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A
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
ANCIENT DEEDS
IN THE
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PREPARED UNDER THE SUPERINTENDENCE] OP
THE DEPUTY KEEPER OF TilE RECORDS.
VOL. III.
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CONTENTS
Page
PREFACE - v
CORRIGENDA IN VOLS. I. AND II. - vii
CORRIGENDA m VOL III. - viii
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF ANCIENT DEJDS:
Series A 1
Series B 268
Series C 309
Series D 407
INDEX OF Pi ACES - 567
INDEX OF PERSONS - - - 656
INDEX OF SUBJECTS , . . - 759
Y 84162. Wt. 14797.
THE present volume is the third instalment of a Catalogue
of all the Ancient Deeds preserved in the Public Record
Office. It deals with
NOB. 3837-6122 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. 3871-4232 of the B Series, consisting of deeds
formerly preserved in the Court of Augmentations.
Nos. 2916-3764 of the C Series, consisting of deeds
of the Court of Chancery, formerly preserved in
the Tower of London and the Rolls Chapel.
Nos. 1-1330 of the D Series, consisting of deeds of
the Queen's Remembrancer's Department of the
Exchequer.
Different portions of the work have been prepared by
Mr. J. M. Thompson, an Assistant Record Keeper,
Mr. E. Salisbury, Mr. A. Hughes, Mr. A. Maskelyne,
Mr. R. C. Fowler, Mr. J. V. Lyle, and Mr. A. E. Stamp
of this Department.
The Indexes have been prepared by Mr. C. H. Woodruff,
with assistance from Mr. A. Maskelyne.
Public Record Office,
May 1900.
CORRIGENDA.
VOL. I.
A 30. For the Canon (Canonik'"), prior of Lattimer read canon of the priory of Lattun.
A 93. For [Bedf.] read [g^
A 1056. For [7 ?] read 10 ; add after ' Bichard I.' See Charter Roll, 29 Edw. /., No. 20.
Page 580. For ' Chelleseye. See Chelsea.' read ' Chelleseye. See Cholsey.'
Page 580. Dele ' Chelsea, co. Bucks, C 467, 981.'
Page 580. After Chemeneye &c. index Chenies, Iselhamstede, Isenhamstude Cheney, Ysenamstud
Cheyne, A 72, 79-83, 93.
Page 58<>. After ' Chobham, co. Surrey, B 892, 906,' index Cholsey, co. Berks, C 467, 981.
Page 593. After Iselhamsted, &c., add See Chenies and Latimer.
Puge 593. After Isenhamstude, &c., add See Chenies.
Page 596. After Lathbury, &c. index Latimer, Iselhamsted in Chesham, A 8.
Page 596. Dele Larimers, A 30.
Page 596. For Latton, &c., read Latton, Lattun, priory, A 30, 751.
Page 597. For 'Lollyndon in Chelsea, co. Bucks,' read ' Lollyiidon in Cholsey, co. Berks.'
Page 622. After Ysenamstud, &c. add See Chenies.
Page 703. After St. John, de,/or A 313 read A 213 ; for B 497 read B 498.
VOL. II.
A 1924. Dele (Lacy) ; for Cy read Ty.
A 1990, 2019, 2043. For vintner read ointer.
A 301)0. For Chann read Chanu.
B 1843. For Baunoyle read Baunvyle.
B 1958. For [ ] read [Heref?]
B 3195, 319!. Add [N'hamp.]
C 2610. For [York.] read [Wilts.]
Page 598. For Lache &c. read Lach Dennis, Lache, Lache Mauban, in Witton, co. Chest., B 1843,
1845.
Page 63'.. For Baunoyle read Baunvyle.
Page 652. For Chann read Chanu.
Page 686. Dele Lacy, A 1924.
Page 727. Add A 1924 after Ty de.
Page 619 For Schipden. See Shipdham read Schipden. See Shipden.
VI 11
COREIGENDA.
A 3849.
A 3850.
A 3873.
A 3885.
A 3920.
A 3929.
A 3958.
A 4002.
A 4154.
A 4166.
A 4175.
A 4180.
A 4221.
A 4264.
A 4363.
A 4464.
A 4529.
A 4539.
A 4584.
A 4693.
A 4627.
A 4075.
A 4678,
A 4770,
A 4786.
A 4792,
A 4857.
A 4873.
A 4914.
A 5007.
A 5051,
A 5206,
A 5266.
A 5274.
A 5280.
A 5286.
A 5341.
A 5442.
A 5473.
A 5475.
A 5480.
A 5493.
A 5555.
A 5572.
A 5576.
A 5782.
A 5790.
VOL. III.
Add [Wilts] ; for Walter de Bluntesdune read Walr[and] de Bluntesduue.
For Bentewelle read Kentewelle.
For [Suff.] read [Essex], dele 'of after Junii in endorsement.
For ' Cayo' read ' at the
For [Essex] read rjjjjjjjj
.For clerks, Sir John, read clerks to Sir John.
For [Suff.] read [Camb.J ; for Estferia read Estsexia.
For Sutwere read Sutwerc.
For Fitherlewes read Fithezlewes.
For [Sussex] read [Surrey.]
For Worthy ng read Wortlyng.
Dele [ Camb O
le [Sussex.]
For Occheham read Ottheham.
For Bishamme read Bishamton.
For Johyngton read Ichyngton.
For Kalendon read Kalemlon ; for [Hen. Ill] read [34 Hen. 111].
For Bretwelle read Gretwelle.
For Pacchelowe read Patthelowe.
Add N 'ha in p.
Add [Somers.] ; for Baze read Bathe ; for Bazewyke read Batbewyke.
Add [ Essex J.
For [Warw.J read [Kent.]
4650. For [Wore.] read [Wilts.]
4771. Add [York, W.R.]
For Berughley read Berughby ; for Hanyngworth read Harryngworth.
4795. Add [Kutl.]
A ,, [Dorset.]
Add Ho -i
[Somers.]
For Apreue read Apreue.
For Leuche read Lenche ; for St. Peter read Sir Peter.
For [Kent] read [Norf.]
5057. For [N'hamp.] read [Glouc.] ; for Thornby read Thornbury.
5212. For [Herts] read [Wilts.]
For Espinez read Espinei.
For W. read W[illiam] Chievre (coynomento Capra).
For Fishide read Fifhide ; for Emewell Trowe read Emewell, Trowe.
For Colbehain read Cobbeham, passim ; for Colciutre read Toltintre.
For [Suff.] read [Norf.]
For [Herts] read [Wilts.]
For [Norf.] reail [Leic.] ; for Sirteneby read Sixteuebi.
For [Norf.] read [York, W.K.] ; for Vermel read Verroel[is].
Add Herts.
For [Norf.] read [Kent.]
For the dean of Norwich (NorthP) read the dean of Norfolk.
Add [Flint.]
For [Norf.] read [York, W.E.]
For Morganoc read Morganou.
For (Ellington) read (Elton).
COBEIGENDA. ix
A 5791. Add [Wilts, now Berks.]
A 5798. For [Surrey] read [Glouc.]
A 5799. For [Notts] read [Berks] ; for Ossynton read Offynton.
A 5815. Dele ' r ' in Bramme.
A 5820. Add [Bucks]
A 5835, 5838, 5841. For (Ellington) read (Elton).
A 5853. For Saytis read Sartis.
A 5865. For [Kutl ?] read [Somers.]
A 5888. For towards Solem upon Wise read with a sunny aspect, ou the Wise.
A 5898. For (Ellington) read (Elton).
A 5901. For Hake read Hoke ; add [Wilts].
A 5918. For (Saxby) read (Sysonby).
A 5926. For (Ellington) read (Elton).
A 5929. For Mugenelane read Mugeuelane.
A 5937. For [Norf ?] read [Kent] ; after ' brother ' add William ; for Orpent read Orpenton ; for
Vitdemers read Uitdeniers.
A 5948. -For [Essex ?] read [Scotland] ; for Bothemle read Botheuile.
A 5983. For Coverton read Conerton.
A 5985. For Sothrover read Sothron ; for (Black Burton) read (Burton in Lonsdale).
A 5988. For Darners read Daniers.
A 5993. For [Bucks] read [Norf.]
A 6018. For Polen read Poldu.
A 6023. For (Shipdam) read (Shipdcn alias Cromer).
A 6043. For Tregoin read Tregoni.
A 6062. For [Norf.] read [Camb.]
A 6074, 6075. For [Notts] read [N'hamp.]
A 6080. For Spurrier read Shoemaker.
A 6113. For Sansthorp read Sausthorp.
B 3877. For [Line ?] read [Line.] ; for Hayen read Haxey.
B 3890. For [Oxford] read [Wore.] ; for Albod read Abbod ; for With read Wich.
B 3895. For [Hunt ?J read [Essex] : for Imel read Iniel ; for Sebbana read Selvana.
B 3899. For [Warw.] read [Wore.] ; for Peter Corbeton read Peter Corbecun.
B 3926. For Schockeborne read Schockeborue.
B 3950. For [Berks ?] read [Oxford] ; dele " J." ; for Medelintre read Medelinton ; dele
(Thatcham ?) ; for " Bavintre " read " Bavinton " ; for " Badintre " read " Badinton " ;
for Twelfth century read [Henry III.]
B 3267, 3968. For [Warw.] read [Wore.]
B 3971. Add [Warw.]
B 3997. For Eswineryding read [L]efwineryding.
B 4003, 4007. For Aynsty read the Aynsty (of York).
B 4014. For Cammille read Kaunville.
B 4021. .For Westre read West[on].
B 4022. For (Erdbury) read (Arbury).
B 4031. For Albo read White (Albus).
B 4081. .For Dilacreholme read Dilacre, Holme.
B 4089. jFor Claynek read Claynes.
B 4098. Dele (Herring Gate).
B 4152. .For Claynek read Claynes.
B 4161. -For Hadeburry read Fladeburry.
B 4183. Add [son of] Philip after Bacon ; for le Sohutere read le Schutere.
B 4187, 4189. Dele [Salop].
B 4190. Dele [Salop] ; for Wolston read Woston.
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CORRIGENDA.
3 4191.
B 4196.
B 4198.
B 4200.
B 4211.
B 42J4.
C 2947.
C 2978.
C 2989.
C 3000.
C 3011.
C 3017.
C 3020.
C 3037.
C 3044.
C 3047.
C 3068.
C 3075.
C 3101.
C 3104.
C 3106.
C 3109.
C 3116.
C 3174.
C 3185.
C 3194.
C 3202.
C 3203.
C 3213.
C 3235.
C 3270.
C 3284.
C 3314.
C 3376,
C 3469.
C 3526.
C 3569.
C 3641.
C 3677.
C 3726.
X> 93.
D 103.
3> 137.
TO 146.
D 159.
J> 186.
S 209.
B 220.
Dele [Salop]; dele [co. Salop].
Dele [Salop] ; for Morwins read Moraunt.
Dele [Staff.] ; dele [co. Stafford] ; dele [co. Worcester].
For [Suff.] read [Essex.]
Add [Flint].
For Anglesbeye read Anglesheye.
For [Norf.] read [Suff.]
For [Line.] read [Lane.]
After Release read ' of court ' ; for * of his court consisting ' read concerning.
For [Hants] read [Wilts] ; for Colregeburn read Colingeburn.
For Go .... by read Go[ute]by; for Aysslemere read Aysshemere.
For Northienell read Northievell ; insert comma after Thorucote.
For [Warw.] read [Wore.]
For Ottles read Eccles.
For Westham read Weseham ; for bailiffsbip read bailiwick ; add Copy.
For bond read statute staple ; for Trurnbourgh read Trurubourgh.
For Tendele read Teudele.
For [Wilts] read [Cornw.] ; for Cranefor read Craueforda.
For [Suff ?] read [Hants.]
For Aeon read Aston.
For [Essex] read [Oxford.]
Dele [Wilts.]
For [Wilts] read [Cornw.]
For [Devon] read [Wilts.]
For [N'hamp.] read [Wore.]
For Longi read Long (Zonywj).
For wheat read rye ; dele London ; dele [Middz.].
For [Norf.] read [Suff.]
Add after Robert de . . . [Dombilton/rom seal].
For Stranley read Strauley (Strelley).
For lordship's read lordships.
For Danyls read Davyls.
For [Norf.] read [Line.] ; for Hirlanston read Herlaustun.
3442. For [Wilts] read [Herts].
For Worthing read Wertling.
For Maystok read Maxstok.
For [Derby] read [Berks].
For [Wilts] read [Salop.] ; for Eldecocote (Hilcott) read Eldecocote next William Walton
(Elcot next Wall town).
For [Oxford] read [Bucks].
FOJ- Beauchier read Beauchien.
For [Hants] read [Oxford].
For Walter de Frankelan read Walter Frankelan.
For Faleburne read Fuleburne ; for Neddingbe read Neddinghe ; after Stockenebradefeud
read ' the '; after Keteleberstone, and read ' the.
For Pechora read Pathorn.
Add [York],
For [N'hamp.] read [Leic.]
For [Wore.] read [Glouc.]
For [Hunt.] read L -J . <fe/ e Luddington.
CORRIGENDA. X*
D 233. For Boniartone read Boviartone.
X> 234. For [Oxford] read [Wilts] ; for . . . of Edward read [daughters of Here] ward.
1> 236. For Ponterbell read Stamford Bridge (Pen* Belli) ; for Scorreb read Scorreby.
B 326. For Simalam read Swale (Suualam).
JD 387. For Pebidyank read Pebidyivuk.
D 439. For Kenyugton read Benyngton.
B 515. For [Surrey] read [Berks].
3> 550. For Deuyck read Devyek.
557. Add [Staff.]
D 561. For [Heref.] read [Pemb.]
X> 570. For from read of.
D 573. For [Oxford] read [Glouc.] ; for their read his.
X> 628. For Austleye read Anstleye.
633. For Stoune read Stoure.
D 673. For Denyhok read Devyhok.
712. Add [Suff.] ; for Hangle read Haugle.
721. For [Cornw.] read [Pemb.] ; for [Forth Loe] read [Portclew in Lamphey].
723. For [Heref.] read [Pemb.]
775. For [Bucks] read [Pemb ?]
1> 789. For Ponteyed read Pantezed ; for Kayrnel read Kayrnek.
X> 797. For Cayho read Kew (Cayho).
3D 837. For Llanpadd[ock ?] read Llangaddok.
I> 841. For Pebidiaiik read Pebidiauk.
1> 857. For [N'hamp ?] read [Bucks] ; for Barthover read Barthon.
3> 860. For [York] read [N'hamp.] ; for Sodlein read Jodlein.
D 873. For [Herts] read [York].
B 876. For Pebidianke read Pebidiauke.
1> 934. For [Heref.] read [Pemb.]
B 970. For Gykford read Tykford.
1> 998. For Penkynek read Penkyuek.
3> 1012. .For Langharne read Laugharne.
3> 1020. For Clayton read Claxton.
B 1021. For [Somers.] read [Wilts] ; for Cudewrthe read Tudewrthe.
B 1039. For Luy read Lucy ; for Ede read Eudo.
B 1040. For [York] read [Durh.]
B 1049. For [Derby ?] read [Berks] ; for Beuesheffes read Benesheffes.
B 1056. For ' le Oldewokkey ' read ' le Oldewolkey.'
D 1076. For Foleston read Fobeston.
D 1080. For [York?] read [Line.] ; for Cauithorpe read Camthorp ; for Margaret read Marjonta.
B 1090. For ' appointed ' read ' ordained ' ; dele ' to the office of ' ; for ( at ' read ' he being possessed
of a title of; after 'Saturday' read 'being one of the Ember days after the first
Sunday ' ; dele ' , the fourth day after Ash Wednesday.'
1104. For [Bucks] read [Oxford].
D 1107. For Grule read Ernie.
B 1109. For Tonker read Touker.
D 1129. For Trebernet read Trebervet
B 1137. For Dodi read Dodus ; for Son of Stanf read the son, of Stanf[ord].
B 1216. For [Hants] read [Dorset].
X> 1239. For Byefoway read Byestway.
Page 573. For Bentley, D 923 read 933.
Page 624. For Norton near Mapas read near Malpas.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
OF
ANCIENT DEEDS,
Series A.
(EXCHEQUER: TREASURY OF THE RECEIPT.)
[Suff.] A. 3837. Grant by Agnes daughter and heiresb of Roger Brain ford of
Sproufrun (Sproughton), ,to the church of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich,
of all her lands &c. and capital messuage in Sproutiiu to be held of
Sir Henry de Neketune and the heirs of Sir Nicholas de Augervile and
John Rodland, and of the grantor's heirs. Witnesses : Sir Hervey de
Stanhoe, sheriff of Suffolk and Norfolk, William de Northwode and ethers
(named). [44 or 45 Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3838. Release by James son of the late Wlfric de Brademere of
Brokes by Ipswich, to the prior and convent of SS. Peter anil Paul, Ipswich,
of all his right in the lands demised to them by Matilda his mother, in
the hamlet of Brokys by Ipswich. Sunday before St. Peter ad vincula.
3 Edward III.
[Suff.] A. 3839. Release by Augustine son of Wlfric de Bradomere, of Brokys
by Ipswich, to the prior and convent of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of
all his right in the lands demised to them by Matilda his mother, in the
hamlet of Brokys. Wednesday after the Epiphany, 6 Edward II.
[Suff.] _ A. 3840. Grant by John le Ger and Christina his wife, to the prior
and convent of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in Sproutou adjoinin"
the alder-grove (alnctum) of the said convent, in exchange for other land
in the same town. Witnesses: Sir John de Aungervile, knight, and
others (named). Michaelmas day, 19 Edward [I].
[Suff.] A. 3841. Grant in frank almoin by Roger Bromford of Sproutun, to
the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in Sproutuu parish,
adjoining a lane leading to the high road called ' Wrabessclohg.' Wit'
nesses : Sir Robert de Aungerwile, Sir Nicholas his son, and others
(mimed). [Henry III.] Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3842. Agreement in a dispute as to certain rents, between (he prior
and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich and Robert de Bordeshowe, whereby
the said prior and convent grant to the said Robert and Nichola his wife two
pieces of land in Brokes and Sprouton called respectively ' Seveueacria ' and
y 84162. Wt. 14797. B. & 8. A.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
' Gumboldeslond,' at a reduced rent, and the said Robert releases to the said
prior and convent 8*. yearly rent for land in Sprouton called ' Liketonelond.'
Vigil of SS. Peter and Paul. 30 Edward I.
[Stiff.] A. 3843. Release by Agnes relict of Roger Bramford of Sprouton, to the
canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of her dower land in Sprouton
in consideration of 40*. Witnesses : William de Northwode, Robert de
Testepin, and others (named). [Henry III.] Portion of seal.
[Sufi'.] A. 3844. Release in frank almoin by Garin <le Guthlesford, to the
canons < of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of all his right in land in
Sprouton formerly held of the grantor by Roger his brother. Witnesses :
Sir Robert de Angervill, Robert de Northwude, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3845. Sale by the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, to
Alice relict of Warin de Guthelesforu, of a piece of meadow in the parish
of Sprouton, abutting upon the high road to Guthelesford bridge, for her
life. Witnesses : Osbert de Sprouton, William his son, William de
Northwde-and others (named). Thirteenth century. Fragment of seal.
[Buff.] A. 3846. Grant in frank almoin, by Garin de Guthesford, to the
canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of 9s. yearly rent, issuing from
land in Sprouton held by Roger, brother of the grantor. Witnesses :
Sirs Herbert de Alicun, sheriff of Suffolk and Norfolk, Geoffrey de Badele,
and Robert de Angervill, and John de Beumes, &c. bailiffs of Ipswich, and
others (named). [11 15 Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3847. Release by William de Northwde son of Robert de Norwde,
to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of all his right in land in
Sprout tine, which he had claimed by writ of right. Witnesses: Richard
de Holebroc, Geoffrey de Dodenes, and others (named). Thirteenth
century.
[Suff.] A. 3848. Grant in frank almoin by Walkelin son of Norman, to
the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in the same, adjoining
the land which he gave to William de Belmes his brother. Witnesses :
Hubert de Bromford, Adam de Ulmo, Thomas son of Mansert, John son of
Norman, Walter the merchant (itiercatore) and others (named). Seal,
imperfect.
Endorsed : ' In parochia Sancti Petri.'
C ] A. 3849. Grant by William son of Thomas de la Fenne, to Thomas
de la Fenne, his brother, of land in Strettune. Witnesses : Sirs Walter
de Aveneburi, Ivo Pauntulf, Walter de Bluntesduue, and otHers (named).
[Henry III.] Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3850. Grant by Andrew son of William and Matilda his wife, to
William de Valencia, the king's brother, of land in the manor of Bentewelle
called ' Lc Hide ' adjoining the town of Sympling. Witnesses : Sirs Robert
de Vallo, steward of St. Edmunds, Robert de Prestun, Adam de Illeche, and
others (named). Henry [III.] Tiro seals.
[Suff.] A. 3851. Grant in frank almoin by Adam de Ulmo, to the canons of
SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in Wivelesdune adjoining the chapel
of Brokes. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Brokes, Manser de Bordeshowe,
William son of Angod and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suff.] A.. 3852. Grant in frank almoin by William son of Geoffrey de
Badele, to William, the prior, and the canons of-SS. Peter and Paul,
Ipswich, of 13*. 1 l^f/. rent in Urokus and Thurlcstun, from the tenants named,
ANCIENT DEEDS. 3
with all the fee whence the said rent arises. Witnesses: Hubert do
Brouiford, Adam de Ulmo, and others (named). Thirteenth century.
Endorsed : ' Willelmi de Badele.'
[Stiff.] A. 3853. Grant in frank almoin by Warin son of Osbert the clerk
(clerici) of Sprouton, to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of
meadow land called ' Brodacre ' in the meadow called ' Tuntnaneinedwe' in
Sprouton. Witnesses : Hubert de Brainford, Warin de Gudelest'ord, and
others (named). [Henry HI.]
[Suff.] A. 3854. Grant in frank almoin by Robert and Baldwin, sons of
Godric de Thurlestun, and Clarice their mother, widow, to the canons
of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in the parish of Thurlestun in a
field below Godivesheg, abutting on a meadow called ' Nordmedwe.' Wit-
nesses : Sir Geoffrey de Badele, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suff.j A. 3855. Grant in frank almoin by Robert son of Edmund Duelle of
Thurlestun, to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in
Thurlestun. Witnesses: Sirs Sewal de Neuton and Geoffrey de Badele,
Baldewin de Pesenhale, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal.
[Suff.] J g L< 3856. Grant by Isabella Levericli, daughter of the late Robert
Lefrich of Hopeton, to William de Holeton, the shepherd (bercario), and
Matilda his wife, of a messuage and land in the parish of St. Peter,
Ipswich, and of rents from tenements there, paying 12c/. yearly to the prior
and convent of SS. Peter and Paul, and four cocks at: Christinas ; whoever
brings them to receive a suitable meal (prandium suiim sicnt honeste decei)
&c. Witnesses : William Suylard, Robert de Bordeshowe, and others
(named). [Edward I.]
[Suff.j j^ t 3857. Release by Walkelin son of Norman, to the canons of
SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of all his right in two messuages in the parishes
of SS. Peter and Paul, and of St. Nicholas, Ipswich, held respectively by
Albert, and by Richard de la Greue the cobbler (sutor). Witnesses :
Roger Lyu and Amisius the A'iutner (vini(ar'), bailiffs of Ipswich, John de
Belmes, and others (named). Thirteenth century. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3858. Grant by Robert son of Alexander de Bruntuneand Nichola
his wife, daughter of Edmund son of Charles de Gipwico, to the prior and
convent of St. Peter, Ipswich, of a messuage in the parish of St. Nicholas,
Ipswich, late the aforesaid Edmund's. Witnesses : Roger de Horshage,
John and William sons of Norman, and others (named). Twelfth century.
Seal.
Essex. ^ t 3859. Grant in frank almoin by Robert de Stratford and Margaret
his wife, to Sir Robert, the dean, and the chapter, of St. Paul's, London,
and to Peter de Neuport, archdeacon of London, of a field called ' Suth-
smithei'eld,' and a grove abutting on the Templars' wood in Thuuderle.
Thursday in Easter week, 42 Henry III. Seal.
(a) Final concord between the said parties whereby the said Robert and
Margery (sic) acknowledge the premises to be the right of the
said dean and chapter and archdeacon, who have received the said
Robert and Margery into the prayers hereafter to be made in
the said chapter. Morrow of Midsummer day, 42 Henry III.
Tico membranes.
[Suff.] A. 3860. Demise by Henry, the prior, and the convent of St. Peter,
Ipswich, to John Whytbred of Belstede Magua, Nichola his wife, and John
their son, of a curtilage in Belstede Magna. Witnesses : Robert de
Coppedok and others (named). Sunday after St. Edmund, king and
martyr. 16 Edward 111.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE Otf
[Suff.] A. 3861. Grant by Gilbert, the prior, aud the convent of St. Peter's,
Ipswich, to Sir Alexander de Gretingeham, chaplain, of 100s. yearly, for his
life. Witnesses : Sir William, prior of Holy Trinity, Sirs Richard, dean of
Codenham, and Ralph, dean of Cleidun, Simon Suilard and others (named).
[Henry III.] Seal and counterseal.
[Suff.] A. 3862. Grant in frank almoin by Robert aud Baldwin sons of
Godric de Thurlestuu, and by Clarice their mother, to the canons of
SS, Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in Thurlestun in the field called
'Wlpetcroft.' Witnesses: Sir Geoffrey de Badele, and others named.
[Henry III.] Portion of seal.
[Suff.] A. 3863. Grant by Thomas de Rougham, to the prior and canons of
St. Peter's, Ipswich, of land with a windmill thereon, abutting on a pasture
called ' Cokyspyhtil ' and on the high road to Coldone, in the parish of
St. Peter, Ipswich, with rents from houses in the same parish, and of
meadow in Sprouton adjoining the bank which extends to Haneford bridge.
Witnesses : John de Whatefelde, aud others (named). Sunday before
St. Ambrose the bishop, 6 Edward III.
Endorsed : ' Inde habemus aliam cartam.'
[Suff.] A. 3864. Grant by Bartholomew son of Thomas de Porta of Ipswich,
to William son of William le Fraunk of Belstede, of a messuage adjoining
the high road to Ipswich, in 'Belstede Parva, at a rent payable to Henry
Wither and his heirs. St. Clement's day, 15 Edward [I.]. Seal.
[Suff] A. 3865. Grant by John Testepin, to Walter de Ley stun, of land in
the field called 'Aldegate' in Broken, and of a rent payable by Robert
Coc. Witnesses : John de Bennies, Baldewin de Pesenhale, and others
(named). Thirteenth century. Seal, broken.
[Suff] A. 3866. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of Holy
Trinity, Ipswich, to Osbert de Foro, of land in Thurlestun lately held by
Adam Guile, of Thurlestun, chaplain. Witnesses: William de Hanley,
Silvester son of Wulkelin, and others (named). Thirteenth century.
Portion of seal.
[Suff.] A. 3867. Grant by Roger sou of Roger Merevin, to John Costin, of
land called ' Stouilond ' in Belstead Magna adjoining land called ' Kingesak '
and abutting on the road to Sparkeford, in exchange for lands called respec-
tively 'Caldewalle' and ' Chatisham.' St. Edmund the Confessor's day,
4 Edward II.
[Stiff.] A. 3868. Release by William de Braudistou of Ipswich, to Heury
de Kerseye, the prior, and the canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all his
right in land in the parish of St. Peter, Ipswich. Thursday in the octave
of St. John the Baptist, 13 Edward 111. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3869. Confirmation in frank almoin by Bartholomew de Auveliers
to the nuns of St. Mary's, Wikes, of the grant made to them by his father, of
a rent in Braham, to be paid yearly by the heirs of Heltus on Palm Sunday.
Witnesses: Richard de Gorsfeld, Geoffrey de Naveltun (Naughton), and
others (named). [Henry III.] Equestrian seal.
[Suff.] A. 3870. Grant in frank almoin by Robert de Auviliers, to the nuns
of St. Mary's, Wikes, of I2d., yearly rent, from his rent of Braham which
Heltus holds. Witnesses : HHIUOU de Ho, Ralph de Selfhangre, and
Others (named). Twelfth century. Seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
[Suff.] A.. 3871. Release by Joan Wolston, daughter of Walter Wolston of
Borndysh, to the prior and canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all her right
in lands &c. which they hold of her fee in Ipswich, and also in a yearly
rent from tenements held of her by the said canons in the parish of
St. Peter, Ipswich. Tuesday after SS. Nercu"s and Achileus, the martyrs.
15 Edward [II.] Two seals and portion of seal.
[Suff?] ^ 3872. Grant in frank almoin by Thomas son of Nicholas de
Hadleg,' to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of all his share of
land in the fields called ' ymphes ' near Bukemerestrete and Capelefeld.'
Also confirmation of a grant to them by his brother Nicholas of lands and
rents. Witnesses : Sir William Taleboth, John Tcstepin, and others
(named). Thirteenth century. Mutilated. Seal.
Endorsed : ' Hadgleyg.'
[Suff.] A. 3873. Grant by Roger de Astwyk, to the king, of land &c. with a
certain island called ' la Rnwesand,' with release also of all his right in the
wardenship of the park of Haddele (Hadleigh) and certain rights therein ;
which premises came to Stephen son of Odin, Roger's ancestor, from
Geoffrey de Pertico and Matilda his wife. Witnesses : William, lord of
Latymer, chamberlain, John Knyvet, chancellor, Richard Lescrop,
treasurer, Nicholas de Careu, keeper of the privy seal, William Strete,
and others. Westminster, 20 June, 47 Edward [III]. Seal of arms.
Endorsed: 'Irrotulatur in dorso claus' cancellarie Regis infrascripti
mense Junii of anno infrascripto.'
[Suff.] jfl^ 3874. Confirmation by John Howard, knight, of a grant by
Nicholas Bonde, to Henry, the prior, and canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich,
of land in Thurlistou, in the hundred of Cleydon, held of the grantor as of
his manor of Brokys by Ipswich. Friday before St. George the martyr.
14 Edward III.
[Suff.] A m 3875. Grant by William Andreu of Stoke by Ipswich, to the prior
and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of the reversion of a messuage, lands
and rent in Burstall, Braunforde and Sprouton, now held by Isabella late
the wife of Thomas Horold, for her life. 23 September, 16 Richard II.
[Suff.] A. 3876. Grant by Hugh Rivel, to Sir Philip Basset, of the homage
and service due to Hugh, from the tenement which Henry Hereyt lately
held in Hewardestun (Edwardston). Witnesses : William la Justis,
Thomas de Cirecestere, Richard son of the parson of Leles', Richard de
Hasting, Ralph de Groten, and others (named). Twelfth century.
[Suff.] A. 3877. Licence by Pain Tiptot, knight, to William Andrew of
Stoke by Ipswich, to grant the reversion of lands in Burstalle Braunforde
and Sprouton, to John, the prior, and the convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich.
5 September, 16 Richard II.
[Suff.] A. 3878. Grant by Alfred de Soleny, to his son John, in tail, of all
the lands, &c., in Reydon which the grantor inherited from John de Soleny,
his uncle. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Reydon, Hugh Talemache, and
Fulk de Wallibus, knights, and others (named). Last day of May,
21 Edward I.
[Suff.] A. 3879. Grant by Nicholas son of Hubert Aunger of Bedingfeld,
to Martin Justus of Thurlestone, of land and 8d. yearly rent payable by
Matilda de Fonte in Thurleston, formerly belonging to John son of
Nicholas the carpenter (carpentar') the grantor's kinsman. Feast of
St. Peter ad cathedram, 15 Edward I. Seal.
6 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Stiff.] A. 3880. Grant by Osbert le Neuman of Floketun, to the church of
SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, and to the fragment of the Holy Cross
there, of 4^d. yearly rent from land called ' Thedulnesmere ' in Burstalle
held by Alan son of Thede of Burstulle. Witnesses : William Testepin,
Geoffrey de Brokes, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3881. Grant by William Cook, mercer of Ipswich, to Thomas
Clerk, of the same, and Agnes his wife, of a pightle (pictell'), of land
with a pond therein called ' Redwalle,' in Ipswich, the said land adjoining
the bank leading from Horswademelle to Stokebregge and abutting on the
high road from Barregates to Freresbregge. Witnesses : Robert Waleys
and Geoffrey Starlyng, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). Monday
after St. John ante Portam Latinam, 11 Richard II. Seal.
Endorsed : ' Evidencia de terra quam habuerunt Gutting et Cloryow anno
regni regis Edwardi iiij post conquestuin xvj. Et tune Gutyng migravit.'
[Essex.] A. 3882. Release by Robert Launche of Wykes, to John Holebrok
of Ocle Magna and John Pach of Lalleford, of all his right in lands called
'Derham ' and ' Walhawe' in Wykes and Wy therm undeford lately held by
Henry Launche, the grantor's brother, also of 4d. yearly rent from tenements
in the latter place formerly belonging to John ate Hulle and now held by
William the cook (cocus). Witnesses : Sir John de Brokesburn, knight,
and others (named). Sunday, the vigil of St. Thomas the apostle,
12 Edward III. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3883. Release by John Leen, to John de la Dale, of all his right
in a portion of the yearly rent paid by the said grantee for a tenement
called ' Gullescroft ' late Geoffrey Guile's. Thurlcston, Wednesday before
St. George, 31 Edward I. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3884. Grant by Geoffrey Guile of Turlestun, to John son of
Baldewin de Pesenhal, of a messuage and land in the fees respectively of
the prior and convent of Holy Trinity, Ipswich, Baldewin de Pesenhal, and
Hugh Lw, abutting on the road from the church of Wytentun to Turlestun
church. Witnesses : Sirs Geoffrey de Badele, Robert de Brumtun,
William de Henleie, knights, and others (named). Thirteenth century.
[Suff.] A. 3885. Grant by John son of Baldewin de Pesiuhale, to the canons
of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land with the pasture of a certain road
from Thurleston church to Ipswich, the said land abutting on the road
from Whytington church to Thurleston church, which the grantor lately
acquired from Geoffrey Guile in Thurleston: the said canons to hold the
premises as a pitance ' (pictanciani) to celebrate an anniversary for the
grantor, his father and mother, &c , on the 17th of the Kalends of November
(16 October). Thursday after St. Botolph, 14 Edward II. SenL
Endorsed: Memorandum that the said canons have granted that all the
said land should remain in the hands of the prior in demesne for ever, so
that the Said canons may receive half a mark yearly from the church of
St. Mary, Cayo, for their pitance on the said anniversary.
[Suff.] A. 3886. Release by John son of Thomas de la Dale, to the canons
of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of all his right in the same land &c.
Thurleston, Sunday after the Purification, 17 Edward II. Fragment of
seal.
[Suff.] A. 3887. Grant by William, the prior, and the convent of Holy
Trinity, Ipswich, to John son of Baldewin de Pesehale, of the land
with a croft, where Geoffrey Guile's messuage formerly was, in Thurlestoue,
ANCIENT DEEDS. 7
adjoining the common road from Thurlestoue church to Ipswich, and
abutting on the road to Wytington church; the said John to pay I2d.
yearly for their 'pitance,' and granting in return to the said convent certain
rents payable by the persons named. Witnesses: William de Pesehale,
Martin Justus, and others (named). Thirteenth century.
[Suff.] A. 3888. Grant in frank almoin by John son of Baldewin de Pesehale,
to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of half a mark yearly rent
from land in Thurleston, as a ' pitance ' for the said canons to celebrate an
anniversary for the grantor, his father and mother, &c. Witnesses :
Sirs Richard de Breuse, John de Lovetot, Robert de Bosco, Richard de
Holebrok, knights, and others (named). Translation of St. Edmund the
archbishop, 18 Edward I.
[Suff.] A. 3889. Indenture witnessing the condition of a grant in fee simple
by Anneys Taylowr, widow, of Donewich, to Herry Harward and Isabella
his wife, of the same, and others named, of all her tenement and rope-walk
in the parish of All Saints, Donewich, in exchange for an annuity of 135. 4d.
for life and the use cf a chamber in the said tenement &c. 14 January,
1 7 Edward IV. English. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3890. Demise by Richard Maynard of Ipswich, to Geoffrey de
Rudham, merchant, and Alice his wife, of a shop in the parish of St. Nicholas,
Ipswich. Witnesses : Thomas de Whatefeld, Geoffrey Costyn, bailiffs of
Ipswich, and others (named). Sunday the feast of St. Gregory the pope,
3 Edward III. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3891. Demise by John Tumour of Ipswich, baker, to John Smith
of Thurleston, of land in Thurleston, part adjoining land formerly of John
Breuse, knight, and abutting on the road from Thurlestun to Cleydon, and
part adjoining land of the prior and convent of St. Petei', Ipswich.
Witnesses : John Athill of Cleydon, Richard Faukes, of the same, and
others (named).
Headed : ( Dat' per copiam.'
[Essex.] A. 3892. Grant by Simon de Hauekeshale and Basilia his wife, to
William de Belsted and Emma his wife, of I5rf. yearly rent from land with
a house thereon, and other land in a field called ' Blakefeld ' in Wetheres-
feld. Witnesses : Sir Adam de Nortoft, knight, and others (named).
[Edward I.] Two seals.
Endorsed: Memorandum that the said Basilia has sworn that she will
never claim the within-written rent. Wednesday before St. Gregory,
12 Edward [I].
[Suff.] A. 3893. Release by Margery Sewat late the wife of Richard Sewat
of Ipswich, to John de Codynharn, of the same, of all her right of dower
in a messuage with curtilage, &c., in the parish of St. Nicholas, Ipswich.
Witnesses : Thomas Stace, Thomas le Rente, bailiffs of Ipswich, and
others (named). Thursday after St. Matthew the apostle, 14 Edward [I].
Fragment of seal.
[Suff.] A. 3894. Grant in frank almoin by Philip son of Maurice de Parva
Trillowe, to the brethren of St. Mary's, Anglesey (co. Camb.) of 12d.
yearly rent from land in Trillowe (Thurlow) held by Alexander son of
Ralph. Witnesses : Warin de Wadesh', William Maueisein, Alexander
de Walepol, and others (named). [Edward I.] Seal.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Suff.] A. 3895. Grant similar to A. 3894, with the "additional grant of
another rent of 12d. yearly in Little Trillauwe, payable by Ralph, the
grantor's brother. Witnesses as in A. 3894.
Endorsed : ( Carta Philippi sacerdotis de Trilaw.'
[Suff.] ^ 3896. Grant by John le Melnere of Burstall, to Thomas Horold,
of the homages and services of William Hervy and Rose, late the wife of
WilliamdeEcclesia. together with rents from land in Burstall. Monday
after St. John ante Portam Latinam, 22 Edward III.
[Suff.] A. 3897. Grant by Alice, late the wife of Laurence Verdoun of
Ipswich, widow, to Margery Godeskalk of the same, of land in the parish
of St. Augustine adjoining the road called ' Insegateweye ' and abutting on
land of the canons of St. Peter's. Witnesses : Laurence Colbe, Alexander
Margrete, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). St. Catherine the Virgin's
day, 1 1 Edward II.
[Suff.] A. 3898. Release by Isabella, late the wife of Godfrey Davy, of
Ipswich, to Alexander Lovegod, of Ipswich, and Cicely his wife, of all hor
right in the rent of a curtilage abutting on a lane called ' Notckineslane '
in the parish of St. Nicholas. Witnesses: Robert de Orford, Vivian son of
Silvester, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). February, 10 Edward [I].
[Suff.] A. 3899. Grant in frank almoin by Geoffrey Malkael of Hintlesham,
to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in Hintlesham, in
the field called ' Sprottescroft,' adjoining land of the said canons, and
abutting on a meadow called ' Coldewalle.' Witnesses : Sir Herbert de
Alicun, sheriff of Suffolk, William Taleboth, and others (named). [11 16
Henry III.] Seal.
[Norf ?] A. 3900. Release by Baldewin the leech (medicus), of Hintlesham, to
the canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all his right in land of the fee of Simon
Mauchael, in Cnapetune, which Baldewin gave to Thomas de Cnapetune
on his marriage with Alice, Baldewin's sister. Witnesses: William
Talebot, William Testepin, Robert de Norwude, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Suff] A. 3901. Grant in frank almoin by Simon son of William Malkael,
to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of his share in the moadow
called ' Brademedue ' in Hintlesham. Witnesses : William Testepin,
Baldewin the leech (medico), Thomas de Knapetun, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3902. Grant by Simon Malkael, son of William Malkael, to the
canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in Hintlesham. Witnesses :
William Testepin, Thomas de Chnapetun, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3903. Grant by Osebert son of Warin, to Andrew son of Richard
de Wildorvill, of his land of Wicham to hold by the service of the third part
of a knight's fee. Witnesses : Richard the dean (decano), Robert de Frein,
Stephen de Ludham, Warin de Charesfeld, and others (named). Twelfth
century. Equestrian seal.
Endorsed : ' Charisfeud.'
[Suff.] A.. 3904. Release by William son of John, to John son of Constantine,
of a messuage in Ipswich, which Avelina, William's mother, sold to the
8aid Constantino in Pormanimot (Portmanmote), when Elias waa reeve.
ANCIENT DEEDS. 9
Witnesses : Adam de Hulmo, William de Beumes, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Heref ?] A. 3905. Release by Cicely relict of Simon le Wasfre of Wistantune,
widow, to Thomas le Wasfre of the same, of all her right of dower in land
and a mill in Wistanestune, and in the rent of Merstune with escheats &c.
Witnesses : Walter de Mawardine, and others (named). November, A.D.
1270.
[Suff.] A. 3906. Grant by Eustace del Turpet, of Burstalle, to John de
Aula of Cleydune, of pasture in Burstalle parish. Wednesday in Easter
week, 9 Edward [II]. Seal, broken.
[Suff.] A. 3907. Grant by Edmund Duulle sou of Alaer the clerk (clerici)
of Thnrlestun, to John de Sancto Gcorgeo, of Ipswich, of land in Thurlestun.
Witnesses : William de Pesehale, Martin the clerk of Hakeham, and others
(named). [Henry III.] Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3908. Confirmation by John son of Alan Peytevin of Meleford,
of a grant by Petronilla his mother, late the wife of the said Alan, to Sir
William de Valence, lord of Penbroc, of land in Meleford. Witnesses :
Adam de Schimplingford, Geoffrey son of Thomas, Ralph son of Henry de
Elmeswell, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Endorsed : ( Kentewelle.'
[Suff.] A. 3909. Grant by Geoffrey Blundel of Ipswich, to William his son,
the bastard, of a messuage, &c. in the parish of St. Nicholas, Ipswich,
paying I2d. yearly to the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich. Wit-
nesses : William Godesk[alk], Matthew de Porta, bailiffs, and others
(named). [Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 391O. Grant by William Hodere of Ipswich, to John Knight of
the same, and Alice his wife, of land in Thurlestone which William de
Brandone lately acquired from Walter Baldewyne, adjoining land of the prior
and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, and abutting on the roads from Ipswich
toPyntone marsh, and Thurieston church, respectively. Saturday after
St. Martin the bishop, 29 Edward III. Seal.
[Essex ?] A. 3911. Grant by Roger de Reimes, to Sir Philip Basset, of a part of
the land called ' Cobeslond ' to enclose, in exchange for adjoining land.
Witnesses : Sirs Richard Fillol, Hugh le Gros (grosso), Robert de Badwe,
William deKertling, Geoffrey de Sunderlond, Henry de Wrabenese, William
Bastard, Nicholas de Hastings, Nicholas de Mistelee. Injured. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3912. Grant by William son and heir of John dil Hay of Sproutone,
to John de Cleydon, of land and rents in Sprouton and Burstalle, which
he recovered by assize of mort d 'ancestor from Sayena late the wife of the
said John dil Hay at Henhowe, on Friday after St. Matthew, 9 Edward III.
Monday after St. Matthew the evangelist, 9 Edward III.
[Suff.] A. 3913. Demise by Richard Felawe, John Gosse, and John Creyk,
to William Style, Beunet Caldewell, Robert Buxston, John Hasting, and John
Sparhauk, butcher, of two tenements and two curtilages in the parish of
St. N icholas, Ipswich, for twenty pounds, payable in half-yearly instalments
of 20*. each. Witnesses: Edward Wynter, Robert Halle, bailiffs of
Ipswich, William Wattys, coroner of the same, and others (named).
20 November, 49 Henry VI. Three seals, one broken.
10 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Suff.] A. 3914. Grant by Justus de Thurlestun, to Cicely his daughter, in
tail, of land which was part of the marriage portion of Christina his wife,
in Thurlestun parish in the field called ' Bure,' adjoining land of the prior
of Holy Trinity, Ipswich, with remainder to Clemeucia, younger sister of
the grantee, in fee. Witnesses : Baldewin de Pesehale, Augustine de
Westerfeld, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3915. Release by Ralph Boleis and Marrswytha his wife, daughter
of Robert Harding of Ipswich, to Richard de Belstede, of all their right in
land in the parish of St. Nicholas, Ipswich. Witnesses : Silvester son of
Walk[elin], and Matthew de Porta, bailiffs, William Godesk[alk], John do
Bessemere, and others (named). January, 35 Henry III. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3916. Grant in frank almoin by Geoffrey Malkahel, to the canons
of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of ]2d. yearly rent from land in
Hintlesham in the field called ' Ruhes.' Witnesses : Hugh Ruff, Robert
de Angervil, William Testepin, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3917. Grant by Thomas son of Ralph de Litgato, to Alexander,
rector of the church of Gretingham, of meadow on either side of the ford
at Estford in Gretingham. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Agnis, William de
Ho, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal, broken.
[Suff.] A. 3918. Release by Emma, relict of John Rogges of Gretingham
(Cretingham), widow, to John Vylot of the same, of all her right of
dower in land in Gretingham, purchased by the said Vylot from her late
husband. Tuesday after St. Dunstan the bishop, 3 Edward III. Fragment
of seal.
[Buff.] A. 3919. Grant by Silvester son of Waukelin do Gipewico, to Alan
Justus of Thurlestun, of land in Thurlestun in the field called ' Londfeld.'
Witnesses : Baldewin de Pesehale, John de Sancto Georgio, and others
(named). [Henry III.]
[Essex.] A. 3920. Grant by William son of Walter de Parva Yselham, to
Thorald de Wykes and Cicely his wife, in tail, of a messuage which Henry
de Hopwere held of the grantor's father in Wykes, and of a moiety of
Thornhalecroft; and also a moiety of all the said Henry's tenement in the
fields of Wykes and without; with further grant of the other moiety of
the said tenement &c. with remainder to the said Thorald for life ; in
exchange for a croft and messuage in Fordham, to hold of the lord of
Wykes. Witnesses : Henry de Botekesham (Bottisham), Robert son of
Walter de Fordham, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Huff.] A. 3921. Grant by John de Moueweden, the prior, and the canons
of St. Peter's, Ipswich, to Margery Hakoun, for "her life, of a chamber with
a curtilage annexed, in a house adjoining the priory, the said chamber
being near the cemetery of St. Peter's church. Monday after St. John ante
Portam Latinam, 7 Henry IV. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3922. Release by Olive, late the wife of Hugh the smith (fabry),
of Eye, to Henry de Langetone, of all her right of dower in a messuage
and houses &c. [in Eye ?] Witnesses : Henry de Crauele, and others
(named). Seal.
Endorsed: 'Eye.'
[Sutf.] A. 3923. Grant by Richard son of Nicholas Fullere, and Lucy hi&
wife, to John Costin, of land in Hintlesham, in the field called ' Sparke-
ANCIENT DEEDS. 11
fordfeld,' in exchange for land in the croft of Berefeld. St. Leonard's day,
27 Edward [I].
C Suff.] A. 3924. Grant by William Serjaunt, taverner, of Stanes, and Ralph
Baker, of the same, to Robert Haxay and John Hyller, of a curtilage and
land in Eye, which the grantors had of the gift of Adam Stakeboll, barbour,
and William Skypton, clerk. Westminster, 17 June, 7 Henry IV.
[Suff.] A. 3925. Acknowledgment by Osbert son of Sayer de Litelund, that
he has received in perpetual farm a moiety of Agneford mill, and 6d. yearly
rent, from the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich ; reciting the said
grant, by which the said Osbert is to grind yearly three seams (sumtnas) of
corn or spelt for the convent, unless prevented by drought, and is to keep
the mill in repair. Fourteenth century.
[Suff.] A. 3926. Grant by Roger sou of Tobias de Chatesham, to Geoffrey
son of Baldewin the leech (medici) of Hintlesham, on his marriage with
Beatrice, the grantor's daughter, of a messuage with garden &c, and a
croft called ' Thewardescroft,' all which were formerly held by Roger from
the prioress and convent of Wikes ; grant also of the homage and rent -due
from Hervey who holds an acre in the same croft ; the premises to be
held at a rent payable partly to the prioress of Wykes and partly to
the grantor. Witnesses : Richard son of Nicholas de Hel, John and
. William Testepin, Geoffrey de Chatesham, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3927. Grant by William Turpet of the hamlet of Burstalle, to
John son of Adam de Aula, of Cleydon, of land and rent in the said hamlet.
Sunday after St. Matthias the apostle, 16 Edward [II].
[Suff.] A. 3928. Grant by Robert de Ponte of Burstalle and Alice his wife,
to John de Cleydone, of land in the hamlet of Burstall, abutting on the
road from Burstall Church to Ipswich and of \d. yearly rent. Thursday
after St. Valentine, 10 Edward [II].
Endorsed : ' Carta feoffamenti Roberti de Bregge de una pecia terre et
uno obolo.'
[Suff.] A. 3929. Sale by Peter Fauelor, to Sir John Milys of Clisseby,
parson of Bradewell, of land and rents in the manor of Newton with the
advowson of Newton Church. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas de Swaby, John
Donyngton, and Adam Pope, clerks, Sir John, duke of Lancaster, and
others (named). St. Catherine's Hospital by the Tower of London,
26 June, 47 Edward III. French. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3930. Grant by William, vicar of Gretingham church, and John
son of Robert le Spenser of Gretingham, chaplain, to Eliseus de le Medwc
of the same, of a messuage and land in Overegretingham. 12 March,
2 Edward III.
[Suff.] A. 3931. Grant by Alan son of Justus de Thurlestun, to the canons
of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in Thurlestun, in the field called
' Stowefeld ' adjoining lands of the said canons, and abutting on a meadow
called ' Merchsmedwe.' Witnesses : William de Holebroc, Baldewin de
Pesehale, Robert de Cleydun, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Essex.] A. 3932. Release by Edith relict of Hugh le Cortais of Tendring,
widow, to Thomas de Dikeleye, of all her right in the tenement of her late
husband in Tendring. Witnesses : William le Gros, William de Beaumont
(de Hello Monte), and others (named).
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[Snff.] A. 3933. Release by Emma late the wife of John Rogges of
Gretingham, to Ralph Halyday of the same, of all her right, in a piece of
meadow in Gretingham. Sunday after the translation of St. Bennet the
abbot. 4 [Edward III ?]. Mutilated.
[Suff.] A. 3934. Grant by Margery daughter of Robert Gerad of Foxhole,
to Martin Justuse of Thurleston, of all the lands and rents &c. in
Thurleston, which she inherited from John Cayman, chaplain, her uncle,
paying 2*. yearly to the prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich.
Witnesses: Baldewin de Walle, Adam de Aula, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3935. Grant by William Bastard of Gretingham, to Gilbert, the
prior, and the canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of meadow in Gretingham,
between the free land of Gretingluun church and the mill-pond of master
Ralph Ainneus, in exchange for a piece of meadow of the said free laud,
called ' le Harwe,' by the watercourse from Gretingham bridge to Osewen.
Witnesses: William de Holebroc, Simon Bastard, Simon Turpin, and
others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suft.] A. 3936. Grant by Adam Holt of Thurleston, to Martin Justuse
of the same, of land [in Thurleston ?], adjoining the messuage formerly
belonging to Justuse de Thurlestun. Witnesses : Baldewin de Pesehale,
Martin de Akenham, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3937. Demise by Sir William, the prior, and the canons of
St. Peter's, Ipswich, to William Andi'ew of Sprouthone, of all their lands
and tenements in Sprouthone, for two years, with right of entry for six
months longer &c. The Exaltation of Holy Cross, 24 Edward III.
[Suff.] A. 3938. Demise by Laurence le Free, and John le Free his brother,
to Roger Ethoun of Ipswich and Alice his wife, of a moiety of all their
lands and tenements in Granewych by Ipswich in Halwetre parish, for six
years ; with grant by the said lessees that if they have quiet possession of
the premises for the said term, a certain bond given to them by Laurence
and John shall be void. Witnesses : John Irp, John de Prestone, bailiffs
of Ipswich, and others (named). Monday, nativity of the Virgin Mary,
11 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Suff.] A. 3939. Grant by Walter de Leystun and Margery his wife, to
William Testepyn son of William Testcpyn of Hyntlesham, of land in
Brokes, in the field called ' Aldegato ' und 5d. yearly rent payable by Robert
Coc, paying 12rf. yearly to Sir Geoffrey dc Badele, J2</. to John Testepyn,
and Id. to the grantors. Witnesses : William Godeskalc, Matthew de
Porta, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3940. Release by Nicholas Bonde of Freston, to Sir Henry, the
prior, and the canons of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all his right in all the lands
&c. held by them in Wherstede, Belstede, Thurleston, Hyntlesham and
Ipswich. 20 January, 14 Edward [II]. Fragment of seal.
[Suff.] A. 3941. Demise by Matilda Cornherde, the prioress, and the convent
of Wykes, to John Ardelegh, the younger, of Swynelonde (Swillaud), of all
the conventual lands belonging to the rectory of Swynelond, except land
lying by ' le Mellemo.t' &c. for ten years ; with acknowledgment by the
said John of his bond for the yearly payment of 26*. 8d, Sunday after
St. Edmund the king, 3 Henry IV.
Endorsed: 'Suff,'
ANCIENT DEEDS. 13
[Suff.j A. 3942. Release by John le But of Hyntlesham, to John Costyn of
Sparkesforthe, of all arrears of rent from the tenement which Costyn
lately purchased from Henry the dean of Saumford. Saturday, the feast ot
St. Edmund the king and martyr, 5 Edward II.
[Suff.j A. 3943. Release by Alice, relict of 'Walter Selvester of Bedingfeld,
widow, to the prior and monks of St. Mary's, Snapes, of all her right of
dower in the lands &c. in Bedingfeld, which they hold of the gift of Walter
son of Silvester her late husband. Witnesses : Adam de Bedingfeld,
William le Fleming, Robert de Lyndseye, and others (named). Thirteenth
century.
[Suff.] A. 3944. Release by John Marschal of Elmesete, to John de Cleydon,
of all his right in all the lands &c. in Beilham, Blakenham-on-the-hill, and
Blakenham-on-the-water, which the grantor had of the gift of the said
John. Wednesday the vigil of the Annunciation, 13 Edward III.
[Suff.] A. 3945. Release by Norman de la Ty, of Bramford, chaplain, to the
prior and convent of St. Peter's, Ipswich, of all his right in the tenement
which Alan le Scocher formerly held from them. Witnesses : Sir John
de Lovetot, knight, Peter de la Ty, Baldewin de Pesenhale, and others
(named). [Henry III.] Seal, injured.
[Suff.] A. 3946. Confirmation by Thomas de Ramis of the gift by Alexander
de Ramis, his father, to Robert de Ramis, uncle of the present grantor, of
land called ' Dunesmere ' in Sprouton, also of all the land of Peverel fee in
Burstalle, also land of the fee of the abbot of St. Osith in Burstalle called
' Stonilond,' and land called ' Brocslade ' in the same town. Witnesses :
Geoffrey, parson of Sprouton, William de Ramesholt, Manaser de Borde-
showe, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3947. Grant by Gilbert de Sparkeford, chaplain, to Hugh the
smith (fabro), of Sparkeford and Emma his wife, in tail, and to Osbert
son of the said Hugh, of a drove way (Uberam chaciam) for ploughs, carts,
and beasts over his pasture to their land in the field of Sparkeford.
Witnesses : Amis Godefrci, Robert de Berfeld, Hosbert Amys, and others
(named). Fourteenth century.
Endorsed: * Hyntylesbam.'
[Suff.] A. 3948. Grant in frank ultuoin by Richard de Brcuse, knight, aiid
Alice his wife, to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land in
Thurleston, in the field called ' Stowefeld ' ; also release in frank almoin,
by the same, to the same, of all claim to all the lands &c. which the said
canous have by the feoffment of Edmund Duelle and Justuse his brother, of
the grantors' fee in Thurleston. Witnesses : Sirs Richard de Holebroch,
Robert de Bosco, knights, Baldewin de Pesehale, and others (named).
V Kalends, May, (27 April) A.D. 1277. Fragment of seal.
[Suff.] A. 3949. Grant in frank almoin by Thomas Testepin, to the canons
of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of 4d. yearly rent from a messuage in the
street called ' Eststrete,' in Ipswich. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de Badele,
knight, Silvester son of Waukelin, Hugh de Langestun, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Suff.] A. 3950. Bond by William Hervy of Burstalle and Cristyna his
wife, to Richard Hervy their son, for the payment to him of a yearly rent
of 60*. from their lauds in Burstulle. Sunday after the Ascension,
15 Edward 11J.
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[Suff.] A. 3951. Release by Gilbert Spicbt and Margery his wife, daughter
of Robert Harding of Ipswich, to Richard de Belstede, of all their right in
a piece of land in the parish of St. Nicholas, Ipswich. Witnesses :
William Godeschalc, Walter de Leyster, bailiffs of Ipswich, and others
(named). [Henry III.]
Warw. A. 3952. Sale by Robert Sewer, Hew Tofte and Alice his wife, to
Sir Thomas Lucy, knight, and dame Elizabeth his wife, of all the messuages
and lands &c. with a wood called ' Grenis Grove,' formerly belonging to
Symond Grenes and Robert Greues, his son, in Hatton Shreveley, or
elsewhere in the county named. 16 October, 8 Henry VIII. Two seals,
broken.
[Suff.] A. 3953. Release in frank almoin by William de Thistelden, to the
canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, for the support of an altar light in
their church, of 6d. yearly rent which they used to pay for land in
Gretingham part lying in the field called ' Stubbing.' Witnesses : Sir
William de Swinesford, sheriff of Suffolk, Sir Arnulf de Octel, and others
(named). [40 42 Henry III.] Fragment of seal.
Endorsed: ' Prior retinet de Willelmo de Stistede de Gretinhain vjd.'
[Suff.] A. 3954. Grant in frank almoin by William son of Alan, to the
canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of 6d. yearly rent from land in
Thisteldene called ' Balle.' Witnesses : Humphrey the dean (decano),
John de Pleiford, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Essex. A. 3955. Sale by Thomas Bulleyn, knight, to the king, for 1,000/., of
the manor of Newhall, and of all the lands and tenements &c. in the parishes
of Boreham, Litelwaltham, Chelmesl'orde, and Springfeld, which the said
Thomas purchased from the executors of the carl of Ormond. 20 May,
Henry VIII. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll in
February of the within written year.
[Suff.] A. 3956. Grant by John de Thorlestone, chaplain, son of John de
Thorlestone, to Andrew the clerk (e/mco), son of Baldewin de Ecclesia, of
Thorlestone, and to Isabella his wife, of land in Thorlestone. St. James
the apostle's day, 43 Henry III.
[Suff.] A. 3957. Release by Matilda, late the wife of David de Cornhelle,
widow, to John son of Peter de Haverell, of all her right of dower in
a messuage with buildings and two stalls in Haverell market-place.
Witnesses : Sir Andrew de Helm' and others (named).
[Suff.] A. 3958. Grant by Peter, the prior, and the convent of Binhain, to
Gunnora de Estferia, for her life, or until she takes the veil, of land in
Westleia granted to them, in frnnk almoin, by Lady Agnes de Valoniis, and
Robert de Valoniis, her son. Witnesses : John, the chaplain of the
countess, Robert de Ver, Geoffrey de Bierleia, and others (named).
Tivelfth century.
[Suff.] A. 3959. Release by John Coleman son of John sou of Thobias the
chaplain of Chatesham, to Lady Idonia, the prioress, and to the convent of
Wykes, of all his right in land in Hintlesham in the field called ' Birthoy,'
adjoining the street extending from Reiudune to Ipswich. Witnesses :
Geoffrey de Wasscbroc, Robert de Spark eford, and others (named).
[Suff.] A. 3960. Grant in frank tilmoin by Simon Blundel of Ipswich, to the
prior and couveutof St. Peter's, Ipswich, oi' 6t/. yearly reut from a messuage
ANCIENT DEEDS. 15
in Ipswich, in the parish of St. Nicholas, in return for which they have
released to him the rent of another messuage in the same parish, held by
the friars Carmelites. Witnesses : Matthew de Porta, Vivian son of
Silvester, bailiffs, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Suff.] A. 3961. Release by Thomas Freman.of Chateshara and distance his
wife, to John Costin of Leyham, the younger, of all their right in lands and
messuages &c. in Hintlesham, and in pasture there adjoining the road to
Sparkeford mill. Wednesday the feast of St. Peter ad cathedram, 29 Edward
[I]-
Suff.] A. 3962. Grant by John son of Leticia Bernard of Sproutone, to
Robert de Sproutone, of land in Belstede adjoining the tenement of the
abbot of An male. Witnesses : Osbert de Sproutone, William de Norwode,
and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suff ?] A. 3963. Grant in frank almoin by Roger de Muntchanesi and Matilda
his wife, to the nuns of St. Mary's, Wykes, of half a mark rent from their
laud of Chedestan. Witnesses : William and Oliver de Ualf, Stephen de
Munchanesi, Robert the clerk, of Stratford, Osbern the clerk, of Belstede,
Bernard de Widermundeford, and others (named). Twelfth century.
[Suff.] A. 3964. Grant by Edmund de Ass and Isabella his wife, to Sir
William de Valencia, lord of Pembroke, of land in Melleford, part abutting
on the road to Clare, part in the field called ' Beyrnefeud,' adjoining the
road to Suhir' (Sudbury). Witnesses : Sir Robert de Prestun, Hugh de
Batesford, William de Symplingford, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Suff. A. 3965. Grant by John de Cleydon, to master Robert de Cleydon,
son of the late Sir William de Cleydon, knight, and to Sir Roger Beneyl of
Chateshaui, chaplain, of all his lands and tenements with his goods and
chattels in Burslall, Braunford, Sprouton, Hyntlesham, Reydon, Chatesham,
Belsted Magna, Hemmyngston, Codynham, Gosebek, Berugham, Beylham,
Blakenham on the water, and elsewhere in the county named, except Burstall
Hall. Sunday after St. Luke the evangelist, 19 Edward III. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 3966. Grant by Walter son of Silvester de Bedingefeld, to the
monks of St. Mary's, Snape, of land in Bedingefeld called ' Clerkesland.'
Witnesses : Adam de Bedingefeld, Nicholas de Halledis, Simon de Farhain,
and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Suff ?] A. 3967. Grant in frank almoin by Robert son of Geoffrey de
Badelea, and Beatrice his wife, and Geoffrey de Broches, their son and heir,
to the canons of SS. Peter and Paul, Ipswich, of land held from the grantors
by Gerard de Gretford at a rent of 14 d. Witnesses : Jonas the dean of
Ipswich, Anneis, lady of Broches, and others (named),
[Suff.] A. 3968. Grant by Roger Gilberd of Belstede Magna, to William de
Staunford, of enclosed land in Belstede which the grantor purchased from
John Halteby. Friday after St. Valentine, 23 Edward III.
[Suff.] A. 3969. Grant by Richard son of Thomas le Coc of Burstalle, to
Thomas Horold and Isabella his wife, of land in Burstallo. Sunday, the
feast of St. Bennet the abbot. 24 Edward III.
Surrey. A. 3970. Release by John Burghchier, knight, lord of Barnes, to
Thomas Unton, esquire, John Dauncy, knight, Robert Norvviche, Robert
Lorde and Richard Berne, to the use of the said Uuloii, of all his right
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in the manor of West Horsley, with messuages, lands &c. and 100*. rent
in East and West Horsley, Chedyngfeld, Okley, Shire, Esyugham, and
Byflete. 2 December, 12 Henry VIII. Signed. Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 3971. Release by Robert Lemyng, brother and heir of William
Lemyng, late citizen and grocer of London, to Roger Copley, William
Copley, and Thomas Massyngberd, of all his right in the manors of Mase
and Ewell. 12 July, 12 Edward IV. Seal, broken.
Surrey. A. 3972. Will of Richard Skinner of Pekham, written by his brother,
John Skynner, disposing of all his share in a moiety of the manor and lands
called ' Cold abbey,' in the parishes of Pekham, Camberwell, and Depford,
and of lands in Nutfeld. Last day of December, 8 Henry VII. Seal,
broken.
Surrey. A. 3973. Grant by John, earl of Warwick, viscount Lisle, knight of
the garter, and master of the household, to the king, of the manor and park
ofEsher. 20 December, 4 Edward VI. Signed. Portion of seal of arms.
Surrey. A. 3974. Release by Andrew Peverel, knight, to the king, of all his
right in the manor of Gomeshulne (Gomshall), now in the king's hand.
Witnesses : William, bishop of Winchester, Simon, bishop of Ely, John,
bishop of Worcester, Humphrey and Richard, earls of Hereford and Arundel,
and others (named). Westminster palace, 8 February, A.D. 1363.
38 Edward III. Seal of arms.
Surrey. A. 3975. Release by Andrew, son and heir of Andrew Peverel, knight,
and of his late wife, Katherine, one of the daughters and heiresses of John
de Ifeld, to the king, of all his right in the manor of Gomeshulne.
Witnesses and date as in A. 3974. Seal of arms.
Surrey. A. 3976. Release by Stephen de Asshewy, son and heir of Margaret
one of the daughters and heiresses of John de Ifeld, to the king, of all his
right in the manor of Gomeshulne. Witnesses and date as in A. 3974.
Seal.
[Sussex?] A. 3977. Demise by Henry, earl of Northumberland, to Henry
Lecheford the younger, of Chnrlewood, co. Surrey, gentleman, of the site of
the manor ' within the mote of Ifelde,' and of lands called * Courte Fylde,'
' Drewetes,' ' Brokelande,' and ' Jelyngesmede ' witli three fields called
'Thebaldes' lying on Stumbylhole for twenty-one years. 18 February,
20 Henry VIII. English. Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 3978. Grant in frank almoin by Odo de Daninartin son of William
de Danmartin, to the monks of St. Pancras, of land in Chartehamme,
(Caterhaui ?) of the fee of Tenruge (Tanridge), and in Chepstude (Chipstead),
and a third part of the tithe of the lordship of Michelam (Mickleham) in
accordance with a previous grant by the said William. Witnesses : Master
Elias de Sudwerch, Alan de Lingefeld, Walter Quellere, and others (named).
Twelfth century.
Endorsed : De Surr a Winton' DiocV
[Wilts.] A. 3979. Grant by John son of Roger de Cherburgh, to Sir Hugh le
Despenser, of the manor of Sende, with the tenements held in dower in
the same by Matilda late the wife of Wigan de Cherburgh, when llu-x
fall in. Witnesses : Sirs John de Holte, William de Cotes, Geoffrey de
Wroxhul, Robert de Vernoun, and John de Kyngestoii, knights, and others
(named). Fasterns, Tuesday before St. Laurence, 25 Edward [I].
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Surrey. A. 3980. Grant by Robert de Monte Alto, steward of Chester, and
Emma his wife, to Sir Hugh le Despenser the younger, son of the earl of
Winchester, of the manor of Schaldeford (Shalford) for the life of the said
Emma. Witnesses : Sirs Edmund de Hemmegrave, Roger de Bilneye,
Robert de Aspale, Nicholas de Gunevill, Robert de Bures, Nicholas de
Eton, and John Dabernon, knights, and others (named). Keninghale,
8 May, 16 Edward II. Seal of arms.
Surrey. A. 3981. Defeasance of a bond by Sir John Burghcher, knight,
Lord Berners, to Henry Eden, gentleman, for 1,000/. and of a mortgage by
the said Lord Berners, to the said Eden, for 580/. of the manor of West-
horsley, with the advowson of the church there, with lands and tenements
in Westhorsley, Esthorslegh, Chedyngfold, Okley, Effingham, and Byflete,
belonging thereto ; witnessing that if the said Lord Berners shall repay the
said 580/. in the manner specified, the said bond and mortgage shall be
void. 24 August, 9 Henry VIII. Signed, English.
[Surrey.] __. 3982. Release by William, the master, and the brethren of the
hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr in Suwerk ( South wark), to the prior and
convent of St. Pancras, Lewes, of all their right in the church of St. Olave,
S'werk, except a rent of 2 marks from the said church, to be received from
the brethren of London Bridge if they obtain possession of the said church.
[Henry III.]
[Surrey.] A. 3983. Grant by Robert de Wykford, to the king, of a moor called
' Westesmore,' and a meadow called ' Westesmed',' with other land and
meadow, in Worplesdon. 4 May, 29 Edward III. Seal of arms.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll, in
May of the year within written.
Surrey. _.. 3984. (1.) Grant by Robert de Wykford, clerk, to the king, of
the manor of Worplesdon, with all his other lands &c. in that town.
Witnesses : William, bishop of Winchester, the chancellor, Simon, bishop
of Ely, the treasurer of England, Thomas de Veer, earl of Oxford, the
chamberlain, Bartholomew de Burghasshe, and Richard de la Vache,
knights. London, 2 December, 36 Edward [III]. Seal of arms.
(2.) Letter of attorney by Robert de Wykford, authorising William atte
Park and Richard Pruet, of Gildeford, to deliver seisin of the above
premises. 3 December, 36 Edward [III]. Fragment of seal.
Two skins.
Surrey. __. 39Q5. Letter of attorney by William Sandis, knight, Lord Sandis,
and Dame Margery Sandis, his wife, kinswoman and heiress of Reginald
Bray, knight, deceased, authorising Richard Clotton and Peter Swyfte,
gentlemen, to receive seisin of the manor of Wandelesworthe (Wandsworth).
25 May, 30 Henry VIII. Signed.
Surrey. ^ 3986. Bond by William, abbot of St. Peter's, Westminster, to
William Sandys, knight, Lord Sandys, the king's chamberlain, for 5001.
for the observance by the said abbot of the award of John Fitz James,
knight, chief justice of the king's bench, and Anthony FitzHerbert,
knight, one of the justices of common pleas, as to the possession of the
manor of Wanlesworth (Wandsworth) late belonging to Thomas Fenyz,
knight, Lord Dacres. 20 June, 29 Henry VIII. Signed. Partly
English.
Surrey. A. 3987. Bargain and sale by Thomas Penys, knight, Lord Dacre, to
Sir Reynold Bray, knight, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, Johu
y 84162, B
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Kyngesmyll, serjeant * to the lawe,' and Edmund Dudley, esquire, for
4261. 13$. 4d. of the manor of Wannesworth and all his lands &c. in
Wannesworth, Battersey, Puttenheth (Putney), and Wynbleden, and other
towns adjoining. 10 July, 17 Henry VII. English. Two signatures.
Portions of three seals.
Surrey. A. 3988. Bargain and sale by Sir John Burgcher, knight, Lord
Berners, to Henry Eden, gentleman and merchant of the Staple at Calais,
for 580/. of the manor of Westhorsley, with all his lands &c. in the towns
and parishes of Westhorsley, Esthorslegh, Chedyngfold, Okley, Effingham,
and Byflete, or elsewhere in the county named, belonging to the said manor,
with all deeds relating thereto. 22 August, 9 Henry VIII. English.
Signed. Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 3989. Grant by Margaret, countess of Richmond and Derby, to
the king, her son, of the manor and lordship of Woking, reserving certain
offices belonging to the said manor, granted to certain persons named.
28 October, 21 Henry VII. Signed, rortion of seal of arms.
Endorsed: ' The gyfte of the manor of Wookyng to kyng Herry
the vij th .'
Surrey. A. 3990. Surrender by Nicholas de Lovaygne, knight, to the king,
of the manor of Worthe, with a hundred acres of heath called ' Foukesheth ';
with release of all his right therein by virtue of a grant from Sir John de
Cobbeham, knight. London, 1 September, 36 Edward III. Seal of
arms.
[Berks.] A. 3991. Grant by Roger West, ' tournour,' to the king, of a
messuage, wood, and heath in Essainstede, in exchange for a messuage and
land there, in the field called ' la Doune,' and for two crofts called respectively
' Lutloomerssh ' and ' Brakenhalecroft ' in the said town, parcel of the
manor of Essamstede. 8 May, 29 Edward [III]. Seal.
Suirey. A. 3992. Demise by John Seymour, clerk, to Reginald Bray, knight,
William Danvers, one of the justices of the common pleas, John Scott
and Robert Wodford, esquires, of all his lands and tenements &c. in
Egham, to the grantor's use ; with letter of attorney authorising Thomas
"Walton and Leonard Wayte to deliver seisin. 20 September, 16 Henry VII.
Portion of seal.
Surrey. A. 3993. Grant by John Burghchier, knight, Lord Earners, to
Thomas Unton, esquire, undertaking before the feast of Pentecost next
to make a grant to the said Uuton and others, named, of the manor of
Westhorsley, with lands &c. in Westhorsley, Esthorsley, Chedyngfold
Okley, Efyngham and Biflete, for the use of the said Lord Earners during
his life, and afterwards to the use of the said Thomas Unton. 1 1 February,
9 Henry VIII. English. Signed. Seal
[Surrey.] A. 3994. Grant by James de Wdeham, son of Reginald le Taylur, to
Thomas de Pyrye, of all the land in Eggeham, which the said Thomas
held of the grantor's father, who held from John de Yminewrthe ; paying
a thousand herrings in the first week of Lent to the abbot and convent of
Chertsey, and money rents to Henry de Midelton, William de Rutherwik,
and the heirs of Graveneye. Witnesses : William Pikot, steward of
Chertsey, Richard Russel of Trottesworthe, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Berks.] A. 3995. Grant by John de Abyndon, to the king, of land in
Essamstede, in a field called < la Donne with a croft in the same town, in
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exchange for a cottage with meadow and pasture at Cokkenhend, in the
said town, and for land there in fields called ' Micheloomerssh,' and ' le
Acrehey,' and for a croft called Menecroft.' 8 May, 29 Edward [III].
Seal
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll in
May of the year within written.
[Berks.] A. 3996. Grant by John atte Felde, and Alice his wife, daughter of
William atte Felde, to the king, of a messuage, lands, and a grove, in
Essamstede. 4 May, 22 Edward [III]. Seal, and seal of arms.
Endorsed as A. 3995.
[Surrey.] J t 3997. Grant by Henry Clement, to the king, of a plot of moor
called ' Clementes more ' in Henle by Guldeford, and of \2d. yearly rent
and two works in autumn from a tenement called ' Aynolfesthyng,' in
exchange for a croft called ' Putridescroft,' and for wood at ' la Hok,' in
Henle, which are parcel of Henle manor. 8 May, 29 Edward [III].
Seal.
Endorsed as A. 3995.
[Surrey.] A. 3998. Demise by Sir John, earl of Warenne, to Thomas de Walton,
for life, of a messuage in Suthwerk, with a garden and curtilages &c.
paying one mark yearly to the prior of Bermundesey, &c. Witnesses :
Sirs Richard de la Vache, knight, and William de Rademilde, and others
(named). Wednesday, All Hallows' Eve, A.D. 1274.
[Surrey.] A. 3999. Grant by Brummannus son of Brummiger de Wika, to
John, the clerk (clerico), son of Guy, of a little meadow lying in Cottesera
in Sandres manor. Witnesses : Sir Roger de Craft, William de Wika,
Walter de Holehurst, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Endorsed : ' Saundres juxta Wockinge.'
[Surrey.] A. 4000. Demise by Joce the weigher (ponderalor), to James the
goldsmith (aurifabrd), son of Alan, of two messuages in the parish of
St. Margaret's, Sutwerk, lying in the marsh of the bishop of Winchester*
Witnesses : Nicholas de Wynton', William Crodde, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Surrey.] A. 4001. Release by John Asswy of Suwerk, to Sir John de
Warrenne, earl of Surrey, of all his right in a messuage in Suwerk, opposite
St. Olave's [church]. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Cokefeld, Richard de
Ferring, knights, and others (named). [A.D. 1240 1347.] Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4002. Demise by Arnald Pride, to John the cook (coco), of all
his land in Sutwere marsh, adjoining the Thames, paying 2s. Gd. yearly to
the bishop of Winchester and 2s. to James de Lond' the goldsmith.
Witnesses: William Crudde, Paulinus Swypman and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Surrey.] A. 4003. Release by Robert Wyntryngham, kinsman and heir of
William Wyntryngham, to Robert Lyndesey and Thomas Bridlyngton,
citizens of London, and to John Wisebeche, skinner, of Southwark, of all his
right in lands and tenements in Southwerk in St. Olave's parish. 10
February, 15 Richard II. Damaged.
[Surrey ?] A. 4004. Grant by Adam son of Jordan le Beaw, to John the eldest
sou of John de Saucto Egidio, of u duywork (daywercam) and a half of
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land in Merden. Tuesday, the vigil of St. Margaret the virgin, 23
Edward [I]. Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4005. Demise by Thomas, son of William, late vintner of Suwerck,
to William the vintner of Suwerck, of 15s. 5d. quit rent payable for some
stone houses in the parish of St. Olave in Suwerck ; of a grange and
curtilage outside the Bar of Suwerck in Niwentone parish, in the holding
of the prior of St. Mary's, Suwerck, and of land in Camerwell palish.
Witnesses : Ralph de Hyrlande, William de Beckwell, and others (named).
Seal of arms.
[Surrey.] A. 4006. Sale and release by James the goldsmith, son of Alan, to
John the cook (coco) of the bishop of Norwich, of two messuages in
Sutwerk in the parish of St. Margaret, in the marsh of the bishop of
Winchester. Witnesses : John de Sutwerk, Ernald Pride and others
(named).
[Surrey.] A. 4007. Grant by Thomas Gylemyn, chaplain, and Robert Corbet,
of Bedyngton, to Master William de Carreu, son of Sir Nicholas de Carreu,
knight, and to Nicholas de Carreu, the elder son of Thomas de Carreu, of
land in Mycham (Mitcham), adjoining a field called ' Northfeld ' and the
water called ' Lovebourn.' Witnesses : Sir Thomas Huscarl, knight, and
others (named). Monday before St. James the apostle, 22 Edward III.
Two seals.
[Surrey.] A. 4008. Demise by John de Gatesdene, to Sir Philip Basset, of all
his laud in Mayford, which he had of the gift of Walter de Langeford.
Witnesses: Sirs Walter de Merton, chancellor of England, Gilbert de
Preston, Robert de Briwes, William de Wilton, and William de Engelfeud,
justices of the king, Sirs David de Jarpunvill, William delnsula, Hubert de
Ruly, Richard de Ruly, Robert le Chaumberleng, Roger de la Hyde, and
Walter de la Hide, knights, and others (named). [Edward I.]
Endorsed : ' Maiford juxta Wocking.'
[Surrey.] A. 4009. Grant by Walter de Langeford, to John de Gatesdan, clerk,
of all his land in Mayford. Witnesses : Sirs Nicholas de Wauci, Peter
de la Brach, sheriff of Surrey and Sussex, Godfrey, and John son of Philip,
the king's stewards, Henry de Capella, and William Gernun, Robert de
Hales, William de London, clerk of the king's wardrobe, and others (named).
[3336 Henry III.]
[Surrey.] A.. 4010. Release by Hawyse de Nevile, late the wife of Sir John de
Gatesden, widow, to Sir Philip Basset, of all her right of dower in her late
husband's lands in Mayford. Witnesses : Sirs William de Wyltone, Gilbert
de Prestetone, William de Insula, Hubert de Ruylly, David de Jarpunvill,
Robert le Chaumberleyng, and Walter de la Hyde, knights, and others
(named). [Edward I.]
[Surrey.] A. 4011. Release by Edmund, son and heir of Thomas Moriz, of
North Lambhuth, to Walter ate Bregge of Lambhuth, of all his right in land
and meadow in the parish of Lambhuth at ' le Estlond.' Sunday before
St. Gregory the pope. 5 Edward III. fragment of seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4012. Release by Nicholas Rous, of Myccham, to Henry de Strete,
citizen and vintner of London, of all his right in lands arid tenements in
Myccham, purchased by the said Henry from William Mareys of the same.
Sunday after St. Luke the Evangelist, 21 Edward III. Seal.
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[Surrey.] J t 4013. Grant by William Mareys of Mycham, to William de
Carreu, son of Sir Nicholas de Carreu, knight, of land in Mycham, adjoining
afield called ' Nor tf eld,' and the water called ' Lotebourn.' Bedyngton,
Thursday after St. Catherine, 10 Edward III.
[Surrey.] j\_. 4014. Release by Lecia late the wife of William Pikuge of
Kersaulton, widow, to the prior and canons of Merton, for the use of the
almoner of Merton, of all her right of dower or otherwise, in a croft called
'Newecroft' in Kersaulton, with other land there. Witnesses: William
Aumbesas, Ralph de la Chaurabre, Ernald de Wykeford, and others (named).
Seal.
[Surrey?] A. 4015. Grant by Thomas de Merdenne son of Alexander, to Sir
Nicholas de Walingeford, chaplain, and perpetual vicar of Merdenne, of
four dayworks (daywerkas) of land adjoining land of the said vicar.
Witnesses : James de Riddenne, Peter Dudeman, bailiff, and others
(named). [Henry III.] Damaged.
[Surrey.] A.. 4016. Grant by Ralph de Alegate, clerk, to John de Hadestok,
son of Augustine de Hadstok, late citizen of London, of a garden in Suwerk
(Southwark), in St. Margaret's parish, in the marsh of the bishop of
Winchester, adjoining the garden of Stephen de Folbourn. bishop of Water-
ford. Witnesses : Gregory de Roquesle, mayor of London, John Horn
and Ralph le Blond, sheriffs, and others (named). [3-4 Edward I.]
Seal.
[Surrey.] _. 4017. Grant by William Redeston of Suthwerk, to Thomas
Wynchecombe, son of John Wynchecorabe, citizen and armourer of London,
of a moiety of a tenement and gardens in Suthwerk, in St. Olave's parish,
in a place called ' Burgoyue ' adjoining the high road leading from Ber-
moudsey, and formerly belonging to Thomas Serle, citizen and' malemaker*
of London. 16 October, 21 Richard II. Seal.
[Surrey.] 4018. Grant by Ralph son of Robert le Passager, and Matilda
his wife, to John Baudre, citizen and fishmonger of London, of a
messuage and ciirtilage in Suthewerk in St. Olave's parish, paying a yearly
rent to the grantor, to Richard le Gy vur and to John Prest. Witnesses :
Henry de Dunleye, bailiff of Suthewerk, John de Wattone, servant of the
archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey the clerk, of Beremundeseye, and
others (named). [Henry III.] Two seals.
[Surrey.] A. 4019. Grant by Nicholas de Essex to John de Holeghe, of
1 5s. 5d. yearly rent paid by the prior and convent of St. Pancras, Lewes,
for a tenement in Suthewerk, in St. Olave's parish, late Adrian
Aschwy's. Reygate, 6 September, 4 Edward II.
[Surrey.] _ t 402O. Release by Robert Jayler, alias Wyntryngham, of
Kyngeston, kinsman of William Wyntryngham, of Southwerk, deceased,
to John Maldelayne of London, of all his right in all the lands and
tenements of the said William in Southwerk, 20 March, 17 Richard II.
[Surrey.] A.. 4021. Demise by John Danyell, the prior, and the convent of
St. Pancras, Lewes, co. Sussex, to Hermann Harryson, ' Blaksmyth,' of
the parish of St. Olave's, Southwerk, and to Christiana his wife, of a
shop with soller, and three cottages with sellers and two gardens in the
said parish, in a lane called ' Caterlane,' by the great gate of the hostel of
the said prior, for twenty-nine years. 28 May A.D. 1448, 26 Henry VI.
Seal.
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A. 4022. Grant by William de la Rude, of the parish of Wocking,
to William de la Bruerc, of the moor formerly held by Osebert le Bws,
with an addition (quadam augmentacione) up to the present bounds but
not including the dyke outside them. Witnesses : Ralph de Papeworthe,
William de Horisulle, clerk, and others (named). [Henry III.]
A. 4023. Grant by Thomas Botiller of Suthwerk, and Alice his
wife, kinswoman and heiress of Richard Wynchecombe, her uncle, late
citizen and armourer of London, to Thomas Serle, citizen and ' Male-
makere ' of the same, of a moiety of a tenement with gardens in the
parish of St. Olave, Suthwerk, in a place called ' Burgoyne,' adjoining the
high road to Bermondeseye. Tuesday the vigil of the apostles Simon and
Jude, 18 Richard II. Two seals.
A. 4024. Release by Sir John de Northwod, knight, of Kent, son
and heir of Sir Roger de Northwod, to William de Wyntringham, carpenter,
of Suthwerk, of all his right in a plot of land in Suthwerk by London, in
St. Olave's parish, adjoining a tenement called ' Northwodes.' Saturday,
the feast of the nativity of the Virgin Mary, 43 Edward III.
A. 4025. Demise by John Wynchecombe, citizen and armourer of
London, and Thomas Wynchecombe, his son, to William Sertayn, citizen
and bowyer of the same, and to Alice his wife, of a tenement and garden
in Burgoyne, in the parish of St. Olave near Suthwerk, London, for their
lives, with remainder to their eldest surviving child for its life. 12 July,
23 Richard II. Two seals.
A. 4026. Grant by Gilbert Threle, to the king, of a plot of
meadow called ' Smalemede ' in Henle by Guldeford. 4 May, 29 Edward
[III]. Seal.
A. 4027. Grant by William Stedeman nd Emma his wife, to the
king, of a parcel of a meadow called ' Heweresmed,' and a parcel of a
moor called ' Heweresmor ' in Henle. Henle by Guldeford, 4 May,
29 Edward [III]. Two seals.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll
May of the year within written.
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A. 4028. Grant by William Fynche, to the king, of two parcels of
the same meadow and moor. Henlee by Guldeford, 8 May, 29 Edward
[III]. Seal.
Endorsed : ' non irrotulatur propter minorem etatem donatoris.'
A. 4029. Grant by William Millecent, and Isabella his wife, to the
king, of two parcels of the same meadow and moor. Henle by Guldeford,
4 May, 29 Edward [III]. Two seals.
Endorsed as A. 4027.
A. 4030. Release by Isabella Pors, to the king, of all her right in
a plot of meadow called ' Porsesmed,' and in a plot of moor in Henle by
Guldeford. 15 May, 29 Edward [III]. Seal.
Endorsed as A. 4027.
A. 4031. Release by Philip de Rykford and Juliana his wife, to the
king, of all their right in a plot of land called ' Hetheres ' in Henle by
Guldeford. 7 May, 29 Edward [III]. Two seals,
Endorsed as A. 4027.
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[Surrey.] A. 4032. Sale and release by John sou of Guy, to. Gilbert Basset,
of all his meadow in Coteshers, in the manor of Sandres. Witnesses :
Gilbert de Basovil, Ralph de Papewurze, and others (named).
[Henry JII.]
Endorsed: 'Wocking.'
[Surrey.] A. 4Q33. Acquittance by William atte Gate, to the king, for 60.?.
received for the use of William Fynche, for certain plots of meadow and
moor in Henle, sold bv Fyiiche to the king. 17 May, 22 Edward [HI].
Seal.
Endorsed as A. 4027.
[Surrey.] ^ 4034. Grant by Geoffrey le Dine, son of Richard le Dine, of
Sende, to Sir Fulk Basset, bishop of London, of an acre of meadow iu
Woking meadow, and part of a meadow in Brademed. Witnesses :
Ralph de Papeworth, Roger de Doudeswall, and others (named). [A.D.
1241-1260.] Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4035. Release by John Hewere, to the king, of all his right in a
parcel of meadow called ' Heweresmed ' and in a parcel of moor called
' Heweresmore,' in Henle, which the king has of the gift of William
Stedeman and Emma his wife. 15 May, 29 Edward [III]. Seal.
Endorsed as A. 4027.
[Surrey.] J^ t 4036. Release by Isabella Pors, to the king, of all her right
in the cottage and curtilage in Henle by Guldeford, which Richard Pors
and Juliana his wife gave to the king. 15 May, 29 Edward [III].
Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4037. Grant by John atte Mull, to the king, of a messuage and
curtilage, water-mill, land, pasture, moor, and meadow in Henle by
Guldeford. 4 May, 29 Edward [III]. Seal.
Endorsed as A. 4027.
[Surrey.] J. 4038. Grant by John Edward, to the king, of a plot of meadow
called ' Porsesmed/ and of a plot of moor in Henle by Guldeford. 4 May,
29 Edward [HI]. Seal.
Endorsed as A. 4027.
[Surrey.] A. 4039. Release by Emma, daughter of Robert atte Hethe, to the
king, of all her right in a plot of land called ' Hetheres,' in Henle by
Guldeford. 7 May, 29 Edward [III]. Seal.
Endorsed as A. 4028.
[Surrey.] A. 4040. Grant by John Flecchere and Joan his Avife, to the king,
of a plot of land called Hetheres,' in Henle by Guldeford. 4 May, 29
Edward [III]. Two seals.
Endorsed as A. 4O27.
[Surrey.] A. 4041. Grant by John de Withewell, to the king, of a plot of
moor called ' Pilrnor ' in Henle. 4 May, 29 Edward [III]. Seal.
Endorsed as A. 4027.
[Surrey.] .. 4042. Grant by John Aynolf, to the king, of a cottage and toft
called ' Aynolfsthyng ' in Henle by Guldeford in exchange for a plot called
' le Hethers.' 8 May, 29 Edward [III]. Seal.
Endorsed as A. 4027,
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[Surrey.] A. 4043. Grant by John de Stoughton, to the king, of a plot of moor
called ' Stoughtonesmore ' in Henle. 4 May, 29 Edward [III]. Seal of
arms.
Endorsed as A. 4027*
[Surrey.] A. 4044. Grant by William atte Gate, to the king, of a messuage
and land in Henle by Guldeford, with \8d. yearly rent, in exchange for
lands called respectively ' Hallereslond ' ' Westesmed,' and ' Westesmore,' in
Worplesdon, and pasture called ' Cobetesmore' in Henle. 8 May, 29 Edward
[III]. Seal.
Endorsed as A. 4027.
[Surrey.] A. 4045. Foot of fine whereby Thomas Stanley of Stanley, knight,
and Margaret his wife, countess of Richeinound, convey to the king, land,
meadow, pasture and wood, with Qs. rent called ' Bagshotesland ' in Bagshote.
Westminster, Octave of the Purification, 21 Edward IV.
[Surrey.] A. 4046. Release by Joan, late the wife of Robert de Swalclyve,
citizen of London, to Sir John Vincencii, of Waltham Holy Cross, and (o
his brother, Sir Richard, of all her right in a curtilage, with meadow land
and a dove-cot therein, in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene, Bermundeseye.
Witnesses : Sir Thomas, rector of St. Edmund's, Lumbardestrete, master
John Sunday, rector of St. Mary's, Wlchchehawe, and others (named) .
Monday after the translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 14 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
Surrey. A. 4047. Demise by Bennet de Freudesberi, to Andrew Turk, citizen
and fishmonger of London, of a messuage with shops, garden, pond &c.
in Bermondesye, for six years. 4 June, 18 Edward III. Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4048. Grant by Laurence the smith (faber), of Bermundes[ey],
to William de Rokesle, citizen of London, and Sarah his wife, of land in the
parish of St. Mary Magdalene, Bermundes[ey] adjoining land called ' le
Wylde' of the prior of Beremundes[ey]. Witnesses: Henry Freg, Peter
Sarang, Godin le Porter, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4049. Grant by Isabella le Luminurs of Bermundes[ey], to William
de Rokesle, citizen of London, and Sarah his wife, of land in the field called
'Watirfeld' in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene, Bermundes[ey], which
was given to the said Isabella by John son of William le Luminurs her
brother on her marriage with Henry son of William de Dilwys. Wit-
nesses : Geoffrey Clo, Henry Freg, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4050. Grant by Elyas de Hertford, clerk, to Sir Adam de
Strattone, clerk, of a messuage with grange &c. in Bedingtone. Wit-
nesses : Sirs Thomas Esporun and Gerard de Ely, William Fiz, parson <of
Bedingtone, Hugh de Kersalton, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4051. Grant by John Powel of Retherhythe, to William de
Rokesle, citizen of London, and to Sarah his wife, of land in Peveresfeld, in
the parish of St. Mary Magdalene, Bermundeseye, adjoining lands called
' Watergong,' and ' le Wilde,' and in Northwaneworth in the parish of
St. Mary, Retherhythe, adjoining land called ' Suthwaneworth.' Tuesday
before the Purification, 26 Edward I. Seal,
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[Surrey.] A. 4052. Grant by William le Mareschal of the parish of Certeseye, to
Sir John, perpetual vicar of Certeseye, of all his tenement with four shops
(seudis) and curtilages adjoining in Chertsey, with land and a small grove
(gravettani) , at ' la Wodeland' in the said parish adjoining the high road to
Guldeford. Saturday after St. Hilary, 23 Edward III. Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4053. Grant by John, perpetual vicar of Certeseye, to William le
Mareschal, of the same, and to Isabella his wife, in tail, of the premises
described in A. 4052, with reversion to the right heirs of the said William.
Wednesday, the feast of St. Scholastica, 24 Edward III. Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4054. Demise by John Oliver, the "elder, of Croydon, to Thomas
Smygh of the same, and to Margery, his wife, of a curtilage in Croydon,
for one hundred and one years. Monday after St. Lucy the virgin, 44
Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Surrey.] _/\.. 4055. Agreement between Sir Alan Basset and William de la
Rude, whereby the said William is to hold from Sir Alan certain land and
moor which Thomas de la Goldhord held in Wocking manor ; in return for
which and for a purpresture adjoining the road from Herisull to Sithwod,
and extending from beyond Parlingeford, the said William has released to
the said Alan, all his right in the land which Thomas de la Goldhord held,
and all purprestures which Alan or his heirs have made in Woking manor.
Witnesses : Sir War' Basset, and others (named). Feast of the Purification,
13 Henry III.
[Surrey.] A. 4056. Release by Richard Costaintyn, citizen and draper of London,
to John Cole, citizen and draper of the same, and to Alice his wife, of all
his right in the tenement with houses, ponds, gardens &c. in the parish of
St. Olave, Sutwerk, which he had of the gift of the said John. London,
Wednesday before St. James the apostle, 25 Edward I.
[Surrey.] A. 4057. Grant by John Dellere, of Croindone, to William Bernevyle
of the same, and to Mary his wife, of land by ' le Fousesgrene,' adjoining
land of John atte Delle, the grantor's younger brother. Thursday after
St. Leo the pope, 20 Edward III.
[Surrey.] A. 4058. Agreement between Alan Basset, and Geoffrey de Ho,
whereby the said Geoffrey releases to the said Alan, all that is contained by
the mill-dyke at ' Crumb,' and also his common of Fetrebroch, and also
grants to the said Alan the dyke along his meadow of Illenale, by his
plantation on the bank of the Waye : the said Alan in return, granting to the
said Geoffrey, the meadow between Hobourne and Kingeswarthe lately held
by Gery de la Rune. Witnesses : Ruant' de Caume, Gilbert de Basevill',
William de Papeworthe, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Endorsed: ' Woking.'
[Surrey.] A.. 4059. Grant by Philip de Tunewrthe, to William de Huertmere,
in marriage with Agnes, the grantor's daughter, of four crofts called
respectively ' le Ham,' adjoining the high road from Bradelyeghe, ' le Buttes,'
' le Brechesendes ' adjoining the field called ' la Brech,' and ' le Mulecroft,'
with a moor called ' Hambrok/ and meadow land in ' la Mersh,' adjoining
the water called ' le Pol,' all in Suttune, in Wokkinge manor. Witnesses :
Robert de Papewrthe, Geoffrey le Dive, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Cancelled.
[Surrey.] A. 4060. Agreement between Alan Basset and Peter de Pirefr',
whereby the latter grants that the portion of a pasture in Wockinge called
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'Fetebroc' which Alan has inclosed, may remain to him and that he may
enclose one third of the remainder, in return for a grant of common in the
unenclosed part of the said pasture to the said Peter and his men of
Wockinge, and the use of the cross road to Coyninere ford, except when
the land of Coyninere is sown (inbladata). Witnesses : Gilbert
de Basevile, William de Papewurthe, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Damaged.
[Surrey.] A. 4061. Release by Juliana, daughter of Hamo de Sitwde, to Sir
Fulk Basset, bishop of London, of all her right in a moor called Hamo's
moor, in Coresbrok, in the parish of Wocking. Witnesses : Robert
de Papewrth, Philip de Tunewrth, Peter son of Jordan de Perefriht, and
. others (named). [A.D. 1241-1260.]
[Surrey.] A. 4062. Duplicate of A. 4058.
[Surrey.] A. 4063. Demise by Luke Athestompe and Isabella his wife, to
John Bissop son and heir of Walter Bissop, of the lands which they had in
Tanregge (Tandridge) and Wolknestede, after the death of Walter Bissop,
Isabella's late husband, paying 13*. yearly to Isabella, with remainder after
her death, to the said John in fee : the said John granting to the said Luke,
during the term of the demise, a tree trunk or cartload of wood, every
Christmas. Michaelmas day, 12 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
[ ] A. 4064. Release by Edward Stanbank, to Richard Hoo, gentleman,
of all actions. 26 May, 12 Henry VIII.
Underwritten : l per me Edward Stanbank.'
Cornw. A. 4065. Letter of attorney by Edward Tretherf, son of John
Devon. Tretherf, esquire, authorising Richard Trevener to receive seisin from
Isota Strange, widow, kinswoman and one of the heirs of John
Carwynnek, of messuages, lands, and tenements &c. in Carwynnek,
Trevelck, Graunpond in the parish of Crede, Leskcrdburgh, Brendon by
Lyskerd, and Plymouth. 20 September, 1 Henry VIII. Seal.
Surrey. A. 4066. Grant by Robert de Wykford, clerk, to the king, of
meadow and moor land in Werplesdon by Suth Henle, late of Henry
West. Westminster, 22 February, 26 Edward III. Seal of arms,
broken.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll.
[Surrey.] A. 4067. Demise by Thomas Scole, citizen and ' malemakere ' of
London, to William Redeston of Suthwerk, of a moiety of a tenement
with gardens, in the parish of St. Olave, Suthwerk, in a place called
' Burgoyne ' adjoining the high road from Bermundeseye, formerly Richard
Winchecombe's, late citizen and armourer of London. 22 March,
18 Richard II. Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4068. Certificate by Nicholas de Essex, informing John, the
prior, and the convent of Lewes, that he has granted to Sir John de
Holeghe, the 15*. 5d. yearly rent payable by them for a tenement in the
parish of St. OJave, Suthwerk. Reygate, Tuesday before St. Luke the
Evangelist, 4 Edward II.
[Surrey.] A. 4069. Release by John, son of Adrian Asshewy, to Sir John, the
prior, and to the convent of Lewes, of all his right in a messuage in
Suthwerk opposite St. Olave's church, late Henry Garland's. Witnesses ;
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Henry de Dunlegh, bailiff of Suthwerk, Geoffrey David, bailiff of
Suthwerk to the earl of Warenne, and others (named). Tuesday before
St. Boniface the martyr, in the octave of Whitsuntide. 15 Edward I.
Portion of seal.
[Surrey.] J^ t 4070. Demise by Sir John, earl of Warenne, to Thomas de Walton,
for life, of a messuage iii Suthwerk which Henry Garland held, paying
one mark yearly to the prior of Bermundesey. Witnesses : Sirs Richard
de la Vache, knight, and William de Rademilde, and others (named).
Wednesday, All Hallows' Eve, A.D. 1274.
[Surrey.] A.. 4071. Agreement between the prior of Lewes and John de
Sholvestrode, that the said John shall use every means to compel Agnes,
daughter and heiress of Robert de Feldbrigge, son of Walter de la Sughe,
and William le Turnur, Agnes's husband, to carry out the agreement
between the said prior and the said Agnes and William, concerning
a tenement in Chertham, in the town of Tunrugge ; for the faithful obser-
vance of which John has submitted himself to the distraint of the bailiff of
Pevenesel for the time being &c. Witnesses : Nicholas Malemeins,
and others (named). The prior's manor at Hymbelhorne, 1 June,
A.D. 1255.
[Surrey.] A. 4072. Grant by John son of Robert de Coventre, to Sir John,
earl of Warenne, of 5s. yearly rent from the second shop westward from
the grantor's hall in which hall Henry ' in the Lane ' dwells, in the parish
of St. Olave, Suthwerk. Witnesses : Sir Roger de Tylmanneston, knight,
Geoffrey Norman, bailiff of Suthwerk, and others (named). Friday before
Michaelmas, 6 Edward I. Seal, imperfect.
[Surrey.] A. 4073. Demise by Gilbert de Sancta Fide and Alice his wife, to
Sir Philip Basset, of all their land in Sende for eleven years from the feast
of St. Denis, 45 Henry III., or until Alice's death. Witnesses : Sirs
William de Insula, David de Jarpenvil, Hubert de [Ru]yly, Robert the
chamberlain, Gilbert Ba . . . 1, John Hansard, knights, and others
(named). 45 Henry III. Mutilated.
[Surrey.] A. 4074. Grant by John Assewy of Suwerk, to Sir John, earl of
Warenne, of a messuage in Suwek (Southwark), opposite St. Olave's
church, formerly held by Henry Garlaund. Witnesses: Sirs William
Manse, William de Russem, Robert de Cokefeud, knights, and others
(named). Portion of seal.
[Surrey.] A. 4075. Acknowledgment by Ralph de Pappeworth of his obligation
to secure the title of Sir Fulk Basset, bishop of London, to meadow land
in Saund, which he has granted to the said bishop, under a penalty of 40*. to
the king ; with renunciation by the said Ralph of the privileges granted to
crusaders. Witnesses: Master William Passemer, canon of St. Paul's,
London, and others (named). Wocking, 8 Ides [6] of November,
A.D. 1257.
[Surrey.] A. 4076. Acknowledgment by Agnes, late the wife of William de
Hertmere, that she is bound to render \ a mark, yearly, to the Lady Alina
la Despenser, countess of Northfolk, at her manor of Wockinge, for a
messuage lands and tenements in Sutton, which came to the hands of the
said countess, after the said William's death, and which the said countess
has granted to Agnes for her life &c. Witnesses : John de Wykeford,
Robert de Pappewrthe, and others (named). Thirteenth century. Seal.
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[Surrey.] A. 4077. Release by John de Hadestok, son of Augustine de
Hadestok, late citizen of London, to Elias Tholesan, clerk, of all his right
in a garden in the marsh of the bishop of Winchester, in the parish of
St. Margaret, Suwerk, which John had of the gift of Ralph de Alegate,
clerk, adjoining the garden of brother Stephen de Folborn, bishop of
Waterford. Witnesses: Gregory de Rokesle, mayor of London; John
Adrian, Walter le Cornwaleys, sheriffs of London, and others (named).
[6 Edward I.] Seal, broken.
[Surrey.] A. 4078. Demise by Adrian Asswy, to Henry Gerlaund and Joan
his wife, of a capital messuage in the parish of St. Olave, Suwerk, for
twelve years from Midsummer, paying yearly rents to the earl of Warenne,
the monks of Bermondsey and other persons (named). Witnesses:
William de Becwoll, Henry Martin, bailiffs of Suwerk, and others (named).
39 Henry III.
[Surrey?] A. 4079. Release by Simon atte Gildehall, to the king, of all his
right in the lands and tenements which Roger West, ' tournour,' gave to
the king. Essamstede, 17 May, 29 Edward [III]. Seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll in
May of the year within written.
[Surrey.] A. 4080. Grant by John de Bovile, to Sir Fulk Basset, bishop of
London, of meadow land in Sandres, part in a meadow called ' seven
virgates.' Witnesses: Richard de Wyk, Philip de Thonewrthe, and
others (named). [A.D. 12111260.] Portion of seal.
Endorsed : ' Wocking.'
[Surrey.] A. 4081. Release by Thomas Joly, son and heir of Stephen Joly, late
of Suthwerk, draper, to William Lemyng, citizen and grocer of London,
and to Richard Jay, of all his right in a messuage and garden in Burgoyne
in the parish of St. Olave near Suthwerk, London, which William Sertayn,
Alice his wife, and their eldest child, lately had for their lives, of the
demise of John Wynchecombe, citizen and armourer of London, and
Thomas his son. 5 November, 39 Henry VI. Seal.
Underwritten: 'I Thomas Joly delywjrd thys as for my dede.'
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll,
November, 7 Edward IV.
[Surrey.] A. 4082. Grant by the same, to the same, of the same premises.
Witnesses : -John Burcestr, knight, and others (named). 3 November,
39 Henry VI. Seal.
Underwritten : ' I Thomas Joly delyver thys for my dede.'
Camb. A. 4083. Grant by William Roydon of Fulbourne, co. Camb, and
Thomas Roydon, son and heir of Anne Roydon, deceased, kinswoman and
heiress of John Aunger, to Robert Holder of Barton, yeoman, Nicholas and
Robert Fanne, and Edmund and William Holder, of land in Barton, part
lying in Benelonde, and abutting on land of the prior of Barnewell, and
part abutting on Alford wey, and on land of the college of Corpus Christi
and St. Mary, Cambridge, and part in the field called ' Tilfild,' to hold to
the use of the said Robert Holder ; with letter of attorney by the said
William Roydon authorising the said Thomas Roydon, his son, to deliver
seisin of the premises. 24 January, 13 Henry VIII. Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4084. Grant by John atte Corner, to Roger atte Corner, his
brother, of his corner tenement in New Shorham, in a street called
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' Sowterystrete.' Witnesses : Regnald Godismark, bailiff, and others
(named). Monday after the Annunciation, 10 Henry VI.
A. 4085. Grant by brother John de Carisloco, the prior, and the
convent of St. Pancras, Lewes, to Sir John Leme, the prior, and the
convent of Michelharn, of licence to acquire the manor of Sutton from
William Batisford, Roger Gosselyn, and Richard Spencer, the said prior of
Michelham paying the rent due for the same to Reginald Pympe, of
Netlestede, co. Kent. Friday before Michaelmas, 16 Richard II.
A. 4086. Grant by Thomas Dymmocke of Southampton, merchant,
to Richard Benyamyn of Lewes, of a cellar with a chamber or loft
(camera sive loftd) over it, in New Shorham, called * Malappynnys,'
adjoining the streets called ' Moderlove strete,' and ' Procession strete ';
with letter of attorney authorising John Hunt to deliver seisin of the
premises. 14 March, 11 Henry VII. Signed. Seal.
A. 4087. Release by John Sharpe the elder of New Shorham, to
Thomas Dymmocke of Suthampton, merchant, of all his right in the above
premises. 8 September, 4 Henry VII.
A. 4088. Grant by Nicholas Coc, rector of St. Peter's, Westute, to
Bartholomew Buchenet, of a messuage and croft, late Richard de
Muchelham's, in the parish of St. Mary, Westute, [Lewes,] by 'le
Holeweye.' Witnesses : John le Bener, Richard de Lulleham, Thomas de
Dokemaresfelde, and others (named) [Henry III.]
A. 4089. Grant by John Gomman of Lewes, to John le Aumblour
of Suthenovere (Southover), of a messuage in Suthenovere, in ' la Estporte.'
Sunday, the feast of the apostles Simon and Jude, 30 Edward I.
A. 4090. Grant by Heremer, to William Kipenay, of a messuage in
Suthenovere, rendering yearly to the grantor five sorel pears (de sorellis).
Witnesses : John de Monte Argy, then reeve, Roger Lewes, Alfred the
skinner (pelliparid), Simon le Walewere, Robert le Wimpler, and others
(named). [Henry III.] Seal, broken.
A. 4091. Grant by Christiana, late the wife of Saveric le Lyneter, to
John le Aumblour of Sothenovere, of a messuage in the parish of Sothen-
overe in the east gate (Estportd), extending from the high street called
' Broumannestrete ' to the watercourse flowing to the mill called ' Water-
gate.' 3 November, 9 Edward II.
A. 4092. Grant by John le Pottere of New Shorham, to Juliana
late the wife of Reginald le Cartere of the same, of a stone-built corner
tenement, called ' Malduppinne,' in the market place called ' Otmarcat ' in
New Shorham, to hold for life, with remainder to Richard, her son.
Witnesses: John Hemeri, bailiff of the town, and others (named).
1 August, 20 Edward III.
A. 4093. Demise by Reginald Janecok of Lambyrherst, to John
Cotyng of the same, of a messuage with garden in Lambyrherst, to the
west of Netherhoke common ; with condition for the payment to the grantor
of 15s. on Monday called ' Hokemonedaie ' next coming, in the said
messuage, in the presence of the neighbours. 4 February, 34 Henry VI.
[Sussex.] A. 4094. Release by John Russel and Matilda his wife, to William
de Acra, of all their right in a messuage in the parish of Suthenovere.
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Witnesses: Jocius Mangef[air], Robert Ginplir, Robert le Hattere, and
others (named). [Henry III.] Damaged.
[Sussex.] A. 4095. Grant by Ralph Merhs, to Andrew de Punfret, of a
messuage ' in ruyna Alvredi ' in the Westport of Suthenovere, in the parish
of St. John the Baptist and St. Mary Magdalene. Witnesses : John
the tailor (ciss . . e\ reeve of Suthenovere, Richard de Tunebregge, and
others (named). [Henry III.]
[Sussex.] A. 4096. Grant by Philip Rishton, son and heir of Gilbert Rishton,
to John Aumblour of Lewes, called ' Peyntour,' of an enclosed meadow in
Dokwyssch, by the east gate of Suthenovere, adjoining a meadow belonging
to the lands of Smythewyke, and the dyke of Watergate mill. Palm
Sunday, 7 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
[ ] A. 4097. Sale by Gilbert de Munchanesi, to John de Postwelle, of a
messuage, with a house built over it, in the street called ' Postwelle '
adjoining the court of Sir Warin de Munchanesi. Witnesses : John le
Bron, William le bon enfant, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4098. Release by Christiana, late the wife of Saver . . le Lyneter,
widow, to John le Aumblou[r], of all her right in a tenement in the
Eastport of Sothenovere, adjoining the tenement of Maurice le Glaswrycte.
Witnesses : Gilbert Sikelfont, William de Bery, and others (named).
9 Edward II. Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4099. Grant by John sou of William de Glinde, to Gilbert de
Wainefedd, of a messuage in Suthovere, on the pond called ' Westpende.'
Witnesses: Robert le Lomb, Roger le Wes, Nicholas the shoemaker
(sutore), Robert the Hafter (manubriatore), John Aufrai, and others
(named). [Henry III.]
[Sussex.] A. 4100. Grant by Walter Kene of Lewes, to Walter Gosselyn of
the same, of a messuage with curtilage in the parish of St. John,
Southenovere, in Estporte, formerly belonging to John Nynch and after-
wards to John atte Lynde. Saturday, the morrow of the Conception.
48 Edward III. Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4101. Grant by Richard and Robert atte Lynde of Horsham, to
Walter Kene of Lewes, of a tenement in St. John's parish, Southenovere,
late belonging to John atte Lynde, their father. 1 August, 48 Ed-
ward III. Two seals, one of arms.
[Sussex.] A. 4102. Release by John atte Lynde of Horsham, to Walter Kene
of Lewes, of all his right in the above premises. 4 August, 48 Edward III,
Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4103. Grant by Walter Gosselyn of Lewes, to Thomas Gerard of
the same, of a messuage with curtilage, in Estporte, in the parish of St. John
the Baptist, Suthenovere, late Walter Kene's. Feast of St. Matthias the
apostle, 49 Edward III. Seal.
Sussex. A. 4104. Grant by Henry Percy, knight, earl of Northumberland, to
Middx. the king, of the honor and manor of Petworth and the manors of Ponyngs,
Wales. Pechyng, Preston Ponyngs, Pengeden, Asshecombe,Walderne and Chyntyng,
with their appurtenances, except the manors of Sutton, Dunketon, Wyke
and Sonde ; also grant of his manor or principal messuage &c. in the
parish of Hakuey ; and of the manors castles and lordships of Tallangh[ar]ne
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Marras, Gretecastell Ely, Lytylcastell Ely, Maisegerda, Clenegwyn, Llan-
sadernen, Walwyncastell and Wardlands, with courts-leet, advowsons, fairs,
markets &c. belonging to the grantor in Wales. 18 January, 26 Henry VIII.
Signed. Seal of arms, broken.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Eoll in
February of the year within written.
[Sussex.] A. 4105. Release by John de Foxle, to Guy de Sancto Lupo, of all
his right in a corner tenement with meadow at Watergate in the Estport
of Southenovere, late belonging to Thomas de Foxle, the grantor's brother.
Lewes, 1 March, 29 Edward III.
[Essex.] A.. 4106. Grant by Stephen Underwode of Claveryngg, to Sir William
Ribat, chaplain, of the same, of a messuage and land in Claveringg.
Wednesday after St. Barnabas, 11 Edward II.
[Sussex.] A. 4107. Grant by Rychold, relict of John Scarlalt of Lewes, to her
daughter Ellen, of a messuage in Lewes, in the lane called ' Kerestrete,' in
St. Michael's parish. Witnesses : Philip Saleman, John le Welyfed,
clerk, and others (named).
[Sussex.] A. 4108. Grant by Guy de Sancto Lupo, to John Courthous, of a
messuage with curtilage, in the street called ' Estporte ' in Southenovere
by Lewes, which the grantor purchased from John Foxle. Saturday, feast
of St. Matthew the Apostle, 32 Edward III. Seal of arms, broken.
[Essex.] A. 4109. Grant; by William son of Stephen de Thuritun, to Richard
de Asketot, his lord, of a meadow in Thuritun (Thorrington) along the river
between Alesforrl (Arlesford) bridge and Brihtlingesaia (Brightlingsea) ;
the rent to be deducted from that of other land which the grantor holds of
the said Richard in Thuriton. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Fercles, Walter de
Badewe, Geoffrey de Kokaine, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Sussex.] A.. 4110. Duplicate of A. 4093.
[Sussex.] A. 4111. Grant by Matilda Coleman of Lewes, to Robert le Aumblour,
and Edith his wife, of a curtilage in the borough of Lewes, in All Saints'
parish, abutting on the lane called ' Seyntemarielane.' Lewes, Saturday
after St. Catherine the virgin, 6 Edward III.
[Sussex.] A.. 4112. Grant by Richard de Brocherst, to Walter son of John, of a
piece of land in Estgrensted, adjoining land called ' Coleslond ' belonging
to the rector of Grensted, and the high road to Hesseherst. Monday after
St. Gregory, 20 Edward [I].
[Sussex.] A, 4113. Mortgage by John Eustace, to William Cousans, clerk, for
forty years, of a messuage in Lewes, in St. John's parish, for 5s. Qd. to be
repaid with expenses, at the end of the term ; the mortgagee is to retain
possession until the original debt and expenses shall be satisfied, at the rate
of twelve pence per annum. Witnesses : Nicholas, dean of Lewes, Joceus
Mangefayr, Nicholas de Opido, and others (named). Michaelmas, 41
Henry III.
[ Sussex.] A. 4114. Grant by William, earl of Warenne, to Nicholas, the dean of
Lewes, of a messuage with curtilago, which Norman de la Walle held outside
the watergate at Lewos. Witnesses : Richard de Wiavill, the carl's steward,
Richard de Meisner, Hugh de Plumton, the earl's sheriff (v icecomite), and
others (named), [circa 41 Henry III.]
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[Sussex.] A. 4115. Demise by Hugh de Hamme, to Isabella, late the wife of
Robert Trenchemer, of the wardship of John the son and heir [of the said
Robert], and of the lands held by Robert from Hugh in Athelingeworth,
which Hugh had of the demise of the prior of Lewes. Friday before the
Purification, 14 Edward II. Damaged.
[Sussex.] A.. 4116. Grant by Michael de Pycombe, to Alice, late the wife of
William Hagemond, of a tenement in Lewes which the grantor bought
from Robert Portehors and Isabella his wife. Wednesday after the
Annunciation, 11 Edward [II]. Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4117. Grant by Richard Thome and Alice his wife, to William
de Wolcumbe (the younger, and Margery his wife, of all their part of a
messuage at Berklegh, in the parish of Estgrenstede. Palm Sunday,
9 Edward II.
[Sussex.] A. 4118. Grant by Matilda, relict of John Otewy, to William de
Wolcumbe the younger, of part of her garden at Berklegh in the parish of
Grensted, by the street leading from Berklegh to the common pasture called
'Essherst.' Tuesday after the Purification, 10 Edward II. Fragment of
seal.
[Kent] A. 4119. Grant by Thomas Champeneys of Fernthe, to Thomas
Edrich of Brenchesle, of a piece of land at Netherhoke in Lamberherst,
adjoining * la Hokewode ' on the west, and the common on the south.
Morrow of the Purification, 22 Richard II. Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4120. Grant by . . . . F . . . ., to the monks of St. [Pancras],
Lewes, of a pasture called 'Wetherlerg' at Ovingeden. Witnesses:
Sir John de Gatesden, Warin de Kyngestun, Hugh de Fokyutun, and
others (named). [Henry III.] Damaged.
[Camb.] A. 4121. Grant by Richard the clerk (clericus), son of William de
Bodek[es]ham (Bottisham), to Michael son of Alan Li'wewe, of the Lode
(la ladd) of land in the northfield (Norfeld) of Bodek[es]ham, abutting
on lands of the priors of Anglesey and Tonebregge. Witnesses : Martin
son of Eustace, Peter and John Pycot, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Seal.
Sussex. A. 4122. Confirmation by John, the prior, and the convent of
St. Pancras, Lewes, to John Heseldenne, of Estgrenstede, in perpetuity, of
the lands which he holds from them as of their manor of Imberhorne on
the terms specified, hitherto accustomed. 22 March, ] 1 Richard II.
Endorsed : ' Rap de Pevenesel.'
[Sussex.] A. 4123. Release by William Swon, to John Amblour, of all his
right in a meadow at Dokwissch, in the parish of Southenovere, late
belonging to Sir John West, chaplain, and John Pierres, clerk. Lewes,
10 March, 36 Edward III. Portion of seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4124. Grant by Richard de la Pyende, with the consent of Margery
his wife, daughter of Jordan le Plomer, to Hawise called ' la Coynte '
daughter of William le Coynte and to John her son, of a messuage and
curtilage in Suthenovre near Lewes, in Westporte ; for which Hawise
has given to Margery a girdle worth 7*. Witnesses : Gilbert the clerk,
John Serle, Ralph de Duntoii, Nicholas Kasel, and others (named).
[Edward L]
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[Sussex.] A. 4125. Grant by Henry, son of William le Wythe, to Thomas Snow
and Joan his wife, of a croft adjoining the field called ' Kastelfeld * ; rendering
yearly a clove of gillyflower payable in the town of Midhurst at Christmas.
Witnesses : John Jokeman, Richard le Flote, Richard Nutburn, Richard
le Killere, John de Chedingefelde, and others (named). [Henry III.]
fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] A.. 4126. Grant by Mazelina, daughter of Robert Lamb, widow, to
Emma, her mother, late Robert's wife, of the east quarter of a messuage
in Suthenovere in the Westport, near the pond of the water-mill called
' Westmelne.' Witnesses : Gilbert Sikelfot, clerk, Ralph de Seford, and
others (named). [Edward I.]
[Sussex.] A. 4127. Grant by John Whateman of Benyndene, to John Coleman
and Isabella, daughter of the late Roger Scherreve of Suthenovere, of a
messuage in Lewes, in the parish of St. Mary, in the market place, in the
street called ' Seyntemariestrete,' adjoining the curtilage of William le
Haftere. Witnesses : William de Capella, Robert le Spicer, Richard le
Pulter, and others (named). Fourteenth century.
[Sussex.] A.. 4128. Grant by Richard Uppethepende, son and heir of John de
Suthewik, to Emma, late the wife of Robert Lomb of Suthenovere, of a
moiety of a messuage in Sutheuovere, late belonging to Isabella, daughter
of John le Rede, by the pond of the water-mill called ' Westmelne.'
Witnesses : Gilbert Sykelfot, Adam the girdler (zonario), Robert le
Haftere, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Sussex.] A. 4129. Grant by William Thetch[er]e of Lewes, to John Aumblur
of the same, of a curtilage in Suthenovere, in Me Estporte' adjoining
the road to Lewes. Sunday the feast of St. Peter in Cathedra. 40 Ed-
ward III.
[Sussex.] A. 4130. Grant by John Bakere of Wotton Basset, to Simon Gyles
and Matilda Terri, of a plot of land in Suthenovere, by Lewes, in a place
called ' Estporte ' adjoining the high road which leads by the wall of Lewes
priory to Esthamme, and the high road from Watergate to the said wall.
Wednesday, the feast of St. Bartholomew, 19 Edward III. Seal.
Endorsed : ' De gardino vocato Craddockes ElemosinarnV
[Sussex.] A. 4131. Grant by John West, chaplain, and John Pieres, clerk, to
John Amblour of Lewes, of a meadow at Dokwissch, in Southenovere.
6 March, 36 Edward III.
[Sussex.] A. 4132. Grant by Isabella de Acres of the Westport of Suthenovere,
to Richard called ' atte Parloure,' for his life, of a curtilage called ' Esthale '
in the parish of St. John the Baptist in the Estport of Suthenovere, under
the town-wall of Lewes, with remainder to Joan, the grantor's daughter.
Thursday after St. Matthias the apostle, 3 Edward [I]. Seal, broken.
[Sussex.] A. 4133. Grant by Gilbert de Acle son of John de Acle, to Reginald
do felling, of land in the parish of Lindefeld called ' Hocland,' paying 6d.
to the grantor's eldest son, and 3d. to each of his other children for their
consent to the said grant. Witnesses : Richard de Petraponte, Warin do
Kingeston, William de Roseto, Bernard the hunter (venatore), Master
Philip de Acle, Philip de Kingeston, Baldewin de Alinton, and others
(named). Twelfth century. Seal, broken.
[Sussex.] A. 4134. Mortgage by Walter le Browere, to brother Richard de
Petresfeld, keeper of the granary (yerentario) [of Lewe], and his successors
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in that office, of a messuage in Sothenovere, north of Watergate mill, until
repayment by the grantor of 10/. Witnesses : Gilbert Sikelfot, and others
(named), [ante 18 Edward I.] Copy?
A. 4135. Bond by Richard atte Lynde and Robert atte Lynde, of
Horsham, to Walter Kene of Lewes, for 201. I August, 48 Edward III.
French.
A. 4136. Grant by John Bastard, to Roger le Walewere, of a
messuage in Suzenovere, to the north of Watergate mill, the grantee not to
alienate the premises to a religious house or to a Jew. Witnesses : John
Muntargis, Robert Peperquit, William Godeneym, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
A. 4137. Grant by Matilda, daughter of Robert Lomb, widow, to
Emma her mother, late the wife of the said Robert, of one quarter of a
messuage in Suthenovere, in the Westport near the pond of the water-mill
called ' Westmelne.' Witnesses : Gilbert Sikelfot, clerk, Andrew the
brewer (braciatore), and others (named). [Henry III.]
A. 4138. Grant by Joan and Agnes, daughters and heiresses of
Saveric le Lynyter, to John le Aumblour, of Sothenovere, of a tenement in
the Estporte of Sothenovere, extending from the high street called
' Bronmannestrete ' to the watercourse running to the mill called ' Water-
gate,' and adjoining the house of Maurice le Glaswricte. 3 November,
9 Edward II. Two seals, one broken.
A. 4139. Grant by Peter Stabler and Margaret hia wife, to Savery
(Sarerydo) de la Forde, of a moiety of a yearly rent and of a moiety of a
messuage in the Estporte of Suthenovere, with a right to pre-emption over
the other moiety. Witnesses : Gilbert Sykelfot, Nicholas Casel, Robert le
Hai'tere, John le Hattere, Jordan de Sacristar', and others (named), [ante
18 Edward I.] Two seals, one broken.
A. 4140. Grant by Ralph Triket, to Robert de Ponte, in fee, of the
town (villam) near the latter's mill, and of Wilgewica where the grove
used to be. Witnesses : Robert, his brother, the lady Esterilda, Guy
son of Wilger, Richard Martell, William de Parco, Turstan de Dunman,
Richard son of Ailric, and others (named). Twelfth century. (S>
A. 1752, Sf C .)
Endorsed : ' Brembelega.' Copy.
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A. 4141. Duplicate of A. 4134.
Endorsed ; ' granatarV
(Apparently the original.)
A. 4142. Grant by Avice, daughter of Hugh Coc, widow, and
Nicholas her son, to Ralph Drad, chaplain of the chapel of St. John the
Baptist without the gate of the monks of Lewes, of a tenement in
Suthenovere adjoining the messuage of Galian. Witnesses: .John de
Monte Argy, reeve of Suthenovere, Geoffrey Walonc', steward in St. Pancras'
hall, and others (named), [ante 18 Edward I.]
Endorsed: ' Carta Galyane.'
A. 4143. Grant by John Conrthous, to Guy de SanctoLupo and Joan
his wife, of a messuage with curtilage in Suthenovere by Lewes in the
street called Estporte,' late belonging to the said Guy. Tuesday after
St, Matthew the apostle and evangelist. 32 Edward III.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Sussex.] A, 4144. Grant by John tie Wyncestre, son of William le Cook of
Wyncestre, to John le Bakere of Wotton Basset co. Wilts, of a tenement
in Estporte in Suthenovere by Lewes, adjoining the high road to Me
Watergate ' and the high road to Esthamme. Tuesday, Michaelmas day,
12 Edward III.
Endorsed : * Craddokes Elemosinarii.'
[Sussex.] J^ t 4145. Grant by John Stempe, John Martyn, and John Sharpe, to
Thomas atte Vanne of Southhamton, of a stone corner tenement called
' Malduppynne,' in the market-place called ' Cornmarket ' of New Shorham,
late of Robert Colman, deceased, adjoining the garden called ' Prede.' Wit-
nesses : John Cookson, bailiff, and others (named). Last day of August,
18 Edward IV.
[Sussex.] A, 4146, Grant by Matthew Wrivel, with the consent of Beatrice his
wife, to Joceline the painter (pictori), of a curtilage in Suthenovere, which
William Magur gave to the said Beatrice his sister, rendering yearly six
sorel pears (pira de soret). Witnesses : Berengarius, Snelling, John de
Ponte, John le Bever, Jocelin Mangefayr, Simon ie Walewere, Robert le
Wymplir, and others (named), [ante 18 Edward I.]
Sussex. J^ t 4147. Grant by John Sharpe the elder, of New Shorham,
husbandman, to Thomas Dymmocke of Suthampton, merchant, of a cellar
with a chamber or loft above it, called ' Malappynnys,' in New Shorham,
between the street called * Moderlove strete,' and a garden of the lord of
the said town, and another street called ' Procession strete.' 8 September,
4 Henry VII. Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] J t 4148. Grant by Matilda Uppe the Pende, daughter and heiress of
John le Eede of Suthenovere, to Robert le Lomb of the same, of a moiety of
a tenement formerly of the said John in Suthenovere. Witnesses : Gilbert
Sykelfot, Adam le Gerdlere, Jordan de la Sekestrie, Nicholas Casel, John
Uppe the Pende, and others (named), [ante 18 Edward I.]
Sussex. A. 4149. Grant by Thomas Adam, clerk, and Thomas Theccher,
gentleman, to Henry Goby, Richard Rolle, Thomas Filde, Thomas Trower,
John Cheverell, and John Delve the younger, of a cellar with chamber or
loft above it called ' Malappynnys 'in New Shorham, bequeathed to the
grantors by Richard Bengemyn, deceased ; with letter of attorney autho-
rising Thomas Garston to deliver seisin of the premises. 1 October,
15 Henry VII.
[Essex.] A^ 4150. Release by Henry Rolff of Pacchingg Pycot in the parish
of Bromfeld, to William de Cogeshale and Alice his wife, of all his right in
a croft called ' Clobbiscroft,' in Chelmeresford, abutting on the high road
to Brancketre. Witnesses : Jurdan Mundevyle, and others (named),
Saturday the feast of St. Matthias the apostle, 17 Edward II.
[Sussex.] A.. 4151. Demise by Edmund Crepyn, to William le Croucher of
Ludescy, of the manor of Hedehone in the parish of Aldinggebourne, for
the life of Mary the grantor's wife. Monday after the Annunciation,
15 Edward III.
Warw. A. 4152. Sale by Richard Catisby, esquire, to John Coler of
Nuthurst, of all his messuages and lands &c. in Solyhull and Corley ; with
letter of attorney authorising Thomas-a-Wood of Alleslcy, .and Thomas
Grene, to deliver seisin of the premises. 12 February, 29 Henry VIII.
[Sussex.] J. 4153. Demise by Henry Percy, earl of Northumberland, to
Jane Everurd, widow, late the wife of William Everai'd, gentleman,
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for thirty years, of the manor of Chyntyng Ponynges, lately held by John
Bootes. 13 February, 22 Henry VIII. English. Fragment of seal.
[Essex.] A. 4154. Demise by Sir John Norton of Mylton, co. Kent, knight,
and Dame Jane, his wife, late the wife of Sir Richard Fitherlewes, knight,
to Ralph Lathum, citizen and goldsmith of London, of their manor called
Cranham Hall in the parish of Bishop's Wokenden alias Cranham, with all
other lands &c. which Humfrey Fryth lately held of the said Dame Jane,
reserving the rents and services belonging to the said manor and the
advowson of Cranham Church &c. for forty years from Michaelmas last
past. 10 February, 23 Henry VIII. English. Signatures of grantors.
Names of witnesses. Two seals.
Sussex. A. 4155. Demise by Henry, earl of Northumberland, to John Kyng
of Tyllyngton, clothier, for ninety-nine years, of lands called 'Sowkeno wiles'
at Tillington, lately held by Thomas Portebery, abutting on the high
road from Rotherbridge, and on lands called ' Pekkefeldes.' 20 March,
22 Henry VIII. English. Seal.
Sussex. A. 4156. Demise by the same, to John Bowyer of Petworth,
gentleman, for ninety-nine years, of land called * Beryfeldes,' in Telyngton,
on the south of the parish church, abutting on land called ' Bowyers,' and
on the high road from Uperwell. 20 March, 22 Henry VIII. English.
Seal, broken.
[Sussex.] A. 4157. Grant by Robert Scherewe, to Walter the porter (portario),
of land in Hetfelde, in ' the Westsside ' of Sameherst, which land extends
from Scherewe Cruche to the said Robert's house, and through his garden to
the wood, and so to the brook between his land and that of Luke Walewein ;
the said Robert owes to the fence (frithie) over against the said Walter from
his garden to the brook. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas de Burgeton and William
de Etteste, Simon de Hydeneye, Richard de Ratton, Gerard de Milkherst,
Harding de Laughed, Walter de Bovellhamme, William de Yvindenne, and
others (named). [Henry III.]
