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PREFACE.
The present volume is the sixth instalment of a Catalogue
of all the Ancient Deeds preserved in the Public Record
Office. It deals with Nos. 3765 to 8060 of the C Series,
consisting of deeds from the Chancery.
The abstracts were made by Mr. J. B. W. Chapman, M.A.
and the proofs revised by Messrs. A. S. Maskelyne and
H. E. Headlam, all of this department. The Index has
been compiled by Mr. J. J. O'Reilly, M.A. also of this
Department.
H. C. MAXWELL LYTE.
Public Record Office.
4 March, 1915.
CORRIGENDA.
VOL. I.
C. 1682. Far Bestot read Restot.
VOL. VI.
C. 3786. For Boude read Bonde.
C. 3850. For Meule read Menle. Add Cf. C. 5860.
C. 3867. For Lonot' read Lovot'.
C. 3901. For Anselin read Auselin.
C. 3994. For Roger read Robert.
C. 4068. For Ryngham read Byngham.
C. 4086. For Suarkeston read Snarkeston.
C. 4185. Add [Devon]. For Loneger read Loveger.
C. 4203. For Lonot' read Lovot'.
C. 4224. For William .... [of] read William [Fifacre of East
Preston].
For Lowe read Rowe. Add Of. 4528, 4752, 4765, and 4973.
C. 4357. For Burton read W. Burton.
C. 4360, line 1. Delete comma after William.
C. 4394. For [Huntingdon] read [Suffolk]. Add Cf. 4956.
C. 4486. Add. [Salop]. Cf. 4062.
C. 4540. For [York] read [York, W.R.].
C. 4591. For Vaudy read Baudy. Add Cf. 5803.
C. 4729. For Ba . . . read Baldeston.
C. 4862. For Stokton read Stolton.
For Wad .... read Wad[borough].
C. 4892. For A .... arbour read Andrew Barbour.
C. 4922. For . . . ette read [Bar]ette.
For . . . est read [B]est.
C. 4977. For [C]oudesfeud read [S]ondesfeud. Add Cf. 5173.
C. 4985. For Caanm read Caam.
C. 5115, line 6. Delete comma after Nicholas.
C. 5137, line 5. After Herlaxston insert (sic).
C. 5155, last line. Delete lord.
C. 5173. Add [Sussex]. For Osbo[urn] read Osbert. Cf. 5405.
C. 5208, line 1. For James read James I.
C. 5248. For [Stafford] read [Warw.].
C. 5253. For Thomas . . . read Thomas [Carve].
For . . . 3 Henry . . . read [2]3 Henry [VI]. Cf. 4701.
C. 5268. For Oxspring read Oxpring throughout.
C. 5274. For Effolde read Esfolde.
C. 5408. For Sicot read Dicot.
C. 5493. For Broncende read Broucende.
Wt. 27736. 6
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CORRIGENDA VOL. VLcont.
C. 5494. For Walter, clerk, read Walter Clerk.
C. 5495. For Vuetorp read Uvetorp.
For Corlauetun read Torlauetun.
C. 5512. For Robert, chaplain, palmer, read Robert Palmer, chaplain.
C. 5539. For [York, W.R.] read [York, N.R.].
C. 5763. For Odyte read Coyte. Add Cf. 4568, 5392.
C. 5911. For Newborough read Newport.
C. 6045. For Thomas Fynchale read Thomas de Fynchale.
C. 6101. For Great Whytechurche read Whytechurche Magne.
C. 6115. For Braxuscede read Braynforde.
C. 6132. For Fynch read Fynch . . e. Add Cf. 4051, 6045.
C. 6148. For Newbury read Newtown.
For [Berks] read [Hants.].
C. 6293. For Beringham read Bernigham.
C. 6411. For .... de Melly . . . read R . . de Mellyhonek.
For Tremarthan read Trevarthan.
For Wai .... read Valis.
For Bodinan read Bodimam.
C. 6427. For Heford read Hereford.
C. 6453. For Fren read Fren. Add Cf. 5124, 5167, 6376, 6731, 6894.
C. 6491. For . . . de Hanham read . . [son of O]sbert de Stanham.
C. 6730. Delete comma after Gomo.
C. 6818. For By . . . read Ky . . .
C. 6979(3), line 6. Delete Semell.
C. 7137. For Everton read Burton.
C. 7247. For Birkened read Birkeved.
C. 7344. For Herts read Hereford.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
OF
ANCIENT DEEDS.
Series C.
(CHANCERY.)
[Sussex.] C. 3765. Certificate by the official of the archdeacon of Chichester
of the due administration of the goods of Simon le Veutre of Rousparre
by Mabel his relict and John de Kyngesfolde, the executors of his
testament. Horsham church, Tuesday after St. James the Apostle,
1320.
[Wilts.] C. 3766. Grant by Richard Wager to Thomas Denedanz and
Felicia his wife, of a burgage in Selestrete, Bradeford, at the rent of a
rose. Fragment of seal.
[Essex.] C. 3767. Grant by John Deyn of Halstede to Osbert de Lacstrate,
Avice his wife, John his younger son, and the heirs of the latter, of
-a messuage and 18a. land called ' le Wyndhel ' with pasture and marsh
in Asshchildeham, which John Deyn brother of William Deyn bought
of the heirs of Thomas Wynd. Great Mapeltrestede, Sunday after
Epiphany, 16 Edward II.
Kent. C. 3768. Grant by Lawrence Legh of the parish of Broklond to
Henry Baldewyn of Snave, John Inglot, Thomas Wolvyn, John
Fermour, Robert Admond, ' wevyr ' and William Adam, all of Brokland,
and Thomas Fordman of the parish of Warehorn, of all his land in the
parishes of Broklond, Fayrefeld', Brenset, and Warehorn or elsewhere
in the county. 7 November, 13 Edward IV.
Chester. C. 3769. Grant by John son and heir of Philip de Eggerton to
John le Smyth of Chester of two messuages there between Foregatstrete
and the field of the dean and chapter of the collegiate church of
St. John, Chester, in fee-farm, at 10s. rent. Witnesses : Nicholas
Danyell, mayor, and John Loker and John de Rotheley, sheriffs.
7 December, 22 Henry VI. Seal.
[Cambridge.] C. 3770. Grant by Roger Boredene to Alexander de Dullinham
of a messuage and croft in the town of Dullingham, and twelve acres
of land in two places in the field called ' Cannok ' there. Sunday after
the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 5 Edward III.
[Chester.] C. 3771. Grant by William son of Henry de Morton to Robert
son of Hugh de Brom, Emma his wife, and the children (pueris) of their
bodies lawfuUy begotten, of all his lands in Morton in Wiral. Seal.
1
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Wilts.] C. 3772. Demise by Richard Grombold of Marlebergh to John
Mulle of Remmesbury and Edith his wife of a messuage called ' Kaleys '
and two cottages in ' le Mersshe ' in Marlebergh for twenty-three years
at a rent of three peppercorns ; the said Richard shall pay to the con-
stable of Marleberg yearly at the term called ' Hock ' a rent called
' langaveleselvere,' and binds himself not to alienate the premises without
consent of the tenants. Witnesses : Thomas Heose, mayor of Marle-
berge and others (named). 14 May, 4 Henry IV. Seal. Cf. C. 4495.
[Devon.] C. 3773. Demise by Andrew Hylle to Richard Colste and Joan
his wife and John Sayer and Ydonea his wife of a close in Grenefen
lying to the south of the highway from Modbury to Totnes and
Dertemouth, and to the north and east of a close called ' Boundemor,'
with ' folebote ' ' housbote,' and ' firebote,' for sixty years at a rent of
225. 31 July, 38 Henry VI.
Bedford. C. 3774. Quitclaim by Thomas Stacy of Beeston, the elder, to
Thomas Stacy the younger of his right in lands, rents and services in
Beeston formerly of John Berell, and in land &c. formerly ' Freynshis,'
which he held by the curtesy after the death of Anne his wife.
20 October, 19 Henry VI.
[Sussex.] C. 3775. Grant by Richard Alfray to John and Thomas Alfray,
John Morys, Andrew Hasilden, Richard att Mell, and John Stanlee
of the lands in the parish of Estgrenstede which he had by the gift
of the said John Moris and Agnes his wife. 4 October, 36 Henry VI.
[Notts.] C. 3776. Demise by John de Wynthorp of Newerk to Robert
Hilleston, ' mercer,' of the same, of 3o. 3r. on Sandepittfurlong, on
Smethclif beside the land of William Bernacul, knight, on Gorbrod,
and on Barnebygatefurlong abutting on a road called ' Codyng-
tongate,' in the fields of Newerk and Northgate, for eleven years.
Friday before Easter, 7 Henry IV. Seal.
[York, w.R.] C. 3777. Grant by Stephen de Wyghton of Herthull to Simon
son of John de Belgh', and Joan Stephen's daughter, and the heirs of
their bodies, in free marriage, with remainder to his own right heirs,
of the lands in Herthull which he had by inheritance after the death
of his parents Thomas de Wyghton and Eliot his wife, at a rent of 5s.
yearly to the lord of Serlbe, and two yearly appearances at the court
of Serlbe ; also a messuage and land in Herthull which he had from
William Ward of Herthull, at a rent of Id. yearly to the lord of Serlbe.
Monday, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, 19 Edward III.
[Essex.] C. 3778. Grant by Walter son of Walter de Tilyngham to John de
Neuport, and Joan his wife for their lives in survivorship, and to the
executors of the survivor for one year after his or her death, of the
lands they hold in the towns of Little Wodeham, Purlee, Maldon, and
the hamlet of Haylislee ; also grant that John may hold the marsh
' del Mouthwyk ' in St. Lawrence and rent therein of which the
grantor has the reversion after the death of the said Joan, quit of the
said rent, for his life &c. London, Friday after the Nativity of
St. John the Baptist, 29 Edward III. Seal.
Memorandum endorsed of enrolment on the Close Roll.
[Lincoln.] C. 3779. Grant by Robert son of Ralph son of Peter of Wiflingham
to Thomas Ad Ripam of Wyningham of divers selions on Sixel Hill,
Suth Langlandes, Nordstoc in the North Field and Suthstoc, all in
Wyningham, at a yearly rent of %d.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
[Notts.] C. 3780. Grant by William son of Richard de Bilburgh to Richard
son of William le Clerk of Neuthorp, chaplain (capellano), Agnes his
sister, and William son of the said Richard, and the heirs of the said
Richard and William, of a cottage and land in Neuthorp, land in ' 1^
Newfeld,' and land whereon is built part of his chamber which is situated
on (super) the said cottage, all which he had by the gift of the said
Richard son of William. Witnesses : Robert de Brinnesley, William
de Selleston, and others (na<med). Sunday before St. Thomas the
Apostle, 22 Edward III. Seal (broken).
Bedford. C. 3781. Quitclaim by Agnes Stacy of Northyzevell, widow, to
Thomas Stacy her son of all her right to lands late of John Berell and
William Frensches in Beeston. 6 August, 21 Henry VI. Seal.
[York, W.R.] C. 3782. Grant by William son of Adam the chapman (mercatoris)
of Herthill to Agnes his sister and the heirs of her body, with remainder
to himself and his heirs, of an acre of land in a furlong called
' Bynethegate ' in the the north field of Herthill which Adam had by
the gift of William le Warde. 19 May, 22 Edward III.
Bedford. C. 3783. Grant by Joan Botiller of Northyzevell to Reynold
Botiller of Caldecote in the parish of Northyzevell of a dovecote
between the tenement of the lord of Northyzevell on the south, and
that of Sir William Flynt formerly called ' Byrchefordes ' on the
north, with the east end abutting on the tenement of the college of
St. Mary of Northyzevell, land on the furlong called ' Hacchedych '
and meadow in ' le Turpettes ' between that of St. John of Jerusalem
and the college of St. Mary, all in Caldecote. 28 April, 2 Edward IV.
Fragment of seal.
Salop. C. 3784. Grant by William de Boghay, rector of Walton-on-Trent,
and Philip de Eggerton, chaplain, to Ralph de Eggerton of Caldecote
for life with remainder to William his son and Ellen daughter of
John de Haukeston of Wrymeforde, and the heirs of their bodies,
remainder to his right heirs, of a messuage called Hamton in
Hamtonneswode, which they had by his gift. Friday, Invention
of the Holy Cross, 15 Richard II. Two seals.
[Devon.] C. 3785. Grant by John Rauf ate Water to Geoffrey Fardel of a
seld at ' le Apildore,' in the manor of Northam, next the strand
' ate Apildore,' &c. to hold according to the custom of the said manor,
at a rent of Id. yearly during the first ten years, and half a mark
yearly afterwards. Sunday before Michaelmas, 8 Edward III.
Witnesses : Reynold ate Hyth, and others (named). Seal.
Endorsed : An undertaking that the grantor shall maintain the
walls of the said seld and the tenant the roof.
[Bedford.] C. 3786. Grant by John son of Richard Boude of Buddinho to
John Agu of Thornecote, Alice his wife, their heirs and the assigns of
the said John, of 2|a. on Drunhul, ' atclayhuldych,' and on Northlong,
abutting on Lordyswey, in the field of Buston. Wednesday after
St. Matthew, 10 Edward III.
On the back of the document and the fold at the bottom are
Scriptural fragments and a rhyming hexameter.
Salop. C. 3787. Counterpart of C. 3784. Two seals.
[Bedford.] C. 3788. Grant by Elicia relict of Andrew Juel of Thornecote to
Robert her son, his heirs and assigns, with remainder to Cecily his
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
sister, her heirs and assigns, of half a rood of meadow in ' le Wydefen '
abutting on ' le Fendyhc.' Wednesday after St. Valentine, 33 Edward I.
Seal.
Devon. C. 3789. Indenture between William Mountfort of Brideport of
the one part, and William Urye, John Jaybin, William Glovere, and
John Colin and Gerard Vowel, clerks of the other part, declaring that
he enfeoffed them of all his messuages, lands, rents, and services in
Clifftoundertemouthe Hardenasse and Southtoundertemouthe on con-
dition that they should re-enfeoff thereof any person he should name.
Feast of St. Ambrose, 3 Henry V. Five seals, three perfect.
Chester.] C. 3790. Grant by Ralph de Haselwelle and Joan his wife for their
own lives to William son of Urian de Eggerton, Eustacia his wife,
and the heirs of their bodies, with reversion in default to their own
right heirs, of all their land, &c. in Little Caldey. Witnesses : David
de Eggerton, sheriff of Cesterchir, and others (named). Sunday after
the Circumcision, 1332.
[Staff.] C. 3791. Grant by Stephen son of Ody de Snede to Roger his son
of a messuage and land in Ravenshale in the fee of Bettileyg' bought
of Peter le Salter, William de Wryme and Christiana relict of William
le Naylore and William her son. Witnesses : John de Thiknes and
Adam son of Geoffrey, bailiffs, and others (named). Friday, the
feast % of St. Vincent, 1327.
[Surrey.] C. 3792. Grant by Richard Yonge, ' spicer,' and John Wariner
to John Shene, cooper and citizen of London, and Joan his wife, of
lands in Pekham and Camenvell which they had by the gift of John
Shene, cooper. 9 July, 11 Henry IV. Two seals.
[Norf.] C. 3793. Grant by Richard Barker, Robert Wende of Southreppes,
and William atte Mylle of Alteburg to John Kydlam of Southreppes
of land in Marketesthorp which they had by the gift of John Barker
of Southreppes, deceased, abutting on land of the rector of Antingham,
&c. Wednesday after the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 11 Henry
IV. Three seals.
Lancaster. C. 3794. Demise by John son and heir of James Oxcliff to Robert
son of John Oxcliff of Lancaster of a burgage by Lancaster castle for
sixty years at a yearly rent of a rose. 20 April, 7 Edward IV. Seal
effaced.
Essex. C. 3795. Grant by John Prentys of Sprynfeld to Robert Plomer
of Sandon, gentleman, of la. land in Spryngfeld on the highway from
Chelmesford to Sandfordmylle, which he had by the feoffment of John
Vescy of Chelmesford. 19 March, 7 Henry VII.
[Staff.] C. 3796. Quitclaim by Luke le Keu of Donynton to John son of
Alan de Haukeston of his right in a messuage and land in the fee of
Onileye which he had by the feoffment of Robert son of David de
Onileye. Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 6 Edward III.
Seal.
[Derby.] C. 3797. Grant by Robert Olyver of Burton-on-Trent to Richard
Broun of Repyrigton of land in Stapenhull which he had by the gift
of John Lyng of Burton. Thursday after St. Barnabas, 6 Henry VI.
Seal,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
[Sussex.] C. 3798. Quitclaim by Thomas atte Hide of Cherlewode and Maud
his wife to John son of Thomas de Langle of the parish of Ifelde of
all their right in land called ' Stintyng ' in Ifelde between the wood
called ' Prestwode ' and the highway to Horsham, which she had for life
by the gift of John de Langele, her husband. Monday in Easter week,
41 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 3799. Grant by John Seyntbarbe, esquire, to John Agard and
Robert Peyte of a tenement in ' le Monkestrete,' Tuttebury.
28 August, 1 Edward IV.
[Salop.] C. 3800. Grant by Thomas de Admuston, rector of Northebure
[Staff.] and Roger Fremon of Loynton, to Iseult de Bruggewey of Onyley
in fee tail, with remainder to Iseult daughter of Thomas her son in
fee tail, remainder to the monastery of St. Thomas by Stafford, of all
lands which they had by her gift in the fee of Onyley and Gravenhongre.
Monday after Christmas, 12 Henry IV.
'Heref.] c. 3801. Grant by Sir Hugh Vaghan, rector of Troy, in the diocese
of Llandaff, and Sir Richard Balle, rector of Pokynton, in the diocese
of Bath and Wells, to Katharine late the wife of Thomas de Maynston
for life during her widowhood with remainder to Robert son of the
said Thomas and the heirs of his body, remainder to Davit and Philip
sons of Thomas and the heirs of their bodies, remainder to Maud, Joan,
and Agnes his daughters and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder
for sale by his executors or those of the other devisees for the salvation
of his soul, of all lands in Brineithyn which they had by the gift of the
said Thomas in the fees of Wermolowe, Wylton, and Treget between
the road from Langaran to Byddelston and that from the bridge
of Langaran to the bridge of Retycroys. Brynethyne, Monday, the
feast of St. Gregory the pope, 9 Richard I. Two seals.
[Heref.] C. 3802. Grant by Richard Aberhale to Thomas de Mayneston
of lands in Brenythen, which he had by the gift of Philip ap Rees, rector
of Lanwarne. Morrow of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist,
8 Richard II. Seal.
[Heref.] C. 3803. Grant by Walter Colomon and Cecily his wife of Mawne,
to John Hulle and Eleanor his wife, of 2a. land in ' le Opfeld ' in the
parish of Bodynham. Mawne Nicholas, eve of St. James the Apostle,
18 Richard II.
[Sussex.] C. 3804. Quitclaim by John Moyn to John de Wylesham of his
right in the body of Robert de Wylesham, his sequel and chattels.
Witnesses : Simon de Sancto Leodegar' and others (named). Fragment
of seal.
Lincoln. C. 3805. Grant by John son and heir of Geoffrey de Catteby in
Wyvelyngham to John (sic) his brother, of a toft and croft called
Houtoft in Wyvelyngham, with the buildings thereon. Sunday
before St. Mark, 14 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 3806. Grant by Isabel, daughter of Aubrey daughter of Ralph
de Penherst, and relict of John de Hadle, to the nobleman Richard
de Clara, of a meadow called ' Longhemed ' in Hedenn, between the
meadow of the church of Tunebrig on one side and land of the said
Richard and land late of Godwin de la Helde on the other, for
14 marks in gersum, at a yearly rent of one ounce of cummin for all
service, save Qd. payable yearly by the hand of the bailiif of the said
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Richard to the chief lord of the fee. Witnesses: Sir John de Say,
Sir Bartholomew de Badelesmere, Sir John Chanu, Richard de Aquila,
steward of Tunebrig, and others (named).
Endorsed : Thounbr'.
Lincoln. C. 3807. Quitclaim by Margaret late the wife of Thomas de
Naton of Lincoln to John de Crosholm and Joan his wife of her right
in a messuage in Estgate in the suburb of Lincoln. Friday after the
Invention of the Holy Cross, 3 Edward [I]. Fragment of seal.
[Hants.] C. 3808. Grant by Thomas, lord of Foxcote, and Margaret his
wife to Henry de Harnhulle of rents, services and other profits of all
their free tenants in Hetherdene, and all their villeins there, with all their
lands, sequels, and chattels, and a croft there held at a yearly rent of
2s. ; and meadows called ' Estmede ' and ' Pirkmede ' and other lands,
rents, and services in Foxcote. Witnesses : Sir John de Cormayles,
Sir John le Duyn, knights, and others (named).
[Devon.] C. 3809. Grant in pure alms by Richard son of William the leech
(Medici) to the monks of St. Mary Magdalen, Barnast[apol] of 4s. yearly
rent which Robert de Chimelond pays for a house and two gardens
by the north gate of Barnast[apol] ; of a burgage by the east gate
rendering therefore 2d. to the monks of Pilton, and ld. to the lord
of the town in frithgavel (frugabulo) and of land which he held of them,
viz. that which his father had by the gift of Adam de Medeneford,
rendering therefore to the heirs of Adam a pair of white (dealbatar')
gloves. Witnesses : Sir Henry de Tracy, Thomas de Tracy, and
others (named).
Endorsed : Carta Richardi medici monachi.
[Notts.] C. 3810. Grant -by John de Chesterfeld of Neuwerk to Thomas
Clerk of the same and Isabel his wife, of a messuage in Neuwerk,
abutting on ' le Potterdyk.' Tuesday after St. John the Baptist,
2 Richard II. Seal
[Staff.] C. 3811. Grant by Adam son of Richard de Whytemor of Madeleye
to John son of Thomas Kene of Madeleye, of a messuage and land
in the fee of Madeleye under Lyme, bought of Robert del Hull, land
there bought of John son of Richard de Sidewey, and land there which
he had by the gift of the said Richard his father. Wednesday after
Epiphany, 26 Edward III.
Derby.] C. 3812. Grant by Nicholas Pouger of Willesthorp to Oliver son
of Edmund Martyn of Breydeston, and William de Hyckelyng and
William Godefrey, chaplains, of all his lands in Willesthorp, Draycot,
Breydeston, and Risseley, with reversion of the dower of Maud, relict
of William Pouger his father. Sunday after St. Denis, 35 Edward III.
[Warw.] C. 3813. Grant by John son of Richard Bukmor, of Solyhull, to
John son of John Smyth, of Stycheford in Yerdeley, dwelling in the
parish of Solyhull, and William Notyng, of Solyhull, of lands in
Schyreley in that parish called ' Sloughus Tenement ' late of Margery
formerly the wife of Thomas Elys, which he had by the gift of Richard
Byrches vicar of Kenelworth. Wednesday before the Purification,
3 Henry V.
[Staff.] C. 3814. Quitclaim by John del Hurst to William son of Adam
[son of] Pola (Pole) of all his right in a messuage and land in the fee of
ANCIENT DEEDS.
Chetulton, which Adam Poison had by the gift of Margery daughter
of Henry del Hurst. Sunday before St. Katharine. 19 Edward III.
Cf. A. 11293.
Russox. C. 3815. Grant by William Twysden to Thomas Oxenbregge,
esquire, Thomas Altoft, clerk, Thomas Reder, and Robert Sabbe, at
the request of John Kechenham son of John Kechenham, the elder,
and of Alice his wife, deceased, of the land, &c. in Sussex, within and
without the liberty of the Cinque Ports, formerly of the said John, the
elder, and Alice, which with others, since deceased, he had by the
demise of Richard Tumour, for the performance of the will of the said
John, the son. Haylesham, 27 January, 9 Henry VII.
Wilt?. C. 3816. Grant by John Crykeiade the elder of Stodeley esq. to
William York the elder, citizen of London, of a yearly rent of 13s. 4d.
in Draycote Folyet, which he had by William's gift, in exchange for
William's purparty in pastures called ' Pynellys ' and ' Wodelond '
in Calne. Witnesses : Roger Tocote, knight, and others (named).
6 February, 39 Henry VI.
(Notts.] C. 3817. Grant by James Cutteler of Newerk to Joan his wife,
Roger de More, Robert Touk, bowyer, and William Hosier of Newerk,
of all his lands in the fields of Newerk and Northgate. Saturday before
Easter, 9 Henry IV. Seal.
Oxford. C. 3818. Grant by Cecily late the wife of William Aston of
London, stockfishmonger, to Nicholas Wotton of all her right in lands
and rents in Kynggeston Blount. London, Thursday after St. Luke,
13 Henry VI. Seal.
LKent.j C. 3819. Grant by John son of Walter Jordan, of Thonebrugge,
to Sir Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester and Hertford, son of Gilbert
de Clare, of la. meadow in Eastmede by the postern in the parish of
Thonebrugge, adjoining the meadow of Thonebrugge priory and the
water coming from the eastern mil'.
[Bedford.] C. 3820. Grant by Walter de Daundesheye of Grocteforde to
Roger Ivel of Thornecote, Maud his wife, and his heirs, of a rood in
the meadow of Bestone in ' le Wydefan,' abutting on water called
'Yevelle.' Tuesday alter St. Peter and St. Paul, 14 Edward "III,
Seal.
[Staff.] C. 3821. Grant by Thomas de Blakwode to William de Egerton
of land called ' le Pyngel ' in ' le Bourevede ' in Madeley, situate as
described. Monday before Easter, 3 Henry IV. Seal.
I Hants.] C. 3822. Agreement between Gilbert de Therstwod and William,
called ' le Chaumberleng ' viz. that the said Gilbert grants to the said
William, for all the time of the ward of William, a road (iter) within the
bounds (septa) of the manor of Therstwod, as adjudged to William
by twelve men before the King's justices, and the said William
promises to the said Gilbert 100s. as often as is necessary for remaking
the said road from the land of the said Gilbert without damage to him ;
trespasses to be amended by view" of friends of both parties, and the
party not obeying the award to pay 40s. to the fabric of the church ot
Westminster. Witnesses : Sir Ellis Kotele, Sir Alan Musard, bir
Richard Estormy, and others (named). Feast of St. Gregory
Pope, 1270.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Devon.] C. 3823. Grant by Helen daughter of Robert of Northgate (de
Porta Boreali) to William the leech (Medico), for his homage and service,
of all her land and buildings in Northgate street to the west of the
chapel of All Saints within the town wall, a garden between it and
Langeheie held of the heirs of Richard of Westgate (de Porta Ocidentali),
and land towards Eastgate [all in Barnstaple], at a rent of a pair of
white gloves, saving gavels due, viz. I2d. to the church of St. Mary
at Pilton, and ' frihtgavel ' to the lord of Barnestapol. Witnesses :
Sir William de Raleg', William his son, Richard Raleg', and others
(named). Seal.
[Hants.] C. 3824. Demise by Henry de Harnhulle, knight, to John Hundes-
heyward and his wife, whosoever she shall be, for their lives in
survivorship, of a messuage and land in Penytone Meysy at a yearly
rent of I2d., saving the king's service, suit of Henry's court, and
heriot. The feast of St. Lucy, 15 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 3825. Grant by John son and heir of Gregory le Bater of
Dunstaple to Robert son of John le Reve of Wynefeld and Christiana
his wife of land in Dunstaple in a lane called ' le Hallewyk,' and
abutting on a cart-road leading from Watling Street to ' le Hallewyk.'
Thursday before St. Dunstan, 14 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] C. 3826. Grant by Robert de Wylesham to Robert his son of
three acres of land in ' Blakestokfeld ' bounded by the wood (brokum)
of the lady of Fenes and the land of the abbot of Begeham, and three
acres next to the preceding in ' Farnfeld,' all in Wylesham in the
parish of Eshburnham. Witnesses : John, lord of Cudenne, and
others (named). 29 March, 8 Edward II.
[Bedford.] C. 3827. Quitclaim by Agnes late the wife of John de Sewelle
to Alice her daughter of all her right in tenements in South Street
(vico del South) in Dunstaple in a lane called ' le Hallewyk.' 6 May,
13 Edward H.
[Chester.] C. 3828. Grant by William son of Alan de Morton to Hugh del
Brom of the right to approve three acres of waste in the grantor's
moiety of the town of Morton. Witnesses : Sir Patrick de Haselwell
and others (named). Easter week, 21 Edward [I]. Copy.
[Herts.] C. 3829. Grant by Peter son of Andrew de Putham to William
de Aula and Alice his wife of five acres in Betthlowe, being his purparty
of land late of Henry Trig,' and half an acre of meadow in Tiscote lying
in ' le brode ' according to the dole (sors) at a yearly rent of 4d.
Witnesses : Ralph, lord of Merstone, Ralph de Treng', clerk, Henry
de Stodham, Richard de Merstone, and others (named).
[Oxford.] C. 3830. Grant by Richard, abbot of Tham', and the convent of
the same, to Walter le Pol of Sydeham of a headland (foreram) in
Sydeham, reserving the right to turn ploughs and cut drains thereon ;
the said Walter to sow when the grantors' adjacent plot is sown, and
to compensate for damage by plough beasts.
[Hants.] C. 3831. Grant by John Peverel to Sir Robert de Harenhulle of an
acre of bond land in Penyton Meysi adjoining that of the abbot of
Gresteyn, &c. in exchange for another acre in ' Pykyslond ' in the same
town, adjoining the land of the church of Penyton. Witnesses :
Sir Reynold de Argenthem, Sir Peter de Mellis, Sir John de Byskele,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
and Sir Thomas de Bavent, knights, Sir John le Duen, and others
(named). Bromfeud, Saturday, the feast of St. Edmund the archbishop,
25 Edward I.
I Wore. 1 C. 3832. Quitclaim by Alice relict of Geoffrey de Hoke, widow,
to Master Hugh de Furth of her right to dower in land in Hanley sold
by the said Geoffrey to the said Hugh, in exchange for two acres of
land for life, five shillings, half a seam of corn, and a flitch of bacon.
Witnesses : Walter de Parys, bailiff of Ledebury, and others (named).
Endorsed : Cowley et Hanley. Alicia de Oke.
[Sussex.] C. 3833. Grant by Stephen Mimecon to Ralph Baldewine, Lenota
his wife, and his heirs, for 5s. in gersum of land in Heylesham bounded
on the east by the way (stratam) called 'Schirwey ' and on the south by
that coming from Estetune, at a quarterly rent of \d.
[Lincoln.] C. 3834. Grant by Margaret daughter of Thomas Yerl of Wyfling-
ham to Thomas Ad Ripam of Wyflingham of a place of her toft with
house thereon.
[Sussex.] C. 3835. Quitclaim by Richard ate Bocholte and Maud his wife
to Nicholas Wynan of their right in a capital messuage late of
William Cropp at ' le Wytedykes,' in Haylesham, and in the liberty
of the lowey of Pevenes'. 13 July, 29 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 3836. Grant by Robert le Hosteler, servant of William de
Puriton of Dunstaple, to Marion daughter of Gregory le Bater of
Dunstaple, of his toft in South Street (vico del South), Dunstaple, in a
lane called ' Hallewyk.' Sunday after the Purification, 23 Edward III.
Cambridge. C. 3837. Demise by John Squirel to Walter son of John Wolward
of Triplawe of all his land, houses, homages, &c. in Triplawe for six
years, at a yearly rent of 6 marks to be paid at the lessee's expense and
peril at Berk[yng] in Essex ; the lessee to perform the services due
and to pay all tallages, to keep the said houses in repair by view of good
and lawful men, to take housebote and heybote only by view of the
lessor or his attorney, and at the end of the term to surrender sixteen
acres once ploughed and ten acres twice ploughed for barley, and five
ready for sowing, according to the season, with implements as
enumerated ; the lessor to be at liberty, should the lessee die within
the term, to take possession of his goods on the premises till his
successor has found security for the rent and covenants. Witnesses :
Master John, vicar of Triplawe, and others (named). The lease to
commence at Michaelmas, 33 Edward I.
[Bedford.] C. 3838. Demise by John Morteyn to Simon son of William
Baxstere of Dunstapul for a hundred years of a toft in a lane called
' Hallewyk ' in Dunstapul, at a yearly rent of 6d. Sunday before
Michaelmas, 2 Richard II. Seal.
[Heref.] C. 3839. Grant by Richard son of Walter de Oeslonde to Henry
de Craslonde son of Adam de Bokenhulle, of all his land &c. at
Craslonde in the parish of Wulvinehope, at a yearly rent of Id.
Witnesses : Sir Walter de Sarnesfeld, knight and others (named).
[Staff.] C. 3840. Demise by Robert son of David de Onyleg and Hamund
his son to Peter de Porta and Robert Powe, his son-in-law, and their
wives and children (pueris) of four selions in the fee of Onyleg,
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adjoining ' le Cowdreyesfeld ' for twelve years from Michaelmas, 1320,
at Id. rent and 7s. for entry, undertaking to recompense the lessees,
if disturbed, with an equal area of their best land in the fee of Onyleg.
[Bedford.] C. 3841. Grant by Reynold son of Richard de Rokesdun to William
Thoraud for homage and service of land at ' le Dedeclay ' [abutting]
on that of the parson of Norgivill, land abutting on the road from
Norgivill' to Thornechot, and land at Clayhull and Sitereshulle, all
in Busthun, at a rent of Id. and 31s. Qd. in gersum, saving the king's
foreign service ; the land not to be conveyed to any religious house.
[Bedford.] C. 3842. Grant by John son of Adam de Lega to Joan his daughter
for her service and for the purpose of her marriage of a messuage in
Bletthesho of the fee of Robert Basset and land held of William Spine
in Bikerescroft there, with all pasture, hedges, villeins, and appur-
tenances, at a yearly rent of 3d. with reversion to himself in default
of her issue.
[Bucks.] C. 3843. Grant by Robert de Turs to Cristiana de la Rose of
all his land that, to wit, which he at any time held of her in Towersey
(Twrr' Eya). Witnesses : Sir Fulk de Rucote, Sir Eustace de Greinvile,
and others (named).
Endorsed : Turseye.
[Kent.] C. 3844. Grant by Simon son of Geoffrey Mustel of Thonebrug
to Gilbert de Clare earl of Gloucester and Hertford, of meadow which
he had by the gift of John son of Ralph in ' la Estmede,' adjoining
the said earl's meadow called ' le Castelmede,' in Thonebrug.
[Devon.] C. 3845. Grant by Eve daughter of Alexander the tailor (assorts)
widow to Robert the dyer [of] Bouteport of 6d. yearly rent charged
on her tenement in the suburb of Barn[estapole].
Notts. C. 3846. Quitclaim by Marjory daughter of Henry de Newerk to
Robert de Chilewelle in Notingham of her right in a yearly rent of 4s., a
cock, and three hens due from Henry le Cupper of Notingham for his
capital messuage in the Saturday market, Notingham. Witnesses :
Richard Chaumpeneys, bailiff of Notingham, and others (named).
[N'hamp.] C. 3847. Grant by Ralph, rector of CranisP, to Hugh de Cranisl'
for his homage and service of the homages, wards, reliefs, &c. that may
fall due to him from William son of Stephen of Cranisl' and Peter son
of Roger of the same town, at a yearly rent of Id. Witnesses :
Sir Simon de Trop and others (named). Seal. .
[Bucks.] C. 3848. Grant by Alice late the wife of Simon le Marchal of
Charderugge in the parish of Cestresham to John de Broke of the said
parish, Agnes his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, for 6s. in hand,
of a yearly rent of 3d. for three pieces of land in ' le Pitcroft,' and 2^d.
for land in Dudemereshulle.
| Bedford.] C. 3849. Grant by Robert Dispensator of Gruteford to William
son of Thorald, for his homage and service of a rood of land on
Sitereshul next the land of Robert the smith's son (filii fabri), and a
rood on Chaldewelle abutting on the headland of Robert de Sibetun,
in Bueston, paying therefor and for other lands held of the said Robert
a yearly rent of Id., saving the king's service. For this grant the
said William gives 5s. 6d. Witnesses : Walter the chaplain (capellano),
John the deacon (Diacono), John Thorald, Robert Joce, Randolph de
Thornecote, Hugh de Stanford and William Brien.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Oxford.] C. 3850. Confirmation by Isabel, late the wife of Adam Francun,
son of Vincent de Meule, widow, to Peter son and heir of Walter de
Sancto Paulo of Sydeham and Alice his wife, of a charter of the said
Adam to the said Walter and Alice, of land in Mercforlong adjoining
the field of Chinnore, and in Hamfeld towards Emintone, all in
Sydeham, at a yearly rent of Id., for 25s, in gersum. Seal (a bird) with
legend.
Surrey. C. 3851. Grant by Robert Wretill, citizen and tailor of London,
and Maud his wife to Walter Vitull, armourer, and Marion his wife,
Henry Rede, armourer, and Henry Barton, William Newenham, and
William Stranxhill, skinners, citizens of London, and the heirs and
assigns of the said Walter Vitull, of all their lands, rents, and services
in the town and fields of Pekham and in the parish of Camberwell
alias Camerwell. 9 August, -6 Henry V. Two seals.
[Berks.] C. 3852. Grant by Thomas Paynel, knight, to Thomas Catewy,
Joan his wife, and his heirs, of a toft and close in ' le Westwyke ' in
Borewardescote, with pasture for twelve oxen as well in Cornmerche
and Somermersche as in the hams or elsewhere in Borewardescote,
where his oxen feed, and as much pasture for all the sheep that the
grantees shall have, as any tenant of ' le Westwyke,' free or bond has
ever had there. 24 June, 46 Edward III. French. Seal.
[Sussex.] C. 3853. Grant by Andrew de Hensterugg of the parish of Iffeud
to Richard son and heir of Richard de Westone of land late held by
William Cristemesse of Gonilda, sister of the grantor, in the field called
Broderydene in Iffeud, and bounded on the south by the highway from
Ifeud to Russperr, at a yearly rent of lid., for 28s. in gersum ; the land
not to be alienated to religious or to Jews. Seal.
[Sussex.] C. 3854. Quitclaim by Emma, daughter and heir of Walter de
Shypssawe, to John called ' Herward,' carpenter, of her right in a
quarter (quarterio) of land by the highway in Dalyntone, for 2s. paid
beforehand.
[Sussex.] C. 3855. Grant by Thomas de Wylesham to Maud his daughter
and Robert son of Robert of Wylesham in free marriage and to the
heirs of their bodies, with remainder to himself and his heirs, of all
the tenement in Wylesham which came to him after the death of
William his brother, with reversion of dower in the same, besides \a. Ir.
of his meadow there. Witnesses : John, lord of Coudenne, and others
(named). Eshburnham, 29 March, 8 Edward II.
[Chester.] C. 3856. Grant by Richard Sauvage to Sir Roger de Peulisdon
and Joan his wife of all his tenement in the manor of Neubolt of the
gift of Thomas de Venablys, late lord of Neubolt, and William, late
lord of Astbur', saving the messuage with buildings thereon, and the
curtilage .within the bounds of the town of Astbur', for 101. 10s. paid
down. Witnesses : Sir William, baron of Kinderton, Sir Richard
de Massy, and Sir Richard de Sondbach, knights, Ralph, lord of
Morton, Ranulf, lord of Astbur', Richard de Suethenam, Gralom de
Morton, and other.
[Salop.] C. 3857. Demise by William Goldesmyth of Bruggenorth to John
Arundell, master or warden of the hospital of the Holy Trinity or
St. John the Baptist there, and his successors, of two selions in a field
called Sevarnefeld in Bruggenorthe adjoining the land of the said
hospital and the Severn, for 99 years at a yearly rent of a red rose if
demanded. Christmas Day, 4 Henry V.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Notts.] C. 3858. Demise by John de Wynthorp of Neuwerk to Robert
Hyleston of Neuwerk of land in Neuwerk part in Stonclyfe, part
abutting on the moor, and part in Northynge, for twelve years, paying
yearly rents of 5s. to the bishop of Lincoln and 3s. 4d. to John
Browne, saddler. Saturday, Michaelmas Day, 21 Richard II. Seal.
Lincoln. C. 3859. Grant by Agnes late the wife of Robert de Wylingham
of Lincoln to Sir Ralph, perpetual vicar of the church of the Holy
Cross in Wykford in the suburb of Lincoln, and his assigns, of a
messuage and land in the said parish, of the gift of John de Bultham of
Lincoln. Witnesses: Hugh de Garewell, mayor of Lincoln, William
de Norton and Thomas Pygot, bailiffs of the same, and others
(named). Tuesday before St. Matthew, 48 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 3860. Quitclaim by Cecily late the wife of Richard Rys of
Dunstaple to Sir William, perpetual vicar of Kenisworthe, his heirs
and assigns, of her right in a house in South Street (vico del South]
Dunstaple, assigned to her as dower. Monday, the feast of St. James,
Apostle, 2 Edward III. .
[Sussex.] C. 3861. Grant by Richard Heggyngworth to William atte Wode
and John Bromefeld of land at Bollestrete in Waldern, with houses
thereon, late of John atte Rede, which he had by the gift of John
Pelham, knt. and others. 1 April, 37 Henry VI. Seal.
[Notts.] C. 3862. Demise by Robert son of Ralph de Gedeling to Richard
le Curzun of Notingham of land in Westrihil, in the field of Notingham,
which William his brother took for term from Robert Stokis and
bequeathed to him in extremis ; to hold to the said Richard from Mid
Lent, 1277, for twenty-four years ; consideration, 205. Witnesses :
Adam le Paumer and Jordan de la Barregate, bailiffs of Nottingham,
and others (named).
[Chester.] C. 3863. Grant by Madoc son of Wronou Gough of Horton to Ithell
his eldest son and the heirs of his body, of all his lands in Horton
with remainder in default to himself and his heirs.
[Derby.] C. 3864. Demise by Nicholas de Wermundiswr' in Breydiston
to Roger Noget of Draycot, clerk, of meadow in Breydiston, and land
and rent in Wivelistorp, viz. 13 acres abutting on Fildingeweye, and
two lying on Scortebarkhul, land called ' le Banelondis ' on the
boundary of Eyton, land called ' Alwordpoyl ' and ' Stamlondis,'
between Eyton field and the bridge of Wivelistorp, pasture called
' Fillewelle,' on the road from Eyton to Risel', rents of 3s. 4d. due
from Simon Pouger of Wivelistorp, 2s. from Robert son of Eda (Ede), 5d.
from two bovates of land late held by Adam Torkard, and Id. from
John de Bracl' of the same, for fourteen years at a rent of \d. ;
for this Roger gave him 201. beforehand ; Nicholas to compensate
for all disturbance within two months by view of three or four
men of Wivelistorp, or else Roger shall remain enfeoffed of all the
said tenement, as is contained in the charter of feoffment of the said
Nicholas which Roger has. Michaelmas, 1262.
[Essex or C. 3865. Quitclaim by John de Seymer of Habitone to Richard
Cambridge.] de Hadistoke, chaplain, of all right which he had from Gilbert his
brother in a messuage and land in Taterringe, or Thateringe, at Id.
rent, for 26s. beforehand.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Bedford.] C. 3866. Grant by William Somerford to Robert Percesoyl of a
rood of land on Boybuttes in Bustone, abutting on 'le brok' at
Stoniworthe, adjoining the land of the monks of Wardone, at a yearly
rent of a farthing, for 7s. in gersuni, saving the king's service.
Witnesses : Henry de Thornecote, and others (named).
[Staff.] C. 3867. Quitclaim by Margery daughter of Robert son of Juliana
to Walter Marshal (MarescaW), dwelling in Betileyg', for 5s. of all her
right in a messuage and land there which Adam son of William son
of Hugh has by the gift of William her brother, from whom the said
Walter bought it. Witnesses : Richard Dun and Hugh son of Lonot',
bailiffs, William de Thiknes, and others (named).
[Notts.] C. 3868. Grant by Robert son of Robert de Watenowe to Robert
de Stredleg the elder of a messuage and two-thirds of a toft in
Brocbrestinges in Watenowe, at a yearly rent of a clove, for 40s.
beforehand. Witnesses : Sir John de Annesleg, Sir Ranulph de
Wandesleg, Hugh de Canonicis, and others (named).
[Devon.] C. 3869. Quitclaim by John Goldesmyth and William Gyan to John
Mulys of Barn[astapole] of their right in a seld between a tenement late
of Simon Bade called the Gildhall of Barn[astapole] on the west and a
tenement of the long bridge of Barn[astapole] on the east, and next the
sea-strand on the south. Witnesses : Thomas Hoper mayor of
Barn[astapole], and others (named). Thursday after St. Lucy, 11
Henry VI. Seal and fragment of seal.
[Cambridge.] C. 3870. Grant by Robert de Veer, earl of Oxford, to Nicholas
de Aumberdene of pasture for two stots and two oxen in his herbage
of Great Abytone with the plough-beasts of his manor there. Witnesses :
Sir John de Bellocampo and Sir Henry de Lacy, knights, Richard
de Bassyngburne, clerk, and others (named).
[Stafford.] C. 3871. Grant by John de Cowdrey to Robert son of Gregory de
Balterdelg' of all his court at Balterdelg' with buildings and gardens
(edificiis, ortis et gardinis) as enclosed by hedges and ditches, at \d.
rent, for three marks beforehand. Witnesses : William de Bosco,
William de Mos, and others (named).
Endorsed : Balterdeleigh.
[Derby.] C. 3872. Grant by Robert son of Simon de Macwrcht to Herbert
Snau of two acres of assart by Castelweia towards Surtegreueis at a
rent of tw r o white gloves payable at Derby fair (ad nundinas Derbeis),
for four shillings beforehand. Witnesses : William Cusin, Philip de
Macuurht, Hugh de Derby, and others (named).
Endorsed : Macword.
[Bedford.] C. 3873. Surrender by Agnes la Baxtere to William de Holcote
and Isabel his wife of land in Beston whereof the reversion after her
death has been granted to them by John de Boddenho of Wardon
cousin and heir of Robert de Boddenho, the said William and Isabel
paying a quarter of corn yearly. Thornecote, Friday after the feast
of St. Hilary, 17 Edward III. Seal
[Berks.] C. 3874. Quitclaim by William Tor to Ralph de Helme of the
claims of Roger Tor his uncle and Nicholas Tor his father on the land
of Helme, whereof a final concord was made at Niwebir' before Hugh
Bardulf, William Briwer, Alan de Furneus, and Thomas de Husseburn,
justices in eyre [1187-9], for which concord Ralph paid them 61. Wit-
nesses : Peter de Suckemond and others (named).
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[Staff.] C. 3875. Quitclaim by Millicent (Milicenda) and Margery, daughters
and heirs of Robert son of Robert de Madd' to Nicholas son of Thomas
Cotin, of their right in a messuage and \\a. land in a field called
' Beralecrof ' in the fee of Maddeleg, for 6s. 8d. beforehand. Wit-
nesses : Richard de Bromleg and Thomas de Hobeleg, beadles of
Pirehull and others (named). The morrow of St. Hilary, 12 Edward I.
Two seals.
[Bucks.] C. 3876. Grant by Walter the miller (molendinarius) of Neuport
to the hospital of St. John of Neuport, of a rent of 3d. to be received
from Ralph de Ravenestone his nephew, for a house and curtilage there
against the old mote (motam). Witnesses : Michael de Querendon,
steward, and others (named).
Endorsed : Carta de domo in marisco ; Atteburyes house.
[Sussex.] C. 3877. Grant by John de Langeley of the parish of Yf eld and Maud
his wife to Simon le Veutre, for his service and six marks in gersum
of land in the parish of Rosspere with buildings and crops thereon
bordering the road from Newdegate to Horham and the hedge called
' Ruggehey,' given to them in free marriage by Peter de la Hurste of
Yfelde nomine catellorum at the church door of Yfelde ; the grantee
not to alienate it to men of religion or Jews. Two seals.
Endorsed : A deede conserning landes lyin in Rusper nere Langhurst.
[Sussex.] C. 3878. (1) Quitclaim by Walter Cristemesse to Richard de
Weston and Cecily his wife of all his right in land in Ruchsparre held of
him by William Cristemesse in dower with Eveline his mother after
the death of Roger Cristemesse his father, reserving a yearly rent of
5id. at the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, and 5\d. at the Nativity
of St. John the Baptist ; consideration, 40s. beforehand.
(2) Grant by John de Gotewykes of the parish of Roussperre to
Simon le Veutre and Mabel his wife of land late of William de
Cristemasse in the parish of Ifelde on the north side of the highway
from Craule to Roussperre, by Wd. rent to the chief lords of the fee.
Roussperre, Whit Sunday Eve, 7 Edward II.
Dorset. C. 3879. Indenture of apprenticeship (trade not mentioned) of
William son of William Hore of Stipille in Purbyke to John Burgeis
of Brideport and Agnes his wife for five years, at the end of which
the said William is to receive 33s. 4d. as salary (ut pro suo celario
termini predicti). Witnesses : William Bouley and John But, bailiffs
of Brideport, and others (named). Monday after Michaelmas, 18 Henry
VI. Fragment of seal.
[Devon.] C/ 3880. Grant by Robert the dyer (tingtor) to the monks of
St. JMary Magdalen, Barn[astapole] of a yearly rent of 6d. due at
Michaelmas from the tenement of Eve daughter of Alexander the
tailor in the suburb of Barnfastapole], to make an obit on the morrow
or St. Michael for his soul, the soul of Lettice his wife, their parents
*\id vkinsfolk. Witnesses : Michael Burel, mayor of Barn[astapole]
> ^hotfhers (named). Seal.
[Devon.] ^<^81. Grant by Paschasius, prior of St. Mary Magdalen of
BarnJMapolia, by the consent of his fellow-monks, to Robert Pern,
of lancT adjoining land not yet set (assidatam) of the said monks,
their graveyard, and the high street, at a yearly rent of ISd., and by
such services as are wont to be done by other burgesses of the said
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monks of that fee; and if houses built on the said land are for
sale, the said monks are to be preferred (propinquiores) as purchasers.
Witnesses : Philip Hogeman, and others (named), dyers.
C. 3882. Grant by Simon son of Lawrence the forester (forestarii)
of Tonebregge to his lord Sir Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester and
Hertford, of 1 J acres in a meadow called ' Eastmed ' in Tonebregge
adjoining the ' Melledich,' etc. Seal, perishing.
C. 3883. Grant by William Mauncel, vicar of Remmesbury, and
William Kyng to William Bozard of a tenement which they had by the
gift of Joan late the wife of John de Rothewelle, ' lynnedraper.'
Remmesbury, Sunday after the Nativity of St. John the Baptist,
24 Edward III. Seal.
C. 3884. Grant by John Salamon of Ealdynge to William Wolscy
of the same and Joan his wife of two acres and one rood (virgatam) in
Ealdyng in the holding (tenura) of Eyllesford at ' Swychefeld,' viz. la. 3r.
at ' Brodefelde ' and \a. by the king's highway (stratam), in exchange
for two acres and a virgate at ' Julekynes ' in the same town. Sunday
after All Saints, 24 Edward III. Seal
C. 3885. Grant by William Baron, chaplain, to Thomas Moygne,
of Clee, Simon de Grymesby of Grymesby, William Veer, and
William Margretson of Stalyngburgh, of all his messuages, lands, rents
and services in Wathe and Houton by Wathe, late of John son and heir
of William de Skyrbek. Witnesses : Sir William de Belesby and Sir
John de Anneslay, knights, Sir John - , vicar of Wathe, and
others (named). Thursday, the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 1396,
20 Richard II.
C. 3886. Grant by John Longe to Walter his son, for the life of the
grantor, of all his lands, rents, and services in Mussenden and Chesham,
except those held of the earl of Warewik, at a yearly rent of 5 marks,
the grantee to maintain all buildings, groves, and hedges ; the grantor
to be allowed to distrain on these and all other lands of the said
Walter for arrears of the above rent etc. 30 December, 24 Edward III.
C. 3887. Grant by Yvo ate Longefrithe to Sir Gilbert de Clare,
earl of Gloucester and Hertford, of seven dayworks of his meadow
in Hadlo, the said dayworks being bounded by the water called ' Bourne '
on the west and the highway on the south, etc.
C. 3888. Demise by William son of Robert de Faldho 'del
Westhyde' to Richard Gladewine of the same of land in ' le Haut '
bordering the Herpeden road, for 2s. beforehand, till the grantee has
taken four crops (cruppos) of corn therefrom ; the lease to begin
Michaelmas, 14 Edward I. Seal. See C. 3728.
C. 3889. Counterpart of demise by Sir Henry Smyth, master of the
hospital of St. John the Baptist of Neuportpaynell, to Robert Belassys
and Alice his wife, of the same, of a messuage with two houses built
thereon, the one a hall and chamber containing two bays (bayos), the
other a barn containing three bays, at the ' le barr diche ' in Neuport ;
a croft next ' Buryfelde ' ; and Aa. on ' Medefurlong ' and |a. on
' Langfurlong ' in the field of Caldecote ; saving to the said master
and his tenant of the next tenement on the west free ingress and
egress with horses and carts through a gate pertaining to the said
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messuage, of which gate they pay half the repairs ; the whole for sixty
years at a rent of 65. 8d. The feast of St. Matthew, 1454, 33 Henry VI.
Two seals.
[Berks.] C. 3890. Grant by Richard son of Walter de Welles of Keninton
to John de Keninton, miller, and Scolastica his wife, of \a. in
' Grimesforlong ' in Kenynton, for 13s. 4d. beforehand. Witnesses :
William Wigayn, steward of Abyndon and others (named). Fragment
of seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 3891. Grant by William Bere and Walter de Hameldon, both
of Staunford, to Raymond le Spicer of the same, Eclda his wife, and
his heirs and assigns, of a garden in the parish of St. Mary of Bynewerk,
Staunford, between the town wall and the garden of the prior of
St. Leonard near Staunford. Sunday after St. Giles, 2 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 3892. Grant by Beatrice daughter of Robert Dispensator of
Gretteford to Richard Juel of Thornecot of a toft which her father
gave her in Thornecot, at a rent of 2d. for all service, saving the
king's foreign service, for 30s. in gersum.
[N'hamp.] C. 3893. Grant by Ralph son of Sampson of Cranisleia to
Alexander brother of Hugh de Cranisleia, for his homage and service,
and for 5s. of la. viz. on ' Hendwdehil,' on the road to Norhamton, under
' Fulpit,' and on ' Woldfurlong,' all in Cranisleia, at a yearly rent of \d.
Witnesses : Hugh de Cranisleia, Ralph, parson of Cranisleia, and
others (named). Seal with legend : SIGILL' RADULF' FIL' SATTNSUN.
[Salop.] C. 3894. Grant by Thomas de Bardeleye to William de Robeleye,
Edith his wife, and their children (pueris)oi la. in Walthone at a yearly
rent of Id. for 10s. beforehand ; the land not to be alienated or pledged
to men of religion or to Jews. Witnesses : Adam de Bolda, Hugh de
Bask, Roger de Bosco Regis, Adam le Savage, Hamond son of
Gamel de Stotesdon.
[Bedford.] C. 3895. Grant by John son of William Blundel the elder of
Caldecote to Robert Percel of Thornecote of one ' otherhalfyerde '
of land in the crofts of Thornecote in exchange for half an acre of land
in ' Nethercolayfurlong ' between the land of the lady of Mogerhangger
and land of the lady of Huntingfeld, and for 2s. 6d. beforehand.
Northyevele, Sunday after Michaelmas, 16 Edward III. Seal broken.
[Kent.] C. 3896. Grant by William Bakere of the parish of Sevenoke to
John Bele and Robert Norays, smith, of the same, of land called
' Russelysfeld ' in the same on the road from ' Cotestokke ' to
Kippyngtone. 2 April, 10 Henry IV.
[Notts.] C. 3897. Declaration that William de Morteyn has given back to
Robert son of Walter de Stretle all his lands in Trowell, Herewelle,
Adbolton, Colston, Normanton, Sutton, Wodeburg', Calverton, Sauter-
forde, Baseforde, Normanton (sic) and Herdebi, and re-seised him
thereof with warranty against the king and his heirs and all other who
can claim anything therein by reason of the late war and disturbance in
the realm, before Michaelmas, 51 Henry III. Witnesses : Sir Adam
de Evirigham and others (named).
Notts. C. 3898. Grant by Agnes relict of Robert Dubbedent of Notingham
to Richard called Gos of Notingham, clerk, of \n. in ' Astidale' and \a.
on ' Pesehul ' in Notingham at a yearly rent of a rose payable to the
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grantor, and 6d. to the heirs of Adam Kytte as chief lords of the fee.
Witnesses : Adam le Paumer, mayor of Notingham, Adam le Fleming
and William de Crophulle, bailiffs, and others (named). [1295.]
Fragment of seal.
Notts. C. 3899. Grant by Simon Thoni of Notingham to Robert Gos of
the same of a. by ' le Bek,' |a. in ' Wrennedale,' and \a. beyond
' Lingdale,' in Notingham, at a rent of \d. for 35s. in gersum.
Witnesses : Roger de Crophil, alderman of Notingham, Sewall Br'
and John le Fleming, bailiffs, and others (named). Seal.
[Kent.] C. 3900. Grant by John Pumfreyt of Eastpecham to Isabel Kempe
of the same for her life of a piece of land within his gate in Eastpecham,
39 ft. (pedes Pauly] by 27, &c., with remainder to Denise, her daughter
for life, with remainder to Joan and Alice daughters of Denise and the
heirs of their bodies, with remainder to William, John and William,
his sons. Sunday before St. Matthew, 49 Edward III. Seal.
[Derby.] C. 3901. Sale by Emma daughter of William son of Robert de
Macworthia, and late the wife of Hugh Lupus of Macworthia, to Robert
son of William le Vavasur, of la. arable in ' Redeleys ' in Macworthia,
for 14s. in gersum. Witnesses : Sir Thomas Anselin, Simon de Tuschet,
rector of Mac worth, Richard son of Richard de Adlardistr', and others
(named). Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] C. 3902. Grant by William son of Robert ate Halle of Ifelde to
Richard son of John de Langenhurstes of Roussperre of a messuage
and two fields in Ifelde on the highway from Roussperre to Craule,
which his father formerly held of the inheritance of Eveline his mother.
Eve of St. Barnabas, 9 Edward II. Seal, with legend : WIL'I. ATE. HAWL.
[York, W.B.] C. 3903. Grant by Joan relict of Hugh Comader of Barlleburgh
to John Godhus of Barlleburgh, of la. hi Herthill adjoining land called
' Tretonland,' Ryelanddyk, and a road called ' le Brodgate.' Saturday
before St. Gregory the Pope, 17 Richard II. Seal.
[Dorset.] C. 3904. Grant by Richard Lupezate of Tavent and Isabel his
wife to Thomas Pokeswell and Stephen Bavestoke of a tenement in
the parish of St. James, borough of Shaftesbury. Witnesses :
Roger Penne, mayor of the said borough, Robert Pert, deputy of the
prior of Bradelegh in the office of King's bailiff there, and others (named).
22 August, 18 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Bedford.] C. 3905. Grant by John Astel of Boddenho to Nicholas his son
of the moiety of a messuage with croft in Boddenho abutting on the
common pasture of Beston. Monday, the feast of St. Philip and
St. James, 22 Edward III.
[N'hamp.] C. 3906. Grant by Ralph son of Simon de Ordlingberg' to Philip
son of Roger de Cranesle of half an acre of land in Cranesle called
' forinsecus seillunus de la breache ' in exchange for four other selions
(seillunorum) within the close of Ralph's close there. Witnesses :
Robert de Braybr', Elias de Cranesle, Alexander de Braybroc, and
others (named). Seal, with legend : SIGILL. RADVLFVS (sic). DE.
ORDLINGBERGIA.
[Oxford.] C. 3907. Counterpart of grant by William Hamelden, the younger,
to William Hamelden, the elder, his father, John Grene, and John
Bocher of all lands, rents, and services in Sydenham, Chynnore, Shir-
bourne, and Goldore which his said father gave to William Skyle, vicar
2
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of Sydenham (who released his right therein to his co-feoffees, Sunday
after the Translation of St. Thomas, the Martyr, 18 Richard II),
John Grene, of Henle on Thames, John Shenholte of Sauterdon and
John Forgyf, and whereof the survivors, John Grene and John
Shenholte, enfeoffed him and Isabel his wife, and his heirs. 20 July,
3 Henry IV. Three seals, one perfect.
[Notts.] C. 3908. Grant by Alexander Williamson to John Willughby of
Newerk, ' wever,' and Joan his wife, Henry Fauconer and Nicholas
Kayser, and the heirs of the said John and Joan, of a messuage in
Appultongate, Newerk, next to that of the bishop of Lincoln, which,
together with John Lawe, clerk, and John Lesyngham, since deceased,
he had by the gift of William Martyn, ' wevar,' and William Martynson,
' barker,' both of Newarke. Witnesses : John Cotes, alderman, and
others (named). 24 February, 4 Edward IV. Seal.
[Salop.] C. 3909. Grant by Adam le Gold of Bruggenorth to Hugh .... ede
of the same, Maud his wife, and her heirs, of the front half of the tenement
wherein the grantor dwells in ' le Mulnestret,' Bruggenorth, stretching
from the highway to the hospital of St. John, and adjoining a tenement
of the prior of the said hospital. Witnesses : John de Hulle and
Walter de Aldenham, bailiffs of Bruggenorth, and others (named).
Wednesday, the morrow of St. Gregory, 33 Edward III.
[Chester.] C. 3910. Grant by Madoc le Balled of Egerton to Madoc son of
Griffin son of Wyon of Egerton of three half lands with a butt between
' le Waylond ' and Redmorisfeld, with ingress and egress in order to
improve them with marl or manure, at a yearly rent of a barbed
arrow on the feast of St. Oswald the king and martyr; for this
Madoc son of Griffin gave him 2 marks beforehand. Seal, with legend :
s. MADOOI. OAL[VI].
[Kent.] C. 3911. Demise by John de Godintune to William Potin of two
acres of ' wareland ' between the land of Lambert le Werin and that of
Bartholomew the smith (fabri) at a yearly rent of 2s., for all service,
saving such service as is due to the king from two acres of wareland ;
for this William gave him a mark in gersum ; the grantor to provide
land in exchange by view of lawful men in case of failure of his
warranty. Witnesses : Henry de Cobbeham, John de Dunleghe and
others (named).
[Lincoln.] C. 3912. Grant by Richard son of William the Chapman (mercatoris)
of Oselby to John son of Alan Sirewe of Osgotby of a selion on
Staynfurlangs in the east field of Oselby, adjoining the land of the
prior and convent of Elsam and the moor, rendering therefore in the
year in which the land is sown a \d. at Christmas.
[Chester.] C. 3913. Grant by William le Bruyn of Guldensutton to Richard
the younger his son of twelve selions on ' le Ferkes, ' Hole, and
Wolstaneshaker, in Holdicheweyenes and Raggisfeld, by ' le Scherte-
gurstingis,' and' elsewhere in Guldensutton at a yearly rent of \d. for all
service saving foreign service. Witnesses : Roger le Bruyn of
Stapilford, Richard de Bulkileye, and others (named).
[Notts.] C. 3914. Grant by John de Wynthorp of Barnebygate, Newarke,
to Robert Hilleston, Roger de More, and William Baudewyne, chaplain,
of 4a. on Sandepitfurlong, Symethclif, Gorbrod, Barneby gat furlong
and ' le Chapell Furlong,' in the fields of Newerk and Northgate,
at a yearly rent of I2d. payable to the chief lord of the fee. 20 April,
12 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
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[Derby.] C. 3915. Grant by Thomas Tuschet, with the assent of Parnel
his mother, to Herbert Snou of the chapel, for his homage and service,
of la. in Lefwineslega in Mackewurth, to hold by the free service of
Id. yearly.
[Dorset.] C. 3916. Grant by Cristina relict of William Bowley of Brudeport
to Thomas Clerke or Pymowre of a tenement in the south street,
Brudeport, adjoining a toft of the abbot of Abbatisbiry. Witnesses :
William Olyver and Richard Burgh, bailiffs of Brudeport, and others
(named). 4 November, 35 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 3917. Grant by John Davy of the parish of Sevenoke to Agnes
late the wife of John Frend of the same parish of land there called
' Hatterysland ' and ' le Solefeld ' adjoining the archbishop of Canter-
bury's heath and land called ' Russellys,' which, with John Smyth,
since deceased, he had by the gift of the said John Frend. Sunday
after St. John before the Latin Gate, 12 Henry IV. Seal.
[Herts.] C. 3918. Confirmation by Henry son of Geoffrey son of Simon
of the gift by Richard son of Simon, his uncle, confirmed by his father,
to William Aignel for his homage and service, in Hamelhamstudia,
viz., a virgate of land which Ralph son of Emma held in Estebroc,
and an assart which the said Richard held in the same town ; for
this William gave him 12s. Witnesses : Ralph Chaenddut, and others
(named).
[York, W.R.] C. 3919. Grant by William Serelby, esq. to Walter Hekyngton of
Harthill, during the minority of Richard son and heir of Richard Harward
of Harthill, of the wardship and marriage of the said Richard the
younger, and of all lands held of him by the said Richard the elder
by knight service. 8 April, 8 Henry VII. Seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 3920. Grant by Margaret daughter of Thomas called ' Yerl '
of Wyflingham, widow, to Thomas son of Robert called Ad Ripam
of Wyflingham of a place of her toft there between an oak-trunk
(quodam trunco unius quercus percoupati) and a willow-trunk.
[Kent.] c. 3921. Grant by Nicholas Lathell, gentleman, and John Stokys
and John Clerk, citizens and grocers of London, to John Andfewe,
clerk, of land in Orpyngton at a yearly rent of 6d. The feast of
St. Matthew, 19 Edward IV. Fragment of seal..
[Notts.] C. 3922. Grant by Margaret late the wife of Robert son of Geoffrey of
Strelley, to Sir Robert de Strelley. knight, William his son, and Sir
Robert's heirs, of two cottages in Strelley assigned to her in dower ; and
quitclaim of her dower from a tillage of land in Cossale which Richard
de Wiluby had by the demise of William son of Geoffrey, of Strelley,
and in her husband's freehold in Baseforde and Lambecote ; in exchange
for a quitclaim by Sir Robert of 10s. rent for two-thirds of a bovate in
Strelley given to her for life by the said William son of Geoffrey, from
whom Sir Robert acquired the said rent in fee. Witnesses : Sir
William de Cossale and others (named) . Friday before the Annunciation,
13 Edward II.
Chester. c. 3923. Grant by Philip de Eggerton, esquire, to John son of
Roger del Dedwode of a messuage in ' le Castellone ' of the city
of Chester at a yearly rent of 4s. Witnesses : John Hope, mayor of
Chester, Richard Mascy and William |Malpas, sheriffs, and others
(named). Wednesday after the Epiphany, 9 Henry V. Seal.
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[Bedford.] C. 3924. Grant by Robert de la Haye of Buston to Hugh de Henlowe
of Thornecote, Helewis his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, with
remainder to the heirs of the said Hugh, of \a. on ' le Hacheforlong '
abutting on Cockonscroft, in Bestone, at a yearly rent of a farthing,
for 7s. beforehand.
[Notts.] C. 3925. Grant by Robert son of Walter de Strechlegh to Robert,
his son by Hawise his wife, of all his lands of Strechlegh, Oxton, Trowell,
Chillewell, and Herewell, at a yearly rent of one sore sparrowhawk
(nisum) or 2s. Witnesses : Roger de Clepenville, prior of Lenton,
Adam de Winton, prior of Thurgan', and others (named).
[Oxford.] C. 3926. Grant by John Blount of Kyngestun in the parish of
Astun Ruhant to Robert Morle of Stokkyngchyrche, John Bedewynd,
vicar of Astun aforesaid, and Henry Cryps, the younger of Cobcot,
of the manor of Kyngestun, with lands, services, &c., and with three
cartloads of wood to be taken every week yearly in the wood
of Chynnor called ' Fernor.' Witnesses : Sir Richard Chaumpernoun,
knight, and others (named). The eve of St. Simon and St. Jude,
9 Henry IV.
[Chester.] C. 3927. Grant by William Patrik to Madoc son of Houwel, for his
homage and service, of the third part of the town of Neuton which
Yarvard son of Madoc son of Houa formerly held, with ' housbolt '
and ' haeybolt ' and ' tacfre ' in the wood of Oldcastil for himself
and all men dwelling upon the said third, at a yearly rent of 5s.
[York, W.R.] C. 3928. Grant by John de Weste of Roderham and Thomas de
Symmes of Wales to Roger de Graystok, Amice his wife, and her heirs
of all lands, rents, and services in Herthill which they had by the gift
of the said Roger and Amice. Witnesses : Sir John de Melton, knight,
Nicholas de Kyvetone, esquire, John de Symmes of Wales, and others
(named). 8 August, 9 Henry VI. Two seals, one a fragment.
[Warw.] C. 3929. Quitclaim by John son of Rondulf de Bech' of Berkeswell
to Agnes relict of John Barry of the same of all his right in land in
Berkeswell which he had by the gift of Nicholas son of Reynold the
smith (fabri) of Berkeswell, part adjoining the road from Berston to
Coventry. Seal.
[N'hamp.] C. 3930. Quitclaim by Adam son of Michael Rock of Cranesle,
to Master Reynold son of Hugh de Cranesle of all his right in \a. called
' Crowebrodealfaker ' on Southil in the east field of Cranesle, and in
four sellions in the west field there, as the charters of Agnes Fraunceys
and Alan the shepherd (bercar') witness ; also in a yearly rent which
the said Reynold had by the gift of the said Michael. Seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 3931. Grant by Agnes daughter of Henry Fraunc of Wiflingham
to Walter Joie of Wiflingham of a toft there with a house thereon, of
the inheritance of the said Henry, at a yearly rent of \d., for a mark
beforehand. Witnesses : Adam, vicar of Wiflingham, and others
(named).
Middx. C. 3932. Bond by Godfrey de Hadestok to William de Bethune
of London for 36 marks, with a clause permitting the King's stewards
and marshals to arrest him for the debt or for costs of recovery. The
debt is due at Michaelmas, 14 Edward I. French.
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[Notts.] C. 3933. Exchange between Sir Robert de Stretleya and Geoffrey
the clerk, son of Roger of the same, of 3a. in Westlade by the perch
of 18 ft. for 3a. in Le Leyes at the cross of William the parson, by
the road leading to Kynmarel' ; and of a toft in Stretleya for four
selions which Robert the miller holds of the lord. Witnesses :
Gerard de Sutton in Assefeld, Stephen de Brocolvestowe, and others
(named).
Endorsed : Strelley.
Chester. C. 3934. Grant by Thomas le Tw, chaplain, to John son of Nicholas
Roket, chaplain, of a messuage in Copeneslone in the city of Chester,
which he had by the gift of John de Bostok and William Saundur,
executors of William Hap, between the land of the abbot and convent
of Basingwerk and that of the nuns of Chester. Witnesses : Richard
Erneys, mayor of Cestre, Madoc de Capenhurst and Roger de
Macclisfeld, sheriffs, and others (named). [1327.] Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 3935. Grant by William Tivile of Caldecote to Roger Ivel of
Thornecote and Isabel his wife of Ir. at Litle Smethedene in Bestone.
Thursday after St. Dunstan, 5 Edward II.
[VVarw.] C. 3936. Grant by Adam son of William W T orme of Aston by
Bermyngham to Ralph le Webbe of Wytton of all his lands in Aston.
Thursday after the Conception of the Blessed Virgin, 1 Richard II.
[Notts.] C. 3937. Quitclaim by Alice late the \vife of Thomas Spenser of
Newerk, ' fyscher,' to Sir John de Lyncoln, chaplain, of her right by
dower or otherwise in a messuage in Appultongat street, Newerk,
which he had by the gift of William son and heir of the said Thomas,
saving to her for life the easement of a shop and a chamber built above,
and of the curtilage adjoining, which Emma wife of the late John
Schepard of Sutton by Bekyngham holds in dower, after the death of
the said Emma. Friday after St. Luke, 2 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 3938. Grant by Nicholas Fraunchis of Wiflingham to Adam
son of Alan the clerk (clerici) of the same of land in Depedale,
Thrithidale, Grenehil, Setcop, Band, and Mansike, and at Ludford-
gate and Wlstayncumb, in Wiflingham, at a yearly rent of \d.
Witnesses : Sir R., vicar of Wiflingham, Walter the steward (seneseallo)
of Est Rasen, John son of John the clerk (clerici) of Kevermud, writer
of this charter, and others (named).
[Essex.] C. 3939. Grant by William Penne of Colecestre, and John Ocham,
chaplain, of the same, to John Seman of the New Hyth, Colecestre, of a
tenement formerly Gilbert de Pyggesle's, afterwards Geoffrey Dawe's,
which they had by the gift of the said Geoffrey, in the New Hyth,
between the high street and a lane called ' Chirche-lane.' Witnesses :
Simon Fordham and John Cristion, bailiffs of Colecestre, and others
(named). 29 May, 10 Richard II. Seal.
[Berks.] C. 3940. Quitclaim by Henry son of John le Teler of Waneting
to Andrew de Grymstede of his right in a tenement which Henry Biffard
at the time of his death held of the said Andrew in Waneting and
Ardyngton, and whereof the said Andrew is now seised. Redyngg,
Monday, the feast of St. Hilary, 26 Edward [I].
Kent. C. 3941. Quitclaim by John Dalley of Snodland and William Symes
of the parish of Allhallows in the hundred of Hoo to Robert Rede,
serjeant-at-law, Thomas Pympe, esquire, William Wodegate, John
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Ware, and John Fraunces of their right in a marsh called ' Fraunces
Mersch ' in the parish of St. Mary. 23 May, 7 Henry VII. Fragments
of two seals.
[Berks.] C. 3942. Demise by Sir Gilbert Chasteleyn to Sir John de Trillawe
of the wardship of the lands of Thomas son and heir of John Payngnel
in Borwardescote during his minority, with his marriage, at a yearly
rent of 20 marks for three years, and 24 marks for the next ten years.
Kingham, Thursday before Palm Sunday, 25 Edward III. French.
[Staff.] C. 3943. Grant by Nicholas de Ochull of Madeleye to John de
Hauekeston of land in Madeleye. Madeleye under Lyme, Sunday
before Michaelmas, 19 Edward III.
[Warw.] C. 3944. Grant by John son of Clement Lucas of Berkeswell to
Agnes relict of John Barry of the same of la. in Berkeswelle adjoining the
highway to Covyntre and the way to Hampton, with a house thereon,
at a yearly rent of 4d. payable to the chief lords of the fee for all
service, save two appearances yearly at the court of the lord. Monday
before St. Alphege, 10 Edward II.
[Lincoln.] C. 3945. Grant by Fridessanda daughter of Sir Richard de Heyling,
knight, and Joan and Amabel her daughters, in their widowhood,
to William Ad Ripam of Wy velingham and Agnes his wife in survivor-
ship of a croft called ' Coker Croft ' and of land which he had by the
demise of Amabel de Heyling and by the demise of Walter de Ver
and the same Amabel his wife, in Wy velingham, at a yearly rent of 9s.
Endorsed : Carta de Coker Croft ex australi parte de Houtoft.
[Staff.] C. 3946. Grant by Philip son of William the miller (molendinarii)
of Womborn to Moses de Waltham and Amice his wife, for their service
and for 14 marks beforehand, of a messuage, land, and water-mill
with suit, pond, and alder-holt in Womburne. Fragment of seal.
Calais. C. 3947. Indenture tripartite between Robert Brampton and
Thomas Calcroft of the one part, William Butiller of Caleis of the second
part, and John Wodehous of Caleis of the third part, whereby it is
agreed that a bond, wherein the said William is bound to the said Robert
and Thomas, shall remain in the hands of the said John to their use,
as collateral security for payments due on the house where the said
William dwells, in case of fire or other misadventure. 1 April, 1431.
French. Fragments of seals.
Two receipts endorsed.
[Oxford.] C. 3948. Counterpart of C. 3907.
[Chester.] C. 3949. Grant by David de Malo Passu to Philip his son, for his
homage and service, of three bovates of his demesne in Wiggelaunde,
land and wood in Pilatenhalewh' and Wychalewh', and one-fourth of
a free salt spring in Upper Wych ; held of the house of St. Wereburga,
Chester; rendering therefore to him and his heirs at Midsummer gilt
spurs or 6d., for all service. Witnesses : Sir H. abbot of Chester,
Philip de Orreb', justice of Chester, Henry de Aldithel', and others
(named). Seal.
[London.] C. 3950. Grant by John de Koye and Joan his wife to William
de Durham (Dunolm') and Sabina his wife, for 50s. beforehand in
gersum, of the moiety of a void space in the ward of Simon de
Hadestok between the lane of Holy Trinity the Less on the east and
' Sporuneslane ' on the west, and adjoining the church of St. Michael,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
Queenhithe (de Ripa Regine) at a yearly rent of a clove. Witnesses :
Sir Hugh son of Otho, keeper of the city of London, Robert de Cornhull
and Thomas de Basing, bailiffs, Simon de Hadestok, alderman of that
ward, Simon le Barbur, beadle of the said ward and others (named)
[1269.] Two seals.
Endorsed : Enrolled in the Husting, Monday the morrow of the
Finding of the Holy Cross, 55 Henry III.
[Lincoln.] C. 3951. Grant by Robert son of Robert son of Ralph of Foules-
thorp to Adam son of John de Brigesle of Welesby of selions and
' akerhevedes ' on Langmare and Burghill, next land late of Sir Peter
de Goushill, &c., and of one dole ( daila) of meadow at the north end of
'le Sykes,' in Welesby. Monday after the Holy Trinity, 1358.
[Oxford.] C. 3952. Grant by Norgana late the wife of Robert son of William
to Michael son of Simon in free marriage with Maud her daughter,
and with the assent of Henry her son and heir, of a virgate of land in
Thuinthrop which Ailmer held, quit of all service, saving the king's
service. Witnesses : Sir Peter de Mara, Sir Richard le Tug, Sir Robert
Pippart, Sir Gilbert de Dudeville, Gilbert de Bolebec and others
(named).
[Heref.] C. 3953. Grant by William son of Goda, with the assent of his
heirs, to Hugh de Lauton, for his homage and service of land in the
fields of Welintun and meadow in ' dalmedewe ' there at a yearly rent
of Id. after the death of the said Goda, for all service, saving the service
of the king and the chief lord, for two marks beforehand. Witnesses :
Herbert Buter, Nicholas de Furches, Henry the clerk, William son of
Robert, Adam [son of] Robert, and other. Damaged.
[Bedford.] C. 3954. Grant by Andrew son of Richard Ivel of Thornecote to
Robert son of Rose of Thornecote and Lucy his wife, for their homage
and service and 13s. in gersum, of \a. of land on ' le Northlonge ' in
Buston at a yearly rent of \d., saving the king's scutage.
[Oxford.] C. 3955. Grant by Iseult daughter of Hugh Marshal (Marescalli)
to Walter de la Pole of all her land in the tenement of Abbefeud at
a yearly rent of Id. ; for this he gave her 20 marks. Witnesses :
William de Leueknore, Ralph de Vernay, and others (named).
[Oxford.] C. 3956. Grant by John le Loreng of Chinnore to Peter de la Pole
of Sydeham and Emma his wife of 2|a. in the tillage (cultura) called
' le Strete ' in Chinnore, and quitclaim of his right in \a. there, to
hold at the yearly rent of a clove ; for this Peter paid him two marks
beforehand at Oxford before the justices in eyre. Oxford, after the
Purification, 1284.
[Staff.] C. 3957. Grant by Alice relict of William le Turnur, to Stephen
son of Ody de Snede, dwelling in Betileg, of all her lands in Betileg
which descended to her after the deaths of Adam the fisher
(piscatoris) her father and Edith her mother. Witnesses : William
son of Gregory and Richard Dun, bailiffs, and others (named).
Notts. C. 3958. Demise by Robert de Stokes, the elder, to William son of
Ralph de Gedeling of la. in Westriehel in Notingham at a yearly rent
of \d. for forty years, for 36s. beforehand. Witnesses : Adam le
Paumer and Ralph le Bere, reeves (prepositis) of Notingham, and
others (named). The lease to begin on the feast of St. Matthew,
46 Henry III.
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[Staff.] C. 3959. Grant by Margery de Grafton to Thomas de Betteleye
of land in Madeleye. Friday after St. Thomas, 20 Edward III. French ;
very faint. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 3960. Grant by Lucy and Alice daughters of Henry son of Lettice
of Thornecote, to Roger Ivel of Thornecote, of a place in Thornecote,
with a house thereon, adjoining a tenement of the lady of Huntyngfeld.
The day of St. James, 10 Edward III. Seal.
[Hants.] C. 3961. Grant by John Damedenis, son and heir of William
Damedenis of Penitone Meysi, to Henry de Harnhulle, knight, of all
the lands in Penitone Meysi which descended to him on his father's
death, with the reversion of the dower of Maud de Dene, late the wife
of the said William. Thursday the feast of St. Andrew, 14 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
[Chester.] C, 3962. Quitclaim by William son of Cecily to Thomas de Venables
of all his land in Neubold, for three marks beforehand.
[Cumberland.] C. 3963. Grant by John and Robert de Wilton to Nicholas
Preistman of all their lands called ' Akysbiggyng ' in Uldale.
Witnesses : William de Osmonderlawe and Christopher de Curwen,
knights, and others (named). Monday after the Exaltation of the
Holy Cross, 9 Henry IV. Two seals, one damaged.
[Suffolk.] C. 3964. Grant by Roger son of William Esturmi to Richard son
of William Burici, of Gud[est'], for his homage and service and a
mark in gersum, of the whole land which William father of the said
Richard held of his father in Helmel', at a yearly rent of I2d. in lieu of
a former rent of 2s. Witnesses : Abraham de Waudringefeud and
others (named). Fragment of seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 3965. Demise by Robert son of Gilbert of Hagham to Gilbert
his brother for life and to his assigns for one year after his death of
two tillages (culturas) called ' Whitegrissewanges ' at Cokhoustight, in
the west field of Tathewelle, at the yearly rent of a rose at midsummer.
Hagham, Thursday after St. Andrew, 1343.
[N'hamp.] C. 3966. Grant by Jordan de Mallisle to Master Reynold son of
Hugh de CranisP, of land on ' le Undirwold,' adjoining land of the
lord of Cranisl', in Cranisl'. Witnesses : William de Sancto Germano,
lord of Brouton, Hugh, lord of Cranisl' and others (named). Seal.
[Salop.] C. 3967. Acquittance made by the abbot of Hulton, co. Stafford,
to Sir Edward Wade, chaplain of Bruggenorht, his proctor, for 10s. of
a yearly rent of 2s. issuing from a house in the street of Bruggenorht
called ' Hongre ' for five years last past. St. Matthew's day, 1438.
Also acquittance for 13s. 4rf. paid at Michaelmas, 1448. On the
fold at the bottom : Et concessimus eidem domino Edwardo annuatim
de dicto redditu iiijrf. pro labore suo.
Endorsed : Nichill.
[Chester.] C. 3968. Grant by William, son and heir of Nicholas Baily, formerly
called ' Olvesdissh,' to Hugh Donne of Budworthe in le Frith, esquire,
of land in Budworthe in le Frithe, now mostly covered with water,
adjoining a water-mill built by the said Hugh in Rissheton, which
land is the mill-leat (attachiamentum fossati defensorii sive capitis stagni
vocati ' a were ') and descended to him from his ancestors as appears
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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by a charter of Robert Daa, son of Warin le Grosvenour of Budworthe
dated Sunday before the feast of St. Peter in the Chair, 1328, at a yearly
rent of 2s. 8d., &c. 19 June, 12 Henry VII. Seal.
Endorsed : Olton myllne pole with certeyn land for the damme of
the same.
[Notts.] C. 3969. Grant by Gilbert, prior of the order of Simpingh', and the
canons of Mareseia to Ralph de Eclishale of their right in two bovates
of land in Mareseia of the gift of Jordan the chaplain of Mareseia.
Witnesses : Walter, prior of Chikesande, John, Gilbert, and Martin,
chaplains of Master Gilbert, prior of the order of Simpingh', and canons
of the same order, Robert, dean of Strett[on], and others (named).
Seal, with legend : SIGILL. SCE. HELENE. DE. MARESEIA.
[Staff.] C. 3970. Demise by Richard son of Robert de Camera of Madeleye
to Alice late the wife of John Hod, of the same, for life of one third of
the land of the said John in Great Madeleye under Lyme, in dower ;
Richard and his heirs to be preferred in case she wish to demise it.
Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin, 14 Edward II.
[Notts.] C. 3971. Grant by Robert de Barton of Lenton to William son
of John Squier of the same of 3 Jr. in Lenton, Radeford and Sutton,
" viz. Ir. in ' le Litulbekfeld in Lenton between ' les Hounderodes ' and
Derbygate, Ir. in Midulmore in Radeford, and 1 Jr. on ' les Smalethornes '
[in Sutton] between Bonwellvvong and Wilkyrhowe. Sunday before
St. Dunstan, 3 Richard II.
[Lincoln.] C. 3972, Grant by Thomas Yerle of Wy velingham to Margaret
his daughter of a toft and croft in Wy velingham which he had after the
death of Beatrice his mother at a yearly rent of one peppercorn on the
feast of St. Botolph. Witnesses : Sir Ralph, vicar of Wyvelingham,
and others (named). The feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, 1295.
[N'hamp.] C. 3973. Grant by Agnes relict of Adam Francisus of Cranes!'
to Reginald son of Hugh de Cranes!', of Ir. at Westwerveldikes in the
west field of Cranes!', between ' le Westhavedlond ' and Ledingtoneslad.
[Herts.] C. 3974. Grant by Richard de Pinnor to Adam Eynel of 14a. in
Hemelamstud late of Ralph Dispensator at a yearly rent to the
chief lords of 4s. 8d. ; for this Adam gave him 100s. beforehand in
gersum ; warranty against all Christians and Jews.
[Cumberland.] C. 3975. Agreement between John de Stodhowe of Penreth, and
Alan de Penruddok, son of John Henrison, that if the said Alan die
without lawful issue, in John's lifetime, John may dispose of his
purchased lands in Penrith at his pleasure, notwithstanding a charter
made thereof to Alan in tail ; so that John celebrate, according to the
sum received, for the souls of Alan and of John Henrisoii. Saturday,
the feast of St. Luke, 6 Richard II.
Essex. C. 3976. Bond by John Tyrell of Little Warley, esquire, to John
Knight, gent., in 100Z. 30 June, 21 Henry VIII, conditioned for his
standing to the award of Anthony Fitzherbert, knight, and Thomas
Inglefeld, justices of the Common Bench, arbitrators chosen both
on- the part of the said John Knight and Anne his wife, late the wife
of Humfrey Barnes, esq. and on his part concerning the title to the
manor of Malgraves, &c.
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[Devon.] C. 3977. Grant by Michael Damarle to William Damarle his son,
Alice wife of the said William, and the heirs of William, of his tenement of
Morcockisheghis in the hundred of Coliton. Sunday before St. Valentine,
3 Edward III.
London. C. 3978. Grant by Godfrey, son of Geoffrey de Hadestok, late
citizen of London, to William de Bettun, mercer, citizen of London,
of land in the parish of St. Antholin, London, between Bokeleresberi
on the north and the street on the south, with the garden there belonging
to the house of Richard le Heaumer, at a yearly rent of a clove at
Christmas, for 100s. beforehand ; warranty against all Christians and
Jews. Witnesses : Henry le Waleis, mayor of London, Jordan Godchep
and Martin Box, sheriffs, the said Henry le Waleis, alderman of that
ward, and others (named). [1283-4.] Seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 3979. Grant by Robert Ode of Wathe to Thomas de Skirbeck
of a messuage, and all his lands, with ' acrehevedes,' &c , in Wathe and
Fenneby of the fee of the abbot of Humberstan. Sunday before
St. George, 1330.
[Derby.] C. 3980. Quitclaim by Nicholas de Kyrkeby to Martin de
Wermundesworth of all his right in a messuage and croft in Breydeston
which he had by the gift of Sir Roger de Draycot ; he has delivered
Sir Roger's charter to Martin.
[Kent.] C. 3981. Demise by Joan relict of William Wolcy of Elysford and
Geoffrey her son to Stephen Pakke of Ealdyng of all their land and
pasture at Rysebregge in, Ealdyng (except the herbage of a meadow
called ' Breggemed '), with right of way therefrom to the roadside hedge
(sepem stratalem) of the said meadow at Forlesse, up to his bridge at
Forbrok, for three years, for 4 marks and 40d. beforehand ; he may
cut all the brushwood and timber as well on the said ' Breggemede '
as elsewhere on the premises. Ealdyng, Sunday after the Purification,
1 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
[Notts.] C. 3982. Quitclaim by Margery late the wife of Reynold de Oxton
to Sir Robert, son of Sir Walter de Stretl', of a toft in Oxton, which she
held of him for life at a yearly rent of I2d. and 20s. which she gave
him beforehand in gersum ; for this he gave her 20s. Witnesses :
Sir Ralph de Crumwell and Sir Ralph de Arnale, knights, and others
(named).
[Norf.] C. 3983. Demise to Reynold de Stalham for his life by Joan his
daughter of \\r. in Smalberg which she bought of him, adjoining the
land of the said Reynold and Margaret his wife and the road between
the hall and church of Smalberg. Witnesses : Sir Oliver Wyth, knight,
and others (named). All Hallows eve, 7 Edward III.
[Notts.] C. 3984. Quitclaim by Thomas son and heir of Robert Sibthorp
late of Newerk to John Tailzour, the other of the chaplains of the chantry
at the altar of the Holy Trinity in the church of Newerk, and his
successors, of his right in three messuages in Newerk, one in ' le
Market-strete,' one in ' le Cartergate,' and one in ' le Milnegate.'
26 November, 1 Henry VI. Seal.
[Kent.] C. 3985. Quitclaim by Robert Clerk of Leghe to Walter Flecher
and John Morys of Tonbregg of his right in lands late of Henry Ramherst
in the parishes of Leghe and Tonbregg. Thursday before St. Tiburcius
and St. Valerian, 11 Henry IV.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
27
C. 3986. Grant by William son of Hugh de Aston to William de
Sancto Cilacio for 12s. beforehand of 2a. in Aston', viz. in ' le Bourne-
forlong,' between the land of the lord prior and the marsh, and in the
field of Scharpenhul between the land of John Salomon and that of the
lord prior, at a yearly rent of %d.
[Staff.] C. 3987. Grant by William, lord of Chetelton, to Henry del Heth
of Lek' of Richard Suson, his bondman (nativum), and his issue.
Saturday after the Finding of the Holy Cross, 11 Edward II.
[Bucks.] C. 3988. Grant by Simon de Thyrinham, chaplain, to God and
St. Mary and the brethren and sisters of the hospital of St. John the
Baptist in Neuport, and the poor dwelling there, for his soul and the
souls of his ancestors and of Richard de Thirinham, Maud his wife, and
Giffard their son, James de Potern, and Thomas de Thirinham, of a
half virgate in Thiringham and Philegrave, with a capital messuage
with meadow in Thiringham which he bought of William de Enefeld,
at a yearly rent of 2s. and lib. pepper payable to the chief lords of
the fee. Witnesses : John de Culeye, bailiff of Sir William de Bello
Campo, Sir William, dean of Neuport, and others (named). Fragment
of seal.
[Bucks.] C. 3989. Grant by Henry son pf John le Lup of Neuport, with
the consent of Alice his wife, to the hospital of St. John the Baptist
and St. John the Evangelist of Neuport, of Ir. between ' le Wolfputtes '
and ' le Sortefurlong,' in the tillage called ' Langefurlong ' in Neuport.
Witnesses : Gervase de Pavilli, Roger the dean (decano), and others
(named).
[Wore.] C. 3990. Demise by William Corbet, lord of Chadesleye, to Joan de
Mertone for her life of the land at La Forde which she held of him for
term of years, and of the land in Essyda which he had of her gift,
at a yearly rent of 2d. Witnesses : Sir Adam de Elmbrug, and others
(named). Imeney, Friday after St. James the Apostle, 31 Edward I.
Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 3991. Quitclaim by Richard called ' le Mous ' of Thonebrugge
to Sir Gilbert de Clar', son of Sir Gilbert de Clar', earl (comiti) of
Gloucester and Hertford, of 2f a. in a meadow called ' Estmede ' in the
parish of Thonebrugge, adjoining the vicar's meadow and the stream
coming from the east mill ; warranty for 10 marks beforehand in
gersum. Witnesses : Sir John Malemains, knight, and others (named).
[Essex.] C. 3992. Grant by John de Blaumuster and Margery his wife to
Nicholas le Fys of Roingges Abbesse, his heirs and assigns, and Maud
his wife for her life, for their service and 30s. beforehand, of a meadow
in Roingges Abbesse between the abbess of Berkingg's meadow and
the marsh and meadow late of William de Bello Campo, &c. at a yearly
rent of a root of ginger.
[Devon.] C. 3993. Quitclaim by Richard de Hywys to Michael de Alba Maria
and Agnes his wife of a moiety of the land of Morcockeshees, at a yearly
rent of 5s., for all service, saving the king's service, and two yearly
suits of his court of Yerdbyr' ; they shall be quit for 3d. when in
mercy in the said court. Witnesses : Sir William le Prouz, Sir Hugh
le Prouz, and Sir Robert de la Roche, knights, and others (named).
[Norf.] C. 3994. Grant by William Curteys of Hanworthe, clerk, and
Roger Broun of Thweyte to Robert Neuman of Southereppys of two
enclosures in Thorpmarkette adjoining paths to Oldefelde Heythe,
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which they had by the gift of Andrew Marsham, late of Southreppes,
by his charter indented, 28 June, 13 Edward IV ; attorney to
deli ver seisin, William Newman, son of the said Robert. St. George's
day, 17 Edward IV. Two seals, one damaged.
[Chester.] C. 3995. Agreement between Cecily de Mascy and Hugh her first
born son, whereby she delivered to him all land in Morton which came
to her by descent after the death of Richard de Mascy her brother,
saving to her the rent of Robert de Mascy for her life, at a yearly
rent of 20s. for all service, save foreign service ; for this he delivered
(tradidit) to her all land which he had in the hamlet (villata) of
Hutt[r]inton, to wit the bovate which Hugh, his uncle, gave him
at a yearly rent of Qd. payable to the chief lord of the fee, saving
foreign service. Witnesses : Sir William Launcelin, Sir Roger
Dunvile and Sir Richard le (sic) Mascy, knights, and others
(named). Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] C. 3996. Quitclaim by Eleanor daughter of Ranulf de Kechenham
to Ellis ate Wude and Maud his wife, her sister, of her right in a curtilage
which Godwin de Kechenham formerly held in the parish of Esburnham,
and land adjoining thereto, between the demesne of Esburnham and
the great park of Kechenham, and 2a. woodland (terre brocalis)
between the park ditch and the water flowing from Peneh[urst] mill
to Esburnham mill.
[Somers.] C. 3997. Certificate of attornment by Stephen Sely and Cristina
his wife for her life, to John de Edyndon the elder whom they have
put in seisin of their rent and service formerly due to John de Wyke
for a messuage and virgate of land in Staunton Drew by payment
of 2d. Norton Hautevile, 3 April, 30 Edward III. French. Two seals.
[Wore.] C. 3998. Grant by Percival Otur and Alice his wife, late the wife
of John Tylere of Madresfeld, to Walter Corbet, esquire, lord of Couleye,
of a toft and land which John Moysew formerly held within the lordship
of Baldenhale and which the said John Tylere had by the gift of John
Whythous of Madresfeld, viz. land in ' le Longecrofte' and on Radenhull,
and a toft between the fields called ' Merschfeld ' and ' Netherbenacre,'
adjoining the road from Madresfeld to Wordesfeld. Witnesses :
William Bracy, lord of Madresfeld, and others (named). Sunday after
Michaelmas, 5 Henry V.
Endorsed : Moysowes.
[Staff.] C. 3999. Grant by Nicholas son of William Schert to Hugh son of
William de Chaveldon of la. in the fee of Madeleg', with ingress and
egress to the highway and elsewhere. Thursday, the Translation of
St. Thomas, 17 Edward II.
[N'hamp.] C. 4000. Grant by Ralph son of Robert to Richard son of Geoffrey
Noble (Nobil 1 ), for his homage and service and for 6s. beforehand, of
a selion on Depedale Huille in Cranesle at a yearly rent of %d.
Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Ordlingbere, Robert his son, Ellis, parson of
Cranesle, and others (named)..
Endorsed : Carta Chirlok.
[Heref.] C. 4001. Grant by John Balle to Richard his son of land in the
parish of Bodenham \vhich he bought of Richard Ilger, and of la. in
Duiifeld which he bought of the said Richard, John son of John
Heyward of Bodenham, and Thomas Olyfer. Le More, Sunday after
St. Denis, 35 Henry VI.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Bedford.] C. 4002. Grant by Gilbert Dru, of Bestone, to Richard de
Buddenho and Nicholaa his wife of land in Buddenho Croft with the
whole lane between the said croft and the lower end (fundamentum)
of the ditch of his wood ; and quitclaim of lla. 3r. arable in the field
of Bestone, viz. 5a. in ' le Stockinge ' between Boston pasture and
the said Richard's wood, 5a. under his wood with the road and
boundary from the lower end (fundo) of the same to ' le Dene,'
la. in 'le Wryttecroft,' and la. Ir. on ' le Dellefurlong ' ; for this
Richard gave him in exchange land in Feluhole, of the dower of Maud
Morel, and all his right in the mill of Beston. Witnesses : Sir John
de Conquest, knight, and others (named).
Endorsed : Venella cum fossa et via apud Druyswode ; and Carta
Willelmi Drew pertinen' Thome Stacy.
[Chester.] C. 4003. Agreement between Ralph, lord of Hasilwall, and Henry
de Blakerode, citizen of Chester, that whereas Ralph had enfeoffed
Henry of a messuage and two bovates in Hasilwall, Henry shall hold
them for 20 years from date, and at the end of that term he, or his heirs,
shall enfeoff Ralph, or his heirs, thereof, or otherwise shall pay Ql.
a year therefore, for which rent Ralph and his heirs may distrain.
Sunday, the greater feast of St. Michael, 1325.
[Kent.] C. 4004. Demise by John Gylot to Richard Skippar of a messuage
with a house (dom' mur'} in the town of Monketone at Goristrete.
Goristrete, 5 August, 1 Henry IV.
[Staff.] C. 4005. Grant by Richard de Marnham, lord of Bromwich, with
the assent of Margery his wife, to Robert de Grete, for his homage
and service and for five marks beforehand, of his part of a hey in
Bromwich late of William de Wavere, between the part of that hey of
Walter de Evereus, &c., adjoining the highway from Bromwich church
to Grete mill, at a yearly rent of 4s., saving foreign service and
two suits of his court, at the courts next after Michaelmas and 'le
Hokeday.' Witnesses : Sir John de Hero villa, and others (named).
[Bucks.] C. 4006. Demise by Alexander de la Rose to Maud Paulin, for her
life of a messuage and croft which Hywain formerly held of him in
Tuthrope, at a yearly rent of 20d., saving suit of his court and the
king's service. Witnesses : William son of Richard, William de
Upton, Walter Passelewe, Robert de Huntindon, William de Grante-
bruge, Thomas Toni, Ellis de Hedenham, and others (named).
Endorsed : Tythrop.
Notts. C. 4007. Grant by Roger son of Stephen de Rudinges to Robert
le Vavasur, for his homage and service, of 24a. land in Watenhoue,
viz. 12a. of his demesne, within the old hedges of the arable field,
measured by the perch of 18 feet, in these places ; 3ia. in Rouwefeld,
viz. in the tillage under Howe, la. in the tillage of Limput, la.
to the south and IJa. next the toft of Hugh de Temes to the
west, to make a toft of; in Howefeld, Northwellefeld and Cliffeld, 8a.
in the tillage ' del Clif,' &c. ; and 12a. outside the old hedges to assart
with everything growing thereon, measured by the perch of 20 feet ;
at a yearly rent of gilt spurs or Go 7 ., saving such foreign service as
belongs to a half bovate in Watenhoue. Witnesses : Sir Ralph son
of Nicholas, king's steward, Walter de Estweit, sheriff of Notingham,*
Ralph de Bakepuc', constable, Henry son of Pascasya, and others
(named).
* Not in the printed list of sheriffs.
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[Bucks.] C. 4008. Grant by Geoffrey Est of Bettelowe to Nicholas Adam
[Herts.] and Richard Est of Bettelowe, and John le Lord of a messuage with
croft in the town of Aldewyk in the parish of Masseworthe, which
he had by the gift of Stephen Ascheby and Joan his wife, and all the
lands which he had by the gift of Henry Purnel of Aldewyk, in
Bettelowe, Aldewyk, and Tyscote in the parish of Wygynton. Saturday
after the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin, 44 Edward III.
[Herts.] C. 4009. Letter of attorney by Robert de Drayton, treasurer of
St. Paul's, London, to John son of Peter of Great Waltham to deliver
seisin to Henry de Aula of a messuage and 18o. land in the town of
Bettelam\e in (lie parish of Treinge which lie had by the gift of Roger
son and heir of Peter de Wy velesthornt and Joan his wife. London,
Saturday after St. Luke, 22 Edward I.
[Bedford.] C. 4010. Grant by William son of Richard of Rokesdon to Henry
son of Ralph de Gretteford, for his homage and service, and for 5s. in
gersum, of 2r. land on Brocforlong by ( 'olinesbruge, and Ir. on the
other side of a brook (russclli), in the field of Buston, at a yearly rent
of &/., for all service save scut age, viz. at llO.s-. a .'.</. and at loss, nothing.
Fragment of seal,
[Chester.] C. 4011. Letter of attorney by Robert son of Richard de Moston
to Roger de Westeley to deliver seisin of all his lands in Claydene to
Robert his son. Pulton, Monday after St. Hilary, 1345.
[Bedford.] C. 4012. Grant by William son of Nicholas de Wybbesnade to
Alice his daughter of curtilages called ' le Banwyk ' and ' le Nortwyk '
in Wybbesnade, with hedges, ditches, and freebords (francbordix).
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 12 Edward II.
[Dorset.] C. 4013. Grant by Richard Wayte of Frome in Selewode to
Roger Syward of Dorchestre of all his tenement which he had by the
feoffment of Robert Lauerence next the chapel of St. Mary in Sent
Mariestrete, Melcumbe Regis. Witnesses : John Chichestre, mayor
of Melcumbe, and others (named). Monday after St. Luke,
39 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Oxford.] C. 4014. Ratification by Ralph de Santerdon. miller, of the con-
firmation by Isabel his wife in her widowhood to Peter de Sydeham of
the gift, of Ha. Ir. in Sydeham by Adam Vraclmm. her former
husband, to Walter de Sydeham. Peter's father. Seal, dattunjul.
[Lincoln.] C. 4015. Quitclaim by William son of William de Wilgebv to
Sir William de Heyling, knight, and his heirs, of a yearly rent of Ub.
cummin in Wyvelingham with \\ards, reliefs, dtc., incident thereto.
due at the feast of St. Botolph by Walter de \\'er. Amabel his wife, and
her heirs or from whoever may hold the lands late of Walter de
Killingholm, and Frcthesant his wife, of the inheritance of the said
Frethesant. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Braybof, and others (named).
[Lincoln.] C. 4016. (Jrant by Margaret daughter of Thomas called ' Yerl'
of Wyvelingham. widow, to Thomas son of Robert Ad Ripam of
Wyftingham of llV. rent from her toft and a house built thereon in
Wyvelingham, with light of distraint : covenant not t o sell to any unless
she can IT el as much from t hem as another, under penalty of 20s. to
be paid to the lords of the fee for the time being. Witnesses: Henry
called ' Barne ' and others (named).
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[Leic.] C. 4017. Demise by John son of Hugh son of Adam of Herdeby
to William le Clerk of Howys for twelve years from Easter of land on
' le Redland ' and by ' le Shyremer,' in Howys. Herdeby, Wednesday
after St. Ambrose, 1340.
[Leic.] C. 4018. Grant by Henry de Templo to Richard de Templo his
eldest son begotten of his true spouse, of all his land held of the
Templars in the town of Temple (Templum) by Welcboure, both land
in bondage and land in demesne, with the homage and service of
William de Templo ; also of 15a. on the long tillage (custuram)
stretching from the water of Schepeya to Derbiweye, doing homage
and service therefore to Sir Peter le Poter ; for this Richard gave
him 20 marks beforehand. Witnesses : Sir Peter le Poter and Sir
Adam de Weleberue, knights, Walter de Culi, and others (named).
[Kent.] C. 4019. Grant by Roger de Warram, clerk, to John de Staingrave,
of all his land in the parish of Bittheburge and Tunebrug and in the
lowey of Tunebrug, for 40 marks in gersum. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed : Pecche.
[Staff.] C. 4020. Grant by Richard son of Simon Cotin of Maddeleg' to
William Cotin of a moiety of the land which he had by descent,
of Simon his father except the capital messuage, for which the said
William is to have la. land (unam acram terre. regal') beyond his
portion; at a yearly rent of 22d. ; for this William gave him 5 marks
beforehand.
[Chester.] C. 4021. Grant by Sir John de Sutton, lord of Malpas, to Uryen
de Egerton for life of the keepership (garde) of the serjeanty of the barony
of Malpas, which David del Malpas had before, at a yearly rent of 6W.;
the said Uryen has found eight sureties (named), &c. Soghlache,
Sunday before the Purification, 17 Edward II. French.
Oxford. C. 4022. Demise by John White of Hamelden, co ; Bucks, hus-
bandman, and Alice Hamelden of Syddenham, co. Oxford, widow, to
Thomas Sparow of Emyngton, co. Oxford, and Nicholas Bowlake of
Towresay, co. Bucks, husbandman, of their farm in Syddenham, with
barns, lands, &c., late of Nicholas Hamelee, deceased, from Michaelmas
next for nine years at a yearly rent of 4 marks ; the said farmers to
keep up all thatched houses, Malls of ' splynt,' hedges, and ditches,
and the said John and Alice to support all other charges. 10 March,
4 Henry VII. [Paper copy or draft.]
[Surrey.] C. 4023. Grant by Thomas son of John atte Walle to John son of
Richard Whiting, of Pekham, the younger, of land in a field called
' Gosacre ' in the parish of Camerwell. Camerwell, Thursday, the
feast of St. Bartholomew, 14 Edward III. Seal.
C. 4024. Grant and release by Thomas de Stanihurste to Sir
Ralph de Mitton of the warranty which belongs to the land which was
of Richard son of Thomas de Acton, for the homage which the said
Thomas did to him therefore ; so that the said Thomas shall not sell
or give the land to any without Ralph's consent. Witnesses : William
de Hochinc, Robert de Winkedele, and others (named).
[Bedford.] C. 4025. Grant by Robert son of Henry de Thornecot to Robert
Ivel of the same of a selion in Bestoii a.butting on Clayhuldyhc and
the churchway, with remainder to Cecily sister of the said Robert Ivel
if the said Robert die without heirs* or assigns. Sunday after St.
Katharine, 1 Edward II.
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[Warw.] C. 4026. Declaration by Thomas Boterye, John Nowerne, William
Tymkockes, and 17 others (named) ' to alle cristen men and princi-
pallye to my lorde of Warrewik and to my lady his wieff and to all
her wise and discrete counseill,' that no man hath a rightful title to a
' meese place ' in Berkeswell called ' Hukyns ' alias ' Barreis Place,'
but only William Hore, esquire, Joan his wife, and her heirs.
English.
[Bedford.] C. 4027. Grant by Richard Franciscus of Stratton to Robert
Percel of Thornecote for his service and 13s. beforehand, of \r. under
Dallowewey, and \r. on Brochforlong in Thornecote, at the yearly rent
of a farthing, saving the king's service. Fragment of seal.
[Salop.] C. 4028. Grant by Thomas de Bardeleye to Walter de Stotesdon,
son of Richard de Medeweleye, for 20s. beforehand, of all his land
of Leverichesleye, which Robert de Huchchemore formerly held, at a
yearly rent of Id. Witnesses : Hugh de Bask', Adam de Bold, Nicholas
the clerk of Foules Werwin and others (named).
[Bucks.] C. 4029. Grant by Simon de Harmed', clerk, for the health of
his soul and his wife's and for the souls of his ancestors, to the hospital
of St. Mary, St. John the Baptist, St. John the Evangelist, and St.
Lawrence and the brethren there in Neuport for the sustinence of
God's poor and strangers there of all his right in rents and incidents
of certain tenements in Neuport. Witnesses : Sir M[atthew de
Stratton], archdeacon of Bukingham, Richard de Stok', dean of
Neuport, Vincent de Neuport and Alan de Wilies', vicars, and others
(named). Fragment of seal.
[N'hamp.] C. 4030. Demise by Master Reynold, rector of Cranisl', to Michael
Rok, Maud his wife, and their children in survivorship of a messuage
in Cranisl' at a yearly rent of 4rf. Witnesses : Hugh, lord of
Cranisl', and others (named).
[Bedford.] C. 4031. Grant by Reynold de Rokesdon to Roger Ivel for his
homage and service and 18s. in gersum, of land in Buston, viz. a.
abutting on Dalhoweye and Ir. by the wood (le broc) abutting on
the road leading from Amfrid's bridge to Padewrle, at a yearly rent
of Id., saving the king's service ; the land not to be conveyed to a
religious house.
[Warw.] C. 4032. Quitclaim by John son of Richard Hawe of Solihull to
John atte Shawe, Maud his wife, and the heirs of their bodies of his
right in lands which they had by the feoffment of William son of
Thomas atte Burches in Solihull. Wednesday, the Conception of
St. Mary, 18 Edward III.
[Bucks.] C. 4033. Demise by John Nowers, knight, to William de Ahston
N'hamp. of the manor of Chester on the Water (Cestre sourleyewe) for life, and to
his executors and assigns for a year after his death, at a yearly rent of
20li. ; William shall do the services due to the chief lord of the fee
and pay 2s. to the duke of Lancastre. and 2s. 4d. to the abbot of Borow
Seynt Per', and if more than 4s. 4d. is due to any chief lord, John shall
allow it in the said rent ; William may take timber for repairs in
John's parks of Gothurst and Stoke. Witnesses: John Wydevill
and others (named). Monday after (le lundie procheyen ad verier) the
Annunciation of St. Mary, 2 Richard [II.]. French. Seal of arms.
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[Lincoln.] C. 4034. Grant by Thomas de Muscam in Bekingham to Simon
de Aston, servant of the rector of Bekingham, of a selion of arable in
his croft, and a yearly rent of \d. due from Robert Russel, paying
a M. at Christmas to the light of St. Leonard in the chapel of Holm
by Sutton in the parish of Bekingham. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4035. Grant by William de Holcot', clerk, to Roger son of
Ranulph Ivel of Thurnecot' of two selions in the field of Beston, one on
Claihul adjoining the ' Grenewey ' from Buddenho to Thurnecot, &c.
in exchange for two selions in another field.
[Devon.] C. 4036. Grant by Henry Rigold in pure alms to the prior and
monks of St. Mary Magdalen, Barnastapolia, of Qd. rent from a
tenement in the suburb of Barnastapolia, to keep his obit.
[Chester.] c. 4037. Grant by Robert son of Hugh Schell of Sonde to Thomas
son of Hugh of Lee ton of land held of Sir Nicholas de Audeleg'
adjoining land whereon stood the bakehouse of Nicholas Ademet,
with quittance of the tasting of ale brewed on that land and
sold without assize, and of the toll of horses sold on that land, and
of acting as bailiff to the chief lord of the fee, &c., paying a yearly rent
of 2s. 6^. to the said chief lord for all service, saving all amends and
breaches of assize committed on the said land. Witnesses : William
de Praers, sheriff of Chester, and others (named). Seal.
[Kent.] C. 4038. Grant by Richard de Bromfeld to his lord Sir Gilbert de
Clare, earl of Gloucester and Hertford, of la. meadow called ' North-
mannesaker' in Eastmed in the parish of Tonebregg, adjoining on
two sides the meadow of the priory of Tonebregg and Shrolbeseyland
on the third, for 305. in gersum. Fragment of seal.
[Chester.] c. 4039. Grant by Patrick de Hasilwall to Guy de Provincia in free
marriage with Alina his sister, and the heirs of his body by the said
Alina, of two carucates of land in his demesne in Aldefeld, a waste place
of land tying between the arable of Aldefeld and the arable of
Pennesby and Irbi, containing half a carucate, a fishery in the Dee
within the bounds of Hasilwall, with a meadow belonging to Hasilwall
as the brook (sichitus) runs from Depedall to the field called ' Harrowe,'
and John son of Richard of Hasilwall, who was his bondman, with his
sequel, rendering therefore Id. or a pair of white gloves on the feast of
' St. Bartholomew. Witnesses : Roger Dounvile, William Waleis, Philip
de Baunvile and others (named). Copy.
[Norf.] C. 4040. Grant by Roger Brun and Isabel his wife to Sir Oliver
Wyth of 4s. yearly rent to be received from Ralph de Catton and his
heirs out of a tenement late of Brian the cobbler (suioris) in Great
Yarmouth, between the denes (den) and the land of Nicholas
Gruelschanke, to replace (alleviandum) 4,9. yearly rent due to John
de Waxtenham, clerk, out of a tenement late of Simon Ganye and
Gerbergia his wife granted to the use of the friars minors of Yarmouth,
to hold to the said Sir Oliver at the rent of a clove yearly at
Martinmas. Witnesses : John Wyth, Alexander Fastolf, Stephen de
Ho, and Henry Randolf, bailiffs of Yarmouth, John Aleyn ' ad Windel,'
and others (named). [1285.]
Endorsed : Smallbergh.
[Lincoln.] C. 4041. Grant by Richard de Wyflingham, clerk, son of Peter
de Bark', to Reynold de Donington, dwelling in Wyflingham, of his
portion of meadow between ' le syke ' and land in Caldeweldale.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Leic.] C. 4042. Grant by William le Brun of Schepe to William son of
Sir William Burdet of three half-acres in the territory of Schepe viz.
%r. in Enewaldesdale, \a. on Dichforlong and a. on Copthurnehul ;
grant also that William Burdet shall be preferred purchaser of any
land he shall sell. Witnesses : Henry de Templo and others
(named). Seal.
[Chester.] C. 4043. Grant by Philip son of Eingnon de Malo Passu to David
son of Philip de Malo Passu, for his homage and service and for four
marks before hand, of a salt spring and salt belonging thereto in Over
Wich (Superiore Wicho) at a yearly rent of a pair of white gloves due
on the feast of St. Oswald the king. Witnesses : William de Malo
Passu, David his brother, Kenewirech son of Alexander, Tudir son of
Hugh, and others (named). Seal with legend, SIGILL' PHILIPPI MAL*.
[Chester.] C. 4044. Quitclaim by Henry called ' Heumenur,' chaplain, to
Hugh Payn, citizen of Chester, of his right in a messuage and ten
lands (land] of arable land and a meadow in Forgatestrete, Chester,
which Hugh bought from Robert de Englefeld and Lucy his wife.
Witnesses : Robert le Mercer, mayor of Chester, Robert de Hole,
sheriff, and others (named).
Essex. C. 4045. Grant by Richard Galyan of the parish of Wolewych
to John Galyan the elder of the same and Maud relict of William
Godesone of a messuage with curtilage and 5a. arable in the field called
' Carterisfeld,' with walls, pastuies, hopes (hopis), &c., in the parish
of Wolewych in the county of Kent in the parts of Essex. Palm
Sunday, 4 Edward III.
[Herts.] C. 4046. Grant by John de Belendene son of Walter de Belenden'
to Geoffrey le Goddung of Aldwyk, for his homage and service and for
two marks beforehand in gersum, of la. arable in the east field of
Betelaue in ' le Hegink ', at a yearly rent of 2d., the land not to be
alienated to any religious house. Witnesses : Ralph, lord of Merston,
Walter his son, Geoffrey le Somenour of Berchamstude, and others
(named).
[Staff.] C. 4047. Grant by Richard de Verney to William Cotin of land
adjoining Pecochysrudyng in the fee of Madeleg' in exchange for \a.
land in the said fee.
[N'hamp.] C. 4048. Grant by Ralph le Charters of Bructon to Thomas son
of Peter Kyde, of Cranes!' of a rent of Qd. in CranesP, for his homage
and service and for 8s. beforehand, to wit what Adam son of the priest
of the same town used to pay him at Martinmas, with all issues
(eventionibus) from the said rent, viz. of ward or of residue, rendering
therefore yearly, for all service, three horse-nails at Christmas.
Witnesses : Sir Robert de Ordelingber', Hugh de Cranes!', Ralph
parson of the same town, and others (named).
[Essex.] C. 4049. Grant by Robert Gubiun to Sir Henry, the dean and the
chapter of St. Paul's, London, of all his land in the field called
' la Were ' in the parish of Fobbing, next the road before his door,
whereof he had 10a. by the gift of Henry de Prato and 2a. by the gift
of Ralph son of Lewis. London, the morrow of St. Luke, 1245.
Notts. C. 4050. Quitclaim by Lettice de Cestrefeld of Notingham to the
prior arid friars the order of St. Mary of Mount Carmel, Notingham
of her right in a place of land in the street which is called ' le Motehalle
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[Warw.]
Middx.
Gate,' Notingham, which she has recovered against them by recognition
of an assize of novel disseisin. Witnesses": John Brian, mayor of
Notingham, Simon de Lenton and Robert Wynson, bailiffs o'f the same,
and others (named). Monday before St. Barnabas, 2 Edward III.
C. 4051. Grant by John Hawe of Solyhull, Richard de Caldeford,
chaplain, John le Vinetier, Richard atte Birches, chaplain, Roger de
Bockemore, John atte Birches, and John atte Grange of the same,
to Thomas de Fynchale of the same, of a place of a curtilage in the
borough of Solyhull, in the street leading to ' le Leewode.' Saturday
before St. Margaret, 41 Edward III. Two seals.
C. 4052. Grant by William de Basing, citizen of London, to James
Beauflour, citizen of London, of land in the field of Stebenhuth between
the street ' del Chapelstrate on the south, &c. Wednesday before
Easter, 10 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
[N'hamp.] C> 4053. Quitclaim by William de Ponte Fracto of Norhampton
to Agnes daughter of the late Robert le Despenser of Norhampton
of his right in the house which formerly was the capital house of
the said Robert in Groppecuntelane, Norhampton. Witnesses :
William le Pessoner (Piscatore), mayor of Norhampton, John le
Gaugy and- Peter le Vyneter (Vinitar'), bailiffs (prepositis), and
others (named). [1274.]
[Chester.] C. 4054. Indenture of demise by Lucy Coroun to Ralph de Hasel-
welle, for her life, of her dower, of the endowment of Sir Patrick de
Haselwelle, of his demesne arable, with meadows, gardens, fisheries
and with two cottages ; to hold at a yearly rent of 31s. payable at the
feasts of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin and St. Michael the
greater ; saving to her her dower of other tenements, rents and services
in the aforesaid town of Haselwelle assigned to her in dower by the
escheator of the earl of Chester ; and the said Ralph authorizes distress
on all his lands in Haselwelle for arrears of the said rent. Witnesses :
Richard de Fougheleshurst, sheriff of Cheshire, and others (named).
5 July, 7 Edward II.
[Leic.] (J. 4055. Defeasance of a recognizance in lOOli. made in the
Exchequer by Richard Burdet of Schepeie to John de Pulteneye,
citizen and draper of London, viz. that if Richard make estate to Mar-
garet his wife for her life of all lands he had in Schepeie on the day
of the recognizance, or if she die in his lifetime, the recognizance to
be void. London, Tuesday before the feast of St. Margaret,
19 Edward II. French. Fragment of seal.
[Staff.] C. 4056. Grant by John Balle and Alice his wife to Hugh son of
William de Chaueldon of all the land of two fields on either side of
the sluice (doitum) running from the lord of Madeleye's mill, which
descended to them after the death of Nicholas Cotyn with reversion
of dower in the same.
[Sussex.] C. 4057. Grant by Walter Drywet of Hengsterugge to John son
of John de Langehurst, for half a mark beforehand, of Qd. rent from
two fields of land which John held of him in Ifeld.
[Herts.] C. 4058. Quitclaim by Isabel late the wife of John de Aldebury
to Sir Philip de Aillesbury ot her right by way of dower in 3a. land
in a close called ' Astcroft.' Aldebur,' Monday after the Nativity
of St. John the Baptist, 16 Edward II.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[York, W.B.] C. 4059. Grant by William son of Adam de Wodehall to Henry
de Oilly and Juliana his wife for their lives of a house called
' Turilogus ' in Wodehall, with five feet of land all round it. Witnesses :
William Ward of Herthill, Robert de Catclif, William son of John.
Wednesday after St. John before the Latin Gate, 14 Edward II.
Warw.] C. 4060. Quitclaim by John le Harpour of Berkeswelle to Reynold
Barry of the same of his right in a croft called ' Warenescroft '
adjoining land called ' le Hook ' in Berkeswelle. Coventry, Tuesday,
the feast of St. Katharine, 17 Edward III. Seal
York. [W.R.] C. 4061. Grant by Richard Harward to William Parpoynt, esquire,
Roger Parpoynt, gentleman, Master Richard Manser, clerk, rector of
Hart-bill, Christopher Symmys, and John Hyne of all his land, in
Harthill and Wodhall. 9 April, 6 Henry VII. Seal
[Salop.] C. 4062. Grant by John Praty to John Prynse of Cadereton of
seven selions of land, viz., a selion called ' le Haderug ' adjoining
Leppeyate and Colverewalsich in Colverewallefeld, two selions by ' le
Harparesput ' in Schutwallefeld, &c., in Nassch. Neyn Savage, the
feast of St. Luke, 18 Henry VI.
[Sussex.] C. 4063. Grant by Simon Waleys, Richard Cessyngham, Thomas
Cessyngham, and John Skynnere the younger of Hertfeld to Lawrence
atte Forde of Walderne of a field called ' Bottyngfeld ' with a. meadow
adjoining, and a garden of Ir. called ' Mortimer,' at a yearly rent of 3s.
Sunday before St. Margaret, 4 Henry IV. Seal, and fragments of
seals.
[Leic.] C. 4064. Quitclaim by William de Cotes of Leycestre and Alice
his wife to William de Tuttebury of their right in a messuage and land
in Dersford which Roger de Wibtoft held for life ; rent 10s. during
the life of the said Alice. Leicester, Christmas Eve, 11 Richard II.
[Staff.] C. 4065. Quitclaim by Roger son of William de Rowenhale to
William son of Alithea de Chetelton of his right in the lands which
William has by the feoff ment of William his father in the fee and manor
of Chetelton. Sunday before St. Giles, 1304.
[Essex.] C. 4066. Grant by Stephen in la Lane of the parish of Westhamme
and Margery his w r ife to William Lymberwe of the same and Joan his
wife of all their pasture in a place called ' la Lake Superior,' adjoining
the water course of the abbot and convent of Stratford and the
highway from London to Chelmesford. Tuesday in Easter week,
38 Edward III. Seal.
[Devon.] C. 4067. Grant by John Baynard in bis widowhood to Margaret
relict of John Herward of his curtilage at Sowthyete in Barnastapol,
between the strand, the gildhall, and the tenement of the long bridge,
Witnesses : William Uppecote, then mayor, and others (named),
23 August, 31 Henry VI.
[Notts.] C. 4068. Conveyance by John Flesshewer of Estweyt to John
Ryngham the elder, John his son, and Robert Inglond of Newthorp,
of all his coal-mines in all his lands in the town and fields of Newthorp
at a rent of one-fifth of the produce. 7 February, 8 Henry IV. Seal.
[Devon.] C. 4069. Grant by Walter Underwynard, clerk, son of Reynold
Underwynard, hay ward (messoris), to Arnulph de la Stone of 2s. yearly
rent from a tenement in Barstret by Barnestapol', which Thomas le
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Candclmakyere son of Simon Russel holds. Witnesses : John
Pollard, mayor of Barnestapole, and others (named). Monday after
St. Valentine, 13 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
JWarw.] C. 4070. Grant by William Hore and Joan his wife to Edward
Grey, knight, Robert Grey and Henry Drewry, esquires, Thomas
Greswold, John Draycote, and Thomas Porter, chaplain, of a messuage
and 40. land, 2a. meadow, la. wood, in Berkeswell. Witnesses :
Richard ' of the Botrey,' and others (named). Monday after
St. Matthias, 19 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Hants.] C. 4071. Grant by Nicholas le Palmere of Berckelye to John de
Juetz of Minstede, Agnes his wife, and his heirs, of a house with
croft which Walter le Webbe gave him in Minstede, for 20s. before
hand. Sunday before the Assumption of St. Mary, 12 Edward [I].
Fragment of seal.
Surrey. C. 4072. Grant by John Belde of Reygate and Isabel his wife to
John Snellyng of Horsley, Richard Knyght the elder, and John
Kempe, of their tenement in the borough of Reygate between the
highway through the middle of the borough to Dorkyng and the castle
ditch, which they had by the gift of William Cook of Reygate,
12 September, 12 Edward IV. Two seals, one damaged.
Surrey. C. 4073. Grant by John Snellyng of Horsley and John Kempe
of Reygate to John Belde and Isabel his wife of a tenement bounded
as above in Reygate, which they had by the gift of the said John and
Isabel. 21 February, 19 Edward IV." Two seals.
[Heref.] C. 4074. Grant by Roger Maynston, gentleman, to Ralph, and
John ap Huy, sons of John ap Huy of Danyeston in Irchynfelde, of
all his lands in Bernythen and Waldyngeston and all other his lands
in the lordship of Irchynfeld or elsewhere in the hundred of Wormelou.
Witnesses : Sir John Phelpotte, chaplain, and others (named).
Bernythen, Friday before the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin,
14 Henry VII. Seal.
Surrey. C. 4075. Grant by John Belde of Reygate and Isabel his wife to
James Langhurst, John Skynner, John Hay ward and John Bowrer
of a tenement in the borough of Reygate between the highway
through the middle of the borough to Blecchynglegh and the castle
ditch. 30 June, 20 Edward IV. Two seals, damaged.
London. C. 4076. Grant by John Walworth, gentleman, William Worsop.
esquire, John Barnard, gentleman, John Creke, and Robert Wymbyll
to Richard Playstowe, citizen of London, Alice his wife, William
Gaynesford, gentleman, Master Roger Martyn, clerk, Henry Yole,
' brewer,' Hugh Trap, ' cordewaner,' and William Catelyn, ' homer,'
citizens of London, of a tenement in St. Martin Orgar's lane, Douegate
ward, parish of St. Lawrence Pulteney, next Candelwykstrete. which
together with Robert Gaierstanger, since deceased, they had by the
feoffment, 10 February, 36 Henry VI, of John Gobet. 5 February,
1 Edward IV. Four seals and a fragment.
[Sussex.] C. 4077. Grant by Walter Drywet to John son of John de
Langehurst of land in' Ifeld for 40s. before hand. Witnesses : Walter
atte Court, Simon le Feutre, John le Mose, John Grantpond, and
others (named). The morrow of the Finding of the Holy Cross,
2 Edward II.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[York, W.R.] C. 4078. Grant by John Haroward of Hartill to Thomas
Wodrofe of Hartyll and John Haroward of Anstan of a toft with
croft adjoining ' le Halk.' Hartill, Martinmas, 1426. Seal.
[Kent.] C. 4079. Grant by Gregory son of Reynold de Rokesle and Agnes
his wife, daughter of the late John de Godinton, to Agnes late the
wife of Richard de Godinton and to Agnes daughter of John Aylman,
of land with a grove in a croft called 'Northcroft,' adjoining land called
'Byschagh,' in the parish of Chelesfeld. 30 April, 22 Edward III.
Two seals.
[Leic.] C. 4080. Grant by Adam son of Henry de Herdeby to Hugh hie
son and heir of the reversion of all the land and rent in Herdeby which
William Bellard holds of him for life. Fridav after the Translation
of St. Thomas, 3 Edward II.
[Bedford.] C. 4081. Grant by William the carter (carectarius) of Caldekote
to Walter de Huntingfeld of - la. by Bonemersdich in Buston.
Wednesday after the Annunciation, 25 Edward [I].
[Staff.] C. 4082. Quitclaim by Ademet de Onileg and Nicholas his eldest'
son to Thomas son of Simon Cotyn of Madeleyg of all their right in lands
which Phipota daughter of Robert de Onyleg' and the said Thomas
had by the gift of the said Simon, in the fee of Madeleyg except land
in ' le Rowefoldes ' between land of Richard de Verney called
' Poweruding,' &c. Witnesses : Robert de Dutton, knight, and
others (named). Madeley under Lyme, Sunday before St. Chad the
bishop, 15 Edward II.
[Kent.] C. 4083. Letter of attorney by William Hughelyn of Stureye,
' bocher,' to William Shake way to deliver seisin to John BUG well,
John Broke, John Sigrym. and John Sone of Stureye of all his lands,
rents and services in Stureye, Westbere and Litilbourne. 3 April,
4 Richard II.
[Staff.] C. 4084. Grant, by Margery late the wife of William Cotin widow
with the consent of Thomas her son and heir, to Sir John de Hauekeston,
knight, of land and wood pledged to him by the said William.
Witnesses : Sir John, vicar of Madeleye, and others (named).
Madeleye, Saturdav the feast of Holy Innocents, 33 Edward III.
Seal.
[Staff.] C. 4085. Grant by Lettice late the wife of William Mulward of
Kell to William son of John Heth of Kell of a messuage and land late
of Adam son of Richard de Whytemor of Madeley, and land which
Adam bought of John son of Richard de Sydeway, in the fee of Madeley
under Lyme. Wednesday before St. Lucy, 9 Henry VI. Seal.
[Leic.] C. 4086. Grant by John Fylk, chaplain, to Ralph Hurlemon of
Boseworth, of a capital messuage, demesne, meadow, pasture with
' le Mulneholme,' rents, services, and reversions in Bylleston which
he had by gift of John Charnels of Suarkeston. Witnesses : John
Wychard of Oseberston, William de Shepaye, and others (named).
Tuesday after St. Mary Magdalen, 5 Richard II. Seal.
Essex. C. 4087. Grant by Gilbert son of John le Roos of Waleden, the
elder, to John his elder son for life of three messuages, the moiety
of a messuage, and land, &c. to the moiety belonging in Waleden,
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and Thundirl[e], except la. lying in Huntyngg , ....
resbrade, Hidefeld and Whitehull, at a yearly rent of a rose for all
service except | mark to William his brother for the term of John's
life. Tuesday after Martinmas, 14 Edward III. Damaged.
[Norf.] C. 4088. Grant by Richard Barker and Robert Wende of
Suthreppes to John son of the said Richard of 3a. land in Marketesthorp
abutting on the land of the rector of Antyngham, &c. which they had
by the gift of Roger Pyxstan of Suthreppes, deceased. Tuesday before
St. Augustine, apostle of the English, 2 Henry IV.
Lincoln. c. 4089. Grant by John atte Well, citizen of Lincoln, to John
de Crosholm, Joan his wife, William their son, and William's heirs,
of a messuage in Estgat in the suburb of Lincoln, formerly John de
Markham's. Witnesses : Alexander son of Martin, mayor of Lincoln,
John Kemp and Nigel Siftrik, bailiffs, and others (named). Monday
after St. John before the Latin Gate, 35 Edward [I.]. Seal with
legend, s' JOHANIS AD FONTEM.