Endorsed : ' In rap' de HastyngV
[Essex.] A. 4158. Release by Simon le Coupere of Bromfeld, to William de
Pacchingg and Alice his wife, of all his right in a plot of land in Pacching
Clovill. Thursday, the vigil of All Saints, 19 Edward II. fragment of
seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4159. Grant by Thomas de Foxle, to Guy de Sancto Lupo, of a
corner messuage with a meadow adjoining in Suthenovere, in the Estporte
by Watergate mill-pond, late of John Literolf, afterwards belonging to John
de Foxle, the grantor's brother. 22 February, 29 Edward III.
[Sussex.] A. 4160. Grant by Alice, daughter of William do York, to Robert
Harewode, of part of a messuage in Lewes, in St. Michael's parish by the
street called ' Kerestrete,' with right of way to the well in the other part.
14 April, 19 Edward III.
Norf. A. 4161. Sale by William Grome of Brancastre, husbandman, to
Richard Groldealle of Bnrnham Norttin, ' shipmaster/ of all his messuages and
lands &c. except a tenement called ' Dyxsnns,' an acre of copyhold in
Brancastre, in Angyll Thorp, and a close called ' Fortuns ' in Brancastre,
reserving the right of way to a well for William and Elyng his wife &Ci
2 March, 30 Henry VHI. English. Seal, defaced,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
[Sussex.] A. 4162. Grant by Richard Matheu of Midhurst, to Thomas Snou
of the same, and Joan his wife, of part of his curtilage. Midhurst, Tuesday
after St. Luke the evangelist, 4 Edward II.
[Sussex.] A. 4163. Grant by Peter, son and heir of Walter le Porter, to "Roger
son of .Robert de Bromham, of all the tenement with houses and lands &c.
in Hetfelde, by the high road from Burghers' to Horapeltre, which Walter,
the grantor's father, bought from Robert Sherreve. Witnesses : William
de Ivendenn, Adam de la Cumbe, Ralph de Middelton, Luke Walweyn,
Nicholas the forester (forestario), Ralph the clerk of Brithling, and others
(named). Thirteenth century.
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[Sussex.] A. 4164. Grant by Alice, late the wife of Roger Ragedale of Lewes,
to Robert Aumblur, of a curtilage in Lewes in a lane called ' Seyntemarie
Lane,' in the market place, in the parish of St. Mary. Sunday after the
Purification, 25 Edward III.
[Suff.] A. 4165. Release by Matilda, daughter of Robert Baldewyne of
Cleydon, widow, to Roger son of Alan Justus of Thurliston, of all his right
in lands &c. in Thurliston. Morrow of SS. Peter and Paul, 31 Edward I.
[Sussex.] A.. 4166. Demise by Richard son of Philip de Molendino, to Stephen
Arnild of Notfeud (Nutfield), of all the lands and tenements in Notfeud,
late belonging to Wyot the miller (molendinar'), and Wuluina his
daughter, also of a piece of meadow with a pond and weir in a place called
' Plot,' and laud called ' Eylond,' with a road by Richard's meadow called
' Longgemed,' concerning which there was a plea between them in the
court of Notfeud ; also grant of pasture for two cows &c. in Richard's
wood called ' Strode ' from Hokeday to the feast of St. Andrew &c. The
grantor is to feast the grantee and his family on Christmas day, and the
grantee is to find a man to work in the hay-field for Lady Denise de
Moncheneisy in the meadow called f Chillemed' ' &c. Witnesses : William
de Hanifeud, steward of Notfeud, Bartholomew de Heddresham, Simon de
Aldested, and others (named), [ante 18 Edward I.]
[Sussex.] A. 4167. Grant by Salomon de Hodleghe, to John de Bedingeham,
of land in Pevenesel marsh, to hold at a fee farm rent of \2d. Wit-
nesses : Thomas de Burgtun, John Grulafre, Nicholas Hereward, Robert
de Exetes, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Sussex.] A.. 4168. Release by William de Ichynton and Isabella his wife, to
Stephen Treygos, of all their right in a yearly rent from the messuage
which he purchased from them in the parish of All Saints, Hastynges,
adjoining the watercourse called ' la Bowrie.' Saturday, the vigil of the
Purification, 5 Richard II. Two seals.
[Sussex.] A. 4169. Grant by Margaret, late the wife of Philip le Erl of Mid-
hurst, widow, to Nicholas le Erl, her son, of a garden by ' le Castelfeld,' in
Midhurst. Sunday after St. Barnabas the apostle, 2 Edward II.
[Sussex.] A. 4170. Grant by Richard de Stonor of Hurstmounceux, to William
Godewene and Agnes his wife, and to the heirs of his body, of a messuage
and land in Hurstmounceux ; paying a yearly rent of I2d., and a heriot and
relief when due. 7 March, 40 Edward III.
[Sussex.] J^ t 4171. Release by Joan, widow of Gervase de Marisco, to the monks
of St. Pancras [Lewes], of all her right in the lands which she held of the
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fee of the said church under Pevenese castle, and from Salomon de Hodle,
in Westham. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Burton, Thomas de Bestenovere,
Richard de Katton, and others (named).
[Sussex.] A. 4172. Grant by John de Pierpount, to Richard , in tail,
of two crofts of land in Lewes, by the lane called 'Pynewelle,' formerly John
Child's, which [were recovered from him] by writ of cessavit. 2 January,
32 Edward III. Injured.
[Sussex.] A. 4173. Grant by Richard Laxman, to Sir William, parson of
Nytimbre (Newtimber) church, of 34*. yearly rent from lands &c. in
Mydhurst, purchased by the grantor from Agnes, late the wife of Thomas
Snow, and of the reversion of the tenements which Richard le Tannaro and
Walter de Sangelton with Alice and Joan, their respective wives, hold of the
grantor for their lives ; to hold from the chief lords of that fee. Thursday
after St. Matthias, 11 Edward III.
Sussex. A. 4174. Demise by Richard arpenter of Lambyrherst, and Thomas
Relff of the same, to Joan, late the wife of John Stephene of the same,
of a hall, with all the chambers in it, and a kitchen, barn, gardens,
and ' les Byngatis ' in the same tenement, and land called ' M arlyngges,'
on ' le Netherhoke ' in Lambyrherst, late of the said John Stephene, for her
life, and to her assigns for one year after her death, with reversion to Alice,
daughter of the said John, and wife of Stephen Tesele, of Haukherst; the
said Joan to have yearly twelve loads of fuel on the lands called ' Leperes-
grove.' St. George's day, 37 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Sussex.] A. 4175. Grant by John, the abbot, and the convent of Beghame, to
John Colbrond of Borham, Agnes his wife, and John their son, of two
tenements in Worthyng, one called ' Champeneis tenement ' adjoining land
called ' le Hothe,' and a road called ' Pageterne,' and lying partly in the
grantors' marsh called ' Stokemersch,' and the other called ' Notekynes '
but formerly * Hoccombes,' lying partly at Rooklondeshull adjoining a field
called ' le Millefeld,' both the said tenements belonging to the grantors'
manor of Rooklonde ; with remainder in tail to Richard the son of the said
John Colbrond, and to Joan, John's daughter, wife of John Sharp of
Hastyngs. 15 April, 2 Henry V. Portion of seal of arms.
[Sueser.] A. 4176. Grant by Adam son of Richard de Croteberehe, to Nicholas
son of Alwyn de Hunderwalle and Matilda his wife, of a curtilage in
Lewes, in the parish of All Saints, adjoining the messuage late of Margery
le Cleregestre. Witnesses : John de Mallinges, reeve, Bartholomew
Bochenot, John Bever, Richard de Lulleham, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
Kent. A. 4177. Release by Henry Astyne of Maydeston and William
Hoggekyn of Lambyrherst, to Robert Norbynton of Lambyrherst, of all
their right in land at 'le Burne' in Lambyrherst. St. Matthew's day,
7 Henry VI.
Sussex. A. 4178. Grant by John Strode of Bydynden, co. Kent, to William
Rympyngden of Wadehurst, of a messuage and land called * Bokelyng ' in
Wadehurst. Feast of St. Luke the evangelist, 14 Henry VI.
[Sussex.] A. 4179. Grant by Robert de Wylcombe, to Nicholas his son, and
Mary the latter's wife, of all his lands in Picombe, and of a meadow called
1 Capenoriswysche ' in Clayton. Thursday after Christmas, 31 Edward III.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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A. 4180. Grant in frank almoin, by Beatrice <le Lucy, widow, to the
canons of St. James's, Northampton, of lands in Cristeshale and Helmedon,
with a messuage in Helmedon, and land there in the assart of Luffenhalegrave,
also land in the field of Crawele, and at Linch, land upon Fulberue, within
the land of Sirs Miles de Sumeri and Robert 'de Pinkeny. Witnesses:
Unfrey de la Rokele, Robert Rumbald, Reinbald de Chesewic, William de
Lankelei, Philip Barun, Ralph Campion, Bartholomew de Seintiller, Samzon
de Lichesbarewe, Robert Prior (priore), of Dailent, and others (named).
[Henry III.] Seal.
A. 4181. Grant by Thomas Oklee of Kymere, to William Agwylon,
of Dicheninge, of 8d. yearly rent from the croft in Dicheninge which Letice
Agulon purchased from Walter de Petroponte. Hurst Perpont, Saturday,
the vigil of St. Laurence, 14 Edward II.
A. 4182. Revocation by John de Warenne, of his presentation of
Hamo, his clerk, to the church of Blechinton in Chichester diocese, and
renunciation of any right to the patronage of the said church. Saturday
before the nativity of the Virgin, A.D. 1252. Seal.
A. 4183. Grant by Robert Aumblur of Lewes, to his son, John
Aumblur, of a garden in Lewes, between the lanes called ' Bronemane-
strete' and * Pynewellestrete ' in the parish of All Saints. 18 May,
39 Edward III. Seal, broken.
A. 4184. Bond by Thomas de Rokeby, knight, to Sir Henry de
Ferrers, lord of Groby, for 531. received on loan, to be repaid at
Leicestre, at the feast of the Annunciation next. York, 3 February,
12 Edward III.
A. 4185. Release by Agnes, relict of John le Marchal of Lewes,
to Edmund son of Michael the smith (fabri), of the same, of all her
right in a messuage outside the town gate of Lewes, in St. Michael's
parish, abutting on the high road from Westgate to Westute and on a path
called ' Kerestrete.' Palm Sunday, 1 Edward [I],
A. 4186. Grant by Robert Longeman, Richard Russel, Roger
Pycard and Richard, vicar of Kyngeston, members of the brotherhood of
St. Sebastian of Lewes, to Robert Amblur, of a messuage adjoining the
lane called ' Bronemannestrete ' in All Saints' parish, Lewes, which came
to them as a legacy from Sir John Reygate, chaplain. Friday the feast
of St. Alphege the martyr and pontiff, 27 Edward III. Four seals, two
broken.
A. 4187. Grant by Thomas Flemyng, to William ate Solere, of
land at Estgrenstide, by the road to Edulmesbregge, which the grantor
purchased from William son of Alexander le Foghel. 1 April,
11 Edward [I].
Endorsed: 'De Thoma le Flemyng.'
A. 4188. Release by John Randulff of Tysehurst, to John Horden
of Goutherst, and to John Twysden of Lambyrherst, of all his right in
two messuages with gardens &c. in Lambyrherst, one called ' Hal . . . es/
1 January, 38 Henry VI. Mutilated.
A. 4189. Grant by John, son and heir of Alexander de la Stone, to
Roger son of Roger de Home, of all the land and tenement in Grenstedd,
which the said Alexander held of the prior and convent of Lewes, paying
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6*. 6d. yearly to the said prior and convent at the court of Himberhorne.
Witnesses : Henry de Hertefeld, Walter, rector of Hertefelde church,
Hugh Wiege, and others (named), [ante 18 Edward I.]
[Sussex.] j^ 4190. Grant by Robert Longeraan, parson of the church of
St. Mary in the market place of Lewes, to Robert Amblur, of a garden
in Lewes in All Saints' parish, adjoining lanes called ' Bronemannestret '
and ' Pynewellestrete,' and a messuage late belonging to Sir John
Reygate, chaplain. Thursday after SS. Tiburcius and Valerian,
27 Edward III.
[Sussex.] A. 4191. Grant by Richard Blake of Lewes, to John Peyntour of
the same, of all his estate in two crofts by the lane called ' Pynewelle ' in
Lewes, formerly of John Child, which the grantor lately purchased from
Sir John Perpound, knight. Friday after St. Mark the evangelist,
42 Edward III. Portion of seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4192. Will of Guy de Sancto Lupo, bequeathing 33*. 4d. to the
convent of Lewes, and his house in ' le Estporte ' by ' le Watergate,' to his
wife Joan, for her life, and afterwards to the said convent for a hundred and
one years, to maintain St. Mary's light &c. Witnesses : Sir John, rector
of the church of St. Mary in Westoute, Lewes, and the said Joan. 17 No-
vember, A.D. 1361. Probate in St. Peter's church, Westoute, viii
kalends December (24 November), in the same year.
[Sussex.] A. 4193. Grant by Philip called le Parker,' of Glynde, to Adam
de Pycumbe, of a messuage in Lewes in the parish of St. Andrew, on the
east side of the street called * Eldestolestrete.' Sunday after St. Vincent
the martyr, 10 Edward II.
[Susiex.] A. 4194. Grant by William Potter and Margaret Baker, to Robert
Levyshoth and John a Donne, of a messuage and land called ' Bokelynge '
in Wadeherst; for 197. 13*. 4d. to be paid in Begham church by half-
yearly instalments. 12 December, 1 Edward IV. Two seals, one
broken.
[Sussex.] A. 4195. Grant in frank almoin by William Vasselier, to the monks of
St. Pancras, [Lewes], of Edward de Lopeherst and his heirs, and all the land
which the said Edward held in Lopeherst, which land William's ancestors
granted to the said monks. Witnesses : Robert the chaplain, John de
Coking, Simon Waur', Richard his son, William the chaplain of
Stedeham, Henry the steward (senescal'), Osmond del Ortiei, Martin de
Clera, the porter, Joseph the marshal (marescall'), John Buchard, and
others. Twelfth century. Seal.
Endorsed : ' In rapo de Arundel.'
[Sussex.] A. 4196. Grant in frank almoin by William son of Robert de Horstede,
to the monks of St. Pancras, [Lewes], of all the lands which they held of
his fee, in his own, or his father's time. Witnesses : Richard de Heset,
Simon de Hechinham, Richard de la Cumbe, Reginald de Boscho, Joceline
the dean, Nicholas son of Isaac, Thomas de Cliva, and others. Twelfth
century. Equestrian seal, broken.
Endorsed: * Willelmi de Horstede-generalis ; de rap' de Pevenese.'
[Sussex.] A. 4197. Grant in frank almoin by Robert de Worthe, to Sir J.
the prior, and the convent of Lewes, of land lying between their land
and the public road to Lewes. Witnesses : William David, master
Michael, and others (named). [A.D. 1275 1279.] Seal, broken.
Endorsed: ' Carta Roberti de Wirz & de iiij acris terre cum pertinenciis
de parva Horstede. Bap de Pevenesse.'
ANCIENT DEEDS.
[Sussex.] A. 4198. Finding of a jury (names given) on an inquisition held
by Edmund Maubank, bailiff of the honor of Aquila, in the court of
Pevensey viz. that the prior of Lewes does not owe suit at that court for
land called ' Hodlegh ' parcel of the land of Langeneye alias Langenhey.
1 December, 14 Edward II. Five seals, one of arms ; fragments of two
others.
[Sussex.] A. 4199. Grant in frank almoin by Gilbert Sikelfot, to the monks
of St. Pancras, Lewes, of a messuage in Suthenovere, for the support of
the sick poor in the great hall of Suthenovere hospital. Witnesses :
John Serle, Ealph Broneman, Philip de Pistrino, William Greybaston, and
others (named). [Edward I.] Seal, broken.
[Sussex.} A. 4200. Grant by Hugh the prior, and the convent of Lewes, to
Ivo Smyth of Meching, and Juliana his wife, for their lives, of the land
in Meching which belongs to the office of keeper of the granary (granetarii)
of the said monastery, paying 6s. yearly to the said official. 10 October, 26
Edward III. Seal of arms and fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4201. Grant in tail by Hugh de Chintriaco the prior, and the
convent of Lewes, to John Smyth of ' la Clyve,' and Isabella his wife, of
land at Bregghaus in Flecchingge, which they lately held from the
grantors by the custom of their manor of Horstede, with remainder in
tail to John Picket, Isabella's son. Thursday before the Annunciation
31 Edward III. Fragments of two seals.
[Sussex.] A. 4202. Release by John de Horsie, to the prior and convent of
Lewes, of all hig right in a yearly rent for lands in the grantees' manor of
Langenye. Thursday after St. Nicholas, 11 Edward II. Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4203. Demise by Robert Auncell the prior, and the convent
of St. Pancras, Lewes, to Anne Travers, for twenty years or for
her life, of a messuage and garden, late in the tenure of John Boyle.
28 January, 12 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed : * De mesuagio cum gardino in hospicio Sancti Jacobi.'
[Sussex.] A. 4204. Grant by John de Echescumbe, son and heir of Simon de
Echescumbe, to the monks of St. Pancras, Lewes, in frank almoin, of a
curtilage in Suthenovere (Southover) in the Estport. Witnesses :
Gilbert the clerk (clerico), John de Kyngestone, John Serle, and others
(named). Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4205. Release by Berenger Tirel of Pevenesell, to the prior
and convent of St. Pancras, Lewes, of all his right in land in
Lewes, adjoining houses in the parishes of St. Mary in the market place,
and St. Nicholas, which formerly belonged to Simon Tirel, his father.
Witnesses : Richard de Petresfeud, clerk, Nicholas de Porta Castri, and
others (named). Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4206. Grant in frank almoin by Henry called the painter
(pictor), to the prior and convent of St. Pancras, Lewes, of a messuage
in Lewes, beside a pathway leading from the priory gate to the hospital.
Witnessses : Geoffrey le Waleis, Thomas de Yford, Matthew Page, and
others (named). [Henry III.]
[ ] A. 4207. Grant by Snelman son of Samarus, to John his son, of an
island formerly in the tenure of the grantor's father. Witnesses : Thomas
de Halifeld, William de Mareis, and others (named). Seal, broken.
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[Sussex.] A. 4208. Grant by William de Eadburgetun, son and heir of William
de Eadburgetun', to the monks of St. Pancras, Lewes, of a yearly rent from
lands called ' Thortsond ' and ' Frererize ' in Eadburgetun (Edburton), on
the west side of the high road towards Lynene bregge, in exchange for land
in Wodesmansthorne. Witnesses: Sirs Andrew Peverel, Thomas de
Puninkes, Robert Savage the sheriff, Anfrid de Ferrinkes, and others
(named). [30-33 Henry III]. Seal.
Endorsed : t Rap' de Brambre'
[Sussex.] A. 4209. Acknowledgment by Hugh de Fokington of an unlawful
seizure by him of land given by his father to the monks of Lewes, in his
manor of Ysefeld, of which he makes full restitution and seeks absolution.
Witnesses : Master Walter, chaplain of Tunebr', John Deymeworth, and
others (named). Seal.
Endorsed: ' De rap' de Pevenese*.
[Suisex.] A. 4210. Grant by Robert, son and heir of Robert the late porter of
the monks of Lewes, to the prior and convent of St. Pancms, in frank almoin,
of a messuage in Suthovere. Witnesses : Geoffrey le Waleys, the steward
of the hall of Lewes, Matthew Page the porter, and others (named).
Henry III. Fragment of seal.
[Essex.] A. 4211. Grant by Robert de Stratford, to the dean and chapter of
St. Paul's, London, in frank almoin, of a rent from tenements in Tunderlee
(Thundersley). Witnesses : Sirs John de Brettun, and William Giffard,
knights, and others (named). Runewell, feast of St. Lucy the virgin and
martyr, 42 Henry III.
[Sussex.] A. 4212. Grant by Hugh de Chyntriaco the prior, and the convent of
Lewes, to John Fisschere of Kyngeston by Lewes and Matilda his wife, for
their lives, of a tenement in Kyngeston. 15 October, 26 Edward III. Seal
of arms and fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4213. Defeasance of a release by Richard Otelond of Southnore,
to the prior and convent of Lewes and to Richard Vyns, of all their right
in a tenement with gardens &c. in Southnore ; witnessing that if the said
Richard Otelond shall pay to the said Richard Vyns in St. Thomas's church,
Cliff by Lewes, 6/. 6s. 8d. at the dates specified, the said release shall be
void &c. 18 May, 4 Richard II. Portion of seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4214. Grant by Henry Coby, to John Asschdon, the prior of
St. Pancras, Lewes, of a yearly rent from lands and tenements &c. in
Hastinge. 1 March, 23 Henry VII. Signed. Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4215. Grant by Hugh the prior, and the convent of St. Pancras,
Lewes, to Reginald Mattere, Mabel his wife, and Matilda her daughter, for
their lives, of a plot of land in Southenovere in Estporte. 12 March,
27 Edward III. Two seals, injured.
[Sussex.] A. 4216. Grant by Richard son of William son of Alvred, to the monks
of St. Pancras, [Lewes], in frank almoin, of a hide of land in Sidenore, which
Roger de Bruston, the grantor's man, had given to the said monks, with
exemption from service except Danegeld. Witnesses : -Anscher the
chaplain (capellano) of Rigate, Richard the chamberlain (kamberlengo),
Adam de Sud Wercha, and others (named). Twelfth century. Equestrian
seal, defaced.
Endorsed ; ' De rap' de Pevenese.'
[Sussex.] A. 4217. Demise by Sir John de Cariloco, the prior, and the convent
of St. Pancras, Lewes, to John Holmere and Joan his wife, in tail, for sixty
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years, of a tenement and curtilage in Southnovere in a lane called * Averey-
strete.' 1 June, 7 Richard II. Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4218. Grant by Edelyna Merss, to the monks of St. Pancras,
Lewes, of a messuage in the Westport, for the maintenance of one wax
candle before the cross in their great 'church, for which Godfrey de
Tonebregge, the warden of the said candle (custos predicti cerei), has given
her half a mark. Witnesses: Nicholas Casel, Robert le Haftere, Alvred
de Sartria, and others (named). Seal.
[Sussex.] A.. 4219. Agreement between Geoffrey Maugifer, son and heir of
Joceus Mangifer, and the prior and convent of Lewes, concerning a rent
from a tenement in Lewes called ' Le Flay,' and from tenements in South-
novere, and from a meadow in the latter place, the former paying one mark
for arrears ; if Geoffrey fails in duly paying the said rent half a mark is to
be levied from his goods as an aid for the Holy Land. Westminster,
Saturday after the conversion of St. Paul, A.D. 1290, 19 Edward I.
Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] A.. 4220. Demise by Sir John de Caricolo (sic) the prior, and the convent
of St. Pancras, Lewes, to Richard Broun, for sixty years, of a messuage and
curtilage in the parish of St. John the Baptist in Southnovere in the Estport.
6 August, 12 Richard II. Seal, broken.
[Sussex.] A. 4221. Release by Ela, daughter of Ralph de Dene, widow, to the
monks of Lewes, of land in Alvrichest' (Alfriston) and Saford, on condition
that they pay to the canons of Occheham the yearly service of 8 Ibs. of wax
and 1 Ib. of pepper, which Folcred de Lewes paid to her father for the said
lands. Witnesses: William de Chaines, sheriff of Sussex, Richard de
Essete, Richard de la Cumbe, Reinald de Cliftona, and others (named).
[7-10 John.] Seal, broken.
[Middx.] J^ t 4222. Undertaking by Peter de Jocell* the prior, and the convent
[Sussex.] O f Lewes, to provide a chaplain to say mass for the soul of John de Triple,
late citizen and merchant of London. 1 February, 6 Edward III. Seal of
arms.
[Sussex.] A. 4223. Grant by Alice, daughter and heiress of Adam de Merivelde,
to the monks of St. Pancras, Lewes, for the office of keeper of the granary
(Granetarius), of a moiety of a messuage in Suthenovere by Watergate mill.
Witnesses : Robert le Wympler, Richard Fraunceys, Robert le Haftere,
Nicholas Casel and others (named), fragment of seal.
Endorsed : * De granatorio.'
[Sussex.] A.. 4224. Demise by Sir John de Cariloco the prior, and the convent
of St. Pancras, Lewes, to Richard atte Wyke and Alice his wife, for sixty
years, of a messuage and curtilage in Southenovere, paying 5*. yearly to the
warden of the light in St. Mary's chapel. 20 December, 8 Richard II.
Two seals, one broken.
[Sussex.] A. 4225. Grant by Philip, chaplain and vicar of Rotingedene, to the
monks of St. Pancras, Lewes, viz. to their keeper of the refectory
(refectorarius) for the time being, in frank almoin, of a messuage in Lewes,
in the high street, in the parish of St. Sepulchre. A.D. 1230. Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4226. Release by Margaret, daughter and heiress of Salomon de
Hothlegh and late the wife of Robert de Glindlee, widow, to John de Tyanges
the prior, and the convent of Lewes, of all her right in lands in Hothlegh
in the parish of Westhamme, in exchange for a corrody and a suitable house
in Suthenovere. Witnesses: Robert Wimpler, Nicholas de Casel, John
Gyse, and others (named), [ante A.D. 1279.] Seal,
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Warw. A. 4227. Demise by Sir William Cateisbee of Bushewodde Hall,
co. Warwick, knight, to John Rawborne, of Lappeworth, yeoman, for
twenty [years], of a messuage, toft, orchard and five closes of laud called
Wheatefield,' 'Cockeshut field,' ' Callvescrofte,' ' Pirriefield,' and <Rye-
crofte ' &c. in Lappeworthe. 6 January, 23 Elizabeth. English.
IWarw.] A. 4228. Release by Robert de Chilton of Coventry, to William
Freest of the same, butcher, of all his right in a moor called ' Ponymor,'
abutting on the high road to [Nun] Eton. Thursday, feast of St. Clement,
3 Edward III. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4229. Grant by William de Harecourt, son of Robert de Harecourt,
knight, to master Henry de Braunteston, of a part of his demesne lands in
Lappeworth viz. certain fields called * Bracyfeld,' ' Waytefeld,' ' Blake-
manneshul,' and other land &c. Witnesses : -John le Archer, Walter de
Wynterton, Robert Musard, John de Felton and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4230. Release by Richard Corveser of Henleye, to John Austin of
Lapworthe and Scolastica his wife, of all his right in 3*. yearly rent for
land called ' Wolfernewode.' Sunday, in the octave of the nativity of the
Virgin Mary, 27 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4231. Grant by Walter son of Walter Frernan of Lapworth, to
Roger Purfrey and Margery his wife, of all lands and tenements which he
had inherited in Lapworth. Coventry, 9 April, 8 Edward III. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4232. Acquittance by John de Bissopesdon, knight, for five marks
received by him from Hugh de Braundeston, son of Henry de Braundeston,
in part payment of a yearly rent due from the manor of Lappeworth and
lands <fec. in Bissopeswode held by the said Hugh and Christina his wife.
Lodinton, Monday after All Saints, 12 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4233. Grant by Juliana, daughter of Henry Sorel, of Lappeworth,
to Richard her son, of all her land in Lappeworth which she had of the gift
of her said father, part abutting on the high road from Warewich to
Burmingham and part lying in Me Middelf orlong' ; also grant of land held
from Sir William de Bissopesdon with a house &c. Witnesses : Geoffrey
the marshal (marescallo), Roger de Brome, Robert Musard, and others
(named).
[Warw.] A. 4234. Grant by Thomas son of William de Cherlecote, to William
le Barber and Alice his wife, of all his messuages, lands and tenements &c.
in Lappeworth, rendering yearly to the grantor during his life sufficient food
and drink, and money for clothing &c. and feeding for his horse
(hakeneyo) ; with remainder to Richard Wyberd and his heirs. Thursday
after Midsummer-day, 15 Edward II.
[Warw.] A. 4235. Grant by Richard Mountefort and Rose his wife, to William
Prat of Lapworth, Agnes his wife, and Richard his son, of a toft &c. in
Lapworth. Morrow of Michaelmas, 48 Edward III. French. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4236- Grant by Adam de Somervill of Stocton, to John de
Breckenne and Isabel his wife, of a messuage and land &c. in Ladbrok.
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, 14 Edward II. Copy.
Underwritten : A release is made in the same manner by Sir John de
Somervill, knight, who had enfeoffed the said Adam.
[Warw.] A. 4237. Letter of attorney by John Hancokkes of Aston Cantelow,
kinsman and next heir of John Aston, chaplain, lately deceased, authorising
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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Simon Symons and Thomas Norrys, to receive seisin of certain lands &c. in
Lappworth, Kynguswode and Belledesert, late held by the said John Aston
and others. 14 January, 4 Edward IV. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4238. Grant by Ivo Pipard, 'rector of Lapwrth, to Sir Hugh de
Branteston, knight, and Margaret his wife, of two yearly rents &c. from
tenements in Lapwrth. Witnesses : John de Lodbrok, knight, Nicholas
de Burbache, Richard de Fulewode, and others (named).
[ ] A. 4239. Release by William Odyll, who married Elizabeth, daughter
and heiress of William Catesby late of Oxford, gentleman, deceased, to
Nicholas Catesby, elder brother of the said William Catesby, of all actions
and debts &c. against the said Nicholas. 2 December, 11 Henry VII.
Seal, loose.
Endorsed: ' Wodehull.'
Essex. A. 4240. Grant by Robert de Stratford, to Sir Robert the dean, and
the chapter of St. Paul's and to Peter de Neuport, archdeacon of London,
in frank almoin, of all the field called ' Suthsmithefeld ' in exchange for
land in Thunderlee ; and also a grove in Thunderlee for land near the said
field, and of a rent from land &c. in the same parish; release also of all
scutages from the said tenements. Thursday in Easter week, 42 Henry III.
[Essex.] A. 4241. Release by Margery, late the wife of Robert de Stratford, to
Sir R. the dean, and the chapter of St. Paul's and to Peter the archdeacon
of London, of her right of dower in certain yearly rents in Tondresle
(Thunderley) ; release also of all her right in the third part of three
dayworks (deyiverkes) there. Wednesday after St. Mark the evangelist,
44 Henry III. Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4242. Grant by John Brome of Lappeworth, to William Hykones,
chaplain, William Parsones, and John son of Geoffrey Attehethe, of the
same, of the reversion of a moor near a lane leading from Flaxbrok
towards Toppesfordebrok in Lapworth. Sunday after the Invention of the
Holy Cross, 1 Henry IV. Seal.
[Essex.] A. 4243. Release in frank almoin by William son of Orgar de Hadlegh,
to Sir Robert the dean, and the chapter of St. Paul's, of messuages and
lands &c. in Tundrele, which he held from Robert de Stratford. Morrow
of St. Aldeburga the Virgin, 41 Henry III. Portion of seal.
[Warw.] A.. 4244. Grant by Walter son of Walter Freman of Lapworth, to
Roger Purfreye and Margery his wife, for their lives, with remainder to
John and Robert sons of John in ye lane, of Lapworth, of all the lands
and tenements which he inherited in Lapworth, paying 5*. Id. yearly to the
church of Lapworth, in frank almoin. Coventry, 9 April, 8 Edward III.
Seal.
Warw. A. 4245. Sale by Sir William Bysschopiston, knight, to John Blythe,
for seven years, of all his wood and underwood in Campyons more near
Lapwortht, between Anketellys land and Hacokys lone. Stratford, Mid-
summer day, 21 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4246. Grant by Philip de Ayllesbury and Agnes his wife, to
Richard de Barre of Lapworth and Margery his wife, of a tenement with
lands &c. and of a field called Me Harperesfeld ' with a grove adjoining and
a meadow called ; le Mulnemore,' all in Lapworth. Saturday after St. John
ante Portam Latinam, 38 Edward III,
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[Warw.] A. 4247. Grant by William Ho, to Roger Attegrene, William Prat,
John Sley and John Martyn, of houses and lands &c. in Oldefilde in
Lappeworth ; his wife, Helen, to hold the said premises for her life, paying
3 marks to St. Mary's church, Lappeworth &c. Thursday [Wednesday ?]
the feast of St. Bertinus the abbot, 49 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4248. Release by Ralph, lord of Cromwell, knight, to John Brome
of Warrewyk, the younger, of all his right in the lands rents and services
&c. in Lappeworth, Stodley, Henley, Belledesert (Beaudesert), Kyngeswod,
and Pakwod, demised to the said Ralph and John by Thomas Cokkes of
Berford by deed dated 27 April, 14 Henry VI. London, Saturday after
St. Clement, 15 Henry VI. Seal, broken.
Warw. A. 4249. Letter of attorney by John Hancokkes son and heir of
Alice, daughter and heiress of Agnes, sister and heiress of John Aston,
chaplain, deceased, authorising Simon Symons and Thomas Norrys to receive
seisin of certain lands &c. in Lappworth, Henley, Stodeley, Belledesert,
and Kyngeswode, which have come to him as kinsman and next heir of the
said John Aston. 14 January, 4 Edward IV. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4250. Certificate by John Hancokkes that he never claimed
certain lands and tenements in Lappeworth, formerly belonging to John
Brome of the same, and that he never entered upon, the same or made any
grant thereof to Thomas Byllyng the elder, and others. Witnesses :
John Harper and William Tyscote of Henley, Simon Weston of the same,
and others (named). English. Nine seals.
Warw. A. 4251. Demise by John Hancokkes of Aston Cantelowe, kinsman
and next heir of John Aston, chaplain, deceased, to Richard Nevyll, earl of
Warwick and Salisbury, Thomas Byllyug the elder, John Catesby,
serjeant-at-law, Thomas Throgmarton, Nicholas Catesby and Edmund
Newenham, of all the lands and tenements &c. in Lappworth and Kynges-
wode, which the said John Aston formerly held with others now deceased.
15 January, 4 Edward IV. Seal.
Warw. A. 4252. Letter of attorney by John Hancokkes, authorising Simon
Symons and Thomas Norrys, to deliver to Richard Nevyll, earl of Warwick
and Salisbury, Thomas Byllyng the elder, John Catesby, serjeant-at-law,
Thomas Throgmarton, Nicholas Catesby, and Edmund Newenham, full
seisin in certain lands and tenements &c. in Lappworth and Kyngeswode.
15 January, 4 Edward IV. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4253. Demise by William le Barbour of Lapworth, to John atte
Coppe of the same, and Agnes his wife, for their lives, of all his land in ' le
Oldefeld ' in Lapworth, and of all the land called ' Scotteslond ' in the
said town abutting on Pyddokesford. Thursday before St. Martin,
2 Edward III.
Warw. A. 4254. Demise by John Hancokkes, to Richard Nevyll, earl of
Warwick and Salisbury, Thomas Byllyng the elder, John Catesby,
serjeant-at-law, Thomas Throgmarton, Nicholas Catesby and Edmund
Newenham, of lands and tenements &c. in Lappworth and Kyngeswode.
15 January, 4 Edward IV. Demise similar to A. 4251. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4255. Grant by Roger de Bysshopesdon, son and heir of Sir John
de Bysshopesdon, to John de Peyto the younger, for his life, of lands and
tenements &c. in Bysspewode, Lappeworthe and Rouhinton, and of rents
and services with reversions of lands &c. in Lyndone, which belonged to
ANCIENT DEEDS.
the grantor's father, and were held by the said John de Peyto and the lady
Beatrice his wife, for term of her life ; release also of all actions against
the said John. Sheldon, Wednesday after St. John ante Portam Latinam,
19 Edward III. Seal of arms.
Warw. A. 4256. Acknowledgment by John Horley of Knolle, and Alice his
wife, daughter of Thomas Awdeley and Elizabeth his wife daughter and
heiress of John Brome of Lappworth. and sister and heiress of John
Awdeley, deceased, that Thomas Byllyng, John Catesby, Thomas Throg-
morton, Nicholas Catesby and Edmund Newenham are lawfully seised in
certain lands and tenements &c. in Lappworth and Kyngeswode, formerly
belonging to John Brome of Lappworth ; release also by the said John
Horley and Alice of all right in the said premises. 17 March,
5 Edward IV. Two seals.
[Warw.] A.. 4257. Declaration by Alice, daughter of Thomas Awdeley and
Elizabeth his wife, that there never was an Awdeley, a priest, brother or
uncle to John Awdeley, son and heir of the said Thomas, who made a
release of all the lands in Lapworth and elsewhere which formerly belonged
to John Brome. [Edward IV.] English. Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4258. Release by Hugh de Lodbrok, parson of Blaby, to Hugh
de Braundestone and Christina his wife, of part of a rent from the manor
of Lappeworth. Monday after St. Thomas, 17 Edward III. French.
Seal.
[Warw.] A.. 4259. Release by John Blankfrount of Bureleye, cousin and heir
to Richard Blankfrount of the same, to Richard Montefort and Rose his
wife, of all his right in all the lands and tenements &c. in Henleye, Wotton,
and Ullenhall, which formerly belonged to Richard Blanfrount (sic).
Tuesday after St. Andrew, 49 Edward III. French. Seal, broken.
[Warw.] A. 4260. Grant by John de Brome, son and heir of the late Paul de
Brome of Lappeworth, to Richard de Mountfort, Sir John Jory, chaplain,
Sir Robert, perpetual vicar of Hadenham, Sir Richard Corviser, chaplain,
William West, William de la Chambre of Warrewik, John de Whattote,
clerk, and Richard de Barre of Lappeworth, of a messuage and all
the land which Joan, daughter of the late Robert le Mareschall held
from the grantor's father in Lappeworth. Le Moreheye in Lappeworthe,
Monday after the nativity of the Virgin Mary, 43 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4261. Grant by Roger Aylesbury of Lapworthe, to William
Mounfort of Thoneworthe and Agnes his wife, of a yearly rent from all
his lands and tenements &c. in Westone, Boteler, Merstone, Wydenhay and
Dodeston. Tuesday after St. Peter, 14 Richard II. Seal.
Warw. A. 4262. Grant by John Brome of Lapworth and Margery his wife,
to Thomas Burdet, knight, Thomas Crowe, esquire, Robert Burdet, Sir
John de Aston, chaplain, and John Grene, of Lapworth, of all their lands
and tenements &c. in the county named, in trust to re-grant them to the
said Margery for her life ; after whose death the lands in Lapworth are
to remain to Rose de Montfort and William de Bysshoppesdon, esquire, who
is to find a chaplain to celebrate at the altar of St. Katherine in the parish
church of Lapworth for a hundred years, and the lands in the lordship of
Henley and the town of Stodeley are to remain to Elizabeth, Margery's
daughter, or in the event of the said Elizabeth dying without issue, to the
Guild of the Holy Trinity and of St. John the evangelist and of St. John
the Baptist of Henley in Arden. 24 March, 9 Henry IV.
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[Warw.] A. 4263. Indenture witnessing the receipt by Nicholas Broun alias
Brome, 'squier,' from George Catesby, ' squier,' of 56/. for his interest in
lands and tenements in Lapworth and Pakkewode, called the manor of
Bromon otherwise Bromes manor. 10 July, 16 Henry VII. English.
Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4264. Grant by Ivo Pipard, son of Robert Pipard, knight, of
Bishamme, to Henry the palmer (palmario) of Lapworth, and Agnes his
wife, of land in his waste of Wolvernewode, with all liberties and free
customs existing in the territory of Lapworth. Witnesses : Geoffrey the
marshal (tnarescallo), Robert Pipard, William de Astone, Robert de
Copisford, and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4265. Grant by Thomas Brome of Lapworth, to Robert Brome
and Petronilla his wife, of all his lands and tenements &c. in Lapworth.
Monday after the Invention of the Holy Cross, 5 Edward II.
[Warw.] A. 4266. Letter of attorney by John Smythier of Coventre, authorising
John Ive of Henley and John Rodyng of Claredon, to deliver to Thomas
Audeley of Pacwode and Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heiress of John
de Brome of Lapworth, full seisin of all the lands and tenements &c.
which he lately had of the gift of the said John de Brome in Lapworth.
30 March, 9 Henry IV. Seal of arms.
[ ] A. 4267. Bond by Thomas Emson, to Elizabeth Lucy, widow, for
100/., to observe the articles of a pair of indentures of even date therewith.
12 September, 18 Henry VIII. The condition of the bond is in English.
Seal, broken.
[Warw.] A. 4268. Release by Roger son of Alan, to Sir Peter de Montefort,
of land on Levenhull, lying between the land of John le Botiller and the
road leading from Halestowe to Edrichestone. Witnesses : Sirs Henry
Pipard, William de Hastentot, John de Viavill, William de Bereford,
knights, and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4269. Gi'ant by Gerard Odeyn of Covintre, to Robert de Ichenton,
clerk, of land towards the church of St. Nicholas lying between the lands
held by Robert Muttard and Robert the Scot (scoticus). Witnesses:
John Simud, Richard de Forte, Robert Fenger, William de Burmigham,
and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4270. Confirmation by Margery, daughter of William son of the
priest (sacerdotii), to Sir John de Lodbroch, of a grant by Henry her
brother to the said Sir John, for improving the pond of his stew (vivarii)
on her croft ; also a further grant of land by the said Margery.
Witnesses : Henry Boscher, Walter Coterell, Odo de Herberbury, William
son of Stephen de Rodburn, and others (named). Seal.
[Warw.] ' A. 4271. Grant by William Compton, son and heir of Joan daughter
and heiress of John Marchal of Lappeworth, to Thomas Assheby of the
game, of a toft and curtilage in Lappeworth, called ' Laddelaghton ' abutting
on the high road leading to the wood called ' Kynkeswoode.' Thursday,
Michaelmas day, 6 Henry V.
Warw. A. 4272. Letter of attorney by John Hancokkes authorising Simon
Symons and Thomas Norris, to deliver seisin to Thomas Billyug the elder,
John Catesby, serjeant-at-law, Thomas Throgmorton, Nicholas Catesby
and Edmund Newenham, of lands &c. in Lappworth, Henley, Stodeley,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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Bellodcsert and Kjngeswode, formerly granted in fee simple to John Aston,
chaplain, deceased, and others (named), by John Brome and Margery his
wife. 15 January, 4 Edward IV". Seal.
A. 4273. Demise by the same, to the above-mentioned grantees, of
the said premises. 15 January, 4 Edward IV. Seal.
A. 4274. Release by William Persouns, son and heir of Richard
Persouns, late of Lappworth, to Thomas Billyng, the elder, John Catesby,
serjeant-at-law, Thomas Throgmorton, Nicholas Catesby, and Edmund
Newenham, of all his right in lands &c. in Lappworth, Henley and
Stodley, formerly granted by John Brome to Richard Persouns and others
(named), by deed dated Christmas, 22 Richard II. 4 February,
4 Edward IV". Portion of seal.
A. 4275. Grant by Henry Brayn, to Robert son of Henry the baker
(ptstoris), of Coventry, of land in Coventry, adjoining the road leading to
Wytemor. Witnesses: William the park-keeper (parcario), the coroner,
John Pyot, Thomas le Moubrey, Robert de Ascheby and others (named).
A. 4276. Grant by John de Benyngton of Coventry, to William
Catesby of Coventry, and Joan his wife, of a capital messuage with lands
&c. in Coventry, formerly granted to him by Robert, son of Giles le
Waydour of Coventry. Witnesses : Richard Frebern, mayor of Coventry,
Richard de Stoke and John de Heydon, bailiffs of the same, and others
(named). Friday after the first Sunday in Lent, 24 Edward III.
A. 4277. Release by Roger Bacoun, chaplain, vicar of Herdwyk and
Merston, to Simon Pakeman of Coventry, of all his right in a messuage in
a lane called ' Potterisrowe,' in Coventry, adjoining the water-course called
' tSchirebourn.' Witnesses :- Anketill de Colishull, bailiff of Coventry, and
others (named). Friday, feast of St. Denis the martyr, 4 Edward II.
A. 4278. Release by John le Franceys of Coventry priory (prioralits
Coventr'), and Agnes his wife, to Elias de Lenne of Coventry, of all their
right in a term in a capital messuage in Coventry in a lane called ' Lo
Mareschaleslone.' Witnesses : John de Clifton, bailitf, Roger de Pacwode,
coroner, Robert cle Chilton, William the goldsmith (aurijabro*), and others
(named). [Edward II.]
A. 4279. Certificate by William de Hybernia that he owes a yearly rent
to Henry le Seller of Coventry and Margery his wife, for land in Coventry,
in the street towards St. Nicholas's church, for the payment of which he
binds himself in half a mark. Witnesses : William Lewin and Matthew
de Mubray, bailiffs, Thomas Habdern, Hugh le Bretun, clerk, and others
(named).
A. 4280. Demise by Geoffrey de Hulle of Coventry, ' Barkcro,' to Sir
John de Wbitechirche, chaplain, in Coventry, for his life, of a cellar with a
sollcr above it in Wyrnoiuleslane in Coventry. Saturday, feast of St. Hilary,
14 Edward III. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4281. Demise by William de Catosby, to Roger Mullyng of
Coventry, and Agnes his wife, for len years, of a messuage in Coventry, in
the street of the well (vico fontis). Witnesses : Richard de Stoke,
mayor of Coventry, John frost and William de Langham, bailiffs of the
same, and others (named). Michaelmas, 31 Edward 111.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Warw.J A. 4282. Grant by Nicholas son of Thomas de Fenschawe, to
Juliana his daughter, of a toft with buildings and laud in a place called
'Fenschawe ' in Thoneworthe. Witnesses : Walter Brun, Richard son of
John atte Coppe, William de Sydinhale, Nicholas atte Berne, and others
(named).
[Warw.] A. 4283. Confirmation by Lady Emma de Catesby and John de
Catesby, her son, of a demise by Roger Wedon, to John Thornton of
Coventry, 'glasier,' of a messuage in the street called 'between the bridges'
(inter ponies) adjoining a water-course called ' Schirborne,' in Coventry, for
the life of Roger; with a further demise by Lady Emma and John de
Catesby, to the said Thornton, of the reversion of the said messuage for
sixty years after Roger's death. Assheby Leger, Sunday before Michaelmas,
1 Henry V. Seal.
[Wurw.] A. 4284. Grant by Richard, son qf Henry le Celer of Coventry, to
Thomas le Celer, his brother, and Peter, Thomas's son, of a plot of land
with buildings in Coventry. Witnesses : John de Clifton, bailiff of
Coventry, Roger de Pacwode, coroner, and others (named). Thursday,
feast of the Annunciation, 9 Edward II. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4285. Release by Alice, late the wife of Richard le Celer, of
Coventry, widow, to John de Franketou of Coventry, of all her right in a
tenement in Coventry. Tuesday af tor St. Botulph the abbot, 4 Edward III.
Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4286. Demise by William Catesby, knight, to John Cauton of
Coventry, tailor, for ten years, of a tenement in the street called ' Iremon-
gere Rowe ' in Coventry. 10 December, 17 Edward IV.
[Wanv.] A. 4287. Grant by William Suwet, Richard de Blaby and William de
OUecliuich, to William de Cutesby of Coventry, of a messuage in
Wymundeslane, in Coventry, adjoining the water-course called ' Shirburne.'
Witnesses : Nicholas Michel, mayor of Coventry, Adam de Kereslcye and
John Pounfret, bailiff's of the .same, and others (named). Monday, feast of
St. Edmund the king, 42 Edward III. Three seals, one of arms.
[Wurw.] A. 4288. Demise by Emma, late the wife of John de Catesby and
John her sou, to Henry Knot of Coventry, ' Deyster,' for thirty years,
of part of his tenement in Coventry, called ' le Poleyard,' containing three
ponds, and adjoining a rivulet called ' Hulmulwatur.' Witnesses:
Robert Shepley, mayor of Coventry, Thomas Wyldegrys and Richard
Power bailiffs of the same, and others (named). Wednesday, the feast of
the Annunciation, 4 Henry V. Seal and fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4289. Demise by Robert Catesby and John Cotes, esquires, and
John Wattson. clerk, to Thomas Walgraveand Margaret his wife, for twenty
years, of a tenement in a lane called ' Catesbylane ' in Coventry. Morrow
of Michaelmas, 26 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Warw.] A. 4290. Demise by Robert Catesby, John Cotes, and John
Wattesson, to William Gerveys, clerk, John Sturgeon and William Lyght-
holder, mercers,- all of London, of a messuage in the street of the well in
Coventry, adjoining the water-course from Hill Mylne. Witnesses : John
Warant, mayor of Coventry, John Whalley and Edmund Drover, bailiffs of
the same, and others (named). 12 July, 19 Henry VI. Three seals.
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[Warw.] A. 4291. Demise by Geoffrey Austyn of Hulle, of Coventry, tanner,
to Stephen Scathelok of Coventry, and Emma his wife, for their lives, of
a messuage with a chamber and a seller above it in Wymondeslane [in
Coventry], Witnesses : William Horn, mayor of Coventry, John de
Ruyshale, and.Henry Fane, bailiffs, and others (named). Thursday the vigil
of St. James the apostle, 22 Edward III.
A. 4292. Grant by William Nedelere alias Meryngton, to John son.
of William de Catesby, of all his lands &c. in Coventry. Friday before
the beheading of St. John the Baptist, 1 Richard II. Seal.
A. 4293. Release by Robert de Chilton of Coventry, Joan his
daughter, and Peter de Ruyton, chaplain, to Thomas, son of the late
Alexander le Sherman of Coventry, of their right in a rent from a tenement
in Hullestrete in Coventry. Witnesses : John Wavde, bailiff of Coventry,
and others (named). Wednesday, feast of the Purification, 14 Edward III.
Three seals, one broken.
[Warw.] A. 4294. Demise by Emma, late the wife of John Catesby, and
William Catesby, her son, to John Hendy of Coventry, ' dubber,' for his
life, of a cottage in the lane called ' Catesbylane ' in Coventry, paying 3*. 4t7.
yearly, for the first sixty years, and each year afterwards 6s. Sd. Witnesses :
John Barowe, mayor of Coventry, John Botenere and John Parker, bailiffs
of the same, and others (named). 1 April, 6 Henry IV. Seal.
A. 4295. Defeasance of a recognisance whereby Richard Catesby of
West Haddon, co. Northampton, and others named, is bound to Jane
Chamberlayne of Shyngey, co. Cambridge, widow, in 200/. ; witnessing
that if the said Jane shall henceforth peaceably enjoy a yearly rent of lo/.
granted to her by the said Richard, then the said recognisance shall be void.
9 February, 14 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
[Warw.] A. 4296. Demise by William de Catesby, 1o Richard de Lichefeld of
Coventry, and Matilda his wife, for their lives, of a messuage in the lane
called ' Catesbylaue ' in Coventry. Witnesses : John Percy, mayor of
Coventry, Ralph Hunt and John le Maxstoke, bailiffs of the same, and
others (named). 8 November, 47 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4297. Grant by Nicholas Longe, son and heir of Walter Longe of
Coventry, to John son of William de Catesby, of all the lands in ' le
Irenmougcrsrouwe' in Coventry, which belonged to Henry del Sartre, father
of Agnes the grantor's mother ; with further grant of the garden witli
ponds &c. called ' le Poleyard ' adjoining the bank of Shirburn,
Witnesses : John de Swyneshed, John Hagh, John de Clifford, John Ray
and others (named). Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4298. Demise by John de Catesby, to Alexander le Wright of
Coventry, for twelve years, of a messuage in Coventry; paying yearly a
rose, for the first four years, 6s. Sd. the fifth year, and 2(Xv. yearly, for the
remaining seven years ; the said Alexander is to build a new house in the
first year, within the said messuage, of six posts (de sex posfis) not making
any windows towards William de Catesby's tenement there, except at such
a height that no one can sec out. Witnesses : Henry de Keel, mayor of
Coventry, William de Laucnstr', find Richard Hattere, bailiffs of the same,
and others (named). Saturday, feast of St. Andrew the apostle,
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[VVarw.] A. 4299. Demise by John de Catesby, to Richard Mareschal and
Lettice his wife, for seventy years, of a messuage called ' le Bellehoua ' in
Coventry, adjoining a lane called ' Lewynneslane,' with two shops under a
chamber of the said John called ' le Garet.' Witnesses : Richard Clerk,
mayor of Coventry, John Foundur and Geoffrey Hampton, bailiffs of the
same, and others (named). Whit Sunday, 9 Richard II. Two seals.
[Warw.] A. 4300. Release by John de Catesby and John Haghe of Coventry,
merchant, to Thomas de liny ton and John de Keteryng, of Coventry, of all
their right in lands &c. in Coventry and Harnale, formerly belonging to
Richard Byllyng. Witnesses : Adam Boteuer, mayor of Coventry, John
Styward and Richard Clerk, bailiffs of the same, and others (named).
20 January, 4 Richard II.
[Warw.] A. 4301. Grant by John Prest of Coventry, merchant, to Sir Giles
Fyllylede, vicar of Holy Trinity church, Coventry, William Wolf and
Edward de Wedon, of Coventry, of a tenement in Coventry, in the earl's
street (vico comitis), and a pasture called ' Dalbieslesen ' in Coventry; also
a messuage with curtilage, a croft called ' Blyssecroft ' with meadow
adjoining, and land, all in Radeforde. Witnesses : Richard de Stoke,
mayor of Coventry, John de Rcdewale and William de Corby, bailiffs of
the same, and others (named). 2 kalends of August (31 July),
35 Edward III. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4302. Grant by Adam Russel of Coventry, to Hugh de Meriton
and Agnes his wife, of a messuage in a lane called ' le Baillilone ' in
Coventry, with release of all his right in the same. Witnesses : John de
Clifton, bailiff of Coventry, and others (named). Thursday, feast of
St. Augustine, 10 Edward II.
[Warw.] A. 4303. Confirmation by Agnes, late the wife of Hugh de Merinton,
to John de Buysschel, assignee of Geoffrey son of Richard le Marchal of
Coventry, of a demise by the said Hugh, to the said Geoffrey, of a messuage
in Coventry, in the street called ' between the bridges.' Sunday after
St. Scolastica the virgin, 17 Edward III. Seal, broken.
[Warw.] A. 4304. Demise by William Catesby, knight, to John Pereson, of
Coventry, * Suker,' of a tenement with a parcel of land called ' A Shere,' in
the street called ' Ircmonjrere Rowe' in Coventry, for twenty years.
1C December, 17 Edward IV. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4305. Release by John Broun of Thirneby, and Robert his
brother, to John Luk of Coventry, ' ernemongere,' of all their right in
a messuage in Wymoundislane upon the water of Schireborne, in Coventry.
Witnesses : John Cok, mayor of Leicester, Richard de Stoke, mayor of
Coventry, and others (named). Leicester, Tuesday, the feast of the
Exaltation of Holy Cross, 35 Edward III. Seal and seal of arms.
[Warw.] A. 4306. Grant by \Villiam the abbot, and the convent of St. Mary's,
Combe, to William Catesby, esquire of the king's body, of a yearly rent of
20*. b'rf., for his life, with licence of entry into the lands and tenements of
the lordship of Herburbur', in case of non-payment of the said rent.
3 February, 1 Richard III. Seal of monastery.
[Warw.] A. 4307. Grant by Maurice the chaplain of Coventry, to Richard de
Sancto Jacobo of Coventry, and Cicely his wife, in tail, of a shop in the
street of Smythesforde in Coventry, and of a yearly rent from a croft and
curtilage in Coventry, the curtilage lying in the street of Gosforde.
Sunday after St. Peter ad Vincula, 3 Edward II,
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[Warw.] A g 4308. Grant by Adam Russel of Coventry, to William, his son,
of part of a messuage in the street of the earl, Coventry, and all his
tenements in the street called ' le Bayllilone,' in Coventry, adjoining the
grantor's soller, which is of the fee of the lord of Schorteleye. Friday in
Wbitsun week, 2 Edward II.
[Warw.] J^ t 4309. Demise by Emma, late the wife of John Catesby, and
William Catesby, her son, to John Lychefeld of Coventry, ' tayllour,' and
Matilda his wife, for fifteen years, of a capital tenement with buildings &c.
except three houses, one called ' la heyhouse,' in Coventry, in ' le Irno-
mongersrowe ' with a garden and pond adjacent, and the fishery of the
same, with free passage to the water-course called ' Sherburn.' Feast of
the Annunciation, 8 Henry IV. Seal and fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A.. 4310. Release by Emma, daughter of Richard the bursar (bursarii}
of Coventry, to John called ' Abbot,' son of Roger the miller (molendinar')
of Coventry, of all her right in a stall (seldd) lying between the bridges
in Coventry. Witnesses : Henry the baker (pistor'), bailiff of Coventry,
William le Parkere, coroner of the same, and others (named). Wednesday
after Michaelmas, 22 Edward I. Seal, injured.
[Warw.] J^ t 4311. Release by John son of Anketinus de Collishul of Coventry,
to William son of William Graumpe of Coventry, of a plot of land with a
stew (vivar*) behind the grantor's chief messuage, in the street of the
bishop, Coventry, by the stone bridge; with further release to the said
William of a lane adjoining the said chief messuage. Sunday after
St. Edmund, king and martyr, 15 Edward II. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4312. Grant by Adam de Allesleye of Coventry, and Hugh de
Pakkewode of the same, clerk, to William de Catesby of the same, and
Joan his wife, of part of a tenement in the lane called ' Wymondeslone,'
adjoining the water-course of Shirburn, and of yearly rents from two
tenements in Coventry, with the reversion of one of them. Tuesday after
St. John ante Portam Latinam, 25 Edward III. Two seals.
[Warw.] A 4313. Grant by Margery, late the wife of Roger le Deistere,
daughter and heiress of Alice le Deistere, daughter and one of the heirs of
Henry de Sartre of Coventry, to John de Catesby, son of William de
Catesby, of all her share of two messuages in Irenmongersrouwe in
Coventry. 27 August, 47 Edward III. Seal.
[Warw.] A, 4314. Demise by John de Catesby and Emma his wife, to William
Baudy of ^Coventry, for sixty years, of a messuage in Potterresrow in
Coventry. Witnesses : Geoffrey Hampton, mayor of Coventry, Robert
Shyppeley, and William Got, bailiffs of the same, and others (named).
Wednesday before St. Peter in Cathedra, 22 Richard II. Seal.
[Warw. ?] A. 4315. Grant by Thomas Tymmem of Beovynton, to Nicholas
Tymmeni of the same, his kinsman, and Joan his wife, for their lives, of a
messuage and land in Beovinton. Witnesses : Thomas de Wynecote, lord
of Beovynton, and others (named). Feast of St. Hilary, 37 Edward III.
[Warw.] A.. 4316. Demise by lady Margaret Catesby and William Catesby,
esquire, to Thomas Hynton, park-keeper ( parcario) of Lappworth, and
Alice his wife, for their lives, of three fields in Beldesert called respectively
' Genynsfeld,' ' Bukkeley ' and ' Lymsey,' and of land in Beldesert and
Uluale. Henley, Michaelmas, 29 Henry VI.
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A. 4317. Grant by John Havidbrond of Fillungeley, and Agnes his
daughter, to Ralph de Attleberge of Bulkinton, and Agnes his daughter,
of land in Bulkinton, part lying on Pilette furlong, and part in 'le Wold'
at Itussyigorin. Witnesses : John de Coventre of Bulkinton, Adam
Chapeleyn of Riton, John de Arundel of Merston, William Sweyn of
Bulkinton, and others (named).
A. 4318. Grant by John de Bisschopusdone, knight, to William de
Charindone, his servant, of a messuage and curtilage in Bisschopusdone
and land upon Wyudesouere forlong in Stratford, and of a curtilage at
Longedich by Stratford. Friday after St. Fabian and St. Sebastian,
10 Edward II. Seal of arms.
A. 4319. Demise by Lady Margaret Catesby, late the wife of John
Catesby, esquire, and William Catesby, knight, their son, t to Richard
Mydwynter of Beaudosert, for ten years, of a croft in Beaudesert, by
Janynsfeld, called ' Fallynges,' a field called ' le Fallynges ' and a croft called
* le Pakwodeshull.' Thursday before St. Luke the evangelist, 33 Henry VI.
Seal.
A. 4320. Indenture of fine between Bartholomew de Lughton, parson
of Shadewell church, plaintiff, and Nicholas de Herdeburgh, deforciant, of a
rent in Brayles and Wylie, which Nicholas acknowledges to have been
given by him to Bartholomew, in return for which acknowledgment the
latter grants it to Nicholas for his life, for the proper services, with
remainder in fee to Roger de Putham and Aline his wife. Morrow of
St. Martin, 3 Edward II.
A. 4321. Grant by Philip de Eywode, to Henry his son, of a lea
(legam) of his land in the fee of Sarnesfeld, called ' le Oldeleye.'
Witnesses : John Helle, Roger de Lude, Roger de la Neueth, Walter de
Wodemanton, Philip Coret, and others. [Edward II.]
A. 4322. Grant by Sir John de Cauntelow, to Sir John deBysshopes-
done, of all his corn growing on the lands which the said Cauntelow and
Maud his wife hold in frank tenement in Bysspewode and Lappeworthe,
of the gift of master Andreu de Borwhulle and William de Charyndone.
Sunday after the Invention of Holy Cross, 17 Edward II. French.
A. 4323. Demise by lady Margaret, late the wife of John Catesby,
esquire, and William Catesby, knight, their son, to John Pyper of
Beaudesert, for thirty-eight years, of a cottage and garden in Beaudesert.
Thursday before St. Luke the evangelist, 33 Henry VI.
A. 4324. Fine between Ralph de Aderlcye, John Golle, chaplain, and
William de Normanton, plaintiffs, and John de Stanthop of Ramton, and
Elizabeth his wife, deforciants, of the manors of Oxton and Ramton,
co. Notts., Bresygcotes, co. Derby, Radeclyf, co. Leic., and Ansty, co. Warw.,
and meadowland in Burton on Trent, co. Staff. The deforciants acknow-
ledge the said manors and land to be the right of the said Ralph,
the plaintiffs holding the said manors of Oxton, Ramton, and Bresygcotes
and the said meadowland of the gift of the deforciants, who also grant that
the manors of Radeclyf and Ansty, after the death of the present holders,
Eleanor Page and Margery Dencourt, may remain to the plaintiffs.
3-4 R[ichard II].
A. 4325. Demise by William Catesby of Lapworthe, co. Wai-wick,
esquire, to John Sims of Quynton, yeoman, for five years, of a leasne or
pasture called ' Mydle lesne,' in the lordship of Willicotte, adjoining two
other pastures called respectively ' the howse leasne ' and ' Bradwaies leasne.'
20 May, 16 Elizabeth. English. Seal, defaced.
Endorsed; Names of witnesses.
ANCIENT DEEDS. 65
Warw. A. 4326. Demise by Richard Catisby of Leogers Asshby, co.
Northampton, esquire, to Thomas Greue, of Benffordes place in the parish
of Ton worth, of a lesne or close called ' Newe Bettesworth,' with the
great pool within the same, and another lesne adjoining, called ' Olde
Bettesworth ' with another pool within the* same, a close called ' Ladyheth,'
a ground called ' Gret Fenland ' with a meadow belonging, a croft called
' Litle Fenland,' a ground called ' Calvesley ' with a meadow, and two
cottages, in Tonworth, with certain chief rents, for thirty-one years, the
said Thomas to build a water mill of two ' bayes ' upon the said ground &c.
24 May, 30 Henry VIII. English. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4327. Grant by John de Catesby, to William Treweman, parson
[Chesh.] o f Loddebrok church, John de Napton, and William Broke, chaplains, and
William de Offchyrche, of all his lands and tenements &c. in Coventre
and Hoppesford, except a plot of garden called ' le Scoleyard ' in
Coventre, &c., the grantees are to enfeoff the grantor with the said
premises within a year, or when required, according to the disposition of
the grantor, under his seal. Witnesses : John Marton, mayor of Coventre,
Alexander Carpentere, John Smyth, hosier, bailiffs of the same, and others
(named). Saturday after St. James, 8 Eichard II. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4328. Grant by John de Wedon of Coventry and Beatrice his
wife, to Simon Child, baker, of Coventry, and Alice his wife daughter of
John de Wedon, in tail, of a messuage with buildings in Coventry, by the
road from Coventry priory to St. John's hospital. Monday after St. Denis
the martyr, 26 Edward I. fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4329. Confirmation by Felicia daughter of Godfrey de Kovintre,
burgess, of Gloucester, of a sale by her to Adam Russel of Kovintre, of land
in Kovintre. Tuesday before St. John ante Portam Latiuam, A.D. 1274.
Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4330. Release by Godfrey de Northfolchia, to Adam Russel, of
all his right in land in Coventry, in the earl's street, between the land of
Combe abbey and that of Godfrey le Mercer ; paying 2s. 6d. yearly to
Sir Geoffrey de Langeleye, and finding one man for one day in autumn, and
a cock at Christmas. Witnesses : Peter Barun, bailiff, Robert de Chilton,
Thomas de Fakenham, William Crumpe and others (named). Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4331. Sale by Joan de Elnehale of Coventry, to Sir Adam de
Aula, her son, of all her goods and chattels in a tenement by the bridge of
Smytesforde, which he has of her grant. Monday after St. Peter ad
Vincula, 17 Edward II.
[Warw.] A. 4332. Demise by Henry called ' le Baxtere ' of Coventry, to John
de Merynton, for his life, of a yearly rent from a tenement called 'le
Why teceler ' in Coventry. Feast of St. Andrew the apostle, 9 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4333. Grant by Sir John, son of John Smyt of Coventry, to
John son of William Prest of the same, of a curtilage in Coventry.
Friday after the Conception, 24 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4334. Release in tail, by Thomas de Souley, to Thomas de Henle,
of Coventry, and Petronilla, the grantor's daughter, of land in the earl's
street by Smithisford bridge, in Coventry. Witnesses : Anketill de
Wickewan', William de Folkishull, Thomas de Stoke, Roger de Colishull,
and others (named). Fragments of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4335. Grant by John de Hulle, to Richard, son of Robert Gupil
of Watburley, of land in Watburley, part lying in Lehoverforlong, and part
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in Le Notherforlong ; with a toft and croft in the same. Witnesses:
Robert, lord of Canneley, John le Flecher, Richard de Watburley, Ed ward
de Flicharnstode, and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4336. Demise by William de Catesby, to Edward de Wedon of
Coventry, ' dubber,' for his life, of land in Coventry, at Whitmoregate,
Pekkersfeld, and Fulkysf'eld. Witnesses : William de Jarnemouth,
mayor of Coventry, Gilbert de Peke, and Thomas Parkere, bailiffs of the
same, and others (named). Tuesday, Michaelmas, 34 Edward III. Seal,
broken.
[Warw.] A_. 4337. Demise by John son of William de Catesby, to Hugh
Sprigge of Coventry, and Alice his wife, for their lives, of a tenement in
' le Irenmongerrowe ' in Coventry. 17 September, 47 Edward III. Seal
and fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A.. 4338. Conveyance by Thomas Murdak, brother of Sir John
Murdak, knight, to Thomas de Farneburgh, for seven years, of land in
Cumpton Murdak, rendering yearly to Margery, late the wife of John
.... a stryke (estrik) of corn, and one of peas or drage (dragef)
and a quarter of malt, two cartloads of straw, &c before
St. Margaret the Virgin, . . Edward III. Injured.
[Warw.] A.. 4339. Confirmation by John Murdak, knight, of a grant by
Thomas his brother, to Thomas de Furneburgh of Warrewyk, of the
wardship and marriage of John, son and heir of John Durvassal of
Cumpton Murdak, and of the next heir of the said John, son and heir as
aforesaid. Friday after the translation of St. Thomas the martyr,
16 Edward III.
[Warw.] A.. 4340. Grant of the same by John Murdak, knight, to Thomas
his brother. Tuesday after St. Matthew the apostle, 14 Edward III.
French.
[Warw.] A,. 4341. Release by John de Lokynton of Worcestershire, to Richard
de Monteforti and Isabella his wife, of all his right in the lands and
tenements in Toneworth, Notehnrst and Beudesert which the releasor
lately held jointly with Robert de Crowenhale. Sunday after the Invention
of Holy Cross, 30 Edward III. fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4342. Indenture witnessing the conditions under which Richard
de Stoke, William de Corby, and Thomas de Boseworth, of Coventry,
have paid 201. to William son of William de Teyntou, for a demise made to
them by him, for their lives, of a shop in Coventry. 5 November,
34 Edward III.
[Warw.] A.. 4343. Demise by William de Catesby, to John de Burton, Alice
his wife, and John their son, for their lives, of a messuage in ' le Hulle-
strete ' in Coventry. Witnesses : Richard de Stoke, mayor of Coventry,
John de Ruydewale, and William de Corby, bailiffs of the same, and others
(named). 16 February, 35 Edward III. Three seals.
[Warw.] A. 4344. Defeasance of a mortgage by John Sweyn of Upper
Schukburugh, to John Stryngere of Newbolde, of land in Schukburugh,
witnessing that if the former shall pay to the latter a certain sum, at the
dates specified, the said mortgage shall be void. Sunday after St. Andrew
tLe apostle, 1 Henry IV.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
[Warw.] A. 4345. Grant in tail by Henry de Greneburgh, chaplain, to John
Freest of Coventry, and Isabella his wife, of two messuages in Coventry,
one in the street of Gosforde, and the other in the street ' de sponna* by
the bridge. Saturday after the translation of St. Thomas the martyr,
23 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4346. Demise by Sir William Catesby, knight, to Eobert Wod of
Coventry, for thirty years, of a messuage in Coventry, in the street called
* between the bridges of St. John,' adjoining the water-course called
' Shirburne.' Michaelmas, 6 Edward IV. Seal.
[Warw.] A.. 4347. Demise by Emma Catesby, for the grantor's life, to Alice
late the wife of Thomas Parker of Coventry, ' Iremonger,' of a tenement
in ' le Iremongers Howe ' in ' le Croschepynges ' in Coventry. In the time
of Richard Joye, mayor, William Byfeld and William Crudworth, bailiffs, of
Coventry. 1 October, 5 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] A.. 4348. Grant by William son of William de Overton of Lyllyngton,
the younger, to Geoffrey, son of William Austin, of Hulle, of two messuages
in Wymundeslane in Coventry, with the reversion of another tenement.
Tuesday after St. Denis, 12 Edward III.
[Warw]. A. 4349. Letter -of attorney by William le Galeys, authorising John
Percy and John le Portere to deliver seisin to Eobert de Busseby of
Coventry, of a messuage in Wymondeslone in Coventry. Tuesday before
St. Margaret the virgin, 21 Edward III. Seal of arms, injured.
[Warw.] A.. 4350. Conveyance by Geoffrey de Hulle of Coventry, tanner, to
William Bonhon>me of Coventry, for his life, of rent from tenements
in Wymondeslane in Coventry. Witnesses: William Luffe, mayor of
Coventry, Roger le Hunte and William Grauntpe, bailiffs, and others
(named). Friday, the feast of St. Laurence the martyr, 21 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4351. Grant by William le Galeys, to Robert de Busseby of
Coventry, of a messuage in Wymoudeslone in Coventry. Tuesday before
St. Margaret the virgin, 21 Edward III. Seal of arms.
[Warw.] A. 4352. Release by Geoffrey Austyn of Hull, of Coventry (sic),
tanner, to Robert de Busseby of Coventry, of all his right in a tenement in
Coventry, adjoining the water-course called ' Shirebourn.' Friday the feast
of St. Laurence the martyr, 21 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4353. Grant in tail by Alice relict of Adam de Merthton, widow,
to William called ' Prest,' of Coventry and Avice his wife, of a messuage in
Coventry. Wednesday after the conversion of St. Paul the apostle,
7 Edward II.
[Warw.] A. 4354. Release by Walter Whytwebbe of Coventry, and Robert de
Canleye of the same, of all their right in lands &c. in Coventry, and in
Harnehale in Coventry. Witnesses : Richard Luff, mayor of Coventry,
John Lyberd and John Muldryche, the younger, bailiffs of the same, and
others (named). 6 January, 4 Richard II. Seal, and seal ofdrms.
[Warw.] A. 4355. Grant by Robert son of Nicholas de Ullenhale, to William
Yve of Henley and Alice his wife, of land in Ullenhale adjoining the high
road to Henley, for the service of a grain of corn. Witnesses : Roger Yve
of Henley, Geoffrey Body of the same, Nicholas de Asseles of Ullenhale,
and others (named).
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[Warw.] A.. 4356. Grant by William Boydyn of Stretton, to Matilda
Bowestrengmakere, of a tenement in Gosforde street, in Coventre, paying
yearly at Easter a pair of gloves price \d. and a clove of gillyflower.
Witnesses: Henry the baker (pistore), [mayor] of Coventre, William le
Parker, coroner, Henry de Lilleburne, Richard le Norther, and others
(named). Injured. Seal.
[VVarw.] A. 4357. Demise by William de Catesby, to Kichard de Alspathe of
Coventre, Eva his wife, and John their son, for their lives, of a messuage
in Coventry in the lane called ' Wymondeslone.' 12 October, 31 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4358. Demise by John de Catesby, to Edward de Wedon of
Coventry, merchant, for his life, of a void plot of land in Coventry lying
within the bridges of St. John ; the grantee to build a house, shop and
soller thereon, within two years : with remainders to John son of the said
Edward and to Roger, John's brother ; with licence of distraint, in case of
non-payment of rent, in the said plot and in three tenements of the said
Edward, one at the corner of ' le Westorcherd,' one in * le Frerelone '
and one in 'le Croschepynges.' 20 O[ctober], 45 Edward III. Seal of
arms.
[Warw.] A. 4359. Grant by Thomas Sydenhale and Thomas Grene, to John
Catesby and Margaret his wife, in tail, of a moiety of the manor of Lappe-
worth, and other lands and tenements late belonging to lady Rose Mountfort
in Lappeworth; with remainders to Richard Merbrook for his life, to
Richard's son William in tail, and to Alice, William's sister, in fee.
9 April, 5 Henry VI. Seal of arms and seal.
[Warw.] A. 4360. Sale by lady Rose Mountford, to John de Catesby, of all her
wood and underwood in the park of Lappeworth, during her own life, with
free entry into the said park to cut down and carry away the said wood
&c. 14 November, 8 Henry V. Seal of arms.
Warw. A. 4361. Release by Geoffrey Allesley, to John Steward, parson of
Rodborne church, John Hancokes, chaplain, and William Overton, of all
his right in a moiety of the manor of Lappeworth. 10 August, 2 Henry VI.
Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4362. Memorandum concerning the descent of the manor of
Oldebettesworth held of the earl of Warwick, and called in the'earPs rentals
' Hanbury manor ' ; also of the descent of the manors of Spernore and
Newbettesworth. Fifteenth century.
Warw. A. 4363. Grant in tail male by master John Southam, archdeacon of
Oxford, William Broke, rector of Lodebroke church, John Broke and John
Barbour, of Byscopes Johyngton, to Robert son of John de Catesby of
Assheby Legier, of the manor of Happesford, and of all lands &c. in
Happesford, which lately belonged to the said John de Catesby. 20 May,
6 Henry IV. Seal.
[Warw ?] A. 4364. Demise by William Craule, prebendary of Bobenhulle
church in Lichfield cathedral, to John de Catesby, of all the lands &c. and
tithes belonging to the said rectory, in the parish of Bobenhulle, for
two years. 18 April, 11 Richard II.
[Warw.] A. 4365. Grant by Roger Ulbarwe and Roger atte Grene, of
Lappeworth, to lady Rose Mountfort of Toneworth, for her life, of the
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patronage of the chapel of the Virgin Mary, St. Thomas the martyr, and
All Saints in Lappeworth, with all lands &c. belonging to the said chapel ;
with remainder in tail male to William, son and heir of the said lady Rose.
Monday before Michaelmas, 51 (sic) Edward III. Seal, broken.
A. 4366. Sale by Hugh de Braundeston to William de Fifhyde and
John Normon, of all the trees in a certain part of his great park of Lapwortb,
lying in Otereshul. 1 May, 35 Edward III. French.
A. 4367. Grant by Hugh de Lodbrok, parson of Blaby church, to
Henry de Braundeston, Petronilla his wife, and, in tail, to Hugh their
son, of his manor in Lapworthe, except certain lands &c. with which the
grantor has enfeoffed Leticia, daughter of the said Henry and Petronilla,
for her life, to hold from the grantor and Roger his brother, with remainders,
in tail, to the said Leticia, Hugh's sister, and to the said Henry and
Petronilla, and to the said Henry in fee. Monday after St. Denis,
11 Edward II.
A. 4368. Grant by William de Harecur, formerly lord of Lappeworth,
to William de Bissoppesdon, his kinsman, son and heir of Sir Thomas de
Bissoppesdon, of lands in Lapworth, with the advowson of Lapworth
church, and a yearly rent at Thorneton, for the service of a barbed arrow
at Whitsunday. Witnesses : Sirs Bardulph de Costerton and Thomas de
Camvyle, knights, Peter de Wolverdenton, John de Kurly, and others.
Copy.
A. 4369. Letter of attorney by John Talbot, Viscount de Lisle,
William, lord of Lovell, knights, Henry Grene, Thomas Tresham, Robert
Catesby, the elder, esquire, William Bry ten, vicar of All Saints, Northampton,
John Gervys, rector of Bukkeby church, John Verney, rector of Lodbrok
church, John Wattson, rector of Rodburn church, and John Prudde,
authorising Edmund Newnham and Thomas Mettley to deliver to William
Catesby, knight, and Joan his wife, full seisin of the manors of Grenburgh,
Lodbrok in Grenburgh, and Lodbrok, the advowson of the church of
Lodbrok, with lands &c. in Walcote, Wulscote, Grenburgh and Lodbrok.
25 June, 31 Henry VI.
A. 4370. Conveyance by John de Catesby and Thomas Sydenhale,
to lady Rose Mountford, for her life, of a moiety of Lappeworth park,
except the wood, underwood, and all trees growing there, also of lands and
tenements in Lappeworth called ' Blakmanhull,' ' Potefelde,' ' Cole Crofte,'
with a cottage in the same croft, and land in Bracysfelde lying under ' la
Conyngar,' for the service of a red rose. Tuesday before St. Thomas the
apostle, 8 Henry V. Seal of arms, broken.
A. 4371. Release by John de Catesby, Richard Marbrook, Thomas
Sydenhale and Thomas Grene, to lady Rose Mountford, of all their right in
certain parcels of a moiety of the manor of Lappeworth viz. in a moiety of
the park of Lappeworth and in a moiety of Blakmanhull, Potefelde, Cole
Crofte with a cottage therein, Waytefelde, Oumfrey Croftes, Welle Crofte,
Kenelhull, Sevenacres, and Bracysfelde. Thursday before St. Nicholas
the bishop, 8 Henry V. Three seals of arms, one broken, and portion of
seal.
A. 4372. Release by William de Harecurt, lord of Lapwrthe, to John
de Felton, of a yearly rent for land of the grantor's fee in Lapwrthe, saving
to the grantor the yearly service of a barbed arrow. Witnesses : Richard
de Wroxhull, Geoffrey the marshal (marsca/lo), Richard de la Forde, and
others (named).
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Warw.] A. 4373. Grant by Robert de Horton, parson of Lappeworth church,
and Richard Lideseye of Hulmendon, chaplain, to Philip de Ayllesbury
and Agnes his wife, for their lives, of the manor of Lappeworth, with lands
and tenements &c. in Lappeworth and Bythwode; with remainder in tail,
to Roger their son, and to the right heirs of Agnes. Monday after St. George
the martyr, 50 Edward III,
Warw. A. 4374. Release by Richard Merbrooke and Thomas Grene, to John
de Catesby and Thomas Sydenhale, of all their right in lands and tenements
&c. in Lappeworth called ' Little park,' with an orchard adjoining, parcels
of Lappeworth manor; and in the reversion of their share of the said
little park and orchard after lady Rose Mounford's death. Tuesday
before St. Nicholas the bishop, 8 Henry V. Seal and seal of arms.
[Warw.]; A. 4375. Undertaking by William Heose, 'masoun,' and John de
Pesham of Rouenton, to build a gate-house for Sir John de Byssopesdon,
knight, at his manor of Lapworthe, with details as to size, chambers,
windows &c. building materials, carriage of the same &c. the said parties
binding themselves in the sums specified for the performance of the
agreement. Monday after St. Martin, 7 Edward II. French. Portion of
seal,
[Warw.] A. 4376. Demise by John Wykyng the abbot, and the convent of
Bordusley, to William Wyncote of Bynton, for twenty years, of a fishery
in the Avon water at Bevynton bridge, with the islets (les neytis), lands,
meadows, and pastures &c. belonging to or adjoining the said fishery
and bridge, with the lopping and cropping of all trees there. Easter,
26 Henry VI.
Warw. J t 4377. Grant by John Catesby, esquire, to Nicholas Metteley,
John Cotys, and Robert Catesby, esquires, John Wattson, rector of
Rodburn church, William Pagyngton, and William Overton, of the manor
of Grenneburgh, a moiety of the manor of Lappworth, and of all his lands
and tenements &c. in Henley and Beldesert. 5 March, 15 Henry VI.
Seal of arms.
Warw. A. 4378. Declaration by Alice, wife of [Joh]n Horley of Knoll and
daughter of Thomas Awdeley late of Henley-in-Arden, and of Elizabeth,
his wife, daughter and heir of John Brome of Lappworth, and by Thomas
Beyn . . and Hoggekyn Chylde both of Henley, concerning the possession
of lands in Lappworth formerly belonging to the said John Brome.
English. Injured. Fragments of two seals.
Warw. A. 4379. Bond by Richard Catesbie of Daventry, co. Northampton,
gentleman, to Sir William Catesbie, knight, for 200/. 7 May, 23 Elizabeth,
Signed. Names of witnesses. Seal.
Endorsed: Condition of above bond viz. that the said Richard Catesbie
is at all times hereafter at the request and costs of the said Sir William,
to convey to him his part of certain lands &c. in Nuneaton, Attilbrughe,
and Paylton, late the inheritance of William Astell, esquire, deceased.
English.
[Warw.] A. 4380. Release by Geoffrey the marshal (tnarescallns) of Aylesston,
to Sir Hugh de Braundeston, knight, and Margaret his wife, of all his
right in land in Huckeloweheth in Lappeworthe, and in all waste lying iu
Lappeworthe. Witnesses : Henry le Fonn, Roger de Brome, Thomas de
Asshcby, and others (named).
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[Warw.] A. 4381. Release by Eobert Parrys, son and heir of Alice, daughter
of Thomas Audeley and Elizabeth his wife, daughter of John Brome of
Lappworth, to Thomas Byllyng, the elder, John Catesby, serjeant-at-law,
Thomas Throgmarton, Nicholas Catesby and Edmund Newenham, of all
his right in lands &c. in Lappworth, Kyngeswode and Belldesert, formerly
belonging to the said John Brome. 4 February, 4 Edward IV. Seal.
Warw. A. 4382. Duplicate of A. 4381, with the omission of Belledesert,
and the insertion of witnesses. Seal, broken.
[Warw.] A. 4383. Grant by Walter Culy of Coventry, to Hugh son of Henry
de Braundestone, and Christina his wife, of a messuage and lands &c. in
Lappeworthe, formerly Walter Freemon's. Sunday, feast of St. Georg
the martyr, 14 Edward III. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4384. Release by Margery Brome, late the wife of John Brome
of Lappeworth, to William Parsones of the same, of all her right in a
grove called ' Stikmonesmor ' in Lappeworth. Saturday, the translation of
St. Thomas the martyr, 9 Henry IV. Seal.
[Essex.] A. 4385. Grant in frank almoin by Robert de Stratford, to Sir
Robert the dean, and the chapter of St. Paul's, London, and to Peter de
Newport, archdeacon of London, of a road with trees &c. adjoining a wood
belonging to the grantees [at Thunderly ?]. Morrow of St. Matthew the
apostle and evangelist, 42 Henry HI. Seal.
Endorsed: 1 ThunderlV
[Warw.] A. 4386. Demise by John Bertilot of Braunston, to Margery
Drewton of Coventry, of a curtilage in Coventry, in the street of the friars
minors, for twelve years. Witnesses : John Papenham, mayor of Coventry,
Richard Codenhale, and Roger Lodynton, bailiffs, and others (named).
Tuesday, the feast of St. Jerome, 50 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4387. Agreement between Sir John de Bysshopesdon, and Hugh
son of Henry de Braundeston, as to certain lands in Lappeworth, formerly
belonging to William de la Chaumbre and Alice his wife, which the said
Sir John has granted in exchange to the said Hugh : viz. the said Hugh is
to enfeoff Sir Roger de Lodbrok and William de Charindon with the said
lands in fee simple, within three weeks, and shall also release and warrant
the said lands to them with all other lands which the said Roger and
William shall then have of the grant of Sir John in Lappeworth. Otherwise
Sir John may re-enter upon all the said lands formerly belonging to William
de la Chaumbre. Thorndone, Monday after Michaelmas, 7 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4388. Grant by Millicent desuper Montem of Rowynton, to Felicia
her daughter, of one part of the land in Lappewrthe which is called
' Calvrecroft,' with free entry thereto through Richard Snel's land, and
liberty of bringing marl:, to the said land through Richard's land.
Witnesses : Thomas le Wayte, Simon Belam of Warwick, John de Pundey,
and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4389. Demise by Hugh son of Henry de Brancheston, lord of
Lapworth, to Richard son of Thomas Stout of Lapworth, and to Agnes his
elder sister, for their lives, after the death of the said Thomas and Emma
his wife, of a cottage in Lapworth, with a croft and meadow adjoining,
abutting on the high road from Henleye. Sunday before St. Mark the
evangelist, 15 Edward III.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Warw.] A. 4390. Defeasance of a grant by Roger Aylesbury of Lap worth,
to William Mounfort and Agnes his wife, of a yearly rent from lands &c.
in Edeston, Botelersmerston, Wydenhay, and Dodeston ; witnessing that if
the said William and Agnes may hold the reversion of all Roger's part of
the manor of Grendeburgh, the said grant shall be void. Thonworth,
Tuesday after St. Peter the apostle, 14 Richard II. Portions of two seals.
Warw. A. 4391. Demise by Thomas de Langeton in the county of Leicester,
and Lettice his wife, for her life, to Hugh de Braundeston, of all their
lands &c. in Lapworth. Saturday after the Invention of the Holy Cross.
33 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4392. Release by Thomas son of Emma de Lappwurthe, to Sir
Hugh de Branteston, knight; and Margaret his wife, of all his right in
land in Oldefeld, with a piece of land between 'Le Oldefeld' and the high
road. Witnesses : Richard de Fullewude, Geoffrey le Marchal, John le
Archer, and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4393. Demise by William son of William de Rodburn, to Robert
Alexandre of Hodenhull, for his life, of land in Hodenhull, part lying
upon Shovelebrode by land of the abbot of Combe, part upon ' le Hurst,'
part upon Severygges, and part upon ' le Helde ' above Whetyndon.
Injured.
[Warw.] A.. 4394. Declaration by John Trap of Aston Cauntlowe, Alson
Jeukyns, and John Ruttur, master of the guild there, of the same, concerning
the legitimacy of Annes Chaunt, late the wife of John Chaunt and daughter
of John of Aston, and whole sister to Sir John of Aston, priest, and also as
to the issue of the said John Chaunt and Annes ; made in the church of
Aston Cauntlowe, before Sir William Catesby, knight, the vicar of the
said Aston, and others. 6 July, 7 Edward IV. English. Two seals, one
broken, and fragment of seal.
Warw. A. 4395. Release by Robert Perrys, son and heir of Alice daughter
of Thomas Audeley and Elizabeth, his wife, daughter of John Brome,
to Thomas Byllyng the elder, John Catesby, serjeant-at-law, Thomas
Throgmorton, Nicholas Catesby and Edmund Newenham, of all his right
in all the lands &c. in Lappworth and Kyngeswode, which formerly
belonged to John Brome of Lappworth. 17 March, 5 Edward IV. Seal.
[Warw.] A, 4396. Grant by Ivo Pypard, parson of Lappwrth, to Sir Hugh
de Branteston, and Margaret his wife, of all the lands and tenements and
all his lay fee which he has in the manor of Lapwrth. Witnesses :
Sirs John de Lodbrok and Richard de Lymesy, and others (named).
Midsummer day, 10 Edward I.
Warw. A. 4397. Grant by Philip de Aylusbury and Agnes his wife, to
Thomas Bysshopesdon, John Brome, Roger atte Grene and William Prat,
of Lapworth, of all their lands &c. in Lapworth, Edeston, Toneworth,
Solyhull, Dodeston, Nechels, Bordesley, and elsewhere in the county named.
Monday before Palm Sunday, 41 Edward III. Seal of arms.
[Warw.] A. 4398. Grant by Matilda Gardelop of Lapworth, 'to Philip
Pynniug, of a field called Me Wuclink ' in Lapworth, adjoining the high
road from Burmingharn to Warewik. Witnesses : Richard de Folewod
of Taneworth, Walter de la Heth, William ad Fontem, and others
(named).
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[Warw.] A. 4399. Declaration by John Hankokes of Aston Cawntlowe,
cousin and heir of Sir John Aston, priest, sometime of the same, as to his
having sealed certain deeds and letters of attorney to certain persons
appointed by Sir William Catesby, of all lands &c. in Lappworth, which
the said Sir John had with others of the gift of John Brome, some time
of Lappworth, with further declaration that he is the next heir of blood to
the said Sir John Aston, and repudiating a deed signed by him at the
instance of John Broun of Badsley. Henley, Friday before the translation
of St. Edmund the bishop, 7 Edward IV. English. Seven seals and
fragments of two seals.
[Warw.] A. 4400. Release by Richard Wiberd of Stodleye, to master John
de Grave, rector of the church of Boclonde, of all his right in all the lands
&c. in Lapworthe, which Paul de Brome had. Henle, Monday before
St. Peter ad Vincula, 9 Edward [III]. Fragment of seal.
[Middx.] A. 4401. Grant by William Bcloste, to Fulk son of Hubert, of a
yearly rent in Totenham. Sunday after St. Augustine the bishop,
24 Edward I. Seal, broken.
Endorsed : ( EdelmetonV
Warw. A. 4402. Release by John Horeley of Knolle and Alice his wife,
daughter of Thomas Aiideley and Elizabeth, his wife, daughter of John
Brome of Lappworth and sister and heiress of John Audeley, deceased,
to Thomas Byllyng, the elder, John Catesby, serjeant-at-law, Thomas
Throgmorton, Nicholas Catesby and Edmund Newenham, of all their right
in all the lands &c. in Lappworth and Kyngeswode, formerly belonging
to the said John Brome. Last day of January, 4 Edward IV. Two
seals.
[Warw.] A.. 4403. Confirmation by William Catesby, esquire, son and heir of
John Catesby, of a grant in tail by John Cotes and Robert Catesby,
esquires, John Watson, parson of Rodebourne church, William Pakyngton
and William Overton, to John Aylesbury, of certain lands and tenements,
part called ' Oldehokkelowes ' and two crofts, in Lapworth, with the
reversions of certain of the said lands, and a yearly rent in Bysshevvode,
with remainder to the right heirs of the said William Catesby. 10 February,
22 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4404. Grant by Sir Hugh de Brandeston, knight, with the
consent of Margaret his wife, to Geoffrey the marshal (rnarescallo] of
Ayleston, and Gemma his wife, of certain parcels of land in Lappe worth,
part called ' Graungefeld ' ; in return for which the said Geoffrey, with his
wife's consent, has given to the said Sir Hugh and Margaret his wife, an
assart called ' Yoke brokes,' a meadow called ' Schedalemedewe,' and land
in Hulleparokes and in Hawyscroft. Witnesses : Sir John de Lodbrok,
knight, John le Archer, Richard de Folewode, and others (named). Seal,
injured.
[Warw.] A. 4405. Memorandum as to the title of John Brome to a messuage
and lands in Lapworth, late in the tenure of Simon Souter of the same ;
showing the descent of the manor of Brome in Lapworth.
Warw. A. 4406. Declaration by La\vrence Blyth of Henley-in-Ardern,
William Parsouns late of Lappworlh, John Parsouns of Lappworth,
Lawrence Blyth of the same, Thomas Wcslun of Lappworth, Walter
Pratt of Hculny aforesaid, and Walter Smyth of Kyngeswode, concerning
the claim of Thomas Awdelcy late of Henley aforesaid, and Elizabeth, his
wife, to the lands of the late John Brome in Lappworth. 15 January,
4 Edward IV. English. Four seals.
[Warw.] A. 4407. Demise by William Catesby, knight, with the assent of
Thomas Byllynge, chief justice of the king's bench, and of the other
feoffees of the said William in the lands &c. in Lapworth, late John
Brome's, to Geoffrey Dunne, for twenty years, of a capital messuage in
Lapworth, with ' howsbote, heybote, firebote and plowbote ' : the said
Geoffrey to uproot at his own expence, the underwood growing in the
meadows adjoining the rivulet running by the field of Rowyngton. Feast
of Saint John the Baptist, 10 Edward IV.
[Warw.] A. 4408. Release by John in the Lone, of Lappeworth, and Robert
in the Lone, brother of the said John, to Hugh de Braundeston, lord of
Lappeworth, and Christiana his wife, of all their right in the lands in
Lappeworth which Walter Frenion lately held. Nativity of the Virgin
Mary, 22 Edward III. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4409. Release by Thomas le Flechere of Lapworth, to Hugh de
Braundeston and Sibyl his wife, of all his right in lands &c. in Lapworth,
which the grantees formerly had of the gift of Nicholas atte Wyle. Sunday
after St. Barnabas the apostle, 33 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4410. Grant by Henry Stake of Lappewurth, to Sir John de
Bysshopedone and Agnes his wife, of a croft called ' Wodecroft,' in
Lappewurth, part to be held for the life of Cristiana de la Forde.
Witnesses : Sirs Hugh de Brauntistone, knight, Peter de Wolwardyntone,
and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4411. Grant by Thomas de Cherlekote, son of William de
Cherlecote, of Lapworthe, to Richard Wybot of Henley, and Alice his
daughter, of lands in Lapworthe. Tuesday , 14 Edward II.
Injured.
[Warw.] A. 4412. Demise by Henry de Braundeston, to Petronilla, late the wife
of Robert de Brome, of Walter, son and heir of Walter Fremtin, of
Lapworthe, and of all the lands &c. in Lapworthe, which came to Henry,
in wardship, after the said Walter Freman's death, by reason of the
minority of his said son Walter ; till the said Walter shall come of age.
Michaelmas, 10 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
[Warw?] A. 4413. Statement of the claim of William Bagot, knight, to
certain rents from lands and tenements formerly belonging to Thomas
Wylugby.
[Warw.] A. 4414. Grant by Henry son of William, to Henry son of Thomas,
the clerk, of land in Lodbroc, part in the field towards Rodburn, part at
Saleput, part in the field of Homfekl, and part between Rugweye and
Lodthweye ; for the service of a nut at Michaelmas. Witnesses: Roger
de Suham, William de Salantleg', William Coterel, Robert de Crulefeld,
and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Warw.] A. 4415. Lease by John Pecche, knight, to John Knybbe, for his
life, of the chief messuage of his manor of Fenny Compton, with demesne
lands &c. rendering ten quarters of corn &c. yearly. Monday after
St. Martin, 44 Edward III. French.
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[Warw.] A. 4416. Sale for 41/. by John Brome of Lappeworth, and Margery
his wife, to Simon Felton of Henleye, for four years, of the wood growing
in different parts of their land in Lappeworth ; viz. part called * Yarkedich
Nouwelond,' a grove adjoining the land called ' Nevewast,' the close of
little Herbery, part adjoining Hullefeld and Neuwehorchart, extending
along Bernefeld, part adjoining two fields called ' Cookredynges ' and part
by Hancokkeslone. Sunday before the Purification, 9 Henry IV.
Warw. j^ 4417. Acquittance by Peter Rogers, servant to Lady Lucy, for
161. 16*. Id. received from Richard Catysby of Lapworth, esquire, for a
year's rent of Lapworth, Bushewood, Brumman, Henley, Bewdesert and
Tawnworth. 4 September, 27 Henry VIII. English.
[Warw.] A. 4418. Release by William de Bensale in Lodbrok, to William
son of William son of Robert de Rodburn, of all his right in lands &c.
in Lodbrok, held by William son of Walter. Nativity of the Virgin Mary,
10 Edward II. Seal.
Warw. A. 4419. Sale by Thomas Palmer, esquire, to Sir William Catesby,
knight, of all his part of the wood called 'Bysshwode' in Lapwurth; with
agreement concerning the division of the bondmen, women, and children,
in the manors of Thornedon, Wilmoncote, and Bysshopston, between the
respective parties. Assheby Leger, 6 June, 38 Henry VI. English.
Fragments of seal.
Essex. A. 4420. Surrender in frank almoin by Nicholas son of Richard de
Thunderle, to Sir Kobert, the dean, and the chapter of St. Paul's, London,
of all the common pasture in all the holding of the said dean and chapter
in the parish of Thunderle ; for which Sir Peter de Newport, archdeacon
of London, and farmer of Runuewelle, has given ^ a mark to Nicholas.
Midsummer eve, 44 Henry HI. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4421. Grant in tail by Henry de Branteston, to Hugh de
Branteston, his brother, and to Margaret, Hugh's wife, of all his land in
Lapworth, with reversion to the grantor. Witnesses : Richard de
Vrinhull, Geoffrey le Marchall, Roger de Brome, Robert Pipard, and others
(named).
Warw. A, 4422. Bond by Thomas Lucy of Charlecote, and Godfrey
Derby. Foljambe of Walton, knights, to John Heron and Thomas Bolayn, knights,
for 1001. to be paid to the king's use at Michaelmas next. 14 May,
13 (tic) Henry VIII.
Endorsed: Condition of above bond, witnessing, that if the said Lucy
and Foljambe shall pay 100 marks to the said Heron and Bolayn, for
the king's use, at Easter A.D. 1523, the said bond shall be void.
English.
[Essex.] A.. 4423. Grant by Alured the weaver (tixlor), of Thundeslee, to
Sir Robert, the dean, and the chapter of St. Paul's, London, and to Peter de
Newport, archdeacon of London, of land in Thundreslee, and pasture
for twelve sheep and two pigs on the common heath of Robert de
Stratford with fuel in the heath called ' Estathe.' Hadleye, morrow of
St. Matthew the apostle, 42 Henry III. Seal.
Warw. J^ t 4424. Demise by Sir Richard Catesby of Assheby Legiers, co.
Northampton, knight, to Petur Rogers of Shurburue, yeoman, for twenty,
one years, of his capital messuage or manor place of Bromehill, with lauds
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&c. belonging, three pastures called respectively ' the heth fielde,' ' the long
fielde,' and ' the hele fielde,' two closes or crofts called respectively, ' the
Cock Shute Croft,' and ' Wadarns Croft,' and two parcels of ground
called respectively * the Grove ' and ' the Cock Redyng,' in Lapworth.
1 January, 6 Edward VI. English. Signature of Petur Rogers. Seal,
broken.
[Warw.] A. 4425. Grant by Henry called the Provost (prepositus) of
Lapworth, to Master Henry de Branteston, of his meadow in Lapworth,
adjoining the meadow of William called the shoemaker (sutoris\ for the
service of a clove of gillyflower. Witnesses : Richard de Wroxhull,
Robert Pippard, Geoffrey le Mareschal, and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4426. Demise by Emma de Catesby, and John her son, to
William Kersley of Coventre, and Isabella his wife, for fifty years, of part
of a tenement called ' le Poleyard,' in Coventre, with a ' shere ' thereon,
adjoining a rivulet called ' Shyrbwater.' Witnesses : John Botener, mayor
of Coventre, John de Garton, draper, John Horsley, smith, bailiffs of the
same, and others (named). Friday after the Epiphany, 8 Henry IV. Two
seals, broken.
Warw, A. 4427. Demise by Richard Catisby, of Leogiers Asheby, co.
Northampton, esquire, to Peter Rogers of Shirburne, yeoman, of three closes
in Preston Kangeyn, one called * Webbis Closse,' for thirty years.
10 January, 34 Henry VIII. English. Signed by Peter Rogers.
[Line.] A. 4428. Grant by Geoffrey Norman, to Agnes, late the wife of
William , of a messuage with buildings in Quaderyng,
Sunday before St. Edmund the king, 10 Edward III. Injured.
[Warw.] A. 4429. Release by Thomas Grene of Coventre, to Emma, late the
wife of John de Catesby and to John son of the said John Catesby, of all
his right in a messuage in Coventre, lying ' betwyn the brygges.'
Assheby Lcger, 10 March, 9 Henry IV. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 443O. Demise by William de Gcydon, to Alice Dekene of
Derset, for her life, of a messuage and land in Dorset Magua. Geydon,
i'east of SS. Philip and James, 49 Edward III.
i|[Warw.] A. 4431. Grant by Walter called 'de Trlond ' in Coventre, Me
Coppere,' to John son of Nicholas do Teynton, the blacksmith (ferrario),
of a part of his land in Coventre with a house thereon, without Bishop's
bar (barram Episcopi). Feast of St. Matthew the apostle, 2 1 Edward I.
Fragment of seal.
Endorsed : l Carta Walteri de Hybernia.'
[Somers.] A. 4432. Grant by John de Lyuforde, to Sir Richard de Emneburghe,
knight, of all his tenements and lauds &e. in Saltforde. Witnesses : Sir
Thomas de Wellesleghe, and Philip de Wyke, knights, and others (named).
Wells, Sunday before SS. Simon and Jude, 27 Edward I.
[Warw.] A. 4433. Discharge by J. de Badyngton, the general sequestrator of
Sir Roger, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, of the executors of the will of
Agnes, wife of Simon Pakemon of Coventry, deceased, ij Ides of October
[14 October] A.D. 1337.
[Warw.-] A. 4434. Grant by William de Franketon, to William the cordwainer
(cordubattario),oi part of bis laud in Coventry, at the corner ' westgardini?
ANCIENT DEEDS.
67
Witnesses ; William sou of Umphrey, Richard de Aula, William de
Wilnhale, Henry son of Edred, and others (named). Seal, broken.
Endorsed : ' Carta de terra ad cornu Wastigardini.'
[Warw.] A. 4435. Grant by William Smyth of Wareton, and Petronilla his
wife, to John Jeke of Maxstoke and Matilda his wife, and to Ralph atte
Broke of Halughton, and Einraa his wife, of all their lands and tenements
&c. in the town and fee of Crudworth and Wygyngehulle. Sunday after
the Annunciation, 12 Henry IV.
[Warw.] A. 4436. Grant by Geoffrey Penifader, to Alice his daughter, of
land at Hulle mill in Covintre, stretching to the red dyke (rubeam foveam),
rendering yearly to the grantor a pair of gloves. Witnesses : John de
Dunstapel, Richard de Hulle, William Haune, William le Paumer, and
others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4437. Release by Isabella, late the wife of William de Southlee,
widow, to Juan de Elnhale, of all her right in a messuage in Coventre.
Witnesses : Sir Richard, rector of St. Andrew's church in Holeburn, and
others (named). London, day of St. Luke the evangelist, 15 Edward II.
[Warw.] A. 4438. Demise by Margaret, prioress of Henewode, to William
de i'arueborou and Agnes his wife, for their lives, of a messuage with
house in Rodburne. Monday after SS. Peter and Paul, 8 Edward III.
Injured.
[Warw.] A. 4439. Demise by William de Catesby, to John Hermisham of
Coveutre, Edith his wile, and John their younger son, for their lives, of a
messuage in Catesbylane, in Coventre. 8 August, 48 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4440. Acquittance by Stephen Scathelok of Coventre, for 40*.
received from Geoffrey Ue Hulle, tanner, in Coventre, in part payment of
a bond for 20 marks. Monday, feast of St. Chad the bishop, 12 Edward III.
Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4441. Demise by John de Catesby of Assheby Legger, co.
Northampton, to John Michell, merchant, and John Everdon, hosier, of
Coventre, for twenty-seven years, of a field called Baron f eld ' below the
park of Cheilesmore, in Coveutre. Witnesses : Adam Hyton, mayor of
the city of Coveutre, Henry Weutbrigg and Thomas Grene, bailiffs of the
same, and others (named). 1 ( J April, 7 Henry V.
[Warw.] A, 4442. Letter of attorney by Henry son of William Pye, of
Coviutre, authorising Margery, daughter of Henry le Noreis of the same,
to pay yearly to the lords of the fee the farm due to them from tlie lauds in
Covintre which Henry granted to the said Henry le Nores. Witnesses :
Alexander de Glouc', Robert de Denecastell, John le Flecher, and othera
(named).
[Warw.] A. 4443. Grant by John son of Roger the miller (molendinar') t to
Richard his son, of a messuage in Coventre, lying within the bridges, for
the service of a clove of gillyflower. Thursday after Michaelmas,
29 Henry III.
[Wore.] A. 4444. Grant by Margery, late the wife of Kichard de Ambresle,
to Stephen le Ferur, of land with a messuage in Goldicote. Witnesses :
William de Aldermoiiestou in Goldicote, Peter le King, Walter Thedulf
and others (named).
Endorsed : ' Caldecote,'
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[Warw.] A. 4445. Letter of attorney by John Prest of Corentre, merchant,
authorising Simon Coupere of Coventre, to deliver to Sir Giles Fillylodo,
William Wolf, and Edward de Wedon, of Coventre, full seisin of a tenement,
a plot of pasture, a messuage with curtilage, a croft and meadow, and other
laud. Coventry, ij kalends of August (31 July), 35 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4446. Grant by Adam Russel of Coventre, to William Russel his
son, and Agnes, wife of the latter, of a messuage in the earl's street (vico
comitis), in Coventre. Wednesday after St. John ante Portam Latinam,
10 Edward II. Seal.
[Warn.] A. 4447. Grant by Adam Russel of Coventre, to William Russel his
son, of a tenement in Coventre, in the lane called ' le Baillilone.' Friday in
Whitsun week, 2 Edward II. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4448. Grant by John Molyas, clerk, to Nicholas Boydene of
Coveutre, and Ellen his wife, of a messuage in the earl's street in Coventre,
extending to the orchard called ' Lerlesorchard.' Monday after Christmas,
16 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4449. Grant by Walter the loriner (loremarius), to William de
Franketon, of land in Cornley, adjoining land which Jordan Musanl of
Alcsley, held. Witnesses: William son of Umfrey, Richard the smith
(fabro) of Cornley, Roger de Bnrre, and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4450. Indenture of apprenticeship of Agnes, daughter of Thomas
le Chaloner of Coventre, for three years, to Robert Raulot, ' purcere,' in
Coventre. Whitsunday, 10 Edward III. Seal of arms.
[Warw.] A. 4451. Grant in tail by Roger son of Adam Attegrenc of
Coventre, to Hugh de Meryton, in Covcnlrc, in free marriage with Agnes,
the grantor's si.ster, of a moiety of a tenement between the bridges, towards
St. John's hospital, in Coventre. Witnesses: William le Parker, coroner
of Coventre, Thomas le Moubruy, Adam Russel, and others (named).
Injured.
[Warw.] A. 4452. Grant by John de Barre of Corleye, to Jordan son of Julian
de Corleye, of all his land in Wetecroft, in Corleye adjoining Thacheleye.
Witnesses : Thomas de Kerisleye, Robert de Rutun, Henry Jambe, and
others (named).
[Wore.] A. 4453. Release by Hugh de Cokeseye, lord of Goldicote, to Thomas
son of John de Pebbeworth of Evesham, and Roberga his wife, of all his
right in a messuage and land in Goldicote. Thursday after St. Valentine,
4 Edward II.
[Warw.] A. 4454. Grant by Hugh de Meriton of Coventre, to Adam Russel
of the same, of a capital messuage in the land called 'le Baillilone ' in
Coventre, adjoining the orchard of the priory of Coventre. Monday after
St. Pancras, 10 Edward II.
[Warw.] A. 4455. Agreement as to a grant by Sir Alexander de Esscheby in
Coventre, chaplain, to Richard dc Totcnham and Alice his wife, of all his
right in a messuage in the carl's street, in Coventre, viz. that the said drod
of grant is to be delivered to the grantees after the payment by them of
40 marks to the grantor. Sunday after Michaelmas, A.D. 1300.
[Warw.] A. 4456, Release by Thomas de Meryngton, son and heir of John
de MeryngtoiS, to John Bon of William de Catesby, of all his right in a
ANCIENT DEtiDS.
messuage in Coventre, lying between the bridges, towards St. John's hospital.
Witnesses : Philip Purefey, John le Bretoun, John Leyre, and others
(named) . Seal of arms.
[Warw.] A. 4457. Grant by John Stanlake of Coventre, 'barker,' to William de
Keresleye of the same, ' Iremonger,' of all his estate in lands &c. and in a
certain entry in Catesbylane, in Coventre, paying 2s. 6d. yearly, for the first
fifty years, to the grantor, and afterwards 9s. 6d. yearly to the heirs of Adam
atte Mere of Berkeswelle. Monday after Michaelmas, 14 Eichard II. Copy.
Underwritten : Memorandum as to the above copy being given by a deed
made to the said William at Asscheby Leger on Wednesday in Palm Sunday
week 1 Henry [IV].
[Warw.] J^ t 4458. Demise by Geoffrey Austyn of Hulle, 'barker,' in Coventre,
to John de Offechurche, merchant, of Coventre, and Felicia his wife, for their
lives, of a yearly rent from tenements in the lane called Wymondeslone, in
Coventre, adjoining the high road from Potteresrowe to St. John's hospital,
one of the said tenements adjoining a house called ' Barkhous.' Thursday,
the vigil of St. Bartholomew the apostle, 15 Edward III.
[Warw.] ^ 4459. Grant in tail by Thomas de Merynton, chaplain, and Henry
le Clerk, of Coventre, to Richard Frebern of Coventre, and Agnes his wife,
of all their lands &c. in Coventre, Radeford and Coundulme (Coundon),
with remainder, in tail, to Hugh son of Guy de Merynton, and to the right
heirs of the said Agnes. Tuesday after the beheading of St. John the
Baptist, 23 Edward III. Portion of seal of arms.
[Warw.] A. 4460. Release by Thomas de Barre of Corley, and John de Barre
of the same, his son, to John Stannebury, bishop of Hereford, John
Barre, knight, John Norres, esquire, Thomas Byllyng, Robert Tanfeld,
John Catesby of Olthrop, esquire, Thomas Palmer, esquire, John Breteyn,
William Halle, William Forshawe, and John Lounde, clerks, Edmund
Newenham, and William Catesby, knight, of all their right in land in
Wetecrof t in Corley, adjoining Thacheleye, and in land called ' Aithelescroft.'
Monday before Michaelmas, 3 Edward IV. Copy on paper.
[Warw.] A. 4461. Grant by William de Catesby of Coventre, to William Suwet,
Richard de Blaby, chaplains, and William de Offechurch, clerk, of three
messuages in Coventry, one in the cook's street (vico cod), one without the
bishop's bar, and one in the street of St. Nicholas ; also land in the field
opposite the cemetery of St. Nicholas, the reversion of land in the field of
Radeford, land in another field of Radeford, by a lane leading to the manor
of Whitmore, the field called ' Peckersfeld,' land in the field opposite the
gate of Whitmore manor, and all his other lands with reversion in the fields
of Coventre, Rad[eford] [Cou]ndulme, and Kerusleye. Thursday after All
Saints, 42 Edward III. Injured.
[Warw.] A. 4462. Demise by William Catesby, knight, with the consent of John
Stanbury, bishop of Hereford, and others, feoffees of the said Catesby, to
Thomas Pulter of Coventre, dyer, for sixty years, of a tenement with garden,
by Bablake, in Coventre, the said Thomas to rebuild the houses &c. on the
said tenement, lately thrown down, with stone, oak timber and plaster of
Paris (plastera de Parys) &c. Feast of the Epiphany, 49 Henry VI., et
readepcionis sue regie potestatis anno primo. Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4463. Grant by John le Blake of Watburleye, to Richard le Coupere,
butcher (carnifici), of Coventre, and Alice his wife, of land in Watburleyefeld
called ' le Longefurlong.' Sunday after the Purification, 9 Edward IJ.
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Warw, A. 4464. Grant by Sir Roger de Monte alto, and Cicely, his wife, to
William and the convent of Covintry, for a yearly rent of 1001. and ten
marks to the nuns of Pollesworth, of all his right in the manor of Covintry,
with the advowson of the church of St. Michael and of the chapels belonging
thereto, and a warren lately granted by the king to Roger and Cicely,
reserving to the grantors free coursing therein when they come to the said
manor; reserving also their mansion at Cheilesmore and park, with the
dwelling of the friars minors by the said park, reserving also the homages
of Sir Gilbert de Segrave and others, named, in Kalendon Asthull, Olney,
Folkeshnll, Whitel', Stoke, Covintre, and Sowe, and other places, named,
also the homages of the earl of Warwick and others in Folkeshull and
Eccleshale ; saving also to the grantors the lepers' house of Spanue (Sponne)
&e. Witnesses : Henry de Hasting, Gilbert de Segrave, Geoffrey de
Langel, Fulk de Orreby, and others (named). [Henry III]. Fragments of
seal.
[Warw.] A. 4465. Grant by Adam Russel of Coventre, to William his son, of
two cottages in the lane called ' le Baylilone* in Coventre. Saturday,
Midsummer day, 29 Edward 1. Seal.
[Wanr.] A. 4466. Certificate by John de Cristilton, clerk, and Giles, perpetual
vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Coventre, appointed by Sir Hugh de Hepewas,
canon of Lichfield, to prove wills in the deanery of Coventre ; witnessing
that they had summoned before them the executors of the will of Agnes de
Meryngton, who, being found to have faithfully administered the goods of
the said Agnes are discharged from rendering further account. Feast of
St. Matthew the apontle, A.D. 1359. Fragments of two seals.
C ] A. 4467. Grant by William de Catesby, to John de Grenebrok of the
wardship and marriage of Joan daughter and heiress of Adam de Strode,
with all the lands and tenements &c. belonging to her and all the estate
which the said William had by fine between William Averey of London and
Alice his wife and the said William de Catesby : the said John is to marry
the said Joan &c. 19 June, 32 Edward III. French.
[Warw.] A. 4468. Grant by John son of Simon de Warwic', to Robert . . . . ,
of land and rent in Coveutre, in the street of the spring. Witnesses : John
Simon, Robert son of .... deRuton, Thomas Mubray, and others (named).
[Henry III.] Injured.
[Warw.] A. 4469. Sale by John de Berkeswelle of Coventre, to Roger de Bray
of the same, of all his goods and chattels in a tenement in Coventre.
Sunday after the Annunciation, 1 1 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4470. Demise by William le Vyneter of Coventre, to Simou
Bangeleys of the same, and John his son, for their lives, of a ' waterladde*
in a lane called ' Angleslone,' in Coventre, adjoining the grantor's stew
(vivarium). Tuesday after St. James the apostle, 14 Edward II.
[Warw.] A. 4471. Demise by John de Catesby, to John Hendy, for thirty years,
of a messuage in Coventre. Feast of St. Gregory the pope, 13 Richard II.
Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4472. Letter of attorney by William Gerveys of London, clerk,
John Sturgeon and William Lyghtholder, of the ?ame, mercers, authorising
Robert Southnm to receive from Robert Catesby, John Cotes and John
Wattesson, full seisin of a messuage in Coventre. 12 July, 19 Henry VI.
Two seals, broken, and fragments of seal.
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[Warw.] A. 4473. Grant by John le Blake of Whadburle, to Richard la
Coupere of Coventre and Alice his wife, of land and meadow in Whaburle
(Whaberley), in a field called ' bynethewey.' Morrow of St. Mark the
evangelist, 7 Edward II. Seal, broken.
[Warw.] A. 4474. Release by William Lewyn of Coventre, to Robert de
Busseby of the same, blacksmith, of all his right in a yearly rent from a
tenement at the upper end of a lane called ' Wymundeslone ' in Coventre,
which Beatrice daughter of the late Geoffrey Alote of Fleckeriho, holds for
her life. Witnesses : William Luff, mayor [of Coventry], and others
(named). Friday after the Circumcision, 21 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4475. Demise by Robert Catesby, John Cotes, esquire, and John
Watson, clerk, to Henry Atterton of Coventre, of a messuage in ' le
Pottersrowe,' in Coventre, adjoining a tenement belonging to the chantry
called ' Lodyngtounes Chauntery.' Witnesses : John Braytoffc, mayor of
Coventre, and others (named). 17 April, 20 Henry VI. Seal.
Warw. A. 4476. Release by John Burman, Thomas Foxe, clerks, and John
Salbrige, to Richard South, of all their right in all the lands and tenements
Ac. called 'Bromes land' in Lapworth. 12 January, 12 Henry VII.
Two signatures. Three seals.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the memoranda rolls of the
court of Northampton, before John Wattis, the mayor, and others, at the
hustings held there on Monday after St. Hilary, 12 Henry VII.
[Warw.] A. 4477. Conveyance in tail by John Cotes, and Robert Catesby,
esquires, John Watson, parson of Rodebourne church, William Pakyngton,
and William Overton,to John Aylesbury, of lands and tenements in Lapworth,
part called ' Oldehokkelowes,' hold for life by the various tenants named,
with the reversions of the same, and of a yearly rent from a tenement in
Bisshewode, with remainder to the right heirs of William Catesby.
Witnesses : Ralph Buttiller and William Bisshopeston, knights, and others,
(named). 12 July, 16 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4478. Release by John de Audeley, son and heir of Thomas de
Audeley and Elizabeth his wife, daughter atfd heiress of John Brome, late
of Lapworth, to Ralph, lord of Cromwell, knight, and John Brome of
Warrewyk, of all his right in all the lands &c. in Lapworth, Stodley,
Henley, Beaudesert, Kyngeswod and Pakewod, which came to him after the
death of Margery, late the wife of the said John Brome of Lapworth.
4 May, 14 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] . A. 4479. Conveyance by William de la Chaumbre of Lappword, to
Petronilla de Coppesford of the same, and John her son, for their lives, of
a curtilage and croft in Lappc worth, by the road called ' Alayns Lone,' and
ly land called ' Ulleye.' Trinity Sunday, 3 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4480. Grant by Paul de Brome of Lapworthe, to Joan daughter
of Robert Lemarchal of the same, and to one of her heirs, of a tenement
called ' la Morheye,' with all the land adjoining, in Lapworth. All Saint's
day, 20 Edward II. Copy.
[Warw.] A. 4481. Grant by Richard de Wyke, rector of Lappeworth, and
Robert de Fulewode, vicar of Toneworthe church, to Paul de Brome and
Margaret his wife, in tail, of a messuage with lands and tenements &c. in
Lappeworth, called ' le Newelond,' ' Longefeld,' ' Odomesfeld,' ' Little
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Erbury,' ' le Bernefeld,' ' Cokrudynge,' ' Hadecristesfeld,' * Whaveleye,'
'Onerugge,' ' Hamesham,' and 'Moriscroft/with the rents and services of
the tenants named, a yearly rent of 2s. and the waste of Erbury ; with
remainder to the suid Paul's right heirs. Thursday after SS. Simon and
Jude, 17 Edward III.
[Essex.] j t 4482. Release by Robert de Stratford, to Sir Robert, the dean,
and the chapter of St. Paul's, London, and to Peter de Newport, arch-
deacon of London, of yearly rents from lands in Thunderslee, part of the
fee of Picheseyie, and part in the heath called ( Westathe,' with the homages
and services of the tenants, paying 4*. yearly to the abbot of St. John's,
Colchester. Witnesses : Sirs Jordan le Brun, Simon Perdri, Henry de
Bretton, Thomas de Ramesden, and William Giffard, knights, and others
(named). Hadleyie, morrow of St. Matthew the apostle and evangelist,
42 Henry III. Seal.
[Warw.] j 4483. Release by John Haselholt, the elder, of Henleye, to Richard
de Mountfort and Rose his wife, of all his right in all the lands &c. in
Henley, Wottou, Ulleiihale, Beudesert and Wyteleye, which formerly
belonged to William I we of Henley and Marion his wife, with further
release of all actions. Sunday before Michaelmas, 49 Edward III.
French. Seal.
[Essex.] J^ t 4484. Demise by Agnes, late the wife of Simon de Brueria, to
Sir Peter de Niueport, archdeacon of London, for her own life, of all her
share, as dower, in two tenements in Tundrelee. Witnesses : Sir Martin
son of Simon, knight, and others (named). Tuesday in the Octave of
St. Andrew, 42 Henry III.
[Warw.] J^ t 4485. Grant in tail by John de Bihsopesdone, knight, to Thomas
his son and Joan, Thomas's wife, daughter of Edmund de Grafton, knight,
of a yearly rent to be received from all the grantor's lands and tenements
in Bihsopwode and Lappeworthe. Grafton, feast of St. Agatha the virgin,
7 Edward II.
[Warw.] J^ t 4486. Grant by Leodegarius Pippard son of the late Robert
Pippard of Lapworth, to Sir Hugh de Branteston, of all the lands and tene-
ments which lately belonged to the grantor s father in Lapwrth, together
with the dower of Margery, the grantor's mother, in the said lands, which
she bad released to the grantor. Witnesses : Sirs John de Lodbrok and
William de Bisschopesdon, knights, Ivo Pippard, rector of Lapwrth church,
and others (named). [Gule of autumn (feast of St. Peter ad vincula),
10 Edward [I] ].
Endorsed: ' . . . facta ad Gulaui Autumni anno regni regis
Edwardi x.'
[Warw.] A. 4487. Admission of John Large, of Grenb[orough] and Margery,
his wife, to a piece of land in the west end of Berycroft in Grenborough, at
a court held at Southam, to hold as tenants for life, at the will of the lord,
paying 5*. yearly, except when * le Milhethe' lies unoccupied and in common.
Given under the seal of Thomas Deram, prior of the cathedral church of
St. Mary, Coventre. 18 April, 20 Edward IV. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4488. Demise by Thomas Cokkes of Berford, to Ralph, lord of
Cromwell, knight, and John Brome of Warrewyk, the younger, of all his
lands &c. in Lapworth, Stodeley, Henley, Beaudesert, Kyngeswode and
Pakwode, formerly belonging to John Brome of Lapworth. 27 April,
14 Henry VI. Seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
[York.] A. 4489. Agreement between John Cokes and Agnes his wife and
Robert de Clayton, concerning the division of a toft in Donecastre. Thursday
before Easter, 9 Edward III. Seal of arms, broken.
[Warw ?] A. 4490. Release by James de Clopton, to William de Bisopisdon, of a
yearly rent from land in Scotrith. Witnesses : Sir Richard de Baggingeden,
Hugh le Fraunt of Scotrith, Richard de Peyto of Dray ton, John, lord of
Wilmecote, and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4491. Conveyance by Philip de Aylesbury and Agnes his wife, to
Richard Prat of Lappeworth, for his life, of all the lands and tenements [in
Lapworth] which Walter Robyns lately held. Sunday after St. Edmund
the king, 1 1 Richard II.
Endorsed : ( Lapeworthe.'
[Essex.] A. 4492. Release by John the weaver (textor) of Tunderlee, to
Robert, the dean, and the chapter of St. Paul's, London, and to. Peter
de Neuport, archdeacon of London, of a yearly rent from a tenement in
Thunderlee. Tuesday in the octave of St. Andrew, 42 Henry III.
Warw. A. 4493. Grant by Richard Waterton, chaplain, and John Bothe, to
John Brome alias John Brown, of Baddesley, and Beatrice his wife, for
their lives, of all their lands and tenements &c. in Lappeworth, Kynges-
wode, and Henley, formerly belonging to John Brome of Lappeworth, with
' remainders in tail, to Thomas Brome, Nicholas Brome, and John Brome,
and to Isabella, Elizabeth, Agnes, and Jocosa, the children of the said
grantees, to Robert Brome son of William Brome, and to Richard Halle,
and to the king in fee. 2 June, 6 Edward IV. Seal and fragment of
seal.
[Warw.] A. 4494. Demise by lady Margaret Catesby, lady of Lapworth, to
George Assheby, Margaret his wife and John their son, for their lives, of
a tenement called * llaton ' and other lands called ' Brokshawe ' and the
reversion of lands called < Pukland.' 1 March, 17 Henry VI. Much
injured. Seal.
Warw. A. 4495. Conveyance by the warden and scholars of Merton, Oxford,
to John de Peyto, for the life of Beatrice his wife, of a messuage and
land in Lapworth except the advowson of Lapworth church ; paying
3s. 4d. yearly, at Wolford. Tenth of the Kalends of July (22 June),
18 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4496. Grant by John Pratte of Henley, to William Catesby,
esquire, of all his right in a pasture called 'Henleys' in Lapworth. Last
day of May, 2 Richard III. English.
[Warw.] A. 4497. Grant by Philip de Ayllesbury and Agnes his wife, to
William del Spyne, Robert Broun of Warrewyk, and John Jory, chaplain,
of all their lands and tenements &c. in Lapworth, which came to them
after the death of Hugh de Braunteston, Agnes's father. 6 January,
43 Edward III. Seal and seal of arms.
[Warw.] A. 4498. Grant by Alice daughter of William son of Ralph son of
Henry de Lodbrok, to Sir John de Lodbrok, knight, of a messuage in
Lodbtok, rendering yearly to the grantor one apple, at the feast of St. John
the Baptist. Witnesses : William de Makeney, Alexander de Covintre
Henry Roger, and others (named). Seal.
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[Warw.] A. 4499. Grant in tail by Robert Horton, parson of Lapworth
church, and William Hykones, chaplain, of the same, to John Brome of
Lapworth, and Margery his wife, of all the lands and tenements &c. in
Lapworth, Henleye, Stodleye, Kyngeswode, and Pakwode, which they
formerly had of the gift of the said John, with remainder to his heirs.
Monday before St. George the martyr, 8 Henry IV. Seal and seal of
arms.
[Warw.] A. 4500. Deed witnessing the delivery by Thomas Palmer, esquire,
to "William Catisby, knight, of seven deeds concerning certain lands and
tenements in Lapeorgth, called ' Bromes thinge,' to be kept by him till the
claim of the said William, Thomas, and Elizabeth, Thomas's wife, to the
said lands, now occupied by John Broune of Baddesley, be determined, and
afterwards the said deeds, together with others in the possession of the said
Thomas, are to be delivered into a certain place &c. Monday after
St. Thomas the apostle, 33 Henry VI. English.
[Glouc.] A. 4501. Memoranda concerning the Bisschoppston pedigree;
[Warw.] showing how the manors of Larkestok and Wellisburne came into the
Bisschoppston family by marriage. English, Latin, and French. Paper.
Warw. A. 4502. Demise by Sir William Catesbie of Lapworth, knight, to Sir
John Spencer of Oldthrop, knight, for forty years, of a capital messuage &c.
in Wormelayton, which had been granted to the said Catesbie by John
Spencer son and heir of the said Sir John, and by Mary, John's wife, for
forty-one years. 7 March, 18 Elizabeth. One signature. English.
Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4503. Grant by Robert de Hampton, dyer (tynctor), of Coventre,
to Geoffrey de Hulle, tanner (tannatori), of Coventre, of a rent from a
messuage and plot of land in a lane called ' Wymundeslane ' in Coventre.
Tuesday after St. Valentine the martyr, 14 Edward III. Seal.
[Warw ?] A. 4504. Release by Thomas le Taylour of Weston, to Robert
Bybury of Chiriton, of all his right in all his lands and tenements &c. in
Weston. Monday, the morrow of Michaelmas, 16 Edward III. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4505. Conveyance by Philip de Aylesbury and Agnes his wife, to
Ellen, late the wife of William le Roo of Lappeworth, and Joan her
daughter, for their lives, of two fields in Lappeworth, called ' Wylkynslond '
and ' Wattelond.' Sunday after St. Katherine the virgin, 13 Richard II.
Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4506. Appointment by John Beauchamp, knight, John Throk-
marton, John Norys, John Vampage, and Thomas Huggeford, farmers of
tke castles and manors &c. in the king's hands by the death of Sir Richard
de Beauchamp, late earl of Warwick, and the minority of Sir Henry, his
son and heir, now earl of Warwick, of John Vorde to be porter of Warwick
Castle ; also further grant to the said John Vorde, to be gardener of ' le
Vynezard.' Michaelmas, 20 Henry VI. Copies of two deeds on one
skin, injured.
[Warw?] A. 4507. Grant by Waleran, earl of Warewich, to Herbert son of
Dolfin, of all the land in Werdeswrth which Dolfin held from the grantor.
Witnesses: Thomas de Anleii, Roger Murdac, Nigel de Mundewill,
William Picot, steward, and others (named). [A.D. 1185 1204.]
[Warw.] A. 4508. Demise by Richard Ryvell of Coventre, gentleman, aad
Joan, daughter and heiress of the said Richard and Margery his late wife,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
75
N'hamp.
Warw.
Warw.
to William Noote of Warrewyk, and Margaret his wife, for sixty years, of
a, tenement and garden in Warrewyk, in the street of St. Nicholas the
bishop, at the end of the bridge, extending to the water culled ' Avoue.'
20 August, 6 Henry VI. Tico seals.
LWarw.] A. 4509. Grant by Adam Othen of Wydenhay, to Sir Peter da
Monteforti, knight, and John his son, of a yearly rent from a messuage and
plot of land in Wydenhay. Monkispath, Wednesday after St. Vincent the
martyr, 15 Edward III. Seal.
N'hamp. ^ > 4510. Letter of attorney by Henry Owen of Watton, co. Surrey,
Leic. esquire, authorising William Chibnall to enter upon all the manors and
Warw. lands &c. which lately belonged to David Owen, knight, in the counties
named, and which have descended to the said Henry, as grandson and heir
of the said David. 10 June, 23 Elizabeth. Names of witnesses. Seal.
Warw. A. 4511. Grant by John Brome of Lappeworth, to Eose Mounford,
John Barowe alias Smethyer of Coventre, John Scly and Eichard
Parsouns, of the same, of all his lands and tenements in Lappeworth,
Henleye, and Stodleye, and of all his goods and chattels. Monday
(Wednesday ?), Christmas-day, 22 Eichard II. Seal, broken.
A. 4512. Acquittance by Christian Golde, late the wife of John
Golde, gentleman, of Welton, co. Northampton, widow, to Eichard Catisby,
of Lapworth, esquire, for 4 marks 3s. 4d. in full payment of her dower.
9 November, 27 Henry VIII. English. Fragment of seal.
A. 4513. Eelease by William Parsouns, son arid heir of Eichard
Parsouns, late of Lappworth, deceased, to Thomas Billyng the elder, John
Catesby, serjeant-at-law, Thomas Throgmorton, Nicholas Catesby, and
Edmund Newenham, of all his right in the lands and tenements &c. in
Lappworth which formerly belonged to John Brome of Lappworth. 4 Feb-
ruary, 4 Edward IV. Seal, broken.
[Warw.] A. 4514. Demise by John Bukmor, Agnes his wife and Eoger
Aylesbury, to Henry Broun of Lappeworth, Emma his wife and John
their son, for their lives, of two tenements in Lappeworth, one called
' Eoolande,' and the other called ' Lanelande,' the latter of which the
grantees are to rebuild within a year at their own expence &c. Feast of
the Purification, 1 1 Henry IV. Three seals.
[Warw.] A. 4515. Grant by Paul de Brome, to master Eichard de Wyke
[rector] of Lappeworth church, and Sir Eobert Fullewode, vicar of
Toneworth church, of a messuage and all the grantor's lands and tenements
&c. in Lappeworth (viz. the premises described in A. 4481). Friday after
the translation of St. Edward the king, 17 Edward [III]. Injured.