Surrey. C. 4090. Grant by William Cook the elder of Reygate to John
Belde the younger, of Reygate, and Isabel his wife, her heirs and
assigns, of a tenement in the borough of Reygate between the castle
ditch and the highway leading from the chapel of St. Lawrence to
Dorkynge, which, together with John Skynnere, now deceased, he
had by the gift of William Pytfer of Reygate. 2 December,
15 Henry VI. Seal.
Wore. C. 4091. Grant by Robert Gillyng, of Perschor, yeoman, son and
heir of William Gillyng, of Perschore, to Giles Grevile of Wyk, ' gentil-
man,' of 8a. in the fields of Wyk by Perschor. Wyke, 20 September,
9 Henry VII.
[Devon.] C. 4092. Inspeximus and confirmation by Richard de Mertone,
knight, of a decayed charter whereby Henry son of Alwold, his
ancestor, grants, with the assent of Agnes his daughter and heir, and
by the counsel of Robert, bishop of Exeter, to the church of St. Mary
Magdalen of Barnestaple, and the monks of Cluni there, in pure alms
all his land in Withrigge, Wash ford, Greneduna, Dertra, Uppecote,
Strecchederta, Wodeford, Chatemere, Weie, Batesdone, Beare, Shilve-
don, Rouwedon and Strecheston. with woodland (nemore) and the
services of all his tree tenants, who held both things foreign of him
and other, and the liberty which he had in the mill of Withrigge;
himself also he offered at the altar and took the monastic habit.
Witnesses : Stephen de Magna Villa, Stephen the Fleming (Flan-
drensis) and Erchenbald and Robert his sons, Jordan de Campo
Arnulphi, Philip and Heinfred de Carthrai, Hugh de Ralegh, Edward
the priest, and Aimer the parmenter (pirmentarius) of Grenaduna.
Witnesses to confirmation : Thomas de Mertone, his brother, and
others (named). Mertone, Friday before the Annunciation of St.
Mary, 32 Edward III. Seal.
Leic. C. 4093. Grant by Nicholas de le Temple to John Toftcs of
Coventre of all his land, &c., in Little Shepeye by Sibusdone at tho
rent of a rose for the first nine years, and thereafter of 20li., to cease
if Nicholas' widow recover dower, &c. Witnesses : John Burdet,
Richard Elyenoresone and others (named). 1 August, 48 Edward III.
French.
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Middx. C. 4094. Grant by John Burton of Totenham and William
Brokherst of ' Iseldon to Sir John Stafford, Thomas Chaucers, Robert
James, Robert Andrewe, Thomas Coventree, John Holkote, John
Shotusbroke, Richard Ederiche, William Ederiche, John Sandir of
Haryngey, and Thomas Ederiche of Totenham, and the heirs of the
said Thomas, of 12a. in a field called ' Downhill ' in the parish of
Haryngey. Totenham, 28 December, 1 Henry VI.
[Kent.] C. 4095. Grant by Ellen Hoo of the parish of Lydde, co. Kent,
to John Goodmonde of Tunbregge of a tenement in the borough of
Tunbregge, late of Edward Chert, adjoining the meadow called
' Londonmede,' the land of Edward, duke of Buk[yngham], and the
highway ; attorney to deliver seisin, Thomas Durbar' of Tunbregge.
9 April, 14 Henry VII.
[Lincoln.] C. 4096. Grant by William Gyll and Avice his wife to Thomas
Moigne of a messuage and land in Wyfflyngham which they had by
the demise and grant of John Baron ; to hold to the said Thomas
and his heirs of the chief lords of the tee by the services due and
accustomed, and a rent to the said John Baron for life of 6s.
16 September, 8 Edward IV. Two seals, damaged.
[Leic.J C. 4097. Demise by Hugh son of John de Herdeby to Robert
Talyor of Gnypton and Cecily his wife for 21 years of his toft lying
between the tofts of Robert de Whulday and the said Robert, at the
yearly rent of a grain of corn, saving ingress and egress for Hugh,
to lop trees ; the tenants not to dig or to lop trees except for
repairs of carts (emendationem plausturi). The feast of St. Lucy,
47 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 4098. Grant by Nicholas Astel of ' le Hacche ' to John Warde,
rector of Northyevell, John Cook of Beeston, and William Souche
of all his land, &c., in Beeston. Monday before St. Bartholomew,
22 Richard II.
N'hamp. C. 4099. Quitclaim by John le Megre, burgess of Norhampton,
to the master and brethren of the Hospital of the Holy Trinity without
Norhampton, of his right in a bench (scamello) in the butchers' row
(rengo) where meat is sold in the market-place of Norhampton,
adjoining the bench of the prior and convent of St. Andrew ; for this
they shall pay him, his heirs or assigns, yearly 2Qd. Saturday before
St. Simon and St. Jude, 20 Edward [I].
Warw. C. 4100. Grant by Margaret late the wife of John Flaundres to
Leic. Thomas Mollesley and Thomas Whatton of all the lands, rents and
services which were late of the said John in Flaundres, Hurley,
Kynnysbury, and elsewhere, co. Warwick, and of all the lands, &c. late
of Ralph and Thomas Hurleman in Leycestre, Desford, Hynkeley,
Neubold, Boseworth, Coton, Carleton, Bildeston, Little Shepey and
Atherston, cos. Leicester and Warwick. Thursday after Michaelmas,
13 Henry VI. Seal.
[York, W.B.] C. 4101. Letter of attorney by Roger Graystok and Amice his
wife to John Symmes of Wales to deliver seisin to John Weste of
Roderham and Thomas Symmes of Wales of all their lands, rents and
services in Hertehill. Hertehill, Tuesday before St. Mary Magdalen,
1431. Fragment of seal.
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[York, W.R.] C. 4102. Grant by Adam Stomelan of Herthill to Sir Ellis
de Sutton, parson ot Herthill, Sir John de Hoton, chaplain, and
Thomas de Norton, clerk, of la. land and meadow in Herthill and
Wodhall, et. at ' le Kerwellemydowe,' 'adjoining the land of the
church of All Saints, Herthill, and 2r. in ' le Hopyng.' Herthill,
the feast of St. Ambrose, 1380.
[York, W.R.] C. 4103. Quitclaim by Joan relict of William de Manton widow, to
William Herward of Wodhall of her right in the lands which he had by
the gift of her said husband in Herthill and Wodhall. Beighton,
6 May, 5 Henry IV. Seal of arms.
Suffolk. C. 4104. Demise by John Wolston and Richard Phylip to Alan
Middx. Buxhull, knight, of the manor of Neuton Hall with the advowson of
the church of Neuton and the manor of Wyke which they had by his
gift, to hold to him and the heirs ol his b.ody, with remainder to
Richard Nevill, earl of Salisbury, Alice his wife, and the heirs of her
body, with remainder, to Elizabeth wife of Robert, lord de Willughby,
and Anne wife of Lewis John and late the wife of Richard Hankeford,
knight, and the heirs of their bodies and to each in default of issue of
the other, with remainder to the right heirs of Adam Fraunceys, knight,
provided that if Alan sell the said manors, &c., or any part thereof,
for some notable cause, to any other than the said earl and Alice, or
her heirs, if they will give as much as another, or if he sell
any part thereof without such cause, in fee simple, tail, or for life,
to any other, his estate therein to cease. Witnesses : William
Phylipp and William Woulf, knights, and others (named). 10 March,
14 Henry VI. Seal. Counterpart of B. 2786.
fNorf.] C. 4105. Counterpart indenture of feoffment by Andrew Marsham
of Southreppes to William Curteys, clerk, and Robert Broun of
Thweyte of two closes in Thorpmarkette abutting at each end on paths
leading to Oldfeld Heyth, which he had inter alia by the feoffment of
Adam Clerk and John Wende of Southreppes by charter dated Thursday
after the feast of St. John the Baptist, 1 Edw. IV ; the present charter,
and livery of seisin thereon, to be void on payment to the said William
of 100s. at Candlemas and Easter next. 28 June, 13 Edward IV.
Seals, one destroyed.
[Notts.] C. 4106. Quitclaim by Nicholas Penythoin of Newerk to William
Gryme of Newerk, husbandman, and Agnes his wife, of his right in a
tenement in Appultongate, Newerk, with a selion of half an acre of
land at the east end of it, which Thomas Mitton, of Newerk, carpenter,
had to farm for ninety-nine years, of the priory of St. Katharine without
Lincoln ; William Mitton, chaplain, son of the said Thomas, and who
had his father's estate therein, having released his right therein to
Nicholas. Witnesses : Thomas Hurnam, alderman of Newerk, and
others (named.) 30 December, 49 Henry VI. Seal.
[Surrey.] C. 4107. Grant by Agnes late the wife of Michael Bygyn of Pekham
to William Cresewyk of London, William Hyde, John Wakefeld, John
Bygod, chaplain, and Alice wife of the said William Cresewyk, of a
messuage and garden in Pekham which she and her said husband
bought of Bartholomew Kelhog of Pekham and Maud his wife, with the
reversion of the hall and west chamber of the said messuage, which the
said Maud holds for her life by their demise. 1 February,
20 Richard II. Seal.
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[Essex.] C. 4108. Grant by John Wayte of Branketre to John Napulton
the elder of Alphamston of a tenement with gardens called ' Barones-
tenement ' in Alphamston between lands called ' Stonefeld,' ' Gygays-
crofte,' and ' Hoomcrofte,' and the highway from Colne to Sudbury ;
also of three crofts in Alphamston, viz. a croft called ' Foxhell '
between lands called ' Stonefeld,' ' Derengeford,' and ' le Dene,'
and a wood called ' le Claper ' ; a croft called 'Venleygh,' between
lands called ' Stonefeld,' ' Hoomcrofte,' and Foxhell,' and an alder-
holt called ' Gygaysfen ' ; and the said croft called ' Hoomcrofte ' ;
all which, together with John Wayte, his father, and John Potter, the
elder, since deceased, he had by the gift of Robert Baroun of Kedyton.
20 November, 34 Henry VI. Seal
[Chester.] C. 4109. Grant by Richard Haukyn, vicar of Madeley, to John
Wodlok, parson of Mokeleston, Robert Davy, chaplain, and Nicholas
de Wybunbury, for the life of Elizabeth wife of Ralph de Eggerton,
of a messuage and land which Thomas Broke holds, a field called
Neuboltfcld, now in the tenure of Thomas Erdeley, and a messuage
and all the land which Matthew Bache holds of him, in Neubolt by
Astbury ; if it happen Hugh son of the said Ralph to die in Ralph's
lifetime and Ralph thereafter to die in the lifetime of the said Elizabeth
and she thereupon claim dower in the lands in Haselwall and Neubolt,
which he the said vicar, gave to the said Hugh and Margaret his wife
and the heirs male of Hugh's body, the estate of the said Wodlok and the
others in the aforesaid lands to cease and the premises to remain to
Margaret for the term of Elizabeth's life, with remainder to the heirs
male of Ralph's body, with remainder in default to his right heirs.
Witnesses : Lawrence Fyton, knight, and others (named). Monday
before Michaelmas, 25 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] C. 4110. Grant by John son and heir of William atte Birches of
Solihull to Richard atte Wode of Solihull, Avice his wife, and the heirs
of their bodies, with remainder in default to the said Richard his heirs
and assigns of land in Solihull which John atte Birches of Solihull,
carpenter, holds of him for life. Monday after the Annunciation of
St. Mary, 26 Edward III. Seal.
[Warw.] C. 4111. Grant by the same to the same and the heirs of their
bodies of 10s. rent from all his lands in Solihull. Friday after the
Annunciation of St. Mary, 26 Edward III. Seal.
[Bucks.] C. 4112. Quitclaim by Edward Knyght of Bekenesfeld to William
Vyncent of Bekenesfeld of his right in lands called ' Waltereslondes,'
in Bekenesfeld, adjoining the lane called ' Walterslane,' the land of
John Botiller, esq. called ' Hallemore,' and the highway from Bekenes-
feld to Wyndesore, which the said William had by the demise of
William Bradeston of Wycombe, John Hull of Burnham, the elder,
and John atte Lee. 15 December, 22 Henry VI. Seal.
[Cumberland.] C. 4113. Grant by Robert de Joneby to Richard de Crosseby of all
that land which William son of Cuthbert held of him in the lawn (landa)
of Kirketwayt, 3a land which Adam de Thorisby held in the same
lawn, and a waste which Richard May held in Wodecastmire extending
from the water of Tyauk to Scortrig and a piece of land next the said
waste which the said Richard assarted from the wood, at a yearly rent
of 10s. ; all wheat growing thereon to be ground at his mill of Lyntwayt,
at one measure in twenty-four (ad viginti quatuor vas). Witnesses :
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Sir M. de Artecle sheriff of Cumberland, Sir William de Boyville, and
others (named). Blenerayset, the feast of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin, 18 Edward [I].
[Wore ] C. 4114. Grant by Thomas son of Richard le Portis of Wych to
Richard Potel and Cristina his wife for their lives, with reversion to
himself and the heirs of his body, with remainder in default to them
and their heirs, of all his lands in the town of Wych and in Wytton
St. Mary and Wytton St. Peter, and in the manors of Salewarpe and
Fekeham, and in Holbareu ; so that the said Richard find Thomas
and his wife victuals (honestam mensam) and a robe, price 10s. yearly.
Sunday after St. Matthias, 5 Edward III. Cf. C. 3429, 3433.
London. C. 4115. Grant by Robert Osbarn of Thorp co. Surrey, gentleman,
to Richard Rawson, alderman of London, Simon Stephenson, draper,
John Matirdale, tailor, and Richard Stucley, draper, citizens of London,
and Thomas Otter, serjeant-at-arms of the king, for his life of all his
lands, rents and services formerly of Peter Huchon, citizen and girdler
of London, and afterwards of Richard Luke clerk, Edward Gower,
esquire, and Thomas Randes, girdler, in the lane and parish of St.
Lawrence in the Old Jewry, in the ward of Westchepe, and in Birchen
Lane in the parish of St. Michael in Cornhill, in Cornhill ward. 21 June,
1 Richard III.
Memorandum endorsed of enrolment in the Husting.
[Chester.] C. 4116. Grant by Philip de Eggerton, lord of Eggerton, to John
Lyttullore, chaplain, of all his messuages, lands, rents, and services in
Malpas, Aggeton, Wyggelond, Masfen, Bykerton, Newton, and
Tussyncham, with a moiety of his lands, salterns, and brine-springs in
Over and Nether Fulwych. Eggerton, Monday after St. Oswald the
King, 9 Henry V. Seal
[Salop.] C. 4117. Grant by Joan Melnard to Robert Gardener of land in
Nazsche as in C. 4062, at a yearly rent of one peppercorn. Neen Savage,
Sunday after St. Martin, 15 Richard II.
Endorsed with a fragment of a sermon in English in contemporary
hand.
Notts. C. 4118. Grant by William Naylar of Newerke, ' coverlidwewar,'
and Thomas his son, chaplain, to Margaret Webstar of Balderton, late
the wife of William Webster, William Penythorn, William Grenegate,
and Lawrence Dawsun of a tenement in Appultongate, Newerke, next
the tenement now belonging to the chantry of William Bannestr'
chaplain, which together with Agnes Naylar, his wife they had by the
demise of William Camme of Newerke and Thomas Cowper, since
deceased ; also of a messuage in Appultongate adjoining that of the
bishop of Lincoln ; to hold for the life of the said Margaret.
Witnesses : Edmund Taylour, alderman of the gild of the Holy Trinity,
New r erke, and others (named). 4 October, 3 Henry VII.
Surrey. C. 4119. Grant by John Skynner and John Bowrer, feoffees to the
use of James Langherst, deceased, in performance of his will, to Isabel
now the wife of Robert Goorde, his daughter, of a messuage with garden
in Reygate as in C. 4075. 26 April, 14 Henry VII. Two seals.
[Bedford.] C. 4120. Grant by John Warde, master of the college of St. Mary,
Northyevell, Roger Wellespryng, chaplain, William Souche of Beeston,
and John Boteler to Thomas Ivel of Beeston of a messuage called
Hulcotys and 14a. land lying dispersed in the town and fields of
44 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Beeston, viz. the messuage, in the hamlet of Beeston called Bodynho,
adjoining the land of the lord of Northyevell, and the land under the
said messuage, in 'le Hoo,' against Bodynhocroft, in Dokestokkyng
adjoining the land of the abbot of Warden, on Wolselye, in Benecroft
adjoining the land of the prior of St. Neots, in ' le Watelond ' adjoining
the furlong called ' le Wowelond,' on Hoddysdole adjoining ' le Lordes
Way,' on Brookfurlong, in Myddylclay adjoining the land of the said
master, and in Overeclay and Prykkedole. Monday before St. Dunstan,
3 Henry V. Four seals.
[Bedford.] C. 4121. Grant by Geoffrey Joye and Agnes his wife to Robert
son of Simon de Mogerhanger, Joan his wife and his heirs, of l|a. in
the fields of Bestone, viz. on ' le Longelond,' ' le Holmoldylond,' and
Middulmerysfurlong, and by Gritteforde bridge. Thursday after
the feast of St. Thomas the apostle, 2 Edward III.
Notts. C. 4122. Grant by John Jurdon, cousin and heir of Agnes daughter
of Jurdan Elys of Notingham, to John de Briggeford of Notingham,
of \ a. arable in the fields of Notingham, in a place called ' le Bothum '
adjoining land of the hospital of St. John the Baptist. Witnesses :
John de Thurmeton and William le Barbur, bailiffs of Notingham,
John Lotrell, and others named. Friday, the feast of St. Simon and
St. Jude, 30 Edward III.
[York, W.R.J C. 4123. Demise by Ranulph Rye of Whytewell, co. Derby, esquire,
to Richard son and heir of Thomas Harewarde of Herthyll of land, &c.
in Herthyll which he had jointly with John Talbot, Knt. son and heir
of John Talbot, earl of Shrewsbury (Salopie) Henry Pierpount, esq.,
William Swyfte of Tynneslaw and Richard Banastere of Herthyll,
since deceased, by the gift of the said Thomas, the father. Witnesses :
John Strelley of Lynby, esq., Robert Woddeward of Maunsfeld
Woddehouse and others (named). The Annunciation of St. Mary,
20 Edward IV.
Derby. C. 4124. Grant by John son and heir of Oliver Kyrke to John
Shalcrosse the younger, William Cleyton, Thomas Bowdon, and
Thurstan Aleyn of a messuage called ' le Netherhous,' with a garden
and croft, in the town of Chapel en le Frith (villa capelle in le Frith)
within the hamlet (villatam) of Bowdon, parcels of land called ' le Birch-
ynhey,' meadow called ' Hordronhilles,' ' le Oldfeld ' ' All the Leys,'
and ' le Longshote,' at the rent of a red rose. Monday after the Finding
of the Holy Cross, 9 Henry VII. Seal.
[Merioneth.] C. 4125. Grant by Thomas Straunge, esquire and burgess of Herde-
lagh, to William Stopport and Juliana daughter of William, William's
wife, of two burgages in Bala late of John Bola, burgess of Bala.
Witnesses : John Salghall, constable of the castle of Herdelegh, John
Holand and William Forten, bailiffs of Bala, and others (named).
15 September, 5 Henry VI. Seal.
[Sutsex.] C. 4126. Grant by John de Kechenham to Richard, younger son
of Robert (Roberto) de Wylesham of 2a. in a field called ' Broclond.'
Esshebornhamme, the feast of St. Lucy, 19 Edward III.
[York, W.R.] C. 4127. Grant by John de Goans of Barleburgh to John Warner
of Hertyll and Loreta his wifes, of la. in the north field of Hertyll which
he had by the gift of Joan relict of Hugh Commander of Barleburgh,
adjoining land called ' Trotoland,' Ryeland Dyke, and a road called
' le Brodegate.' Hertyll, Sunday after the Annunciation, 7 Henry IV.
Seal.
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Middx. C. 4128. - Writing indented whereby William Vaux and Thomas
Tresham, esquires, Thomas Billyng, serjeant-at-law, John Gage, esquire,
William Isle, and John Clifford (reciting that Thomas Ballard, John
Wode, esqs., Nicholas Sibile, gent., John Donet, p ;nt., John Langwith,
tailor, and Thomas Fermory, scrivener, citizens of London, had demised
to them and John Martyn and William Hillys, since deceased, and
John Moreker, who survives but has released his right to them, all the
manors, &c., co. Middlesex, which they, the said Ballard and the others,
had, inter alia, by the gift of William Pecche, knt., to hold to them,
the said William Vaux, and the others, to the use of the said William
Pecche, knt., and Isabel, his wife, for the term of her life) release and
give back to the said Ballard and the others all their estate in the said
manors, &c. in the parish of Stebenhithe, parcel of the said manors,
&c. in co. Middlesex (except the manor of Asshewyes with the great
field thereto adjacent, containing 50a., the east part of which field is
in the parish of Stebenhithe, and the residue in the parish of St. Mary
Matfellon) &c. 28 Feb., 37 Henry VI. Seals.
[Staff.] C. 4129. Indenture between Robert le Verney and Thomas Lucas,
witnessing that whereas the said Robert has granted to the said Thomas
all his lands in the fees of Madelee and Onylee, paying all suits, services,
and customs due therefrom, and the said Thomas has covenanted to
maintain the two messuages thereon in as good condition as when
he received them, and the said Robert has covenanted to bear the cost
of such new houses as the said Thomas may build ; the said Robert
now agrees to pay 20li. to the said Thomas if the latter is disturbed or
impleaded by the said Robert, his heirs or assigns, during the term
of the grant ; and that if the said Thomas is distrained for the said
suits, customs, or services during the said term, he shall retain the
premises after the term of twenty years till he has recouped himself.
Madelee under Lyme, Friday after St. Paul, 37 Edward III. French.
Fragment of seal.
Kent. C. 4130. Quitclaim by Alice Wytwang, widow, late the wife of
John Wytwang, citizen and ' stacioner ' of London, and executrix of
his testament, to Stephen Payn of the parish of St. Mary of Hoo, of her
right in the marsh called ' Fraunces Merssh ' in that parish adjoining
the marsh of the manor of Combe and that of the abbot and convent of
Redyng. 19 October, 5 Henry VII. Fragment of seal.
Kent. C. 4131. Conveyance by Thomas Durbarre of Tonbreyg to John Hoo
and Ellen his wife in survivorship, their heirs and assigns, of a tenement
late Edward Chert's in the borough of Tonbreyg adjoining the meadow
called ' Londonmede ' and the land of Henry late Duke of Bukingham,
which the said Thomas and John together with John Polley of
Hadlo, since deceased, had by the feoffment of John Judde and
John Tyherst the elder, late of Tonbreyg since deceased. 6 July,
9 Henry VII.
Salop. C. 4132. Grant by William Whitemore of Thurstanston to John
Rosamond of all his land, &c. in Tunstall. Witnesses : Robert de
Bromley, esq., Sir John Barker, vicar of Draiton, and others (named).
Monday before Christmas, 25 Henry VI. Copy on parchment of A. 6754.
Essex. C. 4133. Demise by John Gateward, Richard Stace the elder, and
William Trewe of Haveryng atte Bour', to Maud Marchall, widow,
William Colchester, and John Hoberd of the same, of a messuage called
Griggys by Romforth, in ' le Hoo,' between the land of the manor of
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Bucks.
Oxford.
Herts.
Bucks.
Mawneys and the highway from Bomforth to Colyer Rowe which with
other lands in Haveryng they had by the gift of William Marchall,
deceased ; to hold by the rent of a red rose. 7 October, 32 Henry VI.
Two seals.
Bedford. C. 4134. Grant by Thomas Stacy of Bodenho in the parish of
Northyyevell to Thomas Stacy of Northyyevell, the younger, Henry
Godfrey of the same, and William Rusby of Beeston, of all his lands,
&c. in Beeston, Bodenho, and Thorncote in the said parish. 20 January,
17 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Staff.] c. 4135. Indenture between Simon Cotyn and John de Haukeston,
whereby the said John, reciting that Simon by charter of simple feoff-
ment had given him a messuage and certain tenements in Madelegh,
covenants that if he have peaceable possession thereof for ten years the
said charter and seisin had thereon, shall be void, &c. Friday before
the Epiphany, 15 Edward III. French.
C. 4136. Grant by Edmund Hampden to Thomas Chaucers, John
Corbrygge, Reynold Malyns, Nicholas Bagenhale, and Thomas Durem
of all lands which he had by descent after the death of Agnes Bruyn
in Okele and Adyngrove, co. Bucks, and Wendulbury and Esyngton,
co. Oxford. Tuesday after St. George, 9 Henry IV.
C. 4137. Grant by Ralph Basset of Weldone to Richard his son
in free marriage with Nicholaa his wife, of the manor of Wivilisthorn
co. Hertford and land, &c. in Draitone Beuchamp co. Bucks, to hold
to them and the heirs of their bodies of him and his heirs at the rent of
a rose, for all service. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Lucy and Philip de
Aylisbury, knights, and others (named). Saturday in Easter week,
5 Edward III.
Endorsed : Ricardus predictus fuit filius et heres Radulphi Basset
infrascripti et obi it idem Ricardus sine herede de se vivente Radulpho
fratre suo.
[Sussex.] C. 4138. Grant by Walter Drywet to John son of John de
Langehurst for 30s. beforehand of the moiety of a field, the other moiety
whereof is the said John's by his gift, adjoining land called ' Cryste-
masselond ' in Rousperre. The feast of St. Augustine, primate of the
English, 3 Edward II.
London. (j. 4139. Quitclaim by John de Heylesdon to Alan Everard, both
citizens and mercers of London, of his right in a tenement with houses
thereon which Alan and he had by the gift of John de Wesenham in the
parish of St. Mary Magdalen in Milkestrete, London. Whitsunday,
40 Edward III. Seal.
Kent. C. 4140. Quitclaim by John Judde of Tunbregge, the elder, ' gentyl-
man,' to Roger Godemond, his heirs and assigns, of his right in a yearly
rent of 23eL and three hens for a piece of land and garden in the tithing
of Hyldenne within the parish of Tunbregge held of him as of his lord-
ship of Bardenn by Tunbregge, and late held by William Cotyng, the
elder, in right of Alice his wife, reserving a yearly rent of a barbed
arrow feathered with peacock's feathers. 23 January, 37 Henry VI.
Seal.
[Sussex.] C. 4141. Grant by Thomas Stronge to William de Gates of la. in
Sutton adjoining the land of John de Chyntynge and the abbot of
Robertsbridge. Sofford, 6 September, 32 Edward III.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Warw.] C. 4142. Grant by William de Oddyngesel, lord of the manor of
Solihull, to Adam de Birchis of Solihull, of six selions in the field of
Olton in exchange for a meadow at Mapelhurst ; so that Adam and his
heirs may for ever remain without (extra) the tithing rendering there-
fore a rose at Midsummer ; for this exchange and exemption (dis-
portatione) Adam gave him 10s. beforehand.
[Chester.] C. 4143. Demise by Geoffrey, son of John de Legh, knight (militis),
to Richard de Assheton, for sixty years, of land &c. in Assheton which
he had by the gift of Robert de Assheton for life with reversion expectant
to the said Richard ; Richard is to pay him and his assigns 8 marks
yearly during his life. Witnesses : John Savage, knight, Hamo le
Massy and John Dounvyle. Friday after the feast of St. Matthew,
8 Henry VI.
Middx. C. 4144. Grant by John Godfrey of Haryngey and Alice his wife,
daughter and heir of John Crouch, to Stephen atte Feld of Haryngey
and Henry Brokherst ot Iseldon, of 12a. in a field called ' le Downe-
hille ' in the parish of Haryngey which descended to her after her
father's death. 24 November, 8 Henry V.
[Sussex.] C. 4145. Grant by William son and heir of John de Megham of
the parish of Hurst to Richard son of Robert de Wylsham of land
called ' Chirchelond ' in the parish of Esse/burnehame, for 2 marks
beforehand. The feast of St. Andrew, 14 Edward III. Fragment of
seal.
Lincoln. C. 4146. Grant by Thomas de Aton of Lincoln to John his elder
son of a messuage in the parish of St. Peter in Estgate, [in] the suburb
of Lincoln, abutting on the wall ' del Barreyate ' and St. Leonard's
churchyard, with all goods and chattels therein, and all his arable in
the fields of Lincoln with the crops thereon. Witnesses : Simon de
Edelington, mayor of Lincoln, Hugh Russel and John Pynson, bailiffs,
and others (named).- Thursday after St. Botolph, 1315. Seal.
[Staff.] c. 4147. Quitclaim by Maud relict of Nicholas Cotyn to Hugh son of
William de Chaueldon of her right in a messuage and an adjoining
enclosure (defense) and la. called ' Brounyggesacre ' in the fee of
Madeleye, and in a place of land called ' Coudreyesfeld ' as enclosed
with water and hedge in Onyleye. Tuesday after the Circumcision,
12 Edward II.
[Chester.] C. 4148. Quitclaim by Richard de Venables of Neubolt to Nicholas
de Haukeston of his right in the manor of Neubolt and in a moiety of
Great Morton and Astebury. Witnesses : Sir John de Daunport
and Sir William de Brereton, knights, and others (named). 20 February,
24 Edward III. Seal (a gateway) with legend, s. RADULPHT LE POUTER.
[Cumberland.] c. 4149. Grant by Sir Richard de Mulcastre, knight, and John
Mason and John de Arkylby, chaplains, to Geoffrey Tilioll of all their
lands in Why trig, Belesyse, and Thornebank, the feoff ment to be void
on payment at Whitrig of 250 marks within 40 years. 20 April,
1 Henry IV. Fragments of three seals.
[Bedford.] C. 4150. Grant by Eustace de Croft of Beston to Ralph Ivel of
Thornecote of part of his messuage in Beston. Friday the feast of
St. Barnabas, 9 Edward II.
[N'hamp.] C. 4151. Quitclaim by Geoffrey son of Robert de Orlingb' to
Master Reginald, parson of Cranesle, his heirs and assigns, of his right
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in two places of meadow and pasture at Thorpbrigge and Somerledes-
helm in Cranesle, which he had demised to the said Reginald for life.
Witnesses : Hugh de Cranesle, Sir John de Pigtesle of Cranesle,
William de Sancto Germane of Browton, Sir Walter in Salicibus of
Cranesle, and others (named). The morrow of St. Gregory the Pope,
4 Edward II.
[Lincoln.] C. 4152. Grant by John Codelyng of Glee to Adam Saresone,
burgess of Grymesby, Richard Smyth of Clee and Henry de Laiceby,
the elder, of all the" lands in the town and fields of Clee and in the
territories of the town atoresaid or in the parish of Clee which he had
by the gift of Simon de Grymesby and John de Bolyngton, burgesses
of Grymesby, and Sir William Baron, late vicar of Clee. Tuesday, the
feast of St. Matthias, 12 Henry IV.
Chester. C. 4153. Award by William Stanley, knight, Piers of Werburton,
esquire, and David Ferour as arbitrators between Randolph Brereton,
knight, Thomas Bailly, Randolph son of Urian of Brereton, and Elyn
wife of the said Thomas on the one part, and Philip Eggerton, esquire,
on the other, bound to each other in 1000 marks to stand to their
award, touching the manors, &c. which sometime were of John of the
Malpas of Hampton viz. that Sir Randolph and the others shall suffer
Philip to have for life the site of the manor of Hampton, with Hampton
Wood, the Shawe, a cottage appertaining thereto, 4ands called ' the
Milne Filde, Pudwall Filde, Bristull Crofte, Marleruse Filde, White
Medowes, Danshawe Filde, Benettes Fiide, Cokeshote Filde, Cromburley
More, and the Hall More,' two tenements and chief rents in Hampton,
the hall of Bykerton with the adjoining land, divers messuages and
land in Bikerton held of the said Philip, and chief rents and a field
in Bikerton and Eggerton called the Four Acres ; that the said Philip
shall pay 53s. 4rf. yearly during his life to the said Elyn and Randolph
and the longer liver of them ; and that the said Thomas, Elen, and
Randolph son of Urian shall occupy* during their lives, without in-
terruption of the said Philip all other lands, manors, rents, and services
that at any time were of John of the Malpas or of any persons to his
use. 11 December, 6 Edward IV. English. Fragments of seals.
[Bedford.] C. 4154. Grant by William de Croft of Boston to Nicholas son of
William le Bonde of Northyevel of 9a. l|r. land, Ir. 1 hok and swath
of meadow, Ir. pasture in the fields and meadows of Northyevel viz.
land by ' le Palyswyk ' on Heystratefurlong, Schottelond and Way-
mundeswell, against ' le Hacchedich ' adjoining land late of the lady
of Carmynou, on Hacchedichfurlong and ' le Goselond,' in ' le Gore '
at ' le Smethehauedon ' by the land of the abbot of Warden, on ' le
Watelond,' at Stapelweye. on Seueyerden and ' le Horseaker,' at Chirche-
wey, on Padeworth and Schorteasphul adjoining the land of the parson
of Northyevelle, on ' le Losfurlong,' Doddelouwe, Middelfurlong,
Wyneslouwe and Thornylond, the meadow in Heydich, the hook and
swath of meadow in Rademersh, and the pasture on ' le Downlond.'
Thursday, the feast of St. Peter's Chair, 32 Edward III. Seal.
[N'hamp.] C. 4155. Grant by Robert de Catteworth, master of the hospital
of the Holy Trinity without Norhampton, and the brethren and sisters
of the same, to Walter Kokin of Norhampton, draper, that he shall be
quit for 3s. 4d. yearly of a rent of 6s. 8d. due from a messuage in
Gropecontelane ; he and his heirs to acquit them and their successors
of all services against the chief lords of the fee. Saturday after the
Commemoration of Souls, 19 Edward II.
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[Bedford.] C. 4158. Grant by Emma atte Crouhc of Beston to Peter del Hacche
of the same, Maud his wife, and his heirs, of ^d. rent viz. Id. from the
heirs of William le Ferour for a messuage in ' le Hacch,' and d.
from Henry son of Hugh del Hacch for a selion outside 'le Hacch.'
Sunday before Michaelmas, 9 Edward II.
[Sussex.]
Lincoln.
[Sussex.]
[Kent.]
[Bedford.]
[Sussex.]
[Notts.]
Essex.
Suffolk.
C. 4157. Grant by Lawrence atte Forde and Margery his wife to
John Wele, William atte Chambere, William atte Grove, William
Bothyl, John Pouke of Wylyndon, and Robert atte Fordo, their son,
of all their free land, &c. (de libera tenura) in the parish ot Waldern.
10 June, 3 Henry V. Two seals, damaged.
C. 4158. Grant by John, elder son of Thomas de Aton of Lincoln,
to John de Crosholm the elder, Joan his wife, William their son, and
William's heirs, of a messuage in the suburb of Lincoln as in C. 4146.
Wednesday before St. Lawrence, 1315. Seal.
C. 4159. Grant and quitclaim by John son and heir of Adam le Veutre
of Roussperre to Simon le Veutre of Rougsperre, Mabel his wife, and the
heirs of Simon's body, of all the lands which the said Adam gave
them in Roughsperre ; to hold of him at a yearly rent of I2d. ; the
lands to revert to him after their death, if Simon die without issue.
The feast of the Epiphany, 11 Edward II.
C. 4160. Grant by Gregory son of Reynold de Rokesle and Agnes
his wife, daughter of the late John de Godinton, to Agnes late the wife
of Richard de Godinton and Agnes daughter of John Aylma[n], of five
virgates of land in a place called ' Marwenehorscroft ' adjoining land
called ' Byschagh.' Thursday, the feast of the Holy Innocents,
20 Edward III. Two seals, one damaged. Cf. C. 4079.
C. 4161. Grant by William Curteys the elder of Mogurhangger and
Rose his wife to John Astel of Bereford, Maud his wife, John their
younger son, and the heirs of the aforesaid John, of a messuage and
house thereon in Boddenho, with a croft adjoining. Monday, the feast
of St. Philip and St. James, 20 Edward III.
C. 4162. Grant by William le Venter of Rusperre to Robert le
Gardener, Mary his wife and Robert's heirs, for reasonable sustenance
while he lives and for 40s. beforehand, of all his messuage and tenements
in Rusperre. Sunday after St. Dunstan, 3 Edward II. Seal, damaged.
Endorsed : A deede of Langhurst in Rusper.
C. 4163. Grant by Richard Russell of Kyrkebi on Asschefeld to
William son of Gilbert of Kyrkebi and Agnes his wife in survivorship,
their heirs and assigns, of thirteen selions of arable in Kyrkebi which
he had by the gift of John Pynchon the elder. Friday, the feast of
St. Augustine, apostle of the English, 1335.
C. 4164. Letter of attorney by John Fray and John Doreward
the elder to Richard Derland and William Purpull to deliver seisin,
according to their charter, to William, abbot of St. Mary of Coggeshale,
Benet Burgh and Thomas Swattok, clerks, and John Worthy, of their
manors and advowsons of Eyston ad Turrim and Rothyng Eytroppe
co. Essex, the manors of Bildeston, Dryngeston, Hopton, and Shelland,
a messuage 200a. land, 8a. meadow, 9a. pasture, 3a. wood and 2 marks
rent in Felsham and Geddyng, and the advowsons of Bildeston and
Dryngston, co. Suffolk, which they together with John, archbishop
of York, John, bishop of Bath, William, bishop of London, Richard,
4
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earl of Warwick, Ralph Cromwell, Walter Beauchamp, knt., John
Prentys, elk., John Arundell, elk., Philip Ingelfeld, William Westwode,
elk., William Palmer, John Hay and John Cornewaill, since deceased,
had by the gift of Roger Aston, knight, Thomas Feryby, clerk, and
Robert Rykeden. 6 February, 37 Henry VI. Seal and fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 4165. Grant by Alice late the wife of Richard Edulf of Esthamme
widow, to John Galyan of the parish of Wolewych of 2a. in the field
called ' Chapelfeld ' in the parish of Wolewych between the lane called
' Carterislane,' the street leading to Wolewicheverye, and land of Sir
John de Polteneye. Sunday after the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul,
20 Edward III. '
Endorsed : Carta Alicie Edulf filia (sic) quondam Ade Payn ....
in marisco ex parte Essex' . . .
Chester. (j. 4166. Certificate by John Maynwaring and John Bromley,
knights, and John Dutton of Hatton, that Master Richard Pleymunde-
stowe came before them at Chester and testified that the instrument
to this certificate annexed was made by him without compulsion viz.
that Jonet wife of John Malpas declared when lying at the point of
death that Elyn and Katerine her daughters were not the daughters
of the said John, but begotten in adultery by another person. Chester,
31 May, 37 Henry VI. English. Three seals.
Derby. C. 4167. Quitclaim by John Helot and Joan his wife to Richard
de Smalley of Restweyte of their right in lands late of William de
Smallev, father of the said Joan, at Langeley in the parish of Henore.
The feast of St. Wlfrid the bishop, 6 Henry IV. Two seals.
[Norf.] c. 4168. Grant by John Love of Crostweyt, John Oby of Worstede,
and Robert Brightlyd of Hikelyng to John Wende of Southreppes,
the younger and Nicholas Haneworth of la. and 6a. in Thorpmarket
which they had by the gift of Walter Brownyng of Trunche and William
Chesterfeld of the same. 7 August, 38 Henry VI. Three seals, two
damaged.
[Staff.] c. 4169. Grant by William son of Gregory to Gregory his son,
of his burgage in Bettiley late of Roger the baker of Nantwich (Wyco
Malbari) extending from the High Street.of Bettiley to Wythimore, with
land adjacent in Westfeld next land of the chapel of Bettiley &c. and
meadow in Westmedewe and ' le Holbemedewe,' at a yearly rent of
12e?. to the chief lords of the fee. Thursday before St. George, 1317.
[Notts.] c. 4170. Grant by John son and heir of Geoffrey Pynchun to
Richard Russel and Alice his wife in survivorship, their heirs and
assigns, of thirteen selions which the said Geoffrey had by the gift of
Edelina de Perepount in Kyrkeby on Asschefeld. Sunday before
St. Barnabas, 16 Edward II.
[Staff.] c. 4171. Quitclaim by Joan daughter of John le Freresone to John
son of Stephen de Raveneshale of her right in all the lands which she
claimed of right and of the inheritance of Margery her mother in Bettileg',
except two long lands and four butts on Willruding which Richard son
of Richard le Salter had by her gift. Thursday in Easter week, 1335.
[Staff.] c. 4172. Grant by Stephen son of Ody de Snede to John his eldest
son of a messuage in Betileg' with all his lands in the fields of Ravene-
shale. Witnesses : John de Thiknes and Richard Marshal (Mares-
callo)., bailiffs and others (named). Saturday, the feast of St. Matthew,
1331.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
51
[Notts.]
Essex.
Surrey.
C. 4173. Quitclaim by Alice late the wife of Richard Russel of
Kyrkeby on Aschefeld, widow, to William son of Gilbert of Kyrkeby
and Agnes his wife of her right in thirteen selions of arable in Kyrkeby
which the said Richard bought of John Pynchon the elder. Penkestone.
Thursday before St. Benedict, the abbot, 17 Edw. III.
C. 4174. Demise by Thomas Umfray and Agnes his wife, Hugh
Freman of Withani, Richard Flawkare, John Breton the younger,
Robert Mason and of Terlyng to John son and heir of
Robert Bury late of Terlyng and the heirs of his body, of land called
' Fanners ' in Fairsted which, together with the said Robert Bury and
Robert . . . .her, since deceased, they had by the demise of Thomas
Rikedon of Witham, esquire, with remainder in default to the said
Agnes wife of Thomas Umfray daughter ot the said Robert Bury and
the heirs of her body, with remainder in default to the right heirs of
the said [Robert Bury] ; attorneys to deliver seisin
and John Feyrethorn. 26 July, 3 Edward IV. Damaged.
C. 4175. Quitclaim by Roger Godewyn of Pekham to John Drynk-
water the younger of the same of his right in a messuage and garden
adjoining land called ' Lambyns,' and land in a croft called ' Otecroft '
adjoining land of the prioress of Halywell, in Pekham, which the said
John had by the feoff ment of Richard Baker and John Godyng of
Pekham. 3 April, 19 Henry VI. Seal damaged.
C. 4176. Grant by Richard Lye to Sir Robert Lopedell, chaplain,
of all his land &c. in the parish of Westham, which together with
William Pogger, Robert Baldewyn, William Coterell and Francis
Brygges, since deceased, he had by the gift of William Wittryng of the
said parish. 12 November, 8 Henry VII.
C. 4177. Grant by John Braas of Wych to Robert Hurle of the same
of land in Wych adjoining the highway opposite the church of St.
Andrew. Thursday after the Decollation of St. John the Baptist,
45 Edward III.
C. 4178. Grant by Ralph de Haselwall and Joan his wife to William
son of Urian de Eggerton, Eustacia his wife and the heirs of their bodies,
of all their land &c. in Little Calday, with reversion in default to their
own just heirs. Sunday after the Circumcision, 1332. Copy on parchment.
C. 4179. Grant by Thomas Faukes, rector of St. Bride's, Fletestrete,
Andrew Castell, Master William Petir of Strode by Rochester, and
Lawrence Benn of the parish of St. Mary in Hoo, to Agnes wife of
William Halton of the said parish of St. Mary for her life of a yearly
rent of 4Z. from land &c. in the parishes of St. Mary aforesaid, Clyve
and Halgestow, which they had by the gift of the said William Halton.
Witnesses : Thomas Pympe esquire, and others (named). 30 April,
27 Henry VI. Seal.
C. 4180. Grant by John son and heir of John Grymbald of
Sydenham to Philip atte Bregge, William de Langeleye, and Thomas
Welman of a messuage, land and pasture in Sydenham. Witnesses :
Robert de Marny, knight, Sir William, vicar of Sydenham, and others
(named). 15 February, 37 Edward III.
[Bedford.] c. 4181. Grant by Robert Dispensator of Gruteford to William son
of Thorald, for his homage and service, of 2a. Ir. in the field of Bueston,
viz. \a. in Stonilond next land of Odo Wdebrun, ia. on Holmoldilond
Essex.
[Wore.]
[Chester.]
[Kent.]
Oxford.
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between the lands of Simon Marker and Richard Alvrich, |a. on
Nortlonge between the lands of Richard Alvrich and Geoffrey de
Brocton, Ir. at Hulveswelle on Clayhulle next land of Walter
Wdebrun, Ir. abutting on the croft of Richard de Buddenho, and Ir.
near the way to Thornecot next land of William Covemr; rent Id. at
Easter yearly, saving the king's service ; for this William gave him 21s.
Witnesses :- John the deacon (Diacono) and others (named).
[Bedford.] C. 4182. Grant by Thomas de Boddenho to John Stacy the younger
of Boddenho and Alice his wife of a messuage with a house built thereon,
with hedges, ditches, dikes and 'frangbord' without the dikes, in
Boddenho. Sunday after Michaelmas, 21 Edward III. Seal.
[Bedford.] c. 4183. Grant by Gilbert Dreu of Buston to Richard de Bodenho
and Nicholaa his wife for their services and for 20s. beforehand in
gersum, of his right in half a croft called ' Morellescrof ' in Bodenho
adjoining the common pasture and a croft called ' Huddiscrof ' ; to
hold the said right of the said croft, viz. with Ib. cummin which Robert
de South Molin as long as he lived used to pay him yearly ; rendering,
after the death of the said Robert de Southmolin, 2d. yearly, for all
service saving the king's service. Seal, with legend, s. GILBERTI FIL'
DEVGONIS.
Lincoln. C. 4184. Quitclaim by Thomas de Aton of Lincoln to John de
Crosholm the elder, Joan his wife and William their son, his heirs and
assigns, of his right in a messuage which John his elder son had by his
gift in the parish of St. Peter in Estgate in the suburb of Lincoln.
Witnesses : Simon de Edelington, mayor of Lincoln, Hugh Russel
and John Pynson, bailiffs of the same, and others (named). Thursday
before St. Lawrence, 1315. Fragment of seal.
C. 4185. Grant by William Lovera to John his son of all the land
&c. in Lygeston and Cheleton which he had by gift of Robert Weryng
and John -Loneger. Witnesses, Simon Stabba, Thomas Yabbecomb,
William Bayly. Monday before the Annunciation, 3 Henry V. Seal.
Bucks. C. 4186. Quitclaim by John son and heir of William Weston of
Evir to Robert Awbrey, esquire, and William his son, and the heirs
and assigns of William, of his right in all lands, fisheries, &c., late of
Joan Golbourne, daughter of the said William Weston, in Evir and
Langley Marreys, by virtue of a remainder in a fine levied temp.
Henry VI. 4 May, 17 Edward IV. Seal.
C. 4187. Grant by Lawrence Pycot, Henry Mauntell and John
Skynner to Richard Bussh of Little Brykehull of all their land &c. in
Dunstaple, co. Bedford and Kennesworth, co. Hertford, late of Walter
Andrew of Dunstaple, upon condition that Richard pay to Lawrence,
his heirs or executors, 30Z. at certain dates, within the next seven
years, &c. Michaelmas, 15 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Devon.] c. 4188. Grant by John Falibus and John Fayre wether to John
Davyls of Lyncombe for his life of a messuage and garden in Schabbe-
combe in the tithing of Baddeston, with remainder to John Davyls of
Alwyston, Richard his brother, Alice Carswyll their sister, and William
Davyls their brother, successively in tail, with remainder to the right
heirs of the said John Davyls of Lyncombe. 20 March, 17 Edward IV.
Fragment of seal.
Bedford.
Herts.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Chester.] c. 4189. Quitclaim by Richard de Venables of Neubold to Sir
Thomas de Haukeston, knight, Ellen his wife and the heirs of Thomas,
of his right in the manor of Neubold Astebury and Great Moorton!
24 March, 28 Edward III. Fragment of Mai of arras (three
erased) with legend s. WILLI, WAR
Denbigh. c. 4190. Grant in fee farm by Robert son and heir of William
Swynemore to William del Grene, ' wever,' of a burgage in ' le Pole-
strete ' in the suburb of the town of Dynbiegh to hold to him his heirs
and assigns English at 5s. Qd. rent, &c. Witnesses : William Burley,
steward of Dynbiegh, Robert Trevor, his lieutenant and receiver there,
Thomas ry and John Holond, alderman, Henry del Peek
and John Leche, bailiffs, and others (named). 5 March, 24 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal,
N'hamp. c. 4191. Indenture tripartite whereby Thomas Merton of Nor-
hampton, John Chauncy and Thomas Horsham, reciting that William
Wattes of Haselbeche by his writing indented of fee simple, 1 December,
15 Edward IV, gave them all his land, &c. in Navesby and a messuage
called ' Cretons Place ' with a croft adjacent, and parcels of land, in
Haselbeche (saving a way from his croft called ' le Kylneyerd,' &c.)
grant all the aforesaid lands, &c. to the said William and Agnes his
wife for their lives in survivorship, with remainder to John son of Thomas
Shukburgh the elder esq. and Elizabeth wife of the said John daughter
of the said William and Agnes and the heirs of their bodies, with
remainder in default to Agnes, wife of Thomas Wattes of Maydewell,
another daughter of the said William and Agnes, and the heirs of her
body, with remainder to the right heirs of the said William. 4 December,
15 Edward IV. Seal and fragment.
[Essex.] C. 4192. Quitclaim by Juliana late relict (sic) of John de la More
to John Huberd of Herlawe and his heirs of her right in the name of
dower in the lands of the said John in Herlawe. Witnesses : Robert
Frere, citizen of London, John le Perer, Robert le Chaucer and others
(named). 13 November, 2 Edward II. Seal damaged.
Kent. c. 4193. Grant by William Hynt, Ralph Holand, John Legge,
and Walter Wassher, citizens of London, to William Swetyng, of Horton
near Derteford, William Rothele of Derteford, and William Alvold of
Horton aforesaid, of a messuage, land and rent in Chellesfeld and
Strode and all other lands &c. co. Kent, which they had by the feoff-
ment of William Newenham, skinner, Robert Holond, ' sherman,' and
John Hurst, skinner, citizens of London. 20 September, 8 Henry VI.
Fragment of one seal.
Notts. C. 4194. Grant by Henry Willughby, Gervase Clyfton, John
Dygby, and Edward Stanhop, knights, and Simon and Roland Dygby
esquires, to William Ascue the elder, Thomas Thurlond, John Curson,
and Humphrey Hersy, esquires, William Scorer, clerk, and Richard
Baker, gentleman, of all the lands, &c., in Hemsell, which they had by
the gift of John Strelley, esq. to the use of Sanchia now the wife of
the said John Strelley, for her life, with remainder to the use of the
heirs of the said John ; attorneys to deliver seisin, Persival and Robert
Strelley. 31 August, 13 Henry VII. Five seals, damaged.
[Bedford.] C. 4195. Grant by Agnes le Baxtere of Thornecote to Roger Ivel
of the same, Maud his wife and his heirs, of la. in Bestone, a. on
Schytereshul abutting on Schotteshavedlond, and |a. on 'le Hul'
adjoining land of the abbot of Wardone. Sunday after the feast
of St. Clement the pope, 10 Edward III.
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Stafford.
Salop.
Chester.
Wore. C. 4196. Grant by William Vampage, knight, to Robert Poyntz,
knight, John Norwode, esquire, William Cassy, William Wye and
John Grenehille, of his manor of Wyk with its appurtenances, with
the advowson of the church or free chapel, in Perchore, Pynven, Castel-
morton, Byrlingham, Scarlet, Myntye, or elsewhere in the county,
which late were in the possession of Thomas Brygges, Serjeant at law
or which came to him through John Vampage, his father ; attorneys
to deliver seisin, Roger Porter and Robert Grevile. 18 July, 7 Henry
VII. Seal.
C. 4197. Indenture whereby Rauff Eggerton of the Wryme, esquire*
reciting that he had enfeoffed William Wore and Richard Keffes, clerks?
and Robert Davy, priest, of all his manors &c. in the shires of Stafford,
Shrewesbury and Chester, which he had by inheritance or purchase,
declares his will thereof, viz. After dower has been assigned to
Elizabeth his wife, they shall make estate to Hugh his son and heir of
all the ' livelode ' they have by force of the said feoff ment, with the
reversion of the said dower, except certain parcels ' of his purchesse '
specified below, with remainders to Rauff and Urien, also his sons,
and William and Philip, his brothers, successively in tail male with
remainder in default to his own right heirs ; reserving lands to the
yearly value of 40 marks till the sum of eight score marks be taken
therefrom for payment of his debts and performance of his will ; and
reserving all lands, rents, reversions, and services purchased by him in
Wystaston, Newcastell, Bignowe, Draiton in Hales, Gravhonger,
Moreton Say, Hampton Wod, Tirley, Tunstall beside Draiton, Aldelem,
Marchumley in ' Shropshir,' Spurstowe, Halughton, Kneghton, the
Motefeldes in Betteley, and Namptwich, and a ' mese ' in Oneley, to
the marriage of Elizabeth his daughter, if she live to years of marriage,
and till his debts are paid ; and then shall make divers estates &c.
therein to his sons Rauff and Urien, William, his brother, and Roger Clerk
of Wybunbury ; the feoffees to receive their expenses and reasonable
reward. The feast of ' seynt Mathie,' 30 Henry VI. English. En-
dorsed : The Testament of Raffe Egerton sonne of William. Copy on
parchment, indented, but not executed.
[Bedford.] C. 4198. Grant by Ralph son of Lettice del Hacche of Beston to
Peter del Hacche, Maud his wife, and his heirs, of a yearly rent of 2d.
from messuages in ' le Hacche ' viz. Id. which they used to pay and Id.
which Emma atte Crouche used to pay. Sunday after St. Dunstan,
8 Edward II.
Berks. C. 4199. Demise by William York the elder to Thomas Collys of
Wantyng of his manor in Wantyng called ' Bryanescourte ' and all
other his land &c. in Wantyng and Grove, from Michaelmas last
for thirteen years at 10/. rent. 15 March, 6 Edward IV. Seal, with
rush band.
[Surrey.] C. 4200. Feoffment by Robert Danvers, William Lee, esq., and
\ Richard Danvers to Christopher Banastre, citizen and fishmonger of
London, Margery his wife, and John his son, of a great garden with ponds,
buildings, &c. in the marsh at 'lestewes' in the parish of St. Margaret,
Suthwerk, which together with John Fray, chief baron of the
exchequer, since deceased, they had by the feoffment of Robert
Frampton. Lestewes, 4 December, 5 Edward IV. Three seals.
Endorsed : E. Alleyn, Iho. Mason. 19.
[Devon.] C. 4201. Grant by Walter Cake of Barnestapol to Thomas Holman
alias Piers and Joan his wife of two tenements in Barnestapol, situate
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in the prior's fee there, between St. Andrew's churchyard and the high-
way. Witnesses : Henry Ridewyn, mayor of Barnestapol and others
(named). Saturday after St. Gregory the pope, 6 Henry V.
[Sussex.] C. 4202. Grant by William, vicar of Assheburnehame, and John
Kechenhame of the same parish, to John de Wylysham son of the
late Robert de Wylysham, of Assheburnehame, and Christina his
wife, of all the land, &c. which they had by the gift of the said John de
Wylysham in the parishes of Wartlynge and Assheburnehame, viz.
those which descended to John after the death of the said Robert
his father, and of Margery last wife of the said Robert ; to hold to
John and Christina for the term of their lives in survivorship, with
remainder to John de Wylysham their son, his heirs and assigns.
11 October, 14 Richard II. One seal.
[Staff.] C. 4203. Grant by Hugh son of John de Crownage to William son
of Ran[ulp]h le Lokere of Betiley of the moiety of a place (placee) of
land in a spot (loco) called ' le Polesthed,' whereof William son of
Gregory has the other moiety, next the lord's vivary, and so following
the bounds of Balterleyg, &c. ; rent 2d. to the chief lord of the fee
for all service. Witnesses : Richard Dun and Hugh son of Lonot',
bailiffs and others (named). Thursday after St. Agatha, 1313. Seal.
[Norf.] c. 4204. Deed poll by Isabel late the wife of Sir Geoffrey Wyth,
whereby, reciting that John son of John de Leem, who claims to hold
his lands &c. in Beston by Berfcon after his father's death in fee tail,
had released to her his right in the advowson of the church of that
town, and had warranted the same, she grants that the said clause
of warranty shall not hold good against persons claiming by some
other title, but only against him and his heirs. Fridav after St. Barnabas,
12 Edward III.
Endorsed ; . Beston juxta Smalberghe.
[Essex.] C. 4205. Grant by John Chapman of Southmenstr' to William
Kynott of the same, Joan his wife and the heirs of William, of
a tenement and land called ' le Wyndheel ' in Asschildeham, which
he bought of John the younger son of Osbert Laxstrate of Asschildeham ;
they shall do to the chief lords the services due and [pay] to William
de Maldone and his heirs 5s. for all other service. Sunday before
St. Simon and St. Jude, 36 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 4206. Grant by John Attewode of Boddenho to John his son
of 9a. 3r. arable and la. \r. meadow in the fields and meadows of
Bestone, situate as described. Buddenho, Tuesday, the feast of St.
Hilary, 22 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 4207. Grant by Henry Herberd of Beston to Ralph son of
Andrew Ivel of Thornecot of a messuage in Beston with house built
thereon. Sunday after St. Peter's Chair, 9 Edward II.
[Bedford.] C. 4208. Quitclaim by William atte Herne of Camelton and Ellen
his wife to William Rysby of Thorncote and Eustace Persoyll of their
right in all land, &c. in Beeston in the parish of Northyevell. Camelton,
Tuesday in Easter week, 21 Henry VI. Seal and fragment of seal.
Endorsed : Beeston in the parishe of Norrell.
[Bedford.] c. 4209. Quitclaim by John Percel of Elnestowe to William Risby
of Beston of his right in a messuage and land in Thornecote, which
Thomas Ivel had by the gift of John Percel his father. Thornecote,
Sunday before St. Barnabas, 4 Henry VI. Seal.
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[Staff.] C. 4210. Grant by John le Spicer of Betteley and Roger de
Wynynton to William Gregory of the same, Margery his wife and the
heirs between them begotten, with remainder to his heirs, of all the
lands in Betteley and Balterley which they had by his gift. Sunday,
the feast of the Epiphany, 49 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 4211. Quitclaim by Thomas son of William Cotin of Madeleye
to Sir John de Hauekeston, knight, of his right in two places of land
and wood in the fee of Madeleye under Lyme which Sir John has by
the gift of Margery his, Thomas's, mother. Witnesses : Sir John,
vicar of Madeleye, and others (named). Sunday after the Circumcision,
33 Edward III. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4212. Grant by John Tyrell, rector of Carlton, John Bawdewyne
of Harewold, chaplain, Richard Berner of Wynbissch, and John son
of John Cuddyng of Carlton, to William Wodhull and John Ward,
chaplain, of 6a. arable and 14 ft. meadow, which they had by the gift
of John Cuddyng of Carlton. Tuesday, the eve of St. John the
Baptist, 51 Edward III. One seal.
[Staff.] C. 4213. Grant by Robert Watton to Bernard de Rydewar, vicar
of Tuttebury, of a burgage in Tuttebury in Monk Street (vico
monachorum). The morrow of St. John the Baptist, 3 Henry IV.
Seal.
Lincoln. C. 4214. Grant by Simon Swaby, chaplain and rector of the
church of St. Peter at Arches, Lincoln, to John Sysson, tanner
(barkar') of Lincoln and Robert Penny, ' webster,' of the same, of
a tenement in the parish of the Holy Cross in Wykford, Lincoln, which
he had by the gift of Robert Porkar of Claypoll, chaplain. Witnesses :
John Rous, mayor of Lincoln, Edward Burton and John Tonard,
sheriffs, and others (named). Saturday, the feast of St. Gregory the
Doctor, 17 Henry VI.
Heref. C. 4215. Quitclaim by John Chippenham, esquire, cousin and heir
of William Mey, late citizen of Hereford, to Hugh Ragon, clerk,
Thomas Breynton, Henry Harper, Roger Gybbes and John Breynton,
of his right in all land, &c. in the city of Hereford or elsewhere in the
county, late in the tenure of the said William. 1 March, 6 Henry VII.
[Essex.] C. 4216. Grant by John, younger son of Osbert Laxstrate of
Asschildeham, to John Chapman of Southmenstr', of land called
' le Wyndhel ' in Asschildeham which he had by inheritance after
Osbert's death, and afterward by the feoffment of William de Maldone ;
Chapman shall pay 5s. yearly to the said William and his heirs.
Sunday after the feast of St. Peter the Apostle, 31 Edward III. Seal.
[Suffolk.] C. 4217. Grant by John Fyry of Hadleye and Henry Papcy, of
the same, to John Coleman of Hadleye, of a tenement formerly
William Fynch's, in Hadleye, viz. a toft, garden, 16a. land, la. pasture.
Friday before the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 40 Edward III.
Seal and fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 4218. Grant by Agnes late the wife of Peter Stedeman to
Cristina Stoke and Joan wife of John Mayster the younger, of her
moiety of a garden in the parish of Seynt Marie Craye between the
highway to Orpynton, the meadow of the manor of Orpynton and the
other moiety which she lately gave to John Mayster the elder,
10 January, 20 Richard II. Seal, quasi-armorial, damaged.
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[Herts.]
[Berks.]
Chester.
[Notts.] C. 4219. Grant by John Sutton of Sleford to Robert Kellum and
Henry Forster of Newerk of a moiety of a third of a messuage in ' le
Marketstrete ' of Newerk. 21 May, 9 Henry V. Faded. Seal.
[Norf.] C. 4220. Quitclaim by John Marsham of Bakonesthorp, son and
heir of Andrew Marsham, deceased, to Robert Newman of Suthreppes,
William Curteys, vicar of Haneworth, and William Multon, chaplain,
of his right in all the land, &c. in Suthreppes, Thorpmarket and
Antyngham late his said father's and formerly John Kydelomb's.
12 June, 21 Edward IV. Seal.
C. 4221. Quitclaim by Thomas Huet, chaplain, and John Aleyn
of Chetyngdon to Richard Bybet of Naldewyk of their right in
3a. arable in Tyscote, Naldewyk and Bettelowe. Tyscote, the Nativity
of St. Mary, 10 Henry IV. Seal.
C. 4222. Grant by Henry atte Grene of Cherltone to Sir William
Fitz Garyn, knight, Amice his wife, and Sir William's heirs, of a half
head-acre (acram capitalem) in a furlong called ' le Garstone,' upon which
5a. arable abut, in Wanetynge. Thursday after the Nativity of St.
Mary, 20 Edward III.
C. 4223. Grant by Richard le Fleccher, rector of Haselwall, and
John Thikkenes to John son of Philip de Eggerton of a fourth part of
the manor of Hampton and a fourth part of all the land, &c. in the
county of Chester which together with William le Baxter, rector of the
mediety of the church of Malpas, Richard Massy del Hogh, Hugh de
Malpas of Chekley, John de Kynaston and Philip Fylkyn, since
deceased, they had by the gift of John son of David de Malpas.
Saturday after St. Ambrose, 15 Henry VI. Two seals, damaged.
[Kent.] c. 4224. Bill of sale by William [of]
[in] Eyllesforde to Robert de Lowe of the same of all his goods and
chattels, live and dead, &c., being in the parish of Eillesforde on the
day of date. Tuesday after the feast of All Hallows, 33 Edward III.
Seal.
[York, W.R.] C. 4225. Grant by Adam Godsalte of Herthill to Thomas Harward
of the same of la. arable in Herthill which he had by the gift of Brian
Gille of Thorpe. 19 March, 19 Henry VI. Fragment of seal, detached.
[Chester.] C. 4226. Quitclaim by Peter Crowther of Altrycham to Richard de
Assheton, esquire, lord of Assheton, of his right in la. land in
Altrycham which Richard had by his gift. Witnesses : Richard
Dugdale, rector of Assheton, and others (named). 1 December,
14 Henry VI.
[Notts.] C. 4227. Quitclaim by Maud wife of Thomas Wakefeld of Newerk,
esquire, without coercion or procurement of her said husband, to
Robert Scotte and William Caleys, chaplains, John Turnbull, Thomas
son of Richard Couper of Newerk, ' barbour,' Robert Whyte son of
Whyte (sic) of Balderton, and John Othehall of Screveton, of her right in
a messuage and burgage (placea terre que extat burgagium) in
Appultongate, Newerk, which they had by the gift of the said
Thomas Wakefeld. 15 February, 31 Hemy VI. Seal.
Cambridge. C. 4228. Grant by John Basset of Chishull, co. Essex, the elder,
Thomas Marchall of Dunmowe, John Smyth, William Grene, and
Thomas Godeman of Chishull, to John Thurlowe, John Ansty the
younger, * gentilman,' John Brown,. John Lorkyn, John Gateward, and
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Thomas Flexman, of all the land, &c. which together with Richard Fox
of co. Essex, esq., William Newport of co. Hertford, esq., and William
Marchall, elk., since deceased, they had by the feoffment of John
Danby, citizen and saddler of London, James Russell of Ikelington,
and John Hunte the elder of Witlesford, co. Cambridge, and which
formerly were of Edward Clerk of London, saddler, in Triplowe ;
also of 6ia. in divers fields of Triplowe, which together with the same
persons deceased, they had by the feoffment of John Chambyrleyn of
Melleborne, William Stokes of the same, John Pryme of Tryplowe the
younger, and Thomas North of the same. 8 November, 22 Henry VI.
Three seals.
[Notts.] c. 4229. Grant by William de Schipley and Avice his wife to
Sir Thomas, rector of Kinmerley, and his heirs, of the messuage with
croft and half-bovate of land in Kinmerley which Margery daughter
of Roger son of Thomas of Kinmerley formerly held. Sunday after
the feast of St. Gregory, the Pope [3]6 Edward III. Faded. Seal
[Staff.] C. 4230. Grant by William de Grafton to Thomas his son of all
his land in the fee of Madeley ; for this Thomas gave him 20s. before-
hand. Sunday before the feast of St. John the Baptist, 34 Edward [I].
[Essex.] C. 4231. Grant by Agnes Chalk of Hatfeld Regis to John Bromhulle
of the same of a piece of land in Hatfeld in the field called
' Rachesleye ' ; also a parcel of hedge at Longecroft at the head of an
acre formerly her sister Agnes Coupere's, and a parcel of hedge at the
side of Longecroft. Sunday after the Ascension, 37 Edward III.
[Lincoln.] C. 4232. Grant by John de Beurelay to William son of Alan de
Alwalby and Beatrice his wife of a toft with its buildings in Welygham
abutting on Rapercroft, &c. rendering therefore yearly to Sir Robert
de Donygtoun I2d. at the feast of St. Botolph, and I2d. at Michaelmas,
for all service, except two suits to the court of Sir Robert yearly.
Sunday after. St. Mark, 28 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
[Essex.] C. 4233. Demise by Joan Lys of Willynghale Spayne to John
Mone the elder, son of John Mone of Writele, of a croft in Willynghale
Spayne, saving to her for life the lopping of the hedges thereof ;
rendering I2d. yearly to her for life, for all service. Tuesday the
feast of St. Peter's Chains, 48 Edward III.
[Lincoln.] C. 4234. Grant by John Bayly of Wyflingham and Thomas his son,
chaplain, to John de Gaynesburcgh of the same and Isabel his wife of
a toft in Wyflingham. The feast of St. Barnabas, 1401.
Endorsed : nuper Willelmi Sowrby.
Essex. C. 4235. Grant by Henry Barnes of Chalfunt St. Giles, co. Bucks,
esq., to John Damyon of Langdon, co. Essex, yeoman, and Reynold
Clerk of the same, yeoman, of his manor of Malgraves in the parish
of Horndon on le Hyll and all his land, &c. in Malgrave. 18 January,
24 Henry VII.
[Surrey.] C. 4236. Grant by John Cokeyn, John Wakefeld, and William
Coupere, chaplain, to John Wodehous, cousin of William Cresewyk,
late citizen of London, John Cornewaleys, Richard Claidich, clerk,
John Thurgere, chaplain, and William Ledbetere, clerk, of 2|a. meadow
in ' le Sterte ' in the parish of Camerwelle which, together with the said
William Cresewyk and others, since deceased, they had by the gift of
Richard Scotard, citizen of London. 16 October, 9 Henry IV.
One seal.
Endorsed : Pekham.
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Surrey. (J. 4237. Quitclaim by Walter Vitull, citizen and armourer of
London, to William Stranxhill, citizen and skinner of London, Sir John
Caston and Sir Gerard Hesyll, chaplains, Robert Holond, barber, John
Herst, skinner, John Rythe, ' malemaker,' John Body, ' peyntour,' and
Thomas Clerk, skinner, citizens of London, of his right in the land,
&c. which the said William Stranxhill and the others had by the
feoffment of Henry Barton and William Newenham, citizens and
skinners of London, in the town and fields of Pekham and in the
parish of Camberwell alias Camerwell. 26 March, 4 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal.
Norf. c. 4238. Grant by Robert Newman of Southreppys, late of
Framingham Earl (comitis), to Henry Heydon and Richard Southwell,
esquires, and William Newman his son, and the heirs and assigns of
William, of all his land, <fec. with all his chattels, in Southreppys
Thorpmarket, Antyngham, Gunton, Framyngham Earl (comitis,)
Framyngham Pygot, Hameryngale, Biskelee, Kirby Bedon, Bramerton
and Yelverton, and elsewhere in the county of Norfolk and city of
Norwich. 27 October, 17 Edward IV. Seal.
[Notts.] c. 4239. Grant by William Nedisson of Bathele to William son
of Roger of Wyrnelthorp and Maud his wife of la. meadow on
Estirnegaphull in the meadows of Holm of the parish of Northmusk-
ham. Saturday before St. Barnabas, 45 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
[Notts.] c. 4240. Grant by William More, clerk, son and heir of Roger
More of Newerk to Margery More, late the wife of the said Roger,
William Wro, chaplain, and Thomas Mitton of Newerk, of 4. arable
lying dispersed in the fields of Newerk and Northgate by Newerk,
which his said father, together with Robert Ildeston and William
Baudewyn, chaplain, had by the feoffment (C. 3914) of John Wynthorp
of Newerk. 9 July, 19 Henry VI. Seal.
[Norf.] c. 4241. Grant by John Brid of Suthreppis to John Fayrkoc the
younger, of the same, and John Clerk of the same, of his messuage
and all his land in Suthreppis, Northreppis, Antyngham and Market
Thorp. Friday before St. Valentine, 3 Henry V. Seal.
[Sussex.] c. 4242. Defeasance of a bargain and sale by John Wod}' of
Esfcgrenstede to Richard Leukenore, esq., of a ' messe,' 70a. land, 6a.
wood and 6a. meadow in Estgrenstede, whereof the said Richard, the
lord Audeley, lorde Dacre, Thomas Leukenore, Richard Berde and
Thomas Drewe are now enfeoffed to the use of the said Richard
Leukenore ; viz. if John, by Christmas next, pay Richard such sum
as Richard has paid John therefore, the said feoffees shall stand
seised thereof to the use of John. May, 13 Edward IV. English.
[Leic.] c. 4243. Grant by Richard de Templo to Nicholas de Templo,
whom he has reared (alumpno meo), of all his land in Temple (Templo)
and Sibbesdon,. with his capital messuage, &c. ; to hold to the said
Nicholas and the heirs of his body begotten, of him, so long as he live,
rendering therefore yearly to him 1QL, and after his decease, Nicholas
shall hold it of the chief lord of the fee, by the services due and accus-
tomed ; if Nicholas die without heirs of his body begotten the land
with the curtilage is to revert to him or his heirs. Witnesses : Sir
Ellis de Oddeston and Sir Robert de Flamvylle, knights, and others
(named). Barewoll, Wednesday before Michaelmas, 18 Edward[Ij.
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[Herts.] . C. 4244. Grant by Richard Braghyng, Thomas his son, John Ware,
William atte Water and Walter Myce of War', to John Cok of War'
Parnel his wife and his heirs, of a messuage in the borough of War'
abutting on the highway on the north and the water called ' le Leye '
on the south, which they, and the said John Cok, and Thomas Tunwell
since deceased, had by the gift of John Kendale and Thomas Hurtyn
chaplain, together with other land, &c. in the said borough ; on condition
that the said John and Parnel pay them 85Z. within seventeen years,
viz. 100-s. a year. Ware, Monday after Michaelmas, 20 Richard II.
Seal and fragment of seal.
[Bucks.] C. 4245. Demise by Ellis Edmond to brother Richard, Master of
the hospital of St. John the Baptist of Neuport Paynel, and the
brethren of the same, for sixty years, of a tenement in the marsh of
Neuport Paynel with curtilage adjacent, between a tenement of the
said brethren and a lane leading to the house of John de Lovente.
Monday before St. Thomas, 5 Edward II.
[Staff.] C. 4246. Grant by John de Bechynton to John de Hauekeston,
knight, of a messuage and land which he had by the gift of the said
Sir John in the fees of Madeleye and Onileye. Thursday after the
Annunciation, 31 Edward III.
[Norf.] C. 4247. Grant by William Fayrecok the elder, of Southreppes to
Clement Taillour of the same of a messuage with a croft of \\a. land
and a garden, late of Emma Smyth of Southreppes. Monday, the
feast of St. Nicholas the Bishop, 13 Richard II.
[Glouc.] C. 4248. Grant by Joan late the wife of William Hoper, ' mason,'
to William Ekenton, vicar of Netherswelle, and Richard Jolyfe of
a messuage having before it the sign of ' le Swan,' in Stow St. Edward,
between the tenement of the chantry of St. Mary of Wyke, &c. ; also
gift to them of all her goods and chattels. 18 January, 24 Henry VI.
Surrey. C. 4249. Grant by Alice, relict of Richard Bechesworth, daughter
of John Drynkwater of Pekham, deceased, to John Martyn of Dep-
fordstronde, co. Kent, husbandman, and Elizabeth his wife her daughter
of a messuage with curtilage, garden and orchard in Pekham in the
parish of Camerwell, between ' le breche ' on the north and the highway
on the south ; also gift to them of \n. land there in a field called
' Lyneacre ' and Ir. (mrgatam] meadow in a meadow called ' le Steerte ' ;
to hold to them and the heirs of Elizabeth's body, with remainder to
Elizabeth's right heirs. 26 June, 2 Henry VII. Seal.
Berks. C. 4250. Indenture whereby William Hankeford, knight, reciting
Middx. that William Soneman, citizen and tailor of London, had enfeoffed him
of land in the parish of St. Andrew's, Holborn, whereon a rent of 4s.
is reserved, grants that William may distrain on his manor of Estbury,
co. Berks, if the said rent be in arrear. 8 July, 5 Henry V. Seal.
Memorandum endorsed of enrolment in the King's Bench.
Cambridge. C. 4251. Grant by John Danby, citizen and saddler of London,
James Russell of Ikelyngton, and John Hunte the elder of Witlesford,
co. Cambridge, to Richard Fox, of co. Essex, and William Neweport,
of co. Hertford, esquires, John Basset of Chishull, co. Essex, William
Marchall, clerk, Thomas Marchall of Donmowe, John Smyth, William
Grene and Thomas Goodman of Chishull, co. Essex, of all the land
&c. which they had by the gift of Edward Clerk of London, saddler,
in Triplowe. The feast of the Conception, 10 Henry VI. Three seals,
one damaged.
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Kent. C. 4252. Grant by William Newenham, skinner, Robert Holand,
' sherman,' and John Hurst, skinner, citizens of London, to William
Hynt, Ralph Holand, John Legge and Walter Wassher, citizens of
London, of land, &c. in Chellesfeld and Strode, which they had by the
gift of John Silverton, citizen and skinner of London. Chellesfeld,
3 September, 4 Henry VI.
Notta C. 4253. Grant by Henry le Orfevere of Notingham, and Isolda
his wife, for their lives in survivorship, to Lecia late the wife of John
de Brigeford of Notingham, of a croft outside the ditch (fossatum) of
Notingham. Witnesses : Lawrence le Spicer, mayor of Notingham,
John le Colier and William Godmowe, bailiffs, and others (named).
Sunday, the feast of St. Martin in Winter, 13 Edward II. Seals.
[Bedford.] C. 4254. Grant by Hugh Persel of Thornecote to Robert his brother
of a half-acre arable in the fields of Buston, on Dalhoweyf urlone .
Sunday after St. Peter, 10 Edward III. Seal.
[Kent.] C. 4255. Grant by Walter Lovell of Tunbregge and John Fychet
of the same, to Roger Godemond, Thomas Plane and John Reme,
all of Tunbregge, of a messuage and land in Tunbregge, upon con-
dition that Roger pay them 347. at certain dates ; otherwise they
may re-enter thereon, the feoffment and seisin had thereon notwith-
standing. Saturday after the Annunciation, 33 Henry VI. Seals.
[Leic.] C. 4256. Grant by John Charnels of Snarkeston to William de
Pykwell, rector of Pykwell, John Fylk, chaplain, and Thomas de Wai-
cote, of his capital messuage and all his land with the ' le Mulneholm'
in Byldeston. Saturday after St. Ambrose, 3 Richard II.
[York, W.R.] C. 4257. Grant by William de Manton of Beighton to William
Herward of Wodhall of a messuage and tw r o bovates of land in Wodhall
late of William Doney of Wodhall. The feast of the Decollation of
St. John the Baptist, 3 Henry IV.
[Bedford.] C. 4258. Grant by Maud late the wife of Henry de Thornekote to
Amice late the wife of Stephen de Buddenho, John their son, and
Amice and Alice daughters of the said John, and John's heirs, of a
selion containing 2%r. on the tillage called ' Nakeders ' abutting on ' le
Dene,' &c. Thornekote, Sunday before the Purification, 34 Edward I.
Seal.
[Herts.] C. 4259. Grant by Philip de Aillesbirs, knight, to John Vyncent of
Drayton and Alice his wife of a messuage, with croft, and 6|a. arable
in Aldebury, formerly William le Warde's ; to hold to them and the
heirs of their bodies, rendering 3s. 2d. yearly and other services which
his free tenants in the same manor do ; with remainder in default of
such issue to Reynold, John's brother, and the heirs of his body,
with reversion in default to himself and his heirs. Sunday after the
Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 19 Edward II.
[Staff.] C. 4260. Grant by Hugh Tumour of Ippestones to John Savage
son and heir of Sir John Savage, knight, and Sir John Vernay, chaplain,
of a meadow called ' Hondemore ' within the fee of Chetelton. Tuesday
before St. Margaret, 6 Henry V.
[Kent.] C. 4261. Grant by Stephen atte Melle of Ealdyng to Nicholas Danne
of the same, of two parcels of land called ' Mayhewes,' containing 2a.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
in the parish of Ealdyng, adjoining land of the lord le Grey, &c.
Sunday, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, 10 Henry IV.
Memorandum endorsed that Nicholas did fealty to the lord at
Aylesford, Monday after St. Barnabas 12 Henry [IV].
[York.w.R.] C. 4262. Duplicate of C. 3777. Of. C. 4341.
rHerts.J C. 4263. Grant by Henry Pernel of Aldewyk to William Koukes-
delle of Bettelowe of l|a. arable in Bettelowe, on the tillage called
' Thourlonge,' &c. Friday after St. Bartholomew, 40 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 4264. Grant by Eustace de Croftone to Joan his daughter and
the heirs of her body of a messuage containing 2a. in Beston between
the land of Sir Walter de Huntygfeld, knight, and the highway ; and
3r. land in ' le Ruyssen.' Sunday after St. George, 15 Edward II.
[Staff.] C. 4265. Quitclaim by Margery late the wife of Simon Cotin of
Madeley to Sir John de Haukeston, knight, and Anabilla his wife, of
her right in a messuage and all the land which he bought of the said
Simon in the fee of Madeley under Lyme. Sunday after the feast of
St. John before the Latin Gate, 26 Edward III. Seal.
[Devon.] C. 4266. Grant by Margaret Baynard, widow, to Sir John White,
rector of loryton, and John Barehowse of the same, of her curtilage
in Barnestapol at Southyate, between the strand, the gildhall, and the
tenement of the long bridge of Barnestapol. 9 March, 5 Edward IV.
Fragment of seal.
[York, w.R.J C. 4267. Grant by William de Kyveton of Herthull to Amice de
Westfeld of the same of 9cr. land lying dispersed in the territory of
Herthull. Easter eve, 10 Edward II. Seal, damaged.
[Sussex.] C. 4268. Grant b}' Robert de Echelond and Isabel his wife to John
de Wylsham and Cristina his wife and his heirs, of three pieces of land
in the parish of Asshebournhamme. St. George's day, 2 Richard II.
Two seals.
[Suff.] C. 4269. Grant by John Ansty and John Sparwe of Boxforde to
Robert Dulle of Boxforde of a messuage and garden in Boxforde.
11 March, 43 Edward III. Seal.
[York, W.R.J C. 4270. Demise by John Seirlby, esquire, to Thomas Harwarde
of Herthill of a toft in Herthill from the feast of St. Martin in Winter,
35 Henry VI, for ninety-five years, rendering I2d. yearly. Dated the
day and year above. Seal.
[Sussex.] c. 4271. Quitclaim by Thomas Martyn of the parish of Wertlyng
of John Bvykeden and John Martyn of his right in three pieces of land
called ' Paynysland ' there, which together with them, he had by the
gift of John Wilsham and Alice his wife. Wylsham, the day of the
Conception, 7 Henry VI. Seal.
[Essex.] C. 4272. Grant by Richard Totereg of Burnham and Felicia his
wife to John Foul of Sudmenstr', ' skynner,' and John Foul, ' cord-
waner,' of a moiety of the land called ' Wyndhellelond ' in Asshyldham,
which descended to the said Felicia after the death of William Kynot
her father. Sunday before the Epiphany, 19 Richard II.
Chester. C. 4273. Quitclaim by Thomas son of Rothoric, knight, to Urian
dc Eggerton and Amelia his wife and his heirs of his right in all the
land, &c. which they had on the day of date in Neuton by Oldecastel.
Norbury, Thursday" the morrow of the Nativity of the Virgin, 1333.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
63
[Lincoln.] C. 4274. Grant by Roger son of Humphrey Moigne of Glee to
Thomas Moigne of Glee his brother of a bovate of land, called
' Bateland,' in Glee with a {a. land in the fields of Glee, lying on the
east of the grange of the abbot of Wellowe ; also grant to him of a
manse and toft called ' Muncroft,' with his estate therein according
to the tenor of a charter of the prioress and convent of Grimesby.
Wednesday after the Nativity of the Virgin, 12 Richard II. SeaL
[Norf.] C. 4275. Grant by John Bryd of Southreppis and Alice his wife
to John Kedelom of the same of 3r. land in the field of Thorpmarket.
Monday before St. Bartholomew, 5 Henry V. Seals.
[York, w.R.] C. 4276. Grant by William le Warde of Herthill to Henry Colhy
of Wodehall and Juliana his wife for their lives in survivorship of a
toft in Wodehall. Sunday after St. Lucy, 1318.
[Surrey.] C. 4277. Grant by Robert Chamberlayn and Andrew Kebbyll to
Richard Shotte, Richard Cabull, William Cobbe, citizen and ' glover '
of London, and William Grene of Bermondesey, gentleman, of all the
land, &c. in Pekham and the parish of Camberwell alias Camerwell,
which they had by the grant of John Caston, chaplain, John Body,
' payntour,' and Thomas Clerk, skinner, citizens of London, who, to-
gether with others, had the same by the feoffment of Henry Barton
and William Newenham, as in C. 4237. 26 February, 31 Henry VI.
Seals.
[Norf.] c. 4278. Grant by John Wende of Southreppes the younger, and
Nicholas Hanewrth, of the same, to John Haydon of Baconysthorp,
Richard Bertylmwys of Thorpmarket, clerk, and Adam Clerk of
Southreppes, of la. and 6a. land in Thorp aforesaid. 17 September,
38 Henry VI. Seals, damaged.
Cambridge. C. 4279. Quitclaim by Edward Clerk of London, saddler, to John
Basset of Chishull, co. Essex, the elder, Thomas Marchall of Dunmowe,
John Smyth, William Grene and Thomas Godeman of Chishull, of
his right in land, &c. in Triplowe which they have by the feoffment
of John Danbv and others, who had the same by his feoffment, as in
C. 4251. 25 July, 20 Henry VI. SeaL
[Notts.] C. 4280. Grant by John son of John son of Peter to John son of
William Lucas the elder (seniori) of a messuage in the market-place of
Newerk, which he had by the gift of the said William Lucas. The
eve of St. Peter and St. Paul, 1334 (trissesimo ^quatragesimo). SeaL
[N'hamp.] C. 4281. Grant by John Duyr, chaplain, son ot John Duyr of Daven-
tre, to John Steill, clerk, Thomas Hikedy of Daventre and Henry
Neuport and William Haddon of the same, of a messuage in Daventre
which he had by the gift of Maud Duyr, his mother. 29 June,
9 Henry V. Seal, damaged.
Warw. C. 4282. Quitclaim by Henry Porter of Sulihull and Beatrice his
Wore. wife, late the wife of John Smyth of Sulihull, to Richard Lyne, chaplain,
Henry Rolves and John Hulot of Sulihull, of all the right whicli they
have for her life, by the grant of the said Richard, Henry and John,
in lands late the said John Smyth's, in Yerdeley and Stycheford,
co. Worcester, and Sulihull, co. Warwick. Monday before the Annunci-
ation, 1 1 Henry VI. SeaL
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Notts.] C. 4283. Grant by Hugh de Erleshagh, chaplain, to Sir John de
Schupton, vicar of Farndon, William de Preston, and Alice his wife,
of a messuage in Neuwerk in ' le Marketsted,' which he had by the gift
of the said William. Thursday after Whit Sunday, 21 Edward III.
Seal
[Devon.] C. 4284. Grant by Silvester le Deghere to Alyna his daughter and
the heirs of her body (heredibus de came sua procreatis) of a tenement
without the north gate of Barn[estapole] with a place of land opposite
it ; with remainder to Sarah and Alice wife of Geoffrey de Colecote
his daughters successively and their issue, with reversion to himself and
his heirs. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Flytington, mayor of Barn[estapole],
and others (named). Monday after St. Martin, 4 Edward III.
[Notts.] C. 4285. Defeasance of a writing obligatory whereby John deBelesby
of Gladewynthorpe is bound to Roger del More of Neuwerk in 20
marks, viz. if Roger be undisturbed after John's death in respect of
dower out of a messuage in Newerk in Barnebygate, which he has
by John's feoffment, the writing to be void. 14 June, 21 Richard II.
Seal.
[Radnor.] C. 4286. Grant by William son of Henry Holle of Boreware and
Thomas Holle of the same to Walter Ihomkyn of Boreware and Joan
his wife of all the arable lands which they had by the gift of William
Paynot in the fields of Boreware, within the fee of the same and the
lordship of the castle of New Radenore. Witnesses : William Chyld
of Barnaldon, Thomas Smyth of Emynghope, and others (named).
Monday after St. Matthias, 3 Henry VI. Faded.
[Staff.] C. 4287. Quitclaim by Agnes late the wife of Thomas de Graf ton
to Hugh son of W 7 illiam de Chaldon of her right by way of dower in
a place of land which her said husband held in the fee of Maddeleye
by the gift of his father. Witnesses : Adam, lord of Mucluston,
Richard de Vernney, Robert, lord of Onyleye, and others (named).
Mucluston, Sunday before Christmas, 11 Edw r ard II.
[Wilts.] C. 4288. Quitclaim by Alice late the wife of William Davy of
Whiteparish (Alba parochia) to Alina le Englisshe of her right in all
the lands which Alina bought of the said William in the fee of Welpeligh.
Saturday, the feast of St. Edmund, the King and Martyr, 10 Edward II.
Fragment of seal.
[Notts.] C. 4289. Confirmation by John Lucas son of William Lucas the
elder (senior) of Neuwerk, in his full age, of his grant to William de
Preston of Farndon of a messuage in Neuwerk in ' le Marketsted '
and quitclaim to him of all his right therein. Wednesday after
Whit Sunday, 20 Edward III. Seal.
[Notts.] C. 4290. Demise by Robert Strelley, esquire, to Thomas Belers,
esquire, of the site of his manor of Oxton, with all land, &c. thereto
belonging ; the park with ' le Hedur Launde,' a pasture called
' Treb[er] Hawe ' and a croft, from the road up to ' le pole,' excepted ;
for twelve years, at 10 marks rent. Monday after the Holy Trinity,
28 Henry VI. Seal.
[Middx.] C. 4291. Will of Margery Croke of London, widow, sister and heir
of William Soneman son and heir of William Soneman, citizen and
' horner ' of London, as to the disposition of a field called ' Bradforth/
as enclosed, in the parish of St. Pancras ; 4a. land in a croft by ' Lyverlane'
ANCIENT DEEDS.
65
in the parish of St. Andrew in Holburn ; and 4s. rent from lands formerly
William Hankeford's and afterwards of Richard Hankeford, knight, de-
ceased, in the same parish of St. Andrew ; which field, land and rent des-
cended to her on her brother's death and whereof John Croke, gentleman,
William Broun, cutler, and Thomas Plummer, writer of court hand,
citizens of London, are seised to her use by her feoffment ; to wit that
they be sold by her said feoffees and that if the said John Croke would
buy them, he shall have them for 10 marks less than the price offered
by any other ; the money coming from the sale to be disposed to fulfill
the legacies in her testament of goods and in masses &c. for the souls
of Maud Goldbetyr, her grandmother, William Soneman and Ellen,
her parents, William Burdon and Robert Croke, her husbands, her
brethren, &c. and all faithful deceased. 28 March, 1453, 31 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal.
Heref. C. 4292. Grant by Thomas Hogges of Welyngton and John Hoper
of Morebrugge to John Leyntall of Welyngton and Eleanor his wife
and the heirs of her body begotten, of the land &c. in Welyngton
and Bodenham late of Thomas Restard late of Welyngton, which they
had by the gift of John Breynton ; if she die without issue the land,
&c. is to remain to the said John Breynton, his heirs and assigns.
20 July, 12 Henry VII. Two seals, one damaged.
[Bedford.] C. 4293. Demise by Ralph de Thornecote to Roger Ivel of the
same of la. \r. arable in the fields of Beston, for three years from
Midsummer, 8 Edward II, till he has had three crops therefrom.
Sunday, the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, the year above written.
[Bucks.] C. 4294. Quitclaim by Ellis son of John Eadmund of Tykeford
to brother Richard of the hospital of St. John the Baptist of Neuport
Paynel, and the brethren of the same, secular and regular, of his right
in a tenement there, as in C. 4245. Palm Sunday, 5 Edward II. Seal,
with legend, s. ELIE. BDMVND.
Endorsed : the corner house next Jacobes Lane.
[Notts.] C. 4295. Grant by Richard Wright of Northgate by Newerk,
' wever,' to John Bek of Newerk, ' barbour,' of la. 3r. arable in the fields
of Northgate in exchange for la. 3r. lying dispersed there. Witnesses :
William Cade of Newerk, alderman, and others (named). 23 January,
16 Henry VII.
[Bedford.] C. 4296. Grant by William Mylward of Thornecote, Eustace Perte-
soyll, William Wayte and Richard Payn to William Rusby of Thorne-
cote of the land, &c. which they had by the gift of Thomas I veil of
Thornecote, in Beeston, Hacche, Thonecote and Bodynho. 19 Sep-
tember, 11 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Warw.] C. 4297. Quitclaim by John son of Richard Hawe of Solyhull to
John Janne of the same of his right in two places of land and moor
in Solyhull, by Waddeford Walle. Monday after the Holy Trinity,
14 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 4298. Grant by Luke le Keu (Lucas cocus) of Donynton to
Hugh son of William de Chaueldon of all the land whicli he had in
the fee of Maddeleg' by the demise of the late Richard de Buk' and
Millicent his wife in the fee of Madeleg' and Onyleg' (sic), with
reversion of dower ; warranty of the lands as by charter and fine
appears. Cf. C. 3796.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Staff.
[Surrey.]
[Sussex.")
C. 4299. Grant by James Skeyl to John Dun of Betteleye of a
messuage in Betteleye with curtilage between the highway from
Betteleye to ' Mulle Pole,' &c. Witnesses : William de Lantone, ' baylif,'
and others (named). Monday, the feast of the Epiphany,
38 Edward III.
C. 4300. Grant by John Baker of Pekham the younger, of the
parish of Camerwell, to Stephen Scarlet of all the land which descended
to him after the death of Richard Bakere, his father, in the town and
parish aforesaid. Monday before the Circumcision, 44 Edward III. Seal.
C. 4301. Grant by John Yellyng, John Jakelyng and William a
Neston to Stephen Walssh of all their purparty of lands in Waldern,
within ' Marchalles gate,' containing 13., called ' Homefeld ' and
' Estfeld,' with la. 3r. meadow there, which, with other land, they
had by the gift of William Natle son and heir of Margaret Natle, one
of the daughters and heirs of John Marchall late of Waldern ; also of
a piece of meadow in Waldern, containing l|a. which they had by the
gift of the said William, and which descended to him on the death of
Agnes Eddebergh another daughter of the said John Marchall. 10 June,
31 Henry VI.
C. 4302. Quitclaim by Thomas Helyer of Marleborowe, co. Wilts,
' helyer,' to William Molet of Westwodhay, co. Berks, of his right in
a messuage called ' Strangbows ' in Badbury and Badhamwyke within
the parish of Chysilden. 30 November, 18 Henry VI.
C. 4303. Grant by Thomas Wyzt, burgess of Great Yarmouth, to
John Kydlam of Southreppes of a close in Southreppes. Witnesses :
Clement Nusse and others (named). Thursday before Michaelmas,
8 Henry V. Seal.
C. 4304. Grant by John Drynkwater of Pekham in the parish of
Camerwell to John Lilbourne of Suthwerk, William Bandon and Richard
Malton, citizens and fishmongers of London, and John Giblot the
younger of Pekham, of a messuage, garden and \a. land in Pekham
which he had by the gift of John Blomvile. Witnesses : William
Wit, Robert Calverale and others (named). 9 July, 7 Henry V.
Fragment of seal.
Cambridge. C. 4305. Quitclaim by Edward Clerk citizen and saddler of London,
to Richard Fox of co. Essex, esquire, and others as in C. 4251, of his
right in land, &c. in Triplowe. 15 February, 10 Henry VI. Seal.
Leic. C. 4306. Quitclaim by Thomas Bartvyle, cousin and heir of Richard
Bartvyle, to Nicholas Temple, esquire, of his right in all the land,
&c. which the said Richard, together with John Gryme and Roger
Donyngton, chaplain, had by the gift of Richard Temple, esquire,
in Temple, Sybbesdon, Little Shepey, Carlton by Boseworth, and
Barton. Shepey, 12 October, 2 Edward IV. Seal.
[Leic.] C. 4307. Grant by John de Coninggusby and Nicholas his brother
to John Burdet, of Shepeye, of a yearly rent of 60Z. from the lands
which they have in the town of Shepeye by his gift. Witnesses :
John son of Herbert de Twycros, John de Stapelton, Richard de Tempi',
Sir John de Berforde and others (named). Tuesday before Michaelmas,
22 Edward III. French. Seals.
Wilts.
[Norf.]
[Surrey.]
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I Do von.] C. 4308. Grant by Thomas White to John Ilfardecomb, prior of
St. Mary Magdalen, Barnestaple, and the convent of the same, of
a curtilage in Barnestaple between ' le Gildehall ' and the strand ;
to the intent that they may pray for his soul and his ancestors' souls ;
attorneys to deliver seisin, Hugh Cancy and James Flemmyng.
Witnesses : Robert Symon, mayor of Barnastapol, and others
(named). 24 November, 8 Henry VII. Seal, damaged.
[Glouc.] C. 4309. Demise by Agnes late the wife of William Beryman of
Stowe, widow, to William Beryman, her son, for her life of a messuage
in the Newstrete of Stowe St. Edward, between the tenement belonging
to the service or chantry of St. Mary of Wyke, &c. ; also of la. arable in
the field of Malgrisbury ; at a yearly rent of Qs. 8d. The feast of the
Annunciation, 35 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
Essex. C. 4310. Grant by Thomas Shirland of Suthwerk, John Colyns,
esquire, Thomas Went, William Shyrland and John Sewale to George
Downeham and Katharine his wife of the tenement which they had
by the feoffment of John Brokeman and Nicholas Vyncent, of
Haveryng atte Boure, in the hamlet of Romford, between the highway
from Chelmysford to London, &c. Haveryng, 12 February, 33 Henry
VI. Fragment of seal.
[York, W.B.] C. 4311. Grant by William son of Richard de Oxspryng to John
Mason of Bolton, chaplain, of all his land, &c. in Oxspryng, Byrche-
worthe, Penyston and Thurgerlanod (sic). Witnesses : John de Bryrlay
of Bryrlay and others (named). Oxspryng, Sunday before Whit
Sunday, 1374.
[Staff.] C. 4312. Grant by Rose, daughter of Thomas Cotyn, late the wife
of Henry le Baker, to Hugh de Chaueldon, of all her land in the fee
of Madeleye and Onileye which descended to her after the death of
Nicholas her brother. Saturday after St. Bartholomew, 18 Edward II.
[Salop.] C. 4313. Grant by Alice de Forton, widow, and Thomas her son
to Maud de Loskesford of a place with buildings in Great Drayton,
and three lands and a half in the fields of the same. Tuesday after
the Assumption, 36 Edward III.
[Lincoln.] C. 4314. Grant by John Fowle of Kyrketon in Holand to Joceus
Fokes of Kyrketon, of all the land which, together with John Jakson
of Kyrketon, Richard Smyth and John Megyr of the same, since
deceased, he had by the gift of William Fokes of Kyrkton. Kyrketon,
15 July, 2 Edward IV.
[Derby.] C. 4315. Grant by Alan son of John of Repindon to Hugh le Souter
and Ellen his wife of la. arable in the field towards Neuton, \a. extending
towards Neuton Weye, and %a. between Hewyslade and Swarlokclif
extending to the Treinte ; rent 4d. at the terms usual at Repindon.
Michaelmas, 28 Edward III. -
[Norf.] C. 4316. Grant by Thomas Kedelham of North Walsham to Robert
Blofelde and Katharine his wife of Sowthreppys of land. &c. in
Sowthreppys and Northreppys, which he had jointly with Thomas
Bryth of Sowthreppys, deceased, by the gift of Robert Coxston of
Sowthreppys. 8 October, 3 Edward IV. Seal, damaged.
[Norf.] C. 4317. Grant by William Fayrcok, Richard Barker and Robert
Wende of Suthreppes to Richard Pyxstan of the same of all their land
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
in Suthreppes and a close with a dovecote on it, with a toft adjacent,
and three pieces of arable, in Marketesthorp, called ' le Hoolelond,'
'le Gretepese' and ' Wyttoneskroft,' which they jointly had, together
with other land, by the feoffment of Roger Pyxstan of Suthreppes,
late deceased. Tuesday before the Nativity of St. John the Baptist,
2 Henry IV.
[Norf.] C. 4318. Grant by John Cutlak of Southreppes to John Kydlomb
of the same of la. land in Thorpmarket. Tuesday before the Apostles
St. Peter and St. Paul, 7 Henry V. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4319. Grant by John Trought, Richard Lexham and John
Banham to Lawrence Pycot, William Anable, Henry Mauntell
and John Skynner, and the heirs of Lawrence, of 3a. arable lying dis-
persed in the field of Hough ton Regis in ' lez West Innynges,' extending
upon Ikenyldstret, &c. which they had by the gift of Thomas Gilmyn
of Dunstaple. 26 May, 9 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
[Berks.] C. 4320. Grant by John de Everdone, .clerk, to Thomas Herneys,
his servant for life, of a messuage, 22a. arable and \r. meadow in Est-
mede which he had by the gift of the said Thomas in West Hanneye ;
also grant of 2a. arable there with pasture for one ox in the pasture
of Botteneye, Langenham, Bradenham and Croweputtes, which he
had by the gift of Master John de Wantinge and Geoffrey Colin ;
rent 4rf. Witnesses : Almaric Feteplace, Hugh de Sancto Mauro
and others (named). Friday, the feast of St. Clement, the Pope,
13 Edward II.
[Notts.] C. 4321. Grant by Richard de Akun of North Muskham and
Margaret his wife to William son of Roger of Wympthorp, of a half-
acre of meadow in the meadows of Holm, on ' le Brekkes.' Michaelmas,
44 Edward III. Two seals.
Berks. C. 4322. Demise by Thomas Pratt of Henley upon Thamis, co.
Oxenford, to John Breche of the same, for seven years, of a close called
the Dene with a ' parrocke ' called ' Smertis Pytyll ' in the parish of
Remneham, co. Bark', at 20s. rent. The feast of the Annunciation,
1 Richard III. English.
[Chester.] C. 4323. Demise by Henry de Blakerode, citizen of Chester, to
Nicholas Ivor of Hasilwelle, his wife and children, for six years, of
a messuage with two bovates of land, in Hasilwelle with a fishery
thereto belonging, which William de Raby formerly held ; rent, 20.9. ;
if he die his wife shall give the said Henry an ox or mark. Whit
Sunday, 35 Edward I. Seal (lion rampant).
C. 4324. Grant by Richard Gardyner to Thomas Hoo, Richard
Wakehurst the younger, William Sondes, John Wakehurst and John
Wodye, of all the land in Horsham and Rowsparre which he had by
the gift of John son and heir of Richard Brode. 2 August,
23 Henry VI.
Surrey. C. 4325. Grant by Robert Wretill, citizen and tailor of London,
son of John Wretill, citizen and tailor of the same, deceased, to John
Westwode and William Sunman, citizens and tailors of London, of
all the land he had on day of date in Pekham and in the parish of
Camberwell alias Camerwell. 7 August, 6 Henry V. Seal
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Staff. C. 4326. Grant by John Wryghte of Warrelowe to Roger his son
and heir, and the heirs of his body, of all his land, &c. in the fees of
Fulford and Hylderston (except a messuage in the fee of Fulford) which
he had by the gift of Richard Taylour. * 6 May, 8 Edward IV.
Sussex. C. 4327. Grant by Roger Schullyghe of Rogheye to William called
' le Taylur ' of Rousparr of a field in the parish of Rousparr opposite
the highway from Rogheye to Cherlewod. Sunday before Hokkeday,
16 Edward III.
[Oxford.] C. 4328. Grant by Edmund de la Pole, knight, to William Makkeneye
with a quarter's notice on either side of the keepership of the forest of
Shotovere and Stowode, as his deputy. Borstall, 30 October, 16 Richard II.
French. Fragment of seal.
Heref. C. 4329. Quitclaim by Joan, late the wife of Thomas Ledbury,
sister of John Talk the elder, citizen of Hereford, and aunt of Nicholas
son and heir of the said John, in her widowhood, to George Breynton,
of her right in a garden which the said George bought from Katharine
late the wife of the said John Falk and from the said Nicholas.
Witnesses : John Mey, mayor of Hereford, and others (named).
Tuesday after St. Hilary, 5 Henry VI.
[Staff.] C. 4330. Grant by Richard Gryne of Drayton in Hales, otherwise
called Richard Wysche, to Ralph Wybunbury of a messuage with
garden abutting on the High Street in the town of Betteley and 3a.
meadow in the field there called ' Westfelde.' Monday before the
Assumption, 37 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] C. 4331. Grant by Geoffrey son of William Est of Wengrave to
Mary late the wife of Stephen Est of Bettelowe for her life of 4a. arable
in the fields of Bettelowe and Croftone, with reversion to himself and
his heirs. Monday after the Holy Trinity, 31 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 4332. Grant by Walter Clerk of Craye St. Mary (beate Marie],
to John Glyntone of the same, and Mabel his wife of a garden with
a house thereon next the river (ripam) &c. Craye aforesaid, Sunday
before St. Valentine, 37 Edward III.
[Bucks.] C. 4333. Grant by Roger de Sumerry, for the health of his soul and
the souls of his ancestors and children and of Agnes his wife, to brother
Gilbert de Burmygham and the brethren of the hospital of St. John
the Baptist of Neuportpaynel serving God and St. Mary there of the
site of the said hospital and all lands, &c. belonging to it ; to hold of
him and his successors in free and perpetual alms. Witnesses : Sir
William de Nodar', Sir Thomas de Alta Villa and Sir Robert Barre,
knights, Roger, lord of Tyrigham, and others (named). Seal, damaged.
[Notts.] C. 4334. Grant by Hugh son of William Hogeson of Wynthorp to
John de Gedlyng of Holm of 3a. meadow in the meadow of Holm.
Saturday after St. Matthew, 8 Henry IV. Seal.
[Staff.] C. 4335. Letter of attorney from Richard Gryne, of Drayton in Hales,
otherwise called Richard Wysche, to Robert Strynger of Chatkeley
and Richard Banester of Chorlton to deliver seisin to Ralph Wybunbury
of a messuage, &c., in Betteley, as in C. 4330. Monday before the
Assumption, 37 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
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Middx. C. 4336. Grant by John son and heir of Thomas son and heir of
Richard Mayhewe of Harengey to John Chapman, citizen and brewer
(pandoxatori) of London, and Robert Porter, chaplain, of la. land in
Stevenesfelde in the parish of Harengey, which descended to him on
his father's death. 5 January, 36 Henry VI. Seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 4337. Grant by William, perpetual vicar of Wyflingham, and
Werwyn de Barchworth of the same to Thomas Lake of Wyflingham,
and Beatrice his wife for the term of their lives of a toft in Wyflingham
which he had by the gift of the said Beatrice. The feast of St. Mark,
1385.
[Chester.] c. 4338. Grant by William son of Hugh de Chydelowe to William
son of Urian de Eggerton, of a place of land in Chydelowe, called ' le
Espenfeld,' with a road therefrom to the road from Malpas to Whit-
church (Album Monasterium). Tuesday before St. Valentine, 1329.
Fragment of seal.
Endorsed : Chitlow.
[Essex.] C. 4339. Grant by Ellis Adam of W T ritele to John his son of la.
land there, in a croft called ' Pakemannescroft.' Thursday after
Michaelmas, 10 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 4340. Grant by John Aleyn of Kyrketon in Holand and
Margaret his wife to Thomas Grove, Alan Blyssebery and Thomas
Blyssebery, of the same, of a place of land containing la. in the field
called ' Fenlandez ' abutting on the highway called ' Brodegate.'
Monday after St. Nicholas, 31 Henry VI. Fragment of one seal.
[York,W.B.] C. 4341. Grant by Stephen de Wighton of Herthill to Simon son
of John de Belgh' of the same, Joan, Stephen's daughter, and the heirs
of their bodies, of all the land, &c., in Herthill which descended to him
after his parents' death, as in C. 3777. Monday the Nativity of the
Blessed Virgin, 22 Edward III.
Oxford. C. 4342. Quitclaim by Thomas Gybon alias Clerk son and heir
of Gilbert Clerk to John Sadeler of Feversham, co. Kent, son and heir
of John Sadeler of Watlyngton, of all the land, &c. in Watlyngton, or
elsewhere in the county of Oxford, which the said Gilbert had by the
gift of the said John Sadeler, the father. Thursday before the
Purification, 27 Henry VI.
[Staff.] C. 4343. Grant by Henry de Larton and Cecily his wife to Ralph
de Eggerton, esquire, of a burgage in Bettyley, stretching from the
High Street to ' le Lordesmer ' ; rent to Thomas Arnecok, his heirs
and assigns, 2s. Monday, the feast of St. George, 14 Henry VI. Two
seals, one possibly armorial.
[Norf.] C. 4344. Grant by John Wende of Southreppes to John Kedylham
of the same of a piece of marsh, reckoned at five perches, abutting on
the common pasture called ' Holdfeldheithe.' Tuesday after St.
Botolph, 14 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
[Notts.] C. 4345. Demise by Walter Babull and Agnes late the wife of Thomas
de Wynthorp to Simon de Sibthorp of a messuage in ' le Codyngtonlane '
in Neuwerk between the garden of the brotherhood of the gild of
the Holy Trinity and Simon's tenement, for five years at the rent of
a rose. Tuesday, Michaelmas day, 18 Richard II.
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[Lincoln.] C. 4346. Grant by Thomas Bailly, perpetual vicar of Wyflyngham
to William Sewreby, of a messuage there. 3 April, 18 Henry VT.
Fragment of seal.
[Staff.] C. 4347. Quitclaim by Simon son of Thomas Cotin of Madeleye to
John de Hauekeston of his right in all the land, &c., which John has
by his grant in the fee of Madeleye under Lyme, and which formerly
were his said father's in the fees of Madeleye and Onileye. Sunday
before the Annunciation, 20 Edward III. Seal.
York [W.R.]. C. 4348. Demise by Thomas Meres of Awburne and Thomas Hunt
of Lyndeby, esquires, to Nicholas de Strelley, knight, of all their lands
in Feribrigge and Friston. formerly of Sampson de Strelley, knight,
his father, which together with Richard Metham, esq., they had by
the gift of the said Nicholas ; to hold for his life rendering to them
3Z. 6s. 8d. yearly. Strelley, Saturday after the Annunciation, 2 Henry VI.
One seal.
York. C. 4349. Quitclaim by Richard Metham, esquire, to Thomas Meres
of Awburne and Thomas Hunt of Lyndeby, of his right in land &c.
as in C. 4348. Strelley, Saturday, the feast of the Annunciation,
2 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
Middx. C. 4350. Grant by Thomas Rye and Elizabeth his wife to William
Hale and Simon Kyngforth of a tenement, barn, garden and croft of
la. at Hoxton in the parish of Shordyche between land late Richard
Riche's now Thomas Riche's, abutting on the highway from Shordych
to Ware, and on the street called ' Hoxtonstrete,' which they together
with Beatrice Mathewe late the wife of William Mathewe, since
deceased, had by the feoffment of Richard Riche, citizen and mer-
cer of London, William Hungreford, John Whitbarugh and John
Hareyonge. 5 August, 6 Edward IV. One seal.
Kent. C. 4351. Quitclaim by John Sennycholas of the parish of Ayshe
by Sandewych, esquire, to Katharine, wife of John Septvans, esquire,
of his right in a manor or tenement called ' le Nedyr Hall,' with all the
land, &c., which Thomas Hampton the elder lately held to farm by
the demise of the said John Septvans, a marsh called ' Southlese ' in the
parish of St. Nicholas by Wade in the isle of Thanet only excepted ;
also release to her of his right in a rent of twenty quarters of barley
issuing from certain lands in the parishes of St. Nicholas, St. Giles,
Monketon, Wode, Byrchynton, and St. Peter in the Isle aforesaid ;
also in a tenement called ' Musseredes ' and 20a. land formerly
Robert London's in the Isle aforesaid ; all which manor, &c., he lately
had by the release of Roger Manston, the elder, esquire. 5 July,
35 Henry VI. Seal, with rush band.
Kent. C. 4352. Quitclaim by John Sennycholas to John Septvans, esq.,
and Katharine his wife, of land, &c., as in C. 4351. 10 July,
36 Henry VI. Seal, with rush band.
. Kent. C. 4353. Grant by same to same of same. 1 June, 25 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal.
Kent. C. 4354. Quitclaim by Roger Manston the elder of the Isle of Thanet
to John Seintcolas (sic) of Aysshe by Sandwich, esq., of his right
in land, &c., as above, which he had by the feoffment of John
Septvans. 19 February, 35 Henry VI. Seal.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Kent. C. 4355. Quitclaim by John Septvans to John Seintcolas of his
right in land, &c., as above. 5 May, 35 Henry VI. Fragment of seal,
Kent. C. 4356. Grant by John Septvansse of the parish of All Saints,
Thanet, to Edward Gyldefforde, Roger Manston and John de Sancto
Nicholao, of all his land, &c., late of Thomas Eleys or of Thomas
Chyche in the parish of All Saints in the Isle aforesaid or elsewhere in
co. Kent. Thursday before the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin,
16 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Surrey.] C. 4357. Grant by William Waleys, citizen and fishmonger of
London, to^Richard Bronde, citizen and fishmonger of London, Richard
Jaye, gentleman, William Plofeld, writer of court hand, Robert
Almayn, and John Merston, fishmongers, citizens of London, of a garden
with houses built therein, ponds and ditches, at ' Lestywes ' in the
parish of St. Margaret of Suthwerk with entry thereto by an alley,
between gardens on the north, ' Maidenlane ' on the south and a road
thence to ' Seynt Johnesmylles,' &c., which together with Thomas
Bernewell, William Hulyn and William Mayhewe, citizens and fish-
mongers of London, since deceased, he had by the gift of William
Baret of Marcheforth in^ the parish of Dodlyngton, co. Cambridge ;
attorney to deliver seisin, Thomas Barnewell, citizen and fishmonger
of London, son of the said Thomas Barnewell. 13 June, 17 Edward IV.
Memorandum endorsed of enrolment in the court of the manor of
Suthwerk in the time of Thomas Langton, bishop of Winchester,
8 Henry VII, before Burton, then steward there ; also ' E. Aleyn,
Tho. Mason, 23.'
Cambridge. C. 4358. Quitclaim by Edward Clerk of London, saddler, to John
Danby and others as in C. 4251, of all his land, &c., in the parish of
Triple we. 12 July, 4 Henry VI.
[Norf.] c. 4359. Grant by William Multon, chaplain, to William Newman,
son of Robert Newman, late of Southreppes, Henry Heydon and
William Boleyn, knights, Robert Brandon and Richard Southwell,
esquires, Thomas Brampton, gentlemen, and Thomas and Roger
Newman, of a messuage with a close, a toft, and an alder-holt late
Andrew Marsham's, in Southreppes, which together with the said
Robert Newman and W T illiam Curteys, vicar of Hane worth, since
deceased, he had by the release of the said Andrew Marsham late of
Bakonsthorp ; also grant to them of two pieces of land in Thorp-
market which he had by the feoffment of the said Henry son and heir
of John Heydon ; also of two closes in Thorpmarket which he had by
the feoffment of the said William son and heir of Robert Newman.
4 August, 1 Henry VII. Seal, damaged.
[Wore.] c. 4360. Demise by Thomas Corbet, lord of Imeney, to William,
a Lye, ' milleward,' of Chaddesley, one Nicholl, his son, and the wife
of the said William ' what tyme he shall be wedded quia modo solus ',
for the term of their lives ' succeslyche,' of a water-mill called the
' Wode Mille ' by Wyche, with ' the flode yates, cours of watere,
stankes,' &c., at a yearly rent of 46s. 8d. } and 40s. the first year ; with
covenants for repairs, &c. Wednesday before the Nativity of St. John
the Baptist, 25 Henry VI. English. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed : Impney ; Indentura molendini de Imney.
[Hants.] C. 4361. Grant by William Bulkeley to Peter de Munshull, Thomas
son of William de Swetenham and William Ridwallhurste, chaplain,
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of the manor of Nethir Burgate, with the hundred of Fordyngbrigge,
to the same manor belonging with franchises, parks, courts, &c.
Shoklache, 22 October, 29 Henry VI.
York [W.R.]. C. 4362. Grant by Richard Harward of Hartyll to Edward Harward
and Richard Hayne of all his land, &c., in Hartyll and Woddall, upon
condition (in English) that they reenfeoff him thereof on demand ;
the premises in default to remain to the said Edward and his heirs.
4 Jan., 24 Henry VII.
Middx. C. 4363. Indenture witnessing that whereas James, earl of Ormond
had delivered certain jewels (detailed) to John Neel, Master of the
house or church of St. Thomas the Martyr called of Acres, London ;
upon payment of 100 marks at certain dates, the said jewels should
be redelivered to him. 5 December, 1438. French. Seal.
Middx. C. 4364. Grant by Margery Croke of London, widow, sister and
heir of William son and heir of William Soneman, citizen and homer
of London, to John Croke, gentleman, and William Broun, cutler, and
Thomas Plummer, writer of court hand, citizens of London, of a field
called ' Bradforth ' in the parish of St. Pancras, and 4a. land in a croft
by Lyverlane, and 4s. rent charged on lands formerly of William
Hankeford and afterwards of Richard Hankeforde, knight, in the parish
of St. Andrew in Holburn. 18 March, 31 Henry VI.
[Chester.] C. 4365. Grant by Peter le Crowther to Richard de Assheton of
Mersay Bonk of a rent of 13-s. 4d. from day of date to the end of seven
years of and in a burgage in Altrincham and 4a. land in the same.
All Hallows eve, Henry VI.
[Chester.] C. 4366. Indenture between Randolf Brerton and Hugh Dawan (sic),
esquires, whereby the said Hugh agrees, and ' geves his goodwill in
as much as in him is ' that Randolf have the wardship of Philip
Egerton, son and heir of John Egerton, esq., deceased, to be married
to Randolf 's daughter, in which case Hugh to have the manor of
Egerton in farm during the nonage of the said Philip with allowance
for repairs by the oversight of Sir Uryan Damport and Sir James Moly-
neux, clerks, or, if they differ, of Sir William Stanley, knight,
chamberlain to the king ; Hugh to have the keeping of the said
Philip as long as the said Randolph shall think reasonable ;
within two months after the marriage and ' also after the decesse of
Randolf son of Urian of Brerton,' Randolf to release to Philip and his
heirs his right in such lands ' as Philip Egerton and John Egerton
died diseisid of, parcell of the manoir of Hampton ' ; Elizabeth,
daughter of the said Hugh and late the wife of the said John Egerton,
to have her dower without interruption of the said Randolph.
6 December, 1 Henry VII. English. Seal, damaged.
Middx. C. 4367. Letter of attorney by Margery Croke of London, widow,
to John Waldyf and John Cheseman, to deliver seisin to John Croke
and others of lands and rent as in C. 4364. 18 March, 31 Henry VI.
Seal
Derby. C. 4368. Grant by Richard Walkden, vicar of Hope and Thurstan
Ayre, vicar of Hathersegge, to John, earl of Shrewsbury, John Talbot,
knight, his son and heir, Ralph, lord de Cromwell, knight, John
Curson, esquire, Henry de Stafford, rector of Treton, Robert de
Stafford and John Grene, esquires, and Roger Stedeman, rector of
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Whitchurche, of the manor of Hasulbache and all other the lands, &c.,
in Burgh, Castelton and Alastr', which they had by the feoff ment of
Robert Ayer, the elder. 8 April, 24 Henry VI. Seals.
Surrey. C. 4369. Quitclaim by Walter Vitull, citizen and armourer of London,
Marion his wife and William Stranxhill, citizen and skinner of London,
to Henry Barton and William Newenham, citizens and skinners of
London, of their right in land, &c., which together with the said Henry
and William, and Henry Rede, armourer, since deceased, they had
by the gift of Robert Wretill, citizen and tailor of London, since
deceased, and Maud his wife in the town and fields of Pekham and in
the parish of Camberwell alias Camerwell. Pekham, 20 February,
4 Henry VI. Three seals.
[Devon.] C. 4370. Confirmation by Nicholas Carrewe, knight, son and heir of
Thomas Carrewe, knight, of a grant by William Mountfort of Bryde-
port and Alice his wife inter alia to John Wareyn, canon of Exeter, John
Jaybien of Plymouth, Thomas Olyver of Kyngesbrygge and William
son of the said Thomas, of certain lands, &c., in Southton Derte-
muth, to hold to them and the heirs of the body of the said William
with remainder in default to the heirs of the body of the said Thomas
Olyver, with remainder in default to divers other persons and the heirs
of their bodies ; which lands were held of the said Thomas Carrewe,
his father, and other his ancestors ; with warranty thereof to all the
said persons. The last day of February, 14 Henry VI. Seal.
[Herts.] C. 4371. Defeasance of a grant by Richard Bybet to Thomas Huet,
chaplain, and John Aleyn of Chedyngdon, of 3a. arable lying dispersed
in the field of Thretownes ; viz., if Richard pay Thomas and John at
Tyscote before All Hallows next 60s. less one (uno excepto), the said
charter of fee simple of the said land to be void. Tyscote, Trinity
Sunday, 8 Henry IV. Seal.
[Cornw.] C. 4372. Grant by John Hoyges, ' marchaund ' of Lostwythiell to
John Gydelegh of all the land, &c., in Plegheton, Sutton and Porth-
pire, (with the rent and service of Joan, mother of the said John
Gydelegh for land, &c., she holds of him for life in dower, with the
reversion thereof) which he had by the gift of the said John Gydelegh ;
to hold to the said John and the heirs of his body, with reversion in
default to himself, his heirs and assigns. Plegheton, Wednesday
before Easter, 13 Henry IV. Seal.
[Norf.] C. 4373. Indenture witnessing that, whereas Edmund Breton and
Ermetrude, his wife, lately in the king's court before the justices at
Westminster granted and gave back to John Bacun, clerk, 25s. rent in
Salle, and also granted him the moiety of a knight's fee in the same
town, with the homages and all the services of Simon atte Haghe of
Weston, and Sarah his wife, and of William son of John atte Haghe,
from all the tenements which they held of the said Edmund and
Ermetrude in the same town, by fine there thereof between the said
John and the said Edmund and Ermetrude made ; the said Simon and
Sarah afterwards came to the said John Bacoun and acknowledged that
they held their tenements there of the said Edmund and Ermetrude
by homage, fealty and service of 14s. 5%d. of rent and service yearly
and 7s. 6d. to a scutage of 40s. and so in proportion ; and the said
Simon and Sarah, by pretext of the said fine, attorned themselves
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gratis to the said John Bacoun for the said homage, fealty and service ;
for which acknowledgement and attornment the said John Bacun
has granted and by this writing has bound ^himself and his heirs to acquit
the said Simon and Sarah, all the life of the said Sarah, and if she die
before the lawful age of William son of John atte Haghe to acquit the
said Simon till the full age of the said heir, against whatever chief lords
and other of whatever services happen to be exacted from the said
Simon and Sarah from the said tenements, for the said yearly sum and
the said scutage. London, Tuesday after St. Augustine, Bishop and
Confessor, 14 Edward II.
Oxford. C. 4374. Grant by Nicholas Wotton to John Coventre, the elder,
John Ingram, Thomas Keche, Thomas Strangfer, clerk, Robert Napper,
clerk, and Thomas Calston, of all his land, &c., in Kyngeston Lylly
and Kyngeston Blount. 5 December, 6 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
Kent. c. 4375. Grant by John Wade of Eylysforde to LawTence Taylor,
William Sevyny of Eylysforde, John Cayser of West Pecham and
Simon Scholl, of Dytton, of two pieces of land, whereof one contains
9a., called ' Neversdene,' lying in the parish aforesaid, in the lordship
of Cevylton, and the other 3r. (virgatas) called 'Covellys Grove,' lying
in the parish and lordship of Dytton. 20 December, 38 Henry VI.
[Suff.] c. 4376. Grant by Hugh Houel, son of the late Sir Hugh Houel,
knight, to Thomas Cobald of Weybrede, John his elder son, John le
Calwer of the same and Walter Arneycp of Redenhile, of la. land in
Weybrede, between land of the abbot of Sibetone and land belonging
to the hall of Silham, &c. Monday after the Nativity of St. John
the Baptist, 47 Edward III.
[Notts.] C. 4377. Grant by William de Kellum, ' corveser,' of Newerk, to
William Wright of the same of a pension of 3s. 4d. to be received
yearly from him during his life with double payment for any half-year
in arrear. The feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 13 Richard II.
Seal.
[Essex.] C. 4378. Demise by Robert Huberd to Hugh le Herde of Herlawe,
of the manor of Herlawe called ' Huberdes ' with stock, as specified,
for three years at 12 marks rent. Thursday, the feast of St. Michael,
3 Richard II. Copy, mutilated.
[Staff.] C. 4379. Grant by John W T ryght of Fulforth to William and John
Mascy of a tenement with croft and garden, a field called ' Roshey '
within the lordship of Yldurston, and a field called ' Neuclos ' within
the lordship of Fulforth, for the life of the said (sic) Margaret,
daughter of the said (sic) Hamo le Mascy, with remainder after her
decease to the right heirs of the body of the said John Wryght and
Margaret. Witnesses : John Dracoke, knight, and others (named).
Fulforth, 20 September, 19 Henry VII.
[Radnor.] C. 4380. Quitclaim by Avice de Crofte, widow, to WilKam son of John
Thomkyn of her right in 2|a. land in Dichamneye which she formerly
pledged to John Jonessone of Emyghope in the fee of ' la Dyche '
and in the lordship of Radnor. Witnesses : Henry Holle of Borewar',
Richard Paynot and others (named). Borewar', Friday after the
feast of St. John the Baptist, 10 Richard II.
[Notts.] C. 4381. Grant by William Boston and William Caleys, chaplains,
to Thomas W T yntryngton of Newerk, ' baker,' John Hamond, vicar-choral
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(vicar* in choro ecdesie cathcdralis) Lincoln, and John Devyas of
Newerk and William Porter, gentlemen, and the heirs of the said
Thomas, of a messuage in Newerk in ' Stodmerstrete ' next ' le Market-
stede ' abutting on ' le Potterdyke.' Witnesses : Master John Burton,
perpetual vicar of the parish church of St. Mary Magdalen, Newerk,
Henry Fauconer, alderman and others (named). 21 August,
2 Edward IV.
[Sussex.] C. 4382. Grant by Bartholomew Broker of Hoo to John Wylsham
of Asshbournhamme of 3a. Ir. land called ' Payneslond ' in the
parish of Wortlyng. 10 February, 8 Henry V.
Dorset. C. 4383. Grant by William Olyver, burgess of Brydeport, to Roger
Keys, canon of Exeter, William Carant, John Newburgh, William
Huddesfeld, John Biconyll, William Montagyw, John Battescomb,
John Olyver, clerk, John Sterre and Robert Burgh, of all his goods
and chattels. Monday before St. Peter's Chains, 3 Edward IV.
[Bedford.] C. 4384. Grant by Richard son of Stephen of Bodenho to Roger
Ivel of Thornecote and Isabel his wife of \a. in Beston, on Shitereshul.
Thursday after St. Mark, 6 Edward II.
[Bedford.] C. 4385. Grant by Ralph son of Lettice del Hacche of Beston to
Roger Ivel and Isabel his wife, of \\r. land in Beston, to hold to them and
the heirs of Roger. Sunday after the Purification, 9 Edward II.
[Bedford, C. 4386. Grant by William le Baxtere of Dunstaple to Richard
Herts.] Angewyn of the same of la. land in Kenesworth in exchange for la.
land in the west field (campo de west) of Dunstaple. Sunday after St.
Valentine, 48 Edward III.
Cambridge. C. 4387. Grant by Henry Lane of Landbeche and William Pepys
of Cotenham to John Hunden the elder of Cotenham, John Hunden
the younger, Thomas Hunden the younger and John Sygar, of the
moiety of a toft formerly built on, with the moiety of a croft belonging
to the said toft, the moiety of 5a. arable lying dispersed in the fields
of Cotenham belonging to the said toft and the moiety of lOr. marsh
lying dispersed in Smythyfenne, belonging to the said toft, which toft,
&c., late belonged entire (in toto) to John Chircheyerd of Cotenham,
and which moieties they, together with Richard Toller, chaplain, had
by the grant of Robert Wodelarke, clerk, John Canterbury, and John
Brokeshawe, by charter dated at Cotenham, 22 November, 17 Edward IV. ;
attorney to deliver seisin, William Whyston. Cotenham, 21 March,
15 Henry VII. Seals, damaged.
[Herts.] C. 4388. Grant by John Trought of Dunstaple to Lawrence Pycot,
William Anable, John Skynner, James Sodlomb, clerk, and William
Albryght, of a piece of arable containing 2a. lying together in the
field of Kennesworth in a tillage called ' Thorndell ' abutting on land
of the dean of St. Paul's, London, &c. ; to hold to them and the heirs
and assigns of Lawrence. 16 July, 12 Henry VI. Seal.
[Herts.] C. 4389. Grant by Richard Chalton of Dunstaple to Richard
Aungewyn of the same of la. arable in the field of Kenesworthe.
Tuesday after the Epiphany, 48 Edward III. Seal.
[Herts.] C. 4390. Grant by Richard Evesham to John Truht of land as
in C. 4388. Wednesday after the Epiphany, 22 Richard II. Seal, damaged.
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Chester. c. 4391. Grant by Hugh Eggerton, esquire, to Ralph Heywod
John Pakyn and William Brenner of all his land, &c., in Hasilwall'
except the wood there and the mediety of the advowson of the church
of the same ; also of a messuage with land, &c., in Newbolt, late
in the tenure of Thomas Hulme, and of other messuages there
4 September, 12 Henry VII.
[Wore.] c. 4392. Grant by Sir John Sampson, chaplain, rector of Warmyn-
don, to John Hondy of the same, and Isabel his wife, of a messuage
in Wike by Pershore called ' Sampsonsplace,' with orchard adjacent,
a ' benhey,' a half-virgate of land and la. meadow ; to hold to them
and the heirs of their bodies at a yearly rent to Sir Hugh Burnell and
his heirs of lib. pepper on St. Andrew's day, for all service. 13 April
3 Henry IV.
[Bedford.] C . 4393. Grant by Benet Blundel of ' la Hull ' to William de
Aspel' and Maud his wife of all that messuage and all the land, &c.
which he had by the gift of the said Maud : to hold to them and their
issue with remainder in default to her right heirs. Caldecote Tuesday
after St. Andrew, 23 Edward III. Seal.
[Huntingdon.] C . 4394. Grant by Henry Cherman of Yaxlee to William Fannere
of the same of 2a. land called ' Hildesmer' in Yaxlee, in the field
called ' le North feld.' Palm Sunday, 12 Richard II.
[Devon.]
[Herts.]
[Kent.]
[Bucks.]
[Herts.]
Chester.
Salop.
Staff.
C. 4395. Grant by John Golsmyth, mayor of Barnestaple, Thomas
Passewere, William Redwyn, Thomas Hoper, Richard Boughdon,
Nicholas Cook, Henry Bale, John Mulys, Bernard Bromwiche and
John Londe, to Richard Newcombe of a tenement with curtilage
in Barnestaple in the fee of the prior, of Barnestaple ; also of a piece
of land in Pilton- at Wyndeshore between ' Churdefordelane,' &c. ;
to hold for the term of his life at the rent of a grain of corn at Michael-
mas. Monday after the Annunciation, 10 Henry VI. Fragments
of seals.
C. 4396. Quitclaim by Thomas Pernell, citizen and ' gurdeler '
of London, to Richard Haukyn of Tiscote, of his right in la. meadow
which Richard has in the meadow called ' la Brodemede ' in the
meadows of Naldewyke. 27 June, 10 Henry IV.
C. 4397. Grant by Stephen, son of William Frothe, and heir
of Isabel wife of the said William, to the said William Frothe, his
father, of a messuage which came to him by inheritance after the
death of the said Isabel in the to\vn of Romene and in the parish of
St. Lawrence, in ' le Dokelane,' next land of the house of St. John
the Baptist, &c. 10 September, 3 Henry VI. Seal.
C. 4398. Grant by Thomas Hyckedon late of Betlowe now of
Trynge, to William Kegyll of Crofton of la. meadow and |a. arable
lying dispersed in the fields and meadows of Tyscote and Helpstrop,
which he the said Thomas Godenche (sic), with others since deceased
had by the gift of John Robyns of Helpstrop. 15 June, 19 Edward IV.
C. 4399. Grant by Ralph de Eggerton the elder, esquire, son of
William de Eggerton, to William Woze (sic) dean of Stafford and
rector of Mokeleston, Richard Keffes. rector of Bertomley. and Robert
Davy, chaplain, of his manors of Wryme and Chetulton, and all his
land, &c., in Newcastle under Lyme, Audeley, Bignowe and
Betteley, or elsewhere in the county of Stafford ; also of his manors
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of Smalwod, Newbolt, Caldecote and Wista,ston and of all his part
of the manor of Haselwall, with the advowson of the church of
Haselwall, when it happen, co. Chester, with all his land, &c., in the
county of Chester ; also of all his land, &c., in Draiton in Hales,
Hamptonwod, Moretonsay, Gravhongur and Oneley, or elsewhere in
the county of Salop. Le Wryme, Tuesday before St. Matthias, 30
Henry VI. Fragment of (quarterly] seal of arms.
[Oxford.] c. 4400. Demise by John de Beauchamp, rector of St. Mary's,
and Thomas de Sotesbrok, rector of St. Nicholas', of Sauntresdon,
to John de Wescote, Cristina his wife and Alice his daughter of a
messuage and 3Ja. arable, Ir. meadow in ' le Longeleete ' beside
' Kyngeseyeleete ' in Tuythrop in the parish of Kyngeseye ; to hold
for the term of their lives, rendering 2s. yearly and doing suit to the
court of the said John de Beauchamp and Thomas de Sotesbrok for
all service. Tuythrop, Monday, the feast of St. Martin, 33 Edward III.
One seal of arms (fess between three lions rampant).
Endorsed : Carta Johannis Driver de Kyngeseye.
[Notts.] c. 4401. Grant by John Beby of Newerk to John Walweyn of
the same of 6a. 3r. arable in the fields of Newerk and Northgate, in
' Appultongate Headlande,' between ' Lincolngate ' and ' Wyn-
thorpgate,' on ' Redelandes ' abutting on ' Rededykes,' on ' Jeng-
furlang,' and by ' Broxholmedyke.' Newark, 6 March, 8 Henry V.
Seal.
[Staff.] C. 4402. Grant by Richard le Roper of Betteley to Hugh ' le
Wedusone ' of a place of turbary on Cracalmosse, which Robert de
Lecke lately held, in the fee of Betteley. Witnesses : Hugh le
Wedusone and Henry le Harper, bailiffs there, and others (named).
Betteley, Monday after the Purification, 34 Edward III.
[Derby.] c. 4403. Indenture made 15 January, 5 Edward III., witnessing that
John Strelley of Hasilbache, esq., ' ought ' to Richard Bakewell ' for
laberyng hys materes,' and expenses in two years last past, and ' for
iij. yer ' bourde of hym and hys wyffe and hys chylder,' 4:81. 6s. Id.
(In different ink.) And this is due to the said Richard ' with a more
some in a peyr of indenturs afor tyme made and be the parties
indeferently aselet'. Also the said John has given to the said
Richard all ' the ferme of the lordshippe of Hasilbache with in the
erthe and abufe for this viij. yer' last past yf he can recover of the
exec' of ' Sir William Vernon, knt., Henry Vernon, esq., Nicholas
Eyr of Redcetes, Nicholas Sywarde of Bradwall, or of any other man
that has occupied the said lordship, 'that is to wyt in viij. yer' c\xli.
and more. Written the secunde dey of May,' 8 Edward IV. ' Also
the seid John delivered to the seid Richard for divers costes and
expens for hys materes thys iij. yer' last past,' and the board of himself
wife and chidren, 211. 5s. 4rf. ' Written the x. dey of June,' 9 Edward IV.
English.
Sussex. c. 4404. Grant by Thomas Forde of Merden to Ralph Somner of the
parish of Eastmallyng of all the land, &c. in the parishes of Waldern
and Chydyngle which descended to him after the death of Joan Forde,
his mother, as parcel of the land, &c. called ' Marchallyslandez ' ;
on condition that Ralph pay 26s. 8d. at Christmas next, 26s. 8eL
at Midsummer following, and so on to Midsummer, 1470. Dated at
Waldern, Trinity Sunday, 2 Edward IV. The payments to be made at
Ralph's dwelling (mansionem) in Eastmallyng. Seal, damaged.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
79
[Notts.] c. 4405. Indenture whereby Sampson de Strelley, knight, reciting
[W.R.]. tnat n u gh (j e Annesley holds the manors of Fryeston ' Bi the Water '
and Ferebrigg for life by his demise, with all lands, reliefs, marriages,
&c., with reversion thereof expectant to himself and his heirs,
rendering therefore yearly 60s. at Martinmas and Whitsuntide ; and
reciting that Emma late the wife of Roger de Strelley holds for life
divers lands in Strelley and Newthorp which were of the inheritance
of William son of Thomas de Strelley, with reversion thereof expec-
tant to himself and his heirs ; grants the said rent and reversions to
Thomas, his son, for life, to hold of him and his heirs, at the rent of
a peppercorn for all service. Monday after the Annunciation,
12 Richard II. Seal.
[Notts.] c. 4406. Grant by Edmund de Wylouhby, knight, to William de
Willouhby, parson of Repynghale, of a messuage, formerly John le
Archer's, in Notingham, between ' Organlane,' &c. Witnesses :
Richard Hannesone, mayor, Henry Chaumbirleyn, and John de
Strelley, bailiffs, of Notinghamme, and others (named). Wednesday
after St. Ambrose, 41 Edward III.
Memorandum endorsed that the feoff ment is to be void on payment
to William of 51. within fifteen days of the feast of St. Martin in Winter
in the year within written.
[Sussex.] c. 4407. Quitclaim by Thomas Alfray, John Morys, Andrew
Hasilden, Richard att Mell and John Stanlee, to John Alfray, being
in his possession, of their right in all the land, &c., which, jointly
with him, they had by the gift of Richard Alfray by charter pf even
date. 4 October, 36 Henry VI.
Endorsed : Cokeman ; also release for the land in East Grynsted
from Richarde Alfray and others to John Alfraye.
[Sussex.] c. 44Q8. Quitclaim by John Alfray and Andrew Hasylden to
Thomas Alfray of all their estate in all the land, &c., late of John
Morys and Agnes, his wife, in Estgrenstede, which they and one
John Morys, together with Richard atte Melle and John Stanle, since
deceased, had by the gift of Richard Alfray. 9 April, 9 Edward IV.
Seal.
[Warw.] c. 4409. Grant by Ralph, rector of Haseley, and John Baker of
Warwik. to Juliana late the wife of Gilbert Heyne of Beausale, of all
the land,-&c., which they had by the gift of the said Gilbert in Beausale,
a field called ' Paviesfeld,' excepted. Monday, the feast of the
Decollation of St. John the Baptist, 6 Henry V. Seals.
[N'hamp.] c. 4410. Confirmation by Philip son of Walter de Boketon to
the master and brethren of the hospital of the Holy Trinity without
Norhamton of the demise and farm of land, &c., which they have
in Boketon by the grant of William, his brother, for twenty years ;
with bond in 10L for their quiet enjoyment. Dated in the said
hospital, in the octave of St. John the Baptist, 12 Edward II.
[Kent.] c. 4411. Grant by William Fyfacre of Eillisforde to Richard Peak
of the same of 5a. 3r. in the parish of Eillisforde at East Prestone, in
the field called ' Horscroft.' Tuesday, 2 April, 33 PMward III.
[Wore.] c. 4412. Quitclaim by William Rolf, tailor, son of William Rolf
of Maderesfelde, to Sir Walter de Interberwe, chaplain, and Ralph ate
Wode of Maderesfelde, of his right in a croft called ' le Longecrof fc '
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Staff.
[Kent.]
Sussex.
[Staff.]
[Bedford.]
Staff.
[Staff.]
{Lincoln.]
with curtilage adjacent called ' le Neweleiton,' between the highway
leading to ' le Heyeswode ' and ' Algaresbrok,' which he purchased
of Richard Rolf, his uncle. Maderesfelde, Tuesday, the morrow of
the Purification, 19 Edward II.
C. 4413. Grant by John de Staundon, son of Vivian de Staundon,
to Luke de Covinton, cook, of a place of land in the fee of Onileg'
called ' le Clerkesfeld ' between ' le Hee ' and ' le Merebrock ' between
the counties of Chester and Stafford. Sunday before St. Thomas,
7 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
C. 4414. Indenture witnessing that whereas John Worthe, of
Tenterden enfeoffed William Jamyn and John Ingram of the same
of 18a. land and wood, called ' Jakystenement,' in the parish of
Ikelesham, in the tenure of Gestelyng ; the said William and John
by these presents gave him the said land on the following condition,
viz. if and when they are lawfully put out of four pieces of land, or
any part thereof, in the parish of Tenterden upon the denne
(dennam) of Haukerst, which they had by the feoffment of William
Worthe of Wynchelse, at the suit of Juliana late the wife of William
Amery of Smallyde, or of Thomas Heymes, their heirs and assigns,
or be not within fifteen days satisfied of any expenses, &c., had on
that account, it shall be lawful for them reenter upon the said four
pieces of land and hold them in their pristine estate. 6 May,
9 Henry VII.
C. 4415. Demise, in the name of a pledge, by John son of William
Greggori of Bettylegh to Hugh Rosesone, of the same, of all his land
in Bettylegh called ' Babermos,' except that place which Gregory de
Bettilegh holds ; also of all the land there on ' le Fischereshul,' and
2a. in ' le Fourtyacres ' between ' le Horsknaveaker,' &c., for four
years, when he will pay 12i marks, &c. Saturday the feast of St.
Michael, 15 Edward III. Faded.
C. 4416. Quitclaim by Hugh le Baxstere of Temseford to Roger
Ivel and Maud his wife of Thornecote, of his right in la. which Roger
had by the demise of Agnes le Baxstere, his mother, in the field of
Bestone. Thornecote, the day of the Epiphany, 22 Edward III.
C. 4417. Grant by Nicholas de Hauekeston to Richard de Wotten-
hull of the messuage with land, &c., which he had by the gift of John
de Hauekeston his brother in the fees of Madeleye under Lyme and
Onileye. Sunday, the feast of St. Valentine, 13 Edward III. Seal,
damaged.
C. 4418. Grant by Philip Yonge, receiver to the lord de Audeley,
Hugh Walter, Robert Tuchet and Richard Wod, to Hugh Egerton,
esquire, of a messuage, with garden adjacent, in Betteley, between
the High Street and land of St. Mary's, &c., with a parcel of pasture
at ' le Mere Hoke,' extending from the said ' Mere ' to land of the
abbot of Hulton, which they lately had by the gift of Thomas Wod
of Betteley. Friday after the Purification, 35 Henry VI. Seal and
two fragments.
C. 4419. Grant by John Awbrey of Hornecastell, chaplain, and
John Smyth, of the same, to Thomas Moigne, esquire, John Travers,
clerk, and John Ormesby, of three cottages in Hornecastell on the
west of a sewer (seuere) there called ' le Bayne,' viz. between
ANCIENT DEEDS.
81
Notts.
[Herts.]
[Notts.]
e Armynlane ' and land called ' Themylby Thyng,' &c., which they
had inter alia by the gift of John Whyte. 12 May, 7 Edward IV.
Two seals, one damaged.
C. 4420. Grant by John son of Jordan le Marschal of Notingham
to Robert Fraunceys of Notingham and Legarda his wife, and his heirs,
of a messuage with buildings there above and below ground in the
Saturday market of Notingham, late Roger de Henoure's. Witnesses :
Robert Ingram, mayor, and William de Stowe and John de Dryffeld,
bailiffs of Notingham, and others (named). Wednesday after the
feast of All Hallows, 14 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
C. 4421. Grant by Elias son of Walter Peec' of Aldebur' to
William le Heyward of Tiscote, and Avice his wife, of a messuage with
houses in Aldebur'. Witnesses : William de Dunhamstede and
others (named). Sunday after the Assumption, 7 Edward II.
C. 4422. Defeasance of a recognizance of 100 marks in the
chancery wherein Robert son of Robert de Strelleye is bound to
William de Cantelupo, knight, Richard de Wiluby and Robert Russel ;
viz. if he pay the king at the exchequer 100 marks for which they
are sureties, half on the morrow of St. Lucy and half in the octave of
the Purification. London, Wednesday, the eve of St. Martin in
Winter, 33 Edward I.
C. 4423. Grant by Henry Brokherst of Iseldon to Andrew Michell,
William Brokherst, Richard Welde, John Gamelyngey, John Mayhew
of Kentyston, Thomas Baveyn, Simon Kyng, John Heyborne and
William Lese, of 12a. land in a field called ' le Downehill ' in the
parish of Haryngey which Stephen atte Feld of Haryngey, who has
released his right to the said Henry Bokhurst, and the said Henry,
had by the gift of John Godfrey of Haryngey and Alice his wife,
daughter and heir of John Crouch. 28 November, 8 Henry V. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 4424. Grant by Ralph Dandy, chaplain, to Robert son of
William de Bulkelegh and Felicia his wife for their lives of all the
land, &c., in Alsacher which he has by the gift of the said Robert,
with remainder to Robert, Richard and Ellen, their children succes-
sively in tail, with reversion to the right heirs of Robert, the father.
Witnesses : Sir Hugh de Awdelegh, justice of Chester, and Sir Ralph
le Vernon, knights, and others (named). Alsacher, Saturday before
St. Michael, 10 Edward II.
Middx.
[Dorset.]
IHeref.]
[Bedford.]
C. 4425. Quitclaim by John le Hatter to Robert Bodde of his
right in a seld (shelda) with curtilage in Brudeport, opposite the cross.
Witnesses : Edward atte Stone and John Gray, bailiffs, and others
(named). 9 October, 22 Edward III.
C. 4426. Grant by John Bagenden to John ' o the Gore ' of ? 4a.
arable between the lord's land and the way called ' la Greneway,' at
the rent of a rose for six years, and thereafter of 20s. Witnesses :
Walter Restot, John 'o the Yok,' Adam Ward. Welyngton,
Michaelmas, 44 Edward III.
C. 4427. Quitclaim by Thomas Carter of Beston to John Hawkyn
of Thornecote, John Pertecell of the same, and John Saltewell of
Yekewell, of his right in la. land in the fields of Beston, \a. on Clayehyll
abutting on ' le Dene,' and on ' Clayehyllehede,' and a. on ' le Hoo.'
18 August, 13 Edward IV.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Devon.] <j. 4428. Grant by William son of Godfrey to Roger de Cadetruwe
of all the land [of] Boneweya (terram Boneweye), at ' la Fenne,' with
the rent and service of Richard Lange ; the boundary of the land is from
Thomas Donnyng's garden to ' Bittilane hevede,' thence to ' la Clam-
pitten,' thence to ' la More in la Willak,' to the garden again ; rendering
therefore yearly 2,. Qd., for all service ; when a relief is due (cum
dicta terra fuerit relevianda) they shall give for ward, relief and
marriage, \d. ; for this Roger gave him 9 marks beforehand.
Witnesses : William de Grenedone, Adam le Conter, William de
Southcumbe, and others (named). La Fenne, Thursday, the feast
of St. Edmund, archbishop of Canterbury, 6 Edward II.
[Sussex.] c. 4429. Quitclaim by Robert son of Robert de Wylesham to
Richard de Wylesham, his uncle, of his right in a piece of land called
' Welland ' with sufficient way to water his beasts (ad aquandum
animalia) in a field called ' Erlette ' ; which land and way Richard
has by the gift of Robert de Wylesham, Robert's grandfather.
Wylysham, Thursday after the feast of St. John before the Latin
Gate, 15 Edward III.
Kent. c. 4430. Grant by John Wulsy of the parish of Yaldyng to Thomas
Owde and John Owde of the same of four parcels of land with
a ' lake ' in the borough (burgh[er~\a) of Rugmerehyll in Yaldyng,
containing lOa., &c. 29 December, 19 Henry VII.
[Cumberland.] C. 4431. Grant by William de Mulcastr' to Sir Henry de Maltona
of all his land of Threpeland with his capital messuage there, all his
land which John de Haytona held of him in Alderschow, and a certain
tillage (quandam culturam terre) in Blenerhayset called ' le Fyche.'
Witnesses : Sir John de Castre, sheriff of Cumberland, Richard de
Kirkebride, Alexander de Bastenthawyt and Robert de Bampton,
knights, Robert Brune, lord of Bothel, Richard Brune his brother and
others (named). Carlisle, Sunday after the feast of St. Luke, 1316.
[Sussex.] c. 4432. Grant by Robert de Wylshamme to Robert son of Robert
de Wylshamme his son (filii mei) of all his tenement in the parish of
Hasseburnehamme except 12a. land lying dispersed and named
' Undertoune,' ' Somerlese,' ' Broclond,' 'Wellond ' and ' Arlet.'
Witnesses : John de Wilshamme, Richard de Wylshamme, and
others (named). Hasseburnehamme, the feast of the translation of
St. Richard, 13 Edward III. Seal.
[Sussex.] c. 4433. Grant by William Huberd, styled ' Cok,' of Asshbournham,
to John Wylsham of all his tenement called ' Scottys ' in the parish
of Asshebournham, next land of Thomas Peplesham, called ' Knolle,'
and land called ' Collynghammeswyssh.' Tuesday before the feast
of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 6 Henry V.
Montgom. c. 4434. Grant by Hugh ap John ap Gruff[ydd], free tenant of
Rulas and Melyneog Vawr, co. Mountgomery, ' yoman,' to John
Wyn ap David ap William and David ap John ap Hoell Gethyn of
a messuage called Tyddyn Jev[a]n ap Lle[wel]in Saez and of all his
land, &c., in the towns and county aforesaid, to the use of himself
for life and after his death to the use of the heirs both male and female
between him and Elizabeth verch Jevan Vychan, whom he proposes
to take to wife, begotten, with remainder to his own right heirs.
Rulas, 7 June, 15 Elizabeth.
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83
[Chester.] C. 4435. Indenture made at Bettele, 5 April, 26 Edward III., between
J Sir John de. Haukeston of the one part and Nicholas de Haukeston,
his brother, and William Baillif of Hodynet, chaplain, of the other,
witnessing that whereas Sir John has enfeoffed them of the manors
of Wryme, Madele, Onele, Audele, and Stanlawe, and other land, &c.,
in Leek, Chetylton, Wythenford and Haywod and also given them
all his goods and chattels as appears by a charter and deed thereof
made ; they grant for themselves and their heirs that they will reenfeoff
him and Anable, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies of the said
manors, &c., and give him back the said goods, &c., when it shall
please him ; otherwise the charter of feoffment and grant of goods
to be void. French. Seal of arms. Cf. A. 11210.
[Sussex.] c. 4436. Quitclaim by Richard son and heir of John Alfray to
John Wody the elder of his right in a toft and a meadow called
' Wardelysmede ' containing 3|a. in the parish of Estgrenstede.
20 November, 18 Edward IV. Seal, damaged.
[Staff.] c. 4437. Grant by Nicholas de Ochull to Henry Kene and Lettice
his wife of a place of land within the fee of Madeleye in Wrymeforde
between ' le Parrock,' &c. Monday before the Ascension, 18 Edward II.
[Devon.] c. 4438. Grant by Richard Streche of Wasford, for his soul and
the souls of his wife and parents, to the prior and monks of St. Mary
Magdalen of Barnastapolia, of f mark rent from his land of Wasford in
pure alms, for increase of the mark which he owed before, so that
he and his heirs pay 1 mark therefrom forever, with right of distraint
both in his land of Derte and in his land of Wasford. Witnesses :
Sir Henry Tracy, Sir Archibald le Fleming (Flandrensi), William de
Raleg', Philip de Bello Monte, and others (named). Dated A.D.
1233.
[Kent.] c. 4439. Grant by Peter Smyth of the parish of Tudele to John
Burghard of the parish of Lynton of a piece of land called ' Denyscumb '
in Lynton. Thursday after St. Faith, 6 Henry V.
Suff. c. 4440. Manumission by William Spynk, prior of the cathedral
church of the Holy Trinity, Norwich, and the convent of the same,
of Robert Wrenne of Yaxle and Thomas Wrenne of Melles, their
bondmen (nativis de sanguine). 26 September, 1498, 14 Henry VII.
[Bedford.] c. 4441. Grant by John Duraunt of Dunstapl' to Thomas his
brother of a messuage in Dunstapl', in South Street (vico del South)
in a lane formerly called the lane of Simon le Taylour, with free
ingress and egress from ' Watlyngestrate,' through the said lane.
Tuesday after St. Augustine, 35 Edward I.
[Staff.]
[Kent.]
C. 4442. Grant by Thomas son of William Wattesone of Bettileye
to Geoffrey son of Hugh Rosesone of the same, of a place of peatery and
turbary in Bettileye, between the mill-leat (doito), &c. Witnesses :
Adam Anyn and Peter le Lokere, bailiffs of Bettileye, and others
(named). Sunday after St. Leonard, 21 Edward III.
C. 4443. Grant by William Galione and John Kyn to John
Galione and Cristina his wife and his heirs and assigns, of 2a. land in
the parish of Wolewych which they had by his gift. Sunday, the
feast of St. Mark, 24 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed : . ... in marisco, ex parte Essex.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Derby.] (j. 4444. Grant by William Boteler of Repyndon to Richard the
chaplain of Repyndon and Hugh de Engulby of the same, of
all his land, &c., there. Monday after St. Chad the Bishop,
3 Henry IV.
[Essex.] c. 4445. Quitclaim by William de Maldon to John son of Osbert de
Lakstrate of Asschyldam of his right in 5s. rent from the land, &c.,
which he recovered against the said John in Asschildam. The eve
of the Decollation of St. John the Baptist, 32 Edward III.
[Herts.] c. 4446. Grant by Richard Albon of Dunstaple to John Trougth
of the same of a piece of land in the field of Kenesworth which he
had by the gift of Richard Angewyn. Dunstaple, the morrow of
St. Dunstan, 20 Richard II. Seal
[Herts.] (j. 4447. Grant by Thomas Nicholas of DunstapF to William
Wilshamstede of the same of la. land in the field of Kenesworth.
Kenesworth, Sunday after St. Matthias, 45 Edward III.
Kant. C. 4448. Indenture quadrupartite, whereby Michael Shakewey of
Berham, reciting that he had enfeoffed Thomas Goldyng, Richard
Smothe and Simon Goldyng, of Berham, and Richard Mynot of
Bourne, of all his land, &c., in the parishes of Berham, Kyngeston,
Stellyng, Orgoryswyke and Seintemaricherche, or elsewhere, co. Kent,
without any condition, declares nevertheless that his will is : that
Parnel, his wife, after his death have all the said land, &c., for her life
and that after her death all the land, &c., which they have in
Kyngeston, Orgoryswyke, and Seintemaricherche, parcel thereof, remain
to John Cherche and Isabel his wife, his daughter and her heirs and
assigns ; and that all the land, &c., which they have in the parish
of Stellyng, at Pinestede, and in the parish of Berham in places called
4 South berham ' and ' Southderyngeston,' which latter were late of
Thomas Bakere of Berham remain after her death to Richard son
of John Denne and to Eleanor his wife, and the heirs of Richard ; and
that all the land, &c., which they have in the parish of Berham in
places called ' Calbergh,' ' Grenehell,' ' Berhammed,' ' Pykelottemere,'
and ' Hamme,' and by ' Barhamcherche' after her death be sold and the
money received therefrom disposed for the souls of William his father
and Ellen his mother, and for his own soul, and for the souls of Cecily
and Parnel, his wives, and for the souls of his children and of all
faithful deceased, in works of charity, &c ; provided that the said
John Cherche and Isabel his wife be preferred purchasers thereof by
100s. Berham, the morrow of All Souls, 21 Henry VI. One seal.
Chester. c. 4449. Demise by Lucy le Coroun for her life to Ralph de Hasel-
welle of the dower coming to her by the endowing of Sir Patrick de
Haselwelle, of the demesne arable of the said Sir Patrick, with meadows,
gardens, fisheries and with two cottages, saving to her the other
dower assigned to her by the escheator of the earl of Chester
in the said town of Haselwelle ; rendering to her therefore
yearly 31s. grant by Ralph that she may distrain for the said rent
on all his itir^, &c., in the said town. Witnesses : Richard de
Fougheleshurst, siieriff of 'Cestriser' and others (named). Haselwelle,
5 July, 7 Edward II.
[Eeref.] C. 4450. Grant by Giles Osbern of Stretton to John his son of
a messuage and 20a. land in Stretton and 3a. land in Breynton, situate
as described. Sunday before St. Margaret, 20 Edward III.
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85
Lincoln. (j. 4451. Grant by John de Bultham of Lincoln, ' couper,' to Agnes
late the wife of Robert de Wylingham, of a messuage in the parish
of the Holy Cross in Wykford, in the suburb of Lincoln, which he
had by the gift of the executors of Richard de Rydale of Lincoln.
Witnesses : John de Sutton*, mayor of Lincoln, John de Hodelston
and John Belle, bailiffs, and others (named). Sunday after the
Ascension, 1368, 42 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 4452. Defeasance of a grant by William Juwel of Thornecote
to Geoffrey Hamond of Estcotes of 20s. yearly rent from all his land,
&c., in Beeston, viz., if Geoffrey have quiet enjoyment of a messuage
&c., in Estcotes without disturbance by William, Joan his wife, or
her heirs, the grant to be void. Tuesday before St. Matthias,
31 Edward III. Seal of arms with legend, SIGILL[VM. WA]LTEBI
[PY]GOT.
[Staff.] C. 4453. Grant by William son of Gregory de Bettileyg to
Gregory his son, of his part of a messuage in Madeleyg under
Lyme, and of all his land, &c., in the same town, formerly
of Nicholas Cotyn, together with the dower of Maud Cotyn, when
it happen ; to hold his part of the said messuage, and of the land, &c.
Wednesday after the Translation of St. Thomas, 4 Edward II. Seal.
[Hants.] C. 4454. Demise by William Rybourgh and Ellen his wife to
William Cole and Cristina his wife, for the term of the life of the said
Ellen, of lands, &c., called ' Wymond ' in Testewode, late of John
Wrangi, with ' Crokernesmore ' and ' Pykedecroft,' at a yearly rent
of 21s. Noteschel[yng], Monday before St. Michael, 5 Richard II.
Fragments of seals.
Kent. C. 4455. Grant by Thomas Ladd of Horton to William Neuport,
citizen and fishmonger of London, of 40s. rent from all his land, &c.,
in the parish of Horton, Kyngesdon, 22 May, 50 Edward III.
French.
[Salop.] C. 4456. Demise in fee farm by John ap Madoc ap Eignus, and
Mered[ith] ap Roger ap Eign[us], proctors of the fraternity of the
Holy Cross of Osewestr[e], Sir John Clerke, vicar of Oes[ewestre],
Thomas ap Rees, D[avi]d ap Guttyn ap Gr[ono], and John Wyn ap
D[avi]d ap Eign[us], brethren of the same fraternity, with the consent
of all the other brethren, to Sir John ap William, chaplain, of a
burgage, bequeathed to them by Margaret verch Jankin, one of their
sisters, to the use of the said fraternity, in Oss[ewestre] in Chirton
Street between the High Street and a" croft called ' le Spity Crofte,'
at 20d. rent. Witnesses : John Arundell, knight, steward of the town
and lordship of Oss[ewestre], Richard Saltere and Thomas ap
Ric[hard], chief bailiffs of the said town, and others (named). 12 May,
10 Henry VII.
[Chester.] C. 4457. Grant by Robert de Greseleye, knight, for his life, to
Nicholas de Haukeston of his manor of Neubolt under Lime which
he had by the gift of Richard de Venables the younger. Witnesses :
Sir John de Legh, Sir Geoffrey de Werburton, and Sir Peter de
Thorneton, knights, Thomas de Dotton and Henry de Beeston.
Sunday after St. Scholastica, 24 Edward III. Seal of arms.
[Kent.] C. 4458. Grant by Agnes daughter of William de Godyngton of
the parish of Chellesfeld to William de Roderham of all her land,
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&c., in Chellesfeld and 10,9. rent called ' Castilward ' in the town of
Strode. Witnesses : Sir Otho de Grandissono and others (named).
Chesilhust, Friday after the Circumcision, 27 Edward III. Seal.
Herts. C. 4459. Grant by Richard Bebet of the parish of Tiscote, co.
Hertford, to Thomas Walrond of Great Kymbell, co. Bucks, of a half-
acre of meadow in Tiscote in a place called ' Byrchefurlong.' Wit-
nesses : Robert Whityngham, knight, Thomas Rokes, esquire, and
others (named). Monday after St. Anne, Mother of the Virgin,
26 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
Herts. C. 4460. Grant by Richard Barry, chaplain, and John Salcok of
Masseworth to Richard Est otherwise called Bybet of all the land,
&c., which they had by his gift in Naldewyk, Tyscote and Bettelowe.
Witnesses': Henry Puttenham and Bernard Brokas, esquires, and
others (named). 15 January, 31 Henry VI. One seal.
Notts. C. 4461. Quitclaim by William Sporoun of Notingham to John
Bryan of the same of his right in all his messuages with gardens in
a street called ' le Milneholes,' leading to the castle mills. Witnesses :
William de Mekisbo[rough], mayor of Notingham, John de Driffeld,
bailiff of the same town in the French borough (burgo Francisco) and
others (named). Monday before St. Matthew, 11 Edward II. Frag-
ment of seal.
[Worc.j C. 4462. Grant by John Heyward of Wyke to Thomas Kyngton
of Pershore and Richard Balke of Wyke of all his land, &c., in the
town and fields of Wyke which he had by the gift of Joan Baron late
the wife of John Baron of Wyke, together with Richard Forthey
and John Baron of Pershore. Monday before St. Matthew, 9
Henry VI.
Chester. C. 4463. Grant by Thomas son of Rothoric to Urian de Eggerton,
Amelia his wife and his heirs, of all the land, &c., with the reversion
of a messuage and ten sellions of land which William son of Heyna
(Heyne] and Wladussa his wife hold for their lives, which he had on
day of date in Neuton by Oldecastel, with ' husbold ' and ' haybold,'
' tacfre ' and ' stalagefre ' and common of pasture in the wood of
Oldecastel, in all places thereof for them and their tenants. Wit-
nesses : David de Eggerton, sheriff of Cestres[ire] and others
(named). Wednesday after St. Barnabas, 1333. Seal.
[Notts.] C. 4464. Grant by Margery More late the wife of Roger More of
Newerk to William More, clerk, William Wro, chaplain, and Thomas
Mitton of Newerk, of a messuage in ' Barnebygate ' of Newerk which
she had, together with the said Roger, by the gift of Thomas Aylef,
chaplain. 9 July, 19 Henry VI. Seal.
[Herts.] C. 4465. Bond by William Godsped of the parish of Trenge and
Robert atte Ponde of the same, to Henry de la Sale of Draytone
Beuchamp in 20/. for corn, &c., bought of him in sheaf at Bettelowe ;
to be paid him in his house at Wyvelesthorne at certain dates.
\ 20 April, 2 Edward III.
Kent. C. 4466. Quitclaim by Simon Andrewe and John Andrewe sons
of Philip Andrewe of Chellesfeld, to Nicholas Lathell of St. Mary Cray,
gentleman, Thomas Bledlowe alderman of London, and John Stokys
and John Clerk, citizens and grocers of London, of their right in 4a.
land which descended to them on their father's death, lying in
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Chellesfeld, viz. la. in ' Gretewestfeld,' and ' Alleferlond,' la. by
' Asshefeld,' la. at ' Whitediche,' \a. in ' Litelwestfeld ' and Aa. in
' Northcroft'. 6 January, 15 Edward .[IV.].
Endorsed : . apud Godyngton.
[Lincoln.] C. 4467. Grant by John Abbot of Hadclyf and Thomas Abbot of
Alesby to John Redhede of Wathe and Joan his wife of a messuage
and 5|a. arable in Wathe whereof they were enfeoffed by the said
John ; if she survive she is to have the said messuage, &c., for life
and a year over, &c. Witnesses : Sir John Brunham, vicar of
Wathe, and others (named). 4 August, 15 Henry VI.
[Notts.] C. 4468. Grant by Robert son and heir of William son of Adam de
Cossale to Sir Robert de Cossale rector of Hegham by Hynkeley, co.
Leicester, and his heirs, of a place of meadow by the brook from the
marsh, between the meadow of Sir William de Cossale, &c., which Sir
Robert has for term of years by the demise of himself and Joan his
mother, &c. Cossale, Wednesday before St. Thomas the Apostle,
14 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Norfolk.] C. 4469. Grant by Adam Hanker, chaplain, to Walter Howe
of Shotesham, Joan his wife, and the heirs of Walter, of land, &c.,
late of Adam Owhen in Shotesham and Saxlyngham, on condition
that Walter pay 121. at certain dates. Wednesday, the feast of St.
Martin in Winter, 18 Richard II. Seal, damaged.
[Herts.] C. 4470. Grant by Avice Horton of Bettelowe to Geoffrey Est of
the same, Agnes his wife and the heirs of their bodies, of a place of
pasture called ' Hodes ' in ' le est feld ' abutting ' in to Waleysbury '
with la. arable there, in Bettelowe. Thursday after St. John before
the Latin Gate, 39 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 4471. Grant by Roger Perseyl of Thornecote to Robert Perseyl
his brother, Avice the wife and Joan the daughter of the said Robert,
and the heirs of the said Joan, of a half-acre of land in the field of
Beston abutting on ' le Dene,' &c. Sunday after St. Ambrose,
4 Edward III. Seal.
[Sussex.] C. 4472. Grant by Robert de Wilesham to William de Megham,
son and heir of John de Megham, of two pieces of land at Wilesham
in the parish of Esscheburnham ; also grant of marl for William's
land there when required ; for this William gave him two
pieces of land there in exchange. Sunday after St. Matthew, 7
Edward III.
[Notts.] C. 4473. Grant by John de Byngham the elder of Newthorp to
William Byspham, William Belgrave, bailiff, Robert Atkynson and
John Chadwyk of a messuage and a half-acre of land with a croft
adjacent in Newthorp formerly of Robert de Turesalt, vicar of Greseley,
which he had by the gift of William fitz William, prior of Beauvale
(Bella Valle) and the convent of the same, rendering therefore yearly
to the said prior and convent I2d. 10 October, 9 Henry [IV.].
[Bedford.] C. 4474. Grant by John Russel the elder of Toternho to Joan late
the wife of Richard Michel of the same of a messuage in Wybesnade
abutting on ' Wybesnadegrene ' ; also of land, etc., formerly of
Richard Pakun of Toternho in South Street (vico de South), Toternho
and the fields of the same. Wednesday before St. Mark, 23
Edward III.
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[Kent.] C. 4475. Grant by Henry Grove to John Wolcy of a grange, with
garden and croft adjacent, between the highway from Longgesole
co Ayllysford and the highway from Ayllysford to Larkefeld ; also
of \a. arable lying under ' Pappy sden' with a 'haghe' in the
parish of Ayllisford. Wednesday after the Nativity of St. John
the Baptist, 22 Richard [II]. Seal.
Wore. C. 4476. Counterpart of grant by Walter Corbet to Thomas
Seysyngton and Agnes his wife for the term of their lives of a messuage
with toft in Madyresfeld called ' Rollys,' late of John Farleys ; also
of two crofts of land called ' Moysews,' and another at ' le Haywodys
Yate ' ; also of la. land by ' le Mylle Pole ' in Madyresfeld ; at the
rent of a red rose at Midsummer ; upon condition, that they do repairs
and that after their decease the premises revert to him ; provided
that if Agnes survive Thomas, and be married to another man, it be
lawful for him to re-enter, &c., this charter and seisin had thereon
notwithstanding. Witnesses : William Bracy, lord of Madyresfeld
and others [named], 10 Jan. 13 Henry VI.
Salop. C. 4477. Grant by Ralph Eggerton to Richard Fletcher, Richard
Staffs. Hawekyn and John Wodelok, clerks, of all his land, &c., in Dray ton
in Hales, Hamptonwode, Moretonsay, Grauhonger and Oneley, co.
Salop, and Butterton, Betteley, Madeley and Wrynehull, co. Stafford.
Wrynehull, Monday after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr,
14 Henry VI. Seal
[Bedford.] C. 4478. Grant by Robert Bodenho of Beeston to William Ruseby
of the same of la. land lying dispersed in the fields of Beeston, viz.,
la. in ' Nethirbanneworth ' between land of the abbot of Warden,
&c., \a. on ' Clayhul ' between ' le Greneweye ' leading from Bodenho
to Thornecote, &c. 10 November, 3 Henry V.
[Kent.] C. 4479. Grant by William de Godynton to John son of Adam de
Frendesbery of all the land, &c., which descended to him after the
death of Simon de Godinton his brother in Chellesfeld and Strode, for
100 marks, which John gave him beforehand in gersum. Monday,
the eve of St. Michael, 1 Edward III, 1327. Seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 4480. Grant by Alan Thomson of Kirketon in Holand son
and heir of John son of Alan Thomson otherwise called John son of
Alan Thomas (Thome) of the same, to Thomas Meres of Kirketon,
aforesaid the younger, esquire, John Keleby, William Howson and
Thomas Conyn, of the same, of a piece of land in the field of Kirketon
called ' Kirketon Enge,' which with other land, &c., the said John, his
father, jointly with Alan son of Thomas Randson of Kirketon, Richard
Nuttyng and Thomas Nuttyng of the same had by the gift of Alan
Cole of Kirketon. 24 May, 28 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4481. Indenture, Thursday before St. Hilary, 42 Edward III.,
witnessing that [whereas] William Crouft of Beeston has given
William Juel a headland (foreram) lying on ' Delleforlong ' containing
a half-acre of land, he wills and grants that if William Juel, his heirs
or assigns, be impleaded concerning the said half-acre, it may be lawful
for the said William Juel to enter, have and hold an acre of land in
' the Holmmoldylond,' &c. ; if William be not impleaded this writing
indented to be void. Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] C. 4482. Grant by Richard Brode and Richard Forester to Richard
Redeford and Joan his wife of four houses with garden in Rouspere,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
called ' le Gardiners,' late of William Gardiner and Isabel his wife,
between the highway from Horsham to Dorkyng, &c. ; also of a croft
of land containing |a. in the same parish, between the highway from
Horsham to London and the highway from the parish church of
Rousparr to Craule, &c. ; all which they had by the gift of William
Herefen. Sunday after the Assumption, 13 Henry IV. One seal.
| Herts.] C. 4483. Demise by Robert de Ipre and Eleanor his wife to
William Cokesdell for his life of a parcel of pasture in Bettelowe, which
parcel is within the honor and liberty of Walyngford, at 6d. rent for
the first year and thereafter [18]rf. Monday after the Conversion of
St. Paul, 29 Edward III. Seal
[Lincoln.] C. 4484. Grant by Adam de Briggesle of Weflesby to Sir William
Baron, vicar of Glee and his heirs, of all his land, &c., in Weflesby
in the parish of Glee. Saturday, the eve of the Assumption, 1372.
[Wore.] C. 4485. Grant by Agnes Berne late the wife of John Berne to John
Vaunpage of a messuage in Perschore and nine selions of arable in
the lower field of Wyke, rendering therefore to her 10s. at the usual
quarters and a gown (robam competentem) at Easter yearly during her
life. 5 September, 5 Henry VI. Seal.
C. 4486. Grant by Robert Davys to Thomas le Meleward and
Joan his wife of three selions of land in the fields of Nasche, viz., one
called ' le Hadrug ' in ' Colverewalleffeld,' reaching to ' le Leppezate,'
as far as ' Colverewallesciche,' and two in ' Schutelowefeld,' by ' Har-
paresputte,' between land of William Bastard and Richard Milet ;
at the yearly rent of \d. Witnesses : John de Seynt George, Walter
de Foxcote, Thomas de Boditone, Richard Skot, Geoffrey de Nor-
grove. Le Nache, Wednesday, the feast of the Nativity of St. John
the Baptist, 29 Edward III.
Chester. C. 4487. Grant by Philip de Eggerton to Henry de Barton and
Marjory his wife, and the heirs of Henry lawfully begotten, of a
messuage with garden between the church of St. Olave, &c., in the
city of Chester, with remainder if Henry die without such issue to
Ranfulph] brother of the said Henry and to John de Forde successively
in tail, with reversion in defaiilt to his own right heirs ; rent 5s.
Witnesses : John de Ewlowe, mayor, and Hugh de Multon and
John de Torpurley, sheriffs of Chester and others (named). Thursday
after St. Peter and St. Paul, 11 Henry IV. Seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 4488. Grant by William de Wath of Thorpe to Walter de
Skamelby of Wath and Nicholaa his wife, and the heirs of Walter,
of the place of a toft, measured, in Wath, containing three falls less
2ft. by three falls, 13ft., by six falls, 2ft. &c. Witnesses :
Walter de Croxby, of Wath and others (named). Sunday after the
Circumcision, 1363.
[Lincoln.] C. 4489. Grant by William Nuttyng, dwelling in Hale, to Thomas
Hayland and Alexander Smyth, of Kyrketon in Holand, of a piece of
land there, in a field called ' Brokkeland,' between land of John Wyl-
lughby, knight, and land formerly Alexander Peerson's called
' Marjoryholme,' which together with Alan Conyn, Richard Smyth
and Roger Harvy, since deceased, he had by the gift of Richard
Nuttyng, his father. 10 January, 49 and 1 Henry VI. Fragment
of seal.
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Cambridge.
Essex.
N'hamp.
Bucks.
Herts.
[Bedford.]
London.
Middx.
[Wilts.]
C. 4490. Quitclaim by Richard, son of Thomas Chaumpeneys of
Sele, co. Kent, son and heir of Parnel sometime wife of the said
Thomas, to John son of Geoffrey Squyrel of Haveryng, co. Essex,
for 40 marks beforehand of his right in land, &c., with the liberty
of a fold and other liberties which the said John holds in Trippelawe,
co. Cambridge, for the term of his life by the curtesy, after the death
of Katharine his wife, sister of the said Parnel ; and which ought to
revert to him (Richard) or his heirs (and in the town of Cristishale,
co. Essex) as next heirs of the said Katharine and Parnel. Wit-
nesses : Robert de Wandovere, bailiff of Haveryng, Nicholas de Rum-
ford, his clerk and others (named). Hornedecherche, co. Essex,
Tuesday before St. Barnabas, 5 Edward II. Seal, with legend
s. RICARDI. CAVMPENEL. ; counter seal, a hawk preying on a coney,
C. 4491. Copy on parchment of an indenture whereby Richard
le Moyne of Little Brampton, reciting that William de Welledon,
Master of the hospital of St. David without Norhampton, before
Robert de Betford and John de Mutford justices of assize, co.
Northampton, had brought a writ of nouvel disseisin against him,
and Peter his brother, for that that they had diverted a water-course
in Little Brampton to the hurt of the Master's free tenement in
Bucton ; upon the intervention of common friends and perceiving
the Master's action to be just, grants that he will, within three days
(triduum) repair the diversion ; and grants that the Master and his
servants, for the repair of a place of land called ' le Fletso,' belonging
to the Master's mill of Bucton, may stand in his land of Brampton,
&c. ; with bond in 40s. for observance of covenants. Brampton, Mon-
day after the octave of the Holy Trinity, 2 Edward II. In the
presence of Sir Philip de Nevil, Sir Adam de Goldingham, parson of
the church of Kyslyngbury, John de Bucton and William de Sancto
Mauro, who have put to their seals as witnesses.
C. 4492. Grant by Robert son and heir of William Shepperde of
Berkamstode to John de Bladingtone, chaplain, Richard Clay and
Henry Clay of Berkamstode, of a messuage in the borough of Ber-
hamstode ; also of all his land, &c., in the borough and ' halymote '
of Berkhamstode, co. Hertford ;* also of all his land, &c., in Whyt-
churche, co. Buckingham. Thursday after St. Peter's Chains,
35 Edward III.
C. 4493. Grant by William Milward, William Wayte, Eustace
Pertesoyll and Richard Payn to Ellen late the wife of Thomas Juel of
Thornecote in the parish of Northyevell of all the land, &c.,
which they had by the gift of the said Thomas in Beeston ; to hold
for the term of her life, with reversion to themselves. 12 July,
9 Henry V. Fragment of seal.
C. 4494. Letter of attorney by John Lynton, parson of the church
of St. Vedast (Seint Fastr'), London, and John Broke of Rademelde,
to William Stamynden, citizen and goldsmith of London, to collect
their rents, &c., in the city of London and county of Middlesex.
Saturday after St. Peter's Chains, 12 (secund?, disme) Richard II. French.
C. 4495. Demise by Richard Grombold of Marlebergh to John
Mulle of Remmesbury and Edith his wife for twenty -three years of
two cottages in the marsh, &c., as in C. 3772. Witnesses : Thomas
Heose, mayor of Marleberg', and others (named). Marlebergh, 14 May,
4 Henry IV, Fragment of seal.
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[Berks.] C. 4496. Indenture witnessing that Sir Gilbert Chastellein has sold
to Sir John Trillowe, the wardship of all the land. &c., which formerly
were John Paynel's in Borewarscote till the full age of Thomas son
and heir of the said John Paynel, with the marriage of the said heir,
as Gilbert bought it of the Prince and of Sir Roger de Cotesford, except
the land, &c., which Thomas Paynel, uncle of the said heir holds there,
which Gilbert has reserved in case the said Thomas die within thir-
teen (tresse) years next ; rendering therefore to Sir Gilbert 20/. from
year to year during thirteen (tresse) years next ; but if Thomas the
son die within thirteen (tresse) years, the rent to cease from that
hour on. Frankeley, 24 January, 26 Edward III. French. Seal of arms
(on a bend three castles).
[Notts.] C. 4497. Grant by John Batys of Laxton to Margery More late
the wife of Roger More of Newerk, William More, clerk, William Wro,
chaplain, and Thomas Mitton of a messuage in Appultongate, Newerk,
between a messuage of the prior and convent of St. Katharine
without Lincoln and a messuage late of the said Roger, which
together with the said Roger, since deceased, and Walter Sampson,
chaplain, he had by the gift of William Baldeston and John
Hornyngwold, chaplains, as also by the release of the said Walter.
9 July, 19 Henry VI. Seal.
[Kent.] C. 4498. Grant by Justina Purseriche, one of the daughters and
heirs of Geoffrey Purseriche, to Stephen Wyndey of Rokynge of a
piece of meadow containing Ha. Ir. in the parish of Rokynge, in the
tenure of the court of Werhorne abutting on land of the rectory of
Rokinge, &c. ; also of the moiety of a piece of arable there containing
2a. abutting on land of the prior and convent of Christ Church,
Canterbury, &c. ; also of Ha. 20p., in five pieces, there, in the tenure
of the court of Ikham. Rokynge, 18 July, 7 Henry IV. Seal.
[Norf.] C. 4499. Grant by Henry le Romeyn of Smalberghe to Thomas
le Throwere of the same, of a piece of land in Smalberghe, situate
as described. Witnesses : Sir Oliver Wyth, knight, and others
(named). Wednesday after St. Hilary, 12 Edward III.
[Sussex.] C. 4500. Quitclaim by Isabel relict of Bartholomew Broker of
Hoo to John Wylsham of Asshbournhamme of her right in 3a. Ir.
land called ' Payneslond ' in the parish of Wertlyng, whereof she was
enfeoffed jointly with her said husband by James Smyth. 6 November,
4 Henry VI. Seal.
[Hants.] C. 4501. Indenture whereby, reciting that Thomas de Foxcote,
lord of Foxcote, and Margaret his wife have demised their meadow
of Foxcote called ' Estmede ' to Henry de Harnhulle, it is
covenanted between the parties that Henry shall find a told (faude) of
two hundred sheep to manure the land of Foxcote, he to have each
pasture of Foxcote and Hetherdene several and common, &c., for their
support, paying 6-s. 8d. yearly for the pasture of ' Scharpecroft ' and
' Brodecroft ' ; Thomas and Margaret shall find suitable livery, housing,
&c., for the shepherd and his sheep, &c. 20 May, 17 Edward II.
French. Seal, damaged. Counterpart of C. 3250. Cf. C. 4516, 4597.
Devon. C. 4502. Grant by Robert Chynner to William, lord Bonef eld, knight,
William Champernoun, esquire, and John Chynner, clerk, his brother,
of all his land, &c., in Modbery and Tetwyll, and of all other his land,
&c., in the county of Devon. Monday after St. John the Baptist,
34 Henry VI. Fragments of seal.
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[Line.] C. 4503. Grant by Joan de Potterflet, daughter of William
Matheuson of Thornegumbaud in Holdernes, dwelling in Osselby, to
John Cooke of Halton on Humbr', William Matheuson of Thorne-
gumband, Edmund de Thome, sailor (naute), dwelling in Kyngeston
upon Hulle and Robert Chappeman of Hedon, of a messuage with
buildings thereon, in Osselby, called ' Oxheplaice ' which she had by the
gift of Thomas Walker of Thwancastr', chaplain, and John de Leuesham
of Osgoteby. Osselby, Wednesday in Whitsun week, 1379, 2 Richard II.
Endorsed : Oxheplace pertin' priori de Elsham.
[Staff.] C. 4504. Quitclaim by Adam de Chelle Amice his wife and
Richard. Fletcher, chaplain, to Richard Dawkynson of Betteley, of all
their right in a place of land there, extending from the High Street,
&c. Friday, the feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, 10 Henry IV.
Fragments of three seals.
[Chester.] C. 4505. Grant by Sir John del Wode of Flixton, chaplain, to
Robert de Tatton of Kenworthay of all the land, &c., with a third
part of a water-mill which he had by the gift of John son of Nicholas
d.e Trafford in the town of Ashton. Witnesses : Hugh de Mascy of
Tatton, Thomas de Legh, Robert de Mascy of Sale, John de Hulme.
Tuesday, the feast of St. Clement, the Pope, 41 Edward III.
[Berks.] C. 4506. Grant by Richard Mercer of Wanetyng to John le
Sherman the younger of the same of a half-acre arable in the north
field of Wanetyng, to wit in ' la Garstone.' Friday after the
Circumcision, 22 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 4507. Grant by Mary daughter of Richard le Fader of Beston
to Roger Juel and Isabel his wife, and the heirs of Roger, of a half-acre
land in the field of Beston on ' Druyhenhul.' Sunday after the
Purification, 9 Edward II.
[Chester.] C. 4508. Quitclaim by Hugh de Venables, knight, to William de
Venables of Neubold of all his right in the rents, homages, wards,
reliefs, escheats and suits of court issuing from all the lands and
tenements which Sir Peter de Astebur', chaplain, Robert de Weston,
Maud his wife, and William de Calvileye hold in fee of the said
William in Neubold, saving whatever right may come to him from the
said Peter and the others after the death of the said William de
Venables by reason of the wardship of his lands and heir. Witnesses :
Sir Richard de Sonbache and Sir William de Brereton, knights, and
others (named). Kyndirton, Thursday before the Translation of St.
Thomas, 30 Edward [I.].
[Cumberland.] C. 4509. Grant by Richard de Crosseby, styled ' of Thoressby,'
to John de Ullayk the elder of 10a. land in the lawn of Kirkethwayt,
formerly of William son of Alexander, to hold of the chief lord of that
fee by service of lls. \d. yearly ; the said John, his heirs and assigns,
shall grind their corn growing on the said land there, at the mill of
Lynthwayt, at one in twenty (ad vicesimum vas). Witnesses: Sir
Robert le Brun and Sir John de Orreton, knights, and others (named).
Carlisle, 20 August, 1323. Fragment of seal.
[Surrey.] C. 4510. Grant by Thomas Baker of Estgrenewych to Geoffrey
Grym of Pecham of the parish of Camerwell of all the land, &c., which
he had by the gift of the said Geoffrey [and which] formerly were of
John Grym, Geoffrey's father, in the said parish. Camerwell, Saturday,
the feast of All Hallows, 45 Edward III.
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Hants. C. 4511. Quitclaim by Thomas le Riche of Andevere to Sir Robert
de Harenhull, knight, of his right in the advowson of the church of
Peniton Meysy by Andevere in the' bishopric of Winchester ; all
his land, &c., in the county of Suthamptes' to be subject to the
distress of the sheriff, and also of the bailiffs of the hundred of
Andevere, if he contravene this release. Witnesses : Sir Stephen de
Appeltrefel, John de Dun, John de Cormailles, knights, Walter de
Wallop, Edmund de Cormaylles, John le Poer, Thomas de Foxcote.
Andevere, 14 October, 31 Edward I.
[Chester.] c. 4512. Quitclaim by Madoc Brenyn of Horton to William son
of Philip de Overton, of his right in all the land, &c., which William
had in hand the day of date, by the gift of Richard son of Ithel
(Ithelli) his brother in the town of Hortone. Witnesses : David de
Egerton, William de Hampton, and others (named) . Sunday after the
Conversion of St. Paul, 1330. Seal, damaged.
[Warw.] C. 4513. Grant by John Janne to William son of Thomas atte
Birches of Solihull of two crofts of land, meadow and moor, in
Solihull, to wit next the meadow and turbary of John atte Shawe at
' Waddefordewalle.' Saturday, the eve of the Nativity of St. John
the Baptist, 15 Edward III.
[Warw.] C. 4514. Grant by John son of Richard Hawe of Solihulle to John
Jannen of two places of land and moor there one by ' Waddefordewalle '
between the highway from Shir ley e to Solihull, &c., and the other
between the lane called ' le Castellon,' &c. Thursday before the Holy
Trinity, 14 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 4515. Grant by Margery de Grafton of Madeleye to Sir John
de Haukeston, knight, of all the land which she formerly pledged
to Thomas de Betteleye, clerk, in the fee of Madeley, except the
messuage, croft and curtilage which she demised to William her son.
Saturday, the feast of All Hallows, 22 Edward III.
[Hants.] C. 4516. Grant by Thomas, lord of Foxcote, and Margaret his
wife to Henry de Harnhulle for his life, of their great meadow in the
town of Foxcote, rendering therefore after the first five years 100s.
at Michaelmas yearly ; if he die before the five years be completed,
his heirs or executors to have it till the five years be completed,
without any payment ; they covenant to clear it of stones, &c.
Witnesses : Sir John de Cormayles and Sir John le Duyn, knights,
and others (named). Foxcote, 20 May, 17 Edward II. Fragment of
one seal. Cf. C. 4501, 4597.
[Staff.] C. 4517. Grant by John Bressy of Betteley to Richard Croket
son of William Croket of Audeley, of four cottages under one roof,
with a curtilage, formerly William Loker's, of Betteley, within the fee
of Betteley. Sunday after the feast of St. Michael, 2 Henry V. Seal.
Surrey. C. 4518. Grant by Isabel Richard daughter and heir of Robert
Richard of Pekham to John Blomevile, citizen and tailor of London,
of a messuage with land, &c., in the town of Pekham in the parish of
of Camerwell. Pekham, Sunday after St. George, 13 Henry IV. Seal.
[Staff.] C. 4519. Quitclaim by Richard de Ruehul, Henry le Bakere and
John Balle to William son of Gregory of Bettyleye and Richard de
Ochul of their right in a messuage which was Nicholas Cotyn's in the
manor of Madeleye, which came to them by descent after the death
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of Nicholas in right of Millicent (Milisandie), Rose, and Alice their
wives for an allotment (allocatione) to be made to them of a
certain place of land in the same manor in a field called ' le Hefeld '
next the lane leading to Mattokesfeld. Saturday before St. Peter's
Chair, 3 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
Middx. C. 4520. Letter of attorney by Henry Harburgh, clerk, John
Elmede, chaplain, John Askewyth, and John Vyncent to William
Chapman, citizen and tailor of London, to deliver seisin to William
Soneman, son of William Soneman, late citizen and ' horner ' of
London, of a field called ' Bradforth ' in the parish of St. Pancras and
of 4a. land in a croft by Lyvyrlane in the parish of St. Andrew of
Holbourn. 5 October, 13 Henry IV. Four seals.
[York, W.R.] c. 4521. Demise by John Wodroue to John Herward of Wodhall
of a garden in Wodhall for eighty years rendering therefore yearly
Id. for all service with the right to cut the wood therein ; bond by
John Wodroue in 10L for quiet enjoyment. 8 May, 12 Richard II.
Seal, damaged.
[Sussex.] C. 4522. Grant by Richard de Wylesham to Ralph Bates and
Cecily his wife of two crofts called ' le Breche ' between land of Robert
de Kuchenam, &c. ; for this they gave him 8 marks and 40rf. before-
hand. Witnesses : John de Coudenne, and others (named). Monday
after St. Matthew, 14 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 4523. Grant by John Meryham and Thomas Reder of Lodyngton
in the parish of Maydeston to John Yppyngbery and Richard Hogun
of Lynton of a piece of land called ' Calbrayne ' in the parish of
Lynton. The feast of St. George, 32 Henry VI.
[Bedford.] C. 4524. Indenture between William de Croft of Beston and
Nicholas son of William le Bonde of Northyevel witnessing that whereas
William has enfeoft'ed Nicholas of 10a. land, 2r. meadow and Ir. pasture
in Northyevel which he acquired of Thomas le Schapman of Berk-
ford and Margaret his wife, of the right and inheritance of the said
Margaret ; William has acknowledged himself to be bound to Nicholas
in 10/., upon condition that if Thomas and Margaret levy a fine of
the premises to the use of William and his heirs before Midsummer next,
and if William thereupon make a quitclaim thereof to Nicholas the said
writing obligatory of 101. shall be void. Northyevel, Monday the
morrow of St. John the Baptist, 32 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
[Notts] C. 4525. Grant by John Polcher of Newerk and Maud his wife
to Roger de More of New r ark, Jevan (Javino) Batyse of Laxton
and Robert Hilleston of Newerk. of la. 3r. arable in the fields of
Newerk and Northgate by Newerk, viz., \a. on ' Radeclyf,' 3r. in
'Bolcroft,' &c. Tuesday after St. Luke, 8 "Henry IV. Two seals.
[York, W.R.J C. 4526. Demise by William de Manton of Beyghton to William
Herward of Wodhall for eighty years from date of all his land, &c.,
in Herthill and Wodhall at 10s. rent ; bond in 10 marks for quiet
possession. Michaelmas Day, 19 Richard II.
[Surrey.] C. 4527. Grant by John Westwode, tailor, and William Sunman,
tailor, citizens of London, to Robert Wretill, citizen and tailor
thereof, and Maud his wife, of all the land, &c., in the town and fields
of Pekham and in the parish of Camberwell alias Camerwell, which
they had by the said Robert's gift. 8 August, 6 Henry V. Seals.
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95
[Kent.] C. 4528. Grant by Richard Peak of Eillesford to Robert de Rowe
of the same, of a croft of land called ' Horscroft ' there, which he
acquired of William Fifacre. Preston, 9 February, 34 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 4529. Grant by Thomas Attehay of Kenesburne of the parish
of Whethamstede to John Spendelove of St. Albans of two parcels
of meadow of the soke of Luton in the fields called ' Layemede ' and
' Chapelmede,' between ' Piggescroft,' &c., abutting on the river Legh,
&c., at I2d. rent during his life. &c. Westhid' in the soke of Luton,
Wednesday the feast of St. Philip and St. James. 4 Henry VI. Seal.
Derby. C. 4530. Grant by Cecily relict of William de Aleby of Derb[y],
widow, to Simon de Duffeld, dwelling in Derby, of a half-acre arable
in Derb[y] in ' le Wallefeld,' extending from land of the abbot and
convent of Derlegh, &c. Witnesses : John Foucher, one of the
bailiffs of Derb[y], and others (named). Wednesday after the
Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 1336, 10 Edward III.
Middx. C. 4531. Quitclaim by Richard Ederiche, William Ederiche and
John Sandir to Sir John Stafford. Thomas Chaucers, Robert James,
Robert Andrewe, Thomas Coventree, John Holkote, John Shotus-
broke and Thomas Ederiche of Totenham, and the heirs and assigns
of the said Thomas of their right in 12a. land in a field called
' le Downehill ' in the parish of Haryngey, which they together with
the said John, Thomas, Robert and the others, had by the feoffment
of John Burton and William Brokherst of Iseldon. 29 December,
1 Henry VI. Fragment of one seal.
[Oxford.] C. 4532. Grant by Thomas Besevile of Brutewelle Solham to Sir
Richard de Tiryngham, rector of Brutewelle Solham, of all his land,
&c., there with all his goods and chattels, and the reversion of a
messuage with curtilage, 80. 3r. arable and 3r. meadow in Sydenham,
which Andrew atte Churcheye of the same, Isabel his wife and Alice
their daughter hold of him for the term of the life of each of them.
Witnesses : Sir Reginald de Malyns, knight, and others (named).
Tuesday before St. George, 31 Edward III.
[Flint.] C. 4533. Demise by John de Eggerton of Eggerton to John Howell
of a water-mill in ' le Nethur Fulwiche in Iscecoyte.' called ' le
Halses Milne ' with stank and fishery, for twenty-nine years from date
at 26s. 8d. rent. Eggerton, Saturday before St. Martin, 26 Henry VI.
Oxford. C. 4534. Counterpart of demise by John Norys, esquire, to John
Menge of Kyngesey and Katharine his wife of the site of his manor
of Tythrope by Kyngesey, with buildings thereon and the demesne
lands ; the rent of tenants, profits of courts and all other emoluments
excepted and reserved ; to hold from Michaelmas last for twenty
years, at 4J. 14s. rent ; they shall make all payments, &c., except
a rent of 20s. to the castle of Dovore, which John shall pay ; they
shall collect the tenants' rents to his use, &c. Bray, 10 April,
28 Henry VI. Two seals.
Memorandum endorsed that the said farmers shall have timber for
repairs of the manor and top and lop for fuel.
[Wilts.] C. 4535. Grant by John de la Chambre to Thomas Benet, of a
cottage with curtilage in Remmesbury in the street called ' Castelwall,'
which he purchased of Nicholas Fairfex. Witnesses : Thomas Thamyse
and others (named). Monday after St. Andrew, 5 Henry IV. Seal,
Endorsed : Helena Benet ; Wotton.
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[Salop.] C. 4536. Grant by Ralph de Schehvyk of Stotteresdon to Philip
the chaplain of St. Mary of Stotteresdon, of two places of land one
of twelve selions. with two headlands, at Conditre in the field of
Walton, and the other of twenty selions in Leverycheslye, extending
from land of the lady of Hakercote to the land of William le Sauvage.
Witnesses : Thomas de Overton, John de Baskervyle, John de
Neuton and others (named). Stotteresdon, Monday before St.
Peter's Chair, 10 Edward II.
[Monmouth.] C. 4537. Grant by Philip ap Jevan ap Grono ap M[ere]d[ith] to
Duthga (Duthge) daughter of David ap Jevaun ap Guillim [and]
Jevaun and Jor[worth], sons of Hoell ap David ap M[ere]d[ith] of
a parcel of land [and] meadow in the parish of Llanveyre Culcudyn.
Witnesses : Walter Kebbyll then steward of Bergevenny, Thomas ap
Ll[ewely]n, his deputy, and others (named). 6 February, 12 Henry VI.
[Sussex.] C. 4538. Grant by John Cheyne, John Theccher, John a Vane and
John Gefferay to Richard Tanner of Lyndefeld of their free tenement
with garden and croft called ' Heggyngworthistenement ' in the parish
of Waldern, between the highway from Redynbrigge to Waldern
church, the highway from Bolstrete to the cross of Mesyndewis, and
the highway from Redynbrigge to the said cross, with a garden in
the middle of the street opposite the said tenement on the north
and the stank in the street there on the west ; also of all the land,
&c., there between the highways from the said tenement to
Redynbrigge and Cobford respectively and between lands called
' le Forde ' and k Marchallis,' &c. ; all which land, tenement,
garden, &c., they, together with Thomas Walssh and Thomas
Bodell, since deceased, had, with other land, &c., by the gift of
Richard Heggyngworth. Waldern, 4 March, 1 Richard III. Four seals,
Wore. C. 4539. Quitclaim by Joan Brigges, widow, to Robert Poyntz,
knight, John Norewoode, esquire, William Wye, William Carsy, and
John Grenehyll of her right in the manor of Wike with the advowson
of the church or free chapel to the same manor belonging and in all
the land, &c., in Wike, Pershore, Pynven, Castell Morton, Scarletes,
Mynty and Byrlyngeham, late of Thomas Brigges, her husband, late
serjeant-at-law, by purchase of William Vampage, knt., by the
name of William Vampage, esq. 18 Jan.. 8 Henry VII.
[York ] C. 4540. Grant by Brian Gille of Thorpe to Adam Godsalfe of
Herthill of la. arable in the north field of Herthill abutting on the
road from Herthill to Thorpe. Witnesses : John Serilby of Serilby,
Nicholas Kyveton of Kyveton, and others (named). The feast of
St. Linus, the Pope, 17 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
(Bedford.] C. 4541. Grant by Thomas Sowche, William Sowche, Thomas
Milleward, Ralph Brunsale, and William Percell to Thomas Tome of
Sondey, Thomas Grey of Northyzell, and William Chatte of Sondey,
of a headland (foreram) in the field of Thornecote and three ' swathes '
of meadow lying dispersed in 'Wydefane,' whereof the headland
contains \a. \r. besides (ultra] ' hadelond bote,' &c. ; which headland
and meadow they had by the gift of John Sowche since deceased.
Beston, 14 March, 6 Henry VII. Four seals.
[Radnor.] C. 4542. Grant by Henry Holle of Borware and John Holle of
Wymaston to William Thomkyns and Margery his wife and
William's heirs and assigns of 4a. land in the fee and in the lordship
of ' la Dyche.' Le Dyche, Sunday before the Ascension, 18 Richard II.
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[Essex.] C. 4543. Quitclaim by Thomas son of John de Claveryngg of
Alvythele, and John his brother, to Richard Chareman, of their right
in a mesuage, lOOa. land, 4a. meadow, 12a. pasture. 5a. wood and
14?. rent in Claveryngg, which he recovered against them before
William de Herle and his fellows, justices of the Bench, by the default
which they made hi the same court ; also the land, &c., which Richard
formerly (dudum) had by the gift and feoffment of Avelina their sister,
in the same town ; also grant that all reversions which could revert
to them after the death of any tenants for life in the same town may
remain to the said Richard and his heirs. Westminster, 13 July,
6 Edward III.
Memorandum endorsed of enrolment in the Bench, roll the first
of charters and protections, Trinity Term, 6 Edward III.
[Kent.] c. 4544. Grant by William Ruggemere of Ealdyng to Richard
Peude and Joan his wife of a piece of land called ' Bernettebrook '
in Ealdyng adjoining the meadow of Newerk on the east, &c.
Wednesday in Whitsun week, 12 Henry IV. Seal.
[Heref.] C. 4545. Grant by Richard Balle of ' le More ' in the parish of
Bodenham, and Joan his wife, to William Haloward of Stoke and
Thomas Mascall, the younger, of Pencombe of a messuage and 47a.
land' and meadow in ' le Nethermore ' in the parishes of Bodenham
and Maurden, late of Edmund Brugge ; and of 2a. arable in
'le Upfeld' late of Thomas Loveday; also of 6a. arable, late of John
Hyil of Bodenham, viz., 2a. in 'le Upfelde' one called 'le Stub acre'
in ' le Doonfeld,' and 2a. in ' le Inlond ' ; to hold to their use for
life, and after their decease to the use of James Balle son and heir
of John Balle, Richard's son (filii mei) now deceased, and his heirs
for ever. Le Nethermoore, 28 September, 20 Henry VII. Seals.
[Bucks.] C. 4546. Grant by Robert Touris of Newport Paynell to Sir Henry
Smyth, chaplain, master or warden of the chapel of St. John the
Baptist in the same town, of a close and 9a. Ir. land there, situate
as described ; to hold to the said master and his successors, the royal
licence therefore please God (benedicto Deo) obtained, to pray for his
soul, his parents, benefactors and all faithful deceased, and to keep
his obit in the parish church. 30 April, 1 Edward IV. 1461.
[Lincoln.] (^ 4547. Conveyance by Robert Chamberleyn of Grayngham,
William Ounby, John Cade the elder, and Thomas Schopys of
Estrasyn to John Couper of Estrasyn, ' glover,' Richard Smyth of
Ascheby, Giles Preston of the same, chaplain, and John Wryght
of Ynggoldemelys of a toft in Estrasyn which they had by the gift of
John Wryght. Monday after St. Luke, 29 Henry VI.
[Wore.] C. 4548. Quitclaim by William Rolf son of William Rolf of
Maderesfelde to Sir Walter de Inteberg, chaplain, of his right in a
curtilage and croft in Maderesfelde which he (William) purchased
(perquisivi) of Richard Rolf his grandfather. Sunday after the
Purification, 20 Edward II. Seal.
Endorsed : Quieta clamacio Willelmi Rolf sartoris de la Longecroft
et curtilagio sibi adjacente.
[Kent.] c. 4549. Grant by John Ippingberi of Ontyngdoune to Joan Glofer
of Tonbregge and William Hoket of Wadeherst of a messuage in
Tonbregge in a street called ' Cherchelane.' with 2 ft. land adjacent,
of his land called ' Revel.' 7 April, 9 Henry VI.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Surrey.] C. 4550. Demise by John Newdegate, esquire, to Richard
Gardyner of a parcel of land in Cherlewode, called ' Bengewyk,' con-
taining about 12a. land, from Christmas last for forty years at 3s. rent.
15 March, 11 Henry VI.
Berks. c. 4551. Indenture of sale by Thomas Wynslowe, esq., to John
Roger, esq., of his manor of ' Bryans beside Wantynche,' of the yearly
value of 14 marks, ' and the out charge thereof is but vj.d.' ; with
covenant to make estate thereof in fee simple ; for this John shall
pay 240 marks, viz., 120 marks at 'the delivere of the seisyne'
and 120 ' in the fest of Pentecost next.' 1 December, 35 Henry VI.
English.
Endorsed : Copia inde fienda pro Hungerford added et Bodenham.
[Sussex.] c. 4552. Grant by Gilbert atte Cruche and Juliana his wife to
William de Wylesham son of Alan de Wylesham the younger and
Maud his wife of \\a. land in the parish of Wertlinge in a field called
' Penyesweld,' at 3eL rent, viz. 2d. at Michaelmas and \\d. at the
feast of St. Martin in summer, for all services, castle-guard, &c. ;
for this William and Maud gave them 6s. 6d. beforehand. Esburnham,
Sunday before St. Margaret, 30 Edward [I].
[Sussex.] C. 4553. Grant by John son of Alan de Tunyngelye of Wylesham
to William his brother of all that land in the parish of Esburnham
which lies between the road to John de Wylesham's house, &c., abutting
on ' le Ham,' &c. ; also of all that land in the same parish called
' Brech ' between the wood (brocum) of the said John de Wylesham,
&c., abutting on ' le Wellond,' &c. ; rent %d. at Christmas for all
service ; for this William gave him \ mark beforehand in gersum.
[Cornwall.] C. 4554. Grant by John Gyddelegh, of Pleyton to Richard Raulyn
of Porpyra, ' fyssher,' and Alice his wife of all his land, &c., in
Furspark in the east part of Porpyra ; to hold to them and the heirs
of their bodies at 6d. rent ; with reversion if they die without issue to
himself. Pleyton, Thursday the feast of the Annunciation, 5 Henry V.
Two seals.
Memorandum endorsed, 13 April, 1632. that 'This deed was showen
to William Mellow at the tyme of his examinacion.' Signed William
Bastard ; Walter Kendall.
Notts. C. 4555. Sale and release by William Ode, perpetual vicar of Lenton,
executor of the testament of Robert Glade late of Notyngham, to
Robert Strelley of Strelley, esquire, of a messuage in Notyngham in
the street leading from Bridelsmythgate to ' Smythrowe ' between the
lane leading to ' Flesshouse,' &c ; also of five cottages in Notyngham
whereof four in ' Gosegate ' and the other in ' Castelgate,' with 6a.
land whereof 3a. in the field of Notyngham on ' Gored wong,' and
3a. in the field of Radford. Witnesses : William Tull, rector of a
mediety of the church of Trowell, Richard Burton, rector of Bilburgh,
and others (named). Saturday before St. Simon and St. Jude,
23 Henry VI. Seal.
Surrey. C. 4556. Demise by James Langhurst, John Skynner, John
Hayward and John Bowerer to John Belde and Isabel his wife of a
tenement with gardens in the borough of Reygate, a little garden
excepted, for the term of the life of the said John and Isabel in
survivorship. 4 July, 20 Edward IV. Four seals.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
99
Notts. c. 4557. Grant by Richard Barker of Nottingham to Richard
Meye of Sneynton of la. \r. arable and meadow, in the lordship of
Sneynton, viz. 2a. in ' le Swythens,' la. by ' Seint Maryhadland,'
2a. on ' Longlandes ' and la. on ' le \Foxwaitclyff es,' and 3r. meadow
in ' le Hammes.' Witnesses : Thomas Bradmer, bailiff of Sneynton,
and others (named). 29 April, 6 Edward IV.
[Norf.] c. 4558. Grant by William Dixson, clerk, to Thomas Baret the
elder of Southbirlyngham, Henry Bagot of Norwich, gentleman, John
Holler, gentleman, and Roger Dokkyng, of all the land, &c. in the
towns, fields and marshes of Southbirlyngham, Beyghton, Hasyngham
and Lyngwode or elsewhere in the hundreds of Blofeld and Walsham
which he had by the feoffment of the said John Holler, William
Richer, clerk, and Oliver Cubyt of Southwalsham. 18 January,
13 Henry VII. Seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 4559. Grant by Robert Houson of Barnolby to John Travers,
chaplain, Walter Hervy, gentleman, Thomas Burgh, and Alan
Hawardby of Wath, of a messuage in Wath called ' Grenethyng,'
a croft there called ' Thorpcroft,' and 5ia. land and all the land, &c.,
in Wath which together with Robert Redhede of Barnolby, since
deceased, he had by the gift of John Cosyn of Bryggesley. 3 June,
12 Edward IV. Seal.
[Cumberland.] C. 4560. Grant by John de Wilton, Robert de Wilton and Nicholas
Preistmanson to John de Skelton, knight, of all their land, &c., called
' Ackysbyggynges ' in Uldale. Witnesses : William de Osmounder-
lawe and Christopher de Curwen, knights, William de Denton, Thomas
de Raghton and others (named). Uldale, the Exaltation of the
Holy Cross, 10 Henry IV. Fragments of three seals.
| Suffolk.] C. 4561. Grant by William Choc of Donewich to Simon Folkerede
of Istede, hamlet of Weyebrede, of eight pieces of arable and three
pieces of meadow in Istede in fields called ' Snellescroft ' and ' the
Furlong ' and abutting on the park (indaginem) of Weyebrede.
Monday in Easter week, 15 Richard II.
! Devon.] c. 4562. Grant by John, prior of St. Mary Magdalen, Barn[asta-
pole], and rector of the church of St. Peter there, with the consent of
his fellow-monks, to Simon de la Barre, of a piece of land which
belongs to the rectory of the church of St. Peter in the east part of
the town of Lidewicheton ; to hold during John's life, at the rent
of a ginger-root at Easter, for all service ; for this Simon gave him
3| marks beforehand. Witnesses : Bernard de la Boghe, mayor of
Barn[astapole] and others (named). Monday the feast of St.
Edward, king and martyr, 1 Edward II.
(Devon.] C. 4563. Grant by John, prior of St. Mary Magdalen, Barn[asta-
pole] and the monks of the same, to Simon de la Barre and Thomas
and Philip, his sons, begotten on Alice his wife, of a moiety of the
whole land which Thomas de Pillande formerly held in ' la Cleylande,'
which moiety brother Pasco (Pascasius) his predecessor, with the
monks' consent demised to the said Simon for life only ; to hold to
the said Simon, Thomas and Philip for their lives, together and
successively ; rent 20fl*. for all service, save suit to their courts
of ' la Hockeday ' and Michaelmas. Witnesses : Ralph Winemer,
mayor of Barn[astapole] and others (named). Cf. C. 4562,
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Devon.] C. 4564. Bond by Robert Haywode of Barnestapol, ' cordener,'
and William Joce of Taunton, ' marchaunt,' to Hugh Luyton, prior
of St. Mary Magdalen, Barnestapol, and the convent of the same,
in 46/. 13s. 4d., conditioned for the payment of the said sum at
certain dates. 10 December, 27 Henry VI. Two seals, damaged.
Endorsed : Robertus Garnon modo habet.
[Line.] C. 4565. Grant by Thomas Elstan of Kyrketon to William Faukys
of the same of a place of land in the town of Kyrketon in
' Kyrketonhenges,' abutting on land of Sir Thomas de Frampton.
Monday before St. George, 'in the first year of the reign of king
Edward son of king Edward of Carnarvan.'
N'hamp. C. 4566. Grant by John Lorymer, clerk, and John Walker of
Cranesley to Robert Moiun, Thomas Chapman and William Petyfer,
clerks, and Robert Petyfer of all the land, &c., in Cranesley and
Lodyngton which they had jointly with William Tanfeld, Thomas
Marten and Henry Freman, since deceased, by the gift of Henry
Bradschawe, vicar of Cranesley. The eve of St. Andrew, 5 Henry VII.
Seal and fragment of seal.
Notts. C. 4567. Grant by William Martyn, of Newarke, ' wevar,' and
William Martynson of the same, ' barker,' to John Lawe, clerk,
Alexander Williamson and John Lesyngham, of a messuage in Apple-
tongate of Newarke, between a messuage of the bishop of Lincoln
and a messuage of William Crescy of Markham, which they had by
the gift of William Welughby of Newarke now deceased. 30 July,
32 Henry VI. Seals.
[Devon.] C. 4568. Grant by William Coyta to John Lyviger of a curtilage
in Lyvigeriston on the north of the road through the midst of the
town of Lyvegeriston between the grange of John and the curtilage
of Richard Schop ; to hold of the chief lords of that fee, by the services
due and accustomed, he claiming nothing further therein. Witnesses :
Andrew de la Leye, William Prouz of Wakeham, Robert Corbyn,
John de Stoketon, John de Harweton. Lyvigeriston, the eve of Palm
Sunday, 11 Edward II.
[Chester.] C. 4569. Quitclaim by Hugh son of Ralph de Brocton to Ranulph
le Bruyn of his right in all the land, &c. which Ralph has by the
gift of John his brother in Burton. Witnesses : Roger le Bruyn of
Stapulford, Ranulph de Hulfeld, Robert de Overton, John de
Hulfeld. Burton, Monday after the Nativity of St. John the
Baptist, 1339. Fragment of seal.
Westmd. C. 4570. Grant by Master Richard Morgan, vicar of Crosthwayte,
and Thomas Mathewson, chaplain, to Lancelot Threlkeld, esq. son
and heir of Lancelot Threlkeld, knt., and to Ellen, his wife, daughter
of Thomas Radcliff, esq., of a tenement in the town of Amotbrig, in the
tenure of Thomas Belenden ; a tenement there in the tenure of Robert
Sowerby ; a tenement there in the tenure of John Harryson, the
younger ; a parcel of land and meadow called ' Crosseholmes ' and
' Langholmes ' in the tenure of the same John ; a tenement there in
the tenure of Thomas Harryson ; a parcel of meadow there called
' le Swang ' in the tenure of Sir William King ; a tenement there in
the tenure of Richard Lowes ; a tenement and croft called ' Cragcrofte '
and a parcel of land called ' le Twysils ' in the tenure of the wife of
John Harryson, the elder ; a tenement there in the tenure of the wife
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of Hugh Sowles ; a tenement there in the tenure of John Mesand ;
a tenement there in the tenure of John Banys ; a tenement there
in the tenure of William Banys ; a parcel of meadow there called
' Pokeholme ' in the tenure of William Bethom ; a tenement there
called ' Blak Ellers ' in the tenure of Hugh Taliour of Penreth ; a
tenement there in the tenure of Patrick Paver ; a tenement there
in the tenure of Thomas Banys ; a tenement there in the tenure of
John Gibson, called ' le Brigplace ' ; a parcel of land called ' le Burgh
Flatt ' in the tenure of the wife of the said John Harryson, the elder,
and Robert Newton ; a watermill called ' le Poke Miln ' in the tenure
of William Bethom and Thomas Boone ; a fulling-mill there in the
tenure of Robert Walker and John Banys ; also the free farm of the
tenement of Richard Musgrave in Yanewyth, in the tenure of John
Dogeson ; a tenement there in the tenure of Gilbert You ; a tenement
there in the tenure of William Walker and a tenement destroyed (vast')
there in the tenure of John Walker ; which tenements, &c., they had by
the feoffment of the said Lancelot Threlkeld, knt. ; to hold to the said
Lancelot and Ellen his wife and their issue male, with remainder
in default to the said Lancelot Threlkeld, knt. and his heirs male for
ever. Witnesses : Thomas Sandford, John Flemyng, John Machell,
the elder, John Machell, the younger, and William Lacon, esqs. and
others (named). Amotbrig, 18 June, 12 Edward IV. Fragment of
one seal.
C. 4571. Grant by John, rector of Lydlynche, and William
Mayne, chaplain, to Thomas Gele, son of Richard Gele of ' la Newlond,'
of a messuage with curtilage in Shaftesbury, in the parish of All
Saints, which they had by the gift of Thomas Gele of Lydlynche.
Tuesday after All Hallows, 9 Henry V. Seals, one with rush band.
C. 4572. Quitclaim by Thomas Clay of Caldecote to William Cherleton
and Simon Paxsweyn, chaplains, John Roo and Hugh Bysset, of his right
in a cottage and 10a. land and meadow lying dispersed in Caldecote,
which they have by the grant of William Fuloflove and Robert
Waltham. Caldecote, 10 July, 5 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
C. 4573. Grant by John Stacy of Boddenho, the younger, to John
Agu of Thornecote, and Agnes his wife, of 3a. land lying dispersed in
the fields of Beston ; to hold to them and the heirs of their bodies
begotten, with reversion in default to John Agu, his heirs and assigns.
Thornecote, Thursday, the feast of St. Mary Magdalen, 18 Edward III.
Seal.
C. 4574. Demise by Robert Moton, knight, and Master William
Spon, clerk, to James Ormond, knight, John Bellers, Reynold Moton.
Richard Hotoft, William Mulso, Richard Danet and Richard Temple,
son of Robert Temple of Sybbesdon, of a messuage and two and a half
virgates of land in Sybbesdon, and a close called ' Thornyclose,' and
a parcel of meadow called ' Holmesford,' with a place heretofore called
' Benet Place,' in Temple and Weylesburgh, which they had by the
gift of the said Robert Temple ; to hold to the said James and the
others for the term of the life of the said Richard Temple with
remainder after his decease to the right heirs of Robert Temple.
Sybbesdon, 3 October, 19 Henry VI. Blank left for witnesses names.
C. 4575. Conveyance by John Erode son and heir of Richard Erode
to Richard Gardyner son of Thomas Gardyner of all the land, &c. in
Horsham and Rowsparre which the said Richard Erode together with
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John Bouet, Nicholas Bouet and Robert Bouet had (habuimus) by
the gift of the said Thomas. Rowsparre, 1 August, 23 Henry VI.
[Sussex.] C. 4576. Grant by Thomas atte Smythe son and heir of
Richard atte Smythe late of Waldern to Richard Tannere of Lewes,
John Theccher, John a Chambre and Thomas Loveston, of two fields
of land called ' le Homfeld ' and ' Estfeld ' containing 13a. in the
parish of Waldern within ' Marchallesgate ' and two pieces of meadow
containing 3a. Ir. adjacent to the said fields, and a course of running
water from ' Redynbregge ' to ' Mortemeresbregge,' which the said
Richard atte Smythe, Richard Burton and Richard Kyng had by
the gift of Stephen Walsshe and which descended to him after the
death of the said Richard, his father, the survivor. 28 October,
3 Henry VII. Seal
[Kent.] C. 4577. Grant by William Brampton, citizen and merchant of
London, to Richard Stok of Seinte Marie Craye and Agnes his wife,
of the land, &c., which he had by the gift of Henry Frodyngham in the
parish of Chellisfeld, in a place called Godyngton, viz. a messuage
with garden and a small piece of land adjacent called ' Brounis,' all
the land in ' Arnoldis Croft,' all his land by 'North Croft,' a shaw
(shawd) called ' Byschawe ' adjacent, all the land in ' Great Westfeld '
and ' Little Westfeld,' and all the land near ' Haggedale ' and
' Edmeneland ' ; to hold to them and the heirs of Richard. Chelisf eld,
the feast of the Purification, 20 Richard II. Seal, damaged.
[Surrey.] C. 4578. Grant by John Sexteyn of Bredstrete, London, and Isabel
his wife, late the wife of Ralph Broun, to Richard Mustel, ' joynour,'
of a toft of land hi Pekham, in the parish of Camerwell which Ralph
and she (ego) formerly purchased of Richard Aylewyne and Sarah his
wife ; it extends from land called ' Goseland ' to the high-street
(stratam regiam), &c. 11 June, 8 Richard II. Seals.
Kent. C. 4579. Grant by James Fynis, knight, of co. Kent, Robert
Berde of Sevenok,and JolmTyherst the elder, to John Pycot of Tone-
bregge, 'draper,' of a messuage in the borough of Tonebregge which
together with Roger Goodmund of Tonebregge they had by the gift
of the said John Pycot. 4 April, 27 Henry VI. Fragments of seals.
[Warw.] C. 4580. Certificate by William de Bare well and John Burnell that
whereas for certain debates had between Sir William Breton, knight,
and Thomas le Hore of Elmedon, Thomas stands bound to John de
Catesby and Thomas Purefey by writing of Statute Merchant made
in the Staple of Westminster in 40/. to be paid to the use of Sir,
William ; after the death of the said William [upon] treaty at Warwick
between Joan late wife of the said William, executrix of his testa-
ment, in the presence of Robert de Normanton, preceptor of Balshal,
John de Catesby and themselves, as of her counsel, in the presence
also of Nicholas, vicar of Wolricheston, Henry de Sydenhal and
William Hopkyns, co-executors of the said testament ; the said Thomas
Hore came and put himself upon the ordinance of the said executors
and others there of the counsel aforesaid ; whereupon it was adjudged
and granted by the said executors and others that the said writing
of Statute should be annulled and that Thomas should release to the
servants of the said Sir William actions of trespass and should pardon
the soul of the said Sir William, and this before Michaelmas,
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2 Richard II. All which is witnessed, &c.
of St. Mary, 4 Richard II.
Sunday after the Nativity
Berks.
Oxford.
Wilts.
Chester.
Salop.
Stafford.
LWilts.] C. 4581. Demise by Katharine Freebody late the wife of Walter
Berton of Heyworth, to Walter Chapman of Wotton Basset and
Alice his wife, of her dower in a third of the lands, &c., of the said
Walter Berton at Privetheye in Wotton Basset for the term of her
life, rendering therefore yearly to her 6s. 8d. Sunday after Michaelmas,
10 Richard II.
C. 4582. Indenture whereby Simon Raylethe and Joan his wife
reciting that they hold the manors of ' Michelescourte ' and ' Paynels-
courte ' and eight messuages, llOa. land and 26a. meadow in Burgh-
wardescote and the advowson of the church of the same town, co.
Berks, 4s. rent in Kelmescote, co. Oxford and a meadow called
' Denkeney,' co. Wilts, in her right after possibility of issue extinct,
with reversion expectant to Richard Wyot, William Whappelade,
William Everdon, clerk, Thomas Copmanford and Nicholas Clopton ;
and that they understand the said Richard and the others have
granted the said reversion to Sir Robert Halome, bishop of Salisbury,
Thomas Chaucer, John Golafre, Hamo Bealknapp, John Hurlegh,
clerk, John Warfeld and Thomas Berdesle ; notify that they have
attorned to the said Robert and the others, for their fealty and Id.
24 June, 5 Henry V.
C. 4583. Indenture witnessing that Hugh Eggerton of the Wryme-
hill, esq. has made his will, as follows : He has enfeoffed Urian Eggerton,
parson of Haselwall, Richard Weston, vicar of Madeley and John
Yonge of Charnes with other late deceased, of all his land, &c., hi
' the shirez of Stafford, Schrousbury and Chestre, ' of inheritance or
purchase, to the intent that they perform the same, viz., that they
keep in their hands lands to the yearly value of 10L to pay his debts
and fulfil his bequests ; that they grant an annuity to John
Maisturson of 13s. 4e?. out of his land, &c., in Wystanston, co.
Chester, for life ; his sons, Raufe, Rondull and Robert, to make no
claim to his goods because he has granted each of them an annuity
for life, wherefore Marget, his wife, is to have the disposition of his
goods for life, with remainder to such of his sons ' as be not holpen by
meyne or mareage or other wyse be my lyfe ' ; such money as he has
of his sister Margere Lane, viz. 10 marks, as his wife knows, to be dis-
posed for her husband's soul and hers ' to the makeyng of the He of
Saynt Marie in Madeley,' and he bequeaths 10 marks to the same ;
his feoffees to make estate of the land, &c., remaining in their hands
after the performance of his will to his heirs male to have according
to his father's deed ' at his last wille made ' ; his cousins, Raufe Delves
and John Aston, esqs., to be overseers. ' Yeven at Wrymehill,' 18 April,
1486. English.
Kent. C. 4584. Grant by Robert Joce of Stapilherst to Edmund Colet
of Detlyng of a messuage, garden and two pieces of land in the parish
of Stokbury ; upon condition that Edmund pay him in the dwelling
house of John Kynnot in Maideston 40s. on the day of St. Philip and
St. James next. Stokbury, 29 October, 13 Henry VII. Blank at foot
for witnesses. Fragment of se.al.
Kent. C. 4585. Counterpart of C. 4584.
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[Lincoln.] C. 4586. Quitclaim by Alison late the wife of William Alanson
of Wyfflyngham, widow, to Thomas Moigne, esquire, of her right in a
messuage with a ' horsemeln ' and croft in the Westend of Wyfflyngham
(which she holds for her life by the grant of the said Thomas in
exchange for a house and croft in the Estend of Wyfflyngham) and of
her right in divers lands, meadows, pasture and ' morse ' late of the
said William. The feast of St. Nicholas, 1 Richard III. English.
[Norf.] C. 4587. Grant by Oliver Wyth, knight, to John le Miller of Dilham
and the heirs of his body of %r. ftp. land in Dilham ; rent l^d. and
two suits yearly to his court of Smalbergh, and \d. to a scutage of 20s.
Smalbergh, Monday after Michaelmas, 20 Edward III.
[Lincoln.] C. 4588. Grant by John Codlyng of Glee to Thomas Moyne of
Glee, John Fytill of Itterby, Adam Saresun of Grimesby and William
Smyt of the same of all his land, &c. in the parish of Glee. Tuesday
after St. Peter and St. Paul, 6 Henry IV.
[Bedford.] C. 4589. Counterpart of grant by Thomas Stacy of Beeston, lord
of a moiety of the lordship of Beeston, to the master and fellows of
the college of St. Mary of Northyevell that they, for eighty years
next, may pasture with all manner beasts, &c., pigs, goats, and geese
excepted, in his wastes, &c., of Beeston, reserving his own rights of
pasture. 24 February, 7 Henry V. Fragment of ecclesiastical seal.
[Cambridge] C. 4590. Quitclaim by John Pry me the elder, son of John Pryme the
elder, Thomas Godfrey, John Pippill and Thomas Goodwyn to John
Brasyer the elder of Thrippelow, the elder, of their right in the
land, &c., with the liberty of a fold, lying dispersed in Thriplow which
they had by the grant of the said Brasyer and of Thomas Hewyk,
chaplain, since deceased. 3 August, 2 Henry VII. Fragments of
seal.
[Wilts.] C. 4591. Letter of attorney by John Godeyer of Marleburgh and
William Vaudy of Hanley, chaplain, to Simon Basell of Remmesbury
to receive seisin of a tenement in Remmesbury opposite the rectory,
&c. whereof they were enfeoffed by Henry Nikerpole and Edith his
wife. Wycumbe, 11 July, 4 Richard II. Two seals.
[Glouo.] C. 4592. Counterpart of demise by Nicholas Newton to William
Heyward the elder, Elizabeth his wife and John their son of the site
of the manor of Downehatherlegh with demesnes, woods excepted,
for the term of their lives in survivorship, at a yearly rent of
5 marks and 5s. 4d., doing suit to his court there twice a year, heriot
after the decease of each, &c. ; they are to be quit of the office of
collector of the rents of the said manor. 6 April, 17 Henry VII.
Two seals.
Notts. C. 4593. Grant by William Burnharn, of Newerk, ' baker,' and
Richard Ballinger, of the same, ' roper,' to Lawrence Dawson,
\Villiam Penythorn, William Jevyn, John Hoby, John Bek and John
Darky 11, brethren of the gild of the feast of the Annunciation of St.
Mary in Northgate by Newerk, of a place, built on, with a curtilage
in Northgate by Newerk, on ' le Stathe ' by the Trent, between the
tenement of the said gild, &c. containing 14/f. by lift, and the
curtilage 41/tf. by 40/J., which place and curtilage they had by the gift
of Henry Tofte and William Dey, the elder, together with Thomas
Couper, John Mason and William Cade, since deceased ; to hold to
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[Hants.]
[Sussex.]
[Notts.]
[Somers.]
[Bedford.]
them and their heirs to the use of the said gild. Witnesses : Robert
Rawson, alderman of the gild of the Holy Trinity, Newerk. and others
(named). The last day but one of February, 12 Henry VII.
C. 4594. Grant by Robert son of Richard de Meirstone to
Sir Philip de Aillesbury and Margaret his wife of 20a. arable in a
tillage called ' Offelshudde ' near the land of the said Sir Philip and
Margaret of Tyscote, extending towards Langedalebrigge. Witnesses :
Sir Thomas de Saukeville and others (named). 19 April, 17 Edward II.
Seal.
Endorsed : Tiscote.
C. 4595. Grant by Margery daughter of William de Thykenes of
Betteleyg, widow, to Henry de Hulton, for his service of a burgage
with buildings in the town of Betteleyg with curtilage and croft
adjacent which she had by the gift of her father between the High
Street of Betteleyg and the lane to Audeleyg, &c. ; rent Id. to the
chief lord of the fee, for all service. Witnesses : John de Thykenes
and Adam le Corviser, bailiffs, and others (named). Tuesday before
St. Simon and St. Jude, 1317.
C. 4596. Quitclaim by Robert Sheppard of Balardeslane in
Fyncheley, co. Middlesex, to John Hill and William Smyth of his right
in a messuage, 160a. land, 40a. wood and 13s. 4d. rent in Taterigge late
of John Gladwyn of Taterigge, which he, jointly with the said John
and William, had by the gift of Joan Osbern, widow, one of the
daughters and heirs of the said John Gladwyn. 22 May. 15 Henry VII.
C. 4597. Counterpart of C. 4516.
C. 4598. Grant by Ralph Prinkele of Wertlinge to Katharine his
daughter of 3a. land in Asschbourneham called ' Hegelond ' ; to hold
to her and her issue, with reversion in default to himself and his heirs.
Wertlinge, 6 January, 36 Edward III.
C. 4599. Grant by William More, clerk, son and heir of Roger More
of Newerk, to Margery More late the wife of the said Roger, William
Wroo, chaplain, and Thomas Mytton of Newerk, ' carpenter,' of Ir.
arable in the fields of Newerk and Northgate by Newerk upon
' Chapelfurlong,' which Roger, his father, had by the gift of Robert
' in the Wylows ' of Northgate and William his son. Tuesday after
St. Thomas the Martyr, 19 Henry VI. Seal
C. 4600. Counterpart of demise by Oliver, prior of Staverdall,
and the convent of the same, to John Strode and Katharine his wife
of a yearly rent of 13s. 4d., issuing from 12a. arable and 7a. meadow,
of the land and meadow of the church of Wyncaulton, whereof 5a.
arable lie in the field of Cherlton, on ' Chedelynche,' between land of
Sir John Fereys, and la. called ' Sevenacres ' in the east field of Wyn-
caulton, extending on Thornwell, &c. ; which land and meadow
Margaret Russell holds for life ; with the reversion thereof expectant
on her decease ; to hold the said rent and reversion to the said John
and Katharine for the term of their lives in survivorship ; rent to
the prior and convent 13s. 4d. Witnesses : Sir William Modeford
and others (named). Staverdall, in the Chapter House, Monday before
St. Gregory the Pope, 5 Henry IV.
C. 4601. Indenture between John Persel, the elder, of Thornecote,
and William Juel of Thornecote, being the defeasance of a grant by
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William to John of 20Z. yearly from all his land, &c.. in Beston and
Northyvele, viz., if William pay 20s. at the church of Northyevele
on St. Peter's Chains (seynt Pere le advyncl') next and other sums at
dates specified, the grant to be void. Thursday before the Translation
of St. Thomas the Martyr, 37 Edward III. French. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 4602. Counterpart of grant by John Rychard, of the parish of
Gowtherst, to John Parker, Thomas Bereworde and Henry Burgeys
of the same of all his lands called ' Tattammysle ' and ' Wykettys,'
lying in the said parish on the dene (super dennam) of Tattammysle
upon condition that they pay 20 marks, over and above 10 marks
paid beforehand, at certain dates. 29 October, 38 Henry VI. Frag-
ment of one seal.
[Staff.] C. 4603. Grant by Ralph, earl of Stafford and lord of Tunbrugge,
to John son of Thomas Kene of Madeleye, in perpetual exchange, of
a place of land which John formerly held of him for life in the fee of
Madeleye, between the road from Wrymestrete towards the house of Sir
John de Hauekeston, &c. for a place of land which John has given him
of John's inheritance, at 'leMulne Mor,' for setting up the fence of his
fishpond (badiis vivarii errigendis) and making the stank of his new
mill there ; to hold to the said John and the heirs of his body
issuing, &c. Witnesses : Sir John de Hauekeston, knight, Sir John,
perpetual vicar of Madeleye and others (named). Easter Sunday,
33 Edward III. Seal of arms, damaged.
[Sussex.] C. 4604. Grant by Richard de Wylesham to Ralph Battes of
Borham of a piece of garden lying between land of Ellis de Wylesham
and Robert de Wylesham, the street from the house of Robert de
Wylesham at Wyleshames Crouch, &c. Borham, Sunday after the
feast of St. James the Apostle, 1 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Dorset.] C. 4605. Demise by Thomas Stykelane of Lym Regis, co. Dorset
(com. Dorsetie) to John Burgeis and Agnes his wife, and William their
son successively, of a tenement with curtilage in Brideport in ' Stake-
lane ' ; to hold for their lives in survivorship at 3s. rent. Witnesses :
William Bouley and John But, bailiffs of the said town, and others
(named). Monday after the Finding of the Holy Cross, 9 Henry VI.
[Sussex.] C. 4606. Grant by Ralph Prynkle to Robert Elyot of a piece of
land in the parish of Aysburneham. Wednesday after Whit Sunday,
38 Edward III.
[Wilts.] C. 4607. Grant by John Walrond of Aldeborne, clerk, to Sir John
Lyslebon, knight, and William Yldisle, rector of Hammie of all the land,
&c., in Draykote, Chesilden and Burythrop, which he had by the
feoffment of William Walrond of Aldeborne, his father. Witnesses :
John Henton, Thomas Themyse, John Loff and others (named).
Wednesday before the Annunciation, 2 Henry IV.
Herts. C. 4608. Quitclaim by Walter atte Water of Staundon, co. Hert
ford, to John Hotoft, esquire, of his right in all the land &c. late of
Richard atte Water of Ware and formerly of .William atte Water father
of the said Richard in the said county. Witnesses : Philip Thornbury,
knight;, John Fray and others (named). 6 November, 11 Henry VI.
[Oxford.] C. 4609. Quitclaim by John Cumberford son and heir of William
Comberford to Thomas Brown of Henley on Thames of his right in a
tenement with garden adjacent and a half-acre arable in the High
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Street of Henley opposite ' le Barres ' extending from the High Street
on the south to a field called ' le Henefeld ' on the north, &c., the
said half -acre lying in ' Henefeld ' between the said garden and
' Grymesdyche.' 20 August, 12 Edward IV. Seal.
C. 4610. Grant by William Chedworth, esquire, to Thomas Frowyk,
knight, Thomas Wyndesore, esquire, Henry Frowyk and Thomas
Acton, gentlemen, and William Dyke, of his manor called ' Rumboldes '
otherwise called ' Cobhammes,' four messuages, two gardens, 200a. land,
20a. meadow, 20a. pasture, 40cr. marsh and 30s. rent in the parishes
of Stebenhith and Hakeney, co. Middlesex, and ten messuages, a dove-
cote, two gardens, 80a. land, 40er. meadow. 40a. pasture, and 2s. rent
in the parishes of St. Mary Matfelon without Algate, London, Stebun-
hith and Hakeney ; also of 12a. wood, in Berkyng Clay, co. Essex,
and of all other his land, &c., in Stebenhith and Hakeney or elsewhere
in co. Essex ; attorney to deliver seisin, John Yonge. 8 June,
21 Edward IV.
C. 4611. Grant by William Crouft of Beeston to William Juel of
the same of a headland (foreram) on ' Dellefurlong ' containing a
half-acre abutting on the highway to Bykeleswad. Monday after
St. Hilary, 42 Edward III. Seal damaged.
C. 4612. Grant by John le Seneger of Ledebury to Robert le Mulewarde
of the same of a burgage of land one quarter built and three quarters
not built, in the new street in the town of Ledebury, extending from
the highway to the bishop of Hereford's field, with ' frebord,' &c.
Thursday before the feast of the Apostles (sanctorum apostolorum)
St. Fabian and St. Sebastian, 32 Edward III. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4613. Quitclaim by Benedict Blundel of ' la Hull ' to John son
of William Blundel the elder (senioris) of Caldecote of his right in 7a. \r.
arable lying dispersed in the fields of Northyevel and Beston. Caldecote,
Monday after the Apostles, St. Peter and St. Paul, 17 Edward III.
Seal of arms (saltire engrailed).
Endorsed : Sodyngdon.
[Staff.] C. 4614. Grant by Thomas son of William Doucesone of Bettileye
to John de Hanleye of Bettileye of all his burgage in the borough of
Bettileye with all the land, &c., which he has in the fee of Bettileye.
Witnesses : John de Thyknes and John son of Nicholas le Carte-
wryghte, bailiffs of Bettileye and others (named). Sunday after the
Translation of St. Swithun. [3.] Edward III. Faded.
[Heref.] C. 4615. Grant by Cristine, daughter of Henry de Couleye, to Sir
William le Palmar' of a curtilage with buildings thereon in the town
of Estenor' at ' le Churchende.' Monday before the Purification,
27 Edward III.
Leic. C. 4616. Quitclaim by John Roberdys of Leicestr', esquire, to
Thomas Swyke of the same, draper, of his right in a shop (shopa)
opposite the east gate of the town of Leicestr', on the corner (super
cornerium,) of the tenement late of Richard Yates, now of Joan,
Richard's daughter. 2 July, II Henry VII. Seal.
[Cambridge.] C. 4617. Grant by Thomas Clerk of Trippelowe to John Farewel
of Coulyng, William Farewel, clerk, Thomas Baude of Chesterford
and John Marchal of Trippelowe, of all the land, &c., which he
had by the gift of John Trippelowe of Cambridge, in Trippelowe,
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
a toft with the liberty of a fold called ' Squyreles ' excepted.
Witnesses : John Cartere of Trippelowe, esquire, and others (named).
Thursday before Michaelmas, 15 Richard II. Seal damaged.
[Warw.] C. 4618. Demise by Sir William Bagot, knight, lord of Aston by
Birmyngeham, to Ralph Webbe of Aston for fifty years of a pasture
called ' Calvehull ' within the lordship aforesaid, between ' Wormes-
londe ' and ' Smelteslonde,' ' le Breches de la Nechilles,' and a field
called ' Heemfelde ' ; rent 5s. and two capons. Easter Day,
19 Richard II.
[Bucks.] C. 4619. Grant by Richard son of Stephen Est of Bettelowe to
[Horts.] Mary Est, his mother, of 3a. arable, Ir. meadow in the fields of Tyscote,
Bettelowe, Aldewyk and Chetyngdon, which he had by the gift of
Geoffrey, son of William Est. Sunday after the Beheading of St. John
the Baptist, 30 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 4620. Grant by John Agard of Scropton to Thomas Welles,
Matthew Morton, Philip Agard, Thomas Stokley, John Sapurton, son
of John Sapurton, John Welles, John Kynnarssley, son of Thomas
Kynnarssley, John Bagott, son of Richard Bagott, Nicholas Agard,
son of John Agard the younger, John Stokley, son of Thomas Stokley,
John Archar, son of Robert Archar, and Ralph Aylde, son of John
Aylde, of all the land, &c. within the lordship of Tunstall and Barton,
late of Nicholas Dorlaston of Wyginton, Edward Edward of Barton,
John Wolsshawe of Tameworthe, and David By thy 11, chaplain, by the
gift of Richard Smythe of Barton, and now in the tenure of Henry
Whytyng ; also of a tenement or burgage in Tutbury in Monkstrete ;
attorneys to deliver seisin, Thomas Peyte and John Brydoke.
Witnesses : Ralph Longford and John Mountgomery, knights,
William Bothe, Nicholas Agard and Thomas Kynnarssley, esquires,
and other. 12 November, 14 Henry VII. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4621. Grant by Alice (Elicia) relict of Andrew Juel of Thornecote
to Cecily her daughter of lr. land in the field of Beston on ' le Hul.'
Sunday after St. Luke, 3 Edward II.
[Notts.] C. 4622. Grant by William de Hanleye and Robert de Alyngton,
clerks, to Henry le Scrop', knight, of la. \r. land and Sd. rent in
Radeclif upon Trent, with the homage and service of William atte Brygge
of Radeclif for all the tenements which he holds of them there, and the
entire advowson of the church of Radeclif. Witnesses : Sir Robert
de Wiclif and Sir William de Wolstonton, clerks, John de Ingelby, son
of Sir Thomas de Ingelby, and others (named). The feast of St. Lucy,
2 Richard II.
[Cornw.] C. 4623. Grant by Joan Stranga, widow, daughter of Richard
Tregantell, to Robert Davy her cousin, of all the land, &c., which
descended to her after her father's death in Argantell otherwise called
Tregantell with a tin- work in the stannary (opere stanni in stannerio)
called ' le Sadelbac ' ; attorneys to deliver seisin, Sir John Byskey
and Robert Myngos. Argantell, 20 January, 12 Henry VII.
[Sussex.] C. 4624. Grant by Robert de Wylesham to Richard his son of a piece
of his land in the parish of Esseburnham adjoining the road from Wyles-
hammes Crouche to Borham, &c., also of a messuage, &c., which he had
in exchange from William de Megham, in the said parish. Wylesham,
Michaelmas Eve, 7 Edward III.
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[Kent.] C. 4625. Grant by John Willis late of Canterbury to Thomas
Buyssh' of the same of a tenement with garden in the parish of St. Peter,
Canterbury, in a place called ' Seyntpetrislane,' which he had by gift
of Ellis Curteys, deceased. Witnesses : William Byllyngton and William
atte Wode, bailiffs of Canterbury, and others (named). 25 January
17 Henry VI.
[Bucks.] C. 4626. Quitclaim by John son of William le Clerk of Bettelowe
[Herts.] to Geoffrey Est of Bettelowe, and Agnes, daughter of Nicholas le Clerk
of Wengrave, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, and in default
to their heirs, of his right in the land &c. in Bettelowe, Tiscote, Aldwik,
Chetingdone, Croftone and Helpestrop which descended to him after
the death of William le Clerk, his father, with the reversion of the land,
&c., which Agnes le Clerk, formerly the wife of John le Clerk holds
there for life by John's endowment, and of the land, &c., which Agnes
formerly the wife of William le Clerk, his father, holds there for life,
by William's endowment ; with the reversion of a messuage and la.
land in Bettelowe which John son of John le Clerk holds for life by the
grant of John le Clerk, his father, and the reversion of all the land,
&c., which Joan, wife of William Coukesdelle holds for life by the
grant of Heyward. Bettelowe, Saturday after St. Valentine,
41 Edward III.
[Heref.] C. 4627. Demise by John de Baginden to Walter de la Gore of
la. arable in Welynton, viz. la. extending to ' Aylwardeslond,' &c., 4a.
between land of the lord of Welynton and the way called ' le Grenewey,'
la. at ' le Waldhurne ' and la. a headacre (terra captalis) ; to hold for
life and twelve years beyond his life, from Michaelmas next, at the rent
of a rose for twelve years and thereafter of 201. yearly at the feast of
St. Denis. Witnesses : John de Chaundos and others 'named).
Welynton, Thursday after the Purification, 29 Edward III.
[Lincoln.] C. 4628. Grant by John son of Walter of Osselby to John Stacy
of Gay ton and Thomas Walkar of Normanby, chaplains, and John
Couper of Osselby of a toft in Osselby which he had by the gift of John
Hyrd of Osselby, and of all the land, &c., which he purchased of
William Attewell of Kylyngholm in the fields and territories of Osselby
and Ouresby. Osselby, Sunday after the Assumption, 11 Henry IV.
[Staff.] C. 4629. Grant by John son of Geoffrey son of Hugh Roseson of
Bettylegh to Richard son of Nicholas le Cartewreth of the same,
chaplain, of a messuage and 22a. land at ' le Schette ' between
Haukeswalleclogh and the lane leading to Balterlegh on either [side]
the watercourse (doyti) ; to hold to the said Richard, the chaplain, &c.
Witnesses : Richard son of Thomas du (sic) Thekenes du Balterlegh,
Richard son of Thomas du Thekenes de Bettylegh, and others (named).
Dated at Schertt, Sunday, the feast of St. Martin, 43 Edward III.
[Devon.] C. 4630. Quitclaim by John Mulys of Barnestapol and Marion his
wife to Thomas Busse and John Quans of their right in a tenement with
garden and a messuage with garden in Barnestapol, in ' Barrestret.'
Witnesses : Richard Newcomb, mayor of Barnestapol, and others
(named). 12 February, 28 Henry VI. Two seals.
Oxford. C. 4631. Counterpart of demise by Isabel Saunturdon and Bernard
Saunturdon to John Tounnesende and Philip his son of their manor
of Thuthrop, co. Oxford, with arable land, &c., which William
Parmunter and Henry Tanner lately held to farm of them ; to hold
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from Lady day next for thirteen years at 4Z. rent, <fec. Saunturdon,
6 February, 5 Henry V. Two seals.
[York, W. R.j C. 4632. Grant by Thomas Wodrof of Hartill and John Haroward of
Anstan to Joan wife of John Haroward of Hartill for her life of a toft with
croft in Hartill abutting on ' le Halk,' &c., with reversion to the right
heirs of the said John Haroward of Hartill. Witnesses : William
Myrfyn, chaplain of Hartill, and others (named). The feast of St.
Andrew, 1426. Seals.
[Wore.] C. 4633. Grant by Agnes Roberoust of Wyk to Thomas le Frenshe
of Persor and Avice her daughter of a half part of her messuage with
curtilage, &c., in Wyk, viz., the part next the churchyard of St. Mary.
Wednesday before the Purification, 23 Edward III.
[Hants.] c. 4634. Letters patent by John Golde, rector of Notechellingg',
diocese of Winchester. Whereas John, bishop of Winchester, by his
letters patent has granted to Richard de Beufou and Olimpia his wife,
his parishioners, a free and perpetual chantry in their chapel built in
their manor which they have in his parish of Notechellingg, he assents
to the grant so made by his diocesan. Certified under the seal of the
said bishop used ad causas. Hurseleie, VI. Id. May, 1291.
[Notts.] C. 4635. Grant by Robert Ithwylowes of Northgate by Newerk
and William Ithwylowes, his son, to Roger More of Newerk, ' drapur,'
and Richard Davy, ' mercer,' of Ir. arable in the fields of Newerk and
Northgate by Newerk on Chapelfurlong. Monday before St. Hilary,
1 Henry VI. Seals.
Chester. C. 4636. Grant by Philip de Eggerton to Robert Haydok, citizen of
Chester, and Agnes his wife of a messuage in Forgatestret of the city of
Chester, outside the gate called ' le Barrus,' between the lane called
' Payneslode,' &c., and extending to the land of the dean and canons of
the collegiate church of St. John of Chester ; to hold to them and the
heirs of their bodies ; rent, Ss. Witnesses : John de Bebynton, mayor
of Chester, William de Heth and Richard Stalmyn, sheriffs, and others
(named). The feast of St. Gregory the Pope, 2 Henry IV. Seal,
damaged.
Salop. C. 4637. Grant by John, son of John Lodelowe, knight, to Griffin,
vicar of Ailemestre, and Walter Swan, chaplain, of his manors of
Hodenet, Espeley, Roulton, Moston, Elwardyng, Westbury, Whelbache,
Stokesay, Pademore, Dounton, and Hulle, and all his land, &c. there
and in Preston, Horton, Cotone, Hopton by Lye, Wistanstowe, Colde-
weston, Sparcheford, Corfton, Streford, Pole, Staunton Lacy, Lodelow,
Lauley, Shire, Wistey, Overton, Asshefordboulers, Shrewesbury, Groete,
Auldon, Aston, Nasshe, Tilsope, Verne and Weston with common of
pasture within the lordship of Sibbeton, according to what is contained
in a charter by Roger Sibbeton, knight, to Lawrence de Lodelowe, his
heirs and assigns, with the advowsons of the churches of Wistanstowe,
Westbury and Groete ; except all lands, &c. which are held immediately
of the king in the towns before said. Witnesses : Roger Corbet and
William Huggeford, knights, John Boerley, and others (named).
Hodenet, Wednesday before St. Gregory the Pope, 18 Richard II.
Of. C. 4673. Seal of arms, with legend : SIGILL JOHANNIS DE LODELOWE.
Oxford. C. 4638. Quitclaim by John Feuere, chaplain to John Mannyng,
chaplain, John Motte, Richard atte Felde and William Motte of his
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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right in all the land, &c., which formerly were of John Verneie of
Fletemersshton, co. Bucks, in Kyngeston Lyule, Aston Ruhant and
Stokynchurche, co. Oxford. Witnesses : Reynold de Malyns, Gilbert
Wace, Thomas Bloimt and Robert Symeon, knights, Richard
Chambernon, John de Baldyngdon, and others (named). 1 June,
49 Edward III. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4639. Demise by William Milward, William Wayte, Eustace
Pertesoyll and Richard Payn to Ellen late the wife of Thomas Juel
of Thornecote in the parish of Northyevell of all the land, &c. which
they had by the gift of the said Thomas in Beeston. 12 July,
9 Henry V. Three seals.
[Essex.] c. 4640. Grant by John Aldewyn and Cecily his wife of the parish of
Dakenham and William Derlyngtone of Haveryng atte Boure to John
Brokman, Katharine his wife, and Thomas Spakman of Haveryng,
of a messuage in the town of Haveryng in the hamlet of Romford,
extending from the highway which leads from Brendewod towards
London, &c. ; also grant of a curtilage with a dovecote built thereon
in the town aforesaid between the highway from Romford to the manor
of Haveryng, &c. Witnesses : Ralph Uphaveryng, bailiff of Haveryng,
and others (named). Thursday after the feast of St. Faith, 5 Henry V.
Fragments of seals.
[Kent.] C. 4641. Grant by John Goldsmyth of the parish of Ealdyng to
John Rynge and Robert Rynge of the same of a piece of land, called
' Cowperescroft,' in Ealdyng, between land of the duke of Bukyngham,
&c. 6 October, 1 Edward IV. Seal.
[Staff.] C. 4642. Quitclaim by Edmund Drury, vicar of Merston by Tutte-
bury, and John Aylde of Scropton to Robert Peyt of their right in
a burgage with buildings (edificato), in Tuttebury in Monk Street
(vico monachorum). Witnesses : John Yolyn, bailiff of Tuttebury,
and others (named). 3 December, 1 Edward IV. Seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 4643. Grant by John Codelyng of Glee to Adam Saresson of
Grymesby and William Smith of Clee of all the land, &c., which he lately
purchased of John Uncle in Clee. Witnesses : Sir William Baron,
vicar of Clee, and others (named). Wednesday in Easter week, 1395,
18 Richard II. Seal, damaged.
[Bedford.] C. 4644. Grant by Walter de Holcote of Boddenho to Roger Juel
of Thornecote and Maud his wife of la. land in Bestone at ' Schytereshul '
between land of the chapel of Bestone, &c. ; to hold to them and the
heirs and assigns of Roger. Sunday after St. Hilary, 16 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
Suffolk. c. 4645. Grant by John Mersshton and John Greve to John
Middelton, Thomas Clerk, William atte Wode, Nicholas Stone, Robert
Middelton, John ' of the Halle,' John Golle, Martin ' of the Halle,'
Roger Gerveys and Richard Golle of all the land, &c. which they had
by the gift of William Middelton in Hadlegh. 11 July, 20 Henry VI.
One seal.
Endorsed : Bayuz.
[Bedford.] C. 4646. Grant by John son of Richard Bonde of Buddinho to Roger
Juel of Thornecote and Maud his wife of 24a. l|r. arable in Buston
situate as described ; to hold to them and their heirs and the assigns
of Roger. Thornecote, Wednesday after St. Matthew, 10 Edward III.
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[Notts.] C. 4647. Grant by William de Glentham of Kelm' to Isabel late the
wife of William Durant of Neuwerk of 3a. meadow in Northgate by
Neuwerk, in the meadow called ' le Northeng.' Thursday after
St. Fabian and St. Sebastian, 1332. Fragment of seal.
[Notts.] C. 4648. Grant by John de Kelum of Neuwerk to Adam Tray mars
of Newerk and Maud his wife of la. meadow in Northeng by Newerk
on ' Poldayles ' ; to hold to them and the heirs of Adam. Saturday
after St. Barnabas, 8 Edward II.
[Staff.] c. 4649. Grant by William Colemon of Betileg and Alice his wife
to William Cotyn of Madeleg of a messuage with croft which he had
(habui) by the gift of Robert de Grafton at Wrynieforde in the fee of
Madeleg. Saturday, the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 1331.
[Heref .] C. 4650. Quitclaim by John Rede the elder of Leom[instre] to Walter
de Brugge, clerk, and Roger Pertriche of Welynton of his right in the
land, &c., which he had by the gift of Henry Hoker and John
Meleward the executors of Hugh de Knulle in Leomfinstre].
14 February, 16 Richard II. Seal.
Somers. C. 4651. Indenture, 5 November, 16 Henry VII, witnessing that
Anne Copleston, widow, has received, the day of date, from
Sir Reynold Bray, knight, by the hands of Master Hugh Oldom, clerk,
93Z. 6s. 8d., in full payment of her right and title to the land, &c. in
Estham, by reason of dower or otherwise, whereof she has acknowledged
the release before Thomas Wode one of the justices of the ' Comen
Place.' English.
[Bedford.] C. 4652. Grant by Walter Daundesheye of Grocteforde to Roger
Juel of Thornecote and Maud his wife of \\a. Ir. land in the field of
Bestone, situate as described ; to hold to them and the heirs and assigns
of Roger. Thursday after St. Dunstan, 15 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 4653. Grant by Richard Lulle of Feversham and William Lulle
of Challok to Thomas ' a Dome ' of a messuage and garden adjacent,
formerly of Lawrence Bullard in the parish of Sheldwich, and a croft
of land called ' Barnet ' in the same parish, containing 3a., which
messuage, &c., they had inter alia by the gift of John Hawker and
Richard Lulle, who together with John Bak and Thomas Bak, since
deceased, had the same by the gift of Agnes Lulle, widow, sometime the
wife of Arnold Lulle, and which the said Thomas Dome bought of them.
24 June, 12 Henry VII. Two seals.
Memorandum endorsed of sealing and delivery of seisin in the
presence of Richard Glouceter, gentleman, James his son, and others
(named).
Bedford. C. 4654. Grant by Walter son of Walter Cook of Northyevele to
Ralph Taillour of Caldecote by Northyevele of 16a. land in the fields of
Northyevele and Beestone, situate as described. Sunday after St.
Barnabas, 10 Richard II. Seal. Memorandum endorsed of enrolment
on the Close roll.
[Lincoln.] C. 4655. Grant by John son of Roger of Kyrkton in Holand to John
Whelewryght of the' same, the elder, and John Whelewryght of the
same, the younger, dwelling at Dokdyk, of a place of land in Kyrkton
which he had by the gift of Marion late the wife of John son of
Alexander of Kyrkton, together with John son of Alexander of Kyrkton
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Horef.
[Dorset.]
[Staff.]
[Kent.]
Middx.
' chapman,' William Helhvys of Donyngton and William Whytton of
the same. Kyrkton, 24 October, 23 Henry VI. Seal.
C. 4656. Grant by Robert Strelley, knight, to Henry Knyveton,
esquire, of the wardship and marriage of William son and heir of William
Eland, with the wardship of the land, &c., late of the said William
Eland in Adbolton, and so from heir to heir, &c. ; consideration
50 marks ; bond in 25 marks, should the said wardship, &c., be
recovered against Henry. Strelley, Thursday after the Nativity of
St. John the Baptist, 9 Henry VI.
C. 4657. Grant by Richard Falk, citizen of Hereford, to Thomas
Chippenham, Thomas Benger, and John Hopton, chaplain, of all his
land, &c., in Hereford and the suburbs of the same ; also of the
reversion of the land, &c. which he has to farm of Cecily Blode in the
said city in ' Hungreystrete,' and of the reversion of parcel of a tenement
which Philip Webbe holds for life. Witnesses : John Prophet, mayor
of Hereford, John Sompter, 'goldesmyth,' and William Breynton,
bailiffs of the king of the said city and others (named). 10 February,
16 Richard II.
C. 4658. Grant by Joan de Brideport, daughter and heir of Master
Nicholas de Brideport, physician (medici) to William le Gardiner and
Christian his wife of her whole tenement in the vale of Merswode, at
Kartereslond, Boleacre and Putlond, as in houses, land, &c. together
with the way (itinere) from Bolacre to Putlond, as in the charter which
Richard de Pirecome made to her father ; to hold to them all the days
of their life, rendering to the chief lords the services due and accustomed,
and to her Is. Qd. quarterly, for all service ; for this they gave her
100-s. beforehand. Witnesses : John de Rocheford, Nicholas de
Beyssyn, John Payn, Nicholas de Karevile, and others (named).
Brideport, Tuesday, Midsummer eve, 3 Edward II.
C. 4659. Quitclaim by William son of Hugh de Chaueldon the
younger to John de Hauekeston of his right in the land, &c. and in the
reversion of the land, &c. which Maud who was sometime the wife of
Nicholas Cotin, and Agnes his mother, hold in dower of his inheritance,
which descended to him on the death of Hugh de Chaueldon his father
in the fees of Madeleye and Onileye, as in a charter made to John thereof
appears. Madeleye, Sunday after St. Denis, 15 Edward III.
C. 4660. Grant by John Fynche of the parish of Maydeston, co.
Kent, gentleman, to Robert Eastday, of the parish of Seintmaricherche
of 14a. land which Clement Baker holds to farm in the said parish of
Seintmaricherche ; also of 40a. [there] in ' lez Helmes.' 2 January,
23 Henry VII. Witnesses' names endorsed.
C. 4661. Letter of attorney by Margery Croke, of London, widow,
sister and heir of William Soneman, son and heir of William Soneman,
citizen and horner of London, to John Waldyf and John Cheseman
to take possession of a field called ' Bradforth ' in the parish of St. Pancras,
4a. land in a croft by Lyverlane in the parish of St. Andrew in Holburn
and 4s. rent from 3r. 5p. 65/. land, with a ditch, in the parish of
St. Andrew, on the north of a garden of William Hankeford, afterwards
of Richard Hankeford, knight, deceased, and a garden of the lord de
Fumyvale, which descended to her on her brother's death, and to
deliver seisin thereof to John Croke, gentleman, William Broun, cutler,
8
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and Thomas Plummer, writer of court hand, citizens of London.
18 March, 31 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
Middx. c. 4662. Grant by the said Margery Croke to the said John Croke
and others of land, &c., as in C. 4661. 18 March, 31 Henry VI. Seal
Somerset. (j. 4663. Letter of attornment, whereby William Forde, tenant of
a capital messuage, with gardens, land, &c., thereto belonging, in
Norton Hautevyle ; John Hoper, of a messuage and a ferdell of land
there ; John atte Wylle, of a messuage and a virgate ; John Snygge
of a messuage and a ferdell ; John Smalcombe, of a messuage and
virgate ; John Freman, of a messuage and ferdell ; Richard Thome,
of a messuage and 5a. land ; William Lacok, in right of Isot his wife,
of a messuage and ferdell ; and John Touker, tenant of a messuage
and two ferdells of land; reciting that Walter, lord de Hungerfforde
and de Hornet, Philip Courtenay, knight, John Fortescu, Serjeant
at law, John Longe, chaplain, and John Mayne, have granted to John
Cheyne and Gilles (Egidie) his wife, the manor of Norton Hautevyle
and all land, &c. there, to hold to them and the heirs of John, notify
that they, as tenants for term of life of the tenements aforesaid, have
severally attorned tenants of the said John and Gilles. 16 November,
21 Henry VI. Seals.
Essex. C. 4664. Grant by John Chedworth, bishop of Lincoln, and John
Middx. Rudyng, clerk, to William Chedworth, the elder, esq., and Joan his
wife, of the manor called ' Rumboldes,' otherwise called ' Cobhammes
maner,' four messuages, two gardens, 200a. land, 20a. meadow,
20a. pasture, 40a. marsh and 30s. rent, in the parishes of Stebenhith
and Hakeney, co. Middlesex ; also of ten messuages, a dovecot, two
gardens, 80a. land, 40a. meadow, 40a. pasture and 2s. rent, in the
parishes of St. Mary Matfelon without Algate, London, Stebenhith
and Hakeney in the said county ; also of 12a. wood in Berkyng Clay,
co. Essex ; which manor, &c., they had by the feoffment of John
Fetplace, esq., James Fetplace, Humphrey Starky and William Hole ;
to hold to them and the heirs and assigns of William. 13 December,
49 and 1 Henry VI. One seal.
Notts. C. 4665. Indenture of award by William Babyngton ' sqwyer,'
and Richard Willughby, ' sqwyer,' reciting that debates have been
hanging between Thomas Woller, prior of Lenton and Robert
Clyfton, knight, on the one part and Robert Strelley, knight, and John
Aungers on the other, touching the title of a messuage in Lenton with
land, &c. late William Baker's, in Lenton and Radford, whereof
Sir Robert Clyfton has ' assise de Novell Disseson ' hanging before
Sir Robert Danby, knight, and John Nedeham, knight, justices for
assises to be taken in the shire of Nottingham ; and reciting that for
peace to be had therein the parties had submitted themselves under
penalty of 20/. to their ordinance ; they award that Sir Robert Clyfton
be put in seisin of the premises, with warranty to him by Sir Robert
Strelly and his heirs thereof against the abbot of Westmynstur ; and
that Sir Robert Clyfton pay Sir Robert Strelly 4 marks. 1 September,
8 Edward IV. English. Fragments of seals.
Bedford. C. 4666. Copy on parchment of C. 4654.
[Notts.] C. 4667. Indenture of demise, 7 February, 17 Edward IV., by John
Strelle, of Oxton, ' squyer,' to Robert Carlyll, of Baseford, ' mylner,'
of Hemsell Mylne in the parish of Nuttall, from Christmas next for
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nineteen years ; John shall find and bring thither all the timber ' that
shall long to the forbey of the seid mylne ' by Midsummer next, and
a pair of ' mylne stones ' ; Robert to i reperell ' the said mill and mill
dam ' with all that longes therto, wele sufficiently demed by mylne men,'
and to pay yearly 33s. 4d. rent.
Surrey. (J. 4668. Grant by John Cowper of Okestede and Margaret his
wife to Richard Spenser, of London, gentleman, Robert Hawkyns of
London, ' hattermerchaunte,' and Thomas Maynard, yeoman, of
a tenement called ' Barows tenement ' and all their land, &c., called
' Barows londis,' a field called ' Pipersfeld,' all land, &c., called ' Hare-
wardes,' ' Stonehammes ' and ' Hamme,' a place of land whereon late was
situate a barn and a void place of land adjacent, in the parish of
Okestede, and of all their land, <fcc., there or elsewhere, co. Surrey.
13 December, 12 Henry VII. Seals.
[Notta.] c. 4669. Grant by William, son and heir of Thomas Spenser,
' fissher,' of Newerk, to Sir John de Lyncoln, chaplain, dwelling in
Newerk, of a messuage in the street called ' le Appultongat,' of Newerk,
between a messuage of the bishop of Lincoln, &c. Witnesses :
Sir William de Marcham, chaplain, and others (named). Newerk,
Friday after St. Michael, 2 Richard II.
Bedford. C. 4670. Demise by Dame Elizabeth Croyser, lady of Stoke
Daubernon, to Robert Stoke, of the county of Bedford, and Joan hi3
wife, of all the land, &c. which she has for life, and which were Sir William
Croyser' s at his death, in the parish of Yevelden, to hold for the term of her
life ; rent 7 marks, &c. ; a former lease, at 101. rent, is cancelled. Stoke
Daubernon, Michaelmas, 12 Richard II. French.
C. 4671. Grant by John Burgoyne and Robert Crouche to John
Lowell, Robert Wade and John Wellis, chaplain, of 4a. wood in
Berkingclay called ' Newmans ' to hold for the life of Agnes wife of
Reynold Lucy, knight, with remainder to John Reynewell, John
Brokeley, Henry Frowyk and Robert Clopton, citizens and aldermen
of London, Alexander Anne, John Carpenter the younger, William
Clopton, esquire, Robert Cavendyssh, John Smyth, rector of Fornham,
and Thomas Burgoyne, their heirs and assigns for ever. Berkyng,
14 September, 15 Henry VI. Seals.
C. 4672. Quitclaim by Robert Rocheford, citizen and grocer of
London, to Roger Appulton, of the county of Kent, esquire, and Richard
Walsale, chaplain, son of John Walsale, late of London, ' scolemaister,'
of his right in all the land, &c., late of Thomas Hardyng, citizen and
vintner of London, in the town and parish of Berkyng, co. Essex, or
elsewhere in the county ; also in 10a. land there formerly of Margaret
Canoun, widow, and in a wall (wallea) with its ' hopes ' (hopis) and ditches
called ' Galyonshope ' lying in a marsh called ' Westmershe ' of
Berkyng by the side (costa) of the Thames ; and in all the land, &c.,
in Berkyng and Estham, co. Essex, and Wolwyche, co. Kent, which
late were of William Rotheley, citizen and goldsmith of London, and
Anne his wife, and of John Corbyn ; and all of which were late of Henry
Chacome, citizen and draper of London, deceased. 1 2 July, 3 Henry VII.
Salop. C. 4673. Grant by Griffin, vicar of the church of Ailemestre, and
Walter Swan, chaplain, to John, son of John Lodelowe, knight (militis),
and Isabel his wife, of the manors of Hodenet, Roulton, Moston,
Elwardynge, Westbury, Whelbache, Stokesay, Dounton and Hull, with
Essex.
Kent.