[Warw.] A. 4516. Demise by John de Bysschopesdone, knight, to Walter
Veisi and Matilda his wife, for their lives, of four crofts of land in
Lappeworthe. Sunday after Midsummer day, 15 Edward II. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4517. Grant by Ralph son of Eeginald de Bassecote, to William
de Shulton and Ellen his wife, of one guartrona of land in Upper
Schukkebergh, and \2d. yearly rent from the said land. Witnesses: John
de Schuckeberg', Eobert Wybert, John Chatere and others (named).
Grant by William Chatere of Lower Schuckeber', to .Ralph son of
Eeginald de Basscote, of 12d. yearly rent from land in Upper Schuckeber'.
Witness : John de Schucber',
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Grant by Stephen the miller (molendinarius) of Schuckeborwe, to
William de Schulton and Ellen his wife, of a rood of meadow in Schucke-
borwe upon ' le Fallyndedoune.' Witnesses : William Sale of
Schuckeborwe, Martin de Lalleford of the same, and others (named).
Copies of three deeds on one sheet of paper.
[Warw.] A. 4518. Release by Roger Purefey of Coventre, to Walter Ouyli
of Coventre, of all the lands and tenements &c. in Lapworth, which Walter
formerly had of Roger's demise, with all Roger's right in the same.
Coventry, Sunday after the Invention of Holy Cross, 10 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
[Middx.] A. 4519. Release by John Pycot of Abyndon, co. Cambridge,
merchant, William Estfeld, Henry Frowyk, William Melreth, mercer, and
Robert Bamburgh, clothier, citizens of London, to Thomas Knovylle, citizen
of London, of all their right in all the tenements and shops &c. in Catte-
strete, in the parish of St. Laurence, Old Jewry, or elsewhere in London,
which the said Knovylle lately had by purchase from William Ketilby,
chaplain, executor of the will of John Bulstrode, late citizen and goldsmith
of London, executor of the will of William Fraunceys, late citizen and
goldsmith, of the same. 30 October, 1 1 Henry VI. Five seals.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the hustings of London on
Monday after St. Luke the evangelist, 12 Henry VI.
[Warw.] A. 4520. Demise by lady Rose Mountford, to John of
La[pworth ?] and Margaret [his wife ?], of a toft with a close of land and
meadow adjoining in Lapworth. Fragment.
[Warw ?] A. 4521. Grant by Amice daughter of Philip Simund, to Robert le
Cupere, of a messuage in Anesti. Witnesses : Alan de Vabadun, Thomas
Dogat, Nicholas Crowe, and others (named).
[Wore.] A. 4522. Grant by Thomas de Evesham, to Hugh de Kyecoseye, lord
of Goldicot, of a messuage and land in Goldicot. Friday before Whit-
sunday, 19 Edward II. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4523. Letter of attorney by Thomas son of Alexander le
Scherman of Coventre, authorising Sir Richard de Baddeby, chaplain,
to deliver to William de Catesby or Joan his wife, full seisin of a messuage
in 'le Hulle Strete.' Coventre, Sunday after St. Andrew, 18 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
Endorsed : * Coventre, hulle strete.'
[Warw.] A. 4524. Demise by John Bukinor and Agnes his wife, one of the
daughters and heiresses of Hugh Braundeston, to her sister the lady Rose,
late the wife of Richard de Mountfort, for her life, of a moiety of a dovecot
at Lapworth : also demise by Rose to John and Agnes, for their lives, of
the moiety of a field in Lapworth, and another field in the parish of
Beudese[rt] called 'Bromyhul.' [1]9 Richard II. Much injured.
Warw. A. 4525. Release by John of the Grene, of Grenneburgh, to Richard
Mountfort and Rose his wife, and the right heirs of the said Rose, of all his
right in all the lands &c. which the grantor had of the feoffment of Huwe
de Braunstone, father of the said Rose, in Grenneburgh. Monday after the
Purification, 49 Edward III. French.
[Warw.] A. 4526. Grant by Richard Prat of Greneberge, to Sir Hugh de
Branteston and Margaret his wife, of a messuage and land in Lappwurthe,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
77
[Warw.]
[Warw.]
Notts.
Leic.
Norf.
Line.
Bucks.
N'hamp.
Staff.
War*.
Eutl.
[Warw.]
[Warw.]
[Warw.]
which Emma, late the wife of William de Molendino, held from the grantor,
together with the body of the said Emma and all her issue (sequela).
Witnesses : John le Archer, Geoffrey le Marchal, Walter de la Hethe,
Henry Thurstan, and others (named).
A. 4527. Demise by Hugh de Braundeston, to master Richard de
Wyk, rector of Lappeworth church, for his life, and two years after, of all
the field called ' Hokelowe,' except two parcels of land in Lappeworth.
Sunday before the Purification, 19 Edward III.
A. 4528. Conveyance by John Brome of Lapworthe, to Thomas
Parsones of the same, Agnes his wife, and Thomas their son, of a messuage
called ' Est Stikemones place ' in Lapworthe. Sunday after St. Katharine
the virgin and martyr, 50 Edward III.
A. 4529. Grant by Ralph Basset, lord of Drayton, to Richard de
Birmyngham, Sirs Thomas Hervy and John de Leyre, clerks, and John
Parkere, of Olneye, of the manors of Colston Basset, co. Notts ; Rakedale,
Donton, and Watton, with the reversion of the manor of Radeclyve on ' le
Wreyk,' co. Leicester ; Sheryngham, co. Norfolk ; Bretwelle, co. Lincoln ;
Wardyngton and Clyfton, with the reversion of the manor of Newenton
Blossevyle, and with the advowson of Newenton church, co. Bucks ;
Molton, co. Northampton ; Pakyngton and all the grantor's tenements in
Tameworth, and a water-mill called ' Wykfordemylne,' with the reversion
of all his tenements calied ' Paynelleslond ' in Walsale and of those in
Wilmoncote, cos. Stafford and Warwick ; with the reversion of the manor
of Exton, co. Rutland. Thursday, the morrow of the Assumption,
49 Edward III. Fragment of seal of arms.
A. 4530. Grant by Thomas Audeley and Elizabeth his wife, daughter
and heiress of John Brome of Lapworth, to Robert Waturton, Robert
Babthorp, Nicholas Merbury, and Thomas Archer, esquires, Geoffrey Ive
and John Ive, of all their lands and tenements &c. in Lapworth, which
they inherited after the death of the said John Brome. 10 December,
11 Henry IV. Two seals, one broken.
A. 4531. Grant in tail by John son of Paul de Brome of Lapworth,
to Roger atte Grene of the same, of all the lands and tenements formerly
belonging to Simon le Soutere, in Lapworth. Sunday, Nativity of the
Virgin, 33 Edward III.
A. 4532. Grant by John son of John Malesons of Lubbeho, to
William son of Matthias, of land in Lubbeho lying on Caldecotehil.
Witnesses : Adam le Seinteler of Lubbeho, Robert de Clipston, in the
same, Richard le Spenser of the same, and others (named), Fragment of
seal.
Endorsed : ' Libeho.'
A. 4533. Grant by Geoffrey le Westun of Wauunswotton, to John
Jory of the same, of land in Wauunswotton, part lying on a tillage at
Crokedecrois extending to the high road to Henll', and part on a tillage
called ' Tueynhulles/ extending to the high road to Stretford. Vigil
of St. Peter, 22 Edward III.
A. 4534. Grant by Philip de Ayllesbury and Armeys his wife, to
Roger Attegrene, Edith his wife, and John tht-ir son, for their lives, of a
field called ' Le overepeteresfeld,' with land in .... defeld called
' Rnnnylleslond,' adjoining Me Coppegrene.' Lapworth, Friday after
St, Gregory, 39 Edward III. French. Seal of arms, broken.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Warw. A. 4535. Grant by William Catesby, knight, son and heir of John
N'hamp. Catesby, esquire, and of Margaret, John's wife, to Robert Catesby, the elder,
esquire, and John Wattson, clerk, of a moiety of the manor of Lappworth
and of all his lands &c. in Lappworth, Henley, Wotton, Beldesert, and
Wellesburne, co. Warwick, and in Brawnston and Falkelef, co. Northampton.
Feast of SS. Simon and Jude, 36 Henry VI.
[Warw.] A. 4536. Release by William de Charyndon, to Sir John de
Bisshopesdon, knight, Beatrice his wife, in tail male, and to Roger de
Bisshopesdon, in tail, and to Christian, Roger's sister, in tail, of all his
right in the manor of Bisshopesdon and Thornedon, and in certain
messuages and lands with 65*. rent in Shoterich, Drayton, Clopton,
Overetynton and Stretford-on-Aven ; certain messuages, lands, rents and a
corrody from the manor of Thornedon, excepted. Lodyngton, Monday
after St. Ambrose, 11 Edward III.
Warw. A. 4537. Grant by John Steward, parson of Rodborne church, John
Hancokes, chaplain, and William Overton, to John Russell, vicar of Welton
church, and Thomas Mullewarde, of Greneburgh, of the manor of Grene-
burgh, and of that moiety of the manor of Lappeworth, which formerly
belonged to John Bukemore of Coventre. Friday after St. Matthew,
3 Henry VI. Three seals.
[Warw.] 4538. Grant in free socage by William de Harecurt, son of Robert
do Harecurt, to Master Henry de Branteston,' of that part of the grantor's
court and chief mansion, which contains his old grange viz. as far as the
old oak before the door of the grange &c. with free ingress and egress for
horses and carts through the great gate ; also grant of the homages
and services of various tenants named, with rents of money, barbed arrows,
ginger &c. in Lapwrth, and further grant of various bondmen, named, in
the same town, with their issue &c. Witnesses : Richard de Fullwod,
Walter de Cherlecote, Geoffrey le Mareschal, and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4539. Agreement between Sir John de Bischopesdon, knight,
and Walter, called ' Mareschal,' lord of Cloptou, as to common of pasture
in Clopton by Stretford on Avon viz. the said Walter grants to the said
Sir John and his men of Bischopesdon, common of pasture such as the
cattle of Walter and his men of Clopton had in fallow time, viz. from the
tillage called ' Dyddesley ' to Longehavedlond, thence to ' le depedich,'
thence by Grenewey to the road from Facchelowe towards Stretford, thence
to the road from Warrewyk, towards Drayton and Evesham, saving to
Walter the pasture of all the roads adjoining the said bounds : also release
by the said Sir John of all right in the residue of the pasture, beyond the
said bounds; the said Walter not to have common of pasture in the territory
of Bischopesdone. Sunday after St. Clement, 33 Edward [I],
[Warw.] A. 4540. Grant by Ivo Pippard, parson of Lapwrth, to master Henry
de Braunteston, of all his part, and all the pasture which he has, in the
greater park of Lapwrth ; viz. in the meadow called ' Havenesham ' and a
yearly rent from land called ' Snelleslond.' Witnesses : Richard de
Wroxhull, Walter de Wynterton, John le Archer, Richard de Fulwode,
and others (named). [Henry III].
[Warw.] A. 4541. Letters patent by Henry de Braunteston, to his tenants of
Lapworth, requiring them to attorn to Sir John de Bisshopisdou, to whom
lie has granted the manor of Lapworth. Bispwode, Sunday the feast of
St. Andrew the apostle, 14 Edward II. Seal of arms.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Wore.] A. 4542. Demise by Hugh son of Walter de Cokeseye, to lady
Elizabeth, relict of Walter de Cokeseye, for four years, of the manor of
Goldecote. Feast of St. Denis, 1 Edward II.
Warw. A. 4543. Instrument by Thomas de Ralegh, escheator of the county,
notifying that he has received the king's writ (recited) commanding him
to deliver to John de Catesby the wardship of the manor of Bernangre, in
the king's hands by reason of the conviction of John de Beauchamp, of
Holt. Wednesday, the feast of St. Matthias the apostle, 12 Richard II.
Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4544. Grant by William de Harecur, late lord of Lappewored, to
William de Bissoppesdon, son and heir of the late Sir Thomas de Bissoppes-
don, the grantor's kinsman, of lands at Lappewrd with the advowson of the
church there, and a yearly rent of two marks at Thorneton, for the service
of a barbed arrow yearly, on Whitsunday. Witnesses : Sirs Bardulph de
Cestreton, and Thomas de Caunvile, knights, Peter de Wolwardinton, and
others (named). Seal of arms.
Warw. A. 4545. Letter of attorney by John Catesby, esquire, authorising
Richard Denys to deliver to Nicholas Metteley, John Cotys, Robert Catesby,
John Wattson, rector of Rodburn church, William Pagyngton and William
Overtoil, full seisin of the manor of Greuneburgh, of a moiety of the manor
of Lappworth and of all his lands &c. in Henley and Beldesert. 5 March,
15 Henry VI. Seal of arms.
[Warw.] A. 4546. Grant by John de Bisshopesdone, knight, to Sir Thomas
de Gudlesdone, parson of Mortone church, Sir Robert de Brewes, chaplain,
and William de Charindune, of the manor of Bisshopesdone and all his
lauds, tenements, bondmen &c. in Shotriche, Draytone, Stretforde
on Avene, and Cloptone. Thorudon, Tuesday before St. Valentine,
11 Edward III.
Warw. A. 4547. Grant by William Pagyngton of Assheby Leger, co.
Northampton, William Boteler of the same, and Richard Harowdon of the
same, to John Marvyn of Watford, co. Northampton, chaplain, Geoffrey
Bekurton of Bekurton, co. Chester, and Richard Wryght of Assheby Leger
aforesaid, of that moiety of the manor of Lappeworth which lately belonged
to John Buckemore of Coven tre. Thursday, the vigil of St. Laurence,
3 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Wore.] A. 4548. Grant by John Abovetoun of Goldekote, to Warin GyiFard
of the same, of land in Goldekote, part upon ' le poese lond,' part in Kuavene
Slade by land of the abbot of Pershore, part on 'le Coumbes hulle' and part
on ' le Banlond.' Wednesday before the Purification, 19 Edward II.
[Wore.] A. 4549. Release by William son of Walter de Goldycot, to Warin
Giffarcl of ^Goldicot and Isabella his wife, of all his right in land in
Goldycot, part in ' le puttes,' and part called ' Threferthendeles ' lying in a
tillage near 'le Longecumbe.' Second Sunday in Lent, 5 Edward II.
Seal.
[Wore.] A. 4550. Grant by Walter Wodorono of Goldicot, to William son of
Richard de Corstone, for his life, of all the grantor's land in Goldicoto,
rendering yearly to John de Henle, lord of that tenement, the services due.
Witnesses: William de Croupes of Aldermeston, Robert Tandy of the
same, John the clerk of Uplhorp, and others (named).
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Wore.] A. 4551. Release by Adam son of Thomas Roggere, to Hugh de
Cokeseye, lord of Goldycote, of all his right in a messuage and land in
Goldycote, and in a yearly rent from a tenement called ' Westeorof t.'
Monday after the translation of St. Thomas the martyr, 3 Edward III.
[Wore.] A. 4552. Grant by Walter Woderove of Goldicote, to Isabella,
daughter of Peter le King of Goldicote, of land in Goldicote, part at
Bernewelle, part on Berehulle, part on ' Le Helde,' part on Heyhulle, part
at Horeputte, part against Hedon, part at ' Peselonde,' and part between
* le Rugweye ' and ' le stret.' Witnesses : William de Croupes of Alder-
moston, Sir Philip, vicar of Aldermoston, Robert Tandy of the same, and
others (named).
[Wore.] A. 4553. Release by John le French of Goldicote, to Hugh de
Cokeseie and Denise his wife, of all his right in all the lands &c. which
Hugh has of the gift of John, in Aldermostone and Upthrop. Wednesday
after the Purification, 17 Edward III.
[Kent.] A. 4554. Letter of attorney by John Prophet, clerk, authorising John
Grauntebrigg, his proctor, to take possession of the church of Orpinton.
London, 18 October, A.D. 1390. Fragment of seal of official of the Court
of Canterbury.
Warw. A. 4555. Demise by dame Mary Guldeforde, widow, late the wife of
Sir Henry Guldeforde, knight, to Sir George Throkmorton, knight, and
Kcnelme, his son, for sixty years, of the manor of Hampton in Ardren, and
all her lands and tenements &c. in Hampton aforesaid, Bekenhull, Elmedon,
Badesley and Clynton, except the advowson of the church belonging to the
said manor &c. 10 February, 25 Henry VIII. English. Copy on paper.
[Warw.] A. 4556. Grant by Henry called ' Aleyn,' to Sir Hugh de Brantesdon,
knight, and Margaret his wife, of a plot of land [in Henley?], lying between
two high roads leading respectively from Henleg' to Bermigham, and from
Henleg' to the house formerly belonging to Alan de Brokesawe. Wit-
nesses : Richard de Folewode, John Wodard, Robert de Brome, and
others (named).
Endorsed: 'Henley.'
[Warw.] A. 4557. Letter of attorney by John Brome of Lapworth, authorising
Simon Felton of Henley, to deliver to lady Rose Mountfort, lady of
Godebargh, John de Aston, chaplain of the chantry of Lappeworth, and
John Grene of the same, full seisin of lands in Henley in Arden, Beau-
desert, Ullenhale and Stodeleye. Thursday after the conversion of
St. Paul, 9 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4558. Grant by the same, to the same, of all his lands &c. in the
above mentioned places. Lappeworth, Thursday after the conversion of
St. Paul, 9 Henry IV. Seal, broken.
[Warw.] A. 4559. Demise by lady Margaret Catesby and William Catesby,
esquire, to Thomas Hunderder of Henley, ' Barkere,' for twenty years, of a
tenement in Henley, adjoining the little park of the lord of Sudley, with a
croft in Bottley. Michaelmas, 29 Henry VI.
[ ] A. 4560. Demise by Roger Murdak of Hochecote, with the consent
of Alice his wife, to William their son and heir, of all their lands and
tenements in Hochecote, the said William, among other services, to give the
said Alice a suitable garment at Christmas. Monday after SS. Peter and
Paul, 22 Edward [I].
Endorsed : ' Hogecote.'
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A. 4561. Demise by Margaret, late the wife of John Catesby, and by
William Catesby, their son and heir, to William Margery, of Henley in
Ardern, Agnes his wife, and Agnes their daughter, for their livea, of a
messuage and garden in Henley aforesaid. J March, 25 Henry VI. Two
seals.
A. 4562. Grant by Richard de Mountfort and Rose his wife, to
Thomas Parsones, for his life, of two messuages with crofts called
respectively ' Anoten' and ' Motehole,' [in Lapworth?], with remainders to
Richard and Thomas, sons of the said Thomas Parsones, for their lives,
and to the grantors, and the right heirs of the said Rose for ever. Lappeworth,
Sunday after St. John the Baptist, 47 Edward III. French. Seal.
A. 4563. Grant by Richard de Montefort, to Simon Felton
of Henleye, and Alice his wife, of a messuage and curtilage extending
from the street of Henley to the rivulet running from the mill called ' le
parkmulle/ and land in Wotton called ' Bottefordebottes.' Wednesday,
Michaelmas-day, 46 Edward III. Seal, broken.
A. 4564. Grant by Thomas Yelshawe, clerk, to Richard Verney,
esquire, lady Elizabeth Lucy, his wife, and Roger Baker, of a stall (seldani)
and a void plot of land in Henley, in ' le Shopprowe,' for the use of the said
Richard and lady Elizabeth his wife, and the latter's heirs, for ever.
20 September, 23 Henry VIII.
A. 4565. Grant by John de Pcyto, knight, lord of Chesterton, to
John Catesby, of all the lands &c. in Hodenhull and Ascote, which he
inherited after the death of William de Peyto, his father. Friday before
Michaelmas, 11 Richard II.
A. 4566. Demise by William Catesby, knight, to Adam Carpenter,
of Henley in Ardern, for forty-one years, of a tenement in the same.
20 March, 36 Henry VI.
A. 4567. Demise by lady Margaret Catesby, late the wife of John
Catesby, and by William their son and heir, to William Shue of Henley in
Ardern, for forty years, of a tenement in the same, extending from the
street of Henley to the moor within the little park of the lord. Tuesday
after St. Luke the evangelist, 23 Henry VI. Seal.
A. 4568. Grant by Thomas Pulton and William Deyster, of Henley
in Arden, to John Wodelowe of Wodelowe by Warrewyk, and John Ivo
of Henley aforesaid, of lands in Henley in Ardern, Stodeley &c. Tuesday
after St. Barnabas the apostle, 6 Henry V. Injured. Seal and fragment
of seal.
A. 4569. Demise by lady Margaret Catesby, late the wife of John
Catesby, esquire, and by William Catesby, knight, their son and heir, to
Thomas Boby of Henley in Ardern, for sixty years, of a tenement and
garden in Henley aforesaid, with land, part lying in Ulnehale, part in
Henley abutting 'into' Fulsyche and Smalbrok, other part in Uluehale
adjoining the high road to Stretford. Thursday before St. Luke the
evangelist, 33 Henry VI. Seal.
A. 4570. Defeasance of a demise by John Brome of Warrewyk, the
younger, to John Catesby, esquire, of all his estate in a tenement in Henley
in Arden ; witnessing that the said demise shall be void unless Cutcsby
can. agree with the said Brome as to the sum to be paid to him, or to Agues
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Felton, for the said tenement, by Michaelmas next. Tuesday after
St. Tiburcius, 5 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4571. Demise by lady Margaret Catesby, late the wife of John
Catesby, esquire, and by William Catesby, knight, their son and heir, to
Thomas Glovere of Ippesley, for fifty-six years, of a tenement with garden
and land in Henley in Ardern, part of the land adjoining the road to
.Stretford, and part in Whitley extending to the road to Warwick.
Thursday before St. Luke the evangelist, 33 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4572. Release by Ranulph Folechanke, to Sir Richard de Lyraesey
and Lady Agatha, his wife, of all his right in the lands &c. in Henle, which
he had of the demise of Sir Peter de Montefort and others. Witnesses :
Robert de Hasting', Nicholas de Lodingeshel, Hugh de Brauntiston, knight,
and others (named).
Grant by Nicholas le Webbe, of Hemileye, to Sir Richard de Lymesey
and Agatha his wife, of part of his hind in Wyteleye, which he held from
Sir Peter Montifort, extending by the high road to Deddescrofte, which
tillage is called ' Wallingk,' and between Sir Richard's meadow called
* Sparkmedwe ' and the said high road from Lericheshulle to Hemiley.
Witnesses : Sir John Dod, rector of Henley church, and others (named).
Sunday after St. Martin, 11 Edward [I].
Grant by Walter called ' Worigos ' of Belteserd, to Peter son of Sir
Richard de Limesy, of land in Henley, at ' la Lee,' in a field called ' Olde-
feld,' extending towards Crokesfeld. Friday, vigil of the Invention of the
Holy Cross, 15 Edward I. Copies on one skin.
Warw. A. 4573. Release by William Babyngton, John Weston, Richard
Knyghtley, Robert Catesby, Thomas Baron of Rokeby, and John Nyghtyn-
gale of Daventre, to John Steward, parson of Rodborne church, John
Hancokes, chaplain, and William Overtoil, of all their right in a moiety of
the manor of Lappeworth, and in the reversion of the manor of Greneburgh.
10 August, 2 Henry VI. Five seals.
[Warw.] A. 4574. Surrender by John Baillif of Southam, and William de
Lyghtherne, chaplain, to Hugh de Prestwode and Agnes his wife, of the
manor of Rodbourne, which William had of the demise of John Robyns,
chaplain, who had it of the demise of the said Hugh and Agnes. Wednesday
after St. Bartholomew the apostle, 43 Edward III. Two seals.
Warw. A. 4575. Sale by John Ilathwyke, to William Catesby, for 200/. of
the manor of Oxsshile, and the advowson of the church there. 4 January,
21 Edward IV. English. Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4576. Release by John de Lodbrok, knight, to William de Catesby,
and Nicholas le Wodeward, of Ichinton, of all his right in the manor of
Lodbrok. Toneworthe, Friday after SS. Peter and Paul, 23 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment before William Thirnyng and
Robert Tyrwhyt, justices of assize, at Warrewyk, on Friday the feast of
St. Peter in Cathedra, 21 Richard II.
[Warw.] A. (,t?77 Grant by the master and brethren of the hospital of
St. Jonl " Warwick, of the services of two priests to pray for the souls of
Sir John\' Bisshopesdon, knight, and Beatrice his wife &c. in consideration
of the grant to them, by the said Sir John, of the advowson of a moiety of
the church of Morton Merehul, with its glebe, and other benefactions.
Monday the feast of St, John ante Portam Latinam, A.D. 1336.
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Warw. A. 4578. Letter of attorney by Robert Lye, authorising John Ray of
Coventre, and Robert de Knyghtleye, to deliver to John de Catesby seisin
of the manor of Rotteley, with all other lands,&c. in the same county, which
Isabella, late the wife of Thomas de Stathom, held for her life, and those
which she held in dower after the death of John de Stafford, her former
husband. Lichefeld, Thursday before the Epiphany, 48 Edward III.
French. Seal of arms.
[Warw.] A. 4579. Letter of attorney by John de Catesby, authorising Thomas
Waryng of Touneworth, and Richard Waryn of the same, to receive seisin
of a croft called ' Hoggecrof t,' and the advowson &c. of a chantry, both in
Touneworth, with all the lands &c. in Touneworth and Aspele, which
formerly belonged to Thomas Colyns, of Touneworth, and all the lands &c.
belonging to the said chantry : all which lady Rose Mounford has granted
to him. Tuesday before Michaelmas, 9 Henry V.
[Warw.] A. 4580. Will of Paulina' de Lodbrok, devising 20s. for a pittance
(pitanciam) to the nuns of Wroxale, and to the parish chaplain of the same
place, one ' trental ' (tricenale) &c. Wednesday, the morrow of St. Katharine
the virgin, 33 Edward [I].
Endorsed: Memorandum that the said will was proved before Thomas,
dean, and sub-sequestrator of the deanery of Stonle, and administration
granted, on Saturday, the feast of St. Lucy the virgin, A.D. 1309.
[Warw.] A. 4581. Demise by William Catesby, esquire, to Thomas Truman,
for [fortyjone years, of the manor of [OJxshulfe. Michaelmas, 21 Ed-
ward IV. Injured.
Endorsed: 'Oxhill maner.'
Warw. A 4582. Conveyance by Richard Catesby, esquire, son and heir of
George Catesby, esquire, deceased, to William Spenser, knight, John
Grevill, Thomas Spenser, Walter Smyth, and William Lucy, esquires, and
Thomas Palmar, clerk, to the use. of the grantor, of all his messuages and
lands &c. in Stretton upon Fosse, with the advowson of the parish church of
Stretton aforesaid ; also letter of attorney authorising Thomas Graunte and
John Croke to deliver seisin. 2H June, 21 Henry VIII.
[Warw.] A. 4583. Will of Lettice wife of John de Lodbrok, devising, among
other bequests, ^ a mark to the fabric of Lichesfeld church, a ' trental '
(tricentale) to each of the parish chaplains of Thanenurth and Lodbrok, to
Edmund, her son, her supcrtunic with a mantle of ' pers,' &c. Thursday
after St. Hilary, A.D. 1308.
Endorsed: Memorandum that the said will was proved before J. Puparcl,
sequestrator genenvl of the bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, and admin-
istration granted, 7th Ides (7) of February, A.D. 1308. Also that on the
15th kalends of March (15 Feb.) in the sume year, at Leicester, the officials of
the archdeacon of Leicester, have committed the administration of the
deceased's goods to two of her executors &c. also that the said will was
proved in St. Mary's church, Warwick, on the 4th kalends of March (27 Feb.)
A.D. 1308, before John de Bradewas, clerk, sequestrator-general of the
bishop of Worcester, and administration committed to four of the executors.
Warw, A. 4584. Letter of attorney by William Catesby, knight, son and
heir of John Catesby, esquire, and Margaret his wife, authorising Edmund
Newnham, to deliver to Robert Catesby, the elder, esquire, and John
Wattson, clerk, full seisin of a moiety of the manor of Lappworth, with all
the lands &c. which William has in Lappwortb, Henley, Wotton, Beldesert,
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and Wellesburn, by inheritance from his mother, and of all William's lands
in Brawnston and Falkelyf. Feast of SS. Simon and Jude, 36 Henry VI.
[Essex.] A. 4585. Grant by Richard le Pikere of Subr', to John son of
Richard de Subr', of land in Middeltun, in the tillage called ' Netherecley-
laud.' Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Glanvil, John, vicar of Middeltuu church,
William de Liketun, William Cokelin, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Seal.
Surrey. A. 4586. Grant, in tail, by John de Thereburg, to Sir Philip Basset
and Lady Ela, his wife, countess of Warwick, of all his land and tenement
in Leddrede, with remainder in default of issue to Sir Philip's next heirs.
Witnesses : Sirs John Lovel, Robert de Pinkeny, William de Kaln',
Thomas de Ardern, and Richard de Rully, knights, and others (named).
[Dorset] A. 4587. Release by William son and heir of Nicholas Chapel,
of Wynterborne Hugheton, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, his lord, of all the
tenement in Wynterborne Hughetou, with dower &c. and pasture for sheep
and other animals, which he holds from Sir Hugh. Thursday after St.
James the apostle, 33 Edward [I].
[Wilts. ?] A. 4588. Release by William de la Wyffaude, to John le Despenser
(dispensario), his lord, of all his right in all the water and fishery
adjoining William's meadow of ' la More.' Witnesses : Sirs Thomas le
Blund and William de Say, Adam de Sancto Maneveno, and others (named).
Wilts. A. 4589. Grant by Stephen de Clienduth, knight, son of Ralph de
Chenduth, to Hugh son of Otho the knight (militis), of a yearly rent of a
pair of gilt spurs which Michael de Helewheton paid for a tenement in
Wedeborewe, with the homage and service of the said Michael. Witnesses :
Robert Tipetot, Patrick de Cadrucis, Bartholomew de Briansono, Adam de
Nortoft, John de Cheignee, Adam Aiguel, knights, and others (named).
Wilts. A. 4590. Grant by Hugh de Verely, son of Hugh de Verely, to Sir
Philip Basset, of the homage and service which John de Mereden owed
to the grantor for a tenement in Mereden. Witnesses : Sirs William de
Insula, Hubert de Culy, Richard deCuly, Robert le Chaumberleng, Andrew
Wak, William son of Walter, John Skelling, knights, and others (named).
Seal of arms, broken.
[Essex.] A. 4591. Grant by Hanion Pecche, to Richard de Bellocampo of
Twinstedc, of H the lands of Robert sou of Alfwin, and Richard son of
Lunechild, with their services &c. in Midelt[on]. Witnesses : Hugh de
Cantup', Richard, parson of Lamers, Alan de la Hide, Richard de Chipeham,
and others (named). Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4592. Grant by Hugh le Despenser (dispcnsar > ), to John de Vaus,
his Hervunt, for life, of a messuage and laud in Wutton, with a croft there.
Witnesses : Richard de Daunteseie, Laurence de Stodleye, Thomas Tyeys,
and others (named).
Endorsed: 'Spencer.'
[Hants.] A. 4593. Release by John the forester (forestar'), son of Peter the
forester (forestar*), of Werewell, to Roger his brother, of all his right in
all the lands &c. which his father had in Werewell, and in lands <fec. in
Baze, and in Bazewyke and Walecote, and elsewhere, where any right
might come to him from his parents. Witnesses : Alan de Suttoii,
Edmund de Cormailles, Ralph de Godewurth and others (named).
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A. 4594. Release by John Pipard, son of Richard Pipard, to Gilbert
Basset, of the homage &c. of William Pipard, for three parts of a knight's
fee in Swyndon. Witnesses: Sirs JohnLuvel, Reginald deCalna, Robert
de la Mara, Richard Pipard, and others (ndmed).
A. 4595. Obligation by Robert Cryps and Margery his wife, in
100$. to Sir Fouke Payforer, binding themselves to warrant to him certain
land which they have granted to him in Lenham, in a place called ' Davyes-
land.' Foukham, Friday before St. Nicholas, 10 Edward II. French.
Fragments of two seals.
A. 4596. Release by John de Bamptou, son and heir of Robert de
Bampton, to Walter de la Hoke and Christina his wife, of all his right in
land in Lidiherd Tregoz. Witnesses : Thomas le Tioys, Angketill de
Castro, Thomas Mileward, and others (named). Seal.
A. 4597. Grant by Walter Moraunt, to Roger Moraunt, his brother,
of all his tenement in Lydiard St. Laurence, of the fee of Tanton. Witnesses :
William de Bromham, Adam de Nythercote, Richard Portbyry, and others
(named).
A. 4598. Grant, in frank almoin, by Margaret de Redveriis, widow*
to the canons of Brumore, for the health of her soul and that of earl
Baldewyn, her son, and Baldewyn, her late husband, of a yearly rent from
her tenement in Merston, in the liberty of Sevehampton ; the said canons
to find support for thirteen poor persons, on the anniversaries of the
grantor, her son, and her late husband. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas de
Breaute, Richard de la Mora, John de Kernet, Gilbert de Columbar, knights,
and others (named). [Henry III.]
A. 4599. Release by .... late the wife of Hugh son of Richard
de Middelton, to Sir Philip Basset, of [all her right in land] in Middelton,
of the fee of the said Sir Philip, with which she tvas dowered after her said
husband's death. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Wascul, knight, Gilbert de
le Hel, Gilbert de Middelton, and others (named). Fragment.
A. 4600. Grant by Richard son of Stephen de la Wich, with the
consent of Margery his wife, to Philip his brother, of a cotsetle of land
which he held from William Halfknight (dimidio milite), and four acres
of land at Wich, of the fee which he held from Alan Basset. Witnesses :
Reginald de Calna, Bartholomew, parson of Cumton, Alexander de Stodleia,
Arnald de Berewike, and others (named).
Endorsed : * La Wiz.'
A. 4601. Acquittance by Walter the prior of Winterburn Wast (de
Wasto), for 100*. received from Sir Adam de Strathone, clerk, for the rent
(censa) of manors in England, and of the advowson of the church of
Winteburne. Wednesday (feria quarto) after Whitsunday, A.D. 1286.
Fragment of seal.
A. 4602. Conveyance by John Barlet, to Thomas, rector of the church
of Swindon, of all his land of Neyerkote, with a court and garden &c.
for six years. ' La Hokeday,' 36 Henry III.
Endorsed : l Swyndon juxta Wotton.'
A. 4603. Release by Robert de Bampton, to Walter de la Hoke and
Christina his wife, in tail, of all his right in land in Lideherd Treygon,
formerly held by Matilda, late the wife of Alexander de Castell. Witnesses ;
Thomas le Tyas, Anketill de Castro, John Aylraer, Nigel de Stoke, and
others (named). Seal.
[I. of Wight.] j^ t 4604. Grant by Isabella de Fortibus, countess of Albemarle and
Devon, and lady of the Island, widow, to Roger de Chilharn, in tail, and to
Margery his wife, of all the land and tenement in Meriston, held at will by
the tenants named, together with the said tenants and their issue &c.
Witnesses: Sirs John son of Jphn, William Marmiun, John la Ware,
Jordan de Kingeston, Henry Trenchard, Jordan la Ware, Gilbert de Knevile,
knights, Sir John de Insula, parson of Scaldeflete, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[WiltB.] ^ 4605, Confirmation by Hugh le Despenser, of a conveyance by
Lady Ela Lungespeye, late the wife of Philip Basset, to Adam de Stock,
and Roger de Stock, his brother, of lands in Wolphale which she held in
dower of Hugh's inheritance there ; with release by Hugh of all his
right therein. Fasterne, Friday after St. Edmund the archbishop,
22 Edward [I]. Seal,
[Suwex,] ^ t 4606, Demise by Master John Prophete, canon and prebendary
of the collegiate church of Southmallyng, to Master John Kyrkeby, dean
of the same, for three years, of his prebend in the said church. 1 August,
A.D. 1386, 10 Richard II.
[Ewex.] t 4607, Release by Ysolda de Bellocampo, widow, to John her son,
of all her right in a tenement in Middeltun. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de
(J Ian vile, Sir Hugh de Lasrandre, Ralph de Grendon and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4608. Grant by Joan de la Hoke, daughter and heiress of Walter
de la Hoke, to Sir Hugh le Despeuser, the elder, of all her lands and
tenements at ' la Hoke ' in the parish of Lydeard Tregos. 20 September,
11 Ed ward II. Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4609. Release by Walter le Heyr, of Uppaven, to Sir Hugh le
Despenser (dispensario), Walter's chief lord, of all right in land, meadows
called ' Dockemedestorte ' and ' Brodemedestorte,' and pasture for fifty sheep
Ac. in Estmidelfold, in Upphaven; part of the land lying at 'le Eldechird,' part
at Hakardeslond, part beyond ' le Drove/ part by ' la mere ' of Rusteshale,
part in ' La Hamme,' part at Havestok, part upon Balrichulle, and part at
Privetlynche ; with further grant of the rent from a messuage, land and
pasture in Uppaven, and of the reversion of the said messuage &c. Feast
of the Purification, 17 Edward [I]. Seal.
[Wilti.] A. 4610. Agreement between Adam de Stratton, and Sir John son of
Reginald son of Peter, relative to certain suit of court every three weeks
and presentment of pleas, claimed by the said Adam at his hundred of
Heyworth from the said Sir John and his men of Staunton, viz. four of the
said men are to attend twice a year only at the said hundred, at the turn or
at the view of frankpledge called ' le laweday ' after Easter and Michaelmas
to present hue and cry and effusion of blood, paying three shillings to the
said Adam in discharge of all claim on account of the aforesaid suit ; the
said Sir John is to have all other attachments issues and profits of the said
town formerly belonging to the said hundred. Also the said Adam is to
have right of entry into the manor of Staunton to levy Crown debts &c.
and to apprehend thieves. London, St. Andrew's Day, 16 Edward [I].
Seal of arms.
[Wilts.] A. 4611. Release by Nicholas, the abbot, and the convent of Stanleye,
to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of all their right of common for their cattle in
ANCIENT DEEDS.
his wood of Fasterne. Saturday after St. Barnabas the apostle,
29 Edward [I].
[Wilts.] A. 4612. Grant by Thomas Basset, to Alan his son, of his manor of
Comptun with the land of Borewic. Witnesses: Thomas de Druval,
Robert de Mara, Robert de Witefeld, Walter de Dunstanvile, Geoffrey de
Beleye and others (named). Twelfth century. Equestrian seal.
[Wilts.] j^ t 4613. Sale by Adam son of Everard Bat, to Alan Basset, of land
in Cumtone, which Adam inherited from John his brother, to whom it had
been sold by William de Cinnoc, Witnesses : Reginald de Calne, Richard
de Hentona, Anselm Maudud, Roger Curteis and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Wilts.] A. 4614. [Grant] by William Cinnoc, to Alan [Basset], of land [in
Cumpton], Witnesses j Richard de Canvill, Thomas de Kenet, Bar-
tholomew, parson of Cumtun, and others. Fragment.
[Wilts.] A. 4615. Grant by John Russel and Katherine his wife, to Thomas
de la Hoke, of all their lands and tenements at ' le Hoke ' and Hasele,
within the manor of Lydyard Tregos, and of a shop in Creklade, and Id.
yearly rent. Feast of SS. Simon and Jude, 4 Edward II. Two seals, one
injured.
[Wilts.] A.. 4616. Release by Thomas le Large of Taseworth, to Sir Hugh le
Despenser (dispensario), of all his right in a messuage and land in Litlecote
in the parish of Helmerton, which Walkelin le Large, Thomas's ancestor,
formerly held from Sir Alan Basset. Witnesses : Richard de Daunteseye,
Laurence de Stodleye, Roger de Corston and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4617. Release by Sarah, late the wife of Philip Sturmy of Burbach,
to Elias son of John Farman of Hungerford, in tail, and to Galieua his
wife, of all her right in all the lands and tenements which the said Elias
and Galiena have of the grant of John Bacon, Sarah's son, in Estrigge, in the
parish of Remmesbury. Witnesses : John de Hampton, mayor of Oxford,
and others (named). Oxford, Thursday St. Luke, 13 Edward II.
[Wilts.] A.. 4618. Grant by William de Cumbrewelle, to Alan Basset, of land
at Depedene, and all his wood there, with the land on which it stands.
Witnesses : William Cinnoc, Reginald de Calne, Alexander de Stodlee,
Bartholomew, the clerk of Cumtune, and others (named).
Endorsed : ' Depeden, la Wiz in Cumptou'.
[Wilts.] A. 4619. Grant by John Wace, to the monks of Stanleg', of land in
Henton. Witnesses : Reginald de Cain, Robert Bloett, Hilary de
Bachamton, Theobald de Winterburn, William the clerk of Berewic, and
others (named). Twelfth century. .Equestrian seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4620. Letter of attorney by John son of John Bacon of Burbarch,
authorising Geoffrey Sturmy, his brother, to deliver seisin to Elias son of
John Farman of Hungerford, and to Galiena his wife, of all John's lands and
tenements in Estrigge, in the parish of Remmesbury. Witnesses : John
de Compton, mayor of Oxford, and others (named). Oxford, Wednesday
after St. Luke, 13 Edward II.
[Wilts.] A. 4621. Demise by Philip de Wotton Basset, to Sir Hugh le
Despensier, for forty years, of all that tenement with lauds &c. wkich
Philip de Molendino, the grantor's father, held by the munor of Fastern ;
paying 50*. yearly, and a new robe ' de secla cleric-arum ' at Christmas to
Philip. Saturday before the Purification, 9 Edward II, Seal,
[Wilts.] j^ 4622. Grant by Sarah late the wife of John Bacon of Burbach,
to Ellas son of John Fannan of Hungerford, in tail, and to Galiena his
wife, of a messuage and land in Estrigg in the parish of Remesbury.
Oxford, Wednesday after St. Luke, 13 Edward II.
[Wilts.] j t 4623. Release by of Elias Parman of Hungerford,
to the convent of , of all right in lands &c. which Sarah Bacon
held in Poughele, 24 Edward III. Injured.
[Wilts.] A. 4624. Grant by Matilda, daughter of the late John le Plemming,
to John Bakun, Sarah his wife, and John his son, of a messuage and land
in Estrigge in the parish of Rammesbyri, for the service of a clove of
gillyflower. Witnesses : Sirs Roger de Kaleston, William de Columbers,
Ralph de Haddele, Robert de Blagegrove and others (named). Portion of
seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum of various persons to whom the above
premises had come by demise.
[Notts.] A. 4625. Manumission by Sir John de Loutham, knight, of Thomas
Agasson Underthehull of Bildisthorp, his bondman. Walton by Chasterfeld,
21 May, 44 Edward III.
[Wilts.] A. 4626. Grant by Robert son of William le Fraunkeleyn, of Berewik,
clerk, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of all the lands and tenements which
he has of the grant of William, son and heir of Simon, in Berewik Basset.
Witnesses : Sir Robert de Harwedon, Adam de Stok, Thomas de Tyeys,
Laurence de Stodleye and others (named).
[ ] A. 4627. Demise by Bennet son of Walter de Fuletun, to Gilbert
son of Alvred de Wikes, of all his land of Wikes called ' Burlaund,' except
a messuage and wood, for nine years from Michaelmas after the death of
Ralph de Hastines. Witnesses : Alexander de Rameseie, Robert de
Badue, Eustace de Pilekoc and others (named).
[Wilts ?] A. 4628. Grant by John de Latton, to Sir Adam de Stratton, clerk,
of land in Upton, in ' la Westmede,' part lying in ' la Withydole,' adjoining
' la Wodag,' and part extending upon Medforlong. Witnesses : Sir Arac
Ridel, knight, William de la Rivere, Richard de Westwode, Thomas de
Padehale, and others (named). Seal.
[Wilts ?] A. 4629. Grant by James son and heir of Ralph Russel, to Adam de
Stratton, clerk, of a messuage and land in Upton. London, Monday,
SS. Philip and James, 1 Edward I.
[Wilts.] A. 4630. Demise by Gilbert le Dun, to Adam de Argoges, of three
messuages, a croft, and land in Rammesbury, with release of all his right
therein. Witnesses : Sir Richard de Oxehaye, Robert de Chaury,
William de Haselbeche, Chamberlain of the Exchequer, and others (named).
Seal.
[Wilti.] A. 4631. Grant by Hugh Bernard, to Alan Basset, of land in
Bradetune, of the half hide which Edmund de Roclay and Scolastica his
wife claimed against the grantor &c. part lying in Gavelewurd under ' la
Visweia,' part in Brendeswelle, part at Witeweya, part in Merfurlang, and
part by the lordship of Thornehille &c. Witnesses : John Luvel, Hugh
de Hernton, Reginald de Cain, Robert Bloet and others (named).
Equestrian teal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
[Wilts.] A.. 4632. Release by Richard Pyg of Bedon, to Sir Hugh le
Despenser (dispensario) of all his right in all the lands &c. in Uphavene,
which he had of the grant of Sir Philip Basset, and of William de Wyke,
except a dwelling and certain land specified". 3 Ides of April, viz. Sunday
the feast of St. Leo the pope, A.D. 1288, Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4633. Grant by William son and heir of Simon de Berewik
Basset, to Robert son of William le Franckelayn of Berewik, clerk, of a
messuage with curtilage and croft in Berewik, with land and pasture there,
part in a tillage called ' la Nywelonde,' adjoining the high road called ' la
Westharepat,' and abutting on the pasture of Ricardeston, and on land
called ' la Holebreche ' ; part extending on ' la Drave ' opposite a tillage
called ' la Poundfald' ; part in tillages called ' la Langebreche,' 'la Sortecrofte,'
and ' la Northlangels,' abutting on land called ' la Brodacra,' part' in a
tillage called * la Sortebuttokes,' and part in ' la Middelforlange 'by ' lo
Stanrewe,' abutting on ' la Brocforlange.' Witnesses : Laurence de
Stodley, William le Escrivayn, Adam le Chamberlayn and others (named).
Seal.
A. 4634. Grant by Hugh le Despenser (dispensarius), to Sir Ernald
Murdach, knight, for his life, of all the lands and tenements in Uphavene
and Rustesale, which Hugh had of the feoffment of Richard Pyjr.
Witnesses : Sirs Richard de Colsyl, Simon de Torny, Thomas le Rows,
John Walrant, knights, and others. Seal of arms, broken.
A. 4635. Grant by Adam de Port, to Ralph de Wxesi, of eight acres
of pasture, in free service, for which Ralph has given him 5s. and a palfrey
worth 20s. Witnesses : Thomas de Frene, Adam de Argugis, Richard de
Wynterburne, Helmar de Berwe, and others (named) . Twelfth century.
Endorsed: ' Carta Ricardi Blundi.'
A. 4636. Letters patent by Hawisia de Saumford, acknowledging the
receipt from Sir Philip Basset and the executors of Sir Laurence de
Sam ford, her late husband, of a charter of feoffment of Dauntesye, made to
the said Laurence by Sir Gilbert de Dauntesye, and of a charter of
confirmation thereof by Sir Richard de Dauntesye ; also of the chirograph
made between the said Sir Laurence and Gilbert of land in Dauntesye,
Bremelham, Wivelesford &c. and of the letter of attorney by the said
Gilbert to give seisin to the said Laurence of the manor of Dauntesye.
London, feast of St. Gregory, 45 Henry III. Fragment of seal.
A. 4637. Release by William de Everle, to Sir Hugh le Despenser,
of all his right in a messuage and land in Uphavene. Tuesday after
St. Laurence, 2 Edward II.
A. 4638. Release by Walter le Heyr of Uppavene, to Sir Hugh le
Despenser (dispensario) Walter's chief lord, of 6*. yearly rent, with the
reversion of the cottage and land for which the said rent is due ; also of
land, and of his meadows called ' Dokemedesterte' and ' Brodemedesterte *
and of pasture, in Estmiddelfolde ; part of the land lying at ' le Eldechyrde''
part at Acardeslonde, part beyond * le Drove,' part by ' la mere ' of
Rusteshale extending upon. Bradewey, part at Havestok, part upon
Balrichhulle, part at Pryvetlynch, and part in ' le Hamme.' Witnesses _
Richard de Coumbe and Arnald Murdag, knights, Richard Pyg, Peter d
Wylesford and others (named). Seal, injured.
[Warw.] A. 4639. Grant by John in the lane, of Toneworth, and Margaret
his wife, to Richard de Montesfort in fee, and to Rose bis wife, of a cr ft
[Wilts.]
[Wilts ?]
[Wilts.]
[Wilts.]
[Wilts.]
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of land in Toneworth, called ' Hoggecroft,' with a meadow and lane
adjoining. Sunday before Midsummer day, 41 Edward III. Two seals of
arms.
[Warw.] A. 4640. Grant by Henry, earl of Warwick, to Ranulph the Palmer
(palmario), son of Richard de Polford, of land in Taneworth. Witnesses :
John de Lodbroc, Henry de Thubbenay, Thomas Peysun, parson of Tane-
worth, Peter de Valle, and others (named).
Warw. A. 4641. Conveyance by John Swet, to Rose, late the wife of Richard
Mountfort, of all his estate in all the lands and tenements in Toneworth
and Aspele, which lately belonged to Thomas Colyns of Toneworth, and
which John holds for life from the Crown. 17 January, 22 Richard II,
Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] A. 4642. Grant by William de Ardeu, to William, parson of Napton,
of 6s. rent in Croddewurthe with the homages and services &c. due from
the tenants of certain tenements there, and all the service of certain land in
Ethorp, with a meadow there. Witnesses : Adam de Napton, Thomas de
Herford, Stephen de Rodburne, Nicholas de Croddewurthe and others
(named) . Seal.
[Warw.] A. 4643. Grant by Thomas Colyues of Toneworth, to Sir William
de Bromwych, perpetual vicar of Toneworth church, of all the lands and
tenements &c. in Toneworth, Aspeleye, Ullenhale, Notehurst, and Beltesert,
which Thomas had of the grant of Sir Henry de Wolvcrychston, perpetual
vicar of Toneworth church, and of Richard Dolphyu, son of the widow
(Jilii virtue). Monday after Christmas, 49 Edward III. Seal, injured.
[Warw.] A. 4644. Release by Richard Dolfyn of Toneworth, chaplain, and
John de Yelschawe oi' the same, to Rose, late the wife of Richard de
Montefort of the same, of all their right in all the lands and tenements in
Toneworth, late belonging to Henry Sellun of the same. Sunday after
St. Valentine, 51 Edward III. Seal of arms imperfect, and portion of
seal.
[Warw.] A.. 4645. Grant by Richard le Cok, to Robert de Folewode, vicar of
Toneworth, Henry de Middelmor, and Simon de Folewode, of all his lands
and tenements in Toneworth and Aspeleye, together with rents from lands
and tenements held by the tenants named in Aspeleye, Toneworth, and
Oleuhale, and the reversion of certain tenements. Monday, vigil of the
Epiphany, 2 [22 or 28] Edward III. Fragment of seal of arms.
[Warw.] A. 4646. Grant by John called Perceval of Someri, to Sir Simon de
Beuetleye Strecche, chaplain, of all the land &c. in Toneworth and Aspeleye
which John had of the grant and sale of Sir William de Hello Campo, late
earl of Warwick, and others named, and of a house with a curtilage which
John inherited in Aspeleye. Saturday after St. John ante Portam Latinam,
4 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4647. Grant by Simon de Manecestre of Taneworth, to Thomas
Godhorpe and Agatha his wife, in tail, of all the land in Taneworth, called
* Berterameslond.' Witnesses : Sirs John Pecche and Richard de Wythacre,
knights, Sir Reginald Bakun, rector of Solihull church, Jordan de Otleye
and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4648. Grant by Walter Tapping, son of William Tappyng, of
Toneworth, to John de Ruytou, of a messuage and two curtilages in
ANCIENT DEEDS.
91
Tappynggusende of Toneworth, adjoining the lane called * Russelluslone J
and extending to Tappynggusgrene. Saturday after St. John ante Portam
Latiuam, 36 Edward III.
[Warn.] A. 4649. Grant by Thomas atte Wyle of Taneworth, with the
consent of Juliana his wife, to John de Stapulton of the same, in fee, and to
Alice his wife, of a plot of meadow in Taneworth, adjoining the road
called ' Sprunwallelover.' Saturday before St. Mark, 10 Edward II.
Warw. A. 4650. Demise by Sir William Catesby of Lambeth co. Surrey,
knight, to William Askewe of Lapworth, yeoman, of a * hempe ' plot of
ground in Lapworth aforesaid, adjoining the high way from Warwick, for
a hundred years. 19 October A,D. 1585, 27 Elizabeth. Signed. English.
Seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
War*. A. 4651. Release by Thomas Burdet, knight, to William de
Bisshopesdon, knight, of all his right in the manor of Lappeworth Halle.
Feast of St. Barnabas the apostle, 7 Henry V.
[Warw.] A. 4652. Confirmation by John son of J. de Clifford, of a grant by
Alice his mother, to William, brother of Richard the bridge-keeper
(pontarii) of Stratford; for sixty years, of a messuage on the bridge.
Thursday after Michaelmas, A.D. 1235.
[Warn.] A. 4653. Will of Nicholas Rody of Warwick bequeathing 40s. to
St. Mary's, Warwick, for payment of tithes due ' many yeres afore,' and
desiring that a stone of black ' lyas ' be set beside Evesham * for to lye upon
me having .... scriptur contaynyng these wordes pray for the sowle of
Nicholas Rody, sumtyme sty ward of this towne ', also bequeathing his lands
in Warwick and Whitenasshe to the earl and countess of Warwick in tail,
and his ' gode haburjon ' and ' gode harpe ' to certain persons named, also
to Robert Rede 6*. ' for an gowne clothe ' which the testator owes to him
' for amends for a sore hurt wuche Thomas Wegewode my servant gafe
him with a swerde in my service ' ; also bequests of ' blake clothe ' to his
servants &c. Thursday after St. Anne, A.D. 1458, 36 Henry VI. English,
fragment of seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum that the said will was proved before the
commissary general of the bishop of Worcester in the parish church of
Warwick, on October 25, A.D. 1458 &c.
I [Warw.] A. 4654. Grant by Joan, late the wife of Robert Bonhome of
Coventre, widow, to William son of William Austyn of Hulle by Warrewyk,
of a tenement in Wymondeslone in Coventre, which she inherited after the
death of Emma Wymound, her mother. Thursday after St. Ambrose,
8 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4655. Demise by Richard Cornifer of Henley, to John Austyn
of Lapworth, for his life, of two fields with a meadow adjoining in
Lapworth, called ' Wolfernewode.' Monday the vigil of St. Laurence,
24 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 4656. Grant by William Midueit, to William de Franketon
(Francton), of all his stalls (seldas) in the market place, with land belonging,
adjoining the street ' de wasto gardino.' Witnesses : Richard de Aula
Richard de Warewic, Geoffrey de Wilnhal, William de Folkeshui
(Fokeshill), and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Warw.]
Warw.
[Warw.] A. 4657. Grant by Henry de Branteston, to Hugh de Branteston his
son, and to Margaret, Hugh's wife, in tail, of land in Lapwrth, with houses,
parks, mills, rents, and homages &c. Witnesses : Richard de Wroxhull,
Geoffrey le Marchal, Roger de Brome, Robert Pypart, and others (named).
[Warw.] A. 4658. Release by Thomas Colyns of Toneworth, to lady Rose
Montfort, of all his right in all those lands and tenements in Toneworth,
Aspeley, Notehurst, Solihull and Ulnhale, which he had of the grant
of John Folewode and others (named). Sunday after Michaelmas,
18 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] J t 4659. Grant by Sir Henry de Lodbrok, to John eon of Richard
des Aspes of Astleye, for his life, of land, meadow, and pasture sufficient
for two cows and two bullocks in Thoneworth, with a chamber and grange
near the gate, for grain, and four beasts (jumentes) of the value of one
mark each &c. and four oxen, price 20s. each. Friday before St. Dunstan,
9 Edward II. French.
A. 4660. Grant by William de Bissopesdon, to Alexander Coc of
Lappevvurth, of land in the assart of Wulvurunewude. Witnesses : Sir
Bardulf de Cesterton, John de Ludinton, Roger le Franceis, William
Sparhauek and others (named).
A. 4661. Grant by William de Arderne of Radbourne, to John son of
William de Catesby, of the homages and services of the prior of Coventry,
the abbot of Coumbe, and the prioress of Hynewode, and of Thomas le Roua
and Ellen his wife, for lands and tenements which they hold of the grantor
in Rodbourne by Southam, with all the rents and services which the
grantor has in Honyngham and Ethorp by Wappenbury. Erescote,
Thursday before the nativity of the Virgin Mary, 43 Edward III. French.
Seal.
[Sussex.] A. 4662. Sale for 40 marks, by master John Prophete, clerk, to
master Adam de Wykemere and John de Langeton, clerks, of the tithes
of corn of the parish church of Ringmere, for the autumn of the year
named, paying certain sums to the dean c. of the collegiate church of
South Mallyng and so much barley to six labourers serving the said
master John at Ringmere and Welingham during the autumn last past &c.
Wednesday after St. Nicholas, 7 Richard II.
[Warw.] A.. 4663. Grant by Nicholas Howelot of Thoneworth, to Reginald de
Berkeswelle of the same, and John his son, of land in Thoneworth,
adjoining ' le Stokynge' of John le Arch.' Sunday before the Annunciation,
10 Edward II.
[Warw.] J. 4664. Demise by the prioress and the prior and convent, of
Nonne Etone, to Thomas de Heyford of Rodburne and Matilda his wife,
for their lives, of land in Sporforde, in the fields of Rodburne. Monday
before St. George, 23 Edward III. Injured.
[Warw.] A. 4665. Sale and release by Robert son of Thured, to William de
Franketun, of all his land and service which he held in chief from the
prior of Coventry at the quarry towards the church of St. Nicholas
[in Franketun]. Witnesses : Richard de Aula, William de Wilnhall, David
de Fonte, Robert Bretun, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal.
[Warw.] j^ t 4666. Conveyance by John Brome of Lapworthe, to Thomas
Parsones of the same, Agnes his wife, and Thomas their son, for their lives,
of a messuage in Lapworthe, called ' Stikemones place,' Sunday after
St. Katherine, 50 Edward III.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
Warw A. 4667. Grant by Robert de Legh, to John de Catesby, of all his
estate in ' la Egge ' grange in Rotteleye, with all other lands there lately
held by Thomas de Stathom from the abbot of Stonleye. Lichfeld, Thursday
before the Epiphany, 48 Edward III. French.
[Warw.] A. 4668. Defeasance of a grant by Margaret daughter of Robert
Roos, knight, and late the wife of Thomas Pynchebecke, to John Lumbard
and Robert Gybbes of Midildicheford, of land in Stretton-on-the-fosse,
belonging to Margaret's manor there, with the advowson of Stretton church ;
witnessing that after the decease or resignation of the present rector of
Stretton the said John and Robert Gybbes shall present William Lumbard,
John's son, or one other fit clerk to the said church within six months, and
that immediately after the said presentation the said land and advowson
shall remain to the said Margaret for ever. Saturday, 25 March,
19 Henry VI. Two seals.
Warw. A. 4669. Grant by Thomas Grene of Tonworthe, yeoman, to Richard
Catesbye, esquire, of lands and tenements in Tonworthe, viz. a messuage
and land with a cottage and one ' lez Tanhowse' adjoining the high road
from Birmyngham to Stretford upon Aven, and the road from Knoll ; a
pasture called ' Greate Hawkeshawe,' a meadow called ' Longemedowe,'
pastures called ' Lyttyll Hawkeshawe ' and ' Wyntertons ' and a croft called
* Medowcroftesfyld,' all lying together by a rivulet called ' Hawkeshawe
broke ' ; also a pasture called ' Longecroft ' and a meadow called ' Leightons '
adjoining land of Tonworthe chantry called ' the Vales.' 12 June,
35 Henry VIII. Seal.
[Oxford.] A. 4670. Will of Agnes Blessett of Watlyngton, widow, leaving 4d .
to Lincoln church, and a napkin with towel (mappam cum tucli 1 } to
Watlington parish church &c. 20 May, A.D. 1456.
[Heref ?] A. 4671. Release by Henry son of Robert son of Philip de Hyniton
in Stradhull, to Alice Stramp of the same, of all his right in a messuage
and curtilage in Hyniton. Sunday, the feast of St. John the Baptist,
43 Edward III.
Warw. A. 4672, Demise by George, Richard, Edmonde, Edward, and John
Catysbye, esquires, sons of Sir Richard Catysbye, knight, deceased, to
Thomas Lewys, of Grismond, co. Monmouth, yeoman, for ninety-nine years,
of the manor of Lapworth, commonly called ' Ireland fearme,' with pastures
&c. in Lapworth parish called c Sparhawke feeld ' and ' Wakefeld ' with a
croft in Belshard, called ' Wellcrofte ' ; reserving a parcel of waste ground
called ' Herbery Hethe.' 20 August, 16 Elizabeth. English. Signed.
Four seals, two of arms ; and fragments of seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Herts. A. 4673. Release by Edward Bensted, to William Saye, knight,
John Vere, earl of Oxford, John Radcliff, knight, lord Fitzwater, Robert
Radcliff, knight, Henry Haydon, knight, and others (named), of all his
right in the manor of Benyngton, and in the advowson of the church
there ; with warranty against the abbot of Westminster. 8 November,
2 Henry VII.
[Warw?] A. 4674. Indenture witnessing that Sir John de Bysshopesdon,
knight, has received the homage of John de Pype for the tenements
which he holds of Sir John in Morton Daubeney. Witnesses : Sirs Robert
du Vaal, Roger de Ayllesburs, Robert de Napton, knights, and others
(named). Warrewyk, Monday after SS, Peter and Paul, "* Edward III,
French, Seal of arms.
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[War*.] A. 4675. Memoranda of six grants in tail to Ralph Dyne of Bereford,
and Joan his wife, in Merdene, viz. by Sir John de Lenham, knight, of
tenements ; by Alice de Broke, of a messuage, garden and land ; by Adam
and William, sons and heirs of Philip de Rede, of land and wood &c. by
the said Adam and William and by Ellen late the wife of the said Philip, of
land and a garden ; by Richard son of Richard de Rede of Merdene, of a
garden ; and by the said Adam and William of land and wood, part called
' Lakenfeld ' and part Estfeld ' &c. French.
[Glouc.] A. 4676. Grant in tail by Walter Sanford of Mourton, to Walter de
Maryns of Hull and to Alice the grantor's daughter, in free marriage, of a
chamber and bakehouse with two gardens and a curtilage ; also land in his
close by Horscroft, with land in the field called * Overfeld,' extending to
the bank from the spring called ' Wodewelle ' ; also land in Westfeld,
adjoining the high road from Mourton to Oldbury, and the bank called
' Legarstesbrok '; also land in the meadow called ' Nyewebrech ' ; also pasture
in * la Westmore,' extending from the tillage called ' le Wowelond,' as far as
upon Tourdeneytespol ; all in [Mourton ?]. Witnesses : Sir Peter le Veel,
Robert de Dane, Walter Southmede, John de Gopeshull and others
(named).
Endorsed: 'Mourton.'
Wore. A. 4677. Sale by John Feld of Kyngysnorton, chapman, to William
Wyllyngton, esquire, of all his lands and tenements within the lordship of
Allechurche called * Cockys Bache,' adjoining land called * the Ruddyng '
upon Blakdon, and land of the bishop of Worcester called ' hyghe
Wastels ' ; for which William has paid John 8/. and has released to him
all his right in a yearly chief rent &c. from a pasture in Allchurche called
' Swanneshull,' extending from land called ' Fraunces ' to Ikeneldst[r]ete.
20 June, 38 Henry VIII. English.
[Wore.] A. 4678. Release by Walter Bochard of Devyses, son and heir of
Geoffrey Bochard of the same, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, earl of
Winchester, of all his right in the meadow of Perschore, with other land
there ; with the reversion of a meadow which Matilda, late the wife of
Geoffrey Bochard, Walter's father, holds as dower. Sende, Wednesday,
the morrow of St. Barnabas, 18 Edward II. Fragment of seal,
[Wore.] A. 4679. Release by Edith late the wife of Walter Wodorove of
Goldicot, to Thomas de Evesham and Roberga his wife, of all her right in
lands and tenements formerly belonging to Henry le Kyng of Goldicote,
William de Aldermuston her father, Robert her brother, and the said
Walter Wodorove. Wednesday after All Saints, 13 Edward II.
[Wore.] A. 4680. Grant by Thomas Wybbe, esquire, son and heir of Henry
Wybbe, late of Wyche, esquire, to John Colarde, John Gaye, John Jones
and John Trewman, of all the lands and tenements in Fekkenham and
Tardebygge, called ' Braderugges,' ' Oldeburn,' ' Idewynnes,' and ' Lukes,'
with two crofts adjoining ; with letter of attorney authorising Richard
Hambery to deliver seisin of the premises. 6 March, 6 Edward IV. Seal.
[Wore.] A. 4681. Grant by John de Pebbeworth of Evesham, to Thomas his
son, and Hugh de Cokeseye lord of Goldecote, son of Sir Walter de
Cokeseye, knight, of a messuage and land in Goldecote. Thursday after
Michaelmas, 4 Edward II.
[Staff.] A. 4682. Grant b*y the abbot and convent of Bordesleye, to Roger
pen of William Hillary, for his life, of an abatement of the rent due from
ANCIENT DEEDS.
him for a mill in Wodnesbure with meadow adjoining and crofts &c. as far
as the bridge of Wynchespathe, with all the issue (pmni sequela) of Wodnes-
bure &c. Morrow of St. Bartholomew, A.D. 1328, 2 Edward III.
Wore. A. 4683. Release by Malcolm Musard, to his lord, Sir Hugh le
Despenser, of all his right in the manor of Marteleie. Evesham, Wednesday
after St. Barnabas, 34 Edward [I]. Seal of arms.
[Wore.] A. 4684. Release by Simon Alayn, to Sir John le Despenser (dit-
pensario), of all his right in land ,in the manor of Marteleye, at Holme.
Witnesses : Walter de Berga, John Clifard, Richard de Egge and others
(named). Seal.
Wore. A. 4685. Release by Malcolm Musard, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of all
his right in the manors of Marteleig' and Sheldesleg'. Bradefeld, Tuesday
after St. Katherine, 1 Edward II. Seal of arms.
[Bedf.] A. 4686. Demise by the dean and chapter of St. Paul's, London, to
[Herts.] Richard de Graveshende, archdeacon of London, of the manors of Cadyndon
and Kenesworth, with the tithes of the churches there ; with inventories of
the stock, implements, houses, lands &c. at the said manors. A.D. 1299.
Draft.
[Cornw.] A. 4687. Letters patent by John Hillary of Treloesek, to Robert de
Trevaygnoun, desiring him to deliver to John Clegher and to Lavina,
Hillary's daughter, seisin of messuages and lands &c. in Treloesek which he
has granted to them in tail. Tyndel, Friday before St. Dunstan, 32
Edward III.
Wore. A. 4688. Demise by Christopher Seyntgerman, to William Wollyngton,
for forty years, of the manor of Grene in Alvechurche. 16 November,
19 Henry VIII.
Notts. A. 4689. Letters patent by Edward Nevill, lord of Bergevenny,
appointing Robert Strelle, his receiver of all his manors, lands and tenements
within the county named. Berlyng manor, 16 December, 32 Henry VI.
Signed.
[Wilts.] A. 4690. Release by Philip Avenel, to Adam dc Strattone, clerk, of
all his right in a messuage and land in Strattone. Monday before
St. Matthew, 51 Henry III. Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4691. Grant by Philip le Bret, to Adam de Strattone, clerk, of a
messuage and land, with all that he may inherit in Ncthero Strattone.
Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Lusteshull and Waleran de Bluntesdon, knights,
Robert de Abindon, John Aylmer and others (named). Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4692. Release by Adam Robby son of Simon Robby, to Adam de
Stratton, clerk, of all his lands and tenements in Stratton. London, Monday
after St. John ante Portam Latinam, 6 Edward I. Fragment of seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4693. Grant by Ralph son of John de Gardino, to Adam de
Stratton, clerk, of 13s. 2d. and 'a pair of gloves, yearly rent, in Nethere-
stratton and Overestratton, to be received from the tenants named, with
homages &c. London, Saturday after the conversion of St. Paul
8 Edward I.
[Wilu.] A. 4694. Grant by John de Gardino, to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of
meadow land in Stratton, in the meadow of Westrewe. Friday before
St. Barnabas, 45 Henry III.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Berks.
A. 4695. Obligation by Reginald le Fouwer of Sryvenham, charging
all his lands and tenements in the said town, or elsewhere, with the payment
of a yearly rent to Sir Adam da Stratton, at his manor of Sevenhampton
[co. Wilts]. Kodestou, 1 April, 12 Edward I. Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4696. Grant by Thomas de la Fenne, son of Thomas de la Fenne,
to Adam the clerk (clerico) son of Thomas de Argwill, of all his land in
Strattone. Witnesses: Sirs Nicholas de Lusteshulle and Walerand de
Bluntesdon, knights, John the parson of Strattone, Philip le Bret, William
Arenel and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal, broken.
[Wilts, now A. 4697. Release by William Je Mire, to Sir John le Despenser
Berks.] (dispensatori), of all his right in meadow land in the moor of Scheperugge.
[Witnesses: ] Gilbert le Blunt, Nicholas de Didenham, John de Lodewell
and others (named).
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[Wilts.]
[Wilts.]
Wilts.
Hcref.
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Berks.]
A. 4698. Grant by John de Gardino, to Adam de Argoges, clerk, of a
yearly rent from land in Overestrattone, with land in the common meadow
of 'la Westrewe,' in Netherstrattone. Witnesses: Philip le Bret, Roger
de Camera, William Avenel and others (named). Seal.
A. 4699. Grant by Nicholas Aylwyn, to Adam de Argoges, of land in
Strattone, lying in Uverefurlang, in the common of Ilarehull. Witnesses :
William le Paumer, William Avenel, Thomas Odo and others (named).
Seal.
A. 4700. Confirmation by William de la Fenne, son of Thomas de la
Fenne, to Adam the clerk, sou of Thomas de Argwill, of the grant to him
by Thomas, William's brother, of land in Strattone. Witnesses: Sirs
Nicholas de Lusteshull and Walerand de Bluntesdon, knights, Philip le
Bret, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal.
A. 4701. Undertaking by William de la Fenne, that he will warrant to
Adam de Argoges, all the tenement in Strattoue, which the said Adam
holds of him ; and that the said William and all others, who hereafter may
hold William's land of ' la Fenne,' shall satisfy Adam for any damage
through defect of warranty &c. London, Wednesday before St. Luke,
42 Henry III. Seal.
A. 4702. Grant by James Atleston of Offynton, with the consent of
Matilda, his wife, to Adam de Argoges of Strattone, of a yearly rent.
Witnesses : William de Arkesden, William Avenel, Robert Barry and
others (named). Seal.
A. 4703. Confirmation by John son of Philip le Bret of Nethere-
strattone, of a grant by his father to Sir Adam de Strattone, of a messuage
and land in the said town. London, Wednesday after St. Petronilla,
3 Edward I. Seal.
A. 4704. Release by William le Paumer, to Adam de Argojes, of a
yearly rent in Stratton, due from Christina, William's daughter, for a
messuage and land. Witnesses : Philip le Bret, John Aylmer, William de
Walecot, and others (named). Fragment of seal.
A. 4705. Grant by Robert Paterich, to Hugh le Despenser, of a yearly
rent from land in Sheperuggc, by the road leading to the ford (vaduni) of
Stanford. Witnesses : Sir Gilbert le Blount, John Berd, Alan de Stanford,
and others (named).
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[Wilts.] A. 4706. Gnint by Matilda, late the wife of Serle de Strattune,
widow, with the consent of Richard her son, vicar of Salisbury, to Adam her
son, of land in Strattun. Witnesses : Ralph Dorguilles, Robert Werdebek,
Brian de Sevenhamtun, and others (named). Fragment of seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4707. Grant by John de Gardino, to Adam de Argoges, of a yearly
rent in Strattone, from a tenement which Henry Edred held of the grantor.
Witnesses : Philip le Bret, Roger de Camera, William Avenel and others
(named) .
[Wilts.] A. 4708. Grant by Richard son of Henry Serle, to John son of Adam,
of land with a messuage in Stratton. Witnesses: Sir John de Gardino,
Ralph Sprinham, John de Walecote, and others (named).
Endorsed: ' Scripta de Johanne Serle.'
[Wilts.] A. 4709. Grant by John son of Philip le Bret, to Adam de Strattone,
clerk, of a messuage and land in Netherestratton, part lying in ' la Breche,'
part in ' le Brodeforlong,' part in the tillage called * Noefacres,' part above
Sturie, part at Horestone, part in Esturebreche, and pasture for two oxen
in Grutemore ; together with all the land which Isolda de la More holds
as dower in the same town. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Lusteshull and
Waleran de Bluntesdon, knights, John Aylmer, and others (named). Seal.
C ] A. 4710. Grant by Walter le Nywehosebonde of Shenle, to Adam de
Stratton, clerk, of a yearly rent from a tenement called ' Haverlond,' in the
said town (Shenley). February, 11 Edward I. Seal.
Berks. A. 4711. Bond by James Attestone, to Adam de Argoges of Strattone,
for the payment of a yearly rent, granting that in case of non-payment the
sheriff of Berkshire may distrain the goods of the said James. Witnesses :
Thomas Esperun, Henry de Wyk, William de Arkesden, clerks of the
king's exchequer, Philip le Bret, Odo de Overton, and others (named).
[Wilts, mm A. 4712. Conveyance by Alyhiva Cheke and Robert Paterich, to Sir
.Berks.] John le Despenser (dispensator'), of meadow land in the moor of Schepe-
rugge, for ten years from Hokeday, 55 Henry III. Witnesses : Gilbert
le Blunt, Nicholas de Dideham, Alan de Stanford, and others (named).
55 Henry III.
[Wilts.] A.. 4713. Release by Adam de Argoges, to Simon Robby, of part of
a yearly rent paid by him for land in Strattone. Friday after St. John
ante Portam Latinam, 43 Henry III. Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4714. Grant by Christine, late the wife of Simon Roby, to Adam
Stratton, clerk, of a meadow called * la Meetcrofte,' in Stratton, with release
of all the land which she held as dower in the said town. London,
Thursday after St. Denis, 1 1 Edward I. Seal.
[Wilts, now A. 4715. Release by William Berd of Scheperyg', to Sir John le
Uerks.] Despenser (dispensar'), his lord, of laud in the meadow of 'la More* of
Scheperyg, with certain water ; for which Sir John has given to William
part of a meadow at Lethennardesya,te, and a mark. Witnesses : Gilbert
le Blund, Walter le Fraunkeleyn, Thomas de Cheyne, and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4716. Grant by John de Gardino, to Adam de Argoges, of a yearly
rent to be received from the persons named, for the tenement which they
held of the grantor in Strattone. Witnesses : Philip le Bret, Roger de
Camera, William Avenel, and others (named),
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[Berks.]
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[Wilts.]
[Wilts.]
[Dorset.]
[Wilts.]
A. 4717. Release by Walter, son of Nicholas the clerk (clerict) of
Seperig', to Sir John !e Despenser (dispensar'), knight, his lord, of all the
meadow which he used to have in ' la More ' [in Seperig] ; for which Sir
John has given to him 3s. and part of a croft in Seperig' in exchange.
Witnesses : Sir John de Sancto Johanne, William Berd, Thomas de Cheney,
and others (named).
A. 4718. Sale by Everard de Argnges, to the prior and canons of
Bradenestok, of land at Stratton, part in Langefurlang, part in * la Estlange-
furlang,' and part in Burgfnrluuge. Witnesses: Sir John, parson of Strat-
ton, Klias de Stapelford, Simon de Stapelham, and others (named). Seal.
A. 4719. Grant by John son of John Serle, to A dam de Argoges, of
a messuage, croft, and land in Strattone; with all that John held or might
inherit in the said town as contained in his ancestors' charters of feoffment
which he has delivered to Adam before the king's justices at Westminster
&c. ; also letter of attorney authorising William de Wytth to deliver seisin
of the premises. London, within three weeks of Michaelmas, 41 Henry III.
Seal.
A. 4720. Release by Peter son of Elias Farman, to Geoffrey the
prior, and to the convent of Poghele, of all actions. Sunday after St.
Ambrose, 24 Edward III.
A. 4721. Release by John de Molendino of Wydeford, to Sir Adam
du Stratton, his lord, of all the mill, with lands &c. belonging thereto, which
he held from him in the said town; for which Sir Adam has granted to
William, John's son, to hold, in villenage, the messuage and land in the
said town which John formerly held. Sunday, the vigil of St. Matthew,
4 Edward J. Fragment of seal.
A. 4722. Grant by Nicholas Walraund, chaplain, to Adam de Stratton,
clerk, of nine of his bondmen (named), in Overestrattone, with their lands
and issue &c. with all that the grantor has in the said town, the said bond-
men having been granted to Nicholas by his brother, Sir John Walraund,
in exchange for laud which the grantor's father Waleran gave to him in
Puriton. Sunday before St. Gregory, 9 Edward [I]. Seal.
A. 4723. Grant by Thomas de Harehulle, chaplain, to Adam de
Argojes, of laud with a windmill in Stratton, which the grantor's father,
John, had several times held from the prior and convent of Bradenstock.
Witnesses : John de Gardino, William Avenel, William de Stapelford,
and others (named). Seal.
A. 4724. Grant by John de Gardino, to Adam de Argoges, of all the
services which William Frauukelayn and William de Stapelford owe to the
grantor i'or lauds in Strattone. Witnesses : Philip le Bret, Roger de
Camera, William Avenel, and others (named).
A. 4725. Certificate by Geoffrey de Weston, that on the authority of
a letter of attorney (recited) received by him from Alesia late the wife of
Thomas, earl of Lancaster, and daughter and heiress of Henry de Lacy, late
earl of Lincoln, he has delivered to Sir Thomas de Sibethorp, clerk, attorney
of Sir Hugh le Despenser, the younger, Alesia's kinsman, seisin of all the
knight's fees, advowsons of churches and prebends &c. belonging to the
manors of Troubrugge, Wynterburn, Ambr[esbury], Caneford. Elstrigge,
and Cherlton. Est Kenett, 20 August, 16 Edward II. Portion of seal,
ANCIENT
[Wilts.] A. 4726. Grant by Alice, daughter of Everard do Argoges, to Adam
de Argoges, of a messuage with a garden, curtilage, croft, and land in
Strattone, with all rents, pastures &c., which she has, or may inherit, in
the said town. Witnesses : John de Gardino, Roger de Camera, William
Avenel, and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4727. Grant by Ralph, son of John de Gardino of Strattons, to
Adam de Strattone, clerk, of rents from the tenants named, for lands in
Overestrattone and Netherestrattone. May, 8 Edward I. Seal.
[Wilts, now A. 4728. Release by Robert, son of Eadmund de Sceperig', to Sir
Berks.] John le Despenser (dispensar'), his lord, of all the land, with a messuage,
which Robert held from John. Witnesses : Sir William de Say, Adam
de Sancto Maneveno, Nicholas de Didenham, and others (named).
[Wilts, now J^ t 4729. Grant by Thomas le Blund, lord of Cheperigge, to John
Berks.] j e Despenser (dispensar'), son arid heir of Sir Geoffrey le Despenser, of land
at Kingesbrige, adjoining the water coming from the monks of StratfeWe.
Witnesses : Sirs Henry de Herlee, William de Sey, John de Fredhorn',
Robert de Lindesham, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Wilts.] A.. 4730. Release by John Barlet, to Gilbert Basset, of the homage
of William Pipard, for the fee which he holds of John, in Swindon, with
reliefs, wards &c. ' Witnesses : Sir John Lurel, William de Calue, Richard
Pipard, and others (named). Seal.
[Oxford?] A. 4731. Grant by Peter Fultrel of Wydeford, to Adam de Stratton,
clerk, of rents, from the tenants named, in Wydeford. London, Monday
the morrow of St. Edward the king, 8 Edward I. Seal.
[Wilts.] J t 4732. Grant by Simon Robby, to Adam de Argoges, of a yearly
rent in Strattou, from the tenement held by Odo del Overtone. London,
16 May, 43 Henry III. Seal.
[Wilts.] A, 4733. Grant by Richard son of Henry son of Serle, to John son
of Adam son of Serle, of land in Stratton. Witnesses : Sir Nicholas de
Eton, Philip de Mandevil, Richard Ailmer, and others (named). Seal.
[Wilts.] J^ t 4734. Grant by Laurence le Heyr of Sevcuhampton, to Sir Adam
de Stratton, of an acre of land in Sevenhampton, with the dyke adjoining,
called ' Helleaker,' lying by Bullingesham, being the chief land of the
tillage called < Pryttyackres.' Witnesses: Robert de Abendon, John
Walerand, John Eylmer, and others (named). Seal.
[Wilts.] J^ t 4735. Grant by Robert Chaneu, to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of a
yearly rent from the tenants (named), of certain lands in Overestrattou, and
of all services due from William de Walecote for land in the same town,
and also all escheats from the said lands &c. Witnesses : Sirs Waleran
de Bluntesdon and Robert de Lusteshull, knights, Philip le Bret, and others
(named). Seal. t ,
[Wilts.] A. 4736. Grant by Henry Godard and Alice his wife, to Sir Adam
de Stratton, of a yearJy rent in Nethorestratton, due from Felicia de Stratton,
for a cottage in the same. Witnesses : Robert do Berton, John Eilmer,
James de Grundcwoll, and others (named). S'e/, defaced.
[Wilts.] A.. 4737. Grant by Everard de Arguillis, to the church of St. Margaret,
Strattune, of laud in Strattune, lying in Wuersturiefurlang. Witnesses:
John, parson of Strattune, Adam de Mora, John de Gardino, and others
(named). Seal*
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[Wilts.] A. 4738. Memorandum that on the day named, Henry Serigge of the
city of New Sarum, fishmonger, and Agnes his wife, came before George
Twynyho, esquire, clerk of the bishop of Salisbury's manors of Salisbury,
Milford, and Wodford, and received from the said bishop a stall in ' le fissh-
market ' of the said city, and also a void plot of ground adjoining, for their
lives, while residents there. 17 November, 4 Henry VIII. Signed by
Twynyho.
[Wilts.] A. 4739. Agreement between Adam de Stratton and Sir Fulk son
of Warin (similar to A. 461O), with ratification by Constance, mother of
Sir Fulk, widow. Westminster, 15 April, 16 Edward I. Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4740. Grant by Kalph de Argulles, to Everard, his brother,
of land in Stratton, in the common of Harnhull. Witnesses : Master
Philip de Lodelawe, Henry Chanu, Brian de Sevehamton, and others
(named). Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4741. Release by Philip de Molendino of Wotton Basset, to
Sir Hugh le Despenser, of a right of common in a certain piece of wood
near Sir Hugh's old park of Fasterne, which Sir Hugh has enclosed by
the king's licence ; with grant by Philip that Sir Hugh may construct a
paling or hedge upon Philip's ditch from the place called ' le Wodebrugge '
to that called ' le Northcoumbe ' ; for which release &c. Sir Hugh has
granted to Philip five quarters, yearly, of barley, and feeding for twenty
pigs, free of pannage, in the said enclosure and old park &c. Feast of
St. Edmund, king and martyr, 23 Edward I. Cancelled. Portion of
seal.
[Wilts, now A. 4742. Grant by Thomas le Bedel, to William de le Wifaude, of all
Berks.] jjjg nieadow in the moor of Siprugge, between the running water of the
monks of Stratfeld and the meadow called ' Brodemed.' Witnesses :
William Berd, Alan de Stanford, John Alein, and others (named).
[Henry III.] Much injured.
[Wilts.] A. 4743. Grant by William le Palmer, to Adam de Argoges, of land
in Strattone, reserving a messuage and curtilage. Witnesses : Philip le
Bret, John de Gardino, William Avenel, and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4744. Grant in fee by Ralph de Gardino of Stratton, son and
heir of John de Gardino, to Simon Robe of Medeburne and Christine his
wife, of a plot called ' le Medcrofte ' in Netherstratton. Witnesses : Sirs
Robert de Lusteshull and Waleran de Bluntesdon, knights, William de
Wobourne, and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4745. Letters patent by John Barlet, to William Pippard,
informing him that he has released to Gilbert Basset the homage due from
Pippard from a fee in Swindon ; to whom and to Fulk Basset, Gilbert's
heir, he is to answer in future.
[Wilts.] A. 4746. Grant by Ralph de Gardino of Stratton, to Adam de
Stratton, clerk, of a messuage, croft, and rente in Stratton. Witnesses :
Sirs Robert de Lusteshulle and John Waleraund, knights, John Aylmer,
and others (named). Seal.
[Dorset.] A. 4747. Receipt by Walter the prior of Wast (Winterburn Wast),
to Sir Adam de Strathone, clerk, for 100*. for the rent (censa) of manors
in England, and of the advowson of the church of Winteburne for
A.D. 1285. Wednesday (feria quartet) after Whitsunday, A.D. 1286,
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[Wilti.] A. 4748. Release by William de la More of Wamberge, to William
le Paumer of Stratton, of a messuage and curtilage in Stratton. Witnesses :
Sirs Nicholas de Lustreshulle and Waleran de Bluntesdone, knights,
Philip le Bret, and others (named). Seal. .
C ] A. 4749. Bond by William Bremrey, to John, bishop of Lincoln, for
20^. 7 August, 2J Edward IV.
[Wore.] A. 4750. Grant by Wygan Chirborye of Sende, to Geoffrey
Bochard of Devises, of all his meadow, with other land, in the tillage of
Perchore, by the water running to the bridge of Sumerham, and extending
to the king's land belonging to the town of Rudes. Witnesses : Roger
Crase, Peter de Baldenham, William Self, and others (named).
Cumb. J^ t 4751. Letters patent by Henry, earl of Northumberland and lord
of the honor of Cokermouthe, granting to Roland Kyrkeby, for life, after
the decease of Henry Fenwick, knight, the office of master of the forest of
Wasdale Hede. Morrow of Whitsunday, 26 Henry VI.
[Bedf.] A. 4752. Grant by Henry, duke of Exeter, earl of Huntyngdon, and
Ivory (Ivry), admiral of [England, Ireland] and Aquitaine, lord of Le
Sparre, and constable of the Tower of London, to Rowland Kirby, for
life, of a yearly rent of 101. out of the manor of Stevyngton. 10 August,
31 Henry VI. Signed.
[Wilts.] A. 4753. Letter of attorney by Sibyl the prioress, and the convent
of Aumesbury, in the diocese of Salisbury, of the order of Fontevraud
(Normandy), appointing Sir Walter Ousemond, chaplain, and Robert
Boteler, to be their proctors. 12 March, A.D. 1399.
Kent. A. 4754. Letter of attorney by Thomas, cardinal archbishop of
York, chancellor of England &c. authorising William Couper, clerk,
William Bedell, Richard Rokeby, and William Elys, esquires, to receive
seisin of the manor of Westgrenewyche, alias Sayescortt, granted to him
by Charles duke of Suffolk and viscount Lisle. 12 March, 8 Henry VIII.
Signed.
Endorsed : Memorandum of the receipt of the said seisin by the said
Elys, with the attornment of the tenants of the said manor, on March 21 of
the said year.
Kent. J t 4755. Demise by Charles, duke of Suffolk, viscount Lisle, to the
cardinal archbishop of York, for his life, of the manor of Westgrenewiche,
alias Sayescourt ; with letter of attorney authorising Thomas Holme and
John Johnson to deliver seisin of the same. 4 December, 8 Henry VIII.
Seal of arms, broken.
Endorsed: Memorandum of delivery of seisin on March 21 of the said
year.
Kent. _ m 4756. Demise by John Ingilby the prior, and the convent of the
house of Jesus of Betheleem, Shene, to Master John Gunthorp, dean of
the chapel of the king's hostel, and dean of Wells, for ninety-nine years,
of a piece of land in the east end of Estgrenewich, extending from a field
called ' Custelotfeld ' to the bank of the Thames, with a wharf &c.
6 March, 23 Edward IV. Portion of conventual seal.
[Kent.] ^ < 4757. Letter of attorney by John son and heir of Stephen de
Sidulvesmere, authorising SirRanulph, vicar of Estgrenewich to receive all
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the rents arising from lands and tenements formerly belonging to John's
father, in Leuesham and Lee. London, feast of the Purification,
16 Edward [I].
Letters patent by the same, to his tenants of Leuesham and Lee, and
specially to the heirs of William Kiempe, desiring them to be respondent
to the said Ranulph. Estgrenewich, feast of St. Gregory, 16 Edward [I].
Fragments of seal.
Grant by the same, to the said Ranulph, of a yearly rent, from the
heirs &c. -of William Kiempe of Estgrenewich, for a piece of land in a
field called ' Upfield ' in Leuesham. Witnesses : John de Halle, Giles de
Stokwelle, Geoffrey de Clive, and others (named). Fragment of seal.
Grant by the said Ranulph to Sir John the abbot, and the convent of
St. Peter's, Ghent, of the said rent from the said land adjoining the
heath called ' la Blakchethe,' and abutting on the high road from
London to Derteford. The Epiphany, 29 Edward [I], Four pieces of
parchment.
Kent. J t 4758. Grant by John Joburn, the prior, and the convent of the
house of Jesus of Bethelem, Shene, to the king, of the manors of
Lewesham and Estegrenewiche, with the advowson and patronage of the
churches there ; reserving three tenements in Estgrenewich, and a messuage
and certain lands called ' Ingolffs,' and four closes called ' Croksted ' and
' Estdon ' in Lewesham. 1 November, 23 Henry VIII. Conventual
seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll, in
December of the year within written.
[Kent.] A. 4759. Grant by Walter le Hoppere, to Robert Skeet and Emma
his wife, of two-and-a-quarter dayworks (dayivercas] of land in the
street called ' Lafhullestret,' adjoining the road leading to the water called
Cranford ' [in Dartford]. 2 Edward II.
Endorsed : ' Dertford.'
[Kent.] A. 4760. Demise and release by Odo son of Richard the shepherd
(pastoris), and John son of Giles the weaver (tixtoris\ to Sir Sigor, the
prior of Leueseham, of a rent of 3$d. Witnesses : Sir John, vicar of
Leueseham, Adam and Robert de Cateford, and others (named). Morrow
of St. Augustine, 41 Henry III.
[Kent.] J m 4761. Grant in frank almoin by John Paris, to the abbot and
convent of St. Peter's, Ghent, and their proctors at Leueseham, of
yearly rents, part from the persons named, and part from ' Waldgavele ' in
Leuesham and Gren[ewych]. Monday (feria secunda) after St. Luke,
A.D. 1270.
[Kent.] J^ t 4762. Grant by Thomas de Rumberghe, to the abbot and convent
of Ghent, of a yearly rent from Thomas's messuage in Leueseham, which
he holds of the said abbot at Rumberghe. Witnesses : William de Piro,
John Martin, John le Waleis, clerk, and others (named).
[Kent.] J^ f 4763. Grant by William le Plummer of Leueseham, to John
called ' Ferdebin,' of all his land in the field called ' Suthfeld ' [in
Leueseham], adjoining land of the prior of Leueseham. Witnesses :
Alan ate Stoniheld, Theodrich de Westwode, Henry Boidin and others
(named).
[Kent.] A. 4764. Grant by Henry de Rumberghe, to the abbot and convent
of Ghent, of a yearly rent from all his messuage and land at Rumberghe,
in Leuesham. Sunday before Midsummer day, 54 Henry III,
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N'th'land.
[Kent.]
[N'th'land.]
N'th'land.
N'th'land.
[N'th'land.]
[N'th'land.]
A. 4705. Bond by William Marsshall, John Thomson Robymon,
and William Thomson Robertson, of Cotyngham, husbandmen, to John
Castell, clerk, for 200 marks. 20 April, 14 Henry VI, Fragments of two
seals.
Endorsed : Condition of the above bond, viz. that if the said William
Marshall shall observe the agreements contained in certain indentures of
lease of the rectory of Cotyngham and chapel of Skytby, made between
himself and the said John Castell, clerk, the said bond shall be void.
J^ t 4766. Grant in tail by John Comyn, to John Comyn his son,
and Joan his son's wife, daughter of Sir William do Valence, of the manors
of Wahvyk, Thorneton and Ethensalch, and of the lands and tenements of
Hanedene and Hurtlaund, except the forest and lakes of Etheusalch ;
if the said manors &c. are not worth 400 marks yearly, the grantor will
supplement them from his lands of Tyndale. Witnesses : Sirs John,
earl of Warenne, John de Hastings, Brian son of Alan, Patrick de Graham,
and William de Moravia, knights, and others, [c. A.I). 1300.]
A.. 4767. Letters patent by John de Stutevyle, son and heir of Sir
Robert de Stutevyle, to his free tenants and others of Mithford, Mulston,
and Felton, desiring them to attorn to Sir Aymar de Valence, earl
of Pembroke, to. whom the said John has granted the castle and manor of
Mithford. 20 February, 8 Edward [I]. French. Seal of arms.
A. 4768. Bond by William son and heir of William de Septvauz,
knight, to the king, for 3,000/. to be paid in London, at Michaelmas next.
Canterbury, 21 May, 41 Edward III.
A. 4769. Grant by Roger Bertram, lord of Mitford, for 1,000 marks,
to Sir William de Valence, lord of Pembroch, of the towns of Merdeffen,
Calverdon and Little Eland, with bondmen and their issue, rents, homages
&c. Witnesses: Sirs Guy de Rocheford, Roger de Clifford, Roger de
Leiburne, and others (named), knights, and others (named). [Edward I.]
Triangular seal.
A. 4770. Grant by Roger Bertram, lord of Mitford, to Sir William
de Valence, of the manor of Great Eland, to hold from the king in chief,
reserving the homages of certain persons (named) which Roger formerly
gave to Sir Hugh de Eure, and to Sir Walter de Camhou, and which
belonged to Roger's castle of Mitford ; and excepting the advowson of the
church of the said manor, and his manors of Mitford, Felton, Neuton,
Molston, Haunthweit, Boulton and Addewic. Witnesses : Sirs Adam de
Gesemuth, William de Huntrecumbe, Thomas de Fenwik, William de
Kirketon, and others (named), knights, and others (named).
A.. 4771.
of arms.
Duplicate of A. 47 7O. Equestrian seal, and counter seal
A.. 4772. Grant by Roger Bertram, lord of Mitford, to Sir William
de Valence, lord of Pembroch, of a mill with pond and fishing therein, iu
Great Eland, with all suits of the multure of corn of freemen and bondmen
of Eland &c. London, feast of St. Lucy the virgin. A.D. 1262, 47 Henry
III. Fragments of seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment in the Exchequer on Thursday
the morrow of St. Lucy the virgin, A.D. 1262.
A. 4773. Grant by Roger Bertram, lord of Middeford, to Sir William
de Valence, that if any of the suits c. belonging to the mill and pond in
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N'hamp.
Kent.
N'hamp.
N'hamp.
N'hamp.
Rutl.
N'hamp.
Great Eland, which Boger has granted to Sir William, shall be found to be
alienated, Roger will restore what is wanting, or give the value out of his
lands of Eland manor, or elsewhere. London, feast of St. Katherine,
47 Henry III. Seal.
A. 4774. Acknowledgment by William Watts of Esthaddon, that he
holds a messuage and land in Esthaddon, from William Catesby, by military
service, suit of Catesby's court of Great Creton, and payment of 6d. at
Michaelmas, yearly, and two hens at Christmas, for which payment he
binds himself in 100*. 1 April, 21 Edward IV. Fragment of seal.
A. 4775. Sale by Richard Catysbye of Legarsasheby, esquire, to
Richard Buller of Hellyden, yeoman, of all his messuages, lands and
tenements &c. in Hellyden, with all writings &c. concerning the same.
14 September, 30 Henry VIII. Signed by Buller. English. Seal.
A. 4776. Grant by Thomas Peyton, grandson of Thomas Peyton
late of Esilham and of Margaret his wife, daughter and heiress of Ellen,
daughter and heiress of John Malorre and Joan his wife, to William
Catesby, esquire of the king's body, and John Catesby, esquire, of Olthorp,
of the manor of Welton, and of all the lands &c. in Welton which belonged
to the said Thomas Peyton late of Esilham, and Margaret his wife, in exchange
for the manors ofDenton and Tapton, co. Kent, and for lands in Denton late
J ohn Yerde's, and lands called ' Thryles ' alias f Dryles ' co. Kent, which
the grantor had of the bishop of Worcester ; with warranty against Thomas,
abbot of Westminster ; also letter of attorney authorising William Lytelhay
and William Staverton to deliver seisin. 14 February, 2 Richard II.
Seal.
A. 4777. Sale by Humfrey Catesby, knight, to the king, of land in
Powkesley. 6 November, 17 Henry VII. English. Seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Common Pleas on the
De Banco Roll, Mich. 17 Henry VII.
A. 4778. Sale by John Brudenell of Wodcrofte, gentleman, son and
heir of John Brudenell, deceased, and Sibyl Ruddill, widow, of Wodcroft
aforesaid, daughter and heiress of John Bukstede, deceased, cousins and
heirs of Wynmer Preston, to Richard Fermour of London, merchant of
the Staple of Calais, of the manor of Wodcroft, and all their messuages and
lands &c. in Etton, Helpston, Marham, Etton, Poykyrke, Paston, Ufford,
Norberewe, and Weryngton, with all deeds &c. concerning the same, for
800 marks, part to be paid to the vendors and part to Alen Percy, clerk, for
a debt due to him from the said vendors ; with clause cancelling two bonds
by the vendors, if they duly execute the present deed. Signed by the
vendee. 20 June, 17 Henry VIII. English. Fragment of seal.
A. 4779. Copy of the condition of the bond for 9,0007. for the per-
formance by the vendor of the covenants in the sale by Sir William Catesbye,
knight, of Ashebie Legiers, to Sir Christopher Hatton, knight, of the
manor and lordship of Gretton. 26 May, 23. Elizabeth, A.D. 1581.
English.
A. 4780. Bond by Sir Christopher Hatton, knight, captain of the
yeomen of the Guard, vice-chamberlain, and one of the Privy Council,
to Sir William Catesby, knight, for 600/. 10 June, 23 Elizabeth. Signed.
Names of witnesses. Seal of arms.
Endorsed: Condition of above bond viz. that if Sir Christopher
Hatton shall indemnify the taid Sir William for any breach of the condition
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of a bond given by Sir William to Laurence Madewell of Gretton, yeoman,
for 600/. for the observance by Sir William of the covenants contained in
a pair of indentures made between him and the said Laurence, that then
the above bond shall be void. English. .
[N'hamp.] A. 4781. Conveyance by Sir Hugh de Tywe, knight, and Lady
Margery his wife, Thomas de Weolton and Agnes his wife, and Ralph de
Hynton, to Richard le Mouner of Coloworye (Colworth), for his life, of
their mill of Hynton, reserving to the grantors free grinding at the said mill.
Witnesses : William de Bray of Hynton, Hugh Turgis of Byfeld,
Robert de Pyry, and others (named) . Fragment of seal.
N'hamp. A. 4782. Demise by William Catysbye of Ashby Leagers, to
Laurence Maidwell of Gretton, yeoman, for twenty-one years, of three
closes of pasture in Gretton, called respectively ' the hall yarde,' ' the
Stebyns ' near a place called ' Rockingham Shier ' and ' Piehill Closse '
next Cotton meadow; in return for a demise made by the said Laurence, at
the request of the said William, to Sir Humfrey Stafford, knight, for
thirty years, of glebe lands &c. in Kir by in the parish of Gretton aforesaid.
1 October, 11 Elizabeth. Signed by the said Laurence. English. Seal.
Endorsed : Name of witness : also memorandum that the said Laurence
is to have six loads of thorns during the said term for fencing the said
closes.
[N'hamp.] A. 4783. Agreement between William Catisby, esquire, and his tenants
of Grettone. Last day of March, 1 1 Elizabeth. English. Paper.
Endorsed : ' The composition of the tenauntes of Gretton.'
N'hamp. A. 4784. Sale by Sir Thomas Lucy, knight, and Dame Elizabeth his
wife, to John Maie of Rokkynggham, of the woods growing on land called
'Broderode' in Gretton Woods, within the bounds of Rockynggham forest,
as much wood as is contained within the bounds of the ' olde stake and
hedge of the last wode sale,' also various covenants, for the observance of
which the said Maie binds himself in 40/. 14 March, 10 Henry VIII.
Signed by the said John. English. Seal.
N'hamp. A. 4785. Letter of attorney by Anne late the wife of Edward le
Despenser, son of Hugh le Despenser, authorising John de Gretford and
Stephen de Lymbury to deliver to the king, seisin of the manor of Yerdelegh
Gobyon and of all her lands and tenements in Potterespyrye, Yerdelegh
Gobyon and Morende. 30 September, 37 Edward [III]. Seal of arms.
N'hamp. A. 4786. Demise by John, lord Le Scrop, knight, and Dame
Elizabeth his wife, for her life, to William Catesby, esquire of the king's
body, of the manors of Berughley, Oneley and Gretton, with lands and
tenements in Hanyngworth : also letter of attorney authorising Thomas
Aynesworth and William Lytylhay to deliver seisin of the premises.
16 February, 1 Richard III. English. Two seals.
[N'hamp.] A. 4787. Grant by William Revel, to Robert Revel his son, in tail,
of his manor of Bukkeby, with all his lands &c. in Bukkeby, with
remainder to John Revel, Robert's brother, and reversion to the grantor.
Fenni Neubold, Monday, feast of St. Andrew, Edward II. Copy in later
hand, about fifteenth century.
[N'hamp.] A. 4788. Grant by William de Castelford, to lady Anne la Despenser
of the manor of Jerdelegh by Potterespyrie, which he had of the grant of
Sir Edward le Despenser, his late lord. Bokeland, 20 March, 21 Edward III.
Seal, broken,
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N'hamp. A. 4789. Demise by Alexander prior of the monastery of St. Austen
in Daventre, to Sir Thomas Lucy, knight, for twenty one years, the
lease to be renewed every three years, of the rectory and parsonage of
Welton with the tithes &c. 10 February, 16 Henry VIII. English.
Seal.
N'hamp. ^.. 4790. Indenture whereby Francis, viscount Lovell, desires that his
undermentioned feoffees shall convey to Anne Lovell, his wife, in fee, the
manor of Halse and Brakley, which he had together with the manors of
Thorp-Watrefeld, Duston, and Tysshemershe, formerly granted to them, viz.
to Thomas, lord Scrope, of Upsale, Kichard Katclyf, William Catysby and
Thomas Malyverer, knights, George Fitzhugh, clerk, Geoffrey and Edward
Franke, Thomas Metcalf and James Walton, in trust for his said wife, if
she should survive him, for her life ; for which the said Anne is to find
two fit priests to celebrate for the soul of the said Francis &c. in the
University of Oxford or of Cambridge, for thirty years &c. Woborn,
10 June, 2 Richard III.
[Camb.] A. 4791. Grant by Sir William de Gomecestre, the abbot, and the
[N'hamp.] convent of Ramsey, to Sir Berengar le Moyn, knight, of the county of
Northampton, for his life, of the manor of Chateris, with the wood called
' Hounie ' and the meadow called ' Hollode ' and CroAvlede and Farkhale, with
all that they have in Popelholt, in exchange for the manors of Bernewell
and Hemieton. Witnesses : Sirs William le Moyn, knight, of the county
of Huntingdon, John Russel of the same, John de Offord, Baldewyn de
Drayton, Walter de Vermin, and others (named).
N'hamp. A. 4792. Grant by Anne late the wife of Edward le Despenser, son
of Hugh le Despenser, to the king, of the manor of Yerdelegh Gobyon,
and of all her lands &c. in Potterespirye, Yerdelegh Gobyon, and Morende,
in exchange for a moiety of the manor of Burghle &c. given to her by the
king. 30 September, 37 Edward [III]. Seal of arms.
[N'hamp.] A. 4793. Demise by Sir William de Valence, lord of Penebr[ok], to
Walter cle Aylesbiry, of the manor of Bernack, held by him as guardian
of John, son and heir of Richard de Selley, the said Walter providing the
sureties named. Witnesses : Sirs Geoffrey de Neubaud, Robert de Morle,
Peter de Tholnetham, and others (named).
Endorsed : Memorandum that the said Sir William lias granted to the
said Walter a yearly rent from a tenement in Middilton.
[N'hamp.] A. 4794. Grant by Henry Smyth of Newenham to Nicholas Cowley,
gentleman, of all right to the manor of Yelvertoft; the said Henry to
appear in the king's courts, if necessary, to defend all actions as to the
said manor at the costs, * in his ridyng and abydyng', of the said Nicholas
' in horsmete and mannys mete ' &c. If Henry shall observe the covenants
specified, his bond for 40/. to Nicholas shall be void. 5 November,
16 Edward IV. English. Seal.
N'hamp. A. 4795. Grant by lady Anne late the wife of Sir Edward le
Despenser, and Sir Thomas, her son, to the king, of the castle of Morende
and the manors of Plumpton Pirie, and Yerdelegh Gobioun, and of all
lands &c. which the said Anne holds in Yerdelegh Gobioun, Morende and
Potterespirie, formerly the said Sir Edward's; for which the king is to
obtain for her a release from Sir Gerard del Isle of all right in the manor
of Burlegh, or else shall give her and her son other lauds &c. of the same
value &c. Drayton by Lufwyk, 30 June, 37 Edward III, French. Seal
of arms.
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[Wilts.] J t 4796. Acknowledgment by Alice, relict of Richard le Taylour of
Comptone Basset, that Sir Hugh le Despenser, who had bought from the
said Richard his tenements in the said place, has satisfied her claim of
dower therefrom. Witnesses : Sirs John de Holt and Simon de Torny,
knights, and others (named). Fasten) e, Monday after St. Mark the
evangelist, 26 Edward [I]. Seal.
[Wilts.] J^ t 4797. Release by Agnes daughter of Jngeleys, to Gilbert Basset,
of all her right in land in Coinpton, of Gilbert's fee. Witnesses : William
deHorton, Simon de Berewic, William de Bringewurth, and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4798. Grant by Mabel daughter of Walter, to Gilbert Basset, of
land in Compton, part in Bradelande, part in Hiwefurlange, part upon Clive,
part upon Wydihulle, part in Burne, part at Wetinghulle, and part upon
Claverhulle. Witnesses : Hugh de Cumbrewelle, Roger de Bromham,
Richard de Wich and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4799. Grant by Richard le Taylour of Cumpton Basset, to
Sir Hugh le Despenser, of a messuage with a curtilage and land in Cumpton
Basset, which Richard's mother, Agnes la Porter, formerly held. Saturday
after All Saints, 23 Edward [I]. Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4800. Grant by William, the abbot, and the convent of Mal-
mesbury, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of a plot of their waste, called
' Calewehul,' near Sir Hugh's park of Fasterne, adjoining a plot called
' Tuchinghoggescroft.' Witnesses : Sirs Robert son of Payn, Walter de
Paveli, Robert de Caynes, John de Holt, and William de Cotes, knights,
and others (named).
[Wilts.] A.. 4801. Agreement by Adam de Stratton, that Robert de Abyndon
may hold all the lands and tenements which the said Robert has in
Creckelade, Berton, Mersheton, and Sevehampton, free from any claim by
the said Adam, by the services formerly rendered to lady Isabella de
Fortibus, countess of Albemarle, releasing in exchange to the said Adam,
the advowson of the church of St. Sampson, Creckelade. Monday after
the quinzaine of Easter, 6 Edward I.
[Wilts.] A. 4802. Grant by Roger de la Bury, to Sir Adam de Stratton, of
a yearly rent from messuages in Crekelade. Witnesses : William de la
Hale, Philip le Bot, John Syward and others (named). Seal, broken.
[Wilts.] A. 4803. Grant by Richard Eynulf le Taylour of Cumpton Basset,
to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of a messuage and land in Cumpton Basset,
which Richard had after the death of Agnes his mother. Saturday after
All Saints, 23 Edward [I].
[Wilts.] A.. 4804. Demise by Alan Basset, to Nicholas Hervi of Cumtune,
for life, of land in Cumtune, of Alan's villenage, with a chief messuage
and two crofts, with reversion to the grantor. Witnesses : John de
Chereburc, William de Monte Acuto, Ernulf de Berewik, and others
(named).
[Wilts.] A. 4805. Release by Bartholomew de Littletone, in Cumpton Basset,
to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of a yearly rent from the tenement in Compton,
which Sir Hugh bought from Richard Eynolf . Witnesses : Sirs Richard
de Dauntesye, and Simon de Thorn, knights, and others (named). Seal,
defaced.
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[Wilts.] A t 4806. Grant by Agnes daughter of Ingeleys, to Gilbert Basset,
of land in Coinpton, part in Thurnchyne, part in Hiewefurlange, part in
Catbrailonde, part in Wetinghulle, part by Rigweye, part in Langet'urlang,
part in Horsheved, part in Duergnesse, and part upon Claverhull.
Witnesses : William de Hortone, Simon de Berewic, Roger de Bromham,
and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4807. Sale by William son of Walter, to Alan Basset, of land [in
Compton], part in Lankefarluc, upon Widewlle, part in Wouelonde, and
part in Maltelonde, upon Blakelonde. Witnesses : Bartholomew the clerk
(clerico), Miles Dauntessie, Stephen de Wicho, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
Endorsed : ' Compton.'
[Wilts.] A. 4808. Release by William de Sumerford, to Alan Basset, of all
the land [in Cumpton], which William formerly held from William de
Cumberwelle in the garden of the said Alan. Witnesses : Bartholomew,
parson of Cumtune, Nicholas Hervi, Philip de Wiche and others (named).
Seal.
Endorsed: 'Cumpton.'
[Wilts.] A. 4809. Grant by Agnes daughter of Robert Kaperun, to Thomas
Pincerne, of all right and all land which she has from her father, as
well in the manor of Cumptun as elsewhere. Witnesses : Nicholas de
Haversham, Thomas de Herdicote, Thomas de Chaucumb, Bartholomew de
Upaven', and others (named). Seal.
[Wilts.] J^ t 4810. Letters patent by the king, to Alan Basset, informing him
that he has granted to Gilbert Basset, the yearly rent due from Alan for
the manor of Berewic, and commanding Alan to pay it in future to Gilbert.
Hereford, 29 September, 15 Henry [III].
[Wilts.] A. 4811. Demise by John de Wroxhale, to Sir Hugh le Despenser,
of all his wood in the forest of Bradene called ' Peverelleswode ' with
all his portion of the hundred of Cheleworthe, for three years. Fasterne,
feast of St. Nicholas, 4 Edward II.
[Wilts.] A. 4812. Grant by Hugh le Despenser, earl of Winchester, to Ralph
Bolle, his cook, for his life, of land in his field of Wottone Basset, part in
a close called 'Privethey,' and part called 'Mixhoerne,' rendering yearly to
the grantor a bow and a ' cokbolt.' Fasterne, 14 May, 18 Edward II.
Seal.
[Wilts.] jfl^, 4813. Letters patent by Isabella de Fortibus, countess of Albemarle,
to her tenants of Stratton, informing them that she has granted all her
lands and tenements in the said town to Adam de Stratton, clerk, and
commanding them to attorn to the said Adam. London, Wednesday, feast
of St. Philip and St. James, 3 Edward I.
[Wilts.] A. 4814. Grant by William de Cinnoc, to John son of Everard
Bath, of land with meadow and pasture in Comton, formerly belonging
to his brother Robert de Cinnoc. Witnesses : Reginald de Calne,
Bartholomew de Cumton, Osbert le Mac and others (named).
[Wilts.] J^ t 4815. Letters patent by the king, granting to Hugh le Despenser,
the wardship of the castle of Marlebergh, which Queen Margaret, the king's
mother, holds in dower. Westminster, 12 March, 1 Edward [II].
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[Wilts.] A. 4816. Kelease by Richard son of Richard de la VVyz, to Sir
Philip Basset, of all his right in a meadow, which was his father's, on the
east side of * la Hememed ' with pasture for six cattle on ' la Penna
Basset' [in Compton]. Witnesses: Sir Richard Pipard, knight, Sir
Nicholas de Hasting, steward, Robert de Berewic, clerk, and others
(named). Seal.
Endorsed: 'Compton.'
Wilts. A. 4817. Letters patent by the king, authorising William de Grandison
and Sibyl his wife, to grant the manor of Lidiard Treigos, and the
advowson of the church there, held from the king in chief, to Hugh le
Despenser, earl of Winchester. York, 25 May, 16 Edward [II].
Fragment of Great Seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the De Banco Roll of Easter
16 Edward II., roll cxxx.
[Wilts.] A. 4818. Attornment, by John de Warenne, earl of Surrey, certifying
[Dorset.] fagt j n accordance with the king's letters (recited) directed to him, he has
done fealty before Henry de Thrapston the king's clerk, in the presence
of Sirs Ralph de Cobham and Richard de Hakelut, knights, for the manors
of Troubrugge, Wynterburn, Aumbresbury, Caneford, Henkstrugg and
Cherleton, which he holds for life and the reversion of which has been
granted to the king by Alice late the wife of Thomas late earl of
Lancaster, and daughter and heiress of Henry de Lascy late earl of
Lincoln. Newcastle on Tyne, 3 August, 16 Edward [II]. Seal of arms
and counter seal, broken.
Wilts. A. 4819. Release by Ralph Perot, to John Holand, earl of
Huntyngdon, of all his right in the manor of Pleiteford. Monday after
St. Edmund the martyr, 14 Richard II. Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4820. Confirmation by the king of a grant by Isabella de Fortibus,
countess of Albemarle, to Adam de Stratton, of the manor of Seven-
hampton, with the hamlets of Worth, Strutton and Krekelade. West-
minster, 7 November, 4 Edward [I]. Fragment of Great Seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment, before the Treasurer and barons
of the Exchequer, on the Memoranda Roll, Mich. 4-5 Edward [I].
[Wilts.] A. 4821. Grant by Alan Basseth and Alina de Gai his wife, to the
mother church of Wutton, of the offerings of the chapel in their court
of Wutton ; the chaplain ministering in the same is to swear fealty to the
said mother church, and be subject to the jurisdiction of the archdeacon.
Witnesses : Philip de Lucy, archdeacon of Wilts, Reginald de Calne, and
others (named). Seal of arms.
Endorsed : ' pro ecclesia de Wotton'.
[Wilts.] A. 4822. Letters patent by Robert de Kaynes, to all his men of
Somerford, requiring them to attorn to Sir Hugh le Despenser, his
kinsman, to whom he has granted the manor of Somerford. Curtlinton,
10 December, 28 Edward [I], Portion of seal.
[ ] A. 4823. Grant by Luke the chaplain son of Reginald, to Sir Philip
Basset, of all the tenements which he held of the fee of Sir Ralph
de Saham and of Nicholas de Randeworthe. Witnesses : Sir Walter
de Hiselham, . . . Fordham, Adam de Chipe, and others. Two
fragments.
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[Wilts.] A. 4824. Letters patent by the king to the tenants of Marlebergh
Castle, commanding them to acknowledge Hugh le Despenser as constable
of the said castle. Westminster, 12 March, 1 Edward II. Fragment of
Great Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4825. Grant by Walter de Dunstanville, to Alan Basset, his grand-
son, of his manor of Winterburne. Witnesses : Peter de Mortuna,
Reginald Daivilla, Thomas Britone, Ralph de Elmer, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Norf.] A. 4826. Grant by Robert son of Richard de Wrdested, to William
son of William de Stalham, of homages in Dilham of the tenants named,
with their tenements and issue ; also lands and rents &c. in the same
town. Witnesses : Walter de Maltebi, Geoffrey de Higeling, Adam de
Birlinghaui, and others (named). [Henry III.] Fragments of seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4827. Letters patent by the king, granting licence to Hugh le
Despenser to impark his wood of ' la Coufaude ' and . his waste adjoining,
which are within the metes of the king's forest of Melkesham. West-
minster, 12 April, 33 Edward [I]. Fragment of Great Seal, broken.
[Wilts.] A. 4828. Grant by Thomas Basset, to Alan his son, with the
consent of Gilbert, the grantor's eldest son and heir, of the town of
Cumton with its appurtenances, for which Alan has given to Gilbert a gold
ring, and has done homage to him in their parents' presence. Witnesses :
Thomas de Brunal, Robert de Lamare, Geoffrey de Belewe, and others
(named). Portion of equestrian seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4829. Letters patent by the king, granting liberty to Philip
Basset, to have, during his life, a deer leap at his new park below bis town
of Wotton, and another at his old park, below his manor of ' la Fasterue,'
within the metes of the king's forest of Braden, all beasts (fere) entering
the said parks by the said leaps to belong to Philip. Winchester,
29 December, 52 Henry III. Fragment of Great Seal.
[Wilte.] A. 4830. Letters patent by Isabella de Fortibus, countess of
Albemarle and Devon, and lady of the Island, to Roger de Writele, bailiff
of the hundreds of Worth, Crekelade, and Sevehampton, commanding him
to deliver to Adam de Stratton, clerk, seisin of the manors of Sevehampton,
Worth, and Crekelade, with their hundreds and the fees of the honor of
Curci, with all chattels in the said manors, and all debts there, due to the
said Isabella. London, Friday after All Saints, 4 Edward I. Seal of
arms.
Wilts. A. 4831. Release by Ralph Perot son and heir of Reginald Perot, to
Sir John Holand, earl of Huntyngdon, of all his right to the manor of
Playteford. Redyng, 6 December, 13 Richard II. Seal of arms.
[Wilts.] A. 4832. Release by Robert de Abindon, to Adam de Stratton,
clerk, of all his right in the advowson of the church of St. Sampson of
Crekelade. Witnesses : Brother Joseph de Chancy, treasurer of the
king, Sir Geoffry de Neubaud, chancellor of the exchequer, Sirs Roger
de Northwode, John de Cobbeham, Philip de Wylgheby, barons of the
exchequer, and others (named). Westminster, Monday after St. Scolastica,
A.D. 1277. Fragment of seal.
[Dorset.] A. 4833. Letters patent by Hugh the prior of [Wiuterburn] Wast
(de Vasto), to Sir John le Moyngne, escheator of the king on this side
Trent, requesting him, in accordance with the king's grant to the said.
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prior, to deliver to Sir Adam de Strattone, Hugh's attorney, seisin of
the manor of Wynterburue. Westminster, the vigil of All Saints,
54 Henry III. Fragment of seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4834. Release by Alan Basset, to -Walter, rector of the church of
Cumtun, of a way through the middle of Walter's court of Cumtun, in
exchange for an acre of meadow in the meadow of Gamed. Wotton,
kalends of July, A.D. 1228. Two seals, injured.
Wilts. A. 4835. Grant by the king, to Hugh le Despensor, of land from
the king's wastes in Melkesham forest, part below the town of Sende,
between the wood called ' Coufaud ' and Berehille, part at Berehille, and
part in a plot called ' Coufaud.' Westminster, 9 April, 33 Edward I.
Fragment of Great Seal.
Endorsed: 'De purprestura de Sende.'
Wilts. A. 4836. Mandate by Hildebrand de London', sheriff and escheator of
Wilts, to the bailiff of the hundreds of Wurth and Crekkelade, commanding
him to execute the king's writ (recited) for the admission of Adam de
Stratton, the king's clerk, to the possession of the manor of Sevehampton
with the hamlets of Wurth, Strattone and Crikkelade, granted to him by
Isabella de Fortibus, countess of Albemarle. Edward [I].
[Wilts.] A. 4837. Release by Robert de Kaignes, knight, to his lord, Sir
Hugh le Despenser, of all the manor of Somerford, which he held for
life, of the grant of Sir Hugh, by fine levied in the king's court.
Witnesses : Sirs John de Holte, Walter de Pavely, Henry de Botringham,
knights, and others (named). Friday after St. Martin the bishop,
32 Edward [I].
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Wilts. A. 4838. Lease by Gilbert de Berewyk, steward of the lands of Sir
William de Clyngton, earl of Huntyngdon, in the county named, by
command of the said earl and of Juliana his wife, to William, vicar of the
clmrch of Poterne, John de la Roche and Walter Cambou, for seven years,
of two parts of the manor of Litleton Paynel ; with clause for distraining
the goods and chattels of the grantees (if the rent is not paid) on their
lands &c. in Poterne, Bromham and Erlestoke. Thursday, feast of St. Hilary,
18 Edward III. French. Three seals, one broken.
Wilts. A. 4839. Letter of attorney by Drogo de Barentyn, authorising
William de Rapeford, his yeoman (vadletum) to place Sir Hugh le
Despenser in full seisin of the manor of Suttone Mauudevyle and the
advowson of the church of the said manor. Fasterne, Wednesday the
feast of St. Andrew the apostle, 35 Edward [I]. Seal of arms.
[Wilts.] A. 4840. Release by Richard son of Stephen de la Wich, to Alan
Basset his lord, of a virgate of the land of ' la Wich,' which Thomas, Alan's
father, gave to the said Stephen ; in exchange for laud in Cumtune, and
land which Alan bought from William Half knight (dimidio milite), and a
meadow abutting on Richard's court, for which twelve hawks used to be
rendered to Alan. Witnesses : Roger de Dantes[ey], Adam de Eston,
and others (named). Seal.
[Wilts, now A. 4841. Release by Alvina Cheke, to Sir John le Despenser
Berks.] (dispensatori), of all the water and fishery between the fishery of John
Berd and the bridge of Sheperugge moor. Witnesses : Nicholas de
Didenham, William de la Wifaude, Alan de Stanford, John Alewy, and
others (named).
Endorsed : Release of a fishery in Shipprugg to Hugh (sic) Spencer.
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[Wilts.] A. 4842. Letters patent by the king, confirming a grant dated at
[Dorset.] Sutton in Holand, August 6, 16 Edward II, by Alesia de Lascy late the
wife of Thomas, earl of Lancaster, and daughter and heiress of Henry de
Lascy, late earl of Lincoln, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, the younger, her
kinsman, of all knights' fees, and advowsons of churches &c. pertaining
to the manors of Troubrigge, Wynterbourne, Aumbresburs, Caneforde,
Elstrigge, and Cherleton. Heywra [co. York], 25 September, 17 Ed-
ward [II]. Portion of Great Seal.
Endorsed : ' La chartre le Koi de conferment de purchace des fees &
ayowesons appurtenauntes au . . Conte de Salesbir's.'
[WilU.] A. 4843. Confirmation by Robert de Eimvilla of a release by
Walter de Eimvilla, his brother, to Alan Basset, of his land of Winter-
burne. Witnesses : John Luvel, Thomas Basset, Reginald de Calne, and
others (named). Seal of arms.
[Wilt.] A. 4844. Grant by William de Cummervelle, with the consent of
Idonea his wife, and of Hugh his [eldest] son and heir, to Alan Basset, of
land, part in a field in Fermfurlune, and part in another field towards
Witedie, and all [his] portion of Aldlande. Witnesses : Ancelm Maudut,
Robert Maudut, Bartholomew the clerk, and others. [Henry III.]
Injured. Seal.
Endorsed : ' Cumpton.'
[Wilts.] A. 4845. Defeasance of a bond for 1,000 marks by Sir Robert de
Kaynes, to Sir Hugh le Despenser ; witnessing that if Sir Robert shall
enfeoff Sir Hugh with the manors of Somerford and Cheleworth and the
bailiwick of Bradene forest, for ever, and a fine be levied between them
within a month of Easter next, after which the premises are to be
reconveyed to Sir Robert for his life, that then the said bond shall be void.
If the fine be not levied by Sir Hugh within the said time, he grants that
Sir Robert may distrain upon the manor of Somerford yearly for 100/.
&c. Kurtlyngton, 11 December, 28 Edward [I]. French. Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4846. Grant by Robert son of Walter Halfknight (dimid'
militis), to Sir Philip Basset, of meadow land in Cumpton. Witnesses:
Sir Nicholas de Hastinges, steward, Roger de Stodlee, Walter Ingeram,
and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4847. Grant by Gilbert Basset, at the request of Thomas Basset,
his father, and Aliz de Dunstanvill, his mother, to Alan his brother, to
hold Cumton, which their father gave to Alan, by the service of one
knight. Witnesses : Thomas de Drunal, Robert de la Mare, Walter de
Dunstanvill, and others (named).
Wilts. A. 4848. Grant by William Lungespe, son and heir of Ela, late
countess of Salisbury, to Geoffrey le Despenser, of all his wood of
Dydeham, with all the tenement which John le Gardiner held in
Dydeham, with the said John and all his issue. Witnesses : Stephen
de Segrave, William de Cantilupo, Geoffrey de Langele and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Wilts.] A. 4849. Confirmation by Walter son of Nicholas de Evilada, of a
release by Walter de Eimvilla, his uncle, to Alan Basset, of his land of
Winterburne. Witnesses : John Luvel, Thomas Basset, Reginald de
Calne, and others (named). Portion of seal.
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[Wilti.] A. 4850. Grant by John the abbot, and the convent of Malines-
bury, to Sir Alan Basset, of all right in the park of Wotton, in which
the said abbot had claimed common. Witnesses : Sir Simon, prior of
Bradenastok and others (named). Feast of St. James the apostle,
15 Henry III, A.D. 1231. Two seals with counter seals, injured.
[Wilt.] A. 4851. Release by William Hirdrnau and Mabel his wife, to Gilbert
Basset, of all their right in land in Cumthon. Witnesses : William de
Horthona, Robert de Bruemel, Nicholas Spileman, Roger de Bromham and
others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 4852. Release by Peter de la Hoese, grandson and heir of
Sir Nicholas de la Hoese, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of all his right in the
manor of Sende near Devises. Witnesses : Sirs Walter de Paveli, William
de Cotes, John de HoU,, knights, and others (named). Fasterne, Saturday,
Michaelmas day, 30 Edward [IJ. Seal.
Endorsed : ' Hugo de Spencer.'
Wilts. A. 4853. Grant by John de Meysi, son and heir of Sir John de
Meisi, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of the manor of IMershtone Meysi, with
the advowson of the free chapel in the said manor. Bardesle, Thursday
after Michaelmas, 30 Edward i. Fragment of seal, defaced.
Dorset. A. 4854. Mandate of John le Moyne, the king's escheator on this
side Trent, to the sub-escheator or sheriff of Dorset, to admit Sir Adam
de Stratton the king's clerk, attorney of the prior of [Wiuterburn] Wast
(de Vasto), to seisin of the manor of Wvutirburne; in accordance with
the king's writ (recited). London, 30 October, 54 Henry III. Seal,
broken.
[Wilts.] A. 4855. Receipt by Robert de Keynes, knight, to Sir Hugh le
Despenser, for 6/. 13*. 4d. due from Sir Hugh for a release of the manor
of Somerford, which Robert held from him for life. Fasterne, vigil of
St. Thomas, 33 Edward [i].
[Wilts.] A. 4856. Letters patent by the king, granting permission to Hugh le
Despenser, to enclose his wood of 'la Faaterne,' which is within the
king's forest of Bradene, and adjoining the said Hugh's park. ' La Rose,'
25 September, 28 Edward [1]. Portion of Great Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4857. Grant by the king, to Hugh le Despenser the younger, of
the reversion of the manors of Troubrigge, Wynterburn, Aumbresbury,
Caneford, Henkstrugg and Cherleton, which John de Warenne, earl of
Surrey, holds for life. Staintou in the Strete, 6 August, 16 Edward II.
[Wilt*.] A. 4858. Grant by John de Comerwell, knight, to Elias Kynner,
Alice his wife, and William her son, for their lives, of land in Cumpton
Basset, part lying in Heywidewell, called ' Havedhacre,' part by Aldelond,
part on the hills by ' Le drafwey.' Witnesses : Walter de Cumpton, clerk,
Robert Palling, Bartholomew de Litleton, Robert Yurleby and others
(named) . Seal.
Wilts. A. 4859. Grant by Robert de Kaines, son of Sir Robert de Kaynes,
to Sir Hugh le Despenser, his kinsman, of his manor of Somerford,
Witnesses: Sirs Alniiirir de Sando Amundo, Walter de Pavely, John de
Holt, knights, and others (named).
tWilta.'J A. 4860. Grant by Hugh de Cumberwelle, to Alan Basset, of land
in Cumpton, in exchange for a croft called ' broad croft ' (fata crofta) \
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part of the land lying in a croft called 1 'Halcroft,' part behind Alan's
barton (bertonam), and part in Longefurlonge. Witnesses : Thomas
Basset, Richard de Turo, Bartholomew, parson of Cumtune, and others
(named). [Henry III.]
[Wilts.] A. 4861. Renunciation by Stephen the prior, and the convent of
Ferl' (Farley), of their claim against Alan Basset concerning the advowson
of the church of Wttune, and surrender to him of the charters which they
have of the same ; in return for a yearly payment of one mark from the
incumbent of the said church, according to the charters of Richard,
archdeacon of Wilts, and the said Alan, [circa A.D. 1200.]
[Wilts.] A. 4862. Grant by Robert Hulfknight (dimidius miles), to Sir Philip
Basset, of land in Cumpton, part above Hememede, part by Grepe, part
called ' Serpaker,' part in Sladfurlang, and part extending on Oldelonde.
Witnesses : Sirs William de Cain, William de Bingeham, William Bluet,
Richard Pipard, Roger de Calston, and others (named). Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4863. Release by Walter de Eimvilla, with the consent of his
heirs, to Alan Basset, of all his land of Winterburne ; if the grantor cannot
warrant the said land to Alan, he will give him an exchange of the same
value in his manor of Wautune. Witnesses : Thomas Basset, John Luvel,
Reginald dc Calne, and others (named).
[Berks.] A. 4864. Confirmation by Richard called the abbot, and the convent
of Thanie, to the abbot and convent of Stanleye, co. Wilts, of all the land
which they have of the grant of king Henry, son of Matilda the empress,
in the manor of Word (Wadley), which was formerly a member of
Ferendon ; with release of all their right by reason of the collation of the
said manor formerly made to their monastery by Stephen, late king of
England. Witnesses : The stbbot of Neth, Adam, abbot of Quarr, William,
abbot of Dore, Roger, abbot of Bruerne, John, abbot of Donekeswell, and
others, [circa A.D. 1270.] Seal.
Endorsed: ' Carta abbatis de Thame de quieta clamacione juris sui in
manerio de Wrtha. Wadele.'
[Wilts.] A. 4865. Letters patent by the king, granting to Isabella de Fortibus,
countess of Albemarle, the manor of Sevenharnpton with the hamlets of
W or the and Crekelade, part of her inheritance. Odyham, 8 August,
4 Edward [I]. Fragment of Great Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4866. Grant by Philip de Cumbrewelle, son of Hugh de Cumbre-
welle, to Sir Gilbert Basset, of land in Cumpton, lying by the brook called
' Penbrok,' for enlarging his stew there. Witnesses : Sirs Reginald de
Calne, William de Calne, and Robert de la Mare, and others (named).
Portion of seal.
[Dorset.] A. 4867. Receipt by Walter, prior of [Winterburn] Wast (de
fVasto), to Sir Adam de Stratone, the king's clerk, for 100*. of rent (censa),
for the prior's manors in England and for the advowson of the church of
Winteburne. Wednesday after the octave of SS. Peter and Paul, A.D. 1288.
Portion of seal.
[Wilts.] A. 4868. Grant by Thomas de Gay, rector of the church of Wutton
Basset, by special licence from W. bishop of Salisbury, to Sir Philip
Basset, of his free chapel at Fasterne, with renunciation of all right to sell
the offerings made therein ; the said Philip paying 20*. yearly to the parish
church of Wutton. g kalends of January (25 December), A.D. 1266,
Seal,
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Glam.
Glam.
Glam.
[Glam.]
Pembr.
Norf.
Essex.
Kent.
Herts.
[Middx.]
[Monm.]
[Heref.]
[Glam.]
Glam.
A. 4869. Letters patent by the king, granting permission to his
brother, William de Valence, to have a deerleap for one year in his park
of Colingeburn in the king's forest of Chete. Winchester, 26 June,
40 Henry III.
A. 4870. Grant by Richard de Clare, earl of Gloucester and
Hertford, to Sir Nicholas de Sanford, of the manor of Lecquid, with
' heybote ' and ' husbote ' in all the grantor's forests of Meyskin.
Witnesses : Sirs Stephen Baucen, sheriff of Glamorgan, Walter de Sullie,
William de Reygny, and others (named). [A.D. 1233-45.]
A. 4871. Grant by Nicholas de Sandford, to Sir Laurence de
Sandford, his brother, of the manor of Lecquid. Witnesses : Sirs Philip
Basseth, William Dyve, Oliver de Ingham, Roger de Sandford, Adam de
Dutton, and others (named). Fragment of seal of arms.
A. 4872. Grant by Laurence de Sanford, to Sir Philip Basset, of the
manor of Lecquid. Witnesses: Sir Hugh le Despenser (dispensator*),
justiciary of England, Richard de Culewurth, constable of the Tower of
London, Henry de Wykham and others (named).
A. 4873. Letter of attorney by Richard Aprene and Joan Aprene,
his wife, burgess tf Kerdyffe, authorising Thomas Totuy, burgess of the
same, to deliver to Thomas a Parys, gentleman, and Patrick Cryspy, burgess
of the said town, seisin of a burgage in Kerdyffe, in the high street, and of
a cottage adjoining, between the street called Hornan'by, and the road
leading from the castle to St. Mary's Church. Brustol, 26 July,
27 Henry VI.
A. 4874. Grant by John de Hastynges, earl of Pembroke, lord of
Weysford and Bergeveny, to Walter Amyas, John Abraham, John Doun,
John Prat, and David Perkyn, clerks, Ralph de Walsham, and Thomas de
Crickelade, of the reversion of the manor of St. Florence, and of a rent in
the lordship of Castelmartyn, co. Pembroke, of the manors of Foxle,
Saxthorp, Gotheriston, Hokham, Bergh, co. Norf., Walbury, Hassyngbrok,
Bracstede, Fordham, Redeswell, co. Essex, Ludesdon, Hortley, and lands
and tenements in Wyhain, co. Kent, of a rent in Jovenaldesbury and the
manor of ' la Mote,' co. Herts, and of other tenements in the ward of
Byllynggesgate, London, co. Middx., and ot other castles and manors Ac.
in divers counties of England, all which premises, Lady Mary de St. Paul,
countess of Pembroke, holds in dower of the said earl's inheritance. 3 March,
43 Edward III. French. Copy ?
A. 4875. Grant by the king, to the prior of Lanthony in Wales, of
free warren in Lanthony, Ewyas, Frome Canons, and Falleye, in South
Wales. Witnesses : R. bishop of Bath and Wells, S. bishop of Waterford,
G[ilbert] de Clare, earl of Gloucester and Hertford, R. de Burgo, earl of
Ulster, and others (named). Kaer in arvon, 24 April, 12 Edward I.
A. 4876. Letter of attorney by William de Brewosa, lord of th
honor of Brembre, authorising Robert de Mychcldever and Thomas do
Stanford to deliver seisin to Sir Hugh le Despenser, earl of Winchester, of
the castles, manors and towns of Swayneseye, Oistremuth, Pennarth,
Logherne, Lunan, Landimor, Lammadak, Rossili, and of all other castles,
manors, lands, cantred.s and commotes &c. in the land of Gower, in Wales,
and in the marches of Wales. La Knappe, Friday before Midsummer day,
17 Edward II.
A. 4877. Grant by Richard de Leycestr', supplying the place of Richard
<Je Pavely, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, to
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Sir John Inge, of the custody of the manor or grange of Penkern, which
Sir Hugh le Despenser, son of Sir Hugh le Despenser. has lately given to
the said -hospital, and which formerly belonged to the Templars. Clerken-
well by London, 10 February, A.D. 1320. Fragment of seal.
[Glam.] A.. 4878. Lease by Sir Hugh le Despenser, the son, to Rees ap
Griffith, for seven years, of the caatles of Drosselan and Dynnyevor and all
the land of Cantredemaure, the said Rees paying yearly to the said Sir
Hugh, 500 marks, at his exchequer of Kaerdyf, and furnishing men when
desired by Sir Hugh, to go to Scotland or elsewhere, with grant by
Sir Hugh, that if war bi'eak out in Wales, the said Rees shall be discharged
from paying his said rent during the time he is prevented from taking the
profits of the said land &c. York, 20 May, 11 Edward II. French.
Glam. A. 4879. Letters patent by Matilda de Clare, countess of Gloucester
and Hertford, demising to lady Alina la Despenser (dispensar*) countess
of Northfolk, the custody of the manor of Dinapowis, formerly belonging
to Sir Roger de Somery, deceased, with all goods found therein, and all
grain sown in the demesne lauds be. to hold till the full age of Roger, son
and heir of the said Sir Roger de Somery. Witnesses : Sirs Ralph Bluet,
Bartholomew de la More, Thomas de Beauchamp, Henry de Chikehal,
knights, Clement de Wirwode. constable of Strugull, and others.
[Monm.] A. 4880. Grant by Thomas, son of the late king of England, earl of
[Glouc.] Norfolk, marshal of England, and brother of the king, to Sir Hugh le
Despenser, lord of Glamorgan and Morganno, for his life, of the castle of
Storgoill and the manors and towns of Chepstowe and Tudenham
(Tiddenham), and all his other lands and tenements beyond the Severn,
between that river and the Weye &c. Witnesses : Walter, bishop of
Exeter, Master Robert de Baldok, archdeacon of Middlesex, and others
(named). Grenehou in Clivelande, 17 August, 17 Edward II. French.
[Monm.] A. 4881. Release by Thomas son and heir of Sir John ap Adam, to
Sir Hugh le Despenser, lord of Glamorgan and Morgannoc, of land with
wood in the fee of Usk called ' Maieleshulles.' Witnesses : Adam de
Bouwes, sheriff of Glamorgan, steward of Usk, John de Lasseles, constable
of the castle of Usk, and others (named). Christmas day, 19 Edward II.
[Denbigh.] A. 4882. Defeasance of a release by Sir Roger de Mortymer, lord of
Wygemor, to Sir Richard, earl of Aruridel, of all his right in the castle,
land and lordship of Chirk, which the king, supposing the said premises to
belong to him by the forfeiture of Sir Roger de Mortymer, late earl of
March, has granted to Sir Richard earl of Arundel; witnessing, that
whereas the said Roger, lord of Wygemor, as cousin and heir to the ,aid earl
of March, is seeking to obtain the reversal of the said forfeiture, if the
king or the said Sir Roger, lord of Wygemore, shall compensate the said
earl of Arundel with other laud of the same value, within two years after
the reversal of the said forfeiture, or if the said forfeiture be affirmed, that
then the said release is to be re-delivered to the said lord of Wygemor, and
be void. If such comper.sation be not made, then after the said two
years, the said release is to be delivered to the said earl of Arundel to be
in force. London, 20 March, 28 Edward III. French. Cancelled.
Wales. A. 4883. Charter by the king, granting to Hugh le Despenser the
younger, the land of Stryflond in Wales, formerly belonging to Master Rees
ap Howel, a rebel, Witnesses : J. bishop of Norwich, chancellor, J. bishop
of Ely, Aymer de Valence, earl of Pembroke, Edmund, earl of Aruadel,
pod others (named). Stowepark, 20 January, 16 Edward [II],
DEEDS.
Marches of
Wales,
Marches of
Wales.
[Caerm.]
[Caerm.]
Pemb.
[Pemb.]
England.
Wales.
[Kent?]
Kent.
A. 4884. Grant by William de Brewosa, lord of the honour of
Brembre, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, earl of Winchester, of all the land of
Grower in Wales, and in the marches thereof. La Knappe, Monday after
Midsummer day, 17 Edward II.
A. 4885. Letter of attorney by William de Brewosa, lord of the
honour of Brembre, authorising Robert de Mycheldever and Thomas de
Stanford, to deliver seisin to Sir Hugh le Despeuser, earl of Winchester, of
the land of Gower. La Knappe, Friday before Midsummer day,
17 Edward II.
A. 4886. Letters patent by the king, granting to Hugh le Despeuser
the younger, that the castle of Kerynkenny and the land of Iskenny in Wales,
formerly belonging to John Giffard, a rebel, and which the king has granted
to Hugh, may be held by him for life, quit of suit at the county of Kaermerdyn,
and free from all other services. Neuwerk, 2 February, 16 Edward [II J.
Fragment of Great Seal.
A. 4887. Letters patent by Hugh le Despenser the younger
commanding all knights, free tenants, and others of the lordship of the
castle of Kerinkenyn, and of the land of Iskenny, to acknowledge Sir John
Inge as chief warden of the said lordship and land. York, 6 December,
16 Edward II. French. Seal of arms.
A. 4888. Grant by John de Hastyngg, earl of Pembroke, lord of
Weisford and Bergeven, to Walter Amy as, John Abraham, John Doune,
John Prat, David Perkyn, clerks, Ralph de Walsham and Thomas de
Crickelade, of the castle and county of Pembroke, the castles and lordships
of Teneb' and Kilgarren, and the commote of Oystrelow. 3 March,
43 Edward III. Seal of arms.
A. 4889. Demise by Walter Amyas, John Abraham, John Doune,
John Prat, and Ralph de Walsham, to the king, of the premises mentioned
in A. 4888, for eighteen years, viz. until John, son and heir of John de
Hastinges, late earl of Pembroke, shall come to full age, with remainder in
tail to the said John, to hold of the king, and remainder in fee to the king
if John die without issue. Westminster, 21 April, 49 Edward III. Three
seals of arms and seal
A. 4890. Letters patent by John de Hastings, earl of Pembroke, lord
of Weisford and Bergevenny, specifying the various trusts for the execution
of which he has enfeotfed Walter Amyas, John Abraham, John Douue,
John Prat, David Perkyn, Ralph de Walsham, and Thomas Crickelad, with
his castles, lordships, manors, and advowsons &c. in England and Wales,
and charging them to carry out the same. His hostel in London, 5 May,
A. D. 1372. French. Seal of arms, broken.
A. 4891. Grant by William Peverel, mercer, of London, to Simon
de Wychingham, mercer, of the same, of all the tenement in Bekenham,
which he had of the demise of Richard de la Esthalle, paying certain rents
to the prior and convent of the Holy Trinity, London, and to others (named).
Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sandwyco, warden of London, William de
Hereford, and Thomas de Stanes, sheriffs of the same, and others (named).
[16 Edward I.] Seal.
A. 4892. Grant by Thomas Baker of Estgrenwyche, to John
Hendyke of the same, and Alice his wife, of a plot of land, with two shops
built thereon, in the said town, adjoining the river ' Tanimes.' Feast of
the Annunciation, 9 Richard II, Fragment of seal,
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[Kent,] A. 4893. Letter of attorney by William Wollashull, the elder, HD<!
William Taverner, authorising John Colyns or John Childe to deliver to
Thomas Rykos and Simon Shipton, seisin of all their tenement with * le
Tylehawe adjoining, and a parcel of land, in Wollewych, adjoining the
Thames* Saturday after the Pimiication, 28 Henry VI. Seal.
[Kent.] A. 4894. Demise by William Wollashull, the elder, and William
Taverner, to Thomas Rykes and Simon Shipton, of the premises mentioned
in A. 4893. Wollewych, Saturday after the purification, 28 Henry VI.
Two seals.
[Kent.] A. 4895. Grant by William March, to John son of Adam le Matt,
for his life, of land at Chathamhelle in Stone near Ospreuge, rendering yearly,
for twelve years, four bushels of barley, and each year afterwards a seam
(summaiii) of barley. 21 November, 20 Edward III. Fragment of
seal.
Kent. A. 4896. Release by William de Haldene, John Cauntebrigge, clerk,
John Baude and Richard Wylne, clerks, to Geoffrey Shadenesfeld, parson
of St. Margaret's church in Frydaistret, London, of all their right in land
and meadow in Bixle, lying in Grcnnersmede in ' le Esthourgh,' and land
in the field called ' Southdene,' in Bixle. 26 July, 48 Edward III. Two
seals.
Kent. A. 4897. Confirmation by William le Latimer, knight, to Richard de
Gatewyk, of all the lands, rents, and wood in Asshe, which Richard held
from Sir Walter de Fannacurt on the day on which the said Walter
enfeoffed the said William with the manor of Asshe. Witnesses : Richard
de Scolond, William Paynell, Roger de Faukeham, and others (named).
Seal of arms.
[Kent.] A. 4898. Grant by Thomas Ferroure and Alice, late the wife of
Bartholomew Wygarson of Estgrenewich, to Richard Mylton and William
Chaundeler, of the same, of a tenement with a garden in Estgrenewiche,
adjoining land of the prior and convent of the House of Jesus of Bellem, of
Shene, on the east, and the Thames on the north. Feast of St. John the
Baptist, 17 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Kent.] A. 4899. Grant by Alice Polis, late the wife of John de Pole the
elder, of Northflet, to Adam Sengyle of Gavishend. and Joan his wife, of
land in. Northflet, at Scherrifsgrene. Feast of SS. Simon and Jude,
31 Edward III. Fragments of seal.
[Kent.] A. 4900. Release by William de Denhull, son and heir of the late
Peter de Denhulle, to Richard de Gatewyk, of sill his right in a yearly rent
which Richard paid to John de Planat for lands and tenements in Otteforde
and Sevenokes, and which rent, after John's death, ought to revert to the
said William. Witnesses : Robert atte Knolle, William Moraunt, Reginald
Dyn, and others (named).
[Kent.] A. 4901. Grant by John Rede of Estgrenewich, and Joan his wife
to William Fox of the same, and Agnes his wife, of a messuage and garden
[in Estgrenewich] abutting on the Thames. Tuesday after St. Andrew,
17 Richard [II]. Seal and portion of seal.
[Kent] A. 4902. Grant by Agnes Fox of Estgrenewiche, widow, to Thomas
Ferrour of the same, and Alice, wife of Bartholomew Wigarsone, of a
tenement with a garden in Estgrenewiche, St. Clement's day, 1 1 Henry VI,
Portion of seal,
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[Kent.] J^ t 4903. Grant by Henry son of William de Winterburne, to "Richard
de Gatewik and Katherine his wife, of a meadow called ' Denhulle ' in
Otteford, with rent from land called ' Huteleslond ' in Sevenhokes and other
rents, and two water mills in Sevenhokes at -Gretenhers, and three stews in
the same town &c. Witnesses : John le Butelir, Roger de Sevenhbke,
Thomas Pret, and others (named). Seal.
Kent. j t 4904. Letter of attorney by William Wollashull and John Colyns
authorising William Norhampton or John Childe to deliver to Thomas
Rykes and Simon Shipton seisin of a tenement with a ' tylekelle ' and land
in Wolwych, adjoining a hill called * Wyndemylhill.' Saturday after the
Purification, 28 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Kent.] J t 4905. Letter of attorney by Alice Polis of the parish of Nortflet,
authorising William Galoun of the parish of Gravesende, to place Adam
Sengyle and Joan his wife in seisin of land in Northflet at Scherresysgrene.
Saturday after St. Matthias, 32 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
Kent - A. 4906. Grant by William son of Sir Thomas de Morton, knight,
to William de Leyburne son of Sir Roger de Leyburne, of all his right and
of the land and tenement which he has held or may hold after the death
of his father in the hundreds of Preston, Elongate, Dunhamford, and
Wengham, and in. the town of Sandwic and Sturmoth, and elsewhere in the
same county. Witnesses : Sirs Ralph de Sandwico, Roger de Tylemanston,
William de Valoyn, and Guncelin de Badelesmere, knights, and others
(named). Seal.
Kent. A. 4907. Demise by Gilbert of Kent, to Robert Baker, bailiff of the
manor of Lee, of a field called * Neulonde ' in Lee, for three years. Sunday
before St. Matthew, 18 Richard II. Seal.
Kent. ^ 4908. Letter of attorney by John Kyrkeby, citizen and netmaker
of London, authorising William Wollashull the younger and William Fytkins
to deliver seisin to John Beket, citizen and ' stokfisshmongere ' of London,
William Wollashull, the elder, and William Taverner, of- & tenement with
'le Tilehawe' adjoining, and a piece of land, in Wolwich. Last day of
January, 19 Henry VI. Seal of arms, defaced.
Kent. A. 4909. Sale by Geoffrey Shadenesf eld, rector of St. Margaret's, Friday-
strete, London, to Robert de la Launde, citizen and goldsmith of London,
and John Barker, chaplain, of a messuage, land, wood, heath, meadow,
and certain rents in money and kind &c., in St. Mary's Creye, Rokesle,
Chiselherst, Fotescreye, Derteford, Wilmynton, and Sutton atte Hone ; also
sale of land in Sutton atte Hone lying in fields called ' Clementeslond ' and
' Gorstonefeld ' ; also land called 4 Solefeld croft ' and ' Holecrofte,' adjoining a
croft called ' Oldehawe,' and woods called ' Wodefeldiswode ' and ' Daubeneys-
wode,' and ' le Hechenegrove ' ; also land and wood in St. Mary's Creye
lying in Ordyngrove. Sale also of lands in Northcreye except * le Hethull '
with a wood ; also a field called ' le Sonde ' in Dertford Ac. 18 January,
48 Edward III. Seal.
[Kent.] A. 4910. Sale and release by John son of Godwin the merchant
(mercatoris) of Northflete, to Sir Warin de Montekanesy, of all his right in
certain rents for messuages and land in Sweneschamps. Witnesses :
Michael de Stiford, Peter de Cruee, Robert de Middeltun, and others
(named). [Henry III.] Seal, broken.
Kent, A. 4911. Demise by William Wollashull and John Colyns, to Thomas
Tryll and William Tayerner, citizens of London, of a tenement with
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[Kent.]
[Kent.]
Kent.
[Kent.]
Kent.
[Kent.]
[Norf.]
Kent.
Kent.
1 Tylekylle ' and land, in Wolwyche, adjoining the hill called ' Wyndemylhill '
23 November, 32 Henry VI. Two seals, one broken.
A. 4912. Grant by John Hornlike of Estgrenewych, and Alice his
wife, to John Rede of the same, and Joan his wife, of a messuage with
a curtilage in the said parish, abutting on the water called ' Thainis.'
Wednesday in the least of Easter, 13 Richard II. Seal and portion of
seal.
A. 4913. Confirmation in frank almoin, addressed to Walter, bishop of
Rochester, by Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, to the canons of Holy
Trinity, London, of the church of St. Mary, Bixle, granted to them by
William, and confirmed to them by Theobald, the grantor's predecessors,
with lands and tithes belonging thereto; with permission to have ten
animals in the grantor's demesne herbage, and ten hogs in his wood
without pannage. [A.D. 1162-70.] Counter seal in bag.
A. 4914. Letter of attorney by Cicely, late the wife of William
Leuchp, authorising John Wishle, clerk of St. Peter de Lacy, to deliver
Seisin to John Ponat, citizen and apothecary of London, and Amice his
wife, of lauds, tenements, and rents in Northflete and South flete. London,
Wednesday after St. Barnabas, 44 Edward III. Seal.
A. 4915. Grant by Thomas son of Thomas de Hegham, to Sir
Roger de Tylmanstone, knight, of rents from messuages in Sidingeburne
and from land in Moristone, in a place called ' Sypwarcteland,' abutting on
the street from Lidgate to Moristone church, and from land in the parish of
Midd[elton ?] (Milton). Monday before St. Laurence, 17 Edward [I],
Seal,
A. 4916. Demise by William Wollashull the elder and William
Taverner, to Thomas Try 11, citizen of London, of a tenement with ' le
Tylehawe ' adjoining, and lands in Wollewyche abutting on the Thames.
23 November, 32 Henry VI. Two seals.
A. 4917. Grant by Richard Cheker of Pekham, to William Someter
of Newenton, of land in Newenton, lying in a place called ' Brechesfeld,'
to hold for the lives of Matilda, wife of John Jordan of Newenton, and
Isabella de Stokyngbury of Pekham, from whom the grantor purchased the
said land. Sunday after Michaelmas, 15 Edward III. Seal.
A. 4918. Grant by Roger, the prior, and the brethren of the house
of St. Mary, Best[une], to Sir Philip Basset, of a messuage in Bestune
called ' Bernardeslond,' and land in tillages called ' Fissherescroft ' and
' Backescroft ' in exchange for land called ' Bryenescroft.' Witnesses :
Robert de Morley, knight, William de la Rokele, and others (named).
Seal, injured.
A. 4919. tetter of attorney by John Lemyng, citizen and brewer of
London, . .Margaret his wife, and Thomas Brede her brother and heir,
authorising John Broke and Robert Ketewelle, of Estgrenewych, to deliver
to William Lynde seisin of a tenement with a garden in Estgrenewyche.
1 March, 31 Henry VI. Two seals and portion of seal.
A. 492O. Release by Margaret, late the wife of John Lemyng, late
citizen and brewer of London, widow, to William Lynde, of all her right
in a tenement and garden in Estgrenewyche, 4 August, 33 Henry VI,
Seal.
A^ Y C1ENT DEKDS.
[Kent,] A.. 4921. Grant by William Sprot of Estgrenewicb, to Thomas
Bakere of the same, and Alice his wife, of a messuage with a curtilage [in
Estgrenewich], abutting on the Thames. Friday after the Epiphany,
45 Edward III. Seal of arms.
Kent. J t 4922. Grant by Richard Mylton and William Chawndeler, of
Estgrenewiche, to John Lemyng of London, and Margaret his wife, John
Hampton and Robert Manfeld, esquires, and Thomas Brede, of a
tenement with a garden in Estgrenewich. 3 August, 25 Henry VI. Two
seals.
Kent. J f 4923. Release by William Skypvvith, clerk, John Palmer and
Henry Fenyngley, yeomen, to Richard (/roppell, esquire, and Elizabeth his
wife, of all their right iu a tenement with a garden in Estgrenewych,
adjoining a tenement called ' le Oldecourte ' and the Thames. 15 August,
8 Edward IV. Seal.
Kent. jfl^ 4924. Release by John Hampton and Robert Manfeld, esquires,
to John Lemyng, Margaret his wife, and Thomas Brede, her brother and
heir, of all their right in a tenement with a garden in Estgrenewyche.
4 May, 30 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Sussex.] J^ t 4925. 'Release by John de Faukeham and Isabella de Horsie his
wife, daughter and heiress of Simon de Horsie, to the canons of St. Mary's,
Begham, in frank almoin, of a yearly rent in Horsie, from land called
' Felemanneslond,' and of all their right in the said land. Witnesses :
Alan le Hok, Thomas Wynand, James de Craule, and others (named).
Seal.
Kent. J^ t 4926. Grant by John Lemyng, Margaret his wife, and Thomas
Brede, her brother and heir, to William Lynde, of a tenement with a garden
in Estgrenewiche. 1 March, 3 1 Henry VI. Three seals.
[Kent.] J^ t 4927. Grant by Adam Foughle and Joan his wife, of Milton, to
William Corneyfer of Northflete, of land in Northflete. Sunday after the
translation of St. Edward, king and confessor, 43 Edward III. Seal oj
arms.
[Kent.] A. 4928. Grant by Hilary and John, sons of Northman de Haleclinge,
to Simon de Sandwico, of all tbeir inheritance which they have in Prestone,
or may have after the death of Cicely, daughter of Elfwin Beane.
Witnesses : Richard Clerwaus, steward, Nicholas de Pirie, Elfwin de
Sewintune, and others (named).
Essex. j^ t 4929. Bond by John the chaplain, the master, and the brethren
and sisters of St. Bartholomew's hospital, London, to Sir William de
Montecanisio, for 100/., to be paid in his manor of Swaneschamp, if the said
master &c. shall acquire a tenement of Sir William's fee (granted to them
by Henry de Plumberge), without Sir William's licence &c. Sunday after
the nativity of the Virgin, 5 Edward [I].
[Kent.] ^ t 4930. Grant by Juliana de Hastynges, countess of Huntyngdon,
to John Hakebourne, her coachman, for his life, of land with a house
thereon, in Preston near Wyngham, in a place calk'd ' Sparwes,' adjoining
the countess' land called ' Ladydoune.' Nativity of the Virgin, 30 Edward III.
Seal.
Kent, A. 4931. Letter of attorney by William Elys, son and heir of Thomas
Elys, and grandson of Thomas Elys, gentleman, late of Kenyngton,
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Kent.
Kent.
Kent.
Kent.
Kent.
Kent.
[Kent.]
authorising John Crofte to deliver seisin to William Lemyng, citizen and
grocer of London, of the manor of Birton, and of all -other lauds &c.
formerly belonging to the grantor's father and grandfather in the county
named. 14 July, 1 Edward IV.
Underwritten, ' I Wyll'm Elys delyver thys for my dede'.
A. 4932. Attornment by Thornasina Wilde, widow, late the wife of
Thomas Elys, to William Lemyng, citizen and grocer of London, to whom
William Elys, son and heir of the said Thomas, has granted the reversion
of certain lands &c. in the county named, which Thomasina holds for her
life &c.
A. 4933. Grant by William Elys, son and heir of Thomas Elys, and
grandson of Thomas Elys, gentleman, late of Kenyngton, to William
Lemyng, citizen and grocer of London, of the manor of Birton, and of all
other lands &c. in the county named, formerly belonging to his father and
grandfather ; also of the reversion of all the lands &c. which Thomasina
Wilde, widow, late the wife of the grantor's father, holds for life in the
county named. 14 July, I Edward IV.
Underwritten as in A. 4931.
A. 4934. Bond by Thomas Croxton of London, gentleman, to John
Danyell, gentleman, for 280 marks, with condition that if the said Thomas
shall secure the said John with others named, in the possession of certain
-glands &c. granted to them by the said Thomas and Margaret his wife, in
Plomsted, Eryth, and Wolwych, against David Beket &c. and if the said
Thomas and Margaret shall levy a fine to the said John and others, of the
said lands &c. and of a water-mill in Leuesham, by Easter next &c.
then the present bond shall be void. 27 July, 1 Edward IV. Fragment
of seal.
A. 4935. Demise by Thomas and Edmund Reculf, of Lee, to Robert
Elwyn, William York and John Rypon, of all their lands and tenements
&c. in Lee, with a parcel of garden there, and a boundary extending to a
meadow called ' Lytelmede ' ; also a grove or wood called ' Majotesgrove ' in
Lee. 14 October, 31 Henry VI. Two seals, one broken.
A. 4936. Letter of attorney by William Stot of Leuesham, and
John Baker the younger, of Pecham, co. Surrey, authorising John Riculf
and Thomas Levendale, of Lee, to deliver to Robert Elwyn, William York
the elder, and John Rippon, serjeant-at-arms, seisin of two crofts lying in
Hacchefeld, and of two crofts called ' Berecroftes,' in Lee. 28 April,
37 Henry VI. Seal
A. 4937. Letter of attorney by Joan, daughter of John de Raleye,
authorising Richard Wyriot, Michael de Wytton and John de la Mare, of
Kent, to receive seisin of the manor of Egaryuton by Godmersara, which
has come to her by the death of John de Raley, her^brother, and to receive
the fealty of the tenants there. London, Thursday after the Annunciation,
6 Edward II. Seal of arms.
A. 4938. Release by John son of Robert de'Gattone, to Sir Fulk
Payforer, of all his right in the manor of Eslinge, with the lands, tene-
ments and rents of Plumbworth in Hosprenge. Elham, morrow of
St. Hilary, 10 Edward II. French. Fragment of seal.
A. 4939. Grant by Peter de Rothyndenne, to John Peyforer son of
Fulk Peyforer, knight, of part of his wood, with a way thereto, rendering
ANCIENT DEEDS. 123
yearly to the grantor an apple called a ' costard.' Vigil of AH Saints,
24 Edward [I]. Seal, broken.
Kent.] f 4940. Grant by Henry atte Broke of Potescraye, to John
Mathew of Wycombe, skinner, of London, of lands and tenements in
Eltham, Fotescraye, and Chiselhurst. Tuesday (Monday?), feast of
St. Mary Magdalene, 27 Edward III. Seal of arms.
[Kent.] J^ t 4941. Release by Robert the carter (caretarius), to Ralph son of
Ralph Crisp, of Lyesnes, of a curtilage with buildings thereon in Lyesnes,
adjoining the high road from the abbey of Lyesnes to the parish church,
which Robert held from the said Ralph Crisp. Witnesses : Nicholas le
But, John Chynun, Henry Blund and others (named).
Kent. J^ f 4942. Release by William Patendenne of Lambyrherst, and
Robert Tegulere of the same, feoffees of the lands of Thomas Remys of
the same, to Robert Byerme, the elder, and Thomas Byerme, of the same,
of all their right in a way in Lambyrherst, at Scherppeshelle, beginning at
* le Stegele ' by Robert Byerme's dwelling, and so into the grantors' land
called ' Marlyngge.' 3 October, 24 Henry VI. Two seals.
Endorsed: * Scharppeshelle juxta Beghame.'
[Kent.] J^ t 4943. Grant by Gilbert the tailor (cissor), to Ralph the tailor
and Agnes his wife, of part of a curtilage with trees in the west
marsh (westmarisco) of Leysnes. Friday after St. Mark the evangelist,
8 Edward III. Seal.
[Kent.] j^ t 4944. Release by Peter Bakere of Ledes, to Sir Emeric Godman,
chaplain, of all his right in a messuage and garden, which Robert de
Thortone, bailiff of the queen's manor of Ledes, formerly held by grant from
the said Peter. 26 January, 29 Edward III. fragments of seal.
[Kent.] A. 4945. Grant by Thomas East of Tonebregge, to John Edward
of Bictebergh and Alice his wife, of land called ' Eyfold ' in Tonebregge,
adjoining land and water belonging to Sir Thomas Colpeper, knight.
Sunday before St. John ante Portam Latinam, 15 Richard II. Seal.
[Kent.] JL. 4946. Grant by John Peyforer, son of Fulk Peyforer, to Sir Fulk
Peyforer, his brother, of all his tenements in Lenham, Wychelinge and
Dodyntone, with all the grantor's grain and chattels found therein. Friday
after the Annunciation, 27 Edward I. Portion of seal.
Kent. A. 4947. Grant by John Ryculf of Lee, to Thomas Ryculf and
Edmund Ryculf of the same, his sons, of all his lands and tenements &c. in
Lee and Kidbroke. Sunday, 3 May, 17 Henry VI. Seal.
[Kent.] A. 4948. Grant by Alan son of Davit de Tanyngfeld, of the parish
of Lenharn, to Fulk son of Sir Fulk le Payforer, of land in Lenham, in
exchange for land in the same field. Canterbury, Monday after St. Edward
the king, 21 Edward I. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] J. 4949. Grant by Henry Doget and Marion his wife, to Robert le
Hewe and Agnes his wife, of land [in Fotescreye], with the grantors' share
of a house thereon which they inherited after the death of Marion's father,
adjoining the high road from Fotescrey to Seyntmariecrey. Ch'ilherst,
Tuesday in Easter week, 15 Edward III. Seal and portion of seal.
Endorsed ; 'juxta Fotyscrey.'
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Kent, A. 4950. Release by William York the younger, citizen and vintner
of London, to Robert Ripon of Lee, and William York the elder, of
London, gentleman, of all his right in a field called ' Smythesland,' and in
two crofts called ' la poole ' and ' over (super) la poole,' in Eltehain, the
said field abutting on land called ' le Hum,' and on a road called ' Wode-
strete.' Last day of January, 15 Edward IV. Seal.
[Kent?] A. 495]. Grant by William atte Wode of Leslies, to Richard and
Thomas . . . ., of lauds and tenements. Sunday after the octave of
St. Hilary, . . . Richard II. Injured. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] A. 4952. Grant by John son of Henry Shonke of Leesnez, to William
atte Wode of Eareheth, of all the lands and tenements in Leesnez, which
he has inherited after the death of the heir of Thomas Shonke. Rouchestre,
4 May, 45 Edward III.
Kent. A. 4953. Grant by Thomas Reculf of Lee, gentleman, to Thomas
Snelgore of the same, of a messuage with a garden in Lee, adjoining a field
called ' le Dowue,' and of land in the parish of Lee lying in a field called
1 Leefeld.' 16 March, 17 Henry VI. Seal.
Kut. A. 4954. Grant by Thomas Snelgore of Lee, husbandman, to
Robert Rypon of the same, yeoman, William York the elder, of London,
gentleman, and John Rypon, gentleman, of land in Lee, in a field called
' Lee Feld.' 21 April, 10 Edward IV. Seal.
Kent. A. 4955. Release by John Ricardes of Writelmerssh, to the king, of
all his right in certain land and wood within the king's park of Elthain,
which Edward III. inclosed in the said park. Tuesday before St. Nicholas,
12 Richard II. Seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the Memoranda roll of the
King's Remembrancer, Trinity, 12 Richard II.
[Kent.] A. 4956. Grant by William de Langeford, clerk, to Stephen Lacatour
and Alice his wife, of a messuage with a house built thereon c. in Nethe-
wode in Lesnes. Witnesses : Robert Cros, Stephen Burre, and others
(named). Seal of arms, broken.
Kent. A. 4957. Demise by Thomas Couper and Robert Cheseman, to
Thomas Reculf, of land in Lee, in a field called 'Rosefeld.' 20 June,
17 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Ewex.] A. 4958. Bond by Roger de Chaunceus, rector of the church ot
Ramesdenebelhous, in the diocese of London, to the abbot and convent ot
Lesnes, for 6 marks for the arrears of a yearly pension of 2 marks, due to
the said ablx)t and convent from the said church. 12 kalends of July,
(20 June), A.D. 1318. Seal.
[Kent.] A. 4959. Grant by Ralph son of Ralph le Cripse, to Gilbert the
tailor (cmor') and Joan his wife, of six and a half day works (daywercas) of
land at Nethewode, extending to land of the abbot of Lyesnes. Witnesses :
William le Cripse, John Viot, Robert Chinun, and others (named).
[Kent.] A. 4960. Grant by Richard Chalkere of Lesnes, to Henry Nawgatt
of the same and Joan his wife, of land lying in the west marsh (westmarisco)
of Lesnes, in a field called ' Southfeld..' Monday, the feast of St. Stephen
the prutouiartyr, 3 Richard II.
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Kent. A. 4961. Letter of attorney by Thomas and Edmund Reculf of Lee,
authorising William Assheley to deliver to Robert Elwyn, William York,
and John Rypon, seisin of lands and tenements &c. in Lee, with a parcel
of garden there, and a boundary extending to a meadow called ' Lytell-
mede,' and of a grove or wood called ' Majotesgrove ' in the same parit-h.
14 October, 31 Henry VI. Seal and fragment of seal.
Kant. A. 4962. Release by Elizabeth Comyn, to the king, of all her right
in the manor of Swanescoinp, which with other lands &c. had been
assigned to her out of the inheritance of Aymer de Valence, late earl of
Pembroke. Witnesses : Sirs Hugh le Despeuser, earl of Winchester,
Hugh his son, Ingelram Berenger, Thomas le Blound, Giles de Bello
Campo, and Robert de Grendon, knights, and others (named). Edward [II] .
Seal of arms.
Kent. A. 4963. Release by William Stot of Leuesham and Ellen his wife,
John Levendale of the same and Agnes his wife, Thomas Boton of
Depford and Juliana his wife, to Robert Elwyn, William York the elder,
and John Rippon, serjeant-at-arms, of all their right in four crofts of laud
in Lee, two lying in Hacchefeld, and two called ' Berecroftes.' 4 May,
37 Henry VI. Six seals.
Kent. A. 4964. Demise by William Carter of Plumstede, and John Clerk
of the same, to Thomas and Edmund Reculf of Lee, of lands and tenements
and a parcel of a garden in Lee, with a boundary there extending to a
meadow called ' Litelmede,' with a grove or wood in the same parish called
' Majotesgrove.' 26 September, 17 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Kent.] A. 4965. Grant by Thomas Schad and Ellen his wife of Plumstead,
to Henry Poull of Liesnes, of land in Liesnes, lying in the west marsh
(westmarisco). Sunday, 3 March, 33 Edward III. Seal, broken.
Kent. A. 4966. Demise by William Stot of Leuesham, and John Baker
the younger, of Pecham, co. Surrey, to Robert Elwyn, William York the
elder, and John Rippon, serjeant-at-arms, of four crofts of land in Lee, two
lying in Hacchefeld, and two called ' Berecroftes.' 28 April, 37 Henry VI.
Two seals.
Kent. A. 4967. Grant by John Roggers of Ledes, esquire, to the king, of
land in the parish of Bromefeld, within the king's lordship of Ledes, for
enlarging his park there. Witnesses : Thomas Bourgchier, constable of
the king's castle of Ledes, and others (named). 6 April, 19 Edward [IV].
Seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment among the Rtcorda of the King's
Remembrancer's Memoranda Roll of Michaelmas, 19 Edward IV.
Kent. A. 4968. Grant by Robert de la Launde, citizen and goldsmith of
London, and Robert Bristi, clerk, to Master Thomas Yonge, official of the
court of Canterbury, John Ive, Laurence Wynpol, John Verman, clerks,
and Thomas Sartrer, of lands and tenements &c. in Derteford and Bixle,
which the grantors had of the grant of Geoffrey Schadenesfeld, parson of
St. Margaret's church, Fridaystrete, London. Tuesday after the nativity of
the Virgin, 48 Edward III. Seal of arm a.
Kent. A. 4969. Release by Thomas and Edmund Reculf of Lee, to Robert
Elwyn, William York, and John Rypon, of all their right in lands and
tenements, and a parcel of a garden in Lee, with a boundary and trees
thereon, and in a grove or wood called ' Majotesgrove ' in the said parish.
22 October, 31 Henry VI. Two seals, one broken.
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Kent. A. 4970. Release by Robert de Staingden of Sussex, and Margaret
his wife, daughter of William de Haveringg of Essex, to Henry de
Walloxton of Essex, of all their right in a messuage in Pluinstead with
lands &c. there, and in Liesnes and Bixle. Sunday after the chair of
St. Peter, 28 Edward III. Seal.
Kent. A. 4971. Grant by William Sonynglegh of Farnth and Matilda his
wife, to Robert Teguler, alias Norbyntone, of Lambyrherst, of a messuage
and garden called 'Burnegardyne,' lying at 'leBurue' by Beghame in
Lambyrherst. 8 May, 12 Henry VI. Seal of arms, broken, and fragment
of seal.
Kent. A. 4972. Demise by Nicholas Stathum and John Asshe, gentlemen,
to John Frauncys of Eltehain, Thomas his son, and John Cok of Plumested,
yeomen, of a field called ' Smythesland ' and two crofts called ' la poole '
and ' over la poole,' in the parish of Elteham, and three acres of land in the
said field in the parish of Lee ; the said field abutting on the high road
from Elteham to Lee, and on land called ' le hum,' and adjoining the high
road called ' Wodstrete.' 19 January, 9 Edward IV. Seal and fragment
of seal.
Kent. A. 4973. Release by John Riculf son of Edmund Riculf late of Lee,
to Robert Elvvyn, William York, and John Rypon, of all his right in all
the lands and tenements &c. in Lee and Ivydbroke, which were his father'K,
except one tenement with certain land and meadow in Lee, formerly
belonging to John Ryculf, the grantor's grandfather. 29 April, 36 Henry VI.
Seal.
Kent. A. 4974. Release by Robert de Staingden of Sussex and Margaret
his wife, daughter of William de Haveringg of Essex, to Henry de
Wellaxton of Essex, of all their right in a messuage in Plumsted, with
lands &c. there and in Lesenes and Bixle. Tuesday the feast of the
circumcision, 2b Edward III. Seal of arms and seal.
[Kent.] A. 4975. Grant by Robert Forster of St. Mary's Creye, to William
Halden, John de Cauntebrigg, John Baude, clerks, Geoffrey, rector of
St. Margaret's church, Frydaystrete, London, and Richard Wilne, clei'k, of
all his land and wood in Ordyngesgrofe, in St. Mary's Creye, and of all his
croft with a grove in the same called ' Eldehawe ' in Sutton. 4 November,
45 Edward III. Fragments of seal.
Kent. A. 4976. Lease by Robert Elwyn of Lee, yeoman, William York, and
John Ryppou, to Edmoml Ryculf, of all their lands and tenements in Lee
and Kedbroke, late belonging to the said Edmond, to hold till the feast of
All Hallows next ; the said Edmond yielding at Midsummer day a cartful
of ' hey good and sote,' witnessing that if the said Edmond by or on AH
Hallows day next pay to the grantors 98/. Hs. 8rf. and discharge the said
Robert against Piers Bisshop, citizen and pewterer of London, of a bond for
40/., that then the grantors shall convey the fee simple of the said lands &c.
to the said Edmond or his nominees (except lands in Martynshawe, and the
garden called ' John Aleyns gardyn,' in Lee) ; also if the above parties
perform the said covenants the two bonds respectively for 200 marks
mutually entered into by them, shall be void. 18 February, 35 Henry VI.
English. Fragment of seal.
Kent. A. 4977. Demise by John Frauncys, Thomas his son, and John Cok
of Plumested, yeomen, to Robert Ripon of Lee, William York the elder, of
London, gentleman, William York the younger, citizen and vintner of the
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same, and John Ripon, gentleman, of a field called ' Smy thesland,' and two
crofts called ' la poole ' and ' over la poole ' in Elteham, and of all their
lands in the said field in whatever parish they are ; with letter of
attorney authorising John Mathewe, citizen and mercer of London, and
John Riculf, to deliver seisin of the premises. 29 October, 13 Edward IV.
Two seals and fragment of seal,
Kent. A. 4978. Release by William Assheley of Lee, gentleman, to Robert
Rypon alias Elwyn of Lee, and William York the elder of London,
esquire, of all his right in all the lauds in Lee, which the grantor, with
others named, had of the conveyance of John Aleyn and Thomas Cheseraan
of Estgrenewiche. 12 February, 15 Edward IV. Seal,
Kent. A T 4979. Demise by John Higden D.D. the dean, and the canons of
Cardinal College, Oxford, to Sir Thomas Boleyn, knight, viscount Rocheford.
knight of the garter, for twenty-one years, of the site or mansion place of
their manor of Tonbridge, with the demesne lands &c. viz. the lands
called ' Denfeldes,' ' Halfeld,' ' Echyngwod,' ' the Colchote,' ' the horse
croftes,' a house called ' the Tilehoft ' ' the Tilehof t feldes,' ' Bloodyshot
feld,' ' Bloodyshot grove,' ' the X acres,' ' the Pettefeldes,' ' Ankermarkes,'
' the Wennelfeildes,' ' the Nowmarl,' ' Timbers feild,' ' the priours hole,'
' the Sowthe cleyes,' a field called ' Cley went,' a garden called ' Wytes,'
lands called ' Cowlesse,' ' Oxlesse,' ' Little west gardeyn,' ' Brodefeldes,'
* Classheredes,' '' Bardon croftes,' ' Water croftes,' ' Gurnardes gardeyn,'
' Watercrofte mede,' ' Smythes lond,' ' Helwod,' ' Donnynges,' ' Weblond,'
' Prioures,' ' Hamondes,' ' Diers homes,' and a meadow called ' The greit
medowe ' ; the grantee to provide that the said dean &c. and such other
persons as shall ' ryde the progresse ' for the said college, shall be ' honestlie
lodgyd ' in the said mansion place, when they come thither. 28 March,
19 Henry VIII. English. Signed by the grantee. Seal.
[Kent.] A. 4980. Grant by Gunnora de Valoignes, to Sir Hugh le Despenser,
of the manor of Tremworthe, in the parish of Crundale, the advowson of
Crundale, and a rent in Canterbury. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Burg-
haisshe, John de Norwode, Henry de Cobham, John de Douvedale, Henry
de Botringham, and Robert de Echingham, knights, and others (named).
Seal, defaced.
[Kent.] A. 4981. Sale by Nicholas Partriche, grocer and alderman of London,
and Marion his wife, late the wife of Gerard Danyell of London, fish-
monger, to the king, of all their right in a messuage, salt house and wharf
in Woolewiche, adjoining the Thames (Temmys), to hold for Marion's life.
9 July, 10 Henry VIII. English. Signed by Partriche. Seal of arms
and seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll
in November of the within written year.
[Kent.] A. 4982. Grant by John son and heir of Walter Barbour of Bixlo,
to Sir John Baudy of Dertford, and Thomas his brother, of all his lands
and tenements in Bixle. Friday after All Saints, 30 Edward III. Seal.
Kent. A. 4983. Grant by John Knoll of Derteford, to William Rotheley
Robert Alayn, and Walter Groveherst, of the same, of fifteen dayworks
(daywercas) of meadow in Derteford, adjoining the running water called
'le Flete.' 13 November, 11 Henry VI. Seal.
[Kent.] A 4984. Grant by Thomas Gilberd of Derteford, to John Goderod
and Joan his wife, of all his meadow in a place called ' Wowespole ' by
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' le Fleote ' [in Derteford]. Derteford, morrow of the translation of
St. Thomas the martyr, 12 Henry IV. Seal.
[Kent.] A. 4985. Grant in almoin by William [de Corbeuil], archbishop of
Canterbury, to the monastery and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the
church of St. Mary, Bix[le]. Witnesses : John, bishop of Rochester,
William de Cinesford, William de Albano, William de Fagaham, and others
(named). [A.D. 1125-36]. Portion of seal.
[Kent.] A. 4986. Grant by .John de Stodeye, citizen of London, to Thomas
Wysdom of Derteford, and Isabella his wife, of a curtilage called
' Georgesgardyn ' in Derteford, in a place called ' le Hale,' adjoining a field
called 'le Welfeld.' Friday after St. Margaret the virgin, 42 Edward III.
Portion of seal.
Kent. A. 4987. Demise by William Wollashull and John Colyns, to Thomas
Rykes and Simon Shipton, of a tenement with a ' Tyle Kelle ' and land in
Wolwych, adjoining the hill called ' Wyndemylhill.' Saturday after the
Purification, 28 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Kent.] A. 4988. Grant by Ranulph son of Thomas de Ensynge, to Thomas
de Hedon and Robert de Trillek, clerks, of all his tenements in Whytstaple
and Blen. Witnesses : Sirs John de Northwode, John Je Sauvage,
Nicholas de Sandwyco, knights, and others (named). Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] A. 4989. Letter of attorney by William Wollashull and John Colyns,
authorising Thomas Otehill, citizen and cutler of London, and William
Northampton of Wolwyche, to deliver to Thomas Trylle and William
Taverner, citizens of London, seisin of a tenement with a ' Tylekylle '
and land in Wolwyche. 23 November, 32 Henry VI. Two seals.
Kent. A. 4990. Release by Thomas de Apuldresfeld, to the king, of all his
right in the manor of Westhorne, and in a yearly rent from the same.
Westminster, Tuesday after St. Barnabas, 21 Edward III. Seal of arm*,
broken.
[Kent.] A. 4991. Grant by Thomas sou of Robert Lambyn, late citizen of
London, and Isabella his wife, daughter of Alexander Maynware, to John
de Porta, citizen of London, and A vice his wife, of an alderbed in Dertford
called ' Gillinghaminesbrok,' adjoining the bank [of the water] which flows
to the mill called ' Achardesmell.' 30 Edward [I ?]. Two seals.
[Kent.] A. 4992. Release by Joan daughter of Robert Boloyne, to Robert
Baron of Derteforde, and to Robert her father, of all her right in all the
messuages and lands &c. in Derteforde, Avhich she inherited after the death of
Matilda, her mother. Wednesday the feast of St. Thomas after Christmas,
36 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] A. 4993. Grant by Joan daughter of Robert Boloyne of Clyff, to
Robert Baron of Derteforde and to Robert her father, of all the lands and
tenements &c. in Derteforde, which she had after the death of Matilda, her
mother, except land in the field called ' Lombe Oroft.' Monday, the rigil
of All Saints, 36 Edward III. Seal.
[Kent.] A. 4994. Release by Joan daughter of Robert Boleyne of Derteforde,
to Robert Baron of the sume, of all her right in all the lands and tenements
&c. in Derteforde, which came to her after the death of Matilda, her
mother. Wednesday before St. George the martyr, 42 Edward III,
Seal,
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[Kent] A. 4995. Demise by Hamo and Robert Luvciley, to Williim dc
Crofte, of a yearly rent from the fourth part of a marsh and from laud in
Upechereche. Witnesses: Jordan Levenoht, Jordan Begelot, Norman
Dod, and others (named). Twelfth century. Two seals.
Kent. A. 4996. Letter of attorney by William Wollashull, the elder, and
William Taverner, authorising Thomas Otehill, citizen and cutler of London,
and William Northampton of Wolwyche, to deliver to Thomas Trvll,
citizen of London, seisin of a tenement with le Tylehawe,' and land in
Wolwyche. 23 November, 32 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Kent] A. 4997. Demise by Thomas dellecham, to Duustan de Kingeflton,
citizen of London, for fifteen years, of land, rents and tenements, with houses
and the third part of a mill in Wolwych and Cherlton, reserving a wood.
Michaelmas, A.D. 1275. Portion of seal.
[Kent.] A. 4998. Letters patent by John de Pultcneye, Henry de Iddeburi,
Thomas de Betoygne, and John de Micheldeure, executors of the will of
Rose de Burford, granting permission to the prior and convent of Christ-
church, London, parsons of the church of Bixle, to whom the tithe of the
meadow of Shytemed belongs, to remove their tithe of hay from the said
meadow, at any hour of day or night, on account of the wet weather.
4 August, 4 Edward III. French. Fragment of seal of arms.
Kent. A. 4999. Grant by Thomas de Ingelton, called ' Lendesdale,' skinner,
of London, and Mabel his wife, daughter and one of the heirs of Thomas
Baud of Derteford, to Sir John Baud of Derteford, clerk, and Sir John
Joye of Ledebury, clerk, of their share of the lands and tenements &c. in
Derteford and Bixle, which came to them after the death of the said
Thomas Baud. 10 June, 43 Edward III. Portions of two seals.
[Kent.] A. 5000. Grant by William son of Fulk Payforer, knight, to John
Payforer, his brother, of his wood with the soil &c. in Wychelinge, lying
at Heavidone. Monday after St. Leonard, 21 Edward I.
[Kent.] A, 5001. Release by Alice, late the wife of John Heylewys the
younger, to John son of Fulk Peyforer, knight, of all her right of dower in
lands &c. of her late bugband in Wychelynge, in the hundred of Faversbam.
25 Edward I. Portion of seal.
[Kent.] A. 5002. Grant by Theobald, archbishop of Canterbury, to the
monastery and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of the church of St. Mary,
Bix[le], with all the tithes, and liberty to have ten animals in the
grantor's demesne herbage, and ten hogs in his wood without pannage.
Witnesses : Martin, abbot of Burh (Peterborough), Anselm, abbot of Holm,
Engenulf and Gilbert de Clare, monks, Alvered, prior of St. Gregory's, and
Fulk the prior, canons, and others (named). [A.D. 1 139-55.] Seal, broken .
[Kent] A. 5003. Grant by William de Wald' son of Elyas de Wald', to
John, the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin,
of two messuages in Wolewich, adjoining the Thames. August, A.D, 1258.
Seal, broken.
Kent. A. 5004. Grant by Alice Pereres, to the king, of all her lands and
tenements in Dertford, Wilmyngton, Stone, Southflete, and Merssh, which
she had of the gift of Nicholas de Holbourne, citizen of London, also of
two messuages &c. in Dertford, adjoining a lane called ' Trovilleslane.'
10 December, 45 Edward III. Seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll
of the year within written,
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A. 5005. Grant by Ralph, archbishop of Canterbury, to William the
priest, and to the church of St. Mary, Bix[le], of liberty to have eight
animals in his demesne herbage, four oxen and four cows, and ten hogs in
his wood without pannage, and all the tithe of the grantor's pannage.
Witnesses : John the archdeacon, Richard, archdeacon of Norwich,
William Calne, and others (named). [A.D. 1114-22.] Portion of seal.
A. 5006. Defeasance of a conveyance by Thomas de Hegham, to
Dunstan de Kyngeston, for fifteen years, of his land of Wolwyz ; witnessing
that if the said Thomas, at the end of five years, shall pay to Dunstan
100*., the said land shall revert to Thomas &c. London, morrow of
St. Andrew the apostle, A.D. 1276. Seal.
A. 5007. Grant by John de Burgo, that Philip Basset may, during
his life, pay for the grantor 20*. [yearly] to the custody (ad wardam) of
Dover Castle, due from the manor of Beeston, which Philip holds from the
grantor. Witnesses: Sirs Paul Peyure, Richard Bausan, Roger de
Wauton, and others (named). Fragment of seal, defaced.
A. 5008. Receipt by John Walter, bachelor in laws, official of the
archdeacon of Northampton, for los. 2d. received from the prior and
convent of Launde, proprietors of the church of Assheby St. Legers, for the
procurations of the said church for the years 1458-9. 20 October, A.D.
1459. fragments of seal.
A. 5009. Letter of attorney by Robert Bertolot, authorising Thomas
Philyppe of Asscheby Ligger to deliver to Sir Ralph, the vicar of the
church of Herburbery, seisin of a messuage with a house built thereon.
Monday after St. Barnabas, 4 Richard II. Seal.
A. 5010. Letters patent by Oliver, bishop of Lincoln, to the king,
certifying that, in accordance with the king's writ to him [recited], he has
called before him the parties in an action for dower by Alice, late the wife
of Robert de Watervill, against John de Veer and Ida his wife, for the
third part of u messuage, laud, aud rent in Little Addington, and against
Reginald de Watervill for the third part of a messuage and land in the
same, the said defendants having denied the legitimacy of Alice's marriage,
and that the said bishop has tound sufficient proof of the said marriage.
Bockedon, the day before the kalends of June (May 31), A.D. 1281.
Portion of seal.
A. 5011. Grant by John Skarlotte of Bernewelle, dwelling in
Oundell, to Robert Babthorpp, knight, dwelling in London, John Holand
of Thorppewatervyle, knight, John Byllyng of Tbyrleby, co. Lincoln,
Hubert Mortymere of Aldewyncle, and John Heggere of Oundell, of all
his lauds and tenements &c. in Bernewell and Great Adyngton, and of all
reversions which might come to him in England. 10 January, 2 Henry VI.
Seal) broken.
A. 5012. Grant by Henry Owen of London, esquire, to William
Catesbye of Legersasheby, knight, of land in the common field of
Leget sasheby, and of all the grantor's other lands in the said town; with
letter of attorney authorising Thomas Johnson and William Gough, yeomeu,
to deliver seisin. 16 May, 22 Elizabeth. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
A. 5013. Release by Richard son and heir of Robert son of Thomas
de Hotot of Clopton, to Sir Simon, abbot of Rameseye, of all his right in
all^his lands &c, in Bernewelle. Sunday after Christmas, 9 Edward 1H
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A, 5014. Demise by Henry Craunforde, to John Tavlour, Emma his
wife, and Thomas their son, for their lives, of a messuage with a house built
thereon in Yelvertoft, with an entry on the east side for a two-horsed
cart ; also of land there, part upon Costydehurst, part upon Alrychdyk,
part upon Anlowpyt, part upon ' Je HangyngV part ' into Narwslade,' and
part ' into Thremeren.' Feast of the Conception, 8 Henry IV. Seal.
A. 5015. Grant by Richard Grey, earl of Kent, lord of Hastings,
Weisford, and Ruthyn, to his servant John Pratte, for his life, of a
messuage and land in Brayfeld de le Grene. 9 January, 19 Henry VII.
Portion of seal of arms.
A. 5016. Grant by Richard son of William Craunford of Jelvertoft,
to Henry Colesbrok of Eltiugdon, of land in Jelvertoft, part in ... burn
meere, part below Langedon, and part in Longespellowe. Tuesday after the
Circumcision, 34 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
A. 5017. Grant by William Tyrald of Claycoton, to Humphrey, earl
of Stafford, of all his lands &c. in Yelvertoft, which he had of the grant of
William Smyth of the same. 16 December, 6 Henry VI. Seal.
A. 5018. Grant by Roger de Sampford, knight, to Sir Philip Basset,
of land, meadow, and a water-mill in Dadinton (Deddington), together with
the rent of a messuage and land there, and the reversion of the said
messuage &c. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas de Ardern, Richard de Rully,
Thomas de Pinkeny, and others, knights, and others (named). Seal of arms.
Endorsed : ' Carta de molendino et prato de Clifon.'
A. 5019. Grant by Alice daughter of Simon Harm of Brikleawrthe,
widow, to Ralph Ruffus of Scaudeul, of land in Brikleswrth, which her
father gave to her in free marriage ; part in the Held towards Kingesmill,
viz. part at Stothile, part at Hundalewell, part at Blakemilde, part ' into '
Hacstal, part upon Stonhil, part by Hacstalesyc, one ' leye ' at Cirsepol,
part at Millewong, part at Kingesmill, part in the lower Satholm, part at
Darnewellesti, part, at Welandeswoug, part 'into' Portweye; also in the
field of Demeswell, viz. part ' into ' Thorpeti, part at Firtewell, part at
Muskepol, part under Stanewade, part at Batpol, part by Greneberwesye,
part at Longhil, and one ' swat ' of meadow ihere, part upon ' le Longe,'
part at Godhineswong, part towards Petrisholin, part at Depeslade, part
upon Farendhil ; also in the field of Shotenewell, viz. part at Hoctimebroc,
part at Scaudewelleweye, part at the lower Watecroft, part upon Wrangelond,
part upon Bengiswoug, part at Lauedissgore, part at Sunkenechyrche, part
in ' le Brom,' and part upon Apeltrefurlong. Witnesses: William son of
Simon de Cotisbroc, Thomas Gumbald, Simon de Secford, and others
(named). [Henry III.] Fragment of seal.
A. 5020. Grant by Richard son of William Craunford of Jelvertoft,
to Sir Peter de Neubold, chaplain, of all his lands &c. in Jelvertoft.
Sunday after the Ascension, 32 Edward III. Portion of seal '.
A. 5021. Receipt by Isabella Benett, prioress of Catesby, for 20*,
received from William Catesby, knight, founder of the house, for the
arrears of a rent for land in Asshby Leger. Tuesday after Michaelmas,
8 Edward IV. Seal.
A. 5022. Demise by John Botyler of Yelvertoft, to Richard
Queningborow of the same, Agues his wife, and Joan their daughter, for their
Jives, of land with three swathes of meadow in Yelvertoft, part of the
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lying upon Langelond, part in Blakedoneslade, part by Eltyngdonweye, part
at Hnlleseude, part upon Costede, and part of the meadow lying at
Wynewykdyk, part in ' le Longeswathes,' and part in Brickelowe. Sunday
after St. Ambrose, 27 Edward III. Seal, defaced.
[N'hamp.] A. 5023. Grant by Alan son of Ralph de Haduna, to Richard son of
William de Oxendon, of land in Bukebi. Witnesses : Eustace de Watford,
Richard de Arden, Hugh de Hulme, and others (named). Twelfth
century.
[N'hamp.] A. 5024. Release by William de la Porte of Northampton, to
Richard Thebay of Middelton, of all his right in a croft in Atneston.
Thursday after the Invention of the Holy Cross. 15 Edward II. Portion
of seal of arms.
[N'hamp.] A. 5025. Grant by Alice daughter of Simon Harm of Brikleswrth, to
Ralph Rufus of Scaldewell, of land in Brikleswrth, viz. in the field lying
towards Kingesmilne, part upon Bradelond, part in Portweye, part
in Fulewelleslade, part at Riggeweye, part in Hak stale, part beyond
Pingsaleweye, part at Snarebroc, part upon Hangindelondes, part at
Sprettonesty, part at Oldeforde, part at Forewarde Whaddone, part at
Nothere Thachholm, part at Uvere Thachholm, and a meadow called
' Crosdale ' at Kingesmilne ; also in the field lying towards Demmeswelle,
part in Portweye, part in Thorpsty, part upon Langefurlonges, part by
Demmeswellebroc, part upon Othehil, part upon Sleytteberuwe, part in
Stanewelleslade, part upon Brakcnberuwe, part in Aschweye, part at
Ringewelle, part upon Breche, part at Greneberuwegore, part at Rede
Scherd, part at Huniholm ; also in the field called ' Schotenwellefeld,' part
at the mill of Holekote, part under Evetwelle, part at Greneweye, part
at Redomor, part upon Middelfurlong, part in Buruwedale, part upon
Swetelond, part at Radewelleslade, part at Stowedikes, part upon Estlong,
part at Lingehassokes, and part in Northdale. Witnesses : William son of
Simon de Cotesbroc, Richard de Scaldewelle, Simon de Sekeford, and others
(named). Seal.
N'hamp. A. 5026. Demise by William Wryght of Cleycote, to John Wryght,
his brother, for his life, of a moiety of all his lands &c. in Yelvertoft,
Welton and Yesham. All Saints day, 2 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
[N'hamp.] A. 5027. Release by Ralph de Wascuil, son and heir of Matilda de
Wascuil, to Philip Basset, of all his right in all the lands &c. in Bernewell
which his said mother gave to the said Philip. Witnesses : William de
Montecanes[io], Richard Fillol, William de Reimes, and others (named).
Seal. Injured.
[N'hamp.] A. 5028. Grant by Ralph le Botiler of Nortkynebugworth, to Henry
de Craunford, his brother, of five messuages and land with three bondmen
in Jelvertoft. Sunday after St. Gregory, 16 Kdwunl I. Fragments of
seal.
[N'hamp.] A. 5029. Grant by Robert Ruggele of Jelvertoft, to Thomas son of
John son of Robert de Watford in Jelvertoft, and to Richard his brother,
of land in Jelvertoft, part lying upon Waltiurlong, part upon Colewong,
part at the upper end of Berewardslade, part upon ' le Longethurfinches,'
part upon Withibed, and part upon Blakemilde. Witnesses : Thomas de
Queniboru in Jelvertoft, Richard Terry of the same, Simon de Lindes' in
lallebourn, and others (named),
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N'hftmp J t 5030. Letter of attorney by the king, authorising John de
Neweuham to receive seisin of the castle and manor of Morend, the manor
of Plumpton Pyrie, and of all other lands &c. in Morend Potterespirie
and Yerdelegh Gobyon which Thomas le Despenser has given to the king.
Westminster, 30 September, 37 Edward III. Portion of Great Seal.
N'bamp. A. 5031. Release by Eichard son and heir of Eobert son of Thomas
de Hotot of Clopton, to Sir Simon, abbot of Rameseye, of all his right in
land in Bernewell, concerning which he had iinpleaded the said abbot, and
in all other lands there. Saturday after Christmas, 9 Edward III. Seal.
[N'hamp.] j^. 5032. Grant by William le Botyler of Jellerthopt, to John the
smith (fabro) and Agnes his wife, of the same, of land [in Jellerthopt],
part in ' le Portweye,' part in ' le Brodeslade,' part at ' le Brodeslade-
overend ' upon ' le Stanydelves,' part upon ' le Wodlond,' part upon ' le
Cleymarowe,' part at ' le Lyvepol ' viz. upon ' le Wythybed,' in ' le mor,'
in 'le Longekulles,' and in *le Naruslade.' Feast of St. Bartholomew,
15 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
[N'hamp.] A. 5033. Release by John de Subire son of Richard de Subire, and
son and heir of Isolda de Bellocampo, Richard's wife, to Sir Philip Basset,
of all his share of the laud in Bernewelle, which formerly belonged to his
uncle, Stephen de Bellocampo. Witnesses : Sirs Richard Fillol, Hubert de
Ruily, William de Reimes and others, knights, and others (named). Much
injured. Seal.
[N'hamp.] . 5034. Grant by William Salmon alias Craunford, son and heir of
Richard Salmon of Wynewyk, to Nicholas Coweley of Swynford, of a
messuage in Yelvertofte, with an entry for a two-horsed cart on the east
side, and with land there, part upon Costydehurst, part upon Alrychedyke,
part upon Anlowpyt, part upon ' le Hangyng,' part ' into ' Narowslade, and
part * into ' Thremeren. Vigil of the Ascension, 25 Henry VI. Seal.
N'bamp. J^ t 5035. Demise by Dame Elizabeth Lucye of Legers Asheby,
widow, to Richard Haldenly of Gretton, gentleman, for twelve years, of a
messuage and land &c. in Gretton, with warranty against Robert Blakesley.
3 June, 20 Henry VIII. English, fragment of seal.
[N'hamp.] J. 5036. Grant by William Harryson, clerk, master or warden
of St. Michael's hospital, Warwick, to John Brockeden, minister of
St. Radegund's, Thellysford, co. Warwick, John Burman of Assheby Leger,
chaplain, John Thome of Abthrop, and William Saunders of Colde Assheby,
of a close and land called ' Lez Fythers ' in Syllesworth and of a toft and
croft in Watford, in trust for Richard Catesby son of George Catesby;
with letter of attorney authorising Roger Slye to deliver seisin. 20 June,
2 Henry VIII. Signed. Portion of seal.
Endorsed : Note of seisin being taken on June 22 of the said year in the
presence of witnesses named.
[N'hamp.] j^. 5037. Grant by William de Essebi, to the house of Catebi, of
land in Catebi, which Robert Brithwi held there, with Felicia, the grantor's
daughter. Witnesses : William, dean of Brantestorp, Alexander, dean of
Everdon, Ralph de Gernemue, and others (named). Portion of seal.
N'hamp. _.. 5038. Release by Richard Haddon, citizen of London and
merchant of the staple of Calais, to Elizabeth Crane of Westehaddon,
widow, relict of William Crane, late of the. same, and to John Crane,
son and heir of the said William, of all his right in the messuage and
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lands &c. in Westehaddon which Richard lately had of the said William's
grant ; with further release of all actions against the said Elizabeth and
John. 14 May, 10 Henry VII. Signed. Seal.
^ 5039. Grant by Richard sou of Robert de Boston in Weleton, to
Thomas son of John son of Robert de Sadington, of land in Weleton, part
upon Tonostnle, part at Horspolbrigge, part upon Wattrilond above *le
heyestrete, 1 and part upon Stamdelfforlong. Wednesday before St. Denis,
32 Edward [I]. Seal.
J Q L> 5040. Demise by John Owen, esquire, to John Welche of Watford,
husbandman, for twenty-one years, of a messuage and land in Watford,
26 February, 6 Edward VI. English. Seal.
A t 5041. Receipt by Robert Gudale, abbot of St, Mary's, Sulby, for
13*. 4d. received from Elizabeth, late the wife of George Catysby, for a
messuage in Watteford and a meadow in Syllysworth, together with 3s. for
a fine, for Michaelmas term last past. 17 December, 22 Henry VII.
&. 5042. Lease by John Cumburford, esquire, to Sir John Halyghe-
well, knight, for twenty years, of all his lands &c. in Sylsworthe.
8 September, 3 Henry VII. English. Seal.
J. 5043. Grant by William son of Robert, lord of Essebi and Katesbi,
to the nuns of Katesbi, in frank almoin, of land in Katesbi. Witnesses:
William, dean of Brantingestorp, Alexander, dean of Everdon, Ralph de
Gernemue, and others (named). Seal.
A. 5044. Sale by William Thirnyng, knight, William Harwedon of
Harwedon, and John Welton of Wolde, to Ralph Malore of Westhaddon,
of all the trees and underwood in the orchard and grove of their manor of
Foscote, in the parish of Touecestre. Thursday after St. Katherine,
G Henry IV. trench. Seal.
A. 5045. Demise by John Tayllor of Yelvertoft, to John Burden of
Westhaddon, for twelve years, of a croft or close in Westhaddon, with land
belonging thereto. 8 February, 20 Edward IV.
A. 5046. Demise by Hugh de Ver and Denise his wife, to William
Wyot of Toucestre, of land in the same. Morrow of St. Thomas the
apostle, 2 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
J t 5047. Letter of attorney by Lady Emma de Catesby, authorising
John Steward, chaplain, to deliver to Robert de Catesby her son, seisin of
all her lands &c. in Watford. Assheby Legere, morrow of St. Martin,
2 Henry V. Seal.
A. 5048. Grant by Emma de Catesby, to Robert de Catesby her
son, of all her lands &c. in Watford. Assheby Legere, morrow of
St. Martin, 2 Henry V. Seal.
J^ t 5049. Demise by Hugh de Ver and Denise his wife, to William
Wyot of Touecestre, of land in the same, with the share of a house thereon.
4 April, 2 Edward II. Seal.
A. 5050. Grant by Walter Elmede, Agnes his wife, and Alice
daughter of John Golefre, to John Watford of Warrewyk, of all their share
of all the lands &c. in Sullesworth, which descended to the said Agnes and
Alice together with Joan, daughters of the said John Golefre of Watford,
Monday after Easter, 22 Richard II. Portions of three seats,
ANCIENT HEEDS.
tN'hamp.] A. 5051. Grant by John Badmynton of Thornby, and Agatha his
wife, to William Adams of the same, of half a burgage in Thornby.
14 June, 7 Henry VII. Two seals.
[N'hamp.] A. 5052. Demise by John Od, son of 'John Od in Brandeston, to
Sir Thomas Boltesham, lord of Brandeston, for twenty years, of land
in Brandestonbury, part lying in Blake puttes slade by Prestespeche,
part upon Self Sowenwonge, part in Kattes slade, part upon Est Ryenhul,
part at Salt weiie, part upon Rouforlong by Prestespeche, part upon
Soutmedebrech, part upon Willameswonge by the field of Draytone, and
half an acre of meadow by Doneswelle syche. Christmas, 23 Edward [I].
[Leic.] ^ t 5053. Release by Robert son of Nicholas Craunford of Assceby
Ligers, to William son of William Sibibi of Thedingworth, of all his right
in a messuage and land in Thedingworth. Thursday after the Annunciation,
21 Edward III. Seal of arms, slightly injured.
N'hamp. J^ t 5054. Grant by Roger de Sampford, knight, to Sir Philip Basset,
of all his land and holding of Grimmesbiry, in the parish of Bannebiry.
Witnesses: Sirs Thomas de Ardern, Richard de Rully, Thomas de
Pinkeny, Robert le Chamberleng, and Thomas le Blund, knights, and
others (named). Seal of arms.
[N'bamp.] J^ t 5055. Certificate by the official of the archdeacon of Northampton,
testifying to the faithful administration of the goods of Edmund de Watford,
deceased, by his executors, and discharging them from rendering further
account. VI Kalends of May (26 April), A.D. 1353. Fragment of seal.
[N'hamp.] J^ t 5056. Grant by Hugh le Botyler of Snokescumbe and Albrida
his wife, to Peter de Chaucumbe and Ellen his wife, of land with a toft
and croft &c. [in Faryngestone.] Feast of St. Gregory, 22 Edward [I].
Fragment of seal.
[N'hamp.] A. 5057. Will of Thomas Bartelot of Thornby. 20 May, A.D. 1433.
Endorsed : Memorandum of the probate of the said will in the parish
church of Wotton on the 12th July A.D. 1434 before the commissary
general of the prior of Worcester cathedral, administrator of the spiritualities
of Worcester diocese in the vacancy of the see &c.
[N'hamp.] .. 5058. Demise by William de Watford, lord of Great Creton, to
William Haddon, of meadow land lying in Netherbreche, in Dolemede,
and of arable land there upon ' le Breche,' to hold until he shall have
received seven crops of hay and corn. Monday after Michaelmas,
44 Edward III.
N'hamp. A. 5059. Release by John Halyghwell, knight, to George Catesby,
son and heir of William Catesby, of all his right in land in Silesworth.
18 December, 11 Henry VII. Seal.
N'hamp. A. 5060^ Demise by John Halyghwell, km'ght, to George Catesby,
son and heir of William Catesby, esquire, of certain lands in Silesworth,
formerly belonging to the said William, and which were granted to the
said John by the king on the attainder of William, but by an Act of
Parliament are to be restored to the said George ; with letter of attorney
authorising Bennet Davy, Henry Barker, Joim Sabrigge the elder, and
William Hynkeley to deliver seisin. 1 December, 1 1 Henry VII. Signed,
Seal,
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CATALOGUE OF
[N'harap.] J^ 5061. Grant by John Getfron of Overeston, gentleman, to
Thomas Watford, gentleman, and John Atkyns, clerk, of a tenement in
Great Creton called ' le Grescroft,' with land called ' le hoke,' and a close ;
also letter of attorney authorising William Marten and another to deliver
seisin. 22 June, 22 Edward IV. Injured. Seal.
[N'hamp.] A t 5062. Release by Thomas Meryng and Agnes his wife, late the
wife of John Danby of Heyford, to John Mallore of Welton, guardian of
the lands, and of Thomas the son and heir of the late William Tuwe of
Welton, of all actions against the said John Mallore and Thomas son
of William Tuwe, for dower or otherwise, in the lands of the said John
Danby in Welton. Saturday the vigil of Whitsunday, 5 Henry IV. Seal
and portion of seal.
[N'hamp.] A. 5063. Demise by lady Margaret Catesby and William Catesby of
Asscheby Legger, to William Warde of Great Creton, and Joan his wife,
for their lives, of a messuage, croft, and laud called ' Catesbyesland ' in
Great Cretou ; the said William Warde and Joan are to build a barn
within the said messuage for which the grantors are to provide thirty
cartloads of stone and all the timber with ' sparre* and ' lathe ' &c. Monday
before 19 [Henry] VI. Seal and portion of seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of payment by the grantees to the grantors of
6s. 8r/. and six capons for entry into the premises ; also that the executors
of the grantees are to hold the premises for a year after the grantees' death,
at the same rent &c.
N'hamp. A. 5064. Release by John de Swineford, to lady Margery de
Swineford his mother, of all his right in all the lands &c. iu Clippeston
and Keylemerth which the said lady Margery holds as dower of John's
inheritance. Stuvecle, 25 September, 9 Edward II. Seal of arms.
N'hamp. A. 5065. Release by Simon de Montfort, earl of Leicester, to the
prioress of Sopwelle and to the warden of that house, of the common suit
of frankpledge belonging to their persons for a hide of land in Crewelton
which Hugh de Keynes gave to the said prioress and to the convent in
frank almoin ; saving to the earl the view of frank pledge of the inhabitants
of the said land, tor observing the king's peace. Witnesses : Sirs
Giles de Argentem, Richard de Haverhing, Henry de Meynil, and others
(named).
[Oxford.] A. 5066. Demise by Robert de Harewedon, clerk, to Robert de
Elzefeld of Dadington, and Amice his wife, for their lives, of a messuage
and land in Dadington, with all the herbage in Littleholewell towards
Assheton. 14 February, 5 Edward II.
[N'hwnp.] A. 5067. Grant by John French of Onle, to William French of the
same, his kinsman, of a messuage and land in Sunelesworth (Silsworth).
Thursday in Whitsun-week, 17 Henry VI.
[Oxford.] A. 5068. Conveyance by Robert de Harwedon, clerk, to Richard de
la Hale, for his life, of two messuages and land in Dadynton. Thursday,
the feast of St. Margaret, 6 Edward II. Portion of seal.
N'hamp. A. 5069. Release by Matilda de Wascuil, widow, to Sir Philip Basset,
of land in Bernewell, formerly belonging to Stephen de Bello Campo, her
brother. Witnesses : William Brito, Hugh Grossus, Roger de Leicester,
and others (named). Injured, Fragment of seal.
ANCIENT DEKDS.
137
N'hamp, t 5070. Grant by Richard, earl of Kent, to Sir Richard Emson,
knight, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, of all his patronage and
interest as founder of the monastery of Chanons Assheby, in the hundred
of Norton ; with further grant of the hundred of Towcestre. 28 NoYember,
22 Henry VII. Signed. English. Portion of seal of arms,
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the De Banco Roll of Hilary,
22 Henry VII.
N'hamp. . 5071. Release by Thomas Wale, knight, to the king, of his wood
between the dyke called ' la Bernete' and the king's forest of Whittlewode,
extending towards Wappenham and ' le Frethe ' of Bukenhull. London,
Wednesday the feast of St. George, 2 Edward [II], Seal of arms. (See
Close Poll : 2 Edward II. m. 6d.)
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment in the Red Book of the Ex-
chequer.
[Oxford.] ^ t 5072. Demise by Robert de Harewedon, to Robert Charman, for
his life, of a messuage and land in Dadyngton. 13 February, 6 Ed-
ward II.
[Oxford.) J t 5073. Grant by Osbert Gyfhard, lord of Dadynton, to Simon de
Dadyngton, called ' master,' or his assigns, viz. William de la Hale of
Berford, Christiana his wife, and Richard his son, for their lives, of two
messuages and land in Dadynton. Witnesses : Master Nicholas de
Marham, John de Evere, Thomas Missoc, and others (named). Seal of
arms, broken.
Endorsed : Memorandum that this grant was returned to the lord in full
court by Richard de la Hale.
[York.] JL. 5074. Grant by Mary daughter of William de Novo Mercato
of Cateby, to Matilda Bigot, countess of Warenne and Norfolk, of the
hermitage of St. Margaret's, Cateby (Cadeby) on the Don, with land in
Eadmunde croft, and common of pasture for the cattle of the hermitage,
rendering yearly to the grantor at Easter white gloves, to be received at
Cuningburg'. 1 1 Henry III. Seal, injured.
N'hamp. J t 5075. Sale by Richard Verney of Assheby Leger, esquire, and
Dame Elizabeth his wife, alias Dame Elizabeth Lucy, late the wife and
executrix of George Catesby late of Assheby Leger aforesaid, esquire,
and late the wife and executrix of Sir Thomas Lucy, knight, to
William Blakesley of London, yeoman, of a messuage in Daventre, and of
all their interest and term of years in a farm &c. in Drayton in the parish
of Daventry ; formerly leased to the said Sir Thomas ; with clause
witnessing that if the vendors observe the conditions of this indenture, the
bond entered into by them shall be void &c. . . May, 25 Henry VIII.
Signed by Blakesley. English. Seal.
N'hamp. _. 5076. Letter of attorney by the king, authorising John de
Newenham to receive seisin of the manor of Yerdelegh Gobion and of all
other lands in Potterespirie, Yerdelegh Gobyon and Morende, which
Anne late the wife of Edward le Despenser son of Hugh le Despenser
granted to the king. Westminster, 30 September, 37 Edward III.
Portion of Great Seal.
[Hunt.] JL. 5077. Release by Joan daughter of the late William le Plemer of
Raraesey, to John son of John le Ferur of Ramesey, Juliana his wife,
William her son, and William's heirs in tail, of all her right in a messuage
in Ramesey. Sunday, Michaelmas day, 2 Edward II, Seal.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Hunt.] A, 5078. Grant in frank almoin by Geoffrey called * le Vannur * of
Bamesey, to Hugh, the abbot, and the convent of St. Bennet's, itamesey, of a
messuage in ' la Wyitthe ' of Ramesey, with his meadow called ' the vannur's
meadow ' and a yearly rent from a tenement in Byri. Witnesses :
Master Gilbert de Wepstede, steward of Ramesey, William de Stowe, John
de Sulegrave, and others (named). Seal.
[Hunt.] J t 5079. Grant by John Hore, son and heir of John Hore of
Rameseie, to Sir William Proudfoot, chaplain, of Therfeld, Andrew Pikeler
of Rameseie, and Agnes his wife, of a messuage in Rameseie, lying in
' le Briggestrate.' Sunday before St. Barnabas, 34 Edward III. Fragment
of seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5080. Receipt by Sir Berengeir le Moygne, knight, for 25 marks
due from Sir William, the abbot, and the convent of Rameseye, for the term
of St. John the Baptist, A.D. 1280. Friday the vigil of SS. Peter and
Paul, 8 Edward I. Seal of arms.
[Hunt.] A.. 5081. Grant by Andrew le Barkere of Rameseye, and Emma
Bekky his wife, to John son of John Palliwolle of Someresham, of a yearly
rent from a tenement in Rameseye, lying in ' le Briggestrete.' Friday the
feast of St. Matthias, 31 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5082. Grant by Walter son of Thomas the cook (coci) of Ramsey,
to the sacristan of Ramsey, of a yearly rent of 1 Ib. of cumin in Ramsey.
Witnesses : Geoffrey de Winchestre, Geoffrey Peytevin, and others
(named). Twelfth century. Seal, broken.
[Suff.] A. 5083. Grant in frank almoin by Walter de la Wylde of Laweshille,
to Sir William, the abbot, and the convent of Ramesey, of a yearly rent of
Id. in Laweshille. Witnesses : William de Hanyfeld, William de Walepol,
Robert de Bradefeld, and others (named). Seal, broken.
[Hunt.] A.. 5084. Release by Thomas de Storolf and Gilbert de Warrewik,
at the instance of brother William de Tyrington, to the abbot and convent
and almoner of Rameseye, for the support of St. Mary's chapel, Redebourne,
of all their right in two parts of a messuage in Heyghmundegrave ; with
further release, at the instance of the said William, of all their right in part
of a messuage in Rameseye, for the support of alms. Monday after
St. Barnabas, 1 1 Edward III. Seal, injured.
[Hunt.] A. 5085. Grant by Robert the abbot, and the convent of Rameseye, to
Joan Smalwode, wife of John de Overe the younger, for her life, of a daily
allowance of two white loaves and two gallons (lagenas) of good ale from
the same cask which the convent uses on that day, and one dish of meat or
fish ; also grant to the said John of the office of boatman of the convent
(naute nostri) with clothing and wages, or of some other office within the
abbey ; also further grant to the said John and Joan of a dwelling-house,
rendering yearly to the manor of Biggyng two capons at Christmas, with one
attendance yearly at the court of Biggyng &c. 15 April, A.D. 1349.
Portion of seal.
[Hunt.] jfl^. 5086. Grant by John Gretford of Rameseye, to Sirs John de
Lincol', rector of Craunfeld, William de Everton, rector of Wystowe,
and John de Well', chaplain in Rameseye, of a messuage in Rameseye,
with a way leading towards Awnverersmersshe. Feast of St. Oswald,
9 Richard II. Seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
130
[Hunt.] ^ t 5087. Grant by Andrew Claxton of Ramesey, to John Cheker
the elder, John Cheker the younger, and Walter Paraplyon, of a messuage
in Ramseye, in ' le Wyght,' extending from the common lode to Wendylles-
brocdich. 6 April, 2 Edward IV. Seal.
[Hunt.] ^ 5088. Release by Thomas Talbot and Joan his wife of Peter-
borough, to Alice de Sybston of the same, of all their right in a messuage in
Ramesey, lying in ' le Wythe.' Feast of St. Cuthberga, 19 [Richard] II.
Fragments of two seals.
[Hunt.] A. 5089. Grant by Richard Bundy, William Bundy his son, and
Robert Druell, to John Collan, John Mynstrechaumbre, William Conyerton
and John Alcunbury, mercer, of Huntyngdon, of a tenement in St. Mary's
parish, Huntyngdon, adjoining a lane called ' Swynfenlane.' 10 March,
12 Edward [IV], Three seals.
[Suff.] A. 5090. Grant in frank almoin by Walter de Stivecle, to the abbot
and convent of Ramsey, for the use of the chamberlain there, of one tillage
of his land in Laushill, with free passage for cattle, ploughs, carts and
men belonging to the said convent, through the grantor's court and mansion
called ' la Wilde ' : also grant of a piece of pasture arid land abutting on the
said tillage. Witnesses : Sewal de Heningfeld, William Hereberd, Nicholas
Fareman and others (named). Portion of seal, broken.
[Hunt.] A. 5091. Grant by William Enderdale and Christina his wife of
Rammeseye, to John Mauger of the same, chaplain, of a messuage in
Rammeseye, in ' le Briggestrate.' Friday after the translation of St. Bennet,
17 Edward II. Two seals.
[Hunt.] j. 5092. Grant by William Chacede of Rameseye, to William de
Sellebi of Waltone and Philip Dori of Benewik, of four messuages and one
cottage, lying in ' le Briggestrate,' and ' la Wighte,' and land lying in ' le
Newefeld,' in Rameseye. Wednesday before St. Luke, 11 Edward III.
[Line ?] A. 5093. Release by John son of Thomas Taillour of Staunford,
clerk, to Walter de Nerford of the same, of all his right in certain tenements
in Staunford, without the east gates. Saturday, nativity of the Virgin,
26 Edward III. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5094. Release by Denise Draper, late the wife of John Draper, of
Rameseye, to Thomas Wodeward and Agnes his wife, of all her right in a
messuage in Rameseye, lying near the great bridge. Sunday before
Michaelmas, 18 Richard II. Seal, broken.
[Hunt] JL. 5095. Grant by Nichola daughter of William Whyt of Overton
Longevile, to Alice, late the wife of Richard Frernan of Fletton, of a
messuage in Rameseie, lying in ' la Wigthe ' extending from the great
common lode to the ditch of Aumenerisfen. Saturday after St. Barnabas,
49 Edward III. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5096. Grant by Thomas Grymbaud of Buntyngford, barber, to Sir
Gilbert de Warewyk, chaplain, and Nicholas de Eboraco, clerk, of a messuage
with a curtilage and meadow laud in the town and marsh of Rameseye.
12 May, 28 Edward III. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5097. Grant by John de Temcsford, to Sir Nicholas ,
chaplain, of land and meadow in Rameseye. Monday the feast of St,
Augustine, 19 Edward [I ?]. Seal.
HO DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OP
[Hunt] A. 5098. Grant by Simon the goldsmith (aurifaber), with the consent
of his wife, to Alexander de Camera, of a messuage in Ramesey, at the great
gates. Witnesses : William de Stowe, steward, John le Clerewaus, Robert
Stubbard, and others (named). Fragment of seal.
[York.] A. 5099. Confirmation by Peter de Marines, son and heir of Hugh
de Marines, of a grant by Sir Alberic de Marines, his uncle, to John de
Marines, his uncle, of a mill in Paterik Brumtone. Witnesses : Ralph son
of Fulk, Richard Muschet, Walter Hakun and others (named). Seal of
arms.
[Hunt.] A. 5100. Grant by Gilbert the chaplain of Rameseye and Robert
Hunte of the same, to Simon Nychtynghale of the same, and Matilda his
wife, of a messuage and garden and a ' polynrd ' adjoining in Rameseye,
lying in * le Briggestrate,' and extending from the high road to ' le Newe-
feldfen.' Sunday before Michaelmas, 18 Edward III. Two seals.
[Hunt.] A. 5101. Grant by John atte Crosse, son and heir of Henry atte Crosse,
deceased, to John HaUe, chaplain, John Weste, Richard Weste, and Richard
Byllyngborogh, of a messuage lying in ' le Wight ' in Rameseye, extending
from the great common lode to ' Wyndelshede dyche.' Monday after
Easter, 22 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5102. Release by Robert de Elyngton, clerk, to his lord Sir
Simon, abbot of Rameseye, of all his right in land held by the grantor's
late father. Rameseye, Monday before All Saints, 3 Edward III. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5103. Receipt by William Maigne the elder, knight, to Richard
the abbot of Rameseye, for all debts and arrears of William's fee &c. Great
Ravelee, 1 April, 25 Edward III. Portion of seal of arms.
[Hunt.] A. 5104. Bond by Hugh Brun of Emmyngford, to Sir W. the abbot,
and the convent of Ramsey, for the payment of a yearly rent for land in
Emmyngford. Sunday before St. Peter in Cathedra, 13 Edward [I].
Fragment of seal,
[Suff.] A.. 5105. Grant in frank almoin by William de Aningfeud, to Sir
William the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of a tillage called ' Shortcroft '
in Lausill. Witnesses : Sir Walter de Bernham, knight, Richard Freysel,
Robert de Bradefeud, and others (named). Seal.
Endorsed : ' Carta Willelmi de Hanigfeld de v acris terre et dimidia quas
emit de Symone de Holmere et vendidit abbati et conventui Ram'.'
[Hunt.] A. 5106. Grant by Richard Gryffyn and Robert Caunvyle, to Thomas
Caunvyle of Hetmundegrove and Fyva his wife, of all the lands and rents
&c. which they have of the grant of the said Thomas and Fyva in Rameseye,
Buri, Hetmundegrove and Upwode. Friday, feast of St. Bartholomew,
49 Edward III.
[Hunt.] A. 5107. Grant by Bennet Wrau of Rammeseye, to Sir Ralph Ayse
of Jakele, chaplain, of a messuage lying in le Briggestrate,' Rammeseye,
and of all his lands in Rameseye and Upwode. Sunday, the feast of the
Annunciation, 12 Edward II.
[Hunt.] A. 5108. Release by Nicholas Dreng, in frank almoin, to the fabric of
Ramsey causeway, of 12rf. yearly rent to be taken from a messuage in ' la
. . . he ' of Ramsey, and paid to the wardens of Ramsey. Witnesses :
Elias de Chateriz, provost of Ramsey, Simon Chacede, William de B,ogeden,
and others (named). Seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS. lit
[Hunt.) A. 5109. Release by Alice daughter of Robert Wayte of Rameseye,
to John Leigbton of the same, of all her right in all the lands &c. late her
father's, in Rameseye and Heightmondegrove. Friday after the Epiphany,
5 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5110. Grant by Brian de Trocking, to Stephen le Schot and Rose
his wife, of a messuage and land in Brakhinge (Braughing), which he held
of the fee of Gatesberi, the land lying, part in the fields called ' Kinge-
shohull,' ' Brakingefeld,' and ' Caldeberi,' and part in a meadow called
* Fordmad,' extending to the path leading to Staundone ; with a further
grant of 2d. yearly rent received from the prioress of Haliwell.
Witnesses : Sir Robert de Rupella, Henry de Braking, Miles de Staundone,
vnd others (named). Seal.
Endorsed : ' Braghyng.'
[Herts.] A. 5111. Sale by Walter de Essex, knight, to Sir Adam de Stratton,
clerk, of a yearly rent in Sabrichesworth, payable for the land of * la Hyde,'
which rent had been granted to Walter by Sir Humphrey de Boun, earl of
Hereford, chief lord of that fee, during the minority of the heir. West-
minster, Saturday before St. Margaret, 12 Edward I. Seal of arms.
[Herts.] A. 5112. Grant by Ralph Child of Melclea, to Richard the chaplain
of Wilden, for the use of Isolda, the grantor's sister, and their children, of
a messuage which his said sister held in Stoudon, and also land in Melcleia,
part lying in Hanley, and part in Northfeld by Ruggeberwe ; with reversion
to the said Richard in case the said Isolda or the said children predecease
him. Witnesses : Robert de Barnwill, Richard de Valbadun, William
Berteram, and others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5113. Grant by Thomas Bolyngton of Storteford, to Nicholas
Bolyngton, John Trotte and William Mayner, of the same, and John
Bolyngton of Farnham, of lands and tenements Ac. in Storteford.
2 January, 5 Edward IV. Portion of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5114. Grant by Stephen le Bretun, to Seiher son of Henry, of
two crofts, one called ' Langecroft,' in Senle, in exchange for another croft
and other land there. Witnesses : Thomas de Waud, Gregory de
Wrobbel, Roger de Colne, and others (named). Seal, defaced.
[Herts.] A. 5115. Grant by Roger de Colne, to Seer son of Henry, of land in
Senle, of the fee of Adam le Sumeri. Witnesses : John de Stocke,
Gregory de Wrobbeleye, Stephen le Bretun, and others (named). Seal.
C 3 A. 5116. Confirmation by John de Harehulle of a grant by Thomas
de Harehulle, chaplain, to Sir Adam de Argoies, of a mill and land in
Stratton, which Thomas had of John's grant. Witnesses : Richard de
Oxxehae, Alexander de Leycester, and others (named). Portion of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5117. Grant by John de Bacheworth, son and heir of Roger de
Bacheworth, to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of the wardship of a fourth part of
the lands, formerly Sir Walter de Meryden's in Shenle, to hold during the
minority of the heir of Margaret late daughter and heiress of the said
Sir Walter. London, 20 April, 17 Edward I. Seal.
A. 5118. Confirmation by Stephen de Cheinduyt, knight, of a grant
by John son of Saer son of Henry, to Sir Adam de Stratton, clerk, of the
manor of Shenle and the advowson of the church of that manor and of the
chapel of Colneye. Witnesses ; Sirs David de Jarpenvile, Alexander de
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Aundevile, William de Gorham, and others, knights, and others (named)-
Seal of arms.
A. 5119. Demise by Adam de Strattone, clerk, to Robert le Oiseler,
of heath land in Shenle, in exchange for a release by Robert of all his right
in land in Titeburst. Feast of St. Thomas, 54 Henry III.
A. 5120. Grant by John le Bretun of Shenle, to Adam de Stratton,
clerk, of land in Shenle. 3 May, 10 Edward I. Seal.
A. 5121. Grant by John son of Saer, to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of
the manor of Sheule, with the advowson of the church there and of the
chapel of Colneye, with further grant of all his messuages and lands &c.
in Retherhethe aud London. Feast of St. Hilary, 52 Henry III. frag-
ment of seal.
A. 5122. Duplicate of A. 5121. (Date omitted.}
A. 5123. Grant by John de Brutewell, to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of
a messuage and land Ac. in Harpesfeld, paying 20*. yearly to the abbot and
convent of St. Albans. London, Saturday before St. Mark, 56 Henry III.
Seal.
A. 5124. Grant by Sir Adam de Stratton, to Margery, late the wife
of John Viel the elder, and to the heirs begotten between them, of all the
land in Shenleg' which Walter Pertryk formerly held from Saer son of
Henry, with a clause that Adam shall not be bound to warrant the said land
in case of any suit against the grantees &c. Whitsun Eve, 52 Henry III.
Seal.
A. 5125. Grant by Peter son of Geoffrey de Coleneye, to Adam de
Stratton, clerk, of a yearly rent from a messuage in Shenle, paying 2d.
yearly to John le Brutun. Saturday, the feast of the beheading of
St. John, 10 Edward I. Seal.
A. 5126. Release by Thomas son of Adam, to Saer son of Henry,
citizen of London, of all his right in land in Senle. Witnesses : Thomas
del Wad, Reginald de Bungoye, W. de Ladun', sheriff of Middlesex, and
others (named), [circa 19 Henry III.] Seal.
A. 5127. Release by Muriel, daughter of John de Melkeleye of Staun-
don, and one of the heirs of Richard de Mfilkeleye, to her lady, Lady Elizabeth
de Burgh, lady of Clare, of all her right in three messuages, a toft, three
mills, land and wood and 44s. of rent in Staundon, Braghing and Little
Hadham, and in all other of her father's lands &c. there. Sunday, the
vigil of the Epiphany, 5 Edward III. Seal.
A. 5128. Grant by William son of Henry de Wrobbeleg 5 , to Adam de
Strattone, clerk, of a yearly rent for land in ' la Rugge'. Witnesses :
Walter de Myryden, Gregory de Wrobbeleg', Geoffrey de Colneye, and
others (named). Fragment of seal.
A. 5129. Grant by Thomas son of Adam de WrobeF, to Saer son of
Henry, of land in Senle. Witnesses : Helias de Sunning, William de la
Don, sheriff of Middlesex, Thomas de Waud, and others (named).
[circa 19 Henry III.] Seal.
A. 5130. Release by Joan de la Le, late the wife of Thomas Joselin
the elder, to Sir Adam de Strattone, clerk, of all her right of dower in the
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lands and tenements of her late husband in Sabristesworth, during the
minority of the heirs of Thomas son of Thomas Joscelin. Witnesses :
Walter de Bokkingg, Warin de Assebregge, and others (named). Fragment
of seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment before the justices of the bench
in Trinity Term, 13 Edward [I].
Herts. A. 5131. Grant by John Gylle, citizen and merchant of London, and
Avice his wife, late the wife of John Horn, to . . . ., of all their lands
rents and tenements at ' la Hyde ' in Sabryhtesworth. London, Wednesday
before St. Dunstan, 12 Edward I. Injured. Portion of seal.
[Herti.] A. 5132. Grant by John Scrippe, son of Nicholas Scrippe, of
Sabritewrth, to John Horn, citizen of London, and Avice his wife, of one
acre of meadow called * Wetmede ' in Sabritewrth. Witnesses : Geoffrey
de Macham, John le Blunt, and others (named). Seal.
[HeriB.] A. 5133. Bond by John son of John de Titeburste, for himself and
the tenants of his lands in Titeburste in the parish of Aldenham, to do suit
every three weeks at the court of Sir Adam de Strattone in Titeburste, or
at his court of Shenle, and to pay to Sir Adam each year three quarters of
oats at eight bushels the quarter. Friday before Michaelmas, 53 Henry III.
Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5134. Release by William son of Thomas de la Leye, to Adam de
Stratton, clerk, of a yearly rent from a croft called ' Aylmerescroft ' in
Shenle. St. Albans, Saturday after St. Luke, 6 Edward I. Seal.
Herts. A. 5135. Duplicate of A. 5118. Seal of arms.
[Herts.] A. 5136. Attornment by Nigel son of Robert the priest, to Henry son
of Reiner of London, for a yearly rent of 31</. for a tenement which Nigel
lately held from Adam de Sumeri, and which Adam has granted to Henry
in exchange for land in Senleg'. Witnesses : Miles de Sumeri, Roger de
Colnee, Osbert de Cruce and others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5137. Grant by Geoffrey de Colneye, to Adam de Stratton, clerk,
of land called ' Sylvestreslond ' with the meadow adjoining, lying by land
called ' Houndeshull ' in Shenle. Witnesses : John le Bretun, Miles de
Someri, Elias Trussel, and others (named). Portion of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5138. Grant by Aylward son of Adam de Stapelford, to Saer son
of Henry, of all the land in Schenle which he has of the fee of Sir Adam de
Somery which lies by the way called ' Huntedoneweye.' Witnesses :
Walter de Wald', Robert Kytewine, Roger de Colney and others (named).
Portion of seal.
[Herts.] At 5139. Bond by Alan de Wauz, for himself and all the tenants of
his lands to pay to Adam de Stratton, clerk, half a mark yearly in
Adam's court of Shenle, from all Alan's lands &c. in Titeburst in the parish
of ' la Rugge ' (Ridge) or elsewhere ; with further acknowledgment by Alan
that he owes 5s. yearly rent to Adam, which was formerly paid to Gregory
de Wrobbele, who has granted it to Adam. Wednesday after the Exaltation
of the Cross, 3 Edward I. Seal.
Herti. A. 5140. Agreement by Thomas son of Adam Wrobele, to warrant
to Siger son of Henry a sale of land in Sanle, before the justices itinerant,
and to confirm the said sale and cause it to be enrolled before them &c.
19 Henry* III. Seal
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[Herts.] A. 5141. Grant by John son of Saer sou of Henry de London', to
Thomas de Leuekenor, of the manor of Schenlee, with the advowson of the
church there and of the chapel of Colneye. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de
Munteny, Peter Picot, Hubert de Munchensi, and Adam de Sumery, knights,
and others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5142. Release by John Scrippe, son of Nicholas Scrippe, of
Sabritewr', to John Horn, citizen of London, and Avice his wife, of all his
right in certain land in Sabritewr', which he had formerly demised to them
for twenty years, and of which he had, within that term, enfeoffed the
said John and Avice. Seal.
[Herts,] A. 5143. Grant by Hugh de Ware, clerk, to Joan late the wife of
Hugh atte Halle of Stanstede Abbots, and to Hugh son of the said Hugh
atte Halle, of a tenement and meadow in Stanstede. Sunday before St.
Edward the king, 6 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5144. Release by Thcphane late the wife of Ailword de Stapelford,
widow, to Saer son of Henry, citizen of London, of all her right of dower
in houses and lands in Shenle, formerly her said husband's. Wednesday after
the Purification, 31 Henry III. Seal, broken.
[Herts.] A. 5145. Grant by Henrj son of Reiner, to Robert son of Ingold, of
land in Seneley. Witnesses : Alan de Sumeri, Thomas de Wuldis, Gilbert
de Rie and others (named). Seal.
Herts. A. 5146. Letter of attorney by William Say, knight, and Elizabeth
his wife, authorising Thomas Dardys to receive seisin from John Cheyne
of Ditton, co. Cambridge, knight, and John Boteler of Watton at Stone,
esquire, of the manor of Sabrysford alias Sabrysworth. 18 February,
1 Richard III. Signed. Portion of seal.
Herts. A. 5147. Conveyance in tail male by John Cheyne of Ditton,
co. Cambridge, knight, and John Boteler of Watton at Stone, esquire, to
William Say, knight, and Elizabeth, his wife, of the manor of Sabrysford
alias Sabrysworth, and of all their lands &c. there, with remainder in tail
male to the said William Say, and in fee to John Danvers, and John Breteyn,
clerks, Richard Danvers, Jauaes Hoberd, William Danvers, William Walde-
grave, Ralph Tracy, John Fabyan, and Thomas Langston ; with letter
of attorney authorising John Felde to deliver seisin. 18 February,
1 Richard III. Signed. Portions of two seals.
Herts. A. 5148. Grant by Thomas Ripplyngham and Nicholas Stathum
(executors of the will of John Heron), Brian Rouclef, Thomas Graunte,
clerk, and John Croke, to John Say, knight, John Cheyne of Dytton,
co. Cambridge, knight, John Boteler of Watton at Stone, John Alyngton
and Thomas Edward, of the reversion of the manor of Sabrysford alias
Sabrysworth, and of the reversion of all other lands &c. which the grantors
held in Sabrysworth to the use of the said John Heron. 17 July,
8 Edward IV. Five seals.
[Hunt.] A. 5149. Mortgage by Eleanor Leccheworth of Ramseye, to
Andrew Pikeler of the same, of the fourth part of a messuage in Rameseye,
formerly Themesford in ' ie Bruggestret.' Tuesday after St. Valentine,
45 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum that if Eleanor shall pay Andrew 60*. at
Midsummer next, the mortgage shall be void.
Htt.] A. 5150. Release by Richard son of William le Porter, to Sir William,
the abbot* and the convent of Rameseye, of all his right in a pasture at
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Woldwestone called ' la Grave.' Witnesses : Sirs Berenger le Moyne and
William le Moyne, knights, Master Gilbert do Weppested, steward of
Rameseye, and others (named). (A.D. 1267-1285). Seal.
[Hunt.] J^ t 5151. Defeasance of a grant by Thomas Caunvyle of Hetmunde-
grove, to William Sycely of Eameseie, and Agnes his wife, of land in
Rameseie ; and of a grant by the said William to the said Thomas and
Fiva his wife, of the moiety of a tenement with part of a croft ; witnessing
that if either party disturb the other in the possession of the respective
premises, the grant to such party shall be void. Friday, 16 April,
46 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5152. Grant by Matilda March of Ripton Abbot's, and Alexander
and John her sons, to Thomas de Warewick and William March, of two
messuages and land in Ripton Abbot's, with a cottage and land, part called
' Gorebrodestich ' lying in Tiggeleye, and a meadow called ' Littlemede,'
also the services of the free tenants named, with the service of the grantor's
bondman, named, and his cottage. Thursday after St. Mark, 10 Edward II.
Two seals.
[Hunt.] A. 5153. Release by Matilda Lomb of Rammeseye, to John the
abbot, and the convent of Rammeseye, of all her right in a messuage in
Rammeseye, adjoining the stone gate. Witnesses: John de Clervaus,
John de Smalwode, William le Rydeman, and others (named). Seal.
Endorsed : ' Quieta clamatio Matilde la Tilere de domibus juxta magnara
portam.'
[Hunt.] A. 5154. Grant by Matilda Lomb of Rammeseye, to John the abbot,
and the convent of Rammeseye, of a plot of land with houses thereon [in
Rammeseye]. Witnesses : John Clervaus, William le Rydeman, Elias
Reyner, and others (named). Seal.
[Hunt.] A 5155. Release by Thomas Wynde, late of Ramesey, to John
the abbot of Ramesey, of all actions before 20 April last past. 10 June,
3 Henry VIII. Signed. Seal, broken.
[Hunt.] J^ t 5156. Grant by Ralph son of Robert de Gardino of Ramysseye,
to Stephen de Lassham and Sarah his wife, of land and meadow below the
abbot of Ramsey's wood, in the fields of Wardeboys, with 4d. yearly rent ;
part of the land on Longewold, part on Thwatecroft, at Thyrethorn, on
Rywelonde, part towards Brontenebrok, on Blakelond, on Kranewell, at
Longhortharde, on Walton, in Lambecotestede, on Scurecroft, part upon
Tuft called ' Hawedlond,' part by Enstwell, by Byryweye, upon Lamme-
mere, and in Thonecroft. Sunday after St. Gregory, 20 Edward I.
Portion of seal.
Hunt. J^. 5157. Demise by John Forster and Guy Wolston, esquires,
William Stevens, clerk, Thomas Arle, esquire, William Congerton, Nicholas
Wardeboys, William Smith, William Swavesey, and Roger Hayruff, to John
the abbot of Ramesey, of all their lands etc. in Wodehyrste, Slepe,
St. Ives, and Halywell, for fifty-three years. Morrow of the Assumption,
19 Edward IV. Three seals and portions of two seals.
[Hunt.] J m 5158. Agreement before the justices itinerant within the bounds
(banleucam) of Ramsey, between John de Clervaus and the abbot of
Ramsey, whereby the said John is to have one oak yearly for his hearth
in the abbot's wood of Bottenhale ; as well as 'heybote ' and ' husebote '
in the said wood by view of the abbot's forester, anil may also have lug
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demesne pigs, free of pannage, in the abbot's wood of Rokesgrave. In
return for this, John grants to the said abbot all his right in a messuage
and land in Wystowe which his kinsman, Michael de Clervaus, formerly
held. Monday before Martinmas, 57 Henry III. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5159. Grant by Elias Reyner of Rammeseye, to William le
Ferour of St. Ives, and Beatrice his wife, of land in Rammeseye lying in * le
Briggestrate,' adjoining a road called ' le Byggyngweye.' Sunday after
the beheading of St. John the Baptist, 3 Edward II. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5160. Grant by William the smith (faber) of Upwode, and
Beatrice his wife, to Robert le Ferour and Joan his wife, and to Robert's
heirs, of a toft in Rammeseye, adjoining ' le Byggyngweye.' Sunday after
SS. Philip and James, 9 Edward II. Two seals, broken.
[Hunt.] A. 5161. Demise by Joan le Ferour, late the wife of Robert le
Ferour, of Rameseye, to John the cook (coco) of the infirmary, till eight
years and twelve weeks after his death, of land in Rameseye lying by ' le
^yggy n g we y e -' Thursday the morrow of the translation of St. Thomas
the martyr, 7 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5162. Grant by William de Faryndone, to Robert le Ferour
and Joan his wife, of land in Rammeseye, lying in ' le Bryggestrate.'
Monday after Midsummer day, 10 Edward II. Portion of seal.
[ ] A . 5163. Receipt by Sir Berenger le Moyne, knight, to Sir William,
abbot of Ramesey, for 50 marks received by Sir Berenger on his return
from the Holy Land, part of 200 marks delivered to the said abbot for
safe custody : of which whole sum he acknowledges himself satisfied.
Morrow of Michaelmas, A.D. 1280. Fragment of seal of arms.
[Hunt.] A. 5164. Letter of attorney by Thomas Legat of L[on]don, autho-
rising John Draper and John Mustrell to deliver to John Warde seisin of
lands and tenements &c. in Ramesey, Heigh tman grove, Upwode, Wistowe,
and Bury. Wednesday after St. Barnabas, 14 Henry VI. Injured.
Fragment of seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5165. Release by John Bray and Margaret his wife, of
Rameseye, to John Wayte, chaplain, of the same, Lambert Tychemers
and Amice his wife, of the same, of all their right in a messuage in
Rameseye, lying in 'le Wyt.' 12 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5166. Agreement between the abbots of Ramesey and Thorney
[Camb.] concerning their respective marshes and the dyke between them; the
freemen of the said abbot of Ramsey are to give security in writing that
they have no claim on the marsh of the abbot of Thoruey, and will not
seek the king's writ concerning the said marsh or ditch ; the freemen of
the abbot of Thorney are to give similar security &c. Fragment of
conventual seal of Thorney.
Endorsed : ' De Marisco de Kingesdelf.'
[Hunt.] A. 5167. Grant by Thomas Legat of London, sadler, to John
Warde, of all his lands and tenements &c. in Ramesey, Heightmangrove,
Upwode, Wistowe, and Bury. Tuesday the morrow of St. Barnabas,
14 Henry VI. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5168. Grant by Philip Top, son of Ralph Top, to Reyner son of
Robert le Rideman^ of Rameseye, of assarted land in Ufwodej paying
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6d. yearly to the warden of the court of Upwode. Witnesses : Geoffrey
de Wyncestre, Ealph Pollard, and others (named). Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5169. Grant by Eichard de Spaldyng, rector of the church of
Stepel Gyddyng, to Alice Alsem of Eammeseye, of a messuage in
Eamineseye, lying in 'le Bryggestrate,' in exchange for a messuage in
' le Nunnestrate.' Monday, the feast of St. Scolastica, 8 Edward II.
Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5170. Grant by Denise, late the wife of Martin the shoemaker
(sutoris) of Eammeseye, widow, to Eichard de Spaldyng and Stephen de
Houghton, clerks, of a messuage in Eammeseye in ' le Bryggestrate.'
Monday before St. Gregory, 7 Edward II. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5171. Eelease by John son of Eobert Grigges of Eameseye, to
Thomas de Wisebeche, clerk, and Thomas Hervy of Biri, of all his right
in a messuage in Eameseye, lying in ' le Briggistrate.' Sunday after
St. Barnabas, 15 Edward III. Seal.
[Hunt.] A.. 5172. Eelease by Henry de Knapwelle, to Thomas de Wisebeche,
clerk, and Thomas Hervy of Byri, of all his right in a messuage in ' le
Briggestrate ' of Eameseye. Palm Sunday, 1 5 Edward III. Seal.
[Hunt] A. 5173. Grant by Eobert Grigges of Eameseye, to Thomas de
Wisebeche, clerk, and Thomas Hervy of Biri, of a messuage in Eameseye,
lying in 'le Briggestrate.' Morrow of the Annunciation, 15 Edward III.
Portion of seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5174. Grant by Agnes, late the wife of Andrew Pikelere of
Eameseye, to Thomas Eose. chaplain, John Bekeswelle, and John Chaunber-
leyn, of the same, of a capital tenement in Eameseye, in * le Briggestrete ',
abutting on the ditch leading to Traverslane, with part of another tenement
there, and with land and meadow in Heightmondgrove, part lying at Prestes-
well, part in Powelescroft, part at ' le Pondfold ' and part in * le Nawefeld ' :
also further grant of a messuage and land in Eameseye in ' le Briggestrete,'
and land lying behind Eaveles, and at Okeweye ; and another messuage in
the same abutting on Fesauntescroft. Friday the feast of St. Ambrose,
5 Henry IV. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5175. Letter of attorney by Agnes, late the wife of Andrew Pikeler,
authorising John Maddyngle to deliver seisin of the premises granted
in A. 5174. Friday the feast of St. Ambrose, 5 Henry IV. Seal t
broken.
[Hunt.] A. 5176. Grant by Thomas Baryngton, chaplain, of the parish of
Eameseye, and John Chaumberleyn of the same, to John de Wellis, chaplain,
and John Eandolf, of the same, of a messuage in Eameseye, in ' le Brigge-
strate.' Wednesday the nativity of the Virgin, 13 Eichard II. Seal, and
seal of arms.
[Hunt.] A. 5177. Grant by Nicholas Ladelere of Eamsey, to John de Gretteford
of the same, of a messuage with a toft in Eamsey, abutting on Beterestrate,
and land in Upwod, part in a place called ' Jonescroft Inesson ' and part
in ' le Stokkyngg,' and land in Wistowe upon Bradelee. Palm Sunday,
50 Edward III. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5178. Eelease by Eichard son of Eobert le Ferour of Eameseye,
to Mariota le Ferour his sister, of all his right in a messuage in liamcseye
at ' le Koolane.' Norhampton, Friday before St, Dunetan, 11 Edward III,
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A. 5179. Grant by John Gretford of Ramsey, to Sir Richard de
Paxton and Alice de Fletton, of the third part of a messuage in Ramsey,
with the reversion of two other parts of the said messuage, and the reversion
of certain land in Hetmungrove and Wystowe, part lying in Kyngysdelfhyrne,
part at Stanweyshend and part in Smethyscroftyshende. Easter, 7 Richard II.
Seal.
A. 5180. Grant by Thomas de Warewyk, to Henry de Deneford and
Richard de Spalding, of all his tenements in Wenington and Rypton Abbot's.
Wednesday after the Annunciation, 10 Edward II.
A. 5181. Release by Andrew Pykelere and William Pudyfer, of
Rameseye, to Richard Fletton, rector of the church of Wistowe, Walter
Barkere of Upwode, John Smyth and William Ropere of Walton, of all
their right in a messuage in Rameseye, lying in ' le Briggestrete.' Thursday
the vigil of St. Laurence, 21 Richard II. Portion of seal and fragment.
A. 5182. Grant by John Berford of Rameseye, to Walter Shepherde
of Upwode, of a messuage in Rameseye, in Me Briggestrete.' Feast of the
Purification, 1 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
A. 5183. Release by William Wassyngle and Henry Berford, to
Richard dc Fletton, rector of the church of Wistowe, John Ravele the elder,
Richard Heryng, and William Bodeseye, of Rammeseye, and Thomas Grace
of Little Styvecle, of all their right in a messuage in Rameseye, in ' le
Feast of St. Matthew, 22 Richard II. Seal and seal of
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A. 5184. Release ;by Nicholas son of Simon de Burwell, to Robert
de Nassiugton and Nicholas de Eboraco, clerks, of all his right in a
messuage in Ramsey, in * le Nunnestrate.' Nativity of the Virgin,
19 Edward III. Seal.
A. 5185. Grant by James Fyshar and Alice his wife, of Rameseye, to
John Wayte, chaplain, William Claxton and Richard Heryng, of Rameseye, of
all their lands and tenements [in Rameseye]. The Epiphany, 11 Henry IV.
Two seals.
A. 5186. Grant by Hugh atte Halle, clerk, to John dc Wauton, of all
his lands and tenements in Rameseye and Grafham. Colne, Saturday after
St. James, 38 Edward III. Seal, defaced.
A. 5187. Grant by Andrew Ligtfoth of Rameseie and John de
Tychemersh, to William Gold and Christina his wife, of a messuage in
' le Wigthe,' [in Ramsey]. Wednesday (?) after Easter, 26 Edward III.
Injured. Seal, broken, and fragment of seal.
A. 5188. Release by Cristina late the wife of John Randolf, to the
abbot and convent of Rameseye, of all her right in all her said husband's
lands and tenements in Rameseye and Heighmondegrove. 6 April,
2 Henry V. Portion of seal.
A. 5189. Release by Ralph Amour of Rammeseye, and Alice Botty his
wife, to John de Sutton, of all their right of dower in the third part of a
messuage in Rammeseye, formerly belonging to William the smith (fabri),
Alice's late husband. Monday the feast of St. Valentine, 23 Edward [I].
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[Hunt.] A. 5190. Release by Andrew le Lache and Mary his wife, John
Herri of Caldekote and Margaret his wife, to brother Robert de Nassinton,
abbot of Rameseye, of all their right in all the lands and tenements which
the grantors hold for the lives of Mary and Margaret, her sister. Wold-
weston, Wednesday after the Invention of the Cross, 18 Edward III. Two
teals and fragments of two seals.
Herts. A. 5191. Grant by William Hert of Ware, and John Takeley of the
same, to John Fray of Goderethe, John Nichol of Newenham, John Smyth
of Kelleshyll and John Smyth, ' bouchier,' of Ware, his son, of a tenement
in Ware, for 461. 13s. 4d. to be paid to the grantors within four years at
the terms specified. Tuesday after St. Peter, 10 Henry VI. Four seals.
[Herts.] A. 5192. Demise by John Fray, chief baron of the Exchequer, alias
John Fray of Coderoth, and John Smyth the younger, late of Ware,
' bocher,' to John Pyry, maltman, of Ware, William Pyry, maltman, of the
same, John Pyry of Hyecros, maltman, and John Bedell, of Ware, ' bocher,'
of a tenement in Ware, which they lately had, with others, of the grant of
William Hert and John Takeley, of Ware. 13 July, 19 Henry VI. Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5193. Acquittance by John Reste, citizen and grocer, of London,
and Agnes his wife, daughter of William Pyry, late of Ware, maltman, for
10/. received by them from the executors of the said William Pyry as the
share due to the said Agnes of the money arising from the sale of a tenement
in Ware called 'le Kateryn whele.' 16 June, 17 Henry VII. Signed.
Two seals.
[Herts.] A. 5194. Grant by Richard Muschet and Margaret his wife, to John
Lebel, of land in Wakeleia. Witnesses : John de Lesner, William de la
Strate, and others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5195. Grant by Alice Leche, late the wife of Walter Leche of
Ware, to Thomas Tonewell, William atte Watere, and Nicholas Blake, of
Ware, the younger, of all her lands and tenements &c. in Ware, Stanstede
Abbot's, Thele, and Wedeford, which formerly belonged to John Bakere
of Kerswell, her brother. Friday after St. Augustine, 11 Richard II
Seal.
[Herti.] A. 5196. Grant by William Skot of Abbotyslee, Thomas Tonewell of
Ware, and William atte Watere of the same, to Robert Gardiner, of the
reversion of a messuage in Ware, abutting on the water called ' le Luye.'
Sunday after Martinmas, 12 Richard II. Two seals.
[Herts.] A. 5197. Demise by Nicholas Tanner of Ware, and Roger Brandefeld
of London, to Richard Greteham, John Nicholas, and Nicholas and John
Brandefeld, all of Ware, of a tenement in Ware. 12 February, 1 Henry VI.
Seal.
Herts. A. 5198. Grant by Thomas Scharnebrooke, William Castell, Thomas
Bate, and William Cammeswell, of Ware, to John Pery of Hycrosse, of the
parish of Stondon, William Page, Nicholas Tanner, and John Mersch, of
Ware, of a messuage in Ware, abutting on the water called 'le Ley.'
Saturday after the Annunciation, 5 Henry V. Four seals.
Herts. A. 5199. Release by John Bedell of Ware, to William Pery of the
same, of all his right in all the lands and tenements &c. in Ware or
elsewhere in the same county in which he was enfeoffed with the said
William. 6 February, 26 Henry VI. Fragment of seal,
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Herts. J t 5200. Release by William Pery of Ware, John Skegge of
Wadesmyll in the parish of Staundon, and John Erie of Great Munden, to
Sir William Oldhall, knight, Philip Bottiller, esquire, Thomas Stokdale,
Nicholas Mersshe, John Pery, son of the said William Pery, and Thomas
and William Pery, brothers of the said John Pery, of all their right in a
messuage with a curtilage in Ware, abutting on the water called ' le Ley.'
7 March, 26 Henry VI. Three seals.
[Herts.] A.. 5201. Release by Thomas son of Adam Wrobel, to Saer son of
Henry, citizen of London, of all his right in land in Senle which his father
lately held. Witnesses : Thomas del Wad, Reginald de Bungaye, Master
William de La Dun, sheriff of Middlesex, and others (named), [circa
19 Henry III.] Seal.
Herts. A. 5202. Demise by Davy Hagger of Ware, 'inholder,' and Elyn
his wife, for their lives, to Simon Hagger of Sakam, of an inn in Wnre with
a garden, called 'the Kateren Wele.' 7 March, 14 Henry VIII. English.
Two seals.
Herts. J^ t 5203. Demise by Thomas Birche of Ware, yeoman, at the request
of Alice Hagar, wife of David Hagar and late the wife and executrix of
the will of John Perie, late executor of the will of William Perie,
his father, to the said David Hagar, Richard Shirley, and Edmund
lloggers, gentlemen, Simon Matson, Thomas Mershe, and William Sivier,
to the use of the said David, of a tenement or hostel called * le Kateryn
Whele ' in Ware. 7 April, 23 Henry VII. English. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum of delivery of seisin of the said premises.
[Hertg.] A.. 5204. Grant by Gilbert the prior, and the canons of Holy
Trinity, London, to Theobald de Marinis, of pasture called 'Aylinemad'
in Westmelne. Witnesses : Sirs John Baard, John de Scalariis, Robert
de Rokellis, knights, and others (named). Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] J^ t 5205. Grant in frank almoin by John de Marines, to Richard
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Westmelne,
part lying in Petreslege, part in Richerescroft, under Dreitone grave, and
part in another croft of Richer, with the pasture of Pandulveswelle.
Witnesses : Richard Muschet, Albric de Marines, Richard de Melkleye,
knights, and others (named). Seal,
[Herts.] A. 5206. Grant by Peter son of Herebert, to Sir Garin, the king's
chaplain, of the capital messuage of Alexander de Widehull, and of 6*.
rent and land in Wydihull for ten years. Wolfertun, 3 Henry III. First
Hockeday after the coming of Sir Pandulf the Legate. Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] J t 5207. Demise by Richard Gretham of Ware, John and Nicholas,
of the same, Nicholas Tyffa and John Brandefeld, of the same, to John
Pyrye of Heghe Cros, John Mason, and Robert Smyth, citizens of London,
and William Porland, clerk, of London, of a tenement in Ware. 12 August,
1 Henry VI. Three seals and portion of seal.
Herts. A. 5208. Demise by John Sandon of Sandon, and John Reymond,
alias Skinner, of Buntyngford, to John Lane, citizen and ' iremonger : ' of
London, dwelling in the parish of St. Bennet's, Graschirche, Sir Robert
Fossard, chaplain, Richard Nasyng, alias Gilkyn, ' ferrour,' and John
Petrisfeld, ' iremonger,' citizens of London, of a tenement in Buntyngford
in the parish of Wydyhale, adjoining on the west the high street called
' Arnyngstrete,' leading to Crucecroys, alias Royston, *>d on the enst land
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with a barn built thereon, lately called ' Sergeantes,' which tenement with
other lands &c. in Aspeden, Alfladewyke, Trokkyng, alias Throkkyng,
Leyston, Alswyk, and Wydyhale, the grantors, with others, had of the grant
of Henry Stebenhith, alias Smyth. 15 November, 17 Henry VI. Seal
and fragment of seal.
Herts. A. 5209. Demise by Margery, late the wife of Eichard Stanys, late
of Istilworth, co. Middlesex, widow, aud Richard Banastre, citizen and
fishmonger of London, to John Smyth, ' bocher,' of Ware, son of John
Smyth of Kelleshyll, of all their share of a void plot of laud in Ware, on
condition that the grantee shall make, and keep in repair, a new leaden
gutter between his tenement and the grantors' messuage. 12 April,
13 Henry VI. Two seals, broken.
[Herts.] A. 5210. Grant by John Clerk of Erdeley, and John Scot of the
same, William Hogge of Watton atte Stone, and William Marchall of Ware,
to Nicholas Tanner of Ware, William atte Water, Thomas Scharnebroke of
Ware, the elder, and Roger Brandefeld, of London, of a tenement in Ware.
All Saints' day, 9 Henry IV. Seal and portions of two seals.'
Herts. A. 5211. Grant by William Pery of Ware, to Sir WiJliam Oldall,
knight, Philip Bottiller and Thomas Stokdale, esquires, Thomas Birche, and
John, Thomas, and William Pery, the grantor's sons, of all his lands and
tenements &c. in Ware, or elsewhere in the same county. 16 February,
26 Henry VI. Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5212. Grant by Juliana de Burton, to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of
a yearly rent in Wydihull, to be received from the tenants named ; with
further grant of all his homages, fealties, wards &c. in the said town.
Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Lusteshull and Waler* de Bluntesdon, knights,
John Aylmer, and others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5213. Grant by John Parker of Ware, and Alice his wife, to
William Sandrych of Yerdeleye, of a messuage in Ware, with a curtilage
adjoining, abutting on the bank called ' le Leye.' Tuesday after St. Margaret,
45 Edward III. Seal of arms and seal.
[Herts.] A. 5214. Grant by Hugh de Marines, to Richard the prior, and the
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of Ralph Edward, the grantor's man, of
Westmeln', with all his issue and tenement &c. 12 February, A.D. 1236.
Sealy defaced.
[Herts.] A. 5215. Grant by Teobald de Marines, to Gilbert the prior, and
the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of land and pasture,
part in Brettebroc, part in Russebroc, and part abutting on land of the lady
of Westmeln. Witnesses : Sirs John Baard, John de Scalar[iis], Robert de
Rokellis, knights, and others (named). Portion of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5216. Grant by Nicholas Tanner of Ware, William atte Water,
Thomas Scharnebroke of Ware, the elder, and Roger Brandefeld, citizen of
London, that if they should be impleaded concerning a tenement in Ware,
formerly belonging to William Sandresshe of Erdeley, they will not vouch
to warrant John Clerk of Erdeley, John Scot of the same, William Hogge
of Watton, and William Ferrour of Ware, who granted the said tenement
to them (see A. 5210.) Tuesday before the Purification, 9 Henry IV.
Four seals.
[Herts.] A. 5217. Grant by Cicely daughter of Philip de Selford, to Sir John
sop of Sir Nicholas le Moine of Selford, of a messuage in Westmelne, which
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the grantor had of the grant of Sir Theobald de Marines. Witnesses :
John de Marines, Peter Bussel, Roger de Berqueye, and others (named).
Herts. A. 5218. Grant by John Pery the elder, of Thundrych, to William
Pery his son, of the same, John Skegge of Staundon and John Erie of
Great Monden, of all his lands and tenements &c. in Ware, Thundrych
and Staundou, or elsewhere in the same county, and of all his goods and
chattels, living and dead, in the said places, or elsewhere in England, with
all sums of money due to him. 21 September, 9 Henry VI. Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5219. Eelease by William son of Miles de Westmeln,' to Thomas
de Leukenor, son of Sir Nicholas de Lenkenore, knight, of all his right in
a messuage and land in Westmelne, which Alice, late the wife of Hugh de
Marines, held in dower ; together with the right of presenting to the
demesne tithes of the said land. Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Melkeleya
and William de Camwyle, knights, Brian de Trockyng and others (named) .
fragment of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5220. Grant by Walter de Huntingfeld, knight, to Sir Aymar de
Valence, earl of Pembroke, of pasturage for three cows in the pasture of
Westmeln and Brawhinge, before the gate of Sir Aymar in Westmeln, as
far as the river between the manors of Sir Aymar and John de Leukenore.
Hertford, 18 January, 3 Edward II. French. Seal of arms.
[Herts.] A. 5221. Release by Alice, late the wife of Robert son of John lo
Moyne, of Hertfordingebery, to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity,
London, of all her right in lands and tenements in Hertfordingebery, and
in (js. rent, which her late husband granted to the said prior and convent.
Thursday after St. John ante Portam Latinam, 3 Edward II.
[Herts.] A. 5222. Grant by Nicholas Blake of Ware, and Margaret his wife,
to Henry Melleward of Stsmstede, of a house with two shops annexed and
a chamber adjoining, in Ware. Saturday, the vigil of Holy Trinity,
21 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5223. Release by Adam son of the late Reginald le Formager, of
Wakeleie, to Reginald, son of Stephen de Sneleswelle of Aspedene, of all
his right in land in Wakeleie, in a field called ' Piridone,' abutting on ' le
Remade.' Buntyneford, Monday, Midsummer day, 5 Edward III. Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5224. Grant by Hugh de Marinis, to John de Marinis his
brother, of land in Westmelne, part abutting on the ditch of Sawynesho,
part in Ruwenhofeld, part in Lynlande, part abutting on Regwey, and part
in Longelond. Witnesses : Richard Muschet, Roger Hakun, Michael
Bussel, and others (named). Portion of seal, defaced.
[Herts.] A. 5225. Grant in frank almuin by Geoffrey de Scalaifiis], to Richard
the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land in Widihale.
34 Henry III. Seal of arms.
[Herts.] A. 5226. Duplicate of A. 5225. Portion of seat of arms.
[Herts.] A. 5227. Grant by Richard de Cheveringwr', to John son of Sir
Werri de Marinis, of land in Westmelne. Witnesses: Lucas de Tany,
Robert de la Rokele, and others (named).
[Herts.] A. 5228. Grant by Hugh de Marines, to Richard de Cheveringewrth,
of land in Westmeln, part called Linlond.' Witnesses : Richard Muschet,
Roger Hakun, Geoffrey Doket, and others (named). Seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
153
[Herts.] A. 5229. Grant by Luke de Tany, to Richard the prior, and the
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all the land in Westmeln, which he
held from Araphelisa, daughter of Hugh de Marines, his granddaughter,
except an acre of meadow in Tunmanuemade ; part of the land lying in a
croft adjoining the hedge of Wakelee, part in Heysmers, part in
Rogeneyehefeld, part in Frereleye by Stanstrate, and part near the hedge
of Purtewelle in Langelond. Witnesses : Alberic de Marines, Richard
Muschet, Richard de Melkl[ey], and others (named). Fragment of
seal.
[Herts.] A. 5230. Sale by Ralph Gurel, to Richard the prior, and the canons
of Holy Trinity, London, of a messuage with house built thereon, and land
in Westmeln. Witnesses : Richard Muschet, Albric de Marin[es], Peter
Bussel, and others (named). Portion of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5231. Grant by Clement Gurel, to Ralph Gurel his brother, of a
messuage in Westmeln, with land there, in a field called ' Ninederes.'
Witnesses : Hugh de Marines and Richard Muschet, knights, Richard de
Cheveringeworthe, and others (named).
[Herts.] J^ t 5232. Release by Henry de Boklande, to brother E. the prior,
and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank almoin, of a yearly rent
which the said canons were bound to pay, for the said Henry, to Sir
Geoffrey de Scalariis, for meadow near the mill of Rumbaud of the fee of
Widehale. Witnesses : Sirs John Bard and John de Scalariis, knights,
Brian de Troking, and others (named).
[Herts.] JL. 5233. Grant in frank almoin, by Henry de Boklande, to John
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a yearly rent from
land by the mill pond of Rumbaud, together with all the meadow which
he has on the other side of the said pond, of the fee of Widehale.
Witnesses : Sir Robert de RokelP, Henry de Bracking, .Brian de Trocking,
and others (named).
[Herts.] A. 5234. Grant by the same, to the same, of the same premises for
4 marks ; with additional clause that the grantees are to pay Id. yearly, for
the grantor, to Sir Geoffrey de Scalariis. Witnesses : Sirs G. de Scalar [iis],
John de Scalariis, and John de Gatesberi, aud others (named). Seal.
Herts. A.. 5235. Demise by Thomas, bishop of Lincoln, late bishop of
Essex. Rochester, John Wyngfeld, knight, Thomas Wynterborn, clerk, John
Clerk, one of the barons of the Exchequer, John Brumston, esquire,
Alexander Wode, and William Duraunte, to Laurence, bishop of Durham,
Robert Bothe, Hugh Damlet, and Thomas Portyngton, clerks, Robert
Forster, and Robert Marler, of the manors of Hunnesdon and Estwyk, and
of all other lands and tenements &c. in the same county and in Essex, late
of William Oldhall, knight : with letter of attorney authorising John Spycer,
clerk, and Tychern Bulde to deliver seisin. 18 August, 15 Edward IV.
Signed. Seven seals.