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the advowsons of the churches of Wistanstowe, Westbury and Greote,
and common of pasture within the lordship of Sybton, as is contained
in the charter of Roger Sibton, knight, to Lawrence de Lodelowe,
with all land, &c. there and in Coldeweston, Streford, Corf ton,
Pademore, Pole, Stantonlacy, Lodelowe, Lauley, Shire, Wistey, Overton,
Asshefordboulers, Sherewesbury, Greote, Auldun and Aston [which
they had] by the gift of the said John, son of John ; to hold to them
and their issue, with remainder in default to him and his issue, with
remainder in default to the heirs of the bodies of William de Lodelowe
and Maud his wife, remainder in default to the said John, son of John,
his heirs and assigns for ever. Witnesses : William Huggeford and
Hugh Cheyne, knights, and others (named). Thursday after
St. Barnabas, 19 Richard II. Cf. C. 4637. One seal
Chester. c. 4674. Counterpart of grant by Philip de Egerton to David
Jacson, butcher, of Chester, of two messuages in ' Forgate Strete,'
Chester, at 12s. rent, &c. Witnesses : Gevyn de Ewlow, mayor,
Robert Chawmbyrlayne and John Hatton, sheriffs, of Chester, and
others (named). The eve of St. Nicholas, 7 Henry IV. Seal.
[ Notts.] c. 4675. Grant by William de Shippeley of Kymmerleye and A vice
his wife to Thomas de Holt of Notyngham and Hugh Arrowsmith,
of the same, of all their land, &c., in Kymmerleye which they had by
inheritance of the said Avice after the decease of William de Wollaton,
her brother. The feast of St. Peter's Chair, 6 Richard II.
Cambridge. c. 4676. Grant by John Barlee, gentleman, son and heir of Richard
Barlee, late deceased, to Thomas Barlee, the younger, Henry Tofte,
John Chaunci, Robert Barlee, son of Thomas Barlee, and William
Chaunci, gentlemen, and William Grygge, of Hatfelde Regis, of all the
land, &c., in Lythyngton, Bassynborne and Stepylmorden which
descended to him after his said father's death ; to the intent that they
may grant to him and to Elizabeth Thornhill, late the wife of William
Thomhill, and to the heirs of her body by him begotten, land, &c.
parcel thereof, to the value of 101. yearly and the residue to him and his
heirs ; attorneys to deliver seisin, Robert Leventhorpe, of Henham,
gentleman, and Edmund Symmes of Hatfeld. 22 September, 16
Henry VII. Copy on parchment.
Chester. c. 4677. English translation, on paper, of C. 4636 and C. 4674.
Surrey. c. 4678. Deed poll whereby John Herdhede, citizen and ' dyer '
of London, reciting that he was enfeoffed of three messuages with
gardens on the west of Bermondesey Strete, in the parish of St. Olave,
of Suthwerk, to the use of John Quyxley, and the performance of his
last will, and that he is executor of John's testament containing his last
will touching the said messuages, notifies that in performance of the
said will he has sold to John Bunche, ' glover,' John Drayton, ' grocer,'
William Stone and Thomas Kelowe, ' skynner,' a messuage called
' le Oxehede,' wherein John Quyxley dwelt at Ms death, between the
other of the said three messuages on the north, and a tenement called
' le Woll Sakke ' on the south, the said street on the east and the
' Kyngis sewers ' on the west ; which messuage, with the other two, he,
together with Thomas Yngram , citizen and butcher of London, since
deceased, had by the gift of the said John Quyxley, 18 December,
13 Edward IV ; it measures llllft. in depth, 34/J. frontage on street
and 40/f. 8m. on the ditch. 5 December, 2 Richard III. Seal,
ANCIENT DEEDS.
117
[Essex.] C. 4679. Counter part of demise by Joan de Beauchamp lady of
Bergeveney, to John More of Gyng Margarete of the manor of Gyng
aforesaid, from Michaelmas last for twelve years, at 20 marks rent,
to her and her coparceners. 20 November, 5 Henry V. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 4680. Indenture, being a grant by Richard Haukyn, vicar of
Madeley, to Hugh de Eggerton, son of Ralph de Eggerton, and to
Margaret, his wife, daughter of John de Dutton of Dutton, of divers
messuages, with fisheries (' le Fryday tides ' in one instance excepted),
divers cottages, the moiety of a windmill, a stall for taking salmon
and two fisheries, in the town of Haselwall, and of a parcel of land
lying in Calday ; also of divers messuages, &c., in Newbolt by Astbury,
and a quit rent there (the tenants' names specified) ; to hold to Hugh and
Margaret and the heirs male of Hugh's body, with remainder in default
to the heirs male of the body of Ralph de Eggerton the elder, with
remainder in default to Ralph's right heirs. Witnesses : John Savage,
John Maynwaring, Lawrence Fyton, John Hondeford, knights, John
Trowtebek, chamberlain of Chester, Thomas Pulle, William Stanley.
Monday after St. Bartholomew, 24 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
Bedford. C. 4681. Grant by John Bate of Dunstaple to Lawrence Pycot
of the same of all his goods and chattels there or elsewhere in the county.
4 February, 2 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Wilts.] C. 4682. Counterpart indenture, 2 October, 1 Henry VIII, whereby
John Yorke, ' sqwyer, dwellyng in the paryche of Ramysbury,' demises
to Joan wife of ' Harye ' Henle, otherwise called ' Harre ' Love, a tene-
ment in Ramysbury for the term of her life, and covenants to pay her
6s. 8d. yearly ; the said Joan covenanting to claim no dower in her said
husband's lands. English.
[Comw.] C. 4683. Counterpart of indenture of sale by Harry Marny, esquire,
to Harry Scerlek, John Edward the younger, and Benet Hendy of the
wood growing in Colquyte Wood, within certain bounds ; consideration,
61. 13s. d. ; covenants that they may make charcoal, &c. ; they shall
discharge him of tithe thereof against the parson of the parish of
St. Mabyn. 1 May, 7 Henry VII. English.
[Cambridge.] C. 4684. Grant by John Smyth of Trippelowe to John Best of Trip-
pelowe and Edward Clerc, saddler, citizen of London, of two tofts
in Trippelowe, with a garden, which he had by the gift of Richard Sutton
of Trippelowe. The feast of the Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul,
11 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] C. 4685. Grant by Thomas Nicholas of Dunstaple to Richard
Angewyn of the same, of a piece of land in Kenesworth. Wednesday
after St. Hugh the bishop, 1 Richard II.
[Notts.] C. 4686. Quitclaim by Thomas de Grayngham of Neuwerk to
Hugh Fouler, chaplain, John Godifer and William Roper, of his right
in a messuage in Newerk in l le Castelgate.' Wednesday after the
Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 16 Richard II.
[Oxford.] C. 4687. Grant by John Lambard of Bledelewe to William the
shepherd (bercario) of Stoketalemache of 8|a. Ir. arable in Sydenham
with the meadow and pasture thereto belonging, which he had by the
gift of John le Besevile of Henton, son and heir of Simon le Besevile.
Sunday before St. Gregory the Pope, 6 Edward II.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
[Devon.] C. 4688. Grant by John Peverel, lord of Ermyngton, to Iseult
his daughter of his right in his tenements of Pyk, Stoford and Herford,
with messuages, rents, &c. together with the advowson of the church
of Herford ; to hold with all their appurtenances in lands and waters
from the furthest bounds of the waste of Herford and of the river
(riparii)ot Erm' to the inner bounds (bundas interior es) of the said river
under Ivy bridge (Ponte Ederoso), &c. ; doing to the chief lords of that
fee the services due and accustomed, without reserve of service there-
from to him or his heirs ; if in mercy in his hundred of Ermyngton,
or other his court there, she and her heirs shall be quit by the day at Id.
Witnesses : Sir Reynold de Ferrariis, Sir Richard son of Stephen,
Sir William de Bykebury, Sir Roger Prideaux and Sir John Aischelegh,
knights, and other. Dated in his manor of Ermyngton, the eve of
St. Martin 8 Edward I. At foot : Sigillatur cum parvo sigillo con-
tinente scutum scultum (sic) cum acula volante. Copy on parchment.
[Wilts.] C. 4689. Grant by Robert atte Welle of Remmesbury to Robert
leMey, clerk, and John his son (filio meo), of all his tenements in
Remmesbury, with the reversion of a messuage with curtilage adjacent,
which Margery Gilberdes holds in dower of the said tenements, and of
a messuage with curtilage which Edith Roys similarly holds in dower
thereof ; to hold to the said Robert and John, and the heirs of Robert.
Witnesses : Sir Hildebrand de London, knight, Roger de Calston,
John de Tamisia and others (named). Wednesday after St. Ambrose,
3 Edward III.
[Herts.] C. 4690. Grant by William Coukesdelle of Bettelowe to Geoffrey
Est of the same, and Agnes, his wife, of 2a. arable, whereof \a. in the east
field of Bettelowe, &c. Sunday after St. Luke, 3 Richard II.
[Norfolk.] C. 4691. Grant by John de Byllokeby to Sir Geoffrey Wyth, knight,
of a messuage with toft, in Smalbergh. Thursday after St. Philip and
St. James, Apostles, 5 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 4692. Grant by Richard de Bromfelde to his lord Sir Gilbert,
son of Gilbert de Clare, earl (comiti) of Gloucester and Hertford, of
la. Ir. meadow which he had by the gift of John Baudewyne, in
' Eastmed ' in the parish of Tonebregge ; consideration, 66s. Sd. before-
hand in gersum.
Middx. c. 4693. Grant by Thomas Ederiche of Totenham, co. Middlesex,
to Richard and William Ederiche of the same of 12a. land in a field
called ' le Downhill ' in the parish of Haryngey. 9 , 1 Henry VI.
[Salop.] c. 4694. Demise by Edward Wade, master or warden of the
hospital of the Holy Trinity of Bruggenorth and the brethren of the
same to Roger Flemyng of the same, of a curtilage in ' le Myllestrete '
extending from the highway to the Severn, &c. ; to hold from day of
date for ninety -nine years, at I2d. rent. Witnesses : Thomas Hord
and Thomas Persons, bailiffs of the town and liberty of Bruggenorth,
and others (named). 1 April, 29 Henry VI.
Kent. C. 4695. Receipt by John Hever of Brasted, gentleman, to John
Sedley, one of the King's in the Exchequer, for 40Z., in full
payment of land, &c. lying in Brasted. 24 August, [4] Henry VIII.
Memorandum endorsed that Thomas Hever, son of the within named
John, received, 30 June, 4 Henry VIII , in part of payment
of the sum within named.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
119
[Oxford.] c. 4696. Grant by Robert de Kent to Roger de Schyre of a messuage,
three virgates of land, 3a. meadow and 10s. rent, pannage in the wood
of the lord of Rutherfeld Pyppard, cemmon in Kynggeswode, and
a way which extends from the said messuage through the middle of
Cherdesleesdene to the land called ' le Kokeslond ' and ' Selegrove
Lond' ' ; to hold to the said Roger, his heirs and assigns of the chief
lords of the fee [rendering] to him 40s. yearly from Michaelmas next
for twelve years, and if the said Roger, his heirs, &c., hold the premises
beyond the term of twelve years, they are to pay him ten marks yearly.
Witnesses : William de Harpedene, knight, and others (named).
Rutherfeld Pippard. Sunday after St. John before the Latin Gate,
12 Edward II.
[N'hamp.] C. 4697. Grant by Richard de Herleston of Bucton for the health
of Ms soul and his ancestors' souls in pure and perpetual alms to the
master of the hospital of St. David without Northampton and the brethren
of the same for the support of the light of the Holy Rooi (Sancte
Crucis) in the church of the said hospital, of Ir. land in the fields of
Bucton on the tillage called ' Wrongelond,' between land of the hospital,
&c. Sunday after St. Denis, 4 Edward II.
Middx. C. 4698. Receipt by Robert Spenser, knight, and Eleanor, countess
of Wiltshire, late the wife of James, earl of Wiltshire, in the church of
St. Paul at ' le Rode ' of ' le North Dore,' London, &c., from Thomas,
earl of Ormond, William Husee, chief justice of the King's Bench, John
Cheyne, William Hody and John , knights, William Dunthorn,
clerk, William Martyn, William Frost and Thomas Gary for 40 marks,
part of a yearly rent of 80 marks payable to her for life according to
their writing indented. 3 June, 2 Henry VII. Signed, Alyanore
W. R. Spenser.
[Salop.] C. 4699. Grant by William of Stone to Ralph de Eggerton
[Staff.] of all his land, &c., which he had by the gift of Iseult de Briggeway
within the fees of Onyley and Gravhonger. Onyley, Monday before
the Annunciation, 15 Henry VI.
[Kildare, C. 4700. Grant by Thomas earl of Ormonde, to Sir Peris Butiller,
Ireland.] knight, ' cousin unto the saide Erlle ' ' for the singuler favour, affection,
and cousynage that he hath unto the saide Sir Peris ' of the manor
of Cloncorrey with all its appurtenances in Oughteryn or in any other
place ; to hold to the said Sir Pieris and his heirs males of his body
lawfully begotten ; also of all his manors, lands, rents and services
in Oughtrad and Castellwarny with like remainder. 24 December
21 Henry VII. English.
[Staff.] c. 4701. Quitclaim by John Agard of Foston, co. Derby, esquire,
to Thomas Carve, of Tutbury and Margaret his wife and the heirs of
Thomas, of his right in a burgage, built in Tutbury in Monk Street (vico
monachorum) extending therefrom to a little garden (orlulum) called
' le Safron gardyn,' which burgage he together with Robert Peyte,
since deceased, had by the gift of John Seintebarbe, esquire,
Witnesses : Sir Thomas Salt, vicar of Tutbry, Andrew Busby, bailiff
of the same, and others (named). 30 July, 23 Henry VII.
Cambridge. C. 4702. Grant by John Mascy the elder, citizen and ' brewer ' of
London, to Robert Salmon, otherwise called Maryot, of Trumpyngton,
and William Flete, of Trumpyngton, of all his land, &c., in
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Trumpyngton, and of the reversion of the tenement with garden and
croft adjacent in Trumpyngton which Roger Bygode holds for life by
his grant. 6 December, 2 Henry V.
[Sussex.] c. 4703. Quitclaim by William Duke, of Horsham, to Thomas Hoo,
esquire, William Sondes and John Wodye of his right in certain lands
in the parish of Horsham, called ' Forstares ' and in a field of land
called ' S ,' and in a croft of land hi Rowsparre called
'Southcroft,' which land, &c. they and one Richard Wakehurst the
younger, and John Wakehurst, since deceased, had by the gift of Richard
Gardyner. 10 August, 36 Henry VI.
[Herts.] C. 4704. Grant by William Belesone of Dunstapl' to John Hauek
of the same of 2a. land in the field of Kenesworth, in Thorndell, which
he demised to John for term of years. Monday after St. John the
Baptist, 16 Edward II.
[Salop.] C. 4705. Demise by Henry de Cotesmor, warden of the hospital of
St. John the Baptist, Bruggenorth, and the brethren of the same,
with the assent of their chapter, to Richard Sondfford, of Bruggenorth,
and Margery his wife of a tenement of the said hospital in Bruggenorth
built at the cost of the said Richard, situate in a street called ' Seynt
Jonestret,' for the term of eighty years next, if they or either of them
so long live, at 36'. 4rf. rent. Sunday after Michaelmas, 22 Richard II.
Chester. c. 4706. Counterpart of grant by Philip de Egerton to Richard de
Schotton, " skynner ' and citizen of Chester, and Ellen his wife, of a garden
near the lane of St. Olave, between the land of the heirs of Robert Parys
formerly chamberlain of Cestresir, &c. containing 8 yards (virgas
regias} by 51 yards ; to hold to them in survivorship and the heirs of
their bodies ; rendering therefore to him and his heirs 22d. yearly.
Witnesses : John W^alsche, mayor, Edward Skynner and Hugh Grene,
sheriffs of the said city, and others (named). 12 January, 6 Henry VI.
Fragments of seals.
[Oxford.] C. 4707. Writing whereby W T illiani de Lucy, knight, and Margaret
his wife, reciting that Thomas le Blount, knight, and Joan his wife had
assigned them a third part of the manor of Kyngeston, to hold in dower
of Margaret, and afterwards had granted them two parts of the said
manor by fine levied in the king's court, to hold for the life of the said
Margaret, with reversion thereof, expectant to the said Thomas and
Joan and the heirs of Thomas, grant that if it happen them to be
impleaded touching the said manor, or any part thereof, by colour of any
title, right or possession thereof taken or had before Thomas de
\Villamescote obtained seisin in the said manor, they shall claim no
warranty against the said Thomas or Joan, or Thomas their son by
reason of the fine or reversion, or assignment or reversion of dower
aforesaid. Dated, London, at Temple Barre, 1 November,
36 Edward III. Witnesses : John atte Hale, knight, and others
(named).
[Norfolk.] C. 4708. Grant by Adam Hauker, chaplain, to Walter Howe of
Shotesham and Joan his wife, of all the land, &c. formerly Adam
O\vhen's in Shotesham and Saxlyngham ; to hold to them and the heirs
and assigns of Walter ; upon condition that they pay him, at Shotesham,
12/., viz, 48s. yearly, till all be paid. Wednesday, the feast of
St. Martin the Bishop, in Winter, 18 Richard II.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
121
[\Yanv.J C. 4709. Indenture witnessing that Edmund de Blosmevile and
Adam atte Grange have become mainpernors for Nicholas de Alreschawe,
that he will collect the amercements and all fines of the small courts
and views of the foreign town of Solihull according to the tenour of the
estreats delivered to him, and will pay over the same to William son
of Thomas atte Birches, when required ; for greater security the said
Edmund and Adam have each made a charter to William of "l0.s. rent ;
William has granted that if the money be paid in form aforesaid the
charters shall be void. Monday before kSt. Hilary, 17 Edward III.
[Bucks.] C. 4710. Grant by Richard Est alias Bebet of Aldewyk to Nicholas
[Horts.] Stanbrigge son of Hugh Stanbrigge, of Chetyndon, of 2a. arable,
viz. 2a. in the field of Betlowe and \a. in the field of Chetyndon.
6 December, 27 Henry VI. Damaged seal.
Surrey. C. 4711. Grant by William Hille of Marche, co. Cambridge, son
and heir of Rowland Hill, deceased, of the same county, brother of John
Hille, deceased, elder son and heir of the said Rowland to Richard
Bronde, citizen and fishmonger of London, Richard Jay, gentleman,
William Bronde of Ware, co. Hertford, and Richard Lamelether, John
Fraunceys, William Pory, John Merston and John Foxston, citizens
and fishmongers of London, of a void place of land by ' le Stewesside '
in the parish of St. Margaret in Suthwerk, containing on the south,
abutting on ' Maydenlane,' 9 yards, &c. 12 October, 10 Edward IV.
Endorsed : Enrolled among the rolls of court of the manor of
Suthwerk in the time of Thomas Langton, bishop of Winchester,
8 Henry VII, before W. Burton, then steward ; aho E. Alleyn, Tho.
Mason.
[Derby or C. 4712. Grant by John Taplady, " smyth,' of Stapenhull, to
Staff.] William Lyng of Burton upon Trent of 2a. arable in the fields of
Stapenhull, one called ' le Blodelett Acre ' and the other lies at ' Stanton
Elme,' between land of the lord abbot, &c. Thursday the feast of
Tyburcius and Valerian, 2 Henry IV. Seal.
[Middx.] C. 4713. Indenture, whereby John Buntyng, citizen and fuller
of London, reciting that Henry Chichele of London, ' gentilman,'
and Alice his wife, daughter of Robert Clopton, late citizen and draper
and alderman of London, demised to him a garden in the parish of
St. Mary of Whitechapell without Algate, London, containing lo.,
situate on the east of their great place in the same parish, to hold,
as he then held it, from Christmas, 1447, 26 Henry VI., for twenty-one
years, at 20-s. rent, grants to Robert Asshebourne, citizen and ' fruterer '
of London, all his estate therein. 31 October, 1450, 29 Henry VI.
Seal.
[Sussex.] C. 4714. Grant by \Villiam le Blast and Alice his wife to Michael
le Grey and Olive his wife, of a curtilage at ' la Rogheye,' in Horsham.
between the wood of the abbot of Fscamp, &c. Saturday after the
Purification, 5 Edward III, beginning.
[Wore.] C. 4715. Grant by John Heyward, son and heir of John Heyward
the elder, of Wfyjke by Pershore, to Nicholas Fyssher of Wike and
William Chauntrell of Wyrpedele, of all his lands, &c. in Wyke and
Pershore. Thursday after All Hallows, 11 Henry VI.
[Suffolk.] C. 4716. Grant by Alan Cobald of Weybrede to Walter le Blake
of the same, of a portion of his land parcel of his tenement in Weybrede
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Bucks.
Herts.
Kent.
[Herts.]
bf fcween land of Dame Eleanor de Wyngefeld and the road from Cobald's
Fridge (ponte Cobald"), to Hoxn', abutting on the common way from
the cross called ' Marchaliscros ' to Catheryngges. Sunday before the
Purification, 41 Edward III.
[Cambridge.] C. 4717. Grant by Richard Sutton of Trippelowe to John Smyth
of Trippelowe of a messuage there, with garden, abutting on ' le
Grenestrete,' &c. The feast of St. Valentine, 7 Henry VI.
C. 4718. Grant by Alice, daughter of Richard le Godhuchv, of
Aldewyc, to Roger Kempe of Chetyndone of all the land which came
to her by inheritance after the decease of William Godhuche, her brother,
in the counties of Bokyngam and Hertford. Thursday after St. Peter's
Chains, 23 Edward III.
C. 4719. Grant by Sarah Lodysdone of Sevenoke to John Totis-
herst of the same of a piece of land called ' le Breche ' in the parish of
Sevenoke, situate as described. Friday after St. George, 11 Henry VI.
C. 4720. Grant by Robert Bykemor of Finchesle to Richard
Chalkhull and Juliana his wife and John their son, of all the land, &c.
which he had by the gift of the said Richard in Taterigge ; to hold
to them and the heirs of John's body, with remainder in default to
Thomas, brother of John, and the heirs of Thomas. Sunday after
St. Augustine, 8 Edward III.
C. 4721. Grant by John Symownd of Stoke Talmache to William
Hay . . . of a messuage and three butts of land thereto adjacent,
in Stoke aforesaid, next the of the abbot of Thame, &c.
Monday after St. Nicholas, 43 Edward III.
C. 4722. Quitclaim by John de Langenhurst the younger to John de
Langenhurst, his wife, and Walter their son and the heirs
of Walter, of his right in the tenement late of Richard, brother
rendering to him and his heirs I2d. rent which he used to receive there-
from. Witnesses : Sir John de Ifelde, William atte Court, of
Roussperre, John le Veutre, and others (named). Ifelde, the morrow
of St. Mark, 1 Edward III. Damaged.
C. 4723. Grant by Robert Godebarn, burgess of Grymesby, to
William de Bolyngton, burgess of Grymesby, of all his land, &c., in
the parish of Clee. Thursday after St. Philip and St. James, 1362.
Seal.
Notts. C. 4724. Grant by Robert de Cbkfeld, knight, Peter de la Pole.
Thomas de Annesley of Kynalton and Thomas Hunt of Lyndeby to
Nicholas de Strelley, knight, of the manors of Strelley, Bylburgh
and Oxton, with the advowsons of the churches of Strelley and Bilburgh,
with all land, &c. in Trowell, Cossale, Notch ale, Chilwell, Adynburgh,
Hempsell, Baseford, Notyngham, Watenowe, Cortlyngstoke, Cotegrave
and Muskham, which they had by his gift and feoffment. Witnesses :
John de Annesley, knight, William de Wolaton, William Eland, Hugh
de Wylgheby of Wolaton and Robert Paschall, esquires, and other,
blrelley, the feast of St. Andrew, 7 Henry IV. Fragments of two seals.
[Lincoln.] C. 4725. Grant by William de Kyrkeby to John de Beverlay of
Sixill of a toft in Wyflingham. XI. Kal. May, 1355.
Endorsed : Carta de tenementis nuper Willelmi Sewrby.
[Oxford.]
[Sussex.]
[Lincoln.]
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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C. 4726. Quitclaim by Clement Watford, otherwise called Clement
F , late of London, ' bocher,' to Clement Coke of his right
in a cottage, or %n. land and a croft of land ....
20 December, 5 [Edward IV]. Faded.
[Knt.j C. 4727. Grant by John Galione to William Galione and John
Kyn of 2a. land in the parish of Wolewych which he had by the gift
of the late Alice Edulf. Tuesday, the feast of the Purification
2[4] Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 4728. Confirmation by Walter, son of Henry of Thornekot,
to Amice late the wife of Stephen de Buddenho, John her son, Amice
and Alice daughters of the said John, cf the gift which Maud, his mother,
made to them, of a selion of land on ' Nakeders ' ; warranty thereof
to them, according to the form of his mother's charter and to the heirs
and assigns of John. Thornekote, the day of St. Barnabas, 34 Edward I.
[Notts.] C. 4729. Quitclaim by Isabel Lenyng, late the wife of John Lenyng,
of Newerk, ' bocher,' to John Hornyngwold, William de Balderton and
William Ba , chaplains, of her right by reason of dower in
a third of a messuage in Newerk, in Stodmerstrete, which they have
by her said husband's gift. Sunday before the Purification, 9
[Henry] IV. Seal.
[Derby.] C. 4730. Grant by Thomas Makerel of Breydeston to Nicholas
son of John ; of the same, and Margaret his wife, of a messuage and a half
bovate of land in Breydeston which Nicholas held for life by the demise
of William his father ; also of two bovates there which were of Robert
son of Peter, except two selions, in place of which, to make up the two
bovates he gives them two selions of his demesne ; to hold to them and
the heirs of their bodies at 18s. 8d. rent, suit of his court at Breydeston
every three weeks, 3fdL to the wapentake of .... ton
[3d.] to sheriff's aid, [to] ' [p]alfreysilvure ' 3[rf.], and to the toll of the
fair (f eyrie) of Notingham ^d. ; with reversion in default of their issue
to himself. Wednesday after St. Matthew, 12 Edward II., 1318.
[Hrts.] C. 4731. Grant by William atte Watir, Thomas Sharnebroke and
Walter Mice, of Ware, to John Cok, ' tannere,' of the same and Parnel
his wife, of messuages in Ware, situate as described, and a piece of
land in a field called ' Cumbrichwelle ' ; which messuages, &c. they had
by his gift ; to hold to the said John and Parnel and his heirs and assigns.
Monday after Michaelmas, 20 Richard II. One seal.
Middx. C. 4732. Acquittance by William de Herkestede, citizen and pepperer
of London, and Joan his wife, daughter of Joan late the \ufe of William
de Hanhampstede, citizen and ' grossar ' of London, to Thomas do
Hanhampstede, pepperer, Sir Robert de Wytherdeley, clerk, and
brother Walter Freysthorp, executors of the testament of the said
Joan, mother of Joan, for cups called ' bolles,' a ; materas,' <fcc., and
a third of all vessels both cups of ' mazer,' &c. of things necessary
for the hall, chamber, storeroom (dispensa) and kitchen, bequeathed
to her by her mother's testament. London, 31 October, 44 Edward III.
One seal. Memorandum endorsed of enrolment in the husting of pleas
of land, Monday before St. Benet, 45 Edward III.
Wilt*. C. 4733. Grant by Thomas Precy to Dame Elizabeth Yorke, widow,
Thomas Wyndesore, esquire, William Yorke, ' gentilman,' John
Mathewe, citizen and alderman of London, and Robert Rypon, ' yoman,'
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Essex.
Kent,
Middx.
of a messuage with two and a half virgates of land in Badbury and
Badhamwyke which he had by the gift of Richard Estbar' of Hurs-
bourne Tarantt, co. Southampton, gentleman. Witnesses : John
Seiner and John Isbury, esquires, John Apulbv, Thomas Morvs, John
Ewen. Badbury, 20 May, 2 Richard III.
C. 4734. Bond given by Thomas Prendergeste, ' gentilman,' Philip
Radford, knight, and 0\veyn ap Tuder, esquire, to James Ormond,
knight, son and heir of James le Boteler, earl of Ormond, in 401.
on 1 April next. 12 December, 19 Henry VI. Three seals, one
damaged.
C. 4735. Indenture of grant by John Hadle and Thomasine his wife
to Reynold Cobham, esquire, Elizabeth his wife of the manor of Melton
by Gravesende with rents, services, knights-fees, advowsons, &c.
which they lately bought together with Arnold Savage, knight, and
John Seint Germayn, citizen and grocer of London, of William Daubeney,
William Goldyngton and Peter Taddelowe, in co. Kent, which lately
were of Simon Beverle, knight, in exchange for all the land, &c. which
the said Reynold and Elizabeth his wife have in the towns and parishes
of Stebbenheth, Hakeneye, Stratford and Langethorn, and elsewhere,
cos. Middlesex and Essex, which late were of Thomas Morice, grandfather
of the said Reynold ; with covenants on either side. 16 March,
5 Henry IV. Fragment of one seal.
C. 4736. Acquittance by Richard Skelyngton, clerk, and William
Cheild, executors of the testament of John Clerk, clerk, executor of
the testament of - - Clerk bis father, and of Margaret wife of the
same, to Walter Gorfen , executor of the testament of Richard
Alrede, esquire, one of the executors of Thomas Mountegewe, earl of
Salisbury for 161. due to the said Clerk and Margaret for beer and other
things bought by his officers for the earl's use. 23 November, 27 Henry VI.
Note at foot that the tallies for beer and victuals are to be given up,
if they can be found.
[Essex.] C. 4737. Grant by John son of Richard de Welde of High Laufare
to Thomas of Laufare Magdalene of a croft in Laufare
Magdalene. Monday, the Beheading of St. John the Baptist,
17 Edward II. Faded.
[Norfolk.] C. 4738. Quitclaim by John de Bylloqueby of Smalbergh to
Sir Geoffrey* Wyth, knight, of his right in a messuage and 3r. land
lying together in Smalbergb. Sunday after St. Barnabas, 5 Edward Til.
Middx. C. 4739. Grant by Robert Jenkynsun of London, 'sherman,'
to Robert Haukyns, citizen and ' hattermerchant,' and John
Haryngton, citizen and ' haberdassher,' of London, of all his goods. 9
September, .... Henry .... Memorandum endorsed of enrolment
on the Close Roll.
[Derby.] C. 4740. Grant by William Stredley, knight, to John Fraunceys
of Tykynhale of a messuage and a virgate of land in Tykynhale at
a yearly rent of 6s. Friday after St. Martin, 29 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 4741. Grant by Nicholas Markele, rector of Noryevele, to William
Juel of Beston, Joan his wife and the heirs and assigns of William, of
a messuage and all the land, &c., in the town and fields of Bestun which
he had by the gift of the said William. The feast of the Conversion of
St. Paul, 37 Edward III
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Lincoln.] C. 4742. Quitclaim by John de Lymbergh, parson of Swallowe,
to Richard Gros of Great Cotes of his right in the land, &c., which he had
by Richard's gift in Great Cotes, Clee, Great Grymesby, Swallowe and
Croxby. Friday after the Epiphany, 43 Edward III.
Chester. c. 4743. Grant by John de Manle to William de Bulkeley of Ayton
and Margery his wife, and the heirs of William, of a yearly rent of '40s.
to be received at feasts of St. Martin and the Nativity of St. John the
Baptist from all his land, &c. in the county of Chester ; upon condition
that if they are not impleaded or expelled from two messuages, two
bovates and 20a. land, 4rt. meadow and la. wood in Multon and Bostok,
which they have by his gift, the grant of the said yearly rent to be void.
Thursday after the Assumption, 2 Henry VI.
[Devon.] C. 4744. Grant by Richard Peper of Barnestapol, ' parmyter,'
to God and the church of St. Mary Magdalen, Barnestapol, and the
monks there, of two tenements in Barnestapol in the fee of the prior,
situate as described ; also of another tenement with garden and
meadow in Barnestapol; all of which he acquired, to him, his heirs
and assigns, of Gregory Whyry ; to hold in pure and perpetual alms.
Thursday in Easter week, 29 Henry VI. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4745. Indenture witnessing that it is agreed between John
Bodenho and William Fitz, that the said John shall occupy and possess
for life all the land, &c. which formerly were the said John's, paying
to the chief lords of the fee the services and rents due, doing repairs, &c.
The feast of St. Augustine the bishop, in August, 27 Henry VI. Seal.
[Norfolk.] C. 4746. Grant by Richard Barkere, William Fayrcok and Robert
Wende, of Southreppes, to John Kydelomb of Gymyngham, William
Kydelomb of Casewyk and Robert Stoke of Bake ton of a messuage
in Southreppes and all the land, &c. in Southreppes, Thorp Market,
and Antyngham, which they had by the gift of Roger Pykstan of
Southreppes. 10 May, 6 Henry IV. Seals.
[Kent.] C. 4747. Grant by John Benet of Canterbury to John Stopyndon,
clerk, John Pyrye, John Berton. John Sheldewych and William Colyns
of a piece of land, containing l%a, in Sarr' in the Isle of Thanet,
between their land, late Thomas Sevyar's, and land of Sarrecowrt,
the churchway of St. Nicholas and the path called 'Mylleway,' which he
had by the gift of Richard atte Welle. 18 June, 13 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal.
[Essex.] C. 4748. Grant by John Fouyl, the elder, of Southmenster, ' skynner,'
to William Morman of Althorne and John Pood of Southmenster of all
the land, &c. called ' Wyndhelle ' in Asschyldham. Wednesday, the
feast of St. Edward the King and Martyr, 3 Henry V.
[Warw.] C. 4749. Quitclaim by Alexander Phelypp cf Beroughby to Nicholas
Meyn, rector of Bourton upon Dounesmore and his heirs, of his right
in all the land, &c. late of Margery Phelyph, of Beroughby. his mother,
in Bourton and Draycote. Monday the feast of St. Philip and
St. James, 7 Henry V.
[Oxford.] C. 4750. Grant by Maud, relict of Simon Jurdan of Henton, widow,
to Geoffrey le Cam of the same, and Isabel his wife of 16. arable and
4a. meadow, in Henton, viz. 4a. in 'le Westfeild' and 3o. in 'leNorth-
t'eild,' 5a. Ir. in ' le Mershe, 7 2a. Ir. on ' la Hull ' and 4r. meadow
126
in the meadow of Henton by dole (sicut sors dederit). Witnesses :
John de Chynnore, clerk, and others (named). Tuesday before the
Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 13 Edward II.
Kent. c. 4751. Grant by John Beele, Thomas Pette, John Janyn, Richard
Alcok, John Walder, the elder, John Walder, the younger, Robert
Michell, John Wheler, Thomas Wyldebore, Jordan Sheme, Richard
Cristemasse and Richard Gyles to John Matyn, carpenter, of a
piece land called ' Brodefeld ' in the parish . of Sevenoke, between
a highway from Sevenoke to Tunbrugg, land called ' Crouchefeld,'
land called ' Footweye ' leading to Coddistokkys, &c. ; also of a piece
of land called ' Stokkette ' in the said parish between ' Crouchefeld,'
' Herstland,' and ' Tottesherstlond.' 7 November, 8 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 4752. Grant by Robert de Rowe in the town of Eyllesford
to William Fyfakre of the same of all the land which he bought of the
said William in the tenure (tenura) of Preston, viz. a messuage in which
William dwells with grange, garden and croft, la. Ir. land in ' Eldrychis-
feld ' ; also of a croft of land called ' Horscrof t ' in the same tenure,
between land of the hermit of Longesole, &c., which he bought of
Richard Peak of Eyllesford ; to hold to the said William, his heirs
and assigns, doing to the chief lords the services due and accustomed,
and rendering to him yearly at the feast of All Hallows three quarters
of palm barley (ordei palmaV] of the better price in Maydestan market
less 2d. the quarter, &c. 20 June, 35 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
Seal damaged.
[Essex.] C. 4753. Quitclaim by John Floure, citizen and draper of London,
to Richard Bromwych, citizen and draper, of his right in the land,
&c. which the said Richard, William Heed of Romford and himself
had by the gift of William Gayt of Haveryng atte Boure and Parnel
his wife, in the town of Haveryng aforesaid, in the hamlet of Romford,
called ' Cookeshawe.' 29 March, 7 Henry IV. Seal.
C. 4754. Grant by John Galyan the elder of the parish of Wolewych
to Richard Galyan of the same of a messuage with curtilage and
5a. arable with walls, hopes (hopis), &c. in the parish of Wolewych
in the county of Kent in the parts of Essex, whereof 2a. in ' Carterisfeld,'
&c. Sunday after St. Valentine, 4 Edward III.
C. 4755. Grant by William Botteler of Wyngrave to William Kegyll
of Crofton of an acre of meadow in the fields and meadows of Tyscot,
called ' Ic Brode,' by dole (sicut sors ibidem accidit), whereof the south end
abuts 'into Helpstropp Mede' and the north end 'ynto Aylisbury
Wey ' ; which acre he had by the feoffment of Thomas Highden,
late of Bettelowe, deceased. Tyscot, 24 July, 21 Edward IV.
[Derby.] C. 4756. Grant by Alice late the wife of Richard Smalley of
Restwayte to Robert Strelley, esquire, of a messuage and two bovates
of land and meadow in Langeley and Milnehagh. Witnesses :
Sir Richard Halom, rector of West Halom, Sir William Tull, rector
of a mediety of the church of Trowell, and others (named). Langeley,
Thursday after St. Augustine the Bishop, 34 Henry VI.
[Wilts-.] C. 4757. Grant by Walter Chepman of Wotton Basset to Thomas
Smyth of the same of all the land, &c. except 2o. in ' Brokenelond '
which_he had by the gift of John Cole ; also of 5a. arable which he had
Kent.
Essex.
[Herta.]
ANCIENT DEEDS.
127
by the gift of John Grandon. Dated at ' Wotton vetus ' 24 August
17 Richard II.
[Wilt*] C. 4758. Grant by Thomas Calstoii, son of Nicholas Calston, and
one of the heirs of John Scolas, of Cotemerssh, to Simon Swayn
and Nicholas Wotton, of all the land, &c. in Cotemerssh, Brodeton and
Thornhull which descended to him after the death of Alice Scolas,
his mother. Witnesses : John Clyve, John Latton, William Parys
and others (named). Cotemerssh, Sunday after Michaelmas
3 Henry VI.
Surrey. C. 4759. Grant by William att Berue, son and heir of Andrew Berue'
to Walter Norton of a messuage with garden in Wolkestede ; attorney
to deliver seisin, George Baxter. 14 March, 20 Henry VII. Witnesses
names endorsed.
[Cambridge.] C. 4760. Grant by Adam Gylke of Leveryngton, chaplain, to John
Dyker of Leveryngton, and William Godlamb of the same, of 2a.land
in Leveryngton in the field called ' Northinham,' between land formerly
of John Colvyl, knight, and land of the chantry of St. John the
Baptist, of Leveryngton. The Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
23 Edward IV.
[Notti.] C. 4761. Quitclaim by Robert de Bosco of Brokbrestyng and Margery
his wife to Sir Robert de Strell' and ' Elizabet ' his wife of 4s. rent
in which Sir Robert and Elizabeth were bound to them yearly, in name
of the dower of the said Margery, for all the land, &c. which the said
Sir Robert and Elizabeth hold in Watenowe and in ' le Brokbrestyng ' ;
if Robert die before Margery, he the said Robert de Bosco de le
Brokbrestyng binds his heirs to warrant the said rent to the said Robert
and Elizabeth for the life of the said Margery. Witnesses : Sir Ranulf
de Wandisley, knight, Robert de Kynmarley, and others (named).
Notyngham, Saturday after St. Mark, 24 Edward [I.].
Notts. c. 4762. Deedpoll whereby William de Stapulton of Notyngham,
' bocher,' reciting that John de Manesfeld, prior of St. Mary of Felley,
and the convent of the same demised to him by indenture under their
conventual seal, for three hundred years from date, a void place of
land on the west side of St. Mary's Street, in Notyngham, whereon
he has built two messuages, grants his estate therein to Michael,
his son, rendering therefore yearly to the prior and convent 2Qd., at
the feasts of St. Martin in the Winter and the Finding of the Holy Cross,
&c. Witnesses : Thomas de Mapurley, mayor of Notyngham, Thomas
Roley and John de Alastr', bailiffs, and others (named). Tuesday after
St. James, Apostle, 4 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
[Norfolk.] C. 4763. Grant by Adam Gurnay of Southreppes, John Love,
late of the same, and Henry Myller of Banyngham to William Newman
of Southreppes, Robert Newman of Norwich, and Adam Hanworth,
of a messuage in Southreppes which they had by the gift of Elizabeth
Rysburgh, late the wife of John Taste of Beston by the Sea, by her
charter dated 10 February, 14 Edward IV. ; attorney to deliver seisin,
William Lownd. 21 October, 18 Edward IV. Seals.
[Bedford.] C. 4764. Grant by Hugh le Freynsche of Buddenho to Simon
Radewell of Caldecote and Alice his wife of la. Jr. land in the fields
of Beston, viz. 3r. on ' le Brokfurlong ' and l%r. on ' le Clay furlong ' ;
to hold to them and the heirs of their bodies, by service of a clove at
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Christmas, &c. Beston, Palm Sunday, 4 Edward III. Endorsed :
Carta Wilhelmi Radwell ; ex dono Johannis Roo.
[Kent.] c. 4765. Grant by William Fifacre of East Preston in the parish
of Eillesforde to Robert de Ro\ve of Eillesforde of all his land, &c. in
the said parish. Tuesday after All Hallows, 33 Edward III.
[Suffolk.] c. 4766. Grant by John son of Goscilin de Elmham to Sir Robert
de Bures, knight, and Hilary his wife and Andrew de Bures their son
of a piece of land called ' Thurstanslond ' in Aketone, abutting on
the road from Northotie to Fodesforde and upon the wood of the said
Robert and of Robert de Rokwode, &c. Sunday, the feast of
St. Edmund the King and Martyr, 2 Edward III.
[Chester.] c. 4767. Demise by Geoffrey, son of John de Legh, knight, to Robert
de Asshton of all the land, &c. which he had by the gift of the said
Robert, for the term of his life, in Asshton, to hold to the said Robert,
his heirs and assigns, from day of date for sixty years, rendering to him
or his assigns for the term of the life of Cecily his wife two peppercorns
at Midsummer, at St. Martin in Winter, and after her decease 8 marks.
Witnesses : George de Caryngton, knight, Richard de Chaturtone,
Nicholas le Massy, and other. Asshton, the Finding of the Holy Cross,
9 Henry IV.
[Suffolk.] C. 4768. Quitclaim by Miles Stapylton, knight, Thomas [Bjrewes,
esquire, William Grys, Roger Dewe and William Launs to Christopher
Was, John Hevenyngham, John Heyd[on], John Suliard, Thomas Grys
and John Edward, of their right in this land, &c. in Weybrede, late of
Reynold Folkrerde. 9 October, 33 Henry VI. Fragments of seal.
C. 4769. Bond by Thomas Ormond, William Boleyn and Henry
Heydon, knights, to William Purcheys, citizen and mercer of London,
in 100?. at the feast of the Purification next. 10 December, 1 Henry VII.
Signed : T. Ormond.
[Cambridge.] C. 4770. Grant by Henry called ' le Haukere ' of Fordham to Walter
Clerk (Cler ') of Trippellowe of a croft in the parish of Irippellowe at
Brockstrate abutting on Wodeweye and the stream (filum ague) between
Fulmere and Trippellowe. Saturday after St. Botolph, 33 Edward [I.].
Berks. c. 4771. Grant by Thomas Joye and Thomas Foturby, chaplains
to Agnes, late the wife of Robert Andrewe, esquire, of the manor of
Wantyng Bryan which together with Thomas Andrewe, since deceased,
they had by the gift of Robert Andrewe. Witnesses : John Golafr',
William Fynderne and John Shotysbroke, esquires, and other.
Michaelmas, 16 Henry VI. Fragments of seals.
[Essex.] C. 4772. Grant by John Baryngton of Hatfeld Regis to Robert
Hethcote, Richard Wethermersh, Robert de Rokele, Thomas Martell,
John Berton, clerk, and John Snokeshull of the land, &c. which they
had by the gift of Richard Frenshe of Felstede, jointly with William
Davy of High Rothing, in Terlyng, Fayrstede, Falkebourne and Great
Leghes. Terlyng, Monday before St. Mark, 4 Henry IV. Fragment
of seal.
[Notts.] C. 4773. Grant by William Hykkelyng, parson of Thornore, to
Sir Walter Blounte, knight, Thomas Folejambe, Sir John Stanley, parson
of Barton, Sir Nicholas Parker, parson of Strelley, Sir John de
Brunnesley, chaplain, and Sir John, clerk (clerico) of Newthorp, of all his
ANCIENT DEEDS.
129
[Herts.]
[Herts.]
[Lincoln.]
[Staff.]
[Norfolk.]
[Suffolk].
[Notts.]
[Kent.]
land in Kymmerley and Newthorp and wheresoever else. Witnesses :
Nicholas de Strelley, William Wolaton of Watenowe and others (named).
Tuesday after St. James the Apostle, 23- Richard II.
C. 4774. Grant by William Belesone of Dunstaple to John
Hauek of the same of 2a. land in Thorndelle abutting on the hill of
Kenesworth, &c. Witnesses : William de Chetendone, Richard de
Chalton, Simon Scot of Dunstaple, and others (named). Sunday after
the Ascension, 15 Edward II.
C. 4775. Grant by Henry Pernel of Aldwyk to John Gonnyld
of Betteluwe of If a. arable, viz. ta. in the field of Bettelouwe called
' Middelfeld ' on the tillage called ' Clayforlong,' fa. in the same field
on the tillage called ' le Wowe ' and fa. in the west field of Bettelouwe
on the tillage called ' le Nattoke.' Sunday after St. James the Apostle,
39 Edward III.
C. 4776. Grant by John Redhede of Wathe to John Abbot of
Hadclyf and Thomas Abbot of Alesby of a messuage and 5fa. land
in Wathe, viz. 3a. in the east and 2fa. in the west field. Witnesses :
Sir [John] Brunham, vicar of Wathe, and others (named). Thursday
before St. Mary Magdalen, 15 Henry VI.
C. 4777. Grant by John Hewet, son and heir of Roger Hewet,
to John Wryght of Warelow of all the land, &c. which he had on day
of date in the fee and fields of Folford, situate as described. Monday
after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 33 Henry VI.
C. 4778. Grant by Ralph, parson of Lesyngham and Simon
Stemme of Calthorp and Katharine his wife, to Sir Oliver de Calthorp,
knight, of 2a. Ir. land in ' le Hungerywong' in the field of Calthorp in
exchange for 2fa. land at Buntyngg Thoft between land of the hospital
of St. Giles of Norwich, &c. Thursday after the Epiphany, 30 Edward
III. Damaged.
C. 4779. Grant by Richard Aleyn and William Pottere to John de
Boys, Clement Spice, Henry de Tomeston, perpetual vicar of Stoke
by Newlond, Roger Pylberghe, parson of Boxforde, William Aleyn
of Mylende by Colcestr', John Aleyn of Boxforde, Thomas Clerk of
Colcestr', John Esthorp, clerk, Robert Dulle of Boxforde, and John
atte Forde of Polstede, of the land, &c. anciently called ' Suttones'
in Boxforde, and all the land, &c. called ' Cannes ' in the same town,
and all the land, &c. called ' Nokes,' all the land there called ' Smartes '
and a croft of arable called ' Dauleyghe ' with a piece of pasture
adjacent in the same town, and a cottage called ' Chichelyes * at
Codenham Tye in the town of Boxforde. Sunday before All Hallows,
14 Richard II. Seal
C. 4780. Grant by Henry son of Henry Hanneson of Cossale to
Thomas de Foxlowe, ' mason,' of a messuage and 3a. land in Cossale
between the tenement of Roger Colynson Baldok, land of Roger, son
of Nicholas Baldok, &c. Thursday before St. Matthew, 16 Richard II.
Seal.
C. 4781. Grant by William Brice of Canterbury to Geoffrey Andrewe,
' wexchaundeler,' Richard Clerk, ' sadiller,' and Robert Clerk of
Canterbury, of a void place of land formerly partly built on, in the
parish of St. Peter, of the city of Canterbury, in the street called
' Seynt Petris lane ' which he had by the gift of [Agnes]
130
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Trewonwall, widow. In the mayoralty of Henry Gosebourne, ' gen-
tilman,' 18 November, IS Henry VII. Fragment of seal. Memorandum
of livery of seisin endorsed.
Herts. C. 4782. Quitclaim by William de Chalkhull, citizen and fishmonger
of London, to Richard de Chalkhull, his father, of his right in the land,
&c. which his said father had, on day of date, in Taterigge. London,
Wednesday, 1 April, 23 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 4783. Quitclaim by John Eylbryzt, John Edulf and Richard
Edulf, sons and heirs of Alice Edulf of Est Hamme, to John Galyan
of the parish of Wolewych of their right in a piece of land in a field called
' Chapclfeld ' in the parish of Wolewych between land of Sir John
de Polteneye, knight, and the street leading to Wolewycheverye.
Friday, the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 20 Edward III.
Endorsed : in the parish of Wollewich, viz. in the marsh
ex parte Essex.
Notts. C. 4784. Quitclaim by John Dabrigecourt, knight, to Nicholas de
Strelley, knight, of his right in all the land, &c. in Strelley, Bylburgh,
Oxton, Trowell, Cossale, .... ale, Chilwell, Adenburgh, Hempsel,
Baseforth, Notyngham, Watenowe, Cortlingstoke, Cotgrave and
Muskham, which they had by his gift. Wollaton, Friday after
St. Peter's Chains, 2 Henry IV.
[Leic.] C. 4785. Grant by Isabel late the wife of Hugh son of Adam of
Herdeby to John her son of all her land, &c. on day of date in Herdeby,
saving to her eight selions of arable and la. meadow for life, rendering
to her therefore yearly a rose at Midsummer, for all service. Witnesses :
William Gerveys of Herdeby, John Warde of the same, Robert Doubel-
day, John Aleyn of the same and other. Sunday after St. Nicholas,
17 Edward III.
[Wilts.] C. 4786. Indenture of demise by Margaret Persevals to John Note
of a virgate of land in Fytelton called ' Makereiles Lond ' for twenty
years from date at 10s. rent. Michaelmas, 1 Henry VI. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 4787. Grant by Thomas Oxenford, abbot of Vale Royal (ValU
Regali) and the convent of the same, to Robert de Drakelowe, chaplain,
of a burgage in Overe called 'Litelhall' for the term of his life at
I2d. rent. Witnesses : John de Bostok, vicar of Overe, Thomas de
Bostok, mayor there, and others (named). Monday after Christmas,
6 Henry V.
[Lincoln.] C. 4788. Grant by Robert de Pickewurth to Ralph son of Alexander
of Tevilby, clerk (clerici), and his heirs or assigns, of a toft with
buildings in Wyvelingham which he had by the gift of Gilbert Goyt,
rendering therefore yearly to Gilbert Goyt of Wyvelyngham Id. on the
day of St. Thomas, Apostle, before Christmas, for all service. Witnesses :
Sir Ralph, then vicar of Wyvelingham, and others (named).
Friday after the Conversion of St. Paul, 24 Edward I.
[York.w. B.] C. 4789. Chirograph indented being an agreement between
Sir Robert de Straulay and ' Elizabet ' his wife, and Athelina late the
wife of Roger le Ser jaunt of Fery, viz. that they have demised to her
a half-bovate of land in the territory of Fery for the term of twenty-one
years at 4s. rent. Witnesses : Simon de Knottinglay, and others
(named). Michaelmas, 1290. Fragments of seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
131
Herts.
Notts.
Kent.
C. 4790. Grant by John Lynnord of Hendon, co. Middlesex, to John
Chalkhull of Taterugg, eo. Hertford, and Ellen his wife and his heirs,
of a tenement in Taterugg and 30a t land, which tenement Richard
Martyn formerly held, abutting on a river (quendam ripar') called
' le Braynt.' Ascension Day, 37 Edward III.
C. 4791. Quitclaim by Richard Wenslowe of Medryngham, co.
Lincoln, esquire, to Robert Strelley, esquire, of his right in the lordship
and soke of Oswaldbek, co. Nottingham, which Robert had by the grant
of Edward Nevill, lord Bergevenny ; also release of all actions.
12 November. 35 Henry VI.
C. 4792. Grant by Henry Stovorde to Henry Frer' and Cristina
his wife of 4|a. land which he had from John Pearde of Bowr' in
Rynglesdon, for the common of pasture which he had on John's land in
Rynglesdon, in exchange for 4a. land adjacent to his land of Werkepole ;
to hold to them and the heirs and assigns of Christina ; if either of the
parties is expelled or disturbed, they may re-enter, &c. Witnesses :
Thomas Bounde, Richard Hayman, Richard Smale, William Smale,
William atte Ley and other. Monday, the feast of St. Martin,
3 Henry V.
C. 4793. Grant by William Baker, John Pocok and John Walter
to Richard Clyderowe, esquire, and William Morehay of their estate in
a messuage, 46a. land and 6a. marsh in the towns and parishes of Seynt
Nicholas, Seynt Gelys and Monkton, with the wardship of John Potyn
son (sic) and next heir of Robert atte Welle in the Isle of Thanet
which they had by the gift of Joan late the wife of John Potyn of tho
parish of All Saints, whereinto the said John Potyn being under age
entered as next heir of the said Robert atte Helle (sic), viz. son of John
Potyn, son of Cecily, sister of the said Robert atte Helle (sic), who
enfeoffed certain men upon certain condition, which condition being
fully broken the same heir entered. Dated at Serre, Tuesday the
morrow of St. Hilary, 11 Henry IV. Seal.
C. 4794. Grant by Thomas Waller, John Brook and Nicholas
Selewyne, to Reynold Malyns, esquire, and Alice his wife, of the manor
of Theydon atte Mounte, and of all other their land, &c. in Theydon
atte Mount and Theydon Gernoun, with the advowson of the church
of Theydon atte Mounte ; to hold to them and the heirs of their bodies,
with remainder in default to the right heirs of Reynold. 3 November,
2 Henry IV. Seals.
C. 4795. Grant by William Belgrave, bailiff, Robert Atkynson
and John Chadwyk to John Byngham the younger, of Newthorp,
of a messuage and \a. land with croft adjacent in Newthorp which they
had by the gift of John Byngham, his father ; to hold to him and the
heirs of his body, rendering therefore to the prior and convent of
Beauvale (Bella Valle) I2d. yearly. The eve of the Ascension,
12 Henry IV.
[Bedford.] C. 4796. Grant by Thomas Draper, of Caldecote, the elder, and
Alice his wife to John Boteler of Northyevell, Robert Waltham, Thomas
Agge, John Cartere and William Bytton of a messuage with croft adjacent
in Caldecote and \\r. land in the field of Beeston, situate as described.
4 October, 3 Henry VI. Seals.
Endorsed : Carta tenementi vocati Fetipas in Ower Caldecote.
Essex.
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[Devon.] C. 4797. Grant by Thomas Large to Sir John Yeo, chaplain, and
Walter Cake of all his land, &c. in Barnestapol, in the fee of the prior
of St. Mary Magdalen, between St. Andrew's churchyard and the
highway, &c. Witnesses : John Bydewill, mayor of Barnestapol,
and others (named). Monday after the Purification, 6 Richard II.
Seal.
Essex. C. 4798. Deedpoil whereby John Hulle the elder of Kislyngburi,
co. Northampton, reciting that William de Buri, citizen and draper
of London, and Alice his wife, hold for the term of her life all the land,
&c. which were of Richard de Kislyngburi and the said Alice, formerly
Richard's wife, and of the heirs of Richard, in the town of Pentelowe,
co. Essex and elsewhere, confirms, being cousin and heir of the said
Richard, William's estate therein to him, his heirs and assigns, and
releases all his right therein. London, Thursday, the feast of St. James,
the Apostle, 38 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 4799. Grant by Henry Larton and Cecily his wife to Ralph
Eggerton, esquire, of a messuage with land adjacent in Betteley, between
the High Street, &c. Saturday, the feast of St. Peter's Chains,
17 Henry VI.
Kent. C. 4800. Grant by John Hesedenne of Tunbregge and Thomas
Godffrey of the same to John Fane and Thomas Hesedenne of
Tunbregge of two pieces of land called ' les Redys ' containing 2a. land
in the parish of Tunbregge, between the highway, ' Hesedennemedys,'
&c. ; also of la. land and meadow in the meadow called ' Bladeser '
in the said parish. 26 July, 9 Edward IV.
[Cambridge.] C. 4801. Indenture of demise by William de Notton, attorney
of John de Bathe, to Sir Robert, vicar of Dullyngham, John Caumpes,
and Joan late the wife of Richard de Uppyngham, of the land, &c.
of the said John de Bathe in Stewcheworth and Dullyngham,
formerly Richard Matefrey's, from day of date to Michaelmas next, in
the same manner and form in which Richard de Uppyngham took
them, by John's demise, according to indentures between them, at
101. rent ; also grant that twenty-seven sheep and other chattels of the
said Richard valued at24Z., may remain in the custody of the said Robert,
John and Joan which chattels were seized to John de Bathe's use because
the covenants in the said indentures of demise were not performed, &c.
6 December, 49 Edward III.
[Lincoln.] C. 4802. Grant by William, son of Alan Champyny of Houton,
with the assent of Joan his mother, to John Myle of Theteney, his heirs
and assigns, in the territory of Houton, on the east part of the town of
Houton, of his whole tillage of arable on ' Furwell,' with headlands of
meadow adjacent, containing nine sell ions, lying between land of the
countess of Pembroke and land of William ad Ecclesiam of Houton,
&c. and land of the abbot of Humberstein ; also of sellions (specified)
on the west part of the same town, with the pasture belonging to a half,
bovate of land in the territory of Houton ; also of a half dole (dailam)
of meadow in ' Westheges ' of Theteney, called ' Champiundayl,' &c. ;
rendering therefore yearly white gloves or Id. on the feast of St. Peter,
for all service.
[Staff.] C. 4803. Grant by Thomas Arnecok the elder to Richard Daukynsone
of Betteley of a messuage with garden in Betteley, between the High
Street and land called ' Waschemere,' &c.; doing to the chief lord the
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services due, &c. and 2d. to the lord Daudeley, and rendering 2s. to him
and his heirs and assigns. Thursday after St. Martin the Bishop,
4 Henry V.
C. 4804. Bond by Thomas Ormond, knight, and William Boleyn,
knight, to Robert Hardyng, alderman of London, in 321. due at
Michaelmas next. 11 November, 1 Henry VII. Signed: T. Ormond.
Cancelled by cuts. Receipt endorsed, 4 Henry VII, for payments
made by the hand of William Catelyn.
[Salop.] C. 4805. Indenture of demise by Robert Grene, esquire, to
Meredith ap Hoggekys of Bruggenorth, ' cowper,' of a tenement and
cottage, with gardens adjacent and a garden with a cellar (caved) adjacent
[in Bruggenorth] for ninety-nine years, at 7s. rent. Witnesses :
Thomas and John Caldecote the elder, bailiffs of the town
and liberty of Bruggenorth, Thomas Hurde, esquire, and others (named).
Monday after Michaelmas, 1 Edward IV. Damaged.
[Wilts.] C. 4806. Demise by Thomas Grundye to Thomas Purewell of Wotton
Basset of a burgage between the burgage of Nicholas Wotton and the
burgage of Nicholas Multon, for life and a year over, at 7s. rent ; he
shall pay no rent for the two years next ; he shall thatch the houses
within the said burgage. Witnesses : Ralph Hulle, then mayor of
the town and others (named). The feast of St. George, 5 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal.
[Staff.] C. 4807. Quitclaim by Clemency late the wife of Robert de la
Hulle, and Walter and John sons of the said Robert, to Philip de la
Lydezate, Philip Tylye and Agnes his wife, and [their heirs], of their
right in a messuage in Maddeleye, situate as described. Sunday before
Christmas, 4 Edward III. Damaged.
[Kent.] C. 4808. Grant by Richard Noble and Joan his wife to John Noble
the elder, their son, of all the land, &c. which descended to the said
Joan after the death of John att Welle her father, in the parish of
Scheldwych. 7 October, 9 Henry IV.
[Notts.] C. 4809. Grant by Walter de Gray, canon of Suwell, to Sir Robert
de Streyley of a toft with garden in Oxton, the toft to wit which Payn
formerly held of him, in exchange for a toft and croft and four sellions
of land, the first heads whereof abut on the said croft and the other
heads upon the great way. Witnesses : Sir W. de Colevill, Sir S.
de Hondon and Sir H. de Capella, knights, Sewall, serjeant of Suwell,
Oliver de Lovetoft and other.
[Essex.] c. 4810. Indenture between William de Maldon and John son of
Osbern de Lacstrete of Assheldeham witnessing that after seisin had
of the land, &c. in Assheldeham which William has recovered against
John he is to enfeoff John thereof in fee simple without warranty,
John rendering therefore yearly to him and his heirs 5s. 1 May,
31 Edward III. French. Seal of arms.
[Derby.] c. 4811. Grant by Ralph son of Geoffrey of Repedon to Richard
son of Robert le Graunger of Tikenale and Agnes his wife, their heirs
and assigns, of Ha. land in Repedon and Melton, which land they held
of him by service of Qd. yearly for all service, and which they had by
the gift of Basilia, daughter of Roger le Carpenter of Repedon ; situate
as described ; rendering to him, after the death of Juliana his mother
2d. of the said Qd., which 2d. the said Juliana holds in dower of his
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inheritance ; he has released to them 4d. of the said 6d. for ever. Sunday
before St. Hilary, 19 Edward II.
[Essex.] C. 4812. This indenture witnesses the exchange of certain lands
and rents made between Richard Charman and Agnes his wife, of the
one part, and William son and heir of William Ilgier of Clavering of
the other, in this form. Know, &c. that I, W T illiam son and heir of
William Ilgier of Clavering have given, granted and confirmed to Richard
Charman and Agnes hs wife la. land in Clavering, situate as described
in the fields called ' Wykyngeshale ' and ' Grenemerefeld ' in exchange
for 4ia. land in Clavering in the fields of Stodfold and Alflathenhey,
as in the other part of this indenture is more fully contained ; covenants
for acquitting the said two acres against the chief lords of the fee, &c.
1 January. 20 Edward II.
Stafford. C. 4813. Grant by Thomas Henshawe of Chelfford, co. Chester,
to John Coton of Uttoxhatur of a burgage and a half burgage in ' le
Carter Strete ' of Uttoxhatur. between the burgage of the chantry
of St. Mary the Virgin of Uttoxhatur, and the burgage of Robert
Kenersley. 10 February 6 Henry VII.
Kent. C. 4814. Grant by Edward Hexstall, of Dovorr, co. Kent.
' gentilman,' to Henry Hexstall in co. Surrey, ' gentylman ' and Robert
Halle, John Halle, in co. Sussex, ' gentylmen,' William Waren,
and Hugh Shereve of Dovorr' ' yemen,' of all his land. &c. both within
the liberty of the port of Dovorr' and in the parishes of Hougham and
Charlton, or elsewhere, co. Kent ; to hold to them, &c. doing therefore
services to the king according to the custom of the port aforesaid,
and to the other lords of that fee, &c. 16 April, 7 Henry VII.
Witnesses Robert Vyncent, mayor, William Broke, bailiff, Henry
at Wode, common clerk (in another hand) [Alexander] Leche, vicar
of Hougham, and others (named). 16 April, 7 Henry VII.
[Oxford.] C. 4815. Indenture annexed to, and the defeasance of, a charter,
whereby John Blount of Kyngeston granted to Robert de Morle,
John Bedewynd, vicar of Aston Rohand, and Henry Crips the younger
of Cobcote his manor of Kyngeston in the parish of Aston, viz. the
said feoffees grant that at his request they will re-enfeoff the said John
Blount of the said manor, to hold to him and the heirs of his body,
with remainder in default to John Chyltern of Brydport, co. Dorset,
to hold to him his heirs and assigns, upon condition that he or his
heirs pay to the executors or assigns of the said John Blount 100?.
at Kyngeston within six months after the said manor come to their
possession. Undated, and apparently not executed.
[Lincoln.] C. 4816. Grant by John Therlyng of Grymesby, chaplain, to Nicholas
atte See of Grymesby and Joan his wife, of all the arable lands with
meadows, ' acrehevedes,' pastures, &c. which he had by the gift of
Avice, late wife and executrix of John son of Denis of Wathe in the
fields and territories of Grymesby ; also of la. land in the field of
Grymesby, opposite (ex transverso) the way called ' Scarthougate ' which
he had by descent after the death of William Therlyng, his father, and
of Margaret, William's wife, his mother ; to hold to them and the
heirs and assigns of Nicholas. Witnesses : Ralph de Utterby, mayor
of Grymesby, William de Elmesall and Robert de Cotyngham, bailiffs
of the same, Robert Broune and Henry de Wadyngham, coroners of
the same, and others (named). Tuesday in WTiitsun week, 1374.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
136
Notts. C. 4817. Grant by Henry de Calvertona in Notingham to John
de Bredon in Notingham of a seld in the Saturday Market of
Notingham, between the seld of William Bretun and the seld late of
John de Muro ; rent \lb. cummin ; for this John gave him mark
beforehand in gersum. Witnesses : John le Fleming, mayor of
Notingham, Adam le Paumer and Michael le Orfevere (aurifabro),
bailiffs of the same and others (named). [1286-7.]
Herts. C. 4818. Grant by Richard Est otherwise called Bybet to Richard
Barry, chaplain, and John Salcok of Masseworth of all his land, &c.
in Naldewyk, Tyscote and Bettelowe. Friday before St. Lawrence,
27 Henry VI.
[N'hamp.] C. 4819. Grant by Robert the shepherd (bercarius) of Cranesl',
to Master Reynold, son of Hugh de Cranes!', of \a. arable in the field
of Cranes!' on ' Hevedewodehil ' next land of Walter in sallicibus.
[Sussex.] C. 4820. Grant by Roger son and heir of Aufrid de Baddyngam
of Horsam to Thomas Fryday, for his service and fealty and for
25s. beforehand in gersum of the tenement which he formerly [held]
of the prior and convent of ' la Sele ' and all that part of the land which
he formerly held of the fee of Segwyk, at ' la Roheye,' in the parish of
Horsam, as the metes are traced by discrete men ; rent a \d. at Mid-
summer for all service, save the services of the chief lords.
[Bucks.] C. 4821. Grant by ...... Savache of Sidenam and Isabel his
wife to son of Henry de Chenholt and Joan Dayrel his wife,
for their service and for two marks [beforehand in] gersum, of a messuage
in the town of Sauntresdon, which was given to the said Isabel in free
marriage [and] which formerly held of him in the same town ;
rent a clove for all service. Witnesses : Sir John Druel, knight, and
others (named).
[Somers.] c. 4822. Grant by John Senkeler, son and heir of John Sentcler,
the younger, to William Poulet, knight, Robert Stowell, William
Huddeffeld, John Wey, rector of Northperot, John Bevyn the younger,
and John Rodberd the elder, of the manor of Esthani in the parish of
Cruckern ; also of all his land, &c. within the parish of Crukern.
22 January, 18 Edward IV. Seal.
[Dorset.] C. 4823. Grant by Thomas Cole of Weymouth to John Abbot
of Melcombe Regis and John Mey of Dorchestr' of a tenement in Wey-
mouth. Witnesses : William Lacy and William Northover, bailiffs
of Weymouth, Stephen Russel, and others (named). 16 September,
10 Henry [V].
[Herts.] c. 4824. Grant by John de Belendene and Lucy his wife to Ralph
son of Geoffrey de Betelaue, for his service and for 10s. beforehand,
of an acre of meadow which lies in the meadow of Tiscote, in a furlong
(quarentena) near the furlong called ' le Pouhe,' as allotted (sicut sors
dcderit) ; rent a rose at Midsummer, for all service, saving the
king's service, if any belong ; warranty alike against all men, Jew
and Christian.
[York. W.R.] C. 4825. Grant by Thomas son of Robert of Roreston to William
son of Hugh of Notton of two selions of land in Cothewrthe, between
land of Robert de Kelinglay, &c. ; also of two places of meadow in the
same town, between the meadow of Hugh de Schepelay and meadow of
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the prior of Bretton, &c., abutting on ' le Milnestorht,' ' Wilkocstorht,'
and ' le Hallestorht.'
[Bedford.] C. 4826. Grant by Nicholas son of Andrew the potter (figuli) of
Amethull to Richard the carpenter (carpenter') of Wildene and Rose
his wife of a messuage in Amethull ; to give, &c. except to house of
religion, &c. ; rent I2d. for all service save the king's service.
[Bucks.] C. 4827. Quitclaim by Richard Belundene to William ate Stret
of Roulesham of his right in a half acre arable lying ' Biwestecothulle,'
next land of the said William. Witnesses : Andrew Symund of
Wengrave, Nicholas ate Neuelonde of the same, Peter de Huccote,
and others (named).
[Notts.] C. 4828. Grant by Geoffrey Ruffy of Watenhou to Isabel daughter
of Isabel his sister of a toft and croft with buildings thereon which
fell to him in inheritance by the death of Henry his brother at ' le
Brocbresting ' ; to hold of him and his heirs in fee and heredity as freely
as Henry his brother held ; rent 4d. at Martinmas, for all service.
[Sussex.] c. 4829. Demise by John Grym to Simon de Fraunkwell of a field
of land called ' Ferthyng lond ' next the way from Red Cross (cruce
rubea) to ' Forwod Crouche,' on the north part of Assebournham, for
eight years from Michaelmas, 34 Edward III., at 5s. rent ; Simon
shall pay for him [the work of ways and broken bridges] when it happen
in the hundred or borough and shall enclose and ditch the field when
need be ; John and his heirs will warrant and acquit the field against
the chief lord of the fee, the khig and the earl, except the abovesaid, as
in scot, lot and tallage and against all other people for the said rent
and work abovesaid of ways and bridges broken (fragrant'). Dated as
abovesaid.
[Heref.] C. 4830. Grant by Henry son of Sigar (Henricus Sigari), to Adam
de la Kalue of a a. land in the territory of Welitun between land of
Alexander le Seculer (secularis), &c. for 5s. 5d. which Adam gave
him beforehand ; rent \d. at Michaelmas, for all service. Witnesses :
John Mael, Herbert the cook (coco), Adam [R]ichard the
constable (constabulario), Nicholas Mervin, Adam de Welitun, John
Travers.
[Wore.] C. 4831. Grant by Margery late the wife of Sir Richard de
Ambreslegh, widow, to Thomas son of Roger de Goldicot and Maud
his wife, for their service, of a virgate of land with a messuage in
Goldicot that to wit which the said Roger formerly held ; rent, Is. for
all service save royal and foreign service, as much as belongs to so much
free tenement in the same town. Witnesses : Walter Gyun of
Aldermoneston, John the clerk (clerico) of Upthrop, and others (named).
[Warw.] C. 4832. Quitclaim by Thomas son of Henry Noremon to John de
Elmedon, clerk, of his right in 7s. rent which he used to receive from
Richard le Hore for the land, &c. which the said Thomas remised
and quitclaimed to one Henry le Hore, formerly ; for this
John gave him 30s. beforehand. Witnesses : Robert de Kingesford,
John de Blosmevil, John de Soncford and others (named). Pilatenhal',
Friday after the feast of St. Peter's Chains, 1304. Fragment of seal.
[Heref.] C. 4833. Grant by William de Fineges to Henry son of Henry de
Culeye and Isabel his daughter of a messuage in Herford, in Jews Street
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[Dorset.]
(vico Judeorum) to hold to them and their issue ; if Isabel die without
heir of the said Henry begotten the messuage is to revert to him and
his heirs ; rent, a clove at Easter, for all service. Witnesses : Walter
de la Barre, Reynold Moniword and John, called ' le Wauter,' bailiffs
of the city of Herford, and others (named). December, 1276. Seal.
C. 4834. Demise by Roger, abbot of Montebourg (Montisburgi)
and the convent of the same, to Thomas son of Ralph de la Hide,
of all that land which the said Ralph his father held of them in their
manor of Bouthenhamtun, to wit, at ' la Hide,' to hold to him and
his heirs at fee farm, rendering therefore yearly 12s. and half a seem
of rye for all service, save the king's service, as much as belongs to so
much land in that manor. He and his heirs shall pay that rent at
(super) that fee (feodum) of ' la Hide.' Witnesses : Sir William de
Morevill, Roger le Flamang, Robert de Pinmor, Roger de Woth', Philip
de Wothford, Stephen de Waudich, William Blunt, Thomas Grane,
John Grane, William de Stikelelan, clerk, and other.
C. 4835. Grant by Iseult de Bruggeway of Onyley to John Horsley,
vicar of Bysshebury, Thomas Broun of Stafford and John ' in le Huyren '
or John Hurne, clerks, and William Clerk of Seynt Thomas, of all her
lands in the fee of Onyley and Gravohungre. Friday after the Finding
of the Holy Cross, 2 Henry V.
[Cambridge.] C. 4836. Grant by John Irmyl[ond], Thomas White, clerks, [and]
Simon Hfook], ' gentilman,' to Thomas Boleyn, Geoffrey Boleyn,
Thomas Burgoyn and Cecily Boleyn. of a messuage in Marche, called
' Estw[ode],' one of five messuages which they had by the grant of
Thomas , John , , with a mill hill (monte
molendini) with other meadows, pastures, weirs, woods and rents by
charter dated at Marche, twenty ,18 Henry VI. ; to hold
to them, their heirs and assigns of the chief lords of the fee ; and the
said William Lexham, esq., will warrant the premises to them. Marche,
Thursday after St. Gregory the Pope, . . . Henry VI.
[Salop.
Staff.]
[Sussex.]
[Wilts.]
[Notts.]
Kent.
C. 4837. Grant by John Swenge of the parish of Horsham to William
Urry of the same for 10s. beforehand of a piece of his grove at
Baddyngemere containing 9a. between the grove called ' la Shutte,'
&c. in the parish aforesaid, &c. Wednesday before St. Dunstan,
10 Edward III.
C. 4838. Grant by Walter Mulle of Remmesbury and Alice his wife
to Philip Straubery of the same of a messuage with curtilage in
Remmesbury in the street called ' Oldeorchard.' 20 April, 13 Henry IV.
Two seals.
C. 4839. Indenture, being an agreement between Robert son of
Geoffrey of Streley of the one part, and William son of Adam of Cossale
and Joan his wife of the other part, touching the attachment of the
stank of Brocsale. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Streley, Sir Robert
de Helpiston, Robert de Kegworth and others (named). Sunday after
St. Ambrose, 8 Edward II. French.
C. 4840. Demise by John Pekham of the parish of Lynton to John
Codelyng of Berlyng of the tenement of William Pekham his son in
Berlyng, for ten years from date, at 4s. rent. Michaelmas, 21 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal.
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[Heref.] C. 4841. Chirograph indented between Sir Richard de Bagindene
and William de la Kalue of an exchange of 4Ja. land for 5a. land in
Welinton, situate as described. Witnesses : Sir John Germain. Andrew
le Chaudos, Richard Restot, Stephen de Welinton, John Mervin.
Kent. C. 4842. Grant by Thomas Blakberwe of Sevenoke to Thomas
Hollewae of the same of a piece of land [there] called ' Crochefeld.'
22 June, 23 Henry VII. Seal.
[Essex.] C. 4843. Deedpoll whereby John Lightfoot of Rokeswell reciting
that Henry Thorleye, John Lamb and Sewal Bromfeld lately by charter
enfeoffed Ralph Rede and John Jurdon of 8a. land, la. meadow and
pasture, which they lately had by the feoffment of Agatha, daughter
and heir of John de Barenton, in the hamlet of Rokeswell, releases
his right therein to the said Ralph and John. Rokeswell, Sunday after
the Apostles Peter and Paul, 1377.
[Kent.] C. 4844. Grant and confirmation by Emma and Basilia, daughters
and heirs of Richard del Brok, to Richard Spore, of all the land which
Richard del Brok their father sold to him in the parish of Chidinge
stane and Hevere ; for this Richard gave them 5s. 4rf. Endorsed :
Transcribitur.
[Devon.] C. 4845. Grant by John Batyn and John Caiman to William
Horston of all their lands &c. in Rewelstoke in the demesne of
Ealmeton ; also of all their land, &c. in the borough of Xasse Mayow ;
also of the reversion of all their land, &c. in Nasse aforesaid which
ought to descend to them after the death of Joan Sturtt ; which lands
with the reversion they had by the gift of the said William ; to hold
to him for life, with remainder to Thomas his son and Alice daughter of
Walter Proteston, and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder in
default to the said William, his heirs and assigns. Witnesses : John
Cademan, reeve of the said borough, and others (named). Sunday after
Michaelmas. 5 Henry V. One seal.
[Hants.] C. 4846. Acknowledgment by Thomas de Foxcote, lord of Foxcote,
that he has received from Henry de Harnhulle 4 marks as loan to be
repaid at the feast of St. Peter's Chains next ; for which sum he has
pledged to Henry 11s. 6rf. of yearly rent in Foxcote, viz. 65. 6d. to be
received from Thomas atte Watere and 5s. from William Rycheman
as by his charter of feoffment appears. Wednesday after the feast of
St. George, 18 Edward II.
Bucks. C. 4847. Grant by Thomas Clobber of Henley on Thames and
John Sadeler, chaplain, to John Myton and Alice his wife, of all the land,
&c. which they have in Fallegh, co. Buckingham, which late were of
John Manefu of Chichestr', co. ' Suthsex,' called ' Mulshoes.'
Witnesses : Thomas Sakevyle, knight, and others (named). 17 March,
2 Henry VI.
[Salop.] C. 4848. Grant by Adam prior of the hospital of the Holy Trinity,
Brugfenorth], and the brethren and sisters of the same, to Master
Geoffrey Lamb, and his assigns, of \a. land in Brug', between land
which they hold of Isabel de Onterine and land they hold of the
brethren of the hospital of Lepers of Br[ug'] extending from the
Severn to the highway before the house of Lepers, &c. ; he shall pay
them and their successors 5s. yearly, for all service. Witnesses :
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[Hants.]
[Sufi.]
[Oxford.]
[Wore.]
[Heref.]
Philip son of Robert and Terry (Tirricus) son of Reynold, provosts
of Brug[enorth], and others (named).
C. 4849. Grant by Alan son of Thomas of Tatereg' to Walter Godyer
of Finchesleye, of 2ia. in Tatereg' in ' Longefeld,' situate as described ;
rent 4d. yearly ; for this Walter gave him lls. in gersum.
C. 4850. Chirograph indented, being the memorandum of an agree-
ment between William de Ivetis and Hawys relict of Peter le Prest, to
wit that he shall find her food and drink as long as she please to have
meals with him (secum stare ad mensam in domo sua], &c., if she prefer
to stay in service rather than with him she shall take 2s. yearly from
him, if she put him in peaceful seisin of all the land which Peter le Prest
her husband held of William's father in chief in Menstede, and which she
held to farm after her husband's death, for life of the said William ;
when the garden there abounds in fruit, above a tun of cyder (plus
quam una tondV ciser'), he shall give her a dress (unum warnamentum
sufficientem) . 20 Edward I. Seal, effaced.
C. 4851. Grant by Geoffrey atte Pole, John Smyth of Shelewe
and John Pernell and John Leuegor of Little Waltham, to John
Mymmys, father of Sir John Mymmys, rector of Wylynghale Doo, of
5a. arable, which they had by the feoff ment of Richard Waltham,
of Little Waltham and Thomas Cays of the same, in the town of
Schelwe in a field called ' Bechesfeld,' between land of the said John
Mymmys, &c. Schelewe, Sunday before St. George, 21 Richard II.
C. 4852. Grant by Simon Folkered of Weybred to John Tenderynge
of Brokedich, John Cobald of Weybred, Walter Calewar and John son
of William Folkered, of the same, all his land, &c. in Weybred except
4a. land in a field called ' Sevenacres.' 16 May, 10 Henry IV. Seal.
C. 4853. Grant by Walter, son of the rector of Penyton Meysi to
Master Adam de Penyton of la. arable in the south field of Penyton
Meysi, situate as described ; for this Adam gave him 12s. beforehand.
Witnesses : Sir Robert de Harnulle, knight, John Peverell and others
(named).
C. 4854. Grant by Simon Folkerede of Weybrede to Simon Sterf,
William Hardgrave, John Puntynge and John Folkerede of Weybrede,
of all his land, &c. in Weybrede. Monday before St. Gregory the
Pope, 8 Henry V. Fragment of seal.
C. 4855. Grant by Thomas called ' Koc ' of Thame to Paulin
Basset of North Weston for his service and 15s. beforehand of a half-
acre of arable in the fields of the aforesaid town in ' Brodewey-
furlung ' and it extends itself in ' Brodeweye ' ; rendering for him and
his heirs to the chief lord of the fee a clove at Easter, for all service.
Witnesses : Sir Fulk de Rucote, knight, William Quatremayns and
others (named).
C. 4856. Grant by Philip de Lutteleye and Katharine his wife to
Joan le Smyth of a small place of land between her tenement and
the way from Lutteleye wood to Lutteleye hall ; rent Id. at Michaelmas.
Thursday, the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr,
19 Edward III. Seal of arms, effaced.
C. 4857. Grant by John Hubaud, clerk, to Sir Roger de Criketot,
clerk, for a sum of money beforehand of all his land, &c. in
Sothintone in the manor of Estenore. Witnesses : Nigel le Broy,
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t>unn de Byzendenee and others (named). Wednesday after St.
Faith the Virgin, 11 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 4858. Grant by Thomas son of John de Pykstoke to Ralph,
earl of Stafford and lord of Tonebrugh of three places of arable, whereof
one lies in the fee of the castle of the said lord Ralph, and is called
'le Holiwallefeld,' and the others in the fee of the said lord Ralph, at
Stalbrok, whereof one is called ' Hondebruche ' and the other ' le
Walleheye ' in exchange for a messuage at ' le Snape ' by Levedale
with the land, &c. thereto adjacent. Witnesses : Sir James de Pype,
Sir Nicholas de Beek, Sir Peter de Careswalle and Sir John de
Bruynton, knights, Robert, lord of Knythteleye, John his brother,
Henry de Hexstall. Halughton, Sunday before Christmas,
38 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4859. Grant by Giles Chapman of Overe Caldecote in the parish
of Northyevell and William his brother to Thomas Grenefeld and
Margaret his wife of Neyere Caldecote in the same parish of a messuage
with croft adjacent containing la. land in Overe Caldecote between
the messuage and croft of the lord of Northyevel, &c. ; to hold to them
and the heirs and assigns of Thomas. Caldecote, Tuesday after
St. Matthias, 36 Edward III. Endorsed, Fetypas. Fragment of one seal.
[Suff.] C. 4860. Grant by William Hardgrave, Simon Sterf, John
Puntynge and John Folkerede of Weybrede to Reynold Folkerede of
the same of all the land, &c. which they had by the feoff ment of Simon
Folkerede in Weybrede. Thursday after St. Dunstan, 10 Henry V.
Four seals.
[Leio.] C. 4861. Grant by Thomas son of Thomas Harper to Thomas
Gresley, knight, of all his land, &c. in Congeston, Shakerston, Carleton
and Barton and elsewhere .... which descended to him after his
father's death. 7 June, .... Henry VII. Mutilated. Seal, damaged.
[Wore.] C. 4862. Grant by John Grainger and Margaret his wife to Maurice
Payn and John Neweton, citizens of Worcester, of .... hi Stokton
and the fields of the same, within the manor of Wad .... [which] came
to [her] by the decease of Thomas Hethe, her father, and which formerly
were of Robert Hethe and Maud his wife ; to hold to them and the
heirs and assigns of Maurice. Monday after St. George, ....
Henry VI. Damaged.
[Herts.] C. 4863. Grant by Philip de Aylesbury, knight, to Robert Huchen
of Aldebury and Maud his wife of 3a. arable in the field of Aldebury,
whereof la. \r. ' under Aynelesdoune,' a half -acre hi the tillage called
' Kitemere,' a half -acre on ' Middelweiforlong,' a half -acre ' atte
Acheboltes grovesende ' and \r. in ' le Stane ' ; to hold to them and
the heirs of their bodies ; rent 15d. ; with reversion in default of their
issue to himself and his heirs. Aldebury, Monday after Michaelmas,
15 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 4864. Indenture of defeasance of a charter of feoffment, 9 October,
13 Henry VI, whereby John Rukke of Hevere ' colyer ' gave to
Sir John Mason and Richard Staneford all his land and all his goods ;
to wit if John pay them 201. in the church of Chidyngston within two
years, as specified, the charter and seisin had thereon to be void.
Chidyngston, 10 October, 13 Henry VI.
[Kent.] C. 4865. Grant by Adam Pavy of Esthamne to William Galion of
the parish of Wolewych and Cristina his wife, of la. land hi the town
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141
of Wolewych in a field called ' le Hope ' ; to hold to them and the heirs
and assigns of William. Sunday, the feast of St. Simon and St. Jude,
43 Edward III. Endorsed : . ... in inarisco ex parte Essex'.
[Herts.] C. 4866. Grant by Nicholas Slo son and heir of Richard Slo of
Aldebury, co. Hertford, to Henry Russell and William Whytman of
Aldebury, Henry Allebryght and Thomas Allebryght of Kemysworthe
in the said county of all the land, &c. in Aldebury which came to him
by inheritance after his father's death. 4 July, 20 Edward IV.
[Kent.] C. 4867. Grant by Robert son of the late . . . . de ...herst to
John Rucke, Maud his wife, William their son, and the heirs of William,
of 3a. land called ' Brodefeld ' and 2a. land called ' Schor esland '
in Hevere. Monday, the feast of St. ... the Apostle, 15 Edward II.
Faded.
[Essex.] C. 4868. Indenture of defeasance of a charter whereby John de
Ocham, priest, executor of the testament of Thomas Meller by virtue
of the said testament enfeoffed John Seman of New Hythe (nova
Hetha) Colecestre and Sabine his wife of a tenement which the said
Thomas lately bought of Margery late the wife and the executrix of
John Aleyn, deceased ; which tenement is called ' Swartehares ' and
lies in the suburb of Colecestr' at New Hythe aforesaid ; to wit, if
they pay 1(M. at certain dates to stand and otherwise, with seisin had
thereon, to be void. 17 August, 48 Edward III.
Kent. C. 4869. Grant by Denise Collier late the wife of Robert Collier of
the parish of Sentmarischurg, widow, to Richard Mayller and Andrew
Jordan of all her land, &c. in the said parish or elsewhere in the county
of Kent ; to hold to the said Robert (sic) and Andrew, &c. Saturday
after the feast of St. Richard, Bishop and Confessor, 18 Henry VI.
Seal, damaged.
[Derby.] C. 4870. To all faithful, &c. Roger Noget of Draycot, clerk, greeting.
Know that I have granted that my men as long as they hold my tenement
of Wyve[l]istorp do to the lord bishop of Coventry and Lychfeld in
the manor of Sallo[w] in ploughings and reapings what they were wont
to do in the time of Sir Hugh son of Ralph of Elkesdon. In witness
of which thing to the present letters I have put to my seal. Witnesses :
Hugh Teverey, of Eyton, William Teverey, Simon Pouger of
Wyvelistorp and others (named).
[Staff.] C. 4871. Chirograph indented witnessing that, A.D. 1302, on the
feast of St. Hilary, it was so agreed between William son of Gregory
and William de Lychefeld and Godith his wife, to wit that he demised
to them all that burgage, with appurtenances and parcels of meadows,
wherein the said William de Lychefeld before used to dwell, whereof
he was enfeoffed by the said William, in the town of Betileg; to hold
to them for the term of eight years, whereof the first begins from the
feast aforesaid ; rent, to him 3s. and I2d. to the chief lord of Bettileg ;
they may carry off and remove all the buildings which Adam le Blake
and the same William built thereon at the end of, or within, the term,
at their will ; at the end of the term they are to give the burgage up
in as good state, or better, as they took it.
[Sussex.] C. 4872. Grant by John Godwyn and Alice his wife, of the town of
Haylesham, to Sir Thomas Coleman vicar of the church of Haylesham
and Nicholas Wyman of a messuage with buildings thereon and land
adjacent in the said town, between the highway from the market-place
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
of Haylesham to Lewes and a lane from the market-place to
' le Broke ' and between the said market-place and Haylesham heath.
Tuesday after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 50 Edward III.
[Essex.] C. 4873. Grant by Andrew le Longe of Hallingeberi Burgh (burgo)
to Peter de Haselingfeld and Alice his wife for a sum beforehand in
gersum of a messuage with houses thereon, &c. in the town of Hatfeld
Regis next the heath, abutting on the high way from the heath to
Storteford, &c. to hold of the chief lords of the fee by service of 2d.
yearly.
[Leic.] C. 4874. Grant by William son of Ralph of Herdeby to Adam son
of Roger of the same town for his homage and service, of 5a. meadow
in Herdeby, to wit the whole meadow called ' Standartvang ' ; at
6d. rent. Witnesses : Sir Gerard de Fanecurt, [Herbert] his son,
Robert the parson of Herdeby, Master William, Henry Rous (Ruff us)
of Houwes, and others (named).
Essex. C. 4875. Copy of charter of Henry [II] to the burgesses of Meud[one].
Penbrok, 7 October, [1171].
Endorsed : Transcriptum carte pro burgensibus de Maiden in
comitatu Essex'.
Inspeximus, 6 June, 56 Henry III, printed in Calendar of Charter
Rolls, Vol. II, p. 351.
[Oxford.] C. 4876. Grant by Nicholas Bussard of Sideham to Peter Delapole
of Sideham and Emma his wife and Peter's heirs or assigns of an acre
of arable in the fields of Sideham, to wit a half-acre in the north field
and a half-acre in the south field at the yearly rent of an ear of corn
(spicam frumenti) ; for this Peter gave him 205. beforehand.
[Kent.] C. 4877. Grant by William a te Boure to Gilbert a te Boure his
brother of \r. meadow which he had by the gift of Richard a te Boure'
his brother lying in the parish of Hevere in a meadow called ' Linkelles-
med ' ; for this Gilbert gave him 12s. in gersum. Witnesses : Simon
de Linkelle and others (named). Done 24 Edward [I].
[Notts.] C. 4878. Grant by John de Aubourne in Houkesworth to William
son of Thomas the miller (molendinar' ) of Houkesworth of a selion
of arable in the territory of Houkesworth, rendering therefore yearly
to him and his heirs or to the tenant of his land and toft after
his decease \d. at the feast of St. Martin for all service ; for this
William gave him 16-s. beforehand in gersum ; clause against religious
and Jews.
[Salop.] C. 4879. Demise by John Arundell, master of the hospital of the
Holy Trinity or St. John the Baptist of Bruggenorth, to William
Goldesmyth of Bruggenorth of a parcel of land of the said hospital
containing two selions in the same field, between land of the said
William and a meadow called ' Leymedewe ' otherwise named
' Tyndenedewe,' and extending in length to the Severn ; to hold for
ninety-nine years from Christmas, 4 Henry V ; at the yearly rent of a
red rose at Midsummer if demanded. Dated the feast and year
abovesaid.
[Wilts.] C. 4880. Grant by brother Geoffrey, styled prior of Bradenestok,
and the convent of the same, to Roger Stiue of 4a. arable in the town
of Draycot Foliot, viz. la. in ' Blecheden,' |a. in ' la Breche,' la. in
' Longelonde,' \a. in Shortelonde,' one perch in ' Wouuelond,' one
perch extending on Hugh's Down (Dunam Hugonis) and |a. in
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[Notts.]
[Leic.]
[Herts.]
[Devon.]
[Sussex.]
[Berks.]
' Langelande ' on ' Hyseweye,' in the west field ; to hold to him and
his heirs of the said prior and convent and their successors, rendering
therefore 2s. at Michaelmas, at Bradenestok, with power reserved to
take the said acres into their hands in default. Witnesses, Simon
Torney, knight, Nicholas Stigant, Thomas Cardevile, Adam Rotby, Walter
Maudut, Robert Spileman, John Joky.
C. 4881. Grant by Stephen .... of Bilboruch to Master Robert
le V[ava]s[or] rector of Bylboruch, of his right in 2a. land with meadow
in Wetthweyt, between land of the lord of Bilboruch and land late
of G[eoffrey] S . . . let, to wit his right and claim [for] the whole term
which he took of the aforesaid Sibilla ; to hold to ....
his heirs and assigns from the Purification, 1290, to the end of the term
in the chirograph made between him and the said Sibilla his mother of
the said land, without doing service therefore to any. Witnesses :
John Passeys of [Sjutton and others (named). Two seals with legends
(1) s . STEFFANI . BE . w . . . . (2) lion and dragon with legend LEO.
PUNGAT . CUM . DRACONE.
C. 4882. Grant by Geoffrey Puterel son of Henry Puterel to Adam
son of Roger of Herdebi of a virgate of land in the territory of Houwes,
that to wit which Gilbert the clerk held, which Henry his father gave
to the said Adam for his homage and service ; rent, 8s. for all service,
save foreign service, as his father's charter witnesses ; for this Adam
gave him three marks beforehand. Witnesses : Geoffrey the chaplain
of Kaldewelle, Ellis the chaplain of Howis, Robert de Arabi, Thomas
de Folevile, William the clerk of Claxt[on], Henry Rous (ruffo), Master
William de Herdebi, William de Herdebi, Simon de Den[t]un, Odinel de
Herdebi, William son of Roger, and other.
C. 4883. Letter of attorney from Robert le Hodere of Aldwyk to
William de Aula of Draiton to receive 9d. rent in the town of Aldwyk
from a tenement which William formerly held of him, so that William
may receive all his right therein from the tenants thereof, as in homages,
wards, reliefs and in all else which can happen therefrom. Witnesses :
Ralph, lord of Merston, Jordan Basset and others (named).
C. 4884. Quitclaim by Silvester de Godelegh to Ralph his son of
all his right in a tenement in Barn[estaple], in ' Crockestret,' saving
to him for his life 8s. rent. Seal, damaged.
C. 4885. Grant by Gilbert Caumbereys of the parish of Horsham
to Peter de Chalkfold, for 30s. beforehand in gersum, of all the land
which he had by the gift of Martin Hayne, and 2a. land which Walter
Arnald gave him by charter, to wit all the land which lies between the
land which Andrew Calewedon held and land of the said Gilbert, at
Baddingemere, in the parish of Horsham, rendering to the chief lord
the services due and accustomed and to him and his heirs a peppercorn
at Easter for all service.
C. 4886. Counterpart of demise, 2 May, 20 Henry VII by John
Yorke, esquire, and Thomas his son and heir to Thomas Aldworth,
' yeman ' of the manor of Westlokynge with court-baron, &c. from
Michaelmas next for thirty-one years at a yearly rent of 28/.. &c.
Fragment of seal.
C. 4887. Grant by John Ewelle of Feringg to John Blithe of the
same and Joan his wife of a piece of land of the tenement formerly
of Robert Russel, deceased, in Inneworth, between the highway from
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Witham to Colcestr', &c., and abutting on the lane from Ester Forde
to Ewellebrede ; to hold to them their heirs and assigns, at 3s. 4d.
rent. Thursday in Whitsun week, 14 Richard II. Faded.
[Chester.] C. 4888. Grant by Richard Sauvage to Sir Roger de Pulysdon and
Joan his wife of the whole tenement in the manor of Neubold which he
had by the gift of Thomas de Venablys, late lord of Neubold, and William,
late lord of Astebur', saving to him and his heirs a messuage with
buildings thereon and a curtilage in Astebur' ; to hold to them and their
assigns, viz. to whom and when they please to give it (tarn in lecto
mortali quam extra) in fee and heredity ; for this they gave him 10Z. 10s.
beforehand. Witnesses : Sir William, baron of Kyndirton, Sir Richard
de Mascy and Sir Richard de Sondbache, knights, Ralph, lord of
Morton, Ranulf, lord of Astebur', Gralom de Morton, Robert de Rod',
Richard de Swethenam, Peter the clerk, and other. Cf. C. 3856.
[Chester.] C. 4889. Letters patent by John de Bebyntofn] and Margaret
his wife ; reciting that Robert de Cholmundeley of Chorley has granted
to William de Bulkyley of Eyton the reversion of nine messuages,
140a. land, 10a. meadow, 6a. wood and 4a. moor, in Wymyncham,
which they hold hi right of Margaret for the term of her life, notify that
they have acknowledged the said reversion to be to the said William and
his heirs and have attorned therefore to him by a penny fixed in the
back of the seal of this writing. Wednesday, the feast of St. Matthias,
12 Henry VI. Two seals, one with a silver penny in the back.
Heref. C. 4890. Grant by John Mey, mayor of Hereford, to Sir John
Stanewey and Sir John Nelme, chaplains, of a tenement in the suburb
of the said city in ' Seynt Thomas strete,' between the way leading to
' Smalpors,' &c. and extending from the highway to the lane called
' Catteslon,' which he had by the gift of John Petyte of Hereford,
carpenter. Witnesses : John Ekleye, bailiff of the king in the said
city, and others (named). The feast of St. Peter's Chains, 7 Henry VI.
C. 4891. Grant by Agnes late the wife of John Attewell of the parish
of Idelestre to John Ketewylde and Thomas [son] of John Edmund
of a messuage, 3a. land and \a. meadow, in Idelestre, between the
lane from Boramwode to a field called ' Goldyngfeld,' &c. Friday after
the feast of St the Bishop, 13 Henry IV.
C. 4892. Quitclaim by William Anable of [Dunstapjle to Robert
atte Forde of Hamslap, Edmund Cotun of Tyllesworth and John
Trought of Dunstaple, the heirs and assigns of Robert, of his right in
all the land, &c. except 2Gd. rent from the capital tenement of
Thomas Hobbus, which land, &c. he had by the gift of the said
Thomas, in Dunstaple and Houghton Regis co. Bedford, and
Cadyngdon and Kennesworth, co. Hertford, by charter of fee simple
thereof to him, together with Thomas L. . . . and A arbour,
made. Thursday after the Epiphany, 8 Henry IV.
[Hants.] C. 4893. Grant by William de Hampton to Guy de Terstewode,
for his homage and service of a quarter of a virgate of land in Terste-
wode, to wit the land which Nigel Pinnoc held, and all the pieces
(perticulas) of meadow which Nigel used to mow, lift and carry into his
court of Welewe, 3o. behind the garden which was Serich's, 8a. in
Holebroc, la. meadow in Stretforlang, and the whole land which
Arnold the potter (potarius) held ; to hold hereditarily, rendering
therefore at Michaelmas 5s. and 1/6. cummin, for all service saving
[Herts.]
Bedford.
Herts.
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[Warw.]
[Berks.]
[Berks.]
[Heref.]
Chester.
the king's service, as much as belongs to a quarter virgate in that
town ; also grant of fifty pigs quit of pannage in his wood of Welewe ;
for this Guy gave him eleven marks, 105. in gersum, to Alice, his wife,
three besants and to Stephen, his son, Gd. Witnesses : Randolph,
Simon, Adam and Alexander, chaplains of Homes', Walter de Rumes',
William Pancevot and others (named). Fragment of equestrian seal.
C. 4894. Grant by William de OddingesheF to Ralph son of
Richard for his homage and service, of 4a. land on Haiteley with a
certain nook (angulo) of land by Stonistrete, between the road from
Stonistrete to Burmingeham and the lands which Roger son of Richard
held in [the town of] Sulihull, and of one rood of land against the door
of the said Ralph, and 3a.at Dunepol within Blak. . . . [between] the
road from Hulverley to Warewihc ; to hold to him and his heirs and
their assigns, except religion, hereditarily, in all liberties and easements
[within the manor] of Sulih[ull] ; rent 2s. Sd. for all service.
Witnesses : Henry de Olton and others (named).
C. 4895. Grant by John styled Marshal (dictus Marscattus) of
Hakeburn, and Ellen his wife, of Westhakeburn, to Bartholomew
Mylward of Westhakeburn of 4a. arable in the field of Westhakeburn,
above the highway in the tillage called ' Upblakelonde,' between land
of the demesne formerly of William de Wynlesore knight, &c. ; rent
Id. at Michaelmas, for all service ; for this Bartholomew gave them
8 marks beforehand.
C. 4896. Grant by Richard de Bleburi, son of John de Bleburi,
to Bartholomew Mylward of Westhakeburne, of 2a. meadow in the
meadow of Westhakeburn which is called ' Dolmed ' belonging to
his tenement ; to hold hereditarily, &c. ; rent Id. at Michaelmas, for
all service ; for this Bartholomew gave him seven marks beforehand.
Witnesses : Henry the marshal (marscallo), John Hurscarl, lord of
Folescote, and others (named).
C. 4897. Charter of Henry [III] to the prioress and nuns of
Acornebury. Witnesses : Leukenouere, William Belet,
Ralph de Bagepuz, Bartholomew Bygod, Gilbert son of Hugh and
others. 29 May, 50 Henry III.
Endorsed. Detur attorn[atis] dies Londonifis] a die Sancti Michaelis
in tres [septimanas] et ibi corrigetur in Scaccario.
Printed in Monasticon, VI, p. 489. Not on Charter Roll.
C. 4898. Chirograph indented witnessing that, whereas contention
was moved in the county [court] of Chester before Sir Richard de
Mascy, justice of Chester, between Sir William de Brereton, knight,
demandant by writ of novel disseisin, of the one part and William de
Venables of .... and Joan, his mother, Ranulf de Astebur' and
Alice, his mother, Robert Marshal (marescaU') of Astebur' and Cecily,
his [mother], Adam son of Adam de Lynton and Cecily, his mother,
William de Calvil' and Maud his wife [defendants, of a field which
William de Calvil' held on day of making of [these] presents, except
an acre cut off therefrom by a new ditch made by Sir William, and
of a place of waste land and heath on the north and west of the said
field ; which contention ceased, peace being restored between the
parties, Tuesday after Whitsunday, 1300, 28 Edward [I] in form under-
written, to wit the said William and Joan and the others have released
the waste and heath to Sir William with the said acre, bounded as
described (St. Oswald's spring (fons), the highway from Astebur' to
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Middlewich, and Smalwode are mentioned) ; for this Sir William has
released to them the said field as enclosed. In witness whereof the
parties to the present chirograph have put to their seals. Witnesses :
Sir Richard de Mascy, justice of Chester, Ralph de Vernoun, Hugh de
Venables, Richard de Sondbach, knights, William de Praers, sheriff of
Chester (Cestris'), Alexander Baunnvile, Gralan de Morton, Thomas
de Rode, Thomas de Davenport, Matthew de Becheton, Nicholas the
clerk and other.
Middx. C. 4899. Demise by William Edryche, of Totenham, co. Middlesex,
the younger to John Knebon, citizen and brewer of London, of a croft
of meadow called ' Dounhyll,' containing 12a. lying together in the
parish of Harengey Down which John now holds ; from Lady Day,
9 Edward IV, for twenty-one years, at 26s. 8d. rent ; William to pay
all taxes and tallages. Dated the feast and year abovesaid. Fragment
of seal.
[Norfolk.] C. 4900. Grant by Dame Beatrice late the wife of William de
Smalbergh, knight, to John Idewyne of Haschmenagh and Beatrice
his wife of a messuage in Smalbergh called ' Gottesheges ' abutting on
the common pasture called ' Sowerlondheyth ' ; to hold to them and
the heirs of ..... Monday, Michaelmas, 17 Richard II. Fragment
of seal.
[Herts.] C. 4901. Grant by William son of Henry de Betelauue to Astrilda
le Freman ' del Aide wick' for her service and for 10s. beforehand
of a half-acre arable in the west field of Betelawe in a furlong called
' le Lacforlong ' abutting on the field of Chetindone ; rent Id. at
Midsummer for all service. Monday before the feast of the Apostles
Philip and St. James, 14 Edward [I]. Witnesses : John le Freman
' del Aldewick, John Purnele of the same, Robert Juet of Betelauue
and others (named).
[Suffolk.] c. 4902. Grant by Ernaldus le Godeknape of Weybrede to Maud
and Avice, his daughters, of two pieces of land in the town aforesaid,
one called ' le Furlong ' abutting on the road from Wilkys cross (cruce
Wilkys) to Karynge, &c., and the other lies between land of the abbot
of Sy be tone abutting on land of the hall of Istede and the road called
' le Forlong ' ; rent to the chief lord of the fee 2d. at Easter and at every
ward (wardam) a halfpenny. Tuesday before St. Margaret, 1308.
[Lincoln.] C. 4903. Grant by Thomas, son of William de Chadeworth, of
Calthorp, knight, to Gilbert son of Gilbert of Hagham, of all the land,
&c. which he had on the day of date in the towns and territories of
Lekeburne and Calthorp by Lekeburne. Dated at Calthorp by Leke-
burne, Sunday, the feast of St. Michael, 1342.
[Cambridge.] C. 4904. Grant by John son of Ralph le Sauser of Trippelowe to
Walter Clerk (clerico) of the same, for his homage and service and for
5 marks beforehand in gersum, of a messuage with croft at ' Broc-
strate ' between land of William Carpenter (carpentarii) of Fulmere,
&c. abutting on Wodeweye and the stream between Fulmere and
Trippelowe ; to hold, &c. except house of religion and the Jewry
(Judaismo) ; rent 3d.
[Surrey.]
C. 4905. Grant by Geoffrey de Hegham, clerk, to Mabel late the
o f John d e Langhenhurst of Rousparre the younger of all his land,
&c. on day of date in the parish of Cherlewode with the reversion of the
land which Cristina de Bengewike held of him in dower there ; also grant
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to her of all his land, &c., in the parish of If eld ; to hold to her for life
at the rent of a red rose at Midsummer for all service, and doing the
services due to the chief lords of the fees ; she may cut wood and under-
wood and with the marl thereon may marl her own land ; with
remainder after her decease to Geoffrey, her son and Celeya his wife,
and his heirs by Celeya, with remainder in default of such issue to
the right heirs of the said Geoffrey, the son. Rousparr', Monday,
the eve of St. Gregory the Pope, 10 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] C. 4906. Grant by Philip son of the late Edward le Colyer of
Taterigge to Agnes his daughter of a moiety of his land there which is
called ' Schutland,' with rent due from William Godeyere and rent and
service due from William le Lorde ; rent, a red rose at Midsummer,
doing to the chief lords the services due.
[Staff.] C. 4907. Grant by William Cotin of Madeley to William, his son,
of all his land within the fee of Madeley to hold to him and the heirs
between him and Cecily daughter of William de Poddemor begotten,
with reversion in default to himself and his heirs ; rent, a rose (rosam
foridam) at Midsummer. Witnesses : Sir William de Mere and Sir
Robert de Dutton, knights, Richard de Vernay, Robert, lord of Oniley,
Richard de Thickenes, William de Vernay, Ralph, lord of Wytemor,
and others (named). Saturday in Easter week, 6 Edward II.
[Cambridge.] C. 4908. Grant by Sir James, chaplain of Fulmer, to Walter Clerk
(derico) of Trippelawe, for his service and for 15 marks beforehand of
a whole part of his messuage with meadow and ditch and buildings in
' Brokstrate ' of the parish of Trippelawe, with the arable which he
bought of William Ferrant to his said part belonging ; doing to the ladies
of the fee the services due and accustomed. Seal, with legend,
S . IACOBI . CAPELLANI . D' . FOVLMER.
[Kent.] C. 4909. Grant by Adam Peyn of Esthamme to Alice his daughter
for a sum of money beforehand, of a piece of land as enclosed in
' Chapelfeld ' in the parish of Wolewych, with reversion of the dower
of Margery Peynes ; to hold to her and the heirs of her body, with
reversion in default to him, his heirs and assigns. Wednesday after
St. Hilary, 8 Edward II. Endorsed: .... in marisco ex parte
Essex' . . .
[Suffolk.] C. 4910. Grant by Alice de la Warr' late the wife of John de la
Warr' the younger, widow, to Sir Robert de Bures, knight, and
Hillaria his wife and the heirs and assigns of Robert of the homages and
services of Richard de Stoham and Richard le Deie, with Qd. rent from
the one and 4d. from the other for their tenements in Aketone. Sunday
after St. Bartholomew, 13 Edward II.
[N'hamp.] C. 4911. Grant by Stephen de Cranesle, son of Walter de
Wullaveston, to Alexander de Cranesle, son of Peter, for his homage
and service of a toft in the town of Cranesle and of Ir. in the field
of Cranesle on ' Wudewellehil ' ; to hold hereditarily rendering there-
for Id. at Easter, for all service ; for this Alexander gave him
3A marks. Witnesses : Sir Simon de Trop, Roger Gulafre, Sir
Ralph de Cranesle, parson, and others (named). Seal, with legend,
SIGILL' STEFANI . ESSAVC.
[Lincoln.] C. 4912. Grant by William Wylles of Wyflyngham to Reynold de
Bonyngton, dwelling in Wyflingham, distance his wife and the heirs
and assigns of Reynold of a place of meadow in the north field of
Wyfiingham at ' Langedalle Hoverhend ' which he had by the gift
of Walter his father. Ascension day, 1317.
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[Kent ] C. 4913. Grant by Roger Reynold of Blakyslonde to Robert ' at
Brok ' of 2f d. free rent, with reliefs, &c. incident thereto, issuing from
the tenement of the said Robert ; for this gift, &c. recorded before
trustworthy persons, 2 Edward II, Robert gave him 2s. Sd. before-
hand in gersum. Witnesses : Stephen de May ton, William de
Hesseburne and others (named).
[Suffolk.] C. 4914. Grant by John Tenderynge, esquire, John Cobald and
Walter Calewer of Weybrede to Simon Folkerede of Weybrede of all
the land, &c. which they had by his gift in Weybrede. Thursday before
the Epiphany, 8 Henry V. Seals.
Essex. C. 4915. Grant by William Sewale of Westhamme to John Lynne,
baker, of Stratford atte Bowe and Joan his wife, of la. meadow lying
dispersed in the parish of Westhamme, viz. 3r. together in the meadow
called ' Sterremede,' between meadow of Sir John Mountagu, &c.
and Ir. in a place called ' Crookle,' between meadow of the abbot and
convent of Stratford, &c. which acre he had by the gift of John Sexy
citizen and ' brewer ' of London ; to hold to them and the heirs and
assigns of John. 20 September, 15 Richard II.
[Kent.] C. 4916. Grant by Robert de Tymberdene to Sir Gilbert de Clare,
earl of Gloucester and Hertford, of 20s. rent which he used to receive
from his tenants of Bradested, enfeoffed of the demesnes formerly of
Ralph de Tymberdene there ; rendering therefore to him and his
heirs a rose at Midsummer ; for this the earl gave him 4Z. in gersum
beforehand. Thursday after St. Augustine, 1 1 Edward I. Witnesses :
Sir Stephen de Penecestr', Sir Roger de Northewode, Sir John de
Cobeham, Sir Robert de Camvile, Sir Henry de Apeldreford and
Sir William de Hevre, knights, and others (named).
[Bucks.] C. 4917. Grant by John the chapman at the gate of the churchyard
(Johannes mercator ad portam cimiterii) of Herdewik to John son of
Robert ' le Gardiner ' of Witecherch of two butts of meadow in the field
of Herdewik, for his service and 5s. in gersum, between the meadow of
Astun called ' le Ham,' &c. ; rent \d. at Michaelmas for all service.
Witnesses : Edmund de Wedun, Thomas de Sandford, Baldwin de
Witecherch, Gilbert le Gardiner, Philip de Bedeford, Robert Jori,
and other.
[Derby.] C. 4918. Grant by Henry son of Estmer to Sir Robert, son of
William le Vavasur of Syppeleg', of 12d. rent from the land, &c. which
he holds of Hugh de Dogmanton in Waleton, by the charter which he
has of feoffment of Lawrence son of Hugh of Waleton ; to be received
by Robert, his heirs and assigns, &c. ; he and his heirs shall not sell
or pledge the land, provided Robert, his heirs or assigns wish to buy
it. Witnesses : Joscelin de Steyneby, Walter de Linacr' and others
(named).
[Bedford.] C. 4919. Grant by Athelard le Loreng and Joan his wife, of Winfeld,
to Geoffrey the cobbler (sutore] of Tebworth and Agnes his wife, for their
service and 13s. 4(Z. beforehand in gersum, of la. arable in the field of
Winfeld, viz. |a. in the field ' del West ' and it is headland (forera), &c.,
and the other \a. lies in the field ' del North,' &c. ; clause against
religious ; rent \d. to the chief lord of the fee, at the feast of St. Mary
in March, for all service, save \d. to the king's service when it runs.
Witnesses : Henry de Pelham, William de Hoccle, clerk, and others
(named).
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[Leic.j C. 4920. Grant by Philip de Conegest[un], clerk, to William the
clerk, his foster child (alumpno), for his homage and service of a virgate
of land in Conegest[un] that, to wit, which he held of Oliver Stake,
his brother ; rent, a pair of white gloves, for all service save foreign
service. Witnesses : Adam de Wechelesbur', Henry de Templo,
Robert, parson of Kateby, Robert de Scheintun, clerk, Geoffrey de
Carletun, Hugh de Carletun, Henry his brother and Robert their
brother, Roger son of Maud de Sakerest', Thomas, clerk of the same
town, Robert de Bildest' and other.
[Kent.] C. 4921. Grant by Thomas Elstene of Sheldwick to William atte
Sole of Challok of two crofts of land called ' le Hamme ' and ' Royton '
containing 2a., in the parish of Challok at P[e]stede in the yoke (jugo)
of Eastzok. 30 May, 7 Henry [VI].
[Cambridge.] C. 4922. Grant by John Str[oode] the elder of Bare[nton] to Richard
P[ippy] John [Pi]ppy, William Ferby and Thomas Pryme of la. arable
in Trippelowe, at T . . . . , which together with .... Grenehill, citizen
of London and ette of Harston, he had by the gift of .... est
of Trippelowe. Tuesday the feast of ,8 Edward IV.
[Berks.] C. 4923. Grant by Adam de Buchurst to Robert de Preston, for his
service, of a croft called ' le Brumcrofte,' with the moor called
Buchurstesmur in the town of Erie except the spring within the moor ;
also of sixteen selions in ' le Stonicroft,' twelve selions in ' la Homcrofte,'
three selions in ' le Stonicroft ' next land which Robert had by his
gift of the dower of Maud, his mother, and 8d, rent which he used to
receive from Maud Golde from the tenement she holds of him in Erie ;
rent, a clove at Easter. Witnesses : Sir Roland de Erie, Robert de
Sindlesham, Simon de Byham and others (named).
[Kent.] C. 4924. Grant by Stephen Rukke to John Rukke his brother, and
William son of the said John of .... at [Hyl]frynden in a certain
wood (broca) to wit, whatever descended to him in the said wood after
the death of [Maurice] his father, in the parish of . . . . ; to hold to the
said John and William and the lieirs of William of his body begotten ;
warranty to John and William, the heirs of William's body or the
heirs of John ; for this John gave him 85. beforehand. Witnesses :
Martin and Lawrence of Polle, Gilbert de Thegherst, Richard and John
de Yeudenne, William and John de Cranstede, John de Shipregge,
William atte Seilyerd and others (named). Whitsunday, 26 Edward [I].
Endorsed : de terra in Hylfrenden.
[Staff.] C. 4925. Grant by Richard de Verney the younger to Richard son
of Richard de Camera of four places (placeas) of land, situate as
described, in exchange for the whole land which Richard son of
Richard had by the gift of Parnel, mother of the said Richard son of
Richard in ' Putemor,' ' le Hemstal,' ' le Sindurhullus,' ' le Hethefeld,'
'le Stokink,' and in ' Ketuluscroft.' Witnesses : Robert, lord of
Onileg', Nicholas Co tin, William Cotin, William de Brugewey, Robert
de Camera and other. Madeleg', Friday after the Epiphany,
3 Edward II.
[Berks.] C. 4926. Grant by John Tvenetone and Cecily his wife of
Drayhemevik and John Herries of Cokluscote to John Carpinter and
Agnes his wife of Hare well of a place, which formerly was of Robert
Pol of Harewell. Harewell, Sunday after St. Denis, 35 Edward HI.
Fragments of two seals.
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[Berks.] C. 4927. Quitclaim by Walter de Chilton son of Walter de Chilton
to Richard le Wyte of Hakeburn of his right in 4s. rent in the town of
Hakeburn issuing from a messuage and a half-virgate of land which
Richard holds from Agnes his mother in name of dower, by his
assignment. Endorsed .... Westakburn.
Staff. C. 4928. Grant by Robert Peete late of Ruggeley, ; yoman,' to
John his son of all his land, &c. in Tutbury. Tutbury, 8 January,
17 Edward IV.
[Chester.] C. 4929. Grant by John son of Nicholas son of Adam of Allesacher
to William son of Ranulph son of Adam of all his land and tenement
[within] the [town] of Alesacher and without, to wit a place of land
called ' Fernileg,' [land] which Robert de Hassale held of him between
' Schitraweforde ' and ' Salinchecroft ' [extending from] the mill-lade
to the highway to ' le Witemere,' and a place of land called ' Hethcroft,'
abutting on ' Salingecroft ' and ' Cherluslowe,' between ' Bromdon/
and ' Schithraweford ' ; to hold in fee and heredity ; rent \d. at the
feast of the Nativity of St. Mary for all service. For this William gave
him . . . marks beforehand. Witnesses : Ranulph lord of Alesager,
Grala[m] de Morton and others (named).
[Derby.] C. 4930. Grant by Alice (Elycia) late the wife of Geoffrey Warlont
of Lynton, widow, to Alice (Alicie) daughter of Geliana of the same,
John her son, and their heirs, of all the meadow which she has with
the prior of Greseleye in ' le Oldeforthemedue ' in the field of Castel-
greseleye, between the prior's meadow on one side and John de Lynton' s
on the other. Lynton, Tuesday after St. George the Martyr,
21 Edward III.
[Suffolk.] C. 4931. Grant by Alice late the wife of John Fullere of Sudberi to
John Aleyn of Boxforde, Richard his brother, William Pottere, Thomas
Clerk and John Collopp of all the land, &c. called ' Smartys ' in Boxforde.
Wednesday before St. James the Apostle, 6 Richard II.
[Kent.] C. 4932. Grant by Agnes Trewonwall, widow, to William Brice of
a void place of land formerly partly built, in the parish of St. Peter of
the city of Canterbury in ' Seint Petrislane.' 13 June, 12 Henry VII,
Stephen Bare . . being then mayor.
[Sussex.] C. 4933. Grant by John Brykeden and John Martyn to Thomas
Martyn of the parish of Wertlyng of three pieces of land called
' Paynysland ' in the parish of Wertlyng, to hold to him and the heirs
of his body with reversion in default to John Wylsham, his heirs and
assigns. 18 December, 7 Henry VI. Two seals.
Kent. C. 4934. Grant by Thomas Gylbart of the parish of Sturrey to
William Maxey of Sturrey, John Rydar of the parish of Herne, William
Notyngham and William Skynner of the parish of Chistelet of all his
land, &c. on day of date in the parishes of Chistelet and Sturrey and
in the hundred of Blenegate, or elsewhere in the county of Kent.
Sturrey, 25 May, 5 Edward IV.
Endorsed : Be hyt remembryd that de[de ind]entyd of Nortlese and
copy of [the] wyll of Thomas Gylbard ys in the .... of Johanne Ryder.
[Essex.] C. 4935. Letter of attorney by Ralph Drew, clerk, to John Bangor
[Kent,] and Robert Martyn, to deliver seisin to William Rotheley and Anne
his wife, William Gregory, William Clon and John Corbyn of a wall
with ' hopes ' and ditches called ' Galyonshope,' in the marsh called
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' Westmerssh ' of Berkyng by the bank (costam) of the Thames, and
of all the land, &c. in Berkyng, Esthamme, and Wolwyche, which
Ralph had by the gift of Roger Welles. 23 January, 2[ ] Henry VI.
[Herts.] C. 4936. Grant by Peter ate Holmes of the parish of La Rugge to
Richard Ingold of Southmy names of a croft of land between the highway
and land of John Polteneye, knight, abutting on land of the abbot of
St. Albafts, &c. in the parish of La Rugge. Sunday after St. Lawrence,
21 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 4937. Indenture, Sunday after All Hallows, 15 Richard II,
being the defeasance of a grant by Walter Kyng to Edmund Clerk of
a virgate of land in the tenure (tenura) of the archbishop of Canterbury
in the parish and in the borough (borgha) of Reculver ; to .wit, if
Edmund have quiet possession of la. land in the tenure and parish
aforesaid in the borough of Brokisgate, which he purchased in fee of
the said Walter, the grant to be void.
[Dorset.] C. 4938. Quitclaim by Joan relict of Walter Tauntone of Wey-
mouthe, widow, to Thomas Dovere of her right in a place of land
within the liberty of the town of Weymouthe, on ' la Keye '
Witnesses : Philip Palmere and Edward Langmow, bailiffs of the said
town, and others (named). Monday after St. John before the Latin
Gate, 42 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Bucka.] C. 4939. Quitclaim by Elizabeth Spenlove otherwise called Degell,
daughter and heir of Mariota late the wife of Thomas Degell, sister
(sororis) of John Spendelove father of John Spendelove of St. Albans,
to Nicholas Clopton, David Whitchurche, Richard Chok, Walter Clovyle,
Hugh Wyche and William Fouler of her right in all the land, &c.
in Burnham and Cippenham, formerly John Aynell's. 10 July,
15 Henry VI.
Bucks. C. 4940. Quitclaim by John Chepman, John Lord, William Joye
Herts. and Richard Mariotson, to Agnes late the wife of Geoffrey Est of
Bettelowe and Richard son of the said Geoffrey and Agnes, of all the
right they had in all the land, &c. late of the said Geoffrey in
the counties of Hertford and Bukingham. Tyscote, Sunday after
St. Ambrose the Bishop, 6 Richard II. One seal.
[Staff.] C. 4941. Quitclaim by Roger son of Peter Corbyson to William
de Grafton of Madeleye of his right in 9a. land which William holds in
the fee of Madeleye under Lyme. Lych[efeld], Sunday after St. Martin,
2 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Staff, or C. 4942. Grant by Richard Peit of Burton on Trent to William
Derby.] Colle of Burton aforesaid, ' chalnere,' of five selions of arable in the
field of Stapenhull on 'la Mulnehurst.' Thursday, the morrow of
St. Augustine the Bishop, 35 Edward III.
[N'hamp.] C. 4943. Grant by John Bolymer of Cranysley to John Armesthorp,
William Langham, Thomas Weldon and William Porter, of a messuage
in Cranysley, which he had by the gift of Sir John Taylour, chaplain,
and Richard Chambrelayn of Cranysley ; also of 2a. arable lying
dispersed in the territory of Cranysley, as described. Witnesses :
John Marbery and Thomas Marbery, esquires, and others (named).
12 January, 36 Henry VI.
[Wilts.] C. 4944. Grant by John de Temese to Richard Paty and Alice his
wife, of la. arable in two parcels in the field of Remmesbur' between
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' la Keldeneacre,' &c., wliich he had by the gift of Alice de la Grene ;
to hold to them and the heirs and assigns of Richard. Wednesday,
the feast of St. James the Apostle, 18 Edward II. Witnesses : Hilde-
brand de London', Roger de Kalleston, Adam de Remmesbur', Richard
de Hiweye and others (named).
[Notts.] C. 4945. Quitclaim by Payn de Vilers, knight, to Richard de
Strelleye of his right in all the land, &c. which Richard has [by the gift of
son] of Adam de Whelesbergh, chaplain. Witnesses :
Robert de Rempston, William de Westhorp, and others (named).
after the feast of St. Barnabas, . . Edward III. Mutilated.
[Sussex.] C. 4946. Grant by William de Megham son and heir of John de
Megham to Robert de Wilesham of two parcels of land at Wylesham
in the parish of Esscheburnham ; for this Robert gave him two parcels
of land in exchange. Sunday after St. Matthew, 2 Edward III.
Kent. C. 4947. Demise by John Tyherst of Tunbregge, the elder, Henry
Avane, Thomas Plane, John atte Felde and Reynold Herst to John
Godfrey of three pieces of land in Tunbregge, parcels of the land
called ' Townelondys,' next ' Dodekyndennyslane,' the land of
' Wychelynden,' &c. from the feast of St. Andrew next for sixteen years ;
rent 4s. Monday after St. Martin in Winter, 29 Henry VI.
[Staff.] C. 4948. Indenture, being the defeasance of a charter whereby
John son of William son of William son of Gregory of Bettileye enfeoffed
Geoffrey son of Hugh Rosesone of certain lands in the fee of Bettileye,
viz. if John or his assigns pay on the feast of St. Michael in the twelfth
year after the making of this indenture to Geoffrey, his heirs or assigns,
16 marks, the charter to be void ; otherwise John grants that the
charter remain in force for three years then next, and so from three
years to. three years, till Geoffrey, his heirs or assigns be fully paid.
Bettileye, Wednesday after St. Swithun, 22 Edward III. French.
[Bedford.] C. 4949. Grant by Walter le Kok of Nortyyevele to Thomas le Kok
his brother of a parcel of his messuage on the west with buildings
thereon adjoining a cottage of the rector of Nortyyevele, &c. lp. 2ft.
wide, by the perch of 16ft. Sunday after St. Denis, 10 Edward III. Seal.
[Essex.] C. 4950. Counterpart of an assignment by John Hydyman, John
Hyrdman the elder, John Hyrdman the younger, and Richard Kyrkeby
to Juliana late the wife of John Camsyrd of Tyllyngham in full of her
dower of the said John's lands in Tyllyngham except dower of [land]
called ' Laxfeldys,' viz. : A chamber under the solar [on the] west
[part] of the hall called ' le Bour,' with the easement of the hall and
kitchen with free ingress and egress at pleasure, the grange of the
said tenement with gardens thereto belonging and 22a. land in ' West-
feld ' and 13a. in ' Estfeld,' la. and a perch of meadow and a weir called
' Juliane Weer ' ; to hold of them for life by service of Id., and by
doing to them and their heirs, chief lords of the fee, the services due, &c.
20 January, 17 Richard II.
[Bedford.] C. 4951. Demise by Benet Blundel of ' la Hull ' to William son of
William Blundel of Caldecote, Eleanor his wife and Robert their son,
of eight acres and a half ' otherhalfzerd ' of land in the fields of North-
yevel and Beston, whereof one ' otherhalfzerd ' (cf. ' anderthalb ') lies
on ' le Lowefurlong,' \a. on the same furlong (quarentenam), one rood on
' le Brokfurlong,' &c. ; to hold to them for their life of him and his heirs ;
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rent, for the first ten years, a rose at Midsummer, for all service, and
thereafter ten marks, payable half yearly at Lady Day and Michaelmas.
Caldecote, Monday after St. Michael,. 16 Edward III. Seal.
[Sussex.] C. 4952. Grant by Robert Wylsham son of John Wylsham of
Aschebournham to John Wylsham, his father, of a croft of land which
he had by the gift of Ralph atte Levere and Richard Redyng after the
death of Robert Elyot, in the parish of Aschebournham. Saturday
before St. Matthias (Mathie) Apostle and Evangelist (sic), 10 Richard II.
[Notts.] C. 4953. Grant by William le Chapman of Cossale and Anabel his
wife to Sir Robert de Cossale, rector of Heygham, of six and a half
selions of arable in the fields of Cossale, situate as described ; to hold
to him, his heirs and assigns. Tuesday after All Hallows, 16 Edward III.
[Middx.] C. 4954. Grant by Edmund Kent of Westhamme, co. Essex, son
and heir of Joan, daughter and heir of Edmund Kyppery late of
Brambelee, to John Lane, ' maltman,' of Stratford atte Bowe and
Beatrice his wife, John Havelok of the parish of Westhamme, Walter
Sawell and John Posmore of Stratford atte Bowe, of la. meadow
called ' Bernardesacre ' in the meadow called ' Bernhommesmede '
in the parish of Stebbenheth, viz. between the meadow late of Sir John
de Pulteneye, knight, now of the abbot and convent of St. Mary of
Graces by the Tower on the north and the water called ' la Leye ' on
the south, &c. ; to hold to them and the heirs and assigns of John and
Beatrice. 22 October, 5 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 4955. Grant by John Colyn of Eyllisford to John Wolcy of the
same of a piece of arable in the field called ' Estfeld.' Eyllisford, the
eve of St. Andrew, 19 Richard II. Seal.
[Suffolk.] C. 4956. Grant by Thomas Carman, vicar of Yaxlee, to Robert
Ropkyn of Yaxlee of eight pieces of land in Yaxlee which he lately
had together with Roger Oky, John Wryght, chaplain, and Robert
Markawnt, since deceased, by the feoffment of John Herberd, Thomas
Ode and Thomas Fannere of Yaxlee. 9 October, 15 Edward IV. Seal,
damaged.
[Lincoln.] C. 4957. Indenture, being the defeasance of a grant by Robert
Broun, burgess of Grimesby to Robert Kaynell of Gernithorp of a
place of land with houses thereon in Grimesby in ' Welhougate,' viz.,
if Robert pay 605. before the feast of St. Hilary, 1362, the grant to be
void. Witnesses : William de Herwik mayor of Grimesby, Thomas
Dicot and Robert Littester, bailiffs of the same, Peter de Alsham of
the same, Thomas atte Bek, bailiff of Welhougat, and other. Sunday
after St. Hilary, 1361. Seal, damaged.
[Derby.] C. 4958. Grant by William Baxter of Repyngton to William son
of Richard Broun of Repyngton of all the meadow which he has in
Castelgreseley, lying in ' le Oldeforth Medowe,' between meadow of
the prior of Greseley and meadow late of John de Lynton. Witnesses :
Henry Holond, esq. and others (named). Castelgreseley, 20 January,
10 Henry VI. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4959. Grant by William Goldknoppe of Dunstapl' to Sir John
[Herts.] de Assherygge, chaplain, of two messuages with curtilages in
Dunstapl' whereof one is in South Street (vico del South) and the other is
in North Street (vico del North) in the lane formerly called ' Stivenyslane
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le White' ; also grant to the same Sir John of all his lands in
Toturno, Kenesworthe and Houghton Regis. Friday after the feast
of St. Valentine, 20 Edward III.
[Herts.] C. 4960. Counterpart of grant by Philip de Aillesbury, knight, to
John de Aldebury of a place of land which he had by the demise of
John Tery of .... [and of] 2a. arable, whereof la. lies in 'Mi keif el.'
formerly Peter le Reve's and [la. in] .... extends towards
' Picheleshed ' and was formerly John le Proute's ; to hold to the said
John and the heirs of his body ; with reversion in default to himself
and his heirs. Aldebury, Monday .... 11 Edward [I], Fragment
of seal, with legend, HIS . DE . ALDE ....
[Chester.] C. 4961. Grant by Richard de Wevere perpetual vicar of Bouudon
to William le Crowther, chaplain, of all the messuages, lands and
tenements which he had by William's gift in the town and territories of
Altrincham, for life, with licence to commit waste, with remainder to
Agnes daughter of Richard del Hethe of Thelwall for life in form afore-
said, with remainder to Peter son of the said William and Agnes and
the heirs of his body and his assigns. Witnesses : Edward le Massy,
Nicholas le Massy, Thomas Doncalff and others (named). Altrincham,
Thursday after the Purification, 9 Richard II.
[Flint.] C. 4962. Indenture of apprenticeship of Jevan ap Edn[evet] ap
Gwynalch to Jankyn ap Ithfel], cordwainer of Banger for three years ;
he shall not frequent the tavern or play at dice or chess (talos nee
scacam) ; he shall not commit fornication ; with the wife, daughter or
nurse of his master he shall not lie, under penalty of the doubling of his
term, &c. ; his master shall teach, correct and clothe him, &c.