Herts. A. 5236. Release by Elizabeth Bastard, widow, late the wife of
William Bastard, and daughter of Nicholas Aplyard and Margaret his wife,
to John Sturgeon, esquire, John Pulter, and Thomas Braughyng, gentlemen,
of all her right in the manor and advowson of Little Munden, and in lands
and tenements &c. in Great and Little Munden, Watton atte Stone, and
Benyngton, with warranty against the abbot of Westminster. 1 5 November,
21 Edward IV. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the De Banco Roll Trinity
\ Edward V.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Herts. A. 5237. Grant by William Basset of Ersenden, to John Nores and
Thomas Nicoll, gentlemen, John Node and Henry Eliot, of Ersenden, of all
his lands and tenements &c. in Ersenden and Bishop's Hatfield, and
elsewhere in the same county. 6 July, 36 Henry VI. Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5238. Grant by Eichard the cheesemaker (caseator) of Hodesdon,
with the assent of Aldit his wife, to William the forester (forest'), of
meadow land in Hodesdon, part lying in Mosiforlong, and part in Spare-
wynesmade. Witnesses : Henry son of Jordan, John de Lowe, John Bigg,
and others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5239. Demise by Gilbert the prior, and the convent of Holy
Trinity, London, to Walter Campe, of land in Hodesdon, part lying at
Gosewellehelle, abutting on Algoresholme, and part in Loffeld. Witnesses :
Reginald de la Lawe, Robert ate Stokes, John Bigge, and others (named).
[A.D. 1260-1264.] Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5240. Grant in frank almoin by William the forester (forestarius)
of Hodesdone, to Richard the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity,
London, of land in Hodesdone, part lying in Lawefeld, part in the field
called ' Godewelleacer,' part in Middelfeld, part in the meadow called
' Blakemad,' by the meadow of Safoghel, part in Moysiforlond, and part in
Sparewynesmad. Witnesses: Robert de Stokkes, Stephen de la Lawe,
John de Teffunt, and others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5241. Release by Edith, relict of William del Ho, to E[ustace]
the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all her right in land
with houses &c. in Hertforingbiry, which she and her late husband held
from the said canons. Witnesses : Henry son of Robert, John ate Dene,
Robert le Mone, and others (named). [A.D. 1264-1280.] Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5242. Grant by John son of Ralph, to Ralph son of Richard de
Sancto Albano, of a messuage in Hertfordingeb[ury], with a grove and
croft belonging thereto ; also land and meadow, part in ' Waterpettecroft,'
part under Brochulle, part upon Watcroft in Pleinuelle feld, and part in
Estmede. Witnesses : Richard de Thewing, Robert de Bruai, Hugh de la
Sole, and others (named). Portion of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5243. Grant by John Attestock, to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of a
yearly rent in Shenle, to be received from the tenants named. Witnesses :
Thomas de Wauz, Gregory de Wrobbele, Robert le Oyselur, and others
(named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5244. Grant by Simon de Shyringe, called < Cornmongere,' to Sir
Thomas de Cheddeworth, clerk, of a messuage with a meadow, and land
lying in the field called ' Monecroft,' in Braghynge. Cokhamstede, 2 April,
12 Edward III. Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5245. Grant in frank almoin by Roger de Esendene, to Richard
the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of land with houses,
services, gardens &c. called ' Ho,' in Hertfordingeberi, which he held from
the said canons. Octave of the Innocents, A.D. 1247. Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5246. Release by Mirabile, late the wife of Williamson of Thomas
de Stanstede, widow, to William the forester (forestar'), her father, of
land in Hodesdon, part called ' Godewelle acre,' and part lying in Middel-
felde. Witnesses: Henry son of Jordan, Richard son of Laurence,
Geoffrey de Lowe, and others (named).
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165
[Herts.] A. 5247. Release by Richard West, carpenter, and Cicely his wife, to
Sir William the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all their
right in a messuage and land in Hertfordingebery, formerly belonging to
William del Ho, Cicely's father. Witnesses : Walter de Bedewelle, John
Wolmer, and others (named). [A.D. 1285-1289.] Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5248. Release by Rose late the wife of John de Canvile, widow
to E[ustace] the prior, and the canons, of Holy Trinity, London, of all her
right in all the meadow and pasture formerly belonging to Roger de
Esendene or to the said John in Hertfordiggebiry. Witnesses : Sir
William de Lodewik, John de la Dane, Robert le Moine, and others (named).
[A.D. 1264-1280.] Seal.
[Herts.] A.. 5249. Grant and release by Cicely daughter of William del Ho, to
Eustace the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all the land
and houses thereon &c. which her said father held from the said canons at
' le Ho ' in Hertfordiggebiry. Witnesses : Sir William de Lodewik,
Robert le Moyne, John de la Dane, and others (named). [A.D. 1264-
1280.] Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5250. Grant in frank almoin by Robert son of Ralph of
Hertfordingberi, to John the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity,
London, at Alegate, of all the meadow which he had in Langemade of
Hertfordingeberi. Witnesses : Sir Henry de Holewelle, William de
Ludewik, John te Moyne, and others (named). [A.D. 1252-1258.] Injured.
[Herts?] A. 5251. Grant by Walter Hacun, to John Russel, of land in
Hyenton, part by Goreheg, part above Merecroft, part at Manemad, and
part extending upon Hernigstrate ; with release of 12d. quit rent.
Witnesses : Sirs Simon de Purnell, Ralph son of Fulk, Richard Muschet,
Alberic de Marines, and others (named)
[Herts.] A. 5252. Grant by William de Hethfield and Joan [daughter of]
Hugh Michel, his wife, and Beatrice, daughter of the said Hugh, to Richard
Russel, of land in Aspeden, in a place called ' Michelescroft * adjoining the
road called ' le Chapmanstrat,' together with a yearly rent which Richard
Ru&sel used to pay to the said Beatrice. Witnesses : Sir Roger Bryan,
knight, Peter de Taney, Peter Samson, and others (named). Seal and
portion of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5253. Grant by William de Hathfelde and Joan daughter of Hugh
Michel of Aspeden, his wife, to Richard Russel of the same, of all their
tenement and land in Aspeden in a place called ' Michelecroft,' adjoining
the road called * Chapmanestrat,' with a yearly rent which Richard Russel
his father used to pay the grantors for a piece of the said tenement.
Witnesses : Peter de Taney, Peter Samson, William de Poley, and others
(named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5254. Release by Beatrice [daughter of ] Hugh Michel of Yhentone,
to Richard son of Richard Russel, of all that piece of a tenement which she
has in Aspeden by the death of Hugh in a place called * Michelescro[f]t,'
abutting on a road called ' Chapmannesgrene.' Octave of the Innocents,
23 Edward I. Seal, injured.
[Herts.] A. 5255. Grant by Robert Brexpere, ' tannere,' of St. Albans, and
Margery his wife, to Richard Lewyne of the same, and Agnes his wife, of
three cottages under one roof, with land and meadow adjoining, in St.
Albans, in the street called ' Sopwellane,' abutting on the water course from
Halywelle towards Sopwellemylle, 12 March, 1 Richard H. Two seals.
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[Herts.] A. 5256. Grant by John le Moyne, son of Luke le Moyne, of Hert-
fordingebery, to John the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London,
of land [in Hertfordingebery] in the west field (campo de west) adjoining
the land of Suhtwode, and of a ditch adjoining a messuage called
' Huverhalle ' ; with release of 2 Ibs. of cummin yearly due to the grantor
for a tenement in Eokesford, and release of every action concerning a
ditch between lands of the grantor and grantees in Rokesford, to hold to
the grantees in frank almoin. Witnesses : Simon Tailepaste, Richard
de Valoines, John de Holewelle, and others (named). [A.D. 1252-1258.]
Seal.
Endorsed : l Kochestbrth.'
[Herts.] A. 5257. Grant by Richard de Valoniis, to Richard the prior, and the
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all his land in Roxford in the parish of
Hertfordingesberi, part lying by the land of Suthwode and part by ' la
petite Leghe ' &c. ; paying certain rents specified. 17 kalends of June
[16 May], A.D. 1248, during the eyre of the justices at Hertford, viz.
Sir Henry de Bathonia, William de Wilton, Alan de Wassand, Reginald de
Cobeham, and William Brito.
[Middx.] JL. 5258. Bond by Thomas Gybbes, citizen and mercer of London,
and William Besteney, esquire, to John Wilkes, citizen and clothier of
London, for the payment to him on 22 July next, of 61. 2s. 3 August,
13 Edward IV.
[Hrt8.] A. 5259. Acknowledgement by Richard the prior, and the canons of
Holy Trinity, London, that they owe a yearly rent of grain to Richard de
Valoniis, and after his death to Awda his wife, from land in Roxford, to
be received at Ho in Hertfordingesberi, the said land to remain to the said
canons after the deaths of Richard and Awda ; Richard is not bound to
warrant to the said canons certain land lying by Pollardespightel or
certain meadow land in Chadrichesmad. Witnesses : Sirs Henry de
Holewoll and William de Albingeton, William de Ludewik, and others
(named). [A.D. 1248.] Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5260. Grant in frank almoin by John le Moyne of Hertford-
ingberi, to E[ustace] the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London,
of land with a messuage, garden, and meadow in Rokesforde [in Hertford-
ingeberi]. Witnesses : Sir William de Ludewic, Guy de Tywinge, Walter
de Nevile, and others (named). [A.D. 1264-1280.] Seal.
Crd. A. 5261. Letters patent by the king, demising to Llewellyn ap Rees
ap Llewellyn ap Rees, for ninety-nine years, the forest of Llysnewyth,
within the commote of Mevenneth, and a messuage with lands adjoining
called ' Lepers lauds ' in the said commote. Cardigan, 1 April, 24 Henry
[VII].
Underwritten : ' M d that this graunt was maid anno xxiiij* H. vij.'
Copy.
Endorsed : ' Allo r per Jev a n Lloid Lin* ap Rees termino Hillarii x mo
Februarii anno regni regis Edwardi vj ti v to .'
[Middx.] A. 5262. Release by Ralph son of the late John called 'le Prest,' to
William de Biddikes, citizen and pcpperer of London, and Alice his wife, in
fee, of all his right in five houses with shops &c. in All Hallows' parish,
Fancherch, London. Witnesses : Richer de Refham, mayor of London,
Richard de Welleford and Simon de Mereworth, sheriffs, and others,
(named). Wednesday after St. Luke, 5 Edward II,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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Herts.
Bucks.
Middx.
Herts.
Herts.
[Essex.]
Essex.
[Essex.]
[Stiff.]
[Oxford.]
[Essex.]
A. 5263. Demise by Bartholomew Westby, one of the barons of the
Exchequer, John More, Richard Broke, Anthony Fitzherbert, serjeants-
at-law, Robert Troublefeld, George Skipwith, Thomas Warren, Robert
Barlee, Edward Danyell, Thomas Blake, and John Skipwith, to Thomas
Barnwell, Richard Hervy, and William Lawnde, of their manors called
' More,' ' Assholes,' and ' Britwell ' ; with letter of attorney authorising
John Bigge to deliver seisin of the premises. 1 1 November, 8 Henry VIII.
One signature. Ten seals.
A, 5264. Release by Richard Lee of St. Albans, knight, to Richard
Bourman of London, clerk, of all hi right in the site of the monastery of
St. Albans, reserving to the grantor all the land called * Le Sextory
orchardes and gardeyns.' December, 5 Edward VI. Signed. Seal.
A. 5265. Grant by the same, to the same, of the above premises for
586/. 13*. 4<., to hold from the king in free socage as of his manor of
Eastgrenewiche, co. Kent, by fealty; with letter of attorney authorising
Richard Raynshawe, esquire, and others (named), to deliver seisin.
25 November, 5 Edward VI. Signed.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll of
3 and 4 Philip and Mary : also of delivery of seisin to the grantee's
attorney in the presence of witnesses named.
A. 5266. Grant by Alexander de Waham, to Ralph son of William,
of land acquired and purchased by the grantor round Wikes viz. the land of
Horiselle and of Cokeseie. Witnesses : William de Hastinkes, Robert de
Windesor, William de Espinez, and others (named). At Eistan after the
death of William the lord. [Henry II.] Seal.
A. 5267. Letters patent by the king, granting licence to Henry
Strete, parson of the church of Great Okele, Robert de Wolferston, and
John Coun, to assign to the prioress and nuns of Wykes, a yearly rent of
5 marks from a messuage, lands, and wood in Great Okele and Wykes, to be
received as of the value of 100*. (in valorem centum solidorum) in part
satisfaction of a former licence granted to the said prioress and nuns
by Edward III., to acquire and hold lands, tenements, and rents to the
yearly value of 101. Westminster, 16 November, 5 Richard [II]. Great
Seal.
A. 5268. Grant by H[enry II], to the nuns of St. Mary's, Wikes, of
all the land of Crokeslande and the island of Sydriches Hey, with land in
Wendelberi, and all the land which Roger de Gloucestria held from the
abbot of Albemarle in Belstede, also land in Oteleye, a rent in Torp, the
mill of Middleton with certain land, and assarted land in Toleshunt, with
liberty to assart a hundred acres ubi Deus eis prestiterit in Essex
(Exessia), and to purchase wood for repairing their dwellings : grant also
of freedom from waste &c. and confirmation of all grants to them in
almoin, made or to be made in the king's land, also freedom from pleas,
Danegeld, toll, hidage, pontage, soc, sac &c. &c. Witnesses : G. bishop
of London, Ranulf de Glanvill, Hugh de Creissi, Hubert Walter,
Bartholomew and Roger de Glanvill, and Richard de Hastinges. West-
minster. [A.D. 1163-1187.]
A. 5269. Confirmation by Richard, archbishop of Canterbury, of the
charters granted by Henry I, Henry II, Theobald the grantor's
predecessor, and by Robert, Richard, and Gilbert, bishops of London &c.
to the nuns of St. Mary's, Wihes. Witnesses :- Archdeacons Waleran of
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Bayeux and William of Gloucester, Master Robert do Inglesham, William
the clerk of Wedecherch, and others (named). [A.D. 1177-1184.]
[Essex.] A. 5270. Notification by Robert, bishop of London, to the doan and
chapter of St. Paul's and the archdeacons &c. that he has confirmed
to the nuns of St. Mary's, Wikes, the grant of the island of Sirichesheie
and the demesne tithes of Alexander de Waham in Purle, and all the
possessions of the said church, as confirmed to them by Henry [I],
and by Tedbald, archbishop of Canterbury, primate of all Britain
(tocius Britannic). Witnesses: Richard, the bishop's chaplain, Hugh
de Marenni, Master Albric, William de Wolkendone, and Salomon de
Stebeheie. [A.D. 1141-1151.] Injured.
[Essex.] A. 5271. Abbreviated copy of A. 5270.
[Essex.] A. 5272. Grant by the king, to the nuns of St. Mary's, Wikes, of
a fair to be held yearly at Michaelmas for three days, and confirmation of
all grants to them by Henry II, with further grant of freedom from all
pleas and suits &c. in the king's land. Witnesses : Baldwin, archbishop
of Canterbury, William, archbishop of Rouen, H [ugh], bishop of
Durham, H[ubert], bishop of Salisbury, J[ohn], bishop of Norwich,
G[ilbert], bishop of Rochester, and others (named). Given by the hand
of William de Longo Campo (Longchamp), elect of Ely, the chancellor.
Canterbury, 28 November, 1 Richard I. Fragments of Great Seal.
[Essex.] A. 5273. Grant in frank almoin by Alexander de Wikes, to the nuns
of St. Mary's, Wikes, of all his mansion and of his garden round the church
of Wikes, and of all the lands which his father gave to them ; also of other
land which Algan, parson of Wikes, held there, with demesne tithes.
Witnesses : Richard, bishop of London, Abel, abbot of St. Osythe,
Richard and Nicholas, archdeacons of London, and others (named).
[A.D. 1152-1162.]
[Essex.] A. 5274. Grant in frank almoin by W. and Alice his wife, to the
nuns of St. Mary's, Wykes, of 10*. yearly, part from land in Wimbis, and
part from the grantor's mill of Nortune. Witnesses : Wido de Langefort,
milite nostro, Richard de Saltwode, Robert de Pollestede, Edward de
Wikes, Bernard de Widermuudefort, and others (named).
[Essex.] A. 5275. Confirmation in frank almoin by William son of Robert, of
all the grants made by Walter Mascherel and Alexander his brother, 1o
the nuns of St. Mary's, Wikes. Witnesses : Abel, abbot of St. Osyth's,
Moses, dean of Tendringe, William de Spineto, and others (named).
Equestrian seal, injured.
[Essex.] A. 5276. Confirmation by king Stephen of the grant by Walter
Mascherell and Alexander his brother, at the request of Edith their sister,
to the nuns of Wikes, of the church of St. Mary's, Wikes, and of land and
villeins in Wikes, with the said grantors' garden and mansion around the said
church, and land in Fretenges : also further grant by the king of soc,
sac, infangenetheof &c. with customs and liberties as King Henry [I]
commanded by his grant. Witnesses : M[atilda] the queen, and William
Mart', at Geldeford.
[Essex.] A. 5277. Grant in frank almoin by Geoffrey Martel, to the nuns of
St. Mary's, Wikes, of all the land which William de Sturwode held of the
grantor in Colchester. Witnesses : Ralph the chaplain, Aldolf dc Braci,
and of the men of the town of Teie, Robert the Black (Niger), and others
(named).
ANCIENT DEEDS.
159
Kent. A. 5278. Receipt by Kichard Fermor, merchant of the staple of
Calais, and Thomas Barett, citizen and merchant tailor of London, for
58/. 7*. 3d. received from Thomas Crumwell, master and treasurer of the
king's jewels, in payment of all sums due to them for the purchase of
the moiety, * purparte or haulfendele ' of 'the lands and tenements &c. called
' Smythes landes ' and ' Newlands ' within the king's new park of Eltham,
purchased by the said Cromwell and Christopher Hales, attorney general,
from them, for the king's use. 22 August, 24 Henry VIII. English. Two
seals.
Kent. A. 5279. Grant by the same, to William Paulett, knight, controller
of the king's household, Thomas Crumwell, esquire, master or treasurer of
the king's jewels, Christopher Hales, attorney general, and William
Body, citizen and mercer of London, of the above mentioned lands to the
king's use ; with letter of attorney authorising Peter Meawtys and John
Kyrkeby to deliver seisin of the premises. 23 August, 24 Henry VIII.
Signed. Two seals.
Endorsed : Memorandum of delivery of seisin of the said premises in the
presence of witnesses named.
Kent. A. 5280. Grant and surrender by Matilda, the prioress, and the
[Middx.] convent of SS. Mary and Margaret, Dertford, to the king, of lands and
Surrey. tenements in, Dertford, Stone, Wilmyngton, and Suthflete, [co. Kent] ;
Stiff. certain tenements in the city of London in the parishes of St. Martin
Wilts. without Lodegate, St. Martin Orgar by Ebegate, and St. Katharine within
Dorset. the cemetery of the Holy Trinity the Great, within Algate &c. ; also
Wales. rents and services from, with the reversion of, two messuages and three
shops in Cordewanerstrete in the said city ; the manor of Shibbourn with
rents and services in Mallynge, co. Kent; the manor of Hecchesham,
cos. Surrey and Kent ; all their lands and tenements with rents and
services of tenants &c. in Putfold, co. Surrey ; the manors of Braundeston
and Combes, co. Suff. ; the manors of Norton and Fishide, with all the
grantors' lands &c. in Billegh, Emewell Trowe, Westwythyhull, Were-
monstre, Bourton atte Nasshe, Wilton, Gerardeston, Rolveston, and Purbik,
with all their member s, advowsons and knights' fees &c. cos. Wilts and
Dorset ; the manors of Colwenston and Molteston in Wales ; the manor of
Great Belstede with the church of Wasshebrouk and Velchurch, and the
advowson of the vicarage thereof, and the advowson of the church of
Alfreton, co. Suff. 6 April, 45 Edward III. Portion of conventual seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll in
December of the year within written.
t ] A. 5281. Bond by Richard Fermor, merchant of the staple of Calais,
and Thomas Barett, citizen and merchant tailor of London, to Thomas
Crumwell, master or treasurer of the king's jewels, and Christopher Hales,
attorney general, for IOC/, for the king's use. 16 June, 24 Henry VIII.
Signed. Two seals.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said Fermor
and Barett shall observe the covenants of certain indentures of even date
with the said bond, made between the above parties, the said bond shall be
void. English.
[Norf. ?] A. 5282. Grant by Hubert de Burgh, earl of Kent, to Philip Basset,
of all his messuage of Biestun, with the circuit (circvitu) of the same
manor, which remained to the grantor over and above the extent which
he made to Philip of the same manor, in exchange for the manor of
Crokestun formerly given by Hubert to Philip ; saving to the grantor the
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
advowson of the church of the same manor. Witnesses : Sirs Gilbert de
Sandford, Henry de Wintersell, William do Gorham, John de Valletort,
Thomas Blund, and others (named). Fragments of seal of arms.
[Norf.?] A. 5283. Grant by John de Burgh, to Philip Basset, of the
advowson of the church of Bestune with the manor of Beston, which Philip
has of the gift of Hubert de Burgh, the grantor's father. Witnesses:
Sir William de Eboraco, provost of Beverley, the king's justiciar, and others
(named). Feast of St. Katharine, A.D. 1243. Portion of seal of arms.
[Norf.?] A. 5284. Grant by John de Burgh, to Sir Philip Basset, of the
manor of Beston with a capital messuage &c. except the advowson of the
church of the same town, which manor Philip had of the gift of Sir Hubert
de Burgh, late earl of Kent, the grantor's father. Witnesses : Walter
Byset, Ralph de Haya, John de Curtenay, Robert de Tweinge, and others
(named). Fragment of seal of arms.
Endorsed : ' Kantia.'
Kent. A. 5285. Letters patent by the king, restoring to William de Monte
Canisio, a view of frank pledge and sheriff's turn granted to Ralph de
Monte Canisio by Henry III. and which had been forfeited to the king
by William's men and tenants in the county named on account of abuses.
10 November, 8 Edward [III]. Portion of Great Seal.
Underwritten: 'Eyliorum in Eylesford et in Laverkefeld et Twyferd.'
[Kent.] A. 5286. Demise by Robert de la Sutsole, to Thomas de Colbeham,
clerk, and Joan daughter of William, his wife, for twenty-two years from
the Purification, 1 Edward I, of land in Colbeham, adjoining the high road
from Colbehambery to Colcintre. Witnesses : Walter de la Brome, William
Bolle, John de Estwod, and others (named). Seal, defaced.
[Kent.] A. 5287. Grant by William de Leybourne, knight, to Fulk Peyforer,
of all his manor of Colewybregge in the towns of Boctone, Malherbe, and
Egerston, paying 10/. yearly to the grantor and to Julia his wife, at the
grantor's manor of La Gare in the parish of Hopcherche, during the life of
the said Julia. 25 Edward I.
Kent. A. 5288. Grant by John de Bykenore of Claveryng, called ' La Veele,'
lord of the manor of Coldham, co. Essex, kinsman and 'heir of Robert de
Bykenore of Derteford, to the king, of the manor of Portebrig and of all
the lands &c. in Derteford, Wylmynton, and Stone which he inherited after
the said Robert's death, with the advowson of a chapel or chantry of
St. Edmund the king in Derteford. 11 May, 39 Edward III. Heal,
broken.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll in
June of the 39th year of the king within written.
[Kent] A. 5289. Indenture between Thomas de Brokhell, sheriff of Kent,
and John de Godesfeld, attorney of James, Nicholas, and Bartholomew de
Barde and their companions, merchants of the society of the Bardi of
Florence, witnessing the delivery by the said sheriff to the said John of a
moiety of the lands &c. formerly of Richard de Grey of Codenore, part in
a field called ' Cherchefeld,' part in Middelfeld, part at Forhevel with
Risshettis, part at Gorrodesfeld, part iii the field called ' Wetfeld,' part
in a meadow by Neweheth, part in Oxenlese, Aumbesberyined and
Bordiseacre and wood at Kyngeswodc and Huntyngton &c. Thursday
after the Exaltation of the Crose, 10 Edward III. Seal of arms.
Endorsed; 'Codenore in Kane'.'
ANCIENT DEEDS.
161
Kent.
Kent.
Kent.
Kent.
Kent.
Kent.
[Kent.]
[Kent.]
Kent.
[Notts.]
A. 5290. Grant by Cicely, late the wife of William Lenche, to John
Donat, citizen and apothecary of London, and Amice his wife, of all the
lands, rents, and services &c. which she lately had in Northflete and
Southflete. Wednesday the morrow of St. Barnabas, 44 Edward III.
Seal.
A. 5291. Grant by Richard de Evere, citizen of London, and
Margaret his wife, to William Lench and Cicely his wife, of all the
lands, rents, and tenements <fec. which they lately had in Northflete and
Southflete. Sunday after St. Lucy the virgin, 32 Edward III. Two
seals.
A. 5292. Letter of attorney by William Latymer and Nicholas de
Carreu, authorising Sir Henry de Melbourn, clerk, and Nicholas Heryng
to deliver to the king seisin of all the lands and tenements &c. in
Northflete and Southflete, which they had of the gift of John Donat,
citizen and apothecary of London, and Amice his wife ; with further letter
of attorney by the said William authorising the said Henry and Nicholas
Heryng to deliver to the king seisin of land in Northflete which William had
acquired from John Pycot. London, 21 October, 48 Edward III. Seal of
arms and fragment of seal of arms.
A. 5293. .Grant by William Corveyser of the parish of Northflete,
and Denise his wife, to John Donat, citizen and apothecary of London, of
land in Northflete. 25 September, 44 Edward HI. Two seals.
A. 5294. Grant by John Donat, citizen and apothecary of London,
and Amice his wife, to Sir William Latymer, knight, and Nicholas de
Carreu the elder, of all their lands, tenements, rents and services &c. in
Northflete and Suthflete. 8 April, 47 Edward III. Two seals, one of
arms.
A. 5295. Grant by William Latymer, and Nicholas de Carreu the
elder, to the king, of all the lands, tenements, rents and services &c. in
Northflete aud Suthflete which they had of the grant of John Donat,
citizen and apothecary of London, and Amice his wife. Witnesses : Sir
Peter de Lacy, rector of the church of Northflete and others (named).
Gravesende, 21 October, 48 Edward III. Two seals of arms.
A. 5296. Grant by Fulk Payforer, to Sirs Walter de Leghtone, parson
of Leyburne, and Martin Erchebaud, vicar of Prestone, of the manors of
Dene and Westgate in the Isle of Thanet. Prestone by Wyngeham, Tuesday
the feast of the Purification, 4 Edward II. Seal of arms.
A. 5297* Grant by Sedegos and Belemei, daughters of Alnold, to
John son of Edward de Ho, of a messuage in Derteford. Witnesses:
Henry de Ripa, John de Erde, and others (named). Twelfth century.
A. 5298. Letters patent jby the king, granting to Queen Isabella his
consort, for her life, the reversion of the castle and manor of Ledes, after
the death of Queen Margaret, the king's mother. Ramesey, 11 April,
7 Edward [II], Fragments of Great Seal.
A. 5299. Demise by Sir Hugh Huse of Flyntham, knight, to John
James of the same, in tail, and to his wife, of a messuage and land in
Flyntham, paying 18.s. yearly, two hens at Christmas, one day's journey
(dietam) in autumn, and making two appearances at two great courts of the
same lord yearly. Tuesday after the Purification, 14 Richard II. Fragment
of seal,
841(52,
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Notts.] A. 5300. Demise by William Warde of Flintaham, to William Cost
of the same, for the term of nine crops, of arable land in Flintaham, part
lying ' Aboveyesike,' part in ' le Swynholes,' and part upon ' le Ernehowes.'
Friday after the Annunciation, A.D. 1342. Seal, defaced.
[Notts.] A. 5301. Grant by Robert Morin of Howeton, to John Hose of
Fliutham, of land [in Flintham], lying under ' le Tofftes,' in exchange for
land above Beck ad Burgum. Witnesses: Geoffrey de Selton, Geoffrey de
Gorhain, Thomas de Grenegarth, and others (named). Seal, defaced.
[Notts.] A. 5302. Grant in frank almoin by John son of John de Flintham,
to the brethren of the Temple, of land in Flintham upon Gallebrot.
Witnesses : Geoffrey de Gorliam, Walter de *Allerton, Ranulph Marchis,
and others (named).
[Notts.] A. 5303. Grant by William Reynald of Flyntham, and Lucy his
wile, tn Sirs William de Normanton, William Huse, William Serjaunt, and
Robert Smyth, of the same, chaplains, of a messuage and land in Flynthara,
part lying at Baroundykes, part at ' le Burgh,' part at Wolrehowe, part at
' le Waterfall,' part in ' le More,' part upon Bremefurlonges, part upon
Newel lesykes, part upon Stedefold, part upon Dykfurlonges, adjoining land
called ' Fraunceysland,' part upon Willefurlonges, and part in ' les Byghtes '
adjoining a meadow called ' Maydeuland' ; rendering yearly to the altar of
St. Augustine in Flyntham church 4</. or three wax candles, and to the
grantors \d. yearly for a light in St. Michael's chapel in the said church &c.
Sunday before Christmas, 7 Richard II. Seal of arms.
[Notts.] A. 5304. Grant by Alice daughter of John son of John Ulft, to
Hugh de Flinthnm, of land [in Flintham], part abutting on the road to
Kncvcton, part at Lithwelle, part at Stretfurlang, part upon Becfurlang,
part in Doutheshou, and part in Bithe &c. Witnesses : Sirs Geoffrey and
Stephen de Stokes, Robert de Luvetot, William Markis, and others (named).
Injured.
[Notts.] A. 5305. Grant by William de Alverton, to Reginald son of William
son of John de Flintham, of land in Flintham, part lying upon Hernheshows,
part upon Peschil, and part in Kerfurlang. Witnesses : Durant de Gorham,
William de Gorham, John Gretheued, and others (named).
[Ntts.] A. 5306. Grant by Robert de Aureng of Flyntham, to Isabella,
Matilda, and Alice, his daughters, of part of his messuage in Flyntham,
with an oven (furno), a house, and a garden adjoining ; with remainders to
the survivor of them and to the right heirs of the grantor. First Sunday in
Advent, A.D. 1312. Seal.
[Notts.] A. 5307. Grant by John Fadyr of Flynthara, chaplain, to Matilda,
late the wife of Robert de Sy be thorp of Flyntham, of a capital messuage,
lands, and rents Ac. in Flyntham, which he had of tho gift of the said Robert,
reserving part of the .-aid messuage sind certain laud which John gave to
Robert's d.-i ugh tors for their lives &c. ; with remainders to John son of the
said Robert, in tail, and to tliu right heirs of Robert iu fee. Monday after St.
Denis, St. Rusticus, and St. Eleutlierius, the martyrs, 5 Edward II. Portion
of seal.
Endorsed : ' My deed concerninge the first deed of general intayie/
[Notts.] A. 5308. Grant by William Morin of Flintham, to Sir John Hoso
and Agnes his wife, of laud in Flintham, part at Willeforlong, part iu
Brademers, and part at Harecotes. Witnesses : Robert de Alverton, and,
Qthers (named). Much injured.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
[Notts.] A. 5309. Grant by the same, to the same, of land in Flintham, part
lying upon Langthornehil, part upon * le Bectbrlong ' towards Caldewelle,
part towards Codil adjoining land of the abbot of Welbeck, part abutting
' intowordthesik,' part ' abovethesyk,' and part upon ' the streteforlong.'
Witnesses : Geoffrey de Selton, William de Auburne, William de Lande-
ford, clerk, und others (named). Fragment of seal.
[Notts.] J^ f 5310. Grant by Henry Fraunceysof Flyntham, to Nicholas Bernai,
of land in Flyntham, part in 'the Cliffeld' at Midilbaroundike, part at
Netherbaroundike, part in ' the Innam,' part upon Codehul, part upon
' le Stretefurlong,' part upon Barlilandes, part upon ' le sike,' part upon
Thongdole, part upon Cresbek, part upon Long holme, part in ' the Galle,'
part in 'the Overgalle,' and part abutting on 'le Ker. J Sunday after
St. James, 21 Edward III.
[Notts.] _A_. 5311. Grant by Robert de Alverthon, dwelling in Flintham, to
John de Berneston and Joan (Jone) his wife, of land in Flintham, lying in
Segfurlang, abutting on the tillage called ' Langyornhill.' Witnesses :
William Colston, William the scribe (scriptore) of Newuerk, Geoffrey de
Schelton, and others (named). Seal.
[Notts.] A. 5312. Grant by Thomas de Flintham, clerk, to Sir Nicholas de
Wycheford, of ,pasture for sixty sheep in Flintham. Witnesses: Robert
de Averenges, Durant de Gorham, William Markis, and others (named).
[Notts.] A. 5313. Grant by Roger de Maresey, to Nicholas de Wycheford, of a
knight's fee in Flintham. Witnesses : William de Stanton, Hugh Pichot,
Ranulph Morin, and others (named).
Endorsed : ' Carta domiui Rogeri de Marseye de manerio de Flintham.'
[Notts.] A. 5314. Grant ^by Thomas son of John in Grenegthar, of Flintham,
to John de Hosee, of three bovates of pasture for all manner of beasts in
Fliutham. Witnesses : Robert Averuuge of Flintham, Geoffrey Freman
of the same, Stephen Payn, and others (named).
[Notts.] J t 5315. Grant by Thomas in Grenethwerd of Flintham, to Thomas
son of William Fremau of the same, of land in Flintham, lying upon
Becfourlong. Witnesses : Robert Averange, Geoffrey de Gorham, Gilbert
Colstan, and others (named), fragments of seal.
[Notts.] A t 5316. Grant by Robert Averanges of Flintbam, to John Hose, of
land [in Flintham ?], at ' Toi'tis ' under the road from Kuiveton, in exchange
for laud in the fields of 'la Clive ' at ' le Snap.' Witnesses: Robert
Morin, Geoffrey de Gorham, Geoffrey de Selton, and others (named).
[Notts.] j^ t 5317. Release by Duraud le Mareschal of Flintham, to John the
smith (fabro) and Isabella his wife, of all his right in land in Flintham,
part lying in Galle, and part in Croppildole, 16 kalends of July
(16 June), A.D. 1322. Seal.
[Notts.] J^ t 5318. Grant by Thomas de Stoppusleye, to Hugh his son, and
Denise, Hugh's wife, in tail, of all his lauds and tenements in Flyntham,
with reversion in default of issue to the grantor. Sunday after St. John
the Baptist, 48 Edward III. Seal.
[Notts.] A. 5319. Receipt by Walter Tuck, for 6 marks 4s. 5d. received
from John . . . ., in part payment of a sum due from the said John and
John Pratte, to Walter, for a plea between them. Flyntham, Saturday in.
Easter week, 20 Edward I. Fragment,
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Notts.] A. 5320. Grant by Alexsander do Aslatton and Alice his wife, to
Durand the marshal (marescallo), of Flintham, of land in FJintham,
beyond Gallesic, adjoining land of the abbot of Wellebec. Witnesses :
Geoffrey de Gorham, and others (named) . Portion of seal, defaced.
[Notts.] A. 5321. Grant in frank almoin by Geoffrey son of Avice de
Flintham, to the Knights Templars, (fratribw milicie templi), of land in
Flintham, with a headland (foraria] in Litleng, abutting upon Lang-
thornhil and Becfurlang, also land on Pesehil towards Bee, with a moor
adjoining, also a yearly rent, and land at Spitilkirke. Witnesses: Robert
Averauches, Durand de Goreham, and others (named). Seal.
[Notts.] A. 5322. Grant by Geoffrey son of Henry de le Fremund, to Hugh
son of Geoffrey son of Payn de Newerch, of a rent and land [in Flintham],
part lying upon Bremfurlong, part upon Ailsiwog, Wlrichou, Ricwardic,
Landewrake, and Garbrode, at Haethorn, in Logedole, and Cropildole.
Witnesses : Sirs Nicholas de Wicheford, Geoffrey and Stephen de Stokis,
and others (named). Seal.
[Notts.] A. 5323. Grant by Geoffrey de le Fremund, to Hugh son of Geoffrey
Pain of Newer', of laud in Flintham, part at Wlfrikhou, and at Garebrode,
Gallebroth, upon Nctherfurlong, by Alle Gare, upon Heselgate furlong, and
in the meadow of Clive, and part on KerForlong at ' le Peit.' Witnesses :
Sir Nicholas de Wicheford, and others (named). Seal.
[Notts.] A. 5324. Grant by Geoffrey de le Ferinund, to Nicholas de Wyche-
ford, of the homage and service of a toft in Flintham, with land in
Wlrichou. Witnesses : Girard de Fanecort, Geoffrey de Stokes, and
others (named). Seal.
[Notts.] A. 5325. Grant by Geoffrey de le Fermund, to Robert son of Sir
Nicholas de Wycheford, of land in Flintham, part on Barlilandes, on
Bremfurlang, at Hawethorn, at Dici'urlang, at Claxebrige, at Gallethorn,
at Barundic, in Longedole, in ' le Bisgt,' and in 'le Flet ' ; paying Id. yearly
to Flintham church to support the lights before the altar of the Virgin.
Witnesses : Sirs Oliver de Aubon, Girard de Fanecurt, and others
(named). Seal.
[Nott.] A. 5326. Grant by Durand lo Mareschal of Flintham, to John the
smith (fabro) of the same, and Isabella his wife, of laud in Flintham, lying
in Galle in le ' Netherfurlang." Sunday the feast of St. James the apostle,
A.D. 1322.
[Notts.] A. 5327. Grant by the same, to the same, of the above land, to hold
of Sir Walter de Gousyl, chief lord of that fee. Dated as above. Seal,
injured.
Suff. A. 5328. Demise by Sir Owen Smyth of Inninland, co. Norfolk,
knight, to William Greenewoode of Great Yarmouth, gentleman, for ten
years, of a close called ' the little Castle Close ' in Burghcastle. 4 October,
22 James I. English. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Suff. A. 5329. Letter of attorney by the governors of King Edward the
Sixth's free grammar school of Bury St. Edmunds, authorising Robert
Englyshe of the said town to deliver to John Stratton of Shotlye, gentle-
man, seisin of land and two tenements called ' Perryes ' and ' Faulcons ' in
Shotlye. 18 October, 17 James I. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed; Names of governors executing the deed.
ANCIENT DEEDS. 165
Sufl ' A. 5330. Demise by Sir Nathaniel Bacon of Stewkey, co. Norfolk,
knight, and Dame Dorothy his wife, to Nicholas Girling of Pakeh'eld,
husbandman, for four years, of a tenement and lands in Pakefield.
1 November, 9 James I. English. Names of witnesses.
Suff ' A. 5331. Sale by John Brooke of Bury St. Edmunds, to Robert
Smyth of Tuddenham, of land in Heringswell, abutting on ' Harccroft
waie ' ; with letter of attorney authorising John Long, clerk, and Clement
Hasellwood to deliver possession of the premises. 6 December, A.D. 1591,
34 Elizabeth. Signed. Names of witnesses. Seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum of delivery of seisin.
Suff - A. 5332. Arbitration by John Philipson the elder, of Herthurste,
yeoman, and John Cordell of Longmelforde, clothmaker, between Thomas
Russheham, alias Barbour, of Sudburie, and Thomasyn his wife, late the
wife of Hugh Hunwicke late of Sudburie, grocer, and executrix of the will
of the said Hugh, of the one part, and Richard Hunwike of Walteham,
co. Essex, miller, Hugh's brother, on the other part, as to the possession of
two tenements, one in Sudbury in a street called ' Friors strete,' sometime
' Bereves/ and of other legacies devised by the will of the said Hugh.
24 January, 32 Henry VIII. English.
Suffl A. 5333. Sale by Giles Strachy of Sudbury, merchant, to Thomas
Maynerd of the same, of a messuage and garden &c. called ' Alredys,' in
Sudbury, in All Saints parish, in the street lately called ' lez Freristrete.'
12 December, 1 and 2 Philip and Mary. Signed.
Suff. ^ 5334. Bond by Edward Rookewood of Ewston, esquire, to Robert
Leyes of Stoke by Naylond, husbandman, for 91. 1 April, 26 Elizabeth.
Signed. Names of witnesses.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said Rooke-
wood shall observe the agreements in a pair of indentures of even date
herewith for the sale to the said Leyes of a tenement and land belonging to
the manor of Naylond, then the said bond shall be void.
A. 5335. Release by William Alston of Newton, yeoman, son and
heir of Edward Alston, deceased, to John Godfrey the younger, of
Sudburye, joiner, of all his right in a messuage, cottage, and land in
St. Peter's parish, Sudbury. December, 37 Elizabeth, A.D. 1594.
[Snff.] j^ 5336. Demise by John Archer the younger, and Joan his wife,
of Sudbury, late of Neylond, John Archer the elder, of the same, and John
Hyde of Neylond, to James Smyth of Neylond, Stephen his son, John
Reynham the elder, Henry Lyghtskyrt, Thomas Taillour, Thomas Roos the
elder, John Roote, clothmaker, John Vigerows and Thomas Hamond,
fuller, of Neylond, of a tenement in Neylond, abutting on the high road
from Colchester to Stoke ; with letter of attorney authorising Henry
Bisshop of Neylond, chaplain, to deliver seisin. 5 June, 7 Henry VII.
Fragment of seal.
Suff. t 5337. Letters patent by the Queen, demising to John Barker, for
twenty-one years, tithes in the parishes of St. Peter, St. Nicholas, St. Mary
at the quay, and St. Matthew, in Ipswich, parcel of the possessions of
Thomas late cardinal and archbishop, attainted. Westminster, 19 February,
15 Elizabeth. Fragment of Great Seal.
[Suff.] J ft L< 5338. Grant by William Quik of Sudbury, and Robert Monk of
Neweton, to Sir Thomas de Thetford, rector of the church of Buxhale in,
180 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
the diocese of Norwich, of a messuage in Suclbury abutting on the street
called ' Croftstrete.' Tuesday before Michaelmas, 2 Richard II. Frag-
ment of seal.
Norf. A. 5339. Appointment by Edward Bedingf'eld, knight, of Richard
Buff. Hoo as auditor and steward of all his lands &c. in the counties named, for
Richard's life, with further grant to him of a yeai'ly rent out of the manor
of Redlingfeld co. Suffolk. 14 September, 29 Henry VIII.
Suff. ^ 5340. Letter of attorney by Sir John Leman, knight, citizen and
alderman of London, authorising John Leman of Otley, and Thomas
Allexander of Framlingham, gentlemen, to receive from Thomas Baxter of
Raynthorpe Hall, co. Norfolk, esquire, seisin of the manor of Clarballs alias
Clarebaulds, with the manor house &c. of the said manor in Framlingham
and Parham, and of all other lands &c. mentioned in a grant to the said
Sir John by the said Thomas Baxter. 4 June, A.D. 1625, 1 Charles I.
English. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
[Suff.] A. 5341. Grant by Richard Miller of Aldeburgh, and Thomas Albon
of Salle, to Robert Herwarcl of Aldeburgh, of land in Aldeburgh. 2 March,
32 Henry VI. Seal and portion of seal.
Suff. A. 5342. Release by Thomas Alston, yeoman, to William his
brother, of all actions up to the fifth of July last. December, 37 Elizabeth.
English.
Suff - A. 5343. Sale by Sir Robert Wyngfeld of Letheringham, knight,
to Thomas Cole of Framelyngham at the castle, yeoman, of the manor
of Clarboldes, with all rents and services &c. belonging thereto, in
Framelingham and Parham, and land called ' Whyttyngesweye,' with
other land, in Fraineliugham &c. 6 December, 6 Elizabeth. English.
Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Suff. A. 5344. Sale by the same, to the same, of the above premises, part
of the land adjoining a tenement called ' Murdokkes,' part in the meadow
culled ' Murdokkes medowe,' adjoining land called ' Estawefelde,' and part
abutting on a close called ' Framlingham grette close ' ; with letter of
attorney authorising John Roser of Parham Hacheston, to deliver seisin
of the premises. 1 January, 6 Elizabeth. Signed. Names of witnesses.
Seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Suff - A. 5345. Grant by Robert Cowper of Naylond, clothier, and Stephen
Roos of the same, to John Malle of the same, clothier, and Margaret his
wife, of a tenement ike. in Naylond, adjoining the stream running from the
fulling-mill to ' le comon fen,' and abutting on the high road from
Colchester to Stoke ; the said grant being made at the request of James
Abbis of Naylond, yeoman, and in fulfilment of the will of Joan Mannock,
widow, of Naylond, deceased, whose feoffees the grantors are. 10 December,
37 Henry VIII. Stoned. Fragments of two seals.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Sff- A. 5346. Indenture whereby John Hempston, the warden, and the
convent of the Grey Friars of Ipswich, undertake, for 100 marks, to make
a conveyance of their house &c. to Thomas Wentworth, knight, lord
ANCIENT DEEDS. 167
Wentworth, before the first day of April next. 28 March, 29 Henry VIII.
English.
Suff. ^ 5347. Mortgage by Thomas Midleton of Beccles, yeoman, and
Martin Wright of the same, 'yeoman,- to John Blenerhaysett of Lincolns
Inn, co. Middx., of a close called ' Rushe close ' and a meadow adjoining in
Beccles, for 50/., to be repaid, with 2/. additional, at the date and place
specified. 5 May, 37 Elizabeth. Signed. Two seals, one of arms.
[Suff.] A. 5348. Release by Joan Gamelyn, widow, late the wife of Edward
Bowlys, to John Paske of Wikham Broke, John Broun of Stannesfeld,
John Baxstere of Hunden, William Rownyng of the same, John Wurlyche,
son of William Wurlyche, of Wikham aforesaid, and John Paske son of
Robert Paske, of all her right in land in Stradehull, in a hamlet (hamelotf)
called ' Farly,' part of the land called ' Blaklondcroft,' with a lane adjoining
near a tenement called ' Alpheis,' part adjoining a croft called ' Homcroft 1 an. I
abutting on a pightle of meadow called ' Boblowis pightell.' 20 December,
5 Henry VII. Seal
[Suff.] J t 5349. Demise by John Gamlyne of Stradeschull, Clement his son,
Thomas Skreweyn, John Broun, William Stoke, John Hawkyne, Thomas
Pratt, of the same, and Thomas Melone of Sudbery, to John Alphey of
Stradeschull, John Dobyne the elder, Thomas Broune, and John Tyler,
of the same, and William Qweler the younger, of Hondene, of land in
Stradschull, in a village (vico) called ' Farley,' being the land described in
A. 5348 ; with letter of attorney authorising John Okenhede, clerk, and
Robert Debenham to deliver seisin of the premises. Feast of All Saints,
21 Edward IV. Eight seals.
Suff. ^ t 5350. Grant by Edmund Dobyne of Stradzell, husbandman, to
John Alphey of the same, John Dobyn the elder, Thomas Brown, John
Tyler, of the same, 'and William Qweler the younger, of Honden, of laud in
Stradzell, in a hamlet called ' Farley,' in a croft called ' Blakloudcroft,' and
abutting upon meadow of Honden manor called ' Heytoftmedwe'; with
letter of attorney authorising John Okenhed, clerk, and Robert Debynham
to deliver seisin. 15 October, 21 Edward IV. Seal.
[Suff.] A. 5351. Release by John Dobyn of Stradeshull, the elder, Thomas
Broun, John Tiler, of the same, and William Wheler of Hunden, the
younger, to John Paske of Wikhambrook, of all their right in land in
Stradeshull, part called ' Blaklondcroft,' and part called ' Alpheis croft.'
1 May, 3 Henry VII. Two seals.
Suff. A.. 5352. Sale by Thomas Coole of Framlingham, gentleman, and
John his son and heir, to Thomas Baxter of Reynthorpe Hall, co. Norfolk,
esquire, of the manor of Clarbolls alias Clarbrookes, and of a capital
messuage called ' Suttons ' in Framlingham, lands &c. adjoining the roads
from Framlingham market to Wickham market and Parham ; also lands
adjoining the road to Cranesforde, a tenement called ' Smythes,' land in
Perham, and all other manors &c. in Framlingham and Parham &c. belonging
to the vendors within the last three years, except a meadow called ' Coldhall
meadow ' adjoining the way called ' Whitinges weye,' and except a close
called ' Jesus pytell.' 8 February, 39 Elizabeth. Signed. Two seals.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin of the said premises,
and to attornment by the farmers thereof &c.
Suff - A. 5353. Mortgage by Edmund Wheler the elder, of Foisted,
husbandman, to Robert Leyes of Stoke-by-Naylond, husbandman, of
IDESCRIPTIVI!) CATALOGUE OF
messuages and land in Foisted, called ' Capelles tenemente,' adjoining a
field called ' Saytefeyld,' alias ' Sayers filde,' and land called ' the downe,'
arid abutting on a little grove called ' Overfilde grove,' and a heath called
' Foisted heathe.' 11 October, 25 Elizabeth. Signed. Seal,
Endorsed ; Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Suff. ^ 5354. Sale by Robert Kent of Heringsvvell, yeoman, to Robert
Smyth of Tudenharn, gentleman, of a messuage and land in Heringswell,
abutting on a watercourse called ' St. Athelbertes Streame' ; also land on
Curresdale furlong, and land on Doggeshell furlong, abutting on Galloway ;
also land on the furlong (stadium) called ' Wronge Broddinge,' abutting on
the road to London. 1 May, 31 Elizabeth. Seal.
Underwritten: Mem. of acknowledgment of the above deed on 5th
August, A.D. 1589.
Endorsed; Names of witnesses : Mem. of enrolment on the dorse of the
Close Roll on 19 August, 81 Elizabeth.
Suff< A. 5355. Release by Thomas Heigham the elder, of Heigham,
esquire, to Master Thomas Wellys of Up well, gentleman, of all his right
in all the lands and tenements &c. with faldage, in Tudenham, which
formerly belonged to Robert Shardelowe, knight. 5 February, 15 Ed-
ward IV.
Suff - A. 5356. Bond by Edmund Wheler the elder, of Foisted, husbandman,
to Robert Leyes of Stoke by Naylond, husbandman, for 60/. 11 October,
25 Elizabeth. Names of witnesses. Seal.
Endorsed: Condition of above bond witnessing that if certain premises
called ' Capelles tenemente ' in the parish of Foisted, granted by the said
Wheler to the said Leyes, shall be kept free from all former charges &c.
then the said bond shall be void. English.
Norf. A. 5357. Release by John son of William de Aldeburgh, to Robert
Hereward of Aldeburgh, the elder, of all his right in all the lands &c.
in Aldeburgh, Thurgerton, Alby, Woltertone, Wykemere, Bernigham,
Plumpstede, Matelaak, Ruchtone, Gresham, Wickelwode, Wymuudham,
and Morlee, formerly belonging to John de Aldeburgh, his ancestor.
Sunday after St. Barnabas, 32 Edward III.
Suff. A. 5358. Bond by Thomas Danyell, late of Sudberie, esquire, and
[Middx.] Thomas Felton, late of London, gentleman, to James Joskyn, late of
London, gentleman, for 96/. 30 October, 3. [36 or 37 Henry] VIII.
Injured.
Suff. A. 5359. Release by John de Chestan, to William Gerveys and
Richard Drewe, of all his right in the manor of Wyset. 8 April,
7 Henry IV. Seal.
Kent. A. 5360. Grant by John, bishop of Worcester, to Thomas Peyton,
grandson of Thomas Peyton, late of Esilham, and of Margaret his wife,
with remainder in tail and in fee to the said Margaret, of the manors of
Denton and Tapton, co. Kent, and of other lands in the parish of Denton,
formerly belonging to John Yerde, and of lands called 'Thryles,' alias
1 Dryles,' in the same county, in compensation for the manor of Welton,
co. Northampton, which the grantor has caused the grantee to alienate to
William Catesby, esquire of the king's body, and to John Catesby of
Olthorp, esquire, to the use of the said William, in satisfaction for
ANCIENT DEEDS.
169
700 marks, in which sum the grantor, together with William, late bishop
of Durham, was bound to the said William Catesby for a debt of Richard
Haute ; the said Richard having enfeoffed Thomas Gray, late marquis of
Dorset, Anthony, late earl Ryvers, and others named, with the said
premises, to the use of the said bishops as security against the said William
Catesby for the said sum ; which said Richard, with certain of the said
feoffees, was afterwards convicted of high treason : the grantor will
warrant the said premises against Thomas, abbot of Westminster; also
letter of attorney authorising John Dygges, Richard Fyneux, and John
Tathewell to deliver seisin. 23 January, 2 Richard III.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll in
the month and year within written.
[Kent.] A. 5361. Sale by Sir Henry Isley of Dunstall, knight, to Nicholas
Sybyll of Kyngesdowne, gentleman, of land and wood in Farningham,
among the lands of John Loveles, gentleman, and the said Nicholas, called
* Brokes,' and all his lands &c. lying between Brokes, Hach lawne, and
Smythfeld, to the land of Nicholas called ' Cowles ' and ' Brytons,' with
all the lands and woods which Nicholas hath now in possession, which were
before claimed by the respective parties, but have been awarded to Nicholas
by an arbitration between them &c. 4 May, 24 Henry VIII. English.
Signed. Seal.
Kent. A. 5362. Grant by John and Roger Evatt, sons and next heirs of
Thomas Evatt, late of Frenyngham, to Thomas Sibill of the same,
gentleman, of a messuage and lands in Frenyngham, Aynsford, and
Mapescombe, called ' Shophawe,' ' Whetecroft,' * Netherhouscroft,'
' Whetehersh,' and 'Southfeld* ; also grant of all their lands &c. called
* Maydenshawe,' ' Welhawe,' and ' Buddysden,' and two crofts lying by a
field called ' Courtefeld ' in the parish of Mapescombe. 26 February,
4 Henry VII. Two seals.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Kent. A. 5363. Release by John Parker the elder, of [New] Romeney,
jurat, yeoman, to William Tayler of the same, jurat, yeoman, of all his
right in a piece of land in [New] Romeney lying in the common marsh.
17 December, 12 [Elizabeth], A.D. 1569. Injured. Seal.
Kent. A. 5364. Release by William Evatt of Fotescray, labourer, one of
the sons and heirs of Thomas Evatt of Farnyngham, deceased, to Nicholas
Sybill of Kyngesdown, gentleman, of all his right in all the lands in
Farningham, Aynsford, and Mapescombe, which were formerly his father's
(described in A. 5362). 12 August, 13 Henry VIII. Seal'.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses present at the sealing of the above
release.
Kent. A. 5365. Release by Geoffrey Tomkyns of New Romney, yeoman,
to William Taylor of the same, yeoman, of all his right in a tenement,
two gardens, the third part of a spring, and a piece of marsh land in New
Romney, the land adjoining the high road from Quene hall to the sea.
24 July, 6 Elizabeth.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to the sealing and delivery of the above
release, viz. William Eps, mayor, and others.
Kent. A. 5366. Sale by George Franckelyn of Charte by Sutton Vallance,
gentleman, to Richard Potman of Stockburye, esquire, of all those
170 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OP
messuages and lands &c. in Byddenden, which were formerly his father's ;
with letter of attorney authorising Stephen Partridg to deliver seisin,
2 July, 36 Elizabeth. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to the sealing and delivery of the above,
and to the delivery of seisin of the same.
Kent. A. 5367. Release by Richard Goodhewe of Farnyngham, husband-
man, to Nicholas Sybyll of Kyngesdowne by Darteford, gentleman, of
land at Bewembyll in Farningham. 12 March, 26 Henry VIII. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Kent. A. 5368. Demise by John Baker the elder of St. Stephen's parish,
in Cowlemans street, London, esquire, to Thomas Videan of Molashe,
yeoman, for sixteen years, of the demesne lands of his manor of Shrymp-
inden, lying in Bilsington and Aldington, or in one of them. 2 November,
39 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Seal.
K * nt - A. 5369. Demise by Henry Etwell, gentleman, and Thomas Palmer
of Otteford, gentleman, to John Cotyer of the same, husbandman, of his
manor of ' le Rye ' in Otteford, and of a yearly rent of one quarter of beer-
barley (ordei palmalis). 21 October, 10 Henry VI. Injured,
Kent. A. 5370. Sale by Richard Goodhewe of Farnyngham, husbandman,
to Nicholas Sybyll, gentleman, of all his lands lying at Bywymbull in the
parish of Farnyngham. 12 January, 26 Henry VIII. English.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
Kent. A. 5371. Grant by Thomas Evatt of Farnyngham, husbandman, to
John and Roger his sons, of a messuage and lands in Farnyngham,
Mapescombe, and Aynsford (described in A. 5362). 10 September,
1 Richard III. Seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses * ad status et possessionem ibidem'
Kent. A. 5372. Acquittance by Edmund Chymbeham, executor of the will
of John his brother, deceased, to Ralph Tykhull and Elizabeth his wife,
Henry Hexstall and Joan his wife, John Honyngton and Alice his wife,
and John Petit and Agnes his wife, for 100 marks, paid by them as the
heirs of Richard Groveherst and Joan his wife, in accordance with the
condition of a demise by Nicholas Sybile and others, to the said John
Chymbeham, for his life, with remainder to the said Richard and Joan, of
lands in Frennyngham, Kyngesdon, Mapelescombe, Otteford, Shoreham,
Lullyngston, Lullyngstane, and Eynesford, and elsewhere in the county
named. 15 November, 6 Edward IV.
[Kent.] A. 5373. Indenture witnessing that it is agreed between Isacke
Rudston of Couckfield, co. Sussex, gentleman, and Belknappe Rudston of
Boughton Munchelsey, gentleman, of the one part, and Edward Wotton of
Bockton Maleherbe, esquire, and William Cromer of Tonstall, esquire, of
the other part, that a fine shall be levied by the said Isacko and Belknappe,
to the said Edward and William, of the manors of Boughton Munchelseye,
Paulster and Horton Kirkbye, with messuages, mills, lands, and rent &c. in
Boughton Munchelseye, Loose, Linton, Easlefarlye, Maydston, Charte
next Sutton Vallens, Gouderste, Staplehurste, Witersham, Stone, Ebenye,
Horton Kirkcbye, Farningham, Fakeham, Darteford, Westebeere and
Chislett, which formerly belonged to Robert Rudstone, father of the said
Isacke and Belknappe ; the said Wotton and Cromer to hold (he said
ANCIENT DEEDS. 171
premises, part to the use of the said Isacke, and part to the use of the
said Belknappe. 20 May, 34 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Seal of
arms.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Kent. J t 5374. Grant by Walter Brookehouse of Lewsham, husbandman,
to John Glover of the same, husbandman, of the house in which the said
Walter dwells, and the adjoining grounds called ' Julians ' and ' Bramble
croft ' in Lewsham, with all his other lands there ; with letter of attorney
authorising John Ewen of Lewsham, yeoman, to deliver seisin of the
premises. 21 July, A.D. 1613, 11 James I. English. Seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses ; memorandum of delivery of seisin in
presence of witnesses, named.
Kent. ^ t 5375. Release by John Lovelace of Kyngesdon by Farnyngham,
esquire, and Thomas, his son, to Nicholas Sybell of Furningham, esquire,
of all their right in land in Farningham called ' Homefeld.' 12 October,
33 Henry VIII. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
Kent. A, 5376. Release by John, William, and Brian Gavell, sons of
Thomas Gavell late of Westram, deceased, to William Mydleton of
Westram, gentleman, of a messuage and lands in Westram, called
' Cuttmyll,' with warranty by the said John against himself and his heirs.
26 October, 15 Elizabeth. Signed. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Kent. A. 5377. Grant by John Swetesire of Frenyngham, to Thomas
Sybyll, esquire, Simon Hayward, and Robert Godehewe, of the same, of a
messuage, houses and a close in Frenyngham abutting on land called
' Waterfeld,' and of land in Frenyngham and Eynesford called ' Shepelond,'
adjoining a lane called ' Medelane ' ; also grant of a croft called Long-
croft' in Eynesford. 4 May, 16 Henry VII. Seal.
Kent. j^ 5378. Demise by Henry Ferrers of Baddisley Clynton, co.
Warwick, esquire, to Edward Lovelace of Brencheley, gentleman, for
twenty years, of a messuage called * Copgrave,' and lands &c. part called
* Longcroft,' in Brencheley. 30 November, 16 Elizabeth. English.
Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Kent. j^ t 5379. Demise by James Smith of London, gentleman, to John
Hyde, citizen and grocer, of the same, for fifty years, of three ' modes ' and
three fields, two of the said fields being called respectively ' Barnefeilde,'
and Fullersfeild,' being parcels of the demesnes of the manor of Pawluns
Craie ; with condition that if the grantor shall discharge the grantee from
their joint bonds to Peter Tryon, merchant tailor, and William Petala,
merchant, respectively, then the said demise shall be void. 1 1 July,
A.D. 1599, 41 Elizabeth. Signed. English.
Endorsed : Name of witness.
Kent. A, 538O. Release by John, Roger, and Robert, sons of Thomas
Evatt, late of Farnyngham, yeoman, deceased, to Thomas Sybyll, gentle-
man, of all their right in lands &c. in Farnyngham, Aynsford and
Mapescombe, called ' Shophawe,' ' Whetecrofte,' ' Netherhowse croft '
' Whethershe,' ' Southefeld,' ' Maydenhawe,' Wellehawe ' and Buddes'-
172 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
dene,' and in two crofts lying by a field called ' Courtefeld,' in Mapescorabe.
4 March, 4 Henry VII. Two seals and portion of seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
[Kent.] A. 5381. Duplicate of A. 5373. Signed. Portions of three seals.
Kent. JL. 5382. Release by John Strygge of Gravesende, son and heir of
Alice Strygge of the same, to John Hokhatn of Melton by Gravesende, and
Richard Kebbyll of Gravesende, of all his right in a messuage in the street
called ' Westestrete ' in Gravesende. 14 February, 13 Henry VI.
Kent. J^ t 5383. Release by Richard Evatte of Merden, ' clothewerker/ son
and heir of Nicholas, one of the sons and heirs of Roger Evatte formerly
of Farnyngham, husbandman, to Nicholas Sybyll of Farnyngham, esquire,
of all his right in all his lands &c. in Faruyngham, Aynsford, and Mapes-
combe. 20 March, 36 Henry VIII.
Underwritten : Names of witnesses.
Kent. j^ t 5384. Bond by William Francke of Crayforde, yeoman, to
Thomas Fyssher of the same, gentleman, for 80/. 22 June, 4 Elizabeth.
Seal.
Underwritten : Names of witnesses.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said William
shall by a certain date specified, make to the said Thomas an estate in fee
simple in certain lands in Crayforde, viz. in certain marsh land adjoining
other marsh called ' the lordes lande,' in a moiety of certain land and
marsh at Slade Grene adjoining lands of the manor of Hoberye, in land
lying in land called ' late Hawes,' in land lying in a field called ' Noke-
fielde,' and in land lying in Alensfielde, and if the said William shall
pay 1 01. to Thomas at a date named, then the said bond shall be void.
English.
Kent. A, 5385. Release by Thomas Aundersoun of New Romeney, yeoman,
and Agnes his wife, to John Thurbarne of the same, yeoman, of all their
right in land [lying in] land called ' Vanes close ' in New Romeney.
1 November, 16 Elizabeth. Signed. Injured.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Kent. A. 5386. Sale by Henry Ysley of Sundrysshe, knight, to Nicholas
Sybyll of Farnyngham, esquire, of two pieces of land in Farnyngham,
railed ' Goldes laudes,' and ' Calowdowngosses,' adjoining the high roads
leading respectively from Kyngesdown and Asshe to Farnyngham ; with
letter of attorney authorising Thomas Walter of Fakeham, yeoman, to
deliver seisin. 14 October, 36 Henry VIII. Signed. Seal.
Kent. A. 5387. Bond by William Dawson of Maydestone, yeoman, John
Cutler of Barmyng, and William Marten of Farleygh, husbandmen, to
Robert Fyssher and Henry his son, of Maidestone, gentlemen, for 100 marks.
28 September, 31 Henry VIII. Signed.
Underwritten : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said
Dawson shall marry Agnes Raynold, widow, before the feast of All Saints
next coming, and if after his death, his representatives, or the said Cutler
or Marten, shall pay 50/. to the said Agnes, and if the said Dawson shall
permit the said Agnes ' to distrybute or make her last testament ' of so much
money and moveables as shall amount to 20/. in case she predecease him,
then the above bond is to be void. English.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
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Kent - A. 5388. Sale by William Hore of London, yeoman, to William
Edwardes, citizen and cook, of London, for his life and that of another, of
a close in Tenham called ' le chauntry garden,' belonging to the late
chantry of Tenham, also land in Tenham in a field called ' Courte feilde '
belonging to the said late chantry, also a garden in Tenham adjoining the
high road leading to Linsted ; with letter of attorney authorising Robert
Edwarde of London, merchant, to deliver seisin. 22 January, 19 Elizabeth,
A.D. 1576. Signed. Fragment of seal.
Underwritten : Name of witness.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Kent. A. 5389. Sale by Margaret Yngram of Westham co. Sussex, to
Robert Pursell, citizen and fruiterer of London, of a garden in Tenham,
adjoining the high road to Lynstede ; with letter of attorney authorising
Edward Yngram of Westham, yeoman, to deliver seisin. Id May,
3 Edward VI.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Kent. A. 5390. Release by Thomas Evatt of Polescray, labourer, son and
heir of William Gnatt (sic) of Fotyscray, deceased, to Nicholas Sybyll of
Farnyngham, esquire, of all his right in all the lands &c. in Farnyngham,
Aynsford and Mapescombe, which formerly belonged to Thomas Gnatt
(sic} his grandfather, called ' Shophawe,' ' Whetecrofte,' ' Netherhowse
croft,' ' Whetehershe,' ' Southfeld,' * Maydenhawe,' and ' Buddesdene,'
and in two crofts lying by a field called l Cortfeld.' 3 January, 36
Henry VIII.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Kent. A. 5391. Grant by William Quilter of Canterbury, gentleman, to
Thomas Lakes of Hackington, doctor of medicine, for eight years, of 20/.
yearly rent from the manor of Downe Courte. 8 November, 25 Elizabeth.
Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Kent. j^, 5392. Demise by Thomas Petlee of Halsted, gentleman, to
Thomas Dereliiig of Chelsfield, husbandman, and Anne his wife, for
twenty-one years, of a tenement called ' Derelinges lodge' and lands in
Chelsfield, Halsted, and Nockholt, called ' Gypsfield,' Derelinges croft,'
' Kitchen croft' ' Open heath ' and ' Three acres of Sowthen wood bushes' ;
also ' all conies, cony beries, games of conies and rabets breeding, mewing,
renuing, and being' in and upon the grounds called ' Parkhills bank,'
' Parsons grove bery,' ' Adam landes,' ' Brech bush,' ' Brech field,'
' Sowthen wood neck,' ' Pryors wood,' ' Sowthen wood banke,' and
generally in all Sowthen wood, with pasture for the same, and free liberty
for hunting the said conies &c. 1 October, A.D. 1601, 43 Elizabeth,
English. Signed.
Underwritten : Names of witnesses ; viz. George Smith, parson of
Chelsfield, and another.
Endorsed: Agreement by the grantor that the grantee is to have such
profit &c. in Close heath, as heretofore, so long as the grantor ' hath the
proprietye thereof.'
Keiit. A. 5393. Demise by Henry Hextall, gentleman, Ralph Tykhull,
gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife, John Petyt, gentleman, and Agnes his
A\ife, Richard Nutward and Alice his wife, to Thomas Sibill, gentleman,
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Oxford.
Glouc.
[Middx.]
for fifteen years, of the manor of Chymbeham and of all their lands &c.
in Frenyngham, Kyngysdowne, and Mapilscome. 20 January, 19 Ed-
ward IV.
Kent. A. 5394. Grant by John Heath of Chisleherst, gentleman, to
Anthony Eooper and Thomas Roper of Eltham, esquires, and Henry Den
of Lincolns Inn, co. Middx., esquire, in trust for Edmund, Anne, Mary
and Katharine, the grantor's children, of all the leases which he holds from
the dean and chapter of Rochester in the county named, viz. of the manor
called ' Haukins ' in the parish of Stroud and Frendesbury near Rochester,
and of woods and four tenements there ; also of a barn and lands called
'Baybrookes' in the parish of Horsemonden. 20 September, 21 James I.
A.D. 1623. English. Paper. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Name of witness.
A. 5395. Release by Roger cle Sampford, knight, to Sir Philip
Basset, of all his right in all his lands in Clifton, Heenton, and Dadintou.
Witnesses : Sirs Thomas de Ardern, Richard do Rully, and others (named),
knights, and others (named). Portion of seal of arms.
A. 5396. Bond by Eobert Catesbye of Chastelton, John Throck-
merton of Gloucester, esquires, and Edward Nycholson of London, grocer,
to John Gardener, citizen and .... [of London], for 200/. 19 February,
42 [Elizabeth], A.D. 1599. Names oj witnesses.
Underwritten: Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said
Robert shall pay to tho, said John Gardener 100/. 58s. on the 8 June next,
at his dwelling house in the parish of St. Michael Bassyshaw, London, then
the above bond shall bo void. English.
Oxford. A. 5397. Demise by Robert Shotysbrokc, knight, and Isabella his
wife, William Wykham, William Catesby, Thomas Palmer, Richard
Beaufo and Thomas Conyers, esquires, to Edmund Hampden, esquire, and
John Weston, for eight years, of the manor of VVodpery, and of a messuage
in Staunton St. John's called ' Barnardesland.' 18 March, 27 Henry VI.
Signed. Two seals.
[ 3 A. 5398. Demise by Robert Punsod, to Sir Philip Basset, for four
years, of all his land and tenement in Warwe. Witnesses : Sirs William
de Monte Acuto, Henry Luvel, and Martin tie Leye, and others (named).
Feast of St. James, 41 Henry III. Seal of arms.
Oxford. A. 5399. Demise by Richard Catisby of Leogers Assheby, co. North-
ampton, esquire, to Michell Fox of London, grocer, for forty years, of the
site of the manor of Eppewell, with a hill called ' Westby ' in the same
lordship, also further demise of half a ' mese ground and a yarde lond'
called ' Heritages ' with a barn ; the said Fox is to find the said Catisby, his
steward and servants, twice a year, at the keeping of his courts, convenient
meat and drink and horsemeat. for one week.
Oxford. A. 5400. Grant by Nicholas de YaUinggeden, knight, to Sir Philip
Basset, of laud with a messuage in Great Hampton, with further grant of
10*. yearly rent in the same town paid by Walter de Croxford, with the
fee, homage, and service of the said Walter. Witnesses: Sirs William de
Insula, Hubert and Richard de Ruly, and others (named), knights, and others
(named). Portion of seal.
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Oxford. J m 5401. Sale by John Hodgeson, citizen and merchant tailor of
London, to John Arnold alias Gillam of Clanfield, yeoman, of all his
interest in the remainder of a lease for thirty years of a mease or tenement
and three yard lands in Clanfield, formerly leased by Thomas Farmor of
Chynnor, esquire, to Alexander Arnolde alias Gillam of Clanfeld, for the
above term, and which lease was afterwards made over to the said John
Hodgeson by John Seymour of Cote in the parish of Bampton, gentleman,
and the said Alexander. 2 February, 17 Elizabeth. English. Stoned.
Underwritten : Names of witnesses.
Salop. A.. 5402. Demise by Richard Covert of Hascum, co. Surrey (?),
gentleman, lord of Prene, to Thomas Gower, Anne his wife, and Richard
Habley, for their lives, of two cottages and closes adjoining, in Prene wood,
in the lordship of Prene, with free pannage in the said wood ; with letter
of attorney authorising Thomas Ludlowe, gentleman, to deliver seisin.
29 March, 3 and 4 Philip and Mary. English. Signed.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses. Memorandum of delivery of seisin in
the presence of witnesses, viz. Sir Roger Strynger, parson of Heowlye, and
others (named).
[Salop.] A. 5403. Grant by Richard the abbot, and the convent of St. Peter's,
Salop (Shrewsbury), to John Lye, for his life, of the office of porter of the
abbey, after the death or surrender of John Harrys, with a daily allowance
of one white loaf called ' le myche,' and one black one called ' le browne
looff,' a gallon of ale and one penny ' pro coquina sua ' or the pastures
which the said John Harrys lately had, in lieu of the said daily penny, also
26s. $d. yearly, and one robe when such is given to the other servants &c.
22 October, A.D. 1505. 21 Henry VII.
Salop. A. 5404. Bond by Thomas Mytton and Roger Foster, bailiffs and
burgesses of the town of Salop, to Richard the abbot, and the convent of
SS. Peter and Paul, Salop, for 500 marks. 25 October, 20 Henry VII.
Underwritten : Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said
bailiffs and burgesses shall perform the judgment of the arbitrators with
regard to certain franchises, lands, suits, tolls, &c. in dispute between the
above parties, then the above bond shall be void. English.
Salop. A.. 5405. Demise by Frauncis Fox, of Brom field, esquire, to Thomas
Rawlinges, his servant, for seventy-nine years after the decease of
Sir Charles Fox, knight, of tithes in the townships of Lady Huughton and
Hill Haughton, in the parish of Bromfield. 1 July, 10 Charles I., AD. 1634.
English. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Salop. J^ t 5406. Bond by John Pakyngton, late of Steple, gentleman, to
Thomas Stokys, for 8/. 6 May, 15 Henry VII. Signed.
Kndorsed: Condition of above bond, witnessing that whereas the said
John paid SI. into the king's receipt, in Hilary last, in part payment of the
king's aid in the county named, in discharge of which ho received a bill
signed by the said Thomas for obtaining a tally, but having lost the said
bill and Thomas having 1 agreed to give John another bill for the said sum, if
John shall take no advantage in case the first bill is found, then the above
bond shall be void. English.
[Herts.] j^.. 5407. Grant by Thomas de VVald, to Geoffrey Noel, son ot
William Noel, of land in Tytbeburst. Witnesses: Roger son of Simon,
Geoffrey de Child wick, Roger de Meriden, and others (named). Twelfth
century. Equestrian seal, injured ',
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Herts. A. 5408. Release by John Cheyne, son of Peter Cheyne and Alice
Camville his wife, of Essenden, to William Basset of the game, of all his
right in all the lands and tenements &c. in Essenden, Bishops Hatfeld,
Hertford, and elsewhere in the county named, which the said William had
with Joan Camville his wife, the grantor's sister, of the gift of John
Rothewell, clerk, rector of Wennyngton church, and others, who had
them of the gift of John Camville. 10 January, 1 1 Henry VI. Injured.
Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5409. Grant by Sir John de Wautun, knight, to Hugh son of
Alan de Tythebist, of land in Tythebist, viz. a croft called ' Horsecroft,'
and another called ' Phytel,' adjoining the road leading to Herford
Elepondfeld. Witnesses: Saer de Tythebist, Geoffrey de Clavile, William
de Hocerst, and others (named). [Henry III.] Fragment of seal of
arms.
[Herts.] A. 5410. Grant by John son of John de Tyteburst, that Adam de
Strattone may hold the tenement which John de Whauton formerly held
from the grantor in Tyteburst, for \d. instead of 14*. 8d. ; also release of all
his right in the tenement of ' la Hulle.' London, Thursday before the
Purification, 52 Henry III. Seal.
[Hoits.] A. 5411. Grant by Payn son of Adam de Tcrefeud, to Alan son of
Henry de Bradenache, of land in the field called ' Eyhteacres,' abutting 011
the road called ' Sepwykestrate.' Witnesses : Sir Henry de Boklande,
knight, John de Gledesheye, Oliver de Sandone, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
Endorsed : Thr'feld.'
[Herts.] A. 5412. Release in frank almoin by Mabel daughter of Payn de
Therfeld, to Sir William the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of all her
right in land in Therfeld, part upon Aslonyshille, part on ' le Watelrydie/
part in Wellemadestote, part in a croft by Wellemade, part in Stokinge,
and part in Bey croft. Witnesses : Henry de Bocland, John de Harp-
pisfeld, John de Gledesheye, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal.
Endorsed : ' Terefeud.'
[Herts.] A. 5413. Grant by Adam son of Nigel Wybold, to Adam de Stratton,
clerk, of a rent in Tyteburstc, in the parish of St. Margaret de la Rygge,
from land in a field called ' Bremelnelde.' Witnesses : Sir Walter de
Mereden, John Tailleboys, Ranulpb de Mimmes and others (named).
Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5414. Grant by Robert de Rokclla, to Theobald de Scal[ariis], of
laud in Brachinge (Braughing), except the services of certain persons
named. Witnesses : Richard de la Rokele, John de Bordedene, Robert
Luvel, and others (named). Twelfth century. Equestrian seal, loose.
Endorsed: 'Falsa carta per quam T. de Scal[arii]s inplacitavit nos de
terra Ric' Wai'.'
[Herts.] A. 5415. Grant by Hugh de Marinis, to Robert de Becco, parson of
Westmull, of land in Westmull, adjoining the water of Fulebrok. Witnesses :
Sir Geoffrey de Zoin, Alberic de Mar-ins, and others (named). Equestrian
seal, injured.
[Herts.] A. 5416. Grant by Robert de Becco, rector of the church of Weth-
rnull, to Richard the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, in
frank almoin, of the land described in A. 5415. Witnesses: Sir John
de Marines, Richard de Bosco, and others (named). Seal.
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[Herts.] A. 5417. Grant by Elyas Trussel, to Adam de Stratton, clerk, of a
yearly rent in Tyteburste and Shenle, from land called ' Pusepyhtel,' and
from land lying in S'rehurnedecroft. Sunday after St. George, A,D. 1274.
Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5418. Letter from John son of John de Titeburste, to Sir David de
Jarpenvill, informing him that he has sold to Sir Adam de Strattone, clerk,
the yearly rent which the said Sir Davidd used to pay to him for a tenement
in Titeburste, and desiring him in future to attorn to Sir Adam. Friday
before Michaelmas, 53 Henry III. Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5419. Grant by John son of John de Tyteburste, to Adam de
Strattone, clerk, of land in Tyteburst, in the parish of Aldenham, lying in a
meadow called ' Westerleye ' ; also grant of a yearly rent from tenements
in Tyteburste, also of John Page, the grantor's bondman, with all his issue
(tola sequela) &c. with all the land which the said John holds of the
grantor in villenage, with the rent for the same &c. London, Sunday the
morrow of St. Edward, 52 Henry III. Seal.
Herts. A. 5420. Certificate by Stephen, king of England, to the justices,
sheriffs, and others, of Hertfordshire, that he grants permission to Gervase
de Cornhilla, citizen of London, to hold Berchesdene, which is of the fee of
Count Eustace, and which Hubert, the queen's chamberlain, and Richard his
son have granted to Gervase, by half a knight's service to be rendered at
London &c. Witnesses : W. Mart[el], and Richard de Luci. Fragments
of seal.
A. 5421. Demise by Philip Mery of Northawe, to William Basset
the elder, of Esynden, and Avice his wife, John atte Hyll, and Thomas atte
Hyll the elder, of a purpresture in Esynden, adjoining land called 'Busshleys,'
and of all those lands in Esynden which lately belonged to Peter Cheyne.
10 December, 9 Edward IV. Seal, broken.
A. 5422. Grant by Joan, relict of Stephen de Selford, to Hugh son
of Alan called ' Levediman,' of a field in Tyteburst called ' Pontfeld,' with
a messuage built thereon adjoining the street leading to Burhamwode and
abutting upon Woderedinge. Witnesses : Thomas Picot, Simon de Thite-
burst, and others (named). Seal.
A. 5423. Grant by William de la Leye, to Robert son of John de
Tyteburste, of land in Senle, lying in a croft called ' Aylmarescroft. 5
Witnesses : Gregory de Wrobeleye, William de Oxhurste, and others
(named). Fragment of seal.
A. 5424. Grant by Walter son of Clement, to John the prior, and
the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of a yearly rent in Emwelle.
Witnesses: Sir Robert de Rokele, Henry de Bracking, Richard de Valoynes,
and others (named). Seal.
A. 5425. Grant by Martin de Hauneye, to Adam de Stratton, clerk,
of yearly rents in Denchesworth, to be received from the tenants named.
Witnesses : Sir Peter Achard, William de Spersholte, William de Sancto
Mauro, and others (named). Portion of seal.
A. 5426. Release by Simon Starlyng of Therefeud, to Sir Hugh the
abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, in frank almoiu, of a meadow in
Therfeud called ' Lowemede,' and of a tillage adjoining, extending upon
* le Doyt ' towards Sepewyke. Witnesses : John de Harpefeud, John de
Bokeland, and others (named). Fragment of seal t
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[Herti.] A. 5427. Grant by Robert son of John de Titteberst, to Walter de
Camera, of his croft called ' Bevereswellewik ' in Titteberst. Witnesses :
Randulph de Mi mines, John Taylebois, and others (named). Fragment of
seal.
[Herts.] A. 5428. Grant by Thomas de Flandeu, to Hugh son of Otho,
knight, of his meadow in Flanden called ' Newemede,' with a road adjoining
taken from a meadow called ''Oldemede ' and extending to the bank called
' Pitelburn ' ; also a yearly rent of a clove of gillyflower from a tenement
called ' Pelhameslond ' in Flanden. Witnesses : John de Cheyne, Roger
de Bacheworth, Richard de la Vache, Stephen de Chenduth the younger,
knights, and others (named). Seal.
Essex. A. 5429. Grant by Sir Edmund the abbot, and the convent of St.
Mary's, Tilteye, to Sir Henry, abbot of St. Mary de Gratiis, London, and
others (named), of 201: rent, out of the manors of Stepull Grawnge, Rodyng,
and Croyes, and out of all the grantors' lands in the county named, to be
paid yearly, during the life of Sir Roger Beverlaye, late abbot of Tilteye,
in the chapel commonly called ' the Rodes chapell,' within the churchyard
(cimiterium) of the parish church of Easton 'at the mounte.' 3 August,
22 Henry VIII. Paper copy.
[Herts.] A. 5430. Grant by Henry Smerecornere, to Adam de Stratton, clerk,
of land iuTitebunste. Witnesses: Ranulph de Mimmes, Robert le Oyselour,
and others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5431. Grant by Thomas de Flaweudeue, to Sir Hugh son of Otho,
knight, of wood land in Flawendene, part extending by a road called
' Fryhtdene wey,' from a tree (ligno) called ' Arable,' and abutting on a
road called ' Chirchewey,' and part abutting on land called ' Boynhulle ' ;
also grant of a yearly rent of a clove of gillyflower from land in Flaweudeu
called ' Pelhameslond,' with homages and services &c. Witnesses: Sirs
Roger de Becheworthe and John de Chenee, knights, and others (named) .
Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5432. Release by Lucy daughter of Payn de Therefeud, to Sir
William the abbot, and the convent of Rameseye, in frank almoin, of a
messuage and land in Therefeud, part lying on Astoneshull, part on
Ordemareshul, abutting on the road to Buutingford, part abutting on
Scotteslane called 'Le Brodeaker,' part lying towards Sepewik, part in
Skclmosfeld, part abutting towards ' le Leye ' called 'le Ilevedaker,' part in
Wellemadeschote adjoining Me Greneweye,' part in a croft by Wellemade,
part in Aylwardescroft, part in Longecroft, and part in Leyecroft. Wit-
nesses : John de Harpefeud, Henry de Boclund, John d<- Gledeseye, and
others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5433. Grant by Richard de la Burne, to Walter de Camera and
Emma his wife, of all his land in the field called ' Leuwardescroft ' in
Tyteburste. 45 Henry III. Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5434. Grant by William de Chedneduit, to Richard son of Reiner,
citizen of London, of all his land in Senele. Witnesses : Hubert Walter,
Gilbert de Colevil, Master Andrew de Winton', and others (named).
[Henry III.] Portion of large seal.
[Herl?.] A. 5435. Grunt by Alice daughter of Peter the marshal (maresealV]
of Wath, to Walclin de Sancto Edinuudo, of land in Cestrehunt, part lying
at Seite Mariebrege, in a field called ' Longefeld,' and part in a field called.
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' Cherchfeld.' Witnesses: John de Kersebrooc, Alexander Deret, and
others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5436. Grant by Adam son of Randulph Bucuinte, to Walerand
son of Meillam, of lands, part adjoining land belonging to the abbey of
St. Albans, and the high road to Wetford upon Grimesdiche. Witnesses :
Robert de Stanm', Ralph le Norreis, Peter Bukerel, and others (named).
Twelfth century. Much injured. Seal.
[Middz ?] A. 5437. Confirmation by Richard [I] king of England, of a grant
by Robert Brito, son of Ralph Brito, to Geoffrey Blund, of the town
of Branford. Witnesses : The archbishop of Rouen and the seneschal of
Normandy, Roger de Pratellis, the king's sewer (dajjifero) John of Lisieux,
Hubert of Evreux, and Richard de Barre of Ely, archdeacons ; given by
the hand of William, bishop of Ely, the king's chancellor. (A.D. 1 ISO-
HOT.) Fragment of Great Seal.
[Herts.] J fl L , 5438. Confirmation by Ralph de Cheinduit son of William de
Cheinduit, to Henry son of Reiner, of a grant by William, Ralph's father,
to Richard son of Reiner, of all his land in Senle, with further grant of all
Ralph's right in the advowsou of Senle church. Witnesses : Henry son
of Ailwin, mayor of London, Reginald de Cornhull, and others (named).
Seal
[Herts.] A. 5439. Grant by John de Cadomo, clerk, to Master Stephen de
Chesthunte, with remainder to John, eldest son of Richard de Cadomo, of
land in Chesthunte, and meadow land lying in Frithey called ' Saint Helen's
meadow,' in Waltham, with other land there and in Wormelegh, and a piece
of meadow called 'La more' in Chesthunte. London, Monday after
St. Gregory, 3 Edward II. Fragments of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5440. Grant by William de Feschamp, to Walter de Camera and
Emma his wife, of all his land in Titeburste in the parish of Audenhain.
Witnesses : Ralph Mimmes, John Taylebois, and others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5441. Release by Godard son of Agnes Bene of Ware, to Sir E.
the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of all his right in a
plot of land in Ware, beyond the bridge by the [river] Lea (juxta Luyam)
towards Eniwelle. Witnesses: Thomas le Senescal, Richard Fame, and
others (named).
[Herts.] A. 5442. Grant by Robert de Thingden and Cristina his wife, to
Adam de Stratton, clerk, of yearly rents in Wydihull from the tenants
named, with all homages, fealties, wards &c. which the grantors have in the
said town. Vigil of St. Ambrose, 4 Edward I. Two seals.
[Herts.] A. 5443. Grant by Joan the prioress, and the convent of Sopwell
by St. Albans, that Thomas Cheupayn of St. Albans, ,-ind Matilda his wife,
shall, during their lives, pay only \'2d. for a piece of land in St. Albans, ia
the fullers' street, with liberty to the grantors, in case of non-payment of
rent, of entry into the said land and into the tenement rebuilt by the
grantees, in the street called ' Sopwellane ' in St. Albans ; release also of
all arrears of rent. 6 January, 44 Edward III. Seal,
[Herts.] A. 5444. Grant by Gregory de Wrobbele, to Adam de Stratton, clerk,
of 5s. yearly rent in Titeburste, La Rugge, and Shenle. Thursday after
St. Matthew, A.D. 1274. Seal,
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[Herts.] A. 5445. Grant by John son of John de Titeburste, to Adam de
Stratton, clerk, of land in Titeburste in the parish of Aldenham, and of
Adam de Bynnesleg', his bondman, who held the said land in villenage, with
all his issue (tota sequela) &c. London, Monday, morrow of St. Matthias,
53 Henry III. Injured. Seal.
Herts. A. 5446. Grant by the king, to Eobert le Butiller, of free warren in
all his demesne lands of Misedon and Pelham. Witnesses: W[alter],
bishop of Worcester, Master William de Kilkenny, archdeacon of Coventry,
and others (named). Suwic (Southwick), 28 June, 37 Henry III. Injured.
Great Seal, nearly perfect.
Herts. A. 5447. Letters patent by the king, granting to Queen Isabella,
his mother, for her life, the manor of Hertfordyngbury, except the
advowsons of Hertfordyngbury church, and of the priories of Hertford and
Wylemondesleie. Wyndesore, 2 June, 20 Edward III. Portions of Great
Seal.
[Herti.] A. 5448. Grant by Thomas Hablet of Brackyng, to Sir William de
Sancto Paulo, perpetual vicar of Brackyng, of a messuage and land in a
field called Haredene,' in Bracking. Witnesses : Henry de Bracking,
Richard de Rupell', and others (named). Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5449. Release by Sir Ranulph, abbot of Ramsey, to Heury de
Brauhyng, heir of Flaman de Laussill by a younger sister, of a suit of
court of Broucton, Henry doing homage to the said abbot for a portion
of the tenement of the said late Flaman which he inherited : if the
tenement of Alexander de Bniuhyngh, Flaman's heir by an elder sister,
shall couue to the said Henry, he shall do homage and suit of court of
Broucton and all other services belonging to the said tenement, to the said
abbot. 37 Henry III. Seal.
N'hamp. A. 5450. Demise by William Roche, citizen and draper of London,
Bucks. to Thomas Emson of Estneston, esquire, for his life, of the manors of
Oxford. Estneston, Hulcott, and Burton Latymer, alias Pryors Manor, co.
"\Vnrw. Northampton, with lands &c. in the places named and in Potterspury,
alias Estpury, Lawrence Marston, Hedmondcott, Quynton, Tylfeld,
Wapcnham, and Lychebarowsse in the same county ; also of all his lands
&c. in Lakhamstede, co. Bucks, Lelyngston, co. Oxford, and Southam,
co. Warwick, and of all the manors, lands, &c. which the said Thomas
lately sold to the said William. Henry VIII. English.
Herts. A. 5451. Grant by Adam de Stratton, clerk, to Edmund de
Wati'rvord, of land in the fee of Richemund in Benegho and elsewhere,
which Adam had of the gift of the prior and convent of Berraundesey.
Feast of the Annunciation, A.D. 1275. Fragments of seal, loose.
[Herts.] A. 5452. Grant by Adam de Stratton, clerk, to Geoffrey, son and
heir of Adam de Bisseye, of a messuage, lands, and tenements in Bysseye,
which formerly belonged to the said Adam de Bisseye, and came to the
grautor by reason of a fee of 12 marks in which Adam de Bisseye was
bound to Cressus, a Jew of London, to be received from the said lands, and
which fee the said Jew demised to the grantor by his ' star.' Feast of
St. Matthew, 1 Edward I. Seal.
Herts. A. 5453. Grant by Richard de Buskeby, that whereas the prior and
convent of St. Mary's, Augleseye, co. Cambridge, have granted to him,
for his life, a yearly rent of 20*. from their lands in Braghyng, the said
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prior and convent may be quit of the said rent during the life of
Sir Thomas de Cheddeworth, clerk. 23 November, 21 Edward III.
[Herti.] _ t 5454. Grant by Geoffrey de Langeford, to Richard son of
William the weaver (textoris) of Bordesdane, of land in Braehinge, in a
field called * Enneworthe.' YVitn esses : Henry de Bracchinge, Henry de
Wodecrofte, and others (named). Injured.
[Herts.] J^ t 5455. Release by Thomas Abbot of Brackyng, to Sir William de
Sancto Paulo, perpetual vicar of Bracking, and Alice his niece, of all his
right in a yearly rent which the said Sir William and Alice have been
wont to pay for a messuage and land in Brackyng, and in two yearly
rents of a gillyflower from the tenants of two messuages in the same.
Witnesses : Richard de Gatesber', Richard de Rupell,' and others (named).
Seal.
[HerU.] A. 5456. Grant by Richard son of William the weaver (textoris),
of Bordesdene, to Sir William de Sancto Paulo, perpetual vicar of
Braching, and Alice his niece, of land in Braching in a field called
'Enneworthe.' Witnesses: Richard de Gatesbyr', Henry de Braching,
and others (named) Injured. Seal, broken.
[Berks?] A. 5457. Grant by John de Wanberge, clerk, to Adam de Stratton,
clerk, of two yearly rents from land in Burhthon. London, Saturday,
feast of SS. Peter and Paul. 3 Edward I. Seal.
[Herts.] J. 5458. Letter of attorney by Denise late the wife of William
Young of Sutton, authorising William Potenham of Berkamstede to deliver
to the king seisin of all her lands and tenements in the halmote of
Berkamstede, formerly belonging to John, son and heir of John Hunt of
Berkamstede. 20 January, 3 Richard II. Seal.
[Herts.] A. 5459. Grant by Richard son of Walter the chamberlain
(camerarii) of Hallingeberi and Juliana his wife, to John the prior, and
the canons of Holy Trinity, London, in frank ahnoin, of laud in Bracking,
part in a field called ' Smithescroft,' part in a field willed ' Aldithelee,' part
in a field called ' Wicham,' part in ' Langrave,' part in a field called
' Cherchefeld,' parts called respectively ' Delle,' ' Aldebi,' and ' Kingesho,'
part in the field of Kingesho, and part called 'Formad.' Witnesses:
Sir Ralph de la Rokele, knight, Miles de Westmelne, and others (named).
[A.D. 1252-1258.] Seal, broken, and fragment of seal.
[Herts.] j^ 5460. Demise by Sir Ralph the prior, and the convent of Holy
Trinity, London, to Sir Richard de Gratesbery, knight, for thirty years, of
land in Braghing, part lying in a field called ' Enneworth,' and part in a
field called ' Sibedellesfeld,' in exchange for land hereby demised by
Sir Richard, to Sir Ralph, in the same parish, in the hamlet of Gatesby,
in a field called ' Kynggeshofeld.' Michaelmas day, 31 Edward I.
Fragments of seal.
[Herts.] J t 5461. Release by the king, to Thomas the abbot, and the convent
of St. Albans, of a corrody out of the said abbey, in exchange for
which the said abbot and convent grant to the king, certain lauds in
Abboteslangeleie, viz. the ditch and hedge between the king's park of
Langeleye and the fields of the said abbot and convent called * Wodefeld '
and ' Whippeden/ also all the lands in Langeleye . newly enclosed
by the king, the enclosure beginning at the water of Gateseye, and
stretching to a inarl-pit in the field called ' Waterfeld,' and to a croft
called Bricescrof t ' &c. Westminster, 14 February, 38 [Edward III].
French. Portion of conventual seal.
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[Line.] JL, 5462. Grant by Alice countess of Eu (Augi), widow, to William,
earl Warenne, of the manor of Gretewell, rendering a sparrowhawk
yearly to Philippa de Tilly. Witnesses: John de Bassingburn, Nicholas
de Kenet, and others (named). [A.D. 1219-1240.]
Linc - A. 5463. Charter by the king, granting to his brother, William de
Valencia, the reversion of two parts of the manor of Gaynesbury after the
death of Girard Talebot, and of the remaining third part after the death of
Girard's wife, if Girard die without an heir in tail ; in confirmation of an
agreement made when the king lately claimed the said manor against the
said Girard. Westminster, 3 November, 42 Henry III. Portion of Great
Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5464. Grant by Thomas de Wode of Heveringlond, to Sir
Geoffrey, rector of the church of Felthorp, Martin de Taveram, Richard
Cole, burgess of Bishops Linne, and Robert Mayster, of land in Felthorp
adjoining the common way called ' Heglane,' and abutting on land of the
prior of Mountjoy and on the heath called ' Northwode Heiye.' Thursday
after St. Duns tan, 8 Richard II.
[Norf.] A. 5465. Grant by Peter son of Roger le Neuman of Felthorp, to
John Qwytfot of Taverham, of a messuage with all his lands &c. in
Felthorp, Taverham, and Heverynglond, and the reversion of all lands &c.
held from the grantor in dower or otherwise, for her life, by Cicely, late
the wife of the said Roger. Sunday after St. Botolph, 3 Edward III.
Seal.
[Line.] A. 5466. Release by Philippa de Tilly, to William, earl Warenne,
of all her right in the manor of Gretewell, for which the said earl has
given her 200 marks with land in Mealton and Upton, and also the
services and homages of certain persons, named, for lands in Rugthorn,
Thurmodeston, and Mercham. Witnesses : Ralph de Normanvill, William
de Billeham, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal.
Line. A. 5467. Charter by the king, granting to Hugh le Despenser, the
younger, a weekly market and a yearly fair at his manor of Greteham.
Witnesses : Aymer de Valence, earl of Pembroke, John de Warenne, earl
of Surrey, Edmund, earl of Am ml ell, and others (named). Newerk,
3 February, 16 Edward [II]. Portion of Great Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5468. Release by John Baghare of Heveringlond the elder, to
Sirs John Fode of Aylesham and John de Hadesco, chaplains, and Richard
Storm of Snyterle, of all bis right in land in Heveringlond, adjoining a
close called Tolkesker.' Wednesday, the feast of St. Gregory the pope,
17 Edward III.
[Norf.] A. 5469. Release by William de Leye of Irmynglond, to the
prior and canons of Mountjoy, in Heveringlond, of all his right in the
advowson of the church of Irmynglond. Sunday after St. Wynewaloy,
20 Edward III.
[Norf.] A. 5470. Release by Richard son of Catherine daughter of Richard
de Bunewelle, to Sir William the prior, and the convent of Lewes, of all
his right in a messuage, land, and yearly rent in Merton. Witnesses :
Richard de Snyterton, Thomas de Iford, Thomas Osegat of Tybenham,
and others (named).
Endorsed ; * Norwicens' diocV
ANCIENT DEEDS. 183
[York.] A. 5471. Demise by Joan de Bramton, to John de Waren', of all
that belongs to warren in her fee of Bramton, as granted to her by the
king, reserving to herself certain rights of hunting there and of making
assarts &c. in the said fee, for which John has given her 10 marks and a
palfrey worth 20*. Witnesses : Sirs -Hugh Bigot, Robert de Ripers,
William, rector of the church of Kirkeby, William, parson of the church
of Burton, and others (named). Seal, broken.
[Essex.] A. 5472. Grant by Anna Fillol, to John Oraz of Little Acle, of land
in Little Acle (Little Oakley). Witnesses : John de Cogeshale, Robert de
Badewe, and others (named).
[Norf.] A.. 5473. Grant .by Robert de Herevill and Emma his wife, to
Wido, parson of Melton, of a toft and croft in Alebi, with land there,
part lying by the Melton road, part at Blindewelle, parts on and under
Grandalehil, part at Hertholmis, part on Langelondes at Risedale, part in
Hevedland, part at Graddale, part at Wlfnotheswong, and part at Thwernel.
Witnesses : Thomas de Sirtenebi, Robert and Hugh de Bovill, and others
(named). [Henry III.]
[Norf.] A. 5474. Grant by Reiner son of Ranulph de Ho, to Robert Kaim
of Siselond, of land, part abutting on ' le bee.' Witnesses : Sir Ralph de
Bradeker, William de Mundham, and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Norf.] A. 5475. Demise by Philip de Vermel, with the consent of lady Joan
his mother, to Sir Robert de Novo Mercato, for thirteen years, of his capital
messuage with a close and toft in Brampton, with land in Brampton,
Alkele, and Can tele, and the advowson of the church of Brampton and
Cantele &c. Whitsunday, A.D. 1260.
[Norf.] A. 5476. Release by John son of John de le Bure of Atleburc, to
Peter his brother, of all his right in a messuage &c. which the grantor's
father held of Ralph de Fossato of Atleburc and of Ralph son of the
parson of the same. Witnesses: William de Hartham, William son of
Peter de Brethenham, and others (named).
[Norf.] A. 5477. Release by Jordan de Mokkinghs, rector of the church of
Baudeswelle, to his lord, Warin de Montechanes[io], with the confirmation
of Sir Walter de Suffeud, bishop of Norwich, of all his right in land in the
grantor's parish of Baudiswelle, in exchange for other land. Witnesses :
Sirs John de Helington, Hubert de Royly, and others (named).
A.D. 1243-1257. Seal, broken.
[Norf.] A. 5478. Grant by Thomas Sket of Billingfort, to Sir William, son
of Sir Warin de Montekanis[io], of land in Billigfort, abutting on land
called ' Hoh'ucros.' Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de Stivekeye, knight, and
others (named). Seal.
[Bedf.?] A. 5479. Grant in frank almoin by Robert son of William Alkelyn
of Scarpeho, to the abbot and convent of Ramsey, of all his part of a ditch
between land of the said abbot by the wood of Barton, and the grantor's
meadow, and abutting on laud of the abbot of Woborne, and on ' le haweye.'
Witnesses : John son of John de Scapeho, Robert de Faudho, and others
(named).
[Norf.] A. 5480. Demise by the lady Alyna la Despensere, countess of
Norfolk, to Robert son of John de Ottelej e, for 10 marks a year to be paid in
Jier manor of Wykes, of the wardship of lands and tenements in Bernigehanj
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
(Barningham) lately belonging to John de Stagno and Lucy his wife,
which are in the said countess's hands as guardian of Isabella and Katherine,
daughters and heiresses of the said John and Lucy, the grantor reserving all
[lands] in Ighinton and elsewhere in the county of Hertford &c. with
further grant of the countess's share of all grain sown in the said lands.
Fastern, Trinity Sunday, 8 Edward [I], Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5481. Release by Matilda, relict of John Motthe, of Ridelingfeud,
widow, to the prior and convent of Bestone, of all her right of dower in
land called 'Stretelond' in Buxtone. Witnesses: Thomas de Morle,
William de Becham, and others (named). Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5482. Grant by John de Brancestre, to Edmund Percehay, of
land in Brancestre (Brancaster), part lying in Westdel,' part at Dockings te,
part at Swinecrundele, part at Oldefeld, part in Anhomerdele, part at
Unspakeshil, part in Beryht, and part towards Brestygate. Witnesses :
Gilbert de Grimestun, Sir William de Depedale, and others (named).
[Norf.] A. 5483. Grant by Ralph son of Herber' de Brancestre, to the abbot
and convent of Ramsey, in frank almoin, of land in Brancestre, lying at
Littlehog,' and abutting on Docking' gate. Witnesses Adam de
Brancestre, Gilbert Wyd of Thychewel, and others (named).
[Suff.] A. 5484. Grant by J. the prior, and the convent of SS. Peter and Paul,
Ipswich, to Matilda late the wife of Wolfric de Brademere, of land in
Brokes, in the field called ' Scocherslond ' abutting on the high road from
Ipswich to Bramford. St. Ambrose' day, 18 Edward [I], Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5485. Grant by John son of William de Reynham of Baudeswelle,
to Matilda late the wife of Nicholas de Hakeford, of land in Baudeswelle,
abutting on Foxle park, paying %d. yearly to the ward of Richemund.
Witnesses: William de Sparham, Silvester Bate of Billingford, and
others (named). Seal.
[Essex.] A. 5486. Release by Nicholas le Renhey, to the Lady Alyna la
Despensere, countess of Norfolk, of all his right of common of pasture in a
field called ' Reshey ' held by the said countess in demesne. Sunday before
the apostles Philip and James, 8 Edward I. (See A. 537.)
[Norf.] A. 5487. Release by Ranulph de Bunggeye, to Sir William son of Sir
Warin de Monte Canis[io], of all his right in a tenement which Ranulph
had of the demise of Sir Robert Cokerel, and William his son, in Berch, and
which Sir Robert formerly held, by the law of England, on the death of
his wife Juliana, of the said Sir William's fee. Chelmerford, Monday after
St. Luke, 13 Edward I ; before Salomon de Roff' and others, justices in
eyre in Essex.
[Norf.] A. 5488. Grant by Richard le Forester of Herlinge, to Sir Hugh de
Veer and the lady Denise his wife, of part of his land of ' Overhaghe ' in
Banham, under Sir Hugh's wood called ' Bauhamhawe,' extending to the
park of ' Kenighale,' for making a ditch for the better inclosing part of their
wood, the said Richard reserving the right of having ducts to drain his
land. Wynneferthing, Thursday after St. Barnabas, 6 Edward II.
[Norf.] A. 5489. Grant by Robert de Mortemer, to the monks of Lewes, of
all his land in Hecham, in return for which they restore certain lands which
they held of him in Thomeston and Cateston. Witnesses: Hamelin,
earl of Warenne, William de Warenne, and others (named). Twelfth
century.
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[Hunt.] J t 5490. Grant by Geoffrey Blundel of Aylinton, to Henry Goydsweyn
of the same, of land in Aylinton, part lying in Lyttlebroc furlong, abutting
on the high road to Neuton, part abutting on the high road to Oggerstoyn,
and part lying on Cockeshyl, abutting on land of the abbot in the tillage
called * Akermanloud.' Witnesses : William de Lullinton, Koger son of
Hugh Bryon of Eggelthorp, and others (named).
[Norf.] j^ t 5491. Release by Ralph del Hage, to Sir William de Montekaniso,
of all his right in land in Baldeswelle. Foxle, Wednesday before St.
Margaret the virgin, 7 Edward [I], Seal.
[Norf.] J^ t 5492. Grant in frank almoin by Adam son of Sir John de
Brauncestre, knight, to Sir William the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey,
of all the land which Agnes Aungre, late the wife of Herbert son of Richard,
held as dower in Brauncestre, with the use of one sheep fold. Witnesses :
Sirs John de Ynggoldesthorp, Roger de Toftes, William Rusteyn, Roger de
Sancto Martino, knights, and others (named).
[Norf.] J t 5493. Grant in frank almoin by William de Insula, with the
consent of William his heir, Cicely the grantor's wife, and the rest of his
children, to the canons of Christ Church, London, of the land which Robert
de Witecroft held of him in Becham. Witnesses : Prior Bernard of
Bum-staple, G/eoffrey, chaplain of the said William, Robert de Cornhello,
and others (named). Twelfth century.
[Bedf.] j^, 5494. Grant in frank almoin by Sibyl late the wife of Richard de
Cadingdon, widow, to Sir William the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey,
of the third part of a messuage, and a croft adjoining, in Barton.
Witnesses: John son of Robert de Pyriton, Alexander de Canvyle,
Walter de Pekesden, and others (named). Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5495. Grant by Edmund Percehay of Brancestre, to Peter de
Fleckeho, of land in Brancestre, and Id. yearly rent from land at Bristigate;
part of the land lying in Westdele, part at Dockingate, part at Suinecrundel,
part at Eldefeld, part in Anomerdele, part at Unspakehel, and part in Beryt.
Witnesses : Sirs William le Moyne, Stephen de Houstone, James Lovel,
Nicholas de Dockinge, and others (named).
Norf. A. 5496. Demise by Agnes, relict of Herbert de Brancestre, to Adam
son of Sir John de Brancestre, knight, and Emma his wife, of all her dower
lands in Brancestre, for a yearly payment of barley and corn. Witnesses :
Gilbert son of Gilbert de Tychewelle, and others (named). [circa
9 Edward I.]
[Norf.] A. 5497. Agreement between Sir W., abbot of Ramsey, and Adam
son of John the knight, deceased, of Brauncestre ; witnessing that the said
abbot is to pay to Adam a specified quantity of corn and barley yearly,
during the life of Agnes Aungre, relict of Herbert son of Richard de
Brauncestre, the said Adam being bound to the said Agnes in a similar
quantity of grain, for her dower land, which Adam bought of Ralph son of
Herbert, and gave to the said abbot in frank almoin. Witnesses : Sirs
John de Ingolthorp, Roger de Toftis, William Rustein, and Roger de
Sancto Martino, knights, and others (named). 9 Edward I.
[Norf.] A. 5498. Grant in frank almoiu by Adam son of Sir John de
Brauncestre, knight, to Sir William the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey,
pf land in Brauncestre, which he bought of Ralph son of Herbert, with the
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use of a sheepfold, which land Agnes Aungre, mother of Ralph, and wife
of the said Herbert son of Richard, deceased, had as dower. Witnesses :
Sirs John de Ingoldethorp, Roger de Toftes, William Rusteyn, Roger de
Sancto Martino, knights, and others (named).
Somers. A. 5499. Confirmation by John the prior, and tke convent of the
apostles Peter and Paul, Bath, to Thomas More, Thomas Overay and
Thomas Wander, clerks, John Sterre the elder, Thomas Webbe the elder,
and John Houchyn, of their grant to them of a yearly rent from their lands
and tenements in Yevelton, Chelwurth by Pensford, Lemansfeld, Aysshe-
wyke, and Ilwyke, with clause for the payment by the prior and convent, to
any one of the grantees coming to Bath to receive the said rent, of any
expenses incurred through the delay of the grantors to pay the same,
with bond by the grantors for 1,000 marks. 14 August, 21 Edward IV.
Five seals and fragment of seal.
Somers. J t 5500. Grant by William Bowreman, clerk, rector of the parish
church of Corscombe (Croscombe), to John Delton of Corscome, of licence
to live outside the tenement of the said William in Corscombe, now in
John's tenure, according to the tenor of an award between the said William
and John. 28 December, 36 Henry VIII.
Somwi. A. 5501. Conveyance by John Noseworthy, John Huysshe, John
Drew, John Trubody, Edward Elyott, John Bevys and Richard Faux, to
John Bradmere, Thomas Synnargh, and John Symond, of the manor and
lordship of Coutokyshed alias Estcontokyshed (East Quantoxhead), and
of all their lands &c. there, to the use, for her life, of Welthea Lutterell,
wife of Hugh Lutterell, knight ; with letter of attorney authorising William
Wigmore and John Saunders to deliver seisin. 4 June, 12 Henry VIII.
Two seals and portion of seal.
Sorners. J^ 5502. Demise by John Sidnham of Liegh, esquire, to Robert
Stephins of Brigwater, yeoman, for sixty years, of a half burgage in
Brigwater, adjoining the street called ' Fryren strete,' with meadow land
near Kedsberye, adjoining the lands of the heirs of the Mycheles of
Cauington. 28 April, 17 Elizabeth. English. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Somers. J. 5503. Demise by Thomas Godwyn, bishop of Bath and Wells, to
Dionise Emilie in the county of Northampton, gentleman, and Anne his
wife, for twenty-one years, of a messuage and land ' of old Aster,' in Wyke,
within the manor of Welles, with pasture and wood called ' the Vyniardes '
in Wyke, also a cottage 'of old Aster' in Pridye in the said manor, also
certain * overland ' in Pridye, meadow land and one ' outedrifte ' of meadow
ground in Worle meade in the manor of Banwell and meadow land in ' the
common meade ' in Paddymore within the manor of Westburie, called ' the
Reerenhurne.' 30 January, 27 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Seal of
arms, broken.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Somers. A. 5504. Demise by Sir John Radclyff, knight, to Robert Wyllycumb,
John Wyllycumb, and Michael Wyllycumb, for their lives, of all his
seaweed (ore) on the foreshore within his manor of Olde Cly ve, ' from a
place of the sea banckes or see clyves ther callyd the estmust stakes ' &c.
' almost to the est end of Tame Torre,' with common of pasture for their
horses in the said clyves, and * one suffycyant wey ' for carrying away the
said seaweed. 12 April, 3 Elizabeth. English.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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Herts.
Somers. J^ t 5505. Conveyance by John Symond, John Bradmore, and Thomas
Synaugh, to Robert Carye and John Gilbard, esquires, and thirty other
persons (named), of the manor or lordship of Contokyshed alias Estcon-
tokyshed, and all their messuages and lands &c. in the said places to the use of
Weltheua, wife of Hugh Luttrell, knight, for her life as part of her jointure,
on \vhich trust the said Hugh had formerly conveyed the premises to the
present grantors, together with Barnard Wattes now deceased ; with letter
of attorney authorising Thomas Newnam to deliver seisin. 9 July,
12 Henry VIII. Two seals.
Some. J t 5506. Grant by John the prior, and the convent of the cathedral
church of the apostles Peter and Paul, Bath, to Thomas More, Thomas
Overay and Thomas Wander, clerks, .John Sterre the elder, Thomas
Webbe the elder, and John Houchyn, of a yearly rent from their lands in
Yevylton, Chelwurth by Pensford, Lemansfeld, Asshewyke, and Ilwyke ;
with further grant that if the grantees should be deprived of the said rent,
they may distrain in the grantors' lands in Weston, Pryston, and Costou.
Bath, 12 August, 21 Edward IV. Five seals.
[Herts.] A f 5507. Indenture of fine between Richard, bishop of Winchester,
Giles Daubeney of Dawebeney, Reginald Bray, and Thomas Lovell, knights,
James Hobert, Richard Emson, and Thomas Lucas, plaintiffs, and Cicely
Asteley, widow, late the wife of Nicholas Asteley, deforciant, of the manor
of Bertrames, two water mills called ' Wades Milles ' and land and wood in
Stondon and Thundryssh. Westminster, the octave of the Purification,
18 Henry VIJ.
A. 5508. Indenture of fine between Thomas Lovell, clerk, William
Bedell and Richard Rokeby, esquires, William Elys, and Thomas Henuage,
plaintiffs, and Michael Nevell, deforciant, of a third part of a moiety of the
manor of Mote, and of a third part of the manor of Andrewis, with
messuages, lands, wood, and rents in Chesthunt. Westminster, the quinzaine
of Trinity, 10 Henry VIII.
Herts. A. 5509. Indenture of fine between Thomas Lovell, clerk, Richard
Middx. Rokeby, esquire, William Elys and Thomas Hennage, plaintiffs, and
William Chessull, esquire, and Alice his wife, deforciants, of the
premises described in A. 5508, and of messuages and gardens, in the parish
of St. Clement Danes, co. Middlesex. Westminster, the quiuzaine of
Trinity, 10 Henry VIII.
Endorsed : ' Deliberatur per proclamationem secuudum formam statuti.'
A. 5510. Duplicate of A. 5509.
A. 5511. Duplicate of A. 5508.
Endorsed : As A. 5509.
A. 5512. [Grant] by Humphrey , to Simon Heygate, of [land]
in Kelveden, adjoining the high road from Inw[orth] . 8 [Edward] IV.
Fragment.
Enez. A. 5513. Demise by Robert Armeburgh, esquire, and Joan his wife,
to John Huydeman of Suthmyeter, for nine years, of a moiety of the manor
called ' Newhall ' in Assheldebam with ' hegebote,' < firebote ' and ' cartbote.'
Westminster, 24 August, 13 Henry VI.
Heiti.
Middx.
Herts.
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[Essex.] A. 5514. Eelease in frank almoin by John de Mandavilla son of
Thomas de Mandavilla, to Gilbert the prior, and the canons of the Holy
Trinity, London, of all his right in the churches of Brumfeld and Blake
Nhottele and their advowsons. Witnesses : Sirs R . . . . de Scacario,
Robert de Ros, Robert le P . . . ., Henry de Necton, and John de Scalariis,
knights, and others (named). [Chelmejrford, morrow of St. Botolph,
46 Henry III. Injured.
Annexed: Indenture of Fine between the above parties for the release of
the above-mentioned premises, in return for which the said prior releases to
the said John all his right in a mill and land in B[lake] Nuttele. The
quinzaine of Trinity, 46 Henry III. Injured.
C 3 A. 5515. Conveyance by the Lady Matilda de Cornerth the prioress,
and the convent of Wykes, to Robert Marchal alias Moorcote, clerk, for
sixty years, of land in Nortone formerly parcel of Smethislond. Sunday
after All Saints, 20 Richard II. Seal.
Kent. A. 5516. Sale by Henry Churche of Alveley, co. Essex, tanner, aged
twenty-one, son and heir of Thomas Churche, late of Eard alias Crayford,
deceased, to John Goodwyn the elder, of the city of London, gentleman, of
all his messuages and lands &c. in Eard alias Crayford, with release of all
his right therein. 11 December, 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
HcrU. A. 5517. Bond by John Chyshull of Thaksted, co. Essex, gentleman,
Middx. son and heir apparent of William Chyshull, esquire, and Alice his wife, to
William Cowper, clerk, William Bedell and Richard Rokeby, esquires, for
40/. 10 July, 9 Henry VIII.
Underwritten : Condition of the above bond, witnessing, that if the
above-mentioned William Chyshull and Alice his wife and the above bound
John Chyshull, shall suffer all the necessary steps to be taken for assuring
to Thomas, cardinal archbishop of York and chancellor of England, all
such lands &c. as after the death of John Welshc, late of Chestehunte, co.
Herts, esquire, came to the said William and Alice in the counties named,
or in London, and which have been sold by the said Alice and John her
son, to the said Cowper, Bedell, and Rokeby, to the use of the said archbishop,
then the above bond shall be void. English. Signed.
Essex. A.. 5518. Bond by Henry Hubberd of Busshoppestortford, co. Herts,
gentleman, Edward Hubberd of Byrchanger, esquire, and Thomas
Thourgood of Saffornewalden, gentleman, to William Mongey of Copforde,
gentleman, for 160/. 7 February, 25 Elizabeth, A.D. 1582. Signed.
Names of witnesses. Seal of arms, and portion of seal.
Endorsed : Condition of the above bond, witnessing that if the said
Henry shall perform a covenant in an indenture between himself and the
said William, whereby he is bound to leave a certain stock and store of corn
and cattle on certain premises leased to him for nine years, or else pay
certain sums of money to the said William at Copforde hall, then the above
bond shall b void. English.
Ewex. A.. 5519. Bond by John Feltwell alias Jon, of Little Wenden,
yeoman, John Feltwell alias Jon, of Great Wendcn, shepherd, and Roger
Poole of Walden, tailor, to John Gyver of Walden, yeoman, for 30/.
3 May, 27 Elizabeth. Signed. Names of witnesses.
Endorsed: Condition of the above bond witnessing that if the said
John, John and Roger deliver to the said John Giver forty quarters of
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barley 'good stuffe, sweete, drie, and well dight with the beste for mal tinge
corne,' by the first day of November next, then the above bond shall be
void. English.
EHSCX. A. 5520. Release by John Cut son of William Cut, and John Cut
son of Robert Cut, of Plumstedo, to John le Frencsh and Miii.sent, his wife,
of the parish of Wolwich ex parte Essex ', of all their right in a moiety of
all the land in Wolwich ex parte Essex ' which they, with the said John le
French, at the suit of the said Milisent, have deraigned (disrationavimus)
against John de Mareys, in the county of Kent, by the king's writ.
21 November, 23 Edward I.
[Middx.] A. 5521. Demise by John Marton, gentleman, to Christofer Draper,
gentleman, for ninety-nine years, of a messuage with gardens &c. in the
parish of All Sayntes (Allhallows), Barkyng, near Tower Hill, with
' a way severall ' from Christofer's house to the ' crossed fryars.' 4 June,
30 Henry VIII. English. Seal.
Essex. A. 5522. Grant by John Wyseman of Felsted, esquire, to Thomas
Goodwyn, of Est Tylbury, ' fyssherman,' of land called a ' hanse scidle ' in
Est Tylbury, abutting on the high road from Hornedon att hill to Est
Tilbury church, in return for which, Thomas has given John a yearly rent
of I8d. from the said land. 3 October, 6 Edward VI. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Essex. A. 5523. Sale by Roger Chitwode and Elene his wife, cousin and
heiress of Roger Ree, knight, deceased, to Robert Plomer, of lands and
tenements called ' Pykes,' * The parlour,' ' The taillours shop,' ' The pore
womans hous,' ' the hous that John Letyn occupieth,' Jaktheyres,' ' Stanes,'
and ' Knottynges,' four crofts called ' Cokettes croftes,' with a parcel of
mede, and four crofts called ' Foxholes ' parcel of Jaktheyres, all in
Wodeham Ferrys, with all other lands ' as well free as copy,' late belonging
to the said Sir Roger, Elene's uncle, except the manor of Edwardes;
the grantors to execute a fine of the premises to the said Robert and others
named, and a deed of release of all right therein to him &c. 1 July,
5 Henry VII. English. Seal.
Essex. A. 5524. Assignment by William Colshyll of London, gentleman,
and Barbara his wife, to Nicholas Fulham of Chygwell, husbandman, of
all their estate and interest in a demise of the parsonage of Chygwell, which
John Beaton, clerk, penitentiary of the cathedral church of St. Paul,
London, and parson of Chygwell, made in 32 Henry VIII. to Hugh Fen of
Stepney, co. Middx. for thirty- one years, whose estate therein the said
William and Barbara now have. 16 September, 6 Elizabeth. English.
Signed.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
Essex. A. 5525. Demise by John Sydenhatn, esquire, and Joan his wife, to
John Blakemere of Mounteneysynge and Joan his wife, for their lives, of
their messuage of Lawneys, and other lands &c. in Burres and Heithlond.
London, 17 October, 6 Edward IV. Fragment of seal.
[Devon?] A. 5526. Release by Walter de Mortone, son and heir of Robert de
Mortone and Denise his wife, to Robert le Skynnere and Mariota his wife,
of all his right, through the death of his parents, in the manor of Couwyk
and the prebend of ' la Heghen.' Thursday, the vigil of the Annunciation,
16 Edward II. Portion of seal.
Endorsed : ' Heghes et Cowyk.'
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Essex. A. 5527. Grant by Katherine Broun of Thurrok Graye, widow, to
Thomas Goodwyn of Est Tylbury, ' fyssherman,' of a cottage and garden
called ' Cheswykkes ' in Est Tylbury, adjoining a garden belonging to the
manor of South Hall, and abutting on the high road to Horndon. 20 May,
6 Edward VI.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Essex. A. 5528. Demise by John Barnafdiaton, gentleman, at the request as
well of Martha Calforde daughter and heiress of Giles Calforde of Kayley,
deceased, as of Thomas Thrustell, her grandfather, to Nicholas Broadwater,
John Fuller, and John Collen, of a messuage and garden called ' Whate-
mans ' alias ' Watmans ' in Rayley, formerly belonging to the said Giles,
and which the said John Barnardiston lately recovered, by writ of right,
against the said Martha in the court of Henry lord Hunsdon's manor of
Rayley; to hold to the use of the iaid Thomas and Joan his wife for their
lives, for the support and education of the said Martha, with remainder to
the use of Mark Thrustell, Martha's uncle, with remainder, after Martha's
death, to her heirs in tail, and in default of such issue to the right heirs of
the said Thomas. 4 January, 23 Elizabeth. Signed.
Endorsed : Name of witness to delivery of seisin.
Essex. A. 5529. Duplicate of A. 5528. Names of witnesses. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin : memorandum of
enrolment in the court of the manor of Rayley, on the 7th August of the
year within written.
Essex. A. 5530. Sale by John Sydenham of Lee, co. Somerset, esquire, to
Richard Reynold and William Carley, of the woods and underwoods in his
close called ' Brodenoke ' in the parish of Enmountnesyn (Mountnessing),
to be felled and taken away before All Saints, A.D. 1554, reserving eighty
trees. 2 May, 7 Edward VI. English. Signed.
Endorsed : ' Counterpart* leases in Devon.'
[Kent.] A. 5531. Bond by Peter Sbakerlye in the county of Lancashire,
esquire, Laurence Holland of London, gentleman, and George Congherst,
in the county of Kent, gentleman, to Thomas Joce and Richard a Borow
of Merden, for 201. 9 May, 7 Henry VIII. Signed. Injured.
Endorsed: Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said Peter
shall abide by an arbitration between him and the said Thomas, as to the
possession of a messuage and garden in the parish of Merden, on the
denue ' (dennam) of Engherst, and of a yearly rent of 3*. 4d. and two
hens from the said premises &c. [then the said bond shall be void]. 9 May,
7 Henry VIII.
Kent. A. 5532. Release by Margaret Yngram of Westham, co. Sussex, to
Robert Purssell, citizen and ' frewterer ' of London, of all her right in a
garden &c. in Tenham, adjoining the high road to Lynstede. 26 May,
3 Edward VI. Seal.
Kent. A. 5533. Demise by Thomas Bramyard of Estgreenwich, yeoman, to
Richard Bromiard of the same, for the life of Elizabeth, Thomas's wife, of
the reversion of a messuage called ' the sign of the Rowe Bucke,' in East lime
in Eastgreenwich, with a yard and gardens, now in the tenure of the said
Thomas ; paying yearly 40s. to Henry Dobbins of Eastgreenwicli, baker,
and Elizabeth his wife, for the maintenance of Joan Bramiard, Thomas's
daughter. 1 July, 44 Elizabeth, A.D. 1602. English. Signed. Names
of witnesses. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
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Mourn.
JMonm.
A. 5534. Bond by Thomas Joce of the parish of Merden, labourer,
and Richard a Borow of the same, tanner, to Peter Shakyrlye, esquire,
Laurence Holland, gentleman, and George Congherst, gentleman, for 201.
9 May, 7 Henry VIII.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, Witnessing that if the said Thomas
shall abide by an arbitration between him and the said Peter, as to the
possession of the premises described in A. 5531, then the above bond shall
be void.
Underwritten : ' x die Febr[uarii] anno ix. John Culpeper,
gentleman, hath declared and said that the within named Kyehard Barowe
ys the same person which is bonde with the same.'
A. 5535. Award of the umpire (impare) and arbitrators (named),
ns to the possession of the premises described in A. 5531, viz. that
Thomas Joce of Merden, labourer, is to hold the said premises for ever,
paying yearly to Peter Shakerley, of the county of Lancaster, esquire, 20d.
and two hens. Vigil of the Holy Trinity, 7 Henry VIII. English.
Seal.
A. 5536.
seal.
Duplicate of A. 5535. Three seals and fragment of
A. 5537. , Assignment by John William Parrie of Gwerne y Comme,
gentleman, executor of James John Richard, deceased, to John James, sou
of the said James John Richard, of two unexpired leases made by James
Philip William to the said James John Richard, of lands called respectively
' Enys wen ' in Llanvetherine, and ' Enys groune ' in Llantilio Gresseny.
1 September, 9 James I, A.D. 1611. English. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses. ' Deedes made to my cosen from
me.'
A. 5538. Letter of attorney by Matthew Harbert of Colbrocke,
esquire, receiver and chancellor of the manors or lordships of Monmouth
and Hadnocke, parcel of the duchy of Lancester, authorising William
Fortune of Monmouth, gentleman, to receive into the queen's hands at the
gate of Monmouth castle, from Charles Harbert, of Bailiput in the parish
of Monmouth, gentleman, a surrender of messuages, gardens &c. in
Skenfreth within the said manors or lordships, to the use of James Smythe,
of London, gentleman, and afterwards to deliver the said premises to the
said James. 26 January, 40 Elizabeth. Signed.
Annexed : Certificate of the surrender by the said Charles Harbert, of
the above mentioned premises, and of the admission of the said James
Smythe to the same. 24 June, 40 Elizabeth, A.D. 1598. Portion of teal
and counterseal of the exchequer or chancery of Monmouth.
A. 5539. Release by Gilbert Prichard of Llaavetherine, gentleman,
to John William Parrie of Gwerney Come, gentleman, of all his right in
two closes called ' Tire y Comeyee ' and meadow called ' Gworlod y
Comeyee' in Llanthewy Skered, adjoining a lane leading to Maenlloid.
27 August, 9 James I., A.D. 1611. Signed. Portion of seal .
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
A. 5540. Mortgage by Gilbert Prichard of Llanvetherine, gentleman,
and Katherine his wife, to John William Parrie of Gwerne y Come,
gentleman, and John Parrie Powell of Llanvihangell Killcorney, gentleman,
of the premises described in A. 5539, for the repayment by the mortgagor
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to the mortgagees of 103/. 4s. 4</., on St. Bartholomew's day, A.D. 1611.
17 August, 6 James I., A.D. 1608. Signed. English. Seal.
Endorted : Names of witnesses.
Moum. A. 5541. Indenture between Robert Gunter of Abergevenny,
esquire, and John Parrie of Llanvihangell Killkorney, gentleman, of the
first part, Edward James, late of Lanvetherin, gentleman, and Roger
Kemys of Wickwicke, co. Glouc., gentleman, of the second part, and John
William Parrie of Lanvetherin, gentleman, of the third part, witnessing
the intent of a recovery had in a writ of entry sur disseirin en le post,
by which the said Robert Gunter and John Parrie recovered against the
said John William, a messuage, mill, lands, and wood in Llangattocke
Llingoed; viz. that the said Robert and John are to be seised of the said
premises for the use of the said John William for ever. 5 January,
3 James I. English. Signed. Three seals, one broken.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Monm. A. 5542. Grant by John William Parrie of Gwerne y Come,
gentleman, to John James of Gwerne y Come, gentleman, son and heir of
James John Richard, deceased, of the premises described in A. 5530, and
of a messuage, lands and wood, &c. in Llangattocke Llingoed, and a
meadow called ' Gworlod Genmargh,' in Llanvetherine, also a messuage
and barn, with lands, &c. in Llangattock, with the reversions of the said
premises. Last day of August, 9 James I., A.D. 1611. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
[Norf.] A. 5543. Release by Edmund de Elmhani, to Sir William de
Montekanis[o], of a tenement which he bought from John de Reynham.
Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey de Stivekeyc, William de Sparham, Robert de
Foxle, and others (named). Seal, injured.
Endorted : FoxP. Norf.
[Norf.] A. 5544. Grant by William de Muntk[anisio], to Ralph the park
keeper (parcario), of all the land which Ralph's father held from the
grantor's ancestors in Foxele ; with permission for Ralph to have his
cattle in the park of Foxele, rendering yearly three services (preces) with
his plough, and three services in August with food from the grantor's
house. Witnesses: William de Wesci, Adam de Sparham, and others
(named). Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5545. Grant in frank almoin by Adam son of Sir John de
Brancestre, knight, with the consent of Emma, his wife, to Sir William the
abbot, and the convent of Rameseye, of all his pasture called ' le Estmeles,'
in Brancestre, except four carucates of rushes (cirporutn), part belonging
to the prior and convent of Walsingham, part to the abbot and convent of
Krec, and part to the prior and convent of Petreston. Witnesses :
William dc Secheford, Andrew de Scarneburne, William Tristram of Hecham,
and others (named). Seal, broken.
[Norf.] A.. 5546. Grant by Walter de Parco, with the consent of his son
Roger, to Richer son of Aylmer de Foxle, of land in Foxle abutting
on the road from Foxle Mill to Bek. Witnesses : Hubert de Sparham,
Geoffrey son of Richard de Bek, and others (named). Seal and portion
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[Norf.] A. 5547. Grant by John Ingaldesthorp, knight, to Simon Baret and
John Nelond, of licence to grant to the prior and convent of St. Pancras,
Lewes, certain premises held immediately from the grantor, viz. a messuage
and land with a rent in Walpole and West. "Walton, with the right of having
' liberum taurum suum et liberum aprum suum ' in the said towns ; the
said prior releasing to the grantor the yearly rent which he used to pay
for the premises. Lewes, Chapter house of the said convent, 15 April,
13 Henry IV.
[Norf.] A. 5548. Grant by Walter de Bradeker, of Gothereston, to his
lord, Sir Hugh de Veer and the lady Denise, his wife, and her heirs, of
land and a moiety of the grantor's liberty of faldage iu Gothereston,
abutting on ' le Motgate.' Sunday after the Annunciation, 2 Edward II.
Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5549. Release by Matilda, late the wife of Stephen Otinel of
Gutherston, widow, to the lady Denise de Montecanys[io], of all her right
in all the lands in Gutherston, which certain bondmen (named) of the
said lady Denise acquired from the said Stephen. Witnesses : Thomas
de War', Humphrey de Pagrave, Walter de Laungeford, and others
(named). Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5550. Grant, in frank almoin, by Robert son of William de
Tendemay of Burnham, and Matilda his wife, to Sir William the abbot,
and the convent of Rameseye, of all their marsh lying in two holms, viz. in
Freysseholm and Haneysemers, in Depedale, adjoining ' le Brodeflete,'
with land adjacent, part in Dunedele, by the high road from Brauncestre
to the market-place (forum) of Burnham, abutting on ' le Drovegate, and
part abutting on Kyllewong ; with further grant of a yearly rent from the
persons named, part from land in Kyllewong, with the marriage and
wardship of the lands and heir of John de Rys. Witnesses : Adam de
Brauncestre, Andrew de Scharneburne, William de Secheford, and others
(named). Two seals.