Witnesses : ' Gr[ono] of Kynaston,' the elder, in Maylour Sasnyk and
others (named). Wednesday, 3 January, 9 Henry VI. (7/. C. 5018.
[Hants.] C. 4963. Letter of attorney by William Bulkeley to Matthew Dykys
of Worthyngbury, yeoman, to deliver seisin to Robert Cholmley of
Chorley, gentleman, of the manor of Nethirburgate with the hundred
of Fordyngbrigge to the same manor belonging. Shocklache, 24 October,
29 Henry VI.
[Kent or C. 4964. Grant by Robert atte Pende of Horsmonden to Richard
Sussex.] atte Wyke of Hontyngton, Thomas Hoghet of Brenchisle, John atte
Wyke of Lamberherst and Adam atte Pende of all his land, &c. on
day of date in the parish of Horsmonden. 9 July, 15 Richard II.
[Essex.] C. 4965. Indenture, being an agreement between William de
Maldon and John son of Osbern de Lacstrete of Assheldeham that
William, after seisin had of the land, &c. in Assheldeham which he
has recovered against John, shall enfeoff John thereof in fee, without
warranty, John paying to William and his heirs 5s. at Michaelmas
and Easter equally, with right of reentry in default ; grant by William
that if John or any for him can openly by a specialty or in other manner
show before Michaelmas next that William had no right to have
recovered the said tenements, [the] said rent and conditions to lose
their force, &c. 'Written at Assheldeham, 1 [June], 30 Edward III.
French.
[Devon.] C. 4966. Grant by Joan Schort daughter and heir of Richard
Schort to John Mounfort of Dertemuth and Alice his wife and the
heirs of their bodies, of a tenement in Southton Dertemuth between
the hill of Grewetorr, &c. with remainder in default to the heirs and
assigns of John. Thursday after the Purification, 49 Edward III.
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[Lincoln.] C. 4967. Grant by Ralph Calwe of Wyflingham to Reynold de
Donington, dwelling in Wyflingham, of a selion in the territory of
Wyflingham on ' Dufeholm.'
[Staff.] C. 4968. Grant by Robert son of Richard Skeyl to Gregory son of
William of Bettileyg of a place of land in the fee of Bettileyg next
' le Tounbache ' between land of Hugh son of Lovot, &c. ; rent to the
chief lord, 3d. for all service. Witnesses : William de Thyckenes,
Hugh son of Rose, bailiffs, and others (named). Monday after the
feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, 1316.
[York, C. 4969. Grant by William Dronffeld of Westbretton, knight, and
W.R.] Robert Corff of Wakefeld, clerk, to Richard Oxspryng of Oxspryng,
and Elizabeth his wife of all the land, &c. which they had by Richard's
gift in the towns and within the bounds of Oxspryng and Derton, to
hold to them and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder in default
to the right heirs- of Richard. Oxspryng, 1 July, 4 Henry IV.
[Berks.] C. 4970. Quitclaim by Thomas Paynel, knight, to Thomas Catewy
and Joan his wife of his right in the manor called ' Payneles Manoir '
in Burwardescote, saving to him and Margery his wife 20/. yearly for
life ; with warranty to Thomas and Joan, and the heirs of Thomas
Catewy. Burwardescote, 29 October, 4 Richard II. French.
[Leic.] C. 4971. Grant by John Pote of Friseby on Wrethek to John son
of Hugh of Herdeby and Isabel his wife and the heirs of their bodies,
of a messuage and a virgate of land and la. meadow which are held of
the master of Dalby, and a bovate of land called ' Parys Houssegong '
and 6a. meadow, which he had by John's gift ; to hold to them and
the heirs of their bodies, with remainder in default to John's right
heirs. Witnesses : William de Grelleye of Herdeby, John le Warde
of the same, Peter de Asfordeby and others (named). Herdeby, the
feast of St. Fabian and Sebastian (Bastiani), 17 Edward III.
Surrey. C. 4972. Grant by William atte Lee of Wolkenstede to Henry
Bedell of a yearly rent of 10s. from all his land, &c. in the parish of
Wolkenstede, to hold for twenty-one years next ; he has put Henry
in possession by payment of 4d. 26 March, 21 Edward IV.
[Kent.] C. 4973. Quitclaim by William Fifakre of Eyllesford to Robert de
Rowe of the same town of his right in a croft of land called ' Horscroft ?
in the town aforesaid, in the tenure (tenura) of Preston. The feast, of
the Annunciation. 35 Edward III.
[Suffolk.] C. 4974. Grant by Richard del Wode of Weybrede to Alan le
Godeknape of the same of a piece of land there between land of the
abbot [and] monks of Sebetone, &c. The day of St. Philip and
St. James, 10 Edward II.
[Staff.] C. 4975. Quitclaim by John de Coudrey to Robert son of Gregory
of Balterdeleg of his right in his whole court (tola curia mea) at Balterde-
leg, with buildings and gardens (ortis et gardinis) ; for this Robert gave
him 30s. beforehand. Witnesses : Sir William de Mere, knight,
and others (named).
[Radnor.] C. 4976. Grant by Thomas Holle of Boreware to Walter Tomkyns
of the same and Jonet his wife of two parcels of meadow in the town of
Borewar called ' Brewus Plokkes,' viz. one parcel between a ' lake '
called ' Hoddaleslake,' and extends to ' le lake ' of William Tokke, and
the other next ' le lake ' called ' Ommalslake,' and extends to ' le
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more ' called ' le Blakemore,' and to a lane called ' Hermonslone,'
in the fee of Borewar within the lordship of New Radenour.
Witnesses : John Holle, the elder, Jak' Hoby and William Holle of
Barlonton and other. Borewar, the feast of St. James the Apostle,
28 Henry VI.
[Sussex.] C. 4977. Grant by [Simjon, nephew (nepos) and heir of Peter de
Prikewode to William Aleyn, for a half-mark in gersum of 3d. rent
which he used to receive from Adam de Solario for the messuage and
land which Adam held of him in the parish of [Ife]ud ; rent, a rose
at Midsummer. Witnesses : William de Ywhurst, Nicholas de
[Cjoudesfeud, Andrew de Henxttruge, Jordan de Lang[el]e, Henry
de Ruespere, Peter super Hurst, Osbert de Crauwele, clerk and others
(named).
[Oxford.] C. 4978. Grant by William le Hurt of Chynnore to Peter de la Pole
of Sydeham and Emma his wife and the heirs of Peter or his assigns,
of la. arable in the field of Chynnore in the tillage called ' le Sterte,'
viz., a. next land of Hugh Fivien, &c. ; for this Peter gave him a mark
beforehand.
[Essex.] C. 4979. Grant by Osbert son of Matthew of Bulemer to Ralph
de Grend[on] for his homage and service and for two marks which
Ralph gave him in gersum, of 2a. \r. land in the parish of Bulemer ;
rent lid. for all service. Witnesses : John de Suberr', William Gofiz
and others (named).
C. 4980. Grant by William son of Hugh of Aston to William de
Sancto Cilacio, for 55. which William gave him beforehand of three
selions of land in the territory of Aston, to wit in ' le Burnefurlong,'
between land of the prior and land of John Gefrei and reaching to the
marsh ; rent a rose at Midsummer. Witnesses : John Gefrey, Henry
Gefrey, John Salomon, Roger de Grafton, Richard le Witemen, Adam
Wrme, Geoffrey de Leng and other.
[Staff.] C. 4981. Grant by Robert de Bulkelegh to Robert his son of all
his land, &c. in the county of Stafford with the reversion of the land
(terr' sokag') which was of Vincent de Alstaneston in the same county,
when it happen, and with all his goods, &c. in the same county ; to
hold to the said Robert for life. Newcastle, Wednesday before
Easter, 1314.
[Herts.] C. 4982. Grant by Maud, daughter of William the steward
(sene-schali) of Putheam to Geoffrey de Wivelestorn of Jill's ham
(hamam Gile) to hold as his father held it of her, quit of all service,
rendering 4d. at the feast of St. John. These are witnesses, Simon son
of Ralph, Richard de Bello Campo, Anchetil son of William, Anselm
de Trafford, Philip de Emdon and William his brother, Hugh son of
Wigod, Richard de Wivelestorn, [John] son of [R]einebert and other.
[Oxford.] C. 4983. Grant by Isabel Franchom relict of Adam Franchom to
Peter de Sydeham and Emma his wife and the heirs of Peter, of $d.
rent in which Roger Wyltos and his heirs were bound to her and her
heirs for \a. which she sold to the said Roger in the tillage called ' le
Chamele ' ; rent, a rose at Midsummer.
[Sussex.] C. 4984. Grant by James Edyng to William Marscot of all his
land, &c. in ' la Rogheye ' in the parish of Horshani ; also grant that
a field called ' Westfeld ' with [meadow] called ' Asshef old ' and la.
arable lying in the said meadow with two gardens lying at the said
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[Oxford.]
[Notts.]
[Suffolk.]
[Suffolk.]
[Herts.]
[Warw.]
[Kent.]
[Kent.]
field [and] meadow, in the parish of Horsham, which William Bonwyk
and Alice his wife hold for the term of the life of the said Alice, of him
and his heirs by his gift, with reversion to himself, his heirs and assigns,
may remain to the said William. Horsham, the feast of St.
Matth[ias], Apostle, 7 Richard II.
C. 4985. Grant by John le Taillor of Chynnore to Geoffrey le Caanm
of Hen ton of a half -acre of arable in the field of Henton in ' Broikforlong,'
between land of Tiphina la Justiser and land of Richard Deugard, in
exchange for a half -acre of land there on ' la Hull ' in ' Smyth forlong.'
Witnesses : John le Justiser and others (named). Henton, Sunday
after St. Dunstan the archbishop, 15 Edward II.
C. 4986. Indenture of demise by the prior of St. Katharine without
Lincoln and the convent of the same to Sir Robert Strelley, knight,
and Richard Brumley, clerk, of two sellions of land under the chantry
of Newerk, from Michaelmas last for three score years ; rent ....
Dated in their Chapter House, on the day of St. Martin the Bishop,
17 Henry VI.
C. 4987. Grant by Reynold Folkered of Weybrede to Simon Sterr,
John Puntynge of the same town. John Bury of Wyngfeld, and Richard
Dogett of Mendham, of all his land, &c. in Weybrede. Sunday after
St. Barnabas, 4 Henry VI. Seal.
C. 4988. Grant by Peter Jay of Weyebrede to Simon Folkerede of
the same of a messuage with buildings, &c. and of all his land, &c. in
Weyebrede. Sunday after the feast of Corpus Christi, 11 Richard II.
Seal.
C. 4989. Grant by Ellen late the wife of William Nonny of
St. Albans to Richard Wynter, fuller, of the same and Margery his wife
of a messuage with curtilage in the said town on ' Halywell Hull ' ;
to hold to them and Richard's heirs and assigns. Witnesses :
Richard Walyngford, bailiff of St. Albans and others (named). Whit
Sunday, .... Richard II.
C. 4990. Defeasance of a grant by John son of William atte Birches
to William de Caneleye of 6s. rent from all his land, &c. in Solyhull,
viz. if William have peaceful possession of eighteen selions of land in
Longedon by Solihull, whereof he was enfeoffed by John and be not
impleaded therefore by John, or by Elizabeth, John's wife, the writing
concerning the said rent and seisin had thereon to be void. Tuesday
after Palm Sunday, 2[6] Edward III.
C. 4991. Grant by William de Luckestile of the town of ' la Doune '
to Hugh the smith (fabro) of Scottes Ocolte, for 24s. which Hugh gave
him beforehand in gersum, of 2a. land called ' Waltereslond ' and
' Colynesland ' in the town of Codeham in the field called ' Parkeres-
lond.' La Doune, Sunday after the Translation of St. Thomas the
Martyr, 19 Edward II, beginning. Seal, effaced.
Robert .... and
Farleygh, the last
C. 4992. Bond by John Wadeley, clerk, to
John Rooches in 13/. 6s. 8d. at All Hallows next,
day of July, .... Henry VI.
Endorsed : Longe ; Wadeley.
C. 4993. Grant by John Chyld of the parish of ' la Doune ' to John
son of Sampson Chyld of the same of \a. land in the field called
' Seueneslande ' within the limits of ' la Doune.' La Doune, the feast
of St. James the Apostle, 15 Edward III.
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[Kent.] C. 4994. Grant by John son of Robert Turgys of Farnberghe to
Sampson Chyld of ' la Doune,' of all the land which descended to him
after the decease of Robert, his father, in the field called ' Sewynesland ' ;
for this Sampson gave him 13s. beforehand in gersum. Friday, the
Lifting up of the Holy Cross, 17 Edward II. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 4995. Grant by Alexander son and heir of Robert Aumfrey to
Richard son of John Rolf of all his land in the field called ' Wyntresfeld '
in the hamlet (villatd) of ' la Doune,' between the grove (gravam) called
' Hulgrave,' &c. 21 October, 23 Edward III.
[Wilts.] C. 4996. Paper with : (1) ' To his right worthi and most trusted
mayster William Pakyn maiour of Sarisbury Bysechyth yn the moste
lowly wyse youre owen powre servaunt and everlastyng bedeman
Gefferay Broun tayllour beyng yn the prison at Fissherton Ancher that
ye like of yowre seyde maistership to have yowre seyde bysecher and
bedeman yn mynde of his mater that ye have be certeified of and that
ye lyke at yowre gode layser yn the reverence of god for to labour so
fer so as yowre seyde bysecher myghte speke wyth yow and certefie
unto yow sum of his hertes ese for charite and for goddis sake whiche
save yow ever more Amen.'
At foot : Irrotulatur.
(2) On the back of the above is a copy of a deed of feoffment by Thomas
Reede, merchant of the city of Salisbury, to William Pakyn of a corner
tenement with shops and cottages in the said city, in ' Endelestrete ' and
' Shiperestrete,' next William's tenement in ' Chiperestret ' aforesaid,
which he had by the bequest of Sir John Pope, chaplain. Certified
under the common seal and the seal of the mayoralty of the said city.
Witnesses : William Westbury, bailiff, John Leuesham, mayor, John
Judde and John Swift, coroners, John Botenham and William at Lee,
reeves there and others (named). Salisbury, Wednesday before
St. Gregory the Pope, 2 Henry V.
At foot : Irrotulatur.
Kent. C. 4997. Bond by Thomas Pultere of Down, co. Kent, esq., to Thomas
Somers. Stonore, esq., in 201. at Easter next, conditioned for saving Stonore
harmless against Robert Palmer, sheriff of Somerset, touching a bond
in 201., dated 11 February last, by Stonore to the sheriff to save him
harmless. 13 February, 13 Edward IV. Fragment of seal.
[Bedford.] C. 4998. Defeasance of a grant by William Neel of Dunstapl', John
Trought and Richard Lexham to William Syer of Dunstapl' of 7a.
land, to wit if they or their executors pay at Dunstapl' on the feast of
All Hallows next 10s. and on the feast of the Purification 10s. and so
from year to year till 11. be paid, the charter of feoffment to be void.
Witnesses : Nicholas Blyssy, Roger Gramary. Kenesworth, Monday
before St. George, 3 Henry V.
[Heref.] C. 4999. Grant by Richard le Brut of ' la Falde ' to Walter de
Houton of ' la More ' of the parish of Bodenham, Emma his wife and
Hugh their son, of a furlong (forlongum) of arable in the parish of
Bodenham in the field called ' Upfeld,' extending from land formerly
of Sir William le (sic) Llucy, knight, &c. Witnesses : William Deveras,
lord of Bodenham and others (named). Monday after the feast of
the Apostles Peter and St. Paul, 29 Edward III. Seal.
[Heref.] C. 5000. Grant by John Folymon of Bredwardyn to Richard
Tristram and Agnes his wife of a messuage with a butt adjacent and
arable in Welynton, situate as described. Witnesses : John
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159
de Chaundos, Thomas de Chaundos, Adam le Veyser, John Restot,
Richard le Mercer and other. Thursday after St. Martin, 15 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 5001. Grant by John son of Osbert Flemyng to Richard son of
Ralph Willem of Doune of 3r. (virgatas) of land in the parish of Doune in
the field called ' Raulynesdone' ; for this Richard gave him 20s. before-
hand in gersum. Doune, Wednesday after St. James the Apostle,
10 Edward II.
[Kent.] C. 5002. Grant by Adam Scrivayn to Sampson Chyld of \r.
(virgatam) land in the parish of ' la Doune ' in the field called
' Wyntresfeld.' Tuesday after the Annunciation, 12 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 5003. Grant by Richard Oolyare of ' La Dowene ' to Juliana
daughter of John Aleyn of a messuage with a house thereon and a
place of land in ' La Dowene ' between his great house and the highway
to London. The feast of St. Andrew, 16 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 5004. Counterpart indenture, being the memorandum of an
agreement made Sunday after the Conversion of St. Paul,
13 Edward III, between William son of Richard Trowmer of ' la Doune '
and one of his heirs of the one part, and Henry, Thomas and John his
brethren and also heirs of Richard, of the other, viz. William grants
them all his purparty of the lands which came to him by his father's
decease in exchange for a field called ' le Pyktel,' his purparty of a
messuage and grove in ' la Doune ' excepted ; and whereas William
was not of lawful age, if when he come to it he dissent, let each brother
return to his own. Three seals.
[Kent.] C. 5005. Grant by John Colebit to Sampson Child of all his land
in a field called ' Seuenesland ' in exchange for l|a. land in ' Scherlonde.'
Saturday after the Purification, 4 Edward III. Of. C. 4993.
Kent. C. 5006. Grant by William Rotheley of Dertford and John Sharp
of Eard to John Outlawe of Eard of a messuage with garden and arable
by Crayfordstrete, also of a parcel of land and wood at Moltgrove by
Groveshern in the parish of Eard ; also of a parcel of meadow in the
marsh called Dokelynghope by Tradehope, which inter alia they had,
together with Walter Jolyf since deceased, by the gift of Thomas
Roys and Agnes his wife. 12 March, 2 Edward IV.
[Kent.] C. 5007. Grant by John son of William Alfegh to Thomas Makerel,
the elder, of la. land in a field called ' Deanland,' between ' Leapere-
strete,' &c. in the town of Westerham ; consideration, 20s. with the
costs of marling (marlure). The eve of St. Margaret, 11 Edward II.
[Bucks.] C. 5008. Indenture (paper) made at Monks Rysborough (Rys-
borough' Monachorum) 27 March, 12 Edward IV, witnessing that
William Lamborn, Nicholas Kyng, the elder, Robert Kyng and William
Alconer, arbitrators chosen between Nicholas Wendover and William
Taylour of Monks Rysborugh, carpenter, award that William shall
keep the peace towards all his neighbours and especially towards the
said Nicholas and concerning the setting fire to Nicholas' houses, so
that he shall do no harm to any of his neighbours or to the said Nicholas
as to their bodies, or as to setting fire to their houses ; William shall
pay John Langston his fees due for the king's writs and for his favour
at the gaol, that he was not imprisoned, shall bring no action against
those who arrested him and shall pay Nicholas 20s., whereof 2s. 4d.
to the sheriff for his fee, for damages sustained.
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[Devon.] C. 5009. Quitclaim by John Geigg of Dertemouth to John Mont fort,
the younger, of the same, of his right in a tenement in Clifton Derte-
mouth ; also of his right in a garden lying ' a Boweton ' there.
Whitsun eve, 15 Richard II.
[Essex.] C. 5010. Bond by Thomas Dane, prior of Berden, and the convent
of the same to John Coteys and William Thorne in 10Z. at Easter next.
10 October, 34 Henry VI.
[Essex.] C. 5011. Grant by Roger Mede of Berden and Alice his wife to
Sir Thomas Dane, prior of Berden, George Morefyn, esquire, of
Manewden and John Pende of Berden of a messuage with croft of
land adjacent, in Berden, between the highway called ' Rochefordis-
hill,' &c. which they purchased of Richard Lamberd of Berden,
12 Richard II. The feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, - - Henry VI.
Apparently not executed.
Oxford. C. 5012. Grant by John Wellesborne to John Wykes, yeoman of
the cellar (selarii) of the queen, and Maud his wife of all his lands, &c.
in Henton, Wynnale and Chynnore, co. Oxford, which came to him
by the death of John Wellesburne, the elder, his father, as son and heir,
and by reason of a feoffment thereof made by John Justiser of Wycombe,
co. Bucks, to his said father together with Peter Fetplace, esq., Thomas
Derham and John Lichelade, dated at Henton, Tuesday before
St. Chad the Bishop, 15 Henry VI, which cofeoffees died in his said
father's lifetime with no estate thereof made or delivered to any.
Thursday, 8 January, 28 Henry VI. Copy on paper.
[Oxford.] C. 5013. Grant by William, perpetual vicar of Sydenham, and
Sir Simon, chaplain of the same, to William Jurdan and Katharine his
wife of all their land, &c. in the fields of Henton, in the parish of
Chynnore ; to hold to them and William's heirs and assigns. Henton,
Monday before St. John the Baptist, 13 Richard II. Copy on paper.
Bucks. C. 5014. Draft of a bond by Thomas Stonor of Stonor, co. Oxford,
the younger, esq., and Thomas Stoner of Stoner, the elder, esq., to
Richard Quatermayn and Richard Fowler, esquires, in 40Z. at Mid-
summer next, conditioned as follows. Whereas the said Richard
Quatermayn, on day of date, has sealed and delivered a release made
to Thomas Stoner, above, to the use of Thomas Stoner, the younger, and
Sybyll Brekenoke, ' as in the sed reles therof the date is the viij. day
of Apryll,' 12 Edward IV, if the said Thomas or Sybyll or any in their
name hereafter show the said release or take any benefit thereby against
Eustas Grenevyle or his heirs " of any of the iij. partys of Pen' is lond
in Hadnam," co. Bucks, which the said Eustace claims to be his
inheritance, whereby Eustace or his heirs ' myght be barryd of the
seid iij. partes of Pennys lond,' the obligation to stand, ' and els be
voyde.'
[Essex.] C. 5015. Grant by Thomas Dane, prior of Berden, and the convent
of the same, to Sir Thomas Tame, perpetual vicar of the parish church
of Berden, in order to have his continual residence about the cure of
the parish aforesaid unless he be hindered by sickness or other
reasonable cause, of the site late of the rectory of the church aforesaid
and now appropriated to the vicarage thereof ; also of all oblations
and emoluments incident to the altarage of the said church ; also of
Wl. pension both from their lands in Berden and from their rectory
there ; also, for his life, of eight cartloads of wood for fuel, to be taken
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from the hedges and wood of the priory there ; to hold for his life in
full satisfaction of the portion or endowment of the vicarage ; with
405. penalty for default. 28 September, 34 Henry VI.
C. 5016. Indenture, being the defeasance of a writing obligatory
of statute staple of Westminster of even date whereby Thomas
Ormond, knight, and William Scot, esq. are bound to Dame Margaret
Tresham, widow, and William Catesby, squire of the Body of the
King, in 100 marks on the eve of the Epiphany next, viz. if they pay
to the said Dame Margaret or her assigns for life on the altar in the
chapel of the rood (capella crucifixi) being on the threshold (existenti
super solium) within the cathedral church of St. Paul, London, near
'le Northdore,' 4Z. 4s. lid. half yearly, 42s. 5%d. on Whitsun eve and
All Hallows eve, between 9.0 and 11.0 A.M. the writing to be void.
16 December, 1 Richard III. Fragment of one seal. Gf. C. 4698.
[Kent.] C. 5017. Grant by Henry de Suthuuode to John and Thomas,
sons of Iselota atte Park, of 6|a. whereof 3a. Ir. (virga) lie in a field
called ' le Estlese ' extending from ' Welpeetesf rith ' to the way leading
to ' Luggestizele,' 3a. Ir. in a field called ' le Westlese ' extending
from the park of Betrise to a grove called ' Amelotehaze ' ; rent,
19f d. for all service ; for this they gave him 30s. in gersum, 15 Edward I.
Witnesses : William de Suthwode, John de la Dune, Alexander le
Clerk, Robert Rolf, Ralph Walkelyn, John Rolf, John Nichole, John
Gernes, Robert Gernes, Robert son of Gunnota, Simon le Clerk, Ralph
Stoyl and other. Memorandum (Et notandum est) that I the aforesaid
Henry have given to John, my brother, one part of a certain hey of
mine, between ' Smethereden and Snattesdale,' and the same John shall
have his full [share] between the pasture of William de Suthwode and
a pasture called ' le Estre Lese,' formerly Henry de Suthwode's ;
further I have given to Robert, my brother, two day works in a grove
called ' le Westgrof ' for his part of a hey which remains (restat) between
the park of Betrise and Amelotehaze ; so that they never can claim
anything of the said bargain (marchia) which I have sold to the said
John and Thomas sons of Iselota.
[Bucks.] C. 5018. Indenture of apprenticeship of John Griffyn of Kardygan
in Wales to John Justicer, weaver of Wycombe, from Midsummer,
9 Henry V for three years, with covenants as in C. 4962. Witnesses :
Thomas Aversdell, mayor of Wycombe, John Pryk and John
Wokyngham, bailiffs there and others (named). Monday after
St. Bartholomew, in the year above written. Seal.
Kent. C. 5019. Grant by John Hever of Hese, Simon Shotte of Brome-
legh, the elder, and William Cowper of Downe to Isabel Smyzthe late
the wife of John Smyzthe of Downe of all those lands and tenements
with all their appurtenances (sic) except a croft of land called ' Belysland '
with six other parcels of land lying dispersed in a place called 'le
Hilde,' and also another parcel of wood called ' Poke Grove ' ; to hold
to her for life, with remainder to them, their heirs and assigns, for
sale, the money therefrom to be disposed according to the intent of the
last will of the said John Smyzthe. Downe, 14 June, 12 Edward IV.
Fragments of seals.
[Cornw.] C. 5020. Chirograph indented witnessing that whereas John de
Allet holds all his land, &c. in Scilly (Sullia) of Sir Ranulph de Blaunch-
minster (Albomonasterio) by knight-service and by service of keeping
Ranulph's castle in the isle aforesaid for a certain time and by other certain
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services in his own person or by two men, the said Ranulph has released
and quit-claimed for himself and his heirs to John and his heirs the
service of keeping the said castle for ever ; for which release John has
granted to Sir Ranulph and his heirs 13s. 4d. rent from all his land
in Brayer, Brethiel and Seynt Maudut in the said isle, with right of
distraint ; and Ranulph grants for himself and his heirs that whenever
John or his heirs have made default in part or in whole in payment
of a rent of one hundred and fifty puffins (poffonum) at the terms in
a charter of Richard de Wyk contained, it may be lawful to John and
his heirs to pay Id. for three puffins (poffonis) and so for single ones.
Witnesses : William de Halap, John de Lambron, Richard de
Trefinor, Ranulph de Speccote and Guy de Seyntaubyn. Dated at
Tregamidon, Tuesday before St. Ambrose the Bishop, 10 Edward III.
Fragments of seal detached.
[Kent.] C. 5021. Grant by Idonia late the wife of William le Hog' to
Maurice her son of a croft of land with house thereon which she lately
purchased of Gilbert ate Napeltone in the towns of Westerham and
Hever, called ' le Patkescroft,' between the road (stratam) from
' Cherlmanewod ' to Westerham, &c. Consideration, 20s. beforehand.
Saturday, the feast of St. Barnabas, Apostle, 10 Edward II.
London. C. 5022. Writing whereby John Wolf and Alice de Lincoln, his
wife, reciting that she had given and chartered to Sir Thomas de Thorp,
clerk, a messuage which she had in the parish of Holy Trinity the
Less (parve) London, to hold to him his heirs and assigns, rendering to
her therefor for her life 10 marks by quarterly payments, release
their right to him in the said rent. Witnesses : John de Wengrave,
mayor of London, William Furneis and John Priour, sheriffs, Hamon
Godchep, alderman of the ward, Robert le Kallere, and others (named).
15 July, 12 Edward II. Seals, decayed. Memorandum endorsed of
enrolment in the husting of common pleas, Monday before St. Margaret,
12 Edward II.
[Oxford.] C. 5023. Grant by Alice de Crowelle of Watlyngtone, widow, to
Robert Thalemach of Cleyore and Isabel his wife and Robert's heirs and
assigns of 3a. arable lying dispersed in the fields of Cleyor, whereof
\a. in ' Berforlong,' \a. in ' Flexforlong,' \a. in ' le Middelfelde,' \a. in
' Dicleforlong,' \a. in ' le Coumbefelde ' in le ' Longelonde,' \a. in
' Swttemerefforlonge.' Cleyor, Sunday before the Purification, 17
Edward II.
Berks. C. 5024. Demise by John Teff of Hungerford, mason, and Agnes
his wife to John Gunter of Hulle by Inkepenne and Robert Munkeston
of Sandon by Hungerford of a pasture called ' le Frythdon ' in the fee
of Sandon, with a house called ' Shepehous ' between the croft of
Edmund Gunter, &c. for twelve years at 5s. rent ; they will put the
house in repair before Christmas next and John and Robert shall keep
it in repair. Witnesses : William Coventr', esq., Roger Gunter and
others (named). 1 October, 8 Henry VI. Seals, broken.
| York, W.R.] C. 5025. Grant by Matthew de Oxpring to Henry son of Henry
de Rockeley his lord, and the heirs and assigns of Henry, of the
homage and whole service of Henry le Webester for a bovate of land
in Royghbircheworthe, to wit 2s. rent and all manner of foreign service ;
to hold of the chief lord of the fee. Witnesses : Sir Nicholas de
Worteley, knight, Ralph of the same and others (named). Wyrkis-
burgh, the feast of the Assumption, 27 Edward [I].
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[Kent.] C. 5026. Grant by Thomas Beccle of the parish of ' la Doune ' to
Peter de Mechelmor, clerk, and Robert William of all his goods.
Thursday, the feast of St. Matthew, : . . . Richard IT.
Devon. C. 5027. Grant by John de Fynchewille, mercer (mercenarius), to
John Pollard of Tavystok, his heirs and assigns, of an easement of
the south wing (pugnionis) of his tenement in Tavystok, between the
hall of the said Pollard on the south and the place of John Popelston
on the north, the highway from Tavystok to Banawille on the west
and ' la Fyslak ' on the east, so that whenever the said wing be built
afresh and higher they can attach the timber and walls of their hall to
it, &c. Witnesses : Joel Gages, reeve of the borough of Tavystok,
and others (named). Friday before St. Peter's Chair, 8 Edward II.
Seal
[Kent.] C. 5028. Grant by John Broun of the parish of ' la Doune ' to
Thomas Jolyff of the same parish of all the land, &c. which he acquired
from Christian and Margery his sisters in ' la Doune,' at ' Pelzedene',
viz. a messuage with house thereon and a croft before the door of the
said messuage called 'Brouunys Crofft' ; also of IJa. land in a place
called ' Elwynnes redyn.' Dated at Pelzedene, Wednesday the feast
(in festivitate) of St. Michael, 18 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 5029. Grant by John Aunfrey of ' la Doune ' to Richard son of
Ralph Will[em] of the same of a piece of arable containing 3r. (virgatas)
in ' la Doune ' in a field called ' Homfeldisden ' bounding on the road
from Orpington to the church of ' la Doune,' &c. Saturday after the
Lifting up of the Holy Cross, 13 Edward III.
[Berks.] C. 5030. Grant by Ralph Wol very ch to Walter de Northoue and Joan
his wife of a small garden in the town of Goud Ingeflod which he had
by the gift of Stephen de Hauvill between the tenement formerly of
Richard Osegod and the tenement formerly of Richard de Mortone ;
to hold to them and the heirs or assigns of Walter of the chief lords
by the rent of a grain of corn for all service. Witnesses : William le
Brun, William de Sandene, John de Oterberne, John Alger, John
Doublet, Hugh le Horch, William de la Penne, Roger Pynel, Nicholas
Gonter and other. Dated at Goud Ingeflod, Monday after St. Barnabas,
11 Edward II.
[Kent.] C. 5031. Quitclaim by Richard att Pette, son of Richard att
Pette of Scottes Hokolt to Thomas de Schelvelegh of his right in a
tenement which was John Haylman's in the same parish. Witnesses :
Thomas at Halle, William Haylman, Roger Grey, William Taylor and
other. Scottes Hokolt, Wednesday after St. Bartholomew,
17 Edward II.
[Heref.] C. 5032. Grant by Adam de Bremfeld of Mawerdyn to Hugh
Baudewyn of Buford, for 6 marks beforehand, of 4a. arable within the
manor of Mawerdyn which lie in a field called ' Bertmanescote ' ;
rent, Id. at Michaelmas, for all service. Dated in the month of
September, 1274, 2 Edward I.
[Kent.] C. 5033. Grant by John Ferthyng, the elder, to Thomas Ferthyng
of 5a. and two day works (deiworcas) of land in ' la Doune ' and Kestan,
whereof 4a. lie together in a croft called ' Luttleholfeld,' &c. The
feast of All Hallows, 40 Edward III. Seal damaged.
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[Kent.] C. 5034. Grant by John Aleyn of the parish of ' la Doune ' to Hugh
son of Luke, smith (fabri) of Scottes Ocolt, of seven dayworks of land
in the croft under his messuage ; for this Hugh gave him 1 Is. 3d. The
eve of St. Luke, 16 Edward II.
London. C. 5035. Indenture, being the defeasance of letters obligatory of
the statute of the staple of Westminster and a recognisance in the
Chancery whereby Bartholomew Blaket is bound to John Bryan,
citizen and fishmonger of London in several sums of 40?., 104Z. and 40Z.,
viz., if Bartholomew pay to John, and Thomas son of John, in the
church of Holy Trinity the Less (parve) 40s. at Christmas and Mid-
summer equally for their lives in survivorship and a year over, the
recognisance, &c. to be void. London, Saturday, the morrow of the
Translation of St. Thomas the martyr, 48 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 5036. Grant by John Inge, rector of Lynleye in the diocese of
Lincoln, to his beloved (carissimo) father Fremund Inge, Christiana his
wife and Isabel their daughter, of 2a. of contiguous land in the field
' del South ' of Dunstaple between land of the prior of Dunstaple, &c.
abutting on the walls of the Friars Preachers, &c. ; also of a toft in
the street ' del West ' of Dunstaple, with croft adjacent, formerly
William Chadd's ; to hold to them and Fremund's heirs. Saturday,
the feast (proximo, in festd) of St. Barnabas, 8 Edward III. Fragment
of seal.
Waterford. C. 5037. Grant by Thomas le Botiller, earl of Ormond, for service
rendered to William Whyte of his island called ' Maloures Hand,'
co. Waterford, for life and the lives of Anne, William's wife, and of
James their son, in survivorship ; rent 40s. of money current in Ireland
at Michaelmas and Easter equally for all service ; they shall keep the
manor of the said Island in repair. 18 August, 11 Henry VII. Copy
on paper headed : The copy of thendent r of my Island of Waterford.
Middx. C. 5038. Letters patent by William Peche, knight, of the county
of Kent, reciting that he had sold to William Chedworth, esq., his
manors, &c. in the parish of Stebenhithe, the manor of Asshwies with
the great field adjacent containing 50a. excepted, and that he and
Robert Markendale ' yoman ' then jointly enfeoffed with him, had
made estate thereof to William and to others to his use by their
charter indented, and that afterwards the said William in friendly
manner between them two alone had privily asked him certain questions
to which he replied ; that the truth may be manifest he hereby
notifies that when he and Robert enfeoffed William no one else had
any estate therein; no part thereof was ever entailed on anyone now
alive or on any one who now has issue nor were the said manors
ever charged by statute staple, statute merchant or other recognisance
with any debt or rent save the old accustomed rent, so help him God
and the Gospels. Sealed with his seal of arms. 13 July, 37 Henry VI.
[N'hamp.] C. 5039. Quitclaim by John son of William son of Nicholas of
Brampton to God and the house of the Holy Trinity without Nor-
hampton and the master and brethren there, of his right in a messuage
which John Colle and Margery his wife held in the town of Boketon
and in la. arable, \a. meadow in the same ; for this they gave him
30. beforehand. Witnesses : John de Boketon, Henry le Dive of
Brampton and others (named). Dated at Northampton, before John
de Vaux (Wallibus) and his fellows, justices in eyie, Monday before
St. Nicholas, 14 Edward I.
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[Berks.] C. 5040. Grant by Maud Bat, late the wife of John le Fonde of
Hungerford, widow, to Geoffrey Kyng and John Kyng his brother of
all her land, &c. in Hungerford, Sandon, Hulle and Ingepenne which
descended to her after the death of John Bat, her brother ; also of
the reversion expectant on the death of Cristina who was the wife
of Geoffrey Bat her father of land &c. (specified) in the same places, of
the moiety of a messuage which William Fykyn holds for life and IJa.
which Roger Pal holds in Hungerford and Sandon, which ought to
revert to her after the death of the said Christina, William and Roger
for her reasonable part. Witnesses : Robert de Hungerford, Alan
de Hauuvyle, John le Dyghere, Richard de la Sale, William de Sandone,
Richard le Fonde, Nicholas Gunter, William le Bruyn. Hungerford,
Saturday after St. Margaret, 13 Edward II.
[Warw.] C. 5041. Demise by William Pillyng of Solihull to William atte
Birches of the same, clerk, for life of a place of land and a meadow in
Solihull, the place between land formerly Thomas de Caldeford's and
land of John Pillyng and Nicholas Sibely and the road from Caldeforde-
mulne to his house, the meadow between meadow of Robert Albart and
the highway from Olton to Longodon ; rent 20s., to commence after
the first ten years, if William die within that time his executors and
assigns to have the place, &c. to the end of the ten years. Monday
after St. Nicholas the Bishop, 9 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 5042. Grant by Richard Humfrey of ' la Doune ' to Sampson
son of Robert Child of 3r (virgatas) land in the parish of ' la Doune '
in the field called ' West Homfeld ' : for this Sampson gave him 12s.
beforehand in gersum, 9 Edward II.
London. C. 5043. Demise by William Hanampstede, citizen and pepperer of
London, to Richard Grace citizen and pepperer of the same, of his
tenement with houses, shops, sollars and cellars between the tenement
of William Herkstede and another tenement of his own on the north
in Soperslane in the parish of St. Antholin, from Midsummer next
for ten years ; rent, 100s. 4 May, 41 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 5044, Grant by William Hunte of Codeham to Thomas Petle of
two crofts of land lying together between the park of Bettrede and
land late of John Wilkyn and between land of his called ' Mongeresland '
and land of Robert William called ' Mottescroft ' late John Hunte's,
whereof one croft is called ' Middelfeld ' and the other ' Eastfeld.'
Codeham, the eve of St. Andrew, 19 Richard II.
[Dorset.] C. 5045. Indenture made at Brydport on Michaelmas day witness-
ing that John Befe has put himself apprentice to John Burges and
Agnes his wife, of Brydport, for thirteen years ; after the end of the term
he shall serve his masters for a whole year and at the end of that they
shall give him 40s., a bed worth 20s., a brass pot of three pottles, and
a pan of two gallons. Witnesses : William Olyver, bailiff of Brydport,
and others (named). Dated the day and place abovesaid, 18 Henry VI.
[Kent.] C. 5046. Grant by William de Cobbyngebingeburre (sic) to John
son of John de Eleslestie and Margery his wife and their heirs, of all
his part of the land and wood in Cobbyngebure in the town of
Edenbridge (Pontis Edulmy) between land of Henry de Sardene, &c.
with a right of way from the highway from Cobbyngebure to Sardenne,
through the middle of his land, through his gate. Thursday, the
feast of St. Augustine, 10 Edward II.
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N'hamp. C. 5047. Know, &c. that I, Richard, rector of the church of
Blechissho am bound to pay to the Master and brethren of the
hospital of the Holy Trinity without Norhampton 4 marks in the
name of a perpetual benefice (nomine perpetui beneficii) at Norhampton,
viz. 2 marks at Michaelmas, 1264, and 2 marks at the feast of St. Luke
next following so that if it be not paid at the appointed terms I will
give 20s. in the name of a pain in addition to the principal (principal*
sorte in suo robore durante) ; I have found sureties, viz. Hervey, rector
of a mediety of the churches of Middilton and Colentr', and William,
vicar of the church of All Saints, Norhampton, &c. ; subjecting myself
to the jurisdiction of the official of Bedeford so that he may compel
me to payment ; we, the aforesaid Hervey and William the vicar
have submitted ourselves to the coercion of the official of the arch-
deacon of Norhampton; both I and we the sureties have put our
seals to the present letters. Witnesses : Sir William, chaplain of
Uppeton, Alan de Norhampton chaplain of Bellingg', William de Leyrc',
clerk, Richard de Arderne, clerk, S. de Newerk and other. Dated
at Norhampton, the day of the Assumption, 1264. Tabs for three
seals.
Endorsed : Pro fratribus Sancte Trinitatis de ecclesia de Blechesho.
[Kent.] C. 5048. Grant by William le Leapere to Robert Helfey of la.
land in the parish of Westerham in the field called ' le Deanland '
between land of Roger and William Helfey and his land called ' Kyxes
Haue,' &c. ; for this Robert gave him 7s. beforehand in gersum.
Witnesses : Richard de Eastlonde, John de Evere and others (named).
Saturday after the Holy Trinity, 23 Edward I. Seal effaced.
[Bedford.] C. 5049. Grant by William Hobbus and Simon Gillimyn, or
Gillymyn, of Dunstapl' to William Grom, called ' le Tunok,' and Joan
his wife, of the same, of a messuage in the street ' del West ' of
Dunstapl', abutting on ' Ikeneldestrate,' &c. Monday, Midsummer
eve, 39 Edward III. One seal, possibly of arms.
[Kent.] C. 5050. Grant by Gilbert Foner of ' la Doune ' to Sampson Child
of the same parish of a balk (lymitem) and of all his rights of the same
balk (lymitis) in a field called ' Stonyfeld,' the land of the said Sampson,
lying beside the church of the said parish on the north ; for this
Sampson gave him I4td. in gersum. Sunday after St. Dunstan,
9 Edward II.
[Essex.] C. 5051. Grant by Nicholas Germayn, rector of Berden, to Henry
Longley, John Barley and Ralph Grey, esquires, and George Merefen,
gentleman, of a meadow containing 3a. in the town of Farnham, in
the hamlet of Hasele, with ingress and egress from the highway
leading from Meneweden towards Storteford across a croft called
'le Melleford Croft,' abutting on the highway from Farnham to
Bentfeld, &c. Witnesses : John Fytz Rechard of Claveryng, &c.
Farnham, the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr,
15 Henry VI.
Endorsed : Sciant, &c. quod ego Edmundus Edmunde de Berden
in comitatu Essex', dedi, &c. Johanni Morel de eadem et Agneti uxori
mee (sic).
[Kent.] C. 5052. Grant by William ate Helle, fisher (piscator) of London,
to Richard de Burhham son of Robert de Wudeham, of a piece of
land in Suth Wudes Suth felde between land called ' le Helde ' and
a croft called ' Rundecroft,' and between land of John de la Dune
ANCIENT DEEDS. 167
which lies ' ater Pyrie ' and 4a. land pledged to the said Richard by
William de Suth Wude ; also of a piece of land, with bounds (metis)
and other appurtenances, which lies between land called ' Rolvesland '
and lands of John de la Dune called ' Buyele ' and ' Witefeld ' and between
land called ' Wibardene Buyele ' and a land called ' Northfeld ' ; also
of a piece of land called ' Fith yerde ' which lies in Rolveslonde between
' Scottescrofte ' and land of Henry Wankelin and between land of
Hugh ate Grenestrete, clerk, and land of the heirs of Robert Wiberd ;
for this Richard gave him 50s. in gersum, 25 Edward [I]. Witnesses :
Thomas 'ater up stret' and others (named).
Middx. C. 5053. Quitclaim by William Kylvyngton, esquire, of Milhende,
to Richard Hamme, esquire, of his right in all the lands and tenements,
rents and services and reversions of all his tenants who hold of him for
term of life or terms of years in the fee of Milhende in the parish of
Stebunheth, with all meadows, woods, gardens, leases, pastures, &c.,
which the said Richard, and Thomas Lowsell and Robert Coton, had
by his gift ; with warranty thereof. Milhende, Saturday the feast of
St. Erkenwald the Bishop, 13 Henry IV. Seal broken. Memorandum
endorsed of enrolment in the memoranda of the Exchequer, Michael-
mas term, 13 Henry IV, King's Remembrancer's side.
[Kent.] C. 5054. Quitclaim by Peter Bakere of Doune to Thomas Petle and
John son of of his right in land and wood in the parish
of Doune within two fields called ' Southfeld ' and ' Lytelwestfeld.'
Monday, 12 April, 9 Henry V.
[Kent.] C. 5055. Grant by William Wyllen, Richard Willen and Sampson
Willen to William Dyn of Codham of all the land which came to them
by inheritance after the death of Thomas their father in the field called
' Wyggeden ' on the upper side of the highway from Grenehold to
' la Hese ' on the one side and the highway from Grenehold to South-
wode on the other. Codham, Wednesday after the Epiphany,
31 Edward III. Two seals.
[Kent.] C. 5056. Grant by Richard son of William ate Putte of ' la Doune '
to Sampson Child and his heirs of 3r. (virgatas) land in ' Easter Belyes
Londe ' ; for this Sampson gave him 10s. beforehand in gersum. Doune,
Monday, the feast of St. Alphege, 9 Edward II.
[Kent.] C. 5057. Grant by Roger Joleyf to Thomas Joleyf his brother of
the parish of ' la Doune ' of the moiety of a messuage and curtilage
with a house thereon which came to him by inheritance after the death
of Thomas Joleyf his father in the same parish of ' la Doune,' next
the church between the road from the said church to Codham, &c.
Sunday before St. Barnabas, 37 Edward III.
[Wilts.] C. 5058. Grant by Richard Myldenale of Remmesbury to Walter
Myldenale his son of a croft of arable and wood containing 4a. at ' la
Hokededych ' in the parish of Froxfeld, late Geoffrey le Parmunter's.
Witnesses : Nicholas Wotton and others (named). Monday after
St. Nicholas the Bishop, 23 Henry VI.
[Kent.] C. 5059. Grant by Robert Gerveis of Pelseden to John his son of
his messuage at Pelseden, except a chamber called ' le West Chambre '
and ' le West Hawe ' ; for this John has given him 15s. Sunday before
St. Andrew Apostle, 9 Edward II.
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[Kent] C. 5060. Grant by Agnes daughter of Richard Guthac to Sampson
son of Robert Child of thirteen dayworks of land in a field called
' Litlewestfeld ' ; for this Sampson gave her 2s. in gersum, 5 Edward II.
[Kent.] C. 5061. Grant by Richard de Nortfolk, clerk, to Walter Colpeper
of all the land which he bought of Henry Rotk' in the town of East-
f arlegh in a field called ' Wodecrof t ' ; for this Walter gave him 7 marks
in gersum, 6 Edward II. Witnesses : Philip de Frakenham, Bar-
tholomew ate Sole and others (named).
Middx. C. 5062. Quitclaim by Alice late the wife of William le Taillour
and sister of Edmund de Harewe late goldsmith of London, to Robert
le Bret and Agnes his wife, their heirs and assigns, of her right in a half
shop formerly the said Edmund's in the market of Westchep in the
parish of St. Matthew of Fridaistrete, between shops of Nicholas le
Convers on either side, whereof she impleaded the said Robert by
writ of right in the husting of London before Ralph de Sandwyco
then keeper of the city, William de Farndon then alderman of the
ward, Ralph le Blund and Hamo Box then sheriffs ; for this they have
given her 2 marks beforehand. Monday before the Ascension,
20 Edward [I]. Memorandum endorsed of enrolment in full husting
of London, Monday the morrow of the Holy Trinity, 20 Edward [I].
[Kent.] C. 5063. Quitclaim by William de Luxstyle to Richard son of
Ralph Willem of ' la Doun ' of his right in 3a. land in the midst of a
field called ' Northfeld ' in the said parish of ' la Doun ' between a
croft called ' Rededyche ' and land of William de Troghmer, &c. with
the third part of a hedge inclosing the said land. The Lifting up of
the Holy Cross, 17 Edward III.
[Cornw.] C. 5064. Grant by Thomas Lucombe to Henry Marney, esquire,
and Isabel his wife, of all his land, &c. in Trescawe, formerly Alice
Whytyng's ; to hold to them and the heirs and assigns of Henry ;
attorneys to deliver seisin, Thomas Glyn and John Harry. Witnesses :
William Carnsuyowe and Richard Flamank, esquires, John Watte of
Bodmyn and other. 4 March, 5 Henry VII.
[Oxford.] C. 5065. Counterpart of indenture of sale, 21 January, 18 Edward IV,
by Sir William Stonor, knight, to John Mershe of Watlyngton, co.
Oxford, ' corveser,' of five hundred ' beches,' ' to be taken within all
the grounde of Saunders and a grounde called Herryes landes,' at
Grenefeld, ' the said beches to be drawen on the saide grounde wodman-
lyke after the custume of wodsale ' for 14 marks to be paid at certain
dates. English. Paper. Seal.
[N'hamp.] C. 5066. Quitclaim by Lawrence son of William de Preston, for
his soul and his ancestors' souls, to the Master and brethren of the
hospital of the Holy Trinity without Norhampton of the homages
and services due from a messuage and a half-virgate of land in West-
haddon which William son of Adam formerly held, saving to him and his
heirs a rent of I2d. therefore. Witnesses : Walter de Buketon, John
his son, John the clerk of Norhampton, Richard de Holm in West-
haddon, Henry Wale in Esthaddon, Richard son of Adam of Tekene,
Henry Flemeng of Buketon, Walter de Brampton, clerk, and other.
[Warw.] C. 5067. Grant by Simon Lynne of Ippesley and Agnes his wife
to John son of Ralph de Gardino of Solihull in free marriage with
Sybill his daughter and their heirs lawfully begotten of a place of his
land in the manor of Solihull between land of Reynold, rector of the
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church of Solihull, &c. ; to hold the said place, with buildings thereon
of the chief lords of the fee, according to the liberties and customs
merchant of the market (mercat' fori) of Burmicham ; rent to the chief
lords Qd. at the terms appointed in the town of Solihull.
Witnesses : Hugh Albert of Solihull and others (named).
[Kent]. C. 5068. Grant by Adam Rauf to William Broun of a piece of land
in a field called ' Eylwines Reden ' between a road from Luckestethel to
Pelseden, &c. ; for this William gave him 4s. beforehand in gersum,
Monday after St. Faith, 11 Edward II.
[Kent.] C. 5069. Grant by Richard Rolf, son of Richard Rolf of the parish
of ' la Doune ' to Thomas Byset of the same, of his croft called
' Pekecroft ' in the parish of Codham. La Doune, Sunday after the
Annunciation, 30 Edward III. Witnesses : Richard ate Noke,
Robert ate Wode and others (named).
[Surrey.] C. 5070. Grant by Stephen atte Bour' of Nohtfeld to John
Provyz of Ewelle and Agnes John's daughter of 5a. arable
whereof 2a. lie at ' Tromeshagh ' and 3a. at ' le Syxacres' ; to hold
to them and the heirs of Agnes. The day of St. Mary Magdalen,
10 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 5071. Grant by John Chyld to Sampson Chyld of all his land
in a croft called ' Wylcokcroft ' in the parish of ' la Doune ' ; also
of his land in a place called ' Longeland ' in the said parish ; also of
his land in a place called ' Ealdreden ' in the said parish. Sunday
before the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 12 Edward III.
Dorset. C. 5072. Grant by Thomas Reve to John Knyche, clerk, of all
his land, &c. in the town of Bryddeporte. Witnesses : John Camell,
Thomas Husee, John Bouet, John Squyer and Richard Chaldecote.
Dated at Schapewyk, 16 September, 22 Henry VI.
[Kent.] C. 5073. Grant by John son of Ralph Willyam to John his son of
a croft of land called ' Helewyshaghe ' at Southwode in the parish of
' la Doune ' between the park of Sir Geoffrey de Say and the messuage
of Lucy de Byford, a field called ' Snettesdale ' and land of John Prat.
Thursday after St. Dunstan, 11 Edward III. Witnesses : John ate
Nocke and others (named).
[Kent.] C. 5074. Grant by Henry son of Walter of Wilbureham to Ralph
Willem of all the part of his land which he had in a field called ' le
Suere ' ; for this Ralph gave him 12s. in gersum, 33 Edward [I].
[Glamorgan.] C. 5075. Grant by David ap Jankyn ap Gr[ono] Vaur and Anne
verch Watkyn his wife, of the parish of Pendoyluyn and Robert ap
M[ado]c and Geneta verch Watkyn his wife of the parish of Aradur
to Thomas ap John ap Jankyn of Land[aff] of a tenement with garden in
Feyrwater in the lordship of Land[aff], extending to Nant Tuyllcoed and
St. Fagan, &c., and 3a. arable lying together in a field there called Kreig
Tuyllcoed between land late of Jankyn Gibun, &c. extending towards
land of the chantry of David Math[ew], &c., and la. arable there between
land late of Morgan Gamach, &c. extending towards Pull y Kellien and
the road from Feyrwater to Aradur ; attorneys to deliver seisin Jevaun
ap Hoell ap M[ado]c and William Llywelyn alias William Maur.
Witnesses : Philip ap Hoell, Jankyn Saer, John ap Jankyn Saer
and other. Feyrwater, 1 May, 21 Henry VII.
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[Kent] C. 5076. Grant by John son of William ate Newlonde of the town
of St Mary in Ho and Joan his wife daughter Thomas ate Church
(de Ecclesia) to Stephen son of Stephen of Delham and Margaret his wife,
and the heirs of Stephen of 2a. 11 dayworks of land in the said town,
situate as described (forty dayworks to an acre), in exchange for a piece
of land in the said town in a field called ' Gondulvesfeld ' to wit what
Stephen acquired of Robert, the chaplain, vicar of Kynggesdon,
3 Edward II.
London. C. 5077. Quitclaim by Isabel Brother late the wife of John Brother,
the elder, citizen of London, to Richard Wolmar, citizen of London,
of her right by way of dower in a tenement with buildings formerly
the said John's, in the parish of St. Botolph towards Byllyngesgate,
which the said John gave to John Brother his younger son by charter ;
for this Richard gave her 10 marks beforehand in gersum. Witnesses :
Sir John le Breton, knight, keeper of the city, Henry Box and Richard
de Glocestr', sheriffs, Thomas Cros, alderman of the ward and others
(named). The octave of Easter, 22 Edward I. Seal (a gem).
[Kent.] C. 5078. Grant by Agnes daughter of Richard ' in the Lane ' of
Farnberwe to Gilbert son of William of Suttone of all her right in the
land, pastures, woods, heys (haghiis), &c., in Doune which came to her
by inheritance after the death of the said Richard ; for this Gilbert
gave her 40s. beforehand in gersum. Sunday before St. James the
Apostle, 6 Edward II. Memorandum of certain payments endorsed.
[Bedford.] C. 5079. Grant by Thomas the smith (faber) of Eytone to Robert
Pylling of the same of \r. land in a furlong called ' Bi twene the mulles.'
Witnesses : John Agace, Peter Peverel and others (named). Eyton,
Monday, the morrow of Easter, 4 Edward II.
[Bedford.] C. 5080. Copy on parchment of grant by William son of Robert
Bryan of Dunst[aple] to William Schefford, baker, of 8a. arable and
\a. meadow lying dispersed in the fields of Hougthon Regis, as described.
Houghton, Monday after St. John the Baptist, 1335, 9 Edward III.
And it is to be known that the sealed charter remains in the hand
of Simon Wyshamsted of Dunstaple in owel mein (equa manu) to be
kept and shown for both parties when need be.
[Derby.] C. 5081. Grant by John Hykkelyng of Swanwykke to Thomas
Chaworthe, knight, of all coal-mines on his tenements within the lordship
of the said Thomas, with free ingress and egress ; Thomas grants that
as long as his pits (putei sui carbonates) stand on John's ground, John
may have the pasture of his close called ' Diconfeld ' free of rent.
Alfreton, 12 February, 4 Henry V. Copy on paper.
[Kent.] C. 5082. Grant by Ralph Scryveyn to Sampson Child of all his
curtilage ' ate Hulle ' which he acquired of Gilbert son of William
Josep ; for this Sampson gave him 14s. beforehand in gersum. Doune,
Saturday after St. Alphege, 9 Edward II.
[Kent.] C. 5083. Grant by John Pret, son and heir of Henry de Suthwode,
to Henry his brother of all the part of the land which he had in a field
called ' Reden,' between the park of Bertre and a way called ' la
Thewey,' &c. ; also of all the part of his land which he had in a field
called ' Emebote Hawe,' between land of Richard de Burgham called
' Eghefeld,' &c. ; for this Henry gave him 16s. Sd. in gersum, the day
of St. Augustine the Bishop, 10 Edward II. Seal, with legend: [s.j
IO'HIS. PRET.
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[Kent.] C. 5084. Grant by Nicholas and Stephen, sons of Robert Wiberd,
to Richard Scrivin son of Norman Scrivin of the whole part of their
grove which came to them in inheritance after their father's death,
which lies in Kineligrave ; also I, Stephen, have given to the same Id.
rent with escheats which I ought to pay at Mid Lent for a half-acre
land which I have in ' thesutherpukelonde ' next land of John Wiberd
the elder ; for this Richard gave them 2s. in gersum, 23 Edward [I].
Witnesses : John de Aqua, Reynold Scrivin, John Wiberd, Henry
Wiberd and others (named).
[Suffolk.] C. 5085. Grant by John Garlond of Edwardiston to John Chapman
of Kerseye, Robert Lokethop and Thomas atte Tye of Lellesey, of a
messuage in Edwardiston, abutting on the highway from the church
to Boxford. 1 April, 48 Edward III. Seal.
[Kent.] C. 5086. Quitclaim by Joan late the wife of John Philpot of
Maydestane, daughter of the late John Tannere of the parish of
St. Mary in Ho to Adam Lovekyn of the same of her right in all the
land, &c. which Adam bought of the said John her husband in the
parish of St. Mary aforesaid. Maydestane, Sunday before St. Thomas
the Apostle, 7 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 5087. Grant by Gilbert son of William Josep, and son of Amice
ate Hulle, to Roger Scryveyn, of all his curtilage ' ate Hulle ' ;
for this Roger gave him 10-s. in gersum. Dated at Doune, Wednesday
after St. Alphege, 9 Edward II.
[Dorset.] C. 5088. Grant by William son of John Richemham to William ' le
Smith,' called ' Higecok,' of all that his messuage in Brideport in the
lane called ' Rothemundis Lane ' ; for this William gave him 5 marks
beforehand. Witnesses : William Quarel and John Snaw, bailiffs of
Brideport, and others (named). Monday after St. Edmund the Bishop,
11 Edward III. Seal.
London. C. 5089. Counterpart of demise by John de Burgh, Richard de
[Middx.] Burgh and Robert de Burgh to Robert Golescher, citizen and ' botel-
maker ' of London, of all their land, &c. in the parishes of St. Mary
Matfelon without Algate, London, Stebenhithe and Hakeney, from
Easter next for ten years, rendering therefore yearly to Roger
Hungarton, chaplain and William atte Hoke, butcher, or their attorney,
in the name of Agnes late the wife of Guy Allesley, 201. by quarterly
payments, doing all repairs, towards which he may pull down an old
barn near ' Crommesplace,' in a croft which the said William atte Hoke
has to farm ; if the said Agnes die within the term the rent to be paid
thenceforward to the said John, Richard and Robert. London,
20 March, 6 Henry VI. Seal, broken.
[Surrey.] C. 5090. Grant by John Veirchild of Chelesham in free marriage to
Alice daughter of Henry de Swtwode of the parish of ' la Doune ' of his
whole tenement in the parish of Chelesham. The morrow of St. Hilary,
16 Edward II.
[Kent] C. 5091. Grant by John Rolf to John his son and John's heirs,
of a moiety of all the land, &c. which he purchased of Richard de
Burkham at Southwode in the parish of ' la Doune.' Midsummer day,
11 Edward III.
[Dorset.] C. 5092. Chirograph indented, being the memorandum of an
agreement made Thursday after the Epiphany, 18 Edward II, between
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Robert de Bessyn of the one part and John le Gardiner and Edith his
wife of the other, to wit that they have demised to him the mill of
' la Wodemulle,' and 5s. rent from the land, &c. of Nicholas de Carevile
at Neweheye in the vale (vallo) of Merschewode for life, to hold to him
in allowance of 100s. rent from their land, &c. at Bessynishegh, as
appears in their charter of feoff ment of the said land, &c., which rent
he releases and quit-claims to them. Witnesses : John de Pillisdone,
John Tristram, Robert de Hyndecomb, Lawrence de Forstersheye,
John de la Schaghe and other.
[Kent.] C. 5093. Quitclaim by Alice relict of Gilbert de Sutton of Farn-
bergh, widow, to Sampson Child of her dower in the land, &c. which
he had by her husband's demise, in the parish of ' la Doune.'
Witnesses : Henry att Upstret and others (named). Farnbergh,
Wednesday after All Hallows, 5 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
[Essex.] C. 5094. Grant by Roger de Waleden to Sir Humphrey de Waleden
of his manor of Machingg. Dun ton, Thursday before St. Bartholomew,
8 Edward II. Seal.
[Kent.] C. 5095. Grant by Robert son of Bartholomew the baker (pistoris)
and Juliana his wife to Robert son of Richard Ferthing of all the part
of their land which they had in a field called ' Beliesland,' between
a field called ' Norther Belies land,' &c. ; for this Robert gave
them 26s. 4d. in gersum, the morrow of the Conversion of St. Paul,
11 Edward II. Witnesses: Henry de Upstret, Simon his brother
and others (named). Fragment of one seal.
[Sussex.] C. 5096. Grant by Alexander ate Sandhelde of Hestgrenstede to
William ate Parke of Hestgrenstede and Hodierna his wife, their heirs
and assigns, of a croft of land in Hestgrenstede called the croft 'ate
Voulegate,' containing 2a. ; rent 2d. for all service. The day of
St. Stephen, 9 Edward II.
[Lincoln.] C. 5097. Grant by John son of Simon of Folmetby to William
son of Gilbert of Oselby, his heirs and assigns, of the whole half tenement
and the right and claim which he has in the town and territory of
Oselby by way of inheritance as the tofts, lands, meadows and rents
are faithfully divided, to wit in the east field a selion on ' Linelandes,'
a selion abutting on ' Hengcroftdike ' next land of Henry Syrref,
one on ' Stainfurlanghes,' &c. ; to hold the said half tenement of the
prior and convent of Elesham, rendering therefor yearly 5s. $d. at
Whitsuntide and Martinmas, for all service ; warranty and quittance
from suits of court, except suit of a court next after Michaelmas.
Witnesses : Peter Ferur' of Oselby, Richard Marcand' of the same,
John Scrop, Reynold at Cross (ad Crucem), Henry Sirref, Peter son of
Herbert, William son of Richard and other.
[Kent.] C. 5098. Grant by Henry son and heir of Walter de Wilbureham to
Ralph Willem of 5s. lOd. rent, with escheats, &c. which Ralph owed
him yearly for a messuage in the parish of ' la Dune ' and for a croft
before the gate of the messuage ; for this Ralph gave him 40s. in gersum,
1 Edward II. Witnesses : Thomas ' del Upstrete,' Henry his son and
others (named).
Bedford. C. 5099. Grant by William Salcok otherwise called Michell of
Wypsnade to Richard Foxe, bishop of Exeter, Henry Cantelowe, citizen
and mercer of London, William Haryet, citizen and draper of London
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Kent.]
[Warw.]
London.
[Lincoln.]
[Wilte.]
[Kent.]
Kent.
and Nicholas Alwyn and Thomas Quadryng, citizens and mercers of
London, of all his land, &c. in Wypsnade. 26 June, 5 Henry VII.
Seal, damaged.
C. 5100. Grant J>y John the smith (faber) to Samson Chyld of Ir.
(unam virgatam) of land in the parish of ' la Doune.' Sunday before
St. Martin, 11 Edward III.
C. 5101. Grant by John Ferthyng of the parish of 'la Downe' to
John Pettele of the same parish of a land called ' Litul Pesfeld ' in
the parish of ' la Downe,' extending from the highway to ' Baylyves-
croft,' and from land called ' Michil Pesfeld ' to land called ' Pesfeld '
which John Bayly holds. 6 May, 8 Henry IV. Seal.
C. 5102. Grant by Richard Hawe of Solihull to William atte Birches
of the same, clerk, of 8d. rent from four fields of land in Solihull,
whereof one at Scherdemor, another at Schere Wyndes extending from
the lane called ' Longeleyelone ' and the other two at ' le Conynger,'
which fields he had by the feoffment of Dame Ela, late the wife of
Sir Peter de Burmyngham. Wednesday after St. Hilary, 16 Edward II.
Endorsed : Non valet quia fuit pignus, &c.
C. 5103. 'Bill endented ' witnessing that, 11 June, 26 Henry VI,
' we Thomas Stones and Water Gorfyn, executours of the testament
of Alrede, in the presens of Sir Thomas Terell, knyght, have
delyvered to Katerine Carpenter of London vidue, a large roll of
parchemyn wretyn and lympned with certeyn maters of the byble,'
which Katharine had lent him ' while he leved,' ' whereof I knowlege
me the said Katerine that I am fully content.' English. Paper. Seal.
C. 5104. Grant by Roger Graynesby of Grymesby to John Lang-
holm of Conyngesholm, Thomas Moigne of Glee, John Lek of Grymesby
and Roger Barbour of the same, of four tofts and a seld in Grymesby
whereof one, his principal toft, wherein he dwells, is in a lane called
' Flesshewerrawe ' next St. James's churchyard, another little toft,
opposite the principal toft on the other side of the lane, called ' Wynehowe,'
the seld on the corner of the lane abutting on the market-place, &c.,
another toft in ' Denesgate ' between a messuage of John de See and a
tenement of the abbot and convent of Welhowe abutting on ' le Carter-
gate,' &c. and another toft in ' Flotiergate,' &c. with three selions of land
lying together in the field of Grymesby called ' Behyndby,' containing la.,
abutting on ' Pyttom ' and ' Frostland.' Witnesses : John Carbot,
mayor of Grymesby, Peter Empryngham and John Skendelby, bailiffs,
John Empryngham and William Lytster. Thursday before Michael-
mas, 15 Henry [VI].
C. 5105. Grant by John Warneford to John Mull, his heirs and
assigns, of his whole tenement in Remesbury, in ' Oxonefordustrete,'
which he had by the gift of Alan . . . olit'. Witnesses : Thomas Temese,
John Looff and others (named). Thursday after St. Andrew,
13 Richard II. Seal, (' W ').
C. 5106. Grant by John Gerveis son of Gervase of Pelsedene to
William Brun, of his whole messuage at Pelsedene with house thereon ;
for this William gave him 36s. in gersum, 28 Edward [I]. Witnesses :
Thomas son of Alexander the clerk (clerici) and others (named).
C. 5107. Grant by William Waleys, citizen of London, to Joan
(Johanne) Cowngherst of ' Les Grene ' in the parish of Codham, ' husbond-
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man,' of his whole messuage with garden called ' Chevelers ' lying on
the west of the said ' Lees Grene ' at ' Wallstrete,' &c. which he had
by the gift of John Mannyng ; rent, 8d. Codham, 16 February,
23 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 5108. Grant by Henry atte Sole to Thomas Colpeper and Joan his
wife, of his whole wood next the wood of the prior and convent of
Christ Church, Canterbury, called ' La Frithe,' in the parish of Est-
farlegh ; to hold to them and the heirs and assigns of Thomas ; for
this they gave him 33s. beforehand in gersum. Friday, the eve
of St. Matthias, 4 Edward III. Fragments of seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 5109. Grant by Thomas Bouet, clerk, to John Stoyle of Oselby
of all his land, &c. in Oselby which he had by the gift of William Watson,
clerk. Witnesses : Robert Jordan of Oselby, Robert Kelyngholme
of the same, John Caa, William Caa, Simon Bell. Monday after the
Conversion of St. Paul, 13 Henry IV.
Bedford. C. 5110. Bond by William Watford of Toturnho, gent, and Thomas
Watford of the same, gent, and Isabel Watford of the same, ' widowe,'
to Lawrence Pycot of Dunstaple, in 10Z. at Michaelmas next. 24 June,
17 Henry VI. Fragments of two seals.
Middx. C. 5111. Grant by Roger Colney, citizen and draper of London,
to Stephen Brakkeley, chaplain, and Robert Goys of co. Bedford,
chaplain, of all his estate in all those tenements in ' Soperlane' in the
parish of St. Antholin (Antonini) London, which he, and one Sir Robert
Goldsmyth, clerk, since deceased, had by the grant of Robert Chirche-
man, citizen and fishmonger of London, and Margaret his wife, daughter
of Joan late the wife of William de Hanapstede, citizen and grocer of
London, for the term of the lives of the said Robert and Margaret.
John Hende being then mayor of London, and William Louthe and
Stephen Speleman, sheriffs. Witnesses : Richard Odiham, Henry
Halton, Henry Sibsay. 28 March, 6 Henry IV. Copy on parchment.
At foot : Memorandum of enrolment in the husteng of London
of pleas of land, Monday, the feast of St. Margaret, 6 Henry IV.
[Bedford. C. 5112. Grant by John West of Dunstaple to William Anable,
Herts.] Andrew Barbour, John Troutgh and Robert Haddon of Dunstaple, of
all his land, &c. in Dunstaple, Keneswort, Toturnho and Hoghton
Regis. Michaelmas, 18 Richard II.
[Staff.] C. 5113. Grant by Hugh de la Delwus of Betteley to Alice wife of
Nicholas Quitede of Wrinhul and the heirs of her body of a place of
turbary in the fee of Beteley, situate next the quintain (quintanam)
of Cracalmos on one side, and ' Wremediche ' on the other, and it extends
from ' la Stele ' of Wrine to the land of Ralph Saxi. Witnesses :
John the carpenter (carpintarius) and John son of Geoffrey, bailiffs of
Beteleye, John Marchald, Thomas de Thecun' and others (named).
The day of the Assumption, 1362.
[Wore.] C. 5114. Grant by William de Malverne of Wych to Robert
son of John Gassy of the same of his tenement in Wych between the
gate of John Bras and the tenement of Thomas de Malverne, his brother.
Witnesses : Thomas Ingram, Thomas son of John Gassy and others
(named). Saturday, the feast of St. Philip and St. James,
7 Edward III.
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[Devon.] C. 5115. Grant by Lavina late the wife of Thomas Culling to John
Alwork of her whole tenement, with liberty adjacent, in Tavistok,
between the tenement of John Vynchewille, the tenement of Thomas
de Milemete, the highway from the pillory (pylloria) of Tavistok to
Banawylle, and the water called ' la Fischlak ' ; rent, 8d. Witnesses :
Richard de Hyndeforde, Richard Broker, David Vynchewille, Nicholas,
Bodi and Robert Tankard reeve of the borough of Tavistok. Thursday
after the feast of St. Leonard, Confessor and Abbot, 10 Edward III.
Seal, with legend, s. LA VINE ....
[Kent.] C. 5116. Grant by Henry Nicolet of ' la Doune ' to Robert Byset
of the same of 3r. land at ' Westffeld ' between lands of the heirs of
Henry Byset abutting on ' Drawkeland,' &c. Saturday after St. Luke,
20 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 5117. Grant by Robert son of John Derild of Down (Duna)
to Ralph son of William the smith (fabri), of all the land which came
to him in inheritance after the death of John, his father, in ' la Dune '
between land called ' Eldereden,' &c. ; rent, \d. of forgavel (forgabulo)
at Easter, for all service ; for this Ralph gave him 16s. in gersum.
Witnesses : Thomas de Opstrete, and others (named). Seal, damaged.
[Hants.] C. 5118. Quitclaim by Hugh son of Huhelina (Hugo Huheline),
fisher (piscalor) of Motesfonte and Maud his wife, daughter of
John Smith (fabri) of Whitchurch (Albo Monasterio) to John de
Dumbredan, his heirs and assigns of their right in two houses
which John Baron holds in the fee of Aldredeston, together with
I2d. rent which John Baron and his heirs ought to pay ; for
this John gave them 10s. beforehand in gersum. Witnesses :
John le Engleys, Henry atte Hull, Hugh atte Heleweye, John le
Fraunceys, William Sprot, John le Eyer. Seal, with legend, s.
MATILDA . LE . FABER (sic).
[Oxford.] C. 5119. Grant by Simon Notebem of Stanlak to John Reede
of Stanlak of \a. arable in ' Cokescroft ' in Stanlak. Monday,
the feast of the Purification, 1 Henry IV. Seal.
[Oxford.] C. 5120. Grant by Agnes le Lauender of Stanlak, widow, to
Geoffrey le Chapman of Stanlak and Emma his wife, for their service,
of -|a. arable in ' Cocus crofte ' of Stanlak, land of William Cook
(cod] on one side and land of Geoffrey le Irmonger on the other.
Witnesses : John Laurence of More (Mora), Robert de Eleford,
Thomas Densy of Brighthamton and others (named). Stanlak, Sunday
after the Purification, 10 Edward II. Endorsed, Carta de una dimidia
acra in le Cokescroft ad finem curtilagii Alicie Bradewell.
[Oxford.] C. 5121. Grant by John Notebem to Stephen - - and Joan
Stephen's wife, his daughter, of a messuage with curtilage between
the messuage of Richard Kors and the messuage of Richard ' le Greye '
and Ja. arable lying in the croft commonly called ' le Kokis croft '
in Stanlake ; to hold for their lives in survivorship and all the time of
one heir of their bodies begotten ; rent, 14d., viz. 3|rf. at the feast of
St. Thomas, Apostle, 3%d. at the feast of St. Mary in March, 3Jd.
at Midsummer and 3^. "at Michaelmas. Witnesses : William Freman
of Brithamton, Thomas Densi of the same, John Deine, William de
Appulton, Robert Cook (coco) Robert Tailur. Seal, with legend,
[s . IOHANN]IS . NOTEBEM.
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[Hereford.] C. 5122. Grant by John de Addesoure to Walter Restout, for
2 marks beforehand, of 2a. land in Morfurlunga, between land of
William Payn and land of Richard son of Parnel and stretching
to Walter's moor ; rent, 2d. at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
and the feast of St. Andrew, for all service save the king's service.
Witnesses : Adam de Calva, John Mael, John Mervin, Nicholas
Mervin, Stephen de Pionia, William Payn and other. Seal, with
legend, s . IOHANIS . DE . ADESOVEB.
[Oxford.] C. 5123. Indenture of demise by Robert son of Sir Hugh de (sic)
Blunt to John and John and Roger, sons of Lawrence atte Dene, of a
place of his in Crowell, between the tenements of Hugh Est and Roger
le Chapman, for the term of their lives in survivorship ; rent, 2s. Qd.,
for all service save a heriot on the death of survivor ; they shall keep
up the house thereon. Crowell, Sunday after the Ascension,
9 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 5124. Grant by Robert de Broi, son of Walter de Broi of
Blechesh' to God and St. Mary and brother Robert Parage of the
hermitage (hermitorium) in the wood (nemore) of Blechesho and to
the brethren who shall serve (servituris) God in the same hermitage
in habit of religion, as the inner and outer ditches show and a croft
(cruftam) beside (que acostat ad) Netherehei as enclosed with ditches, to
hold in pure alms ; also of free pasture for five cows, five pigs, forty
sheep and a horse (caballum) in the town of Blechesho, in his demesnes
(dominiis). Witnesses : Hugh, prior of Caldewell, Geoffrey, canon of the
same, Thomas the canon, nephew of the said prior, Ralph de Broi and
Robert de Broi, brothers and parsons, Robert de Albennith', Thomas de
Fraxino, Robert son of Ralph de Bolehurst, Geoffrey de Broi, Stephen son
of Robert son of Sanson, Hugh Pipard, Robert Estrange, Warin son of
Hugh, Robert Truncath, Ralph de Bolonho, Robert son of Ralph the
clerk (clerici), William de Bolenho, Matthew the clerk, Hugh de Sancto
Edwardo, and Gervase, Roger, Robert, of Brocton, brethren.
[Glouo.] C. 5125. To all faithful, William Giffard, greeting. Be it known
to you that Erembertus gave himself and all his land which he had
in the territory of Chedewrthe, to wit Meresdena, with all its appur-
tenances, to God and St. Mary and the monks of Brueria in perpetual
alms, and this he did by permission (concessu) of his sons Roger, William
and Henry and by permission (concessu) of Athelica his daughter
and of William, husband of the same Athelica. Of this donation
I, William Giffard, was witness and confirmer and witnesses were
other more, Henry, brother of my lord Roger the earl, Walter the
chaplain, Henry the sewer (dapifer), Hugh Luvet, Robert Murdac,
Geoffrey Bruto, Ralph de Vaus. Remains of a red leather bag to
contain seal, now lost.
Herts. C. 5126. Grant by William Syer of Dunstaple to Lawrence Pycot,
William Anable, John Skynner, James Sodlomb and William Albryght
of 5a. arable lying together in the field of Kennesworth ; to hold to them
and the heirs and assigns of Lawrence. 9 September, 13 Henry VI.
Seal.
[Devon.] C. 5127. Quitclaim by William Fot of Tavystok, smith, to John de
Fynchewille, burgess of Tavystok (Tavystochie), of his right in a tene-
ment in the town of Tavystok with the liberty adjacent, situate
between the highway (regiam stratum) from the pillory of Tavystok
towards BanewSl (Banewillam) on the west, ' la Fyslak ' on the east,
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and between the tenement of Thomas Collyng and Lavina his wife
on the south and the place of John Popelston on the north.
Witnesses : Robert Corneys, reeve of the borough of Tavystok
and others (named). Palm Sunday, 11 Edward II.
[Kent.] C. 5128. Grant by Reynold Scriveyn of the parish of 'la Dune ' to
Richard de Burcham, son of Roger de Wudeham, of 2d. rent with
escheats which John de Aqua of the parish of ' la Dune ' used to pay him,
viz. at Mid Lent from a certain piece of land which lies in '.the weter felde '
between a land called ' Parises Croft,' &c. ; also of fa", rent with escheats
which Robert the taylor (cissor) of Cokerherst and Henry Wankelin
used to pay him from \a. land which Sabina de Grene Helde sold,
which lies in ' the west feld,' between land of John de Aqua, &c. ;
for this Richard gave him I4d. in gersum, 25 Edward [I]. Witnesses :
John de Upstret, and others (named).
Hereford.] C. 5129. Grant by Walter called ' Hethene ' to John son of Ralph
the smith (fabri) for 14s. Qd. beforehand, of la. land in the field called
' Moramfeld,' between his land and land formerly Robert Swonild's,
and extending from Thomas Aubrey's land to the fee of Maurdine ;
rent to the chief lords \d. at Michaelmas. Witnesses : William
Devereus, and others (named). Seal, with legend, [s . WAL]TERI . LE .
HETHEN.
[Dorset.] C. 5130. Grant by Richard Dude, with the assent of Parnel his
wife, to Michael Dyg of Lodres of two shops in the lane leading to
Kyllingesmille which is called ' Godmannelane ' between the house
of Edward Renaud and his own shop ; to hold to the said Michael,
his heirs and assigns, in chief of the king ; for this gift, grant,
confirmation of the present charter and their acknowledgment
(recognitions) in the antient court of the king of Brideport before the
bailiffs and commonalty of Brideport, according to the custom of the
manor of Brideport, Michael gave them 5 marks, and to the bailiffs
and commonalty of Brideport [for] witnessing and enrolling their
recognizance ; warranty against all men. Witnesses : Adam de
Laverkestoke, William Horn, bailiffs, Edward Renaud, Peter Prestes,
William Byrne, Edmund de Ramesham, John Barri.
[Berks.] C. 5131. Grant by Henry Drewe, son and heir of Thomas Drewe,
late of Hungerford, to Joan Darell late the wife of [George Darell,
knight, of his tenement at ' Helmus ' which John Salman holds, with
the whole pasture called ' Sandonesdown,' and with all land, &c.,
antiently demised therewith ; also of all that wood called ' Stubwode '
and \a. land next it ; also of a grove of wood by ' Hamvile ' which
John Hawes holds and all that pasture called ' Hethclos ' which Roger
Henley holds, with the reversion of a close called ' Shephouseclos '
and of 10a. land in the fields of ' Hillefeld ' and ' Hamviles ' which Robert
Flaket holds for term of years.- Witnesses : John Issebury, esquire,
Alexander Cheyny, esquire, John Togyll, Ralph Wynchestour,
William Boucher. Hungerford, 12 January, 2 Richard III. Seal.
Cf. C. 3271.
[Kent.] C. 5132. Grant by John Hwyffyn of ' la Doune ' to William Dyn
of the same of the tenement which he had by the gift of Alice daughter
of John Henry of ' la Doune,' and which the said Alice had by
inheritance after the death of John her brother. Monday after the
Purification, 29 Edward III. Seal.
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[Kent.] C. 5133. Grant by Robert Gerveis of Pelseden to John his elder
son of 3r. (virgatas) of land in the croft below his messuage between
land of Felice de la Park, the grove of Richard de Buritham, &c.;
for this John gave him 4s. in gersum on the morrow of the Apostles
Philip and James, 9 Edward II.
[Hants.] C. 5134. Grant by Randulf de Hulla son of John de Hulla of
Penitona to Sir Robert de Meysi, his heirs and assigns, of the whole
croft called the croft of Duntesdel which lies between the wood of
Sir Robert and the wood of the lord of Foxcote ; rent 3d. at Michaelmas ;
for this Robert gave him 7 marks; warranty against all men and
women who can live or die, and against all foreign demands. Wit-
nesses : Sir Richard de Paulesholte, Roger son of Stephen of Andevria,
Luke de Clanefeld, Nicholas Kipping of Winchester, Peter Long, Adam
de Marisco, Gilbert de Foxcote, Gilbert 'le Schois,' William brother of
Randulf de Hulla, Richard de Hulla, William the smith (fabro), Hugh
de Hulla. Endorsed, De crofto que (sic) appellatur Duntesfyld juxta
Peniton.
[Surrey.] C. 5135. Grant by Reynold de Wodeham to John his son of all
his land, &c. which he had by the gift of John Halydaye in
Honewaldesham within the parish of Waybrugg ; to hold to him
and the heirs of his body begotten. Waybrugge, 10 March,
46 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 5136. Quitclaim by Sir George vicar of Westerham to William
atte Wode, Joan his wife, and John their son of his right in a meadow
called ' Potonesmede ' lying at Coleslonde in the parish of Westerham,
which he had by the gift of John de Malmisbury the younger. Sunday
after [Christmas], 21 Edward III. Seal.
[Norfolk.] C. 5137. Grant by John son of Robert Bonde of Herlaxston to
Gilbert his brother of the same of a messuage with buildings and a
croft, with lid. rent to the same messuage belonging, situate in
Cokthorpe, between the tenements of John Dawe and Richard Bonde,
which messuage in Herlaxston ought to belong to him by descent
after the death of his mother. The day of St. Guthlac, 46 Edward [III].
[Dorset.] C. 5138. Grant by Lucy Logebaces, late the wife of Henry Wlaf
of Pudele, widow, to Robert called ' Snau ' of Brideport and Joan his
wife of all that her part of the house and curtilage in Brideport which
is situate in the west street of the said town in the south part thereof,
between land of Walter Logebash, her brother, and land of Stephen
Logebash, her other brother ; for this they gave her 6 marks beforehand
in acknowledgment (recognitione) . Witnesses : John Kyde, John
Barrey, then bailiffs of Brideport, Peter de Ramesham, Robert Skinner
(pellipario), William de Chauntemerle, William Sely, John de
StikiUan.
[Chester.] C. 5139. Grant by Hugh de Dottona to Rand[ulf] son of Joceram
de Hellisby, his heirs or assigns, of one part of his land belonging to
Lehee, which is called Wolvelee, within these bounds (divisas), to wit
as the isle of Berterton and the isle of Lehee meet (conveniunt), ascending
the sike (siccam) till it comes to the oak (gradient quercum), &c. as the
way extends to the bridge of Actona, &c. ; rent, Qs. 6d., &c. ; also grant
of a messuage without the said bounds ; he is not to cut oaks in Bradeie
wood (nemore) without leave ; in the other woods of Lehee he may
have ' housebote ' and ' haybote.' Witnesses : Geoffrey de Dotton,
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179
G. de Bodewourthe, Adam de Hellisby, Peter de Frodesh[am], Robert
de Bradeford, Hugh de Clatrewike, Richard de Hellisby, Peter the
clerk, and other. Endorsed, A deede for Clous hous graunted by
Hughe Dutton.
[Kent.] C. 5140. Grant by William son of Richard of Down (de Dona)
to Lettice daughter of Richard ' le Chaluner,' of a daywork and a half
and a quarter part of a daywork of land, with a house thereon, in a place
in Down (Dona) lying east and west in length and north and south in
width, between his messuage and the highway ; rent, 2d. at Mid-Lent ;
for this she gave him 15s. in gersum. Seal, with legend, s . WILL'I .
CHILD.
[Here!.] C. 5141. Grant by Walter de Maurdin, son of Ralph de Maurdin
to Richard de Bagingedene, his heirs and assigns and their heirs, for
his service and for 18 marks beforehand in gersum, of his whole meadow
and his whole pasture which he held on the other side (ex alia parte)
of Lugge towards the part of Welintone, whereof he held part of the king
and the other part of Roger de Chaundos, which meadows and pastures
lie between the meadow of the bishop of Hereford and the meadow
of Burhulle on the one side (parte) and Lugge on the other, whereof
one head extends towards Lestenesford and the other towards the
pasture of the lord of Welintone ; to hold in fee and heredity by free
socage, rendering to Sir Roger the services due and to him and his
heirs a pair of gloves of the price of \d., for which they will acquit the
said meadow, &c. of royal service. Witnesses : Nicholas le Seculer,
and others (named). Seal, with legend, s . WALTERI . DE MAWERD'.
[Kent.] C. 5142. Grant by John son of John Scrivin of ' la Dune ' to
Richard de Burgham of all his land, &c. in the parish of ' la Dune,'
rendering to the chief lords the services due and accustomed, and to
him, his heirs and assigns, the rent of a rose (rosam de forgabulo) at
Midsummer, to be demanded there ; for this Richard gave him 16s. in
gersum, 20 Edward [I].
[Norfolk.] C. 5143. Grant by Richard son of Walter de Runhale to Roger
de Stalham, for his homage and service and for 20s. in gersum, of a
piece of land in the town of Cringelford, with a grange thereon ; rent,
Id. at All Hallows. Witnesses : Simon de Hedersette, Sir Alexander
de Wallibus, Hubert de Vaus, and others (named).
[Suffolk.] C. 5144. Quitclaim by Agnes late the wife of Alan Nerbold of
Wysynton, widow, to Robert Mordel of Neylond, Alice his wife, and
Edmund their son, and their heirs of her dower in \a. land in Wysynton,
in ' Lanefeld ' ; for this they gave her 4s. beforehand. Witnesses :
Robert de Bures, William de Ernested, and others (named).
[Kent.] C. 5145. Letters patent whereby Elizabeth, lady de Say, reciting
that John Clement, her steward, had sold in her name to Thomas
Pettele of ' la Doune ' by Coodham ten thousand of ' talwode,' to be
taken and made in her park of Betrede, for 10L paid her beforehand
by her said steward, with allowance to the said Thomas of the charcoal
coming from the lop (cablices) of the trees felled to make the said
' talwode,' as heretofore allowed, grants the said Thomas the bargain
aforesaid with ingress and egress till Michaelmas year to make and
carry the said ' talwode ' out of her lands of Betrede called ' la Meed '
and"' Chapelhagh,' binding herself to observe the above covenants.
The day of St. Dunstan, 16 Richard II. French.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Kent.] C. 5146. Grant by Geoffrey de Messingeham to Richard de Burtham
son of Roger de Wudeham of a curtilage of land with a house thereon
with a grove, lying in length towards the north between land of Henry de
Suthwude called ' le Reden ' and towards the south between land of
the said Henry and of John Pret called ' Suthcroft,' in width towards
the east betw.een ' Suthwudesstrete ' and towards the west between the
grove of John ' le Pret ' ; also of a curtilage with house between
' Chalkecroft ' and the way to ' Widemere,' and between c Suthwudes-
strete ' and ' Chalkecroft ' ; also of a piece of grove in ' the
Essenegrove,' of 5a. land in ' the Helde ' and of la. land in ' Snettes-
dele,' situate as described ; for this Richard gave him 6 marks in gersum,
26 Edward [I]. Witnesses : Henry de Suthwude, and others
(named).
N'hamp. C. 5147. Grant by Alfred son of Ailyus of Norhant' to God and
St. Mary and the hospital of the Holy Trinity without Norhant'
and the brethren serving God there, for his soul and his ancestors'
souls, of Sid. rent which before they gave him from the house without
the north gate of Norhant' which is between the house which was Adam
the clerk's and the house of Henry ' le Macun,' so that the said house
may remain to them quit of all secular service in pure and perpetual
alms. Witnesses : Odo the chaplain, Simon Parvus of Buket',
John the skinner of Norhant', Robert Talleaste, Richard the clerk,
John the deacon of Kirkebi, and many other.
[Oxford.] C. 5148. Grant and quitclaim by William Sifrewast to Ralph
de Mackenei, his heirs and assigns, of 105. rent which Ralph used to
pay him yearly for land at Backorig, rendering therefore yearly to him
and his heirs Id. at the feast of St. Nicholas for all service, save foreign
service ; for this Ralph gave him 9 marks 3 shillings. Witnesses :
Philip de Sandervill', Robert Basset, John Huscarl', John de Sottewell,
James Huscarl', William son of Robert of Harewell.
[Berks.] C. 5149. Quitclaim by Hawys late the wife of Richard de Waleton
to Richard son of Richard ' le Gauntir ' of Aventon, for 5s. beforehand,
of a third part of an acre of meadow which she had in dower at ' la
Twyvorde,' and it lies between the water which is called Kenete and
' la Hinecrofte.' Witnesses : Reynold de la Hide, Geoffrey Schort,
Henry Schort, Ralph Tapping, Walter Pighun, William Pinel, John
Punsard, and other.
[Stafford.] C. 5150. Grant by Richard son of John de Kynefar' to Cristina
daughter of Adam Osyet of a messuage in the town of Stavertun,
to wit within the manse (mansionem) formerly Adam Osyet's, and
3a. of his arable in the field, whereof ia. lies in the field of Westcot,
one sellion (seillo) on croft Wymark', one sellion ' ate Seerde,' one
sellion ' ate Hauthorne,' one headland (forerda) extends itself upon
the assart of Richard de Kynefar, two sellions lie at ' Stanidelf,' one
sellion extends itself from the highway to ' Elmeleye,' two sellions
extend themselves from ' Elmeleye ' to Gerald's tillage (culturam
Geraldi), one sellion lies in 'Nethre Ruicroft' and extends itself to the
highway ; to hold to her for the term of her life ; provided it be not
lawful for her to demise or pledge the said messuage to religious men
and all persons attached to religion ; rent, Id., viz. 3Jd. at
Michaelmas and 3d. at Lady Day. Witnesses : Reynold de Aqua,
Peter Damisele, Reynold son of Geoffrey de Staverton, Robert de
Aqua, Robert son of Reynold son of Geoffrey, John de Aqua, Nicholas
Innocent, and many other.
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[Kent.] C. 5151. Grant by Luke le Cobbe to Gilbert le Child of all his land
in the town of ' la Hese,' except a capital house with six dayworks of
land which he retains, to hold to the said Gilbert, his heirs and assigns,
except Jews and men of religion ; rendering therefore yearly to Gilbert
Franceys and his coheirs and their heirs Wd., viz. 5d. at Michaelmas
and the Sunday of Mid Lent 5d. and at Christmas two hens, and he and
his wife shall have their meal (prandium) or other two men, whomever
he please to send there ; he shall find Gilbert (Franceys) a man in autumn
to reap, and that man shall have his meal (prandebit) with
Gilbert or his coheirs ; likewise rendering to Robert Amys Id. at
Michaelmas ; likewise to Adam Franceys %d. at St. Thomas Apostle,
for all service ; for this Gilbert gave him 60s. in gersum. Witnesses :
Godfrey de Bastane, Ralph de Pikherst, William le Foulere and
Richard his son, Geoffrey atte Heze, Richard le Frense, John ate Elde
Hache, Luke de Mallinge, and others (named). Seal, with legend,
s . LVC[ . E . LE . CO]BBE.
[Kent.] C. 5152. Grant by Geoffrey son of Osbert le Fleming to Ralph
Willem of the parish of ' la Dune ' of all the land which he had or could
have after the death of Osbert his father, in a field called ' Curteyses
Feld ' ; also of the rent and service which John de ' la Dune ' and the
heirs of William le Smith of ' la Dune ' owed him for a land called
' Wildeland ' ; for this Ralph gave him 19s. in gersum, 32 Edward [I].
Seal, with legend, s . GALF'D' . LE . FLEMI'G.
[Kent.] C. 5153. Grant by Roys daughter and heir of Robert de Puteo
of the parish of ' la Doun ' to John de ' la Doun ' and Denise his wife of
8d. free rent with escheats which John and Richard, sons and heirs
of Ralph Willeam, ought to pay her viz. at ... (ad ml a m) for land in
' Newemannes Felde ' in the north head at ' Baselinelde ' ; to hold
to them and the heirs and assigns of John ; for this they gave her 4s.
beforehand, Tuesday next the feast of St. Augustine the Bishop,
9 Edward II. Seal, with legend, s . EOIS . FIL . BOB'TI.
[Heref.] C. 5154. Grant by Walter de la Barre to Philip son of Hugh de
Kynardesleye, for 20s. beforehand, of la. land within ' Stertesfelde,'
to hold in fee and heredity ; rent, 2d. ; warranty against all men and
women, Christians and Jews. Witnesses : Sir Hugh, chaplain of
Kynardesleye, Philip called ' le Budel,' Hugh de Ailliveleye, and others
(named). Endorsed, De terris in Welinton.
[N'hamp.] C. 5155. Grant by Simon son of Peter of Buketon, for the soul
of Alexander de Buketon and for the soul of Edith his wife and of all
his ancestors, to God and St. Mary and the brethren of the hospital
of the Holy Trinity without Norhamton, of la. land in the field of
Buketon', to wit \a. on ' Eueteswell ' next the tillage of the brethren,
and \a. on ' Pikho ' .between land of the brethren and land of Lawrence
son of William of Buketon' ; to hold in pure and perpetual alms
Witnessess : Sir Walter son of Alexander, Philip (PhilVo) the lord
lord (domino], and others (named.)
[Oxford.] C. 5156. Quitclaim by Michael de Hegfelde to Walter de Esthall
of his right in 4a. arable land (terre lucrabilis) within the manor of
Mungewell at ' la Greyehone ' (a la Greyhone] which he at any time had
by the gift of Thomas^de Engelfeld, situate as described. Witnesses :
Sir Henry son of Robert, Sir Peter de Esrugge, then steward of the
honor of Walingeford, William Morin, Colin (Colino) de Mungewell,
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Geoffrey Lengleis (Anglico), John Sundy, John de Oylli, Simon de la
Dene. Seal, with legend, [s.] MICHAE[LIS DE] HEGFE[LD],
Kent. C. 5157. Indenture of bargain and sale by Sir Robert Brandon,
knight, to Robert Rede, ' sergeaunt atte lawe, ' of all the land, &c. in
the parishes of Orpyngton and Farnburgh late of Richard Couper's,
and of land, &c. in the parish of Orpyngton at Crofton which Thomas
Couper the younger lately purchased of William Girdeler; also of
3a. meadow in the parish of Hayes late of John Brysley and Elizabeth
his wife and of all other land, &c. late of John Catesby, knight,
one of the king's justices, and of Dame Elizabeth his wife in the towns
and parishes aforesaid ; consideration, 30Z. ; covenant to make
estate thereof in fee simple to the said Robert Rede, William
Wodegate, John Ware and Christopher Kendall to Robert's use before
the feast of ' Alhalowen ' next, &c. 15 July, 10 Henry VII. English.
At foot, ' Brandon R.' Seal.
[N'hamp.] C. 5158. Grant by Simon son of Peter of Buchetfon] to God and
St. Mary and the hospital of the Holy Trinity without Norhamton,
for the health of his soul and of his father and mother and of Alexander
de Buchet' sometime his lord and of all his ancestors and successors,
of Qd. rent for the upkeep of a light in the same hospital, to wit from
the tenement of Philip son of Lawrence and Agnes (Annetis) his wife
which they held of him in free marriage in the town aforesaid, to be
paid at Michaelmas yearly. Witnesses : Walter son of Alexander,
William son of the priest (sacerdotis), and others (named).
[Norfolk.] C. 5159. Quitclaim by John Holler, gentleman, to Thomas Baret
the elder of Southbirlyngham, Henry Bagot of Norwich, gentleman,
and Roger Dokkyng, of his right in all the land, &c. in the towns, fields
and marshes of Southbirlyngham, Beighton, Hasyngham and
Lyngwode or elsewhere within the hundreds of Blofeld and Walssham,
which he, together with them, had by the feoffment of William Dyxon,
clerk. 20 April, 13 Henry VII.
[Kent.] C. 5160. Quitclaim by James Living of the parish of Hocholte
to William de Colgate of 3d. rent from a messuage and grove which
William Living heretofore sold to William de Colgate, William's
father, in the parish of Sorham ; for this William gave him 14d. in
gersum. In witness whereof he has put to his seal, 11 Edward [I].
Witnesses : Robert de Colgate, Robert de Tymberdene, and others
(named).
[Wilts.] C. 5161. Grant by Floria daughter of Samson de Berwik to Richard
de Foxle of a meadow in the town of Marleberg, in the marsh
between the meadow of the house of St. Thomas of the Lepers
without Marleberg and the meadow of the church of St. John of
Mildenhale. Witnesses : Roger Hervest, then steward of Marleberg,
John de la Pitte, then bailiff of the same town, and others (named).
[York, C. 5162. Grant by William Clarel, knight, lord of Peniston to
W.R.] William de le Hille, Moddanna his wife and the heirs of their bodies
of a place of land within the bounds of Thurleston which Richard
Snodding formerly held, called ' le Schawe ' ; rent, 3d. Fragment
of seal.
[Bedford.] C. 5163. Grant by Isabel daughter of William Treue of Dunstaple
and Agnes, her sister, spinsters (omnino a viris solute) to Isabel relict
of Robert Dodi of the same, for her service and for 2 marks beforehand
ANCIENT DEEDS.
183
in gersum, of a messuage in North Street (vico del North) of Dunstaple
on the east side, of the fee of the late Clement Undep, abutting west on
' Watlingestrat ' ; rent, to the prior and convent of Dunstaple yearly
14d. and to them and their heirs Id. for warranty (pro garentia) at
Easter, for all service. Witnesses : Stephen Aungevin, and others
(named). Fragment of one seal. Endorsed, .... juxta Undep
lane ....
[Cornwall.] C. 5164. Grant by John de Fonte, clerk, to Margery his daughter
and her heirs of all his land without Sibert's gate (portam Siberti)
in. the suburb of the castle of Dunheved and Qd. rent in the same
town which he used to receive from the tenement which was Alan de
Cokeworthi's, and all his land in the town of Lanscaveton at
St. Stephen, both that which descended to him from the marriage of
his mother and that which he had by the gift of Richard the chaplain,
his uncle ; rent, to him and his heirs lib. cummin or 2d. at Michaelmas,
for all service. Witnesses : James la Warr, then mayor of Bristol,
and others (named).
[N'hamp.] C. 5165. Grant by Alexander de Buchetona to God and St. Mary
and the house of the Holy Trinity without Norhamton and the brethren
serving God there of a rent of 3s. Id. from the tenement which Walter
de Sprotona held of him in Bucheton', to hold in pure alms.
Witnesses : Sir H. son of Peter, Richard Gubiun, Master Robert de
Kinton, and others (named).
[Berks.] C. 5166. Grant by Richard Ail ward of Godingeflod to John son of
Richard le King of Hungerford of la. arable in the field of
Godingeflod, situate as described ; rent, \d. at Michaelmas, for all
service ; for this John gave him one mark in gersum. Witnesses :
Richard de Waletone, Ralph de Helma, John Gunter and others
(named).
[Heref.] C. 5167. Grant by Nicholas de Schipton of Wystaneston to Hugh
Baudewyn of Buford and Joan his wife, for 40s. beforehand, of his
meadow called ' le Gore ' within the manor (liber' maner ') of
Mawerdin in ' Dolmedewe ' abutting on the water of Lugge ; to hold
to them for her life, and to Hugh's heirs and assigns in fee and
heredity ; rent, \d. at Michaelmas, for all service. Witnesses :
Sir Hugh de Frene, knight, Walter de Frene, and others (named).
[Derby.] C. 5168. Quitclaim by Katharine de Bekyngham of Breydeston
to Edmund Martyn of Breydeston of her right in all the land, &c.
which were formerly of Stephen de Breydeston of Bekyngham, her
father, in Breydeston and Bekyngham. Witnesses : William Pouger
of Willesthorp, William de Lokynton, and others (named). Saturday,
the feast of St. Barnabas, 25 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 5169. Grant by John Chyld of ' la Doune ' to Sampson Chyld
of the same of all his arable land in a field called ' Weer Stenynsland '
within the bounds of ' la Doune ' except the land of a half-daywork
lying in the east part of the said field, at a street leading from
' Ferthyngs ' to Walter Wyffin. The day of St. Juliana, 6 Edward III.
[Warw.] C. 5170. Grant by Thomas Larcher of Toneworth to William
Elioth of the same of a messuage with curtilage formerly of William
Roos in Thoneworth ; also of two crofts in Thoneworth, one called
' Cotecrof t ' and the other ' Smethescroft ' ; rent, 20d. Sunday, the
feast of St. Stephen, 24 Edward III.
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[Devon.] C. 5171. Grant by Michael le Whetena to Jordan Chepman and
Agnes his wife and the heirs of Jordan of Id. yearly rent from the
tenement which Juliana late the wife of Alexander le Whetena, his
father, holds in dower in ' Millestrete ' of Chepingtoryton, with the
reversion of the said tenement when it happen. Witnesses : Richard
Duraunt, then reeve of the borough of Chepingtoryton, and others
(named). Friday before the Nativity of St. John the Baptist,
5 Edward III.
[Hereford.] C, 5172. Grant by Walter Restout of Welinton to Lucian the
miller (molend') for 205. beforehand, of a messuage in Welintun
between the messuage of Adam de Leyburne and the messuage of
William son of Payn ; to hold, &c. except religion and the Jewry,
in fee and heredity ; rent, 2s. Witnesses : Adam de Calva, Nicholas
Mervin, John Mervin, and others (named).
C. 5173. Grant by Roger on the (super) Hurst to John son of Emma
(Johanni Emme), for his service and for 12s. in gersum, of 3a. land in the
north part of the land of Beyestapel on the east part of an assart of
Richard de Ewrthe and in the south part of land of the said John ;
to hold, &c. except house of religion and the Jewry ; rent, Id.
Witnesses : Richard de Westone, William Aleyn, Peter Aleyn,
Nicholas de Sondesfeud, Jordan de Langele, Robert de Stereford,
Godfrey le Harewesmith, William de Ewrthe, Richard de Ewrthe,
Wymund super Hurst, William Travar', Osbo[urn] the clerk.
[Lincoln.] C. 5174. Grant by Ralph son of Ralph of Oselby, smith (fabri),
to John son of Simon of Claxeby of three sellions of arable in the field
of Oselby situate as described ; rent, %d. in the year in which the land
is sown, for all service. Seal, decayed.
[Kent.] C. 5175. Grant by Richard and Walter, sons and heirs of Ralph
Godeman, to William Cristemesse of the whole tenement which
came to them by descent after the death of their said father in the town
of Westirham ; also of all the lands and tenements which they
purchased of Richard, their brother, and John de Lefherst and Alvreth
daughter of Roger Godeman, his wife, in the said parish ; also of 5d. rent
which the heirs of Richard de Hadlo were wont to pay them yearly
for their tenements ; for this William gave them 10 marks beforehand.
Witnesses : John Sq[uer]ry, and others (named). Christmas Eve,
19 Edward II. Fragment of one seal.
[Suffolk.] C. 5176. Grant by Thomas son of Peter de Reydon to ....
for 20s. beforehand in gersum, of .... from the bridge [of] ' le Mazun
to the piece aforesaid as a drift way (ad chaciandum), lying ....
upon land of the hall of Reydon and the other head upon land formerly
. . . . ; rent, .... for all service. Witnesses : Robert de Reydon,
. . . . de Forholt, John de Forholt, Richard Wade, and other.
Fragment.
[N'hamp.] C. 5177. Grant by Henry de Pincheni of Morthona to Geoffrey de
Hanthona. for his homage and service and for 5s. which Geoffrey gave
him, of a half-virgate of land in Morthona which Goce le Blund (albus)
held with house (masagio) and croft ; rent, 2s., for all service saving
foreign service. These are witnesses: Bartholomew de Sulegrave,
Robert de Pincheni, Ernald Magnus, Magnus the clerk (dericus),
Ralph de Sureia, Ralph the squire (armiger), Robert de Leia, and Robert
le Blund (albus). Endorsed, De terra Galfridi de North'.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
185
[Suffolk.] C. 5178. Grant by Ralph son of Alice Martin of Breth[er]tune
to Geoffrey Wyth of Gernemuth, for his homage and service and 20s.
given me in gersum, of a piece of land in the town of Breth[er]tune ;
rent, Id. at Michaelmas. Witnesses : John de Askeby, Henry do
Havelund, Richard de Hinghes, William his brother, Gilbert de le
Nes, Ralph Key, Nicholas Cabelou, Roger de Colekirke, and others
(named). Fragment of seal.
[Bedford.] C. 5179. Grant by William Clay of Lower (Inferiori) Caldecote
to William Bendeye of Schortemade of IJr. meadow in ' lo Remade '
on ' Dreyenhohnhurst,' abutting on ' le Eldere.' Witnesses : John
le Blount, William le Blount, William de Edlesborou, John le Saltere
and Richard le Chyld. Schortemade, Sunday before St. George,
4 Edward III. Endorsed, Dryeholmhurst.
[York, C. 5180. Grant by John son of Robert ' del Hawe ' that whenever
W.B.] he shall receive anything for the marriage of John son and heir of
John de Wodefhouse] for the tenement of Snodenhill he will pay a
moiety thereof to Richard son of Robert de Ospryng ; that, as of
right, the said marriage shall be made with Richard's assent as well
as his and that they shall share the profit. Witnesses : Roger de
Gunyldthwayt, and others (named).
[Berks.] C. 5181. Grant by Hugh Pinel, son and heir of William Pinel of
Helme, to William Pinel, his brother, of the tenement which he had
by his father's death in the town of Sandone and Helme aforesaid ;
for this William gave him 40 marks beforehand in gersum. Wit-
nesses : Nicholas Guntir and others (named). Helme, Sunday after
St. Matthias, 30 Edward [I].
C. 5182. Illegible. Fragment of seal, marked, i H c.
[Bedford.] C. 5183. Letter of attorney by John de Wotton, perpetual vicar
of Merston, to John del Almore of Dunstapl' to hold and continue his
seisin in all the land, &c. which he had by the gift and feoffment of Philip
de Wibesnade as in Philip's charter thereof is contained. Wibesnade,
Monday after St. James the Apostle, 22 Edward III. Endorsed,
.... seisinam in manerio de Wypsnade ....
[Norfolk.] C. 5184. Quitclaim by Ralph son of Sir John Bygot of Stocton,
knight (militis), to Sir Walter de Calethorpe, knight, of a yearly rent
of 101. from the manor which Walter has by his gift and feoffment
in Sithingg and elsewhere. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Nodariis,
Sir William Lovel, Sir John Curzoun and Sir Robert de Erpingham,
knights, Sir Thomas de Elyngham, clerk, Roger Bigot, and others
(named). Westminster, the feast of St. Luke, 14 Edward II.
Memorandum endorsed 4)f enrolment in the Bench, roll the first of
charters and protections, Trinity term, 14 Edward II. Seal of arms,
damaged (on a cross five escallops).
[York, C. 5185. Charter dated at Westminster, 7 November, 6 Edward I,
in favour of John de Aston. {Gal. of Charter Rolls, Vol. II, p. 208.]
[Berks.] C. 5186. Grant by Richard Bousch to William Warbulton, Thomas
Besylys, William Lodelow, John York, William York, and Thomas
Yong of 5|a. meadow, whereof 4|a. lie in the meadow of West
Hakebourne at ' le Mede Cherde ' and la. in ' Est Hakebourne Mede '
and is head-acre (capitalis acra) on (super) ' le Smale Broke.' West
Hakebourne, 1 October, 22 Henry VI. Seal.
186
[Lancaster.] C. 5187. Bond by Thomas de Hyde of Urmeston to Robert de
Assheton and Richard, his son and heir, in 100Z. at Christmas next,
conditioned (in French) for his standing to the award of John de
Arden, Robert de Longeley and Robert de Mere, chosen on his part,
and of Hamon de Mascy of Rixton, John Domvill of Lyme, and Piers
de Mascy, chosen on the part of the said Robert and Richard, touching
an annuity of 60s. which he claims against the said Robert and also
a moiety of the manor of Assheton, and if they cannot agree to the
award of James de Strangweys. Wednesday before Michaelmas,
2 Henry V. Seal ( a boar's head erased).
Salop. C. 5188. Demise by Hugh Cardemaker, master or warden of the
hospital of the Holy Trinity of Bruggenorth, and the brethren and
sisters of the same to Richard Kyngeslowe of Bruggenorth, mercer,
of a tenement in Bruggenorth in ' Hongreystrete,' situate as described,
which tenement he now holds ; to have, &c. from day of date to Lady
Day next and thence on for ninety-nine years at 65. 8d. rent.
Witnesses : Thomas Horde, esquire, and the said Richard Kyngeslowe,
[being then] bailiffs of the town and liberty, Henry Taycok, and others
(named). Dated in the said hospital, 24 June, 35 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal of hospital.
[Dorset.] C. 5189. (1) Grant by William Hamond of Dorchestr' and Alice his
wife to Hugh Hyder of Brideport and Alice his wife of a burgage
in Brideport in the east street of the same town, on the north side
and on the east side of ' Stakelane,' between the tenement of Alice
late the wife of Robert Budde and the tenement late of John Cole ;
to hold to them and Hugh's heirs and assigns. Witnesses : Edward
Tyte, John Sire, bailiffs there, John Hayward, and others (named).
'Brideport, Friday in Easter Week, 12 Richard II. Fragment of one
seal.
(2) Copy of court roll of Brideport, of court held there, Monday
after St. Mark, 12 Richard II, to which court came Alice wife of
William Hamond of Dorchester, formerly wife of Robert Budde, and
acknowledged the right of a tenement in east street, between the
tenement of the said Alice on the one side and the tenement late John
Cole's on the other, to be the right of Hugh Hyder, &c.
[Kent.] C. 5190. Demise, grant and quitclaim by Osbert son of Richard
of Cristeshell to John de Isberghe and Joan, his (Osbert's) mother,
for the term of her life of the tenements which came to him by his
father's death in Pecham, Woteryngbery, Eldyngg and Netlested,
for 13s. 4d. rent. Monday after the Epiphany, 15 Edward II.
Contemporary copy.
Lincoln. C. 5191. Grant by William Welton, clerk, to John Sampall of
Snarford, esquire, of all his land, &c. in Welton by Lincoln.
20 October, 7 Henry VII.
[Chester.] C. 5192. Certificate by George Wynynton ' of the Northwiche,'
gentleman, and Humphrey Wynynton of Andurton, gentleman, that
whereas one Margery Starky, wife of Thomas Starky in the county of
Lancastr', deceased, pretended a title and made claim to a parcel
of land of one Robert Wilson lying in ' the Northwiche,' which the
said Robert ' hath taken to a fee ferme of the said Thomas Starky,
to him, his heirs and assigns for ever ' ; and whereas the parties agreed
in the presence of ' Maister Davy summe tyme servaunt to my lord
of Derby and Roger Paver of Northwiche ' to abide the award of
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187
Kent.
[Surrey.]
Wilts.
[Kent.]
Middx.
Lawrence Dutton and Robert Chauntrell, of the part of the said
Margery, and of them, the said George and Humphrey, of the said
Robert's part ; they awarded that Robert should pay her Id. a year
more ' than his takyng was of seid Thomas,' that she and her son
and heir should confirm his estate, and that he should occupy the land
' like as he hath done ' till the said Margery and her son had made
him such writing of confirmation. One seal. English.
C. 5193. Bond by Thomas Cawston of the parish of Orpyngton,
co. Kent, yeoman, to Thomas, prior of Christ Church, Canterbury, in
10 marks, at Christmas next. 17 November, 12 Henry VIII. Can-
celled by cuts.
C. 5194. Indenture of demise, 25 August, 2 Richard III, by
Bartholomew Chaloner, son of Thomas Chaloner 'late deceased,' to
' Maister ' John Gunthorp, clerk, keeper of the king's privy seal, of all
the lands, &c. in the parishes and lordships of Camerwell and Lambehith,
' as well holden by charter as by copie,' which were of the said Thomas ;
to hold from Christmas next for fourteen years ; rent, 31. ; the said
' Maister John ' has paid 221. ' bifore handes ' ; lands called ' Cardenal-
hides ' ' holden by copy ' are excepted, &c. English.
C. 5195. Indenture, 1 September, 3 Edward IV, witnessing that
whereas variance and debate hath been had and moved between
William Bulkeley of Ayton, Arthur his son, William Lowe and Isabel
daughter of Gruffydd ap Jevan on the one part, and Hoell ap Morgan,
Edward ap Jankyn ap Meredith, Margery wife of John Lleys, and
Gruffydd Lewt' of the other part, the parties were bound to abide
the award of William Stanley, knight, of all manner of debates between
them ; the said William awards that the said William and Arthur
shall pay the said Hoell 61. at certain dates, to the said Edward 205., to
the said Gruffydd Lewt' 40d., and to the said Margery 6s. 8d. ;
also that the said Hoell shall pay to the said William Lowe 135. 4c?.,
and to the said Isabel 6s. 8d. English. Fragment of seal.
C. 5196. Indenture (not executed), 6 December, 17 Henry VII,
witnessing that John Yorke, esquire, ' shreve of the countie of
Wilteshire,' has deputed Christopher Nicholas, gentleman, ' to be his
undershreve.' English.
C. 5197. Indenture, being the defeasance of a writing obligatory
whereby John son of Robert ate Grove is bound to William ate Wode
of Westerham in seven marks, on the day of St. Matthias the Apostle,
in the town of Westreham, at ' le Rammes,' at the end of seven years
next, to wit, if Robert, brother of the said John, die within the said
seven years or release his claim to the land, &c. whereof William
was enfeoffed by John in the town aforesaid, &c. the writing to be
void. Saturday [after] St. Gregory the Pope, 20 Edward III.
C. 5198. Writing whereby John Middelton the younger, son and
heir of John Middelton the elder, citizen and mercer (merceri) of
London, reciting that the same John the elder by his nuncupative
testament and last will willed, &c. that Elizabeth, his wife, afterwards
wife of William Hampton, knight, citizen and alderman of London,
since deceased, should have his capital hostel or tenement in the parishes
of St. Mary of Aldermanbury and St. Lawrence in the Old Jewry,
London, for term of her life, with remainder to Stephen, Thomas,
William and Edward, his sons, and Anne, his daughter, successively
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in tail, with remainder in default to his own right heirs, which Edward
Middelton and Anne afterwards died without issue, ratifies the estate
of the said Elizabeth therein, with remainder as above. 30 October,
22 Edward IV. Memorandum endorsed of enrolment in the husting
of London.
[France, dep. C. 5199. Bond given by Guillemin de Mortre, Nicolas de Mauge
Sarthe.] an( j J u li an Nepveu to Richard Norhenton, herald of the earl of Herfort,
for payment of eight score gold francs before Candlemas next by
reason of the ransom of the town and parish of Maiet, which parish
Sir Robert Conolle Quenolle (sic) has given to the said Richard
during the ransom of the said town and parish until Lady Day ; to be
paid in the town of Vas or of Le Mans (doumans). Sunday next
All Hallows' Day, 1370. Fragment of seal.
[Wilts.] C. 5200. Grant by Thomas, cardinal archbishop of Canterbury, &c.,
John, abbot of Malmesbury, John Willughby, knight, Richard Haute,
esquire, John Phelip, clerk, and John Mermyn of Marleburgh to
Joan late the wife of George Darell, knight, of the manor of Axford
by Ramesbury, which they, together with Richard Chapeleyn, since
deceased, had by the gift of the said George, to hold to her in name of
her dower of all lands, &c. in the county the manor of Litelcote
and her dower thereof only excepted ; rent, 40s. yearly. Witnesses :
Roger Tocotes, knight, John Wroughton and Henry Long, esquires,
and many other. 8 January, 14 Edward IV.
Surrey. C. 5201. Indenture of demise by William Combe of Guldeford, co.
Surrey, gentleman, to Nicholas Bone of Edelmeton, co. Middlesex,
gentleman, and Giles Gorton, merchant of the Staple of Caleys, of two
meadows and a garden in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen of
Barmondsey, situate as described ; to hold for thirty-one years at
33s. 4d. rent. 20 May, 16 Henry VII, 1501. English.
[Sussex.] C. 5202. Certificate by the official of the archdeacon of
[Chichester] of the due administration of the goods of Robert le
Gardenyr of Roughsperre by Mabel, his relict, and John, his son, the
executors of his testament. Saturday after the feast of St. Boniface,
1347.
[Sussex.] C. 5203. Testament, 6 July, 1395, of Alice Gardener, wife of Thomas
Gardener of Rousparre ; her body to be buried in the churchyard of
St. Mary of Rousparre ; 13s. 4d. to celebrate for her soul ; bequest
to altar on the north side, &c. ; 4d. each to her godchildren ; her husband
to be executor and residuary legatee. At the foot, Proved before the
dean of Storweton, commissary of the official of the archdeacon of
Chichester, in the church of Horsham, 31 July, in the year abovesaid.
[Bedford.] C. 5204. Grant by Robert Veysy of Bereford and Thomas Mylward
of Northyevyll to John Norman, William Blok, Robert Fyssher and
Robert Wilteshire of a messuage, 70a. arable and 8a. meadow in
Bereford, whereof the messuage is in Lurtburgh Ende, &c. ; the said
John and the others to pay to the said Robert Veysy, his executors
or assigns, SQL by 10 marks a year, &c. Monday before St. Thomas
the Apostle, 8 Edward IV. Cf. C. 5206. Fragment of one seal.
Surrey. C. 5205. Grant by Henry Barton and William Newenham, citizens
and skinners of London, to William Stranxhill, citizen and skinner
of London, Sir John Caston and Sir Gerard Hesyll, chaplains, Robert
ANCIENT DEEDS.
189
Holond, barber, John Herst, skinner, John Rythe, ' malemaker,'
John Body, ' peyntour,' and Thomas Clerk, skinner, citizens of London,
of all the land, &c. which they, together with Walter Vitull, citizen
and armourer of London and Mariona his wife and the said William
Stranxhill, who have released their right to them, and together with
Henry Rede, armourer, since deceased, had by the gift and feoff ment
of Robert Wretill, since deceased, citizen and tailor of London, and of
Maud his wife, in the town and fields of Pekham and in the parish
of Camberwell. Pekham, 22 March, 4 Henry VI. Seals.
[Bedford.] C. 5206. Counterpart of C. 5204. Fragments of three seals.
Chester. C. 5207. Grant by Richard Leftwiche of Leftwiche to Richard,
his son and heir apparent, of a salt work (salinam) in Northwich
(Northwico) beside ' le Bakehouse ' ; also of a messuage, a cottage and
all the land, &c. in Leftwiche now in the tenure of John Mulynton
and Richard Blore, and a cottage in Shipbroke, now in the tenure of
John Yate ; also of all his land, &c. in Hudleston and Acton ; to hold
to the said Richard, the son and the heirs of his body begotten.
1 March, 21 Henry VII.
Bedford. C. 5208. Indenture, 21 September, 4 James, being the defeasance
by John Myles the elder of Shitlington, yeoman, of a statute staple
made to him by John Myles the younger, his son and heir apparent,
1 July last, in 1,000?., to wit if his executors or administrators have
quiet enjoyment of the ' scyte of the mannour of Shitlington called
Shitlington Bury ' and the land thereto belonging for one whole year
after the death of the survivor of him and Johan his wife, with all
the corn, &c., thereon, &c., the statute to be void. Signed, Per me
Johannem Myles. Fragment of seal. Witness' name endorsed : also
memorandum that no waste shall be committed during the executor's
year, &c.
Wilts. C. 5209. Grant by Christopher Wroughton, knight, to Robert
Willoughby, lord Broke, Walter Hungerford, Giles Brygges and
Francis Chayne, knights, John Broke, serjeant-at-law, William Esexe,
Edmund Tame, Anthony Seyntmonde, William Trye, John Yorke,
John Skyllyng, Robert Bulkeley, and Thomas Yorke, gentlemen,
of his manor of Brodehenton, and of all his land, &c. in the hundreds
of Sylkeley, Kyngbryge and Calne, for the performance of his last will
in writing under his seal of arms ; attorneys to deliver seisin, Thomas
Wroughton, John Quynten and Nicholas Saunders. Witnesses :
John Seymour, knight, Robert Blake, and Philip Baynarde, esquires,
and many other. 20 September, 2 Henry VIII.
Devon. C. 5210. Certificate by John Hamelyn, mayor of the city of Exeter,
Dorset. Robert Chubbe, Thomas Blower, Nicholas Nawne and John
Lussyngcote, ' stywardes of the same cite, ' that whereas it ' hath be
late noised and saide with yn Dert' within co. Devon ' how that on '
Water Toly, mason duellyng withoute the Est yate of Exceter and his
ij. brethern with other mo schulde in a tyme past have ben present
be for the maier of Dert' .... and sworne apon a boke that
thaire fader and moder and all their brethern and sistren had yeven
and graunted all thair londez in Dorsetschir' to on' William Horetop
of Dert' and Agnes his wiff and thair heir' in fee ' ; the said Water Toly,
son and heir to Isabella, his mother, as he said, and Robert, his brother,
22 January, 8 Edward IV, came before the said John Hamelyn and
the others and swore that they never made such grant at Dert' or
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elsewhere ; also they deposed that their father and mother never knew
' within what lordschip or schire, Somerset or Dorcet, any londez
lay that were perteynyng to ther clayme ne never was sesid of any
such londez ' ; but the said Water, after his mother's death, enquired
' where the landez laye and which they wer that his moder was borne
unto ' and entered into the same as her son and heir, &c. English.
Copy on paper.
Cambridge. C. 5211. Grant by John Basset of Chishulle, co. Essex, the elder,
and others, to John Thirlowe of Thriplowe, yeoman, of all the land, &c.
which they, with Richard Fox and others, had by the gift (C. 4251)
of John Danby, citizen and saddler of London, and others, formerly of
Edward Clark, of London, saddler, in the town and fields of Thriplo ;
also of 6|a. land there which they had by the gift of John Chambur-
leyne of Melbome, and others. 8 November, 22 Henry VII.
Fragments of two seals. Cf. C. 4228.
[Middx.] C. 5212. Grant by William Soneman, citizen and tailor of London,
to William Hankeford, knight, of 3r. 5p. 65J//. land, with a ditch
on the east side, in the parish of St. Andrew the Apostle in Holborne,
on the north of the said William Hankeford's garden and the garden
of the lord de Fournevaill ; rent, 4s. Monday after All Hallows,
4 Henry V. Seal.
Salop. C. 5213. Grant by Richard Taverner of London, esquire, and
Robert Taverner of the same, gentleman, for the sum of 121. 13s. 4d.
paid them by Humphrey Oneslowe of Shrewsbury, esquire, and
Elizabeth his wife, to the said Humphrey and Elizabeth of a tenement
on the bridge near Abbey Foregate (le Forriatt Monachorurri) beside the
town of Shrewsbury with other tenements, &c. there (specified) and a
tenement and garden in Abbey Foregate late of the dissolved monastery
of Shrewsbury ; to hold to them and the heirs and assigns of Humphrey
of the king in free burgage and common socage as of his honor of
Grafton, co. Northampton, by fealty only. 20 September, 37 Henry VIII.
Signed at foot, Ricardus Taverner ; Robertus Taverner. Fragments of
two seals. Memorandum of execution endorsed.
[Surrey.] C. 5214. Indenture of demise by William Samon, citizen and
' joynour ' of London, Marion his wife, William Brook, rector of the
parish church of St. George in Suthwerk, and Robert Mildynhale,
citizen and skinner of London, to William Fermory, citizen and fish-
monger of the said city, of a garden, with houses built therein and
ponds and ditches thereof, at ' lestywes ' in the parish of St. Margaret
of Suthwerk, with ingress and egress from the street (vico regio) by
a door and alley ; which garden lies between the garden of William
Caundyssh, citizen and mercer of London on the east, a way there
leading from the lane called ' Maidenlane ' towards ' Seynt Johnes
Mylles ' and the garden of Edward South worthe, esquire, on the west,
the garden of William Flete and the garden of the said Edward on the
north and ' Maidenlane ' on the south ; which garden they had by
the feoff ment of Robert Chichele, citizen and grocer of London,
William Warbulton, Thomas Knolles, William Olyver, John Sayer,
William Huntyngdon, clerk, and Nicholas Esmond, clerk : quit-rent
to them I2d. ; warranty by William Samon against the chief lords
and all other. Witnesses : William Haukesworthe, Robert Brigger
and others (named). Suthwerk, 20 February, 11 Henry VI.
Endorsed, E. Alleyn ; Tho. Mason.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
191
Essex.
Kent.
Middx.
[Chester.]
Essex.
C. 5215. Quitclaim by Robert Rocheford, citizen and grocer of
London, to Richard Walsale, chaplain, son of John Walsale, late
of London, ' scolemaister,' of his right in all those lands, &c. late of
Thomas Hardyng, citizen and vintner of London, in the town and
parish of Berkyng, co. Essex ; also in those 10a. in Berkyng formerly
of Margaret Canown, widow ; also in all that wall (wallea) with hopes
called ' Galyonshope ' in the marsh called ' Westmerssh ' of Berkyng
by the side (cosiam) of the Thames ; and in all land, &c. in Berkyng
and Estham, co. Essex, and Wolwyche, co. Kent, late of William
Rotheley, citizen and goldsmith of London, Anne his wife, and John
Corbyn, and in all land, &c. in the parish of Haveryng atte Bowre,
co. Essex, late of John Ruston late of Berkyng. 10 March, 1483,
1 Richard III.
C. 5216. Counterpart of grant by Thomas Wyndesore, esquire,
Thomas Say, ' gentilman,' William Yorke the younger, brother of
William Yorke the elder, deceased, John Mathewe, citizen and mercer
of London, and Robert Rypon, according to the last will of the said
William Yorke the elder, to Dame Elizabeth Yorke, widow, late the
wife of the said William Yorke the elder, of all their manors of
Twykenham, Witton, and Worton, and all their land, &c. there and
in Thystelworth and Braynford, co. Middlesex, and of all other their
land, &c. in the said county, which they jointly had by the gift of the
said William Yorke the elder ; to hold to her for the term of her
life ; also grant that after her decease the said manors may remain
to William Yorke, one of the sons of the said William Yorke the elder
and of Elizabeth his wife, and the heirs of his body, with remainder
in default to John Yorke, the other (alteri) of the sons of the said
William Yorke the elder and of Agnes his wife, and the heirs of his
body, with remainder in default to the right heirs of the said William
Yorke the elder ; attorneys to deliver seisin, John Holgrave, gentleman,
and Robert Gretham, clerk. Witnesses : John Salet, and others
(named). Twykenham, 29 January. 16 Edward IV. Seal, with band.
C. 5217. Grant by John Donne son of Robert Donne of Flaxordes,
to Hugh Donne of Utkynton of all his lands, &c. in Budworth in le
Fryth which Robert, his father, together with John Weld, had by the
gift of William Becheton, otherwise called William Bayly, of Budworth
in le Fryth. Witnesses : Thomas Dutton and Thomas de Manley,
esquires, John Bruin of Tervin, and other. Budworth, Monday, the
feast of St. James the Apostle, 35 Henry VI. Copy on parchment.
C. 5218. Quitclaim by John Ruston of Berkyng to Henry
Chacombe, draper, John Dun the elder, mercer, Robert Rocheford,
grocer, citizens of London, John Walsale, ' scolemaister,' Thomas
Fermory and Lawrence Test, draper, citizens of London, of his right
in the land, &c. late of Thomas Hardyng, citizen and draper of
London, in the town and parish of Berkyng and elsewhere in the
county of Essex ; also in 10a. land which were of Margaret Canoun,
widow, in Berkyng, whereof 4a. called ' Humpelond ' lie in the west
marsh, 2a. called ' Lyttlemede ' in the west marsh, 3a. in the field
called ' Swalewedon,' and la. land lies between land called
' Pultounteslond ' on the north and land of Henry Kebill on the
south ; which land, &c. the said Henry and the others had by the
grant of Ralph Josselyn, knight, alderman of London, Thomas
Ursewyk, Thomas Rigby, Alfred Cornburgh, Nicholas Preston, John
Boys, Thomas Herd, John Leget and Thomas Knottyng ; warranty
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by John Huston against all men. 3 February, 8 Edward IV.
Fragment of seal.
[Devon.] C. 5219. Inquisition under the jurors' seals taken ex officio, both
for the king and the lord of the liberty, at the court (curiam legalem)
of Ralph Chelsham, prior of Barnastaple, Saturday the feast of
St. George, 7 Richard II, who find various encroachments on the
prior's lands of Barnastable in the time of Hymbert, late prior there,
and since. Fragments of three seals.
Essex. C. 5220. Conveyance by John R inde, William Nyzttyngale,
John Lyttilton, citizen and mercer of London, and Robert Lyfton
to John Cotermong' alias Ely, John Smyth and Richard Freberne
of Brendewode of a tenement with garden called 'le Christofer'
in Brendewode, between the highway from London to Chelmesford
on the south and land late of the prior and convent of Blakemore,
now of John Rychard and Anne his wife, on the north, &c., which
tenement. &c. they, together with John Batayle since deceased, had
by the gift of the said John Cotermong' ; also of a void place of land
there between the highway called ' Wellelane,' &c. and a garden there
which they similarly had by his gift ; upon condition that the said
Robert and the others pay to the said John Rande 201. in the parish
church of St. Margaret of Berkyng at certain dates, &c. Brendewode,
20 May, 29 Henry VI. Fragments of two seals.
Essex. C. 5221. Counterpart of demise, 26 August, 16 Henry VII, by
Kent. Henry Harman, Roger Shelley, and Thomas Blake, gentlemen, to
Richard Danyell of Westham, co. Essex, yeoman, of a tenement called
' Galyons ' in the parish of Wolwich, co. Kent, ' and also all that
ther drowned mersshes called the Wetemersshe of Galyons aswell
Russhtons as other parcelles liyng in brede betweene the Rant called
Cotmannyshaven and the Thamys ' on north and south and ' the wall
called Cole wall otherwise called Sterlyngeswall adjoynyng unto the
drye lond of Galyons late inned to Berkyng Reche ' on east and west,
lying in the ' Westmersshe of Berkyng,' co. Essex, for seven years ;
rent, 101., a well-fed 'oxe ' to be delivered to the said Henry Harman
against Christmas yearly, and 2,000 ' rede in seson redy repyn and
made ' to the same Henry, when required ; with proviso in case they
during the said term ' gete and inne the forseid drowned mersshes,' &c.