[Norf.] A. 5551. Grant by Nicholas Ridel of Wrokisham, to Thomas de
Quitewelle, rector of the church of Pheletorp (Pelthorpe), of all his turf and
heath in Pheletorp. Witnesses : Sir Godfrey de Bellomoute, Simon de
Thaverham, and others (named).
[Norf.] A. 5552. Release by John le Palmere of Felthorp, to William alte
Chirche of the same, of all his right in a moiety of an enclosure called ' le
Inham,' in Felthorp. Sunday after Easter, 8 Edward III. Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5553. Grant by Roger le Langetot of Binetre, to Simon son of
Peter de Foxle, of land in Foxle, in a tillage called ' Sco,' bounded by the
lands of Sir Warin de Montekanis[o]. Witnesses: Robert de Aula,
Nicholas de Hakeford, and others (named).
[Norf.] A. 5554. Grant by Matilda, relict of Simon de Bi'udeham, widow, to
Michael de Win worthing, carpenter (Carpentaria), of land of her free
marriage in Garbodisham, part abutting on the road to Lenardrec, part on
Ethwersweifurlong, part on Elndem quarentine, part on Ecclesgate furlong,
part on Ruwong furlong, part at Osolves wellc, part at Chesuwich, and
part called Chesewich Evedlond.' Witnesses : Richard de Ressewrthe^
Wat de Wiken, and others (named).
[Norf.] A. 5555. Confirmation by brother Stephen, abbot of Cluny^ of a
grant by Hugh the prior, and the convent of St. Pancras, to the keeper of
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their infirmary (infirmario nostro), of 52s. a year,'to be received by the hand
of the dean of Norwich (North f) from the rent of the chapel of Enemede,
for the use of the sick brethren. Monday before St. Andrew, A.D. 1234.
[Norf.] A. 5556. Grant by Richard son of Nigel de Depedale, to Robert de
Sautre, rector of the church of Hemmyngford, of 2s. 4d. yearly rent which
the grantor used to receive from the abbot of Ramsey, for land and a marsh
in Depedale. Brauncestre, Sunday after St. Ambrose, 35 Edward I.
Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5557. Grant by Simon son of William de Bradenham, to Michael
de Wineferthing, carpenter (Carpentaria), of land in Garbaudesham, part
abutting on the road to Lenardrec, part upon Thwersweyef urlong, part upon
Ecclesgate furlong, part upon Ruwong, part at Osolveswell, part at Chese-
wich, and part upon the headland (forarium) of Chesewich. Witnesses :
William de Meynegarin, Roger de Scovilla, Eudo de Multona, and others
(named).
[Norf. ] A. 5558. Release by Oliva, relict of William son of William Sarpe of
Frenge, widow, to Thomas son of William de Hakeford, of all her right in
land in Frenge which she had in marriage of the gift of Ralph Dawe, her
father, part lying in Northcroft, part abutting on Stretegate, and part at
Rodolvesacre. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Birrun, William de Secheford,
Robert de Brigham, and others (named).
[Norf.] A. 5559. Grant by Isaac the cook (cocus), and Beatrice, daughter of
Gilbert de Monte Caniso, his wife, to the lady Denise de Monte Caniso,
of all their liberties in Gurrestone, with a moiety of a sheepfold, &c.
Witnesses : Sirs Adam de Caly, and Nicholas Weylaund, knights, and
others (named).
[Norf.] A. 5560. Grant by Michael de Fordham, son of Gilbert, to Mabel his
aunt (amite), of all the land which she held of the grantor in Fordham, viz.
in the field called * Bromfeld.' Witnesses : Alan de Creppinges, William
de Cropping [es], and others (named).
[Norf.] A. 5561. Demise by Sir Ranulph, abbot of Ramsey, to Thomas son of
Walraven of Ryston, chaplain, for his life, of a messuage in Dunham, with
a croft and land belonging thereto, of the abbot's villenage, part of the land in
the field called * Nynhacres,' and part in the field called ' Lcnottishevidlond.'
Witnesses : Master Roger de Ravcnigham, Sirs Walter de Wyrham and
Robert de Denever, Reginald de Wynebodisham, and others (named).
29 Henry III.
C ] A. 5562. Release by Walter de Ocolte, to his lord, Warin de Monte-
chen[iso], of all his share in Denesgrave. Witnesses: Sirs John de
Sancto Claro, Ralph de Chalinis, Ralph de Basingg, and Robert Buteler,
and others (named). Seal imperfect.
[Norf.] A. 5563. Release by Richard son of Nigel de Depedale, to Sir John
the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of all his right in all the tenements
which the said abbot now holds in Depedale, lately held by Richard Mumli,
chaplain, the grantor's uncle. Brauncestre, Sunday after St. Ambrose,
35 Edward I. Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5564. Duplicate of A. 5563. Seal,
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Norf. A. 5565. Grant by Robert de Morle, knight, to the king, of the
advowson of the church of Reydon, with all the chapels annexed to the
said church. Witnesses : John, archbishop of York, chancellor, William,
bishop of Winchester, treasurer, and others (named). London, 6 June,
30 Edward III. Seal.
Norf - A. 5566. Release by John de Burley, Richard de Burley, and Thomas
de Gissyng, knights, and John de Fordham, clerk, to Simon de Burley,
knight, of all their right in the manor of Prilleston. 50 Edward III.
French, four seals, two of arms.
[Norf.] J t 5567. Release, in frank alinoin, by Reginald son of Robert de
Pokedich, to Sir John de Tyangys the prior, and the convent of Lewes, of a
yearly rent which they used to pay for land in Utwelles (Outwell), and for
a moiety of a fishery under the ditch of Pokedich, extending from the fenditch
(fendichd) at Swannescroft to the sewer (clocam) of John de Pokedich.
Witnesses : Thomas de Renever, Thomas de Bokestede, and others (named).
[Norf.J A. 5568. Grant by Reginald son of Robert de Pokedich, to Thomas
de Iford, of a moiety of the fishery of Utwelles between the ditch of Pokedich
and the croft of Sir John de Ingelstorp, extending from the . . . ditch to the
sewer (clocam) of John de Pokedich. Witnesses: Thomas de Bokestede,
John de Bosco^ and others (named).
Norf. A, 5569. Grant by Richard Wythermersshe and John Borley, to Sir
Simon de Buerley, knight, for life, of the manor of Pyrleston, with remainder,
in tail, to Sir John de Hopton and Isabella his wife, and in default of issue,
to the right heirs of the said Sir John. 28 June, 50 Edward III. French.
Tioo seals.
Endorsed: Enrolled on the dorse of the Close Roll in July of the year
within written.
Norf. J t 5570. Charter by the king, granting to his brother, John de
Eltham, in tail, the manor of Milham, which Gilbert do Gleukarin, deceased,
held for life, and which came to the hands of the late king by the
forfeiture of Edmund, late earl of Arundel. Witnesses : W[illiam],
archbishop of York, J[ohn], bishop of Ely, chancellor, Henry, earl of
Lancaster and Leicester, John de Warenne, earl of Surrey, Roger de
Mortuo Mari of Wygemor, Henry de Percy, John de Ros, steward of the
household. Durham, 8 August, 1 Edward [III]. Portion of Great
Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5571. Agreement between the parties named, witnessing the
conditions on which John son of Sir John de Schelton, knight, and Robert
his son, have granted the manor of Hoveringlond to Nicholas, son of the
said Sir John, Alice his wife and Thomas their son, Richard de Ely,
Catherine his wife, and John their son, for the term of their lives.
Norwich, Monday the feast of St. Luke, 10 Edward II. Seal of arms*
A. 5572. Mandate by the king, to Queen Isabella his mother,
Norf. commanding her to attorn to Williai do Monte Acuto, earl of Salisbury,
Suff. to whom he has granted the reversion, after her death, of the castle and
Line. manor of Hawardyn, the stewardship of Chester, and the manors of Lee
Boselee, and Ncston, co. Chester, the manor of Kenynghale, co. Norfolk,
the manor of Cassynglond with land and rent in Cassinglond and Fram-
mesden, co. Suffolk, the manor of Malberthorp, and rent in Hermes4on r
with the advowson of the church of that town, co. Lincoln, and the castle-
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and town of Monte Alto, late belonging to Robert de Monte Alto, steward
of Chester. Westminster, 1 October, 11 Edward [III]. Portion of Great
Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5573. Grant by Adam son of John de Brauncestre, knight, to Sir
Robert de Hale, rector of the church of Aylingtone, of land in Brauncestre,
lying on Andlepythorn, with the advowson of the priory of St. Mary's,
Moyllecurt. Witnesses : Martin de Suthemcre, Gilbert de Tychewell,
Sirs Walter de Denevere, and John Curpel, knights, and others (named).
Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5574. Grant by Reginald son of Robert de Pokedhic, to Thomas
de Yford, of a moiety of a fishery in Utwellys between the ditch of
Pokedhic and the croft of the prior of Lewes, abutting upon the fenditch
(fendicum) at Suannyscroft and upon Sondydhic. Witnesses: Thomas
de Bocstede, John de Pokedhic, John de Bosco, and others (named).
[Norf.] A. 5575. Indenture of fine between Joan de Vermelys, plaintiff, by
John Russel, her attorney, and John de Warrenn[ia], earl of Surrey,
deforciant, by Henry de Sobyr', his attorney, of the advowson of the church
of Cauntele. Westminster, the octave of the Purification, 46 Henry III.
[York.] A. 5576. Grant by Philip de Vermelis of Brampton, with the consent
of the lady Joan, his mother, to Sir Robert de Novo Mercato, of all his
chief messuage in Brampton, with land in Brampton, Alkele (Auckley) and
Cantele belonging thereto, and the advowson of the church of Brampton
and Cantele, &c. Witnesses : William de Douecaster, Richard de Barneby,
Alexander de Stockebrigg, Peter de Gipton, John de Bentele, and others
(named). Whit Sunday, A.D. 1260.
Norf. A. 5577. Demise by the lady Alice de Veer, countess of Oxford, to
brother Thomas, prior of Bestone, and Sir Robert de Braumford, rector of
the church of Surlingham, for ten years, of the manor of Bestone in the
hundred of Northerpingham, which she held of the king's grant till the
full age of the heir of the lady Joan de Warenna, reserving the patronage
of Bestone church ; the grantees to render certain services due to Dover
castle and to the said hundred, and 5d. yearly rent for a house at Crowmere.
Witnesses : Sirs William de Kerdestone, Ralph de Hemenhale, John de
Bello Campo, John de Wascoyl, and John de Peytone, knights, and others
(named). Midsummer day, 25 Edward I. Seal of arms.
Norf. A. 5578. Letter of attorney by Simon Bettys of Heverynglond,
authorising his sou, William Bettys of Causton, to deliver to Henry Inglose
and Robert Inglose, esquires, William Lumnour, William Taverham, John
Palmer and John Hauk of Norwich, seisin of land in Felthorp, and the
advowson of the church there. 8 July, 30 Henry VI. Seal.
Norf. A. 5579. Grant by Sir Thomas, earl of Lancaster and Leicester,
steward of England, to Sir John de Wareune, earl of Surrey, for his life, of
the manors of Gymyngham, Methelwold, Thefford and Beston, and the
hundreds of Galehouwe and Brothercros. Pontefract Castle, 4 February,
12 Edward II. French.
A. 5580. Grant by the warden and college of the Annunciation of
the Virgin (Gonville and Caius), Cambridge, witnessing that whereas the
prior and convent of St. Pancras, Lewes, have given to them the advowsons
4>f the churches of Fouldon and Wylton, with the portions or pensions of the
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said churches, the present grantors are willing that the said portions or
pensions may belong to the prior and convent until they obtain peaceful
possession of a moiety of the church of Walpol, apportioned to them by Sir
William, bishop of Norwich. London, Wednesday after St. Matthew,
28 Edward III.
Underwritten : Confirmation by William, bishop of Norwich. Manor of
Hoxne, 2 October, A.D. 1354, in the eleventh year of his consecration.
[Notts.] A. 5581. Grant by William Colstan of Flyntham, to Sir Thomas de
Goussehull, knight, of land in Flyntham, part lying upon Bremfurlang by
William Hotoft's land abutting on ' le Graunge,' part in * le morlandes,' part
on Colbenfurlang, part at * le Forye ' abutting on ' le Bek,' part on Longe-
holm abutting on Greydeles, part at Crossebek, part upon and part under
Pesehull, part on Leyerpittes abutting on Foldingstrete, part on Heselforye-
gate, part in Holdegatebrekys, part at ' le snapp,' part at Holdegatesti, part
on Midelbreche, part at ' le Overecotes,' part in Schakerdalebrekkes, part
by ' le Overstrete ' abutting on the headland (foreram) of Doncowe, part in
' le Galle,' part in ' le Neyerinnam,' part in ' le flet,' part between ' le Dykes,'
part in * le Hourlewonge,' part at Hokesworthewylowes, and part in Leppir'.
Witnesses : John Heuse, lord of Flyntham, and others (named). Tuesday
after Midsummer, 4 Edward III.
[Notts.] j^ t 5582. Demise by Robert de Alverton to Eoger on the Grene, and
Myrelda his wife, of Flintham, for nine years, of land in Flintham, part
lying at Scorteling and abutting on Sike, and part on High Codehull.
Witnesses : Robert Averanch, Geoffrey de Selton, Geoffrey de Gorhaui,
and others (named). Michaelmas, 2 Edward [I].
[Notti.] A. 5583. Grant by William de Alverton of Flintham, to Hugh son of
Geoffrey Payn of Neuuerc, of land in Flintham, lying at Stanistrete, and
abutting on the ' fosse ' between the lands of Sir Nicholas de Wychefort
and Robert Morin. Witnesses : Robert de Wychefort, Dur* de Gorhaui,
and others (named).
[Notts.] A. 5584. Grant by Thomas del Grenegarth of Flintham, to William
We.st.rens', and Agatha his wife, in fee, of common of pasture in Flintham
pasture, belonging to the grantor's land of the fee of Lancaster. Witnesses :
Geoffrey de Selton, Robert de Alverton, Richard de Gorham, and others
(named).
Notts. A. 5585. Acquittance by Thomas de Feriby, rector of the church of
[York.] Kypax, co. York, for 100*. received from Henry de Haverhauge, of Flyntham,
co. Notts, in payment of a bond. London, 1 May, 2 Richard II. Portion
of seal.
[Notts.] A. 5586. Release, in fee, by William Morin of Flintham, to Sir John
Hose and Agnes his wife, of his right in land in Flintham, part at the
door of the grange between the lands of Richard Bolre and Thomas le
Freman, part on Bremefurlang, part above Gallethorne abutting ' in to the
Linge and Galle Sike,' adjoining land of the abbot of Wellebec. Witnesses :
Master William de Barro, rector of the church of Flintliam, Geoffrey de
Gorram, Geoffrey de Scelton, and others (named).
[Notts.] A. 5587. Grant by John Taylour of Flintham, to Robert Fraunceis
of Flintham, and Alice his wife, of land in Flintham, part on Cresbek,
and part on Thawmonddp]e. Tuesday, the feast of St. Alban the martyr.
A.D. 1322,
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[Notts.] A. 5588. Demise by Alexander de Aselactone, to Hugh de Plintham,
of land in Flintham on Pesehil, to hold till he shall have received therefrom
twelve crops, with, warranty for eighteen years, Michaelmas day,
30 Henry III,
[Notts.] A. 5589. Grant by Agnes Taylour of Flyntham, to William son of
Roger de Flyntham, of a messuage, &c. adjoining a lane called ' Awburn
lane' in Flyntham. Feast of St. Hilary, A.D. 1381.
[Notts.] A. 5590. Grant by Durand le Mareschal of Flintham, to John the
smith (fabro) of Flintham, and Isabella his wife, of land in Flintham
lying at Me Houtgong,' towards Newerk. 3rd of the Ides of October [13
October], A.D. 1321. Fragment of seal.
[Notts.] A. 5591. Grant by Thomas son of Osbert de Flintham, to Robert
the marshal (marescallo), of land in Flintham, lying on Stretfurlang, by
the road from Sireston, and abutting on Fildigstrete. Witnesses : Robert
de Wicheford, Durant de Gorham, and others (named).
[Notti.] A. 5592. Grant by Robert son of Reginald de Flintham, to John
the smith (fabro) of Flintham, and Isabella his wife, of land in Flintham,
part without ' Le fremond yerd,' part in Greidole, and part in Longdole.
18th of the kalends of December (14 November), A.D. 1322. Portion of
seal.
[Notto.] A. 5593. Grant by Gilbert Colstan of Flintham, to Hugh son of
Geoffrey Payn, of land in Flintham, part on Radegers and part on Clacques-
holm, by the laud of Sir Walter de Gousel. Witnesses : Sir Nicholas de
Wichefort, Durant de Gorram, and others (named). Injured.
[Notts.] A. 5594. Grant by Robert de Averenges of Flintham, to Thomas,
parson of Flintham, of land in Flintham, part on Neuuelsic, part against
Witecros, part on Oudehil, part on Wrangelandes, part at Pit on Kerf urlang,
and part at Harecotes on Midelfurlang. Witnesses: Sir Robert de
Daiucurt, Robert de Auburne, Alexander de Aslacton, and others (named).
Seal.
[Notts.] A. 5595. Bond by Sir William de Alyngton and Thomas his son, to
Hugh Hose of Flyntham, for 80/. Flyntham, Thursday the vigil of the
apostles Simon and Jude, 3 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
J** ' A. 5596. Demise by Thomas Staunton of Staunton, and William
Thorp of Thorp, esquires, at the request of Henry Husy of Flyntham, co.
Notts, esquire, to Thomas Thurland of Notyngham, merchant, for ten
years, of the manor of Fenedray ton by Boresworth. 12 August, 5 Edward IV.
Portion of seal, defaced.
[Notts.] A. 5597. Grant by Thomas in 'le Grenegarth,' of Flintham, to
William le Westerin, and Agatha his wife, of Flintham, of land in Flintham,
part on ' le Cliffild atehalgate ' on ' le Hoverfurlong,' and part in Galle on
le Hoverfurlong,' ' ate Wlverichou.' Witnesses : Sir John le Hose and
Geoffrey de Gorram of Flintham, and others (named).
[Nottt.] A. 5598.
598. Grant by William Morin to Sir John Hose and Agnes his
wife, in fee, of land in Flintham, part abutting on ' le tundole,' part upon
Barlilandes abutting on * le Beck,' part at Morkerwong, part at Sothritstob,
part * atte sortling,' part ' atte hernehonyes,' and part ' atte Harecotes.'
Witnesses : Sir Elias de Odeston, Fulco de Hotoft, Geoffrey de Gorham,
and others (named).
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[Notts.] J^ 5599. Grant by Thomas son of Osbert de Flintham, to Robert the
marshal (marescalld), of land in Flintham, lying under the road from
Kniveton. Witnesses: Durand de Gorham, John de Grenegart, and
others (named).
[Notts.] A. 5600. Grant by Thomas de Gorham of Flintham, to John the
smith (jabro) of Flintham, and Isabella his wife, of land in Flintham, part
lying against the moor of Sir Walter de Gousyl, knight, part on Longlevin-
grave, and part in Kodilmedowe. The morrow of the Ascension, A,D.
1320.
[Notts.] A. 5601. Grant by William le Westren of Flintham, to Robert his
son, and Alice, daughter of Geoffrey Freman, in free marriage, of land in
Flintham, formerly the said Geoffrey's. Witnesses : Sir John Husee,
William de Landford, and others (named).
[Notts.] j^ t 5602. Grant by William Morin of Flintham, to Sir John Hose,
and Agnes his wife, of land in Flintham, part lying * en le Breck' ' by
' le holgate,' part ' atte castel en le Breekes,' part ' atte redegate en le
Breekes,' part ' atte Harecotes,' part ' en Sakerdale,' part ' en liteling,' part
'en Greneholm,' and part on Chabeholm. Witnesses : Geoffrey de
Schelton, and others (named).
[Notts.] A. 5603. Release by Robert de Allirton in Flintham, to John Husee,
of Flintham, knight, of yearly rents due from Thomas, vicar of Flintham,
and others (named), for lands in Flintham, part ' en le mor,' and of all
other rents arising from all the tenement in Flintham which was formerly
his or his father's. Witnesses : Master William de Barra, William Colston
of Flintham, and others (named). Fragments of seal in small bag.
Leic. A. 5604. Acquittance by Sir Richard Knightley, knight, Valentine
Knightley his son and heir, Richard Fenys of Brawghton, co. Oxford,
knight, Hierome Farmor of Burcott, co. Northampton, and Nicholas Farmor
of Easton, co. Northampton, esquires, to Gabriell Pulteney of Misterton,
esquire, for 2501. received by them at the ' most usuall porche ' of the parish
church of Litturworth, for a half-year's payment of an annuity of 500/.
granted to them by Sir Henry Darcie, knight, Dame Kathern his wife, and
the said Gabriell, out of capital houses &c. in Mysterton and Pulteney, and
lands Ac. in the same places and in Misterton cum Pulteney &c. of which
premises the said Gabriell is now seized. 26 October, 36 Elizabeth.
English. Signed. TWQ seals.
Wwrw. JL. 5605. Grant and delivery of seisin by Thomas Wightman, son and
heir of Richard Wightman of Burbage, co. Leicester, to Henry Wilkinson,
chaplain, Edward Povey, bailiff of Eton, John Muston and William
Chapleyn, yeomen, of a messuage in Eton, to the use of Isabella Rawlatt
of Eton, relict of Richard Rawlatt, and after her death to the grantor's use,
in fee. 12 June, 2 Edward VI.
Leic - A. 5606. Acquittance between the same parties as in A. 5604
9 October, 34 Elizabeth, English. Signed. Two seals.
Leic. JL. 5607. Draft of lease by Gabriel Poulteney of Misterton, esquire,
and John Cope, gentleman, to Edward Howe of Misterton, clerk, for a term
of years, of a close of pasture called ' Ferrers close ' in Misterton, and one
' Jittle close, backside or orcharde ' in the same. 40 Elizabeth. English.
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Leic.
Leic.
N'hamp.
Leic.
Leio.
Leic.
[Cbesh.]
A. 5608. Sale by Michaell Pultney of Misterton, esquire, to John
Bury of Bocheton, yeoman, of land called ' the Parocke ' in the parish of
Ratbye, and of all his estate in lands &c. in Bocheton and Little Newton,
within the said parish. 24 April, 6 Elizabeth. English. Seal.
A. 5609. Surrender by Robert Wale of Walcott, husbandman, to Sir
John Pulteney of Henden, co. Middlesex, knight, of all his estate in a
messuage and three yard lands in Walcott, formerly demised by Sir John
to the said Robert for the lives of Margaret, Robert's wife, and Luke and
Thomas, his sons. 1 May, 13 James I. English. Signed. Name* of
witnesses.
A. 5610. Confirmation, for ninety-nine years, by Mighell Pulteney of
Misterton, esquire, of a grant made by him in 1 Elizabeth, to Fraunces Bacon
of London, esquire, of a yearly rent of 16/. out of the manor or lordship of
Mysterton, and out of all messuages, lands &c. belonging to the said manor
in Mysterton and Calcott, for the lives of the said Fraunces, and John,
Edwarde, and Edmonde, his sons, to be paid at the dwelling-house of
Fraunces ' in the precyncte of the late howse called the White Fryers in
Flete Strete, in the suburbes of London,' 13 March, 9 Elizabeth. English.
Signed. Names of witnesses. Seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
A. 5611. Duplicate of A. 5607.
A. 5612. Demise by Gabriell Pulteney of Misterton, co. Leicester,
esquire, to Thomas Saxton of Lutterworth, co Leicester, tailor, servant of
the said Gabriell, for twenty-one years, of a toft or croft 'wherin
sometymes a mesuage was erected,' in Lilborne, with all the grantor's
other lands there ; the said Thomas undertaking to deliver to Gabriell at
his chief mansion house in Misterton, within a year, a true terrier (terrure)
of the said premises. 12 April, 39 Elizabeth. English. Names of
witnesses. Seal.
A. 5613. Acquittance between the same parties as in A. 5604.
2 May, 42 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Seal.
A. 5614. Duplicate of A. 5610. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
A. 5615. Indenture witnessing the trusts upon which Gabriel Pulteney
of Misterton, has demised to Robert Spencer, son and heir of Sir John
Spencer, knight, George Shirley of Astwell, co. Northampton, Thomas
Spencer of Clarden, co. Warwick, Thomas Temple, Bassell Fildinge, and
John Cope, esquires, and George Cope, gentleman, certain lands called
' Wynterfeilde,' ' Holbecke,' Thornebrowe,' ' the Warren,' the Coinger,'
and ' Sharpehill,' in Misterton and Pulteney, and Misterton cum Pulteney,
and the pasture called ' the Higefeilde ' in Misterton ; viz. in favour of
Susan, Dorythie, and Marie, three of the grantor's younger daughters, and
of John his son and heir. 25 August, 37 Elizabeth. English. Signed.
Endorsed: * Names of witnesses.'
A. 5616. Grant by John Danyell of Derresbury, esquire, to Rondulph
Hatton and Henry Senky, churchwardens or reves of Derresbury church,
or to their successors, of 20s., for arrears of rent for certain lands belonging
to the said church, which he ' of longe tyme ' hath occupied without paying
rent, to be paid within the next three years ; with further grant of 2Qd.
yearly for the said lands. 10 April, 15 'Henry VIII. English. Seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS. 201
A, 5617. Recognisance by William Ravenscrofte of Lincolns Inn,
esquire, to the Queen, for 100 marks. Westminster, 24 August, 40
Elizabeth.
Underwritten : Condition of above recognisance witnessing that whereas
in a suit between John Ireland, esquire, plaintiff, and John Danyell, esquire,
defend ant, it was ordered that the defendant should pay certain sums to the
above named Mr. Ravenscrofte to the plaintiff's use, part for the tithe corn
of the demesne lands in Deresbury and part for costs recovered by the
plaintiff's father against the defendant, if the plaintiff shall abide by the
order of the court of Chancery upon a new bill to be exhibited by the said
defendant against the plaintiff, then the above recognisance shall be void.
English. Paper.
Endorsed : Names of Thomas Ireland of Barnards Inn, co. Middlesex,
gentleman, and Robert Griffith, of St. Dunstan's parish in ' le West,
London,' scrivener.
Lane.'! A. 5618. Demise by John Danyell of Darsebury, co. Chester, gentle-
man, to Robert Jackson of the Wall within the parish of Kyrkham,
husbandman, and Robert Hyggynson son of William Hyggynson of
Layrbricke, of one mese or tenement with lands &c. in Layrbricke, with
the reversion of the same viz. to the said Jackson for sixteen years, and
afterwards to the said Hyggynson for sixty years; the said William
Hyggynson to be allowed by the grantees to occupy a close called * the
Myddylfeild.' 12 June, 3 & 4 Philip and Mary. Seal.
Eier. ,; J^ t 5619. Letter of attorney by Thomas Danyell of Derresburye,
co. Chester, esquire, cousin and next heir of Kateryn, late the wife of one
Froste of the county of Essex, authorising John Danyell, his son and heir,
to receive and dispose of all the messuages and lands &c. in Essex or
elsewhere in England, inherited by Thomas from the said Kateryn.
18 September, 1 Mary. English. Seal.
Endorsed: Memorandum that the said Thomas, within twenty days
after the recovery of the said lands, shall make to the said John a sufficient
assurance thereof in the law. Names of witnesses.
Cheih. A. 5620. Grant by John Danyell of Deresbury, the elder, esquire, to
Alice Merbury, daughter of Richard Merbury of Over Walton, gentleman, as
jointure, in consideration of her marriage with John Danyell the younger, son
and heir of Thomas Danyell, son and heir of the grantor, of his manor or chief
messuage called ' the Hall of Deresbury,' together with two tenements and
a water mill in Deresbury, and other tenements there called ' Bircheley
Wodde,' < Hall Croft,' ' Lamber Hey,' ' Marled Filde,' < Hobbe Acre,' ' Grene
Hey,' Churche Filde,' ' Bothoms,' le Market,'.' le Cliff,' and Goldy Croft, 1
and tenements called ' Grene Hey,' Bircheley Hey,' ' Pele Hey,' ' Brende-
yorthe,' and ' Meddowe Plek,' in Neuton by Deresbury, and a parcel of land
in Hatton by Deresbury, with remainder in tail, after her decease, to the
said John Danyell the younger ; with letter of attorney authorising Richard
Starky, son and heir of Thomas Starky of Stretton, esquire, and Thomas
Grymesdiche, son of Thomas Grymesdiche of Hallom, to deliver seisin.
9 December, 33 Henry VIII. Seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of delivery of seisin of the said premises with
names of witnesses thereto. English.
Ckeh. A. 5621. Demise by John Danyell of Darsburye, esquire, to Henry
Harper of Newton near Darsburye, husbandman, for the lives of the said
Henry and his natural sons, Thomas and John, of the close called <
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grene hey,' in Newton, with liberty to make marl pits there ; rendering
yearly 4s., two rent hens, and certain ' bones (boons) and avarages* specified ;
also letter of attorney authorising Richard Starkye and Hugh Tomlynaon
of Newton, to deliver seisin. 18 June, 22 Elizabeth, Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Chesh. A. 5622. Bond by Thomas Danyell of Deresbury, gentleman, son
and heir of John Danyell, esquire, to Richard Merbury of Over Walton,
gentleman, for 200/. 4 December, 33 Henry VIII. Seal.
Underwritten : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if Thomas shall
suffer to be done all things necessary in law for securing in tail to the use
of John, his son and heir, the manor, meases, mill and lands &c. which
were of the inheritance of John Danyell, Thomas's father, in Deresbury,
Neuton, and Hatton near Deresbury, or elsewhere in England, then the
above bond shall be void. English.
Cheh, A. 5623. Mortgage for 11. by John Danyell of Dersbury, esquire, to
Thomas Byrchenhed, of the same, yeoman, for the lives of the grantee and
his sons, John and Thomas, of a close called ' the Mylne Ryddinge ' in
Dersbury, with the marl in the same ; also letter of attorney authorising
Robert Pickeryn of Halton, yeoman, to deliver seisin. 26 October,
23 Elizabeth. English. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Chesh. A. 5624. Grant by John Danyell, son and heir of John Danyell of
Dersburye, deceased, to Thomas Danyell, his grandfather, for his life, in
accordance with an agreement made between them in 7 Elizabeth, of all
the grantor's messuages and lands &c. in Darsburye, in the tenure of the
said Thomas, with ' howsebote and heybote ' in the same, and in other
lands <fcc. in Darsburye, of which the profits are received by the said
Thomas; also letter of attorney authorising Thomas Byrckenhed and Richard
Starkie to deliver seisin. 1 October, post 7 Elizabeth. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Chsh. A. 5625. Indenture witnessing that for the declaration of the uies
of a fine to be levied concerning messuages, cottages, a salt house, and
lands &c. in Hunsterton, Hatherton, Duddington alias Derrington, Clutton,
Alvandley, Gloverstone, Handbridge, Claverton and Northwich, it is agreed
that Richard Massy of Rixton, and James Massy of Hindley, co. Lancaster,
esquires, shall be seised of the premises for such uses as Sir Gilbert Ireland,
knight, of the Hutt, co. Lancaster, shall declare, and in default of such
declaration to the use of Sir Gilbert for ever. 24 April, 20 James I.
English. Signed. Fragments of seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Chesh. A. 5626. Bond by John Doune of Utkynton, and Thomas Dutton
of Dutton, esquires, Laurence Starky of Northwyche, and Geoffrey Starky
of Stretton, gentlemen, to Thomas Danyell, esquire, for 10/. 3 May,
25 Henry VI. Two seals and portions of seal.
Clwsh. A. 5627. Mortgage for 8/. by John Danyell of Dersbury, esquire,
to John Sutton, the elder, of the same, yeoman, for the lives of the grantee
and his natural sons, Thomas and John, of a close called ' the Mylne
Ryddinge ' in Dersbury ; with letter of attorney authorising John Ryder
of Preston, husbandman, and Thomas Danyell of Dersbury, gentleman, to
deliver seisin. 14 March, 26 Elizabeth. English. Seal,
Endorsed : Names of witnesses,
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Chesb, J t 5628. Acquittance by John Danyell of Deresbury, to John
Birkheved of Crouton, for 201., the remainder of 401. for which sum, in
addition to 40/. paid by William Wittor, clerk, the said Danyell has sold
to the said Birkheved and Wittor, the manor of Doresbury and all his
other lands in Deresbury, Newton, Hatton, Ilallom, and elsewhere in the
county named. Monday after Midsummer day, 29 Henry VIII, English*
Seal, defaced.
Chesh. A. 5629. Demise by Anne Danyell, widow, late the wife of John
Danyell, esquire, of Deresbury, to Thomas Grymesdiche of Hallom, for
seven years, of a close in Deresbury called ' the Brome Filde,' for the rent
of one peppercorn ; with condition that so long during the said term as
Anne shall pay 10s. to the said Thomas, yearly, she is to remain in
possession of the said close. 1 April, 35 Henry VIII. English.
[Chesh.] A. 5630. Grant by William de Grymesdiche, to William Danyel of
Dersbury, of all his lands &c. in Neuton near Dersbury, with common of
pasture. Monday before Christmas day, 2 Henry VI. Portion of seal.
[Lane.] A. 5631. Grant by William Danyell of Dersbury, to John of Stanley,
knight, of the custody of all the lands &c. in Halsnade, sometime belonging
to Nicholas the Norres of Halsnade, within the parish of Prestecote, which
he held in chief of the said William, in whose hands they now are by reason
of the minority of Thomas son of Thomas of Wetherby, cousin and heir
of Nicholas, together with the marriage of the said Thomas. Thursday
after Midsummer day, 10 Henry V. English.
Chesh, A. 5632. Sale by John Danyell of Derysburye, esquire, to Thomas
Mynshull of Erdeswicke, gentleman, of all the tithes of corn and grain
collected by the said John in the parish of Mynshull since the first day
of June last ; also demise for two years of the said tithes at a yearly
rent of one peppercorn. 29 October, 17 Elizabeth. English. Signed.
Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Chesb. A. 5633. Demise by Richard Crymes of Netherwhitley, yeoman, to
John Talior of Preston upon the hill, for the remainder of the under-
mentioned term, of a third part of a close called ' the Cowe hey ' in
Dersburie, demised to Eichard for twenty -one years, in 19 Elizabeth, by
John Daniell of Dersburie, esquire. 20 December, 25 Elizabeth.
English.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
[Chesh.] A. 5634. Bond by Robert Gernet of Sutton, to Thomas Daniell of
Derresbere, for 100-s., by which he undertakes to perform the covenants
contained in two indentures made between him and the said Thomas
Daniell. 12 June, 20 Edward IV. Seal.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said Robert
perform the covenants contained in a pair of indentures between the above
parties, then the above bond shall be void.
Cbesh. A. 5635. Agreement between John Daniell of Deresburye, esquire, and
the dean and chapter of Chriatchurch, Oxford, witnessing that whereas the
said dean and chapter have demised to the said Daniell for twenty-one years
the tithe of corn and grain in Deresburye, Halton, Astmoore, Button, Aston
* there bye,' Aston Graunge, Halton near Deresburye, Over Walton, Nether
Walton, Leckowick moore and Preston, the tithe of corn and grain, grass,
204 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Cheih
hay, pig, and goose of Thelwall, and the tithe of hay &c. of More Sutton
and Lekewick; the said Daniell agrees that the said demise shall not
charge the said dean and chapter with any action of covenant &c. and the
said dean and chapter agree not to do anything prejudicial to the said
Daniell's estate in the premises. 14 July, 23 Elizabeth. English.
A. 5636. Release by Ranulf Maynwaringe of Over Peever, esquire,
William Bate, and Ranulph Leiche of the same, yeomen, and George
Fearneley of Over Whitley, yeoman, to Robert Bent of Netherknottesford,
yeoman, of all their right in all the messuages and lands &c. in Nether-
knottesford, Overknottesfbrd and Crossetowne of Knottesford, or elsewhere
in the county named, in which the said Robert has or had any estate.
20 October, 40 Elizabeth, A.D. 1598. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Chesb, A. 5637. Grant by Richard de Grey, knight, earl of Kent, lord of
Hastings, Wayeford and Rythyn, to William Rychardson of Ayton and
Richard his son, of a messuage and adjacent lands in Ryscheton and
Ayton viz. fields called * Asschefyld,' ' Wynterford,' * le Sowchus ' and ' le
' Bulthurst,' a pasture called ' le Oxe Hey,' a yearly rent from the broad
meadow, and the field called ' le Cokkersfyld ' ; with letter of attorney
authorising Ralph Beeston to deliver seisin. The manor of Amtyll,
14 March, A.D. 1500, 15 Henry VII.
Cbsh. A. 5638. Release by Thomas Danyell, son and heir apparent of John
Danyell of Deresbury, esquire, to his father, of all his right in the reversion
of all the manors, messuages, mills &c. in Deresbury, Neuton, and Hatton
near Deresbury, which he might inherit after his said father's death.
1 December, 33 Henry VIH.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll in
Easter, 10 Elizabeth.
Ch$b. A. 5639. Demise by the Dean and Chapter of Christchurch, Oxford,
to Sir Rondle Brereton of Malpasse, knight, and John Egerton of Oulton,
esquire, for twenty-one years, of tithes in Over Runcorne, Nether Runcorne,
Clifton demesne, Aston demesne, Norton, Stock ham, Midleton Grange,
Nawgars field, Over Walton, Nether Walton, Halton, Astonmore aliat
Astmore, Aston Grange and Aston Towne, and of such parts of the
demesne lands of Button as are in the rectory and parish of Runcorne,
also their tithes ' of pigge and goose ' in Moore Keckewick, Daresbury,
Acton Grange, Halton, Astmore, Over Walton, Nether Walton, Sutton,
Aston, Midleton Grange, Aston, Aston Grange, Preston, Hatton, Over
Runcorne, Nether Runcorne, Norton and Stockham, with all their tithes
of fish and fishings within the said rectory, with tithe of woods, and
all ' mortuaries ' yearly happening in the said rectory, and such parts of the
Easter Book and Lent Roll as are not the property of the vicar of Runcorne.
10 July, 36 Elizabeth. English. Paper copy.
Chech. A. 5640. Grant by John Danyell of Deresbury, esquire, to William
Wittour, clerk, doctor of laws, and John Birkheved of Crouton, of all his
manors, messuages &c. in Deresbury, Halom, Newton and Hatton near
Deresbury or elsewhere in the county named; with letter of attorney
authorising Edward Meiryk of Codynton, and Hamo Dychefeld, gentlemen,
to deliver seisin of the premises. 22 July, 26. Henry VIII, Cancelled.
Endorsed: 'The deade of gifte of John Daniell the eld 1 to the
morgages.'
ANCIENT DEEDS.
Chesh. A. 5641. Bond by Thomas Danyell of Dersburye, gentleman, to
John Danyell of the same, for 200/. 2 June, 5 Edward VI. Seal.
Underwritten: Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said
Thomas shall obey the award of certain arbitrators, named, concerning all
disputes between the said parties, then the above bond shall be void.
English.
Cheih. A. 5642. Grant by Thomas Danyell, esquire, to John Donne of
Utkynton, esquire, of the wardship of the lands of James Bruyn late of
Stapilford, deceased, with the marriage of the heir of the said James, which
wardship and marriage have been granted by the king to the said Thomas.
3 May, 25 Henry VI. Seal.
Chesh. A. 5643. Demise by John Danyell son and heir apparent of Thomas
Danyell of Deresbury, gentleman, and Alee Merbury daughter of Richard
Merbury of Overwalton, gentleman, to William Sutton of Deresbury and
John Harper of Neuton near Deresbury, for twenty years, of closes in
Deresbury called respectively 'the Bothoms,' 'the Churche Filde* and
'the Markes' and a close in Neuton aforesaid called 'the Grene Hey.'
1 May, 34 Henry VIII. English.
Cheih. A. 5644. Release by Thomas Webster of Deresbury, gentleman, to
John Danyell of Deresbury, esquire, of all actions &c. 20 November,
10 Elizabeth. Seal.
Underwritten : Names of witnesses.
Chesh. A. 5645. Demise by John Mynshull of Mynshull, esquire, to Thomas
Fownall of the same, husbandman, for his life, and that of Alice his
wife, and John their son, of a messuage and cottage in Mynshull, with
land there in the field called * the echowes,' and three quarters ' of a day
math of medowynge' in the town meadow of Mynshull, the grantee to
permit Robert Ryle, the younger, to enjoy the said land and * medowynge'
during such term as his brother, Sir Charles Ryle, has interest in the
tenement at ' the woodgrene '; with letter of attorney authorising Christopher
Frogge to deliver seisin. 10 October, 9 Elizabeth. English. Seal.
Chesh. A. 5646. Demise by John Danyell of Daresburye, esquire, to
Thomas Danyell of the same, gentleman, for twelve years, of the manor
or capital messuage of Daresburye ; if the said John shall pay 41. to the
said Thomas within the said term, he may resume possession. 5 April,
8 Elizabeth. English. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Chsh. A. 5647. Bond by Thomas Danyell of Daresburye, gentleman, to
John Danyell of the same, gentleman, for 600/. 17 October, 6 Elizabeth.
Underwritten: Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said
Thomas shall observe the articles of a bill indented, of even date, then the
above bond shall be void. English.
[Chesh,] A. 5648. Indenture between William Wever ' of the Mydilwidh/ on
the one part, and Rondulf Baskervyle and Agnes his wife, on the other part)
witnessing that the said Rondulf and Agnes undertake not to prevent
their own lands &c. or those of RondulPs father, William Baskervyiej from
descending in tail to William Baskervyle^ son of the said Rondulf) and in
default of issue to the right heirs of Rondulf, who is to be at liberty to
make a demise of lands <&c. by a date specified to the yearly value of
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
5 marks, for a term of twelve years ; if Rondulf make any bargain of the
said 5 marks, the said Wever shall have the said bargain 'paying therefore
as another man will give.' 4 June, Edward V. English. Seal, injured.
Chesh. A. 5649. Grant by Thomas Hallum of Newton, gentleman, to John
Danyell, esquire, son and heir of William Danyell, lord of Deresburye, for
his life, and to Jonetta, his wife, the grantor's daughter, in tail, of a
messuage in Newton and all his lands there called 4 le Pelecroft,' ' Brend
Garth,' ' Pryors Feild,' ' les Holtes,' Oxehey,' Hamondes Heyes,' and
' Hallum meadowes 'viz. ' le Greate meadowe,' ' le Lyttle meadowe,' and
' le Upper meadowe,' together with * le Grenehey,' * Byrchleyhey ' and
' Pyckeringes Heyes ' ; also another messuage &c. in Newton, and land
called * le meane hey ' in Hatton by Deresburye ; with remainder to the
right heirs of the grantor. Witnesses : Richard and Edmund Danyell,
knights, brothers of the said William, and others (named). 1 March,
1 Henry VI. Seal of arms.
Endorsed: 'An entaile dede fro[m] Hallum to Danyers.'
Chesh. A. 5650. Bond by John Danyell, gentleman, of Deresbury, son and
Lane. heir of Thomas Danyell, late of the same, deceased, to Sirs Robert Danyell
and William Torbok, knights, and others, named, for 500/. for the observance
of certain conditions contained in a grant by him to the other parties of the
manor of Deresbury, with all his lands &c. hi Deresbury and Upper
Walton, co. Chester, and in Eccleston, Sutton, Raynehull and Larebrygge,
co. Lancaster &c. 12 December, 14 Henry VII. English.
Chwh. A. 5651. Release by Ellen Farer of Acton, widow, to John Danyell
of Daresburie, of all debts &c. 3 July, 31 Elizabeth. English. Paper.
Seal
Cheih. A. 5652. Demise by John Danyell the elder, son and heir apparent
of Thomas Danyell of Derusburie, esquire, to Humfrey Penketh of the
same, webster, and Mergerie his wife, for their lives, of a messuage and
lands &c. in Derusburye, and all his portion of a pasture called 'the Meane
Heye ' in Halton. 10 May, 6 Edward VI. English. Signed. Fragment
oj seal.
Flint. A. 5653. Release by Margery, daughter of Llewellyn Vaghan ap
Jevan ap Llewelyn, relict of Jankyn ap Jevan ap David, widow, to
Gregory ap David Annoill ap Jevan ap David, clerk, of all her right of
dower in a messuage and lands in Kilowayn in the lordship of the bishop
and dean and chapter of St. Asaph, which Gruffith ap Jankyn ap Jevan,
son of the said Margery, has granted to the said Gregory. Friday after
St. Anne, 5 Henry VII. Portion of seal.
Fliot. A. 5654. Demise by Peires Mostyn of Talacrey, esquire, to Roger
Mostyn, gentleman, for twenty-one years, of a water corn mill called
' Melyn Byghton ' in Byghton ; Roger undertaking to give to the said
Peires ' the keepinge of one hounde, grey hounde or spaniel, if any be sent
unto him during the said terme.' 10 December, 32 Elizabeth. English
Signed. Fragments of seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Mint. A. 5655. Release by Thomas Geffray, kinsman and heir of Geoffrey
ap Gregor ap Gruffith, to Alice, daughter of Grufflth ap Res, wife of Fnlk
ap Thomas, of all his right in lands &c. in Kylowen, Brynpolyn, Talarth
and Gwernglefryd which Gregory ap David Annoill, clerk, granted to the
said Geoffrey ap Grsgor. 8 March, 1 and 2 Philip and Mary. Seal,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
Flint. A. 5656. Grant by Deicus ap Eign' ap Jevan, free tenant in
Westbury, in the commote of Prestaton, to David ap Jevan ap Deicus, of
land in Westbury, part abutting on the wallic' called * Mach ir oen,' part
called Daw gefn in y Berth loid,' part called Trikefn in y Berth loid,'
and part being the grantor's purparty of land called ' Garth y berth loid,'
also a moiety of all his land in the places called ' Maes y Chwerwiva '
and y Gors.' Monday before St. Lawrence, 8 Edward IV. Portion of
seal.
Annexed: Copy of entry on the roll of the sessions held at Flint
before Thomas, lord of Stanley, justice of Chester, on Thursday before
St. Lawrence, 8 Edward IV, of the petition of the above grantee for licence
to acquire the said land, to hold of th king, as earl of Chester, and of the
said justice's consent.
Flint. A. 5657. Grant by David ap Jevan ap Deicus, free tenant in
Brynpolyn in the lordship of the bishop and dean and chapter of St. Asaph,
to Gregory ap David Aimoill, clerk, of all his lands, rents and services
&c. in Brynpolyn. Thursday after the Assumption, 1 1 Henry VII.
Flint. A. 5658. Mortgage by John Hope of Broughton, esquire, to Peires
Moston of Talacrey, esquire, of five messuages with lands &c. in Gronaunt
and Prestaton. 10 May, 34 Elizabeth. English.
Flint. A. 5659. Release by Ken' ap David ap Gruffith of Ewaynystor, and
Henry his son and heir, to Peter Mostyn, esquire, of all their right in all
the messuages and lands &c. in Gronant and Kelston, which the said Peter
lately acquired from the said Ken' by way of mortgage. 5 July, 1 1 Elizabeth.
Portion of seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
Flint. A. 5660. Release by Res and Deio, sons of Mad' ap Mered' ap Ken*,
to Eden and Jevan, sons and heirs of David ap Med' ap Jorum Goi, of
Llannelwy, of all their right in land in a place called ' Cae Ken* duy,' in
Llannelwy, in the hamlet of Brynpotyn, in the lordship of the bishop and
dean and chapter of St. Asaph, and which their said father granted in
A.D. 1432 to David the father of the said Eden and Jevan. Sunday before
the Annuncintion, 35 Henry VI.
Flint. A. 5661. Release by Margaret daughter of David ap Meredithe, and
wife of Ithell ap Howell, to Gregory ap David Annoill, clerk, of all her
right in the lands and tenements &c. in Brynpolyn and Gwernglefritt in
the lordship of the bishop and dean and chapter of St. Asaph, which
John ap Ithell ap Howell granted to the said Gregory. 5 August,
21 Henry VII.
Flint. A. 5662. Grant by John ap Res ap Kenet, proprietor in Cwesper, to
Peter ap Richard ap Hoell, of all his messuages and lands &c. in Cwesper.
8 April, 32 Henry VIII.
Underwritten . t per me Ranulphum Lloyd*'
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment at the General Sesaions held at
Flint, on Thursday, 13 October, 34 Henry VIII.
Blurt. A. 5663. Grant, in tail, by Edward ap Jevan ap Deicusj free tenant
in Kelston and Gwesbur', in the commote of Prestatonj to Harry ap
Edward ap Jevan, his son, after the grantor's decease, of all his messuages
and lands &c. in Kelston and Gwesbur', with remainder to the grantor's
right heirs. Saturday before Christmas, A.D. 1511. Portion of seal.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Flint. A. 5664. Grant by John ap Jankyn ap Jollyn, free tenant in
Kyloweyn, in the lordship of the bishop and dean and chapter of St. Asaph,
to Gregory ap David Annoile, clerk, of land in Kiloweyn, lying between
the common land called ' Gwayo Kilo wen ' and the stream called ' y Raron
vechan.' Saturday after St. Hilary, 16 Henry [VII ?]. Portion of seal.
A. 5665. Demise by Gruff[ith] ap Rys ap Sir David, to Robert ap
Jevan ap Robyn, of land in Kylowen in the lordship of the bishop and
dean and chapter of St. Asaph, part called ' Tythin David,' between a place
called ' Mays y wayn ' and a close called ' Gay Kynan,' and part commonly
called ' Garth Geffre,' together with other land lying within ' le Tithin
David.' Last day of September, 14 Henry VIII.
A. 5666. Letter of attorney by Roger Leche, knight, authorising
William Lecche to deliver to John de Helegh and Cicely his wife, seisin of
all Roger's lands and tenements in the bailiwick (ringildia) of Kylkeyn,
which he lately acquired from the king, while prince of Wales and earl of
Chester, and which had belonged to Gruff[ith] Lloyt ap David ap Jorum
Says. Flynt, 11 September, 2 Henry V.
A. 5667. Grant by Gregory ap David Annwyll, clerk, free tenant in
Brynpolyn and Gwernglevryd in the lordship of the bishop and dean and
chapter of St. Asaph, to Gruff [ith] ap Res ap Sir David, of all his
messuages and lands &c. in Brynpolyn and Gwernglevryd. 8 March,
2 Henry VIII.
Flint. A. 5668. 'Release by Thomas Griffith, son and heir of Hugh Griffith,
late of Hollywell, deceased, to William Mostyn of Bagillt, gentleman, of all
his right in a messuage in Hollywell, with a parcel of garden adjoining, and
other lands there. A.D. 1635.
Flint. A. 5669. Release by Hugh Gruff ap John ap Res of Talar, yeoman,
to Peter Foulkes, kinsman and next heir of Fulk ap Thomas ap Grono, gen-
tleman, of all his right in land in Talar adjoining land called ' Acker Blethyn,'
the water of Elwy, and the common road leading from the bridge called
'y pompren Karreg ' to 'y Roo,' which land, Hugh's father, Gruffin ap
John ap Res, deceased, mortgaged for 6/. to the said Fulk. 24 January,
40 Elizabeth, A.D. 1597.
Flint. A. 5670. Sale by Rees ap Richard ap Rees ap Eden, free tenant in
Llyssycoed, to Peter Mostyn, esquire, and John ap Ithell ap John,
of a tenement with lands and woods &c. in Llyssycoed. 7 May, 8
Elizabeth.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to deed and to delivery of seisin.
Flint. A. 5671. Grant by Rys ap David ap Jevan and his wife Katherine
verch Rys ap Jevan Goz, free tenants in Gwesbyr', to John ap Rys ap
David ap Jevan, their son, of lands and tenements &c. in Gwesbyr' in the
commote of Prestatyn 23 June, 28 Henry VIII.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Flint. A. 5672. Release by Lewis ap Res ap David ap JeVan t to Peter
Mostyn alias ap Richard ap Howell, of all his right in all his lands and
tenements in Gwespir in the commote of Prestaton. 20 March, 37 Henry
VIII. Seal
flint. A. 5673. Grant by Llenkn verch Jevan ap Ken' ap Jevan, widow,
free tenant in Brynpolyn, in the lordship of the bishop and chapter of
ANCIENT DEEDS.
209
Flint.
Flint.
[Notts.]
Flint.
[N'harnp.]
Berks.
Berks.
Berks.
St.Asaph, to Gruff [y del] ap'Mad[oc] ap Jevan ap Rririt, of all her share in two
closes in Brynpolyn, one called ' Cae y pruddyn ' in the hamlet of Llanelwy
by the land called ' Caer Pyrnhawn ' and the other called * Cae moriddic '
by the land called ' Llety byll.' Sunday before Michaelmas, 9 Henry VI.
Seal.
Underwritten : Memorandum that the said Lleuku has demised to the
said Gruff[ydd] ap Mad[oc] all her lands &c. in Brynpolyn to be held under
the same form as they were held by the grantor after her father.
A. 5674. Bond by David ap Jevan ap Dicus ap Mad[oc], to Gregory
ap David Annoill ap Jevan ap David, clerk, for 43 marks. Michaelmas,
8 Henry VII.
Underwritten : Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said
David shall not interrupt the said Gregory in his occupation of the lands
Ac. conveyed to him by the said David by ' his dede of pride ' in Bryn-
polyn in the lordship of the bishop, and dean and chapter, of St. Asaph, then
the above bond shall be void. English.
A. 5675. Grant by Henry ap Res ap Jevan ap It-hell of Creythyn,
clerk, to Peter Mostyn, esquire, of a yearly rent, of 4s. 4rf. from a tenement
and lands in Coelllay in the lordship ot' Mohuntisdale. 12 May, 4 & 5
Philip and Mary. Signed.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
A. 5676. Grant by Robert son of Richard at the head of the town
(ad caput mile) of Flintham, to John de Elleton in Flintham, and Agatha
his wife, of land in the meadow of Flintham, in Kerfurlong, adjoining
the meadow of the abbot of Welebeck. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Selton,
Geoffrey de Gorham, and others (named). Seal.
A. 5677. Grant by Gregory ap David Annoill, clerk and free tenant in
Kilowayn, Brynpolyn, Talarth, and Gwernglefride, in the lordship of the
bishop and dean and chapter of St. Asaph, to Geotfrey ap Gregor ap
Gruff[ydd] clerk, of all his lands &c. in the said places. Thursday after
St. Barnabas, 22 Henry VII.
A. 5678. Demise by Roger and Nicholas, sons of Edmund de Watford,
to Nicholas Hill of Welton, of a messuage and land in Watford which John
Golafre formerly held in villenage from the said Edmund. Tuesday, the
feast of St. Vincent, 26 Edward III.
A. 5679. Release by Edmund Chaterton, clerk, John Langham,
burgess and * iremonger ' of Redyng, Thomas Besteney and William
Aspull, to Alexander Sydenharn, esquire, and Agnes his wife, of all their
right in three tenements in the street called * le Newstrete,' in Redyng,
adjoining the lane called ' le Gutterlane.' 28 June, 5 Henry VII. Three
seal*.
A. 5680. Demise by Edmund Chaterton, clerk, William Herte,
citizen and clothier (pannarius) of London, John Bakester, Richard Cleche
and Henry Kelsale, to Alexander Sydenham, esquire, and Agnes his wife,
of three tenements &c. in Reding, in the street called ' le Newstrete,*
adjoining the lane called ' le Goturlane,' which the grantors lately had of
the gift of John Langham of Reding ' iremonger.' 26 June, 6 Henry VII,
Five seals, one broken.
y 84152,
A. 5681. Grant by John Langham of Redyng, 'iremonger,' to
Edmund Chaterton, clerk, William Hert, citizen and clothier of London.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
John Baxster, Richard Cleche and Henry Kelsale, of three tenements, with
curtilages and gardens, in Kedyng, in the street called *le Newstrete'
adjoining the lane called ' Gutterlane '; the said Richard Cleche then being
mayor of Redyng. 28 July, 4 Henry VII. Seal.
[Berks.] A.. 5682. Award by John Heyron and Edmund Chaterton, priest,
arbitrators in a dispute between Alexander Sydenham and John Langeham,
* iremonger,' relative to lands and tenements in Redyng, witnessing that
having heard the parties on the 26 June, 5 Henry VII., they award the
said lands to Alexander Sydenham who is to pay to John Langeham,
23 /. 6*. Sd. English. Seal.
Berks. A. 5683. Demise by John Langham, burgess and ' iremonger ' of
Reding, Thomas Besteney and William Aspull, to Alexander Sydenham,
esquire, and Agnes his wife, of the premises described in A. 5679, which
the grantors, with Roger Pye, deceased, had of the grant of William Norrys,
knight; with letter of attorney authorising Robert Brylle and Richard
Playcy to deliver seisin. 22 June, 5 Henry VII. Seal.
[Berks.] A. 5684. Demise by Roger Pye, Thomas Besteney and William
Aspull, to John Langham of Redyng, ' irmongere/ and Joan Wheteley of
Chesham, co. Bucks, widow, of all their lands &c. in Redyng which they,
with the said John Langham, lately had of the gift of William Norreis,
knight, the said John haying released all his right therein to the present
grantors ; with letter of attorney authorising William Beynton and William
Buck to deliver seisin. 20 March, 1 Richard III. Three seals, one
broken.
[Berks.] A. 5685. Duplicate of A. 5684. Three seals, one broken.
Berks. A. 5686. Letter of attorney by William Norreis, knight, authorising
Richard Carpenter and William Neleson to deliver [seisin] to John
Langham of Redyng, burgess and ' irmongere', Roger Pye, Thomas
Besteney, and William Aspull, of all the lands &c. in Redyng which the
said William Norreis lately had of the release of William Edmond of
Wellys, co. Somerset, gentleman, who had them of the grant of Thomas
Clerk 01 Redyng, draper. Yatynden, 19 March, 19 Edward IV. Portion
of seal.
Berks. A. 5687. Grant by William Norreis, knight, to John Langham,
burgess and ' irmongere ' of Redyng, Roger Pye, Thomas Besteney and
William Aspull of all the lands &c. in Reding which he has of the release
of William Edmonde of Wellys, co. Somerset, gentleman, and which the
said William Edmonde had of the grant of Thomas Clerke late of Redyng,
draper. Yatynden, 19 March, 19 Edward IV. Seal of arms.
[Berks.] A. 5688. Letter of attorney by William Eadmud of Welles, co.
Somerset, authorising John Langeham of Redyiig, to receive possession of
lands and tenements &c. lately belonging to Thomas Clerk of Redyng,
draper. 19 June, 10 Edward IV. Injured. Seal.
Berks A. 5689. Release by William Edmounde of Wellis, co. Somerset,
gentleman, to William Noreys, knight, of all his right in all the lands
and tenements, &c. in Redyng which he lately had of the gift of Thomas
Clerke, late of Redyng, draper. 7 July, 18 Edward IV. Injured. Frag*
mentt of seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
211
[Berks.]
Berks.
Surrey.
[Surrey.]
[Bedf.]
Surrey.
[Surrey.]
Coruw.
A. 5690. Bond by William Edmounde of Wellis, co. Somerset,
gentleman, to William Noreys, knight, for 100/. 7 July, 18 Edward IV.
Endorsed: Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said
Edmounde shall deliver to the said Noreys all the deeds belonging to the
lands and tenements &c. late belonging to Thomas Clerke, draper, of Redyng,
and specially a grant, dated 5 Edward IV, by the said Thomas to the said
Edmounde, then the above bond shall be void. 7 July, 18 Edward IV.
A. 5691. Grant by Thomas Clerke of Kedyng, draper, to William
Edmounde of Wellys, co. Somerset, gentleman, of all his lands and
tenements &c. in Redyng, or elsewhere in England. Amersham, Friday
before the Purification, 5 Edward IV. Seal.
A, 5692. Grant by Thomas Dallett of Barmonzey, yeoman, to
Frauncis Wylmore of the parish of St. George the martyr, Southwark,
innholder, of two little messuages or tenements adjoining a messuage
known by the sign of ' the Trowell,' in Longelane, in the parish of St.
Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, which the said Wylmore lately purchased
from the said Dallett. 9 October, 26 Elizabeth. A.D. 1584. Signed.
Underwritten : Names of witnesses.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Annexed: Bond by the said Thomas to the said Francis for 80/.
9 October, 26, Elizabeth. Portion of seal. Underwritten: Names of
witnesses.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said Thomas
shall observe the covenants of a pair of indentures of even date, made
between himself and the said Francis, then the above bond shall be void.
English.
A. 5693. Grant by Adrian le Poleter and Emma his wife, sister of
the late Henry Attemade, to Elias Russel, citizen of London, and Juliana
his wife, of land in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene, Beremundes[eye],
adjoining land of the prior of Bermundes[eye] called ' Reyneresfeld,' and
abutting on the street called ' Lc Gorestrate.' Two seals.
A. 5694. Acquittance by the prior and convent of Merton, co. Surrey,
to William Stanford of Meperdesale, for 26*. Sd. yearly rent for land iu
Meperdesale (Meppershall). 1 October, 22 Henry VI.
A. 5695. Defeasance of a bond by William Mareys of Micham, to
Henry de Strete, citizen and vintner of London, for 1001. witnessing that
if the said Henry may quietly hold, for twenty-five years, certain lands and
tenements in Micham, Wykeford, Wendlesworthe, and Kersalton, according
to the form of a grant and indentures made between the said Henry and
William, and Alice, William's wife, and if William do not alienate the
reversion of the said lands &c. and do not grant them to anyone in
disturbance of his own heirs, then the said bond shall be void. London,
1 February, 23 Edward III. Seal.
A. 5696. Grant by ....... with the consent of Clarice, his wife
and heir, to Robert de Tin tap el, in free marriage with Sarah, the grantor's
daughter, of all his land of Camerwelle, and all his holding in Cornwall j
if the grantor cannot warrant the said laud, he will give an exchange of
equal value, in his manor of Holo Witnesses : Philip de
Legh, Simon de Pino, and others (named). Much injured. Fragment
of seal,
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
Surrey. A. 5697. Indenture of apprenticeship of Kobert Gavill son of
Robert Gavill of Cobham, gentleman, to John Archer, citizen and fish-
monger of London, for eight years, * The honorable Edward Osborne
then beinge lorde maior ' of London. 5 December, 26 Elizabeth. A.D.
1583. Signed. English.
[Kent.] A. 5698. Decree by brother Peter, prior of the church of Suth-
[Essex.] werk, in the diocese of Winchester, appointed judge by the pope in a cause
between the abbot and convent of the monastery of Lesnes in the diocese
of Rochester, and Sir John, perpetual vicar of the church of Reygham in
the dioceee of London, relative to a pension of 2 marks, ordering the said
vicar to pay the said pension to the said abbot and convent. 9 December,
A.D. 1325. Paper.
Surrey. A. 5699. Indenture between Elizabeth Scotte, daughter of William
Scott late of Peckham in the parish of Camerwell, gentleman, deceased, on
the one part, and Roberte Scotte, son and heir of the said William, on the
other part, witnessing that whereas John Croftes of Streatham, yeoman,
granted a messuage and garden in Peckham Rye, in the said parish, to the
said William and to Raffe Ode of the same, yeoman, in fee, to the se of
the said John, for his life, with remainders in tail to the use of the said
Elizabeth, and Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Ode of Duiwiche in the said
parish, with remainder to the use of the right heirs of the said John, it is
agreed by the said parties that the said Elizabeth Scotte is seised in fee
tail of the said premises, and shall, by a date specified, suffer the said
Robert, or others to be named by Anne Scott, Elizabeth's mother, to
recover the said premises by a common recovery, to the use of the said
Elizabeth Scotte in fee. 10 May, 31 Elizabeth. English. Names of
witnesses. Seal.
Surrey. A. 5700. Demise by Roberte Gavell of Coveham (sic) gentleman,
and Dorothie, his wife, to William Sewer of Fetcham, miller, for twenty-
one years, of their mills called ' Cobham Myll * in Cobham viz. one corn
mill and one malt mill ' being under one rofe,' with all waters, fishings in the
' mylbaie,' ponds, wharfs &c. belonging thereto. Christinas day, 15 Eliza-
beth. English.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Surrey. A. 5701. Demise by John Wynge of Cobham alias Coveham, tailor,
to John Barges of the same, yeoman, for sixty years, with the consent of the
lord of the manor, of lands called ' Newelandes ' and all other lands &c. in
Cobham which he had of Thomas Brokeholl by surrender according to the
custom of the manor. 19 April, 19 Elizabeth. English. Seal.
Surrey. A. 5702. Sale by Thomas Dallett of Woollidge, co. Kent, silk-
woaver, son and heir of Edward Dallet, late of Rigate, yeoman, deceased, to
Fnvuncis Wyllmer of the parish of St. George the martyr, Southwarke,
' inholder,' for 33J. of all his tenement known by the sign of ' the Trowell '
in Longelane in the parish of St. Marie Magdalene, Barmonzeye.
6 December, 26 Elizabeth, A.D. 1583. English. Signed. Names of
witnesses. Portion of seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll
on the 9 th December of the year within written.
Suncy. A. 5703. Acknowledgment by Robert Anketil, canon of Doll, rector
of the church of Ewell, that he has borrowed 20 marks from Reginald
ilenrici and Francheskin Palmeri, citizens and merchanti of Florence,
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213
and that he is bound to repay the same at Midsummer next, at the New
Temple, London, &c. for which repayment, Luke, archdeacon of Surrey,
undertakes to be surety. October, A.D. 123J).
Surrey. A. 5704. Demise by Thomas Shorter of Blecchynglighe, to Rycherd
Shorter, of the same, one of Thomas's sons, for forty years, of all his lands
and messuages &c. in Blecchyngleigh. 16 September, 4 Edward VI.
English. Names of witnesses. Seal.
Suwex. J t 5705. Grant by William Coplye of Gatton, co. Surrey, esquire, to
Anthony Ashlye, James Bacon, and Robert Cotton, of the city of London,
knights, Nicholas Revett of Greyes Inn, co. Middx. and Edmund Hills of
Friston, co. Suffolk, esquires, of an annuity of 40/. issuing from his manor
of Roughye. 29 November, 6 James I. A.D. 1608. Signed. Names of
witnesses.
Kent. ^ t 5706. Release by Richard Paysshe of Godalmyng, co. Surrey,
son and one of the heirs of Richard Paysshe, late of New Romeney,
deceased, to Thomas Dodde, jurat of the same, of all his right in a
messuage and garden in New Romeney, in the parish of St. Nicholas the
bishop, by the high road leading from the high cross to the meat market,
adjoining a tenement called ' le Courthouse,' the lands late parcel of a
tenement called ' Hertons,' and another road leading from the church of
St. Nicholas to Southlease. 3 June, 3 Edward VI. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Surrey. .. 5707. Duplicate of A. 5704. Portion of seal.
Surrey. J ^ < 5708. Mortgage by William Sterre the elder, of Cobeham,
husbandman, to James Bygenale of the same, tanner, of a messuage and
land called ' Cosyns ' in Cobeham, for the term of years comprised in a
pair of indentures dated 20 May, 15 Edward IV., between John, late abbot
of Chertesey, and John Sterre. late of Cobeham, grandfather of the said
William. 22 February, 24 Henry VIII. English.
Buckt. A. 5709. Sale by Thomas Broke of Wyngrave, to John Blakhed of
Tryng, of a messuage and lands &c. in Wyngrave and Rowsham, with all
the muniments &c. belonging thereto ; the said John undertaking to convey
the premises to Thomas, for his life; also defeasances of bonds by the
respective parties for the observance of the covenants specified. 3 October,
9 Henry VIII. English. Name of witness.
[Bucki.] ^ > 5710. Grant by John Dunnesmore of Wycombe, to Geoffrey
Lauer and William Pycott, of the same, of land in Little Missenden, in
the field called le Millefeld,' between the land of John Brewes, knight,
and the high road from Missenden to Agmondesham, and abutting on the
lane called Wycombelane.' 3 June, 7 Henry VI.
[Oxford.] A. 5711. Letter of attorney by Thomas More of Bokyngham,
co. Bucks, and John Ardrun in the county of Oxford, gentlemen,
authorising John Tyrell to deliver to Edmund Rede and Richard
Quatermayns, esquires, Richard Fowler, Thomas More and Florence his
wife, seisin of a messuage with all his lands &c. in Baynton. Feast of
St. Barnabas, 35 Henry VI. Seal.
Bucks. A. 5712. Grant by Thomas Batter of Dachet, to William Wylde,
William White, and Edmund Grace, of all his lands &c. in Dachet, to the
use of the grantor, and for the fulfilment of his will. 6 March, 9 Henry VIII.
Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
214
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Bucks.
Bucks.
bucks.
[Herts.]
HertB.
Hwte.
HertB.
[Bedi.]
Herts.
A. 5713. Grant by Richard Bosse of Byrton, gentleman, to Richard
Saunders of North Marston, gentleman, of a messuage with two little closes
&c. in North Marston. 13 September, 21 Elizabeth. Signed. Names of
witnesses.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
A. 5714. Release by Thomas Tresham, knight, to William Staveley,
now seised of the mauor of Broughton near Aylesbury, of all his right in
the said manor, with warranty against the abbot of St. Mary's, Notteley,
18 August, 8 Edward IV.
A. 5715. Grant by John Kynbell of Agmondesham, to John
Jourdeley and Peter ., of lands and tenements &c. in
Feast of St. Edmund, 2 Henry V. Much injured.
A. 5716. Demise by John the abbot, and the convent of Holy
Cross, Waltham, to Master John de Manhale, clerk, for life, of a dwelling-
house with a curtilage and garden in Stansted Abbots which Sir Roger de
Leicester held of the said abbot and convent for life, and all the land Ac.
in Stanstede and Amwelle, assigned to the pittances of the said convent,
which John Hulle held, for life, from them. Saturday, the vigil of Holy
Trinity, 32 Edward I.
A. 5717. Grant by Raphe Smith, citizen and merchant tailor of
London, to Richard Smith of Whetston, co. Middlesex, gentleman, the
grantor's nephew, of a field called ' the Dowle,' in the parish of Totterydge,
with free passage for horses and carts &c. by the gate called ' Payes croft
gate,' through the close called ' Payes croft ' to * a place there barred with
rayles, entring and openinge ' into the said close called ' the Dowle,' with
the reversion &c. of the said premises to the use of the said Raphe and
Isabel his wife, during their lives, with reversions to the use of the said
Richard, for life, then to the use of his son and heir Richard, then to the
use of the heirs of the said Richard and Richard. 6 October, 17 James I.,
A.D. 1619. English. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to sealing and to delivery of seisin.
A. 5718. Bond by John Mayhewe, late of St. Albans, yeoman, to
William Colmorth and Thomas Stratton, for 4**. Last day of February,
35 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
A. 5719. Bond by Thomas Barbour of Asshwell, yeoman, and
Margaret, late the wife of John Drawe of Bykelyswade [co. Beds.], widow,
to Thomas Stratton, for 6/. Thursday after the Epiphany, 3 Henry VI.
Two seals.
A. 5720. Demise by Ralph Verney, Richard Tornor, Roger Jakys,
and Richard Parker, to John Parker, in tail male, of lands and tenements
&c. in Langley Regis, with remainders in tail male to John's brothers
Ralph Parker and George Parker, and in default of such issue to the right
heirs of Nicholas Parker; the said lands &c. having been demised by
William Carter, Robert Marke, Thomas Halsey alias Thomas Chamber,
Edmund Herve and Robert Grove, to the present grantors, to the use of
the said Nicholas for his life, with remainders in tail male to the use of
the brothers John, Ralph, and George Parker, and to the right heirs of the
said Nicholas, who had previously granted the premises to the said William
Carter, Bobert Marke &c. to the above uses; with letter of attorney
authorising Thomas Forster and William Baldwin to deliver seisin, 7 May,
27 Henry VIIL
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216
Herts. A. 5721. Sale by George Clerke of Ashwell, yeoman, to Henry Howe
of Baldocke, clerk, and Angelleta his wife, of a messuage and lands &c. in
Walkerne called ' Lordes'; with letter of attorney authorising John Wilson,
gentleman, and Francis Cromer, yeoman, of Walkerne, to deliver seisin.
22 October, 39 Elizabeth, A.D. 1597. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to sealing and to delivery of seisin.
[Hert.] A. 5722. Grant by John son of John de Titeburste, to Adam de
Stratton, clerk, of a yearly rent from a tenement in Titeburste called
* Wyneberdesworth ' and ' Horsedenforlong,' which John son and heir of
Thomas de la Forde holds of the grantor. Witnesses : Ran[ulph] de
Mimmes, William de Okers, and others (named).
Surrey. J t 5723. Sale by Elizabeth Scott, daughter of William Scott late
of Peckham in the parish of Camerwell, gentleman, to John Drew of
Camerwell, yeoman, of a messuage and garden in Peckham Ry, in the % said
parish, which she had of the gift of John Crofts, deceased, her grandfather.
26 June, 81 Elizabeth. .English. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to sealing and to delivery of seisin.
Surrey. J^ t 5724. Grant by Thomas Lucke of the parish of St. George the
martyr, Southwarke, yeoman, to George Dalley of the same, yeoman,
of all his interest in the lease of a tenement and garden &c. in the said
parish made by Anthony Cage, citizen and salter of London, in 15 Elizabeth,
to Edmonde Butler of Southwarke, yeoman, and Alice his wife, both since
deceased, for twenty-four years, the said Alice having, after Edmonde'i
death, married the said Thomas. 7 August, 31 Elizabeth, A.D. 1589.
English. Signed. Name of witness. Fragment of seal.
Surrey. J. 5725. Sale by John Evelyn of Norbyton, in the parish of
Kingston upon Thames, and Elizabeth his wife, to Thomas Godman of
Lethered, gentleman, of messuages and tenements &c. in Lethered, Asheted,
and Hedley, which the said Elizabeth had of the gift of William Stephens,
her father, deceased. 1 October, 28 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Seal.
Underwritten : Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses. Memorandum of enrolment on the
dorse of the Close Roll of the year within written.
Surrey. A, 5726. Grant by Henry Freke of Coveham, to John Dogell of
the same, and Walter Milis in the same county, of a messuage called
'Dodewikes' in Coveham and of all his lands &c. in Bok chain. 16 June,
19 Richard II. Seal.
Salop. A. 5727. Defeasance of a recognizance of even date by William Lee
[Middx.] of Bridgnorth, co. Salop, gentleman, to Fulke Lee, citizen and haberdasher
Surrey. of London, and Richard Pawlle of Southwark, co. Surrey, gentleman,
witnessing that if the said William continue to pay to Elizabeth Lee of
Bridgnorth, widow, during her life, a yearly rent of 8/. then the said
recognisance shall be void. 27 October, 7 Elizabeth. English. Signed.
Two seals.
Surrey. A. 5728. Demise by Thomas Barratt of Coveham, tanner, and
Elizabeth his wife, sometime wife of James Gully, deceased, to Thomas
Brockboll of Coveham, yeoman, for fifteen years, of four closes called
'Hethawes' alias ' Greners/ in Coveham. 6 August, 11 Elizabeth, A.D.
1569. English. Signed. Names of witnesses.
216 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Surrey, A. 5729. Release by John Dogell and Walter Milis, to Juliana Freke,
relict of Henry Freke, of all their right in a messuage called * Dodewikes '
in Coveham, and in lands &c. in Bokeham. 4 September, 2 Henry VI.
Portions of two seals.
Surrey. A. 5730. Letter of attorney by Margery Scarresbrick of London,
authorising her brother, John Daniell of Lyncolnnes Inne, co. Middlesex,
gentleman, to act for her in the obtaining possession and removing of all
her goods from the two rooms occupied by her in the dwelling house of
John Oldfyne in Southwork, and to receive from the said Oldfyne and
Margaret his wife, ' one cloth gowne of violett collour and one caskett of
jewelles of gould and sylver coyne with fyne lynnen ' &c. which she had
delivered to them to keep for her. 16 June, 23 Elizabeth, A.D. 1581.
English. Seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
Surrey. A. 5731. Grant by Robert Gavell of Coveham, gentleman, to James
Button and John Gavell, of all his lands and tenements &c. in certain closes
in Coveham called ' Chilbroke Garden,' ' Hanginge filde,' * Barne feilde '
alias * Hilefeilde,' le Little Crofte,' alitu 'Hamcrofte,' and <le Fursye
Close,' with a void piece of land or lane abutting on * Hanginge feilde ' and
'Padebroke mede,'and two coppices, all of which he lately had of the grant
of Henry Besbeche of Killingworthe, co. Warwick, esquire, and Elizabeth
his wife. 10 February, 26 Elizabeth, A.D. 1584-. Signed. Seal.
Surrey. A. 5732. Duplicate of A. 5699. English. Signed. Names of
witnesses. Portions of seal.
Surrey. A. 5733. Grant by John Sutton, citizen and merchant tailor of
London, and James Sutton of Coveham, alias Cobham, gentleman, in
accordance with an award, to Thomas Gavell and Thomas Middelton,
gentlemen, of all their right in a lease for forty years of the manor of
Coveham granted in 26 Henry VIII. by John the abbot, and the convent
of the late dissolved monastery of Chartsey, to Richard Sutton, late of
Coveham, the grantors' father. 28 April, 6 Elizabeth. English. Portions
of two seals.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
Sumy. A. 5734. Conveyance by Francis Wylmer of the parish of St. George
the martyr, Southward, ' Inholder,' to George Dalley of the same, yeoman,
of four messuages &c. in Long lane, in the parish of St. Mary Magdalene,
mear Barmondesey. 27 October, 29 Elizabeth.
Endorsed: Memorandum of delivery of possetsion, with names of
witnesses.
Sumy. A. 5735. Grant by John Atwyke in the parish of Coveham, to
Laurence Downe, John Bowet, Thomas Burgeys and William Atwyke, of
all his lands &c. in Coveham and Bokeham called ' Dodewykys.' 4 April,
8 Henry VI.
Surrey. A. 5736. Agreement between Charles Hoskyns, citizen and merchant
tailor of London, and Robert Gavell of Cobham, gentleman, witnessing that
whereas the said Robert has granted to the said Charles, by indenture of
even date, certain lands in Blechingleigh free of charges, the said Charles
agrees nevertheless to pay a certain yearly rent claimed by the church-
wardens of the parish church of Blechingleigh, if the said claim shall be
made good, to be paid out of a piece of ground, called Belcroft,' parcel of
ANCIENT DEEDS. 217
the said lands, for providing bell ropes for the said church ; the said Eobert
agreeing to discharge all arrears of the said rent. 25 May, 28 Elizabeth,
A.D. 1586. English. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Surrey. A. 5737. Demise by Laurence Downe, John Bowet, Thomas Burgeys,
and William atte Wyke, to John atte Wyke, of all the lands and tenements
&c. in Coveham and Bokeham which they lately had of the grant of the
said John atte Wyke. 6 June, 27 Henry VI. Seal and portions of two
seals.
Surrey. A. 5738. Release by Nicholas Fuller of Coveham, to John atte Wyke
of the same, of all his right in all the lands and tenements at Dodewyk, in
the parish of Coveham, and in the lordship of Little Bokeham, which the
said John and Nicholas jointly had of the gift of Juliana Freke of Coveham.
20 December, 5 Henry VI. Seal.
Surrey. A. 5739. Grant by John Dogell and Walter Milis, to Juliana, relict of
Henry Freke, of a messuage called ' Dodewikes ' in Coveham, and of all
their lands &c. in Bokeham, which the grantors lately had of the gift of the
said Henry. 3 September, 2 Henry VI. Seal.
[Surrey.] A. 5740. Grant by Juliana Freke of Coveham, widow, to John atte
Wyke and Nicholas Fullere of Coveham, of all her lands and tenements &c. at
Dodewyk, in the parish of Coveham, and in the lordship of Little Bokeham.
8 October, 5 Henry VI. Seal.
Surrey. A. 5741. Grant by Juliana Freke, relict of Henry Freke, of Coveham,
widow, to William Thornle of Pirforde, and Henry atte Wone of Certeseye,
of all her lands &c. in Coveham at Dodewykes and in Little Bokeham,
which she lately had of the gift of Sir Robert Gamelyn, clerk, and Richard
Freke of Feccheham. Monday before St. Matthew, 2 Henry VI. Seal of
arms.
Surrey. A. 5742. Grant by Henry Freke and Juliana his wife, to William
Poleyn and Joan his wife, of all the lands and tenements &c. which the
grantors lately had of the gift of John atte Nalderet and Stephen atte Well
in Cobeham, Little Bokeham, and elsewhere in the county named ; also
grant by the above grantees to John, their son, of the said premises.
8 August, 1 Henry VI. Two seals.
Surrty. A. 5743. Grant in tail by John atte Nalderet and Stephen atte
Welle, to Henry Freke and Juliana his wife, of all the lands and tenements
&c. in Coveham and Little Bokeham, and elsewhere in the county named,
which the grantors formerly had of the gift of the said Henry Freke,
19 July, 1 Henry V. Two seals.
Surrey. A. 5744. Grant by Henry Freke of Dudwyk, to John atte Nalderet
in the parish of Rigewyk, co. Sussex, and Stephen atte Well of Horseley,
of lands and tenements &c. in Coveham and Little Bokeham, and elsewhere
in the county named. 4 May, 1 Henry V. Seal.
Suff. A. 5745. Grant by William Peryn of Naylonde, to John Malle of
the same, clothier, of a messuage in the same, abutting on the high road to
Boxford, and on the mill pond of Naylonde. 2 May, 38 Henry VIII.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin,
218 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Middx.]
Line.
[Chesh.]
[Middx.] A. 5746. Demise by James Batty of Burton on Londesdale, co. York,
husbandman, and Jane his wife, daughter and sole heiress of Gilbert Yate,
late of Burton, deceased, to Roger Robynson, citizen and goldsmith of
London, for eighty years, of their mansion bouse or inn called the ' Whyte
Harte withowte Bushoppgate ' with a garden &c. belonging thereto in the
parish of St. Buttolphe without ' Busshopp Gate of London.' 12 March,
13 Elizabeth. English. Signed.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
Middx. A. 5747. Defeasance of a recognisance by Richard Hill and Edward
Surrey. Holte of London, gentlemen, John Tadlowe of Southwark, co. Surrey, ale-
brewer, and Walter Lambe, citizen and grocer of London, to John Danyell
of the parish of St. Martin in the Fields, co. Middx., for 300/. ; witnessing
that if the said Richard, Edward, John Tadlowe, and Walter, shall pay ISO/,
to the said Dauyell, b.y a certain date, then the above recognisance shall be
void. 42 Elizabeth, A.D. 1600. English.
A. 5748. Release by William Adderley, citizen and merchant tailor
of London, to Richard Conye of Kirton in Holland, co. Line., gentleman,
of all actions &c. 13 December, 32 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Names
of witnesses. Portion of seal.
A. 5749. Letter of attorney by John Danyell of Lincoln's Inn, co.
Middx., gentleman, authorising John Percivall to prosecute Thomas Webster
of Dursbury, gentleman, for pulling down the manor or capital messuage
of Dursbury and committing other waste in the demesnes there. 24 May,
13 Elizabeth. English. Signed.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
Middx. A. 5750. Bond by Samuel Chambers of the parish of St. Martin in
the fields, carpenter, to Ralph Croft of the same, yeoman, for 80/. 28 Sep-
tember, 14 James I., A.D. 1616. Signed* Names of witnesses.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said Samuel
shall observe the covenants of a pair of indentures of mortgage, of even
date, then the above bond shall be void. English.
[Middx.] A. 5751. Bond by Richard Bryton, to Thomas Lewys, both citizens
and goldsmiths of London, for 120J. 13 February, 33 Elizabeth, A.D.
1590. Signed. Name of witness.
Endorsed: Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said Richard
shall pay to the said Thomas 601. on the 13th August next, at his dwelling-
house near the conduit in Fleet street, then the above bond shall be void.
English.
Middx. A. 5752. Release by Robert Unwyn, to William Chadworth, Thomas
Fethirston, John Jones alias John Gloucestre, Thomas Shayle and Robert
Mildenhale, of all his right in all that manor with lands and rent &c. in
the parishes of Wyllesdon and Hendon, which the said Unwyn with the
grantees lately had of the gift of Nicholas Bildeston, and Richard Petteworth,
clerks. 20 February, 18 Henry VI.
Bedf. A. 5753. Release by William Campion of London, gentleman, and
[Middx.] Rachel, his wife, late the wife and executrix of Edward Partridge of
London, gentleman, deceased, to Nicholas Fulham late of Polloxhill, co.
Bedford, and now of Flitton in the same county, clerk, of all actions &c,
August, 19 Elizabeth. English.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Middx.] A. 5754. Sale by Elizabeth Meredith of London, late the wife of
Henry Meredith, citizen and goldsmith of London, deceased, to Richard
Adains, citizen and stationer of London, and Margaret his wife, of all her
goods and chattels, jewels, lands &c. in .and about her dwelling house in
Muggle street, London, and elsewhere. 13th January, 39 Elizabeth, A.D.
1596. English. Signed.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to sealing and to delivery of one penny
in the name of possession.
Essex. A.. 5755. Bond by John Welles of London, gentleman, and Henry
Middz. Bellingham of Chigwell, co. Essex, esquire, to Thomas Grove of Ratcliff, co.
Middx., gentleman, for 401. Last day of January, 36 Elizabeth, A.D. 1593.
Signed. Name of witness.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said John
and Henry shall pay to the said Thomas 201. on the last day of October
next, then the above bond shall be void. English.
Middz. A. 5756. Release by John Puckering, serjeant-at-law, to George
Chowne and Giles Fluyd, esquires, and ; John Lyons, gentleman, of all his
right in a wood called ' Pars Wood ' alias ' Pares Wood,' a little grove
called * Anmershe Grove,' another wood called ' Bromefeild Halfe,' all in
Whitchurch alias Little Stanmer, and in a messuage with lands &c. called
* le Lyon ' in Edgeware. 24 February, 32 Elizabeth. Signed. Names of
witnesses. Seal of arms.
Middz. A, 5757. Release by John Morrys of Newington, co. Surrey, gentle-
Surrey. man, and William Okey of the parish of Strande alias Savoy, co. Middx.,
gentleman, to Robert Lady man of the city of London, carpenter, of all
actions &c. except one bond whereby the said Robert and one John Huicbe
are bound to the said Okey, to perform the award of certain persons named.
23 June, 33 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Name of witness. Two seals,
defaced.
[Middz.] A. 5758. Bond by William Okey of the parish of ' Le Savoy ' alias
Strand, gentleman, to Philip Gotten of London, gentleman, for I2d.
23 June, 33 Elizabeth. Signed. Name of witness. Seal.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said Philip
may quietly possess the house in which he now dwells in Bassinges
Hall, London, during the term of a lease thereof to one John Harlowe,
gentleman, deceased, then the above bond shall be void. English.
[Middz.] ^ 4 5759. Release by John Smyth, citizen and clothier of London,
to Richard Gresham and John Gresham, citizens and mercers of London,
of all actions &c. 15 February, 13 Henry VIII. Signed. Portion of
seal.
Middz. A. 5760. Bond by Richard Wylmott of Westminster, blacksmith, to
William Williams, Gregory Williams and Martha Williams, children of
Richard Williams, late of the parish of St. Martin in the fields, yeoman,
deceased, for 40/. 18 September, 21 James I. A.D. 1623. Signed.
Names of witnesses.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said Wylmott
shall pay 22/. to the said William, Gregory, and Martha, at the house of
Edward King, scrivener, near Charing Cross in the said parish, in manner
specified, then the above bond shall be void. English.
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Surrey. A. 5761. Letter of attorney by Gregory Williams of the parish of
St. Olave, Southwark, tailor, authorising Eobert Perkins of the same,
citizen and * iremonger ' of London, to recover certain moneys from Richard
Willmott of Westminster, blacksmith, and John Grime, citizen and cutler of
London. 11 August, 12 Charles I., A.D. 1636. English. Paper. Signed,
Names of witnesses. Seal.
Middx. A. 5762. Mortgage by Robert Losse of Cannons in the parish of
Stanmer, esquire, to John Puckering, serjeant-at-law, George Chowne of
Faier lane, co. Kent, esquire, Giles Fluyd and John Lyons, gentlemen, of the
wood called * Pars Wood ' or ' Pares Woocle,' a little grove called ' Anne
Marshe Grove,' and another wood called ' Bromfeild Halfe,' all in Whit-
church alias Little Stanmer, also the messuage called ' le Lyon ' in Edge*
worth, in the tenure of Randall Bevyngton, with all the lands &c, in
Edgeworth and Whitchurch, leased to the said Randall ; on condition that
if the grantor shall pay 165/. to James Hogowbert, by a date specified, for
the payment of which sum the said Puckering and the grantor are bound
to the said James, then the present grant shall be void ; with letter of
attorney authorising Henry Francklyn of Whitchurch, husbandman, to
deliver seisin. 21 June, 31 Elizabeth. Names of witnesses. Seal,
Endorsed ; Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
[Middx.] A. 5763. Bond by Thomas Booth, citizen and haberdasher of London,
Surrey. to Francis Gavell of Cobham, co. Surrey, gentleman, for 200/. 22 May,
18 James I., A.D. 1620. Signed. Names of witnesses. Seal.
Endorsed: Condition of the above bond, witnessing that if the said
Thomas Booth shall pay 521. 10*. to William Roberts, citizen and grocer of
London, at or on the font stone in the Temple Church, London, by a date
specified, for the payment of which sum, the said Thomas and Francis
are bound to the said Roberts, then the above bond shall be void.
English.
[Middx.] A. 5764. Release by William Riche, citizen and haberdasher of
Devon. London, to George Jones of Plymouth, co. Devon, of all actions, &c.
May, 43 Elizabeth, A.D. 1601. English.
[Middx.] A. 5765. Deed poll by Thomas Bagnall, citizen and grocer of London,
witnessing that whereas Peter Lyly, clerk, prebendary of the prebend of
Cadington Major in St. Paul's cathedral, London, has demised to him for
forty years, certain messuages in St. Paul's church yard, and one shop, in
the occupation of the tenants named, he the said Thomas Bagnall, undertakes
to [grant] leases to the said tenants on conditions specified, and to make
certain allowances to them out of their arrears of rent, which the said Peter
has authorised him to receive. 29 September, 44 Elizabeth. English.
Signed. Injured.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Chesh. A. 5766. Bond by John Capper of New Inn, co. Middx., gentleman,
to the Queen for 20 marks. 31 October, 14 Elizabeth. Signed.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said John
deliver to the feodary of the county of Chester a certain writ of even
date, of diem clausit extremum, directed to the exchequer of the said county
after the death of Roger Wettenhall, gentleman, so that the feodary
may be present at the inquiry &c. then the above bond shall be void.
English.
Middx. A. 5767. Demise by Bartholomew Willesdon, Richard Chalkehill,
and John Braynte, the elder, to John Gloucestre and Nicholas Stathum,
gentlemen, and Alfred Rolston, esquire, of two pieces of land in Wyllesdon
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called * Horslonde ' and ' Horslondcrofte,' reserving to the said Bartholomew
the gravel and earth called ' Dawbyngerthe ' in the said land, with a right
of entry to take the same. 20 June, 5 Edward IV. Fragment of seal.
[Middx.] A. 5768. Bond by Francis Gavill of Stoke Dawbernon, co. Surrey,
Surrey. esquire, to Edward Norton, citizen and innholder of London, for 150/.
27 January, 21 James I., A.D. 1623. Signed. Names of witnesses.
Portion of seal.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said Gavill
shall pay 521. 10s., to Theoder Owle, baker, by a date specified, at the
house of William Manby, scrivener, in Thames street, for the payment of
which sum the said Gavill, Norton, and Thomas Sutton, gentleman, are
bound to the said Owle, then the above bond shall be void. English.
[Middx.] A. 5769. Demise by Stephen Craske, citizen and vintner of London,
and Anne his wife, to John Nortone, citizen and pewterer of the same, for
ten years, of a messuage with shops &c. in the parish of St. Jvathcrinc
Christchurch within Aldgate, London, late in the occupation of John
Foster, bowyer. 26 October, 16 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Name of
toitness. Portion of seal.
Middx. A. 5770. Bond by John Churchill of Lincolns Inn, gentleman, and
Ellis Churchill of Barnavds Inn, Holborne, gentleman, to Godfrey Hurst of
the parish of St. Clement Danes, without the Bars of the New Temple,
London, gentleman, for 1001. 25 April, 3 James I. Signed. Names of
witnesses. Two seats.
Endorsed: Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said John
and Ellis shall pay to the said Godfrey 52/. 10*. by a date specified, then
the above bond shall be void. Englith.
Middx. A. 5771. Grant by John Henry, citizen and butcher of London, to
Henry Staunford of Leicester, grasier, and Richard Staunford of the same,
butcher, of four messuages with an orchard and gardens adjoining, in
Popler in the parish of Stebunhethe (Stepney), by the high road, which the
said John and Margaret his mother lately bought from William Vernon of
Little Bileigh, co. Essex ; also grant of a messuage with shops &c. in a
street called ( St. Mighelles lane,' in St. Michael's parish, London; to hold
the said premises to the use of the grantor and Mary his wife, for their
lives, with remainders to the use of the heirs begotten between them, and
of the heirs of the said Mary for ever. 14 February, 12 Elizabeth,
A.D. 1569. Signed. Names of witnesses, fragment of seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Middx. A. 5772. Bond by William Cooke, of the parish of St. Martin in the
fields, esquire, to John Churchehill of London, gentleman, for 300/.
12 October, 43 Elizabeth, A.D. 1601. Signed. Names of witnesses.
Seal of arms.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said William
shall pay to John Grainge of the parish of St. Giles in the fields, esquire,
1051. by a date specified, for the payment of which sum the said Churchehill,
with the said Cooke and one Fraunces Cooke, widow, is bound to the said
Grainge, then the above bond shall be void. English.
Middx. A. 5773. Demise by William Chadworth, Thomas Fethirston, Thomas
Shayle, and Robert Mildenhale, to John Gloucestre and Joan his wife, of
the manor, lands, and rent &c. in Wyllesdou and Hendon, which the
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grantors, with the said John and one Robert Unwyn, lately had of the
demise of Nicholas Bildeston and Richard Pette worth, clerks. 4 June,
27 Henry VI.
Kent. A. 5774. Bond by Robert Dawson of London, merchant tailor, and
Thomas Wode of the same, skinner, to Richard Turner, for 6/. 1 1 February,
4 Edward VI. Portions of two seals.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, witnessing that whereas by a decree
of Sir Nicholas Hare, master of the request, one Agnes Dawson, of
Maydeston, is bound to pay to one William Dawson an annuity of 3/. out of
all her lands in Maydeston, Rownden, and Hawkeshurst, if the said Robert
shall receive, for the use of the said William, any part of the said annuity
after William's death, then the said bond shall remain in force. English.
Middx. A. 5775. Bond by John Newce of the Barbican in the parish of
St. Botolph without Aldersgate, London, gentleman, to John Chesterton,
of the parish of St. Giles in the fields, gentleman, for 100/. 8 July,
12 James L, A. D. 1614. Signed. Names of witnesses.
Endorsed: Condition of the above bond, witnessing that if the said
Newce shall pay to the said Chesterton, at his house in High Holborne,
52/. 10s. at a date specified, then the above bond shall be void. English.
Middx. A. 5776. Sale by Edmund Caman, citizen and fruiterer of London,
to William Hore of London, yeoman, of all his goods and chattels &c. in
London and elsewhere in England. 12 October, 17 Elizabeth, A.D. 1575.
Signed. Name of witness. Seal.
Wrw. A. 5777. Defeasance of a recognisance for 400 marks, by Simon
Worth, esquire, to Edward Pye of Markstoke, co. Warwick, lately
acknowledged before Sir Edward Mountague, knight, chief justice of the
Common Pleas; witnessing that if the said Simon shall pay to the said
Edward 2001. in manner specified, then the said recognisance shall be void.
23 April, 2 Edward VI. Signed. Seal.
[Middx.] A. 5778. Mortgage by Thomas Hebbes, citizen and clothworker of
London, to Rowland Colston, citizen and weaver of the same, of all his
estate &c. in two stables with haylofts over them, demised to Thomas by
William Angell, citizen and fishmonger of London, for thirty years, and
situate in Fyvefootelane, in the parish of St. Nicholas Olave, near Old-
fishstreete, London ; witnessing that if Thomas shall pay to Rowland
61, 6*. by a date specified, then the above mortgage shall be void.
22 March, 7 James I., A.D. 1609. English.
Endorsed : Mark of the mortgagor. Name of witness.
[York.] A. 5779. Bond by Robert sou of Alice de Pontefr', to Richard son of
Thomas de Baghille of Pontefract, for 20/., viz. 10 marks to be paid at
Easter A.D. 1276, 5 marks on the day when Richard marries Hawisia
daughter of the said Robert, and ten pounds on the day when he takes her
to his house ; for which payments Robert binds himself and his heirs in
40s. to the steward of Pontefract ; William son of the lady Jon de Pontefr'
being surety for the above bonds. Witnesses: Simon de Thorp, steward
of Pontefract, Robert the goldsmith, and others (named). The word
'obiit* occurs over the name of each witness. [Edward I.]
[Norf.] A. 5780. Acknowledgment by Thomas de Ingalstorp, knight, that
Robert Kineford, and Thomas his son, are the bondmen (nativos et servos)
of Sir Albert the prior, and his church, of Lewes, and that the tenement
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Wales.
Wore.
Glouc.
York.
held by the said Kobert and Thomas his son in Hecham is the villenage
of the said prior and church ; with release by the said Thomas de Ingalstorp,
to the said prior and church, of the said bondmen. Witnesses : Sirs A.
de Haggebech and W. Rustem, and others (named).
[Norf.] A. 5781. Acknowledgment by John son of Robert le Scot and of
Christina ate Hallegate, of Hecham, that he is the bondman and fieldman
(servum et rusticum) of the prior and convent of Lewes, and born of the said
Robert and Christina who is the bondwoman and fieldwife (serva et rustics)
of the said prior and convent ; also that he and all his issue &c. are at the
disposal of his said lords, as being born and bred (nutrito) in their manor
of Hecham ; in witness of which, his seal, which he carries by permission of
his said lords, is attached. London, Tuesday after the translation of
St. Thomas the martyr, A.D. 1290, 18 Edward [I],
A. 5782. Grant by William la Zousche of Mortimer, to the king,
o f a ii hi s ca stles and manors &c. in the land of Glamorgan and Morganon,
in the marches of Wales, and of his manors of Hanle, co. Worcester, and
Teukesbury, co. Gloucester. Witnesses : Henry, bishop of Lincoln,
chancellor, Sirs Roger de Mortimer, earl of March, J|ohn Mautravers,
Oliver de Ingham, Geoffrey le Scrop, William de Herle, and others.
Kenilworth, 30 December, 3 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
A. 5783. .Grant by Mariota, relict of Robert de Herdonel, of the
Marsh, York (de Marisco JSior'), with the consent of the parishioners of
the church of St. Saviour of the Marsh, York, to the altar of the Virgin
Mary in the said church, and to Sir Michael de Sancta Bega, the chaplain
serving there, of all her land in Petrigath' (St. Peter's Gate), extending
to the lane of St. Bennet. Sealed by the grantor and by Sir Simon, rector
of the said church, dean of the court-christian (Christianitatis) of York,
and others (named). 7 kalends of September, the day after St. Bartholomew,
A.D. 1280.
[Leio.] JL. 5784. Release by Roesya, late the wife of Roger de Mouubray,
widow, to John the prior, and the convent, of Lewes, of all her right in a
third part of the advowson of the church of Melton Mouubray and in a
third part of six virgates of land belonging to the said church, which
she claimed, as dower, in the king's court against the said prior.
Witnesses : Sirs* John de Creppynges and Roger de Bello Tofto, knights,
and others (named). Eppeworth in the isle of Axiholm, the morrow of the
Purification, 27 Edward [I].
[Warw.] A.. 5785. Grant by Sibyl, the prioress, Robert the prior, and the
convent of Eton (Nuneaton), to all who hold or shall hold burgages
from them in the said town, that they may hold their burgages as freely as
the burgesses of the prior of Coventry hold theirs in Coventry ; for this
the grantors have obtained the confirmation of the abbess of Fontevraud.
Witnesses : Geoffrey, prior of Coventry, Albin, prior of Erbury, Richard,
prior of Hynkeley, William de Stutevyll, sheriff of Warwick and Leicester,
and others (named).
Confirmation of the above by B. abbess of Fontevraud, 1 Gregory IX.
Endorsed: Leic. Extracts from Curia Regis roll relative to a suit
between John Roberdys, plaintiff, and William Reynold, defendant,
concerning two tofts in Dunton Basset.
Underwritten : ' Hill' tercio Ro. clxxxiiij.*
on paper.
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[Essex.] A. 5786. Grant by Beatrice de Lucy, widow, to Ysolda de Liches-
barewe, of land in Cristeshale held by William the tailor (parmentarius),
at a yearly rent of two shillings to the canons of St. James' abbey, North-
ampton, for a ' pittance ' (pitanciani) on the anniversary of Roger de
Neville, viz. on the morrow of the translation of St. Thomas the martyr.
Witnesses : Humphrey de Kokel', Reinbald de Clavering, Ralph Campiun,
and others (named). [Henry III.]
C ] A. 5787. Obligation by Robert de Trillawia, clerk, undertaking to
act as proctor for his lord, William de Monte Kauiso, in all causes in
ecclesiastical courts. London, Monday after St. Peter ad Vincula,
A.D. 1263.
Hertf. A. 5788. Sale by Henry de Brachyng, to the Lady Denise de Monte
Caniso, of all the grain &c. in his messuage of Brachyng, which he has
granted to the said lady, with all his lands &c. in the county named.
Tuesday after the nativity of the Virgin, 13 Edward I. Fragment of
seal.
[N'bamp.] A.. 5789. Grant by Robert Mallore of Welton, knight, to John his
younger son, of a messuage and croft in Weltone which the grantor bought
of Simon Mallore, his kinsman, with other land in Weltone, viz. part in
' le Hemewog'/ part on Crocho, part at Colemaneslake, part ' into Dedemor,'
part at Thursputemor, part upon Mulnehul and Longefurlong, part into
Wiliesiche, part upon Howeretonstnl. part beyond Sandfortdeweie, part
upon Herdberuwe, part * into Kyveleswelescherd,' part under ' le Ho,' part
at Smalbrockdiche, part at Fuleforde, part on Gostif urloug, and part on and
under Fayreberewe, part at ' le Poukeput,' part on Mertheloug' and
Wrosenhul, part at Plasch at Depedalebrege, part at llochewellelinch, part
upon Redmor, part at Essebi mere, part on Estlond and Westlond, part at
Thademansfurlong, part at Holdegore, part under Wylien', part on
Blakelond, part at Wiliewelleheved, part ou Smethemede, part in Smethe-
medehullep, part on Stretfurlong, part on Watlingestret, part upon Fernes-
furlong, part upon Hulken, part ' into the Plash,' part under Witherspat,
part behind and before Hoberhul, part at Coklesmede overheude, part upon
Walesho, part ' into Gretham Weye,' part on Owerwalesho and Longeleye-
furlong, part by Essebymere, part by Biscfoopesweye, part on Longebroc-
furlong and Scortebrocfurlong, part under Waterilond, part at Wakelowe,
part on Brenfurlong, part beyond Swemewelleweye, part on Longelange-
furlang and Schellen', part by Brainpthemweye, part on Dedechurl and
Thurlewellehul, part ' into the Hassokis,' part ' into Thurnewellebroc, part
on Schorteonthorn, Longeocthorn, Onethorn, Schortekuerslade, Longekuer-
slade, and Foweleswelleshul, part by Foweleswellesgore, part 'into
Fowelleswelleslade,' part on Michelewellehul, part at Stanidelf and
Michelewelles Siche, part in the Aylwyneslade, part tit Mulnepound, part
on Owerchurchehul, and part under Haliwelle ; with further grant to the
said John of pasture for certain animals in the grantor's demesne pastures,
rendering yearly to the grantor a rose at midsummer and 12d. to the heirs
of Stapelton. Witnesses : Sirs Eustace de Watford, William de Weltone,
and Hugh de Ty we, knights, Sirs John de Craunford, and William Mallore,
Thomas de Watford and William de Watford, brothers of Sir Eustace.
Copy.
Endorsed: ' Copia carte Roberti Mallore de Welton, miles (tic) t facts
Johanni Mallore filio suo ' &c.
[Hui:t.] A. 5790. Grant by Geoffrey de Aylinton, chaplain, to Ralph de
Aylinton, clerk, son of Matilda, of a tenement in Aylinton (Ellington)^
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between the mill of the abbot of Rameseye and the house of Henry son of
Robert Franceys. Witnesses : Sir John, parson of Aylinton, and others
(named). [Henry III.]
C ] A. 5791. Release by Walter Chek, to Sir John le Despenser, his lord,
of a third part of his meadow in ' la More.' Witnesses : Sir John de
Sancto Johanne, Nicholas de Dydenham, and others (named). Portion of
seal.
[Kent.] A. 5792. Grant by Robert cle Corby, to the king, of all his lands &c.
Rutland. in Eltham and Mandevill, in exchange for the manor of Lyndon, co.
Rutland, which the king granted to the said Robert and Joan his wife.
Witnesses : Master John de Offord, elect of Canterbury, chancellor,
William de Edyngton, bishop of Winchester, treasurer, John de Sancto
Paulo, archdeacon of Cornwall, David de Wolloure, and others (named).
London, 23 June, 22 Edward III. Seal of arms.
[Derby.] ^. 5793. Release by Margery daughter of Nigel de Midilton, widow,
to Hugh son of Robert de Wedinslegh, of all her right in land with
buildings in Midilton, which her said father formerly held of Roger father
of the sjiid Robert. Witnesses : Robert de Derlegh, Matthew de Kneveton,
Stephen de Irton, Jordan de Sniterton, Richard de Caldelowe, and others
(named). Portion of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5794. 'Grant in frank almoin by Thomas son of Ralph Thede of
Bordesdene, to E. the prior, and the canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a
messuage with buildings and land &c. in Bordesdene, part lying in Bordes-
denefeld extending to land called ' Redingge,' and part extending to land
called ( Seinte Marie Acre,' part adjoining Tunmanlond, and extending
from the high road to land called ' le Burne,' part adjoining Portweie ; part
in another field called ' Bordesdenefeld,' extending from Langheg to
Hunteresdelle, part extending to the land called ' Langemad,' and part in a
third field called ' Bordesdenefeld,' at Lynlonde &c. Witnesses : Sir
Robert de Rokell', knight, Robert de Melcleye, Richard de Gatesbir,
Henry de Bracking, and others (named).
[Devon.] J t 5795. Grant by John Damarle, knight, to John Isaak, John
Prous, and Nicholas Tremaen, of the manors of Lustelegh, Flitte, Damarle,
and Tavy St. Mary's, with the advowson of the church of Tavy St. Mary's^
and of a third part of the manors of Holboghton, Coleton, and Whytchurche.
Sunday before the apostles Simon and Jude, 16 Richard II. Portion of
seal of arms.
[Essex.] J t 5796. Letter of attorney by brother Alan de Miltone, proctor of
the prior and convent of the Holy Trinity, London, authorising Thomas
son of Ralph le Spenser of Bromfeld, clerk, to act in his stead. Sealed
with the seal of the Official of London. Chelm[sford], 4 Ides of July,.
A.D. 1298. Seal.
[York.] j t 5797. Grant by Robert son of Roger de Wyverunthorp, to Sir
John, earl of Warenne, of all the land &c. which he inherited from his father
in Scambenedene ; in return for which the said earl has released to him
part of the rent which he used to pay for tenements in Wyverunthorp,
Wakefeud, Stanleye, Linleye, and Ossete, and has also granted to him land
in Wyverunthorp called ' Cristescroft.' Sandale, Wednesday before
Michaelmas, A.D. 1284. Portion of seal.
[Surrey.] J^ 5798. Letter of attorney by Theobald de Verdoun, authorising
Thomas de Wyncelade to deliver to Sir Hugh le Despenser, the elder, for
y 84162. P
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[Oxford.]
[Oxford.]
[Bdf.]
[Glouc.]
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five years, seisin of the manor of Biselegh, the advowson of the church there,
and of all Theobald's share of the hundred of Biselegh. Lambeheth,
Wednesday before the apostles Simon and Jude, 7 Edward [IT]. Portion
of seal.
A. 5799. Release by Alice de Furnews, of all her right in lands and
tenements &c. held by Adam de Argoges in Ossynton, which she claimed
against him by right of dower through Henry de Columbariis, her late
husband. London, Saturday in Whitsun week, 42 Henry III. Portion of
seal.
A. 5800. Bond by Henry Guldeford, knight, controller of the king's
household and one of the king's council, to Henry Wyat and John Daunce,
knights, members of the king's council, for 1,002/. 28 January,
17 Henry VIII. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said Sir Henry
Guldeford shall pay to the said Sir Henry Wyat and Sir John 1,000/. to
the king's use, within the next ten years, then the above bond shall be
void. English.
A. 5801. Bond by John Victory, Nery Ardyngell, Walter de Barde,
Gerard Dany, and all their companions, merchants of Florence, to the king,
for 8,333 gold crowns of French money, at the rate of two crowns to
an English noble, to be paid at Whitsuntide, A.D. 1418. Westminster,
1 May, 5 Henry V. Seal, and fragment of seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll,
the month and year within written.
A. 5802. Letters patent by John Abel, to Sarah, late the wife of
Osbern son of Sir Osbern Gyffard, desiring her to attorn to Sir Robert de
Harweden (Harrowden), for the lands and tenements in Dadyngton which
she holds by right of dower, the reversion of which the said John, with all
his tenements in Dadyngton, has granted to the said Sir Robert. 15 July,
2 Edward II. French.
A. 5803. Letter of attorney by John Abel, authorising Robert de
Hegham, chaplain, to deliver to Sir Robert de Harewedon, clerk, seisin
of lands and tenements &c. in Dadington. London, 15 July, 3 Edward [II].
Seal of arms.
A. 5804. Release by John de Stondon, son of Henry the shepherd
(bercar[ii']), to Simon, the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of all his
right in land formerly held by Walter Chastel in Stondon, and in other
land adjoining land upon Stratebrade in Stondon, and abutting on the
green road leading to Alr[ichese?]ye. Witnesses: John de Chetyngdon,
steward of Ramsey, John de Holcote, Robert de Houghton, serjeant
(serviente) of Schutlyngton, and others (named), [circa A.D. 1330.]
Portion of seal.
A. 5805. Bond by Walter le Brut of Pychenecumbe (Pitchcomb), to
Sir William de Montekeniso, for 2s. yearly rent for the easements of
the water course from Wyke to the said Walter's mill, between the said
Sir William's land and Walter's land of Pychenecumbe. Witnesses : Sir
William de la More, Stephen de Eggeworthe, Roger de Aldewyk, Richard
de la Strode (Stroud), and others (named). Seal.
A. 5806. Grant by Thomas ate Heche, to Sir Fulk Payforer, of land
lying between a lane belonging to Sir Fulk, and land of the grantor
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Witnesses : Thomas de Champaine, Robert ate Newelond, and others
(named). Portion of seal.
[Wore.] A. 5807. Grant by William de Annei'ord, to Walter de Pyryton and
Richard Eees, of the reversion of a rent* from a messuage and land
in Goldycote, together with the reversion of the said messuage and
land. Pershore, Sunday after St. Matthias the apostle, 18 Edward III.
Seal
[ 3 A. 5808. Agreement between Sirs Reignold Braye and Thomas
Lovell, knights, James Robert, attorney general, Richard Emson and
Thomas Lucas, on behalf of the king, and Sir Thomas Darcy, knight, and
Dame Edithe, his wife, late the wife of Rauf, late Lord Nevyle, that the
feoffment made by Rauf late earl of Westmorland, father of the said Rauf
late lord Nevile, to the said Rauf, the son, and Edithe, then his wife, shall
be found by inquisition &c. (The document is too much mutilated for the
terms of the agreement to be understood.} 7 December, 15 Henry VII.
English. Signed. Much injured. Three seals and portion of seal.
C 3 A. 5809. Acquittance by Florencius Alcmaede, knight, to the king,
for 25 marks received by the hands of Hugh Mortymer, treasurer of
England, in part payment of an annuity of 100 marks granted to him by
the king. 12 February, 3 Henry V. Seal of arms.
C 3 A. 5810. Defeasance of a bond by Henry Owen, esquire, son and
heir of Dame Mary Owen, one of the daughters and heirs of John Bohun,
esquire, to Sir Robert Southwell, knight, for 1,000 marks, witnessing that if
the said Henry shall permit all that is necessary to be done for the assur-
ance of the persons seised of the manors and lands &c. specified in a pair
of indentures dated 24 February, 4 Henry VIII, and made between the
said Henry and Sir Robert, then the said bond shall be void. 2 March,
4 Henry VIII. English. Signed. Seal.
I 3 A. 5811. Acquittance by Robert Brudenell, knight, Chief Justice of
the Common Pleas, for one cask of wine received from John Husye,
knight, chief butler of England, by the hands of Roger Dele, his deputy for
the port of London, in part payment of the yearly allowance of two casks
granted to him, as chief justice, by the king. Michaelmas day, 17 Henry
VIII. Signed. Seal.
[Essex.] A. 5812. Grant by William Ame, to Robert de Frekeberg, and Joan
his wife, of a yearly rent from a field called ' Gorfeld ' in the parish of
Dunton. Witnesses : Hubert de Brunford, Bartholomew de Mocking,
Sagall' de Waleton, and others (named). Seal.
Glouc. A. 5813. Grant by Thomas Clerke of Thornbury, to Margaret, late
the wife of John Adys late of Oldebury, and to Joan, their daughter, of
all that tenement in Thornbury, which the grantor had of the gift of the
said John, extending from the high road leading to the church, to a close
called ' Packers.' Tuesday, the feast of the apostles Philip and James,
31 Henry VI. Portion of seal.
[Middx.] A. 5814. Bond by Philip Avenel, to Sir Adam de Stratton, clerk, for
100 marks, to be paid in Sir Adam's house in the parish of St. Sepulchre,
London, at the feast of St. John the Baptist next coming. London, 6 April,
51 Henry III. Seal.
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[Middx.] A. 5815. Indenture between Thomas the prior, and the convent, of
Holy Trinity, London, called Christchurch, and John Bramme, esquire,
witnessing that whereas the said prior and convent, at the instance of the
said John, have granted an annuity of 151. to Dame Alys Hampton, cousin
and heir of Sir William Hampton, late citizen and alderman of London, and
to John Dynham, knight, lord Dynham, to be paid during the life of the
said Alys, the said John Bamme grants that if the said prior and convent
be hurt by reason of their non-payment of the said annuity, he will satisfy to
them ' the verray valowe of all such hurtes,' with further grant that Edmund
Bamme, his son, on coming of age, shall bind himself to the said prior and
convent, to the same effect. 4 July, 1 Kichard III. English. Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 5816. Grant by John de Gardino, to Adam de Argoges, of a croft
in Strattone. Witnesses : Philip le Bret, Odo del Overtone, and others
(named). [Henry III.] Seal.
Kent. A. 5817. Bond by John Bamme of Gyllyngham, co. Kent, esquire, to
[Middx.] tne p r j or an( j convent of the Holy Trinity, London, for 400/. 8 July,
I Richard III. Seal.
Underwritten : Condition of the above bond, witnessing that if the said
John shall observe the covenants specified in certain indentures between
the said parties dated the fourth day of the said month, then the above bond
shall be void.
[I. of Wight ?] A. 5818. Mutilated fragment. The name of the abbot of Quarr
occurs. Sealed by Walter de Insula, Thomas de Aula, Walter de Hanoy,
and Robert le Gras. [Henry III.] Seal and portions of two seals,
defaced.
Endorsed : ' . . . Rob' de Vautort de la '
[Hunt.] A. 5819. Demise by Edmund de Hotot in Woldweston, to John de
Leyton for life, of a plot of land with a building upon it, and other land, in
Woldweston, part lying at ' le madplot,' part at ' le yorn,' part on the tillage
called ' Colncroft,' part at the end of ' le madslad ' and part on ' le marehyl.'
II Edward II. Seal.
[ ] A. 5820. Grant by John de Worthinpole, to William de Worthinpole
his brother, of a piece of a messuage extending upon the common field,
called ' le Heldefeld.' Witnesses : Thomas de Worthinpole, and others
(named). Seal.
[Glouc.] A. 5821. Release by William Dan, son and heir of Drugo Dan, to
Thomas Fort and Alice his wife, of all his right in all the lands and
tenements &c. which they hold in the manor of Thornebury, formerly
belonging to Gilbert Dan, William's grandfather. Wednesday after the
Epiphany, 50 Edward III. Seal, broken.
[York.] A. 5822. Release by Cicely, late the wife of John de Wyndehill,
widow, to Sir John de Warrenne, earl of Surrey, of all her right in all the
lands and tenements in Flanderwath which her said late husband sold to
the said Sir John. Conyngburg', Saturday after St. Albin the bishop,.
A.D. 1289. Portion of seal.
[Herts.] A. 5823. Grant by Jordan de Zoin, to William the chaplain, son of
Eustace, of land in Gatesberi which he holds of Isabella daughter of
Theobald, part in a field called < Brahingefeld ' in the tillage called Six
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{Herts.]
.acres ' which extends to Wlsismere and part under Kyngesho. Witnesses :
John de Getesberi, John de Nortun, and others (named). Twelfth
century.
Endorsed : ' Braccing', ' Jordanus de Zuin confirraat W. decano de
Welcom ' &c.
A. 5824. Grant by Isabella daughter of Theobald, to William the
chaplain, son of Eustace, of the land in Gatesberi, described in A. 5823.
Witnesses : Jordan de Zoin, John de Gatesberi, and others (named).
Twelfth century. Seal.
{Essex ?] A. 5825. Grant by William do Havill son of Ealph de Havill, to
Edric son of Wlfwin le Palmer, of all the land which Lefstan held of the
grantor's fee in Berton, and all the field in which Kobert de la Grange
dwelt, also land lying * a la Nordlane ' and land lying by Edric's house ; for
which the grantee has given 12s. to the grantor, and 2s. to William his son
and heir. Witnesses : Eudo de Calne, Marcian de Stanweia, Alexander
de Broch, and others (named). Twelfth century.
Wilts.] J t 5826. Release by Robert son of Hugh Druwes of Alecanyg, to
Robert son of Sir Stephen Druwes, of all his right in lands and tenements
in Eston and Midelton. Given in the full hundred of Kynewaston, held
3 February, 14 Edward II. Seal.
IMiddx.] A. 5827. Acquittance by Michael de Bereham, chancellor of Robert,
archbishop of Canterbury, for 331. 6s. 8d. received from the prior of the
Holy Trinity, London, receiver of the procurations of the abbot [of Lagny]
and Sir Sicard [de Vaur, canon of Narbonne], inquisitors sent by the
Pope against the Templars, which sum was awarded to Michael for his
trouble by W [alter], bishop of Exeter, and J[ohn], bishop of Bath and
Wells, auditors of the account of the said prior. Lambeth, 15 kalends of
January (18 December), A.D. 1312. Portion of seal.
(Salop.] A. 5828. Grant by William de Lega and Isabella his wife, to Sir
Brian de Bromptone, of all the laud which Adam de Kingeshemede had in
Methene, and which he bequeathed to the said Isabella, and Henry her
brother. Witnesses : Thomas de Bordeley, Roger de Foxcote, Richard de
Pedworthin, Sir Richard, vicar of Kinlet, and others (named). [Edward L]
Seal.
[Essex ?] A. 5829. Grant by William de Havilla son of William de Havilla, to
Edric son of Wlfwin le Palmer, of land in Berton [described in A. 5825].
Witnesses : Roger de Copeford, Eudo de Calna, Baldwin de Bolon[ia], and
others (named). Twelfth century.
[Essex ?] A. 5830. Release in frank almoin by Roger Edrich son of Simon
Edrich, to the canons of Holy Cross, Waltham, of all his right in all the
land and tenement in Berthon [described in A. 5825] which Edric son
of Wlfwin le Palmer, grandfather of the said Roger held of the gift of
William de Havile. Witnesses : Odo de Smalberwe, Peter de Huntingfeld,
Walter de Bolebeck, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal.
fN'hamp.] A. 5831. Grant in frank almoin by Richard son of Cathelina de
Walcote, to Sir William the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of land
with the crop (cum vestura) in Walcote lying by tha tillage called
'Duffuswong' extending from the high road to Stanford, to the messuage
of William de Craneford, for the purpose of digging a quarry there.
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Berwick-on-
Tweed.
[Middx.]
Witnesses : Thomas son of Robert de Suthtorp, Master Simon Cambray*
rector of the church of Bernac (Barnack), and others (named). Seal t
injured.
Endorsed : ' Carta de quarera de Bernak.'
C 3 A. 5832. Grant by John the chaplain, parson of the church of
Kenerw, to Leticia his grand- daughter, in free marriage, of the messuage
and lands which he bought from John de Graffenton. Witnesses :
William Ratlan, Adam Elis, and others (named). Portion of seal.
[Montg.] A. 5833. Defeasance of a bond by Edward ap Howell, William
Bowden of London, goldsmith, Masters Thomas Savage, and William
Barker, clerks, to John, lord Dynham, knight, treasurer of England, for
200/., witnessing that if the said Edward shall yearly render a due account
of the office of receiver of the lordships of Mountgomery, Kery and
Kedewei), granted to him by the king, and pay 100 marks &c. yearly to
the king, then the said bond shall be void. 15 February, 2 Henry VII.
English. Seal.
A. 5834. Bond by John Haggarston of Berwyk on Twede, merchant,
Constance Bekk of the same, widow, William Baily of London, fishmonger,
and Robert Doxford of the same, stockfishmonger, to Thomas Darcy,
knight, lord Darcy, and George Darcy, knight, for 100 marks. 1 March,
25 Henry VIII. Signed. Four seals. $gj| .--.;& -r.ife d
Underwritten ; Condition of the above bond, witnessing that if the
said John and Constance shall perform the covenants contained in a pair
of indentures of even date made between them and the said lord Darcy
and Sir George, then the above bond shall be void. English.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
[ [Hunt.] A. 5835. Grant in frank almoin by John son of fcHenry le Franceys
of Aylington (Ellington), to Sir William the abbot, and the convent of
Earaeseye, of a yearly rent from a messuage and land in Aylington.
Witnesses : John de Aylinton, William de Bernewell, and others (named).
Seal, injured.
|Bucks. A. 5836. Grant by John de Cobham, son of Mary, late countess
Norf. Marshal, to the king, of the manors of Wedonhull, Padenore, Chelwoldes-
Berks. bury, Haukesherdes, Holt, Wedon in the Vale, Dray ton Beauchaump,
Masseworth, Saunderston, Helpesthrop, Rolvesham, co. Bucks, Colston,
co. Norfolk, and Ardyngton, co. Berks, with the knights fees, the
advowson of the church of Drayton Beauchaump, and other advowsons of
churches and chapels belonging to the said manors. Westminster, 3 June,
A.D. 1363, 37 Edward 1II.J [Seal of arms.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment on the r dorse of the Close
; Boll.
Bucks A. 5837. Letter of attorney by John de Cobham, son of Mary, late
T~ Norf. countess Marshal, authorising Alan Toucestre to deliver seisin to the king
Berks of the manors specified in A. 5836.] ^Langele, 6 June, 37 Edward III.
Fragments of seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5838. Grant in fiank almoin by Henry son of Roger the'miller
(molendinarii) of Aylington (Ellington), to Sir William the abbot, and the
convent of Rameseye, of land in Aylington in the field called ' Norhtfeld/
and in Micheleholm in a place called ' Damhalfaker.' Witnesses : John
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son of John de Aylington, Bobert de Hale, clerk, and others (named).
Fragment of seal, defaced.
[Hunt.] A. 5839. Grant in frank almoiri by Henry son of Roger the miller
of Aylington, to Sir William the abbot, and the convent of Rameseye, of 2d.
yearly rent from land in Aylinton. Witnesses : Almost the same as in
A. 5838. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5840. Grant in frank almoin by the same to the same, of 6d.
yearly rent from land in Aylington, and from a plot of the grantor's
orchard there, of which land and plot the present grantees have been
enfeoffed by Henry Godswein, who held them of the grantor. Witnesses :
John de Aylington, Walter Produme, and others (named). Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5841. Grant by Henry son of Roger the miller, to Henry de
Hale, of a plot of the grantor's orchard in Aylington (Ellington), and other
land there, part abutting on Calmerz, and part in Middelfeld, abutting on
Clackesmor. Witnesses : John de Aylington son of Philip, Richard de
Alcmundebiri (Alconbury), and others (named).
Endorsed: ' Carta H. Godesueyn.'
[Hunt.] A. 5842. Grant by William Hottot, son and heir of Edmund
Hottot, of Woldweston, to Sir John West of the same, chaplain, of all his
lands, tenements, and rents in Woldweston. Sunday after All Saints,
16 Edward II. Seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5843. Grant in tail by John West of Woldweston, chaplain, to
William Hottot son and heir of Edmund Hottot of the same, and to Agnes
his wife, of all the lands, tenements, and rents [in Woldweston] which
the grantor had of the gift of the said William ; with remainder to William's
right heirs. Sunday after the octave of St. Martin, 16 Edward II.
Portion of seal.
Calais. At 5844. Release by James Wading of Caleis, brewer, and Thomasina
his wife, to William Powlett, knight, controller of the king's household,
Master Thomas Cromwell, master and treasurer of the jewels, Henry
Norice and Thomas Henedge, gentlemen of the privy chamber, and
Robert Fouller, esquire, vice-treasurer of the town and marches of Caleis,
for the use of the king, of all their right in certain tenements, gardens, and
rents &c. in Caleis in the parish of St. Nicholas in the street called
* Castelstrete,' adjoining the streets called ' Pennystrete ' alias ' Old Haven '
and ' Showlaiie.' Sealed with the seal of the mayoralty of Caleis, Thomas
Tate being mayor. 8 December, 24 Henry VIII. Two seals, one of the
mayoralty of Calais with counterseal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment ' in registro novo glauco cartarum
magne aule ville Caleis,' &c.
Calais. A. 5845. Demise by Thomas Marshall, merchant of the staple, to
John Baker, burgess and master mason of Calais for forty years, of * certeyn
ruynouse tenementes, voide groundes, gardeyns and quyt rentes ' in Calais,
in the parish of St. Nicholas, in Castell street, on the south side ' of the
Tilte ther ' ; the above demise to be renewed at the end of each forty years
on due payment of the rent &c. Sealed with the seal of the mayoralty of
Calais, Richard Chaufre being mayor. 16 August, 3 Henry VIII.,
A.D. 1511. English. Signed. Seal of Calais with counterseal, and
portions of seal.
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DESCEIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Hertf>.]
(Wilts.]
Dorset.
Wales.
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Warw.
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[Hunt.]
fHunt.]
A. 5846. Letter of attorney by Thomas Alyn of Bettloo, authorising
William Alyn, his son, to deliver to Robert Alyue, his younger son, seisin
of land in Tyscoytt. 25 November, 15 Henry VIII. Seal.
Underwritten : Names of witnesses.
A. 5847. Grant by John de Gardino, to Adam de Argojes, of 6d.
yearly rent from a messuage in Stratton. Witnesses: Philip le Bret,
William de Stapelford, and others (named). Seal.
A. 5848. Defeasance of a bond by Sir Robert de Caynes, knight, to
Sir Hugh le Despenser, for 3,000 marks, witnessing that if the said Sir
Robert shall enfeoff the said Sir Hugh, before the quinzaine of Hilary next,
of the manor of Tarente Caynes, co. Dorset, and of two parts of the manor
of Newentone in Wales, and shall secure to the said Sir Hugh the
reversion of the manors which Sir Robert's mother, the lady Hawisia
de Caynes, holds in dower, viz. Dodeford, co. Northampton, Okshulle,
co. Warwick, Coumbe Caynes, co. Dorset, and the third part of Newentone
aforesaid, then the said bond shall be void ; the said manors to remain to
the said Sir Robert for his life. Fasterne, Wednesday after the nativity of
the Virgin, 30 Edward [I], French. Seal of arms.
A. 5849. Bond by Thomas Hall and John Kinge, citizens and
carpenters of London, to Thomas Crutnwell, master or treasurer of the
king's jewels, for 200 marks. 11 June, 24 Henry VIII. Signed. Seal,
and portion of seal.
Endorsed : Condition of the above bond witnessing that if the eaid Hall
and Kinge shall perform the covenants of certain indentures of even date,
made between them and the said Crumwell, for the king's use, then the
above bond shall be void. English.
A. 5850. Release by Beatrice, late the wife of Richard Bretoun of
Castre, to William de Bartone, of all her right of dower or otherwise in
lands &c. in Wodeherst, which the said William had of the gift of her said
late husband. Rnmseie, the eve of St. Barnabas, 10 Edward III.
A. 5851. Grant by Hugh Revel, to Sir Philip Basset, of John
Suelling of Watestried with all his land and issue &c. Witnesses : Roger
de Leicester, Roger de Langeston, Hugh de Dodingesel[es], and others
(named). [Henry III.] Seal.
A. 5852. Grant by Thomas de Harehulle, chaplain, to Adam de
Argoies, of a messuage and croft in Stratton, with release of all his right
in the same. Witnesses : John de Argoiei, William de Stapelford, Odo
de Uverton, and others (named). Seal.
A. 5853. Demise by Geoffrey, alderman of the ward of Langebord,
to Richard de Saytis, of his land of Limstrate which the grantor holds of
Walter the priest. Witnesses : William de Suthf ulco, Robert de Mucegros,
and others (named). Twelfth century.
A. 5854. Demise by Edmund Hotot of Woldweston, to Adam Robat,
of land in Woldweston, part lying in ' le Blakelond/ part in 'le Benelond,'
part at ' le Madplot,' and part at Ayltnereowlkested. Monday after Trinity,
13 Edward II. Portion of seal,
A. 5855. Demise by Cicely, relict of Robert Gernoun of Wodehirst,
for her life, to John Kyng and Simon his brother, of a house with a
curtilage which she holds as dower in the said town. Sunday after
St. Peter ad Vincula. 15 Edward II. Seal.
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233
[Hunt.] . A. 5856. Grant by Roger Noreis of Wodherst, to William tie Barton,
perpetual vicar of St. Ives, of a yearly rent from a messuage in Wodherst,
adjoining the tillage called ' Estfeld,' together with the reversion of the
said messuage after the death of the present tenants. Sunday after
St. Faith the virgin, 16 Edward II.
{Hunt.] A. 5857. Demise by Peter Charteris, to John de Hereye, of four
crops from three acres in the meadow of St. Ives adjoining land of
the rector of Culleworye. Huntyngdon, Saturday after St. Barnabas,
21 Edward III.
Underwritten : Portion of an account apparently.
Endorsed : List of names of persons.
{Hunt.] A. 5858. [Grant] by Richard Bretuu of Castre, to Matilda [late the
wife ?] of William Par . . of Huntingdon, for her life, of 4s. yearly rent,
for the third part of a messuage in Ramseie and of a messuage in Wodehirst,
and of certain land, which third parts came to the grantee as dower.
Monday the feast of St. Margaret the virgin, 15 Edward [II]. Much
mutilated. Seal, and fragment of seal.
[Hunt.] A. 5859. Release by John son of Roger de Chartres, to Peter de
Chartres his brother, of lands and tenements in Wodehirst, which the said
Roger and Christina his wife, and the said John, had jointly purchased.
Monday after St. James, 15 Edward III. French. Seal.
{Cornw,.] A. 5860. Letter from Roger de Reskemmer, knight, to John de
Tredaek and Walter de Merthermeylar, requesting them to place Richard
son of William de Reskemmer and Clarice, daughter of John de Lanbroun, in
full seisin of all Roger's messuages, lands, and tenements, which he has
granted to them in Tredowargh, with the rent and service of Richard
Cereseaus and Margaret his wife in Grogoed, as also of the reversion of
those which William, James and John de Reskemmer respectively hold of
Roger for life, in Rosturvil, and of the reversion of the messuage and a
third part of all the land of Tregudin, which Odo de . . . ael and Matilda
his wife hold of Roger for life, and of all the land of Prestan. Peuryn,
Tuesday after the Epiphany, 5 Edward III.
{Hunt.] A. 5861. Grant by Ralph Gernoun of Wodehirst, to John le Kyng
of the same, and Simon his brother, for their lives, of a messuage in
Wodehirst, with the reversion of a grange &c. which Cicely, the grantor's
mother, holds in dower in the same, and a parcel of land called 'le
Bingestede.' Sunday after St. Peter ad Vincula, lo Edward II. Signed.
Seal.
{Hunt.] A. 5862. Grant by Roger Noreis of Wodherst, to William de Barton,
perpetual vicar of St. Ives, of 8*. 6d. yearly rent from a messuage in
Wodherst with the reversion of the messuage after the death of
the present tenants. Monday the eve of St. Andrew the apostle,
16 Edward II.
{Kent.] A. 5863. Grant by John Vyel of Sutton-atte-Hone, to William
Halden, John de Cantebrigg, clerk, John Baude, clerk, Geoffrey, parson
of St. Margaret's church in Frydaystret, London, and Richard de Wilne,
clerk, of land in the parish of Sutlon aforesaid, part lying in the field
called ' Clementeslond,' and part in the field called ' Gorstonefeld/ and of
two acres of wood called * Humfrayescroft ' in the said parish. Monday
after the Epiphany, 47 Edward III.
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[Camb ?] A. 5864. Demise by Emma late the wife of Hugh Baudevvin of
Swafam, to Thomas de Hirst and Agnes his wife, for six years, of all her
land with houses &c. in Hirst. Witnesses : Richard de Grandal, Bennet,
monk of Rameseie, and others (named). 50 Henry III.
[Eutl ?] A. 5865. Grant by Beatrice de Estone, relict of Robert de Estone,
widow, to Sarah her daughter, of all her land in Edekestone and
Challecote with the capital messuage of Edekestone, reserving the homage
and service of Stephen de Rumesye and his heirs. Witnesses : Sir
Stephen de Aystone, William de Knapelok, John de Putehulle, and others
(named).
[Suff.] A. 5866. Grant by Adam son of William de Cleydune, to John son
of Alan Justuse, of a garden in Thurlestune called ' Netherlauhttun,'
abutting on the road from Krakeford to Vesterfeud (Westerfield).
Witnesses : Baldewyn de Pesenhale, Robert de Cleydune, and others
(named). November, 50 Henry III.
[Bedf.] A. 5867. Grant by Thomas de Cernes, to Thomas Esperun, of his
mills of Tameseford (Tempsford). Witnesses : Sirs Nicholas son of
Roger, Gilbert son of Thomas, Henry le Peytevin, knights, Huward,
parson of Tameseford, Geoffrey, vicar of Everton, and others (named).
[Essex?] A. 5868. Grant by Walter Tyrel, to Richard de Gurnai, of certain
demesne land in his field called ' EJddefed ' viz. the turbary called
' Brockissoc.' Witnesses : William de Badua, John de Bedenested,
Thomas Parage, Roger de Haningefeld, and others (named). Twelfth
century.
[Berks.] A. 5869. Bond by John the abbot, and the convent, of Stanlegh, to
[Wilts.] Richard de Penbrugge, knight, for 1,000 marks, to be paid in St. Paul's
church, London, at Easter next. Wadelegh, Monday before the conversion
of St. Paul, 36 Edward III. French.
[Essex?] A. 5870. Release by Bartholomew de Ernescumbe, to his lord,
Warin de Montechen[iso], of all his share in Denesgrave. Witnesses :
Sir [Jo]hn de Sancto Claro, Ralph de Chaluns, Ralph de Basing', and
others (named).
[Essex.] A. 5871. Certificate by Robert le Hwite, clerk, of Little Burstede,
that he has attorned all his tenants (named) of Little Burstede to pay to
Robert de Frekeberwe and Joan his wife, in accordance with his grant to
them, all the rent which the ancestors of the said tenants used to pay to
the said Robert le Hwite. Dontone, Wednesday after the Purification.
23 Edward I.
[Berks.] A. 5872. Release by Agnes, late the wife of Roger le Stalkere,
widow, to Sir Fulk Basset, bishop of London, of all her right of dower in
the fee which the said Roger held at Spenhamelande. Witnesses : Sir
Gilbert de Hanstede, Everard de Wanetinge, and others (named).
[Herts ?] A. 5873. Grant by John de Kersebroc, to Richard [Tewynge], of
lie?, yearly rent. Witnesses: G. de Humbelby, and others (named).
Mutilated.
Endorsed: ' Carta Johannis Kersebrok facta Ricardo Tewynge.'
[Hunt.] A. 5874. Grant by Matilda, late the wife of John Bruys of
Wodehirst, to Peter de Chartreys, for the grantor's life, of a messuage
and land in Wodehirst called ' Abovetoun Regges.' Thnrsday next
St. Vincent, 16 Edward III.
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[I. of Wight.] A. 5875. Grant in frank almoin by Koger Mobrai, to the monks
of Quarr, of land in Brerding (Brading), part in the meadow of
Amchestune, part on Brerding hill, and two half acres, one called
' Wlfehalfe ' and the other ' le Smalehalfe,' part in the red land (rubea
terra), and part in * le Wodelaunde,' with further grant of the messuage
which Robert Dure lately held with common of all the pasture of Robert
son of Ralph. Witnesses : Thomas de Aula, Walter de Insula, William
de Moreville, Philip de Glamorgan, and others (named).
[Wilts.] A. 5876. Grant by William Hamelin, to Sir Hugh le Despenser, of
land in Paulesholt, in a meadow called ' Somerham,' and of the reversion
of land held in dower by Juliana, late the wife of Geoffrey Hamelin, and
by Margaret, mother of the grantor. Witnesses : Sirs Walter de Pa veli,
John de Holt, William de Cotes, and Simon de Torney, knights, and
others (named).
[N'hamp.] A. 5877. Grant by John son of Richard de la Wodehall of Burcot,
to Sir William de Monte Caniso, of 3s. yearly rent from a tenement in
Burcot, with three ' dayworks ' in autumn, due for the said tenement, by
one man in reaping, of which one . day shall be ( dies precarie ad cibum
domini unius repasti.' Witnesses : Richard de la Wodehall, John Joseph
of Thouecestr', and others (named).
C 3 A. 5878. Grant by Walter .de Brock, to Henry Buquinte, of a
moiety of all his land of Brock, which Robert de Brock, his father, held,
and the service of the land which belonged to William de Brock, also the
land of Robert son of Speleman, and of Hugh son of Spileman, and a moiety
of the land formerly held by the said Robert de Brock in Estcote; with
further grant of a moiety of all the lands which may come to the grantor
from the lands of his father and from those of Elias de Wynberville, his
uncle, and from the land of Matilda, his mother's sister viz. of ' la
rudinge' &c. Witnesses: Waleran the Almain (Teutonico), Thomas de
Flawend', and others (named).
[Middx?] A. 5879. Release by Henry Bocoint, to Lucy Garland, of all his
right in the land given by William de Reimes to Walter son of Hervey de
Bointon. Witnesses: Roger de Ladune, Matthew, bailiff of Hendon, and
others (named).
Somers. A. 5880. Release by Cristina Makejoie, relict of Robert Cumin,
widow, to Robert son and heir of her late husband, of all her right of
dower in land in Chillecote. Witnesses : Henry and Robert de Chillecote,
Gervase de Ashulle, and others (named).
[Camb.] A. 5881. Grant by Geoffrey Courteys of Thouleslond (Toseland),
co. Hunt., to Geoffrey the marshal (marvschalV) of Gyllyng (Yelling),
co. Hunt., of land in Gravele on ' le Swynyscote furlong/ extending from
Swyniscote Haveden to the headland of ' le middylfurlong.' Sunday after
Michaelmas, 21 Edward [I],
[Bucks.] A. 5882. Demise by Master William Faryngton, rector of the
church of Bekenesfeld, and Thomas Haylys of the same, to John Holweye
the younger, of" the same, and Alice his wife, of two crofts called
' Rydynges,' which, with other lands and tenements &c. the grantors
together with one John Watlee of Braynford, deceased, lately had of the
gift of William Holweye of Bekenesfeld, in the parishes of Bekenesfeld and
Burnham, reserving to the grantors a certain pond in the said crofts-
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remainder to the right heirs of the said William Holweye. 4 January,
9 Henry IV.
Glouc. A. 5883. Letter of attorney by Thomas de Bisshopston, son and
Wore. heir of Roger de Bisshopesdon, authorising John Sire to deliver seisin to
Wmrw. Richard de Kyngton, parson of the church of Sheldon, and Richard
Botiller, chaplain, of the reversion of the manor of Larkestoke, co.
Gloucester, and of the manor of Bisshewode, and of all the lands &c. in
Bisshewode, Lapwurth, and Rowynton, lately held by Mauld de Cantalowe,
and of all the lands &c. in Pipwell, Waresley, Hull, More by Fladbury, co.
Worcester, and in Lynden, co. Warwick, now held by Beatrice de Bisa-
hopesdon, for her life. Sunday before St. Margaret, 48 Edward III. French.
[Hunt.] A. 5884. Grant by Richard de Molword of Wold Hyrst, to Ivo son
of Thomas de Wold Hyrst and Cicely his wife, of land in Wold Hyrst,
part by the road called 'Houtton Mar" extending from Hyrstinge to
Houtton, and part in the furlong (quarentena) called ' Barliforlong.'
Sunday after the translation of St. Valerian the martyr, 34 Edward I.
[Hunt.] A. 5885. Grant in frank almoin by John Fraunceys of Aylington,
to Sir William, the abbot, and the convent, of Ramsey, of land in
Aylington, part upon 'le Fordeweye' and part upon 'le Milneweye.'
Witnesses : Walter Prodhoin, William de Bernewell, and others
(named).
[Middx.] I A. 5886. Defeasance of a bond of even date by Sir William Say,
knight, to William Spynke, citizen and grocer of London, for 300/.
witnessing that if the said Sir William shall discharge certain other bonds
by which he and the said Spynke are bound to one Thomas Twyseaday,
esquire, then the above-mentioned bond shall be void. 24 January,
9 Henry VII.
[Hunt.] A. 5887. Grant in frank almoin by Henry called Godsweyn of
Ayllingtone, to Sir William the abbot, and the convent, of Ramsey, of
land which he bought from Henry son of Roger le Molner of Aylingtone.
Witnesses : John de Aylingtone, Walter Prodome of the same, and others
(named).
[York.] ^. 5888. Grant by John Lungesspeye of Brunton, to Amice his
daughter, in marriage, of all the land which he bought from the heirs of
Ralph son of Siwyn, with a toft and croft in Brunton, viz. part upon
Dunhou, part extending towards Cemesker, part upon Kerlingdale, part
upon Stainhowes, part lying between ' le siket ' and the land of John son
of Simon de Kilvington towards Alverton, and half of his meadow towards
Solem upon Wise. Witnesses : Esperver de Well, bailiff of Alverton,
Sirs John de Romundebi (Romanby) and Roger de Burton, William de
Cuton (Cowton), and others (named).
[Herts.] A. 5889. Release by Robert Triket, to the canons of Holy Trinity,
London, of all his right in land in Berkedene, lately held by Stephen his
brother, in return for which the canons grant to him a corrody for a servant
for life, viz. a loaf, a dish of pottage (de pulmento), one of meat or fish, and
two gallons of ale, daily, with 3*. a year for clothes. Witnesses : Thomas
de Husseburnia, Simon de Pateshullia, Richard de Herieth, Oger son of
Oger. [8 Richard L]
Endorsed : ' Et est inrotulatum ' in rotulo Reg.' Anno Regis
Ricardi viii. '
C 3 A. 5890. Grant by Robert called 'le Bodere,' to Sir William de
Monte Canizo son of Sir Warin, of a yearly rent which Roger Buckescin
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paid for land in the field called ' Homesfeld.' Witnesses : Henry de
Helham, William de Nobrizt, Robert de Pole, William atte Nesse, William
Bernard.
3 A. 5891. Grant by Simon de Cqrningge, to Sir William de Valence,
of land between the land of the said Sir William of ' la Morhalle ' and the
ditch called Boydich,' with further grant of all his right therein.
August, A.D. 1257. Witnesses: Sirs Henry Deveringe, Walran de
Ciritone, and Thomas de Corninge, William Coc of Hammingeherste, and
others (named).
[Middx.] A. 5892. Grant in frank almoiii by Ralph le Mareschal, to the prior
and canons of Holy Trinity, London, of a yearly quit rent paid to him by
John de Sancta Ositha, carpenter, for land and nouses &c. of the fee of
the gaid canons, in the parish of St. Botolph without Alegate, London,
together with 3s. yearly due to the grantees. Witnesses : Edmund
Trentemars, Stephen de Hundesdich, and others (named).
[ 1 A. 5893. Grant by Monstede, to Witnesses :
William le Franceys, Matthew de Bovyle, and others (named). Mutilated
fragment.
[Suff.] A. 5894. Grant in frank almoin by Alan de Bellofago, dean of
Samford, to the nuns of St. Mary, Wikes, of the yearly rent which Alan
the porter (portarius) of the Holy Trinity, Ipswich, owes for land which
he holds of the grantor in the borough of Ipswich, except one penny
which the grantor reserves to himself for his life, to maintain his liberty
in the said borough, after which it is to remain to the grantees with all the
grantor's liberty. Witnesses : William the chaplain of Bercholt, Albin,.
Ralph and Tobias of Chatesh[am], chaplains, and others (named).
[Leic.] A. 5895. Release by Richard le Swein of Swithelund, to'Margaret
de Ferr[ariis], countess of Derby, Ellen la Zuche, Alexander Comyn, earl
of Bouchan, and Elizabeth his wife, the heirs of Roger de Quency, late
earl of Winchester, of all his right in land in Schepeheved (Sheepshead)
formerly held by Elias Swein, his brother, and in a toft and croft and
other land there, and in land in Bradegate which was the said Elias's.
Witnesses : Sirs Saer de Harecurt, Peter son of Roger, Nicholas de
Vallibus, knights, and others (named). [A.D. 1264-1289.]
[Hunt.] A. 5896. Acquittance by John, abbot of Ramsey, for 20s. received
from William Shelley, esquire, out of his manor of Offord Dacy.
1 1 February, 19 Henry VIII.
[Kent.] A. 5897. Release by Celestria, daughter of Nicholas atte Court,,
widow, to William Sompter, of all her right in a daywork (daywercd) of
land with a house thereon, in Newenton adjoining the street leading
to Halgresto (Halstow). Thursday after St. Lucy the Virgin,
7 Edward III.
[Hunt.] A. 5898. Grant by Ralph de Aylinton, clerk, son of the late
Geoffrey the chaplain, to Hugh the abbot, and the convent, of Ramsey, of
a messuage in Aylinton (Ellington) by the plot called * Mulne pythtel.'
Witnesses : Master Gilbert, steward of Ramsey, Richard Prudume, and
others (named).
[Wiltr] A. 5899. Grant in frank almoin by Everard de Arguges, to the
canons of Bradenestok, of rent from the land held of the grantor by
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John son of Ernald. Witnesses : Peter de Sancto Martino, Robert de
Colungeburn, Henry the clerk of Hundeslewe, and others (named).
[Middx.] A. 5900. Bond by William Walker, citizen and carpenter of
London, to Thomas Crumwell, master or treasurer of the king's jewels,
for 200/. 11 June, 24 Henry VIII. Signed.
Endorsed: Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said William
shall perform the covenants contained in certain indentures of even date,
then the above bond shall be void. English.
C ] A. 5901. Grant by John Treygoz, to Walter de la Hake, of a croft
called ' Longecrofte,' at a yearly rent of two broad arrows. Witnesses:
Thomas de Doddeford, Thomas Tyeies, and others (named).
[Oxford.] A. 5902. Grant by Nicholas de Holecumb, to Sir Henry Grapynel,
knight, of a yearly rent of ISd. from all the grantor's lands and tenements
in Cleore. Witnesses : Sirs Elyas de Witefeud, and William Ware,
knights, and others (named). St. Martin's day, 15 Edward [I].
[N'hamp.] A. 5903. Grant by Ralph son of Richard de Atteneston, to Roger
de Boys of Atteneston and Margaret his wife, of a windmill near
Atteneston (Adstone), with its site &c. and of land near Chirchediche.
Witnesses: Robert Kynne of Maydeford, and others (named).
[Glouc.]. A. 5904. Release by Henry le Colyere of Weneston, to Sir Hugh
le Despenser, of all his right in that part of his land included within the
bounds made between the said Sir Hugh and Sir Henry de Penbrygge, on
Tuesday the eve of the apostles Philip and James, 31 Edward [I], and in
the common of pasture which the releasor had in the wood and tenement
of which the said Sir Hugh was enfeoffed by the said Sir Henry.
Witnesses: Sir William Mansel, Richard le Eyr of Bysseleye, and others
(named).
[Herts.] A. 5905. Grant in frank almoin by Bernard de Rokele, to the
church of St. Peter, Bracking (Braughing), of land in the field called
' Hicheden' adjoining laud which belonged to Walter the priest of Hotham,
in return for which Geoflrey, the rector of Bracking, has permitted the
donor to build a chapel in his court at Bordesd[ene] and to celebrate
service in it. Witnesses : William de Marin, Theobald de Eschal[ar]iis,
and others (named).
[Line.] A. 5906. Grant by William son of Henry de Finham, to Sir
William, late the rector of Boby (Boothby), of a toft in Navemby, with all
the land in Boby, and a rent there, which the said Henry gave to the
grantor. Witnesses : Thomas de Henges, John de Letteres, Ambrose de
Muketun, and others (named).
[ ] A. 5907. Grant by Edoine daughter of Stephen de Bello Campo, to
Walter son of Winebaud, of all the grantor's share of land in Busfeld
near ' le Ho,' with a meadow and alder-grove (alneto) belonging thereto.
Witnesses : Angod de Corn', Robert de Russeie, William de Colun and
others (named). [Henry ILL]
Glouc. A. 5908. Grant in fee by Thomas de Bisshopsdon son and heir of
Wore. Roger de Bisshopesdon, to Richard de Kington, parson of the church of
Warw. Sheldon, and to Richard Boteler, chaplain, of the reversion of the
lands &c. of which Beatrice de Bisshopesdon holds the reversion for her life ;
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viz. the manor of Larkestowe, co. Glouc., a messuage in Bisswode in a
field called ' Sorelesfeld ' in Lapwurth, a messuage and croft formerly
held in villenage by Walter Bonde in Lap worth, with the body of Thomas
son of Walter atte Knyhteg, with his issue, the foreign woods and the
manor of Bisshwode, all the lands &c. in Lapwurth and Rowynton
formerly held by Maid' de Cantelowe, messuages, lands and rent in
Pipwell nd Waresley, co. Wore, with the bondmen (neifs) dwelling there
and their issue, all the lands &c. in Hull and More by Fledbury, co.
Wore, and in Lyndon, co. Warw. with all the bondmen dwelling in Hull
and More, which lands &c. were formerly held by Joan late the wife of
Thomas de Bisshopesdon. Sunday before St. Margaret, 48 Edward III.
French.
[Glouc.] A. 5909. Grant by Richard de Hontynnefort, to Theydeus Lyolf, of
land in Thornbiri, with a way to the water, of the free tenement lying
between the grantor's land and Stretvole. Witnesses : Thomas Barri,
Nicholas de Holebiri, John de Hyolebiri, and others (named).
[Hunt.] A. 5910. Demise by Sir William, abbot of Ramsey, to Henry
Godsweyn, of Aylington, for his life, of land belonging to the mills of
Aylington. Witnesses : Sir William the chamberlain (camber 'land),
Ranulph de Clervaus, and others (named). Wednesday in Easter week,
A.D. 1271.
[Oxford.] A. 5911.' Sale by Baldwin de Montibus, to Gilbert Basset, of all his
land of Curtlynton, with the stock which his men had when they received
that land to farm, for which Gilbert is to pay one hundred marks on the
Sunday after All Saints, 23 Henry {III], or sooner if he is able, after
which Baldwin will place him in full seisin of the premises and will
deliver to him the grant made by Walter de Humez to Ralph de Montibus,
the grantor's father &c. &c. Witnesses: Roger de Stodleg', and others
(named), [circa 23 Henry III.] Injured.
[Bedf.] A. 5912. Release by William Cardown of Tylbrok, John Swetyng,
[Hunt.] and Isabella Swetyng late the wife of William Brekspere of Little Styvecle
(Stukeley), of the same, to Simon Brekspere of the same, of all actions,
except the dower of the said Isabella. Tylbrok, Wednesday the
Annunciation, 11 Richard II.
[Warw?] A. 5913. Extract from the court roll of Bullokkestone, showing that
at the court held there on 3 November, 28 Henry VI, William Colyne of
Retherfelde and Alice his wife received from the lord a croft called
' Rysschlond ' as tenants at will for fifty years, paying Id. yearly, which
croft, as appears from the court roll of 25 April, 2 Henry IV, was
surrendered by William Toly, a bondman of the lord, for a hundred years,
to the use of John Loteman at the same rent; the said croft being part of
the tenement called ' Tolyestenement ' which is held of the lord in
villenage, which tenement John Toly has surrendered to the use of Henry
atte Reede, who retains one part of this indented copy. 3 November,
28 Henry VI.
York. A. 5914. Bond by Miles Wylson and Peter Wylson of Wakefeld,
[Middx.] co. York, ' clothemen,' to John Aleyn, citizen and alderman of London, for
211. 12s. 2 April, 11 Henry VIII. Signed.
[Herts.] A. 5915. Release by Robert Triket son of Ralph Triket, to the
canons of Holy Trinity, London, of all his right in land in Berkedene,
formerly held of them by his brother Stephen, which Robert had claimed
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to hold after his said brother ; in return for which the said canons have
received him into their brotherhood, and have granted to him a corrody.
Witnesses : Henry, the mayor of London, Nicholas and Robert Blum!,
sheriffs of the same, Theobald son of Ivo, and William Fulbert, aldermen,
Philip the priest of Horeraade, Sir Ralph de Stebee, and others (named).
[A.D. 1197-1198.]
C ] A. 5916. Grant by Thomas son of Adam le Chaufener, to Adam de
Strattone, of a messuage and curtilage between the house of Ralph le
Tanur and the court of the said Adam, at a yearly rent of a rose. Witnesses :
Eli as de Hertford, Thomas Esperun, and others (named).
Surrey. A. 5917. Letters patent by John de Warenna, earl of Surrey,
Sussex. commanding Robert de Reppes, and William de Cotes, to receive seisin of
the castle and town of Reigate, the manors of Dorkyng and Bechesworth,
co. Surrey, the castle and town of Lewes, the manors of Cokefeld,
Cleyton, Dychenyng, Mechyng, Pechham, Bryghtelmeston, Rottyngden,
Houndeden, Northeste, Rademele, Kymer, Middelton, Alyngton, Worth,
Pycoumbe, and the towns of Iford, Pydynghowe, and Seford, co.
Sussex, and all the king's other manors &c. in the said counties, which
have been granted to him by the king. Westminster, 6 July,
9 Edward [II].
[Leic.] A. 5918. Grant by Ralph son of Geoffrey de Torp, with the consent
of his wife and heirs, to Wido, rector of a moiety of the church of Melt*
(Melton Mowbray), of all right in land in Torp formerly held of the
grantor by Ralph son of Arthur. Witnesses : William de Piro, Thomas
de Sixtenebi (Saxby), William son of Ernisus de Brentighebi (Brentingby),
and others (named). [Henry III.]
[Bedf.] A. 5919. Grant by Payn de Laushull, with the consent of Avice his
wife, and of his heirs, to Walter de Donigton, clerk, of land in Cramfelt
(Cranfield), part at Piriecroft and part upon Bradelond, abutting on Dole,
at a yearly rent of a pair of white gloves. Witnesses : Hugh de Saleford,
Simon Passelewe, Roger de la Burne, and others (named).
[Gloue.] A. 5920. Grant by Laurence de Tresham, to Henry le Coliar of
Wynestone, and Agnes his wife, of a messuage, with a croft and curtilage
which Elyas Segar lately held in Wynestone, with land in the same, part
lying in the west field viz. three fardels (voerndell') by land of Robert Dibun,
one fardel (ferndell'} on Dernewellushull, part in Grimeshale, part at
Swanesboer', part at Vildeneweye, part at Stanboer', part at ' le Saltstret,'
part at ' le Merweye,' part at Boerhullesheved, part on Boerehull, part at
Monnescroftusend, and part lying in the east field viz. part at Wodehem-
broke, part at Bolewell by the field of Gelkeston, part at Badekokesboer,
part at Penderesweye, part at ' le Kenecrois',' part at Voxhale, part at
Notteston, part upon the field of Dontesbourn, part in Glexvurlong, part
by Gelkseteweye, part in Chrowethornesfurlong, part at Crinteleye, part
at ' le Derneslad,' and part in ' le longefurlong.' Tuesday, the feast of
St. James the apostle, 29 Edward [I],
[Kent.] A. 5921. Grant by Peter son oPAdam the young (juvenii), to Peter de
Makelonde, of the share which Adam his father held in a saltpit and pools (?)
(strodis), in Headescrocke. Witnesses : Simon de Waredune (Warden),
Richard de Leisdune (Leysdown), and others (named).
[Devon.] A. 5922. Grant by William de Nerbert, at the request of Robert the
priest, to the church of Bin, of land there, in exchange for land at Stapeldune
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Somers.
Bucks.
York.
Westm.
Suff.
[Hunt.]
[Suff.]
[Middx.]
Witnesses : E. Gurul, Serle de Honne, Durant de Pacule, R. de Etteford,
and others (named). Twelfth century.
Endorsed : * In Devenescira.'
A. 5923. Sale by Robert de Pormort. 'to Hamelin, earl of Warenne, his
lord, for 65 marks and 251. of Anjou, of all the fee which Robert held of
the earl at Louveautuit, except his capital messuage with land near, and
except the fee of one vavasor called ' Doudemanfee,' which messuage &c. he
held by a yearly service of two gilt spurs of [the value of] I2d. of Anjou.
Witnesses : William son of Ralph, seneschal of Normandy, Robert de
Harecort, William de Lindebone, Warin, provost of Belencornbrie, and others
(named). [A.D. 1178-1202.]
A. 5924. Charter by the king, granting permission to Alan Basset,
for his dogs to hunt foxes, hares and wild cats in all the king's land.
Witnesses: William son of Ralph, steward of Normandy, Robert de
Harecurt, Walter de Lasci, Hugh de Novill, and others (named). By th
hand of Master Eustace, elect of Ely, acting chancellor. Vaudreuil (apud
Vallem Rodol'), 7 January, 9 Richard [I].
This is a renewal of the above grant made under the king's first seal, which
was changed because it was lost and while the king was in captivity in
Almain was in other hands ; it is witnessed by Baldwin, earl of Albemarle,
William son of Ralph, seneschal of Normandy, Saer de Quenci, and others
(named). By the hand of E[ustace], bishop of Ely, chancellor. Roche
d'Orval (apud Rupem Auree Vail'), 22 August, 9 Richard [I]. [Printed
in Ancient Charters, Pipe Roll Society,^?. 111.]
A. 5925. Grant by John Holand, earl of Huntingdon, the King's
chamberlain, to Robert, bishop of London, Walter, bishop of Durham,
William, bishop of Winchester, Richard, bishop of Chichester, Henry, earl
of Derby, Edward, earl of Rutland, Sir John, Lord Lovel, Sir John
Devereux, and Sir William Beauchamp, of the manors of Heselbeare,
co. Somerset, Gadesdeyn, co. Bucks, Langeton, co. York, Merton, co.
Westmorland, and Iklyngham, co. Suffolk, with their appurtenances,
except knights' fees, the advowsons of churches, and the reversion of the
manor of Haselbeare; in satisfaction of 300 marks a year in land and
tenements, with which the grantor is bound to enfeolF the grantees in
accordance with certain indentures made between Thomas, earl Marshal,
and earl of Nottingham, lord of Moubray and Segrave, and the grantor,
touching the marriage of the grantor's daughter, Custance, with the said
earl Marshal's son, Thomas. London, loth February, 15 Richard II.
French.
A. 5926. Grant in frank almoin by John son of John de Aylingtone,
to Sir William the abbot, and the convent of Ramsey, of a messuage and
croft &c. in Aylinton (Ellington). Witnesses: Reginald de Marham,
William Ketil, Walter Produme, and others (named).
A. 5927. Grant by William de le Dene of Little Belstede, to Philip
Koc of the same, and Thomas Gilberd of Qwherstede (Wherstead), of a
messuage with a croft called ' le dene,' and a pightle [of land] adjoining, in
the said town, abutting on land of the rector of Belstede. Sunday before
St. Martin, 6 Richard II.
y 84162.
A. 5928. Grant by Ralph de Hayrun, to Richard son of Ailward de
Forda, of the field in which Brihtieua Hulewil dwelt. Witnesses : James
Blund, Picot de Marisco, William Pevcril, and others (named).
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A. 5929. Demise by Richard son of Reiner son of Berenger, to
Arnold the tailor (parmentario), of his land at the head of Mngenelane,
for which Arnold has given him a pair of spurs worth Gd. Witnesses :
Geoffrey Testard, Josceus de Smetefeld, and others (named). Twelfth century.
A. 5930. Acquittance by Roger de Ingepenne, co-executor with Sir
Anthony, bishop of Durham, John de Warenne, earl of Sussex and Surrey,
lady Joan de Valence and Bartholomew, parson of Sottone, of the will of
Sir William de Valence, for certain sums of money received by him from
John de Dittone, by the hand of Walter de Filebi, clerk to Sir Emer
(Aymer) de Valence, in accordance with powers conferred on the said
Roger and on Geoffrey de Wrettone by the other executors, which sums
were due to the said Sir William by Ralph de Sandwiz, John de Scardeborh,
Walter de Redinges, and the said John de Ditume, by a recognisance made
in 24 [Edward I] for Hem-y de Lancaster and Maud his wife. Ingepenne,
Thursday, 2 April, 27 Edward [I], French.
A. 5931. Acquittance by John de Borewell, for 40/. received from
the prior and convent of the Holy Trinity, London, in repayment of a loan
and discharging the said prior and convent from a recognisance for 60/. in the
Exchequer, made on 12 December in the under-mentioned year. Haliwell,
9 March, 11 Edward II.
A. 5932. Defeasance of a recognisance made in the Exchequer on
the 10 December, of the under-mentioned year, by the prior and convent
of Holy Trinity, London, to John de Borewell, for 60/. ; witnessing that if
the said prior and convent pay to the said John de Borewell, at Haliwell,
40/. on the first Sunday in Lent next following, then the said recognisance
shall be void. London, 10 December, 11 Edward II.
A. 5933. Grant by Robert Payn of Pelharn, to Thomas Thiede
of Bordesdene, of land in Bordesdene, which the grantor has taken in
exchange from William de la AVyndhelle, abutting on the road to the
church of Brawynge (Brangbing). Witnesses : Robert de Rupcll[is],
John de Bordesdene, and others (named).
A. 5934. Demise and release by Elias, eldest son of Theodbald son of
Ivo, to Ralph son of Richard Cavel, of all the sale (lotam vendicioneni)
which Denise late the wife of the said Theobald sold to Richard Cavel, viz.
a certain wooden house, which, with the orchard behind, the grantor's said
father gave to the said Deuise. Witnesses: John the chaplain of the
church of St. Denis, Fulcred de Limstrate, William de Suthfolk, Reginald
de Suwerk, and others (named).
A. 5935. Release by Robert son of Rod, of Burtunhefde, to Alan
son of Hugh le Norres, of all his land and right in Burtonheved,
except a quarter of one bovate, for which Alan has given him 7 marks 4*.
in his great need (in magna necessitate mea). Witnesses: Sir Robert de
hum, Henry de Turboc, Henry de Nordhale, and others (named).
Portion of seal.
A. 5936. Grant in frank almoin by , to the canons of
Holy Trinity, London, of land in , part lying in Estfeld, part in
Tuddeheg, part upon Stane &c. Mutilated fragment.
A. 5937. Certificate by Othewel de Insula, to the justices of the
king, that the prior and canons of the Holy Trinity, London, hold certain
land of him, in fee and inheritance, in Becham, by half a knight's service
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as they held it from his father and brother, and that Alexander -de Orpent
and his son John, and Osbert Vitderners have unjustly entered upon that
land &c. Twelfth century.
C ] A. 5938. Charter by Henry, duke of Normandy and Aquitaine, and
count of Anjou, to [Henry II.] Mutilated fragment ; the
names of . . . . Gai, and Alice his wife, occur.
[Middx.] A.. 5939. Grant by Thomas the prior, and the convent of Holy
Trinity, London, to John Bamme, esquire, that whereas the said John has
delivered to the said prior and convent, for purposes specified in a pair of
indentures made between the above parties, ' certeyn evidences in two
boxes within a litle cheste shet and inclosed with lok and key the key
therof remaynyng with the seid John Bamrne,' if any action arise,
relative to the lands &c. which the said evidences concern, during the life
of Dame Alys Hampton, cousin and heir of Sir William Hampton, knight,
late citizen and alderman of London, or hereafter, the said John may have
the temporary use of such of the said evidences as he may require.
15 July, 1 Richard III. English.
[Herts.] A. 5940. Release in frank almoin by Richard de Bordesden, to
Eustace the prior, and the convent of Holy Trinity, London, of land in the
hamlet of Bordesden, between the said prior's land called ' Linlonde ' and
the releasor's land called ' le Holdeberie,' as far as the water course.
Witnesses : Sirs John de Scalariis, Robert de Rupellis, knights, and others
(named).
C 3 A. 5941. Grant by William le Myre, son of Richard le Myre, to
Adam the tailor (cyssori), of one 'ruding' (rudingam) lying between land
of William le Myre and of John Brian. Witnesses : Richard de Hec,
Amys de Tadelee, William de Everslee, William de Stanford, and others
(named).
[Herts.] j^, e 5942. Grant by R[ichard] the prior, and the convent of Holy
Trinity, London, to Robert Luvel, of Robert Cobbe, their bondman, with
all his issue (sequela). Witnesses : -Richard de Gatebir', Adam de
Bracking, and others (named). [A.D. 1223-1252.]
[Kent.] A.. 5943. Release by GodeleP, relict of John Elfegh, to Richard son
of the said John, of all her right of dower in the lands &c. of her late
husband. Witnesses : John de Saucta Margareta, bailiff of Wytstaple,
Thomas de Easninge, Maurice de Northwde, John de Harnhille, and others
(named). 1 Edward I.
[ 3 A. 5944. Bond by James Nedeham, the king's master carpenter, to
Thomas Crumwell, master, or treasurer, of the king's jewels, for 200/.
1 1 June, 24 Henry VIII. Signed.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond witnessing that if the said James
shall perform the covenants specified in certain indentures of even date,
made between the said parties, then the above bond shall be void.
English.
[Cornw.] ^ 5945. Grant by Ralph de Karlunyeck, perpetual vicar of the
church of St. Wendron, to John de Tremaen, and Margaret his wife, of
all his messuages and lands &c. in Tremaen and Laen, with remainder, in
tail, to James, son of the said John, and Marina his wife, and reversion to
the right heirs of the said John. Thursday before St. George the martyr,
7 Edward III, A.D. 1333.
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[Essex ?]
Cornw.
Camb. J t 5946. Grant by William Levechyld of Whytwell in the parish of
Berton (Barton), to Edmund Hanson, clerk, rector of the parish church of
Tofie, George Baasley of Tofte, Nicholas Maye, and Thomas Baasley son
of Thomas Baasley, smith, of the same, and John Grene of Combertou, of
land in Berton, part lying in Grysewell dole, by the land late of Nicholas
Cleve but now of St. Catherine's Hall [Cambridge], and abutting on
Watlondfurlong, part lying by land of the. prior of Bernewell, and part
at Byttersaltfurlong by the lands of ' la Clarehall.' 10 November,
19 Henry VII. Seal.
[Hants.] .A. 5947. Grant by Alice Browne late the wife of William atte
Wode, widow, to John Brytte, of a cottage and curtilage in Cryschnrch
Twynham in * la Castelstrete,' adjoining the tenement of Maurice Berkeley,
knight, and extending southward to the castle moat ; also of land part
lying in Benettyshey, part opposite the spring at the end of the town
and part abutting on ' la Portlane.' Witnesses : Sir Walter Hyder, vicar
of Cryschurch, Eichard Hamud, reeve, John Bonevyle and John Ryggh,
constables, and Thomas Goold, bailiff, of the same. 16 December,
24 Henry VI. Seal.
A. 5948. Certificate by William son of Alayn, and Richard Sqwier,
of the forest of Passeleye, that they have mainprised Peter son of Giles
del Estwode. Bothemle, 3 July, 34 Edward [I]. French.
A. 5949. Grant by Margaret, late the wife of Stephen Frenshe,
daughter and heiress of John Tynten of Lansewgy, widow, to Thomas
Carmynowe, esquire, of all her messuages and la^ds &c. in Polmargh,
Mochellhendra, Lytellhendra, Scrobbehendra, Tregerian vian, Lansewgy,
and elsewhere in the county named. Lannowe Seynt, Monday after
St. Leonard, 18 Heury VI.
Chesh. A. 5950. Grant by Thomas of Bold, esquire, to William Danyel of
Dersbury, of the wardship of all the lands &c. that belonged to John of the
Melles, deceased, in the city of Chester and the town of Tranmull in
Wyrall, during the minority of Henry the said John's heir, with the said
heir's marriage, which wardship &c. was granted to the said Thomas
by Henry V. The feast of Mary Magdalene, 1 Henry VI. English.
Seal.
[Norf.] A.. 5951. Grant by William Boteler of Skernyng, to Eichard Tabbe
of the same, and Thomas Tabbe and Edmund Basse of Est Bradenham,
of a messuage called ' Jabbes,' and of land, in Skernyng, (Seaming), part
adjoining lands of the abbots of Bury and Wendlyng. Feast of the
Annunciation, 15 Henry VI. Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5952. Grant by Adam Chabbe of Skernyngg, to Eoger ate Hyl,
tanner, of Estderham, of a messuage &c. in Skernyngg, and laud there,
part abutting on the laud called ' Sayereswong ' and part on the ditch
called ' Rodecroftdyg.' Monday before the nativity of the Virgin Mary,
8 Edward III. Seal.
[Conm.] A. 5953. Grant by William Bodrugan of Markewylle, to William
Bodrugan of Bodrugan, and John Tregoys, of the manor of Markewylle,
for forty years. Witnesses : John Awmarle, mayor of Lostwythiell, and
others (named). Thursday after St. Gregory the pope, 3 Henry IV.
Salop. A. 5954. Grant by Thomas de Whitton and Edward de Wliitton, to
John Seete of Seete, of all their lands and tenements &c. in Assheford
Jones, Assheford Carbonell, and Huntyugton, which the grantors, with
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245
William Boure aad others, deceased, lately had of the gift of William de
Seete. Whitton, 10 January, 2 Henry V.
Worc> . A. 5955. Demise by Edward Morris of Shipston on Stower, gentle-
man, to Richard Morris of the same, gentleman, for life, of all his lands
and tenements &c. in Shipston aforesaid which came to him from his
mother, Christyan Morris, as appears by a division made between the said
Richard and Edward, entered on the' court rolls, provided that the said
Edward may quietly hold ' two edifices or buldynges of shoppes ' in
Shipston, with the profits of the criership &c. demised to him by the
said Richard. 1 August, 23 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Names of
witnesses.
Endorsed: 'Memorandum that this* lease was sealed and delivered by
Edward Morris unto his brother a whole owre before Ric. dyd deliver his
to his [brother] Edward.'
[Norf.] A. 5956. Grant in tail by Hugh Tebaud of Schipedene, to John le
Carpunter of Suthfeld, of land in Schipedene at Crowemer'. Tuesday after
St. Botolph, 7 Edward II.
[Flint.] A. 5957. Grant by Peter son of William de Blaken, to John de
Helegh, burgess of Flyiit, of alt his lands and tenements &c. in Flynt.
Witnesses : Sir John Goloffre, knight, mayor of Flynt, Thomas de
Aundernes and 'Nicholas le Heinde, bailiff's there, and others (named).
28 May, 14 Richard II. Seal of arms.
[Denbigh.] j^ t 5958. Grant by Robert ap Gruffydd ap Geoffrey, to Thomas ap
Grono ap Jevan ap Eign', of all his messuages, lands, and tenements &c.
in Nanclyn Sanctorum in the commote of Issalet within the lordship
of Denbeigh ; with letter of attorney authorising Gruffydd ap Jevan ap
Rys ap David to deliver seisin. 3 February, 20 Henry VIII. Seal,
defaced.
Berk. ^. 5959. Release by Edward Clerk of Fridlesham, husbandman,
kinsman and next heir of Thomas Clerk, late of Redyng, draper, to
William Norreis, knight, of all his right in two messuages, with curtilages
and gardens, in the new street of Redyng, which came to the releasor after
the death of the said Thomas, his uncle, and which the said William, with
others, lately had of the releasor ; also in all other lands &c. in Redyng.
late his said uncle's. 10 February, 18 Edward IV. Seal, defaced.
[Norf.] A. 5960. Grant by Thomas Tabbe of Estbradenham, to John
Poumfreyt of Skernyng, the younger, John Westhaghe and Robert Baker,
clerks, and Robert Fyssher, of the same, of all that empty messuage called
4 Jabbes', and land in Skernyng aforesaid, which the grantor, with others,
lately had of the grant of William Boteler, in 15 Henry VI, except one
piece of land lying near Reyneres ; with letter of attorney authorising
Edward Tabbe to deliver seisin. 24 February, 21 Edward IV. Seal.
Somers. J t 5961. Grant by John Mone, esquire, to John Sydenhame, son and
heir of Alexander Sydenhame of Hunteworthy, of two tenements in
Northepederton ; with letter of attorney authorising Marmaduke
Maunssell and Richard Fysche to deliver seisin. 22 November,
10 Henry VIII.
Underwritten after the date : Further grant of land called c Ayscheforde '
in the parish of Northepederton. Seal.
[Norf.] A. 5962. Release by William son of John le Curszon of Aldeburgh,
to Robert son of John Hereward, of all his right in all the lands and
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
tenements &c. which had belonged to his father, John le Curzon, ?rt
Aldeburgh, Thnrgarton, Matelaske, Wyketnere, Tweyt and Smaleberwe.
Witnesses : Sirs John de Curszon, John de Heder-sete, knights, and others
(named). Wednesday after St. Mark the evangelist, 14 Edward III. Seal
defaced.
Somers. A. 5963. Grant by William Dorell, the abbot, and the convent of
Clyve, to John Michell and Joan his wife, for their Jives, of a messuage in
Byllerebroke within the lordship of Olde Clyve, with gardens and
orchards &c. adjoining, held by John Hayward as tenant at will, also of
land there i a ground (in gnodam solo) called ' Cocklond ' formerly parcel
of the convent's grange of Bye, silso of pasture for two animals, yearly, in
the place called ' Clyve Allen?,' and, in each year, as many alders and
willows growing there as a man can cut in one day, also of a close in
ground railed ' Chalorofte ' &c. and foirt 1 other closes called ' Harlescombere
Grownde ' ; the grantees to do suit at the grantors' court of Oldeoly ve
twice a year, and with their multures at the grantors' mill of Wayschflford ;
the grantees to have, on the premises, ' housbote, haybote, fyrebote, plough-
bote and foldbote'; with letter of attorney authorising Thomas Beryman
and David Ivyne to deliver seisin. 12 September, 18 Henry VIII. Seal
and portion of seal.
Underwritten : Memorandum, signed by the said abbot, of an inter-
lineation made by him * in bothe the dedes.'
Surrey. A. 5964. Exemplification, made at the request of the under-mentioned
Parson and Ferrant, of the enrolment on the De Banco Roll of Hilary
Term, 28 Elizabeth, roll 42. among the pleas of land, of proceedings in
a suit by Robert Parson and John Ferrant for the recovery by double
voucher of seisin against James Sutton, John Gabell and Thomas
Hemyngway, of messuages and lands &c. in Cobeham, Esshere, East-
horseley and Ockham. 12 February, 28 Elizabeth. Common Pleas seal
and conntcrfical.
Flint. A. 5965. Grant by Richard Coly son of Henry Coly, to Joh-n Heley,
and William Heley his son, of all the grantor's lands and tenements &e. in
the town and county of Flynt. Witnesses : John Hakes, under-sheriff
of the snid county, John Heley, eschoator of the same, and others (named).
4 December, 8 Henry VI. Seal.
Bedf. A.. 5966. Demise by John Rowe of Clapham, esquire, to William
Niegose, son of John Niegose, deceased, of the same, hushandman, for
twenty years, of land in Clapham and Okeley, and a little meadow close called
a ' coppie close,' abutting on East end land, and on Rickyard close ;
reserving to the grantor ' the fallinge and toppinge of all the okes, elmes, and
ashtrees,' in the premises. 28 April, 24 Elizabeth. A.D. 1582. English.
Portion of seal.
Underwritten : The mark of the said William Niegose.
Endorsed ; Names of witnesses.
[Cornw.] A. 5967. Grant by Richard Mayda, to William le Bunkyer and
Joan his wife, of a stall (seldam} in the street of St. Glywyatus (Orluvias),
adjoining the house of Walter de Carnduyon [in Penryn]. Borough of
Penren (Penryn), Friday after St. John ante Portam Latinam,
7 Edward III.
[Norf.] A. 5968. Grant by William son of Richard de la Mare of
Plumstede, to John son of Clement de Westwude of the same, of land in
Plumstede, part lying beside Manhevedth Pith and abutting on the road
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from Plumstede to Matclaske, and part lying in Kitlinggescrundel.
Witnesses : Sir Ralph le Cursun of BernighaiD, Ralph de Gungate, Hugh
de Suddale, and others (named).
[Norf.] A 5969. Grant by Henry Clerk of. Skernyng, as executor of the
will of Geoffrey Aunsell, deceased, to John Pomefreyt, the elder, of the
same, of land in the furlong (quarentena) called ' Havercrofte ' in
Skernyng, abutting on land of the abbot of Wendlyng; with letter of
attorney authorising Jerome Crowe, clerk, to deliver seisin. 24 November,
20 Henry VII. Seal.
'Kent.] t 5970. Demise by Edward Pratt, to Richard Exherst, Simon
Bason, William Aldy, Thomas Aldy and William Crofte, to the use of the
said Richard, of those messuages with land in Asshe by Sandewich at a
place called ' Cobbestrete,' which the said Edward lately had of the demise
of the said Richard, to carry out the will of William Norres ; on condition
that the said Richard shall find a yearly obit de diriyc et missis, with a
yearly payment of 6*. 8d. for the same, in the parish church of Asshe,
in accordance with the said will. 23 January, 3 Henry VIII. Portion
of seal.
[Norf.] A. 5971. Will of Thomas Gigges of Brunham St. Clements ; the
testator leaves legacies in money to the church of St. Clement where he
is to be buried,, to the poor house in the parish of St. Clement and
St. Andrew, Brunham, the church of St. Margaret, Brunham Norton, the
church of Stanhowe, the Carmelite priory of Brunham, to the children of
his children John, Katherine and Elizabeth, to Thomas Gigges son of
John Gigges, his brother, late of Wyghton, to each of his children, to each
person coming to pray for his soul, who is also to have food and drink, to
each of his servants, and to the guild of St. Clement, Brunham, and that
of St. John the Baptist in the same church ; also to his son, John Gigges,
a cup called ' le nutte/ with a gilt foot and a cover, to his daughter
Katherine a mazer (murrain), to his daughter Elizabeth a silver standing
cup with a cover, and to Alice, wife of his son John, a silver box called
' le powder box ' ; he leaves his manor in Brunham to his son John Gigges,
with whom the testator's wife Margaret is to dwell, in the said manor,
for her life, and who is to pay her yearly 40*. ; his messuage &c. called
' Makemaydes ' in Brunham Norton to John son of the testator's son,
William, in tail, reserving from it an annuity of 40*. to the said Margaret,
for life, to whom he also leaves his message called ' Shenkwynnes' in Stan-
howe for her life, with the condition that if the said John son of William die
without heirs, the premises called ' Makemaydes ' shall be sold and the
proceeds devoted to charitable purposes ; Margaret his wife, John his son,
and John Home being appointed his residuary legatees and executors.
11 March, A.D. 1466.
Endorsed : Memorandum of probate at Northcrey k before the official of
the archdeacon of Norfolk, 27 May, A.D. 1467.
Flint. ^ 5972. Release by Gruffith ap Comis ap Deic ap Ken[wric] ap
Gronfow], to David Aunwill ap Jevan ap David ap Ken, chaplain, of all his
right in all the lands and tenements &c. in Kilowayn in the lordship of the
bishop and dean and chapter of St. Asaph, which the said David acquired
from the said Comis, the releasor's father. Bodevgan, Thursday after the
conception, 7 Edward IV. Seal.
[Norf.] ^ p 5973. Indenture tripartite between Thomas, prior of the church
of our Lady of Walsyngham, Richard Ventre, knight, and Thomas Jiggis,
gentleman, witnessing that the said Richard has deposited with the said
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prior a deed by which Symond Ventre granted to Richard Creyk and
others, the manor called Ventres Maner ' in Brunham St. Clements and
other towns, the said deed to remain with the said prior to the use of
the said Thomas Jiggis, during the said Richard Ventre's life, and for ten
years next following, the said prior to deliver the deed to Thomas during
any action against him concerning the said manor by Richard Ventre ; the
said Thomas to take no advantage from the said deed, except for the
dei'ence of the lands of which he is seised at the time of making this
indenture, and for defence of the lands which John Hony lately bought
of him &c. Monday after the Epiphany, 24 Henry VI. English. Two
seals.
Annexed: Pedigree of the Ventre family in so far as it concerns the
above-mentioned deed ; certified by Sir Richard Ventre. Seal.
Heref. A.. 5974. Release by Richard de la Mare, esquire, and George
Breynton, to Thomas Bromwych, son and heir of Walter Bromwych
brother and heir of John Bromwych, knight, of all their right in the
manors of Sarnesfeld Cosyn and ' la Ley,' and in all their other lands &c.
in the said places, and in Fenhampton and Bury ton, and elsewhere within the
lordship of Webbeley. Sunday after St. Peter ad Vincula, 2 Henry VI.
Seal of arms and seal.
AVarw. J^ t 5975. Release by Edward Wightman of Hynckley, co. Leicester,
gentleman, to Edward Rawlett of Eton alias Nonn Eton, ' chaundler,' of all
his right in a messuage or tenement in Eton which the said Rawlett
lately acquired from the said Wightman. 28 July, 20 Elizabeth. Signed.
Seal.
Underwritten : Names of witnesses.
Bedf. A. 5976. Release by Nicholas Hardinge of Streatley, yeoman, to
Thomas Busscy of Ampthill, yeoman, of all his right in a messuage in
Ampthill, in the street called * Churche streete,' next to a messuage
belonging to the king. 26 September, 2 Charles I, A.D. 1.626. Mark of
the said Nicholas. English. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
Sussex. A. 5977. Grant by Richard Weston and John Weston of Maideston,
co. Kent, to John Chilly of Hethfelde, Nicholas Pukkisty of Wadeherst,
Nicholas Saxpees of Maierisfelde, and John Norman of the same, and to
the heirs and assigns of the said Chilly, of all their lands and tenements in
Buxstede called ' Althornys,' which the grantors lately had of the gift of
William Weston of Buxstede ; the said John Chilly to provide food,
clothing and lodging Ac. or a speciiied sum of money, for the said William
Weston and Denise his wife, for their lives, and to pay a certain sum to the
grantors. 4 June, 16 Heury VII. Two seals, defaced. '
[Conrw.] A. 5978. Demise by John Reskemer, esquire, to John Sandry of
Rele, Thomas Nicolas of the same, and Joan his wife, in succession,
for their lires, of all his messuages, lands and tenements in Rele, Whitford
and Fenteurds (?), paying 31s. 6d. yearly, at the four terms used within
the hundred of Penwith &c. 21 January, 3 Elizabeth. Two seals.
Sussex. A. 5979. Release by John Bartlot of Stopeham to Maurice Pomery,
of all his right in all the lands and -tenements &c. in the parish of West-
bourne and hundred of Bourne, in West . . . ynge, and in the hundred of
Dempford, also in Pul/" "gh or elsewhere in the county named, which the
releasor, together witjjl others named, deceased, lately had of the grant of
the said Maurice. Fe)& of St. Thomas, 31 Henry VI. Seal.
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[Cormv.]
[Chesh.]
[Cornw.]
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[Cornw.]
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A. 5980. Grant by Robert Herward, John Atte Fen of Great
Yarmouth, and Clement Herward, to Andrew Candelman of Shipden, and
William Coupere of the same, of a plot of land in Shipden. Monday after
St. Faith, 1 Richard II. Seal, and fragment of seal.
A. 5981. Grant by John le Men of Helleston Burgh, to John
his son, of a plot of land there, under Helleston Castle. Witnesses:
Macut Chouse, Richard Yvet, reeves of Hellestone, and others (named).
Monday after the Sunday on which is sung ' Misericordias Domini '
(second Sunday after Easter), A.D. 1344.
A. 5982. Demise by John Daniell of Derrisbere, to John Bold and
Grace his wife, for ten years, of a close in Sutton called the ' iiij acre/
lying near the barn called ' the tend Bearne of Bold.' Eve of St. Andrew
the apostle, 3 Henry VIII. English.
A. 5983. Grant in tail by Johen Treher of Lenanta, to Hugh Harry
Perov and Marina his wife, with remainder, in tail, to Henry Perov, of
land in Dynas ya in the fee of Coverton, adjoining Erov porthm', with the
common way from the plot of the said Hugh to the town of Porthya, doing
suit twice a year at the grantor's court at Dynas or Arth. Tuesday after
the Assumption, 24 Henry VI. Seal.
A. 5984. Release by Richard the mower (falcator), brother of
Roger le Newon, to Hilary son of the said Roger, of all his claim, through
Richard le Newon, to laud in Treloyssec. Witnesses : John, lord of
Penwerne, and others (named). Tuesday the Conversion of St. Paul,
34 Edward [1].
A. 5985. Release by John Sothrover, knight, to Thomas de Clapham
'clil lund,' of all his right in all the lands and tenements which formerly
belonged to Thomas de Tortou of ' le Lound,' the releasor's grandfather, in
Thortun (Thornton in Lonsdale), Lund, Westhouses, and Burton (Black
Burton), within the wapentake of Youcros (Ewecross). Wednesday
before Palm Sunday, 15 Richard [II].
A. 5986. Grant by Matthew de Sansuana, to Oliver de Caermenou and
Elizabeth his wife, of a messuage and land in Sansuaua. Thursday, the
feast of the apostles Philip and James, 13 Edward II. Fragments of seal
in small bug.
A. 5987. Release by William de Copuldyk, esquire, son of John de
Copuldyk, knight, to Sir Simon de Felbrygge, knight, John Wodehows,
Oliver Grose, William Paston of Paston, John de Flete of Fraumpton,
William Vausse, John Kyghley of Salmondby, Robert Willyngharu of
Boston and John Dawys, of all his right in the manors of Harington,
Forthiugton, Tytton, Freston, Claynger and Copuldyk and in the advowsous
of the churches of Harington and Assewardby, co. Lincoln, in the manors of
Appelton and Wyghtlyngham, co. Norfolk, in the manor of Horham, and in
the advowsons of the churches of Dalenghoo and Alderton, co. Suffolk, and in
all the manors and lands &c. in Harington, Hagworthyngham, Fraumpton,
Kirketon in Holand, Algerkirke and Stykney, or elsewhere in the county of
Lincoln, which the releasor lately had of the feotfment of the said John
Kyghley and Robert Willyngham, and in all other manors and lands c.
in Freskney, Hagworthyngham, Drexsthorp, Conyngesby, Kirketon in
Holand and Skyrbek or elsewhere in the said counties, also in all the
reversions &c. of manors and kinds in Harington, Wyberton, Freston,
Kyrketon in Holand, Fraumpton, and Tofte, or elsewhere in the said
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counties, which ought to come to the releiisor ; of all which premises the
above-named grantees are seised by a grant made to them by the releasor
on the 1st April last past. 15 April, 8 Henry V.
[Chesh.] A. 5988. Conveyance by Richard de Aston, to Henry Darners, of all
his lands and tenements in Over Walton and Nether Walton, with a fishery
in the water of Merse, for twenty-four years from the feast of St. Martin
the bishop, 48 Edward III. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Dutton, Robert le
Massi of Preston, and others (named).
["VVarw.] A. 5989. Release by Cristopher Hoope, son of Agnes Hoope, kins-
woman and heiress of Pet.ronella, Matilda, Joan, and Emma, daughters and
heiresses of John Cooke late of Crudworth, to John Mason of Kynnesbury,
of all his right in all the lands and tenements &c. in Crudworth (Curd-
worth), Mynwortb, and Wygengell (Wigginshall), which lately belonged
to the said John Cooke and his above-named daughters, and which the
said John Mason lately acquired from Thomas Broke of Beuteley. 8 May,
12 Henry VIII. Seal.
Endorsed: Tanworth.
[Essex?] A. 5990. Acknowledgment by Ralph de Hasting, that he is bound
to pay 2d. yearly to William Loo, for the overflow of the water of his
stew (rivarii) on the said William's land of Cobbesland. Witnesses :
Alexander de Rames', Robert de Michelestede, Robert, parson of Misteley,
Adam, parson of Bradefeld, Walter de Fuleton, and others (named).
5 John.
[Cornw.j A. 5991. Grant by John de Trewybrcst, to Walter de Tretherf and
Matilda his wife, of land in Trewybrest, and nil his moor and turbary
there, near Baydek, below the road to Fordgeu, as far as the water of
Baydek. Witnesses: Thomas de Trempol, John Marc of Trevarthan,
Stephen de Boswydel, and others (named). Sunday after St. Ambrose,
6 Edward III.
[Norf.] A. 5992. Release by Robert Hereward, John Atte Fen of Great
Yarmouth, and Clement Hereward, to John Hestyng, of 13d. out of the
2od. yearly rent due to them for a plot of land in Shypedeu. Monday after
Midsummer, 49 Edward III. Seal.
[Bucks.] A. 5993. Grant by William Reynaud, Cicely his wife, and John
son of the Faid William of Brunham (Biunbam), to John son of Simon de
Sulburg', and Olive his wife, of the same, of land in Brunham Westgate,
at ' le Blakelond.' 3rd of the Ides of February (February 11),
4 Edward [I]. Fragment of seal.
[Wilts.] A. 5994. Grant by William Paynot the elder, to Amice his
daughter, and Edith her daughter, of laud in Stratforde, part lying near
the land of Master John de Wytchurche, farmer (firniar') of Stratforde,
and the road between Stratforde and Salisbury, part called * Thornhalve '
by ' le Mere,' between the lands of Stratforde and Muleforde, part in
Pentrichsolad, part [in] Mercheforland, and part called 'le Hevedlond '
lying on Hundeshulle. Thursday after St. John ante Portam Latinam,
26 Edward III.
[Berks.] A. 5995. Release by Philip Waltham, citizen and cutler of London,
to Richard Clerk, late of the parish of St. Clement, Asshamstede, Anne
his wife an Thomas their spn, of all his right in two messuages in the
new street of Redyng, on condition that if a yearly quit rent granted by
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Skrene and Thomas Hynstoke to the said Philip, from the moiety of
jwhouse called ' le Walsshman on le hope ' in Fletestrete, without
John
a brewhouse called ' le Walsshman on le hope
Ludgate, in the parish of St. Martin, and of two shops adjoining, be
extinct before the date of these presents, then this release shall be void.
4- November, 2 Henry VI. Seal.
[Cornw.] A. 5996. Grant by Richard, son and heir of Michael de Carneyvec,
to John de Polgrun, merchant, of a messuage and land in Carneyvek, and
two messuages and land in Trevahek, being all the grantor's lands and
tenements in the said towns. Saint Golan, Fridny after Midsummer,
6 Edward III.
[Somers.] A. 5997. Grant in tail by Robert filtz Paegn, to Walter lo Lyf and
Lucy his wife, with reversion to the grantor, of land on Cantokes in the
parish of Overstaweye (Over Stowey), lying between the road from Ayly
(Ely) to Cruscombe and the hill of Gogerhulle, with the use and profit of
the water of Cogercombe. Cedene, Wednesday, the morrow of St. Laurence,
10 Edward II.
Endorsed : ' Carta de tenemento de Kantok de dono domini Robert!
Fyzpayn in Peppestake.'
Norf. A. 5998. Demise by Alice Bardolflf, widow, late the wife of Edward
Bardolff, to Thomas Aslak, esquire, and Isabella his wife, daughter and
heiress of Alana, late the wife of John Suthwell, esquire, for eighty years,
of two messuages, a water mill, land, with meadow and marsh, and land in
an alder grove, rent and faldage, in Tudenham, Honyngham, Thorp and
Claxton. 10 August, 10 Edward IV. Fragments of. seal.
Norf. A. 5999. Grant by Thomas Parke of Lenn Regis, merchant, to John
Grebby of the same, merchant, of a capital messuage in ' Le Tuesday
i Markett place,' in Lenn Regis, adjoining the common lane called
' Puddyng Jane,' and abutting on the great stream called ' Lenn Yaven,'
and now occupied by the grantor and Beatrice Parke, widow, his mother,
with a garden &c. and ' Lez Watergates ' adjoining; also of another
messuage in the street called ' le Satterday Markett place ' in the said town ;
reserving the life interest of the said Beatrice in all the premises.
24 September, 8 Elizabeth. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Liuc. A. 6000. Demise by John Kighley of Salmondby and Robert de
Willyngham of St. Botolph, to William de Copuldyk, esquire, son of John
de Copuldyk, knight, of all their manors and lands &c. in Harington,
Hagworthyngham, Frampton, Algerkirk, Kirketon in Holand, Skirbek,
Conyngesby arid Stykeney, or elsewhere in the county named, which they,
with Thomas Hauley, knight, and others, deceased, lately had of the gift
of the said John de Copuldyk, knight; except the lands &c. which the
said Robert lately had of the demise of the said John Kighley, and
others, deceased, and which after the said Robert's death, are to revert, by
the grant of John de Copuldyk, clerk, to William and John de Tofte and
others. 1 March, 7 Henry V. Portion of seal of arms.
Middx. JL. 6001. Bond by Thomas Wrightington of London, gentleman, and
William Mills of Grayes Inne, esquire, to Thomas Marshe of Lincolnes
Inne, esquire, for 400/. 20 September, 29 Elizabeth. Signed. Names of
witnesses. Portion of seal.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond, witnessing that if the said Thomas
Wrightington and William pay to the said Thomas Marshe the sum of 2001.
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at his house in Mugwell street, London, on the 15 October next, then the
above bond shall be void. English.
[Norf.] A. 6002. Grant by Kobert Crane of Schipedene, to Eobert Tebauld
of the same, of Sd. yearly rent, for a plot of land granted to Crane
by Tebauld in Schipedene. Tuesday after St. Valentine the martyr,
42 Edward III.
[Norf.] A. 6003. Grant in tail by John le Wrichte of Schiped[ene], to
Richard his brother, and Agatha, Richard's wife, of land in Schiped[ene]
at Crowemer', with reversion to the grantor. Sunday before the Purification,
11 Edward II.
[Cornw.] A. 6004. Grant by Mark le Traveter of the borough of Helleston,
to Marina de Trewetlienec, late the wife of Walter de Medle, of half an
English acre of land on the south side of the street of Wyndesor. in
Helleston. Witnesses : Master Nicholas Bon, Gerrase de Antrenon,
reeves of Helleston, and others (named). The feast of the apostles Peter
and Paul, 34 Edward I.
[Chesh.] A. 6005. Demise by John del Holt, to John de Lucteburg, for
fourteen years, of 5,v. 4d. yearly rent from lands which he holds from the
grantor in Neuton, viz. from ' le Wallecroft', from the black field (nigro
campo}, from the new assart, from ' le Mulnefeld ' and from other land,
rendering a pair of white gloves, yearly, to the grantor. Witnesses :
William de Preers, sheriff of Chester, Richard, lord of Croxton, and others
(named). Feast of the translation of St. Thomas, A.D. 1289.
[Monm.] A. 6006. Grant by David ap Adam, to Richard his son, of land
in Kedenorestone, in the demesne of the prior of Lantonia Prima.
Witnesses: Grifin the chaplain, John ap Richard, and others (named).
Seal.
[N'hamp.] A. 6007. Grant by John Tarn worth and Joan his wife, to Stephen
le Beer, Joan's son, of all their lands and tenements &c. in Heghham-
ferys (Higham Ferrers) and Ryschdeyne (Rush den). Dublin, feast of
St. Ambrose the bishop and confessor, 14 Richard II. Two seals.
[Chesh.] A. 6008. Grant by Adam de Bostock the elder, to Nicholas son of
Richard le Vernon of Quatecroft, in free marriage with Margery the grantor's
daughter, of a plot of land in Bostock lying between the hall of Quatecroft
(Whatcroft) and the watercourse of Daven. Witnesses : Hugh le
Venables and Ralph le Vernon, knights, and others (named). Saturday,
the Invention of the Holy Cross, A.D. 1343.
[Salop.] A. 6009. Grant by William Fox of Ludlowe, gentleman, to Richird
Gryme of Sete, gentleman, of a messuage and croft in Sete (Sheet).
Witnesses : Thomas Clouton and Walter Rogers, bailiffs of Ludlow, John
Pratte of the same, and others. 25 October, 6 Henry VIII. Seal,
broken.
Flint. A. 6010. Grant by John ap Rea ap Bened', to Peter Mostyn, esquire,
of all his messuages and lands &c. in Gwesper, Picton, Axton, and
Kelstnaun, in the commote of Prestaton. 20 October, 38 Henry VIII.
Portion of seal.
[Salop.] A. 6011. Grant by Walter Balle of Lodelowe, chaplain, and Richard
de Mydelton, deacon, to Sir Richard Dobyn, parson of the church of
Buterleye, for life, of a messuage, land, wood, and rent &c. in Ahsford
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Surrey.
[Salop.]
[Salop.]
[Salop.]
[Salop.]
[Norf.]
[Cormv.]
Bucks.
Jones, Ahsford Carbonel, and Hontyton, and the rerersion of messuages
&c. in Ahsford Jones and Hontyton, with remainder for life to Thomas,
Walter, and Hugh, brothers of the said Richard Dobyn, and to Roger do
la Seete, and in tail to Richard, Walter, and Thomas, sons of Roger dc la
Seete, successively, with remainder to the right heirs of the said Richard
Dobyn. Monday after St. Valentine, 11 Edward III. Portions of two
seals.
A. 6012. Letters patent by the king, demising to Anthony Browne,
knight, for twenty-one years, the mill called ' Coveham Myll' in Covenant,
parcel of the manor of Coveham ; the grantee to keep in repair ' lez
Cogges ' and * Ronges ' and ' les Bayes ' of the said mill. Westminster,
10 April, 6 Edward VI. Seal of the Court of Augmentations.
A. 6013. Release by Thomas Border of Harnage and Joan his wife,
to John Asshefeld, of all their right in all the lands and tenements &c.
in Westbradeley, late belonging to Henry le Webbe. Wednesday, Mid-
summer-day, 22 Henry VI. Portions of two seals.
A. 6014. Release by John Meole of Grafton and Alice his wife,
to John Asshefeld, of all their right in the lands &c. mentioned in
A. 6013. Wednesday, Midsummer-day, 22 Henry VI. Seal and
portions of seal.
A. 6015. Release by John Grenhull and Margaret hin wife, to
John Asshefeld, of all their right in the lands c. mentioned in
A. 6013. Wednesday, Midsummer-day, 22 Henry VI. Portions of
two seals.
A. 6016. Release by Richard Havlyn of Patton, to John Aeshcfeld,
of all his right in the lands, &c. mentioned in A. 6013, and in all other
hinds &c. which the releasor had in West Bradeley. 12 June, 21 Henry VI.
Seal.
A. 6017. Grant by William son of Ralph de Hakeford, to Hervey
son of Richer de Docking, of all the tenement and land in Sudcrec (South
Creake), formerly held by Ketel Knit of Sudcrec, which Agnes late the wife
of William son of Henry de Freng' gave to the said Hervey, to hold of the
present grantor, for which the said Hervey has given to the grantor certain
yearly rents in Docking and Freng' due from the persons named, Avith
their homages. Witnesses : Thomas de Hingaldestorp, John de Dunham,
Richard de Docking, and others (named). [Henry III.]
A. 6018. Release by John de Treiagu, knight, to Roger le Taillour
of Bodmin, of all his right in four messuages and in all the land of Tredinek
by Nanscolleth, and in a messuage and in all the land of Woen by
Nanscolleth, and in two messuages and in all the land of Tresulyan by
Polen, and in two mills in Nanscolleth with their multure. Witnesses :
Sirs John de Carmynou, and John de Tynten, knights, and others
(named). Wednesday after St. Peter ad Vincula, 19 Edward II. Seal
of arms.
Indenture between Gr^ffithe Hampden of Hampden,
one part, and certain persons, named, of the other part,
A. 6019.
esquire, of the
witnessing that the said Gryffithe has bought from William Dormer of
Farthinghoe, co. Northampton, esquire, the reversion of the manor of
Kymble alias Kymble Magna, and of the capital messuage thereof and a,
grange house there, and of the rectory and parsonage and advowson of th<j
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vicarage of the parish church of Kymble, with all other lands &c. of the
said Dormer in Great and Little Kymble, Monckes Risborowghe and
Ellosborowghe, and agreeing with the said parties of the second part that
the said premises shall be to the use of the said Gryffithe, for his life, then
to the use of his wife, Anne Hampden, for her life, then to the use of
William Hampden, son and heir apparent of the said GryfGthe, for his life,
then in tail male to the said Gryffithe and Anne, in default of which tail
male the said grange house with all its lauds &o. except the lands lying on
the east side of the way leading from the east side of the hill called
' Chekars Knappe ' through Kymble town to Gibbes lane, shall be to the
use of the heirs female of the bodies of the said Gryffithe and Anne, in
default of which all the above-mentioned premises shall be to the use of the
right heirs of the said Gryffithe. 2o January, 22 Elizabeth. English.
Signed. Tico seals of arms, one broken, and seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses. 'The conveyaunce of my lande in
Kymble to my wyfe duringe her lyfe ' c.
[Cornw.] A. 6020. Grant by Joan daughter and heiress of Stephen Gybbe of
Kelgeth and late the wife of John Carwethan, widow, to Martin Halfos of
Metysshole, for his life, of all her messuages and lands &c. in Northkelgeth,
Southkelgeth, and Bodmyn. Witnesses : Thomas Brow, mayor of Bodmyn,
and others (named). Friday before St. George the martyr, 10 Henry V.
Seal.
Camb. A. 6021. Grant by Thomas Baron of Comberton, one of the executors
of John Newman of the same, to Thomas Baasley of Tofte, the elder, ' smyth,'
Thomas Pecke son of William Pecke of the same, Thomas Newman of the
same, John Rolf'e of Berton, and John Byrde of the same, of lands in
Berton. 10 February, 22 Henry VII.
[Salop.] A. 6022. Grant by John, lord of Lodeford, to Sir Richard del Boys,
lord of La Scete (Sheet), of that place in the water of Themede, belonging
to part of the grantor's land, upon which the pool of Sir Richard's mill
of 'la Scete' extends. Witnesses: Sir Peter de Grete, John, lord of
Stivinton. Robert Agate of Lodelawe, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Portion of seal.
[Norf.] A. 6023. Grant in tail by Hugh Tebald of Schypedene (Shipdam),
to Roger Wodeman of Rughtone (Roughton), of land at Crowemere, with
reversion to the grantor. Monday, the feast of St. John ante Portam
Latin am, 7 Edward II.
[Chtsh.] A. 6024. Grant by William de Hedisley, to William le Hore son of
Peter le Hore of Hope, of all the lands which Roger de le Wro, William
le Brid, and Robert le Suiter held of the grantor in Hedisley (Hattersley ?).
Witnesses : Sir G. de Chedle, Richard de Stocport, Richard de Bromhale,
Jordan de Bredbur', and others (named). Seal.
[Line.] A. 6025. Grant by Geoffrey North of Aswordeby, to Henry do
Crumbwele, of land in Aswordeby, part on ' le Broc ' and part on ' le bee
holm,' abutting on the river of Suterby. Witnesses : Sir Richard de
Haringthon, Henry son of John de Sanstorp, and others (named).
[Line.] A. 6026. Grant by the same, to the same, of land in Aswordeby,
abutting on the river of Suterby and upon * Akersic.' Witnesses as above.
[Heref.] A. 6027. Grant by John Lunteleye of Webbeleye, to John
Zeddeven, Ralph de Barton, Hugh de la Coumbe, Walter Shepham, Roger
Crompe, Walter Dyssewalle, William de Grerneston, Richard Stevenis of
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Woueton, ami John le Bakere, the younger, of two tenements in Webbcleye
(Weobley), one extending from the ditch of the said town to the high road,
and of a burgage there adjoining the stream of the lord's water-mill.
Sunday after the Annunciation, 12 Richard II.
[Line.] A. 6028. Grant by Thomas son of William son of Elena, of Langton
by Partenay, to John son of Thomas Clerk of Baghenderby, of a toft and
land in Baghenderby. Enderby, Thursday after the Purification, A. D. 1367.
Portion of seal.
[Lane.] A. 6029. Grant by John Butiller of Weryngton, knight, to Geoffrey
son of Hugh de Werburton, for life, of a yearly rent from all those lands
&c. which William Butiller, the grantor's grandfather, gave to Hugh de
Werburton and Geoffrey his son, in Burtonwod, and which Geoffrey
surrendered to the grantor, and also from all the grantor's other lands &c.
in Weryngton (Warrington), Souky (Saukey), and Burtonwod. Saturday,
the feast of St. Nicholas the bishop, 6 Richard II.
[Ilcref ?] A. 6030. Grant by Kenewreic son of Kenewreic son of Moreduc do
Pelbog', to William, his brother, of all the land with a messuage &c. which
David ab Abram formerly held in Moreduc from the grantor and his father.
Witnesses : John Raguu, Jorword ab Iwan, Philip ab Rotbert, and others
(named). [Henry III.]
[Norf.] A. 6031. Demise by John Swetman and John Andrewe, burgesses of
Great Yarmouth, to John Codlyng, burgess of the same, and Alice his
wife, and Thomas Codlyng, clerk, of a garden in Great Yarmouth, abutting
on the port of the town. 24 April, 25 Henry VI, Thomas Martyn and
Simon Folsham being bailiffs of Great Yarmouth. Seal of arms and
seal.
[Stafford.] A. 6032. Mandate to Malcolm de Harle, the king's escheator south
[Warw.] of Trent, to assign to Mary, late the wife of Philip Marmyoun, deceased,
tenant of the king in capite, her dower from the knights' fees and
advowsons of churches which belonged to her said late husband, in his
bailiwick, and afterwards to divide the said fees &c. among Philip's heirs &c.
Thornton, 20 May, 20 Edward I.
Also, Memorandum of certain. presentations to prebends in the church of
Thamworth, assigned as dower to the above-mentioned Mary.
Also, Copy of an inquisition showing that no knights' fees are held of
Sir Philip Marmyon in the county of Stafford, but that the church of
Thamworth was in his gift ; also showing the number, value, and names
of holders, of prebends in the said church. Thamworth, Thursday after
St. Gregory, 20 Edward [I]. Copies on one skin.
[Cornw.] A. 6033. Grant in tail by Matthew de Roscol of the parish of
Lauxsolian (Luxulyan), to Roger le Taillour, the elder, of Bodrnin, and
Joan his wife, of all his land in Roscol. Bodmin, Thursday after the
Translation of St Thomas, 3 Edward III. Portion of seal.
[Cornw.] A. 6034. Release by Ralph Trenewyth, to John Nanskelly, of all
his right in all the said John's messuages and lands &c. in Dodwod, with
all his wood there. Trenewyth, Saturday before the nativity of the Virgin
Mary, 5 Richard II. Fragment of seal of arms.
Cornw. A. 6035. Grant by Thomas Wescote of Overawode, to Edward
Burnebury, William atte Hamme and Richard Alleraforda of Overawode
of all his goods in Overaforde, and of the debts due to the grantor.
Monday after Midsummer, 8 Henry VI.
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Warw. A. 6036. Release by Thomas Horn, yeoman, and Alice his wife,
to William Worschype, of all their right in a messuage and garden in
Nuneton, extending from a pool there called ' le Honysuche ' to a field
called ' le Burgagefeld.' 16 March, 25 Henry VIII.
Wore. A. 6037. Release by Robart Acton of Ribbisforde, co. Worcester,
Norf. esquire, to William Browne of Elsinge, co. Norfolk, esquire, and Henry
Suisex. Browne of Cawdrey, co. Sussex, esquire, of the condition of a grant made
by the said Robert to the said William and Henry of the wardship and
marriage of Richard Wenman, son and heir of Thomas Wenman, esquire,
and of two yearly rents, the said condition being that if Robert should pay
to the grantees 7351. at the date specified, at the house of Sir William
Catesbye, knight, in Water Lambeth, then the said grant should be void,
with further confirmation by the said Robert of the grantees' estate in the
premises. 1 March, 30 Elizabeth. English. Signed.
Endorsed: .Names of witnesses.
[Hercf.] A. 6038. Grant by Maurice Tayllour of Webbeley (Weobley), Roger
Heynes of Aston, Richard Baby and William Mym of Webbeley, to John,
Walter, and Richard Devereux, and John Skydmore, esquires, of all the
lands and tenements &c. which the grantors lately had of the gift of John
Bradeley of Leomynstre, mercer, in Bradeley and in the fees of Webbeley,
Dylewe (Dylwin) and Pionia Regis (King's Pion). 30 July, 6 Henry VI.
Seal, loose.
[N'hamp.] A. 6039. Grant by Henry Geffrey of Yelvertoft, to William de
Tekene and Agnes his wife, of land in Yelvertoft, part lying ' into '
Brodeslade, part upon Netheredebelond, and part upon Netherecolewong.
Monday the feast of St. Ambrose, 19 Edward III.
Warw. A. 6040. Demise by Henry Dyve, lord of Doclynton, co. Oxford,
to John Devery, clerk, of all the lands and tenements &c. in Bernhaungcl
and Sshultou which belonged to Guy son of Robert le Fitzwyth, which he
held of the said Henry, and which came to Henry as guardian of Elizabeth
heir of the said Guy, except the dower of Joan, late the wife of Guy ; to
hold the same -during the minority of the said Elizabeth. Thursday before
Christmas, 10 Edward II.
Endorsed: ' Bernangre.'
[Wilts ?] A. 6041. Sale by Richard Porterose, to Nicholas de Haverson, of
the service of Peter Sturefis, and of all the customs which the said Peter
rendered to the grantor for a tenement which he bought from him in
Gremested, so that the said Peter may hold the said tenement from
Nicholas. Witnesses: Sir Odo de Gremested, William de Olun, parson
of Gremested, William de Bcrtevile, and others (named).
Surrey. A. 6042. Grant by William atte Feide, son of John atte Felde late
citizen and fishmonger of London, to Sir Richard Vincencii of Waltham
Holy Cross, of all the lands and tenements &c. which he inherited from his
said father in a place called ' le Breche ' in St. Mary's parish, Retherhethe,
aud elsewhere in the said town. Saturday the vigil of Holy Trinity,
14 Edward III. Portions of seal.
[Cornw.] A. 6043. Grant by John Organ of Treworian, to Walter Renald of
1 la Medesole,' of laud in Treworian lying by the ditch leading ......
Saint Ladoca (Ladock). Tregoin, Sunday the feast of
St. Leonard, 17 Edward II. Injured.
Endorsed : ' Horgau, de Treworyan.'
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A. 6044. Demise by Henry de Pidyngton of Yelvertoft, to Robert
Terri of the same, of land iti Yelvertoft, part lying upon Nethere Rogakur,
part upon Longemalne, part upon Hundelond, and part upon Walt-
furlong ; to hold during a period of twelve crops, the grantor to plough
and sow the land, and the grantee to provide the seed. Tuesday after
St. Gregory the pope, 6 Edward II. Seal,
A. 6045. Grant by Richard Martin of Welton, to Thomas his son,
and Juliana daughter of Bartholomew son of Henry de Esthaddon, of all
his goods in a capital messuage and in all those lands &c. which the grantees
had of the grant of the said Richard in Welton and Assheby St. Legers.
Monday after St. Nicholas the bishop, 9 Edward II. Seal.
A. 6046. Demise by John Stanbyry, bishop of Hereford, John
Barre, knight, William Bryteyn, clerk, John Norys, esquire, Thomas
Byllyng, ' sargand,' Thomas Palmer, esquire, Robert Tanfeld, John.
Catesby of Olthorp, esquire, William Hall, John Lownde, and William
Fortesshawe, clerks, Edmund Newham and William Catesby, knight, to
Thomas Blyth of Henley in Arden, for forty years, of a tenement with
garden and croft in Henley aforesaid ; the grantee to build a new house
thereon within six years &c. Michaelmas day, 3 Edward IV. Seal.
A. 6047. Grant by Richard de Bray of Hynton, to Nicholas de
Borbache and Joan his wife, of a messuage and land in Welton, held of
the grantor in villeuage by Bennet Ahvyne, together with the said Bennet,
the grantor's bondman (nativo), with all his issue and chattels, and also
all the rents and services of certain of the grantor's freeholders in fee in
Welton and Assheby St. Legers. Wodeford, Monday after St, Hilary,
13 Edward II.
A. 6048. Demise by Richard son and heir of Robert Felice of
Herdewych Priour, to Walter le Honte, Isabella his wife, and William
their son, of a messuage in Herdewych, for their lives, with reversion to
the grantor; the grantees to make a fence round the said messuage, and to
have liberty to drive out of the enclosure any of the grantor's animals doing
damage. Saturday after the Purification, 5 Edward III.
A. 6049. Grant by Matilda de Franketon, relict of Nicholas
Abovetoun of Canlee, widow, to John de Franketon of Coventre, merchant,
her grandson, of a yearly rent issuing from a tenement in the iron market
(foroferri) in Coventre, by the lane called ' Hilpous lone.' Witnesses :
John de Clifton, bailiff of Coventre, Roger de Pacwode, coroner, and others
(named). Monday after the apostles Peter and Paul, ,10 Edward II.
Seal.
A. 6050. Bond by Hugh son of Alan de Titeburste, J;o do suit at
the court of his lord, Sir Adam de Stratton, every three weeks, for the
lands and tenements which he holds from his said lord in Titeburste.
London, Tuesday the feast of St. Nicholas, 1 Edward I.
A. 6051. Indenture witnessing the condition of a bond by Thomas
Simundes and Alexander de Coten, to Robert de Norton of Wykham, for
8 marks ; viz. that if Nicholas de Stoke and Joan his wife do not implead
Robert de Norton of Wykham and Matilda his wite, and Nicholas their
son, concerning certain lands which they hold for twelve years, of the demise
of the said Nicholas and Joan, in Throp Mundevill, then the said bond shall
be void. Sunday, the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, 4 Edward III.
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[Norf.] A. 6052. Grant by William Newman of Spekysworth, to John
Gosselyn, chaplain, and Margery his mother, of land in Spekysworth
(Spixworth), in the tillage (cultura) called ' Parkmerys.' 6 April,
2 Henry IV.
[Carnb.] A. 6053. Release by Isabella, late the wife of Roger Alward of
Little Wilburham, to the canons of Anglesheye, of all her right of dower
in land in Wilburham (Wilbraham). Witnesses: Ivo cle Cantebreg',
Colin de Berkik, and others (named). Twelfth century,
[Middx.] A. 6054. Grant by Alice daughter of Aldwin Hunne, widow, to
John Travers, of land with houses in the parish of St. Michael, Bassishahe,
paying 15s. yearly to the canons of Holy Trinity, London. Witnesses :
Hugh Tabur, alderman, Richard Stembatur, Hugh de Ridale, Pentecost
Travers, and others (named).
[Wrw.] A. 6055. Grant by Dame Rose Mountfort, John Barowe alias
Smythier of Coventre, John Sly and Richard Parsones of Lapworth, to
John Brome of Lapworth, of all the lands and tenements &c. which they
had of the grant of the said John Brome in Lapworth, Henleye and
Stodleye, and also of all the said John Brome's goods and chattels which
he gave to them. Wednesday after the Circumcision of our Lord,
8 Henry IV. Seal and portion of seal of arms.
Endorsed: Memorandum that John Brown of Baddesley on ' Allsol-
landay,' 5 Edward IV, at Powles in London, in the cloister, showed to
Sir Richard Byngham and William Lakun, justices and arbitrators
chosen by Sir William Catesby, knight, and the said John Brown, a deed
of refeoffment to John Brome according to this same deed within written
under seals of Dame Rose Mountfort, John Sly, and Richard Parsons
within written, and a deed of Smythier within written made to Thomas
Audley and Elizabeth daughter to the said John Brome. English.
[Norf.] A. 6056. Demise by Thomas, prior of Mountejoye, with the consent
of Richard, bishop of Norwich, to William, prior of Walsingham, for
ten years, of his said house called ' the Priorye of Saint Laurence of
Mountjoye,' with all the oblations and gifts for devotion offered there, and
the advowsons of benefices, and pensions and all lands &c. in Mountjoye,
Felthorpe, Armynglond, Heveringlond, Stanfeld, Attilbrige and Taverham ;
with a covenant that the saM prior of Mountejoye shall be well and
sufficiently found in ' mete and drinke and a servant to wait uppon hym
as a gentilman haught to have ' whenever he shall reside at the said house
&c. the above parties binding themselves in 1001. each to observe their
respective covenants. 4 August, 1 Henry VIII, A.D. 1509. English.
Signature of the bishop of Norwich.
[Hants.] A. 6057. Bond by William Westbroc, Thomas Sampson, Richard
Ledyrburgh, John Triislove, Robert Westmyltys, William Carpenter,
Thomas Cowse and Richard Arnolde of Havaunte, yeomen, William Rede,
Thomas Maken, John Bosgrove and Robert Shyll of Ernmesworth, yeomen,
to the king for 5001. 8 September, 2 Henry VII. Ten seals, and
portions of two seals.
Underwritten : Condition of the above bond witnessing that if the said
parties observe the covenants contained in a pair of indentures of eveu
date, made between them and the king, then the above bond shall be void.
English.
[Warw.] A. 6058. Demise by Symon Pakeman of Coventre, to Adam de
Napton of the same, of land in the field of Whatburleye (Whaberley),
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which the grantor had of the grant of William Feysaunt, with a little park
(parroco), and other land which he bought of Roger Gopyl, with land
called ' Botine ' extending to the ' scamellum ' of Whatburley, and part
' Bynethewey,' extending towards Asshawe ; paying 16*. yearly, for the
first sixteen years, and 32*. afterwards, if the grantee desires to hold it
longer. 15 Edward III.
[Warw.] A. 6059. Demise by Alice Langeleye of Coventre, for her life, to
William de Solihul, and Adam de Yerdeleye, of her granges outside the
bridges of Gofford, and of land in the field called ' Lodelowefeld,' reserving
the trees. Witnesses: Walter Wytewebbe, mayor of Coventre, Henry
de Dodenhale and William de Shepeye, bailiffs, Ranulph Palmere, master
of the guild of St. John, and others. Michaelmas day, 28 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
Lane. A. 6060. Release by Thomas Wadyngton of Bradforth, co. York,
' shomaker,' to John Clerke of Warley, co. York, of all his right in all the
lands &c. formerly held by Thomas Wadyngton, the grantor's grandfather,
or any other of his ancestors, in Tuuworth in the township of Bellyngton.
20 August, 24 Henry VIII.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment before the justices at Lancaster,
at the sessions held on Monday after the Assumption of the Virgin Mary,
24 Henry VIII. -
[Warw.] A. 6061. Demise by Ralph de Stanlowe, knight, to Giles le
Waydour in Coventre, and Agnes his wife, for their lives, of all the
messuage in Coventre, formerly held of the grantor by John le Marchal of
Coventre. Witnesses : John de Clifton, bailiff of Coventre, Roger de
Pacwode, coroner, and others (named). 16 Edward II. Seal of arms.
[Norf.] A. 6062. Grant by Reginald son of William de Saham, to William
son of Eilof ', of land called ' Coteaker,' lying on the hill (super dunam)
between the land of the church of the said town [Saham] and the grantor's
land. Witnesses : Robert le Warner, Henry de Halca, and others
(named). Seal.
[Warw?] A. 6063. Conveyance by Simon de Catesby, to William his brother,
of all his estate in a plot called ' Colinscroft,' with cottages thereon.
Suckeborugh, Sunday the feast of St. Matthew. 28 Edward III.
[N'hamp.] A. 6064. Demise by William Leyiard of Northampton, . and Joan
his wife, to Robert Spicer, burgess of Northampton, and Mabel his wife,
for their lives, of a capital messuage with shops adjoining, in Northampton,
and after their death for two years to their heirs, rendering yearly a rose
at Midsummer, for the first eight years, and 4 marks a year afterwards ;
with clause stating that the said Joan of her own free will, being examined
in the full hustings of Northampton, ratifies the present deed. Monday in
Easter week, 33 Edward III. Portion of seal.
Warw. A. 6065. Release by William Wyleby son and heir of Lucy Wyleby
of Bobenhull, to John de Beauchamp of Holte, kinsman and heir of
Robert le fitz Wyth, and John de Oatesby, of all his right in all the
lands and tenements which the grantees hold in Bobenhull. Asscheby
Leger, Monday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. 14 Richard II.
Seal.
[N'hamp.] A. 6066. Release by Isabella, late the wife of John Lyddyngton
alias John Dray ton of Wellton, widow, to William Catesby, esquire, of all
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her right in a croft with a little orchard and land in Wellton, which the
said William has of the gift of William Hykman, Alice his wife, and John
York and Katherine his wife. Monday after St. Thomas the apostle,
27 Henry VI. Seal.
A. 6067. Release by Cicely, relict of Nicholas son of Hugh de
Sahara, widoAV, to Sir Roger le Bygot, earl of Norfolk, marshal of
England, and lady Alyna la Despenser, his wifo, of all her right in all the
land and tenement in Saham which the said Nicholas sold to Sir Philip
Basset. Witnesses : William de Saham, John Reynald, Simon le
Tregettur, and William de Ringelonde, all of Saham, and others (named).
[1 (?) Edward I.] Fragment of seal.
A. 6068. Grant by Adam Haldeyn of Covintre, to Thomas Symound
of the same, of 12d. of assize rent from a house in the street of Gofford.
Witnesses : Richard de Bokvil, Richer de Weston, Richard de Sancto
Ivone, and others (named), fragment of seal.
A. 6069. Indenture witnessing that John le Bruyn, steward of the
lady Isabella, queen of England, has sold to William de Catesby, all the
grain growing in the manor of Haukesbury and all the chattels of the prior
of Coventry, the said grain and chattels having been delivered to the said
John by Gilbert Chasteleyn, sheriff of Warwick, by virtue of a writ for
delivering to the said queen all the goods and chattels of the said prior,
except the plough-oxen and horses, for a debt due to her, and for damages
adjudged to her for the detention of the said debt; with memorandum
that the said William is bound to the said queen in 171. to bo paid at
Coventry in the manor of Cheylesmor. Wednesday the feast of St. James,
26 Edward III. Fragments of seal.
A. 6070. Demise by Anthonye Throckmerton of Chastelton, co.
Oxford, esquire, and Katheryne his wife, to Thomas Rogers of the parish
of Alvechurch, yeoman, for forty years, of a messuage or tenement in the
said parish, with lands adjoining called ' Goodwyves Furlonge,' ' Yngells
Croft,' and ' Heanleys,' also lands in the common fields called ' Awcott '
by the brook called ' Pessehill broke,' and other lands there by the brook
called ' Awcott broke,' also other land called ' Gosshawes,' with a coppice
or grove adjoining, in the parish of Kingesnorton, near a heath called
' Withworthe Loathe ' and ' shootinge down ' towards a grove called
' Bellun grove,' also other lands &c. called ' Fraunces ' and * Whyte
furlonge ' in the Baid parish of Alvechurch. 1 December, 29 Elizabeth.
English. Seal.
A. 6071. Surrender by William Salcote of Westminster, carpenter,
for 76/. 13*. 4d. t to Thomas Cromwell, gentleman, to the use of the king,
of all his right in divers cottages, with the void ground and places
belonging thereto, at Charyngcrosse, granted to him in 16 Henry VIII.
for forty-eight years by John the abbot, and the prior and convent, of
Westminster. 18 May, 23 Henry VIII. English. Signed. Seal.
A. 6072. Grant by Marmaduke the abbot, and the convent of
Fountains, to Sir Thomas Darcy, lord of Darcy, of an annuity of 5 marks.
18 March, 14 Henry VIII.
A. 6073. Bond by John le Norman, parson of the church of Kinges-
lane in the diocese of Hereford, for the payment to Robert Gyene of
Bristol, of a yearly pension. Friday the feast of St. Katherine the virgin,
A.D. 133[4j. Seal and portion of seal.
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(.Notts.] A. 6074. Release by John Rolf of Falklyve, to Nicholas his son, of
all his right in that part of a messuage with land which he gave to the said
Nicholas for life. Brandeston, Monday before St. Andrew the apostle,
17 Edward II.
[Notti.] A. 6075. Grant in tail by Henry le Flaunvill of Wileby, to Nicholas
son of John Rolf of Falklyve, of that part of a messuage in Falklyve
which the said Henry had of the grant of the said Nicholas, with
remainder to William, brother of Nicholas. Monday after St. Nicholas,
19 Edward II.
[Middx.] A. 6076. Letters patent by the king, acknowledging himself to be
bound to Dinus Forcetti and Peter Byni, merchants of the Society of the
Bardi, for the payment of 62,000/. lent by them. Westminster, 18 October,
11 Edward [III]. Portion of Great Seal.
[N'hamp.] A. 6077. Demise by Edmund de Watford, to Robert on of Henry
de Watford and Ymeyna his wife, for their lives, of land and houses, with
two granges annexed, in Creton, and other land, all which the grantor
had of the gift of Roger Roys of Sprotton, in free marringe with Emma
his wife. Witnesses: Sir Robert, rector of the church of Great Creton,
Roger Bordel of Gildesboru (Guildsborough), Simon la garde of Cotesbroc,
and others (named).
[N'hamp.] ^ 6078. Bond by Thomas Stoke of Asscheby Leger, to Emma, late
[Warw.] the wife of John de Catesby, and to William Brook, rector of the church
of Lodbrok, for 8 marks. Wednesday after St. Luke the evangelist,
7 Henry IV. Seal.
Endorsed: Condition of the above bond, witnessing that if the said
Thomas shall pay to the said Emma and William 4 marks on the feast of
the Annunciation next following, then the above bond shall be void.
[Middx,] J. 6079. Indenture between Sir Guy Wolston, knight, and Dame
Margaret his wife, of the one part, and Richard Etnson of the other part,
witnessing that the said Sir Guy and Dame Margaret have received at
London from the said Richard 30/., part of the sum due to them on the
marriage of Thomas Emson, son and heir apparent of the said Richard, with
Audrey, daughter and heir apparent of the said Sir Guy and Dame
Margaret. 9 June, 16 Henry [VII]. English. Signed. Two seals.
[Middx.] A. 6080. Agreement between John Buccuint son of Geoffrey
Buccuint, and Nigra, wife of Ma>ter Henry de Walth', witnessing that the
said John has sold to the said Master Henry and Nigm, for 17 marks, all
the land and rent which he held in the parish of St. Edmund, between the
land late of Walter the spurrier (calcearii) and the land of Gilbert de
Seluord, except certain land and rent of 4s. for the same which the said
Gilbert used to renderHto him, which rent he has given for his soul, in frank
almoin, to the convent of Holy Trinity, London ; the first payment of the
residue of the price to be on the octave of St. Martin next after the
consecration of E[ustace] de Falkenberga as bishop of London &c.
Witnesses : John Travers, alderman, Simon Blund, Brien de Chelford, and
others (named). [A.D. 1221.]
[Camb.] A. 6081. Grant in frank almoin by William Leverer of Karlet', to
the monks of St. Pancras, Lewes, of land in Karlet' (Cai'lton) and West'
(Weston Colville), part at Bernardesmei e, part at Weitwiseles, and part
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[N'hamp.]
N'hamp.
[Cornw.]
[Glouc.]
[Wilts.]
Middx.
N'hamp.
in Munekecroft. Witnesses : William de Bosco, Gervase de Karlet', and
others (named). [Henry III.]
Endorsed: ' Will[elm]i Leverer de t[er]ra eua de Karlet'n nob[is] data
com[itatu] Canteb[ri]gge.'
A. 6082. Grant by William Smyht of Yelvertoft and Matilda his
wife, to John de Catesby, esquire, of a yearly rent from two tenements
with a croft in Yelvertoft, abutting on 'Cockes laye.' 20 January,
1 Henry VI. Two seals.
A. 6083. Conveyance by Lady Eose Montfort, to Ralph eon of
Richard de Henleye, and to Margery his wife, and John, William, and
Thomas, their sons, for life, of a field called ' Lv ', [adjoining
land] of the lord of Henleye. Sunday after St. Denis, . . Richard II.
Much injured.
A. 6084. Grant by William Smyth of Yelvertoft, to John Mallory
of Nenbold, John Atteyate, rector of the church of Cleycotes, Stephen de
Waldeprave, and Thomas Smyth of Yelvertoft, clerk, of all his messuages
and lands &c. in Yelvertoft, and of all his goods. Wednesday before Holy
Cross, 7 Henry IV. Seal.
A. 6085. Grant by John Kansk eylly, to Martin Trehar, for two
hundred years, of a tenement in Nevbani elreet. Truruburgh, 4 October,
21 Henry VI.
A. 6086. Release by Agnes, late the wife of Richard de Duston, in
Weleton, widow, to John'Malorre of Wrleton, and Sarah his wife, of all
her right in a messuage in the said town, which the said John and Sarah
had of the grant of the said Richard. Tuesday after St. John ante Portam
Latinam, 11 Edward II.
A. 6087. Letters patent by the king, granting to Hugh le Despenser,
the older, [in part payment of certain debts] due to him by the king,
[the wardship] of the manors [of Hampton Meysi (co. Glouc.)] and
Eton [Meysi (co. Wilts)], which Nicholas de Sancto Mauro, deceased,
held [of the lands of Gilbert] de Clare, late earl of Gloucester and
Hertford, deceased, who held of the king in [capite~] ; to hold [the said
wardship] during the minority of Thomas, [son and heir of the said
Nicholas. Claryndon, 8] February, 10 [Edward II]. Much injured. (See
Patent Roll, 10 Edward II. part 2, membrane 28.)
A. 6088. Indenture between [Thomas Wolsey], dean of the cathedral
church of Lincoln, of the one part, and Master William Fitzherbert,
[prebendary] of the said church, and John Port, gentleman, of the other
part, witnessing the covenants &c. on which the said dean is to hold from
the above-mentioned parties of the second part, certain messunges and
lands &c. in Hakeney formerly belonging to John Fitzherbert and demised
by Joan, his widow, to the said parties of the second part, for life.
10 July, 1 Henry VIII. English. Much injured.
A. 6089. Grant by John Osborne, Treasurer's Remembrancer of
the Exchequer, and John Hare, to Thomas Barlee, of all their estate
and interest in certain manors, messuages and lands &c. 7 March,
39 Elizabeth. English. Signed. Seal. Much injured.
A. 6090. Certificate by Thomas, marquis of Dorset, justice in eyre
of the king's forests &c. on this aide Trent, to the warden of Rokyngham
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forest, informing him that he has given licence to Richard Verney, esquire,
and Elizabeth his wife, to cut down and sell certain underwood on their
land in the said forest, in a coppice (copio) called ' Leykyshowke ' in Me
Baylywyke' of Gretton, abutting on Corbi Kydyng, Thakholme grene,
Long Rydyng and Carnel Copie, 12 July, 21 Henry VIII. Portion of
official seal of arms.
[Warw.] A.. 6091. Demise by Hugh de Braundeston, lord of Lappeworth, to
Thomas Scut of the same, and Emma his wife, and Richard their son, for
their lives, of land in Lappeworth, part lying in the field called ' Dame-
lond,' between Nicholushugene and the high road from Hesyngforde to
Hokelowe. Michaelmas day, 19 Edward III.
[N'hamp.] A. 6092. Demise by Roger Watford, chaplain, to William Haddon
and Thomas Haddon of Great Creton, for their lives, of all his lands
and tenements in the same, formerly held of the grantor by Robert
Walter ; with remainder, for life, to Thomas son of the said William, after
the death of both grantees, and a moiety after the death of his said father.
Sunday after St. John ante Portam Latinum, 48 Edward III. Three
seals, one of arms.
[ Warw.] A. 6093. Grant by Richard son of the late Thomas le Blake of Wabburl',
to Simon Pakeman of Coventry and Agnes his wife, Elyas de Lenna and
Matilda his wife, and the heirs and assigns of the said Simon, of land in
Wabburl' (Whaberley), extending from the road leading from Coventry to
Allesl[ey], to the "moor of the said Thomas. Witnesses : John de Clifton,
bailiff of Coventry, Roger de Pacwode, coroner, and others (named).
Sunday after Holy Trinity, 10 Edward II.
[Anglia.] J t 6094. Appointment by Henry, lord Lescrop, of John Foxholes,
clerk, to be his receiver-general of all debts with arrears of farms &c. from
all his lordships and lands in England. Manor of Faxflete, 22 June,
3 Henry V. Portion of large seal.
[Camb.] A. 6095. Memorandum as to the custom of the tenants of Thorneye,
as well free tenants as bondmen, with regard to the sale of land in 'our*
lordship ; also as to the payment of heriots on the death of any of the said
tenants.
Endorsed: ' Cant' Custume tenenciu[m] de Thorney.'
N'hamp. A. 6096. Grant by Edmund de Hynton, to John Hancokes, chaplain,
and William Overton, of all his lands and tenements &c. in Creton. Monday
after the Epiphany, 13 Henry IV. Seal of arms*
[K'hamp.] J ^ > 6097. Grant in tail by Henry Lordessone, alias Henry de la
Heus, and Peter Tekene of Yelvertoft, to John Tekene son of the late
Richard Tekene of Yelvertoft, of land in the same, part lying in Me
Holowmere ' and ' le Porteweie,' part on Schortsouthlonge, by land of
the lord of Ma Souche,' part extending Mnto' Brodslade, part on Water-
galle, part in ' le Smynedweie,' part on Mil telhull and Longmalow, part
under Wodeweie, parts on Hunlond, Cliftonhill, and Benforlong, part
extending ' into ' Caldmar, part in Bancroft, part on Nethercollewong,
part under Bannehulweie, part at ' le Assh,' part in ' le Mor ' extending on
Botelers Hadelond which lies on Langelond, part on Whittland and Grey-
thornhill, and part under Anlow; with a ' quartrona' of pasture in the field
of Yelvertoft and certain * swaths ' and a ' hach ' in Me Estmedue ' &c. ;
with remainders, in tail, to Thomas and William Tekene, brothers of
the said John, and in fee to John Pynton, William Bikerton, Richard
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Craunforde, John Asshby, John Robert and Thomas Gundewyn, all or
Yelvertoft, to sell for the souls of Thomas Tekene, Margery his wife, and
all the faithful departed. Witnesses : --Sir John Mayhu, rector of the
church of Yelvertoft, and others (named). 20 June, 3 Henry V.
N'hamp. A. 6098. Release by Joan, relict of the late Robert Burdet of
Baddesle, widow, to Thomas Haddon of Hamslape, and Alice his wife, of
all her right in all the lands and tenements &c. in Great Creton which
the said Thomas and Alice formerly had from the said Robert and Joan.
Wednesday the feast of St. Laurence the martyr, 6 Henry V.
N'hamp. A. 6099. Assignment of dower by Geoffrey de Okham, warden of
the fees of the duke of Lancaster in the county of Northampton, to Emma,
late the wife of John de Swynford out of the manor of Newbold, viz. a
third part of the manor divided as specified ; also the messuages and lands
held by certain bondmen, named, with their bodies and issue, the messuage
and land held by Robert Colle, and the rent and service of Robert Peryot ;
also land by the road to Daventry, and land in Dolemedewe lying under
Wadborgh and Nctherstanythulle; also lands in Stokedenefeld called
' Netherstokedene,' ' Longewolde,' ' Hatenhulle,' ' Overlosehulle,' ' Under-
toftes,' ' Asscheforlong,' and ' Brerethehulle ' ; also in another field called
' Moeelowfeld,' lands called ' Overwong' on Braddynton, ' bynethe Baryn-
chyllewey,' ' Undermoselowe,' * Coltmere,' 'Thehulles,' ' Fyfeacres,'
' Blakemylde,' ' Yonderthoruedon ' and ' Gores ' ; also in another field
called ' Uglesdalefelde,' lands called ' Underlowe/ ' Appultreforlong,'
' Shortwadborgh,' ' Underoldemullestobbe,' ' Netherfulputhulle,' ' Cathorne,'
' Stanythulle,' ' Waterplass,' ' Leecombhulle,' ' Thewonghby merstenemere,'
' Uglesclalehades,' and ' Twantr ' ; also assignment of the third part of
the profit of view of frank-pledge &c. of the said manor. 6 February,
4 Richard II.
f ] A. 6100. Acknowledgment by Peter Benecase and Frankettus
Beuteveyne, citizens and merchants of Florence, that they have received on
loan from the priest Nicholas Sancte Mai'ie de Cluneto, parson of Quitham,
by the hands of Master Richard de Stanford, canon of St. Paul's, London,
20 marks, at 13*. 4d. the mark, and binding themselves to repay the same.
Within the octave of St. Michael, A.D. 1241.
[Herts.] j^ t 6101. Demise by Henry de Furneus, to the canons of the Holy
Trinity, London, of his share, viz. seven parts, of the mill of Bracking,
except the meadow of Laugrave and land in Duna. Witnesses : Richard
de Melkel', William de Audebir', Nicholas de Gatesbir', John de Lesn', and
others (named).
[N'hamp.] A. 6102. Grant by John Simond of Esseby (Ashby), St. Leger, to
Petronilla, relict of the late Robert le Bacheler, of the same, of land
in Esseby, part in the east field at Steneneford, and part in the west
field on Stocwellefurlong. Sunday before Michaelmas, 20 Edward II.
Seal.
[Wilts.] A. 6103. Release by William Gereberd son of William Gereberd, to
Robert Gereberd, of all his right in the land given to him by his said
father in Netheraven'. Witnesses: Sirs Nicholas de Haveresham, sheriff
of Wilts, Ralph de Salseto, Roland de Dodingesel[es], Giles de BerkeF, and
others (named). [25-30 Henry III.]
[Norf.] A. 6104. Demise by John Howet of Gillyngham, Robert Fraunceys
of Becclys, Edmund Ripyng, Walter Quynt, Thomas Wylde, and Edmund
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Fraunceys, of the same, to Ralph Willoughby, esquire, John Gryce, John
Hunne, and John Bowys, of all that land in Geldeston which they lately
had, with other lands &c. of the demise of Robert Barker, chaplain.
18 January, 15 Henry VII. Six seals.
[Hants.] A.. 6105. Release by Margaret late the wife of Thomas Chambre,
widow, to William atte Wode and Alice his wife, of all her right in a
cottage and curtilage in Crischurche Twynham, in ' le Castelstret.' Sunday
after Midsummer day, 12 Henry IV. Seal.
[Norf.] A. 6106. Grant by Thomas Rownyng of Skernyng, son and next
heir of Adam Rownyng late of the same, to John Gyles of the same, John
Brack the elder, and John Poumfreyt the younger, of the same, of land in
Skerriyng, which he inherited from his said father, adjoining land of the
manor of Huntyngfeldhall, and which his said father had of the gift of
Marjory Ede, widow, late the wife of Roger Ede of Skernyng. 8 September,
16 Edward IV.
[Devon.] J. 6107. Demise by John Saxffen, to William Brown and Joan his
wife, for their lives, of all his lands and meadows in Denehayse, in the
parish of Clyst Honyton, which Margery Brown now holds ; with letter of
attorney authorising Richard Wyndbowe and Richard Westcoute to deliver
seisin of the premises. Feast of the Annunciation, 23 Henry VII. Portion
of seal.
[Norf.] A.. 6108. Grant by John Poumfreyt the younger, of Skernyng, to
Robert Baker, vicar of the parish church of Skerning, Geoffrey Brack, and
John Michell, of the same, of the land described in A. 6106. 6 February.
8 Henry VII. Seal.
[Salop.] J, 6109. Demise by Margaret Gryme of the Sect, widow, to Rauf
Aisshton of Ludlowe, milward, for twenty-one years, of her ' cornmille '
or ' grystrnylle ' called ' the Seet Mylle,' with the ' fishwerk ' belonging
thereto, on the river of Temede 'fast by the Weeping Cros of Ludlowe.'
26 October, 10 Henry VII. English. Seal broken.
[Cornw.] A.. 6110. Acquittance by Sir William Hereward, to Roger de
Reskemmel, for 20/. received on account of the king's aid for Scotland.
Hellaund, Thursday before St. Gregory the pope, 16 Edward II.
[Cornw.] A. 6111. Release by Stephen, son of John de Treiagu, knight, to
John de Nauntian, Robert Berson, John Melyor, and Henry Maynard, of
all his right in all his lands and tenements of Tredynec and Woyn by
Lancolleth, which the grantees had of the grant of the said John de
Treiagu, knight. Saturday before St. Luke the evangelist, 3 Edward III.
Seal.
(The name of the first grantee occurs also in the above deed as John de
Lauutyan ; see A. 659.)
[Surrey.] A. 6112. Writ to the wardens of the temporalities of the bishopric of
Winchester, which are in the king's hand, for the payment of a yearly rent of
12 marks to the prior of Bermondsey, from the bishop of Winchester's
manor of Suthwerke. Westminster, 16 May, 17 Edward II.
Also, Acquittance by the prior of Bermondsey to the wardens of the
bishopric of Winchester, for 4/., part of a yearly rent of 8/. due from the
bishops of Winchester for certain mills &c. in Southwerke. Mondny before
St. Barnabas, 17 Edward [II].
Also, Extract from the account of the wardens of the temporalities
of the bishopric of Winchester for 17 Edward [II], showing the
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payment of 41. to the prior of Bermondesey for a rent due to him in
Suthwerke.
Also, Grant by Richard, bishop of Winchester, acknowledging that he
has yearly paid to the monks of Bermondsey, 8/. for houses &c. in the
monastery of St. Saviour's, Bermondsey, lying in the parish of St. Margaret,
Suthwerke, and which he has given to his church of Winchester and his
successors for ever. Witnesses: Herbert of Canterbury, and Roger of
Winchester, archdeacons, and others (named).
Also, Acknowledgment by Henry, bishop of Winchester, that he holds
certain lands from the monks of Bermondsey at a rent of 40s. Witnesses :
Richard de Menys, Master Jordan Waciua, archdeacon of Durham, and
others (named). Copies on one skin.
Endorsed: ' viij u payd yearelye to Bardmonseye -Abbaye out of the
Busshop of Winchester lande in Suthwerke.'
Line. A. 6113. Conveyance by John att Stanes of Pertenay, William
Borell of the same, and William Kelpyn of Sansthorp, to Thomas Blesseby
of Aswardby, and Thomas Drant of the same, of all the lands and
tenements &c. in Aswardby and Haryngton, which they lately had of
the grant of Thomas Cooke, rector of the church of Langton by Pertenay,
John de Askeby, parson of the church of Castelcarletou, and Robert
Braduam of Brynhill. The feast of St. Dunstan, 5 Henry V.
C 3 A. 6114. Grant by Roger de Morvill, to Adam de Morvill, of all his
land of Brunestune and Cumbe. Witnesses : Joel de Valletorta, Herbert
de Caune, John de Schilstone, Richard the clerk of Heffeld, and others
(named).
Line. A. 6115. Grant by Ralph de Crophille, parson of the church of
Cotyngham, Richard de Bytham, parson of two parts of the church of
Repyngale, John Lepere, parson of the third part of the same church, and
Alan de Kyrkeby, chaplain of the chantry of St. Anne of Repyngale, to
John Goderyk of .Rokyngham, and Eleanor his wife, in tail, of the
manors of Ryngesdon and Lesyngham, with the advowson of the church
of Lesyngliam, with remainder in tail, to William son of the said John
Goderyk, and in fee to Robert, William's brother. Sunday after St. Botulph
the abbot, 46 Edward III. Seal and portions of seal.
[Chesh.] A. 6116. Grant by William de Derisbur', to Hugh, his brother, of
all the land which William de Mora held of the grantor in Derisburi, and
all the grantor's new assart which extends from the hedge of the brethren
of the Grange of Acton to the end of the assart (ussarti stember'), as the
moor divides ; with agistrnent for sixty hogs, to be reduced in number in
case of failure of mast (pro defectu pessone) ; at a yearly rent of 1 lb. of
pepper or 7d. to be paid on the feast of the nativity of the Virgin at Halton
Market, and one hog. Witnesses: Thomas de Dutton, Geoffrey de
Buddeworth, and others (named).
[Norf.] A. 6117. Grant by Richard Newman, son and heir of Thomas
Newman, late of Skernyng, to Richard Hoo, Edmund Bedingfeld, knight,
Christopher Jeundy, esquire, Thomas Bury, Robert Kirkby and John
Gigges, to the use of the said Richard Hoo, of land in Skernyng lying in
Longmadowes and adjoining land of the manor of Skernynghall. 31 May,
19 Henry VIII. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Chest. A. 6118. * Endenture of dome,' being the award by John of
Caryngton, knight, in a cause between Edward the Maascy of Altryncham, and
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James of Sale, and Margery his wife, relative to certain land in Altryncham
called ' Bradleyhey' concerning'which the said Edward has brought an assize
of novel disseisin against the said James and Margery in the king's court at
Chester ; viz. James is to make no defence against Edward in the said
assize, and is to deliver to him a release made by Alice Pycart to Thomas
Duncalf, Margery's grandfather, of part of a messuage and land in
Altryncham, and Edward 'is to pay to James 7 marks, and release to him
all costs recovered by Edward in the said court, for the said matter.
15 January, 11 Henry VJ. English. Seal.
[Chesh.] A. 6119. Kelease by Henry de Bechinton and Alice his wife, to
Henry le Norreys and Margery his wife, of all their right in a third part
of the town of Derisburi in Haltonesire ; for which release the said
grantees have given to the releasors and to Isabella de Derisburi, relict of
Alan de Lascelis, all their lands in the towns of Pulton in Waley, Lisecair
and Secumbe. Witnesses : Sirs Patrick de Hasilwalle and- Roger de
Dunvile, knights, and others (named).
[Hunt.] A. 6120. Grant by Walter ad Petram, to William le Plomer and
Emma his wife, of land in Heytmundegrave. Witnesses : Simon Chacede,
Walter Graunfrey, and others (named).
[Norf.] J t 6121. ,G rant by Richard Rissele of Kerbrok, to Roger Umbeyn,
dwelling in Skernygg, of land in Skernygg, in ' the Longmedwe', adjoining
land of Sir Constantine de Mortuo Mari, knight. Trinity Sunday,
27 Edward III. Seal.
[Norf.] A. 6122. Grant by Roger Umbeyn of Skernyngg, to Richard
Kyngth, of the same, chaplain, of land in Skernyngg, in Me Longmedwe,'
which he had of the grant of Richard Rissele of Kerbrok. Thursday, the
feast of the conception of the Virgin Mary, 8 Richard II. Seal.
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Series B.
(EXCHEQUER : COURT OF AUGMENTATIONS.)
Essex. B. 3871. Letter of attorney by the abbess and convent of Syon,
Middx. authorising Richard Skot, clerk, and John Seton to receive seisin of the
manor of Grauncortes, co. Essex, and of a messuage with land, wood, 18s. of
rent and pasture for a hundred sheep, in Istehvorthe, Twykenham, Worton
and Heston, co. Middlesex, granted to her by Thomas, bishop of Durham,
John Stafford, treasurer of England and late keeper of the privy seal,
William Sevenok, late mayor of London, and Henry Chadirton. 3 November,
3 Henry VI.
[Bcdf.] B. 3872. Grant by Ralph de Tyvile, to Sir Hugh, the abbot, and
the convent of Ramesey, of all that he holds from them in Gravenhurst,
Eye, Scihlingdon and Pekesdene, and of the lauds held by Roger Wyitfelawe
of Pekesdene for his life. A.D. 1264. Fragment of seal.
Kent. B. 3873. Release by Baldwin de Raddyngton, knight, to the king,
of all his right in the manor called ' le Parrok ' near Gravesend, with
certain lands and tenements held in gavelkind, and with all other lands
&c. in Milton, Swannescomp and Northflete, belonging to the said manor,
all which formerly belonged to Sir Thomas de Gravesende, knight, and
which the said Baldwin, with others, had of the gift of Nicholas de Carreu
and other feoffees of Edward III. London, feast of St. Andrew the apostle,
17 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
Essex. B. 3874. Letter of attorney by Thomas, bishop of Durham, John
Middx. Stafford, treasurer of England &c. William Seveuok, late mayor of London,
and Henry de Chadirton, authorising John Kyuge and John Saward to
deliver seisin to the abbess and convent of Syon, of the manor of Graun-
cortes, co. Essex, and of a messuage, land, wood, 18*. of rent with pasture
for a hundred sheep in Istelworth, Twykenham, Worton and Heston, co.
Middlesex. 3 November, 3 Henry VI. Seal broken.
[Bedf.] B. 3875. Grant by Robert de Kyrkeby of Eye, to Nicholas son
of Roger de Aspele of the same, and Avice his wife, of a messuage
in Eye in the parish of Great Gravenhurst. Feast of All Saints,
6 Edward III.
[Wanr.] B. 3876. Grant in frank almoin by Henry le Franklein of Chel-
vercscot, to the prior and canons of Orbury, of a yearly rent from a croft
in Grava, formerly held by William the miller (molendinarius). abutting
on * le temple balke ' and ' le howlne grene ' towards ' le huddles.'
\\itnesses: William de Seys, John de la Hide, clerk, William the clerk of
Greva and others (named). [Henry III.] Fragment of seal.
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[Line ?] B. 3877. Grant by Robert, son of Robert Laundeles of Westwode, to
Ralph son of Ralph Galyan, of land in the meadow called ' Gycestarthintak,'
abutting on the meadow called ' Robbecroft.' Hayen, St. Leonard the
abbot's'day, A.D. 1318. Seal.
[Line.] B. 3878. Appointment by Richard, duke of Gloucester, John
Haryngton, esquire, Richard Barneby arid John Walcote, gentlemen, and
Thomas Fox, feoffees of John Salteby of Grantham, gentleman, of Richard
Jukson of Grantham to be bailiff" and deputy of the said John Salteby at
a yearly wage of 20s. for the administration of all his lands &c. in
Grantham and in the field called ' le west feld ' with ' le west howses,'
and in Gunwardeby and Dunsthorpe for twenty years; also a demise for
six years to the said Richard Jakson, by the above-named parties, of all
the hares and rabbits in the said ' le west feld/ reserving to the said John
Salteby a hundred brace of hares and forty brace of rabbits each year,
and six brace of hares to the said duke of Gloucester when he shall come to
Grantham. Feast of the Annunciation, A.D. 1475. Two seals of arms,
one broken.
B. 3879. Duplicate of B. 3871.
B. 3880. Release by Simon de Mora, to Alexander de Mapelberga,
of land in Gorgbta which he had of John son of Robert abutting on the
moor of Gorgota. Witnesses : William Corbitt, Richard Toky, and others
(named). Portion of seal.
B. 3881. Grant by John Gupil, to Richard Godther son of Ralph
Baldewyn, of a messuage with curtilage in Frome, which he had of the gift
of William son of Richard de Frome. Witnesses : Arnulph de Froma,
William Portebrif, and others (named). [Henry III.] Seal.
B. 3882. Demise by Roger Moor, William Randesson and Richard
Malery, to Simon Frauncys, Richard Strongman, John Bole, and Thomas
Conyngton, of all the lands and tenements in Grafham, which they had of
the feoffaient of t'he said Simon and others. 6 February, 14 Henry IV.
Two seals.
[Staff?] B. 3883. Grant by Jordan son of Nicholas de Ekeleshale, to Nicholas
de Well, clerk, of a croft with a grove &c. situate between Hokescroft
and Smerewellesich. Witnesses : Hereward de Bedewrth, William de
Farnecote, and others (named).
[Hunt.] B. 3884. Grant in frank almoin by Laurence le Bal of Grapham, to
the prior and canons of Stonely, of a yearly rent from his messuage in
Grapham and from land in the tillage called ' Scharphul' adjacent thereto.
Witnesses : Sir John Russel, knight, Gilbert de Wauberge, and others
(named). Fragment of seal.
[Hunt.] B. 3885. Grant by William Hythe of Groffham, to William Wyot of
the same, and Agnes his wife, of all his lands and tenements in Groffham.
Sunday after Michaelmas, 36 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Hunt.] B. 3886. Demise by Simon Fraunceys, John Andrew and others
(named), to Roger Moor, Willian Randesson, and Richurd Malery, of all
the lands and tenements in Graffham, which they had of the gift of
William son and heir of William Wyot of the same. 6 November
13 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
Essex.
Middx.
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[Somers.]
Hunt.
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[Hunt.] B. 3887. Confirmation by Everard son of William Bargon of
Grafham, to Simon Nobili, of the gift of his brother Simon Bargon, of a
messuage on Chuickescrofth, and land in Grafham, part on Crowethorn and
part abutting on Thickethornez, to hold from the hospital of the Blessed
Mary of Stanley. Witnesses : Walter son of William de Grafham and
others (named). Seal.
[Herts.] B. 3888. Letter of attorney by Snayth, clerk, authorising
William Rokisburgh and Richard Parsone of . . . ., to receive seisin of
the park called ' Godeleshooparc,' and of lands and tenements in
and Sabrichesworth, which he had of the grant of Richard Lescrop, knight.
Michaelmas, 3 Richard II. French. Seal of arms, broken.
Devon. B. 3889. Demise by Hamo de Breirton, clerk, Roger Grey, and
Somers. others (named), to Hugh Courteney, brother of the earl of Devon, and
Elizabeth his wife, of the manors of Gothelyngton, Stancomb, and
Alyngton, co. Devon, and of Hynton and Modeford, co. Somerset, which
they had of the gift of Edward Courteney, earl of Devon and the said
Hugh, with remainder to the said earl. 3 September, 11 Richard II.
Fragment of seal of arms.
[Oxford.] B. 3890. Grant in frank almoin by Robert Estrech of Estwode, to
the monks of Bordesley, of a tenement in Goseford, formerly belonging to
Robert Albod of With, and of a yearly rent from the same. Witnesses :
Thomas de Stoke, Walter de Smalrug', Henry de Mauverne, and othera
(named) Seat.
[Oxford.] B. 3891. Grant by Reginald son of Reginald de Wynchelcoumbe, to
Robert Estrech of Estwode, of a tenement in Goseford formerly belonging
to Robert Albod of With. Witnesses: Walter de Smelruge, Robert de
Beggingedene, and others (named). Seal, injured.
Norf. B. 3892. Demise by Gerard Braybrok, knight, to Richard, lord of
Grey, and Reginald de Grey, lord of Weysford and Ruthin, knights,
Reginald Ragon, John Mortymer, esquire, and John Elnestowe, clerk, of the
manors of Groudereston, Saxthorpe and Asshele, with the advowson of the
church of Asshele. 25 October, 7 Henry IV.
[E8sex.] B. 3893. Appointment by the prioress- and convent of St. Andrew's,
Redelyngteld, in the diocese of Norwich, of Sir Robert Leverych of
Bedyngfeld, chaplain, and William de Marcham, clerk, as their proctors
in a case of arbitration, between the said prioress and convent and the
rector of the church of Bulmere, as to the possession of two parts of the
tithes of the demesne lands of the manor of Goldyngham. 8 January,
A.D. 1322.
[Warw.] B. 3894. Grant by Richard le Smyth of Coventry, to Sir Ralph
de Kyrkeby, chaplain in the same, of a tenement in Gosforde street
in Coventry. Thursday after SS. Peter and Paul. 17 Edward III.
Seal.
[Hunt ?] B. 3895. Grant by Roger Imel of Godichestre, to John de Panetria
and Sebbana his wife, of land in Godichestre. Witnesses : Robert de
Ware, Saher the clerk (clerico) of Edelmetone, and others (named).
Seal.
[Hants?] B. 3896. Demise by the prior and convent of [Brommore ?], to John
Marche of South Gorley, of land in the same, part next Newdyche, part in
Ferny Furlong and Reddlond, and part called ' Woddlondo,' next the high
road. Brommer, 19 November, 6 Edward IV.
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271
[Ileref.] B. 3897. Grant in frank alraoiu by Robert de Wylmeston, to the
monks of Dore, of all his land upon Godeweye, abutting on the land
of Roger Bade in Ysaackesfield and stretching towards Wylmeston.
Witnesses : Hugh de Radnor, Walter de Chandos, and others (named).
Portion of seal.
[Ileref.] B. 3898. Grant in frank almoin by Simon de Wylmeston, to the
monks of Dore, of all his land upon Godeweye. Witnesses : Sir John
Ragund, Hugh de Radenover, and others (named). Seal.
[Warw.] B. 3899. Grant in frank alraoin by Alexander de Mappelberg, to
the monks of Bordesley, of land in Gorcothe, given to him by Simon de
Mora, extending from the highway to Gorcothe moor. Witnesses :
Peter Corbetun of Stodle, William de Padongre, and others (named).
Endorsed : ' Yerdeley.'
[Surrey.] B. 3900. Demise by Richard le Fysshe of Kyngestone, to Walter de
Greyndon, of four swathes of meadow at Goseyt in Kyngstou, for four years.
17 Edward III. Seal, broken.
Leic. B. 3901. Grant by Katherine, late the wife of John Swythell, and
by Richard and Robert Swythell sons of the said John, and others
(named), to Robert Handy, Hugh Decon and others (named), of lands and
tenements in Glen Magna, which Richard Wemme and Richard Smyth
(tw of the said grantors) had of the gift of William Grene of Evyngton
and Margaret &c. ; also letter of attorney by the said Kntherine
and co-grantors, authorising William Grene of Glen Magna and
to deliver seisin of the said lands. 22 Edward IV. Four seals.
[Heref.] B. 3902. Release by Robert de Wilmeston son of Roger de Chandos,
to the monks of Dore, of all the land upon Godeweye, which the said
monks hold from Sir John de Ebroicis, from the upper part of Wadeieye
&c. to the boundaries of Makfeld. Witnesses : Sirs Roger de Chandos,
Roger de Haya, Walter de Ebroicis, and others (named).
[Heref.] B. 3903. Grant in frank almoin by Roger de Wylmeston son of
Roger de Chaundos, with the consent of Isabel his wife, to the abbot and
monks ot Dore, of all his land between Wadelehe and Isaac's land, and
adjacent to the land of the said monks, belonging to the grange of
Godewey. Witnesses : Walter de Ebroicis, Walter de Chaundos, and
others (named).
Rutl - B. 3904. Grant by Ralph Beaufo of Seyton, to Simon Burton and
Alan Boleyn, of all his lands and tenements &c. in Glaston, excepting a
toft and croft &c. in the tenure of Thomas Veysey. 20 January,
2 [Edward] IV.
[Sussex.] B. 3905. Grant by William the abbot, and the convent of Seez
(Sagiens'), to Sir William de Leons, of land within their manor of Gates,
in the fields called ' Racha', ' Azares ' and ' Rousracha,' part by the road
from Chicheeter. Witnesses; Sir William de Sancto Johanne, John de
Alench', prior of Lancaster, and William, prior of Arundell.
[N'hamp.] B. 3906. Grant by Henry son of Hugh de Stok in Cothirstoke, to
Henry son of Gilbert de Glapthorn, of a yearly rent in Glapthorn issuing
from a tenement which Gilbert son of Hawise de Glapthorn, father of the
said Henry, held of the feoffment of the said Hugh de Stok, and from land
in Hotin Croftis, which Henry son of Gilbert de Glapthorn purchased from
Henry son of Hugh de Stok. Witnesses : Osbert Giifard of Cothirstoke,
Roger de Caucia in the same, and others (named).
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[N'hamp.] B. 3907. Grant by Thomas, rector of the church of Helmedene, to
Walter called Me Norays' in Helmedene, of land in Gilderimorton, part
upon Mucheleholm, next the land of the prior of Esseby, and part
extending towards Banlonde broche, at the yearly rent of a rose. Witnesses :
Sir William de Turvile, knight, Robert le Wancy, Robert de Romeny,
and others (named).
[Sussex.] B. 3908. Grant by Richard de Bredeford, to the abbot of Sees
and his successors, and their proctor in England, for the time being, of
permission to distrain upon all the lands and tenements of the said Richard
in Estergate, in case of non-payment by him of a yearly rent of two capons
due to the said abbot for land demised to the said Richard in Gates,
abutting on the high road to Bernham. Atheryngton, Friday after St. John
ante Portam Latinam, 17 Edward III. Seal.
[Sussex.] B. 3909. Release by Richard Costard, son and heir of Henry
Costard of Gates, to the abbot of St. Martin's, Seez, of all his tenement
in Gates. Witnesses : Sir David de Liuns, knight, Robert de Arundell,
steward of the same place, Richard de Middeltune, Roger de Bulesham,
and others (named).
[Durham.] B. 3910. Release by Joan Spynk, wife of John Trowlop of Durham,
dyer (fytster), to John Hedle of Gatished, yeoman, of all her right in
a tenement in Gatished. Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, A.D. 1451.
Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] B. 3911. Letter of attorney by John Braban of Dovorr and John
Byngley, authorising Thomas Frankeleyn of the same to deliver seisin to
William Brewys and Joan his wife, of a piece, of land called ' Gylys
Coombe.' 16 December, 13 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Durham.] B. 3912. Grant by Richard son of John Gategang of Gatisheved, to
Thomas Gategang, his brother, of a messuage in Gatisheved. Wednesday,
9 October, A.D. 1342. Seal of arms, injured.
[N'hamp.] B. 3913. Grant by John Wale, lord of Eydon, and Edith his wife,
to Thomas Hogges of Gildonemortone, and Alice his wife, of all their
lands, tenements and rents &c. in Gildonemortoue, together with pasture
for two oxen, which the said John had of the gift of Thomas Wale, his
father. Monday after the Epiphany, 49 Edward III. Two seals, one of
Leic. B. 3914. Letter of nttorney by John More, clerk in orders, Doctor
Robert Handy of Evesham and Hugh Decon of the same, authorising
Richard Ferrour of Evesham and John Kynward of Alcestre, to receive
seisin of all the lands and tenements &c. in Glen Magna, which they have
of the gift of Katherine late the wife of John Swythell, widow, and others
(named). 16 April, 22 Edward IV. Three seals, one broken.
[Durham.] B. 3915. Grant by Thomas son of John Gategang of Gatisheved,
to Sir Thomas son of Michael de Nesham, chaplain, of a messuage in
Gatisheved. Wednesday after St. Peter ad Vincuia, A.D. 1345. Seal of
arms.
[Durham.] B. 3916. Release by William son and heir of Reginald de Botilstan
of Gatisheved, to Alice de Rypon, late the wife of the said Reginald, of all
his right in a tenement in Gatisheved. Wednesday before St. Luke the
Evangelist, A.D. 1338. Seal t broken.
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273
[Heref.] B. 3917. Grant in frank almoin by Kobcrt de Wyluieston son of
Roger de Chandop, to the monks of Dore, of all the land between Wadeleo
and Ysaackesfeld, near the land of the said monks, of the Grange of
Godeweye, and abutting on a meadow called ' Wetemore,' part in
Ysaakesfeltl, extending to the cumbe of -Wylrneston, part abutting on
Titekmille and extending to Hyldithelee, and part abutting on Wylmeston
grove. Witnesses: Sirs Koger de Chandos and Walter de Ebroicis, and
others (named). Seal.
[N'hamp.] B. 3918. Demise by John Stalworthman of Hampslape, to Thomas
Stahvorthinan his brother, of Gyldone Mortone, for life, of a tenement
with curtilage and twelve acres of land in Mortone aforesaid, in
Citholeende, also a rent issuing from a tenement in Sulgrave, on payment
yearly of a red rose. Monday after St. Luke the evangelist, 1 1 Henry VI.
Seal, broken.
Memorandum on separate piece of parchment, as to twelve acres of
land viz. at Colpictes, Sevenacres, Estbrech, Culleworthbrok, Fardehull,
Leyceturwey, Worthy, below Kyvehull and in Langslade.
[N'hamp.] B. 3919. Grant by William called ' Ousin ' of Gilden Mortone, to
Thomas, rector of the church of Helmedene, of land in Gildenmorton,
part on Mucheleholm by land of the prior of Asseby (Esseby), extending
towards Langeslade, and part between Banlond and Banloudbroc.
Witnesses : Eobert de Wancy, Kobert de Romeney, and others (named).
[Kent.] B. 3920. Demise by John Fullere of Eylesforde, to Robert Perye of
Gillyngham, of land in Gillyngham, part lying in Nicholesdane, and part
in Elkotesdene, rendering yearly to the said John two quarters and three
bushels of beer-barley (ordei palmalis}. 10 February, 13 Richard IT.
Seal.
[N'hamp.] B. 3Q21. Demise by the prior and convent of , to H . . . .,
of land in Gildeuemordon. 15 Edward [I]. Much injured.
[Durham.] B. 3922. Release by Joan Spynk, late the wife of William Spynk of
Gatisheved, to John Trollop of .Richemond, dyer (litstere}, and Joan his
wife, of all her right in all her lands and tenements formerly the said
William Spynk's. 8 March, 6 Henry VI. Seal of arms.
[N'hamp.] B. 3923. Grant in frank almoin by David de Hakelintone, to the
canons of Essebi, of land in Grimesburi, which he had of the gift of
William de Becon. The grantor assigns the rents and profits of the said
land to the kitchen of the said canons that they may have a sufficient
' pitance ' on his anniversary ; he also desires that his body may be buried
at Essebi &c. Witnesses : Sir Hugh de Pateshull, Richard de Grimescote,
Roger de Liuns, and others (named).
Endorsed : ' Grimbery juxta Banbery.'
[Somers.] B. 3924. Grant by Robert Kermardin, to John de Bello Campo,
lord of Norton, in the parish of Kywstoke (Kewstoke) and Isabel hia
wife, of land with a tenement and curtilage at ' La Sonde,' in a croft which
Thomas Merevin formerly held, extending on the west towards the sea,
at the south end of Grenehulle. Thursday after St. Luke the evangelist,
32 Edward I. Seal
[Warw.] B. 3925. Grant by Henry, prior of the cathedral church of Coventry,
and the convent there, of licence to Sir Edmund de Bereford, to enfeoff
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
the prior and convent of Chaucoumbe in the manor of Grenebergh,
held from the present grantors in capite. Friday after St. Margaret,
3 Edward III.
[Warw.] B. 3926. Sale by Robert son of Robert Selet of Overtone, to Sir
Peter le Poter of Sybbisdone, of all his share viz. a moiety of two water-
mills in Greneborwe, called 'Cuttole' and ' Baggole,' paying 5s. yearly
to the nuns of Wroxhale. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Farendone, knight,
Thomas Oliver of Schockeborne, Robert de Bradewelle, and others
(named). Seal.
Warw. B. 3927. Release by John Beaufitz, to Thomas Clopton of Clopton,
gentleman, of all his right in the lands and tenements in Gryflb, Coton
and Asteley, which the said John and Thomas together with Thomas
Throgmerton and William Heyne, deceased, had of the gift of Ralph
Butteler, knight, lord of Sudeley, deceased. 14 April, 17 Edward IV.
Fragment of seal.
[Berks.] B. 3928. Grant by Richard the prior, and the convent of St. Denis
near Suthampton, to Robert Natheles and Isabella his wife, of land in
Estgarstou. 8 (Idea of) March . . Edward II.
[Warw.] B. 3929. Release by John Lusterley, to John Routon and John
Lichfeld of Coventry, grasier, of all his right in the lands and tenements
in Gryve, Coton, Astele and Bronipcote, which he, together with tho
said Routon and Lichfeld, had of thegrant^of Richard BDton, Thomas
Cockes and John Brightmerc of Coventre. 10 September, 21 Henry VI.
Seal, broken.
[Warw.] B. 3930. Grant by John Jordan of Chylverescote, to Robert
Shyrref of the same, of a toft and lands in Gryve, part adjoining Oxlesow,
part at Gatebryg and part on Robarteshyll. Sunday after St. Vincent the
martyr, 11 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] B. 3931. Demise by Richard Boton, Thomas Cockes and John
Brightmere of Coventry, to John Routon, John Lusterley and John
Lichfeld of Coventry, grasier, to the use of the said John Lusterley, of
all the lands and tenements &c. in Gryve, Coton, Astle and Brompcote,
which they lately had of tho gift of John Shipley son and heir of
Robert Shipley of Coventry, merchant. 26 April, 11 Henry VI. Three
teals.
[Suff.] B. 3932. Gh-ant in frank almoin by Alice de Dunville, widow,
late the wife of William Dacus, to the nuns of Redelingfeld, of the
homage and service of Nicholas de Gretinghain and Margaret his wife,
with all their holding viz. land in Gretingham, land called ' Bradeheg,'
land in the fees of earl Roger at Stanstrete, and pasture with a road
adjoining her meadow at Reicroft. Witnesses : Hubert, parson of Sahara,
Simon, chaplain of Esfeld, Robert de Winstun, knight, John son of Hervy
de Glanvill, parson of Cambes, Bennet the chaplain of Redelingfeld, and
others (named), Twelfth century.
[Warw.] B. 3933. Release by William Shipley, clerk, and William Radclif
of Coventre, 'irmonger,' to John Routon, John Lusterley, and John
Lichfeld of Coventre, grasier, to the use of the said John Lusterley, of
all their right in the lands and tenements in Gryve, Coton, Astle and
Bronipcote, which they had of the gift of John Shipley son and heir of
Robert Shipley of Coventre, merchant. 29 April, 1 1 Henry VI. Two
teals ; one of arms, broken.
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[Warn.] B. 3934. Grant by Robert Shipley of Coventre, merchant, William
Shipley, clerk, and Robert Benet of Coventre, to Thomas de Meryngton
and Margery his wife, of a yearly rent issuing out of certain lands and
tenements in Gryve, Coton, Astele and Brompcote, with licence
to distrain, in case of non-payment of -the said rent, among other
premises on a messuage in ' la Westorcharde.' Michaelmas, 8 Henry IV.
Two seals.
[Kent.] B. 3935. Grant by Geoffrey de Say, knight, to Robert Alard son of
John Alard of Wynchelse, of licence to grant to the abbot and convent of
Battle all the lands and tenements in Westgrenewych which the said Robert
had from Hugh de Hereford and John le Joygnour, citizens of London.
Sabrichesworth, Saturday after St. Lucy the virgin, 14 Edward II. Seal
of arms t broken.
Devon. B. 3936. Defeasance by Humphrey Calwodelegh of Stodelegh, esquire,
and Elizabeth Broughton, of a bond under statute staple held by them from
Joan Broughton, widow, witnessing that if the said Joan aids them in all
actions at law for the recovery of the manor of Grillyston, and of all messuages
and lands there and elsewhere in the county named which formerly belonged
to Robert de Grilliston &c. then the said bond shall be void. Exeter, 16
February, 12 Henry VII.
[N'hamp.] B. 3937. Release by John de Lyons, knight, lord of Warkworth, to
the prior and canons of Chaucumbe, of a rent issuing out of lands in
Grimmisbury and Nethercote, which they have of the gift of Robert
Atteyate of Thropmundevile. Thursday, Michaelmas day, 19 Edward III.
[N'hamp.] B. 3938. Duplicate of B. 3923.
[Warw.] B. 3939. Grant by Robert Shyrref of Chylverescote, to John
Lusterley and John Lichfeld of Coventre, grasier, of a toft and lands in ' Le
Gryve', which he lately had of the gran t of John Jordan of Chilverescote.
12 Henry VI. Seal.
[York.] B. 3940. Grant by Thomas Dawtry, son and heir of Godfrey Dawtry
of Elslake in Craven, to John de Ne vill, knight, lord of Raby, of all his
lands and tenements in Gysburne and Rymyngtone in Craven. 15 May,
49 Edward III. Seal.
[N'hamp.] B. 3941. Demise by Robert Attezate of Thropmunderyle and
Margery his wife, to Robert Chasterton of Bannebury, of lands in Grirays-
bury and Warcourth, part situate in Brodelond and part in Wowelond, which
they had of the demise of the said Robert Chasterton. Feast of the
Assumption, 6 Edward III.
Surrey. B. 3942. Release by Thomas Jarpenville, lord of Abyngworth, Robert
de Snokeshulle, parson of the church there, and William de Cothulle, to
Thomas de Holhurst and Alice his wife, of all the lands and tenements in
Gumshulve and Bromlegh, which they had of the grant of the said Thomas
de Holhurst, excepting one rood, a moiety of which is situate in Leghelonde.
La Doune, in the parish of Shire (Shere), 31 May, 43 Edward HI. Three
seals, one of arms.
[Glouc.] B. 3943. Award by Master R. de Clipstone, official of Worcester,
and W. dean of Risendone, in the diocese of Worcester, by order of Walter,
papal legate in England, in a dispute between the abbot and convent of
Bruerne (co Oxford) and the rector of the church of Guting (Guyting), in
the diocese of Worcester, concerning certain tithes alleged to have been
wrongfully claimed by the said rector. [Henry III.]
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Warw.] B. 3944. Grant by Thomas de Meryngton, John Gyffard, parson of
the church of Chirchelalleford, John Cokke of Lilleburn, Richard Toft,
vicar of the church of Neubold and Richard Stoke, parson of the church of
Shathewell, to Robert Shipley of Coventre, merchant, William Shipley,
clerk, and Roger Benet of Coventre, of all their lands and tenements in
Gryve, Coton, Astele, and Brompcote. Wednesday before Michaelmas,
8 Henry IV. Seal, and four seals of arms, two broken.
[\Varw.J B. 3945. Grant by Henry Ward of Nunetone, to Sir William Cattone,
the prior, and the convent of Erdebury, of all his lands and tenements &c.
in Gryve, which he had of the gift of John Huchyns. 3 December,
24 Henry VI.
[\Varw.] B. 3946. Demise by John Routon and John Lichfield of Coventre,
grazier, to John Lusterley of Coventre, and Margery his wife, of all the
lands and tenements in Gryve, Coton, Astele, and Brompcote, which
Richard Boton, Thomas Cockes and John Brightmere of Coventre, lately
had of the gift of John Shipley, son and heir of Robert Shipley of Coventre,
merchant. 14 September, 21 Henry VI. T^co seals, one broken.
[Warw.] B, 3947. Letter of attorney by Henry Ward of Nunetone, authorising
John Huchyns of Gryve to deliver seisin to Sir William Catton the prior,
and the convent, of Erdebury, of all the lands and tenements in Gryve
which they have of the said Henry's grant. 3 December, 24 Henry VI.
Seal.
[Warw.] B. 3948. Release by Margery Derby, widow, late the wife of John
Lusterley, to Richard Warde, chaplain, and Thomas Cloptone, of all her
right in certain lauds and tenements in Gryve, Coton and Asteley, formerly
belonging to John, and Thomas Meryngton and John Shcpley son and heir
of Robert Shepley. 30 April, 16 E'dward IV. Seal.
Guernsey. B. 3949. Grant by Gervais de Cleiremont the king's bailiff in
Guernsey, to Dan Laurens Pouchin, priest, farmer for that year of the
church of St. Peter Port in the said island, of permission to enjoy certain
tithes in the said parish called ' desertz ' from certain lands named, which
tithes he complains had been detained from him by the farmers of the tithes
of the said parish, but were found by inquisition to belong to the rector of
the said church. Given under the seal of the bailiwick of the said island and
in presence of John de Lyle, 1: night, warden and lieutenant of the said
island. 5 October 1 105. Witnesses : Perrot le Marchaunt, Colin Blondel,
John Bernard, John le Feyvre, and others (named). Portion oj seal.
[lierks ?] B. 3950. Confirmation in frank almoin by Hamo de Sancta Fide, to
J. R. the prior, and the canons, of Burnecestre, of the gift of Hubert de
Medelintre viz. all the meadow of Gurefen, Druihurst and Thecham
(Thatcham ?), as witnessed by the charter which Hamo made to the said
Hubert. Witnesses : Robert Damari, Robert son of Amaurus, Robert de
Bavintre, William de Badintre, and others (named). Twelfth century.
Line. B. 3951. Demise by William Sayvile son of John Sayvile, knight, to
Richard the prior, and the convent of the House of the Visitation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary in the islan- 1 ofAxholme, of a close or croft called
' Ladycroft' in Gunthorpe for eighty-eight years from 10 May, A.D. 1476.
6 February, 6 Edward IV. Fragment of seal.
[Nthland.] B. 3952. Release by Roger son of Dfevid de Girnwarton, to William
de Essynden, of a toft and croft n Gunwarton, which he formerly held
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from the said William, iu exchange for part of a toft and croft in the said
town. Sunday before Whitsuntide, A.D. 1265.
[Glouc.] B t 3953. Release by lady Margery le^Poweer, late the wife of Sir
William le Poweer, widow, to the abbot and convent of La Bruwere on
Coteswold, of all her right of dower in a tenement and yearly rent which
the said abbot and convent hold of the fee of her late husband in Lower
Gutinge. Worcester, Sunday before the Assumption, 29 Edward I.
[N'hamp?] B. 3954. Grant in frank almoin by William son of Richard de
. Giteskarth, to the abbot and convent of Suleby, of all the land with a toft
&c. in Gideskarth, which his father formerly held from the said abbot and
convent. Witnesses : Sir Roger de Brograve, Robert de Beltoft, Robert
de Lobeham, and others (named). Seal.
[Glouc.] B. 3955. Confirmation by Roger de Basingham, guardian of the land
and heir of Ernald do Bosco, of the grant of lands &c. by William le Saer,
to the abbot and convent of Bruerne. Witnesses : Ralph de Welleford,
Simon de Suelle, Hugh de Clopton and others (named).
Endorsed: Guting.
[Wore.] B. 3956. Grant by Robert de Lega, to John de Abbetot, of all the
land belonging to Hwsintre, abutting on land of William de Mertun.
Witnesses : Roger de Scottot, Geoffrey de Abbetot, and others (named).
[Warw.] B. 3957. Grant by Henry del Welfal of Kenillworth, to Agnes
Salwey and Juliana her daughter, of a croft in Hurst, abutting upon the
lane which leads to Kenilworth. Monday after St. Hilary, 16 Edward II.
[Warw.] B. 3958. Letter of attorney by Richard son of Richard Wyseman of
Hurst, authorising John Wodeward of Stonleye to deliver seisin to John
Barowe, of Coventre, smythier, of a toft and land in Hurst within the
lordship of Stonleye next the high road from Kenilleworth to Westwode
adjoining the abbot of Stonely's wood called ' Bordell,' with a parcel of
land called ' le longe More.' Tuesday, the feast of St. George the martyr,
10 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
[Somers.] B. 3959. Release by Alice called < de Aula,' of Ceddre, widow, to
Henry Russel, of all her right of dower in certain laud in Hutham, in
the manor of Ceddre, formerly held by Nicholas de Loghareslegh of the
feoffment of John de Aula her late husband. Sunday after the translation
of St. Thomas the martyr, 11 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed; Chedder & Hitheharn.
[Salop.] B. 3960. Release in frank almoin by Lewelin son of Lewelin,
called ' Lewelin ap Horm,' and lady Wairvil his mother, widow, to
Sir Ph. the prior, and canons, of Chirbury and Sned, of all the land which
was the subject of dispute between them, the said prior and canons
undertaking not to obstruct the flow of Hurdelehesbroc in its old course to
the mill of the said Lewelin and lady Wairvil, and to grant a road where
they had claimed to have one. Witnesses : Sir Roger, chaplain of
Chirbury, Griffin, chaplain of Chirstoke, and others (named). Fragment
of seal.
[Hunt.] B. 3961. Grant by Albinus de Sancto Neoto, and Amice his wife, to
Henry de Westhale, of their messuage and buildings in the parish of
St. Mary of Huntingdon, together with a stall (seuda) held for life as dower
by Iseuda, late the wife of Christopher, brother of the said Amico.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Witnesses : Alvred son of Alvred, Michael son of Laudewin, Martin sod
of Adam, and others (named). Two seals, one broken.
[York.] B. 3962. Eelease by James de Selebi, to Roger de Hue, of part of a
moor which Anketinus de Hue had assigned [to him], extending from
Hutgang, below the moor between Swineflet and Morhaim, next part of
the moor which the said Anketinus gave to Roger, late the parson of
Hoveden. Witnesses : John de Crigleston, Peter de Ketelbi, John do
Warevic, Matthew de Sceltone, and others (named). Twelfth century.
[Notts.] B. 3963. Grant by William Pyte, to Helias Brito son of Hugh de
Hukenal, of land in Hukenal. Witnesses : Reginald de Carleslo, under-
eheriff, Samson de Stretleya, William Brito, and others (named).
[Warw.] B. 3964. Release by Richard Russel, to Ralph de Sudley and
William de Ses, of all his right in Hudeles wood which he held from Sir
Ralph de Sudley, and in other land part called ' Buristude' which he held
from the same. Witnesses : Alexander, prior of Orbury, Stephen do
Sadgrave, Saer de Stoke, Thomas de Esaebi, and others (named).
[Sussex.] B. 3965. Confirmation by Emma, daughter and heiress of William
Rufi'us of Horsam, of the grant by Matilda, her mother, to Hugh son
of Randulpb, of land which belonged to the said William in the east end of
Matilda's garden. Witnesses : Alan le Drapyr, William le Kestel, and
others (named), fragment of seal.
[Heref?] B. 3966. Conveyance by Martin Pygun of Twyford, to Hugh de
Camera of Acornebury, of land in Honteleye, for ten years, with agreement
aa to the sowing and reaping &c. of the said land. Feast of the
Annunciation, 27 Edward I. Seal, broken.
[Warw.] B. 3967. Release by Henry de Sch[ypt'], to the abbot and convent
of Bordesley, of all his land in Hundesfeld, which he held of the fee of the
said abbot in the year of grace A.D. 1260. Witnesses : Samson de Bremes-
grave, clerk, Master Hugh de Alvithechirche, Thomas the clerk (clerico)
of Norton, and others (named).
Endorsed: ' Quietaclam[acioJ Henr[ici] de Schypt[on] Nortun.'
[Warw.] B. 3968. Grant by Henry de Schipton, to Master Hugh de Alvithe-
gireche, of a croft in Hundesfeld. Witnesses : Richard de Cofftone,
William de Catteshulle, Thomas de Norton, clerk, and others (named).
[Surrey?] B. 3969. Grant by Adam Scherp of Codintone, to Philip son of
Hereward of the same, of land in the furlong called ' Hwetlond.'
Witnesses: Roger de Chelesham, Gilbert de Ewelle, Thomas le Gras,
and others (named).
[Loic.] B. 3970. Grant by Marjory, late the wife of Roger Barkeby of
Newton, widow, to William Bulljng of Huugerton, of a messuage in the
same, abutting on a tenement of the abbot of Leicester, with a reversion
held as dower by Marjory, late the wife of Henry Goddard of Whalbarowe.
Tuesday after St. John ante Portam Latinam, 6 Henry IV.
[ !] B. 3971. Grant by William the abbot, and the convent of Bordesley,
to Robert de Cymiterio of Hulhale, of all that tenement with lands and
houses &c. in Hulhale, which Reginald de Fonte formerly held. Wit-
nesses : Roger de Assellis, John le Heyr, William de Bomeshulle, and
others (named).
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279
[Surrey.] B. 3972. Grant by Thomas de Hurtmere, to Eobert le Norreys, of
land in Hurtmere in Suthcrofte. Witnesses : Walter de la Fenne, Richard
de Frollebere, Thomas de Munstede, and others (named). Fragment of
seal.
Endorsed : ' Surr', Hertmere '.
[Heref.] B. 3973. Grant by Robert Tope, citizen of Hereford, to Richard son
of Richard Momword, citizen of the same, of a tenement in Hungreye
street. Saturday before the Purification, 4 Edward II. Seal.
[Hants.] B. 3974. Grant by Thomas Polet of Brommore, to the canons of
Brommore, of a moiety of a messuage and of a curtilage in Hutwyke, by
the road from Anestye, formerly held by Edith de Doueshulle ; also land,
part in Cherlewode near the high road from Brommore to Forde, part called
' Hurnacres ' and * Langehalne ' ; also land in the same parish, part in
Crickemede next the croft called ' Edwardes Gore,' and part in Wyther-
slade ; for the maintenance of a light before the great cross in the church
of St. Mary and St. Michael of Brommore. Witnesses: Thomas
Baldewyne, William Tesson, Peter Yngeram, and others (named).
[Somers.] B. 3975. Grant by John de Alneto, lord of Henaton, to Christina
Everad and John her son, of all his land in Hullo next Yevele, at the
yearly rent of a , rose, with remainders to Emmot the grantor's daughter,
and to his own right heirs. Sunday' after Michaelmas, 15 Edward III.
Seal of arms.
[Wanv?] B. 3976. Grant by Adam son of Siward, to Agnes his niece, daughter
of his sister Cicely, of all his land in Hurst next Riseburge, rendering
yearly a pair of gloves of the value of \d. Witnesses : Robert, lord of
Stivichal, John de Stanlega, Nicholas de Hulla, and others (named).
[Henry III.] Seal.
[N'hamp.] B. 3977. Grant in frank almoin by Adam son of Edus de Esteneston,
to Ihe nuns of Sewardesley, of land in Hulecote, part lying on Hanginlond
and part on Sandhul. Witnesses: Ralph the smith (fabro) of
Esteneston, Hugh son of Robert de Scetelhangre, and others (named).
Seal, broken.
Leic. B. 3978. Grant by William Longe and Agnes his wife, sister and
heiress of John Smyth, to William Smyth, William Bolte, and John
Goolsou,- of their messuage, lands and tenements &c. in Hungerton.
21 April, 18 Henry VII.
[Salop.] B. 3979. Grant in frank almoin by Gervase Gadugan and Eynon,
sons of Daniel son of Ythel, to the prior and canons of Chirburi and
Snede, of all their land in Husiuton under Cornedun. Witnesses :
Howel and Yarvord, sons of Eynon, Tudur son of Madoc, and others
(named). Two seals.
[York.] B. 3980. Release by Isabella Cornecce, daughter of William de
Daivile, to Sir John, de Huk, of all her right in a toft with a messuage
and part of a mcor in Huk, which the said Sir John gave to her brother
Walter de Dayvile. Witnesses : John de Cliff, William de Rednesse,
Richard Charite of Huk, and others (named).
[Salop.] B. 3981. Grant in frank almoin by Madoc son of Gurgeneb, to the
canons of Sued (Chirbury), of all the land which he had from Howel son
of Eynon in Husiton, on Haethorn forluug at Cornedun, between Long
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
furlong and Beche, and land in Subalde near the forest of Cornedun ; also
all his share of the meadow next the chapel of Husiton. Witnesses :
Howel son of Eynon, Yorvert son of Daniel, Eynon son of Ithel, and
others (named). Seal.
[N'hansp.] B. 3982. Grant in frank almoin by Ralph del Estre of Hulcote,
and Robert his son and heir, to the nuns of Sewardesley, of land in
Hulcote, parts lying on Brocfurlong and Russebed, abutting on Nether-
rugwey. Witnesses : Hugh son of Simon de Setelhanger, Simon Caperun,
Robert Samwis of Hulcote, and others (named).
[Leic.] B. 3983. Release by Walter de Huclescote, to the prioress and
convent of Laugele, of all his land which he held from them in Huclescote
(Hucklescot). Witnesses : Master J. archdeacon of Leicester, Th.
rector of the church of Little Esseby, William de Senevill, Serb de Thorp,
and others (named). Seal, broken.
[York.] B. 3984. Grant by Thomas son of William le Skepper of Hucke, to
Sir Thomas de Hucke, of moorland in Huke, extending from ' le Sandike '
to the edge of the moor southwards. Witnesses : Thomas de Holme
living in Huke, Richard Charite, Roger the baker (pistore) of Swineflet,
and others (named). Seal.
[N'hamp.] B. 3985. Grant by Ralph de Lestre of Hulecote, to Richard son of
William de Tiffeld, of land in Hulecote upon Sandhil. Witnesses :
Alan de Tiffeld, Jordan Cut, John Rumeherte of Hulecote, and others
(named).
[Leic.] B. 3986. Grant by the prioress and convent of Langele, to William
son of Alice de Weston, for life, of all the land with a croft and toft in
Hucclescote, which the said Alice held as dower. Witnesses : William,
clerk of Hucclescote, William de Overtoil, William de Raveneston, clerk,
and others (named). Fragment of seal.
[Notts.] B. 3987. Grant by Richard Cbesterfeld, clerk, and John de la Pole,
to Hugh <!e Annesleye of Rodyngton, of their manor of Hucknall Torkard,
with all services, rents, bondmen with their issue, lands and mills &c.
there. 20 March, 6 Richard II, A.D. 1382.
Also, Grant by Hugh de Ansleye of Rodyngton, to Robert Tcresalt,
chaplain, of 41. yearly rent from his manor in Huknall Torkard, and from
all his lands &c. which he had of the feoffment of Richard de Chasterfeld,
clerk, and John de la Poke (sic) in Huknall Torkard. Saturday, the
feast of St. Mark the evangelist, 6 Richard II. Copies. One sheet of
paper.
[Wilts.] B. 3988. Grant by Edward de Frome, to John Danyel, chaplain,
and Reginald le Palmere, of a grove and piece of moor within the manor of
Hulle Deverel, adjoining a close of the prior of Bradelegh called 'Burhulle,'
and extending south to a meadow of the same prior called ' La Brodemede.'
Maydenebradlegh, Friday before the translation of St. Thomas the martyr,
10 Edward III. Seal of arms, broken.
[N'hamp.] B. 3989. Grant in frank almoin by Ralph del Estre of Hulcote and
Robert his son, to the nuns of Sewardesley, of land in Hulecote, part
lying on Longelond, extending ' into the portwey ' and towards Depslade,
and part on Wodefurlong extending 'into the Hales' and beyond Eldebroc.
Witnesses: Hugh son of Simon de Setelhanger, Simon Caperun, Ralph
the smith (fabro) of Estenatone, and others (named).
ANCIENT DEEDS.
281
[N'hamp.] B. 3990. Grant in frank almoin by Eobert de Lestre of Hulecote,
to the nuns of Sewardesley, of land in Hulecote, part below Thykt-
keshawe, and part on Longeyert. Witnesses : Hugh son of Simon de
Sutelhangre, Simon Caperon, Thomas de Weledon, clerk, and others
(named). Seal.
York. B. 3991. Grant by Simon Webbe, to William Webbe and Thomas
Stele, of his manor of Howke, with lands and tenements &c. in Howke,
Holden, and Kexby. 20 August, 16 Henry VIII.
[Salop.] B. 3992. Grant in frank almoin by David son of Wigenen son
of Eynon, to the prior and canons of Snede (Chirbury), of land in
Husinton, part stretching towards Bagemor. Witnesses : Howel son
of Eynon, Yarvord son of Eynon, Eobert eon of Madoc, and others
(named).
[York.] B. 3993. Release by John son of Richard son of Lambert de Huke,
to John, the releasor's lord, of Huke, of land in the field called ' T '
Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Polington, William de Crigelston, and others
(named).
Endorsed: ' Q[u]ieta clamaco Joh[}iunis] Spare.'
[N'hamp.] B. 3994. Grant in frank almoin by William Cuttegrene of Hulecote,
son of Jordan Cuttegrene, to the nuns of Sewardesley, of land in Hulcote
opposite Twegrist holm. Witnesses : Hugh son of Simon de Setelhanger,
Robert Samwis, Ralph the smith (fabro) of Estinstone, and others
(named).
[Wore?] B. 3995. Grant in frank almoin by Eudo de Bello Campo, to Sir
Roger the abbot, and the monks, of Pershore, of the advowson of the
church of Hulcrombe, together with his own body. Witnesses : Richard
de Sancto Paterno, Master John de Blockele, Robert de Okinton, and others
(named), [circa A.D. 1235.]
[York.] B. 3996. Release by W. the abbot, and the convent, of Seleby, to
Sir Thomas de Huk, knight, of a toft and buildings in Huk, which they had
of the gift of Sir John de Huk, knight ; for which release the said Sir
Thomas has given them two pieces of land in the fields of Huk.
[York.] B. 3997. Grant by Eudo de Bavill, to Nigel son of William de
Povelington, of land in Huck, in Eswineryding, extending from Kerdic to
the water of Use. Witnesses: Sirs Thomas de Povelington, John de
Useflet, and John de Huck, and others (named).
Wore. B. 3998. Release by John Wolmere of Alcetter (Alcester), co. Warwick,
and Eleanor his wife, to Nicholas Gilbert, of a croft called ' Inreslande' at
Houndesfild, with all their right in a yearly rent issuing from the same.
6 August, 12 Henry VIII. Fragments of two seals.
Sussex. B. 3999. Grant by John Apsley, John Dawson, and William
Humfrey, to Thomas, earl of Surrey, Thomas Blenerhassett, Henry
Chauncy, and Benet Brocas, gentlemen, and Thomas Chaloner, to the use
of the said earl, of all the lands etc. in Horsham called ' Sedeleslonde,'
which the grantors with John Day, deceased, had by demise, dated April 2
14 Henry VII, from John Toley and Joan his wife; also letter of attorney
authorising Henry Michell and Richard Foyse to deliver seisin of the same.
9 October, 21 Henry VII. Signature of the said John Apsley. Three
seals.
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Sussex. B. 4000. Demise by Thomas Blenerhassett, knight, and Alvred
Banvyk, gentleman, to Thomas, duke of Norfolk, and the lady Agnes his
wife, of till the lands and tenements &c. in Horsham called ' Maloovers '
. and < Botellysfeld,' which they lately recovered by writ of entry stir disseisin
en Ic post in Hilary Term, 8 Henry VIII, against John Ernelcy, the king's
attorney, and others (named) ; with remainder to William, archbishop of
Canterbury, and others (named) to the use of the said duke and his heirs ;
also letter of attorney authorising Thomas Challener and Edmund Marys
to deliver seisin of the same. 13 February, 8 Henry VIII. Signatures of
Blenerhassett and Averay (sic) Barwyk. Two seals.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
Clone. B. 4001. Grant by Robert Poyntz, knight, to Simon Grene, William
Gylbert, and Geoffrey Gylbert, of a messuage and land in the lordship of
Horsle ; also letter of attorney authorising Nicholas Willys and John
Legge to deliver seisin. 24 November, 23 Henry VJI. Signed. Seal.
[Surrey.] B. 4002. Grant by Thomas Fyndon of Esthorslegh, to Ralph
Hichehurst, Thomas Whcler, John Snellyng the elder, and Henry Stynte,
of all the lands in Esthorslegh, which he had of the grant of John and
Thomas Haccher. Friday after Trinity Sunday, 22 Edward IV. Fragment
of seal.
[York.] B. 4003. Release by Isolde daughter of Simon de Wyvelesthorpe,
to Sir John de Creppyngg, of all her right in certain lands and tenements
in Hoton, Wandesley, and Angrum in the wapentake of Aynsty. Witnesses :
Hugh de Cressingham, William de Ormesby, John Wogan, Robert de
Swylington, and William de Mortuo Mari, justices in eyre in the county
of York. Monday after the Invention of the Holy Cross, 22 Edward [I].
[Surrey.] B. 4004. Grant by William Crowemere of Westhorslee and Alice
his wife, to Robert son of William the smith (fabri) of Easthorslegh, of
land in the latter place, abutting on the high road from Guldeford. Friday
before St. Matthias the apostle, . . Edward III.
[Chcsh.] B. 4005. Demise by lady Jocosa Beanchamp, sister and heiress of
Hugh Cokesey, knight, deceased, to William Underwoode of Pekforton,
' millener,' and John his son. for forty years, of the site of a watermill at
Horsley, within the lordship of Pekforton, together with a watercourse
called ' Horseleywell,' paying I2d. yearly to the said lady Jocosa for twenty
years, and on. yearly afterwards ; also 12</. yearly to Thomas Reoston, to
whom one part of ' le polehede ' and ' le polesyde ' of the said mill belongs ;
the said William and John to build at their own expense, within a year, a
new mill upon the said site, and to keep the same in good repair. Witteley,
the feast of the Annunciation, 5 Edward IV. Seal.
[Glouc.] B. 4006. Demise by Richard Mayel, rector of the church of Preston-
upon-Stour, to Ralph de Schiptou Moigne (Shipton-le-Moyne), of all his
tenement and land in Horsleye, which he had of the demise of
Sampson Caperon. Gloucestre, Sunday before St. Barnabas the apostle,
14 Edward III.
[York.] B. 4007. Release by John son of Sir Ricluird de Wivelestorpe, to
Robert de Creppingis, of all his right in the patronage of the church of
All JSaints of Hoton Wandeslay. Witnesses: Sirs Thomas Chancy of
Scherpenbec, John le Vavasur, Stephen Walensis, William Chancy of
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Munketon, knights, Thomas de Bikirton, bailiff of Ainsty, and others
(named). Bikirton, Monday after St. John ante Portam Latinam, A.D. 1277.
Fragments of seal.
Soraers. B. 4008. Surrender by John de Fillegh, Richard Bere, and John
Jenet, to John Hulle and Matilda his wife, of the manor of Houndeston
and all their messuages and lands &c. in Houndeston, Yevele, and Kyngeston-
next-Yevele, late belonging to John Cary, knight, which they had of the
gift of the said John Hulle and others (named). Sunday before
Michaelmas, 15 Richard II. Three seals.
[Wore.] B. 4009. Grant by Constance, daughter of William de Lega, widow,
to Sir Gervase the abbot, and the conveut, of Pershore, of all the land at
Howeshulle which Adam son of Richard Org . . holds of her, excepting
demesne ; grant also of the said Adam with all his issue in payment of
rent due for lands held by the said Constance from the said prior and
convent. Witnesses : Hugh le Poher, sheriff of Worcester, Peter de Wika,
John de Ecchynton, and others (named). [8-20 Henry III.] Injured.
Glouc. B. 4010. Grant by Richard the prior, and the convent, of Bruton
(co. Somerset), to Petronilla Damesel, for sixty years, of a yearly rent
issuing from their manor of Horselegh. Thursday the feast of St. Edmund,
king and martyr, 50 Edward III, Seal.
[Surrey.] B. 4011. Grant by Otto Haunsard and Henry Drayton, to John atte
Hacche of Esthorslee and Alice his wife, of all that tenement, with lands
and rents &c. belonging, in Esthorslee, called ' le Hacche tenement,' with
remainders to John son of the said John atte Hacche and the right heirs of
the latter. Feast of St. Barnabas the apostle, 5 Henry IV. Fragments of
two seals.
[Surrey.] B. 4012. Grant by Richard son of Henry de Hameleden, to Sir
Robert le Norreys of Hameleden, of land in Hertmere, which he hud of
the grant of Thomas de Hertmere. Witnesses : Sir Hugh le Dol, Nigel
de la Burgate, Richard de Frollebir, and others (named). Seal.
[Surrey.] B. 4013. Grant by Thomas de Hurtmere, to Mary la Noreise, of a
meadow next that which belonged to Robert le Noreis. Witnesses : Sir
Hugh de Dol, Richard de Hameledone, Richard de Froleburi, and others
(named). Seal.
Endorsed : Surr', H'traere.
[Herts.] B. 4014. Grant by Geoffrey called 'Joce' of Little Hadham and
Juliana his wife, daughter of John Pake of Slaundon, to John de
Melkeleye of Staundon, of land and a little grove in the same lying respec-
tively in Monemed and Vichemers, in the field called ' Aldvvyk/ in
Purcedellefeld, in Benecroft, in the field called ' Rouleye,' of which part abuts
on the road to Monden, and part on ' le Reyhel' in Stokecroft and in
Northden ; grant also of a yearly rent from the tenants (named) in Staundon.
Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Melkeley, Richard de Gatesber', and William
de Kammille, knights, and others (named).
[Warw.] B. 4015. Grant in frank almoin, by Thomas de Wappenebur', to
the nuns of Katesby, of land in Hesenhulle. Witnesses : Adam, lord of
Napton, William de Schukeborough, William Parys of Brynglowe, and others
(named). Note at foot , 'per Margaretam Waver' priorisBam ib[ide]m.'
Probably a copy.
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Also: Release by Richard de Esenhull, to John son of Richard de
Esenhull, of all his right in the lands and tenements in Esenhull which the
releasor had of the demise of the prioress of Catesby. Paylington, Tuesday
the feast of St. John the apostle, 3 Richard II. Two deeds filed together.
Seal of arms, broken.
[Leic.] B. 4016. Grant by Fulk de Hottot, to Isabella his daughter, the
younger, as dowry, of a yearly rent from land in Herdeby, rendering
yearly a pair of white gloves. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Charnel, Hugh le
Rus e Howes, and others (named).
[Fleref.] B. 4017. Grant in frank almoin by William son of Walter Oldecrist,
to the hospital of Acornbury and the nuns there, of a yearly rent issuing
from land in Hereford, in the street called * Hungreye.' May, A.D. 1258.
Seal.
[Surrey.] B. 4018. Grant by Tomas de Hurtmere, knight, to Matilda daughter
of Philip the grantor's son, of land in Hurtmere called ' Aufreyslith,'
between ' la lith ' and the land called ' Stocforlong,' and between land of
Robert le Noreys and that called ' Kincteshale,' with a fence to enclose the
same. Witnesses : Henry de Dona, William Jordan, Walter de la Stone,
and others (named). Seal.
Endorsed : Surr', H'tmere.
[Lane.] B. 4019. Grant by William Warde sou and heir of Bennet de Hesam,
to Alan Cathertoun, of land in Hesam, with a toft, buildings and garden,
with one ' area ' on ' le Kilnebereg',' to hold from the prior of Lancaster in
frank almoin. Witnesses : Sir Ranulph de Dak [re], sheriff of Lancaster,
Sir William de Heton, coroner, Roger de Hesam, John de Oxeclyve, and
others (named). Seal.
[Heref.] B. 4020. Grant by Richard son of Emeline, citizen of Hereford,
with the consent of Alice his wife, to the sisters of the hospital of Cornbury,
of two shops (soldas) in Hereford, in the high street, and a yearly rent.
Witnesses: Thomas, dean of Hereford, Master William de Ria, arch-
deacon, Master Albinus the chancellor, Thomas de Anes[i], sheriff of
Hereford, William de Pipatbe provost, and others (named). [2-7 Henry III.]
Seal, broken.
[Oxford.] B. 4021. Grant by R. the prior, and the convent of Burnecestre, to
R. the clerk (clerico) for life, of tithes from the lordship of John de
Gerardmulin at Herleia. Witnesses : Ralph Damari, Master J. de
Blechesdon, John, clerk of Westre, Nicholas the parson of Wendleb', and
others (named).
[Warw.] B. 4022. Grant by John Vitor, to the prior and canons of Ordberi
(Erdbury), of a rent of 5*. in Hoverewytacre. Witnesses : Sirs Thomas
de Estleya and Robert de Handesore, John de Wilmecote, Walter, clerk of
Harderehul, and others (named). Seal, injured.
[Surrey.] B. 4023. Grant by the prior and convent, Newark (de Novo Loco}, to
the lady Mary la Noreys and Robert Je Noreys, son of her son, of common of
pasture for all their cattle in Hertmere, except in the ancient demesne formerly
belonging to Thomas de Hurtmere, knight, and the grantors' predecessors ;
also of common of pasture for ten animals in a place called ' Quachet,' in
the moor called ' Hortespole ' abutting on ' la Stubbrebroke,' and in the
land called ' le Lyth ' formerly the demesne wood of the said Thomas, the
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grantors having liberty to plough and sow the said land called ' le Lyth '
&c. Witnesses : Sir Nicholas le Cras, knight, and others (named).
7 Edward [I].
[Herts.] B. 4024. Grant by Robert de Louthe, esquire, to John South wode
the younger, of Hertfordyngbury, of land in the same, abutting on land
belonging to the church of the Holy Trinity called ( Cricherche,' London, and
on ' le Estendegrene.' 20 July, 7 Henry'lV. Seal.
[Wore ?] B. 4025. Agreement between William Lench and Alice his wife, of
the one part, and Henry de Cestria, John his son, and Henry Austyn of
Salford, of the other part, to submit to arbitration at Evcsham on Monday
before Michaelmas 23 Edward [I], a dispute concerning certain mills in
Hereforton, the party renewing the dispute to pay 100*. to the aid for the
Holy Land, and 100*. to the king's steward and marshal. 23 Edward [I].
fragment of seal.
[Horef.] B. 4026. Sale by Henry son of Ralph, to William Wyker, of a
yearly rent issuing from land in Hereford in the street market. Witnesses :
John Aldecrist, William de la Stowe, and Walter Syward, provosts, William
de Sancto Briavel', and others (named).
[Leic.] B. 4027. Grant by Jordan son of William de Stodham, to Fulk de
Hoto, of all the service which William de Herdeby and others (named)
performed for land in Herdeby, Staketerne, and Botlesford. Witnesses :
Sir John de Chaveny, Master Robert, parson of Herdeby, John de Saxdale,
and others (named).
[lleref.] B. 4028. Grant by Sibyl de Snodhull, to Walter le Bigger, of a
tenement and curtilage c. in Hereford ' ultra Waye.' Witnesses: Hugh
Trove, Roger Iweyn and William in le Hale, bailiffs of Hereford, John Beke,
and others (named). Seal.
[Berks.] B. 4029. Grant by Richard the abbot, and the convent of Battle, to
certain of their men, of a hide of land in Hertle. Witnesses : Master
Richard de Coventr', Adam de Mora, Richard de Truncwell, Osbert de
Garstun, and others (named).
Endorsed : ' Britwaltune.'
[Hcref.] B. 4030. Grant by Robert de Furch, to Geoffrey de Morton, in
marriage with the grantor's daughter, Felicia, of a burgage and messuage
in Hereford in Castle street. Witnesses : Richard de Scotot, Walter de
Muchelgros, Richard de Loges, and others (named).
[Heref.] B. 4031. Grant by Alice daughter of Robert Jurdan, to Thomas
Albo and Joan his wife, of land in Hereford, in the street over against the
house of the friars minor. Witnesses : John de Camera, Robert Coc,
William Sautdebroil, Roger de la Pipe, Roger de la Barre, and Bothers
(named).
[Heref.] B. 4032. Acknowledgment by Ithelus le Fol that he and his heirs
are bound to pay 10*. 6d. yearly, to the prioress and convent of Cornbury,
for land which they have granted to him in Hereford. Witnesses : Sirs
Richard de Barevva, Thomas, vicar of Dewes-chirche, Philip, vicar of Kalewe,
and others (named).
[t. of Wight.] B. 4033. Grant by Richard Super, and Benedicta his wife, with the
consent of Alice, daughter of Willekin de Thorleh', to Walter Luvel, of a
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messuage and curtilage in Heremuh (Yarmouth), formerly belonging to
Susanna, daughter of Godwin, to hold of the earl of the Isle. Witnesses :
William de la Swelunde, Kobert Elaf, Robert Taillur, and others (named).
Seal.
Surrey. B. 4034. Letter of attorney by Richard Norton, eerjeant at-law of
the king, of the county of York, John Martyn, of the county of Kent, and
William Weston, of the county of Surrey, authorising John Denne, clerk, to
receive seisin from Richard Berners, esquire, of the manor of Westhorsele
and the advowson of the church there. Morrow of St. John the Baptist,
10 Henry IV. Three seals.
[Heref.] B. 4035. Grant in frank almoin, by Richard Roculf, to the nuns of
Cornbury, of land in Hereford. Witnesses : Henry Craft, William le
Faumer, and others (named), bailiffs. Seal.
[Herts.] B. 4036. Release by John de la Dane of Hertfordingeburi, to
Herman de Brekyndon, of all his right in a yearly rent which he received
from the said Herman, for lands in Hertfordiugeburi.' Tuesday after the
Assumption, 7 Edward II. Portion of seal.
[Wore?] B. 4037. Sale by Eustace lo Felawe of Worcester, with the consent
of Alice his wife, daughter of Thomas the cook (coct), to Sir Roger the
abbot, and the convent, of Pershore, of all his land with a messuage &c.
in Howeshell, which he received with the said Alice his wife, with all the
tenants and their rents and homa,gea &c. Witnesses : Sir Peter de Wyka,
knight, Roger de Persora, Roger de Millinghope, Hugh de la Hulle, and
others (named). Seal.
Surrey. B. 4038. Indenture of Fine between John Corve, Thomas Hnydok
and Ralph Wyraeldon, querents, and John Feriby, esquire, and Margery
his wife, deforciants, of the manor of West Horslegh, and of the advowson
of the church there ; the deforciants acknowledge the said manor and
advowson to be the right of the querents, for which acknowledgment the
querents grant the said premises to the deforciants. Westminster, morrow
of the Ascension, 11 Henry VI.
[Sussex.] B. 4039. Demise by Thomas Chyew de la ' Rogheye,' to Matilda, late
the wife of Walter de Bonewyk, for two hundred years, of a smithy with
the bellows, anvils, hammers &c. belonging thereto, and a portion of a
garden adjoining, with a way to a well situate at 'la Rogheye' in Horsham.
3 October, 18 Edward III. Seal, broken.
[Sussex.] B. 4040. Grant for seven years by Richard Merlet, to John
Michell the elder of Stamerham, of land in Horsham called ' Wollockys
Byggyng,' abutting on the land of the lady of Cheseworthe and on the
highway from Horshamys hethe to Stenyng. 21 May, 3 Edward IV.
English. Seal.
Sussex. B. 4041. Release by William Est and Thomas Agas, to John, bishop
of Ely, and others (named), of all their right in the lands and tenements at
Roughey in Horsham, called * P^lyottes,' ' Cokhuntys grove,' ' Hethelonde '
and ' Segrymes,' late Henry Boteler's of Horsham, and which they had of
the demise of Bartholomew Bolney. 29 October, 20 Edward IV. Seal.
[Sussex.] B. 4042. Release by Thomas Herteley, clerk, and William Stowte, to
Thomas Hoo, esquire, of all their right in certain lands and tenements in
Horsham called ' Edwardes,' which they, with the said Thomas Hoo, lately
had of the gift of John Cloterwyne. 1 November, 36 Henry VI.
Two seals.
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[Suisex.] B. 4043. Grant by Thomas Edward of Leuesham, co. Kent, to
Thomas Hoo, esquire, John Fysshlake, clerk, and John Wodya, of all the
lands and tenements at Rogheye in Horsham, late John Edward's, tho
grantor's father ; also letter of attorney authorising William Wallere, to
deliver seisin. 16 May, 27 Henry VI. Seal.
Sussex. B. 4044. Release by Richard Merlott of Hechyngfeld, gentleman, to
John Mickell of Stamerham, of all his right in a piece of land in Horsham
called ' WollokkiV lying between the land called ' Goffes,' and < the
Swelde lond,' and the high road from Bullokkes Brigge to the park of
Seggewyke. 24 May, 9 Edward IV. Seal.
Sussex. B. 4045. Grant by Richard Marlett of Hechyngfeld, to John
Mychell the elder of Stamerham, for a further term of twenty years, of
the piece of land in Horsham, called ' Wollokkes,' which the said John
held from him for seven years. 20 March, 8 Edward IV.
Sussex. B. 4046. Demise by Henry Kygherley, esquire, William Est, and
others (named), to John, bishop of Ely, and others (named), of the manor
of Colstaple, and all the lauds and tenements &c. called 'Colstaple,' in
Horsham; also letter of attorney authorising John Butler and others
(named), to deliver seisin. 25 October, 20 Edward IV. Two seals, and
fragment of seal.
Sussex. B. 4047. Demise by Henry Roos, knighf;, Richard Emson, John
Apsley, Andrew Wyndesora, esquires, and Edmund Dudley, to Thomas,
earl of Surrey, Henry Chauncy, Bennet Brocas and John Horseman, of the
manor of Colstaple in Horsham, with a messuage called ' Stanes,' another
messuage and land called ' Edwardys,' a pasture called ' Ganteryns,' and
pasture within Rowghey park called ' Bonewyckys,' other land in the same
park and an acre of pasture in Rowghey, and all the lands and tenements
&c. in Horsham called ' Langherst ' ; which manor and other premises they,
with John, archbishop of Canterbury, and others (named), had of the gift
of Henry Assheborne, and Thomas Butsyte, by deed dated 4 December,
10 Henry VII ; also letter of attorney authorising Henry Mychell and
Richard Foyce to deliver seisin. 14 February, 19 Henry VII. Signa-
tures of Emson and Dudley. Three seals, one broken, and seal of arms.
Sussex. B. 4048. Sale by John Toley and Joan his wife, to Thomas, earl of
Surrey, of the lands and tenements in Horsham called ' Sedeleslondes,'
such sale, to take effect after the death of the said John and Joan.
3 September, 18 Henry VII. English. Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] B. 4049. Indenture between Thomas, earl of Surrey, treasurer of
England, and Richard Elyot, serjeant-at-law, witnessing the receipt by the
said earl, of various deeds and evidences relative to certain lands in Roughey,
and the manor of Colstaple, in Horsham. 10 February, 19 Henry VII.
Paper copy. English. Signature of Richard Elyot.
[Sussex.] B. 4050. Grant by John Tolay, son and heir of John Tolay^
deceased, to John Bromeholme, John Somers, Thomas Seled and Thomas
Ive, of all his land in Horsham, called ' Seledeslond,' lying between the
high road from Colstaple to Horsham Heath on the east, and the water
running from Asshelesmille towards .the irtinor of Cheseworth on the north,
and the land called ' Goffeslond,' and ' Wullokkesloud,' on the west, and
the land called ' Colstaple ' on the south. 28 February, 34 Henry VI*
Fragment of seal.
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[Leic.] B. 4051. Demise by the lady Elizabeth the prioress, and the convent,
of Langeleye, to Walter son of Alexander de Donington, of land in
Heminton, abutting on the road called 'Leycestr' Weye.' Friday after
St. Nicholas, A.D. 1322.
[Sussex.] B. 4052. Release by William Pottere, clerk, of Horsham, Thomas
Edward of Blacchyngleghe, and Thomas Edward of Leuesham, to Thomas
Hoo, esquire, John Fysshlake, clerk, and John Wodye, of all their right in
lands &c. at Rogheye in Horsham lately belonging to John Edward.
20 May, 27 Henry VI. Two seals and fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] B. 4053. Demise by Thomas Hoo, esquire, John Frysshlake, clerk,
and John Wodye, to John Cloterwyne, of all the lands and tenements &c.
at Rogheye in Horsham, called ' Edwardes ' which they had of the gift of
Thomas Edward, except fourteen feet of land. 1 June, 27 Henry VI.
Seal and fragments of two seals.
[Warw.] B. 4054. Demise for eighty years by John the abbot, and the
convent of Bordesleye, to John Croweleye of Toneworthe, of a shop in
Henleye ' in boveria.' Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross,
14 Richard II. Seal.
[Warw?] B. 4055. Sale by John Tolus son of Osbert Tolus of Henll', to
Reginald Burgeis, of all that rent which Alan de Elton and William son
of Herbert rendered to him. Witnesses: Sir Simon, parsom of Henll',
Henry de la Lee, Nicholas de Elton, and others (named).
[Wrw.] B. 4056. Receipt by William Halford, abbot of Bordesley, for the
payment by John Chamburleyn son and heir of John Chamburleyn of
Henley in Ardern, to William Twynnyng, a monk of the said monastery,
in the house of Thomas Hynton, swineherd, of Lappeworthe, of certain
arrears of rent due for a messuage and land in Henley abutting on the
water called ' the Oldebroke.' The house of Thomas Hynton of Lappe-
worthe, vigil of St. James the apostle, 32 Henry VI. Fragment of
seal.
[N'hamp?] B. 4057. Grant in frank almoin by William Bonde son of Geoffrey
Bonde of Aldringthune, to the nuns of Sewardesley, of all his share
in Herberdesholm, which he held jointly with Thomas le Sauvage.
Witnesses: John de Hulecote, William Caperun, Hugh Hengelond, and
others (named). Seal, injured.
[Wore?] B. 4058. Grant in frank almoin by Warin son of William, with the
consent of Hawise his wife, and William his heir, to the monks of Bordesley,
of land in his wood of Hemboldeshei extending to the wood of Brocton ;
also release of all claim in connexion with their own wood. Witnesses :
Robert Pipart, Walter Haket of Brocton, Richard de Strech' of Benetlcg ',
and others (named). Seal.
[Leic.] B. 4059. Grant in frank almoin by Thomas de Meynel, lord of
Heminton near Castle Doninton, to Juliana the prioress, and the nuns, of
Langeleya, of land in Heminton, extending from the tillage called
' Hulstirdalesiche,' to the road called ' Leycestir Weye.' Witnesses :
Robert de Langeton of Heminton, John son of Fulton of the same, Robert
de Hanstede, and others (named). Seal.
[Ileref.] B. 4060. Release by Alice, late the wife of Hugh Doreward of
Hereford, to Hugh in le Hale, citizen of the same, of all her right in certain
laud with buildings &c. Hereford, Saturday after St. Barnabas the apostle,
21 Edward [I]. Seal.
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[Wilts.]
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B. 4061. Release by William Wyther, citizen of Hereford, to the
nuns of Cornbury, of two yearly rents issuing from land in Hereford, part
lying in the butchers' market (bocherid), and part in Weibrugestret.
A.D. 1255. Seal.
B. 4062. Demise by Sir William son of John le Sclattare of
Beningeworth, chaplain, to Sir Richard Mareschal of Little Wormynton,
chaplain, kinsman of the said Sir William, Joan, Sir Richard's sister, and
Margery her daughter, of a messuage in Benyngeworthe, over against the
water of Avon, with remainders over. Wednesday after Michaelmas,
17 Edward III. Seal, and fragment of seal.
Endorsed : Copies of two deeds almost illegible, apparently relating to
the same matters.
B. 4063. Grant by Ralph Payn of Bolewyk, to Richard called
' Squier ' of Blatherwyk and Agnes his wife, of a yearly rent issuing from
lands lying in Wodescroft, at Lidelond abutting on Sindrehilles, and at
Chircheheges. Witnesses : Thomas Lovel of Bolewyk, William Luvet of
Laxton, John Sandebruyl, and others (named).
Endorsed : l Henewyc.'
B. 4064. Release in frank almoin by Robert le Heyr of Henewyk,
son and heir of William le Heyr of the same, to the canons of Essheby
Canons, of all their land in the fields of Henewyk. Monday, the feast of
St. Mark the evangelist, US Edward [II ?].
B. 4065. Demise by Adam the prior, and the convent of Essheby
Canons, to Robert son of William le Heyer of Henewyk, of a messuage
and curtilage in the same. Monday, the feast of St. Mark the evangelist,
16 Edward II. Seal, broken.
B. 4066. Grant in free marriage by Roger Stokus, vicar of the
prebendal church of Heygworth, and Philip le Draper, chaplain, to Richard
Leente of Heygworth uiicl Margaret his wife, of all their burgnge in
Heygworth, and of land in Esthrop and Hampton, lying on * le Garston '
in Middulforlong, and at Bradeborwe, and Chakleforlong, in ' le
Hangingarston,' at Me Brodeweyze,' Bidebrok, ' le Oldelond,' Medforlong,
Sandwellus forlong, in ' le Wowelond,' on Ganemil, at ' le Rone,' and also
in Estmede, in the lots called ' Horscomb,' ' Arwe,' and ' Welus.' Sunday
before the translation of St. Thomas the martyr, 30 Edward 111.
Seal.
B. 4067. Grant by Robert atte Mulle, chaplain, to Richard Leynle
and Margaret his wife, of a burgage in Hegheworthe. Sunday alter
St. Andrew the apostle, 36 Edward III. Seal.
B. 4068. Release by Roger Youge of Bastylden, co, Berks, esquire,
and Thomas Yong his brother, to John Warneford of Sevenhamptonj
gentleman, of all their right in certain messuages &c. in Highworth, one
situate in a lane behind the vicarage, and of land &c. in Highworth and
Esthrop. 8 March, 31 Henry VIII. Signed. Seal.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses.
B. 4069. Grant by William Fylpott of Fryridesbury, husbandmani
to William Johnson of Hygham, labourer, of land in the field called^
1 Horslaud ' in Uygham, 10 June, 17 Hemv YIL Fragment of seal.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Kent.] B. 4070. Release by Robert de Hardres, son of Robert de Hardres,
knight, to William de Camera, son of Reginald, of all rents and services &c.
due to the releasor'e ancestors, lords of Heghardes and Stelling, from divers
tenements in the said towns called ' Manwynesland,' * Creckesland,' ' Brettes-
land,' ' Godeboysland and Beveresland,' * Devenisseland,' ' Cokettesland,'
' Coppesland, Elycheland, Neweland and Blacstonesland.' Thursday after
St. Gregory, A.D. 1276. Copy.
Kent. B. 4071. Grant by John Pylcher of Sowthwoode in Higham, and
Margaret his wife, to Robert Longe of the same, and Richard Burnet of
Frendesbury, to the use of the said grantors, of all the lands and tene-
ments &c. in Higham and Clyve, and elsewhere in the same county which
they had of the gift of John Thurston the elder, and Thomas Beste of
Higham. 20 November, 7 Henry VII. Two seals, injured.
Kent. B. 4072. Grant by William Bardefeld the elder, of Higham, to
Robert Thurstan of the same, and Joan Tylden, of a tenement with
buildings, garden and lands in Higham, in a place called ' le Welstrete,' the
lands lying, part in a croft called ' Hethescrofte and Hethysfylde,' part in
a croft called ' Sandhyll,' part at Borowhyll and Brokkyshole, and part in a
place called ' Uppyrshote ' &c. 12 November, 8 Henry VII.
[Kent.] B. 4073. Release by Alice Fowlk, daughter of John Fowlk, late of
Higham, deceased, to Richard Williamson, and to the use of the Charter-
house, London, of all her right in a tenement with garden and land in
Higham in the street called ' le South wood,' which she had by the will of
her said father. 25 March, 17 Henry VII, Seal.
[Warw.] B. 4074. Grant by John de Bladis of Longele, to Walter de
Markele of Claverdon and Avice his wife, of a hedge, and land to make a
ditch, one end extending to the high road to Henley, and the other towards
the assart which Dame Ela de Lonespeia, late countess [of Salisbury],
held, with other land there. Witnesses : Hugh de Bladis, Simon de
Monte, of Longele, John de Colehull, and others \named).
Kent. B. 4075. Demise by John Broode of Maydestone, and Thomas
Sharpp of Shorne, gentlemen, and John William of Strode, yeoman, to Roger
Goldhord of Rochester, of land in Hygham, in a field called ' Horslond,'
adjoining the high road to Hoo, and the common road from Rowchestre to
Gravesende, which they lately had of the gift of Thomas Tburstonne of
Hygham, husbandman ; with letter of attorney authorising John Langley
to deliver seisin. 1 March, 4 Henry VII. Seal, and fragment of seal.
Middx. B. 4076. Release by the abbess and convent of Syon, to John Style,
citizen and vintner of London, of part of the rent due from him for a toft
in Heston, which he holds from the releasors as of their manor of Worton,
and which he proposes to rebuild. Easter day, 9 Henry VI.
[Hunt.] B. 4077. Grant by Simon de Borewelle and Sarah his wife, to
Sir John le . h . ssa . ., of part of their messuage in Heytmundegrave,
adjoining a field called ' Le Neufeld.' Saturday in Easter week,
15 Edward II. Seal, injured.
[N'hamp.] B. 4078. Confirmation by William son of Holdeyerd, called
' William films douze,' of Staverton, to the prioress and nuns of Catesby,
of land in Staverton, lying on Hezenfordehul, which William Bradewel of
Catesby gave to them in frank almoin. Witnesses : Gilbert Francis of
Staverton and others (named). Fragments of seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
291
[N'hamp.] B. 4079. Grant by Alvred de Heyford, to Matilda his daughter, of
part of his messuage which he bought from Henry Lomb, with part of a
garden and certain land there. Witnesses : Simon de Pinkeni, Ralph de
Staverton, and others (named).
Kent. B. 4080. Demise by John Dunstori and John Webbe, of Higham,
to Durstan de Eegeweye of the same, of land in Higham, in the field called
' le Sonys.' 4 October, 22 Henry VI. Portions of two seal*.
[Westm.] B. 4081. Letter of attorney by John Darell and Richard Feldon,
authorising Thomas de Burgham to receive seisin of the manors of
Heveresham, Morland, Dilacreholme, and Burton, and of all the lands and
tenements held by Marjory Duket in the said places, and in Grayrig, except
certain lands &c. held by Richard Duket, of the grant of the said Marjory,
in Grayrig ; the said premises having been granted by the said Marjory
to the said Darell and Feldon and to Robert de Louthre. Middilham,
6 October, 22 Richard II. Seal and fragments of seal.
[Glouc?] B. 4082. Grant in frank almoin by John Russel, son of William
Russel of Cotes, to the monks of Bruerne, of all his meadow of Eycote, in
the west part of the water, adjoining the lower part of Flexhomma, and all
his meadow in the east part of the water, with land in Lillesleye, with
permission to enclose the said meadows. Witnesses : John le Brun,
William de Solers, William de Ford, and others (named). Seal.
Endorsed: ' J. Russel de prato de Heycoth.'
[Kent.] B. 4083. Grant by Thomas Snow the elder of Hygham, to Thurston,
called ' Reggewey,' of land in the same, in the field called ' Fulkyslane,'
and f in case any claim (reclamatio) is made as to the said land, the
grantor binds himself in other land in the field called * Bromland.' Friday
after the Purification, 19 Henry VI. Seal.
[Hunt.] B. 4084. Release by John de Sutton, clerk, and Thomas de Norgrave,
to Sir John the abbot, and the convent, of Rammesey, of all their right in
a croft in Heytmondegrave, which they had of the grant of Nicholas son
of Robert Russel and Margaret his wife. Tuesday after St. Gregory,
4 Edward II. Two seals.
[Hunt.] B. 4085. Grant by Thomas de Elyngton, to Sirs John de Burton,
John de Welles, and Richard de Flecton, clerks, of a toft in Heytmondgrove.
Wednesday after Michaelmas, 15 Richard II. SeaL
[N'hamp.] B. 4086. Grant in frank almoin by William the chaplain of
Helmedene, to the canons of Essebi, of land in Heumeden which the
grantor bought from Sir Matthew de Ruiueli ; the said canons permitting
the grantor to hold it during his life from them; with further grant by
William to the house of Essebi, where he desires to be buried, of 10 marks
with his body. Witnesses : Simon de Pinkeni, Geoffrey de Waundevile,
and others (named).
[Oxford.] B. 4087. Grant in frank almoin by Ralph de Vernun, son of Warm
de Vernun, to the canons of Esseby, of his mill of Henewell, with half a
mark and a cothige in the same, with laud and a meadow called ' Mulneraede,'
and other land by the mill-pond, und springs &c. with all the suit of his
men of Henewell and their multure ; the said Ralph undertaking to build
no other mill in the manor of Henewell. Witnesses : Thomas de Arderne,
and Robert de Plumton, knights, and others (named).
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Oxford.] B. 4088. Grant by Thomas the prior, and the convent, of Assheby
canons, to John son of Thomas Leydych of Warmenton, and Margaret his
wife, for their lives, of the reversion of a tenement with land and a water-
mill &c. in Hanewell, which the grantors formerly demised to John Aylword
of Bannebury, dwelling in Hanewell, now deceased, and Margaret his wife,
for their lives ; with ratification of the said Margaret Aylword's life estate
in the premises, vj kalends of July (26 June), 20 Edward III.
[Wore.] B. 4089. Grant by Margaret Tandy of Claynek, widow, daughter of
John Wighte, late of Hagley, deceased, to John Wighte, son and heir of
John Wighte the grantor's brother, deceased, of a messuage and garden
&c. with land in Hagley. The morrow of St. Andrew, 6 Henry VII.
Fragment of seal.
N'hamp. B. 4090. Release by Edmund Roger and his brother, sons of Thomas
Roger of Castelbromewyche, to Thomas Myles of Seyton, of all their right
in a messuage and garden in Haryngworth, late their father's. 3 October,
12 Edward IV. Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] B. 4091. Grant by Agnes, late the wife of Adam le Clerk of
Hampton, to Sir William, rector of the church of Hampton, and Sir
William, vicar of the church of Clympinge, of land in Hampton, with
further grant of a house with land adjoining. 4 June, 23 Edward III.
Seal.
[Wore.] B. 4092. Release in frank alraoin by Juliana, late the wife of
, widow, to the monks of Bordesley, of all her right in all the land
[in Hopwode], which she had of the grant of Richard Wyking, her father.
Witnesses : Roger the clerk of Northon, and others (named).
Endorsed : * Quieta clamacio Juliane Hopwode.'
Somers. B. 4093. Demise by Joan Turtle, to William Sidhw and Robert
Badman of Sanford, for the grantor's life, of a cottage and land in Sanford
in the hundred of Bannewell. 16 February, 46 Edward III. Seal of
arms, broken.
[Oxford.] B. 4094. Grant in frank almoin by Sir Warin de Wernon, to the
canons of Esseby, for the souls of himself and his wife the lady Alda &c.
of half a mark yearly rent, from his mill of Henewell ; the said canons
granting in return that the said Sir Warin and lady Alda may share in
all the benefactions and prayers of the said house, and be included in their
martyrology &c. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Plumton, William de Pinkeni,
of Morton, and others (named).
Middx. B. 4095. Grant by Godfrey ate Pyrye of Hermodesworth, to
Thomas Conesby, Walter Bokelond, Sir William Norton, vicar of
Hermodesworth, Nicholas Walpole of the county of Suffolk, and Nicholas
Randolf of the county of Surrey, of all his lands and tenements &c. in
Hermodesworth, with land in Stanwell lying in ' le Foulehale,' all which
he had of the grant of the said Thomas and Walter. Pyrye, the vigil of
the Annunciation, 12 Henry IV. Seal of arms.
[York.] B. 4096, Release by Walter Faucomberge, knight, and William
Bolsforth of Lemynge, to Thomas Bysset of Kyngoston-on-Hull, of all
their right in all their lands and tenements in Estherlessay and Schytyll,
and in land in Ingleby Arneclyff, 20 February, 13 Henry IV. Seal and
fragments of seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
293
[Heref.] B. 4097. Acknowledgment by William son of Owen, and Henry his
brother, and Matilda, late the wife of William son of Owen, that certain
land in Hendrethomas, concerning which they had obtained the king's
letters on a novel disseisin, is the right of Lady Kutherine, the prioress, and
the convent, of Acornebury. Sealed in the full hundred of Wormelawe.
Friday after St. Matthew the apostle, 17 Edward I. Portions of two
seals.
[Herts.] B. 4098. Grant in tail by Roger de Louth of Hatfeld, and Margery
his wife, to John Yrlaund and Agnes his wife of Esenden, of a messuage
and curtilage in Herinbenegatestrat (Herring Gate) ; with contingent
reversion to the right heirs of Roger. Sunday, All Saints day,
40 Edward III. fragment of seal,
[Heref.] B. 4099. Grant in frank almoin by William son of .... Oldecrist,
to the infirmary of Acornebury and the sick nuns there, of a yearly rent
from land which his father formerly held in Hereford. Witnesses :
Walter le Wanter, John Swain, Roger de Troy, and others (named).
Seal.
[Heref.] B. 4100. Grant by brother Robert Wroth the abbot, and the convent,
of Dore, to Walter de Byseleye, carpenter, and Constance his wife, for
their lives, of a messuage in Hereford, lying in Weyebruggestrete.
Wednesday after the conversion of St. Paul, 28 Edward III. Seal of
arms.
[Heref.] B. 4101. Release by Denise, late the wife of Henry son of Ralph, to
William Wyther, of all her right in a rent which the said Henry sold to
the said William, issuing from land in Hereford, in the street where meat
was sold. Witnesses : John Aldecrist, William de la Stowe, and others
(named).
[Heref.] B. 4102. Grant by Ralph the goldsmith (aurifaber), son of Arnold
the saddler (sellarii), to Adam Saym, of land in Hereford. Witnesses :
John son of Serricus and William Palmer, provosts of Hereford, and others
(named). Portion of seal.
[Heref.] B. 4103. Grant by John Walker, executor of the will of William
Mason, to Thomas Morton and Richard Judde, clerks, and others (named),
of a tenement or garden in Hereford, extending from the street called
' Mallierstrete ' to the city walls; with letter of attorney authorising
Thomas Hayward to deliver seisin. Witnesses : Richard Browne, mayor
of Hereford, and others (named). 10 April, 18 Henry VII. Seal.
[Heref.] B. 4104. Letter of attorney by John Vuet, Richard Wyllyes,
chaplain, and Thomas Carewe, authorising Edmund Baker to deliver seisin
to John Barre and John Skydmour, knights, and others named, of a
tenement with a garden and meadow adjoining, and other lands in
Hereford, in the street called Blakmeston.' 16 June, 29 Henry VI.
Seal and portion of seal.
[Heref.] B. 4105. Grant by Walter Hille of Putteley, to William Monyngton,
Hugh Carewe, and others (named), of a tenement with a garden and
meadow adjoining in Hereford, in the street called ' Blakemeston,' between
the field called ' Wyfeld,' and the high road from Drybrugge to Yelyngetre.
Witnesses : Maurice Neuton, mayor of Hereford, and others (named) .
3 March, 27 Henry VI. Seal.
294 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Herof.J B. 4106. Grant in frank almoin by Adam Seym, to the monks ot
Dore, of a piece of land [in Hereford], that they may have a hostel there
when they come to Hereford. Witnesses : William Wither, Walter
Syward, William de la Felde, and others (named), fragment of seal.
[Heref.] B. 41Q7. Grant by Walter Hille of Putteley, to William Monyngton,
Hugh Carewe, and others (named), for the grantor's life, of a toft with a
croft in Hereford, adjoining a field called * Wyfeld ' and extending as far
as ' le Almeshalle,' with other land in the said field. 3 March, 27 Henry VI.
fragment of seal.
[Heref.] B. 4108. Release by William Lawrence, to Thomas Bodenham and
others (named), of all his right in a tenement in Hereford, in the street
called ' Hungreystrete,' in order to carry out the intentions in a schedule
to a certain grant dated 10 February of the under-mentioned year.
15 February, 20 Henry VIII. Fragment of seal.
[Heref.] B. 4109. Demise in tail by Walter Draper, John Goodeman, and
William Jones, to William Lawrence and Joan his wife, daughter of
Howell ap Thomas, of all their messuage with a cellar (celarid) in Hereford,
opposite the chnrch of St. Peter, which they lately had of the grant of the
said Lawrence ; with remainder in fee to the said William. Witnesses :
Roger Gybbes, mayor of the said city, and others (named). 22 September,
11 Henry VII. Three seals.
[Heref.] B. 4110. Grant by John Vuet, Richard Wyllyes, chaplain, and
Thomas Carewe, to John Barre and John Skydmore, knights, and others
(named), of a tenement with a garden and meadow, and other land <fcc. in
Hereford, in the street called ' Blakmeston,' which they lately had of the
grant of Walter Hyll of Putteley. Witnesses: John Fuster, mayor of
the said city, and others (named). 16 June, 29 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Heref.] B. 4111. Grant by William Wither, to Alice late the wife of Roco
son of Mael, of a moiety of certain land in the town of Hereford, where
meat was sold. Witnesses : William Palmer, Adam Sessin, John Seerich,
provosts, and others (named). Seal.
[Heref.] B. 4112. Release by Richard Etkyns of Yarkehill, Alice his wife,
and Thomas their son, to Isabell Gardener the prioress, and the convent,
of Acornebury, of all their right in a tenement, garden, and close in the
suburb of Hereford in Blakemaston in the parish of St. Martin the bishop,
extending from the high road to the field called ' Wyefeld.' 24 March,
10 Henry VII. Two seals.
[Heref.] B. 4113. Grant by Matilda Selby, late the wife of Robert Selby of
Hereford, widow, to Isabella Haukyns of Hereford, by which the grantor
undertakes to receive on the soil and land of her tenement in Hereford by
Mulkelane, opposite St. Peter's church, all the rain water from a tenement
of the said Isabella, adjoining that of the grantor, the said water to belong
to the grantee, who is to keep the gutters in repair which are between the
said tenements. Monday after the Assumption, 13 Henry VI. Seal.
Essex.] B. 4114. Grant by Nicholas Oliver of Waltham Holy Cross, to
Michael de Brokesbourne, Beatrice his wife, and Edith their daughter, and
their heirs de gradu in gradum exeuntibus, of part of a tenement with a
house built thereon, and pasture for two beasts in Hokesmersh, in the
hamlet of Halifeld, adjoining the lane called ' Mundegomslane'; doing
service for the grantor to the lord of ' la Piuacle.' Witnesses : Walter d
Halifeld, Robert de Pukelond, and others (named). Portion of seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
295
[Herts.] B. 4115. Grant by John called 'Dyve,' son of John 'le Bakere,' of
Ware, the younger, to William de Waleden, clerk, and Elizabet his wife,
of land in Little Hadham, part lying in the field called ' Hasshecrof t,' and
part in the field called ' Wolcherschesfeld, abutting on the park of Sir
Robert Bard, knight, called ' Ponesho,' and on the high road from Hadham
adfraxinum to Newport. Witnesses : Sir Walter le Baud, knight, and
others (named). Seal.
[Wanr.] B. 4H6. Grant by Ealph Wlston of Hildeboreworthe, to Henry the
carpenter (carpentario) of Berthon, of a meadow in Hildeboreworthe
(Hillborough) called ' le Fremoneshomme,' between ' le Westcrof te ' and
the [river] Avon. Feast of the Purification, A.D. 1317. Seal.
[Here!.] B. 4117. Grant by John Orchard, son and heir of Walter Orchard,
late citizen of Hereford, to Richard Pepur, William More, mason, and
Massy Grove, citizens of the same, of a messuage, garden, and croft in
Hereford, in Wyebruggestrete, beyond * le Druybrugge,' adjoining ' le
Kyngesdiche,' and extending to land in the field called ' Wyefeld.' Monday,
the feast of St. Leonard, 4 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
[Hunt.] B. 4118. Grant in frank almoin by Richard son of Reginald, to
Richard the prior, and the monks, of St. Ives, of the homage and service
due from Robert son of Hugh for land in Hemingford. Witnesses :
Richard, chaplain of St. Ives, Simon Ballard, Ralph Buche, and others
(named). [Henry III.] Portion of seal.
[Heref.] B. 4119. Grant by Richard Pepur and William More, mason, citizens
of Hereford, to Walter Hulle, son of Thomas Hulle of Putteley, of the
premises described in B. 4117, in the parish of St. Martin, Hereford.
Witnesses : John Mey, mayor of Hereford, and others (named). Sunday
after St. Hilary, 11 Henry IV. Seal and fragment of seal.
[Heref.] B. 4120. Grant by Walter Maydeston, called 'de la Boure,' to
Thomas Home, Thomas Ree, and John Penke, chaplains, of a messuage
and two shops, with solera thereon and a cellar, in Hereford, in the street
called ' Hungreystrete,' opposite St. Peter's church ; also of a way called
' le Aley,' leading from the said messuage to a lane called ' Behyndewalles,'
with the gate of the said way. Witnesses : Thomas Chippenham, mayor
of Hereford, and others (named). Thursday after the Purification,
2 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
[Heref.] B. 4121. Confirmation by Reginald Monyword, clerk, son and heir
of Richard Monyword son of John Monyword, late citizen of Hereford, of
a grant made by the said Richard to the prioress and nuns of A[cornbury?],
of a yearly rent issuing from a stall or shop in front of a tenement in
Hereford, in the street called ' Hungreystrete.' 8 March, 16 Richard II.
Injured. Seal of arms.
[N'faamp.] B. 4122. Grant by Walter Burgeys of Hynton, to Richard de
Hetherinton, clerk, of all his tenements and land in Hynton. Feast of
St. Andrew the apostle, 20 Edward I. Seal.
[Heref.] B. 4123. Release by John Gregory of Hereford, baker, to Thomas
Hore, citizen of Hereford, William Stourton, vicar of Lugwardyn, and John
Prytfote, chaplain, of all his right in the premises described in B. 4120.
Witnesses : -John Fuster, mayor of Hereford, and others (named).
Monday before St. Bartholomew the apostle, 13 Henry VI. Seal,
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[Heref] B. 4124. Release by Walter Hille of Putteley, to Wiliam Monyngton,
and five others (named), of all his right in a tenement with a garden and
meadow adjoining, in Hereford, in the street called ' Blakemeston,' between
the field called * Wyfeld ' and the high road from Drybrugge to Yelyngetre.
8 March, 27 Henry VI. Seal.
[Heref.] B. 4125. Letter of attorney by William Stourton, vicar of Lugwardyn,
and John Prytfote, chaplain, authorising John Dudley, clerk, and David
Mey alias Seybon, of Hereford, ' vyntener,' to deliver seisin to Isabella
Haukyns of Hereford, of the premises described in B. 4120. 1 November,
18 Henry VI. Seal.
[Heref.] B. 4126. Grant by Richard Leye, William Hemyng, chaplains, and
John Colyar, of Hereford, to Thomas Hore, citizen of Hereford, William
Stourton, vicar of Lugwardyn, and John Prytfote, chaplain, of the
premises described in B. 4120. Witnesses : John Fuster, mayor of
Hereford, and others (named). Wednesday, the feast of St. Lawrence the
martyr, 13 Henry VI. Three seals.
[Heref.] B. 4127. Grant by William Stourton, vicar of Lugwardyn, and John
Prytfote, chaplain, to Isabella Haukyns of Hereford, of the premises
described in B. 4120. Witnesses : John Fuster, mayor of Hereford, and
others (named). 1 November, 18 Henry VI. Portion of seal.
[Heref.] B. 4128. Grant in frank almoin by John son of David Lur, of
Hyniton, to the prioress and convent of Acorneburi, of a rent which the
grantor used to receive from Richard, clerk of St. Peter's in Traddel
(Straddle), for a messuage in Hyniton. Witnesses: John de Wigeo,
Richard de Chandus of Wilmeston, and others (named).
Endorsed: * Carta Joh[annis] le lur de Straddel.'
[Heref.] B. 4129. Grant in frank almoin by William Bade son of William
Bade, of Hinitone in Stradel, to the prioress and convent of Acorneburis,
of I4d. yearly rent [in Hiniton], from certain persons named. Witnesses :
Richard son of Gilbert de Chandos, William de Manbache, and others
(named). Seal.
Endorsed: 'Carta Will [elm] i Bade de reditu de Hiniton.'
[Somers.] B. 4130. Release by Joan, late the wife of John son of Lawrence de
Cornwaille, to William de Muleburne, of all her right in a fourth part of
the manor of Hynetone by Modyford Tern, which the said William had of
the gift of Lawrence de Cornwaille, and in other lands or tenements of the
said Lawrence and Lawrence. Monday, the feast of St. George the martyr,
12 Edward II. Seal of arms.
[N'hunp.] B. 4131. Release by Walter Burgeys of Hynton, to Richard de
Hetheryngton, clerk, of all his right in a messuage, and in all the lands and
tenements in Hynton, which the said Richard has of Walter's gift ; with
further release of all right in 16s. yearly rent and in all other services due
from the said Richard for the said lands and tenements. London,
Wednesday after St. Tiburcius and St. Valerian, 21 Edward I. Seal.
Endorsed : Memorandum of enrolment before the Justices of the Bench
on Saturday in the quindene of Easter, or on Saturday next after the said
quindene, 21 Edward [I].
[York.] B. 4132. Grant by Walter de Brocton of Elredeby, to William de
Lincoln, of the service of Thomas de Hylderwell for land with a toft in
Hylderwelle, with 3d. yearly rent for the same. Witnesses : Sir Adam
de getton, Nicholas de Elredeby, and others (named). Fragment of teal.
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B. 4133. Demise by Hugh Courtenay, esquire,-! lord of Hynton by
Modeford, to William Godesone of the same, for his life, of a tenement in
the same, and of a piece of land within the manor of Hynton, called
' le Harpe.' Morrow of Michaelmas, 18 Henry VI. Seal.
B. 4134. Letter of attorney by Edward, earl of Hertford, authorising
Thomas Hill to receive seisin from John Barwyke of Eston, gentleman, of
a pasture called ' Hyppyngescombe,' alias ' Ippyngescombe,' and of all the
manors and lands &c. which the said John has granted to the said earl.
12 July, 36 Henry VIII. Seal.
B. 4135. Confirmation by Margery de Tywe, late the wife of Sir
Hugh de Tywe, lady of Hynton, widow, of the grant made by Robert her
father, lord of Hynton, to the canons of Esseby, of 30d. yearly rent, with
further grant to them in frank almoin by the said Margery, with the
consent of Hugh her son and heir, of I2d. yearly rent from land in Hynton.
Witnesses : Richard Basset, lord of Wodeford, Richard de Appeltre, and
others (named).
B. 4136. Conveyance by John Ganvill, parson of the church of
Yevele and lord of the same town, to John Saferon and Matilda his wife,
for their lives, of pasture land in Hyneford, adjoining a pasture called
' Godewynesm[er]ssh.' Thursday the feast of the Ascension, 6 Henry IV,
Seal.
B. 4137. Grant in frank almoin by William Bade of Hinitone, to the
nuns of Acorneburis, of 2s. Gd. yearly rent from certain tenants (named)
in Over Hiniton, to be received on the anniversary of Sir Matthew de
Gamages, for a pittance. Witnesses : Henry de Solers, Roger Ragun,
and others (named). Seal.
B. 4138. Grant in frank almoin by Wlstan de Hyldeburwrth, son of
Randolph le Serjaunt, to the monks of Bordesley, of land in Hyldeburwrth
(Hillborough) below le Lowe Ulle,' extending into Kyngesbroc, which
his mother, Muriele, gave to them. Witnesses : Geoffrey Pancefote,
Roger Godefrei of Bidiford, Martin de Berton, and others (named).
Seal.
B. 4139. Agreement between the abbot and convent of Bordesley of
the one part, and William Burnulf son of Ralph Burnulf of Benetthl[ey],
of the other, relative to certain land in Himmingehale, in dispute between
the said parties in the Court Christian before the official of Worcester, and
which the said Ralph left by his will to the said abbot and convent ; viz.
the said William has released all his right in the said land to the said
monks, who, after taking possession thereof, have granted it to William for
his life ; for the observance of which the said parties have bound themselves
under a penalty of 20*. Witnesses : Master Thomas the official, Thomas
de Stoke, and others (named). Seal.
Endorsed: *T[ar]debigge' &c.
B. 4140. Grant in frank almoin by Robert de Wylmeston, to the
monks of Dore, of all his land adjoining land of the said monks called
' Hyldithelee.' Witnesses : John de Maubache, Walter de Chandos, and
others (named). Seal.
Endorsed : ' Godwey .'
B. 4141. Grant by Walter called de Brocton,' of Hylderwelle, to
Thomas, called 'de Baldcrton,' of the same, of land in Hylderwelle.
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Witnesses : Sir Ambrose de Camera, Adam de Seton, Robert de Ackelum,
and others (named). Seal.
[Warw.] B. 4142. Grant by Milisaunte le Fremon, late the wife of Hugh le
Fremon of Hildeberworthe, widow, to Henry the carpenter (Carpentaria),
of Berthon, of a meadow called * le Fremoneshomme,' between ' le
Westcroft' and the Avon, in Hildebereworthe ; the grantee to pay 5*.
yearly, from the feast of the Purification, A.D. 1317. Budiford, feast of
the Annunciation, A.D. 1297, 25 Edward I. Portion of seal.
[Warw.] B. 4143. Grant in frank almoin by Muriele, late the wife of
Randolph le Serjaunt of Hyldeburwrthe, to the monks of Bordesley, of
land in Hyldeburwrthe, below ' le Lowe Ulle,' extending into Kyngesbroc.
Witnesses : Geoffrey iPancefot, Roger Godefrei of Bidiford, and others
(named).
[Warw.] B. 4144. Agreement between John the abbot, and the convent, of
Bordesley, and Milisaunte le Fremon, late the wife of Hugh le Fremon of
Hyldebeworthe, widow, by which the said Milisaunte has conveyed to the
said abbot, for twenty years, her meadow in Hyldebeworthe (Hillborough)
called ' le Fremoneshomme,' lying between * le Westcroft ' and the Avon ;
the said term to commence at the Purification, 25 Edward I. Portion of
seal.
[Somers.] B. 4145. Grant by Roger Mautravers and Thomas de Hombre, to
Sir John Mautravers, lord of Lychet, of a messuage in Hyneford, and the
advowson of the church of levele. Wichampton, Wednesday after the
Annunciation, 18 Edward III. Portions of two teals.
Endorsed: ' Carta de separacione advocacionis ecclesie de Yevele de
manerio de Hyneford in comitatu Somers.'
[Warw.] B. 4146. Grant in frank almoin by Robert le Fremon of Hilde-
bureworthe, to the monks of Bordesley, of permission to plough and sow
their land of Hildebureworthe, and to pass over the grantor's land when
they wish, and to raise, repair, and reduce their pond at their will.
Witnesses : Roger Godefrey of Budiford, Martin de Berton, and others
(named), fragment of seal.
[Warw.] B. 4147. Release in frank almoin by William le Fremon son of
Robert le Fremon of Hildeburcwrthe, to the abbot and monks of Bordesley,
of all the lands which they held of his fee in Hildeburwrthe. Witnesses :
Roger Godefrey, Master Martin de Berton, and others (named). Portion
of seal.
Endorsed: 'Budiford.'
[York.] B. 4148. Grant in tail by Thomas called de Baldertona,' of
Hylderwelle, to Roger de Lofthus son of Thomas de Broctona, in free
marriage with the grantor's daughter Lucy, of land with a toft and croft
in Hylderwelle. Witnesses : Sirs John de Setona and Robert de Acclum,
knights, and others (named).
[N'hamp.] B. 4149. Grant in tail by the abbot and convent of Pippewell, to
William son of John Mervyn of Westhaddon, of land in the same which
the grantors recovered against the grantee before the justices itinerant
at Northampton, and which lies upon Depedale Neyerehul, by laud of
the prior of Davintre. Thursday before St. Barnabas the apostle,
4 Edward III.
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[Hunt. | B. 4150. Grant by Warm son of Geoffrey Camberlain of Hemingford,
to Simon eon of Stephen de Hocton, of land in Hemingford, part in the
field towards Gummecestro in Losebuttes, part abutting on the Cambridge
road, part upon Lytle Biryhil, part in the field towards Stanton, next the
road from Gilling, and part in Maniwell by the tillage of the abbot of
Rameseye &c.' also a meadow in the meadow of Hemmingford called
' Halu.' Witnesses : Sirs Philip de Stanton, sheriff, William de
Bokesworth, Simon de Copmanford, and others (named).
Hunt. B. 4151. Kelease by Jordan de Insula of Haluton, co. York, and
Alice his wife, granddaughter and one of the heirs of the late Master John
Clarell, to Robert, rector of the church of Hemmingford Abbots, of all
their right in a messuage in the said town next the high road leading to
the cemetery of the said church, and in certain land there ; the said Clarell,
late rector of the said church, having acquired the said premises.
Thursday after St. Lucy the virgin, 27 Edward I. Portion of seal.
[Wore.] B. 4152. Release by Margaret Tandy of Claynek, to John Wighte,
son and heir of John Wighte her brother, deceased, of all [her] lands,
tenements, and messuages within the lordship of Hagley, and of all actions
against her said brother and his said son. Witnesses : Master John
Fleming, rector of Hagley, and others (named). Morrow of St. Andrew
the apostle, 6 Henry VII,
[Herts.] B. 4153. Grant by Roger de Foxcote and Alice his wife, daughter of
the late Geoffrey called * le Mouner,' to John de Melkleye, of land in
Stondon, part in a field called ' Dungrave,' part in ' les Cumbes,' part in the
fields called 'Hanley,' 'Kolvrefeld,' and Halfacris,' and part in the field
of 'Penheden'; in exchange for land and wood in Little Hadham.
Witnesses : Sirs Robert de Melkleye and Walter le Baud, knighta, and
others (named).
[Salop.] B. 4154. Grant in tail by William son of Eynon Newyt, to Yorvert
son of Yorvert, called the leech (medici), and Wenliant his wife, of land
in Halton, part extending to land of the prior of Chirbury. Witnesses :
William de Mariton, Robert son of Howel, and others (named). Seal.
[Wore.] B. 4155. Grant by Henry, lord of Haggeleye, to Walter le Wytht,
of a messuage and land, with a garden and curtilage adjoining, in Haggeleye,
with common of pasture in all places where the grantor's tenants have
right of common. Witnesses : Henry de la Grave, John de Madeleye, and
others (named). Seal.
[Salop.] B. 4156. Grant in frank almoin by Wyn son of Gadugau of
Chyrstoke, to the canons of Chyrebury, of land in Haliton, part extending
to the brook which descends* from Gweencroys, and part extending to the
meadow called 'Gweencroys,' with all his share of the said meadow.
Witnesses: Sir Roger, vicar of Chyrebury, Yorford ab Kadugan, and
others (named). Seal.
[Essex.] B. 4157. Release by Simon Taverner and Edith his wife, to John son
of Michael de Brokesbourne, of all their right in part of a tenement, with
a house built upon it and pasture for two beasts in Hokesmersh, lying in
Halifeld, extending to the field called ' le Heyefeld.' St. Barnabas day
6 Edward [III?]. Seal.
[Lino.] B. 4158. Grant by Alice de. Lascy, to Master Robert her cook, of a
toft in Halton-ou-Treut, in exchange for a toft in the same, which Robert
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had of her gift, and for land lying in Endresdale, in Halton. Witnesses :
Sirs Eoger de Trompington, John de Crosaker, and Berengarius de Castro
Vitreo, knights, and others (named).
[Wore.] B. 4159. Grant by Henry, lord of Haggeleye, to Henry son of Henry
de la Grave, of a messuage, garden, and curtilage, with land in Haggeleye.
The feast of St. Richard the Confessor, 22 Edward [I]. Seal.
[Sussex.] B. 4160. Grant by William Wateresfelde of Rustiton (Rustington ),
to Gilbert le Passur of Hampton, of land in the same, in a field called
' Biistesortere.' Saturday after St. Hilary, 15 Edward III. Fragmented/
seal.
[Wore.] B. 4161. Release by John Wawe of Braddene, co. Northampton, to
Sir John Braylus, rector of the church of Hadeburry, John Knyth of
Bradeley, Henry Wyntourfold of Hamburry, and Nicholas Wawe of
Bradeleye, of all his right in all the lands and tenements &c. called
'Parkhalle,' in the parish of Hambury (Hanbury), or in the manor of
Holewey. Saturday after the Annunciation, 50 Edward III. Seal of
arms.
[Line.] B. 4162. Confirmation by Ralph Endeby, to Agnes the prioress of
St. Michael's by Staunford, of the grant made in frank almoin by Sir
Henry de Hanwile to the nuns there, of two quarters of good corn to be
received yearly at his manor of Hakunby within the quindene of
Michaelmas ; which grant was acknowledged in 2 Edward I., by Thomas
de Hanwyll, lord of the said manor, to Elizabeth, prioress of the said
church ; the said prioress, Agnes, and her successors to observe each year
the death or anniversary of the said Ralph and Elizabeth his wife and their
children ; with grant by the said Agnes that each year in which the said
Ralph or his heirs &c. shall pay 6s. 8d. to the said prioress, within three
weeks after Michaelmas, they shall be quit of the said rent. Monday before
Christmas, 13 Henry IV. Seal of arms.
[Suisex.] B. 4163. Release by Alan son of Simon de Welton, to Adam the
clerk of Hampton, and Agnes his wife, of all his right in a messuage and
curtilage, with land and pasture for one cow and three hogs in Hampton
by Arundel, which they had of the grant of the said Simon. Estangemeryng,
Monday after the Circumcision, 18 Edward III. Seal.
[Sussex.] B. 4164. Conveyance by Peter the abbot, and the convent, of
St. Martin's, Seez, to John Ligir of Hampton, Joan his wife, and John
their son, for two hundred years, of a messuage and land in Hampton.
Sealed with the common seal of their bailiwick of Atherington. Saturday
after Midsummer, A.D. 1368. fragment of seal and counterseal.
[Suisex.] B. 4165. Grant by John Triacle, to Sirs Thomas le Mercier and
William le Clerk, of Estergate, chaplains, of land in Hampton, in the field
called ' Bynorthedweye.' Saturday after St. Hilary, 21 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
[Susiex.] B. 4166. Release by John, son of William Wateresfelde of Rustiton,
to Gilbert Rolf of Hampton, of all his right in land in Hampton, which
the said Gilbert acquired from the said William. 2 January, 21 Edward III.
Seal.
Wrw. B. 4167. Grant by John Edwardes of Hampton Kerdley (Curlew),
husbandman, alias John of Hamptoa-on-the-hill, and Thomas
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his son, to Bennet David of Towsetour, co. Northampton, and others
(named), of all their lands and tenements &c. in Hampton aforesaid ; with
letter of attorney authorising William Ende, chaplain, to deliver seisin of
the same. 28 May, 14 Henry VII.
[Sussex.] B. 4168. Release by John son of John Juney of Hampton, to Sir
Nicholas Passour of the same, chaplain, of all his right in land at
Hampton, in the field called ' Bynorthe Weye,' which the releasor had of
the gift of the said John Juney. Sunday after the Purification,
19 Edward III. Seal.
[N'hamp.] B. 4169. Release by Agnes daughter of Robert le Laundne, late
the wife of Richard le Mareschal of Wappenham, widow, to William
Stalworyeman of Morton, of all her right in a messuage and land, with
pasture for one animal in Langslade, which William, father of the said
William, had of the gift of Richard le Mareschal and the releasor, in
Morton [Pinkney]. Wedon, day of St. Faith the virgin, 32 Edward [I].
Fragments of seal.
[Wore.] B. 4170. Demise by Edmund de Hampton of Evesham, to Master
Robert the cook (coco) of Evesham, and Christina his wife, for their lives,
of land in Little Hamptone by Evesham, in ' le Forlong,' which [furlong]
extends ' into ' Greneweye. Feast of St. Thomas the apostle, 19 Edward II.
Fragment of seal.
Sussex. B. 4171. Conveyance by Michael the abbot, and the convent, of
St. Martin's, Seez, to John Wilcok, chaplain, for his life, of land in the
grantor's town of Hamptone in England. Thursday in Easter- week,
37 Edward III. Seal.
[Leio.] B. 4172. Demise by John Mason and John Amory, to John
Lardener of Barkeby, for twenty years, of a meadow called ' Long Dolus '
in Hamulton (Hambleton). Sunday after Easter, 7 Henry IV.
Glouc. B. 4173. Release by John Zouche, knight, lord of Zouche and
Wilts. Seymer, to William Zouche, esquire, his brother,] of all his right in the
Middx. manor of Hampton Meysy, and the advowson of the church there, and in
messuages, lands and rent in the same, co. Gloucester, also in messuages
and lands in Marston, and in the manor of Castell Eton, with the advow-
son of the church there, and in messuages, a mill, lands and rent in
Castell Eton, co. Wilts ; also in the manor of Barngrovis in Stanys, and in
messuages, lands and rent in Stanys, co. Middlesex. 1 July, 19 Henry VII.
Seal.
B. 4174. Grant by John the abbot, and the convent, of St. Martin's,
Seez, to Sir John Wilcok, rector of Flecchyng, for his life, of land in their
town of Hampton in England. 15 January, A.D. 1390. Injured. Frag-
ments of seal.
B. 4175. Confirmation by Thomas Edwardes of Preston Bagot, son
of John Edwardes of Hampton Curley, of the grant made by John
Edwardes his brother, to Bennet Davy, of a messuage and lands &c. in
Hampton aforesaid, situated between a tenement of the earl of Warwick and
a tenement of the hospital of SL John the Baptist, Warwick ; with release
of all his right in the same. Hampton Curlue, Saturday the feast of
St. Leonard the abbot, 17 Henry VII. Seal.
[Sussex.] B. 4176. Confirmation by Richard son of William the maimed
(mancati) of Hamton, of the grant made by his brother Henry, to
Sussex.
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Alexander de Angemera, of land in Hamton, part in the field called ' la
Hamme,' part in the field called ' Totteburemerke,' adjoining land of
Herbert the merchant of Arundel, part in the furlong called ' Tomellos,'
and part in the fields called ' Bisuthe Kedweie ' and ' Biestestret.'
Witnesses : William de Gidney, Walter de Kingeston, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
[Sussex.] B. 4177. Grant by Simon de Weltone, to Adam the clerk, and Agnes
his wife, of a messuage with a curtilage, pasture for one cow, lying in the
pasture called ' Underthehamme,' and for three hogs, in Hamptone near
Arundell. Thursday after the Annunciation, 16 Edward III. Fragment
of seal.
[Norf.] B. 4178. Conveyance by John Yaxle, serjeant-at-law, Peter
Wodecok, clerk, William Mundes, gentleman, and John Fayrechyld, to
William Leman of Sterston (Starston), and Thomas Barker of Harleston,
to the use of the under-mentioned John Howes, of all the messuages and
lands &c. which they lately hud of the grant of the said John Howes,
of Harleston ; with letter of attorney authorising Matthew Dorkey,
chaplain, to deliver seisin of the premises. 18 August, 7 Henry VII.
Two teals.
Endorsed : Names of witnesses to delivery of seisin.
[Glouc.] B. 4179. Grant by John de Rodeburne, son of Thomas de Rodeburne,
clerk, to Walter Blaking, of all his land &c. at [MinchinJ Hampton which
Ralph Brid lately held ; rendering yeai-ly a rose to the grantor, and doing
service to the abbess of Caen ( Cadamo). Witnesses : John Achard,
Walter de Neylesworthe, and others (named). Portion of seal.
Endorsed: 'Carta Johannis de Rodeburne facta Waltero Blakyng de
terris in Munchene Hampton.'
[Oxford.] B. 4180. Grant by William son of Stephen de Hamton, to Adam
son of Herbert, of land in Hamton [Gay ?]. Witnesses Roger de Bray,
Adam de Bledesdan, Thomas Ku of Kidlington, and others (named).
[Henry III.]
Norf. B. 4181. Conveyance by James Hobart, king's attorney, Thomas
Suff. Harvy of Rikynghale, gentleman, John Gandy of Harleston and John
Bacon of the same, at the request of Edward Fuller of Haveryng atte
Bower, co. Essex, alias Edward Clerk, executor of the will of William
Poyntras, son and heir of John Poyntras, and in fulfilment of the said
will, to John Howes of Harleston aforesaid, Joan his wife, William
Knyvet, knight, Edward Jenney and Walter Hobart, esquires, William
Mundes and Richard Southall, of all the messuages, lands and tene-
ments &c. formerly belonging to the said William and John Poyntras
in Harleston, Sterston, and Nedeham, and elsewhere in the counties
named ; with letter of attorney authorising John Fairechild and Robert
Toteld to deliver seisin. 26 May, 7 Henry VII. Seal and fragment
of seal.
[Sussex.] B. 4182. Grant by Edward de Sancto Johanne, knight, to the abbot
and convent of St. Martin's, Seez, of all the lands and tenements in
Hampton, Clympyng, Rustyngton, and the city of Chichester, which he
acquired from Sir William le Clerk, of Estergate, chaplain. Arundel.
[Edward III ?] Undated. Seal of arms.
[Hunts?] B. 4183. Grant by William Bacon of Hardebrigge, to John le
Sohutere, of Ford, and Magota his wife, of land in the grantor's [turbary
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[Oxford.]
[Salop.]
[Wore.]
[Pembr.]
[Salop.]
[Wore.]
[Salop.]
[Wore.]
[Salop.]
Wore.
Warw.
of Hardebrigge, which is called Haymere.' Witnesses : William
Punchardon, William de Plumbye, and others (named).
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B. 4184. Grant by John Howes of Harlyston, to John Ynxlee,
Peter Wodecok, clerk, William Mundis and John Fayrchyld, to the use
of the grantor, of all the messuages, lands and tenements &c. formerly
belonging to William Poyntras, deceased, in Harleston, Sterston and
Nedham or elsewhere in the counties named, and of which James Hobart,
attorney of the king, Thomas Hervy of Rekynghale, gentleman, and others,
are now seised to the grantor's use. 17 August, 7 Henry VII. Fragment
of seal.
Endorsed: Names of witnesses.
B. 4185. Confirmation by Ralph son of Ralph de Vernun and lord of
Hanewelle, of a grant (recited), in frank almoin, made by his grandfather,
Sir Ralph de Vernun, son of Sir Warm de Vernun, late lord of Hanewelle,
to the nuns of Catesby, of a quarter of wheat to be received yearly at the
manor of Hanewell on the feast of St. Andrew. Friday before Palm
Sunday, 12 Edward II. Seal of arms.
B. 4186. Surrender by Robert Cartere of Mitton, and Margaret his
wife, to the prior and convent of Assheby Canons, of all their estate in a
messuage, land,, and a water-mill in Hanewell, lately demised by the said
prior and convent to John Aylword of Bannebury and the said Margaret,
then John's wife. Monday after St. Ambrose, 27 Edward III.
B. 4187. Release by John Cassy the younger, to Richard Harbergh,
parson of the church of Wolston, Richard de Trylleye, and Henry Rose,
chaplains, of all his right in the manor of Harley, and in all lauds and
tenements in Caldewell, Walcole, and Wyke. Quindene of Easter,
5 Richard II. Seal.
B. 4188. Grant by Adam the dyer (tyngtor), burgess of Newport
(Novo Burgo), to Amy his daughter, of yearly rents from a burgage and
house in Harford (Haverfordwest). Witnesses : Robert de Dale, Thomas
Sturmyn, Geoffrey de Sancto Davyd, and others (named).
B. 4189. Grant by Richard Harbergh, parson of the church of
Wolston, Richard de Trylleye, and Henry Rose, chaplains, to John
Sunnebury, parson of the church of Little Comberton, Roger Caunt, vicar
of the church of St. Andrew's, Pershore, John Dugge, vicar of the church
of Alderineston, Richard Rys, of Pershore, and Walter Tandy, chaplain,
of the manor of Harley with all their lands and tenements in Caldewell,
Walcote, and Wyke, and elsewhere in the hundred of Pershore. Feast of
St. Wolstan, 6 Richard II. Seal and fragment of seal.
B. 4190. Letter of attorney by Richard Harbergh, parson of the
church of Wolston, Richard de Trylleye, and Henry Rose, chaplains,
authorising John Cassy the younger to deliver seisin to the grantees
named in B. 4189 of the above-mentioned premises. Tuesday after
St. Wolstan, 6 Richard II. Fragments of two seals.
B. 4191. Release by William Bracy and Joan his wife, to Catherine
de Harleye, late the wife of Henry de Etyndon, of all their right in all
the lands and tenements &c. with reversions in Harleye [co. Salop],
Caldewelle, and Besford, co. Worcester, and Abbotessalford, co. Warwick,
and in the services of freemen and bondmen, with their issue, goods, and
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chattels, in the last named place, all formerly belonging to John de
Harleye. Warmedon, Wednesday before St. Clement, 48 Edward III.
Seal of arms.
[N'hamp.] B. 4192. Grant by John Pave of Shotle in Haryngworth, to
Matilda his wife, and Joan their daughter, for their lives, of the reversion of
a messuage and curtilage with land in Haryngworth, part of the land lying
at Fowleslough, part in Heggefeld between ' le Styes/ part at Brok-
holestygh and part at Turnecowle ; the premises to be sold after the death
of the said grantees for masses &c. for them. Feast of the apostles Philip
and James, 9 Henry VI.
Middx. B. 4193. Bond by Thomas Warner, citizen and saddler of London,
to Thomas Cornyssh, citizen and saddler of the same, for 100 marks.
28 January, 17 Edward IV.
Endorsed : Condition of above bond witnessing that if John Langton,
citizen and saddler of London, submits to the arbitration of certain persons
(named) as well in a dispute between himself and the above-named Thomas
Cornyssh, relative to the possession of certain lands &c. in Harowe-on-le-
hill and Great Stanmere, formerly belonging to Joan Langton, mother of
the said John, as in all actions between the said John and Thomas &c.
then the above bond shall be void.
[I. of Wight.] B. 4194. Release by Robert de Cosham, to the abbot and convent
of Quarr, of all his right in a meadow of their demesne, in Haselye, lying
between the watercourse of a fulling-mill and ' la Rydelake.' Witnesses : -
Sirs John de Insula, Thomas de Evercy, Thomas de la Haule, knights,
and others (named). Portion of seal.
[Oxford?] B. 4195. Grant by Matthew de Estona, to Herbert de Wodebur, of
land in Haumedene. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Insula, Peter de Goldinton,
Robert de Eiford, and others (named). [Henry III.]
Endorsed : ' Carta de Stepel Aston.'
[Salop.] B. 4196. Release by Alexander Besford, John Sonnebury, rector of
[Wore.] the church of Little Comberton, John Morwins of Stolton, Richard
Frethorn, Edward Poywyk, and Robert atte Welle, vicar of the church
of Bradewey, to Thomas Bruer, clerk, Thomas Hullyng, vicar of the church
of Kemeseye, and Richard Rys, of all their right in all lands and
tenements &c. in Harleye, Caldewell, Castellygh, Wyke, Bradeweye,
and Strengesham. Pershore, Friday before Michaelmas, 27 September,
16 Richard II. Fragments of three seals.
[N'hamp.] B. 4197. Grant by Thomas Miles of Seyton, to Thomas Hornywold,
clerk, Richard Burton, Richard Armeston and John Calcote, of a messuage
with a garden and land in Haryngworth. 10 May, 21 Edward [IV].
Portion of seal.
[Staff.] B. 4198. Grant by Joan de Harley, relict of the late Robert de
[Wore.] Harley, to Alexander de Besforde, of all her lands and tenements in
Harley [co. Stafford], Caldewelle, and Besforde [co. Worcester] ; with
release of all her right in all the lands and tenements in the said places
which formerly belonged to the said Robert. Feast of St. Andrew, 50
Edward III. Seal.
Surrey. B. 4199. Conveyance by Henry Huse, knight, son and heir of
Glouc. Henry Huse, knight, late of Hertyng, and Richard Bitterley, esquire^
ANCIENT DEEDS.
to John Hole, citizen and tailor (cissori), of London, of the manor of
Hascumbe, co. Surrey, with the advowson of the church there, and of the
manor of Sapirton, co. Gloucester. 8 July, 30 Henry VI.
[Suff.] B. 4200. Demise by William Hervy of Harwiche, to John Bushe,
John Fellaw, and Henry Broke, of a house called ' le Salthows ' in
Hanviche, which he and others (named) lately had of the grant of certain
persons (named) and of the Avhole commonalty of the said town, lying
between the church road in ' le Estrete ' towards St. Nicholas church, and
the sea bank, and extending towards the port of Orwell. 12 April,
4 Edward IV. Fragment of seal.
[Durham.] B. 4201. Grant by Joan the prioress, and the nuns, of St. Bar-
tholomew's, Newcastle-en- Tyne, to Perceval Lamb ton, of a burgage or
waste in Hertilpoll, in the street called ' Southegate ' by the cross there ;
with letter of attorney authorising Robert Watson to deliver seisin.
26 September, 16 Henry VII. Fragments of seal.
[Devon.] B. 4202. Release by Richard son of Beatrice daughter of Folcard
de Hartic[um]b, to the monks of Mont St. Michel [Normandy],
of all his right in land in the manor of Hartic[um]be, which the said
Beatrice formerly claimed against the said monks; in return for
which Sir Henry, the prior of Olterlon, has given 3s. to Richard.
Witnesses: Geoffrey de la Pomeri, William the Fleming (Flandrensi) ,
Ralph de Monte Sorello, and others (named). Fragment of seal.
Endorsed: *Ric[ardus] fil[iusj Beatrices de Harticumbe.'
[Herts.] B. 4203. Release by John son and heir of Richard Greiiemau of
Bishops Ilatfehl, to Rtebard Stokct of Wethamstede, of all his right in a
messuage which the said Stokct has acquired from John Satte of Tewing
and Katherine his wife, and which the said Katherine holds for life by
virtue of a grant to her and the said Richard Greneman, her late husband,
the reversion of which belongs to the releasor. Sunday after St. Katherine
the virgin, 2 \ Edward III. Portion of seal.
[York.] B. 4204. Grant by Nicholas son of Sir Miles de Stapilton, to
William de Ilathelsay, of land in West Hathelsay, which Simon le
Despenser of Birkyn formerly held. Tuesday the feast of the Nativity of
the Virgin Mary, A.D. 1327, 1 Edward III. Seal.
[Wore.] B. 4205. Acknowledgment by William Wisman of Hanleg' that ho
owes 2s. yearly to the abbot and convent of Bordesley, for a messunge
opposite the church door in Hanleg'; for the increase of the old rent tho
said abbot and convent have given him 5.?. in his necessity. Witnesses :-
Roger de Whiteibrd, and others (named). [Henry III.] Injured. SiaL
[Surrey.] B. 4206. Grant by Walter ate Wode of Haverychesham (Hersham),
to Robert ate Brech the younger, of the same, of land in the same, lying
in the field called * Sulheworth.' Saturday before the Purification,
10 Edward III. Portion of seal.
[Herts.] B. 4207. Grant in tail by Roger de Louthe of Hatfeld and Margaret
his wife, to John Serjaunt and Matilda his wife of the same, of a croft
and curtilage in Hatfeld called ' Mannynggescroft,' extending upon
Ilatfeldewode, with remainder to the right heirs of the said Roger*
Bishops Hatteld, Sunday after St, James the apostle, 40 Edward III,
Scat and fragment of seal,
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[Surrey.] B. 4208.. Grant by Gilbert Hardegrip, to Henry Bret, of land in
Haverychesham (Hersham), part lying in the field called * Bereworthe '
and part in the field called ' le Bery.' Tuesday after the Annunciation,
48 Edward III. Seal.
[Essex.] B. 4209. Grant by Agnes Dod, late the wife of Walter Dod of
Haveryng atte Boure, widow, to Eobert Cornyssh and Cristina his wife,
of the same, of a tenement in the said town in the hamlet called
' Herstrate,' abutting on the high road from Brendewode to London. Feast
of the apostles Simon and Jude, 11 Henry VI. Seal.
[Surrey.] B. 4210. Grant by John Towe, the elder, of Sonnebury, and Alice
his wife, to Thomas Wynchestre, of a cottage with n curtilage in
Haverechisham (Hersham). 28 November, 14 Henry IV.
Chesh. B. 4211. Letter of attorney by Edmund Doinere, knight, and John
de Camell', authorising John de Salghale and David de Eulowe to deliver
seisin to Sir William de Monte Acuto, earl of Salisbury, and Elizabeth
his wife, of the castle and manor of Hawardyn, and of the stewardship of
Chester and the manors of Boslee and Neston, with the knight's fees
belonging thereto, according to their grant to the said earl and his wife.
London, 10 February, 37 Edward III. Two seals of arms.
Essex. B. 4212. Grant by Margaret Hadstoke of Southwolde, widow, to
John Stace and William Wryght of Haveryng atte Boure, of land with
houses built thereon in Haveryng aforesaid, abutting on the high road
from Brendewode to London. 16 July, 7 Henry VI. Seal.
Herts. B. 4213. Grant by John, son and heir of Sir Roger de Louthe,
knight, of the county of Herts, to Sir Nicholas de Louthe, clerk, canon of
Salisbury, and Robert de Louthe, esquire (scutifero), his brother, uncles
of the grantor, of his manor in the parish of Bishops Hatfeld called * le
Hernaebeuigate,' with the manor of Blountes in the same parish, together
with lands and rents &c. and the advowson of the chantry founded in the
chapel within the parish church of Hatfeld, and with all other appur-
tenances as well in Esynden as in Hatfeld aforesaid ; also further grant of
all the lands and tenements &c. belonging to the grantor after the death
of dame Amice de Louthe, his mother, in Enefcld and Hatfeld at ' le
Neugate.' Sunday, Midsummer eve, 41 Edward III. Portion of seal.
[Herts.] B. 4214. Letter of attorney by the above-named John, authorising
Sir John Pechel, chaplain, William de Louthe, John Norreis, and John
Madbrok, to deliver seisin to the above-named grantees, of the said John's
manors in the parish of Bishops Hatfeld at ' le Hermeberngate ' and
Blountes, with all their appurtenances in Esynden. London, Wednesday
before Midsummer day, 44 Edward III. Seal.
[Herts.] B. 4215. Grant by John de Lowthe, son and heir of Sir Roger
de Lowthe, knight, to Roger Mcdysprot of Bishops Hatfeld, and Alice
his wife, of all the lands and tenements which the said Roger holds
of the grantor in Bishops Hatfeld and Esenden. Trinity Sunday,
46 Edward III.
[Surrey.] B. 4216. Grant by Gilbert Hardegryp of Haveriehesham, to Robert
son of Robert atte Breche of the same, of a garden called ' Hochawe ' in
Haveriehesham (Hersham), abutting on the high street called ' Dounlane.'
Wuleton on Thames, Sunday the feast of the translation of St. Thomas,
(he martyr, 44 Edward III,
DEEDS.
307
[Camb.] B. 4217. Agreement between the prior and convent of Anglesey*, and
Robert Sterne and Matilda his wife, as to an exchange of certain lands and
tenements of the said prior and convent in Haselingfeld, and certain lands,
tenements, and rents of the said Robert and Matilda in Bernewell,
Cambridge, and Hinton, viz. the said prior and convent have demised to
the said Robert and Matilda, all their lands &c. in Haselingfeld and
Harleston, in exchange for a messuage with shops in Bernewell and lands
in the same and in Cambridge and Hinton, part lying in Clayhangles,
part by Brademere, part in Milkfnrlong, part in Coldham croft, part at
Steresbr[e]g[e], part by Me Milnedych,' abutting on Hintonmoor, part at
' le grenedych,' part abutting on Horsweye, part in Middilfeld, part above
Koldham called ' Kinges acre,' part abutting on Pushilweye, part in
Lawefeld, part in Hintonfeld, and part at Tr urn pi ngton forth ; also for 24*.
yearly rent from premises in St. Edward's parish, Cambridge, with the
reversion of hinds in Cambridge, Bernewell, and Hinton, part lying in
EstonaldefeM, part in Milkescroft, part in Miluedych, part at Litelmore,
part in Peselond, part by Hnndinglond, part on ' le hill,' part in Pesefeld
called ' Lekesbedde,' and part at Milueweie &c. Sunday after Michaelmas,
A.D. 1349, 23 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Line.] B. 4218. Release by John son of William de Brunham, to Thomas
son of Ralph de 'Brunham, of all his right in all the lands and tenements
&c. which the said Thomas had of the grant of Master John son of Thomas
de Bruuham, in Haxay and Eppcworth and elsewhere in the Isle of
Haxholm. Monday after the quinz'iine of Easter, A.D. 1339. Scal t
broken.
Herts. B. 4219. Grant by Cristina late the wife of Thomas Legge of
Northmymes. widow, to John Parker of Esenden, of a messuage in Hatfeld,
at Hornbemegute, which came to her after the death of Margaret Swon,
her mother. Feast of St. Mark the evangelist, 6 Henry IV. Seal.
Bucks. B. 4220. Grant by Richard Strikland, esquire, son of Walter
Strikland, esquire, and of Isabella, Walter's wife, daughter of John Olncy
son of William Olney son of John Olney son of John Olney, knight, and
of Matilda his wife, daughter of Nicholas Haversham, to William, earl,
marquis, and duke of Suffolk, John lord of Dudley, Richard lord of Ryvers,
knights, Thomas Stanley, knight, William Lucy, knight, Robert Rollcston,
clerk, Thomas Thorp, remembrancer of the king's exchequer, William
Veuour, Edmund Hampden, esquire, William atte Lofte, clerk, Thomas
Billyng, Thomas Burcheyn, John Croke, and Brian RoclylT, of the manor
of Haverssham with the advowson of the church there. Sunday after
St. Matthew the apostle and evangelist. 27 Henry VI.
[Kent] B. 4221. Grant in frank almoin by Simon le Rukke of Hauekhurst,
to the abbot and convent of Battle, for the use of the office of sacrist, of a
piece of his laud and grove culled ' Rowghehok,' lying on the hill (dennani)
of Cesele in the parish of Hauekhurst, abutting on land called 'Lengeland. 1
Witnesses : Thomas attc Cherethe, John de Henselle, and others (named).
[Herts.] B. 4222. Grant by Richard de Mordon of Bishops Hatfeld nnd
Margaret his wife, to Hoger de Luda, of their tenement in the hamlet ot
Bishops Hatfeld which they had of the grant of Isabella Thede of the
same. Wednesday the vigil of the Ascension, 8 Edward III.
[L'emb.] B. 4223. Release by Joan, relict of David Joce, late burgess of
Ilaveiford, und Thoujafi Sturmyn of Haroldeston by Haverford, to John
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Babey of Haverford, of all their right in a messuage in Haverford adjoining
a tenement of the abbot of St. DogmaeFs. 3 December, 2 Henry VJ.
[Camb.] B. 4224. Grant by Alice, late the wife of Nicholas Malherbe of
Cambridge, widow, to William the prior, and the convent, of Anglesbeye,
of land in Haselingfeud, which Thomas Pollard, her father, formerly held ;
also further grant of a yearly rent &c. to be received from William and
Peter de Stanwey on account of a tenement held from the grantor.
Witnesses : Eustace de la Lade, and others (named). Seal.
[Camb.] B. 4225. Grant by Peter the merchant (mercator) of Haeelingfeud,
to Roger de Haselingfeud, clerk, of land in the same, part lying in
Solesfurhe, part in Danelond towards Holegateweye, and part upon
Westdune towards Papelardesmere. Witnesses : Sir William, vicar of
Haselingfeud, Robert de Eldefeud, and others (named). Portion of teal.
[Line.] B. 4226. Grant by Nicholas de Brunham and William son of
Geoffrey de Pontfreit, to Thomas son of Roger ide Westewod, of land in
Haxay. Michaelmas, 2 Richard II. Seal.
[Kent.] B. 4227. Grant in frank almoiu by John Hamoun of Battle, cook, to
the abbot and monks of Battle, for the use of the office of precentor of the
said monastery, of a yearly rent in Haukherst, which he had of the grant
of Sir Thomas de Seleby, rector of the church of Haukherst. 10 February,
40 Edward III. Seal, broken.
[N'hamp.] B. 4228. Demise by Roger son of Elias de Helpeston, to Richard de
Colevill, of land in Helpeston towards Torpel, for twelve years from
Easter in the twelfth year of the cycle of nineteen years and the first year
of Martin [de Rumseye], abbot of [Peterborough. Witnesses : Hugh
de Beham, Robert de Colevill, and others (named). A.D. 1226.
[Line.] B. 4229. Release by William Foulere of Haxey and John Emmeys
and Denise his wife, to Robert de Brayton, clerk, of all their right in a
moiety of a messuage and land in Haxey. Vigil of the Exaltation of Holy
Cross, 10 Richard II, Two seals.
[Hunt.] B. 4230. Release by Walter called ' Hot ' nnd Beatrice his wife, to
Sir John the abbot, and the convent, of Rtvmmeseye, of all their right in
u house with a curtilage in Hemmigford. Rammeseye, day of St. Botulph
the abbot, 26 Edward [I]. Two seals.
[Surrey.] B. 4231. Grant by John South of Westone, to Robert atte Breche
of Havericheshain, of all his land in the hamlet of Haverichesham
(Hersham), in a field called ' Sutheworthe,' abutting on the wood of
Hamelin'de Medham called 'leHerst.' Sunday before St. Gregory the
pope, 43 Edward III. Seal.
[Glouc.] B. 4232. Release by William Lethe and 'Sir John Hope, rector of
the church of Fyffyde Magdaleyne, kinsmen and heirs of William de
Chiltenham, to Thomas Leoden, William Wasp, vicar of Brayllez, and
Philip atte Fortheye, rector of the church of Adbryghton, of nil their right
in all the lands and tenements in Haukcsbury and Hyldesleye formerly
belonging to the said William de Chiltenham. Witnesses: Robert
Charlton, John Sergeaunt, and others (named). Seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
309
Series C.
(CHANCERY.)
[Bedf.] C. 2916. Demise by William Watford of Toturnho, to Bartholomew
Felpot of Dunstaple, of a curtilage in Me Hallewyk' of Dunstaple, and
land below <le Frerewall,' for ten years. Michaelmas day, 11 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal.
[Bedf.] C. 2917. Duplicate of C. 2916.
[Bedf.] C. 2918. Demise by William Watford of Toturnho, to Koger Barry
[Herts.] o f D uns taple r f a tQ ft called ' Petrouches ' in the west street of Dunstaple,
with two pieces of land, one below the said toft towards the south, the
other in the field of Kennesworth called ' Spondene,' for ten years, paying
20s. yearly. Michaelmas day, 11 Henry VI. fragment of seal.
Bedf. Q < 2919. Grant by Thomas Bakere of Dunstaple, to Laurence Pekott
of the same, of all his goods and chattels in Dunslaple. 21 February,
4 Henry VI. Seal.
[Bedf.] C. 2920. Grant by Matilda, late the wife of John atte Chapel of Aston,
the elder, widow, to Alice, relict of William de Shefforde of Dunstaple,
of land in the north field of Toturnowe, at Ernendedane, extending upon
Carterisweye. Tuesday after St. Gregory the pope. 1 1 Edward III.
Bedf. C. 2921. Bond by Giles Watford of Toturnho, gentleman, to
Laurence Pycot of Dunstaple, for 40*. payable at the Annunciation next.
21 January, 7 Henry VI. Seal.
[Bedf.] C. 2922. Grant by Cristina, daughter of John de Haston, to Thomas
de Chetyndon and Alice his wife, of land in the north field of Toturno, at
Eerserendene, extending eastward upon Carteresweye. Thursday after
Hockedai, 14 Edward III.
[Bedf.] C. 2923. Grant by William Rademan of Thoterno, to Walter
Prikemere of Dunstaple, and Alice his wife, of land in the north field of
Thoterno, abutting eastward ' into ' Carteresweye. Sunday before the
Purification, 1 Edward II.
[Bedf.] gC. 2924. Grant by Richard atte Thome of Houghton Regis, to John
Dardres of Sewelle, of the parish of Houghton aforesaid, of land in Sewelle,
extending upon Sagwey. Wednesday after St. Peter ad vincula, 38 Ed-
ward III. Fragment of seal.
[N'hamp.] C. 2925. Sale and release by Walter son of Ralph de Buketon, in his
poverty, to the brethren of the hospital of Holy Trinity without Nor-
hampton, of land in Buketon with a toft and croft which his uncle Walter
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gave him ; viz. at Wodewel le Longe, at Thottelle, at Lnngethorn, a
1 Hinaldolo ' upon Adhem, upon Hillidalo and Depedale, between Wrogwelles
and Windnemilne, upon Berwe, below Berwcpittes, upon Waterifurlong,
upon Berweie, beyond the way of Laugho, a ' smaldole ' below Brakenhohil,
between the roads to Northampton, at Segholm, at Walteressiche, upon
Catthesthtorn, at Winemilue, upon Riigweie, at Tholdewelle, at Kocwell,
in Aim, at Depedaleford, at Pittes, at Lock, upon Lovccoteweie, at
Cleneweil, at Moldesho, upon Litleberwe, towardu the field of Torp, upon
Langho, upon Syothene, in Brocgraves, on the mill road, at Hauekeresbrige,
at Ositheswell, a ' smaldole ' in Estlonge, upon Syovwadelong, upon Syor-
wadeweie, in Utlonde, at Croswade, at Dernewell, at Neudich, and in Sindringe.
Witnesses : Walter the lord, Philip the lord, Simon Flemeng, Robert de
Pitesford, and others (named). Thirteenth century. Seal.
[N'hamp.] C. 2926. Grant by Philip Roce of Hocton, son of Robert Roce, to the
hospital of Holy Trinity by Norhamton, and the brethren there, in frank
almoin, of a messuage below his garden in Hocton, and land at Trokesford,
with pasture for four hundred sheep and six cattle. Witnesses : Ralph,
parson of Weston, Ralph, parson of Buketon, William Tilli, and others
(named). Thirteenth century. Seal,
[N'hamp.] C. 2927. Release by Walter son of Ralph de Boketon, to the master
and brethren of the hospital of Holy Trinity without Norhampton, of all
his right in lands and tenements within and without the town of Boketon
(Boughton). Thursday before the Assumption, A.D. 1260. Fragment of
seal.
[N'htmp.] C. 2928. Release by the same, to the same, of all his right in meadow
land in the meadows of Boketon called ' Hillirnede,' between the meadow
of Walter, lord of Boketou, and the meadow of Henry le Fleminge,
Thirteenth century. Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] C. 2929. Release by William son of Adam atte Graunge of Solyhull,
to Margery his sister, of all his right in lands and tenements in the fee of
Berkeswelle, which they lately had of the gift of John Barry. Tuesday
before the Purification, 31 Edward III. Seal.
[Oxford.] C, 2930. Grant by John Merie of Lynham, to Thomas Forst, of
Salforde, of all lands &c. in Salforde and Overnorton, which he lately had
of the gift of Katherine Merie, his mother. Witnesses : John Nouers,
Roger Nouers, knights, and others (named). Thursday after St. John
ante Portam Latinam, 50 Edward III.
[Suff.] C. 2931. Grant by John de Rokwode, living in Aketone, to John Akke
of Colforde, and Joan his wife, of a messuage in Aketone (Acton).
Thursday after St. James the apostle, 8 [Edward] III. Damaged.
[Esier.] C. 2932. Demise by master William Lyndewode, Robert Thornton,
clerks, and Robert Poole, of the city of London, to Richard Fox, esquire,
John Basset of Chishull, Henry Stampe, William Garton, rector of the
church of Woketon, and William Horde, rector of the church of Asshedon,
of a water-mill called ' Bolesmell,' and land, meadow and pasture in New-
port, between the high road leading from Newport to Chepyngwalden and
the field called ' Schortgrovefeld.' Last day of May, 8 Henry VI.
[Nort.] C. 2933. Grant by Thomas son of Richard le Noble of Langhale, to
Sir Walter de Calthorp, knight, of land in Sithyngge, abutting on land of
the abbot of Sibeton, and on the common way called ' Upgategrene.'
Brunham, Friday before St. Faith the virgin, 18 Edward II. Seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Bedf.]
Oxford.
Berks.
Berks. Q > 2934. Grant by Thomas Maundevyll the younger, knight, and
Anne his wife, to Thomas Catewy and Joan his wife, of their manor called
' Michel scourt' within the town of Borewardescote, with the advowson of
the church there. 20 February, 49 Edward III. Damaged.
Endorsed: Memorandum of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll
in March in the same year.
[Heref.] C. 2935. Release by Roger de Chaundos, knight, to John le Wafre, for
life, of 5 marks yearly rent for land and tenements which Margery, mother
of the said John, held of the said Roger in dower in Wystaneston, and for
lands which Andrew le Wafre formerly held there of the same. Welynton,
Sunday after St. Barnabas the apostle, 14 Edward III.
Bedf. C. 2936. Grant by Hugh Walsshe of Dunstaple, and Joan his wife,
daughter of the late William Smyth of the same, butcher, to Thomas
Bygood, John Cundas, William Tirryngton, Hugh Brekenok, Thomas
Waleys, of the same, and John Skynner of Wypsenade, of lands &c. in
Wypsenade and Eyton. Midsummer day, 28 Henry VI.
C. 2937. Grant by Alice, daughter of Simon de Linle, of Wybbesnade,
widow, to Nicholas son of Gilbert de Wybbesnade, of land in Wybbesnade,
adjoining the way called ' Linle.' Damaged. Fragments of seal.
C. 2938. Release by Margery, late the wife of Hugh son of Hugh le
Blount, knight, to Hugh le Blount, knight, of all her right of dower in the
manors of Kyngeston and Doddecote. Witnesses: Henry son of Alan,
Andrew de Saukeville, knights, of the couuty of Oxford, William de
Hanyngfeld, Nicholas de Barynton, of the county of Essex, knights, and
others (named). London, Wednesday after the Purification, 8 Edward II.
Seal.
[Bedf.] C 4 2939. Grant by Osbert son of Henry the clerk of Wybbesnade, to
Michael his brother, of land in Eytone,.part extending upon Ikenildestrate,
and part on Redmulde. Sunday after St. James the apostle, 30 Edward I.
[War*.] J 4 2940. Grant by John son of the late John de S . . eford of
Solihull, to William atte Birches of the same, and Richard his son, of land
and meadow in Solihull, adjoining the highway leading to Schirleyestret.
Wednesday the morrow of St. Laurence the martyr, 16 Edward II.
Damaged. Seal.
[Sussex.] Q 4 2941. Grant by 