[Herts.] C. 5222. Grant by William de Chaurey to Roger Aynel of all the
land which he had in the field called ' Leuinesfeld.' Witnesses :
Simon de Bra[m]belha[n]ger, Thomas de la Heyde, Thomas de Norwode,
William de la Grave, and others (named).
[Kent.] C. 5223. Quitclaim by John Gynes and Thomas Gynes, sons and
heirs of Andrew Gynes of . . . ., to Maud Gynes their sister of their
right in the tenement which was of the said Andrew and Ellen his
wife, their mother, situate between the tenement of Geoffrey Bron
of Roucle and the tenement of Ellen le Bole. Witnesses : Geoffrey
Aldwin, John Scot, John Child, Nicholas Gramon, Walter le Bowyer.
[Suffolk.] C. 5224. Grant by Richard de Queduell of Great Bures (Magna
Bur') to Sir Richard de Cornerd, knight, and Dame Cristiana his
wife, of a piece of arable called ' Suetemaneflet,' lying in the field
which is called ' le Heyefeld,' and a piece of meadow lying in a
meadow called ' le Brademedue ' between meadow of Peter le Saltere
and meadow of William le Saltere, one head abutting on the road
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Norfolk.
Kent.
London.
[Norfolk.]
[Suffolk.]
[Suffolk.]
[Sussex.]
[Norfolk.]
(stratum) and the other on Sir Richard's meadow which is called
' Menechenemedue ' ; doing to the chief lords the services due and
accustomed. Witnesses : Sir Thomas* de Grey, Sir John de Pertun,
knights, Robert de Bur', Richard Seer, Walter de Queduell, and others
(named). Dated at Great Bures (Bur' Magnam), the morrow of
St. Mary, 20 Edward [I]. Fragment of seal.
C. 5225. Grant by Thomas Jakson, master, and the brethren of the
hospital of the Holy Trinity, Walsokyn, to William Bewschen and
Alice his wife of the benefit of confraternity. 10 October, 1470.
Fragments of seal,
C. 5226. Statute staple by Adam Aungere alias Chaunce of Strode,
co. Kent, cousin and heir of Stephen de Craye, citizen of London,
to John Spenser, citizen and draper of London, in 100Z. at Easter
next for goods bought of the said John in the staple of Westminster.
Dated in the said staple, 12 August, 5 Henry V. Seal of the staple
of Westminster, with counter-seal.
C. 5227. Quitclaim by Joan daughter of Sir Thomas Gerberg, knight,
widow, to the said Sir Thomas, her father, of her right in 10L rent
which Sir Walter de Caltorp is bound to render yearly to Sir Thomas,
his heirs and assigns, for the tenements which he holds of Sir Thomas
in the towns of Sithyngg, Mundham, Langhale, Thweit, Kirkestede,
Brok, Wtton and Cislaunde ; for this Sir Thomas gave her 5 marks
of yearly rent for life in his manors of Thorlee and Norton. Norton,
Thursday after Easter, 31 Edward [I]. Seal, with legend,
S . IOHANN . GEEBERGE.
C. 5228. Indenture witnessing that Roger Messager of Bury
St. Edmunds, ' goldsmyth,' has put Thomas his son apprentice to
John Dekene of Ipswich, merchant, for eight years. Monday the feast
of the Annunciation, 21 Henry VI. Copy on parchment.
C. 5229. Grant by .... of Great Wrattyng to William
his son of a piece of land in a field called ' Ordineryscroft '
abutting on ' le Grenedich.' Saturday the feast of the Circumcision,
.... Edward .... Fragment of seal, with legend, s . ROGR ....
C. 5230. Grant by Joan relict of Roger Salerne of Wynchelesee,
widow, to William Trapel, Eleanor his wife, and Alice her daughter
(filie nostre), of 4a. land, with a house thereon and garden adjacent,
in the parish of Haylysham, which she purchased of Emma, sister of
[Master] Bon, in fee, lying on the south of the way leading from
Haylysham to Horsye, &c. and on the north of the path from Horseye
to Haylysham ; to hold to the said William and Eleanor and Alice
by hereditary right for ever ; and after the decease of the said Alice
I will that the said 4a., &c. revert to John son of Simon [M]usket and
the heirs of his body with reversion in default to the next heir of the
said William Trapel. Tuesday after the Holy Trinity, 15 Edward III.
C. 5231. Bond by Geoffrey Candeler, Reynold Lawes, Roger
Farman of Great Yarmouth, Nicholas Colyn of Olton and Robert
Colyn of Therfeld to the king (domino Edwardo de Wyndeshore regi
Anglie) in 50/. at the Exchequer on All Hallows next, conditioned
for Geoffrey's good conduct, so that he do nothing to the hurt of the
king or crown or the liberty of the town of Great Yarmouth (Magne
Jernemuth'). Friday the morrow of St. Luke, 49 Edward [III].
13
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[Warwick.] (J. 5232. Indenture, being the defeasance of a charter whereby
Andrew Frankeleyn of Herberburi granted to William son of Thomas
atte Birches of Solihull 20-s. yearly rent from his lands in Herburburi
at the Finding of the Holy Cross yearly, viz. William has granted that
if Alice de Ebrehale, wife of the said Andrew, do not recover a corrody
which she had by the grant of Margaret, late prioress of Hynewode,
which corrody the said Andrew and Alice released to Millicent,
prioress of Hynewode, and the convent there, the charter to be void.
Friday in Easter Week, 18 Edward III.
[Wales.] C. 5233. Indenture made 12 October, 13 Henry VIII, between
Agnes verch Lewys ap Jevaun ap Guttyn, and Jonet and Katharine
her sisters, witnessing that the inheritance, to wit, all the land, &c.
late of the said Lewys their father is divided between the said sisters
as follows : to wit, Agnes shall have a tenement called ' Llwyn Kadick,'
a parcel of meadow called ' Korse y garane,' a parcel of meadow ' yny
Deeler,' a third parcel of land beside the place called ' Bryn y rryg,'
a parcel of land called ' Dol y styffyle ' ; Jonet shall have the stone
house, late her father's, situate beside the place called ' Kastell Karn
Doghen ' with its appurtenances as it lies there within a certain close
[together with the house in the mountains in summer-time beside
' Kraig y tan,' but the said Jonet is to build another summer-house
(domum eslivalem scilt. hafod) for Agnes her sister at her own expense
erased] ; the said Katharine shall have a house beside a brook called
' Gwen ffrwd ' running from one part of ' Kastell Karn Doghen '
with its appurtenances in the mountains. Witnesses : Jevan ap
John ap Guttyn cogh, and others (named). In margin : And the
said Agnes shall have the summerhouse in the mountains beside
' Krayg y tan.'
[Warwick.] C. 5234. Grant by Thomas de Bockemor of Solihull to Richard
de Caldeford, rector of Burthenbury, of 2s. 8d. rent which he used to
receive from Richard le Smyth of Shireleye in Solihull and Amice his
wife for a curtilage and two crofts of land which they hold of him
for life in the same town, with the reversion thereof after their
decease. Solihull, Sunday after St. Chad the Bishop, 43 Edward III.
Seal. Defeasance endorsed, to wit, if the within written Richard
de Caldeford receive for ten years after Lady Day next 2s. 8d. yearly
the present writing to be void.
[Derby.] C. 5235. Indenture witnessing that William Pole, proctor of the
dean and chapter of Lichfield, in their jurisdiction of Baukewell,
has demised to John Torre of Wormyll and John Fleccher the tithe
of sheaves and hay of Hill from day of date for ten years at 33s. 4d.
rent payable at Lady Day and the Assumption. In witness he has
put to the seal of the office of commissary of the said jurisdiction.
Dated Wednesday after Lady Day, 1465.
[Lincoln.] C. 5236. Grant by Henry de Imingham, merchant, burgess of
Grimesby, to Walter de Houtona, clerk, burgess of Grimesby, of
a messuage with buildings in Grimesby, in Westegate, situate as
described ; rent, to the king 4%d. at Michaelmas and to him and
his heirs a clove at Easter. Witnesses : William Reyner, mayor
of Grimesby, Peter Kyng, John Reyner, bailiffs, Henry Ayr, coroner,
Sir Geoffrey, vicar of St. James' of Grimesby , and others (named).
[Suffolk.] C. 5237. Indenture, being the defeasance of a grant by John Aleyn
of Boxforde, Robert Dulle of the same, John Alysawndre of Kersey
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195
and William Howat, chaplain, to John Parker of Edwardiston, Alice
his wife and Robert Rokkynge of Boxforde of 20s. rent from all their
land, &c. which were Simon Mychyl's jn Boxforde ; to wit, whereas
Robert Dulle has granted to the said John, Alice and Robert a cottage
in Edwardistone situate between the messuage of John Tropenel
and the garden of Isabel Hersent, abutting on the highway called
' Scheteborghstret,' which cottage was formerly in the tenure of
William Mannok of Stoke and John Symond of the same in right of the
inheritance of Ellen and Maud their wives, daughters and heirs of
John Goodwhete of Stoke ; if the said John, Alice and Robert are
disseised thereof by the said Ellen, who survives, and if Robert Dulle
thereupon pay them 11. in Boxforde church within forty days, the
writing of the said 20<s. rent to be void. One seal.
[Surrey.] C. 5238. Demise by Thomas de Hoo, knight, general attorney
of William . . . ., on behalf of the said William and Alice his
wife, to Robert atte P . . . . of a purparty of the said manor of
Okkele, for five years at 10 marks rent Edward III.
[Oxford.] C. 5239. Grant by Roger Wiltous of Sydeham to Peter de
Sydeham, his chief lord (capitali domino meo), and Emma his wife,
and their heirs, of a headland and a half -acre arable in the fields of
Sydeham, situate as described. Witnesses : Sir John Lovel, lord of
Menistr', and others (named).
Notts. C. 5240. Grant by John de Lenton of Notingham and Emma
his wife to John de Briggef ord of a place of land in Nottingham, situate
as described, which they had by the gift of Thomas de Morwode for
the term of their lives. Witnesses : John de Thurmeton and ....
le . . . ., bailiffs of Notingham, John Loterell, and others (named).
Wednesday after St. Gregory the Pope, 31 Edward III. Fragments of
seals.
C. 5241. Counterpart of indenture between John Ormond and
' Johanne ' his wife of the one part and William Duncom of the other,
witnessing that John and ' Jane ' be agreed that all such covenants
shall [stand] as have been made between ' the lady Margarete ' and the
said William for the manor of Tiscote with the members thereto
belonging in the counties of Hertford and Bukyngham ; moreover
they are agreed that he shall occupy the said manor for forty years
next, paying yearly to them therefor 40s. ' over that money that the
said William now pais to the forsayd lady for hyr joyntry.' ' Gyffen
at Alfreton,' 10 October, 12 Henry VII. English.
C. 5242. Indenture of demise by John Throkmarton, Robert Russell
and John Rous, esquires, to Agnes Andrewe late the wife of Robert
Andrewe, esquire, of the manor of Wantynge Bryan, which they had
by her gift to hold for the term of her life, with remainder to Thomas
Wynslowe and Agnes his wife, their heirs and assigns. Christmas
Day, 20 Henry VI. Three seals, one damaged.
[Radnor.] C. 5243. Grant by Walter Tomkyns of Boroware to Hoel Tayllour
of Knulle and John Hoddale of all his land, &c. in ' le Dyche ' and in
the fee of the same within the lordship of the castle of New Radenour.
Dated at ' le Dyche,' the feast of St. Martin the Bishop, 31 Henry VI.
C. 5244. Indenture, being the defeasance of a bond in 40Z. at
Midsummer next by William Ingylton of co. Lancaster, clerk, Robert
Ingylton of Warton, in the said county, ' gentylman,' and Geoffrey
Herts.
Bucks.
Berks.
196
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Threylgyld of Kyrkeby Kendale, co. Westmorland, ' gentylman,'
to Thomas Tame, clerk, viz. on payment of 6Z. at Christmas next
and of 40s. yearly for the term of his life in the conventual church of the
Holy Trinity, London, at Christmas and Midsummer equally, to
begin at Christmas, 1446, the bond to be void. London, 2 January,
15 Henry VI.
[Middx.] C. 5245. Grant by John de Tue the younger of Hakenay to
Nicholas at Wike of Brambele, Idonia his wife, and the heirs and
assigns of Nicholas of Ir. meadow in the town of Hakenay, in the
meadows of Humburton, between the meadows of the prior of the
hospital of St. Mary and the meadows of William Alvard, and
abutting on meadows of the bishop of London and of the rector
of Hakenay. 4 February, 28 Edward III, 1343.
[Dorset.] C. 5246. Letters by John Simondesburgh, bachelor in laws, arch-
deacon of Wilts, canon and official of Salisbury, and keeper of the
spirituality of the bishopric of Salisbury, sede vacante, notifying that,
upon the resignation of the church of Britport by Thomas Moigne,
late rector there, on account of age and infirmity, he has granted the said
Thomas an annuity of 201. to be paid quarterly by the rector of that
church for the time being, with the consent of John Helyer alias
Dollyng, now rector, and Theobald Gorges, patron of the said church.
Salisbury, 15 August, 1426. Seal of the archdeaconry, damaged.
[Essex.] C. 5247. Grant by Robert Chaunterel of Rames' to William de
Rames', for his service and for 20s. in gersum, of 2a. land as enclosed,
between the highway which leads towards the berewick (berew') of
the town (villata) of . . . ., &c. and one head abuts on ....
in the town of Rames'. Witnesses : [Geoffrey] de Ruyly, John de
Fultone, John de Rames', John de Ford ....
[Stafford.] C. 5248. Demise by John de Stanford to John de Sonnebur' of
Wike, for life, of part of his messuage in the town of Brome with all
his arable in the territory of Brome for the term of John's life, saving
to him all heriots, reliefs, works of customary tenants and their
services, profits of courts and seven staves of meadow in Avenham
in ' le Hurne,' towards ' le Muthe,' and a place in Brome which is called
' Piriehei ' ; rent, 60s. at three terms and 16s. Id. at four terms to
acquit the rents of his lords, with other covenants. Witnesses :
William Blaunfrount, Walter Blaunfrount, Thomas de Chebbesseye,
and others (named). Wotton, Saturday after the feast of All Hallows,
7 Edward III. Cf. B. 633, 2603, 3610 ; C. 2985.
[Sussex.] C. 5249. Grant by William de Bonwyk, son and heir of William
de Bonwyk of the parish of Horsham, to William Urry of the same
parish and Margery his wife, for 30s. beforehand, of a croft of his land
which is called ' le Stouruden ' in the said parish ; to hold to them
and the heirs of William. La Rogheye, Saturday after the
Annunciation of St. Mary, 9 Edward [I].
[Herts.] C. 5250. Quitclaim by Willi am Archebaude of Great Berkhampsted,
co. Herts, to Thomas Aldebury and Robert Newenton, clerks, William
Aldebury and John Mule ward of his right in all the land, &c. which
he had together with them and Walter Salford, chaplain, John
Chesham and John Rowlond, clerk, since deceased (de/wwcfo),inHemel-
hampsted, Radbourne and the town of St. Albans by the gift of
ANCIENT DEEDS.
197
John Impey and Joan his wife.
Henry V.
Monday the feast of St. Mark,
[Essex.] C. 5251. Grant by Robert de Sancto Egidio to William de Ponte
of l|a. arable between their land and abutting on meadow late of Henry
de Plumberg and on ' Grobbescrof te' ; rent, l^d. ; for this William
gave him 1 mark in gersum (gersumpmam). Witnesses : John de
Maundevile, Nicholas le Venour, John le Blunt, James Derk, Thomas
Smith (fabro), Jakemin de Wodeham, Richard Sprot, Roger the clerk.
[Chester.] C. 5252. Grant by John son of Richard son of Ron' de Alsachere
to Robert de Bulkileg' and Felicia his wife, their heirs and assigns,
of a moiety (dimidietate) of a lawn of land and tenement within their
garden, and a place of land and tenement in ' le Brodemeduwe ' within
their land on either side up to John's ditch, in exchange for a moiety
of lawn and tenement in ' Broccroft.' Witnesses : William, lord
of Alsachere, Richard his son, Nicholas de Alsachere, and others
(named). Alsachere, Tuesday after St. Mark, 1322.
[Staff.] C. 5253. Quitclaim by Nicholas Agard, esquire, to Thomas ....
of Tutbury and Margaret his wife and the heirs of Thomas of his right
in a burgage in the town of Tutbury in Monk Street (vico
monachorum) extending to the .... called ' le Safron Gardyn.'
Witnesses : Edmund Wetton, yeoman of the crown, and others
(named). 1 August, .... 3 Henry ....
Chester. C. 5254. Grant by Philip de Eggerton of Eggerton and John his
son and heir to Richard ' le Wever ' of Chester and Joan his wife of
two messuages in ' Foregat strete ' of Chester, situate as described ;
to hold to them, their heirs and assigns, to perpetual fee farm
according to the custom of the said city ; rent, 10s. Witnesses :
John Walsche, mayor, Robert de Eton and John Catyngham, sheriffs
of the same city, William Holme, and others (named). 12 September,
14 Henry VI. Fragment of one seal.
C. 5255. Indenture, being the defeasance of a simple obligation
of even date, whereby Robert Willughby, lord Broke, John Pawnesfote
late of , co. Gloucester, gentleman, and John York of
Rammesbury, co. Wilts, gentleman, are bound to Stephen Jenyns,
citizen and alderman of London, in 160Z. to be paid as therein is
contained ; to wit, if they pay SOL on 6 July next and SQL on 6 January
following, the -obligation to be void. 14 July, 22 Henry VII. Signed,
f By me Stephen Jennyns.'
Lincoln. C. 5256. Indenture, being a grant by Henry Moyne of Willingham,
gentleman, and George Moyne, his son and heir apparent, to John
Moyne, gentleman, of their manor of Willingham, otherwise called
Wyflyngham, for the term of his life ; attorneys to deliver seisin,
Alexander Moyne, Thomas Moyne and Lawrence Moyne. 31 August,
14 Henry VII. Fragment of one seal; other seal blank.
[Sussex.] C. 5257. Grant by Adam Davy of Westram and Joan his wife,
daughter of John Goldyng of Nuthurst, to Roger le Pyk of
Horsham and Agnes his wife of four crofts of land which the said
John formerly gave by charter to the said Joan at Pullynges in the
parish of Horsham, whereof three lie together, &c. 6 November,
44 Edward III. Seal, and fragment of seal.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Middx.] C. 5258. Grant by William Grace and William Ricard of
Twykenham to Clement Grace, John Hert, John Grace, William Dale,
John Paye, clerk, and Henry Reve, of all the land, &c. in Twykenham
in the hundred of Istelworth which they had by the gift of John Gobyon
of Twykenham in the town aforesaid ; to hold to the said Clement
and the others and the heirs and assigns of Clement. Twykenham,
23 October, 2 Henry IV.
[Notts.] C. 5259. Grant by Richard de Halum, parson of Estweyt, and
John Parker of Trowell, chaplain, to Robert Pascaill of Estweyt and
William son of Richard de Hiklyng, of all the land, &c. which formerly
were William de Hiklyng's in Kynmerley and Neuthorp (except a
messuage and 8a. land which Robert Aleyn formerly held in
Kynmerley) which they had by the gift of Isabel who was the wife
of William de Hiklyng ; to hold to the said Robert and William son
of Richard for the life of William, with remainder to the heirs of
William's body, with remainder in default to William son of William
de Hyklyng, clerk (clerico), and his heirs. Kynmerley, Monday after
All Hallows, 11 Richard II. One seal.
[Essex.] C. 5260. Grant by John Bonsergant of Rokyswell to William
son of Robert and Sabina his wife, of all that his pasture called ....
extending to the road from Schelewe to Chelmerford, &c. ; to hold
to them and the heirs and assigns of William. Rokyswell, the feast
of St. Agatha, 15 Edward II.
[Staff.] C. 5261. Quitclaim by John de Tervyn and Alice his wife, Alyn
relict of Richard de Cruwe, and Margery relict of Simon Ingelesone
to Gregory son of William of Bettylegh, his heirs and assigns, of their
right in a messuage of land with buildings and all the land adjacent
in Westfeld and meadow, which messuage lies in Bettylegh between
the messuage of Adam de Hanlegh, chaplain, &c. Witnesses :
John de Thickenes and Hugh de Delves, bailiffs, Thomas de Thickenes,
and others (named). Saturday after St. Augustine the Bishop and
D[octo]r, 1342.
[Derby.] C. 5262. Grant by Robert son of Sampson de Stretley to Peter de
Schatton, forester, his heirs and assigns, of two tofts in Brough (Burgo),
to wit, the toft which Robert the miller held and the toft which Peter
husband of Nala (maritus Nale) held ; also of his whole meadow in
Brough and 3a. arable which lie together beside the Noe (juxta None),
with the whole residue between the said 3a. and the middle of the
Noe (medietatem ague de None) ; also of \a. land in the croft (in Crofto) ;
also of his toft in Brough, with buildings standing thereon, with 2a.
land, to wit, ' le Holourriding,' which Simon, groom (garcio) of Robert
held ; also of his land in the fee of Hope beside ' le Castilgate ' which
is called ' le Holdedom,' with meadow adjacent ; rent, a rose
(florem rose) on the feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul, for all service
saving foreign service of the king. Witnesses : Robert Bozun,
keeper of the bailiwick of Peck, William Martyn, Richard le
Archer, Roger his brother, William Hally, Roger Woderoue, William
de Sale and other. Endorsed, Strelley.
[Derby.] C. 5263. Quitclaim by Hugh son of Herbert Snou to Sir Robert
le Vavasur and his heirs of his right in a toft and croft and two bovates
of land in Makeworthe, which were the free marriage of Maud his
mother ; also grant to the said Robert of two bovates of arable and
6a. assart with a wood and a toft and croft in the same town which
ANCIENT DEEDS.
199
Herbert his father gave to the said Robert; to hold, &c., doing the
services which in his said father's charters are contained. Witnesses :
Sir William de Meysam and Sir Robert de Stanton, knights, Geoffrey
de Stanton, Robert de Kirketon, Alexander de Wandisleye, Walter
de Ufton, Henry Kitte, Henry le Tailur, Austin the clerk, and other.
Endorsed, Carta de Makwet ; Haukesworth.
[Heref.] C. 5264. Grant by Adam de Bromfeld of Mawerdyn to Hugh
Baudewyn of Buford and Joan his wife, for 12 marks which they gave
him beforehand, of 16a. arable and the whole of that pasture which
is called ' Burdensmars ' within the manor of Mawerdyn, whereof
8a. lie in the field called ' Bertmanescote,' &c. ; rent, 3d. Warranty
against all men and women, Christian and Jews. Witnesses :
Thomas le Waff re, Nicholas le Seculer, and others (named).
Notts. C. 5265. Grant by Ralph Taylard of Notyngham and Cecily his
wife to Thomas Holt of Mapurleye and Joan his wife of [all the lands]
and tenements which formerly were of J . . . . de Brigef[ord] of
Notyngham, in the town and fields of Notyngham and Radeford,
except that tenement lying in ' le Barregate ' between the tenement
formerly of .... de Morewod on the south and a certain void place
of the abbot and convent of ' la Dale ' on the north ; to hold to the
said Thomas and Joan and the heirs of their bodies, rendering therefor
yearly to the said Ralph and Cecily, for life, 66s. 8d. at the Purification
and St. Peter's Chains, and doing to the chief lords the services due ;
with remainder in default to the heirs of Joan's body, with reversion
in default to Ralph and Cecily and the heirs of Cecily. Witnesses :
[John Pestur,] mayor of Notyngham, William de Ettewell and Henry
de Wylford, bailiffs of the same, and others (named). Friday after
St. Matthew, 4 Richard II. Memorandum endorsed of the examination,
Wednesday after the feast of St. Roman in the same year, before William
de Thrumpton, mayor, Thomas de Wilford the elder, and Hugh de
Shelford and Robert de Howden, bailiffs, of the said Cecily and Joan
as to their consent.
[Essex.] C. 5266. Grant by John Fort of Sandon to William Cartere of
Great Badewe and Joan his wife of a croft of land called ' Petfeld,'
lying in the town of Sandon, situate as described, a fourth part thereof
excepted to the right heirs of Maud Russell. Witnesses : Henry
de Spayne, and others (named). 5 July, 28 Edward III.
Surrey. C. 5267. Grant by Henry Wyssh of Sydelsham, co. Sussex, to
Thomas Fyssh of Southwerk, ' hosier,' of a piece of meadow of 2a.
between meadows of Simon Worsted, citizen of London, on north
and south, abutting on meadow of the earl of March (comitis de la
March), &c. in the parish of St. Giles of Camerwell, which descended
to him after the death of Henry Wyssh, his father. Witnesses :
Thomas Hode, John Hode, his brother, of Pecham, Richard Hode.
Richard de Dean, Richard Courtiour of Camerwell, and other.
Camerwell, 5 November, 8 Richard II.
[York, W. R.] C. 5268. Quitclaim by Robert son of Richard de Cotes to Matthew
de Oxpring of his right in land which lies at the east from the town of
Oxspring, to wit, between two brooks (rivos) whereof one runs between
Holand'and Oxspring and the other to the south from the land which Swan
son of Gamell held to Clowegraines, and which Henry son of Robert after-
wards held ; also of his right in an assart, with the whole pasture, &c. to
the said land and assart belonging, to wit, the assart which the said
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Swan and Henry after him held ; for this Matthew gave him one mark
and quitclaimed to him all the land which lies between the brook
(rivulum) which runs between the two Cotes and between the brook
which runs on the south part of the land of said Swan and which the
said Henry afterwards held, except the beforenamed assart, saving
the homage of the said Robert and his heirs. Witnesses : John de
Byrkyne, Robert Waleis, Jordan de Floketun, John de Brettun,
Henry his son, William de Peningest', Adam de Holand, and other.
[Heref.] C. 5269. Quitclaim by Juliana daughter of Alan Charnes to
William de Couleye and Isabel his wife, and the heirs of William, of
her right in the manor called ' La Sudde ' in the parish of Cradeleye
and in all the tenements called ' Doucelond,' ' Presteslond,' ' Huyetes-
lond ' and ' Sadintoneslond.' Witnesses : John de la Barewe, Peter
de la Hulle, Walter de Muntrich, Roger Racy, Richard de Hanley,
and other. Sunday after St. Hilary, 22 Edward III.
Chester. C. 5270. Grant by Philip de Eggerton to John de Colshull of
Chester, carpenter, and Agnes his wife, and John and Richard their
sons, of a messuage with a curtilage adjacent in ' le Castellone ' of the
city of Chester, between land which was of Henry Wade and land
which was of Richard de Leghe, carpenter, which messuage Richard
de Troghford, carpenter, held before ; to hold for the term of their
lives in survivorship ; rent 6s. ; covenant not to remove buildings in
the said tenements. Witnesses : Richard de Capenhurst, mayor,
Madoc de Capenhurst and Bartholomew de Northdene, sheriffs of
Chester, Edmund de Waterfall, Roger le Calf. Chester, Wednesday
after St. Boniface the Bishop, 1346.
[Kent.] C. 5271. Grant by Katharine Lad and Hugh Lad her son to John
Rokka, carpenter, and Alice his wife of a piece of meadow called
' Brok ' in the parish of Hevere, abutting on land of Walter Polbroke,
&c. Tuesday before Midsummer, 4 Henry IV.
[Essex.] C. 5272. Quitclaim by Alice Mallemeyn late the wife of Robert
Mallemeyn of Berkyng, widow, to John Stafforde of Esthamme of
her right in a wall (walled) with 6a. land and 4s. rent, with hopes,
ditches, &c. by reason of her dower or other estate, in the west marsh
of Berkyng by the coast of the Thames, extending from land late of
William Gaylon' to land late of Thomas Clerk. Esthamme, 22 May,
19 Richard II.
[Huntingdon.] C. 5273. Grant by John, abbot of Rames', and the convent of the
same to Ellis Reyner of Rames' of a corrody from their house for
life, viz. a white loaf of their free servants, a knight's loaf, two
gallons (lagenas) of the beer from which the monks drink, with double
pottage, two dishes from their kitchen according to the day (prout
dies exigit), a furred gown yearly such as their free servants aforesaid
receive or 2s. for the said fur ; also grant to him of a cartload of hay
yearly at Midsummer, with two cartloads of fuel (effocal') against the
winter, as he used to receive before the making of these presents, and
a half -quarter of corn and a half -quarter of malt (brasei ordeic') against
Christmas. Witnesses : John de Clervaus of Upwode, Robert le
Wodeward of Heytmundegrave, William le Rydeman of the same,
and others (named). Dated at Rames' in their chapter, Monday after
St. Leonard the Abbot, 1304, 32 Edward I. Endorsed, Transcriptum
carte conventus Ram' Elye filio Reyneri confecte.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
201
[Sussex.] C. 5274. Quitclaim by Christian de Effolde to William Urri of 2a.
land in a field called ' le Tyghe ' between his land, land of -Thomas
le Lewere and land formerly of Richard, de Effolde, her father, at ' la
Rogheye ' in Horsham. Horsham, Sunday after St. Gregory the
Pope, 8 Edward II.
[Hants.] C. 5275. Counterpart of demise by Richard ' le Baufo ' and
Olimpias his wife to William le Niueman of a weir which is called
' Hel[ing W]ere ' and la. meadow in the marsh of Helinge to the said
weir belonging ; to hold for the term of his life, doing repairs ; rent,
6. Seal, with legend, s . WILLELMI . LE . NEWEMAN. Of. C. 141.
[Sussex.] C. 5276. Grant by Henry Bo vet and Alice his wife to William
son of William ate Bere, for 8s. Qd. beforehand, of a ham of land in
the parish of Yfeld between the wood of Prestewode and land which
was formerly ' Tacheerslond.' Witnesses : Simon le Veutre, and
others (named). Fragments of seals.
[Derby.] C. 5277. Grant by John Hunt of Asshovere the younger to Roger
de Hull of Chestrefeld of a messuage with garden in Chestrefeld in
the street called ' Sa[der]strete,' between the messuage of the gild
of the Holy Cross, &c. ; also of three .... of arable in the field of
Chestrefeld at ' Goldwell ' abutting on the highway from Chestrefeld
to Neiibold. Chestrefeld, .... before the Purification, 4 Henry IV.
Seal.
[York, W.R.] C. 5278. Grant by John Harward of Herthill to Sir Richard
Banastre, rector of the parish church of Herthill, and Thomas Doyle
of Herthill of all his land, &c. in Herthill and Wodehall. 27 January
10 Henry V. Fragment of seal.
[Dorset.] C. 5279. Grant by John [Rede] of Dorchestr' to Richard
Morys of Melcomb Regis of that tenement which he had by way of
exchange by the gift of John Beneit in Melcomb in ' Seynt Thomas
stret.' Witnesses : Henry Ford and John Northover, bailiffs of
Melcomb, and others (named). Dorchestr', St. George's Day,
10 Richard II.
[Staff.] C. 5280. Grant by Thomas son of Thomas de Whytemor to John
Kene of a selion of land in ' le . . . ., as it is assigned and divided
to the said John. Madeleye, Tuesday the feast of the Translation
of St. Thomas the Martyr, 29 Edward III.
[Sussex.] C. 5281. Grant by William Willem of Horsham to Robert ....
of Horsham and Alice his wife of a wood called ' Hunte Grof ' in
' la Roghe,' with ingress and egress from .... [through] ....
called ' Westgardyn ' into the field of John Hunte called ' Northfeld '
to the said wood ; to hold to them and the heirs of Robert. Horsham,
the feast of St. Dunstan the Archangel (sic), .... Richard II.
Chester. C. 5282. Testament of William del Heth ; soul to God, body to
be buried in the parish church of St. Michael, Chester, before the
image of St. Michael ; to John my son the tenement I dwell in and
to the heirs of his body begotten, with remainder in default to
Nicholas my son and the heirs of his body, with remainder to Thomas
my son for life, with remainder to Ith[el] Trevore, his heirs and
assigns. Chester, 26 December, 1401.
[Sussex.] C. 5283. Grant by Thomas . . . ., John Carylton, vicar of
Alfriston, Nicholas Selewyn, Roger Lacche and Richard Cessingham
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
to Thomas atte Wode, John Tilman, Simon Gardiner and William
Castrete of all the land, &c. which they, together with Richard Parker
since deceased, had by the gift of Robert Smyth, son of Thomas
Smyth of Launcyng, Roger Whate, Thomas Joynour the elder and
Thomas Joynour the younger of Westferl[egh] in the parish of
Hailesham and Horsye, within the liberties and without. Hailesham,
the day of St. Margaret, 13 Henry IV. Endorsed, ' a dede of fefement
unto Simon Gardiner.' One seal.
Notts. C. 5284. Grant by Alice daughter of Robert le Potter of Notingham
to John Jonettesone le Potter of the same and Agnes his wife of a
seld in the Saturday market (foro sabbati) of Notingham, beside the
gates of the selds of the butchers, between the void place of the selds
of the butchers on the west and the seld of Richard de Gremiston
on the east. Witnesses : Robert Ingram, mayor of Notingham,,
William de Crophull and Lawrence le Spicer, bailiffs of the same,
Richard de Lenton, and others (named). Friday after the Nativity
of the Blessed [Virgin], 9 Edward II. Endorsed, Seld' draper'.
[Heref.] C. 5285. Grant by Hugh Vaghan, chaplain, and Jevan ap Howel
to Eynon ap Ph[ilip], chaplain, of all the land, &c. in the fee of
Wormelowe and Treget which they had by the gift of the said Eynon.
Witnesses : David Mayneston, and others (named). Dated at Seth
Nant, 13 January, 16 Richard II. One seal.
Chester. C. 5286. Copy of an indenture of grant by Geoffrey son of William
le Boydell to John de Laghton, corviser, citizen of Chester, of his
messuage in Br[id]gestrete of the city of Chester, between land of
Alexander le Belleyatter, &c. ; rent, 8s. Witnesses : Thomas de
Bradeford, mayor of Chester, Thomas de Apulton and John le
Armerer, sheriffs of Chester, Alexander le Belleyetter, and others
(named). Thursday the morrow of St. Matthew, 1 Richard II.
[Cambridge.] C. 5287. Quitclaim by Alan son of William the shepherd (bercatoris)
of Trippelawe to Alice le Carpunter of Fulmere of his right in a
messuage formerly of William his father in the parish of Trippelawe
at Brokestrate, abutting on the road from Fulmere to Foxton, &c. ;
for this she gave him 4s. beforehand. Tuesday in Easter Week,
23 Edward [I].
Notts. C. 5288. Grant by Juliana late the wife of Philip Tusard of
Notingham to John de Brigeford of Notingham of 13s. 4d. yearly
rent to be taken from 3a. arable in Notingham which Robert de
Morewode of Notingham and Cecily his wife hold of her and John
her son for their lives, whereof three selions containing 2a. Ir. lie in
' le Wodefeld ' in a place called ' le Bothum,' &c. and one selion
containing 3r. lies on Pesehill, &c. ; to hold to the said John, his heirs
and assigns, together with the reversion of the said 3a. Witnesses :
John de Tumby, mayor of Notingham, Ralph Colier and Nicholas de
Crophill, bailiffs of the same town, William de Amyas, and others
(named). Monday the eve of the Assumption, 20 Edward III.
Seal.
[Notts.] C. 5289. Grant by Henry son of Stephen de Watenhou to Sir
John de Cokefeud, knight, of a toft with buildings which he had by
the gift of William le Vavasur, which Gilliana de Basigfeud held of
him, in Watenhou, situate as described ; rent, a peppercorn at Christmas.
Witnesses : Sir Hugh de Stapilford, and others (named).
ANCIENT DEEDS.
203
[Cambridge.] C. 5290. Indenture, being the defeasance of a charter whereby
Walter son of John Clerk (clerici) of Trippelow enfeoffed John le
Ward of Trumpyton of a messuage called ' Sauserstede ' and 14a.
land with meadows, &c. in Trippelow ; to wit, if Walter pay the said
John 20 marks at Cambridge on the morrow of the Lifting up of the
Holy Cross next, the charter to be void. Thursday after St. Peter
and St. Paul, 8 Edward III. Fragment of seal. Cf. C. 4904.
Notts. C. 5291. Chirograph indented : 29 Edward I. at the feast of the
Nativity of St. Mary, it was so agreed between Richard de Gaham in
Notingham and Maud his wife of the one part and Reynold de Acre
in Notingham of the other, to wit, Richard and Maud have demised
to Reynold the whole hall formerly Robert Dast's in Greatsmithgate
(vico grossorum fabrorum) of Notingham, with chambers, &c. (specified),
for the term of his life ; rent, 3d. Witnesses : John le Flemeng,
mayor of Notingham, John son of Adam le Palmar, William Casteleyn,
bailiffs of the same, and others (named). Endorsed, .... in
Bryd[les]mythgate ....
Wilts. C. 5292. Statute merchant by Thomas son of John Sauser of
Wanbergh', merchant, of co. Wilts, to Thomas son of Walter de
Hungerford, merchant, of the said county, in 40L at Salisbury at
Midsummer next, made before Thomas de Hungerford, mayor of
Salisbury, and Ellis Farman, clerk of recognisances there.
10 February, 26 Edward III.
[Cumb.] C. 5293. Grant by John de Skelton, rector of Kirkeland, to
Thomas Barker of Penreth, of a half-acre of land in the field of Penreth,
viz. \%r. on ' Mathwait,' &c. Witnesses : Clement de Skelton,
bailiff of Penreth, Thomas Talliour, reeve, and others (named).
[Dorset.] C. 5294. Grant by Peter Kyng of Brideport to John Tracy and
William Louch of a messuage with curtilage in Brideport between
the tenement of John de Stikelane, &c. Witnesses : William Hichecok
and John Lomb, bailiffs, and others (named). Monday before
St. Simon and St. Jude, 33 Edward III.
Essex. C. 5295. Grant by John Radenore, yeoman (valettus) of Sir Robert
Braybrook, bishop of London, to the said bishop, Roger Albrighton,
William Hatton and William Fraunceys, of his whole meadow with
a wall (wallia) called ' Bulleswall ' in Westhamme, also of all his goods,
&c. 1 August, 1 Henry IV.
[Kent.] C. 5296. Grant by John Lambe of the parish of Scheldwych to
John Backe of the same of a messuage with garden and a virgate
of land in the parish of Sheldwych in a place called ' Welleforstall,'
&c. 24 April, 2 Edward IV.
[Chester.] C. 5297. Quitclaim by Henry son of [Thomas] de Somerford and
Cecily his spouse (uxor mea desponsata) to Thomas de Venablys of
their right in the land of Newbold, in that land, to wit, which could
fall to them in name of dower after the death of Richard son of
Robert de Wallefeld ; they bind themselves under penalty of 4 marks
to the justice of Chester for the time being that he may compel them
to keep the aforesaid agreement. Witnesses : Roger de Daunport,
William de Brerton, and others (named).
[Oxford.] C. 5298. Grant by Richard Roppelegh to Sir Robert, rector of
Crowell, John Bussard, Alexander Symond, John atte Brok and
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William Wytteneye of all his land, &c. in the towns and in the fields
of Kyngeston and Aston. Kyngeston, the feast of St. Margaret,
43 Edward III.
[Wilts.] C. 5299. Grant by Nicholas de Wytindich, son of Edmund de
Wytindich, to William ate Putte and Joan his wife of a messuage
with curtilage and garden and la. arable in Remmesbury which he
had by the feoff ment of John le Wayte ; for this William gave him
7 marks beforehand. [Thursday] the morrow of the Translation of
St. Thomas the Martyr, 7 Edward II.
[Wore.] C. 5300. Grant by Roger Ravel of Pershore (Persora), chaplain,
to John de Bromhale and Richard de Wodeforde of 2a. arable in
the upper field of Wyke, situate as described. Witnesses : John de
London', John Vaumpage, and others (named). Wednesday after
St. Matthew, 3 Edward III.
Lincoln. C. 5301. Grant by John Grene of Wathe to John Redhed of Wathe
and Alan Kedyngton of the same, of all his land, &c. in Wathe and
Fenby. Sunday, the feast of St. Juliana, 5 Henry VI.
[Staff.] C. 5302. Grant by William Poutrel to John de Haddon of la.
land at ' le Redeweye ' next land of William Underthewod, and two
butts of land upon ' Syheresfeldeweye ' next land of Nicholas
Upintheton in the field and fee of Waturfal. Witnesses : William
de Caldon, and others (named). Sunday after St. Andrew, 1316.
C. 5303. Chirograph indented, witnessing that, 22 Edward [I.],
at the feast of St. Thomas Apostle, it was agreed as follows, to wit,
that Maud .... and Thomas her son demised to Cecily relict of
Nicholas de Jarpevile for her life of a .... [between] .... of
the said Cecily and the tenement of John son of Nicholas de Jarpevile,
one head abutting .... and the other upon Cotstowe ; to hold
for her life ; rent, Id. Witnesses : Edmund de Birton, Nicholas de
Holecumbe, . . . . de Weston, Richard de Norton, William le Warde,
and others (named).
[Essex.] C. 5304. Quitclaim by John son and heir of John de Claveryngg
of Alvithele to Richard Chareman of his right in a messuage, lOOa.
land, 4a. meadow, 12a. pasture, 5a. wood and 14-s. rent in Claveryngg
which Richard had by the grant and demise of Avelina his sister.
4 July, 5 Edward III. Of. C. 5343.
[Lincoln.] C. 5305. Grant by John Nalman, vicar of the church of Killingholm,
to Humphrey son of Hamon Moynge and the heirs of his body of a
toft in Hathenesse in Stalingburgh which he had by the grant of
William Moynge, Humphrey's brother, with remainder in default to
Joan daughter of William son of Hamon Moynge and the heirs of
her body, with remainder in default to Philip de Hagh and the heirs
of his body, with remainder in default to the right heirs of William
son of Hamon Moynge. Stalingburgh, Sunday the feast of St.
Leonard 1351.
[Kent.] C. 5306. Grant by Henry ate Park to Henry Gerard and Ydonia
his wife of la. land in the parish of Hevre between his garden and the
road from Couden to Hevre ; for this they gave him 9s. Qd. beforehand.
Witnesses : Stephen de Spokregge, Simon de Lynkell, and others
(named). The morrow of the Circumcision, 23 Edward I.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
205
Essex.
Middx.
[Essex. ]
[Essex.]
[Heref.]
[Surrey.]
[Kent.]
Kent.
C. 5307. Indenture witnessing that on Saturday, 1 April
3 Edward III, Thomas de Lodelowe has received from Adam de
Thunderle all arrears due to him for a yearly rent of 100s. granted to
him in fee by John de Thunderle, citizen of London, since
deceased, from tenements in Thunderle and Depeden.
C. 5308. Indenture of demise by Edmund Rede, knight, and
Katharine his wife to William Tumour of Haddeley of a close called
' Lof tes Londe ' in the same town, the wood (bosco) in the same close
reserved, for forty-one years next at 40s. rent. 6 December, ....
Edward IV.
C. 5309. Grant by Isabel Rypon, late the wife of Roger Rypon,
of the hamlet of Romford, widow, to Richard Quylter and Joan his
wife of a piece of land, four score and 14ft. of a man (pedes hominis)
by 19ft. of a man in the hamlet aforesaid, abutting on Romforde
market place, &c. ; rent, I2d. Witnesses : Ralph Tyle, bailiff of
Haveryng, and others (named). Romforde, Sunday in the octave
of Easter, 13 Richard II.
C. 5310. Grant by Robert Plomer the elder to Thomas Wode,
chief justice of the king of the Common Bench, Robert Reed, one
of the justices of the King's Bench, Richard Fytz Lowes, knight,
John Mordaunte and Thomas Frowyk, serjeants-at-law, Robert
Wodrove, Henry Hornby, Ralph Haymes and William Cawston,
clerks, Richard Potyer and Thomas Wyburgh of a tenement in
Sandon called ' Mepsales,' and of all the lands, &c. in Sandon, Little
Badowe and Danbery which Henry Danyell now holds to farm, also
of all the land, &c. called ' Southlond ' in Sandon aforesaid ; to hold,
&c. for the performance of his last will. Sandon, 1 August,
16 Henry VII.
C. 531.1. Grant by Roger de Chaundos, lord of Welynton, to
Thomas de Chaundos of Strongeford of 6a. arable in Welynton,
in exchange for other 6a. there, situate as described. Wednesday
before St. Ethelbert, King and Martyr, 19 Edward III.
C. 5312. Grant by Richard Scotard, citizen of London, to
William Cresewyk, William Hyde. ' grocer,' William Parker, ' mercer/
John Cokeyn, ' serjaunt,' John Wakefeld, William Coupere, chaplain,
and John Bygod, chaplain, of 2a. meadow which he purchased of
Thomas Fisshe, styled ' Hosiere,' of Suthwerk, lying in a meadow
called ' le Sterte,' in the parish of St. Giles of Camerwell, and of all
that half acre of meadow lying there which he purchased of Robert
Ricard. Pekham, 10 September, 23 Richard II. Cf. C. 5327.
C. 5313. Grant by William de Cobham to Thomas Lovekyn
of pasture for eleven sheep of the salt marsh lying in the parish
of St. Mary in Hoo, in a marsh called ' Janekyn Mersche,' with
rushes (cirpis), roads, waters and other appurtenances. 31 January,
8 Henry IV.
C. 5314. Grant by Richard Cok of Farneberghe to Richard Watte
of Downe of 2a., a virgate and a day work (daywerkatam) of land in the
parish of Farneberghe, in a place called ' Alisdene,' situate as described.
The feast of the Conception of St. Mary the Virgin, 13 Henry IV. Seal.
C. 5315. Grant by William Chenew of the parish of Lyegh to Roger
Harlod, otherwise called Twonowr, of the same parish of a tenement
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with garden and three crofts, formerly Henry Gelotte's, in the parish
of Lyegh; rent, 85. Tuesday before St. Katharine, 13 Henry VI.
[Norfolk.] C. 5316. Grant by Thomas Frenge, clerk, Richard Hogekynnes,
and Richard Cok to John Kedelham the elder, Thomas Walyssh,
Adam Clerk, John Wende and John Fayrcok of two pieces of land
in a place called ' Akyrgate ' in Thorp Market, situate as described,
which they had with other land, by the gift of John Halle son of
Richard Halle, formerly of Antyngham. Southreppes, 20 May,
24 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Notts.] C. 5317. Grant by John son of Robert de Lenton to William
de . . . . and Maud his wife, and Richard their son and the
heirs of Richard of 2s. rent from all his land, &c. in Lenton ; for
that grant William has discharged him from 2s. rent granted to Richard
de Gremeston. Witnesses : John Passeys of Sutton, and others
(named). Lenton, Sunday before St. Barnabas, 10 Edward III.
[Suffolk.] C. 5318. Quitclaim by Margery late the wife of Robert Eysveyleyn
of Weybred, widow, to Alan Ernald of the same of her right by way
of dower in a piece of land called ' Morescehalfacre ' in the town
aforesaid. Friday after St. Augustine the Bishop, 6 Edward III.
[Wore.] C. 5319. Grant by John son of Sarah Stub of Brihtlampton, to
Robert le Palmer of the same and Margery his wife and the heirs of
Robert of la. arable in the field of Brihtlampton in the tillage called
' Binethedene ' abutting upon ' Leynteforlong ' and ' in le Greep de la
Dene,' &c. Witnesses : Thomas de Bello Campo, William Fulhardy,
and others (named). Friday after St. Luke, 18 Edward III.
Huntingdon. C. 5320. Grant by Roger de Leyburne to his beloved knight Sir
John de Kirkebi, for his homage and service, of his whole manor of
Boultone, to hold to him and the heirs of his body; rent, three
barbed arrows on the feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, for all
service ; with reversion in default of John's issue to himself. Wit-
nesses : Sir Henry Enganye, Sir Robert Dufford, Sir William de
Subiri, and Sir Stephen de Wttune, knights, and others (named).
Saturday after St. Barnabas, 1270.
C. 5321, Quitclaim by Ag[nes late the wife of . . . . ] Virly of
Brambeleye, widow, to William Burre of her right by way of
feoff ment and dower in \\a. land which William holds at
' Mayespightel ' by ' Theveslane ' at El .... which William had
by the gift and feoffment of the said .... Witnesses : . . . . ,
James de Blaneford, Robert de Burne, Walter Terry, ....
Wednesday before St. Vincent, 14 Edward II.
[Chester.] C. 5322. Letter obligatory by William de Carington for the pay-
ment to Alice de Carington, his mother, of 13. 6s. Sd. at certain dates.
Carington, Thursday the feast of St. Mark, 27 Edward III. French.
[Lincoln.] C. 5323. Chirograph indented being a grant by Thomas Pynder
of Cle to Robert Fitel of Itterby of a headland of arable in the east
field of Thirnessco on (super) Henghou, in exchange for two selions of
arable in the west field of Cle.
[Chester.] C. 5324. Grant by William, lord of Alsach', to Alice daughter of
Roger le Hunte of Thelewall of a place of land which John le
Threschere formerly enclosed, as John held it and Richard son of
Ran' gave it to her, with the addition (incremento) of half of
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207
[Lincoln.]
[Kent.]
Surrey.
Merioneth.
[Glouc.]
York.
[E. B.J
York.
[W.R.]
' Dunneiggeslond ' ; to hold to her, her heirs and assigns of the chief
lords of the fee ; he and his heirs, or her brethren, shall have the
refusal of it (erunt propinquiores omnibus viventibus pro rationdbili
foro) if she wish to alienate it : rendering to the chief lords the services
due and to him and his heirs Id. on the feast of St. Bartholomew
(Bertelmy). Witnesses : Sir Robert de Holond, justice of Chester,
Ralph de Vernon, knight, Richard de Praers, Robert de Praers,
Robert de Bulkel', Colyn' de Alsach', Nicholas, the clerk. The
feast of St. Martin, 13 Edward [I].
C. 5325. Grant by Henry Balle of Tathewell to William Jakelot,
dwelling (manenti) in Hagham, and Maud his wife of three selions of
arable in ' est ' field of Tathewell on ' Bouldayles ' situate as
described. The feast of St. Vedast and St. Amandus, 1331.
C. 5326. Grant by Henry Ramherst of Legha to Robert Clerk
of the same of all his land, &c. with waters, fisheries, &c. in the
parishes of Leghe and Tonbregg. The feast of St. Faith, 17 Richard II.
C. 5327. Grant by Thomas Fissh styled ' Hosier ' of Southwerk,
to Richard Scotard, citizen and grocer of London, of a piece of meadow
of 2a. between the meadows of Simon Worstede, citizen of London,
and it abuts upon the meadow of the earl of la Marche, &c. in the parish
of St. Giles of Camerwell. 24 February, 9 Richard II. Cf. C. 5312.
Fragment of seal. Endorsed, Carta Ricardi Scotart de prato vocato
Stert de dono Thome Hosier ; also Peckam.
C. 5328. Grant by Robert ap Rinald of Branes, co. Merioneth,
esquire, and Morgan ap Robert ap Rinald of the same, gentleman, to
Owen ap John ap Hoell Vaughan, esquire, of all that their tenement
called ' Tythyn Jenkyn ' in the town of Pennaran in the parish of
Llanullyn in the comote of Penllyn. 25 January, 2 and 3 Philip
and Mary. Signed, per me Robt' ap Rynaltt. Morgan ap Robert.
Witnesses names endorsed. Cf. A. 13627.
C. 5329. Indenture whereby William Ekenton, vicar of Nethers-
welle, and Richard Jolyfe grant to William Buryman and Agnes his
wife a messuage having before it (coram se) the sign of ' le Swan '
in Stowe St. Edward (sancti Edwardi] between the tenement of the
chantry of St. Mary of Wyke and the tenement of Juliana Stevenes ;
to hold to them and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder in default
to the heirs of her body, with remainder in default to her right heirs ;
also of all the goods, &c. which they had by the gift of Joan late the
wife of William Hoper, ' mason ' ; and if Joan please to dwell for life
in the said messuage the said William and Agnes covenant to find her
in all necessaries, &c. 28 January, 24 Henry VI. Fragments of seals.
C. 5330. Grant by William Thomson of Fyley, shipwright, to
William Walworth of Fyley, gentleman, and William Mawe of the
same, husbandman, of a toft with croft in the town and territory of
Fyley, 36ft. (pedes usuales hominis) in width, between land of William
de Sancto Quintino, abutting on the roads to Muston and Scharbourght,
which descended to him after the death of John Thomson his father.
30 April, 16 Henry VII.
C. 5331. Quitclaim by Thomas Meres of Awburne, esquire, to
Nicholas de Strelley, knight, of his right in all the land, &c. with
fisheries, &c. which together with Thomas Hunt and Richard
Metham he had by the gift of the said Nicholas in Feribrigge and
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Friston, and which formerly were of Sampson de Strelley father of
the said Nicholas. Strelley, the eve of the Assumption, 6 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal.
[Berks.] C. 5332. Grant by Thomas Bonde son and heir of John Bonde of
Harewell to Richard Faldrian and Agnes his wife, their heirs and
assigns, of 2a. arable in Westhakebourne in ' le Furlang ' called
' Langelond,' &c. Harewell, 26 May, 38 Henry VI.
[Warw.] C. 5333. Grant by John Barri of Berkeswell to Henry and William
sons of Adam atte Grange of Solyhull and Margery their sister of his
messuage with all the land &c. which John son of Richard Barry,
formerly held in Berkeswell. Wednesday after St. John before the
Latin Gate, 23 Edward III.
Essex. C. 5334. Grant by John de Lalleforde, perpetual vicar of Claveryng,
and John Mason, chaplain, to Alexander Charman of all the land,
&c. in the towns of Elmedon, Arkesden and Wenden Loutes which
were of Philip le Cossh, to him and his heirs of his body with remainder
to John Charman and Thomas Charman, his brothers, successively,
and the heirs of their bodies with remainder to Katharine his sister
for her life, with remainder to the right heirs of John his brother.
Witnesses : Robert de Geddyng, knight, John Bataile and others
(named). Claveryng, Sunday the feast of the Assumption,
35 Edward III. Two seals.
[Kent.] C. 5335. Grant by John Benet of Canterbury to John Stopyndon,
clerk, Robert Bregham, clerk, John Pyrye and John Sheldewych
of a piece of land containing 2|a. in Serr' in the Isle of Thanet
between their land, late Thomas Sevyar's on the north, Thomas
Deryng's on the south, the church way of St. Nicholas on the east
and the common footpath called ' a Mylleway ' on the west, which
inter alia he had by the gift of Richard Attewelle. 25 March,
13 Henry VI.
[Lincoln.] C. 5336. Grant by John de . . . . sham to Simon Spenser of
Osselby of a selion lying at the west part of the town of Osselby
between land of John son of Ellen Scropp of Osselby and land late of
Alice de Bayll' ; to hold the said selion of arable, &c. of the chief
lords of the fee, &c. Witnesses : John son of Ellen, and others
(named). Sunday before the Annunciation, 1355.
[Notts ?] C. 5337. Grant by John Drake of Lenton to William Barker of
the same of a tenement [there] between the tenement of William
Philyngham, &c. Witnesses : .... Dawbus of Lenton, John
Pampyon of the same, and others (named). Monday after the
Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, [7] Henry . . Endorsed,
Lenton.
[Kent.] C. 5338. Grant by John Spysour, clerk, to Philip Sesele of the
parish of Westber' of a messuage with garden and a parcel of land
called 'Lampet' in the said parish, between lands of John Joal, the
heirs of Thomas Lukke, John Bachon and Thomas Fest. 8 January,
14 Henry VI. Witnesses : Hugh Newbregge, Thomas Gilberd, and
others (named).
[Lincoln.] C. 5339. Grant by Gerwynus de Barchworth of Wyflingham to
John son of Walter Wyles of the same of a toft with croft in the
town of Wyflingham, which he had by the gift of Sir John de
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Barchworth, his brother, chaplain of the church of Lincoln, and
formerly was Alice Ka's. Witnesses : John Wyles, the elder, and
others (named). Thursday before the -feast of St. Philip and St.
James, 1389.
C. 5340. Indenture whereby William Kynwolmersh, William
Mountfort, knight, and Joan his wife, Baldwin Bugge, John Marschall,
John Kynge, late parson of the church of Shepey, and Richard
Herteshorn, chaplain, grant to Margaret late the wife of John
Flaundres of Shepey all the land, &c. in Billeston, Leycestr', Hynkeley
and Newbolt, which they the said William by the name of William
Kelymerche, Baldwin, Joan, by the name of Joan Brokesby, lady of
Sewalby, John, John and Richard, had by the gift of Thomas
Flaundres ; to hold the land, &c. in Leycestr' and Billeston to the
said Margaret for life, with remainder to John Cokayn, knight,
Bartholomew Brokesby, John Bate, parson of Shepey, and John
Jakes, and the land in Hynkeley and Newbolt to her for two years,
with remainder to the said John Cokayn and the others. Shepey,
5 October, 1 Henry VI. Seals.
C. 5341. Demise by Margaret late the wife of John de Cobham of
Hevere to Walter Polbrook and John Crudde of Hevere of 13a. meadow
called ' Oldemede,' la. called ' Dokacre ' and a \a. in ' Gengbregge-
mede ' in Hevere, which were the said John de Cobham's ; to
hold for term of her life at the rent of red rose at Midsummer. Sunday,
18 July, 1 Henry IV. French. Seal.
C. 5342. Grant by Edmund Wriht of Shippeleye, carpenter, and
Simon de Shippeley, chaplain, to William de Smalley of Restewayt
of a messuage and two bovates of land lying in Langeleye, which they
had by the gift of John son of John Warde of Langeleye in the parish
of Henouere ; rent, to the chief lords Qd. for all service, saving the
foreign service of the king, and also two appearances at the court of
Codenouere. Langleye, the eve of St. Barnabas, 6 Richard II. Cf.
C. 5380.
C. 5343. Quitclaim by Avelina daughter of John de Thurrok of
Alvithele to Richard Charman of her right in a messuage, lOOa. land,
4a. meadow, 12a. pasture, 5a. wood and 14<s. rent in Claveringg, which
he had by her gift. London, in the parish of St. Peter the Less (parvi),
5 July, 5 Edward III. Cf. C. 5304.
C. 5344. Grant by John Weyte of Ealdynge to William Wolcy
of the same and Joan his wife of l|a. land there in the tenure (tenura)
of Berstede in a croft called ' Gosseputte.' Sunday after St.
Valentine, 27 Edward III. Fragment of seal. Endorsed, Gossput ....
C. 5345. Grant by Nicholas Whichedene of Haveryng, and John
Rote of Wodeside of Haveryng to William Hokkelee, ' smyth,' of
Rumford and Joan his wife of a messuage with buildings, &c. which
they had by the gift of the said William and Joan in the hamlet of
Rumford. Witnesses : Ralph Tyell, bailiff of Haveryng, and others
(named). Tuesday before the Conversion of St. Paul, 47 Edward III.
Fragments of seals.
C. 5346. Chirograph indented : the contention moved between
Robert son of Robert de Stretl' and Elizabeth his wife, plaintiffs,
and John de Herriz, defendant, over a wardship (quadamvarda) of land
which was of Richard Bugge in Vilgheby, of the fee of John son of
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Geoffrey son of Oda (Ode), Tuesday after the Purification, 3 Edward [I],
at Nottingham, in the church of St. Nicholas, before Robert son of
Walter de Stretl', Walter de Stirkeley then sheriff of Nottingham,
Hugh de Falkam, Geoffrey de Dethek, Nicholas de Vermundisvorth,
in friendly manner by the under-written composition was appeased
(amacabiliter quievit), to wit, the said John granted for himself and
his heirs the said wardship to be the right of the said Robert and
Elizabeth and therein on Saturday next will cause them to re-have
full seisin, doing to the said John and his heirs homage and other
services due, which homage the said Robert shall do at once (incon-
tinenti). John has also granted to restore to Robert and Elizabeth a
moiety of the issues from the said land for a year and a half while he
held the said land, within St. Peter's Chair in the year aforesaid, and
will acquit the amercements in the county of Nottingham which by
occasion of the plea aforesaid are bound to be paid. Robert and
Elizabeth will withdraw a plea of Quare vi et armis hanging in the
Bench concerning the said contention and will save him harmless
there, to their ability, for 10s. which he shall pay to Robert on the
Saturday aforesaid, &c. Witnesses : Geoffrey de Stretl', Geoffrey
de Stapilforth, Henry Pouterel, John Vigner, Ellis de Brademer.
Endorsed, De Wylouby.
[Staff.] C. 5347. Grant by Henry Harper to John Hacstouns of a place of
turbary called ' le Perhoe,' lying on ' le Cracalmos,' in exchange for
a. land in ' le Westefeld.' Witnesses : Richard Thekenes, John
Marchald, John Thekenes, and others (named). Betteley, the feast
of the Purification, 47 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 5348. Grant by Henry de Suttone, chaplain, to Gregory son of
William of a selion in the field of Raveneshale in the fee of
Bettileyg ; rent to the chief lord of the fee \d. at the feast of the
Annunciation in March. Witnesses : John de Thiknes and Hugh
son of Rose, bailiffs, and others (named). Thursday, the feast of St.
Matthias, 16 Edward II.
Bucks. C. 5349. Quitclaim by William Gardener son and heir of John
Gardener and of Joan his wife late of Evere to Robert Aubrey,
esquire, and William Aubrey, Robert's son, of his right in the land,
&c., fisheries, &c. which Edmund Richekyng and Margaret his wife
late had within the lordship of Evere and elsewhere ; to hold to them
and the heirs and assigns of William Aubrey. 20 October,
12 Edward IV. Seal cracked. Memorandum endorsed of enrolment
of the dorse of the close roll.
[Kent.] C. 5350. Confirmation by Eudo, Philip and William sons and heirs
of William Potin to Simon Potin of the purchase (emptum) which
William Potin, their father, bought of John de Godinton, to wit, 2a.
of ' warland ' which lie between land of Lambert le Werin and land
of Bartholomew the smith (fabri) : to hold to him and his heirs of John
and his heirs, rendering to John and his heirs 2s. yearly for all service,
saving the king's service, as is contained in John's charter to William their
father. Witnesses : William Buticl'arius, Benet the clerk, William de
Tykenherst, Robert de Infirmitorio, Robert Durant, Thomas Roce,
John Anglicus, Turstan son of Eylnoth, Richard his brother,
Matthew the priest (presbitero) of St. Clement, Matthew de Wldeham
the clerk. Fragment of seal Cf. B. 3067-3077.
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[Sussex.] C. 5351. Grant by John ate Solere to William ate Bere, for his
service, of a piece of land in the parish of Rosspere, extending from
' Prestewode,' &c. ; rent, \d. Fragment of seal.
[Cambridge.] C. 5352. Grant by Henry son and heir of Henry le Warde of Hyston
to John Burgoyne of Dray ton, William Burgoyne, Thomas Burgoyne
and William Ade of a headland (foreram) with the liberty of a fold
lying in the fields of Hyston in ' Paddokdole ' . . . . Monday
after St. Hilary, 8 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] C. 5353. Demise by Richard Birches of Sulihull to Richard Hulot
of Sulihull of a close of pasture in Sulihull called ' Goselond ' for three
years from date ; rent, 10s. for two years and 12s. in third year, with
licence to cut wood and underwood within the outer ' bordures ' of
the close, the outer ' bordures ' to the width of 5ft. within ' lez
ederynges ' excepted. Monday after the Annunciation of St. Mary,
10 Henry VI. Seal
[Hants.] C. 5354. Grant by Adam de Badele of Bromfeld to Henry de
Harnhulle of all the rents and services due to him from the land, &c. in
the town of Penytone Meysi whereof Roger de Leystone and Nicholaa
his wife, Adam's grandmother, enfeoffed Walter le Cras and Agnes his
wife, to hold of them the said Roger and Nicholaa and the heirs of
Nicholaa, by fine levied in the .... of Easter, 43 Henry III.
Bromfeld, Sunday the eve of St. Simon and St. Jude, 19 Edward II.
Seal.
Surrey. C. 5355. Letter of attorney by Thomas Gardinere of Rousparre
Sussex. to Giles Talyour of Warnham to deliver to John Bouet, Nicholas
Bouet and Robert and Richard Brode seisin of all his land &c.
in the counties of Sussex and Surrey. Rousparre, Michaelmas,
18 Richard II.
Surrey. C. 5356. Grant by Thomas Gardynere of Rousparre to John
Sussex. Bouet and others of all his land, &c. as in C. 5355. Rousparre, Michael-
mas, 18 Richard II. *
[Lincoln.] C. 5357. Grant by William Barton of Hole to Thomas Laceby of
Glee and John Bayous of Grymesby, burgess, of all the land, &c.
which he has by the gift of Thomas Love, late vicar of Glee, in the
towns of Hole, Glee, Itterby and Thirnsco, or elsewhere within the parish
of Glee. Tuesday after St. George, 24 Henry VI.
[N'hamp.] C. 5358. Quitclaim by Robert Kyng of Stanyerne, co. Northampton,
and Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir of Richard Broughton of
Cranesley, to William Tanfeld of Cranesley, Thomas Marten, John
Lorymer, John Walker and Henry Freman, of their right in all the
land, &c. late the said Richard's in Cranesley and Lodyngton. 11 May,
21 Edward IV.
Kent. C. 5359. Grant by John Brok of the parish of Esthamme to William
Galyon of the parish of Wolewych of 10a. land in the parish of
Wolewych, whereof 8a. lie in ' Southfeld ' between land of William
de Pounteneye, knight, and land of the rector of Wolewych, and 2a. in
' Sellefeld.' Esthamme, Sunday after the Conception of St. Mary,
39 Edward III.
Herts. C. 5360. Quitclaim by Robert Heyle of Amwell, co. Hertford,
to John Hotoft, esquire, of his right in all the land, &c. which were of
Richard atte Water of Ware, and before of William atte Water, Richard's
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father. Witnesses : Philip Thornbury, knight, John Fray,
and others (named). 6 November, 11 Henry VI. Memorandum
endorsed of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll.
[Staff.] C. 5361. Grant by William son of William Cotyn of Madeley to
Richard de Verney of the same of 2a. land in the fee of Madeley, with
ingress and egress to ' le Mulnemor.' Madeley under Lyme, Monday
after St. Giles, 8 Edward [I].
Wilts. C. 5362. Quitclaim by Thomas Estbury, esquire, to John Joce
and Richard Burgeys, chaplain, of his right in a messuage and a carucate
of land and 10a. meadow in Draycote Foliot, Walcote, Wambergh and
Cheselden. 12 July, 3 Henry V.
[Oxford.] C. 5363. Grant by Helesenta who was the wife of Hugh Chauue to
Ralph le Pol, her brother, of three half-acres of meadow in Sidenham
which Hugh, her son, gave and by charter confirmed to him.
Witnesses : Simon de Cennora, Richard de Cennora, Robert Loereng,
Simon de Wilehal, Gregory Grimbald, Henry de Turr', Robert
Bursard.
[Kent.] C. 5364. Counterpart of demise, 5 December, 20 Richard II, by
Richard Breche to Gilbert Baker and Robert Colkyn of all those
cliffs (falisc') with a house called ' lymhows ' and a ' lympette,' ways
and kenches (kinchis) which Robert atte Helle, the elder, had in the
town of Sarr' in the parish of St. Nicholas in Thanet, from Christmas
next for three years, so that they may quarry and burn the chalk
(malleant et tribulent in dictis falisc' et calcem ardeant) in the said
' lympette,' paying 2s. a cwt. of chalk burnt, &c.
[Wore.] C. 5365. Grant by William Wollashull, esquire, to John Vampage
of all his land, &c. in Wyke Burnell next Pershore. Wyke, Monday after
Michaelmas, 5 Henry VI.
[Lincoln.] C. 5366. Quitclaim by Robert Godebarn, burgess of Grymesby,
to William de Bolyngton, burgess of Grymesby, of his right in all his
land, &c. in the parish of Clee. Friday after Midsummer, 1365.
[Westm.] C. 5367. Grant by Gilbert de Wyndergh to Sir Thomas de Pen-
ruddok, rector of Warmynton, and Sir William de Neuton of
Arlossh, vicar of Barton, of a tenement and 8a. land with meadows
there adjacent in the field of Thorp, hamlet of the town of Barton,
which he had by the gift of Thomas de Penruddok, father of the said
Sir Thomas ; rent, to the chief lord, lib. of cummin. Witnesses :
Walter de Stirkland, and others (named). Thorp, Friday [after] the
Purification, 2 Richard II.
[Essex.] C. 5368. Grant by Thomas de Wyditon to Mabel daughter
of Christina Goldeburn of Thunderl' in marriage to William Thold of
Neuport, of all his houses in the market of Neuport of (ex) the fee of
Quintin son of Warin, opposite the houses of the said Quintin, those,
to wit, which the same William Thold sold and by charter confirmed to
him ; to hold to the said Mabel and William and the heirs of their bodies ;
if William die before her, she is to have the houses to her, her heirs
and assigns ; if she die without heir of her or assign, the said William,
his heirs or assigns, are to have them as she, her heirs and assigns, if
they had continued living. Witnesses : Quintin de Neuport, John
Quinttin, Geoffrey de Reydon, bailiff of Neuport, and others (named).
Endorsed, Liberum maritagium Mabelye de soppa.
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[Essex.] C. 5369. Demise by John son of John Gernoun, knight, to John
de la Rokele of the bailiwick of the hundred of Lexedene from
Easter next for three years, rendering to him yearly at his manor of
Esthorp, co. Essex, 16 marks. Esthorp, 14 April, 8 Edward III.
Seal.
[Herts.] C. 5370. Quitclaim by Robert Neweton to John Spendelove and
Joan his wife [and the heirs of] Joan of his right in three messuages,
two carucates [of land], 4a. meadow, 10a. wood and 10s. rent called
' Aynelles ' in Hemelhamstede, Radbourne and Seint Albon[es], late
of John Impeye and Joan his wife. St. Albans, . . . .,
8 Henry V.
[Radnor.] C. 5371. Grant by John [Jon]esone of Emyghope to William
Tomkyn of la. land in the field called Upfeld of Borewar, and it is
called ' . . . . ysacr.' Witnesses: Thomas Hoby, and others (named).
Monday, 13 May, 15 Richard II. Cf. C. 4380.
[Dorset.] C. 5372. Grant by Joan Benefeld late the wife of John Benefeld
of Brideport to William Montfort and Alice his wife of a messuage
with curtilage in the east street of the town in ' Stakelane,' between
John Hayward's tenement on the north and her own on the south,
which messuage was late of Adam Byre of Bemynstr'. Witnesses :
John Surre and Roger Stikelane, bailiffs, and others (named).
Thursday before the Purification, 6 Henry IV.
[Herts.] C. 5373. Quitclaim by John Chesham to William Aldebury and
John Milleward of his right in land, &c., as in C. 5370. Chesham,
1 March, 7 Henry [V].
[Chester.] C. 5374. Grant by Hugh de Merburi to Rand[ulf] his son of a salt-
work (unam salinam liberam) in Northwich (Norwyco) which he had by
the gift of John son of Henry de Comburbache ; to hold to the said
Rand[ulf] and the heirs male between him and Ellen daughter of
Roger de Bulkelegh begotten, with remainder in default to Rand[ulf]
and the heirs male of his body, with remainder in default to his own
right heirs ; rent to him for life, 1 mark. Witnesses : Sir Henry
de Ferrarers, justice of Chester, and Sir John de Ardene, knights, John
de Wrenneburi, sheriff, and others (named).
[Glouc.] C. 5375. Grant by Reynold de la Leie son of Elward to Jordan de
Cirecestr' and his heirs of all that land which Robert son of Walter the
clerk (clerici) of Amenel gave to him for his service and his chattel
(cat'llo meo) in Amenel, as in Robert's charter is contained, to wit,
15a. land with two hams of meadow thereto belonging, in Gerstona
against (contra) John Bret, to hold by service of 3s. yearly on the feast
of St. Aldelm, for all service, so that Reynold and his heirs do to Robert
and his heirs the aforesaid service which he owes to Robert ; and it
is to be known that he acquired the said land faithfully, by his service
and chattel four years after he espoused Maud his wife, wherefore he
wills that she claim no dower therefrom ; for this John gave him
8 marks and a palfrey of two marks with service. Witnesses :
William de Egeswurthe, William, Peter and Thomas his sons, Robert
Achard, Thomas his son, William Noel of the Exchequer, Ellis
Cokerel, Miles de Cernai, Thomas de la More, Adam de Aqua, Philip
son of Reynold, Ernald Barbast, Richard Orligans.
[Warw.] C. 5376. Grant by A vice late the wife of John de Fonte of Solihull,
widow, to Thomas atte Birch and Juliana his wife and the heirs and
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assigns of Thomas, of the moiety of a field next her house in Solihull,
viz. between land of Henry Dovy and the lane from Solihull church
to Longedon Hall, &c. Wednesday, the feast of St. Chad,
.... Edward II.
Oxford. C. 5377. Grant by William Hyestr' of Kyngeston Blountt to
Sir Thomas Taylour, vicar of Aston Ruhaund, William North of
Kyngeston and Henry Spene of Cobbecote, of all his land &c. in Aston
and Kyngeston aforesaid. Sunday before Midsummer, 7 Henry ....
Essex. C. 5378. Grant by Beatrice daughter of Robert Rokele of
Arkesdene, co. Essex, widow, to William Wautone, knight, the younger,
of co. Essex, and Ralph Bray, of co. Bokingham, of her manor of
Wikepet. Witnesses : Henry Ferers, John atte Poole, knight,
Thomas Maundeville, knight, Thomas Laweney, John Basset.
Arkesdene, Wednesday before St. James, Apostle, 50 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 5379. Grant by Edward Swyft of the parish of Eldyngg to
Richard de Snotbeme and Maud his wife of a way (iter) leading in the
said parish south and north between land of Roger de Snotbeme and
of Richard Gilote, and leading from the road (strata) called ' Forlese '
to the meadow called 'Swyftesmet,' which way he formerly sold to
Ellen daughter of Richard Gilote, being lift, wide ; for this they gave
him Qd. beforehand. The feast of the Assumption, 17 Edward II.
[Derby.] C. 5380. Grant by John son of John Warde of Langeleye in the
parish of Henouere to Edmund de Shippeley, carpenter, and Sir Simon
de Shippeleye, chaplain, of a messuage and two bovates of land in
Langleye which Geoffrey de Esthalere formerly held ; rent, 6d. to the
chief lords, for all service save the king's foreign service and two
appearances at the court of Sir John de Greye of Codenouere and his
heirs. Langeleye, Monday after St. Andrew, 5 Richard II. Cf.
C. 5342.
Kent. C. 5381. Grant by John Hamond son of William Hamond, carpenter,
of the parish of St. Mary in the hundred of Hoo, to William Halton,
gentleman, of |a. and 15 dayworks of land lying dispersed in the said
parish, whereof one rood (virgata) in ' Hurpole,' Ja. in ' Estnether-
meldown,' and 5 dayworks in ' Northnethermeldown,' which he had
by the gift of Richard Clerk son and one of the heirs of John Clerk
late of the said parish. 20 November, 1 Edward IV. Seal.
[Wilts.] C. 5382. Grant by Henry Nykerpoul and Edith his wife to John
Mulle and Cecily his wife of their tenement opposite the rectory of
Remmesburi between John Chese's tenement and the lane to the
Kenete. Sunday after St. James, Apostle, 43 Edward III.
[Heref .] C. 5383. Testament of William Tomkyn ; soul to God and St. Mary
and the suffrages of All Saints, his body to be buried in the churchyard of
his parish church ; to the high altar of said church, 12d. ; to . . . . ,
parish chaplain, I2d. ; to the holy -water clerk (clerico aquebagilo), 6d. ;
to the repair of the church of Knulle, I2d. ; to Roger his brother his
best gown and hood ; to .... Thomas David, a hood ; the residue
of his goods to muddy ways (lututosis viis) and to the poor. Executors
R[oger] Thomkyn and Margery my wife. 20 May, 1397.
[Proved before] the commissary-general of the bishop of Hereford
at Radenour, .... June of the same year, and administration granted
to . .' . . executor named in the testament ....
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Notts. C. 5384. Grant by brother Richard, prior of Thurgarton, and
the convent of the same, to Master Richard de Rupe of a messuage
in Notingham late of Walter his father ; rent to them and their
successors, 12s. for a pittance to the convent on the anniversaries
of his father and his mother, viz. half at the finding of the Holy Cross
and half on the feast of St. Martin ; he shall do the services due to the
chief lords and bear all charges thereon according to the customs of
the borough, shall keep the buildings up and not sell them without
their licence ; they shall have lodging (hospicium) there when they
come to Nottingham on the business of their house, at their charges.
[Wilts.] C. 5385. Grant by Roger Pypard to Ralph son of Geoffrey de
Molendino his heirs and assigns of 6a. arable in the field of
Pypardesclive, whereof la. in ' Ysfurlang ' next land of Philip late son of
Sir Richard Pypard, 2a. in Cliffurlang', la. on Thornhulle, \a. next
land of Thomas Bernard, &c., and a piece of meadow in the heads
of Whethulle ; rent,*ld., saving homages, suits of court, &c. to so much
land in the same fee belonging ; for this Ralph gave him three marks
in gersum. Witnesses : Sir William de Calna, knight, Henry
Bartholom', William Paris, William Bryan, John Edmund', Richard
Grandyn, John Roser, Robert Pyc, Nicholas de Clyva.
[Berks.] C. 5386. Indenture being the defeasance of a writing obligatory
whereby John Shyngul is bound to John de Wydeford in 40/., to wit,
if John de Wydeford and Alice his wife hold the land, &c. together
with the reversion of a moiety of a third part which Joan late the wife
of William Corson claims to have in dower, which they have by the
gift and grant of the said John Shyngul, for twenty years from date,
without impediment or plea of Christina late the wife of Stephen
Corson or of John Corson, &c. the writing to be void. Wantynge,
Tuesday after Palm Sunday, 45 Edward III.
[Warw.] C. 5387. Grant by William de B[ochm]or, chaplain, to John de
Baggeslow and Margery his wife and the heirs of their bodies of all
the land which he had in [Bljithe within the manor of Su[st]ok by
John's gift with reversion in default to John's heirs. Witnesses :
William de Blithe, William de Haueskewell, and others (named).
Alesley, Monday before St. Giles, 6 Edward III. Endorsed, ....
infra manerium de Shustok ; also Bochmore to Bageslowe.
[Essex.] C. 5388. Grant by Norman Jancock of Pentelowe, chaplain, to
Joan his sister of all his land, &c. in Pentelowe, to her and the heirs
of her body, with reversion in default to himself and his heirs. Sunday,
the feast of St. Botolph, 26 Edward III.
[Kent.] C. 5389. Grant by Benayt de Swechefeld to William Wolsy of
all his land in a field called ' Westfeld ' in the parish of Balding.
Tuesday before the feast of St. John the Apostle, 46 Edward III.
[Chester.] C. 5390. Grant by Emma late the wife of Richard son of William
son of Hugh, widow, to Simon Bretun, of all her part which she had
in dower of the house which is between the house of Adam Parche-
miner and the house of Henry his brother in Forietestrete, which house
was her said husband's ; so that, after her decease, all her said part
of the said house may revert to the heirs of the said Richard ; for
this he gave her 3s. beforehand. Witnesses : John de Novo Castro,
John son of Ulkel, John his son, Robert de Moro, Henry Pigaz,
Meyler de Len, Ellis the clerk. Endorsed, A ded of lond geven
in Chester but not by Egerton.
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[Kent.] C. 5391. Grant by William Pomfreyt of Estpecham to John his
brother of all his land, &c. in the parish aforesaid. Sunday after
Michaelmas, 14 Richard II.
[Devon.] C. 5392. Chirograph indented being the memorandum of an
agreement, 24 Edward [I], between brother Peter abbot of
Busf[estr']~and the convent of the same of the one part and William
Ly vegher of the other, to wit, the said religious have granted to William
the whole land which Walter his father formerly held of them in the
town of Lyvegherston ; to hold to him and his heirs freely by
hereditary right, rendering therefor yearly 8s. for all services,
tallages and gelds ; saving to them five free boon-works for their
puture (ptecariis ad pouturam) to be done at Hetfeld yearly, to wit,
to plough twice and reap thrice ; saving also suit of the court of the
said religious to be done at Hetfeld as the other free men of the same
manor do ; further William and his heirs are bound to grind all their
corn at the mill of the said religious and to render due toll therefor and to
pay 12s. Qd. for a relief with the best beast of the deceased ; for this
William gave them 40s. beforehand in recognizance. Witnesses :
Sir John de Cumba, Alfred Batyn, Andrew de Wierdesalre, William
Coyta, William de Harwodeton.
[Suffolk.] C. 5393. Grant by Adam son of Warin de Lose of Hecsham to
Robert de Bryssete, clerk, and Joan his wife for the life of the said
Joan and to the heirs of Robert or his assigns, for their homage and
service and for forty -five shillings beforehand in gersum, of \\a. land
in the town of Hecsham in that hamlet called Lose, in the field called
' Middelfeld ' ; rent, l^d. Witnesses : Nicholas de Lelesey, Thomas
Forestarius of Hylley Monachorum, and others (named). Lose in
Hecsham, Wednesday before the Lifting up of the Holy Cross,
16 [Edward I].
[Stafford.] C. 5394. Quitclaim by Hugh son of Peter son of John of Bettileg
to Roger son of Stephen of Raveneshale and Felicia daughter of
William del Forde of his right in a quarter of an acre in Raveneshale
as it was purchased of John his late uncle. Witnesses : John de
Thiknes and John the miller (molendinario), bailiffs, William de
Thiknes and others (named). Friday, the Translation of St. Thomas
the Martyr, 1335.
[Sussex.] C. 5395. Chirograph indented : 5 Edward II, on the day of the
Annunciation it was agreed between Walter Randolf and John Mot,
to wit, that Walter demised to John all his land at Baddyngmere in
Horsham for five years from date ; rent, 14s. 2d.
[Bedford.] C. 5396. Quitclaim by William Duraunt of Dunstaple to William
de Wylshamsted of 6s. 8d. rent which Thomas Duraunt his father
acquired from Nicholas Hanmond of Dunstaple by a writing of
quitclaim for his tenement in the street ' del South ' of Dunstaple,
between tenements of the said Nicholas and Thomas Paulyn, the
head ' del West ' abutting on Watlyngstrete. Dunstaple, 5 June,
39 Edward III.
Kent. C. 5397. Grant by Richard Keale of Canterbury to William East
of Canterbury of a parcel or place of land in the parish of St. Peter
within Canterbury in a lane there called ' Seint Petrus Lane,' which
land came to him by descent after the death of Thomas Keale his
father. Canterbury, 2 April, 19 Henry VII. Witnesses names
endorsed.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
[Herts.] C. 5398. Grant by Philip son of the late Edward le Colyere of
Taterigge, to Cristina his daughter of a moiety of his land there which
land is called ' Suthlond ' with rents, &c. as in C. 4906. Seal, with
legend, s . FILIPPI EDWARD.
[Notts.] C. 5399. Quitclaim by Margaret late the wife of Robert son of
Geoffrey de Strelleye to Sir Robert de Strelleye, knight, of her third
part of the land, &c. in Strelleye and Cossale coming to her in dower
after Robert's death. Witnesses : Sir John de Cokfeld, knight,
Sir John de Mounteny, Sir William de Cossale, clerk, Robert de
Kynmarleye, Thomas de Cresscy. Strelleye, the day after St. Dunstan,
16 Edward II.
[Wore.] C. 5400. Grant by" Robert Handy of Wyke by Pershor and
Margery his wife to John Cokkys, John Bentley, Henry Bratt and
John Chalner of Wyke of all that messuage in Wyke called
' Sampsonsplace ' with orchard adjacent and a ' benhey,' a half-
virgate of land and la. meadow. Witnesses : -Thomas Brat, and
others (named) of Wyke and John Rondyll the younger of Charleton.
16 January, 15 Henry VII. Two seals.
[Dorset.] C. 5401. Quitclaim by Alice relict of William Scherer of
Weymuthe and executrix of his testament to Richard Barbour of
Weymuthe of her right, both in her own right and in dower, in
a tenement with place of land and curtilage within the liberty of
Weymuthe in the high street on the south side, &c. Certified under
the seal of office of the bailiffs of Weymuthe. We Henry Palmere
and Hugh Badikoc, bailiffs, at Alice's personal request, have caused
our seal of office to be affixed. Witnesses :- Robert Lang, Master
William Taunton, parson of the church of Wyk, Philip Attewelle, and
others (named). Wednesday the feast of St. Clement the Pope,
36 Edward III. Fragments of seals.
[Berks.] C. 5402. Grant by Richard de Bleburi to Bartholomew Aylward
of Westhakeburn of la. arable in the fields of Westhakeburn
situate as described ; rent, a clove at Michaelmas ; for this
Bartholomew gave him 3| marks beforehand. Witnesses : Walter
de Lacton, Richard le Wohelare, and others (named).
[Devon.] C. 5403. Grant by John Pydehele to John Lyvegher of Lygiston
of a messuage, a ferling and 4a. land in Lygiston which he had by the
gift of Henry Batyn. Witnesses : William Judda, Simon Barry of
Aveton, and others (named). Thursday after the Epiphany,
9 Henry IV.
[Sussex.] C. 5404. Grant by William Gille of Porteslad to John Licas,
vicar of Porteslad, and John Ysak of the same of all his land, &c.
in Porteslad and Suthwyk. Monday, the Translation of St. Benet,
the Abbot, 2 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] C. 5405. Grant by Adam Ordrich son of Gilbert Ordrich of Ifeud
to Jordan de Langele for his service and 5s. in gersum of an acre of
land and meadow in the parish of Ifeud in the west part of a field of
Henry Isabel which is called ' le Dichefeld,' between ' Prestewode,'
land called ' Strutingfeld ' &c. ; to hold, &c. except house of religion
and the Jewry ; rent, 2%d. at the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle.,
for all service. Witnesses : Richard de Westone, Gilbert de
Eworthe, Osbert de Craule the clerk, and others (named). Endorsed,
Carta de Strowtyngges ....
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[Berks.] C. 5406. Grant by John Coventre and Richard Wynde to
Agnes Grene, widow, relict of Thomas Grene of Esthanney, of two
tenements with two yards (virgis) of land and meadow adjacent in East
Hanney, called ' Forsherdes ' and ' Erlyches,' which they had by the
gift of the said Thomas ; to hold to her for life with remainder to
Emota, Thomas' sister. 3 July, 9 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Cambridge.] C. 5407. Grant by William son of Alan of Tripelowe to Richard
his brother of la. land at ' Bridhou ' for Richard's homage and service,
so that neither his wife in name of dower, nor any of his, can claim any-
thing in it, except service due ; rent, 2d. ; for this Richard gave him
20s., and to his wife a cloak (supertunicale) besides other gifts and
goods which Richard conferred on him and his in their needs.
Witnesses : John brother of the archdeacon, and others (named).
Endorsed, Walterus Clerke.
[Lincoln.] C. 5408. Grant by Robert Broun, burgess of Grimesby, to Robert
de Kayuell of Germthorp, of a place of land with houses thereon in
the town of Grimesby in Welhougat, situate as described. Witnesses :
William de Herwik, mayor of Grimesby, Thomas Sicot and Robert
Littester, bailiffs of the same, Peter de Alsham of the same and
Thomas atte Bek, bailiff of Welhougat, and others (named).
Michaelmas, 1361.
Essex. C. 5409. Indenture between John .... of Harlowe, co. Essex,
' gentylman ' and Joan his wife of the one part, and William Dinbeler
[their] servant and Joan [his wife] of the other, witnessing that
William and Joan have granted to John and Joan that Thomas [their
son] shall serve the said John and Joan for twenty years next, &c.
Herlowe, 20 November, 1 Richard III.
[Wilts.] C. 5410. Grant by Robert Stormy of Segree to Thomas de la
Gotere of Malmesbur' of his tenement in the town of Brokeneberwe
with curtilages, &c., four cottages, &c., also of a virgate of arable
in the fields there ; for this Thomas gave him 100 marks beforehand.
Witnesses : John de Segree, William de Wottone, John Bluet,
and others (named). Segree, Sunday after the feast of St. Matthias,
4 Edward II.
Essex. C. 5411. Grant by William Baldewyn the elder of Westhamme
and Edward Gater of Stratford L[angthome] to William Chapman
the elder and Richard Danyell the elder of Westhamme of 3a. pasture
with walls, &c. in Westhamme, in a field called ' le Lake,' which they
had by the gift of Roger Burge . . . . ; the charter indented and seisin
had thereon to be void if Baldewyn pay 61. , viz. 40s. to Chapman
and to Danyell .... before Midsummer, in the church of ....
Dated . . . . , 19 Edward IV.
[Norfolk.] C. 5412. Grant by Robert de Erpingham and Ralph son of John
son of Simon of Erpingham to John atte Cherche (ad Ecclesiam) of
Calthorp and Andrew son of William atte Cherche (ad Ecclesiam)
of Calthorp, chaplain (capellano), of the whole residue of that tenement
in Calthorp which they formerly acquired of Andrew and Andrew
of the said John (atte Cherche), which residue contains a moiety thereof
except the other moiety which they granted before to the said John
(atte Cherche) his heirs and assigns, to wit, a moiety of a close (incluse)
called ' Bernardisinhom,' and a moiety of three pieces of land, of
5a., two at ' Bernardis Ryde ' and the third at ' Bernardisyhate,
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situate as described ; to hold to them and the heirs of Andrew ;
attorney to deliver seisin, Roger le Tanur of Erpingham. Erpingham,
Monday the feast of St. Peter's Chains, 11 Edward II. Witnesses :
Sir Walter de Calthorp, and others (named). Of. C. 5503.
[Cambridge.] C. 5413. Grant by John le Sauser of Trippelowe to Walter Clerk
(clerico) of the same for his homage and service and for 32s. in gersum
of 3r. land in the field of Trippelowe, viz. in ' Vestfeld,' situate as
described ; rent, Id. Witnesses : Sir William de Dunham, chaplain
of Trippellowe, and others (named).
[Herts.] C. 5414. Grant by John ^ . . of Wygenton to Sir Philip de
Ailles[bury] of 4d. yearly rent which he used to receive from John
Godfelawe of Aldebury for land John held of him [there] with
escheats, &c. thereto belonging. Witnesses : John le Sominour
of Berkhamstede, and others (named). Aldebury, Monday the feast
of St. Benet, 10 Edward II. Seal.
[Derby.] C. 5415. Grant by Nicholas son of Hugh de Wermondiswrht
to Roger de Draycot, clerk, and Joan, Roger's daughter, for their
homage and service, of a moiety of his whole manse (mansionis) in
Breydiston towards the north, by bounds (divisas) made between him
and them, with Ms ox -house (boveria) there and 66a. arable in the
territory of the same town, situate as described ; also of all his
meadow in ' Northmedue ' with ' le Brodedole ' in ' Wellesiche,' in
' Westyrmedue ' and ' Hullymedue,' as it can be divided best by
perches or roods ; also of free pasture for sixteen beasts and common
of pasture for sheep ; to hold to them for the term of their lives in
survivorship ; rent, Id. at Whitsuntide, for all service, saving foreign
service, to wit, scutage of the king. Witnesses : William Teverey of
Eyton, Simon Pouger, and others (named). Seal (a double-headed
eagle displayed) with legend, SIGILLV . SECRETI . THOME .
[Bedford.] C. 5416. Grant by Richard Franc' of Buddenho to Robert Perceyl
of Thornecote and Emma his wife for their service and for 47s. before-
hand of l|a. land in the field of Bustone, situate as described ; rent,
2%d. Witnesses : Simon Blundel, John Torold, Eborard de Bustone,
Henry de Thornec'.
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[Sussex.] C. 5417. Writing by Michael, prior of St. Mary of Merton, co.
Surrey, and the convent of the same, reciting that John Blakstok and
Maud his wife hold of them, for her life, the land in the marsh of
Pevenesh' which formerly was of Nicholas le Holt, with reversion
thereof expectant to them ; which land Maud, Nicholas and all other
tenants thereof held of them by 10s. yearly and heriot and relief when
they happen, beyond memory of man ; they ratify the estate of John
and Maud therein to hold to them, their heirs and assigns for ever,
doing therefor the said ancient rents and services. Merton, Lady
Day, 13 Henry IV.
[Bedford.] C. 5418. Grant by William de Pursleye to William son of Robert
de Faldho, for his service and fealty (feoditate) and I2d. beforehand
in gersum, of \a. land in ' Payshullefelde,' situate as described ; rent,
Id. Cf. C. 3110.
[Dorset.] C. 5419. Grant by Robert Hux of Brideport to Master John de
Brideport the Leche "(medico) of all the land which he had of Roger
son and heir of Thomas Hux, in the South street of Brideport, between
land formerly of Richard Felaghe and Ralph le Machun ; for this
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John gave him 2^ marks beforehand. Witnesses : John Skyberd,
Peter de Ramesham, and others (named).
[Bucks.] C. 5420. Grant by Robert Hauek of Messeworth and Maud his
wife to Walter de Rudham of a piece of land at the end of their garden
in the town of Messeworth and in their croft outside the garden ; rent,
a clove at Michaelmas ; warranty against all men and women,
Christians and Jews. One seal with legend, s . ROB'TI . HAVEC .
[Staff.] C. 5421. Grant by Robert de Graf ton to William son of William
Cotyn of Madeley and Margery daughter of William de Munworth,
William's wife, of all the land which he had by the gift of Richard
de Graf ton, his father, in the fee of Madeley, situate as described ;
to hold to them and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder in default
to the next heirs of William Cotyn. Madeleyg under Lyme,
Wednesday the morrow of Innocents, 10 Edward II.
C. 5422. Grant by John le Child of Buston to Geoffrey Flint
of Suthmolin, his brother, of \r. land in Buston, "next the road
from ' le Hach ' to ' Northyvele,' &c. Monday after St. Gregory
the Pope, 33 Edward [I].
C. 5423. Grant by Philip de Stretleg to Geoffrey son of Roger,
for his homage and service, of abovate of land in Stretleg, that, to wit,
which Hugh Gineu held of the fee of Brocoluestoue ; rent, 3d.
Witnesses : Thomas de Henouere, Herbert Torkard, and others
(named).
C. 5424. Indenture whereby John Compton the elder, David
Whitchurche and William Marche, reciting that Simon Raylethe
and Joan his wife, late wife of Thomas atte Water, hold for her life,
in fee tail after possibility of issue extinct, manors, &c. as in C. 4582
as by fine levied in the octave of the Purification, 8 Henry IV, appears,
with reversion thereof expectant to them the said John, David and
William, by grant of the said Richard (sic) and attornment of the said
Simon and Joan, grant the said reversion to Richard Wyot, William
Whappelade, William Everdon, clerk, Thomas Copmanford and
Nicholas Clopton. Witnesses : Peter de Besyls, knight, John
Golafre, Robert Andrewe, John Schotesbroke, John Isburye, esquires.
10 April, 5 Henry V. One seal.
[Notts.] C. 5425. Chirograph indented being a licence by Geoffrey de
Stretteleya at will, during pleasure, to Adam deCossale to make a small
hedge (unum parvum sepe) on his land at a breach (ad guoddam breccum)
of the stank of Brocceshale, towards the north, to preserve his fish ;
so that Adam in no way raise the said stank without his leave.
Witnesses : Stephen de Brccolvest', John Passeys, and others
(named).
[Lincoln.] C. 5426. Grant by John Tomlynson of Ittreby, otherwise styled
John May son, to Thomas Moigne and John Deen of Clee, of a dole of
meadow lying in Cokmaar' in the fields of Glee, situate as described.
6 December, 38 Henry VI. Seal.
[Notts.] C. 5427. Inspeximus and confirmation by William son of Nicholas
de Henouere of a charter (set out) whereby Hugh de Canonicis grants
to Sir Robert de Stretley, and Elizabeth his wife a toft in the territory
of Watenowe in a place called ' le Brocbresting ' at a peppercorn rent.
Witnesses to grant : Robert de Watenowe, Robert de Kinmarley,
[Bedford.]
[Notts.]
Berks.
Oxford.
Wilts.
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Adam de Cossale, and others (named). Witnesses to inspeximus :
Sir Ranulf de Wandesl', Sir Geoffrey de Stapilford, John Passeys,
and others (named). Seal.
[Chester.] C. 5428. Grant by Richard son of Robert de Wyninton by Maud
de Wilberham (per Matild 1 , &c. genitus) to Roger son of Medda
(filio Medde) of North wich (Norwycd), of a salt work (salinam) in the
town of Northwich, that, to wit, which Richard de Condale formerly
had ; rent, 3-s. Witnesses : Ralph de Vernon, Thomas de Lostock,
William de Bostock, Rand' de Berchinton, Rand' de Horton, Hugh
le Harper, and others (named).
[Oxford.] C. 5429. Grant by Walter le Pol of Sydeham to Richard de
Norton of a half-virgate of land with a messuage in Sydeham, which
Ralph Belle formerly held of Ralph his father, situate as described ;
rent, Id. at Easter for all service. Witnesses : Ralph Grimbaud,
Roger de la Mare, William de Hybeston, William Saufage, Roger
Wiltus.
[Wilts.] C. 5430. Grant by John le Yonge to Cecily Rasel, late the wife
of John Rasel of ' la Forde ' by Bedewynd, of all the land in
Remesbury which he had by the gift of the late Margaret atte
Beche ; to hold for her life. Witnesses : Thomas de Temese,
and others (named). Thursday after St. Simon and St. Jude,
47 Edward III.
[Warw.] C. 5431. Grant by John son and heir of William atte Birches,
clerk (clerici), to Richard de Caldeford, chaplain, of all his land in
'le Muchele Orchardefeld ' in Solyhull with IQd. rent which he used to
receive from William son of Thomas atte Chircheyard for a tenement in
Solihull, in exchange for a field of land called ' Bylremor ' by ' le
Roughwode lone ' and all Richard's land in ' Crabbewallefeld.'
Thursday after Michaelmas, 28 Edward III.
[Lincoln.] C. 5432. Grant by Robert son of Robert Freman of
Buslingthorp to William Wyles of Wiffelingham of a toft and croft
with buildings thereon in Wiffelingham, and a half-bovate of land
to the said toft adjacent, vi Id. October, 1333.
[Dorset.] C. 5433. Grant by Mabel late the wife of John Richeman of
Athelyngton, widow, to Sir William de Riseberge, chaplain, of
a messuage with curtilage in the south street of Brideport in
' Rothemeslane ' ; for this William gave her 4 marks beforehand.
Witnesses : Adam de Larkestoke and Peter Prest, bailiffs, Stephen
Cloderigch, and others (named). Monday before St. Math', Apostle,
17 Edward II.
[Notts.] C. 5434. Grant by Walter, prior of Felley (Fella), and the canons
of the same, to Hankerus son of William of Boneye of that meadow
which his father gave them in pure alms called ' Kalepoledole ; to
have and hold to him and his heirs rendering therefor yearly to the
house of Felley, 3s. under pain of J mark. He, Hanckerus, swore on
the gospels that the said meadow shall in no way be removed (elongga-
bitur) from the beforenamed house, by gift, sale, or pledge, or
otherwise ; warranty to the said Hangkerus (Hangkero) and his heirs
as much as (tantum) the giver and his heirs can warrant them (nos).
Witnesses : Ralph de Frechervile, William de Scefeut, William
Torkart, Ralph de Brademer, William Ponyne. Endorsed, . . .
Hellepolledole.
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[Staff.] C. 5435. Indenture of demise by ... to ... of 4a. Ir.
in Waterfal for twelve years from Lady Day, 5 Edward III.
Notts. C. 5436. Demise by William de Mekisburg of Notingham to
Richard de Gotham of the same and Maud his wife of two parts of
a messuage formerly of Cecily de Akerres in Greatsmithgate (vico
magnorum fabrorum) of Notingham, extending from the highway
to the town ditch, &c. which he had by extent of a statute merchant
for 4Z. wherein the said Cecily was bound to him ; to hold from All
Hallows, 15 Edward II, for thirty years ; rent, 2s. Witnesses :
Robert de Crophull, mayor of Notingham, Ralph le Taverner and
John de Driffeld, bailiffs of the same, and others (named).
[Herts.] C. 5437. Grant by ... son of Godard de [Ta]terege to Thomas
his son of all his land in the town of [Tatejreg with a messuage which
formerly was of Geoffrey son of the priest (presbiteri) which land and
messuage Alvecia daughter of Estmund gave him for his service ;
to hold to him and his heirs, &c. rendering yearly the service due
and accustomed to the lord bishop of Ely and royal service when it
happen. Witnesses : Richard Godyer, and others (named).
[Hants.] C. 5438. Grant by Walter le Munek to Dame Joan de Harnhulle
of 3a. in the fields of Penitun Meysi, situate as described ; for this she
gave him 40s. beforehand in gersum. Witnesses : Sir Henry de
Foxcote, knight, William de Meyse, parson of Wye, John, parson of
Meisi, Robert Duredent, Stephen the clerk. Seal ivith legend,
S . WALTERI . LE . MONEC .
C. 5439. Grant by William Stafford to Robert Warde of
Kyngeston of a messuage called 'Redl . dys,' and 15a. land and
meadow anciently belonging, lying dispersed in the town and fields
of Kyngeston, which he had by the gift of Thomas Couper, William
Pernell and Cicily Pernell. 20 July, 22 Edward IV.
[Suff.] C. 5440. Grant by Adam le Chapman (mercator), son of Robert
Ayloft of Aketone, and Ida his wife, to Robert the chaplain of
Wo . . . ertone, for his homage and service, of a messuage with
houses thereon in the town of Aketon in the field called ' le Morfeld '
between the messuage of Gilbert Gyl and the land of Amice de le
Mor abutting on the way from Binera to Flexmere and the ... of
Baldwin de Stokes ; rent to Baldwin de Stokes, 12d. at Michaelmas,
St. Andrew, Easter and Midsummer. Witnesses : Sir John de Hude-
bovil, John [his] son, James de Hudebovil, Gilbert Thoke, and
others (named).
[Kent.] C. 5441. Grant by John de Lychepole to Sir Ralph de Hever
and Hawys, Ralph's wife, of his manor of Hever except an acre of
meadow and a bridge on the north of the mill which formerly was
Sir Stephen de Penicestre's for their service ; to hold to them and their
assigns, doing to the chief lords the services due ; also grant that if
the heirs of the said Sir Ralph (Bad' militis) have paid to the same
Ralph or his assigns 100 marks within half a year after Ralph's decease,
unless the said Ralph and Hawys have not before alienated the
said manor, the whole manor aforesaid may revert after the death of the
said Ralph and Hawys to the heirs aforesaid of the said Ralph de Hever ;
but if the payment be not made within half a year of Ralph's decease,
if he die before the said Hawys, the whole manor shall remain to the
, said Ralph and Hawys and their assigns without any contradiction of
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Ralph's heirs ; licence to the said Ralph and Hawys to do their pleasure
with houses, gardens, moors, turbaries and woods. Witnesses :
Reynold de Cobeham, Henry de Apulturfeud, Robert de Stanigrave,
and others (named).
Notts. C. 5442. Quitclaim by Hugh son of Henry de Stretleia to Simon de
Basefort and Cecily his wife of all right and all plaint which he had
against them of a bovate of land in Stretleie whereof a plea was between
them in the county of Nothingh^m ; for this they gave him 14s.
Witnesses : Sampson de Stretleia, Walter his son, Robert de
Sumervill, Walter de Estweit, Henry de Hukenhale, and others (named).
C. 5443. Grant by Robert ate Nouere to Robert de Ocheye of
two selions of land in ' le Nouerescrofte ' between ' le Walmedue '
and ' le Newemedue ' in length and in width between land of
Huldeburg ate Nouere on either side ; rent, \d. at Michaelmas, for
all service ; for this Robert gave him 10s. beforehand. Witnesses :
Geoffrey Bate, William de Ocheye, Ellis de Benhale, Nicholas
Veysent, Thomas Maudut. Seal.
[Warw.] C. 5444. Grant by Thomas Knipil of Pipe (Pipa) to Nicholas son of
Thomas, of a croft extending from his garden to the leat (diictum)
of Pipe ; rent, Id. ; for this Nicholas gave him 6s. Witnesses :
Richard, lord of Pipe, Thomas de Aula, Thomas Venatore, Thomas de
Linton, John Stingil, William Bungi, John Mabeli. Endorsed, De
terra Knypel.
Kent. C. 5445. Grant by Sampson Baily of ' la Doune ' to John Fox
and Joan his wife of the same of a messuage with a garden and a half
at ' la Doune,' situate as described ; also grant to them of a croft
called ' Rolfiscroft ' [there]. The feast of St. Mary Magdalen,
4 Henry IV. Seal.
[Notts.] C. 5446. Grant by Geoffrey son of Geoffrey of Strelley to Robert
his son of all his land, &c. in Strelley, Bilbourg and Trowell ; to hold
to the said Robert and the heirs of his body, with reversion in default
to himself and his heirs. Witnesses : Sir Robert de Strelley,
Sir John de Ansley, Sir Roger de Morteyn, Sir Thomas de Stapilford,
Walter, rector of Strelley, Adam de Cossale, William de Bella Aqua,
Robert de Riseley, Roger de Strelley.
[Staff.] C. 5447. Grant by John son of . . . de Ber . . .
to Geoffrey de Somervile of a croft formerly Stephen le Marshal's
(Marescall') between land of Roger Smith (fabri) and the highway
to Betilewe church with appurtenances and casements to the said
town of Bettilew belonging both in the meadows of Welmedewe and
. . uwe and others, for 10s. which Geoffrey gave him
in his need ; rent to the chief lord of Bettilew, 6d. Witnesses :
Sir William de Fenton, rector of Audithel', William de Wrime, William
de Thyckenes, William Hirnenetus, and others (named).
Notts. C. 5448. Grant by Richard de Mampton and Cecily his wife to
John de Brigeford of a curtilage without the ditch of Notingeham.
Witnesses : . . . de Walton, mayor of Notingham, William de
Crophull and Walter de Walton, bailiffs of the same, and others
(named). Wednesday after St ,21 Edward III. Memorandum
endorsed of enrolment in the 17th roll of the court held there. . , ,
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[Herts.] C. 5449. Grant by John de Belynden and Lucy his wife to
Sir Robert de Kaynes, knight, for his service and 17s. in gersum of
la. land in the east field of Bettelowe on ' Lutlebenehul ' between
land of Sir Geoffrey de Lucy and land of Ralph le Chanun ; rent,
Id. at Michaelmas for all service, save foreign service. Witnesses :
Ralph de Meryston, Robert de Chetyngdon, and others (named). C/.
C. 5513.
[Sussex.] C. 5450. Grant by John de Gatewic to Walter son of Dudeman,
for his homage and service, of all the land which William de Merca
and Alice his wife held of him in the parish of Yfeld, to wit [which]
is called the land of Heliet ; rent, 14d ; for this Walter gave him
45. in gersum. Witnesses : Hugh de Evewuithe, Robert Bonet of
Yfeld, and others (named).
[Staff.] C. 5451. Grant by John le Coudre to Robert son of Gregory of
Baltredel'g of a place of land extending from the heath (bruher') of
Balterdel'g to ' le marlar ' of the said John, &c. ; rent, \d. at Michaelmas
(ad festum sancti Michahelis major') ; for this Robert gave him 25.
beforehand.
[Staff.] C. 5452. Demise by William son of Walter of Bettylee to Hugh
son of Rose of Bettylee of a messuage with curtilage and croft in
Bettylee in length from the street to ' Wintercroft,' &c. for six years
from Lady Day, 1325 ; for this Hugh gave him 20s. beforehand ;
Hugh is to be prefered purchaser by 45. if he wish to sell. Witnesses :
William de Thekenes, Adam son of Geoffrey, William son of Thomas,
John de Thekenes, Gregory son of William, bailiffs.
[Sussex.] C. 5453. Grant by Thomas de Barm by, late parson of Rothewell,
. . . and John Overton to Thomas la Warre, clerk, of the manor
of Middelton. Witnesses : John Hall, John Everley, John Fourby
of Isefelde, Richard Pruffote, Robert Pruffote. Middelton, 15 July,
2 Henry V. Two seals.
[Sussex.] C. 5454. Copies on parchment of (1) : Grant by William le
Marshal (Marescallus) to Richard le Sotor of a ... in the parish
of Waldirne on either side the water of Heldemelne by the road from
Waldirne church to Prestele, &c. ; rent, 18d. (2). Quitclaim by John
le Mareschal of the parish of Waldirne to Walter le Sorder of a tenement
and piece of land in Walderne which Walter acquired by the gift
of Gerard att Th ... of the parish of Erlyngton. Waldyrne,
Sunday after St. Barnabas, 17 Edward II.
[Essex.] C. 5455. Chirograph indented. Be it known to all, &c. that
Peter son of Hubert de Loshey has recognized all the land which
he held of the fee of Joye (de feodo Joye) in the town of Bolemere of
Ralph de Grendon to be the right of the same Ralph and all the service
which others holding of him of the same fee have done to him ; for this
recognisance (recongnicione) the said Ralph granted to Peter to hold the
said land for life, so that he cannot give, sell or pledge it in the Jewry or
in house of religion nor elsewhere whereby Ralph and his heirs be losers
&c. ; for this Peter gave Ralph 20s. Witnesses : William de Ponte,
Reynold de Binesleg', William de Gouis, John de Binesleg', Richard son
of Geoffrey, Adam de Hompache, William Gosse, William the tailor
(cissore), William son of Gerald, and Henry who made this writing.
[Kent.] C. 5456. Grant by Robert Polayn, citizen of Canterbury, to
Thomas Halys of a shop with garden adjacent, in the parish of
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St. Peter of Canterbury in * Seyntpetryslane,' between Thomas'
messuage, &c. ; which shop, &c. he lately purchased of John Colley,
clerk, Thomas Bedel, goldsmith, and his son John. Monday after the
Apostles Peter and Paul, 3 Henry VI. Witnesses : John Foxhunte
and William Chilton, bailiffs of Canterbury, William Lane, alderman
of the ward of Westgate, and others (named).
[Bucks.] C. 5457. Grant by William Janekyns to William le Clerk of Walde-
rugge of l|a. meadow in ' le Westmede ' in the parish of
Astounsaunford. Tuesday before St. Clement, . . .
[Kent.] C. 5458. Grant by Henry son of Roger Kynot of the parish of
Goutherst to Richard son of Richard Bakere of the same of all the land
in a place called ' Rouland ' which descended to him after the decease
of the said Roger his father and of Peter Kynot brother of the said
Roger lying next a common (comunem) called ' Kelwedoune.'
Goutherst, Sunday before the Epiphany, 15 Richard II. Witnesses :
Roger Twysden and others (named).
Notts. C. 5459. Quitclaim by Stephen le Flemyng to ... of a place in
. . . Notyngham [between] the selds of the drapers of Notyngham.
. . . Witnesses : John le Palmere, ....... 5 Edward II.
[Kent.] C. 5460. Grant by Margaret de Penecestr' for her soul's health to
Sir William, chaplain of the chapel of Penecestr' within the manor, of
\a, meadow, called ' Estmed ' between land of the said chapel, &c. ;
to hold to him and his successors ; rent ... [in the said] chapel, 2lb.
wax at Christmas, for all service. Witnesses : Richard Dubel, William
de Swartlingerug, and others (named).
[Wilts.] C. 5461. Grant by Joan Haukyns, relict of Ralph Tayllour, to
William Kyng of Remmesbury of Ir. arable in the south [field] of
Remmesbury, which she had by the gift of John Remmesbury her
brother, situate as described. Witnesses : Thomas Temese, and
others (named). Wednesday after St. Bartholomew, . . .
[Lincoln.] C. 5462. Grant by Gilbert Snette of Thoresby to John son of
P . . . de Wath of his right in two selions of arable in the field of
Wath, situate as described. Tuesday in Easter week, 16 Richard II.
[Kent.] C. 5463. Grant by John son of William de . . . edenne to
Michael Colyri and Katharine his wife of a piece of his land of the
tenure of the heirs of Ralph de Hevere in the town of Hevere ; for
this they gave him 40s. beforehand. Sunday after St. Hilary,
9 Edward II.
[Warw.] C. 5464. Grant by Roger de Blyth to William de Bagessleu of
an enclosure from the moor which lies (incrementum mori jacentis)
between the park of Sustok and the highway to Blyth, which enclosure
William de Chanele formerly held of him, with bounds, ditches and
hedges belonging to the said tenement, so also that the said William
shall hold the said increment in all season of the year enclosed (in
clusum), &c, for 4s. which William gave him beforehand ; rent, Id.
[Chester.] C. 5465. Quitclaim by William, lord of Alsacher, to Robert de
Bulkylegh of his right in the three messuages with land, fisheries, &c.
which he before demised to the said Robert for twenty years ;
warranty thereof to the said Robert, his heirs and assigns against all
mortals. Alsacher, Sunday after the Nativity of St. Mary
2 [Edward III].
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[Bedford.] C. 5466. Grant by William the cook (cocus) of Nortgewele to Roger
Franciscus and Maud his wife for their service and for 20s. beforehand
of 5r. land in the field of Buston, situate as described ; rent, to him
and his heirs, a peppercorn at Christmas, and to the chief lords of the
fee, 2d. as contained in the charter of feoffment which Roger has in
his possession, viz., to Richard Franciscus of Stretton Id. at Easter, and to
Hugh Richedis Id. at Michaelmas.
[Staff.] C. 5467. Grant by Richard de Verney to Thomas son of Simon
Cotim (sic) of a place of land in a field called ' Perysheye ' in the fee
of Madeleg' in length from the wood of John Hod to the bounds of
Onileg'. Witnesses : Nicholas Cotin, Richard de Camera, and others
(named).
[Dorset.] C. 5468. To all, &c. John de Berewyk, greeting. Whereas certain
covenants (conventiones) were discussed (prelocute) before Sir John
de Bello Campo and William de Blaneford at Merstone Magna,
Sunday in Mid Lent, 11 Edward [I], between Robert de Gouyz and
himself, so that (ita tamen quod) he should demise and grant to the
said Robert by his writing all the lands and tenements which he had in
Wynterborne Nicholestone by the demise of Margaret late the wife of
Robert de Bosco ; which covenants he fully acknowledges (recognosco)
by these presents to hold and fulfill to the said Robert and to deliver
to the said Robert the writings in his custody touching the said tene-
ments and to make and deliver sufficient writings thereof except
warranty (preter garentyam). If it happen him to contravene those
covenants he grants that 100s. be levied from his goods and chattels
by the executors of the affairs (executores negociorum) of the Holy
Land for the subsidy of the same Holy Land. Dated at Mershtone
Magna, the Sunday and year aforesaid.
[Devon.] C. 5469. Grant by Pasco (Paschasius), prior of St. Mary Magdalen,
Barnstaple, and the monks of the same to Reynold the hayward
(messori), for his homage and service, of 40ft. land, in length between
the messuage which Matthew made and land of Reynold the cook,
and is 40ft. in width from the highway to their land ; rent, I2d., doing
the services due as other their free burgesses of Bouteport do ; if in
mercy, to be quit for 4rf., &c. ; they and their successors to be preferred
purchasers, &c.
[Kent.] C. 5470. Grant by Ralph ate Watere of Chidyngestone to Ralph
de Hevre, knight, of a croft of land called ' Hokfeld,' as enclosed,
containing 3a. land in Hevre.
[Staff.] C. 5471. Grant by Edith daughter of Robert de Lecke, widow, to
Thomas de Thikenes of Betteley of a messuage and four places of land
within the lordship . . . situate as described between the park of
Heleye, &c. Monday after the feast of St. Gregory, thirty . . .
Edward III. Fragment of seal.
Essex. C. 5472. Quitclaim by Margaret late the wife of Roger son of John
the clerk (clerici) of Neuport, co. Essex, to William the goldsmith
(aurifabro) of Neuport and Alice his wife of her right by way of dower
after the death of the said Roger in a place of land with a house thereon
which they had by the gift of the said Roger in the town of Widiton.
Neuport, Monday after St. Gregory the Pope, 27 Edward [I].
[Sussex.] C. 5473. Grant by Roger son and heir of Anfrid de Baddyngmer
to Richard le Rabbe, for his service and fealty, and for 32s. Qd. in gersum
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of a field of land called ' Istcastel ' and ' Westcastel ' between the road
from Horsam to the wood called ' Nicholeswode,' &c. in the parish of
Horsam ; rent, 4d. on Michaelmas eve. Witnesses : William de
Bonwyk, and others (named).
[Leio.] C. 5474. Grant by Adam son of Roger de Herdebi to Hugh his son
for his homage and service, of a toft w^th croft in the town of Herdebi
and all his meadow at ' Standard ' in the meadows of Herdebi ; rent,
3d. at Michaelmas, 3d. at Christmas and a pair of gloves (unas
cirothecas) at Easter. Witnesses : Master William, rector of Herdebi,
and others (named).
[Derby.] C. 5475. Sale, grant and confirmation by Robert son of Simon
de Macworthe to Robert son of William le Vavasur of Schippeleg
of Ir. land in the territory of Macworth, to wit, the rood which lies
on ' Hertishevid ' between land of Emma late the wife of Hugh le
Low of Macworth and land of William son of Ingeram of the same ;
for this sale, grant and confirmation of charter, Robert gave him
2s. in gersum. Witnesses : Sir Thomas Hauselin, Simon Tuschet,
rector of the church of Macworth, Robert de Detheth, Henry son
of Matthew Tuchet of Macworth, Gilbert son of Philip of the same,
Robert Wyttekyng of Marketon, Richard son of Richard of Adlardistre,
John the scrivener (scriptore) of Derby.
[Heref.] C. 5476. Quitclaim by Eleanor daughter of Walter de la Homme
to Robert de Furches of her right in all the land, &c. which were
of Stephen de la Homme, her grandfather, at ' la Homme ' in the
parish of Credeleye, with that portion of dower which Margery wife
of the said Stephen holds. Witnesses : Peter de Hulle, Hugh le
Aumblour, Walter de Hanleye, and others (named). Fragment
of seal with legend.
[Oxford.] C. 5477. Grant by William de Toune to ... Marny, knight,
of la. meadow in Kyngeseye in a meadow called ' Burghmed.'
Witnesses : . . . de Wotton, Sir Henry, vicar of Kyngeseye,
and others (named). . . . , forty . . . Edward III.
[Hants.] C. 5478. Grant by Denise relict of John de Hyndale, widow,
to Adam de Penytone, clerk, her son, for his good (laudabili) service,
of the northern house of the messuage she dwells in, with moiety
of garden and croft in Penytone, with 8a. arable in the fields thereof,
situate as described ; to hold to him and his heirs by hereditary right.
Witnesses : Sir Stephen Appeltrefeld, Sir Robert de Harnhulle,
knights, Edmund de Cormayle, John de Cormayle, Thomas le Ryche,
Thomas Spyrecok, John de Anne.
[Devon.] C. 5479. Copy on parchment of grant by Thomas de Spicwyk
to Gilbert son of Lano (sic) de Kadetrew and his heirs of two ferlings
of land in Chadetrew which his father Michael gave to Lano, Gilbert's
father, with Av . . ., Michael's daughter, his sister, by these metes,
to wit, from Wedeborna, &c., and three men with the said land, to wit,
Osbert, Edwin, Godfrey son of Edwin with their suit ; to hold, &c.
by hereditary right, &c. for the tenth part of the service of a knight ;
also grant to Gilbert, and Gilbert's heirs and men, from his wood of
Spicwyk of things necessary for their houses, folds, hearth and . . .
(ad ignem suum et eloftinam) ; Gilbert and his heirs to have twenty
pigs in the said wood quit of pannage and all their men free and quit
of suit of court of Spicwyk ; for this Gilbert gave him 20s. and to
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Michael his heir I2d. Witnesses : Hugh de Jageford, Girard de la
Spinee, Ralph son of Ralph Gyffard of Rubigam, Hamelin de
Dawedun, William probus, Roger Cola, William de Charleg', William
de Chadetrew. Endorsed, ' The petegrewe of the wythynamyd
Gylbard Catrewe lynally dyscendyd. Gylbard Catrwe habuit exitum
Adam Catrwe,' and so through Roger, John, Rychard, Wylliam,
Rychard, Richard, Hugh Catrwe ' qui habuit exitum ' . . ., the two last
names being added at different times. Cf. C. 4428.
[Suffolk.] C. 5480. Demise by Richard de Brewose, knight, to John du
Lay of Stradebrok, chaplain, of a piece of arable formerly of Robert
Hugwlf his bondman in Stradbrok, situate as described ; rent in name
of fee farm, 8d. Sunday the feast of the Annunciation, 21 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 5481. Grant by William Poutrel to William de Tettesworth
of la. land in the field and fee of Waterfall, whereof 3r. at ' le Stoni-
weyeheved ' in Syheresfeld,' which he had by the gift of William Fox,
and Ir. on ' le Sydclif.' Monday [after] Midsummer, 1317.
[Surrey.] C. 5482. Grant by Gilbert de la Bure to Wiot the miller, for his
homage and service, of 5a. land in ... of Nutfeld, situate as
described ; rent, I5d. ; for this Wiot gave him Gs. Gd. and to
Halizia his wife Gd. in ' ghersum.' Witnesses : Richard de
Hedresham, Richard de Stapelhurst, and others (named).
[Salop.] C. 5483. Demise by Richard Baxster, master or warden of the
hospital of the Holy Trinity of Bruggenorth, and the brethren of
the same to William Cardon, baker, his heirs and assigns, of a
curtilage in ' Spytulstrete ' extending to land of the hospital of
St. James, &c. to hold for ninety-nine years ; rent, Gd. Witnesses :
Richard Hore and Richard Parlour, bailiffs of Bruggenorth, and others
(named). Saturday before St. Lawrence, 11 Henry VI.
[Staff.] C. 5484. Quitclaim by Roger son of Peter Corvysfour] to William
Cotyn of Madeleye of his right in la. land . . . la. (alter am acram)
in the fee of Richard de Graff ton, lying in the fee of Madeleye.
Lych[efeld], Sunday after the feast of . . . , 2 [Edward III.]
[Kent.] C. 5485. Quitclaim by John, prior of Thunebrug and the convent
of the same, to Richard de Clare, earl of Gloucester and Hertford,
and his heirs for ever of the whole multure of their mills of Thunebrug'
which [they had by] the gift of Richard de Clare, earl of Hertford,
his grandfather ; for this he gave them 20 marks to construct a wind
mill in their land for all their multure (ad totam multuram nostram).
Witnesses : Sir Valentine, abbot of Durefort, Sir (dominis) W. de
Clare, . . . de Scoteni, R. de Scakar', Geoffrey de Fanecourt, William
de Mere word, Walter de Kanardesl'.
[Hants.] C. 5486. Quitclaim by Thomas Walkelin of Minstede to William
des Iffez of his right in a tenement formerly of Peter le Prest of
Minstede which he had by Awisia his wife for the term of her life,
in Minstede. Witnesses : Roger le Palmere, Roger le Sopere, Ellis
le Theyn, Adam Osmar.
[Kent.] C. 5487. Grant by John Blok to Nicholas Clerk of Ga. land in the
parish and tenure of Chistelet at Natindene. Wednesday, St. Silvester
the Pope, 17 Edward III.
[Leic.] C. 5488. Quitclaim by John Grym of Hathecote to Edmund de
Snypston, chaplain, and Edmund de Charneles of Snarkeston of his
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right in all the land, &c. and in ' le Mulneholme ' which they had by
his feoffment in Bildeston. Snarkeston, Friday the feast of
St. Valentine, 34 Edward III.
[Essex.] C. 5489. Grant by William le Wallere of Claveringe to Richard
Pechun of Neuport, for his homage and service and 2Q[d.] in gersum, of
2a. land in the parish of Elmedun in the field called ' Leemanne-
cropht ' abutting on land of Sir Robert de RupelT, knight, and
Sir Robert Bard, knight ; rent, 2d. for all service save scutage when
it happen.
[Lincoln.] C. 5490. Grant by John Attegrene of Hagham to his son John
dwelling (manenti) in Ormesby and to Beatrice, John's wife, for their
lives in survivorship and to John's heirs and assigns of all the land, &c.
which he had by the feoffment of Robert son of Richard of Agthorp,
in the town and territory of Agthorp. Borewell, Thursday after
St. Mark, 12 Edward II.
[Huntingdon.] C. 5491. Bond by Adam de Fulmere, draper, of London, to John
de Morcheles, merchant of Mechlin (Maghel'), for cloths which John
sold and delivered to him in the fair of St. Ives on day of date, in 10Z.
to be paid at Boston in the fair on the day of St. James, Apostle, next,
1292, under forfeit of 605. to the relief (subsidium) of the Holy Land, &c.
Witnesses : Gerard de Hopstache, Henry de Hopstache, Giles de
Rafnysfen, Walter de Barblyngham, William the clerk. In the fair
of St. Ives the morrow of the Ascension in the year of grace before
named.
[N'humb.] C. 5492. Grant by John de Swyneburn to Robert de Swyneburn
his son of all the land which Sir Alexander de Lyndeseye, lord of
Chirden, granted him for term of years and demised to him and
further within the same term released to him ; to hold to the said
Robert, his heirs and assigns of Sir Alexander, &c. with all
easements, &c. to the said land, &c. within the whole tenement of
Chirden belonging ; doing to Sir Alexander and his heirs the fourth
part of the service of a knight, &c. Witnesses : Robert de Insula,
and others (named).
[Bedford.] C. 5493. Grant by Gilbert styled Loyselur of Sondeya to Ralph
styled Fikebront of Bostona and Amabel his wife and their heirs whom-
soever for their service and a mark which they gave him beforehand
of part (unam particulam) of a messuage ' en le Broncende ' in the
parish of Sondeya next the messuage of Walter Fikebront, &c.
abutting on the highway from Gretteforde to Schefforde, being Wp.
long by 5p. wide ; rent, \d. Witnesses : William Joce, Henry de
Thornecote, and others (named).
[Cambridge.] C. 5494. Grant by John Robin of Trippellowe to Walter, clerk
(clerico) of Trippelowe and John his son of ia. arable in the parish
of Trippellowe, situate as described. Friday before St. John the
Baptist, 34 Edward I.
[Notts.] C. 5495. Chirograph indented. Know, &c. that this is the final
concord between Payn (Paganum) de Vilers and Robert de Vilers, made
in the court of William le Boteler (Pincerne) by precept of John, count of
Moretoin, of the land of Thomas de Vilers which Payn claimed against
Robert, to wit, of Vuetorp and of Holes. The said Robert gave
back to Payn the whole land of Calverton as his right which Alan
his father held of the fee of William le Boteler and a carucate of land
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in Vuetorp, to wit, eight bovates, whereof Simon son of Richard holds
three, Richard le Waleys (Walensis) held three and William de Vilers
holds one and Ralph Laweite holds one. Robert ought to warrant
to Payn those three bovates which Richard le Waleys held, to him
and his heirs, of himself and his heirs, against the claim of Richard.
For the said land Payn quitclaimed to Robert de Vilers all the other
land which was Thomas de Vilers' which he claimed against Robert,
to him and his heirs, of him and his heirs. Witnesses : William
Pincerna, Beneit Kernet, Ralph de la More, Jordan Flagmang', Robert
son of Richard, Henry de Vilers, William de Buiuill, Warin de Vilers,
Hugh de Corlauetun, John de Barchestun, Robert son of Seer.
[Kent.] C. 5496. Grant by Benet Hereword to Robert Mustel of a piece of
land which he formerly bought of Simon Mustel in the parish of
Thonebregg in a field called ' Hedenn ' ; he will warrant. &c. for
40. paid him beforehand in gersum. Sealed 10 Edward II.
Fragment of seal decayed.
[Herts.] C. 5497. Grant by Ralph son of Geoffrey of Betelaue to William
de la Sale of Drayton of |a. arable in the west field of Betelaue in a
furlong (quarentena) called ' Atecrofteshendes,' which he had by the
gift of Roger le Wyte of Wywelestorne and of Isabel his wife. The
feast of St. Philip and St. James, 10 Edward [I].
[Staff.] C. 5498. Grant by Peter the smith (faber) of Betteleg to William
son of Roger de Tene of 2a. land in the wood of Betteleg ; rent, to the
lord of the said town 8d., and to him and his heirs a barbed arrow,
for all service, at Christmas. Witnesses : Sir Richard, rector of
Bertummeleg, Gregory de Auditheleg, and others (named).
[Bedford.] C. 5499. Grant by Gilbert Dru of Buston and Alice his wife to
Thomas Sampard of Gretford and Margery his wife, for their homage
and service, of \a. land in the field of Buston, situate as described,
to hold, &c. except houses of religion ; rent, a clove at Easter.
Witnesses : Edward de Buston, Gilbert Marker of the same, Gilbert
son of Gilbert the clerk (clerici) of the same, Thomas le Templer, and
others (named).
Essex. C. 5500. Grant by John Leye of Haveryng at Bowre to Thomas
Quylter of Haveryng of a messuage as built, in the town aforesaid in
the hamlet of Romford, between the highway from the market place of
Romford to London. &c. Witnesses : John Hed, bailiff of Haveryng,
and others (named). 12 May, 30 Henry VI.
[Dorset.] C. 5501. Defeasance of a writing obligatory whereby Peter Kyng
is bound to John Benefeld in 151., viz. if Peter and Christina his
wife do not eject the said John, Joan his wife, or Joan their daughter
from the messuage in the east street of the town of Brideport which
they had by the grant of the said Peter and Christina for the term
of their lives at Id. rent, the writing to be void. Tuesday before
the Nativity of St. Mary, 42 Edward III.
[Herts.] C. 5502. Indenture; Tuesday before Michaelmas, 28 Edward I,
it was agreed between Sir John Aynel, knight, of the one part and
John son of Adam son of William of Hemelhamsted of the other as
follows. Whereas the said John impleaded Sir John at York
before the king's justices of certain lands in Hemelhamsted and by
judgment of the court recovered them, which lands John held in chief
of Sir John ; Sir John for the sake of peace has released his right
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therein to John for 40s. beforehand to hold of him and his heirs to
John and his heirs by 2Qd. rent, for all service. Witnesses :
Walter le Enweyse, and others (named). Dated at Pendele the day
and year above.
[Norfolk. ] C. 5503. Grant by Andrew son of William atte Cherche (ad Ecclesiam)
of Calthorp, chaplain, to Robert de Erpingham and Ralph soil of John
son of Simon of Erpingham of all that \enement which he acquired of
John ' atte Chirche ' of Calthorp, to wit, a close called ' Bernardesinhom '
and three pieces of land, reckoned for five acres, in Calthorp, situate as
described. Sunday after St. Botolph, 10 Edward II. Cf. C. 5412.
[Staff.] C. 5504. Grant by Ellis son of Broun of Madeleye to Nicholas
Cotyn of Madeleye and Maud his wife of la. land (unam acram terre
regalem) in the fee of Madeleye in the field called 'Kenefeld' adjoining
the road from Nicholas' house to ' le Muclemarleput.' Witnesses :
Richard de Verney the younger, and others (named). Seal.
[Staff.] C. 5505. Grant by John le Spicer of Bettiley and Roger de
Wytinton, chaplain, to William Gregori of Bettiley and Margery his
wife of all the land, &c. in Bettiley and Balturley which they had by
his gift ; to hold to them and the heirs begotten between them, with
remainder in default to his heirs. Sunday, the feast of the Epiphany,
49 Edward III.
[Herts.] C. 5506. Grant by Geoffrey Eylmer of Messeworthe to Walter
le Graunt of Hukote of the moiety of a messuage and the fourth part
of a virgate of land in Bettelowe which William Stelk held of him in
bondage the day he enfeoffed Walter together with William Stelk
the bondman holding that bond -land (vUenagium) with his whole
suit ; rent, Id. at Easter for all service. Witnesses : Sir John de
Wedon, Nicholas de Warmodeston, John son of Walter de Belenden,
John son of Henry de Bettelawe, John le Waleys of Kenebell,
Alexander de Hamden, Ralph, lord of Merston. Fragment of seal.
Memorandum endorsed that those three charters are delivered to
Henry atte Hall by John le Graunt and the fourth charter of the same
deed is delivered to Sir Ralph, rector of Ch[o]w Woldesburi by
consent of the said [Henry] and John.
[Kent.] C. 5507. Grant by Edward son of Richard Ruggemere of Ealdynge
to William Wlcy of the same and Joan his wife of all the land, &c.
which he had by inheritance after his said father's death, and the
death of Thomas, his brother, in the town of Ealdyngg. Wednesday
' after St. Faith, 29 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
Essex. C. 5508. Grant by John Rycher of Haveryng atte Boure to John
Hugh and John Boys of 3a. meadow called ' Oldechirchemede ' and
a croft of land containing 2a. in Haveryng which he had, together with
Robert Spender late of Haveryng, since deceased, William Bechamp,
knight, Thomas Botiller, knight, William Venour, esquire, Thomas
Skargyll, esquire, John Everton and William Godyng, who survive, by
the gift of John Ongur of Haveryng. 26 March, 35 Henry VI.
[Devon.] C. 5509. Notification by William, bishop of Exeter, that Hay
the merchant in the bishop's presence granted all his possessions in the
borough of Barnestapol to the house of St. Mary Magdalen of
Barnestapol and the monks there in pure alms, under penalty of
40 marks for non-observance, &c. Witnesses : John the chaplain,
dean, and others (named). Certified under the seals of the bishop, the
said Hay and Sir Henry de Tracy. Fragment of one seal.
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[Suffolk.] C. 5510. Grant by Alice and Maud daughters of Alan Speleman
of Veybred to Sir Roger . . . bald, chaplain of the same, of two
pieces of land in Veybred, situate as described ; to hold for the term
of his life.
[Kent.] C. 5511. Demise by William Brio' to Ralph de Hever of 8d. rent,
which John Pod used to pay him, of 3a. land in Litle Brie Held ;
rendering therefor yearly to him and his heirs ^d. at Michaelmas for
all service ; warranty, &c. except house of religion ; for this Ralph
gave him 5s. Witnesses: Geoffrey Venator', Alexander de Heke,
Ralph Kedeloe, and others (named). Endorsed, Transcribitur ; xxj. ;
Will's Brise.
[Chester.] C. 5512. Notification by William son of John de Novo Castello
that he has sold all his land in ' Foregatistrete ' between lands which
were of Richard de Kelsale and of Richard son of Payn (Pagani)
to the said Richard son of Payn ; he will warrant it, or if he cannot
he will be answerable to Richard for a rent of 20s. ; if he fail in
payment, all the land which lies between the land which was of John
Hulkel and the land which was of Henry Pigaz is to remain quit to
Richard and his heirs, as the charter which Robert, vicar of St.
Werburg, has in his custody witnesses. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey
and Sir John de Longeford, canons of the church of St. John of
Chester, Henry Panke, War', Nicholas, chaplains, Robert, vicar of
St. Werburg, Robert, chaplain, palmer (palmif) Richard the clerk,
Stephen Saracen (Sarazeno), and others (named). Seal with legend,
S . WILL' . FILII . IOH' . DE . NOVOCASTELLO.
[Herts.] C. 5513. Grant by John de Belenden and Lucy his wife to Sir
Robert de Kaynes, knight, for 26s. Sd. in gersum of la. land in the
east field of Bettolowe in ' Wydiforlong ' between lands of William
de la Sale and John ad Portam of Tyscot ; rent, a rose at Midsummer
for all service. Witnesses : Ralph de Meryston, Richard de
Meryston, Baldwin le Brun of the same, Robert de Chetyngdon, and
others named. Cf. C. 5449.
[Berks.] C. 5514. Grant by Edmund le Fyz Thomas de Chilton to William
de Latton of Upton of 16s. 2d. yearly to be received from Sir Richard
de Wyndesor, knight, from the tenement which Sir Richard held of
him in the town of West Hakebourn ; to hold with wards, marriages,
escheats, &c. Blebur', Thursday after St. Ambrose, 13 Edward II.
Seal with legend, S . EDMUNDI . FIL'I . THOME.
[Bedford.] C. 5515. Grant by Peter de Mochamps to Robert Percefuyl of
Thornekote and Emma his wife for their service and \ mark good
money of \r. in the field of Bustone which he had by the feoff ment
of Andrew le Ram of Mogerhanger on ' Druthenhul ' ; rent, to the
heirs of Hugh le Ram of Mogerhanger, \d. at Christmas, for all service
save foreign service, to wit when scutage goes at 40s. a farthing only.
Seal damaged.
[Berks.] C. 5516. Grant by John son of Everard Crok to Nicholas Crok
of a house containing 56ft. in length and in width with the curtilage
27ft. in Wanetinge between John's house and the messuage of
Andrew de Grimstede ; to hold for Nicholas' life ; for this Nicholas
gave him 40s. beforehand. Thursday after St. Andrew, 22 Edward I.
[Lew.] C. 5517. Grant by William son of Ralph son of the seneschal
(filii senescaldi) of Herdeby to Walter son of Reynold de Epirstun for
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his homage and service of a toft in Herdeby which Thomas de
Fanecurt held ; in which are contained four selions, two of the fee of
Beuver, one which he took in exchange of Ellis de Fanecurt and a
headland (forera) which he took in exchange of Roger son of Gilbert ;
rent, 2d. Witnesses : Master William, rector of Herdeby, and
others (named). v
[Lincoln.] C. 5518. Quitclaim by William de Wileghby, of Askeby, knight,
son and heir of William son and heir of Hugh de Wileghby, to Sir
William de Heylyngge, knight, son and heir of John son and heir
of Sir Richard de Heylyngge, knight, of his right in all the land, &c.
which Amabel late the wife of the said Sir Richard de Heylyngg and
sister of the said William son of Hugh his father had in her lifetime
in Wyvelyngham by Sixhell in whatever manner and time. Wit-
nesses : Sir Simon de Feriby, rector of Heilyngge, Peter, son of Sir
Robert de Schaddeworth of Carleton, William le Moyngne of
Stalyngburgh, and others (named).
[Bedford.] C. 5519. Grant by Richard son of William Franceys (Francisci)
of Bodenho to Robert son of Robert de Thornecote, for his homage
and service and 25s. beforehand, of Ir. land in the north field of
Buston on the furlong called ' Narue Smethedene,' Ir. at ' le Hacche/
Ir. on ' Broch Forlong,' Ir. at ' Coffelowe ' ; rent, Id. at Easter.
Witnesses : William Vallerien, Simon Blondel, and others (named).
Seal damaged.
[N'hamp.] C. 5520. Grant by Reynold son of Geoffrey Rous (Ruffi) of
Cranesleya to Simon son of Hugh of Cranesleya, for his service, and
2 marks in his need (ad meum magnum negocium) of a place of his
garden called ' Westyerd,' between the tenement formerly of Ralph
de Erdlyngber' and his garden, and \a. arable in the fields of Cranesley,
to wit on ' Rotenho ' between land of Stephen de Salicibus and land
of John Pope ; rent, a rose at Midsummer. Witnesses : Hugh de
Cranesley, William de Sancto Germane of Broctona, Sir Richard,
rector of Cranesley, and others (named).
[Brecon.] C. 5521. Grant by Thomas ap Guillim Gunter, Thomas ap John
ap Thomas, and Philip ap John ap John to David Lloyd ap Res of
18a. land called ' Camebatha ' within the parish of Clasebery and fee
of Pepyrton, in length from ' Nant Kynga ' to ' ir Stokean ' and
' Koyd ir Mazhoge ' and in width from land formerly Thomas Seynt
Jone's to ' Hill Mirike ' and ' Koyde ir gare,' which they had by the
gift and feoffment of Res ap Hoell ap Jevan ap Ricart. Broynllys,
10 March, 21 Henry VII.
[Westmor- C. 5522. Grant by William del Stable to Thomas de Penruddok
land.] O f a tenement and 8a. land with meadows there adjacent in the field
of Thorpp, hamlet of the town of Barton, which he had of the
inheritance of John Cok his father ; rent, lib on the feast of
St. .Lawrence. Witnesses : John de Kyrkby and others (named).
The feast of the Trinity, 31 Edward III.
[Sussex] C. 5523. Grant by John Urry to William Marescot of a place of
land in ' la Rogheye ' in Horsham between ' le Werespond ' on the
north, &c. ; rent, 8d. Easter Day, 2 Richard II.
[Leic.] C. 5524. Grant by John Grym, lord of Hathecote, to Edmund
de Snypston, chaplain, and Edmund de Charneles of Snarkeston of
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his capital messuage, and all his demesne lands, meadows, pastures
with ' le Milneholme,' in Bildeston. Thursday after All Hallows,
30 Edward III. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 5525. Grant by William Sutton alias Webb of Northyevyll
to Andrew Bensted, Robert Butler and Robert Chyperfeld, clerks,
of la. land lying by parcels in the fields of Beeston, viz., a. on
' Cleyhyll ' and a. on ' le Hoo.' Northyevyll, 20 November,
16 Henry VII.
[Staff.] C. 5526. Grant by Geoffrey de Wolvyley and Margery his wife
and Lettice late the wife of Richard Stacy, widow, to William de
Eggerton, of all the land, &c. which descended to the said Margery
and Lettice after the decease of Thomas son of William Doucesson,
their cousin, in the town and fee of Bettyley. Witnesses : Henry
de Thiknes, John de Thiknes, Richard de Thiknes, Thomas de
Thiknes, William Gregory. Monday before the Purification,
2 Henry IV. Two seals.
[Sussex.] C. 5527. Grant by Richard son of Richard de Wylesham to
Ralph Prinkel and Agnes his wife and the heirs of Ralph, of a piece
of the land which came to him after the death of Maud his sister in
the parish of Asseburnhame between the land of Alice his sister, &c.
Wylesham, Sunday after the Apostles Simon and Jude, 8 Edward III.
Seal.
[Essex.] C. 5528. Grant by William Blome of Pentelowe to John Somter
of the same of a piece of his messuage with a house thereon with a
moiety of the road (strate) opposite. Friday, the feast of St. Alban,
21 Edward III.
[Wore.] C. 5529. Grant by John Hoerle of Wych to John Gassy of
Wyghtfeld, co. Gloucester, of a void place opposite the churchyard
of St. Andrew of Wych in a street called ' Barestrete ' in Wych,
between his tenement and the shop which John Tomsun holds by
the demise of John son of Peter Cassy, which John Braas of Wych
gave him by charter in fee simple. 1 Kal. May, 10 Richard II.
[Berks.] C. 5530. Letter of attorney by Thomas Joye and Thomas
Foturby, chaplain, to Thomas Wynslowe, to deliver seisin to Agnes
late the wife of Robert Andrewe, esquire, of all their land &c. in
Wantyng Bryan, according to their charter thereof. Michaelmas,
16 Henry [VI]. Fragments of seals.
[Notts.] C. 5531. Grant by John Strelley of Oxton, esquire, son and
heir-apparent of Robert Strelley of Strelley, knight (militis) to John
Strelley of Ilkeston, John Ingulby, chaplain, and Richard Pare of
his lordship or manor of Oxton and all the land, &c. he has in the
towns of Chilwell and Adenborough and the territories thereof which
he lately had by the gift of the said Sir Robert, all courts of the manor
of Strelley and homages, rents, and services of tenants of the said
manor excepted and reserved. 5 September, 2 Richard III.
Notts. C. 5532. Grant by Alice late the wife of John de Watenowe of
Notingham to Ralph Torkard of Notingham, of all her land in the
fields of Notingham, Lenton and Radeford. Witnesses : Richard
Hanneson, mayor of Notingham, Henry Chaumberleyn and John de
Strelleye, bailiffs of the same, Godeman le Glasewright of Lenton,
and others (named). Saturday after St. James the Apostle,
41 Edward III.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Bedford.] C. 5533. Grant by John Mile of Lower Stapulho in the parish of
Eton by St. Neots to Hugh Judde of the same and Amabel his wife
of a parcel of a messuage on the west^of Hugh's messuage abutting
on the brook running towards Eton, &c. which he had by the gift
of John Pappeworth ; to hold to thenx and the heirs and assigns of
Hugh. Stapulho, Friday after St. Nicholas, 10 Richard II.
[Lincoln.] C. 5534. Demise by John Phippe to Richard Malkynson of a
tenement with buildings thereon and land adjacent formerly Hugh
Goyt's in Wyflyngham which he had by the gift of William Phipe
his father and of Agnes his wife, the great grange always excepted ;
to hold, &c. for Richard's life at a peppercorn rent at Christmas.
Monday after the feast of the solemnity of Corpus Christi,
14 Richard II.
[Lincoln.] C. 5535. Grant by Robert de Alewostona to Henry Trinyng of
Kyrnygtona, dwelling (manenti) in Oselby, and Maud- his wife, their
heirs and assigns, of a toft in Oselby which Robert de Alewostona,
chaplain, gave him, and common of pasture for three oxen and two
horses in the fields and pastures of Oselby. Sunday before the
Purification, 1298.
[Lincoln.] C. 5536. Quitclaim by Alice late the wife of Adam de Alington of
Osgotteby to Richard son of Norman de Leuesham of Osgotteby,
of her right in a selion of arable with headland (capite herbagii) in the
east field of Ouresby at the west head of Oselby, which Richard had
by gift of the said Adam, of her inheritance. 2 March, 1344.
[Derby.] C. 5537. Grant by Robert Hannesson of Repyngton to Lawrence
de Halom of Engulby of 2|a. arable and a parcel of meadow called
' Swanesholme ' in Repyngton. 23 April, 6 Henry V.
[Notts.] C. 5538. Grant by Robert Nicolasson of Estwayt to Robert
Strelley, esquire, of the messuage with croft adjacent and the half-
bovate land in Kinmerley which Margery daughter of Roger son of
Thomas of Kinnerley formerly held ; for this Robert gave him 41.
Christmas, 30 Henry VI.
[York. C. 5539. Indenture between John, the lord Scrop, of the one part
W - R -] and Maid Clarell wife and executrix to Thomas Clarell of the other ;
whereas debate has been moved between the said lord and Thomas
and Maid because of a rent of 7Z. 10s. 8d. out of the manor of Aldwerk
which they held, and she still holds for term of her life, of the said
John, with remainder to the heirs of Thomas ; the said Maid,
plainly informed by deeds shown to her, acknowledges the said rent
with the arrears to be due to the said John, and hereby grants to pay
the said rent for the term of her life, and to pay one year's rent at the
sealing hereof; Lord Scrop', at the request of ' my lord of Shrewisbury
and my right worshipfull cosyn Sir John Talbot,' his son and heir,
pardons the arrears due to him. Blyth, 30 April, 27 Henry VI.
English.
[Herts.] C. 5540. Indenture whereby Philip de Aylesbury reciting that
the rector and convent of Assherugge had given him licence to
assign a messuage, 45a. land and 24s. rent in Aldebury to a chaplain,
and his successors, to celebrate daily in the chapel of St. Mary of
Aldebury for his soul, his ancestors' souls and all faithful deceased,
which messuage, &c. together with his other land, &c. there are held
of the said rector and convent in fee farm for 81. rent, grants that
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they and their successors may distrain upon all other his land, &c. there
for the said rent. Assherugg, Sunday after the Annunciation of
St. Mary, 9 Edward III.
[Essex.] C. 5541. Quitclaim by John Bonser jaunt of Rokeswell to John
son of Peter de Baryntone of his right in all the land which the said
John son of Peter had by his gift in the parish of Rokeswell.
Sunday after All Hallows, 10 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 5542. Grant by Richard Fleccher, rector of Haselwall to John
Thiknes, son of Nicholas de Thikenes, and to Emmot his wife, of all
the land, &c. which he had by their gift in Betteley and Rawneshall,
to hold to them for the term of her life with remainder to Ralph
Eggerton, his heirs and assigns. Wednesday before St. George,
11 Henry VI.
Notts. C. 5543. Quitclaim by John son of Philip Tusard of Notingham to
John de Brigeford of Notingham, of his right in 3a. arable in
Notingham, whereof three selions containing 2a. Ir, lie in ' le
Wodefeld' in a place called 'le Bothum/ and one selion containing
3r. on ' Pesehill ' between land of Robert Ingram, knight, &c.
Witnesses : John de Tumby, mayor of Notingham, Ralph Colier
and Nicholas de Crophill, bailiffs of the same, and others (named).
Sunday after the Assumption, 20 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] C. 5544. Quitclaim by Lucy de Bettelhawe to Sir Philip de
Aylysburi of her right in 2a. land in the field of Bettelhauwe, in ' le
Middelforlong,' Berkhamstude, the feast of St. Osith the Virgin,
18 Edward II.
[Suffolk.] C. 5545. Grant by William Hygelegh of Monks Eleigh (Illegh
Monachorum) to Sir Andrew de Bures, knight, and Alice his wife
of a piece of meadow lying in a meadow called ' Wyppenhey ' in the
town of Aketon. Saturday before St. Tyburcius and St. Valerian,
10 Edward III.
[Lincoln.] C. 5546. Grant by Robert Redhed of Barnolby, son of John
Redhed late of Wath to Thomas Moigne and Alan Hawardby of 3a. Ir.
arable in the fields of Fenby and Wath, situate as described.
1 March, 5 Edward IV.
[Essex.] C. 5547. Quitclaim by Alice late the wife of Reynold Malyns,
esquire, to Hugh Halsham, knight, Edward Sakevyle, John Judde,
John Basset, . . . and . . . Gladewyn, of co. Essex, the elder, of
her right in the manor and advowson of Theydon atte Mounte
and all other her land, &c. in Theydon atte which they,
[together with] .... deceased had by her feoffment. 1 June,
12 Henry VI.
[Staff.] C. 5548. Grant by Lucas le Keu of D[on]ynton to John [son]
of Alan de Haukeston of the messuage with land &c. in the fee of
.... which he had by the gift of Robert son of David de Onyleye
in the same fee. Onyleye, Sunday after the Nativity of St. Mary,
..... Edward III.
Kent. C. 5549. To all, &c. Giles de Audenar[d] clerk of the king's ward
robe, greeting. Know that I acknowledge that I have received from
Sir H[enry] Malemeyns, sheriff of Kent, 134?. 6s. 8d. in tale to acquit
therewith (inde) the king's jewels pledged in the parts of Kent, in
respect of the summons (de summonitione) of the eyre of Master
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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Warw.
Middx.
Berks.
[Berks.
Glos.
Oxford.]
Berks.
Oxford.
Roger de Seytone and his fellows in eyre in the said county. In
witness whereof I have signed these letters patent to the said Sir
H[enry] with my [seal]. Dated at Canterbury, Saturday after
St. Nicholas, 56 [Henry III].
C. 5550. ' This byll ' made 10 December, 18 Edward IV. witnesses
that I Thomas Ormond owe to ' Harre Bumsted ' 40s. which I bind
myself to pay before Candlemas next. English. Paper. Signed :
Thomas Ormond.
C. 5551. Bond by William Spytelman of Southam, co. Warwick,
yeoman, to John Morefeld, chapman, in 101. at the Purification next.
16 November, 8 Henry VI.
C. 5552. Grant by John Philip, citizen and glover of London,
to Richard Blyke and Margaret Richard's wife, of all his land, &c.
with all his goods, &c. in London or elsewhere in the realm. Witnesses :
Simon Camp, esquire, William Clerk, rector of St. Katharine de
Crichirch, and others (named). 13 December, 6 Henry V.
C. 5553. General release by John Colles of Esthenreth to John
Hylder, otherwise styled John Yorke, of Esthenreth, ' husbondman,'
of all actions by reason of mutilation of his body or any of his
members by the said John, or otherwise. 25 June, 20 Edward IV.
C. 5554. ' Memorandum that I Thomas Erie of Ormond ow ' to
William Prat, mercer of London, 101. which I promise to pay ' at the
feast off Seynt Peter the advyncula next.' ' I have sett my signet
and signmanuell.' 1 July, 1 Henry VII. English. Paper. Signed :
T. Ormond.
C. 5555. ' This byll shall wytnesse that I Thomas Ormond ' owe
to ' Hew Mathew ' 31. 6s. 8d. at ' Candell Masse ' next. 5 December,
14 Edward IV. English. Paper. Signed: Thomas Ormond.
C. 5556. ' This byll shall wytnesse ' that I Thomas Ormond am
bound to pay to ' Harre Bumpsted ' executor to ' Raf Kempe ' for
the full discharge of Thomas Scales, 20s. to wit, 10s. at ' Ester terme
next ' and 10s. at Michaelmas. 10 March, 20 Edward [IV]. English.
Paper. Signed : T. Ormond. Seal.
C. 5557. Bond by Thomas, earl of Ormond to Thomas Marshall
of London, fishmonger, for wine bought of him, 66s. Sd. at
'Lammasse' next. 11 May, 13 Henry VII. English. Paper.
Signed : T. Ormond.
C. 5558. Draft indenture witnessing that John Kent has delivered
to the lady de Stonore of arrears of Dodecote, 121., of rent thereof
at another time, 9Z., of arrears of Harnhull, 61. 13s. 4d., of rent of
Stonore and Watlyngton for Lady Day last, 61. 13s. 4d., of the rent
of Bourton this year, 20s. Saturday, Midsummer Day, 7 Henry V.
Paper. Cf. C. 5560.
C. 5559. Draft on paper of : (1) Demise 9 August, 6 Edward IV.
by William Marchall and Joan his wife to William Quenche for twelve
years of a garden called ' Huntes.' English.
(2) General release by John Sawyer of Abyndon, co. Berks,
draper, and John ap Howell of Stanlake, co. Oxford, gentleman, to
Thomas Durante of Bampton, co. Oxford, draper. 4 September,
7 Edward IV.
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C. 5560. Counterpart of C. 5558.
[Wilts.] C. 5561. Quitclaim by Juliana late the wife of Geoffrey de
Okebourne to John Chese and Agnes his wife of her right in the
tenement which Geoffrey and she had in Remmesbur' by the gift
of Walter de Chiltone. Wednesday after the Finding of the Holy
Cross, 1 Edward III.
Oxford. C. 5562. Grant by Henry de Malines to Edmund his son of the
manor of Henton which is held of the honor of Walyngford in the
parish of Chynnore, to hold to Edmund and the heirs of his body,
with remainder in default to John, Edmund's brother, and the heirs
of his body, with remainder in default to himself, his heirs and assigns.
Witnesses : Sir Andrew de Sakevile and Sir Hugh de Blont, knights,
Sir William de Leycestr', rector of Chinnore, Richard de Touresey,
and others (named). 26 February, 8 Edward II. Copy on paper.
[Oxford.] C. 5563. Demise by William Marchall to Nicholas Marchall his
' cosyn,' of all his part of a house in Wodestoke called ' Marchall
Place,' for seventeen years from Michaelmas, 4 Edward IV ; rent, 4d.
English. Draft on paper.
[Warw.] C. 5564. Grant by Roger le Harpur of Solyhull to Edmund le
Blosmevill, Joan his wife and the heirs of Edmund, of two places of
arable and a place of meadow called ' le Wyte lond ' in Solyhull,
situate between a heath (bruer'), called ' le Wynmulne Heth,' &c.
which he had by the feoff ment of Sir John de Hothom, bishop of
Ely. Sunday after the Finding of the Holy Cross, 18 Edward III.
[Herts.] C. 5565. Grant by William Wylyen of Dunstaple to Thomas
Laurence and John Pacoun of the same of la. land lying dispersed
in the fields of Kenesworth and Cadindon, situate as described.
Dunstaple, Saturday after St. Matthew (Maihie) the Evangelist,
6 Richard II.
Surrey. C. 5566. Grant by Joan relict of John Kene of Blecchyngly to
William Moraunt her son of a tenement called ' le Belle ' with garden
and a croft of land called ' Emmesf eld ' at Godston in the parish of
Wolkested, situate as described, late Richard at Lee's ; rent, during
her life, 40s. 12 March, 38 Henry VI.
[Wilts.] C. 5567. Grant, quitclaim and confirmation by Robert son of
William Pipard of Grafton to Geoffrey the chamberlain (camerario)
his heirs and assigns of the whole tenement which Geoffrey has in
Titeregge of his fee ; rent, lib. pepper for all service, save foreign
service if any belong to the said tenement. Witnesses : Sir
Alexander de Cheverel, [Sir] , Sir Robert . . . , Roger de
Cliford, James le Salvage, Nicholas de Ynggepenne, , John
de Forstesberi, John de Colinggeburn, Robert Homme Deu, William
son of the clerk.
[Berks.] C. 5568. Grant by Thomas Grove of Esthanney to John ....
and Richard Wynde, of two tenements with two yards land and
meadow adjacent in the town and fields of Est Hanney, one called
' Foresherdes ' and the other ' Erlyches.' 7 October, 6 Henry VII.
Fragment of seal.
[Wilts.] C. 5569. Quitclaim by Richard son and heir of William Gilberd
of Teterigge to John Chamberlayn of Teterigge and William Pollesden
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Wilts.]
[Bedford.]
[Kent.]
[Derby.]
the younger of all the .... which his said father formerly held
in Teterigge. Teterigge, Friday after St. ^cholastica, 10 Edward [I].
C. 5570. [Grant] by John de [S]utton to Edmund .... of all
the land, &c. which he had and purchased of Richard . . . Witnesses :
John de Hampden, Richard de Pag Easter,
Edward III.
C. 5571. Quitclaim by Richard Gilberd, of his right in the land,
&c. which he had by the demise of John le Chamberlayn in ' la Rigge '
and Teterigge in the parish of Froxefeld. Witnesses : Sir Oliver
de Poncherdoun, Robert Hoppegras and others (named). Bedewynde,
Sunday after the Lifting up of the Holy Cross, 16 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
C. 5572. Grant by William de Capella the younger of DunstapP
to William Nicholas of the same of a place of his tenement in South
Street (vico del Suth) of Dunstaple, which lies in the curtilage of the
said tenement, next land of the prior of Dunstapl', &c. ; to hold with
the dovecote thereon, &c. ; rent, \d. at Easter ; for this William
gave him 2| marks in gersum.
Endorsed : De columbaria Johannis Pygot.
[Bedford.]
[Herts.]
C. 5573. Grant by Henry son of Walter de Wilbureham to Ralph
Willem, of 2a. land in the parish of ' la Dune ' in a field called
for this Ralph gave him 1 mark in gersum, 33 Edward [I].
Thomas de Upstrate and others (named). Seal broken
1 Heyefeld '
Witnesses :
and effaced.
C. 5574. Grant by Martin de Wermunswrth to William Makerel
in Breydiston that if it happen him or his heirs to be impleaded by Sir
Hugh de Stretley, knight, or his heirs, or by Baldwin son of Nicholas
de Wermunswrth and his heirs touching ten bovates of land in the
town and territory of Breydiston, to wit touching two bovates which
Hugh de Wermunswrth, his grandfather, had by the gift and feoff ment
of the late Sir Henry de Boketon, knight, and eight bovates which
the said Hugh and Nicholas his (Martin's) father had by the gift and
feoffment of the late Geoffrey son of Robert and William Geoffrey's
brother and heir, which bovates he holds immediately of William
(Makerel) ; neither by reason of the homage he has done to William,
or his heirs shall do, nor by reason of the confirmation William has made
to him and his heirs thereof, shall he or his heirs claim any warranty from
William or vouch William or his heirs to warranty. Witnesses :
Herbert son of Ellis of Ryseley, William Teverey of Eyton, Simon
Pouger of Wylysthorp, William Pouger his son, and others (named).
Seal, with legend : s . MARTINI . D'.WERMU[N]DESWORD.
C. 5575. Quitclaim by Joan Wilyen late the wife of Thomas
Wilyen of Dunstaple, widow, to John Castell of the same of her right
in that parcel of a curtilage which is at the end of a grange formerly
of John Hogemere, 32ft. long by IGft. wide. 6 December, 10 Henry VI.
C. 5576. Grant by John Blyth and Joan his wife to John
Thressher and .... his wife, Thomas Adam and John Wangford
of the town of [St. Albans] of [a tenement] in Halywellestrete by
' le Halywellebrigge ' in ' la . . .' ... St. Albans, 24 May,
30 Henry VI. Fragments of seals, apparently of arms.
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[Sussex.] C. 5577. Demise by William Herkestede, citizen of London, and
Agnes his wife to John de Markeby and Agatha his wife and Alice
their daughter of a hall with chambers on either side, kitchen, grange
and all the void places within the bounds of the site of the manor of
North Mundham, which John son of Henry de la Knolle, father of
the said Agnes, bought in fee of John de Argentham, formerly lord
of the said manor ; to hold for their lives ; rent, 3s. 4d. 1 April,
38 Edward III. French. Fragment of seal.
Bedford. C. 5578. Grant by William [Aldebu]ry, John Mulward, Robert Newe-
ton, clerk, Richard Scot, clerk, Henry Jolipas, clerk, Robert Fordam
and Henry G .... to John Spendelove and Joan his wife of all
the land, &c. formerly of John Aynelle in the town and parish of
Luton ; to hold to them and her heirs and assigns. 15 January,
8 Henrjr V. Fragments of seals.
[Bedford.] C. 5579. Grant by Thomas de Merston to Robert Wilien of
Dunstaple, of la. land in the field of Cadendon, called ' Carteres Aker '
the north head extending towards the chapel of St. Mary Magdalen,
&c. Dunstaple, Wednesday before St. Valerian, 18 Edward III.
Kent. C. 5580. Quitclaim by William Babet of Little Orpyngton to
Bernard Cavell of Chesilherst of his right in crofts called ' Estcroft
Magna ' and ' Estcroft Parva ' and in parcels of land called
' Stamachesbroke ' and ' Sidebroke,' which crofts and closes lie
together in Orpyngton aforesaid. 12 February, 5 Edward IV.
Seal.
[Herts.] C. 5581. Grant by Andrew son of Thomas de .... to Adam the
clerk of Wethamsted, for his service and .... in gersum of Ir. land
which lies on ' Litlecroft ' ; rent, d. at Easter for
all service Witnesses: John le Goiz and others (named).
Endorsed, Wathemsted.
C. 5582. Defeasance of a bond whereby John . . . . , citizen and
draper of London is bound to Reynold Lucy, knight, and Agnes his
wife in 500 marks, to wit, if he pay them 40/. [yearly] during her life,
the first payment at Michaelmas next, and whereas .... and John
have certain lands and tenements by the feoffment of Thomas
Chirche, chaplain, Stephen Stafford and Simon . . . . , held of the
bishop of London, if he make no alienation or waste thereof during
her life, the bond to be void . . . . , 1 Henry V. French.
[Hereford.] C. 5583. Grant by Simon de Moys to William de Honima of 3a.
land in Middelwde between land of Philip son of Cradoc and land
which Alice de Cheney held in dower, and it extends from the wood
of Windhull to the highway which leads between Hay (Hayam) and
Neuton ; also of Id. rent, viz. from Walter Canan and his heirs, 2d.,
from John Soul and his heirs, 3d., from Philip son of David, 2d. ; rent,
a pair of white gloves at Michaelmas ; for this William gave him 14s.
beforehand. Witnesses : Nicholas le Seculer, Alan le Ireys
(Yberniensi), Philip Sturmy, Stephen Clerk (clerico), Walter Canon,
Alan le Arblaster, Richard son of Cradoc.
Middx. C. 5584. General release by James Reames, citizen and ' glasyer '
of London, to Robert Hawkyns, citizen and ' hattermarchaunt ' of
London. 9 November, 9 Henry VII.
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241
[Kent.] C. 5585. Grant by Richard son of William atte Fenne of St.
Mary in Hoo to Stephen de Delham and lieult his wife of a half-acre
and five dayworks of land in the said town in a place called ' Suthfeld,'
situate as described ; to hold to them and the heirs of Stephen ; for
this they gave him 20s. beforehand in gersum. Sunday after St.
Matthew, 6 Edward III.
[Essex.] C. 5586. Letters patent by John Engayne, lord of Dillington.
Whereas Reynold de Bochyng, my tenant, who holds of me in
Whitenottelee a messuage, 20a. land by certain services is impleaded
by writ of right by one John Godefrei, demandant ; know that I
have released by these presents to our lord the king, this time, that he
can hold in his court the plea between the said John and Reynold.
Grafham, 10 December, 30 Edward III. French.
[Middx.] C. 5587. Indenture of fine at Westminster in the octave of the
Holy Trinity, 3 Edward III between William de Herlaston, clerk,
querent, and Emma late the wife of Henry atte Gate of Harewe,
deforciant, of 80a. land, 5a. meadow, 6a. wood and 2s. rent in
Harewe and Stanmore, acknowledged to be the right of William ;
consideration, 100 marks.
[Derby.] C. 5588. Sale and confirmation by William son of Hugh le Forcer,
of Mackeword to Robert son of William le Vavasur of Schippeleg,
of \a. land in the territory of Mackeword, abutting on 'le
Rugelowediche,' &c. Witnesses : Master Ralph de Chatdesden,
archdeacon of Chester, Nicholas, 'constable of Toutebir', Thomas
Young (Juveri) of Derby, Thomas de Chadesdeyn, Henry de Breyms,
Henry Tuchet.
[Devon.] C. 5589. Quitclaim by John Pamplyon, citizen of London, to
Thomas Bosse in co. Devon, ' gentylman,' of his right in a tenement
with a .... in Barstret [Barnestapole], in the fee of the prior of
Barn[estapole] which formerly was of Walter Hayne, late mayor of
the town aforesaid ; in a barn .... with garden adjacent and 2a. land
in .... and in Bowdeporte formerly of Henry Adam and
Rose his wife ; in all those messuages, &c. in Pylton and Bradeford,
which formerly were of Ralph Hooper of Pylton ; in .... in the
street called ' Bowdeport ' within the fee of the said prior of Barn',
which were of John .... and in the messuages, lands, &c. in the
borough and suburb of Barnestapol, which were of Joan late the
wife of Thomas Holman otherwise called Piers. . . . , 23 Henry VI.
Seal.
Berks. C. 5590. Grant by Thomas Coventr' and John Kyngesmyll of
Oxford to John Goloffre, esquire, of co. Berks, of l|a. arable in the
field called ' Westlokyngfeld ' in the parish of Wantyng in
' Stapulforlong ' on the north of the Portwey abutting on the land
of the prior of Okebourne, &c. which they had by the gift of Richard
Hose of Stevyngton. 4 June, 3 Henry V.
[Lincoln.] C. 5591. Grant by Maud Rayson to Gilbert Suette of Thoresby
of her right in two selions in the field of Waht', one abutting on
' Graynesbygate,' &c. and the other in the West field, &c. Thoresby,
Monday after the Circumcision, 7 Richard II.
[Devon.] C. 5592. Quitclaim by Stephen atte Forde to John Waryn, clerk,
John Jayben, Thomas Olyver and William Olyver of his right in
16
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
two feet (pedibus) of land in South[t]on Dertemouth which Richard
Inthecombe lately gave to William Mountfort. 1 July, 11 Henry VI.
[Essex.] C. 5593. Grant by John Bledelowe, son and heir of Lewis
Bledelowe of Arkesden the elder (senior) to Margaret late the wife
of the said Lewis for life of a yearly rent of 20s. from all the land,
&c. late of the said Lewis in Arkesden and which descended to him
after Lewis' death ; to have from Michaelmas last for term of her
life. Tuesday after St. Martin, 11 Henry IV.
[Berks.] C. 5594. Grant by Richard son of John de Bleburi to John
Marshall (Marscallo) of Westhakeburne of a tenement in the town
of Dudecot and a half hide of land .... which his said father
formerly held in the same town ; to hold with . . . and meadow
and leasowes (et prato et pascuis communibus) and with pasture of
four oxen and two horses (affrorum) with the lord's oxen on ' la
Dune,' .... in ' la Frythe ' ; rent, to him and his heirs, a rose
at Midsummer and to the chief lords of Dudecot 8d. or two gilt spurs
at Easter and Id. at Michaelmas ; for this John gave him 20 marks
beforehand. Witnesses : Sir Nicholas de Henrethe, Hugh le Blunt
then lord of Du[decote] .... lord of Fuelescot and others (named).
[Heref.] C. 5595. Grant by John Welyngton, son and heir of Thomas
Welyngton to Simon Milborne, John Baskervyle, esquires, and
John Welyngton of Morton, of all his part of the manor of Welyngton,
co. Hereford, and all other his land, &c. in the county aforesaid.
6 October, 19 Edward IV.
[Essex.] C. 5596. Writing whereby John Wylchon of Brendewode and
Richard Frebarne of the same, reciting that they, together with John
Cotermonger alias Ely of Brendwode were lately enfeoffed of a
tenement with garden adjacent called ' le Christofre ' in Brendwode,
situate as described, by Thomas [Mar]chall of Shenfeld, William
Hawkyn of Brendwode and Richard Flynt of Little Warle, release their
right therein to John Rande, William Nyghttingale, John Lyttilton,
citizen and mercer of London, John Bataille and Robert Lyston,
being in their possession. Brendwode, Thursday after the Epiphany,
25 Henry VI. Fragments of two seals.
[Essex.] C. 5597. Quitclaim by John Pake of Theydon Gernon to John
Gladewene [of Waltham Holy] Cross, John Lambherd of Chikwell,
John Mille and John Chamberleyne of Theydon atte Mounte of his
right in lands called ' Bardevylleslandes ' in Theydon atte Mounte
and Theydon Gernon. Thursday, ,7 Henry V. Fragment
of seal.
[Bedford.] C. 5598. Grant by Nicholas son of William de Wybesnad to Richard
Malyn of the same and Joan his wife of the part of his messuage in
the town of Wybesnad which lies between his messuage on the north,
the green (commune viride) of Wybesnad on the south, &c. Thursday
after St. Faith, 13 Edward III.
[Lincoln.] C. 5599. Indenture witnessing that, whereas Richard son of
William Groos of Great Cotes holds certain land, &c. in Glee of
William son and heir of Thomas de Skyrbeck by certain services
and has attorned to William therefor, William grants that he will
acquit Richard against the chief lords of the fee and all others
requiring services in respect of the said tenements. Grimesby,
Monday after St. Barnabas, 17 Edward III.
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243
Berks. C. 5600. Quitclaim by Master Thomas Norton, clerk to James
Fetiplace, esquire, of his right in the manor of Maydyncote, which,
together with John Vampage and others since deceased he had by
the gift of Reynold Kentwode, late dean of St. Paul's, London,
likewise since deceased. 15 November, 4 Edward IV. Fragment
of seal.
[Leic.] C. 5601. Grant by .... de Herdeby and Alice his wife to
Thomas son of Roger styled ' de 'of the same of a toft in
Herdeby. Fragment of one seal.
Norfolk. C. 5602. Grant by Robert Neweman of Southreppys, late of
Framyngham [Earls], to Henry Heydon, Richard Southwell, esquires,
and William Neweman, his son and heir, and William's heirs and
assigns of all his land, &c. with all his goods, &c. in Southreppys,
Thorpmarket, Antyngham, Gu[nt]on, Framyngham Earls (comitis),
Framyngham Pygot, Hameryngale, Biskelee, Kirby Bebon (sic),
Bramerton and Yelverton, co. Norfolk, and elsewhere. 27 October,
17 Edward IV.
[Kent.] C. 5603. Grant by John Stace and Thomas Bengekyn of Sarr in
the Isle of Thanet to Hamon Tibi of the parish of Monketon, in the
Isle aforesaid, of la. land in the parish of Monketon by Gorestrete,
situate as described, which they had by the gift of Robert Tristram,
the younger, of the parish of St. Giles in the Isle aforesaid. 28 April,
15 Henry VI.
[Suffolk.] C. 5604. Quitclaim by Beatrice relict of Alan Edrych of Weybrede
to Isabel her daughter of her right by way of dower or inheritance in
a piece of land in the parish of Weybrede, situate as described.
Weybrede, the day of St. Thomas the Archbishop, 1 Edward II.
[Suffolk.] C. 5605. Grant by Hugh Houel of Westone to Peter Jay of
Weybrede of a messuage with five pieces of land and two pieces of
meadow in the town of Weybrede which Robert Jadde formerly held
to farm of Sir Hugh Houel. his father, for life, situate as described.
Sunday before St. Nicholas, 46 Edward III.
[Wilts.] C. 5606. Grant by Nicholas de Baddebury to William de Mora,
and Agnes his wife of la. meadow in ' la Yethe,' which is called
' Levedy acre,' extending upon the highway on the east ; to hold to
them and William's heirs and assigns. Witnesses : John de
Horputte, John de Ponte, Henry le Sauser and others (named).
[Herts.] C. 5607. Grant by John .... of Dunstapl' to John Fisher
(pischatori) of Dunstapl' of la. in the field of Kenesworth ; rent,
to the chief lord, 3d. and to him a clove at Easter; for this John
gave him 205. in gersum. Fragment of seal.
Endorsed, Carta Johannis Maydus ....
[Warw.] C. 5608. Grant by Adam de la Lee of Sheldon to William Notyng
his brother of all his land, &c. in the town and fee of Sheldon, except
the house wherein he is resident ; also of the reversion of the dower
which Margery atte Lee, his aunt (matertera) holds there. Witnesses :
Adam de Boryate and others (named). Friday after St. Matthew,
19 Edward III. Cf. C. 1732.
Berks.] C. 5609. Grant by John Houchild of Harewell to Richard
Brounz, Thomas his brother, and Richard Wydehay of Harewell, of
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
la. land in Westhakebourn in ' le Longe Londe.' Witnesses : John
Walrond and others (named). Tuesday after St. James the Apostle,
35 Edward III.
[Hants.] C. 5610. Copy of an inspeximus by Henry III of a charter of Henry
I to Hyde Abbey of the churches of Kingsclere and Alton. [Charter
Roll Calendar, Vol. II. p. 148.]
[Sussex.] C. 5611. Quitclaim by Godfrey de Alkesburne to Gamelin ate
Watere of his right in 6d. rent of the Id. which he used to receive
yearly from the said Gamelin in respect of the tenement which was
Robert le Longhe's in Horsham. Michaelmas, 16 Edward II.
[Bedford.] C. 5612. Grant by Nicholas son of William de Wybsnade to
Richard Malyn and Joan his wife of part of his messuage in Wybsnade.
The feast of the Assumption .... Edward III.
[Essex.] C. 5613. Grant by John son of Richard de Wel[de] of High
Lauffare to Sir Humphrey de Waledene, knight, of a croft called
' Sefenacre ' in Lauffare Maudeleyne, and a close to the croft
belonging. 10 February, 19 Edward II.
[Dorset.] C. 5614. Grant by Roger Keys, canon of [Exeter] to William
Olyver of Brideport of land, &c., and a moiety of the ferry of
Smalmouth, which together with William de la Pole, marquess of
Suffolk (Marko Suff') Thomas .... Suddeley, knight, James Ormond,
knight, William Boeff, John he had by the gift of the said
William Olyver, in Brydeport. Witnesses : Robert Burgh, one of
the bailiffs of Brideport, John .... Brideport, Wednesday before
the feast of ,3 [Edward] IV.
[Chester.] C. 5615. Grant by Robert son of William de Bulkylegh to Robert
his son, of all the land which William, lord of Al[sacher] [demised to him]
in the town of Alsacher and afterwards, in his seisin, by writing quit-
claimed to him ; to hold to the said Robert for the term of his life
(ad totam vitam meam) by service of 40s. yearly ; saving to him and
his tenants common of pasture therein. Alsacher, Thursday . . . . ,
16 Edward III.
[Oxford.] C. 5616. Grant by Gilbert de Boulebec, knight, to Adam son of
Walter de Hed[e]nham, for his service and forty marks in gersum
beforehand of a virgate of land with a messuage in Kinguseye, pasture
for six beasts in the pasture called . . . , 2a. meadow in the meadow
called ' Inmede ' and . . . . 5d. rent which John son of Reynold
used to pay for a virgate of land there ; rent, .... at Easter.
[Lincoln.] C. 5617. Grant by John Stopehyll and John Welton of Estrasyn
to Robert Chamberlayn of Grayngham, William Ounby, John Cade
the elder, and Thomas Schopys of Estrasyn, of a messuage in
Estrasyn, situate as described, which they had by the gift of Thomas
Bonette, late vicar of Estrasyn, and Eve Dowe, together with Master
Richard Davison late rector of Belesby and John Awke. Thursday
[after] the Conception of the Blessed Virgin, 26 Henry VI. Fragments
of seal.
Devon. C. 5618. Grant by John Boya to Roger Cadatrewe of a messuage
and all his land in Overa Cadatrewe, with ' housbote, haybote, falbote,
et furbote,' to be taken in the manor of Spychewyke, as his principal
charter thereof more fully witnesses, rendering to the chief lords the
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245
services due ; also grant of the homage, rents, and services of Adam
Cauntr' and John son of Hamel Countr 5 , in respect of their lands
and tenements in Cadatrewe. Witnesses : William de Grendon,
Richard Foterel, Adam de Cadatreu, John Countr', Roger Coimtr'.
Cadatrewe, Tuesday after (in sene) the Epiphany, 35 Edward III.
Seal. Cf. C. 4428, 5479.
[Chester.] C. 5619. Bond by Alexander Hurel and Richard de Trafford,
rector of Chedle, to William de Venables, lord of Neubold, in 10(M.
at Michaelmas, 1313, if it so happen that, before the feast of St.
Peter's Chains in the same year, they shall not have acknowledged
a debt to him of 40/L in the earl's exchequer at Chester, to be paid
him within a full year from the date hereof, on account of the marriage
of Alexander's daughter, Mary, according to the form of the agree-
ment between them and the said William. Dated at Neubold,
Wednesday the Translation of St. Martin, in the above year.
[Dorset.] C. 5620. Grant by Philip Perci of Buudihc to Nicholas, lord of
Cottelegh, of one acre and one perch of land in the furlong of
' Stapelweye ' which lies on the east of Motweia (Motweie) next
Stapelweie besides (prefer) 3|a. land ; to hold, &c. for a mark which
Nicholas paid him beforehand ; rent, a rose at Midsummer for all
service save royal service as much as belongs to so much free land in
the manor of Cotteleigh.
[Kent.] C. 5621. Quitclaim by William Rokke of Hevere to .... of
the same of his right in a way which he claimed to have as his right
to his lands called ' Schermanesland.' Hevere, the feast of St.
Mary . . . . , 11 [Edward] IV.
[Suffolk.] C. 5622. Grant by John Swyft of the parish of Weybrede to
Richard son of William dil Wod of the same and Joan his wife, for
their services of a piece of land in the parish beforesaid between land
of the abbot and convent of Sybetone, &c. Monday the morrow of
Souls, 3 Edward II.
Bucks. C. 5623. Copy on paper of :
Oxford. (i) Grant by A. B. the dean and the canons of Lincoln at the
desire of Thomas bishop of Lincoln to William Stonor, knight, of
the office of steward of the lordships of Thame [and] Dorchestr', co.
Oxford, Wobourne and Tynghurst, co. Bucks ; to hold to him and
the heirs of his body, receiving for their fee or wage Ql. 2Qd. from the
issues of the said manors by the hands of the receivers or bailiffs, with
leave to appoint deputies in the said office.
Bucks. (2) Indenture made 6 December, 19 Edward IV, between William
Stonore, knight, of the one part, and Thomas Streteley of the other,
witnessing that Thomas for a certain sum ' aforhand payd ' has sold
to William all the woods of the ' half maner of Bosmere callet
Stretelespart ' growing in the parishes of Falley, Hameldon and
Tyrfeld, ' appultrez, peretrez, crabtrez and all wode of the assise
of x inche,' &c ; bond by Thomas in KM. for performance of
covenants. English.
[Somers.] C. 5624. Indenture being the defeasance of a statute merchant
dated at Salisbury, Saturday after St. Peter's Chair, 30 Edward III,
whereby John son and heir of John de Wyke of Milton, co. Somerset,
is bound to John de Edyngdon of co. Wilts, in 666Z. 13s. 4d., to wit,
if the said John de Wyke make to the said John de Edyngdon a
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sufficient security of the manor of Norton Hautevill before the feast
of St. Philip and St. James next, to hold to him, his heirs and assigns,
quietly and absolutely after the death of Egelina, John's mother,
the statute to be void. Salisbury, Thursday after St. Peter's Chair
in the year abovesaid. Fragment of one seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 5625. Grant by Henry son of Ralph Ripun of Herlaustun to John
the chaplain of Herlaustun son of Roger Hemming of Newbo and his heirs
of his father and mother begotten or his assigns of a selion of arable
in the west territory of Herlaustun, viz. in ' West inham ' abutting
on the capital selion of Alan son of William of Denton, &c. ; rent,
\d. at Midsummer for all service ; for this John gave him 5s. before-
hand. Witnesses : Thomas de Blankeney dwelling (manente) in
Herlaustun, and others (named). Fragment of one seal.
C. 5626. Grant by William son of Clemencia de Aston to Adam
son of Henry Wrine for 9s. beforehand of 2a. land in the territory of
Aston, one in the lower and one in the upper field ; rent, 2d. for all
service. Witnesses : Guy de Assarto, and others (named). Of.
C. 3743.
[Notts.] C. 5627. Letter of attorney by Payn de Vylers, knight, and Isabel
his wife to William son of Geoffrey de Westhorp of Kynalton to
receive seisin of all that part of the manor of Wodeburgh and of the
service of Margery late the wife of . . . de Cray for a third part
of the said manor which she holds for life by the livery of Sir Thomas
Stuffyn, chaplain, as the charter of the said Sir Thomas made to them
thereof witnesses. Berecotes, Monday the feast of St. Bartholomew,
1327. Cf. C. 3350.
[Leic.] C. 5628. Grant by William son of William son of Ralph of
Herdebi to Henry de Herdebi, chaplain, of four selions of arable in
the territory of Herdebi, with Ja. meadow, to wit, in the south field,
situate as described ; rent, %d. at Midsummer for all service.
Witnesses : Walter Bellard of Herdeby, and others (named).
[N'humb.] C. 5629. Chirograph indented being a grant by John de Swyneburn
to Robert de Swyneburn his son for Robert's homage and service
of all his land &c. of Capelleshey, Stiwardschele and Huntlawe, in the
tenement of ' le Huntland,' and of Slaggiforde in the tenement of
Knaresdall ; to hold to the said Robert and the heirs of his body
successively from heir to heir, without any alienation thereof or any
part thereof to be made in time to come, doing the king's foreign
service therefor and to him and his heirs the twentieth part of the
service of a knight for multures, pannages, suits of court and all
other services, &c. Witnesses : John de Scutelington, William de
Swethorp, Adara de Charleton, Hugh Russell of Symundeburn, Richard
de Thirlewall, Nicholas de Tho[rn]grafton, Robert de le Walton.
[Herts.] C. 5630. Grant by John Vif to Gilbert de Greinvill, of a rent of
3s. in the borough of Berchamest', to wit, from that tenement which
lies between the tenement which was of Ellis Ful[k]ing and a way which
is called ' Tropineleslane ' and abuts on the stream (filum aque) and
on the great street of the borough ; to hold in fee and heredity, &c. ;
rent, a clove (clavem cerofiri) at Easter and 14dL as his attorney, to
the chief lord of the fee at the terms appointed in the borough.
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247
[Leic.] C. 5631. Grant by Adam son of Henry de Herdeby to Sir Henry
styled of Ebirston, priest, his heirs and assigns, of the moiety of a
selion on Long Horreberne &c. and other land [in Herdeby] situate as
described. Witnesses : William Belart of Herdeby, and others
(named).
[Lincoln.] C. 5632. Grant by William son of William Petit of Lekeburne to
William the tailor (cissori) of Calthorp and Maud his wife and
William's heirs and assigns of l|a. arable in the territory of Lekeburn,
situate as described ; rent, a peppercorn. Seal.
[Hants.] C. 5633. Grant by William de Mersse to John Hundeshayward and
Maud his wife for their homage and service of IJa. arable in the field
of Penitone Grefteyn whereof one acre lies between the land of
Henry le Marchand, &c. and the half -acre lies between the land of
Hawis de Busemerhale which she holds of the fee of Busemerehale,
&c. and one end both of the acre and of the half-acre abuts on the
highway from Penitone Meysi to Tangelee &c. ; for this they gave him
20<s. beforehand. Witnesses : Sir William le Dun, knight, Robert de
Harnhulle, Henry de Foxcote, Robert Durdent, William Londoniar,
the clerk, and others (named). Seal, chipped.
[Warw.] C. 5634. Grant by Roger de Gard[ino] of Solihull to Sir Robert
his brother, chaplain, of all his land &c. in Solihull. Sunday the
Finding of the Holy Cross, 19 Edward II.
[Bedford.] C. 5635. Grant by William de Somerford to Margaret late the
wife of Reynold Joce for her service and for 7s. beforehand in
gersum of |a. land in the field of Buston on ' Piristub ' abutting on
' le port wey,' &c.
[Flint.] C. 5636. Grant by William de Kirkeby to John de Haselwall
with Nichola his daughter in free marriage of all his land of Haurthin
which Roger steward of the earl of Chester gave him for his homage
and service ; doing the service thereto belonging, viz. 1/6. pepper
at Midsummer ; if he cannot warrant the land he will give John
5 marks within two years after Michaelmas, the year of the Translation
of St. Thomas the Martyr the third. Witnesses : Sir H. abbot
of Chester, Philip de Orreby, justice of Chester, Geoffrey de Dutton,
and others (named).
[Chester.] C. 5637. Demise, Whit Sunday, 5 Edward III, by Henry de
Blakerode, citizen of Chester, to Richard son of Simon de Newton
of a messuage with buildings thereon and two bovates of arable in
the town and territory of Hasilwall, which he holds in fee and heredity
of Ralph lord of Hasilwall in chief by service of a pair of gloves yearly
for all service ; to hold, with fishery, &c. to the said Richard, his wife
and children for six years from date, rendering 26s. 8d. yearly, doing
the foreign services from which he cannot be free nor can make the
said Richard or his free ; if Richard die within the term he shall have
Richard's second best beast, or 6s. Sd., &c. Witnesses : Ralph lord
of Hasilwall, and others (named).
Surrey. C. 5638. Grant by John Drynkwater of Pecham in the parish
of Camerwelle to Roger Godewyn of Pecham of a garden and a half-
acre of land in Pecham lying dispersed, situate as described.
20 January, 4 Henry IV.
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[Radnor.] C. 5639. Grant by Walter Tomkyns of Boreware to Richard
Tomkyns his son and John Holle of Barlenton the elder of two
messuages with a parcel of meadow called ' Kyllynyorde ' and
' Kyllyn Medowe,' in the town of Boreware and in the fee of the
same, within the lordship of the castle of Radenour between ' le heye '
of John Hoby, &c. which together with William Holle of Boreware,
since deceased, he had by the gift of William Paynot. The feast of
St. Leonard in the month of November, 31 Henry VI.
[Salop.] C. 5640. Grant and confirmation by Thomas Carbonel to John
' in la Lone ' of Burford of four parcels of land in Burford and
Overton, which John had by the gift of Hugh, Thomas's father, for
life ; rent 12rf. ; with remainder after John's decease to William de
Lugwardyn and Parnel (Pernelle) his wife for the term of their lives,
with remainder to John, William's son, for life. Witnesses: Roger de
Ledewich ; and others (named). Thursday after St. James the
Apostle, 19 Edward III. French.
[Somers.] C. 5641. Grant by John de Keynesham to John de Bitewode of
a messuage in the borough of Wyncaulton, situate as described ;
rent to the chief lords, Id. at Michaelmas. Sunday after St. Gregory
the Pope, 19 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 5642. Grant by William le Kingesman to William son of
To raid for his homage and service of If a. arable in the fields of
Buston and Ir. meadow, situate as described ; rent to him and his
heirs, Id. at Easter, and for foreign service of the king, whether more
or less, d. ; for this William gave him 25s. in gersum. Witnesses :
Ranulf de la Hulle, John Torald, Robert Joce, Ranulf de Thomecote,
Fulk le Moyn (monacho), and others (named). Seal.
[Bucks.] C. 5643. Grant by Adam de Buterfeld of Woghburne to Thomas
de Buterfeld his brother of Burnham and Juliana Thomas's wife
of a cottage with curtilage in the town of Burnham at ' Wodelonde,'
which he had by their gift, and it lies between land of William Hardyng
and the tenement late of German ' le Schepherde ' ; to hold to them
and the heirs and assigns of Thomas. Witnesses : Thomas de
Burton, Robert ate Sloo, and others (named). ' La Wodelonde in
Burnham,' Sunday after St. Philip and St. James, 5 Edward III.
[Warw.] C. 5644. Quitclaim by Alice late the wife of Alexander Wodekoc
of Solyhull to Henry Lonot of the same of her right in those lands and
tenements which Henry had by the feoffment of John Wodekoc the
younger in Solyhull. Solyhull, Wednesday after St. Valentine,
22 Edward III.
[Oxford.] C. 5645. Grant by John Osebern of Ocle to Peter de la Pole of
Sydenham for 12*. beforehand, of la. arable in the field of Chynnore
in ' la Sterte,' situate as described ; rent, a rose at Midsummer.
Witnesses : John le Loreng, Adam Young (Juven'), Roger
Schorberd, Hugh Vivian, and others (named).
[Essex.] C. 5646. Grant by John son and heir of Stepher Amour late of
Chelmfesford] to John Nele of Springfeld the elder and John Nele
of the same, medio, and John Nele of the same the younger of a
hoppet (hopeta) of pasture [in] Springfeld, between a meadow and a
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pightel (pitellum) late of William Prentys, abutting on [the roadl
from Mulshammell to Sandfordmell, &c. with a way anciently had
and used and to the said hoppet belonging ; which hoppet descended
to him inter alia by -hereditary right. Springfeld
3 [Edward IV].
LBucks.] C. 5647. Indenture between John Buktot, &c. and Margaret
late the wife of Philip Buktot witnessing that John has granted to
her a yearly rent of 4J. 15s. in name of dower [for lands in Little]
Policote and for lands and tenements in Asschyndon and for a moiety
of the wood called ' Boketot Wode ' ; to be received for her life half
yearly, with leave in default to distrain in his said manor of Little
(parva) Policote. Cherdesley, Saturday after St. Bartholomew,
21 Richard II. Copy. Paper.
[Bucks.] C. 5648. Quitclaim by Richard Cherley, parochial chaplain of the
church of Asschyndon, to John Buketot, chaplain, of his right in all
those lands &c., pastures, a wood called ' Buketotes Wode ' and all
their appurtenances, in the par[ish] of . . . , which John Barton the
younger and he had by the gift and feoffment of ... [St. John] before
the Latin Gate, 20 Richard II. Copy. Paper.
[Bucks.] C. 5649. Quitclaim by Margaret late the wife of Philip Buketot
and Isabel late the wife of John Amcotes, in their widowhood, to
. . . , clerk, of their rights in [land, &c.] meadows, &c. and wood
called ' Buketotes Wode ' in Bernewode in the towns and fields of
. . . , Asschyndon, Wynchyndon, 14 Henry VI. Copy. Paper.
Oxford. C. 5650. Bond by Thomas Stonore, esquire, late sheriff of co.
Oxford, to Master Thomas Kent, secondary in the office of the Privy
Seal of the king and clerk of the King's Council, in 13J. 6s. 8d. at
Michaelmas next. 13 February, 33 Henry VI. Cancelled by cuts.
Receipt endorsed for 10/. paid 7 June, 33 Henry VI, in the presence
of John Durham.
Heref. C. 5651. Grant by Miles son of Henry de Monyton to Richard le
Taylur of Monyton and Alice his wife for their lives of the easement
of a way in the town of Monyton, between his messuage and theirs.
Witnesses : John Stoppard, Walter Weornard, John de la Chaumbr',
and others (named).
Herts. C. 5652. Quitclaim by Roger son of Peter de Wywelestorne to
William de la Sale of Draytone of his right in la. arable which
Isa[bel] . . . cote held of him in name of dower, viz. \a. in the
east field of Tiscote in ' Wydeforlo[ng] ' and \a. in the west field in
' Burwynescroft,' &c. Saturday in Easter week, 3 Edward [I].
Witnesses : Ralph lord of Merston, and others (named).
[Cumberland.] C. 5653. Quitclaim by Sarah daughter of David de Holgil to John
son of Arnald de Hoton Jon of her right in a messuage and 3a. land
which formerly were her father's in Penreddok in Hoton Jon.
Witnesses : Robert de Barton, John de Hotonruf, Robert de
Tympauron, John de Whytbergh, John de Penreddok, William de
Bamfpton]. Penreth, Tuesday before the Nativity of the Blessed
Virgin, 17 Edward II, A.G. 1323. Endorsed, Penruddok.
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[Notts.] C. 5654. Demise, 6 December, 18 Henry VII, by John Ormonde
esquire, and Joan his wife to John Hyne of Weston and Robert
Breykenall of Marneham of ' on pastur called the Lyng Close within
the lordship of Marneham,' for twelve years ; rent, 5 marks.
English.
[Chester.] C. 5655. Grant by David son of Madoc of Bradelewe to William
the miller (molendinario) of a messuage late of Richard the knight
(militis) with five butts of land lying next it ; also of an assart called
' Lenildeslewe ' in the said town of Bradelewe for 4J marks which
William gave him beforehand ; with all commons and easements of
the town of Bradeleg', with liberty to take brushwood for fencing the
said lands within his fields, with ' housbould ' and ' heybould ' from
his wood of ' Castelwode,' &c. ; rent, Id. at the feast of St. Oswald
the King for all service. Witnesses : William de Bykerton, Philip
de Eggerton, John de Larketon, Hova son of Yorvard, William de
Stocton, Richard Balle, William the clerk. Seal with legend, s . DAVID .
[F'.] MADOCI. Endorsed, David Rechamsone.
[Kent.] C. 5656. Grant by Thomas Lytley, citizen and grocer of London,
to Thomas Bledlowe, citizen and grocer of London, and Thomas
Cotys, of co. Kent, gentleman, of those three messuages, 320a. land,
3a. meadow, 40a. pasture, 12a. wood, Is. Id. rent and rent of four
hens and sixty eggs in Chellesfeld, Orpyngton and St. Mary Cray
(Cray beate Marie) which he had by the gift of Joan Purchace, widow.
St. Mary Cray, 23 June, 38 Henry VI. Witnesses : Robert Asshley,
Walter ' a Stabill,' and others (named).
C. 5657. Grant, demise and quitclaim by Robert Pych to Adam son
of Adam de Mora of all the croft with messuage, hedges, trees and all
other appurtenances and all his right therein, doing therefore yearly to
Adam de Mora, Adam's father, from whom he held it, the service and
rent due therefor, to wit Qd., half at Michaelmas and half at St.
Mary in March ; for which grant and quitclaim Adam son of Adam
de Mora gave him two marks. Witnesses : G. lord of Berga, Robert
Keys, Robert the clerk, Jurdan del Eye, Th. de Monte, Walter Alard,
Alexander Possel.
[Salop.] C. 5658. Demise by Roger prior of the hospital of the Holy
Trinity of Brugge[north] and the brethren of the same to Roger de
Leghton of the same and Joan his wife for their lives of their curtilage
in ' le Spitelstret ' between the curtilages of Felicia de Caldebrok, Roger
Snel, &c. ; rent, 2s. Witnesses : John Rondulph and Robert
Bergham, bailiffs of Bruggenorthe, and others (named). Monday
the feast of the Purification, 18 Edward III, beginning.
[Bedford.] C. 5659. Grant by John le Spenser to Robert son of Henry
Pertesoyl of Thornecote for his service and for 14s. beforehand in
gersum of la. land in the field of Buston on ' Padewrthe ' situate as
described ; rent, Id. at St. Mary in March. Witnesses : Roger Joce,
William Valerian, Richard Juel, Henry de Thornecote, and others
(named).
[Essex.] C. 5660. Grant Tby Roger ate Lane of Rikelinge and Alice his wife
to Adam le Chareman of Rikelinge for his service of a messuage,
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251
containing Ir. land, and 2a. 3r. land, with houses, buildings, hedges
and ditches in Rikeling between the messuage and land of the prior
of Berdene, &c. abutting on the highway (regiam stratam) from Neuport
to Storteford, &c. Witnesses : ... la Veele and Robert de
Beause, knights, Richard de Bolitone, and others (named). Friday
after St. Faith, 22 Edward I.
[Notts.] C. 5661. Chirograph indented, in the year of King Edward the
fourth at the feast of Michaelmas this agreement was made between
Agnes daughter of William Marshal (Mare-scalli) of Radeclif upon Trent,
of the one part, and William styled le Moyne (dictum Monach') of
Karleton of the other, to wit, that she has demised to him the bovate
of land which Richard Wadel of Karleton held of her in the same
town with the whole croft and with all the appurtenances to the said
bovate belonging, except the toft which the said Richard Wadel held,
and with the whole meadow to the said bovate belonging, for twelve
years from date ; rent, 7s. Qd. Witnesses : William de Radeclif,
clerk, Walter Marescall, of the same, Geoffrey de Jorz of the same,
William de Besagus of Karleton, William de Buly of the same.
[Kent.] C. 5662. Grant by Stephen Arnyld of Godyntone to Richard de
Godyntone and Agnes his wife and the heirs and assigns of Richard
of 4a. arable in Godyntone in a croft called ' Hale ' ; also of 2a. arable
in a croft there called 'Longecroft.' situate as described. Chelesfeld,
Wednesday the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr,
7 Edward III. Seal, effaced.
[Oxford.] C. 5663. Grant by Isabel relict of Adam Franchum of Sideham,
widow, to Peter Delapole of Sideham and Emma his wife their heirs
and assigns of her right in \d. rent in which Robert de Winslowe,
shepherd (bercarius), and his heirs were bound yearly to her and her
heirs for a part of her messuage which she sold to Robert ; also %d.
rent in which Nicholas de Bertone of Thame was bound to her for la.
of her land which he bought of her in the town of Sideham. Witnesses :
Ralph Grimbaud, Nicholas Bussard, and others (named). The said
Id. of rent is payable at Michaelmas yearly.
[Kent.] C. 5664. Grant by Levina daughter of ... Hadman to Sir
Richard Court ... of a curtilage with houses and garden of the
inheritance of her said father in the parish of Tunbregge, for Is. which
he gave her beforehand ; rent, Id. at Michaelmas. Witnesses : Richard
de Hadlo, Walter son of Baldwin the Converse (converse), and others
(named).
[Notts.] C. 5665. Demise by John de Cokefeud, knight, to Giliana de
Basigfeud of that toft with buildings which he bought of Henry son
of Stephen de Watenhou, which she held of the said Henry ; to hold
all the days of her life ; rent, 20d. Witnesses : William de Belewe,
Robert de [K]inmarleg, William son of the parson of Notehale, and
others (named).
[Leic.] C. 5666. Grant by Henry Putrel with the assent of his son and
heir of a virgate of land in the territory of Howes to Adam son of
[Roger de Herde]by, for his homage and service, that virgate, to wit,
which Gilbert the clerk held ; rent, 8s. Witnesses : Gerard de
Fanecurt, Robert Arraby, Roger son of the steward (senescalli), and
others (named).
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[Derby.] C. 5667. Grant for his life by Herbert Snaw to Robert le Vavassur
of two bovates of land in Macwrthe which he received (accepi) with
Maud his wife, in free marriage ; warranty for his life. Witnesses :
Thomas de ....... de ... vil, Robert de Piro, knights,
Henry de Mora, Ralph de Halum, and others (named).
[Notts.] C. 5668. Quitclaim by Robert le Botiller of Schegbroc to Sir
Robert de Stretleya of his right in a rent of 5s. which Robert used to
pay him yearly for the whole land and the whole tenement which
Robert held of him in all places. Witnesses : Sir Adam de
Everingham, Sir William Darel, Sir John de Everingham, Sir Walter
le Flemecg, Sir William de Leyrton, Richard de Lassceles, Ralph de
Karleton, Geoffrey the clerk of Stretleya, and others (named).
[Staff.] C. 5669. Grant by John Symcokkes of Fynsphathe to John
Whattecroft and Richard Hunte, chaplains, of two parcels of land
in the fee of West Bromwych, situate as described. Sunday the
feast of St. . . . 13 Edward IV.
[Bedford]. C. 5670. Grant by John Oliver of Beston to Roger de Thornecot
of la. land in the field of ... abutting on the highway from
'Pade worth to Caldecot.' Witnesses: John la Zouch, and others
(named). Beston, ... 9 Edward III. Seal.
[Kent.] C. 5671. Grant by Thomas Loveryk of Sandwich to Edmund atte
Welle of Sarre in the Isle of Thanet of a tenement and la. land
lying dispersed in Sarre. 9 January, 2 Henry V.
[N'hamp.] C. 5672. Indenture notifying that, 10 Edward [I], it was so agreed
between Robert son of Ralph de Orlingber of the one part, and
Master Reynold, rector of the church of Cranes!', guardian of the
son and heir of Simon de Cranes!', of the other, to wit, Robert granted
and demised to Master Reynold a half-virgate of land in the field of
Cranes!', with two messuages in the same town and a virgate of land
in the field of Orlingber, which (quas) the said Robert had in right of
his ward (nomine warde sue) by the death of Simon de Cranes!', as he
asserted, which virgate of land Robert de Lotrington, rector of the
church of Orlingber, formerly held to farm of the said Robert till the
full age of the heir of Simon de Cranes!', and 55. rent in the town of
Orlingber, to wit, from Henry Pastey at Palm Sunday ; to hold till
the full age of the heir of Simon de Cranes!' ; if the heir of Simon, or
any in his name, move question or plea against Robert concerning any
land which Robert holds in right (nomine) of ward or escheat as he
asserts, after Simon's death, Master Reynold covenants to restore the
said lands and rent, &c. Witnesses : Sir Stephen Rabas, Sir Nicholas
de Wimal', William de Sancto Germane, Henry de Sancto Mauro,
Walter de Esserbi, Richard de Loges, Roger de Ysham, the clerk.
[Berks.] C. 5673. Grant by Margaret daughter of William Russel, widow,
to Hugh Morel son of Robert Morel for his service of four ' rugges '
of land in ' Brodecrofte ' which lie between this land and land which
was of William de Cheldefeud ; to hold with the whole pasture which
she had or could have with all his beasts ; rent, \d. at Michaelmas
for all service ; for this he gave her 10s. in gersum beforehand.
Witnesses : Geoffrey Punsard, Hugh de Cumbrewelle, Hugh de
Godingeflod, William de Sandun, Richard de Helma, Peter son of
the clerk, John the clerk.
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[Warw.] C. 5674. Writing by John MoUesley of Bilston and Gerard
Ryngeley of Tebynton, lords of Blythe, notifying that they have
inspected the charters of John Baggeslough touching a moor with all
other the lands and tenements which he holds of them within the
lordship of Blythe and within the fee of Shustoke ; also that they
have quitclaimed all actions against William Baggeslough, son and
heir of John Baggeslough, by reason of custody, ward or marriage,
heriot or relief or otherwise, except their rents as in his charter is
contained. The feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist,
19 Henry VI.
[Essex.] C, 5675. Grant by H ... of Hatfeld Regis to Roger son of
Stephen of a piece of land in Hatfelde Regis at the rent of a rose
only. Sunday after Ash Wednesday, 17 Edward II. Endorsed,
Parcella tenementi de Dawes.
Essex. C. 5676. Quitclaim by Richard Hayward son of Thomas Heyward
late of Haveryng atte Boure to Walter Strangman and Agnes his
wife, William Thursby of Romford in the town of Haveryng and
William Mynmowth, servant of the said Walter, of his right in a
garden in Romford, between the cottages of Richard Walker and
Thomas Tyler, the highway from Brendewode to London and
Katharine Otteley's land called Westfeld, which Thomas Hayward,
his father, John atte Asshe and John Fache, since deceased, had by the
fift of John Onger, Nicholas Onger, clerk, John Hydon, John Watte,
ohn Webbe and William Newman. 7 May, 38 Henry VI.
[Here!.] C. 5677. Grant by Nicholas Mervin to Adam de la Kalue, clerk,
of 3d. land in Pikelmers in the territory of Welinton, for two marks
paid beforehand ; rent, lib. cummin at Michaelmas. Witnesses :
John Mael, Roger Mervin, Walter Rested, and others (named).
[York, W.B.] C. 5678. Grant by Simon Scheberd of Brereley to William son of
Richard de Oxppryng of all the lands, &c. with buildings which
formerly were John Godeayre's in Brereley, with certain exceptions.
Witnesses : John de Tongge, Thomas Belle of Cotheworthe, and
others (named). Monday after the feast of Corpus Christi, 1379.
[Derby.] C. 5679. Grant by Roger de Draycote, clerk, to Nicholas de
Kyrkeby, his yeoman (garcioni), for his homage and service of a toft with
croft which Walter called ' Panfot ' formerly held of him in Brediston ;
to hold in fee and heredity ; rent, I2d. for all service save foreign
service. Witnesses : Martin son of Nicholas de Weremundiswrth,
Simon [Pouger] [of] [W]yvillistorp, William Pouger of the same, Richard
de Draycot in Brediston. William his brother in the same, and others
- (named).
[Chester.] C. 5680. Quitclaim by Hamo son of Sir Geoffrey de Dotton to
Roger de Dotton of all his land of Tymperleg' and Yhevale, which he
had by the gift of Sir Geoffrey de Dottone, his father. Witnesses :
Sir Richard de Mascy and Sir Peter de Dotton, knights, Robert de
Mascy of Sale, Henry de Trafford, and others (named).
Middx. C. 5681. Demise by John Kyrkeby, citizen of London, to Richard
Osbarn, Thomas Glemesford, Roger atte Hacche and John Silham,
citizens of the same, executors of the testament of Peter atte Hethe,
executor of the testament of William Potenham, citizen and girdler
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of the same city, of 11 marks rent from three shops in the lane of St.
Lawrence in the Jewry, which they had by the gift of William Palmer
and John Bryan ; to receive from Easter next for eleven years ;
he has put them in seisin by 6d. London, 6 March, 21 Richard II.
[Kent.] C. 5682. Grant by William Gerlond of Westerham to Thomas
Harry of Bradstede of all that part of a messuage with chambers
and a kitchen over built and a garden adjacent which he had by the
gift of William Baker of Westerham in the parish and borough of
Bradstede abutting on the highway from Sundryssh to Westerham,
&c. 1 May, 3 Henry VI.
[Notts.] C. 5683. Grant by Stephen de Bilbourg dwelling (manens) in
Watenhou, to Robert son of Walter de Stretle of 4a. land in the
territor}' of Watenhou lying in a place called ' Derthewey ' ; to hold
for his life ; rent, a rose at Midsummer for all service, with remainder
to John son of the said Robert, his heirs and assigns. Witnesses :
Robert lord of Watenhou, Stephen Ruffy of the same, Robert de
Kinmardeley, and others (named).
[Staff.] C. 5684. Grant by Nicholas Schert to Hugh son of William de
B ... of a curtilage and of rent due from Thomas Kene.
Endorsed, Niclaus Schert, Madelegh'.
[Kent.] C. 5685. Grant by Roger de Cleygate to Roger de Warham, clerk,
of all his land of Colemanneshod, to wit, which he bought of Benet
the clerk (clerico) and a croft in Colemanneshod which he bought of
Jordan de Orreo, and all his wood which he had of Bartholomew
and Hugh le Cupere, to wit, which lies between land of Walter
the Converse and Robert the clerk ; rent, three peppercorns at
Michaelmas saving the service of the chief lords and the king's service,
as much as belongs to so much land of the same fee ; for this Roger
gave him 20s. in gersum. Witnesses : John de Curton, and others
(named). Endorsed, Tonebregg'.
[Notts.] C. 5686. Quitclaim by Roger Hemming of Notingham to Hugh le
Flaming of the same of his right in 3a. arable on ' la . . . ' in the
field of Notingham, situate as described ; for this Hugh gave him
40s. beforehand. Witnesses : Richard de Brademere, bailiff of
Notingham, and others (named).
[Herts.] C. 5687. Grant by Thomas Harlham of the parish of Aldenham
to Thomas Pamflon and William Schel of St. Albans of a messuage
in the parish of Idelstr' abutting on ' Cheppervyle Strete,' &c. The
day of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 12 Henry IV.
[Hants.] C. 5688. Grant by Richard son and heir of Simon de Terstewud
to Edmund le Brug, of the under-written liberty, to wit, of ingress and
egress with beasts and carts through a way where Edmund's ancestors
went by the grace of his ancestors, to wit, ' la Burilane ' from Edmund's
meadow called ' Ruzeny ' to Canwehnor, at a yearly rent of Qd.
Seal damaged.
[Suff.] C. 5689. Grant by John de Scheltun to God and St. Mary and All
Saints and his chapel of St. Andrew in his manor of Stradebroc for his
soul and the souls of his predecessors in free alms of a messuage in
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the town of Stradebroc called ' Phykessaee Phyctel ' between arable
belonging to the said chapel, &c. abutting on the common pasture
called ' Phykessaegrene ' and the field called ' Schurstochae.' Wit-
nesses : Sir Richard de Brewse, Sir Thomas Charle, and others
(named).
[N'hamp ] C. 5690. Grant by Richard de Pykeden master of the hospital
of the Holy Trinity without Norhampton and the brethren of the
same to Roger Kene of Norhampton, farrier (ferratori), for service
done them of their house in ' Gropecuntelane,' Norhampton, between
the tenements of Thomas Patrik and John son of Robert son of
Matthew to hold to him his heirs and assigns except (sine) religious
house or Jewry ; rent, \ mark, &c. Witnesses : John le Megr', mayor
of Norhampton, Richard de Sancto Neoto and Osbert de Crouthorp,
bailiffs, William le Pessoner, Henry Trank, and others (named).
[Herts.] C. 5691. Quitclaim by Astrilda daughter of Walter de Belendene
of Bettelawe to Astrilda daughter of William le Freman ' del Aldewyk '
of her right in all the land, &c. which the said Astrilda had by the
gift of Thomas son of Walter de Wald', viz. la. meadow and by the
grant of William son of Henry de Bettelawe, a half-acre arable.
Saturday after St. Edmund the King and Martyr, 16 Edward [I].
Witnesses : John lord of Putteham, Ralph lord of Merstone, Walter
his son, and others (named).
LNorf.] C. 5692. Grant by William son of William de Stalham, knight
(militis), to Robert his brother for life of his messuage in the town
of Irstede ; to hold of him and his heirs, doing for him the service due
to the abbot of St. Benet of Hulme ; rent, to him and his heirs lib.
cummin for all service ; saving his mill . . . ; for this Robert
released to him his right in 18a. land which were of Alice de Stalham,
their sister lying in Scroutebi. Witnesses : Eustace de Wrzestede
and others (named). Dated the fourth day 12 Edward [I].
[Sussex.] C. 5693. Quitclaim by William Shulflegh son and heir of John de
Shulflegh to James ... of his right in all the land, &c. which were
of Alice his mother in ' le Rogheye ' in the parish of Horsham.
Thursday the feast of Innocents, 42 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
London. C. 5694. Grant by Peter Huchon, citizen and girdler of London,
to Master Richard Luke, clerk, Ralph Kemp, mercer, Edward Gower,
esquire, and Thomas Randes of all the land, &c. in the city of London,
which together with Thomas . . . and William Tounlond, citizens and
mercers of London, and William Moill, since deceased, he had by
the gift of Robert Osbarn ... of Thomas Osbarne and Alice his
wife. Thomas Coke, being [mayor of Lo]ndon, and John [Hampton]
and Bartholomew James, sheriffs. Witnesses : John Stokton, alder-
man of London, and others (named). 25 April, 3 [Edward IV].
[Heref.] C. 5695. Charter of Henry III giving to Reynold son of Peter
for faithful service lands, &c. in Thurkeleston, Hocle and Aumeleye,
late of Roger Pychard, enemy and rebel, who adhered to Simon de
Monte Forti, late earl of Leicester ; to hold to him and. his heirs of
chief lords, provided they be not of the demesne of the crown ; if
they exceed the value of 200Z. of land, what is over to remain to the
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king, &c. Witnesses : W. bishop of Bath and Wells, Hugh le Bygod,
Roger Mortimer (de Martuo Mari), Roger de Clifford, Roger de
Leyburn, Robert Walerand, William Belet, Ralph de Bakepuz, Peter
de Champvent, Bartholomew Bygod. Westminster, 3 December,
50 Henry III. Not on Charter Roll, which is imperfect for year.
Wilts. C. 5696. Assignment by Thomas cardinal priest of St. Ciriac
in thermis, archbishop of Canterbury, John abbot of Malmesbury,
John Willughby, knight, Richard Haute, esquire, John Phelip, clerk,
and John Mermyn of Marleburgh to Joan late the wife of George
Darell, knight, of their manor of Axford by Ramesbury, co. Wilts,
two parts of all underwood and coppices within the same excepted ;
which manor they together with Richard Chapeleyn, since deceased,
had by the gift of the said George ; in name of her dower of all land,
&c. in the said county, her dower in the manor of Lytelcote and her
dower of all the woods and underwoods within the manors of
Knyghton and Thrope by Ramesbury excepted ; rendering therefor
yearly to them 40s. Witnesses : Roger Tocotes, knight, John
Wroughton and Henry Longe, esquires. 8 January, 14 Edward IV.
N'hamp. C. 5697. Licence to Nicholas Motte, parson of Swynesheved, and
others, to enfeoff Thomas la Warre, clerk, of the manor and advowson
of Wakirley, co. Northampton, and the manor of Middelton, co.
Sussex (as in Patent Roll Calendar under date) ; and for Thomas la
Warre, after seisin had, to give the same to Thomas bishop of Durham,
John Henege, Richard Lumbard, clerk, and Richard Fryth, the said
Nicholas and John Overton. 3 July, 2 Henry V. Fragment. Cf.
Pat. Roll, 2 Hen. V, pt. I, m. 14.
[Bucks.] C. 5698. Grant by Maud daughter of Richard del Broc of
Cestresham -to Walter son of John de Everesholt, carpenter, in free
marriage with Rose daughter of Hugh atte Strete (ad Stratam) of
Cestresham, of all that half-virgate of land which Richard del Broc,
her father gave her in free marriage, with her whole half wood, with her
capital messuage ; rent, to the chief lords I2d. at Michaelmas for all
service, save foreign service of the king. Witnesses : Sir John de
Wedon, knight, Richard de Charderugg, and others (named).
[Bucks.] C. 5699. Grant by Philip (ego Ph'us) de Ayllesbury to John Jacob
of Wengrave of a messuage, 9a. land, 3r. meadow in Wengrave for
life ; rent, 12s. ; with remainder after John's decease to Richard son and
heir of John and the heirs of Richard's body, to hold, &c. for the said
12s. rent, with remainder in default of Richard's issue to the said
Philip (Phi'o) his heirs or assigns (assignatis suis). Witnesses :
John Aignel, and others (named). Aldebury, Saturday after the
Translation of St. Thomas, 20 Edward III.
Kent. C. 5700. Conveyance by John Mundy, vicar of Bexele, co. Kent,
Richard Aldulf, of Tunbregge, John Teyherst, of Tunbregge, the
younger, and William Dykere, of Tunbregge, to Richard Heyward,
of a messuage with small garden adjacent in Tunbregge, in ' Cherche
lane,' situate as described, which they had by the gift of William
. . . ., late vicar of Tunbregge. Thursday before the Conversion
of St. Paul, 33 Henry VI. Fragments of seals.
Chester. C. 5701. Writing by John Tochet, knight, lord de Audelegh,
Richard Aston, knight, and John Danyers of Deresbury, esquire ;
reciting that they are possessed of divers lands, &c. within the county
ANCIENT DEEDS.
257
of Chester by the gift of Thomas de Dutton, knight, since deceased,
they notify that they have granted and given licence and authority
to Christopher Southworfch and Isabel his wife, .... Cholmondeley
and Eleanor his wife, Thomas Aston and Margaret his wife, and Sibyl
daughter of the said Thomas de Dutton that they may take, levy and
receive, during their pleasure, the-issues and profits of the gift of the
said Thomas de Dutton, so that they may take what is due on their
marriages. 30 June, 14 Edward IV. Fragments of seal.
Heref. C. 5702. Grant by William son and heir of William Russel of
Hereford to Amelyna de la Hale, late the wife of Richard de la Hale,
for 16 marks beforehand, of a tenement in Hereford, in Scholestrete ;
rent, to the chapter of Hereford 20d., and to him a rose at Mid-
summer. Witnesses : Bartholomew Lespicer, bailiff of the fee,
Walter de la Barre, and others (named). Seal.
[Warw.] C. 5703. Grant by John son of William Worme of Aston to Adam
le Haywart, servant (famulo) of Sir Henry, vicar of Aston, of all the
lands in Aston which he had from the said William. Witnesses :
Adam de Grimusharewe, lord of Aston, and others (named). Monday
after St. Gregory, 8 Edward III.
[Oxford.] C. 5704. Grant by William Louseford of Henton to Ralph Godard
of Sotelwsbrok and Isabel the wife of the said Ralph and her heirs,
of a messuage in Henton which he had from Maud his mother, late the
daughter of Roger atte Rewe ; which messuage stretches out towards
the lord's court in the shape of a shield. Sunday, Michaelmas Eve,
28 Edward III.
[Devon.] C. 5705. Quitclaim by Robert Haywode to Hugh [Lytton, prior
of] Barnestapolia, and his convent, of his right in a tenement in the
street called ' Boughdeporte ' in the said p[rior's] fee ,
36 Henry [III.] Seal.
[Staff.] C. 5706. Quitclaim by Thomas styled Mattock of Doddecote to
[Nicholas son of] Thomas Cotin of his right in the land formerly held
by his father in the fee of Madeleg, and of a yearly rent of 3s. which
the said Nicholas used to pay therefor. For this Nicholas paid him
2 marks beforehand. Thursday [after the] Exaltation of the Holy
Cross, 1291.
C. 5707. Fragment.
[Herts.] C. 5708. Grant by Mary de la Barnat', late the wife of Thomas
le Warner, and Robert their son, to Walter Hyngold, Muriel his wife,
and Robert their son, of land in Tydenhangr', between land called
' Porcusfeld,' &c. Witnesses : Adam de Somery, John de Hussey,
and others (named). Le Barnett', Tuesday before St. Mark,
18 Edward II.
[Wilts.] C. 5709. Grant by John styled Alhoe of Calne to Richard son of
Henry Townsend (ad capud ville) of the same of a tenement in Calne, &c.
St. Lawrence, 23 Edward III.
Warw. C. 5710. Bond by Thomas Harberd of Marlecleve, esquire, to pay
John Martyn of Barton 101. at Midsummer. 18 October, 18 Henry VI.
[Lincoln.] C. 5711. Grant by William de Torp, clerk, to Bartholomew son
of William de Kaskintorp of two selions of arable in the north field
17
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[Heref.]
[Herts.
Bedford. 1
[Lincoln.]
[Heref.]
[Staff.]
[Heref.]
[Bucks.]
[Lincoln.]
of Herlostona abutting on Torpwellesike and of a toft ; rent, a farthing
at Christmas. Witnesses : Robert de Steynwat, Godfrey son of
Jocelin de Beruby, and others (named).
C. 5712. Grant by John le Longe of Sutton to Hugh Baudewyn
of Buford and Joan his wife, for 40s. beforehand, of 2a. land in the fields
of Mawerdin and la. land on Nayshulle ; rent, Id. Witnesses :
Thomas le Wafere, William Gosselin, and others (named). Seal, broken.
C. 5713. Grant by John Walsyngham, John Man, and Hugh
Carpenter, chaplains, to John Raven and Joan his wife of all the lands
which Richard Raven formerly had in the borough and hall-mote
of Berkhamstede and which they had by the gift of the said John
Raven and of all their land in Wipsnade, Stodham, Eyton, Toturnho,
and Belyngdone, and of all the lands in Donstaple, Houghton,
Kenesworth, and Cadyngdone, which they had by the gift of John
Wappenham and John Raven, to hold to the said John and Joan
and their heirs male ; remainder in default to Margery their daughter
and her heirs ; remainder to the right heirs of the said John. St. Peter
Chains, 17 Richard II. Two seals ; one broken.
C. 5714. Quitclaim by John son and heir of John de Bradelee
to John son of Richard de Jertheburgh' and Elizabeth his wife of his
right in a place called ' Levecroftes ' in the field of Bradelee ; also of
the lands which they have of his gift in Bradelee. Witnesses :
Richard de Fonteneye, John de Cotes, and others (named). Monday
before St. Luke, 2 Edward II.
C. 5715. Grant by Hugh Baudewyne of Buford to Walter son of
Roger de Cotes and Lucy his wife, for Qs. beforehand, of a messuage
in F[rom]anton within the liberty of the manor of Mawerdin for their
lives ; rent, 2s. Seal.
C. 5716. Grant by Richard son of Robert son of Walter, chaplain
(capellani) of Womburne, to Moses of Waltham and Amice his wife
of land at Stanwalle and in Sullihulle Schlade ; rent, 4d. to the lord of
the fee and to the said Richard a clove at Christmas. For this grant
the said Moses and Amice gave him 16s. beforehand. Witnesses :
William, lord of Overton, Sir Walter de Wombum', vicar, John de
Tresell', Robert Buffary, and others (named). Seal, broken.
C. 5717. Grant by Adam de Bromfeld' of Mawerdyn to Hugh
Baudewyn of Buford and Joan his wife, for 6 marks beforehand, of
12a. arable and the pasture called ' Burdewardesmers ' within the
manor of Mawerdyn ; rent, 2d. August, 1274. Seal.
C. 5718. Copy of grant by Thomas de Stonore, esquire, to Robert
[Haloum], bishop of Salisbury , Thomas Chaucer, John Golafre, Hamon
Bealknapp, and John Warefelde of the reversion of the manor of
Beerton by Aillesbury after the death of Nicholas Monketone, who
had forfeited the grant of it for his life from Sir Ralph de Stonore,
father of the said Thomas and which the king had granted to William
Pekke for the life of the said Nicholas. 6 December, 3 Henry V.
Cf. C. 3122.
C. 5719. Grant by Nigel de Salteby to Richard de Clopton and
Maud his wife in free marriage of six selions of arable in the field of
Herlaxton. Graham, Wednesday before St. Wulfran the Bishop,
22 Edward I. Fragment of seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
259
[Lincoln.] C. 5720. Grant by Gerard of Westorp in Herlostona to Bartholomew
son of William de Kaskintorp of two selions on ' Squeclif ' in the south
field of Herlostona, one selion ' ad Standart ' adjoining the lady's
land, one selion beyond ' Waltirdale,' adjoining the land of Walter le
Parker, one selion in the north field, one selion on ' Suyke ' and two
selions adjoining ' Gildhouuellestyis,' all in Herlostona ; rent, \d. at
Easter. Witnesses : Walter Momesone of Dentona, Adam de
Steynwat, and others (named). Seal.
[Staff.] C. 5721. Quitclaim by William, lord of Overton and Womburne,
to Moses of Waltham and Amice his wife of a yearly rent of 4d., payable
as in C. 5716. Witnesses : Sir Walter de Womburne, vicar, and others
(named).
[Suffolk.] C. 5722. Grant by Henry le Marschal of Hadleye to John Finch
of the same of a piece of land in Hadleye adjoining the road to ' le
Lampettes.' Witnesses : Osbert de Aldham', Simon Krench, and
others (named). All Hallows, 5 Edward [I].
Herts. C. 5723. Grant by John de Aillesbury to John Erneys, chaplain,
of the manor of Tiscote. Monday after the Translation of St. John
the Baptist, 33 Edward III.
[Staff.] c. 5724. Grant by Richard [son of] Robert de Ley ton' to Hugh
filio Roso de .... of land adjoining the High Street of .... wim-
shale in the fee of Betyleye. Witnesses : Adam son of Geoffrey,
the lord's bailiff, and others (named). Wednesday after the
Beheading of St. John. . . Edward [I or II].
[Oxford.] c. 5725. Grant by John Colyn, parson of Stifford, co. Essex,
and William atte Hull of Wotton to Thomas de Hamden',sonand heir
of Richard de Hamden', and to Margaret his wife of all their lands
in the town of Kyngeseye which they had by the gift of the said
Thomas. 17 June, 7 Richard II.
[Herts.] C. 5726. Grant by Philip de Aillesbirs, knight, of a messuage in
Aldebury which he had from Robert de Aldebury, and 16a. arable
in the fields of the same, to Robert .... and the heirs of his body ;
remainder to Joan sister of the said Robert ; remainder to the said
Philip. Sunday, the morrow of . . . ., 19 Edward II.
[York, W.R.] C. 5727. Grant by William, vicar of Roston, and William de
Notton to Denise late the wife of Thomas Belle of Cotheworth of
all the lands which they had in the town of Cotheworth by the gift
of the said Denise, for life, with successive remainders in fee tail to
Thomas and Robert, sons of William Belle, and ultimate remainder
to the right heirs of the said Denise. Wednesday, the feast of All
Souls, 8 Edward III.
Footnote : Vide evidenciam in altera indentura ne forte tempore
future malivoli dicant quod dicta Dionisia se non dimisit de tenementis
predictis.
[Herts.]
Hants.
Wilts.
C. 5728. Grant by Adam Roberd and Joan le Coheres of Taterugge
to Richard Aymer, Joan his wife, and his heirs of a grove in Taterugge.
Sunday after Midsummer Day, 9 Edward III.
C. 5729. Grant by Edmund de Stonore to William Bailemound,
Richard Wye, and James Holbek of all his lands in Penyton Meysy,
Hetherden, Foscote, and Shipton, and the advowson of the church of
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Kent.]
Middx.
Penyton Meisy. Witnesses : Nicholas Monek, rector of Penyton,
and others (named). The morrow of Michaelmas, . . Edward III.
Hants. c. 5730. Quitclaim by Thomas de Hoo, knight, to John de Hoo
brother of William de Hoo, knight, and John Glemham of his right
in the manor of Stameleshoo by Portesmouthe. Tuesday after
St. Thomas the Apostle, 18 Richard II.
[Lincoln.] c. 5731. Grant by John Usflete of Gunnays to Thomas Lowe,
vicar of Clee, and Thomas Layceby and Richard Smyth of the same
of all his land in the parish of Clee. Michaelmas, 1 Henry VI.
[Berks.] C. 5732. Quitclaim by Walter de London, dean of Wells, to Walter
Catewy of Harewelle the younger of his right in 3a. arable in the field of
Whesthakebourne which he inherited from Sir Geoffrey de Chelcheth',
canon of Wells. Witnesses : Walter Catewy the elder, serjeant-at-
arms to the king, and others (named). Harewell, Sunday after
St. Barnabas, 23 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
C. 5733. Letters of attorney from Roger Welles to Sir William
Mirfyn, chaplain, John Smyth, and Robert Martyn to deliver to Ralph
Drew, clerk, seisin of lands called ' Galyonslonde ' in Estham, Berkyn,
and Wolwych. 14 . . . ., 25 Henry VI. Seal
C. 5734. Quitclaim by Richard de Croydon', citizen of London,
to Nicholas ate Wyke, Idonia his wife, and . . . . de Mordon, of
his right in a messuage with buildings and shops thereon, land, rent, &c.
(except a windmill and meadow), which he had by the gift of Simon
Olyver, citizen of London, in the parishes of St. Mary M[atfe]lone
without Algate and Stebenheth. Friday after the Nativity of St. Mary,
23 Edward III.
C. 5735. Appointment by William, lord le Zouche and St. Maur
of Totteneise and of Haryngworth, of Robert Strelley, esquire, as
chief steward of all his castles, manors &c. in the counties of Derby
and Nottingham, during the lord's pleasure, at a yearly fee of 40s.
Haryngworth, 24 April, 21 Henry VI.
C. 5736. Grant by Walter de Wele, burgess of Grymesby, to
William Markand of the same, chaplain, of all his lands and rents
in Clee. Monday after St. Simon and St. Jude, 1386.
C. 5737. Extract from the roll of the first court of Reynold Braye,
knight, of the manor of Esteham : admission of Richard Draper,
Joan his wife, and William his son to a tenement on Rydon.
C. 5738. Quitclaim by Isabel late the daughter of Adam le Pal[mer]
of Brideport to Reginald Pyg and Alice Kyckil his wife of her right
in a piece of land in the south street (vico) of Brideport, in a lane
called ' Kyllingesla[ne']. Witnesses : Roger Barry and William
Binne, bailiffs, and others (named). The feast of St. Dunstan,
15 Edward II.
[Bedford.] C. 5739. Grant by John Rycheman, vicar of Eyworth, to John
Webbe of Gritteforde of la. arable in the field of Sondeye, whereof
Ir. at Kockeswelle near the land of the abbot of Wardone, Ir. at
' le Conynger,' Ir. against Gatelok near the land of the rector and
church of Sondeye and Ir. at ' le Fanforlong.' Tuesday before St.
Simon and St. Jude, 8 Henry IV.
Derby.
Notts.
[Lincoln.]
[Somerset.]
[Dorset.]
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261
[GHouc.]
Hanta.
[Sussex.]
[Staff.]
[Suffolk.]
Somers.
[Suffolk.]
Essex.
[Lincoln.]
Herts.
C. 5740. Quitclaim by John de la Hay to Sir John de Stonore,
knight, of his right in land in Hembury in the salt-marsh to which
he formerly made claim. Gloucestr', Friday after St. Valentine,
17 Edward II. Endorsed, de Henburi.
C. 5741. Grant by William de Hoo, knight, to John de Hoo his
brother and John Glemham of his manor of Stameleshoo by
Portesmouthe. Tuesday after St. Thomas the Apostle, 18 Richard II.
C. 5742. Grant by Richard de Alkesbourne to William Alphagh
of La Rogheye, Agnes his wife, and the heirs of their bodies of 4a. land
at Asfolde in Horsham between the old park of Alkesbourne, &c. ;
remainder to the said William, his heirs and assigns. La Rogheye,
Sunday, the feast of St. Gregory the Pope, 20 Edward III.
C. 5743. Grant by Gregory son of William son of Gregory de
Bettileyeg' to Geoffrey son of Hugh Rosesone of a place of land in the
field of Raufalth to hold of the chief lord of Bettileye. Witnesses :
Thomas de Thickenes and John son of Stephen, bailiffs, and others
(named). Thursday after Candlemas, 1342.
C. 5744. Bond given by John le Youngehusebound and John de
Codenham to Sir Andrew de Bures, knight, and John Botiller for the
repayment of 201. to be used by them in trade, and repaid at certain
dates within the year. Roydon, Monday after the Exaltation of the
Holy Cross, 22 Edward III.
C. 5745. Indenture of fine between William, bishop of Lincoln,
Reginald Bray, William Hody, and John Shaa, knights, Hugh Oldom,
clerk, Humphrey Conyngesby,' serjeant-at-laV, Richard Emson,
William Coope, John Cutte, and Nicholas [Cu]mpton, complainants,
and Joan Copliston, widow, deforciant, being a conveyance of the
manor of Estham, with warranty against John, abbot of Westminster,
and his successors. For this conveyance they gave her 100?. West-
minster, the morrow of Martinmas, 16 Henry VII. Endorsed,
Somerset. Estham.
C. 5746. Grant by John Galwer of Fresyngfeld, Walter
Arneyop of Holkton, and Hamon Occo[lt] of Redynhale to
Simon Folcrede of Weybrede of all his lands in [I]stede, hamlet
of Weybrede. Thursday after St. Matthew the Apostle, 7 Richard II.
C. 5747. Grant by Thomas Coleman of Esthamme and Joan his
wife to William Galyon of Wolewych, Christina his wife, and his heirs,
of 2a. land in the parish of Wolewych whereof la. Sr. in a field called
' le Hope ' and Ir. in ' Ballardisacre ' adjoining a lane called
' Carterislane.' Monday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross,
46 Edward III. Endorsed, Carta Thome Colman facta Willelmo
Galien de ij. acris terre in parochia de Wolewiche, videlicet in
marisco ex parte Essexie, anno xlvj to regis E. tercii.
C. 5748. Grant by Thomas Laceby of Glee and Peter Laceby of the
same to Isota Laceby of a messuage and garden in Glee, situate as
described. 20 March, 11 Edward IV. Seal.
C. 5749. Grant by Richard Est alias Bybat to John Aleyn of Betlow,
Denise his daughter (fil.ie mee), and his heirs, of all his land, &c. in
Naldewyke, Tyscote and Betlow. Tuesday before St. Dunstan,
31 Henry VI.
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[Oxford.]
[Cornw.]
[Middlx.]
[Chester.
Staff.]
[Herts.
Bedford.]
[Surrey.]
Essex.
[Chester.]
[Hants.]
C. 5750. Grant by Roger de la Rewe of Henntone to John le
Romayn of Wylenhale and Edward his son, of Ja. arable in Henntone
on ' la Hulle ' in the field (cultura) called ' Churchewey.'
For this they gave him 20s. beforehand. Wednesday after Midsummer
Day, 31 Edward I.
C. 5751. Grant by Thomas Gyddelegh to John Baret and John
Pen of all his messuages and lands in Plegaton, Sutton, and Porpera
for their lives ; rent, Id. at Christmas. 2 Richard II. Endorsed,
Pleyton ....
C. 5752. Grantby William Feld of Harengey and Stephen Ryfge vale]
to William Baylly and William Clerk of London of 2a. [land] in the field
called ' Threnacres ' and elsewhere which they had by the gift of John
Gerveys. Harengey, 6 [Edward] IV.
C. 5753. Defeasance by Roger le Vernon of Werford of a bond
for 101. given by Richard de Leftewyche the elder, on condition that
the said Richard shall either cause the tenants of Anstanesfelt to
attorn in affirming the estate of Richard his son, or shall assure to the
said Richard other tenements of equal value, or agree to an exchange
with Sir Ralph de Vernon. Werford, Thursday, St. Andrew's Eve,
15 Edward III. French.
C. 5754. Copy of a grant by Idonia Goseblod of Dunstaple, widow,
to Robert Evesham and Joan his wife, her daughter, of a piece of land
in the field of Kenes worth, late of John Hauk, and of a place of land
in the South Street (vico de south), of Dunstaple, between
Cherchelane, &c. Thursday before St. Gregory the Pope,
46 Edward III.
C. 5755. Grant by William son of Reginald Gocelyn of Pekham
in the parish of Camerwelle to Richard son of Ellis Ailwyne of the
parish of Auhtone, co. Middlesex, and Joan his wife, mother of the said
William, of land in Pekham, situate as described. Sunday, 5 June,
8 Edward III.
C. 5756. Grant by Adam Pavy of Esthamme to John Perys
of the same of a toft and 3a. land in the parish of Wolewych in the
parts of Essex in a field called ' le Hope,' whereof the toft and la.
adjoin the road from the Thames to the wood, 2a. called
' Algoresland ' lie between the lands of John Galian the elder and
John Galian the younger, and \a. called ' Aylovesland ' lies near
the land of John Galian the younger. Wednesday after St. Lucy,
12 Edward III. Endorsed, . . . .deunotofto . . . . inmarisco
C. 5757. Demise by Thomas Alcrynton, chaplain, and Thomas
Hogh to Ellen wife of Robert son and heir of Richard Assheton of
Assheton on Mersybonke of messuages and land in Altrincham
Croshouses and elsewhere in Assheton aforesaid and of land called
' Normershe ' there which they had by the gift of the said Robert,
for her life ; remainder to the said Robert and the heirs of his body ;
remainder to Robert's right heirs. 27 June, 37 Henry VI. Fragment
of seal.
C. 5758. Grant by Thomas, lord of Foxcote, and Margaret his wife
to Henry de Harnhulle of 3a. land called ' Smokacres ' in the west
field of Foxcote. Saturday St. Edmund the Confessor, 19 Edward II.
Two seals, damaged, one of arms. Endorsed, De certis terris in Foscote
juxta Peniton Meysy.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
263
Chester. C. 5759. Grant by Robert Assheton, esquire, to John Chatherton
for the life of the said Robert of all messuages, &c. held by the said
John and by Edward Caryngton, severally or jointly, in Altryncham.
Witnesses : George Bothe, esquire, James Parker, mayor of
Altryncham, and others (named). 6 June, 17 Edward IV.
[Wilts ?] C. 5760. Confirmation by Adam son and heir of Robert Stormy
of Segre to Thomas de la Gotere of Malrnesbury of all lands and
rents granted to the said Thomas by the said Robert. Malmesbury,
Sunday before Lady Day, 5 Edward II. Seal.
[Sussex.] C. 5761. Grant by John Wylsham son of John Wylsham to John
Hykke of Assebornehame, Constance his wife, and the heirs of the
said John [Hykke], Avith remainder in default to the grantor, of a
piece of land called ' H[od]elond ' in the parish of Assebornehame ;
rent, 2ld. to be paid at Wylsham. Wylsham in Assebornhame,
18 October, 16 Richard II. Seal.
Middx. C. 5762. Grant by Eleanor Kelyngworth of London, widow, to
Henry Broker, gentleman, of all her possessions. 3 March,
1 Henry VII. Seal, broken. Endorsed with note of enrolment on the
Close Roll.
[Devon.] C. 5763. Grant by William Odyte to John Liveger of la. land
in Livegereston, abutting on the highway (sub regali via) on the moor
called Torwode between Hetfelde and Livgereston ; rent, Qd.
Sunday after St. Andrew, 3 Edward II. Endorsed, For one acre of
lande in the Slade More.
[Wore.] C. 5764. Grant by William Glym to John Ryvers, Phih'ppa his
wife, and the said John's heirs, of all his lands which he had by the
gift of the said John in Piendefen, Pidele, Pershore, Puppilton, and
Walcote. Saturday after the Ascension, 4 Henry V.
[Herts.] C. 5765. Grant by Emma late the wife of Nicholas de Brok' to
Thomas her son of [l]a. arable in the east fields of Tiscote [and]
Bottelowe, on Litlelenhull, adjoining the headland of Geoffrey de
Luci. Bettelowe, Sunday after St. James the Apostle, 4 Edward II.
[Sussex.] C. 5766. Grant by Gerard de Wylesham to Alan son of Ellis de
Wylesham, Eleanor his wife, and their heirs of ll^a. land in the
parish of Esburnham, whereof 7a. are called ' Wellelond ' and 4a.
are called ' Hodylond ' ; rent, 2s. Gd. Seal.
Bedford. C. 5767. Grant by Reynold Botiller of Caldecote in the parish of
Northyvell to William Herteshorn and Richard Godfrey, esquires,
William Rysby, Thomas Milleward, and William Saltewell of a dovecote
and IJa. land and meadow in Caldecote. 28 April, 2 Edward IV.
[Cambridge.] C. 5768. Grant by John Matefrey of Dullyngham to William
Lyngge of the same, chaplain, of three pieces of arable in ' le Crouch'feld '
with the crops thereon in Dullyngham, whereof one piece abuts
on the highway called Scheldeweye ; rent for the two years next
following, a rose, and afterwards, 4Z. Friday after St. Dunstan,
4 Edward III.
[Oxford.] C. 5769. Chirograph indented witnessing that it is agreed between
Richard, abbot of Thame, and the convent of the same, of the one part
and John Fevre/parson of Fletenierston, and Adam ate More of the other
part that whereas John ate Pole and William Adewell have enfeoffed
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the said John and Adam of all the lands in the towns of Sydenham
and Chinnore which John ate Pole had, the condition being that the
said John and Adam should enfeoff the said abbot and convent or their
assigns thereof on demand, the said John and Adam shall enfeoff
William Hamulden and Joan his wife and the heirs and assigns of the
said William of the said lands, saving to the said abbot and convent
all seignorial rights to them theretofore due. Thame, Sunday before
St. Barnabas, 46 Edward III. French.
[Berks.] C. 5770. Affidavit made before John Benet, Nicholas Massynger,
Robert Croke, John Magot, John Bulforde, and . . . . , bailiff of
Neubury, by Thomas Chaunceler, formerly servant to Thomas JRotour
of Hakeburn, and noAv servant to John Bulforde of Newbury, touching
his quitting the service of the said Rotour. Neubury, 20 December,
10 Henry VI.
Kent. C. 5771. Letter of attorney by Humphrey, earl of Stafford, lord of
Toiibrigge and Caurs, to Thomas Barbour and John Colet, to deliver
seisin to Richard Vernon, knight, Thomas Arblaster, esquire, and
John Harper of his manors of Tonbrigge, Hilden, South Hadelowe,
and Dacheherst. 28 April, 8 Henry [VI]. Endorsed with a note of
enrolment on the Close Roll, 13 Henry [VI].
Essex. C. 5772. Grant by Robert Starlyng, late of Chigwell, ' husbonde-
man,' to Thomas Urswyk, knight, chief baron of the King's Exchequer,
of all his possessions. 8 September, 13 Edward IV.
[Sussex.] C. 5773. Grant by Simon ate Halle to Robert son of Robert de
W[y]lesh[am], Maud his wife, and Robert their son of a piece of his
land in the parish of Wertling adjoining land called ' Holemannesbrok.'
Sunday before Candlemas, 16 Edward II. Endorsed, A deede of
Greene Brooke in Warthelinge.
[Heref.] C. 5774. Grant by Gilbert le Palmare of Cradelegh to Henry de
Couleye of his messuage, &c. in Buryende in the town of Cradelegh
adjoining ' le Westfeld.' Saturday after St. Tiburtius and St.
Valerian, 10 Edward II.
[Lincoln.] C. 5775. Grant by Thomas Moigne to Peter Laceby of seven selions
in Castell Crofte in Glee with a new messuage thereon, between the land
of the abbot of Wellowe and the highway from Hoole, Thrynscowe,
and Itterby to Clee ; rent, 6d. 5 December, 22 Henry VI.
Bucks. C. 5776. Release by Thomas Gerveys of Wendovere to Thomas
atte Strete of the same of all actions real and personal, plaints and
demands which he has against him. Sunday after St. James,
31 Edward in.
[Oxford.] C. 5777. Quitclaim by Alice le Marchal of Chalcford, late the wife
of Roger le Cumvers, widow, to John de la Pole of Sydeham of her
right in la. arable which he had by the gift of the said Roger.
Chalcford, Saturday before St. Edmund the King, 1 Edward II.
[Staff.] C. 5778. Grant by Edita daughter of Robert de Leek, widow,
to Thomas de Thikenes of Bettiley of all her lands within the lordship
of Bettiley, in Baburmos, Rageneshalrudunc, and Westfeld.
Witnesses : Richard le Coke and Nicholas Quythed, bailiffs of
Bettiley, Henry del Delves, John le Marchal, and others (named).
Monday after St. Gregory, 36 Edward III.
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Chester.
Lancaster.
[Leic.] C. 5779. Indenture witnessing that Hugh son of Adam de
Herdeby has granted to the abbot and convent of Croxton 13 selions
of arable adjoining ' le Milnegate ' and -the land of the said abbot in
Howes, in frank almoin.in exchange for 11 selions of arable in Herdeby
against Westhil. Innocents' Day, 1326.
[Kent.] C. 5780. Demise by Richard Engle of the parish of Brenchesle,
John Downe, tanner, of the parish of Tudele, and William Hacche
of the parish of Nettylstede to Robert Elyote of a piece of land in
Nettylstede called ' ByrchettV . . November, 7 Henry VII.
[Bedford.] C. 5781. Grant by Richard Northerne of Thornecote to Robert
Persel of the same, Amice his wife and John their younger son of
Ir. 4ift. of his land in Buston to hold to them and the heirs of the said
John ; remainder to Ellen sister of the said John if he die without
heirs of his body. Thursday after St. Agatha, 11 Edward III. Seal.
C. 5782. Quitclaim by John son and heir of John Gay to Giles
Grevile of his right in a croft between the croft of the abbot of
Westminster and the high way 12 April [14] Henry VII. Seal,
damaged.
C. 5783. Grant by Robert Assheton to John Trafford, knight,
John .... ford, esquire, and Ranulf Davenport, parson of
Wymmeslow, of all his manors, &c. in Assheton on Mercybonke,
Sale, Altryncham, and elsewhere within the counties of Chester and
Lancaster. Witnesses : Robert Leghe and John and Christopher
Davenport, esquires. Monday . . . ., 8 Edward IV.
C. 5784. Grant by Thomas Estburi to John de Estburi the elder,
John Pecche, and William We .... and Richard Walwey', chaplains,
of all his lands, &c. within the hundred of Lambourne. Lambourne,
the morrow of St. Bartholomew, 6 Henry IV.
C. 5785. Grant by John Bradshawe and Joan his wife to Humphrey,
earl of Stafford, William Hore, clerk, Roger Draycote, esquire, and
William Bradshawe of all their lands, &c. in Caldewall and
Twycrosse. Monday, the feast of St. Valentine, 35 Henry VI.
Fragment of one seal.
C. 5786. Grant by Robert Tyle and Emmot his wife, late the wife
of John .... hay of Brideport to William Olyver of a burgage in
the west street of Brideport. Witnesses : Richard Burgh and
Henry Maries, [bailiffs] of Brideport, and others (named). Monday
after St. Mary Magdalen, 4 Edward IV.
C. 5787. Demise by John Neutre, clerk of the parochial chapel of
Romford, to Walter Strangman and Agnes his wife, William
Thursby of Romford, and William Mynmowth, servant of the said
Walter, of a garden in Romford, between the highway from [Brejnde-
wode to London and land called ' Westfeld ' measuring 46J/. by 45/.
by 76|/. by 63ft. de pedibus vocatis Powlesfeet, which he had by the
gift of John atte Asshe late of Haveryng atte Boure. Haveryng,
5 May, 38 Henry VI. Seal.
[Wilts.] C. 5788. Grant by Thomas Smyth of Wotton Basset to John
Chepman, son of Walter Chepman of the same, of all his lands, &c.
in Privetees and Brokenelond by .... Wotton, except
2a. land in Brokenelond, which lands, &c. he had by the gift of the
[Berks.]
Derby.
Leic.
[Dorset.]
Essex.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
said Walter and of 5a. arable late of John Grandon in the field
of Old Wotton to the said John. 24 August, 3 [Henry] IV.
[Suffolk.] C. 5789. Demise by John Dade, gentleman, Nicholas Dade, John
Loft, William Keryche, and Robert Morton to Thomas Dade of
Weybred the elder and Rose his wife, John Lawtyr, and James
Conewald of all their lands, &c. in the town of Weybred which they
had from John Bumpstede. Witnesses : Henry Cooke, bailiff of
Weybred, and others (named). 13 June, 19 Henry VII. Three seals,
two damaged. Endorsed with a note of livery of seisin.
[Bedford.] C. 5790. Demise by William Rusby, John Botiller, and Thomas
Cartere to Eustace Pertesoyll and Christian his wife of la. land in the
fields of Beeston, whereof \a. lies on ' Clay hull,' and a. lies in
' le Hoo,' which land they had, jointly with the said Eustace, by the
gift of John Burgeys of Beeston. 4 April, 17 .... Two seals and
fragments of a third.
[Bedford.] C. 5791. Grant by William Joce of Thornecote to Ralph Juel
of the same of a selion of his land in the field of Bestone near the land
of the abbot of Wardone and abutting on ' le Brok.' Thornecote,
Friday before St. Botolph, 5 Edward II.
[Wilts.] C. 5792. Grant by Maud Turpyn of Alborn, widow, to William
Schail the elder of the same of Qa. arable in the field of Aldeborn
adjoining land of Reginald, vicar of Aldeborn, and at Dyk' combe,
Foxlynche, Coumbes, and elsewhere. Saturday after St. Tiburtius,
St. Valerian and St. Maximian, 23 Edward III. Seal.
[Herts.] C. 5793. Grant by Walter le Fullere of Dunstaple to Richard
Angewyn of the same of 2a. land in the field of Kenesworth, situate as
described. Thursday, the feast of St. Barnabas, 6 Richard II. Seal,
damaged.
[Essex.] C. 5794. Quitclaim by William son and heir of William de
Cotenham to John son of Nicholas de Wymbisch the elder of his right
in a piece of arable in the hamlet of Schortegrave in the field called
' le Stonfeld ' adjoining ' le Stonmad.' Neuport, Thursday after
St. John before the Latin gate, 11 Edward III. Seal.
Herts. C. 5795. Quitclaim by William Trought of Dunstaple to Lawrence
Pycot, William Anable, John Skynner, James Sodlomb, and William
Albryght of his right in the arable land which they had by the gift
of John Trought, his father, in the fields of Kennesworth. 26 April,
13 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
Bucks. C. 5796. Quitclaim by William Aleyn and William Squyere of
Evere to Edmund Richekyng of their right in 2a. arable in the field
of Sutton on ' Stonhull,' situate as described, which they had, together
with the said Edmund, by the gift of John Say, of Evere, alias Taillour.
Sutton in Evere, 16 April, 10 Henry V. One seal.
Herts. C. 5797. Grant by John Trought of Dunstaple to Lawrence Pycot
and others (as in C. 5795), and to the heirs and assigns of the said
Lawrence, of one piece of arable in the field of Kennesworth. 14 April,
13 Henry VI. Fragment of seal'.
Heref. C. 5798. Quitclaim by John and Walter Newechirche, chaplains,
to John Newechirche, son of Agnes de Turpelton, of their right in land
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which they had by the gift of Richard . . . ., Malcolm Darras,
Richard Jones and Thomas Kene jointly with the said John son of
Agnes. Newechirche, Thursday after - St. George, 18 Richard II.
Two seals, damaged.
[Herts.] C. 5799. Grant by Henry Foughlere of Bettelouwe to Thomas
Person of Aldwyk of 8a. arable, formerly of William Halstonwe of
Aldwyk, lying dispersed in the fields of Tiscote, Bettelouwe and
Aldwyk. Sunday, the feast of St. Barnabas, 37 Edward III.
Bucks. C. 5800. Indenture confirming a feoffment by John Manefu of
Chichestr', son and heir of John Manefu of Fallegh, to Thomas
Clobber, John Sadeler, parochial chaplain of Henley, and the heirs
of the said Thomas of all the lands late of John Manefu in Fallegh
on condition of payment of 20 marks at certain dates. Wednesday,
17 March, 4 Henry V.
[Kent.] C. 5801. Grant by William Brook of Esthamme to William Galione
of the parish of Wolewych of a croft of land called ' Soutland '
containing 8a. in the parish of Wolewich between the road to la Verie
and the land of Sir John [de] Pulteneye. Sunday after St. James the
Apostle, 22 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 5802. Grant by William de Ardern, chaplain, to Walter
son of Henry de Thornecote and Sarah his wife of 2Ja. arable and
\a. \r. meadow in the fields and meadows of Besfone lying on
' Dryhouhul ' and ' le Haccheforlong ' and in ' Hoddecroft,' ' Prikedole '
and ' le Widefan.' Thornecote, Tuesday before St. Dunstan,
11 Edward II. Seal.
[Wilts.] C. 5803. Grant by Henry Necurpole and Edith his wife to
John Godzer of Marleberg and William Baudy of Hanly, chaplains,
of a tenement opposite the rectory of Remmesburry between the
tenement formerly of John Chese and the lane towards Kenete.
Tuesday after New Year's Day, 3 Richard II. Cf. C. 4591 & 5382.
Two seals.
Bucks. C. 5804. Grant by Edmund Vawse of Buckyngham and [Alice]
his wife to John Hartewell and Agnes his wife of their messuage called
' le Cock,' in Buckingham, with a croft and garden adjoining, between
the messuage of Richard Fowlarr, knight, and the messuage called
' le Angel ' between the high road and the River Owse, and of a croft
called ' le Tempull Lond ' adjoining a lane called ' the Watur Lane.'
Witnesses : John Adkyns, bailiff, and others (named). 1 . March,
23 Henry VII. Two seals, damaged. Endorsed, The dede of Edmond
Vaus and off Alis his wyff made to John Hartwell and to Agnes his
wyff dowghtour to the seid Edmond Vaus.
[Cambridge.] C. 5805. Demise by Richard Beteyn of Wyttelesford to Annabel
late the wife of [John] Best of Trippelowe, Thomas North and John
Pryme of the same and Robert Barette of Hardeleston of a messuage
formerly of John Carter and late of John Sty ward, smith, in Trippelowe
in a street called ' le Grenestrete ' near a toft called ' Crochemanszerd,'
and abutting on the common green of Grenestrete, which messuage
he had by the gift of the said John Styward. Monday before
St. Barnabas, 18 Henry VI.
[Staff.] C. 5806. Grant by Robert son of William son of Dolba of Bettileyg
to Hugh son of Peter son of John of the same of a messuage which he
had by the gift of William his brother in the town of Bettileyg, in the
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High Street ; rent to the chief lord of the town, 3d. For this grant
the said Hugh paid 30s. beforehand. Witnesses : Richard Skeyl,
bailiff, and others (named). The eve of St. Philip and St. James, 1301.
[Cambridge.] C. 5807. Grant by Annabel Best, late the wife of John Best of
Tryplowe, and now the wife of John Pyppyll the elder, and John
Pryme the elder, of the same, to the said John Pyppyll, John Pyppyll
the younger, and John Pryme the younger, of a messuage in Tryplowe,
as in C. 5805. 18 August, 2 Edward IV.
[Lincoln.] C. 5808. Grant by John Dryster of Estrasyn and Margaret his wife
to John Denet of Leycester, John Glover, Thomas Gaddysby of the
same, John Welton of Estr[asyn], and Walter de Wykeham of
Southkelsay of all their lands in the town of Estrasyn or elsewhere.
Monday, the feast of St. Romanus, 20 Henry VI.
[Cambridge.] C. 5809. Grant by John Pyppyll of Triplow to Richard Pyppyll,
Thomas Prym the elder, John Godwyn and William North of a messuage
in Triplow which he had by the demise of Annabel Beste and John
Prym the elder, as in C. 5805. 20 June, 7 Henry VI.
[Bedford.] C. 5810. Grant by Ralph Oliver of Bestone and Agatha his wife
to Roger Juel of Thornecote and Isabel his wife and the heirs of the
said Roger of 2r. land in the field of Beston lying on ' Padeworthe'
and near land of the abbot of Wardoii. Sunday after Michaelmas,
8 Edward II. Seal in white wax.
[Derby ,] C. 5811. Grant by Richard, chaplain of Repyndon, and Hugh de
Eng[leby] of the same to William Boteler of the same and Katherine
his wife of their land in Repyndon which they had by the gift of the
said William. Sunday before Lady Day, 3 Henry IV. One seal,
broken.
[Bedford.] C. 5812. Demise by William Bochell and Henry Mauntell to
John Cornewayll, lord of Fawenh[ope], of all their land in Parkrnede,
Fannemede, Ladypond, Dame Anneysmede, and elsewhere in the
north and south fields of Ampthull, and a grove at Stepyngle, after
the death of Isabel late the wife of John Ampthull. Witnesses :
.... Lowdesop and John Wenlok, esquires, and others (named).
. . January, 11 Henry VI. Two seals, one damaged.
Essex. C. 5813. Demise by John Steven le Este and William Braughyng
to Richard Bregge, John Causton the elder and John his son, John
Garyngton the elder and John his son, Henry Bode, John Causton,
son of Thomas Causton, and Roger Garyngton of lands called ' Wynde-
helle ' in the town of Assheldom which they had jointly with
William Brigge, John Bengemyn and Thomas Comyn, now deceased,
by the gift of John Peeke of Burneham. 16 June, 5 Henry VII.
Seal.
[Kent.] C. 5814. Indenture witnessing that Agnes Eillam the younger
has granted to Agnes Eylam the elder for life all her lands in the
parishes of Orpyriton and Chelsfeld except land called ' the Brelles '
in Bagemed. Saturday, the eve of Trinity, 31 Edward III.
[Wilts.] C. 5815. Indenture witnessing that Joan late the wife of William
Molyns has granted to John Gowayn of Northyngtoii all her lands,
rents and services in Swalweclyve and Toderdehulle for the term
ANCIENT DEEDS.
269
of her life ; rent, 3 marks in return for a grant of a hall (une sale),
two rooms, and a garden, with 'housbote,' &c. Monday after
St. James the Apostle, 6 Richard II.. French.
[Herts.] C. 5816. Grant by Richard Bobet of Naldewyk to Thomas
Hykedon of Betlowe, Robert Pydkyn of Ivingho, and Henry Gery,
of lands in the fields of Tyscote, Betlowe and Naldewyk. 9 December,
29 Henry VI.
[Radnor.] C. 5817. Grant by Henry Holle to William Thomkyn, Margery his
wife, and his heirs of 9|a. of his land in the fee and lordship of
' la Dyche.' Dyche, Sunday before . . . ., 18 Richard II.
[Chester.] C. 5818. Indenture being a demise by William de Bulkeley of
Eyton to Margaret wife of Edmund de Minnishulle, his sister, of half
the town of Wymyncham for her life ; remainder to John de
Cholmundeley of Chorley and his heirs male ; remainder to the right
heirs of the said John. Tuesday after Michaelmas, 9 Henry V.
Berks. C. 5819. Grant by John Hychecok and Alice his wife of Upton
to Robert Haloum. bishop of Salisbury, and John York and John his
son of Westhakeborne of all the land, &c. which Richard Paternostres
and Robert Cole had in Esthenrethe. The feast of St. Mark,
4 Henry V. Two seals, one damaged.
[Herts.] C. 5820. Grant by John Whitlok, skinner, of St. Albans, to John
Brydsthorne, ' dyeghere,' of the same of a tenement in St. Albans
abutting on ' Pottershegge ' in a lane called ' Halywellestrete,' which
he had by inheritance at the death of Joan Whitloke, his mother.
Witnesses : William Ecclesale, bailiff of St. Albans, John Doose,
and others (named). 6 July, 3 Henry IV.
Kent. C. 5821. Quitclaim by John Jurden of Brastede, yeoman, to
Richard Potter of his right in two parcels of land called ' Dallefeld '
and ' Stony Croft ' in the parish of Brastede. 25 September,
15 Henry VII.
[Dorset.] C. 5822. Grant by John Palmer of Brideport and William Tracy
the younger to John Burgeys and Agnes his wife of a messuage in the
east street of Brideport and of \a. arable in Ponchisford both of which
Robert Budde formerly had and which they had by the gift of Agnes
late the wife of John Gouky the younger. Witnesses : Roger Broune
and John Proute, bailiffs of Brideport, Hugh Hider. and others (named).
Friday after St. Peter and St. Paul, 1 Henry VI. Fragments of seals.
[Herts.] C. 5823. Grant by Geoffrey sen of William Est of Wengrave to
Stephen son of Alice le Clerk of the same and William H . . . .
of Bettelowe of all his lands in Betelowe, Naldewick, and Tyscote.
Thursday after St. Fremund, 38 Edward III.
Herts. C. 5824. Indenture made at Alldebury, 6 January, 11 Henry VII,
witnessing that John Ormod, gentleman, of Allforton, co. Notts, and
Jane his wife have sold to Harry Wynche of Alldebury all the wood
and timber growing on Allbure heath. English.
[Berks.] C. 5825. Quitclaim by Walter le Knight of Chilton to Geoffrey
de Chelcheheth of his right in 3a. arable in the field of West
Hakebourn in ' le Merefurlang.' Chilton, Monday after the
Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 5 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
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[Chester.] C. 5826. Indenture between Geoffrey de Legh and Richard son
of Robert de Assheton concerning lands and messuages in Assheton.
Witnesses : John Savage, knight, Hamon le Massy, John
Dounvyle. Thursday after St. Matthew, 8 Henry VI.
Cumberland. C. 5827. Grant by [Thomas Rajynton, rector of Plumland, to
William de . . . ., for life, of all his lands, rents, and services in the
county ; remainder to Robert .... [and] Margaret his wife
and the heirs of their bodies ; remainder to the right [heirs of]
.... Gritby of Arkilby, the elder. Arkilby, 10 June, 11 Henry IV.
Seal. Endorsed, Arkylby. Relaxacio facta per Thomam Raynton
rectorem ecclesie de Plumland.
Essex. C. 5828. Indenture witnessing that Peter Lyver of co. Essex,
yeoman, has pledged to William Fogan, citizen and mercer of London,
a pot of silver parcel-gilt and other silver plate weighing 52 ounces
as security for a debt of SI. 15 March. 23 Edward IV. English.
Paper.
[Heref.] C. 5829. Grant by Nicholas Blund of Cradeleg to Henry de Couleg
for his fealty and service of \a. land in Cradeleg, in Bronescroft ;
rent, a ginger-root at Christmas for all service. For this grant
Henry gave him 3s. 3d. beforehand. Witnesses .-Simon de Storug,
John of Worcester, clerk, and others (named).
[Middx?] C. 5830. Grant by Benet Wendegos to Gocius son of Roger of
a messuage (managium) adjoining that of the said Gocius and
measuring 6 royal ells in breadth ; rent, one mark for all service ; the
said Gocius not to be dispossessed (dehospitari) for the accommodation
of the said Benet or other persons. For this grant Gocius gave him
the right to build a gable (ponere gablum meum) on Gocius' stone wall
at his cost (cum custu meo) and also gave him one golden bezant.
Witnesses : Nicholas Duket, Matthew the alderman, Robert the
chamberlain, Stephen Blund, Walter Ardur, Robert of Winchester,
Richard the bloodletter (minutore), Esegar de Douegat, and others
(named). Seal, damaged.
[Staff.] C. 5831. Grant by Richard de Verney to Richard son of Richard
de Camera of Madeleyg under Lyme of two places of land in the fee
of Madeleyg late of Adam del Heth extending from Mulnemor to
Adcokes Heringeshale and Hichecokes Heringeshale to hold to the
said Richard son of Richard and his heirs ; remainder to William
and John brothers of the said Richard son of Richard successively ;
remainder to the said Richard de Verney ; rent, Qd. Seal, damaged.
[Staff.] C. 5832. Grant by William Cotin of Madeleye to Thomas his
eldest son, Amice daughter of William de Marton of Chypknoll and
the heirs of their bodies of one third of his messuage and land, &c.
in the fee of Madeleye south of the stream running from Madeleye
mill, and of his enclosure called ' le Couheye ' ; rent, 2s. Witnesses :
Sir John de Hauekeston, knight, and others (named). Sunday, the
feast of St. Bartholomew, 22 Edward III. Seal.
[Devon.] C. 5833. Confirmation by William de Brays to the church of
St. Mary Magdalen, Bardestaple, of the land called ' Hole ' which
land Walter son of Ralph and Emma his wife, with the consent of
their heirs, granted to the said church receiving by way of
acknowledgment (karitatem) 16 \ marks, two palfreys for the said
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Emma and two pieces of gold, and for their two sons, two pieces of
gold ; and, at the request of Sir Henry, bishop of Winchester, and
Sir Walter Catalainz, prior of St. Martin de Campis, who for the purpose
of this business came to England, he 'confirms to the said church
all former grants of Joel his grandfather ; and if the heirs of the said
Walter suffer forfeiture nothing is to be taken from this land.
Witnesses : Robert the chaplain, Payn the steward (dapifero),
Henry Maine vu, Ranulf Puyer, Ranulf Maine vu, and others (named).
[Leic.] C. 5834. Grant by John son of Siward the smith (fabri) of Totisbur'
to Ralph Grim of 7 yard-lands in the town of Bildiston which
Robert Grim father of the said Ralph held from John's father and
himself at a yearly rent of 16-s. ; rent, Is. Witnesses : Geoffrey de
Gresel, Oliver le Saracen (Saracino), Ellis, parson of Newbold, Peter
de Lutrewrthe, Gerald de Navenebi, and others (named).
[Staff.] C. 5835. Grant by Richard de Verney to William son of William
Cotyn of Madeleyg, Margery his wife, and their lawful heirs of \a. land
in the fee of Madeleyg and late of Richard le Rede on the high road
from Madeley to Wrymeforde. Seal.
[Warw.] C. 5836. Grant by Henry de Gardino to Richard de Bouckemor
for his homage and service for the use of the said Richard and his heirs
of a cart-way between the said Henry's land of Dunepol and the field
of Bouckemor ; rent, Id. at Lady Day. Of. C. 4894.
[Salop.] C. 5837. Grant by Richard son of Richard Swetkoc of Blore to
William le Marchalt, clerk, of a messuage in the town of Great Drayton
adjoining the high road. Witnesses : Sir Nicholas de Swynnerton,
dean of Stafford, William son of William le Botill', knight (milite),
Vivian de Stuche, and others (named). Great Drayton in le Hales,
Thursday before St. Margaret, 27 Edward III. Seal of arms in
white wax.
[Heref.] C. 5838. Grant by Henry de Couleye to Thomas le Zunge of
Avileburi and Maud his wife of a place of his land in the town of
Cradeleye with houses thereon adjoining the highway from Worcester
to Hereford for their lives ; Tent for all service saving the king's, 4s.
[Chester?] C. 5839. Grant by [John] constable of Chester, to Richard de Leca
son of Letond of two carucates of land in Kewurda being the
inheritance of the sons of William, John's brother, which William bought
of Simon de Kewurda ; also he grants to him the wardship of the sons.
Witnesses : Richard son of John the constable, Ralph Fraser, Robert
Pica, Robert de Crokeston, Jone, Robert son of John, Payn Fraser,
Geoffrey Escrop, Ralph de Bidon, Ralph de Sauketot, Robert son of
Walter, Ellis de . . . . urda, Adam de Duttun and William le Gat.
[Wore.] C. 5840. Demise by Thomas deStaiies to William son of Sir William
Corbet, for 21 years from Michaelmas, 54 Henry III, of his land in the
town of Russuk, except a yearly rent of 3s. which John le Taylur
and Iseuda his wife owe for a messuage in the same which will remain
to the said William and his heirs and assigns after their death, and
except a yearly rent of 2d. which William le Runsiner owes ; and if
Thomas shall die within the term, the land shall remain to William
for his life for half a mark yearly rent, after the term, to the heirs of
Thomas and if William shall die within the term the land shall remain
to his heirs till the end of the 21 years. And if William shall bear
expenses against the meaning of this writing, 'the land shall remain
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to him until he is indemnified in the judgment of trustworthy men.
And if Thomas or his heirs shall sell or alienate the land, William
and his heirs shall be preferred as purchasers. William shall build
a house on the land at a cost of 2 marks which Thomas or his heirs
shall repay at the end of the term. For this demise William gave
Thomas 12 marks beforehand. Witnesses : Sir Bartholomew de
Suydlegg, Sir Walter de Cokes', Sir William son of Warin de Upton,
Stephen de Kakebale, and others (named,). Endorsed, Royssock.
Seal.
[Derby.] C. 5841. Grant by William Hally to Hugh de Stretleye of a half
part of Alricheleye with the whole toft belonging thereto in the town
of Burg' ; rent for all service save foreign service, I8d. Witnesses :
Oliver de Hayrseg, John de Bamford, and others (named).
[Bedford.] C. 5842. Grant by Reginald Bugge of Blechesh' to God and
St. Mary of the hermitage of Blechesh' and to brother Robert Parage
and his brethren of 2a. land on ' le Stoncgine ' adjoining land que fuit
Thoni and l^r. meadow in Merdeye, in frank almoin. Witnesses :
Ralph and Robert de Broy, brethren and parsons, Hugh Pipard.
Robert Truncat, and others (named).
[Herts.] C. 5843. Quitclaim by William de Aula of Draiton to William son
of Henry de Betelaue, for half a mark beforehand in gersum, of his
right in the body of Godsalin de Betelaue, his issue and chattels,
movable and immovable. Witnesses : Ralph, lord of Merston, and
others (named). Fragment, of seal in white wax.
[Derby.] C. 5844. Grant by John son of Ivo de Heriz to Robert Vavasor
of Sypeleg for his homage and service of all his land in the territory
of Tybeself between the high road to Hertistoft, &c. ; rent,
half a mark. Witnesses : Sir Walter de Estweit, Sir Geoffrey Barre
of Tiverishold, Sir Geoffrey de Musters. Ralph le Poer, and others
(named). Seal in white wax, damaged.
[Devon.] C. 5845. Grant by Walter de Ralega to the church of St. Mary
Magdalen, Barnastapol, and the monks there of a plot (morsellum)
of land between two roads on the south side of Radewrthi ; and quit-
claim of his right in Botolph, his wife and issue. Seal in wrapping,
decayed.
[Derby.] C. 5846. Grant by William son of Hugh the forester (forestarii)
of Macworth to Robert son of William le Vavasur of Schyppeleg
of Ir. land in the territory of Macworth, on Hertishevid. For this grant
Robert paid him 2 marks in gersum. Witnesses : Sir Thomas
Hauselin, Simon Tuschet, rector of Macworth, and others (named).
[Lincoln.] C. 5847. Grant by Sibyl daughter of Walter de Legesby to William
her brother of her meadow in the territory of Cokerincton, in
' le Fletcroft,' which she had by the gift of her mother, for 5 marks
beforehand ; rent, k\d. at Whitsun Eve. Witnesses : Ralph Church
(ad ecclesiam) of Schitebrock, Robert de Hegninc, and others (named).
Seal, damaged.
[Warw.] C. 5848. Grant by William de Oddingesel to Gilbert de Birches,
for his homage and service, of Sa. land on ' Hernefordehul ' ; rent, 2s. 8d.
Seal in white wax, damaged.
[Bedford.] C. 5849. Grant by Richard son of Osbert de la Strate to Amice
his daughter, for her service and fealty, of 6a. land in Est Hyda in the
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parish of Luyton abutting on Martineswelle, in the field of Thachford,
in Grascroft, and at Rutheresdelle abutting on the road from
St. Albans at Thittokes ; rent for all service save foreign service, Sd.
Warranty to all men except Jews or religious houses.
[Herts.] C. 5850. Grant by John de Belendene to Geoffrey le Godung of
Aldwik, for his homage and service and for 24s. which Geoffrey gave
him beforehand, of IJa. land in the east and west fields of Bethelawe;
rent, 3d. Witnesses : Ralph, lord of Merston, and others (named).
Candlemas, 54 Henry III.
[Bucks.] C. 5851. Grant by Roger son of Robert the smith (fabri) of
Neuport in frank almoin to Herman the priest, for the souls of his wife,
his son William and others and for the maintenance of the poor in the
hospital of God, St. Mary, St. John the Evangelist and All Saints,
of that part of his burgage in Neuport which is between his house
and the bank of Loventia, viz. the house in which schools were kept,
reserving a chamber to himself. Witnesses : Michael de Querendon,
steward, Deodatus de Caltekot, Simon le Cat, Nicholas the clerk
(clerico), who wrote this deed, and others (named).
[Salop.] C. 5852. Grant by R. abbot of Cumbermar to Richard de
Bromhale, his heirs and assigns except religious persons and magnates
of half a burgage in the town of Drayton, and of a place of land there,
and of IJa. land in the field of the same, whereof la. is in the field
towards Betton near ' le Witeschupen ' and \a. is in the field towards
Sponley ; rent, W^d. Seal, damaged.
[Norf.] C. 5853. Grant by Henry de Cirtelinge to Sir William de Senges,
son of Richard de Senges, of a rent of I5d. of which Robert son of
Henry de Bungeye has paid 12d. yearly for 12a. land in the town of
MuncLham, and 3d. which Heylmer Goche has paid yearly fora messuage
in the town of Senges ; rent, three peppercorns. For this grant
Sir William has given him one mark in gersum. Witnesses : Sir Alan
de Mundham, Stephen his son, and others (named).
[Bucks.] C. 5854. Grant by Simon de Harmed to the hospital of St. John the
Baptist and St. John the Evangelist, in Neuport, in frank almoin for
the support of the poor, of Qa. land in Athelstonescroft towards
Caltekote and all his meadow in Doddesmede, and pasture for four
beasts which he had by the gift of John de Meilons. Witnesses :
Michael de Querendon, steward, Roger the dean (decano), Nicholas
the clerk who wrote this deed, and others (named). Seal, damaged.
Endorsed, Carte (sic) de pastura de dominica de iiij or averiis de sex acris
terre in clausura vocata Saynt Jonys Close et de [parcella] prati in
Doddys Meyd.
[Derby.] C. 5855. Grant by Peter de Sandiaker to Robert son of Hugh de
Sandebi with Parnel (Petronilla) his daughter in free marriage of
one-third of his mills in Sandiaker with the suit (sequela) pertaining
thereto. Witnesses : Walter [de Santeney], abbot of Stanleye Park,
William, archdeacon of Derebi, Robert, parson of Henower, Simon de
Seinmor, Richard de Yorz, and others (named). Equestrian seal,
damaged.
[Berks.] C. 5856. Grant by Ranulf Horsleche to Robert Morel, for his
homage and service and for half a mark which he gave him in gersum,
of a messuage in Ingeflod Belet as enclosed by the said Robert ; rent
for all service save the king's service, viz. %d. for scutage, Id.
is
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Witnesses : John Belet of Enedburne, Peter de Haselwik', and others
(named).
[Bucks.] C. 5857. Grant by Simon de Tyringham, chaplain, to the hospital
of St. John the Baptist in Neuport, the brethren and sisters serving
God there, and the poor dwelling there, in frank almoin for the souls
of Richard de Tyringham and others, of half a yard-land (virgatam)
in the fields of Tyringham and Filegrave which he bought from William
de Ellesfeld and four selions of the chief messuage there next the road
to Tyringham mill, with the house thereon ; rent to the chief lords
of the fee, 2s. Witnesses : John de Culeye, bailiff, Sir William, dean
of Neuport, John de Loventa, and others (named). Fragment of seal
in white wax. Endorsed, Paten'.
[Notts.] C. 5858. Quitclaim by Agnes Hunter (Venator) of Strel' to
Sir Robert de Strel', son of Walter de Strel', Avis his wife, and the heirs
of their bodies, of her land late of Hugh Hunter (Venatoris) of Strel'.
Witnesses : Sir Hugh de Duyn, William, rector of Strel', and others
(named).
Notts. C. 5859. Grant by Avis Godard, daughter of Augustine Godard,
to Maud daughter of William Meynard, for her service, of a messuage
with all buildings thereon opposite the church of St. Mary in
Nottingham, formerly of Master Richard Roche (de Eupe), uncle of
the said Avis ; rent, \d. at Easter. Witnesses : Robert Daft, Richard
Becok, and others (named).
[Oxford.] C. 5860. Grant by Adam de Meynleg, son of Vincent, with the
consent of Isabel his wife, to Walter de la Pole and Alice (Alesie) his
wife of \a. land in the field of Sydenham towards Emington ; rent,
a rose at Midsummer. For this grant Walter gave him Is. Qd. in gersum.
[Bucks.] C. 5861. Grant by John de Kinebell to the hospital of St. John
in Neuport Painel in frank almoin of a yearly rent of Id. at Lady Day
for 4a. land in the fields of Tirincham. abutting on ' Alwine Weie,'
at 'Luttlehul,' in 'Dighefurlong.' ' Mokeputsclade,' ' Oldefordesclade,'
under ' Gilluho,' and in the meadow of ' Ludenhei.' If he shall have
no heirs of his body, the lands to go to the hospital after the death
of Clarice his wife ; but if he shall have heirs of his body, he and they
shall redeem the rent. Seal, damaged.
Derby. C. 5862. Grant by William son of Henry to Herbert Scian in free
marriage with Maud his daughter and heir of an oxgang in Macwrth,
as also of all his land after his death. Witnesses : Robert de
Sautcheverel, Philip de Stretleg, Godfrey Espigurnel, William de
Pitlishan, chir[ographer], and others (named). Seal.
[Bucks.] C. 5863. Grant by Baldwin son of Robert Palmer of
Witech[erche] to Simon son of Ralph the plumber (plumbarii), his
heirs and assigns, except religious houses, for his homage and service,
of a messuage adjoining the house which Robert Bull formerly had
and 3a. land in ' Pychehambroke,' at ' Buttes,' on ' Blachemulde '
and ' Hollawe,' between ' Voxenmore ' and ' Bendelmore,' &c., all
in Witech[erche] ; rent for all service save foreign service, 12d.
For this grant Simon gave him 3 marks beforehand. Witnesses :
Robert son of Peter de Ovinge, and others (named).
[Notts.] C. 5864. Grant by Osbert, chaplain of William Brigvare, to
Geoffrey Sumervile, of an oxgang which he had by the gift of Hugh
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Beaumont (de Bellomonte) in the territory of Kawrde ; rent for all
service save the king's foreign service, Qd. Witnesses : Sir John
Brigvare, Richard de Wileforde, clerk, John, chaplain of William
Brigvare, Henry, parson of Roldestone, Gervase de Clivetone and
Geoffrey his brother, William, parson of Cotegrave, and others (named).
[Leic.] C. 5865. Grant by Geoff reyPuterel, son of Henry Puterel, to Adam
son of Roger de Herdeby of a yard-land which Gilbert the clerk held
in the territory of Howes and which Henry gave to Adam for his
homage and service. Witnesses : Gerard de Fanecurth, Roger son of
the steward, Geoffrey son of Houder, and others (named).
[Kent.] C. 5866. Grant by John de Godintune to William Potin of part of
his land in the town of Strodes ; rent, 5s. Wd. for all service save
the king's service, viz. Yl^d. for ward ; and he grants and confirms
to the said William land held of William Burgelai, being partly the
site of the grantee's barns, land called ' Suthelde ' held of Walkelin de
Northslade, and land in Northslade held of Walkelin son of Odo.
For these grants and confirmations the said William has paid him
40s. in gersum. Witnesses : Henry de Cobham, Roger Wastehole,
William son of Roger, John the Englishman (anglico). Robert Durant,
John de Belevile, John son of Simon, Hugh son of Geoffrey, Hanfrid
the dyer (tinctore), Richard son of Simon, Ralph Burcekin, Simon
and Walter But. Seal in wrapping.
[Herts.] C. 5867. Demise by Thomas son of Lawrence to William Agn'
of land which the said Lawrence had in Estebroc and a messuage
abutting on the road to Estwod, from Michaelmas, 13 Henry III,
for 18 years ; money expended on the buildings by the tenant to be
repaid at the end of the term. Witnesses : Henry Lenweise, lord of
the fee, and others (named). Seal, damaged. Endorsed, Hemelamsted.
[Staff.] C. 5868. Chirograph indented witnessing that whereas Roger son
of Robert de Levynton has surrendered to Sir Hamon Lestraunge
and Margaret his wife all the lands, &c. which he had from them
within the manor of Levynton, they will give him for his life half the
crops of corn and hay growing year by year on the demesne lands
surrendered by him. Monday, the feast of St. Dunstan, 16 Edward III.
French.
[Norf.] C. 5869. Grant by Robert son of Theobald de Smalberghe to
Sir William de Stalham, son of William de Stalham, of a. land
and one-third of a messuage in Smalberghe abutting on the road
leading out of Smalberghe to Thunested for his homage and service
and half a mark in gersum ; rent, 2d. at the Translation of
St. Benedict. Witnesses : Henry the constable, Richard le Heuker,
and others (named).
[Salop.] C. 5870. Quitclaim by Ralph Nohel and Alice his wife, Philip le
Waite, Roger le Tailur, Adam de la Lee, Hugh de la Lee and Eleanor
his wife, John the smith (faber), William son of Richard Hamund,
Ralph de Vivario, Christian his wife, and John his son, John de Hulle,
Agnes and Margery daughters of John Mead (de Praia}, William de
Mees, and Mabel late the wife of John Mead (de Prato), to Robert
de Levinton, lord of Blakemere, of their right of digging turf for
the process of steeping flax in the mere (mar am) of Blakemere on
the heath called ' Blakemereheth,' except in a certain enclosed place
by the weir of Blakemere ; and of their right in a field called
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' le Byrchisfeld,' so that it may be closed (in defensum) from Michaelmas
to Martinmas ; cattle may be driven out but not impounded (sine
imparcamento) if found there by reason of a broken fence or a gate
off its hinges (hesie non pendentis), but if they or their heirs shall
wantonly break down the gate or fence, the damage is to be made
good by impounding the cattle. Nine seals, some damaged.
[Leic.] C. 5871. Grant by Richard Cheynel to Ralph Grym, lord of
Heccote, of 7 yard-lands in the town of Bildestona which John son of
Siward the smith (fabri) of Totesbir' formerly held of him and
which, together with the homage and service of the said Ralph, the
said John made over to him ; rent for all service save the king's foreign
service, Is. Witnesses : Sir Robert le Poter, and others (named).
[Bucks.] C. 5872. Grant by Walter the clerk (clericus), son of Eborard de
Neuport to the hospital of St. John the Baptist and St. John the
Evangelist, Neuport, and the brethren and sisters of the same in
frank almoin, for the maintenance of strangers and poor persons,
of his messuage with houses, courtyard (curto), &c., in Neuport, by
the north bridge ; rent to the chief lord of Neuport, 6rf. and to the
monks of Neuport, I8d. Witnesses : John de Culeye, bailiff, and
others (named). Endorsed, Carte Walteri Ewehar. Nota vjd. rent
owt of Coblers howse to the lorde of Newport and xviijrf. to
the abbey. Paten'.
[Heref.] C. 5873. Grant by Master William de Colewella to his two
daughters Margery and Edith, their heirs and assigns except
religious houses, for their services, of land called ' Witewelle ' and a
grove at Brochulle ; rent for all services save the king's service, 3d.
Witnesses : Master Hugh de Furches, Gilbert Barri, and others
(named). Seal in white wax, damaged.
[Leic.] C. 5874. Grant by William son of Geoffrey le Blunt, clerk, of
Shepe, to William son of William Burdet, for his service, of a messuage,
in the territory of Shepe. For this grant he has received 18 marks
beforehand. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Hendissouere, knight, Sewall
Tuchet, Walter de Culi, Robert de Shepe, rector of Musselawe, and
others (named). Seal. Endorsed, Carta Willelmi Wyte, clerk.
[Wore.] C. 5875. Grant by Richard Perkyn of Maderesfelde to Walter de
Inteberwe, chaplain, for life, of a place of land called ' le Culverhey '
stretching from the king's highway to ' le Neweleiton ' ; remainder
to Alice Hathiel, Juliana her daughter, and the heirs of the body
of the said Juliana ; warranty of the dower which Edith Ssekelok
had. Maderesfelde, Thursday after Michaelmas, 4 Edward III. Seal.
Endorsed, Farley.
[Kent.] C. 5876. Grant by Robert son of Gervase the bridgekeeper
(pontarii) of Tunebrig to Richard de Clara, his lord, of the rents he
received from the prior of Tunebrig, and others (named). For this
grant the said Richard has given him 32 marks in gersum.
Witnesses : Sir John de Say, and others (named).
[Essex.] C. 5877. Grant by Geoffrey Perfey to Ralph de Grendon, for
his homage and service, of land called ' Wulwineshey ' adjoining the
road to Lhosey, and of a rent of Id. due from William de Hilgad from
land called ' Wodyfeld,' all at a rent of %d. at every scutage.
Witnesses : Sir Hugh de Lassandr', William son of Galiana, and others
(named).
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[Kent.] C. 5878. Grant by Walter Convers to Sir Richard de Clara, earl of
Gloucester and Hertford, for his service and for 20 marks beforehand,
of a messuage which Roger Ketel formerly held in the town of
Tonebrug and 2i. meadow in ' Vort Eylonde,' and a messuage in
the town of Tonebrug called ' Vinitria ' ; rent, five peppercorns
at Michaelmas. Witnesses : Sir John, prior of Tonebrug,
Sir William de Merworth, Geoff reyde Rokeburn, steward of Tonebrug,
Peter and Richard Haudlo, and others (named).
[Essex.] C. 5879. Grant by Richard son of Peter de Binesle to Ralph de
Grandone, of the homage and service, to wit, a rent of 8d., which
Robert de Bramdone the parson paid him for a pasture called ' Holm.'
The said Ralph is to pay at the rate of \d. for every scutage of 20s.
For this grant the said Ralph has given him half a mark in gersum.
Witnesses : Sir Ingelarius de Cantelur, Sir Hugh de Lassandre, and
others (named).
[Bedford.] C. 5880. Grant by Henry III to Joan de Albiniaco of a market
and fair at her manor of Amethull. 6 May, 26 Henry III. (Charter
Roll, 26 Henry III, m. 2.)
[Staff.] C. 5881. Grant by Robert de .... ere to Richard Skeyl of
Bettileg of two places of land within the fee of Bettileg containing
9 selions stretching to ' le Tounbache ' and to the ditch (le doyt) coming
from the park ; rent to the chief lord of Bettileg, 4d. For this grant
the said Richard gave him 12s. beforehand. Witnesses : William
de Th[ick]nesse and John le Wafetter, bailiffs of Bettileg, and others
(named).
[Herts.] C. 5882. Grant by Agnes daughter of Walter le Grant to William
de la Sale of Drayton and Alice his wife of a messuage and land in
Betelaue. Witnesses : Sir Robert, treasurer (treserario) of St. Paul's,
Ralph, lord of Merston, Ralph the clerk (clerico) of Trenge, and others
(named). Saturday before the feast of St. Mark, 11 Edward I.
Endorsed, Quieta clarnacio Angnete le Graund de Huccote.
[Hants.] C. 5883. Grant by Guy de Terstewode to Geoffrey Brug, his nephew,
son of Adam Bruge, for his homage and service, of a messuage in
Terstewode which he had by the gift of Richard de Terstewode, his
brother, for his homage and service, and land in Sudhee, adjoining
Stomburne, in Wike, and elsewhere ; rent, half a pound of cummin
at Michaelmas for all service save the king's and 3-s. to the chief lord
at the feast of St. Ethelfleda. Witnesses : Edmund the priest
(sacerdote) of Nutscelling, Edmund his son, Thomas the priest of
Welewe, Roger de Vilers, and others (named). Seal, damaged.
Endorsed, Vyot de Terstuhudu.
[Hants.] C. 5884. Grant by Nicholas de Brummore to William de
Brummore, his brother, for his homage and service, of 14a. land of
the half hide which Robert de Brummore, his father, held from the
leper ladies of Bradel, whereof 8a. are in Wingate and 3a. are in
Brochland ; rent, 2 . . at the feast of St. Giles, all formerly held by
Robert, father of the grantor, of the leper ladies of Bradele.
Witnesses : Robert .... Maria, Richard de Chardunvil, Philip
de Linguire, Hugh de Godeshull, Roger de Burleh, John de Hardebrig,
Henry de Biketun, Geoffrey de Perushes, Robert de Kernet and
Richard de Henleg. Seal, damaged.
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[Leic.]
[Kent.]
[Oxford.
Bucks.]
[Kent.] C. 5885. Grant by Ralph the bald (canutus), to Baldwin the
chamberlain (camerario), of rents in the town of Tunbregia, of
12d. from Peter the forester (forestario), Wd. from Stephen son of
Martin, Wd. from Roger Ketel, and 4rf. from Ralph Turke ; rent,
half a pound of pepper for all service. Witnesses : Peter de
Barindennia, Nicholas the lay-brother (converse), Richard de
Thalamo, Peter the forester (forestario}, Roger son of Peter, Geoffrey,
Roger, and Ralph the foresters, and Roger the chaplain (capellano).
C. 5886. Grant by Anne de Wivelestorn to Robert Hodius of
Bettelawe, for his homage and service, of %a. land in the field of
Bettelawe ; rent, Id. at the Finding of the Holy Cross.
C. 5887. Grant by Geoffrey Puterel, son of Henry Puterel, to Adam
son of Roger de Herdebi of two oxgangs in the territory of Houwes ;
rent, 8s. For this grant the said Adam gave him 3 marks beforehand.
C. 5888. Grant by Roger the cook (cocus) to Ro . . de Roklay
of a yearly rent of 42d., being the services of Henry son of Gervase,
Nicholas his brother, John son of William, and Ralph the weaver
(tixtor), in exchange for l\a. land lying to the east of his house; rent,
2rf. Witnesses : Alexander de Stalesfeld, and others (named).
C. 5889. Grant by Isabel St. Faith (de Sancta Fide), widow, to Maud
her daughter, for her service, of a yard-land in the town of Wendlebyr'
which John son of Roger held of William de Greynvyle her husband
and herself, and of a messuage in the town of Chilton which Robert
de Warmodeston formerly held of her ; also of Robert Beneyt in
villeinage together with his issue (sequela) and chattels ; rent, a clove
at Easter for all service save the king's scutage. Witnesses : Walter
de Burgh, Walter Knight (milite), Nicholas de Lucy, and others
(named). Endorsed, Carta de Wendlyngburgh.
[Notts.] C. 5890. Grant by John de Wilers to Payn de Wilers his nephew
of two oxgangs in the territory of Caverton which William his brother
gave him and of a toft and croft there ; rent, a pair of white gloves or Id.
for all service save foreign service. Witnesses : Ralph de Crumbwell,
Philip Scrop, Richard Barri, and others (named).
[Devon.] C. 5891. Grant by Roger, lord of Bockelonde, to William de Bruges
for life of all the land in Bughedun which Matthew le Metehyne holds,
together with the said Matthew, but not his children, with common of
pasture such as his other tenants have, and housebote and heybote
in his wood of Bocklaunde by view of his bailiffs ; rent, 6d. with suit
of court. Witnesses : Roger de Baggetorre, and others (named).
[Sussex.] C. 5892. Grant by Andrew, nephew and heir of Alan le Drapur
of Horsham, to Walter Rannulff of Horsham and Maud his wife, for
20s. in gersum, of a yearly rent of 2s. Qd. in Horsham due from William
Brunig and Walter le Bass ; rent, a clove at Michaelmas. Witnesses :
William le Puff, Robert Tribel, and others (named).
[Warw.] C. 5893. Quitclaim by William de Brugge and Olive his wife to
John son of Hugh of their right in 3 hides and a yard-land in
Haselora which they claim against Oliver de Haseleia. And if John
shall buy the land from Oliver, he shall do them the service due
therefor. Witnesses : Geoffrey Savage (Salvagi), Otuel Lisle
(de Insula), Roger de Strattune, Hugh de Wichthulle, John Huscarl,
John de Suetuna, Hamon the clerk.
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279
[Somerset.] C. 5894. Grant by Maud late the wife of . . . de Langhaye
to John ... of Pethaye, for his homage and service and for
. . . shillings in gersum, of a piece of land in the town of Wiveltune
abutting on the road to Langhaye, given in free marriage with her
by Alice her mother ; rent to the chief lord of the fee, d. ; scutage, \d.
Bucks. C. 5895. Grant by Hugh de Gurnai and Millicent his wife to Robert
de Turri, his man, for his service, of 20 shillings' worth of land to dwell
upon (ad se hospitandum) at Bledeslewes, which land was late of
Hemming and of Aylmer and Ay 1 win de Northgravia, and grant
to the said Robert of 4?. in coin of his rent (de firma mea) of
Bledeslewes, to be paid at Michaelmas, Candlemas, Whitsuntide
and St. Peter's Chains, until they give him 4 librates of land ; rent,
one sore sparrow-hawk or 2s. Witnesses : Ralph the chaplain
(capellano), John de Hosdeng, William de Merlo, Oliver de Age, Anffrei
the sewer (dapifero), Hodus de Brumustier, Hugh of the Castle (de
Castello), Ralph Rivers (de Riveria), Hugh de Burgennun, William de
Moreingni, Hugh Brun, Warnier the chamberlain (camerario), and
Richard the archer (archario).
[Herts.] C. 5896. Quitclaim by John de Jerpeiivill to Sir Geoffrey de
[Bucks.] Jarpenvill, of his right in all the homages, rents and services which he
had by the gift of Maud Basset his mother in Ticecot, together with
a yearly rent of Ss. charged on the mill of Messewrth. For this quit-
claim the said Geoffrey gave him a rent of 22s. Witnesses : Alan
Basset, Luke de Jerpenvill, and others (named).
[Suffolk.] C. 5897. Grant by Roger son of William Esturmy to Maurice
son of Semannus the smith (fabri), for his homage and service, of all the
land which the said Semannus held of the said William in Suburn
and the parish of Ykanno, to hold to him, his heirs and assigns
except religious houses ; rent, 2s. payable at Michaelmas, the feast of
St. Andrew, Easter, and the feast of St. Botolph, and at the mowing of
the meadow, Id., and for castle guard at Lancaster, 3d. at Whitsuntide,
for all service save the king's service, viz. scutage at the rate of 5%d.
on 20s. For this grant the said Maurice has given him 20s. Wit-
nesses : Adam Fausabrun, John son of William, lord (domino) of
Chiselford, and others (named). Endorsed, [Sudjburn and Ikeii.
[Notts.] C. 5898. Grant by J. abbot of Stanleg Park and the convent of the
same place to Geoffrey the clerk (clerico) of Stretleg, son of Roger de
Stretleg, for his homage and service, of a place of land called
' Brockishale,' reckoned as (pro) 15a., lying between the land of
William le Morteyn and the land of Robert de Stretleg ; rent, 5s.
Witnesses : Sir Robert de Stretleg, Robert de Muscham, Robert de
Brunisleg, and others (named). Endorsed, Strelley Cossall.
[Staff.] C. 5899. Grant by H. de Blakenhale to H. de Aldithel of all his
[Chester.] meadow under Wrimeford, situate as described, except his grove of
Heiwode ; rent, a pair of white gloves worth Id. at the feast of
St. Giles.
[Herts.] C. 5900. Quitclaim by William son of Walter le Grand of Huccote
to William de la Sale of Draiton and Alice his wife of their right in a
tenement in Betelaue. Witnesses : Ralph, lord of Merston, Simon
le Rotur, and others (named). Seal, damaged.
Lincoln. C. 5901. Grant by Roger son of Norman de Monte Alto, late
parson of Hermeston, and Agnes his wife, daughter of Alan le Porter
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of Welleborne, to Hugh son of the said Alan, clerk (clerico), and Edusa
daughter of Ralph de Kayteborton, wife of the said Hugh, of seven
selions in the south field of Welleborne, whereof one selion lies on a knoll
(tertrum) and abuts on Sutheyng and Littlelgate, between the land of
Nicholas Nayandeyo the reeve (prepositi), &c. and four selions called
' Wollemere Croft ' abut on ' Gumeshevedland ' and one selion called
' Goldinehevedland ' abuts on Suthbek, and one selion lies between
the land of the master and brethren of the Temple, &c. and abuts
on ' Goldinehevedland ' ; rent, \d. at Midsummer. Witnesses :
Walter de Shelfangre, sheriff of Lincoln, William de Notingham in
Stanford, John de Mouebray of Welleborne, Richard Prygun, and
others (named). Tuesday after St. Ambrose, 1274.
[Essex.] C. 5902. Grant by John Pourchaz of Rikeling to John son of
John Gelous of the same, for his homage and service and for 7 marks
in gersum, of 5a. land with a hedge called ' Harperesheg ' in the town of
Rikeling in a field called ' Grovefeld ' between the land of the lady of
Rikeling and the land of the lord of la Brendehalle.
[Essex.] C. 5903. Sale by John de Ocham, chaplain, executor of the will
of Margaret late the wife of Gilbert de Piggeslee of New Hythe (nova
Hethd), Colecestr', deceased, to Geoffrey Dawe of the same, Sir John
Beneyte, rector of St. Leonard's, Colecestr', Sir Roger Ry,
priest, and Ralph Algar, under the will of the said Margaret, of a
messuage at the said New Hythe in a lane called ' le Northlane.'
Witnesses : John atte Foorde and John Pebmersch, bailiffs of
Colecestr', and others (named). Sunday after Michaelmas,
48 Edward III.
[Dorset.] C. 5904. Grant by Adam Soydyn of the town of Weyemouthe
to Richard Barbor of the same of his place of land on the quay, with
half the wall between him and Thomas Dovere. And if Margaret his
wife shall claim and recover dower in the said place, he will give
the said Richard a tenement near ' le Nyweweye.' Witnesses :
Henry Grooz and John Fraunceys, bailiffs, and others (named).
Monday after Midsummer Day, 45 Edward III.
[Norfolk.] C. 5905. Letters of attorney from John Bresyngham of Norwich,
spicer, to Robert Pirle, yeoman of Bouthorp, to deliver seisin to John
Wode of Honyngham and Thomas Grene, gentlemen, and John Palmer,
of his messuage, alder-holt, and meadow in Over and Nether Erlham.
Witnesses : John Sabern, John Foune, and others (named). 9 August,
23 Henry VI. Seal, damaged. Endorsed, Statum per Petrum Bumsted.
[Norfolk.] C. 5906. Grant by Ralph Skeet and Stephen Sil[ve]stre, citizens
of Norwich, Geoffrey de Sweynsthorp, and Roger Cole of Holt,
chaplain, to William de Bliclyngge, citizen of Norwich, Sir William
Sqwyer, vicar of Erlham, and John son of Robert de Erlham of a
tenement in Nether Erlham and two pieces of meadow and seventeen
pieces of arable in Over Erlham which they had by the gift of James
Yve, late citizen of Norwich. Friday after St. Dunstan, 3 Richard II.
4 seals.
[Norfolk.] C. 5907. Conveyance by Michael Burgate, weaver, and Nicholas
Calwe, smith, citizens of Norwich, executors of the will of Annabel
Bokenham, late the wife of Robert Bokenham, raffman [rafman], to
Thomas Warner, raffman [rafman], and Benet Joly, chandler,
citizens of Norwich, under the will of the said Annabel, of 4o. arable
ANCIENT DEEDS.
281
in the field of Erlham between a heath called ' Heiham Heythe ' and
the land of the abbot of Langele. 24 October, 10 Henry VI. Seal,
damaged, and fragment.
[Pembr.] C. 5908. Quitclaim by Adam Hey of Lychenardiston to William
and Philip sons of Walter Bulton of his right in three messuages
and a plough-land in ' le More ' by Re ... f Castell. Saturday, the
feast of St. Leonard, 1361.
[Carm.] C. 5909. Grant by Geoffrey de Camvyle, lord of Landestfephan],
to Robert de Penmayn of a burgage in Landestephan with common
rights pertaining thereto, and land late of Philip son of Martin at
Martynisgrave and Langavang, and of steuineure at all the grantor's
mills in Penrynde . . . r ; rent, 12d. as paid by the other burgesses,
saving suit of the grantor's hundred of Landestephan at two
' lagdays.' [Draft or contemporary copy.]
[Oxford.] C. 5910. Quitclaim by John Kynne of Northleya to J . . ., chaplain,
of his right in a place lying within his close and in a wall built on the
place on the north side of his hall in a place called ' le Forehey.'
Witnesses : William le Blunt of Faulore, Robert le Boteler of
Wevelkot'. Northl[eye], the feast of St. Nicholas, . . Edward . .
[Pembr.] C. 5911. Grant by John son of Robert le Hull to Thomas Piketon
of Newborough in Kemmeys, Agnes his wife, and the heirs of their
bodies of all his lands in Haverf ord which he had by the gift of the said
Thomas ; remainder to the right heirs of the said Thomas.
Witnesses : Henry Sturmyn, reeve (preposito) of Haverford, and
others (named). Saturday after Martinmas, 29 Edward III.
[Glouc.] C. 5912. Copy of the will, dated Monday after St. Luke, 1330,
of Thomas de la Grave the elder of Bristol, whereby he directs his body
to be buried in the church of St. Werburgh, Bristol, near the body of
Agnes his wife, and bequeaths to the high altar of the church,
40d. ; to every chaplain celebrating there, Qd. ; to the clerk of the place
(clerico loci), 12d. ; for wax for the testator's body, 20s. ; to the Friars
Minors, 40rf. ; to the Friars Preachers, I2d. ; to the Augustinians,
I2d. ; to the Carmelites, I2d. ; to the sisters of the hospital of
St. Bartholomew, Bristol, 2s.} to the poor of the infirmary of St. John,
Bristol, I2d. ; to the hospital of St. Lawrence by Bristol, I2d. ; to
the brotherhood of the Kalendars, Bristol, I2d. ; and to the hospital
of St. Mary Magdalen, Bristol, 2s. ; also he bequeaths a yearly sum
for masses for his soul and the souls of Margery and Agnes his
wives in the church of St. Werburgh and for his funeral 20s. ; to
Robert his son he bequeaths 10 marks on condition of his releasing
to Christian his sister a tenement in Bristol in a lane near Cornstret ; to
Sir Thomas his son he bequeaths 60s., his best coffer, &c. Further
bequests of money, plate, &c. to Alice his daughter and others ;
residue for masses for his soul or bread for the poor.
[Kent.] C. 5913. Grant by Henry [Chichele], archbishop of Canterbury,
to Thomas Kempe of Wy, William Scotte of Braborne, Master William
Duffeld and John Bernyngham, clerks, of the custody of the
temporalities of the bishopric of Rochester vacant by the death of
Richard Yonge, bishop of the diocese. The archbishop's house
(hospicio) at Maunte in Normandy, 27 July, 1419.
[Middx.] C. 5914. Extract from the will, proved 10 Edward III, of Rose
(Roisie) styled ' la Bowyere ' : bequest to Thomas her son and th^
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heirs of his body of all her tenements in the parish of St. Andrew
so that he may maintain during his life a chaplain in the said church
for the celebration of divine service for her soul and the souls of Walter
Hert, father of the said Thomas, Master Ralph de Holebech and all
those to whom she is bound (quibus teneor) ; remainder to the heirs
of the said Thomas on condition of maintaining two chaplains for ever.
And if the said Thomas shall fail to maintain one chaplain or his heirs
to maintain two chaplains, the rector and four parishioners shall be
able to distrain for the arrears of their maintenance.
[Surrey.] C. 5915. Renunciation for this time only by the prior and convent
of St. Peter, Cherteseye, in favour of William, bishop of Winchester,
of the right of nominating an abbot to succeed Thomas Angewyn.
11 February, 1461. Endorsed, Commendation to the bishop of
William Goddyng, John Halle, Walter Stanwell, and Owen ap Rees,
monks of Cherteseye, and John May, formerly a monk there and now
prior of Cardigan.
[Notts.] C. 5916. Grant by Maud de Lovecot, late the wife of Sir Gerard
de Furnivall, for her soul and the souls of her ancestors and
Sir William de Furnivall her son to the canons of Wirkesop in
frarikalmoin of her windmill on the west side of Gringeleye, with suit
of the whole township as of old. Witnesses : Sir Adam de Eyville,
Sir Robert de Mounteni, and Sir Gervase de Bernacle, knights,
Sir Richard de Shirburn, Henry, rector of Walcingham, John de Vilers,
and others (named).
[Middx.] C. 5917. Statute staple given by Robert Tresilyan, knight, to
William de Wykeham, bishop of Winchester, for 200 marks. The
Staple at Westminster, 15 July, 8 Richard II. Endorsed with note
of certification into Chancery, 1 September, 12 Richard II, and of
cancellation by consent of the bishop, 12 November, 12 Richard II.
[Berks.] C. 5918. Grant by John, duke of Bedford, to his yeoman (valecto)
Nicholas Cleve and Margery his wife of a yearly rent of 20 marks
for their lives and the life of the survivor charged on the issues of
his manor of Swalfeld. Witnesses : Richard Leyot, doctor of laws,
William Mossy and William Chancellor, esquires, and others (named).
Ruyslep, 18 May, 3 Henry V.
[Wilts.] C. 5919. Copy of a grant by JohndeMeisi, son of John de Meysi,
knight (militis) to John Jorge, Margery his wife, Thomas their son,
and the heirs of the said John Jorge, of his manor of Merstone.
[Surrey.] C. 5920. Grant by Reynold de Brutingehurst to Hugh son of Gerard
of la. land in the parish of Kamerwell which John Gerlande demised
to the said Hugh ; rent, 6d. For this grant Hugh gave him 8s. in
gersum. Witnesses : Henry de Dilewiss, Roger Dawnay (de Alneto),
and others (named). Seal.
[Warw.J C. 5921. Grant by William de Haseclif of Solihull to William atte
Birches, Richard and William, his sons, of the same and the heirs
of the said sons of a field in Solihull between lands called
' Hamtonelond ' and ' Maggecroft.' Wednesday after St. Matthias,
20 Edward II. Foot-note : Reddit per annum duos solidos.
[Essex.] C. 5922. Grant by Richard de Bolitone son of Peter de Boliton
to John de Bolitone, his brother, for his homage and service, of a
messuage and 26a. land in Boliton and Rikelingg which he had by the
ANCIENT DEEDS.
283
gift of William brother of John de Loketone, partly adjacent to the
way (vicum) from Maneweden to Newport, and partly lying in
Scheggeleshale and Hyngoresleze, by Kyngesmere, at Northcroft in
the field of Northei, and at Poselonde and Madewelle ; rent, 6s. 8d.,
for all service save scutage. Witnesses : Sir Hubert la Vele, Robert
Walkelyn, and others (named). Fragments of seal.
[Wilts.] C. 5923. Grant by Roger de Calstone to Gilbert, vicar of Remmes-
buri, and Thomas de Lidierd, chaplain, of two messuages, a plough-
land, and a rent of 8s., in ' Somerfelde ' in the parish of Remmesburi.
Witnesses : Sir Hildebrand de London, knight, and others (named).
Litlecote, Sunday before Christmas, 7 Edward III.
C. 5924. Writing of Hugh le Despenser, lord of Glaumorgan,
deferring the payment of a sum of 1001. payable to him or to the
merchants of Perouche on his behalf by Richard, abbot of Waltham
Holy Cross, and the convent of the same till the feast of All Hallows.
Westminster, 28 November, 29 [sic] Edward II. French.
Kent. C. 5925. Quitclaim by Simon Gentil, citizen of London, to Reynold
Love, citizen and merchant of London, tenant of the manor of Great
Dels by Rouchestr, of his share of a yearly rent of 101. in the same
manor, purchased by him and William de Horkested from Benet de
Fulsham, citizen of London. 15 February, 47 Edward III. Endorsed
with note of enrolment on the Close Roll during the same month.
C. 5926. Acknowledgment by Thomas Benham of Esthanneye
that he owes John Bygonet of Wytteneye 201. to be repaid at Christmas.
Witnesses : John Gibbes, mayor of Oxford, and John Bray, clerk of
recognizances. 8 November, 8 Richard II. Endorsed as certified
by Edmund de Kenyane, mayor of Oxford and John Bray, clerk.
4 July, 6 Henry IV.
C. 5927. Grant by John Blount to John Chilterne of lands, rents,
and services in [Kyngeston] Blount. Kyngeston, 19 June, 13 ...
C. 5928. Release by Alan Hull to Joan Caller of all actions, real
and personal. 18 April, 4 Henry V.
C. 5929. Grant by John Grenewey of Esthanney to William Yorke
the elder of London of 3r. arable in the field of Hanney which he had
by the gift of Roger Grenewey, his father. Witnesses : Thomas Say
and . . . Hyde, esquires, and others (named). 19 . . .,22 Edward IV.
C. 5930. Grant by Margery late the wife of John Lambard of
Bledelawe to Sir Robert de Marny, knight, of 2a. land in the town of
Kyngeseye in meadows called ' Devondebrok ' and ' le Sydhal ' near
the abbot of Thame's meadow called ' Lytteleye.' Witnesses :
Sir Gerard de Braybrok and Sir Reynold Malyns, knights, and others
(named). 7 November, 35 Edward III.
Berks. C. 5931. Defeasance of a bond for 201. dated 29 September,
33 Henry VI, whereby Thomas Gawyne of Cokkelescote was bound
to John Dauryge on condition that Ralph Plot of Upton in the parish
of Blebury shall demise or assign the tenement which he has in farm
there to no persons other than John Plot and Lettice his wife.
[Berks.] C. 5932. Grant by Henry Hardyng of Esthanney to John
Bury ... lie of Grove, Alice his wife, and his heirs of land in
Esthanney. Wednesday, the feast of St. Matthias, 4 Henry VI.
Seal marked 'T.'
Berks.
[Oxford.]
Oxford.
[Berks.]
Bucks.
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Berks.
Wilts.
C. 5933. General release by Roger Weste, styled ' Thoker,' of
Taunton to William Monfort of Brideport of all debts. 10 August,
1 Henry IV. French.
C. 5934. Bond given by Thomas Ormond to William Carlyll, clerk,
for 101. 10 July, 22 Edward IV.
Kent. C. 5935. Grant by Stephen Scroop, esquire, son and heir of Stephen
Scroop, knight, to William Cheyney, the king's justice, John Fastolf,
son of Alexander Fastolf, Edmund Wychyngham, William Ferrour,
and Constantine Dalby, clerk, of his two manors called
' Hevercobham ' and ' Heverbroket,' and all other his lands, &c. in
the county of Kent. 6 March, 8 Henry V.
C. 5936. Letters of attorney from Thomas Estbury to John
Douforde and William Shepherde to deliver seisin to Henry
Hungerford, vicar of Chepynglambourne, and W . . . Westron,
chaplain, of his part of the manor of Chepynglambourne and of all his
lands, &c. in Uplambourne, Hadele, Neubury, Spene, Spenehamlonde,
Benham, Mymbury, Whityndich, Knyghton, Wynterborne Forde,
Daunteseye, Larkestoke, and Langeford. 11 January, 8 Henry IV.
Seal of arms, damaged.
Kent. C. 5937. Bond given by John Bagth ... of the parish of
St. Mary Cray, gentleman, and Thomas Cawston of the parish of
Orpyngton to Thomas, prior of Christ Church, Canterbury, for
40 marks. 7 February, 15 Henry VIII.
[Bedford.] p. 5938. Grant by Henry Northwod of Dunstapl' to Richard de
Spina the younger of Houton of three half-acres of his land in the
west field of Houton abutting on Sasscwey. Dunstapl', Friday after
St. Leonard, 14 Edward II.
[Wilts.] C. 5939. Grant by Richard le Skyppere and Christian his wife of
Chuselden to Sir Roger de Hanyndon, chaplain, and Sir Walter
Gybbes of Chuselden, deacon, of an acre in the common meadow of
Esterewamberg and of two stitches (stychyas) of meadow there to the
west of ' la Haywardesgore,' which they had by the right and
inheritance of the said Christian. Chuselden, Sunday after Christmas,
18 Edward III.
Berks. C. 5940. Quitclaim by Henry Heyne alias Coygnes to Ralph
Buttiller, lord of Seudeley and treasurer of England, of his right in a
yearly rent of 13.$. 4d. granted to him for his life by John Golofre,
issuing out of the manor of Westlakynge. 12 April, 22 Henry VI.
Seal, damaged.
[Wilts.] C. 5941. Letters of attorney from Robert Crook of Wyke by Lacok
to John Trepas to deliver to Nicholas Wotton seisin of a toft and
croft in Draycote Foliot called ' Bacons.' Wednesday, the morrow
of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 4 Henry V.
Middx. C. 5942. Grant by George Selot of Twykenham to John
Somerseth, William Barnaby, clerk, and William Sunneman of la. 3r.
arable at Lanehethe and elsewhere in the south field of Twykenham.
26 January, 23 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
C. 5943. Bond by Thomas Ormond, esquire, to John and William
Beamond of Dordright in Holand, merchants, for the payment of
21*. at Midsummer next, 29 April, 1479. Signed, Thomas Ormond.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
285
Endorsed with condition of payment at various dates to
Christmas, 1482.
[Dorset.] c. 5944. Grant by Emma relict of John Gilbert of Weymouth to
Thomas Cole and Christian his wife of the same town and his heirs of
his tenement and enclosure (hayam) in Weymouth. Witnesses : John
Alday and Robert Skynnere, bailiffs, and others (named). Weymouth,
the feast of St. James the Apostle, 3 Henry IV.
[Heref.] C. 5945. Quitclaim by Henry de Burhope son of Walter de Burhope
to Richard de Bagingeden, of his right in half a yard-land with a
messuage in the town of Welinton which he held from the said Richard.
For this quitclaim the said Richard gave him one sore sparrowhawk
beforehand. Witnesses : Walter Restot, Robert Series, John Mervin,
and others (named). Seal.
[Wilts.] C. 5946. Grant by Thomas de Wroxhale, with the consent of Alice
his wife, to Robert de Lydierd of Remmesbury and Edith his wife
and the heirs of the said Robert of a tenement in Remmesbury in the
street called ' Old Garden ' (vetus gardinum) between the highway
and the bank of the Kenete. For this grant the said Robert and Edith
gave him 10 marks beforehand. Friday after St. Scholastica,
6 Edward II. Fragments of seal.
[Wilts.] C. 5947. Grant by Edith Yonge, widow, to William Persone and
Robert Lily of all her land in the town of Remmesbury. The
Conception of the Blessed Virgin, 1 Henry IV. Seal, damaged.
[Wilts.] C. 5948. Grant by William Persone and Robert Lily to John
Damwers and Edith his wife of all their land in the town of
Remmesbury which they had by the gift of Edith Zonge, widow.
Sunday, Candlemas Eve, 1 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
[Wilts.] C. 5949. ' I Wylyam Howse feffe my brothers son Jafaray in all
the londes that I have for lac of eyre male. Wher as iff ye schall under-
stond brothern all that my fathers laste wyll was that hys londes schuld
returne unto the eyre male and never to the female as wher ye schall
understond that her ys made ij feffars the wyche be ij nobyll
gentylmen that ys to sey master Edwarde Langford of Bradfeld and
master George Derell of Lytyll Cotte the wyche seid gentyllmen now
heth feffyd Roberd Howsys son Jefray in all this londe that ys to sey
in all the lond of Roberd Howse John Howse and Wylyam Howse.
Also theis ij gentylmen master Langforde and master Derell hath in
geifftte of the forseid Wylyam Howse a cs. to be good masters and
oversears and ther yssue after them to kepe the ryghtfull eyre in hys
ryght in all the londes above rehersyd whatt interrypcion that ever hit
fall yn. And herto we sett to owr sealys. Yeven the the (sic) last yer
of reigne of kynge Harry of Munemow.' Seal, fragment, and tag for
a third seal.
Dorset. c. 5950. Grant by Hugh Hyder of Britport to Thomas Knolles,
alderman of London, and Thomas Knolles his son of all his possessions.
15 January, 2 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] C. 5951. General release by Roger de Bockemor of Solihull of all
actions, &c. against William son of Thomas atte Birches of the same.
Sunday after St. Edith, 20 Edward III.
[Heref*] C. 5952. Chirograph indented, dated Martinmas Eve, 10 Edward III,
being a defeasance by Walter son of Adam le Taylour of Maddeleye
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and Joan his wife of a feoffment by Alice Restot of Weolintone of
3a. land in Weolinton, on condition of payment of 3Z. 7*. 4d. at All
Hallows next.
[Berks.] C. 5953. Bond by John Martolf of Blebury son of Richard
Protays of the same to John Zork of West Hakebourne and Richard
Baron of Blebury for 501, to be paid on St. George's Day next. Easter
Eve, 10 Henry IV. Seal.
[York, W.R.] c. 5954. Quitclaim by Alice late the wife of John son of Roger de
Wambewell to William del Hill of Thurleston of her dower-right in
all lands, &c. late of the said John in Thurleston. Berneslay,
Wednesday, the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, 1330. Seal.
[Dorset.] C. 5955. Indenture dated . . . before Michaelmas, . 6 Henry VI,
witnessing that William Olyver and John Starr, bailiffs of Brudeport,
have demised to John Sokerell the younger a butcher's stall
(macellum) in Brudeport for his life at a yearly rent of 5s.
[Essex.] C. 5956. Grant by Adam son of Thomas de London to Hamon
... el of Arkesden, for his homage and service and for 6J marks
in gersum, of a messuage and land in Arkesden partly adjoining the
land of the abbot of Waleden and the highway to Claneford, to hold
to him, his heirs and assigns except religious houses and Jews ; rent,
8d., for all service save scutage at the rate of IS^d. for 40s., and Id. at
Easter for the sheriff's aid.
Dorset. C. 5957. Bond by John Causemont, burgess of Mel combe Regis,
vintner, to William Mountford for the payment of 151. 15s. at the
Purification of the Blessed Virgin next following. Thursday before
the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, 2 Henry V. Seal.
[Suffolk.] C. 5958. Bond by Walter son of Humphrey Miles to Sir Robert
de Bures, knight, and Hilary his wife for the repayment of 100 marks
at their manor of Aketone at Easter next. Aketon, Sunday after
St. Thomas the Apostle, 13 Edward II.
[Essex.] C. 5959. Grant by John Marny to Thomas Cooke and John
Stase, of his manor of Gybcrake in Little Totham. 27 February,
9 Edward IV.
Wilts. C. 5960. Appointment by John Penycoke, esquire of the body
to the king, of Thomas Gynnour, Thomas Eyre, and Thomas Chaper
as his deputies to receive from Thomas Dyn of Hungerford, gentleman,
the body of John Leye son and heir of John Leye late of Flamezston,
esquire, of whom the king has granted him the wardship. 4 February,
31 Henry VI. Seal. Endorsed, Sigillatum per visum Roberti
Kyrkham clerici custodis hanaperii domini regis.
Suffolk. c. 5961. Grant by Thomas Giffard of Stokes Neylond to Richard
son of Ranulf de Cavenedis and Parnel (Petronille) his wife, of all his
corn, beasts, fowls, dogs, cats, and mice and other goods in his messuage
of Werstede and elsewhere in the county. For this grant they paid
him 201. beforehand. Sunday after the feast of St. Valentine,
27 Edward I.
[Kent.] C. 5962. Grant by John de la Haye to Geoffrey . . . , his heirs
and assigns except religious houses, of a tenement in . . . ; rent, Id.
payable on the feast of St. Margaret at Horsmundenne for all service
save the king's service. For this grant the said Geoffrey gave him
ANCIENT DEEDS.
287
23 marks in gersum. Witnesses : Master Robert de Pevenese,
Sir John, vicar of Cranebrok, Benjamin de Guthrste, Roger de Pette,
Wylard de Beghyndenne, Tubert de Merdenne, and others (named).
Endorsed, Carta domini Johanis de la Haye.
C. 5963. Bond by Thomas Ormond for the payment of 21. 13s. 4d.
to Master John Morton, master of the Rolls, at Candlemas next.
8 January, 13 Edward IV. Signed, Thomas Ormond. English.
C. 5964. Bond by Richard Stargrave of Winchester, gentleman,
to William York the younger and John Brigges, citizens of London,
for the payment of 51. on 22 January next. 11 November,
7 Edward IV. Seal, damaged. Endorsed with condition that if he
pay 505. on 22 January next, the bond shall be void.
Kent. C. 5965. Grant by Stephen Lescrop, son and heir of Stephen
Lescrop, knight (militis], to Roger Fenys, knight, Richard Wakeherst,
and Thomas Baynden, of his manors of Hevere Cobham and Hevere
Brokays and of all his lands, &c. in Hevere and Chidyngstone.
Witnesses : Reynold Cobeham and Thomas Sakevile, knights, and
others (named). 7 December, 2 Henry VI.
Bedford. c. 5966. Grant by Thomas H ... of Bykelyswad and Thomas
Newman of Hylle in the parish of Warden to Gregory Halywell of
Bykelyswad, Thomas Horlev, John Neas . . . , and John Grene of
Caldecote of a messuage and la. \r. land in Hylle partly under the
Ryggewey and partly abutting on Castellgate and ' le Brooke.'
8 January, . 1 Henry VI.
[Suffolk.] c. 5967. Quitclaim by Matthew son of Adam de Losse to Nicholas de
Tunstall and Margery his wife, for her life, and the heirs of the said
Nicholas of his right in 3r. land in Hestham in the hamlet of Losse,
between land of Alice his mother, &c. and abutting on the road to
Peperisle . ., which land the said Nicholas and Margery acquired
from Robert de Bressete, clerk. Monday, the feast of St. Nicholas,
34 [Edward I].
[Warw.] C. 5968. Grant by John de Blosmovill of Solihull to Richard atte
Shawe of the same of his place of land, which he had by the gift of
Thomas de Cimiterio, in Solihull called ' Blithelond ' ; rent to the chief
lords of the fee, I2d. He also grants him the right to continue digging
his ditch to complete the enclosure. Monday, the eve of Lady Day,
19 Edward II.
[Herts.] C. 5969. Demise by Roger H[ysk]yffe, clerk, Robert Whelpyngton,
Thomas Starkey, and Robert Thorne to John Savage and John
Bykman, clerks, Edmund Westby, Richard Sares, Henry Maiot, and
Richard Stwedelay of a tenement in Halywellstrete, St. Albans,
adjoining a hedge called ' Dottreyshegge.' 17 Henry VI. Two seals,
damaged, .one with arms.
[Dorset.] c. 5970. Letters of attorney from Lawrence Gilbert of Weymuth
appointing William Soydon to receive from Richard Barbor of Weymuth
101. for a tenement by the common quay. Weymouth, Thursday,
... St. Clement the Pope, 30 Edward III.
[Norfolk.] c. 5971. Bond for 40Z. given by Roger Fullere, Richard Haldeyn,'
Roger Spark, sherman, and John . . . rd of Great Yarmouth
to the lord Edward of Wyndesouere, king of England. Tuesday
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
after St. Bartholomew, 49 Edward III. Endorsed with condition
to make no conspiracies against the king or the freedom of Great
Yarmouth. Fragments of two seals.
[Kent.] C. 5972. Letters of attorney from William Isle and John Rowe
to [William] Purchas, .Hugh Joye, and Gilbert Savage to deliver
to Geoffrey Boleyn, citizen and mercer of London, Thomas Boleyn
and Thomas Mannyng, clerks, Thomas Urswyk, Thomas Burgoyn,
Thomas Bryan, and Hugh Fenne, gentlemen, and Richard Suthwell,
esquire, seisin of land in the parishes of Hevere and Chydyngston
which they had, jointly with James Fenys, esquire, and John Mason,
clerk, by the gift of Ralph Co ... t and Robert Slyghtere.
12 February, 39 Henry VI.
C. 5973. General release by Walter le Smeth of Shenley to Reynold
le Walshe of Theydon atte [Mou]nte of all debts, actions, &c. London,
Tuesday after Lady day, 17 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Wilts.] C. 5974. Grant by Edmund de Wymondiswold, chaplain, and Roger
de Flete, citizen and cloth worker of London, to Peter Koc and Robert
Braunch of half the manor of Fitelton, and of lands there of the gift of
Thomas de Harna', parson of Odestouk, and John Wode, and of the
advowson of the church. All Hallows Eve, 36 Edward III.
Berks. C. 5975. Bond by John Dawson of Upton, husbandman, for the
payment of 3?. 2s. to William York the elder of London, esquire, at
Michaelmas next. 16 January, 13 Edward IV.
[Wilts.] C. 5976. Grant by James de Combe, chaplain, to Robert de
Burebach, Denise daughter of John de Radenham his niece (nepote
mee), and the heirs of their bodies of a messuage and a yard-land in
Fiteltone which he had by the gift of Simon de Combe, late lord of
Fiteltone. . . Edward II.
Surrey. C. 5977. Grant by William Petley and Katherine his wife to John
Skynner, John Polsted, and William Arnold of all their tenements, &c.
in Pekham which late were of John Forstall. 30 April, . . Edward IV.
Two seals, with fragments of leaves adhering.
[Notts.] c. 5978. Grant by Thomas de Merdeley of Sutton to Ralph
Torkard of Notyngham, Cecily his wife, and Ralph's heirs, of his
right in 60a. arable, uncultivated land (frichearum), and meadow in
Notyngham which Henry de Bradmere of Notyngham and Thomas
Bothale had by the grant of John de Normanton. The feast of
St. George, 4 Richard II. Seal of arms, damaged.
Dorset. c. 5979. Bond by Stephen Russell, chaplain of the chantry of
St. Michael, Brideport, for the payment of 40L to William Olyver and
Richard Burgh at Michaelmas next. 8 August, 4 Edward IV. Seal,
damaged.
C. 5980. General release by Robert Say, citizen and mercer of
London, to Richard Cater of Salisbury, mercer, of all actions real
and personal. 10 February, 6 Edward IV. Seal.
C. 5981. General release by John Mene to Richard Wyot and
Thomas atte Watere of all personal actions. Monday after All Hallows,
6 Henry IV. Seal.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
280
[Wilts.]
Berks.
Middx.
Surrey.
[Suffolk.]
[Warw.]
[Suffolk.]
Kent.
[Hants.]
[Suffolk.]
C. 5982. Grant by Robert son and heir of Henry Taylur of
La Brodeton to John Jokin, rector of the chapel of [Corft]one, and
William son of William Jokin [for their lives], for 2 marks in hand,
of land in the west field of La Brodeton. Saturday, the feast of
St. Simon and St. Jude, 9 Edward II.
C. 5983. Bond by John Dawson of Upton, husbandman, for the
payment of 4Z. 4s. 4d. to William York, the elder, of London, esquire,
at Easter next. 10 May, 14 Edward IV.
C. 5984. Indenture dated 15 November, 22 Edward IV, witnessing
that John Edmonde, son and heir of Andrew Edmonde and Jane late
the wife of the said Andrew have sold all their lands, &c. in
Twykenham, Whiton, Warton, Thystelworth and Mulsey to Dame
Elizabeth Yourk, widow, for 46Z. 6s. Sd. beforehand. English.
C. 5985. Indenture being the defeasance of a frond made between
Ellen late the wife of William Rybourgh and John Cutyll, executor of
the will of the said William relating to the execution of the will.
17 March, 8 Richard II. French. Seal, damaged.
C. 5986. Grant by Geoffrey de Semere to Godfrey son of Alexander
de Lavenham of lla. land in the town of Meleford which he holds
(teneo) of Gilbert son of William de Lavenham of the fee of Roger
son of William de Meleford and the homage and service of John son of
Hugh de Cruce ; rent to the said Roger, 2s. and to him a pair of gloves
worth \d. at Easter. Witnesses : Sir Thomas, son of William de
Lavenham, and others (named).
C. 5987. Quitclaim by Agnes daughter of John le Sawyer of Berkes-
well to John Barry the elder, her uncle , of her right in 5a. land in
Berkeswell adjoining the roads to Balisale and from Keneleworth to
Colshull. Seal in white wax, damaged.
C. 5988. Bond by John Held of Mortymere Clibery, co. Salop,
weaver, and Robert Smyth of London, yeoman, for the payment of
20s. to Thomas Strodere and John Styward on 3 May next. 28 January,
2 Edward IV. Two seals.
C. 5989. Confirmation by Robert de Brissete, clerk, to Nicholas de
Tunstalle and Margery his wife for her life and to the heirs of Nicholas
of a grant of lands in Hecham and Monks Illeye ; rent, 4 marks.
Witnesses : Sir Hugh de Morieaus, Sir John de Geddinge, and
Sir John . . ., knights, and others (named). Tuesday before
St. Luke, 2 Edward II. Seal, damaged.
C. 5990. Demise by William Rotheley and John Sharp to John
Outlaw of land in a field called ' Depeden ' in the parish of Eard.
35 [Henry VI]. Two seals.
C. 5991. Quitclaim by Thomas de Foxcote to Henry de Harnhell
for his life (vitam suam) of his right over Henry Bafeli, Thomas Ywon,
and William Paty, bondmen, dwelling (nativos manentes) in Hetherdene,
and in their lands, chattels, and issue. Peniton Meysi, 30 April,
16 Edward II.
C. 5992. Quitclaim by Thomas son of Adam de Lose to Nicholas de
Tunstall and Margery his wife for her life, and to the heirs of Nicholas
of his right in all the land which the said Adam had in a hamlet called
Losse in Heescham. Witnesses : Sir Hugh de Moriaus and
Sir John de Geddinge, knights, and others (named).
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Lancaster.] c. 5993. Indenture witnessing that the commonalty of Liver-
pull has granted to the king a farcost (farecoste) called the ' Nicholas,'
equipped and manned (names of crew given) to go to the north parts
and remain there for 20 days, according to the king's command received
through his clerk William de Werdale, and note of the arrest of a ship
called the Mariol for going to sea without the king's wages and protec-
tion, with a request to know the pleasure of the king and council.
French.
[Heref.]
Middx.
[Wilts.]
Bucks.
Oxford.
[Devon.]
N'hamp.
[Bedford.]
[Bedford.]
[Sussex.]
[Herts.]
C. 5994. Grant by Roger [le Longje of Sutton, John Furches,
Edmund Brugge, and John Sylvestr' to Thomas Verne of Wisteston
in the parish of Maureden and Juliana his wife of all lands, &c. which
they had by the gift of Thomas Sylvestr' in Maureden, Bodenham
and La Venne. Palm Sunday, 14 Henry IV. Three seals.
C. 5995. Grant by William Howes, chaplain, to Maud late the wife
of Richard Toky, citizen and woolman of London, of all his tenements
in the parishes of St. Edmund of Lumbardestret and St. Benet of
Graschirche, London, bought under the will of Maud late the wife
of John atte Rose. 24 April, 36 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
C. 5996. Acknowledgment by William Clyterer of Salisbury of the
receipt of 13s. 4rf. from Thomas Mayzowe of Hongurford. Michaelmas,
8 Henry VI.
C. 5997. Grant by Joan relict of Henry Cryps of Cobbecote to
John Cotusmore and Peter Fetiplace of all his lands. &c. in Kyngesey,
Towresey and Thythrop. 3 May, 5 Henry VI.
C. 5998. Grant by William atte Hill and Gilbert Wronge to Richard
Damarle, Joan his wife, and the heirs of their bodies of all their
lands, &c. in Morcokyshegys and Willem'ton in the parishes of Schete
and Ofwille ; remainder to John Damarle, Lucy his wife, and the heirs
of John's body ; remainder to the right heirs of the said Richard.
Thursday before the Epiphany, 14 Richard II. Two seals, damaged,
one with arms.
C. 5999. Lease dated Thursday, the feast of St. John before the
Latin Gate, 33 Edward I, by Thomas Barfot of Torp to the master and
brethren of the house of the Holy Trinity without Norhampton of
\r. arable without the gate of the Holy Trinity, Norhampton, for
20 years. Fragments of seal in wrapping.
C. 6000. Grant by Richard Countesse of Dunstaple and Joan his
wife to Richard Aungewyn of the same of la. land in ' les Westinnyges '
of Dunstaple adjoining ' Skiftesbuttes.' Saturday after St. Valentine,
44 Edward III.
C. 6001. Letters of attorney from John Raven of Berkhampsted
to Henry Clay to receive seisin of a croft in Webscnad called
' Joseppescroft ' which was bought of Richard Boner of Webscnad.
London, Thursday after Michaelmas, 47 Edward III. French.
C. 6002. Grant by John Emme to Peter his son of two messuages
and rents in the parish of Ifeud ; rent, a pair of gloves worth l|rf.
Witnesses : Jordan de Langele and others (named).
C. 6003. Quitclaim by Edmund Westby, John Bykeman, chaplain,
and John Savage to Henry Maiot and Richard Stywdeley of
St. Albans of their right in six crofts in and near the town of St. Albans
ANCIENT DEEDS.
291
whereof one called ' Coppedhalle ' is in the parish of St. Andrew
beyond Holywell bridge between the high road and the land of the
nuns of St. Mary de la Pre (de Pratis),~a,nd the other five are in the
parish of St. Michael between the land of the prior of St. Albans and
the lane leading from St. Albans to Potteryscrouche, which crofts
they had by the gift of John Barbour. 29 May, 30 Henry VI.
Fragment of seal.
[Herts.] C. 6004. Quitclaim by Nicholas Conyngston to John Forster
and John Barbour of his right in a grange, 3 crofts and \r. land in the
parish of St. Andrew in St. Albans and in 5 crofts in the parish of
St. Michael near St. Albans, which he, together with the said John
Forster and John Barbour, had by the gift of Thomas Starky and
Robert Thorne. 8 October, 14 Henry VI.
LWorc.] c. 6005. Grant by Robert Darnell of Wyke, son and heir of Agnes
Baggepath, late the wife of John Cowpere of Wyke, to Roger
Harewell of Besford and Aucarius Beauchamp, esquires, Sir William
Maynard, chaplain, and William Hayward and William Wenlok of
Wyke of his lands in Wyke and of 6a. arable lying dispersed hi the fields
of Bryghtlampton which he had by the gift of John Smyth of
Penseham, William Condurton, John Taillour, and Thomas Comber
of Parshore. 21 June, 2 Richard III. Seal, damaged.
[Herts.] C. 6006. Demise by Henry Maiot and Richard Stywdeley of
St. Albans to John Spendelove and Joan his wife, Edward Hulle,
knight, Henry Frowyk of South Mymmes, esquire, Edward Westby,
William Halle, John Ferrers, Henry Dyper, and John Wangford,
of six crofts as in C. 6003. Witnesses : Henry Dyper, bailiff of
St. Albans, Richard Gosbyll, and others (named). 2 June,
30 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Bedford.] c. 6007. Grant by William Phelip of Shortemade to John de
Siwelle, chaplain, of 1 J burgages in ' le Mulnestrete ' in
[Bikejleswade and of a messuage and land in Shortemade.
Bikeleswade, 1 May, 14 ...
[Hants.] c. 6008. Letters of attorney from Adam de Skelton to Roger
Bettelye and John de Polhampton to deliver seisin to John Randolf,
knight, of all his lands in Q[ui]dhampton and Asshe which he had by
the gift of Richard de Overton, clerk. London, Wednesday after the
Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 30 Edward I. Endorsed with
several names and sums of money.
[Essex.] C. 6009. Grant by John Purchaz of Rikelinge to John son of John
Gelous of the same, for his homage and service and for 5 marks in
gersum, of 3|a. land with balks (sulconibus] of pasture, &c. in Rikeling
in ' Grovefeld ' between the land of Dame Amice de Say, &c. and
abutting on the garden of the hall where the lord's leet is held.
[Bedford.] C. 6010. Letters of attorney from Walter and Joan his wife to
Gilbert de Wybbesnade, chaplain, to receive seisin of a messuage
and 3 crofts in Wybbesnade on the west side of ' Dodenynesheye ' [which
they had] by the gift of William Brekebech. Friday after Martinmas,
6 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 6011. Grant by John de Hoketon, vicar of Dunton, to Alice,
daughter of Adam Reynold of Mulnho the younger, deceased, for her
life, of 6a. land in the field of Mulnho, near land of the abbot of
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Waltham, at Mosemere, in ' le Made,' on ' Hotehul ' and
' Rielond,' &c. ; remainder to Adam's right heirs. Sunday before
,15 Edward III. Endorsed with an inventory of goods.
Dorset. C. 6012. Bond by Edward Houdon of Brideport, husbandman,
for the payment of 40s. to Robert Burgeis of the same, at the feast of
St. Catherine next. Thursday, the feast of St. Denis, 17 Henry VI.
Seal.
[Kent.] C. 6013. Grant by Sir Henry de Leyburne, knight, and Elizabeth
his wife to William ate Wode and Philip ate Londe, for 10 marks before-
hand, of land and a rent in Estpecham which [SJimon de Scliarstede,
father of the said Elizabeth, formerly had by the gift of Thomas de
Spayne ; rent, 20s. Witnesses : Adam de Wendleswerke, and others
(named). December, 27 Edward I. Endorsed, Carta Willelmi de
Bosco et Philippi ate Londe de terra de Stanford in Pecham.
[Dorset.] C. 6014. Bond by Ralph Brouage, merchant of Melcombe Regis,
and John Russell alias Gyle, merchant of Dorchestre, for the payment
of 49Z. 6s. Sd. to William Mountfort, burgess of Brydeport, at
Candlemas next. Tuesday after St. Matthew, 12 Henry IV.
Seal damaged.
Dorset. C. 6015. Grant by John Beatiscombe and Hugh Prior, clerk,
to John, abbot of Cern, John Olyver and John Tonnyng, clerks,
William Olyver, William Wyke, John Croukern and the heirs of the
said John and William Olyver, of all the lands, &c. which they, with
others, had by the gift of Geoffrey Peny in Wodemyll and elsewhere.
20 April, 5 Edward IV. Draft on paper.
[Norfolk.] C. 6016. Conveyance by Edmund Berry, knight, William Paston
of Paston, Oliver Groos, esquire, Thomas Derham of Crymplesham,
and Robert Heylot of Lesyngham, to John Aslak of Crosthweyt,
Richard, parson of Crosthweyt, and Adam Fraunceys of Redelyngton
of their tenement called ' Stalham Halle ' in Stalham, late Withes
and all the lands, etc., in Stalham, Ingham, Sutton, Brunsted,
Crosthweyte, Redelyngton, Witton, Honyng, Hapesburgh, and else-
where in the hundreds of Happyng and Tunstede, which they had jointly
with John Geneye, knight, and Clement Herward, deceased, by the
gift of the said John Aslak. 20 July, 9 Henry VI. Four seals, two
damaged.
C. 6017. Demise by Roger Hungarton, chaplain, and William atte
Hoke, butcher, to Thomas Burgh, esquire, Gilbert Burgh, Robert
Golescher, and Richard Stanes of all their lands in the parishes of
St. Mary Matfelon, Stebenhithe, and Hakeneye, which, together with
William Pykenham, the pelterer, deceased, they had by the gift of
Thomas Cherche, chaplain, and Simon White, except lands which Robert
Cristendome, citizen and clothworker of London holds by the gift
of the said William atte Hoke and others in Stebenhithe. They
demise also to the said Thomas, Gilbert, Robert and Richard 12a. wood
in Berkyngcley which, together with the said William Pykenham,
they had by the gift of the said Thomas Cherche and Simon White ;
rent, during the life of Agnes late the wife of Guy de Allesley, to be
paid in the church of St. Leonard, Stratford atte Bowe, 20?.
21 September, 3 Henry VI. Seal, damaged, and fragment.
Ireland. C. 6018. Bond by Michael [Tregury], archbishop of Dublin, John
Aleyn, clerk, of co. Oxford, and Walter Fitz Symond, gentleman, of
[Middx.
Essex. J
ANCIENT DEEDS.
293
Dublin, for the payment of 4(W. to William York the elder and William
York the younger, at All Hallows next. 26 February, 1462.
[Scotland.] C. 6019. Resignation by John Sympil of Perthwik to the King
[of Scots] of all his lands of Pertwik commonly called ' Sympil
Pertwik ' in the bailiwick of Renfrw, and of a rent of 4 marks due from
the king's lands of Quenys Halch in the shrievalty of Struvielyne, by
rod and staff (per fustem et baculum). Renfrew, 25 April, 1435. Seal
of arms, damaged.
Essex. C. 6020. General release by John Domer, citizen and ' belman '
of London, to Peter Berewyk of Colcestr' of all personal actions.
7 October, 15 Henry VI.
Essex. C. 6021. Grant by Alexander Walden, knight, to John Bray of
Tyllebury and John Kent of Thaxsted of his manor of
Machchingehall with its appurtenances in Machching and elsewhere.
Wednesday after All Hallows, 20 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
Oxford. C. 6022. Quitclaim by Joan late the wife of Robert le Blount
to John de Alveton, Nichola his wife, and his heirs, of her right in the
manor of Kyngeston by Thame. Witnesses : John de Leukenore
and John Golafre, knights, Edmund de Malyns, Thomas de Barentyn,
and others (named). August, 18 Edward III. Mutilated.
Herts. C. 6023. Bond for 100 marks, payable at Whitsuntide next, given by
John Jocelyn of Braughyng, esquire, to Robert, abbot of St. Mary
Graces by the Tower of London, for his submission to an award of
William Crofton and John Clerke relating to land claimed by him in
Westmell and rent in the manors of Gatesbury and Maisters claimed
by the abbot in right of the manor of Westmell. 4 February,
33 Henry VI. Seal.
[Bedford.] C. 6024. Quitclaim by Walter Boghurst of Mepham, co. Kent,
to Richard Bonere of Kensworth of his right in a croft called
' Josepescroft ' in Wybsnad and of all the meadow late of Walter de
Wouberne in Eyton. Sunday after St. Denis, 41 Edward III.
Seal of arms, damaged.
[Bedford.] C. 6025. Grant by Richard Boner of Websnade to John Raven
of Berkhampsted of a croft in Webscnad called ' Joseppuscroft.'
Friday before St. Luke, 47 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 6026. Bond by Richard Boner of Webscnade for the payment
of 4 marks to John Raven of Berkhampsted if he shall lose by law
any part of a croft in Webscnade called ' Joseppescroft.' Friday
before St. Luke, 47 Edward III. French.
Staff. C. 6027. Grant by Henry Spurstowe of Spurstowe to Richard le
Fleccher, parson of Haselwall, Richard Haukyn, vicar of Madeley,
and John de Lebursaght, parson of Bertumley, of his manors of
Chetelton and Wryme, and of all his other lands, &c. in the county.
Le Wryme, Lady Day, 8 Henry VI. Seal of arms, damaged.
[Essex ?] C. 6028. Grant by Miles de Estraford to Joan his daughter, for
her homage and service and for 40*. beforehand, of his land in
Estraford called ' Britrechesfeld ' with a meadow in ' Storemedeye, '
land called ' le Wallefeld,' rent issuing out of Warin's land, and land
and an alder-holt at Mochelefen, to hold to her, her heirs and assigns
except religious houses ; rent, a pair of white gloves.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
(Suffolk.] C. 6029. Grant by ... to Sir Robert de Bures, knight, Hilary his
wife, and Robert's heirs, of the homage and service of John . . ,
Reyner Schepherd, Agnes his daughter, John the smith (fabri), of
Great Waldingfeld, and others (named), together with a yearly
rent of 14s. due from them for the tenements which they held from
[him] in the town of Aketon. Thursday before St. Mark, 9 Edward II.
[Berks.] C. 6030. Quitclaim by William Tatyn, Margery his wife, and
William his son and heir, to Edmund Spersholte of their right in lands,
rents, and services in Westlakyng, Ardynton, and Detheswik.
8 May, 1386.
Essex. C. 6031. General release by Robert Horn, citizen and fishmonger of
London, to Peter Berwyk of Colchester, carpenter, of all personal
actions. 25 August, 24 Henry VI.
Middx. C. 6032. General release by John Clerk of Westminster, yeoman,
to Richard Aired, esquire, of all personal actions. 16 November,
24 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
[Wilts.] C. 6033. General release by Margaret, relict of Percival Sondon
and lady of Fytelton, to Richard atte Mulle of Fytelton, of all real
and personal actions, past or future, arising out of his state of servitude.
I February, 1 Henry VI.
[Herts.] C. 6034. Indenture dated Sunday after Easter, 10 Edward III,
between Margaret relict of Richard de Gates bery and Ralph his son
of the one part, and Mary de St. Paul, countess of Pembroke, of the other
part, witnessing that the said Margaret and Ralph have quitclaimed
to the said Mary, for her life, their right in the lands, &c. which the
said Mary holds in Westmeln. /Seal, damaged.
[Norfolk.] C. 6035. Grant by Gervase Unspac of Dilham to Stephen son of
Hervey de Dilham, dyer, for his homage and service and for [2 or 3]*. in
gersum of a yearly rent of 2d. due from Bartholomew Robet of Smale-
berghe for \\r. land in Dilham between land of Thomas Unspac, his
brother, &c. ; rent, a hazel-nut at Michaelmas. Witnesses : Philip
de Wrthested, Henry de Brockelee, clerk, and others (named). Seal,
damaged.
[Wilts.] C. 6036. Indenture between William Brantyngham, John Poucher
and William Gascryk of the one part, and William atte Hurne of
Brokenbergh of the other part, witnessing that they have granted
to the said William atte Hurne a messuage and 7a. land late of John
atte Sheote in Brokenbergh, held of the manor of Puryton ; rent,
. . ., whereof half is to be paid to the said Brantyngham and half
to the said [Poucher] and Gascrick ; suit of court twice a year and a
heriot on every vacancy, except at the death of the said William atte
Hurne. 4 February, 15 Richard II. French.
[Bucks.] C. 6037. Letters of attorney from Master Nicholas Calton, canon
of Salisbury, to John Mychel, John Clyve, and Thomas Michel, all of
Wycombe, to prosecute William Bell of Wycombe for perjury and other
offences committed against him. Shotesbrok, the feast of St. Lawrence,
II Henry VI.
[Suffolk.] C. 6038. Quitclaim by Michael de Nelynge and Alice his wife to
Sir R[obert] de Bures, knight, Hilary his wife, and his heirs, of their
right in land formerly partly held by Alan Nerbaud. Witnesses :
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. . . de Kereseye, Richard Parker of Bures, and others (named).
Saturday after St. [Valejntine, 12 Edward II.
[Suffolk.] C. 6039. Demise by Henry ... to Reynold Snarry and
John Sayer for six years of all his land in the town of Assendone, the
lease to begin at Michaelmas, . . Edward II.
| Suffolk.] C. 6040. Grant by John Groten of Boxford and John Knyth,
of the same, to John Hode of Flete and Thomas, rector of [Layham?]
of all the lands, &c. which they had by the gift of William Peel.
Boxford, Sunday before St. Thomas the Apostle, 49 Edward III.
Seal and fragment in white wax.
i Berks.] C. 6041. Grant by Richard de Polhamton to John Heyeward
and Alice his wife, for their lives in survivorship, of a corn-rent to be
paid at Wytemore in the parish of Kenetebur'. Monday, the feast
of St. Gregory the Pope, 6 Edward II.
Heref. C. 6042. Grant by Walter Bawdewyn, son and heir of John
Bawdewyn, and by Alice his wife, to Thomas Vynte and John Lane of all
their messuages, lands, &c. in Maurdyn. 28 March, . . Henry VI.
Seal, damaged.
('ornw. C. 6043. Grant by Stephen Trevysa, son of Ralph Trevysa, to
Sir Robert de Tresilian, knight, and Emmeline his wife, for their lives
in survivorship, of the reversion of all the messuages, lands, &c., in
Trenewyth, Reskegorra, and Gonanham, late of Michael Trenewyth,
and now held for ten years by Richard Tirell, at a yearly rent of
10 marks, together with the said rent, and the reversion of the dower
of Anny wife of Robert Trelodrow. 3 January, 6 Richard II. French.
'Dorset.] C. 6044. Letters of attorney from Richard Oure alias Gower of
Waymouth to Walter Syferwest and William Tracy of Brideport to
deliver seisin to William Mumford of Brideport of a tenement in
Brideport. Saturday after Corpus Christi, 8 Henry IV. Fragments
of seal.
[Warw.] C. 6045. Quitclaim by Thomas Fynchale and Richard de Bockemor
to Richard de Caldeford, chaplain, all of Solyhull, of their right in
4 selions of land in ' le Orchardesfeld.' .... after St. Chad . .
Edward III.
C. 6046. Bond by John Wyche of London, tailor, for the payment
of 20 marks to John Smyht, warden of the college of Schotesbroke,
co. Berks, and William Yorke of London, gentleman. 3 January,
4 Edward IV. Seal.
'Norfolk.] C. 6047. Grant by Roger Shirreve, perpetual vicar of Wurthsted,
and . . , citizen of Norwich, to Henry Ingges of Wurthsted, Nicholas
Camond, John Lyngsted of Dylham, and Thomas Palmer of the same,
of a close, two pieces of arable and a piece ... in Smalbergh, which
they had by the gift of John Hood, rector of Sloley. Witnesses :
Henry Inglose, knight, Richard Haldeyn, and others (named).
. . March, 9 Henry VI. Two seals. Endorsed, A. primus.
I Wilts.] C. 6048. Grant by John Houmell and Amice his wife to William
Person and John Halegod of half a messuage which they had by the
gift of Philip Scumer in Oxefordstret, Remmesbury. Witnesses :
Simon Rasel, William Churstyle, and others (named). Monday, the
feast of St. Vincent, 7 Richard II.
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Suffolk. C. 6049. Indenture, dated Colum, Sunday before St. Bartholomew,
2 Edward III, between Robert de Ver, earl of Oxford, and Thomas,
his son, of the one part and Robert de Bures of the other part,
witnessing that whereas the said Earl Robert and Thomas have agreed
under a bond of 60Z. in the custody of Sir Thomas Grey, knight, to
allow the said Robert de Bures possession of the manor of Preston
for a term of seven years, it is agreed that the bond shall be delivered
at the end of the term to the said Earl Robert and Thomas unless
the said Robert de Bures shall have been disturbed ; but if he shall
have been disturbed, the deed shall be delivered to him. Endorsed
with a copy of a demise by Lucy late the wife of John de Wenden
of Great Bures, widow, to Sir Andrew de Bures, knight, for four
years of a piece of meadow in Bures between the road to Subir'
and the king's quay (regiam ripam.) Witnesses : Sir Thomas de
Cornherthe, knight, and others (named). Candlemas, 9 Edward III.
C. 6050. Demise by Edmund de Polhampton to William Cobbe
of all the lands which Roger Pynel formerly had in the fee of Sandon
and of a croft called ' Holecroft ' at 'La Hulle,' until Michaelmas
next. Sandon by Hungerford, Monday after St. Lucy, 22 Edward III.
C. 6051. General release by Robert Harecourte, knight, to Thomas
Hore of Kenelleworth and William Hore of Stonythorpp, esquires,
of all actions of debt. 11 March, 30 Henry VI.
C. 6052. Indenture witnessing that Nicholas Wotton, gentleman,
has demised to John Benet, tucker, a cottage in Stoford which Richard
Blake formerly had, to hold for the life of the said Nicholas ; rent, 3s.
Tuesday, the feast of St. Margaret, 23 Henry VI. Seal.
C. 6053. Grant by Thomas Grene of Esthanney to Agnes his wife,
daughter of Thomas Smale, and the heirs of their (nostris) bodies,
of two tenements called ' Foresherdes ' and ' Erlyches ' in Esthanney
for her life without impeachment of waste. 8 November, 8 Henry VI.
C. 6054. Grant by John Sothman of Ixnyngg, chaplain, to Thomas
Skesp and John Chocwold, chaplain, of IJa. land in Ixnyngg whereof
\a. lies in ' Arnowfeld ' near land of Sir Henry de Coggyshal, knight,
and stretches to ' Landwathemor,' \\r. lie in ' Wymellefeld ' near native
land of the countess of Pembroke, and \a. \r. lie in ' Gosecroft,' near the
croft of John Chocwold, rector of Bracstede. Monday before
St. Mark, 48 Edward III. Seal.
[Norfolk.] C. 6055. Bond by Nicholas Davy, John Greyne, Robert de Ruttelee,
and Richard Sherman of Great Yarmouth for the payment of 40L
to Sir Edward of Wyndeshor, king of England, at Michaelmas next.
Monday after the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, 49 Edward III.
Four seals, two damaged. Endorsed with condition as in C. 5971.
[Norfolk.] C. 6056. Quitclaim by Catherine late the wife of Thomas de
Neuton of Gorton, and daughter of William son of John son of William
the chaplain (capellani) of Smaleberg, widow, to Dame Isabel, late the
wife of Sir Geoffrey de Wyth, knight, of her right in a messuage,
8a. land, and 2a. moor and marsh and in the third part of a messuage
and in 2s. yearly rent in Smaleberg, Dilham, Berton and Sloley, which
tenements the said Geoffrey and Isabel bought from William de
Wrentham. Lund, Saturday, the feast of St. John before the Latin
Gate, 9 Edward III.
[Berks.]
Warw.
[Somerset,
Devon,
or Wilts.]
[Berks.]
[Suffolk.]
ANCIENT DEEDS.
297
[Berks.] C. 6057. General release by John Schypman of Abyndon to
Richard Wynde, fuller, of the same, of all actions real and personal.
Abyndon, 10 May, 7 Henry V.
[Norfolk.] C. 6058. Bond by John de Kirton, Roger de Rysingg, John Wylde-
goos, Thomas March, and John de Northich of Great Yarmouth for
the payment of 501. to Sir Edward of Wyndeshore, king of England,
at All Hallows next. 14 October, 49 Edward III. Endorsed with
condition as in C. 5971.
Wilts. C. 6059. Grant by William Yorke, the elder, of London, merchant,
Sir William Mille of Rammysbury, chaplain, and John Ewyn of
Draycote Folyat, yeoman, to Richard Estbury of Chute, gentleman,
for life, of a yearly rent of 20s. charged on their lands called
' Strangbowes ' in Baddesbury and Baddehamwyke. Witnesses :
George and Richard Darell, knights, Nicholas Carewe, Robert
Medford, Thomas Lewes. 12 July, 9 Edward IV. Three seals.
[Norfolk.] C. 6060. Grant by Oliver de Calthorp, knight, to John Erl of
Wykemere of a piece of land in Wykemere adjoining land of the earl of
Stafford ; rent, 4d. Calthorp, Monday after St. Faith, 41 Edward III.
[Warw.] C. 6061. Grant by Robert Tyverey of Solihull to John Tone of the
same, Agnes his wife, and his heirs, of a place of land with a house
thereon which he had by the gift of John P . . . . Solihull, . . .
after the Finding of the Holy Cross, . . Edward III.
Essex. C. 6062. Grant by John son of William Bromyg of Arkysdene,
deceased, to John son of Edmund Smyth and John [son] of John
Bouches of a messuage in the parish of Arkysdene abutting on land of
the abbot and convent of Waldene and on the high-road from Wykys
to Arkysden church. Sunday after Michaelmas, 2 Richard II.
[Lancaster.] C. 6063. Quitclaim by John son and heir of Sir Roger de
Lanc[astre] to the abbot and monks of Furnes for the soul of his father,
his ancestors and successors, of his right in land in a place called
Angurtonmosse in Brocton, situate as described, which they have
by the gift of Thomas Schilehar, burgess of Dalton in Furnes, in frank
almoin. Witnesses : Sir Alan de Couplond, Sir Alan de Feniton,
Sir Richard de Preston, and Sir Roger de Burton, knights, John de
Salkeld, and others (named). Endorsed, Mandatur quod capiantur
per escaetorem in manum Regis tamquam forisfacta per statutum
quod tempus domini Regis advenit. [See Furness Coucher Book,
part I, p. 49 (Chetham Society Publications)].
[Somerset.] C. 6064. Indenture dated at Sevenhampton Vaus, Thursday after
the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, 12 Richard II, between John
Strecch, lord of Sevenhamton Vaus, knight, of the one part and
Nicholas Bolour and Agnes his wife and John atte Mede and Christian
his wife, tenants of land at ' la Mede '.. of the other part, witnessing
that he has granted them his meadow in a meadow called ' Landemede '
and a. meadow near the tenement of Peter Domerell in exchange
for their meadow in ' la Ferthyng.' Witnesses : John de Beauchamp
of Lyllesdon, John Meryet, and John Lorty, knights, John Gyge, and
others (named). Three seals.
Surrey. C. 6065. Bond by Thomas Stacy, gentleman, and John Blondell,
citizen and fruiterer of London, for the payment of 20s. to Sir James
le Botiller, earl of Ermon, at Michaelmas next. 16 January,
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17 Henry VI. Seal and fragment. Endorsed with condition that if
the said Thomas shall prove before Michaelmas next that he has not
received the 20s. which Henry Kember, late farmer and collector of
rents in the lordship of Shire and Vacherye, says that he received
from him on 9 July, 15 Henry VI, the bond shall be void.
| York, W.R.] C. 6066. Letters of attorney from William Dr[onffeld], knight,
and Robert Corff of Wakefeld, clerk, to John ... ho . . .,
to deliver to Richard Oxspryng of Oxspryng and Elizabeth his wife
seisin of all lands, &c. in Oxspring and Darton. West Bretton, 2 July,
4 Henry IV. Of. C. 783.
[Staff.] C. 6067. Grant by Richard de Everdon and Richard Dymmok,
vicar of Seggesleye, to John de Couleye, the younger, and Edith his wife,
for her life, of all their lands, &c. late of John de Waltham in Womburn
and Overton ; remainder to Thomas le Hore. Pencrich, Sunday,
Michaelmas, 38 Edward III. Two seals, damaged.
Berks. C. 6068. Bond by John Absolon of Cholsey, husbandman, Stephen
Chaunceler of Harewell, husbandman, and Thomas Pyperwyte of
Abyndon, fuller, for the payment of 40. to Richard Makeney, esquire,
at Easter next. 12 October, 24 Henry VI. Three seals.
Kent C. 6069. Bond by John Heystaple of Westmalling for the payment
of 20/. to Richard Crophill, esquire, at Michaelmas next. 18 June,
37 Henry VI. Seal. Endorsed with condition of repayment by six
quarterly instalments of 13s. 4o\
| Bucks.] C. 6070. Grant by Margaret daughter and heir of Richard
Godlak of Kyngeseye to Sir Robert de Marny, knight, of her right
in the land, &c. late of John Godlak her uncle in Kyngeseye
which she and Maud, her sister, inherited at his death. 20 February,
29 Edward III.
[Bedford.] C. 6071. Letters of attorney from . . . ley, knight, John Fray,
Thomas Palmer, and William Stanlowe to . . ., and . . ., esquire, to
deliver seisin to certain bishops, [William,] earl of Arundell, Thomas,
earl of . . ., Thomas Clifford, knight, lord Clifford, John Stourton,
John Fortescu, Thomas Stanley, . . . Tyrell, and Gervase Clifton,
knights, Master William Say, dean of the king's chapel of . . .,
. . . Constable and John Taylboys of Stalyngbourghe, esquires,
Thomas Yong, and Richard Illy ng worth of lands, &c. lafte of Lord de
Faunhope in their manors of Ampthull, Milbroke, la Graunge by
Milbroke, Houghton, Ty[ngryt]h, Flettewyk, &c. 30 . . . . ,
33 [Henry VI].
[Norfolk.] C. 6072. Grant by Robert son of Walter the cook (cod) of Irsted
and Margaret his wife to Geoffrey Wyth, knight, of two pieces of arable
in Smalberg containing la. I6p. whereof one piece abuts on the
highway called ' Holgate ', in exchange for two pieces of arable in
Irsted containing la. Ip. Witnesses : Reginald le Gros, knight,
Geoffrey Jueth, and others (named). Sunday after St. Hilary,
4 Edward II.
[Staff.] C. 6073. Demise by Robert de Buckenale to Richard de Offileye
of a place of his land in the fee of Onileye, rent free, for 12 years from
Michaelmas, 18 Edward III.
Essex.] C. 6074. Quitclaim by John son of Richard Brythrich to Reynold
le Walsch of his right in tenements called ' Gonnildisland ' in
ANCIENT DEEDS.
299
Theyden Mount (ad montem). Wednesday after St. John before the
Latin Gate, 3 Edward III. Seal. '
[Warw.] C. 6075. Bond relating to an exchange of lands between William
. . . and William son of Thomas atte Birches. Solih[ull,] 21 ....
Oxford. C. 6076. Grant by Peter Sprenge of the parish of Tame to John
Justicere of Wycombe and John Lovel of the same, of all his goods in
Tame and elsewhere. 15 September, 3 Henry [VI.] Seal, damaged.
Middx. C. 6077. Receipt by William Baret for 5 marks from Thomas Exton,
goldsmith, Robert Bussheye, William atte Gate, hatter, and Roger
Stokes and John Baldwin, wax-chandlers, being 2| years' rent of a tene-
ment at the corner of Bredstrete, London, opposite the church of
All Hallows. The morrow of Michaelmas, 21 Richard II. Four seals
and a fragment, one of arms, damaged.
[Warw.] C. 6078. Indenture witnessing that whereas Richard atte Birches
of Solihull has granted to William Arnecok of the same a yearly rent
of 4s. 2d. due from certain tenants of the said Richard in Solihull,
it may be redeemed by the payment of 42s. Wednesday after
St. Gregory the Pope, 19 Richard II.
[Suffolk.] C. 6079. Quitclaim by Duce Pascale of Reydon, daughter of William
the smith (fabri) of the same, deceased, widow, to Robert de Reydon
of her right in 2a. land in Reydon, which William Pascha[le,] her
husband, demised to Sir Robert de Reydon, uncle of the said Robert.
For this quitclaim the said Robert has given her 4s. 2d.
Dorset. C. 6080. Bond by John Abbot of Waymouth, merchant, for the
payment of 211. 15s. to William Mountfort, merchant of Brydeport,
at St. Peter's Chains next. Tuesday before Michaelmas, 15 Henry VI.
Seal
[Warw.] C. 6081. General release by Parnel (Petronilla), late the wife of
John Wodard of Longedon, and Edmund, his son and heir, to Richard
atte Birches of Solyhull of all actions real and personal. Solyhull,
twelve days after Candlemas, 4 Henry IV.
[Norfolk.] C. 6082. Bond by John de Strete, John de Chadeworth, John
Coggeshal, and John atte Moor, armourer, for the payment of 40Z.
to Sir Edward of Wyndesouer, king of England. Great Yarmouth,
Thursday after St. Bartholomew, 49 Edward III. Endorsed with
condition as in C. 5971.
Bucks. C. 6083. Statute merchant for 45J. given by Hugh and Anne de
Oxford. Brehull and John Verneie of Fletemersshton to John Mannyng,
chaplain, and John Motte. Oxford, before William de Codeshale,
mayor, and John Bray, clerk of recognisances, 24 March, 49 Edward III.
Two seals, one of arms, and a fragment.
C. 6084. Bond by Thomas Benham of Esthanney for the payment
of 40Z. to William Goryng, citizen and plumber of London, and Margaret
his wife, late the wife of Richard Mayneld, at Easter next. 28 January,
1 Henry IV.
Berks. C. 6085. Bond by Robert Bedford of Wantynge, kerseyman,
for the payment of 61. 10s. to Thomas Yonge at Midsummer next.
15 January, 11 Edward IV. Endorsed, Pro securitate - vjJ.
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C. 6086. Bond by Thomas Ormond and William Boleyn, esquires,
for the payment of 201. to Elizabeth, countess of Shrewsbury, and Alan
Stury, esquire, at Michaelmas in the year 1474. 18 November,
12 Edward IV. Endorsed with condition for payment of 15/. within
12 weeks of Michaelmas next, and with notes of receipt.
C. 6087. Bond given by Roger le Strange (Extraneus] and Maud
de Mumbray to Maud de Clare, countess [of Gloucester and Hertford],
for payments in respect of the marriage of Roger son and heir of
Sir Roger de Mumbray with the daughter of the said countess.
Witnesses : Sir Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester and Hertford, Sir
Thomas de Beauchamp (Bellocampo), Sir Walter de la Hide, and Sir
Henry de Umf ram vile, knights. Westminster, the Translation of St.
Swithun, 1270.
[York, W.R.] C. 6088. Grant by Thomas son of Ranulf de le Ker of
Cuthewurth to Denise his sister of a messuage which his father bought
from Michael son of Stephen ; rent, a rose at Midsummer to John
son of John de [Pu]l, lord of the fee. Witnesses : Robert de Pul,
John son of the dean of Roreston, and others (named).
Christmas, 1293.
[Wilts.]
[Bucks.]
Wilts.
Berks.
C. 6089. Letters of attorney from Robert Lidyerd of Remnesbury,
clerk, to Richard Deverell of Bedewynde to deliver seisin to John le
Ros and Agnes his wife of tenements late of John Bydenote in
Rennesbury. Remesbury, the octave of Michaelmas, 47 Edward III.
French. Seal, damaged.
C. 6090. Grant by Robert de Marny, knight, to Hugh Milleward,
of a messuage and 12a. arable and la. meadow in Kyngeseye, lying in
' le Northfeld ' at Netherstonden, at Dodeshull between lands called
' Mulsham ' and ' Saunterdon,' at West Sternelake between lands called
' Mulsham ' and ' Boone,' at Into Aston, Herdenchurcheheye, and
Schort Thisterhull, at Claydon between lands called ' Godelak '
and ' Boone,' at Schort Raulond, Clayhull, and le Redelond, atCoulowe
between lands called ' Mulsham ' and ' Chakonden,' at Chilgar
between lands called ' Rolves ' and ' Bachiler ', in ' Estfeld,'
at Wowlond, le Putte, le Clay, le Loppe, Undur le Doune, and
Goselondes, and in the meadow called ' Radenachemed ' near Boone
meadow ; to hold the said messuage and lands to the said Hugh
for his life ; rent, 13s. 4rf. ; the rights of pasture reserved for all beasts
according to the custom of the town; suit of court at Kyngeseye
every three weeks ; the best beast, as a heriot, or, if there shall be no
beast, the best pot, coverlet, sheet, or other chattel at the lord's
choice ; remainder to Joan wife of the said Hugh, for life ; remainder
to John their son, for life. 1 October, 9 Richard II. Fragments of seal.
C. 6091. Indenture, being a demise by George Darell, knight,
to Robert. Medford and Alice his wife for her life and one year after
her death of lands, &c., which William Darell, his father, whose heir
he is, had by the gift of William Coventre in the parish of
Shaldeborn, together with a messuage in Charlatonstrete called
' le Bell Inne ' by Hungerford ; remainder to Alice daughter and heir
of Robert Coventre in fee tail ; remainder to the right heirs of the body
of the said William Coventre. Witnesses : Richard Darell, knight,
and others (named). 3 December, 12 Edward IV.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
301
[Bedford.
Herts.]
[Herts.] C. 6092. Grant by Henry Pybaker of Dunstaple to Lawrence
Pycote, William Anable, John Skynner of the same, James Sodlombe,
perpetual vicar of Kemesworth, and William Albryght of a messuage
and land late of Richard Albon in Kemesworth abutting on Watling
Street and on land called ' Mabelycrouch ' and ' le Buttes.' 22. . .,
4 Henry VI.
C. 6093. Demise by Thomas Peyvre, John Olney, and Thomas
Cowch, chaplain, to Henry Pybaker of Dunstaple, of a messuage and
land late of Richard Albon of Dunstaple in Dunstaple and
Kennesworth between the land of the hospital of St. Mary Magdalen,
Dunstaple, and Watling Street, abutting on ' Mabelycrowech,' land
called ' le Hevedacre,' and a road called ' Mabelycrowechwey,' and
whereof a piece called ' Dowbellf orlong ' lies near the land of the lord of
Kennesworth. And the said Henry shall pay therefor nine yearly
sums of 40.9. and shall repair the. said messuage, &c. during the term of
nine years. The feast of St. Mary Magdalen, 5 Henry V.
[Glouc.] C. 6094-. Grant by Walter de Gothurst to Robert Chambers (de
Camera) for his homage and service, of part of his land in Chedde worth,
viz. a piece in the field (cultura) called ' Al vine wellef orlong ' between
the land which belongs to Gothurst mill and his demesne (dominicum)
near the stream of Alvynewell and a piece in the field called ' Lutle-
fernhulle' ; rent, Id. For this grant the said Robert has paid him
10s. in gersum. Witnesses : John, vicar of Cheddeworth, William
the physician (medico), Nicholas de Hodecnassce, and others (named).
Of. A. 6289.
Berks. C. 6095. Acknowledgment by William de Seynt Eleyne, Richard
Feteplace, William de Worthe, Richard de Ruycote, John le Combeie,
John de Aula of Styvynton, Simon Walkelyn, John de la More, Miles
de Morton, William de Latton, Stephen le Cor, and Walter de Fauelore
of the receipt of the bodies of Philip de Wightham, . . ., John Under-
wode, Lawrence Serych, William de Chaundon and John de Egione,
arrested on the appeal of Walter de Cobbeham, approver, and bond
to produce them at the next gaol-delivery at Windsor or on the
demand of the sheriff. London, 5 June, 8 Edward . . Six seals,
damaged.
Kent. C. 6096. Quitclaim by John Scowe and Edmund Newman, citizens
and stockfishmongers of London, John Beauley, John Mundes, and
William Cowper, gentlemen, and Thomas Lewis, citizen and vintner
of London, to Richard Forde and John Cook, gentlemen, of their right
in their manor of Seyntmaryhalle and in 145a. land, 9a. meadow and
pasture for 157 sheep in the marshes of Dalemerssh, Hoggekynnes-
merssh, Hoggekynsham, and Litelham, together with two sheep-
walks (bercariis) in Dalemerssh in the parish of Hoo St. Mary which
they, together with the said Richard Forde and John Cook and with
Richard Phippes, citizen and stockfishmonger of London, deceased,
had by the demise of Richard Rawlyns and Bartholomew Horwode,
citizens and grocers of London. 28 April, 11 Edward IV. Two seals,
damaged, and fragment.
C. 6097. Bond by Alice Odam of London, widow, for the payment
of 20/. to Thomas Moreton of Assheby Magna at Whitsuntide next,
. . May, 4 Edward IV. Endorsed with condition for submission to
arbitration.
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[Essex.] C. 6098. Grant by Alice late the wife of Thomas atte Welle of
Sandon [and] ... to John Knyghtbrygge, smith, and Alice his wife,
of land in Sandon which they had jointly with A ... [and] John Cook,
deceased, by the [gift] of the said Thomas. 15 Henry VI. Two seals,
damaged.
C. 6099. Bond by Richard Croppell, esquire, for the payment of
300/. to William York the younger, gentleman, at Whitsuntide next.
18 May, 3 Edward IV. Endorsed with condition to submit any
dispute to the arbitration of Thomas Colt and Roger Malmesbury.
[Berks.] C. 6100. Quitclaim by Nicholas le Rede of Blebury to Thomas
Herneys of his right in \a. arable lying in the north field of Westhanneye
in ' Chilretheforlong'. The feast of St. Hilary, 10 Edward II.
[Heref.] C. 6101. Quitclaim by Thomas Parker of Mordyford and Thomas
Lovedaye of the parish* of Bodenham to William Yervard of the said
parish, of their right in \a. arable lying in a field of Bodenham called
' Upfeld ' which \a. they had, jointly with Hugh Wyne and Robert
Houalwode, together with other lands, by the gift of John Hereford
of Great Whytechurche. Sunday, the feast of St. George,
7 Henry V.
[Kent.] C. 6102. Grant by Robert ate Wealde and Joan his wife to Stephen
son of Stephen de Delham, Margaret his wife and Stephen's heirs, of
four dayworks of meadow in the town of Hoo St. Mary. For this
grant the said Stephen and Margaret gave them 4s. in gersum.
2 Edward I.
[Berks.] C. 6103. Grant by Thomas Herneys to John de Everdone, clerk,
of 2a. arable in the field of Westhanneye. Witnesses : Almaric
Fete[plas], Hugh Seymour (de Sancto Mauro), Swein de Mortlee, and
others (named). Monday after [Martinmas], 13 Edward II. Seal,
damaged.
[Essex.] C. 6104. Bond by Robert Lucas of Manytr' to make good any
damage to John Herkested's house by '' le Cornhel' in Manytr', according
to a former agreement, if it is injured by the water from his roof,
which projects over it. Monday after the feast of St. Peter and
St. Paul, 20 Edward III. Seal.
[Suffolk.] C. 6105. Grant by John atte Schaghe of Holeton to Peter, brother
of Sir Robert de Reydon, knight, for his service and for a payment
beforehand, of a yearly rent of Gd. due from Roger de Schelleye, smith,
for a piece of meadow in R[eydon], Witnesses : Sir Robert de
Reydon, knight, Richard his brother, and others (named).
[Dorset.] C. 6106. Quitclaim by Robert Laurence of Melcombe Regis to
Richard Barbour of Weymuth of his right in a tenement with a place
of land adjoining within the liberty of Weymuth. Witnesses :
Thomas Lang and John Badecoc, bailiffs, Philip Soydon, and others
(named). Weymuthe, Monday after the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul,
33 Edward III. Seal.
[Dorset.] C. 6107. Grant by the said Robert Laurence to the said Richard
Barbour of an enclosure (hayam) within the liberty of Weymuth,
Friday before Midsummer Day, 33 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
303
Dorset.] C. 6108. Quitclaim by the said Robert Laurence to the said Richard
Barbour of his right in the said enclosure. Date as in C. 6106. Seal,
damaged.
[Dorset.] C. 6109. Grant by John Corp and Ralph Paris, chaplain, of
Dertemuth, to William Monfort and Alice his wife, of all their lands
in Waymouth, with the reversion of a croft which Elizabeth mother of
the said Alice holds for her life, which lands they had by the gift of the
said Alice while a spinster (in virginitate sua] together with the rever-
sion of the said croft, when it shall happen. Friday after St. Dunstan,
13 Richard II. Two seals.
[Dorset.] C. 6110. Quitclaim by Richard Neweman, David Hans, John
Abbot, and Agnes late the wife of William Wyet of Weymouth to
William Mountfort of Brideport, of their right in a tenement late of the
said Wyet on the quay in the north part of the High Street of
Weymouth, adjoining the common landing-place (hytham). Witnesses:
John Sirla and Thomas Dun, bailiffs, Henry Russell, and others
(named). 4 November, 13 Henry VI. Three seals, one damaged, and
a fragment.
[Dorset.] C. 6111. Duplicate (except as to the witnesses), dated the following
day, of C. 6109. Two seals.
[Dorset.] C. 6112. Indenture dated at Brideport, Thursday after St Nicholas,
13 Henry IV, being a defeasance by William Mountfort of Brideport of
a grant to him by William Weyet of Waymouth of all his lands within
the liberty of the town of Waymouth, on condition of the payment
by the said Weyet of 74Z. 13s. 3d. before Michaelmas next. Seal.
[Herts.] C. 6113. Grant by Simon son and heir of William Wilshamsted of
Dunstaple to Richard Albon of the same of la. arable in the field of
Kenesworthe. Dunstaple, Friday after St. Mark, 2 Richard II.
Lancaster. C. 6114. Bond by . . . , gentleman, and Thomas de Haryngton,
esquire, for the payment of 40L to James de [Butler], son and heir of the
earl of Ormonde (Ermon') on 1 April next. 31 December, 19 Henry VI.
Seal, damaged, and fragment.
[Middx.] C. 6115. Quitclaim by Adam the smith (faber) of Braxuscede and
Emma his wife to Thomas Prest of Twykenham of their right in 2a.
land in the fields of Twykenham which William Hune, late the husband
of the said Emmota (sic) formerly had. Thursday after St. Agatha,
26 Edward III. Seal, damaged. Endorsed, ij. acres of Adam Smyth.
C. 6116. Acknowledgment by William Scot, gentleman, of the
receipt from Thomas Ormond, knight, of 20s. on account of an annuity
payable to him for life. 17 May, 2 Richard III.
C. 6117. Bond by John Bekham of London, proctor, for the payment
of 40 marks to John Broun, clerk, and John Styward, citizen of London,
on 15 February next. 30 July, . . Edward IV. Endorsed with
condition for payment of 40 marks by half-yearly instalments of
5 marks.
C. 6118. Bond by Thomas Ormond and James Selynger, esquires,
for the payment of 15/. to Elizabeth, countess of Shrewsbury, and
Alan Stury, esquire, at Michaelmas next. 18 November, 12 Edward IV.
Endorsed with condition for payment of 101. within twelve weeks after
Michaelmas.
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C. 6119. Bond by Thomas ... of London, gentleman, for the
payment of 40Z. to John Savell and Robert Galesley. 12 December,
1 Edward IV. Condition to abide by the arbitration of Thomas
Urswyk, recorder of [London], Edward Lacy, and a third person to be
chosen by the parties to the bond, in any matters in dispute.
[Suffolk.] C. 6120. Quitclaim by Walter le Fermer of Boxford and Felicia
his wife to Walter Smart and Margaret his wife of a yearly rent of lid.
due from a piece of land held by the said Walter Smart from them
in Boxford between the road from Hagmore to Codham Tye, etc.
Sunday after St. Botolph, 15 Edward II.
[Middx.] C. 6121. Chirograph indented, dated Sunday the morrow of
St. Nereus and St. Achilleus, 14 Edward III, being a grant by Thomas
son and heir of Thomas de Bacwelle, citizen of London, to Richard de
Berkyng and John de Kellyngworth, drapers and citizens of London,
and the other parishioners of St. Mary-le-Bow, of his shop in
Cordewanerstrete, London, between the shop of the said church and the
shop of the hospital of St. Mary without Byschopesgate ; rent, 12s ;
the shop not to be enclosed so as to prevent access for the purpose
of distraint. Fragments of two seals.
C. 6122. Acknowledgment by Thomas Ormond that he owes to
Richard Slad 21s. Sd. payable at Michaelmas next. 14 July,
17 Edward IV. Note of payment on 2 December. English. Paper.
[Middx.] C. 6123. Quitclaim by John Gerveys, citizen and currier of London,
and Margery his wife to William Felde of Harengey, Joan his wife,
and Stephen Rygevale of Iseldon of their right in 2a. land in the parish
of Harengey, in the fields called ' Threnacres ' and ' Stevenesfeld,' which
land the said William, Joan and Stephen had by demise from the
said John, dated 18 August, 4 Edward IV. 20 August, 4 Edward IV.
Cognizance of the above by the said John, 3 September, 9 Edward IV.
[Middx.] C. 6124. Grant by John Gervays, citizen and currier of London, to
William Feld and others (as in C. 6123) of land (as in C. 6123) which
he had. jointly with John Chapman, brewer (pandoxator), deceased, by
the demise of Robert Porter, chaplain, as appears by a charter dated
27 December, 37 Henry VI. 18 August, 4 Edward IV.
Note of the escheat of the land, on the death of William Feld without
heirs, to James Bradman, as lord of the manor of Toppesfeld Hall in
Harengey.
[Norfolk.] C. 6125. Chirograph indented whereby Sir Walter de Calthorp
demised at fee-farm to John Pays a close called ' Gerbergispiktel '
in Sythiiigg' and a piece of land by the road called ' Hetgate ' which
leads to Praelebrigg ; rent, 8s., with right of re-entry for non-payment.
Norwich, Monday after Michaelmas, 32 Edward I.
LSuffolk.] C. 6126. Grant by John de Clare, son of John de Clare of Great
Bures, deceased, to Hugh le Taylour of the same, Beatrice his wife, and
his heirs, of a piece of curtilage lying between his land and the land
of the said Hugh. Ascension Day, 8 Edward II.
[Berks.] C. 6127. Letters of attorney from John Mene and Joan his wife
to Robert Say, clerk, Walter Curteys and William Everdon to deliver
to Richard and John Wyot, John Halle of Colbrok, Thomas Copman-
forde and John Scot of Langele seisin of the manors of Mychelscourt,
Paynelscourt, and Snoweswyk, and of a meadow called ' Dynkeneye,'
ANCIENT DEEDS.
306
together with a rent of 10Z. issuing from the manor of Paynelscourt, &c.
in Borewardesfcote], and the advowson of the church. 1 May,
5 Henry IV. Two seals, one of arms.
[Warw.] C. 6128. Grant by Adam le Spicer of Solyhull and Margery his
wife to Richard de Caldeford, rector of Burdebery, of their tenement
with houses thereon in the town of the borough of Solyhull adjoining
the High Street, which she had by hereditary succession after the
death of Alice, daughter of Richard Dauweson, her brother. Friday
after Ascension Day, 47 Edward III.
[Notts.] C. 6129. Grant by Margaret Clerkson, of Newerk, widow, to
Richard Sutton, esquire, of a messuage in Newerk. . . . [St. AJndrew,
1 Edward IV.
C. 6130. Bond by Robert atte Chaumbre of Burton, for the pay-
ment to John de . . . of 61s. 60*., being arrears of an account.
Friday, New Year's Day, . . Edward III.
Devon. C. 6131. Bond by Thomas, earl of Ormond, for the payment of 10J. to
Roger Vyell of Toryton at Michaelmas next. 1 March, 3 Henry VII.
Signed, T. Ormond.
[Warw.] C. 6132. Grant by William atte Birches of Solihull to Richard
atte Birches, vicar of Kenilworth, and Richard atte Birches of Solihull,
of all his lands, &c. in Solihull late of Thomas de Fynch. 6 August,
7 Henry IV. Seal.
Devon. C. 6133. Indenture, being an acknowledgment by Robert Veer,
knight, chamberlain of Henry, duke of Exeter, and John Watkyns,
receivers for the said duke in the county of Devon, of the receipt from
John Colchull, knight, of 50s. due from the manor of Huwysh to the
honour of Toryton in part payment of a relief. This payment to be
refunded if the said Sir John shall produce proof of exoneration before
Michaelmas next. 9 May, 35 Henry VI. Seal marked with a boar.
[Berks.] C. 6134. Quitclaim by Richard de Wy[n]desore, knight, lord of
West Hakebourn, to Richard de Chardeslee of his right in 4a. arable
in the field of West Hakebourne, whereof la. lies in ' la Schortelonde,'
la. in ' Bunshole,' Ja. at ' Woghlond,' and Ifa. lie at ' Blacfurlang.'
This land the said Richard de Chardeslee had by his gift for life.
Stanewelle, Sunday the feast of St. Augustine, Apostle of the
English, 18 Edward II.
(Wilts.] C. 6135. Quitclaim by Robert Loup the elder to Robert atte Grene
of his right in a tenement pertaining to (contingente) the dower of
Alice la Joures. Remmesbury, Wednesday before St. Margaret,
20 Edward II. Remains of seal wrapped in tow.
York, W.R. C. 6136. Bond by Richard Wortelay of Tankirislay, gentleman,
to Richard Oxpringe of Cotheworth, for the payment of 5 marks at
Martinmas next. Barneslay, the feast of St. Barnabas, 4 Henry VI.
Fragment of seaL
Middx. C. 6137. Acknowledgment by William Sydney of the receipt
from William Cantelow of London of 13s. 4d., being a year's rent of a
tenement in Milkstrete. 5 October, 38 Henry VI.
Berks. C. 6138. General release by Nicholas Caulton, rector of Brightwell,
to Richard Makkeney, esquire, of all personal actions. 22 June,
4 Henry VI. Seal,
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Norfolk. C. 6139. Bond by Thomas Chapell of Dys, yeoman, for the payment
to John Broun, clerk, and William Bryll of London, gentleman, of
4. on 1 August next. 4 March, 9 Edward IV. Fragment of seal.
London. C. 6140. Bond by John Trethewy, citizen and skinner of London,
to Thomas Wyllesdon and John Fyndern for the payment of 501. at
the feast of St. Margaret next. 12 July, 8 Henry IV. Endorsed
with condition that Margaret Pentry is not to be molested or sued
by Walter Parker, citizen and skinner of London, on a contract of
marriage or for any other cause.
London. C. 6141. Quitclaim by Juliana, relict of William de Storteford,
to Simon . . . , pepperer of London, of her rights in land with
houses thereon in the parish of St. Antholin, London, whereof he was
enfeoffed by the said William. Witnesses : Nicholas de Farndon,
mayor of London, James le Botiller and William de Basingg', sheriffs,
Thomas Romayn, alderman, and others (named). Friday after
[Christmas, 2] Edward II.
[Devon.] C. 6142. Bond by Edmund Arnald, merchant of Dertemouth,
to John Montfoyt, merchant of Dertemouth, for the payment of
141. 6s. 8d. at Michaelmas next. 30 April, 10 Henry IV. Seal.
Endorsed (in French) with condition that the said Edmund shall obtain
the king's writ to discharge the said John of all subsidy, prise and
custom on certain goods unladed and reladed by him at
Dertemouth.
[Suffolk.] C. 6143. Grant by John atte Barre of la Neylande, the elder,
to Sir Robert de Bures, knight, Hilary his wife, and his heirs, for
64 marks beforehand, of lands in Wiston, viz. a messuage, 44a. arable,
2a. wood and the pasture of a lane adjoining, between the road which
runs from the abbot of Coggishale's house in Honyleye to la Neylande
and Levenhey heath. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de . . . and
Sir ... de Tendrigg, knights, and others (named). Monday in
Easter week, 10 Edward II.
Hants. C. 6144. Bond by Walter Veer of the Isle of Wight to William
[Dorset.] Mountfort, merchant of Brideport, for the payment of 33/. 6s. 8d. at
Martinmas next. Wednesday after Martinmas, 4 Henry VI. Seal.
Dorset. C. 6145. Bond by Thomas Jay of Tolpudle, alias Smyth, to William
Muntford of Brideport for the payment of 46Z. 8s. at Candlemas next.
Translation of St. Martin, 5 Henry V.
[N'hamp.] C. 6146. Grant by Joan late the wife of John Waren, widow, to
Maud wife of Thomas Goddot for her life of a messuage, croft, and close
in the town of Brackele between the messuage of Stephen Chaumber-
leyn and a cottage belonging to the master of the hospital of St. James
and St. John ; with successive remainders to Stephen, son of Thomas
Goddot, in tail and Agnes, daughter of Thomas Goddot, in fee.
Monday, the morrow of St. Peter's Chair, 36 Edward III.
Middx. C. 6147. Quitclaim by Margaret Pentry to Sir John Daubriggecourt
the elder, knight, John his son, and Thomas Willesdon of her right
in a tenement with buildings thereon which they had by her gift
in the parish of St. Mary Magdalen, in Milk Street. Robert Chichele,
mayor of London, John Reynewell and Walter Cotton, sheriffs,
1 December, 13 Henry IV.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
307
[Berks.] C. 6148. Grant by Hugh atte Thome and Maud his wife to
Sir Nicholas atte Thome their son, chaplain, of a burgage in Newbury
(Nova Villa juxta Sandelford) between the brook called ' Aleburne '
on the west and the highway to Winchester on the east. The feast of
St. Katherine, 9 [Edward] III.
[Berks.] C. 6149. Quitclaim by Edmund Spersolte to Thomas Chaucer,
Robert James, William Holte, Richard Brouns, and Edmund Rede
of his right in the manor of Westlokyng and in the other lands in the
towns of Westlokyng, Detheswyk, Botoneswyk, and Chorlton which
they had from John York. Tuesday after the feast of St. Mark,
13 Henry IV.
[Essex.] C. 6150. Grant by John Purchaz of Rikelinges to Dame Amice
de Sey late the wife of Sir Geoffrey de Sey, for her service and for
405., which she has given him beforehand, of H acres of his grove in
the town of Rikelinges ; rent, Id. at Easter. Witnesses : Sir Fulk
de Bath, knight, John de Pinchpol, Robert Flambard, and others
(named).
Berks. C. 6151. Release by Thomas Godard of Newbury, ' osteler,' to
Edmund Hampden, knight, in respect of any proceedings taken against
him at the sessions last held at Newbury. 22 September, 39 Henry VI.
English.
Dorset. C. 6152. Release by John Proute of Brydeport, butcher, to William
Mountfort, merchant of the same, of all personal actions. The feast
of St. Fabian and St. Sebastian, 9 Henry VI. Seal marked J. B.
Kent. C. 6153. Letters of attorney from Stephen Lescrop, son and heir
of Stephen Lescrop, knight, to William Hane, to deliver to Roger
Fenys, knight, Richard Wakeherst, and Thomas Baynden seisin of
his manors of Hevere Cobham and Hevere Brokays and all his land, &c.
in the parishes of Hevere and Chidyngstone. 8 December,
2 Henry VI.
[Wore.] C. 6154. Letters from Thomas Cokkes of the parish of Upton on
Severn appointing Richard Makeney, esquire, his attorney for all pleas.
The feast of St. Blaise, 11 Henry VI.
[Wilts.] C. 6155. Chirograph indented dated 20 March, 6 Edward III,
between Sir Hildebrand de Loundres and Roger de Stutescumbe witness-
ing that Roger has leased to Hildebrand the keepership of all woods
belonging to his manor of Stutescumbe, together with .all fisheries
in the manor, saving to Roger for life housebote, heybote, and the
sale of underwood (southboys) in Hanginggewode and Outwode by
delivery of Hildebrand or his deputy ; the deputy to be sworn to Roger
as his hay ward (messer), and to receive his wages from him, but not to
be removed without the consent of Hildebrand or reasonable cause ;
Roger to fish at his pleasure whenever he comes to the manor ; Hilde-
brand to abandon all actions of waste. Witnesses : Master Simon
de Mountageu, Robert de Hungerford, Sir Richard de la More, and
others (named). French. Seal, damaged.
[Norfolk.] C. 6156. Grant by William ... to Richard ... in free
marriage with Mary [his] daughter of four pieces of land in
Asschemanhagh and Blehawe, one adjoining the path to Hoveton ;
rent, Id. at Michaelmas. Witnesses : Robert de Skeyton, Roger son
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of Juliana de Smalbergh, Edmund Poyte of Skothowe, and others
(named). 3 ... Henry III.
[Somerset.] C. 6157. Bond by John Beche of Frome Braunche to Richard
Paveley of Feyreoke, for 4 marks 4s. 4d. for the repayment of a loan
at the feast of St. Calixtus next. 25 July, 10 Henry IV. Seal,
damaged.
[Bedford.] C. 6158. Grant by John son and heir of John Stevene to William
son of Martin Wyne and Christian his wife of one-tenth (or one-third)
of his croft in Bunstaple. Ash Wednesday, 34 Edward I.
[York, W.R.] C. 6159. Quitclaim by John son of Peter de Swynden to Richard his
brother of his right in a yearly rent of 3s. which William son of William
de Hothagh used to pay to William son of Henry for a tenement in
Hunshelf. Monday after St. Leonard, 1339.
Oxford. C. 6160. Quitclaim by Thomas Chaucer, esquire, John Golafre,
and William Motte to John Blaket, knight, Nicholas Wottone and the
heirs of Nicholas of their right in lands, &c. late of John Vernaye in
Kyngestone, Astone, and Stokhamchyrche. Wednesday before Easter,
2 Henry VI. Three seals.
Middx. C. 6161. Chirograph indented made between Edward Lodelowe of
co. Gloucester, and Richard . . . , heirs of Thomas Perle, Philip
. . . , and Hugh Sprot, citizen and merchant of London, witnessing
that [the said Edward and Richard] have demised to the said Hugh
a place of land in ' Mynchonlane ' for 60 years. 10 March, 1393.
Endorsed with a note of enrolment in the hustings-court, Monday before
St. Gregory, 18 Richard II.
[Devon. C. 6162. Bond by John Strode of Colyford, tailor, for the payment
Cornwall.] ^ o Thomas Scarlet of Loo of 41. at Exeter on Ash Wednesday next.
5 March, 8 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.] C. 6163. Chirograph indented being a demise by John Lyne to
John atte Birches of Solihull and Amice his wife for their lives of all
his lands in Solihull, viz. a messuage and 3 crofts by the highway from
Shirleyestret to Warewyk, with power to demolish houses and fell
trees ; rent, 2s. 8d. to the chief lords of the fee and 2s. to him ; and if
his wife shall claim dower, they may deduct it from the rent ; and if
Maud the daughter of Richard de Buri shall recover any part of the
land, they may deduct the value of it from the rent. Wednesday, the
feast of St. Luke, 3 Edward III.
[York, W.R.] C. 6164. Grant by John Wattemon to Richard son of ...
Mariot', Maud his wife, and her heirs, of half an oxgang which he had
by the gift of Robert de Gillyng in Cothewourth. Monday before the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, 134 ..
[Wilts.] C. 6165. Acknowledgment by John Spyryng, clerk of the works of
Salisbury cathedral, of the receipt from Stephen Saunder, registrar
of the council of Salisbury, of 13s. 4d. bequeathed by William Yorke
of London, merchant. 26 August, 16 Edward IV.
[Chester.] C. 6166. Chirograph indented made between Ralph of Egerton and
Thomas of Button of Button witnessing that, whereas Hugh son and
heir apparent of the said Ralph has married Margaret, daughter of
John of Button father of Thomas, Ralph grants to Hugh and Margaret
and the heirs male of the body of Hugh land worth 20 marks yearly
ANCIENT DEEDS.
and the reversion after Ralph's death of land worth 180 marks to
Hugh and the heirs male of his body, but subject to the claim of
dower of Elizabeth, Ralph's wife, and subject to the right of Ralph
to make certain leases to last beyond his life ; Thomas to confirm
the undertaking of John his father, deceased, to pay 290 marks to
Ralph and 20 marks to Elizabeth, within four years of this indenture ;
half the amount to be repaid if Margaret die without male issue within
six weeks of the date of this indenture. 12 June, 24 Henry VI. English.
Fragments of seal wrapped in cloth.
[Glouc.] C. 6167. Bond by John Bount of Bristoll, merchant, to William
Worminstr' of the same, merchant, for the payment of 200 marks
at Midsummer next. 22 April, 17 Richard II. Seal.
[Warw.j C. 6168. Grant by Robert [son] of Henry of Napton to Henry son
of Parnel (Petronille) Balday of the same, for his homage and service,
of la. land in the west field of Napton ; rent, \d. at Easter. For this
grant Henry has given him 16s. beforehand.
[Suffolk.] C. 6169. Grant by John le Melnere of Leyham and Maud his wife
to Sir Andrew de Bures, knight, and Alice, his wife, of a messuage with
a house built thereon in the town of Aketon, between land of Sir Andrew
and the road to Lavenham. Sunday after St. Matthew, 19 Edward III.
[Cambridge.] C. 6170. Grant by John de Stantone, chaplain, Richard Fikeys,
John de Croft, Peter Andreu, John Fouke, and Thomas de Overe to
Sir Robert de Muskham, parson of Overe, John de Burton, clerk, John
Lyseux, and Richard de Batheleye (vice Joan late the wife of Richard
Puttok erased] of all their lands in Overe, late of Richard Puttok,
which they had by the gift of Thomas Prik, chaplain, and Roger
Geffreye. 24 October, 1 Richard II. Draft, with a clause of warranty
in a footnote.
Essex. C. 6171. Grant by William de Rothingg, knight, son of Geoffrey
de Rothfingg], to Humphrey de Waleden, of the manor of ... with
the advowson of the church ; rent, \d. half-yearly for three years
from Michaelmas, 22 Edward I, 13Z. half-yearly for the next three years
and afterwards 251. half-yearly.
Bedford. C. 6172. Letters from John Ymaigne, chaplain, and Walter de
Bettelowe, late vicar of Redbourne, appointing John Valence, clerk,
and Nicholas Adam their attorneys to deliver to Roger son of William
Aignel seisin of all lands which they have by the gift of John Aignel
his grandfather in Westhide, Esthide, and elsewhere. Luton, Monday
after St. Luke, . . Edward . . French.
[Norfolk.] C. 6173. Grant by Alan Gibbes to Sir Walter de Calethorp, knight,
of the homages and services (described) of four of his tenants on
Sir Walter's fee in the town of Wuttone by Sithingges, and of an
additional service of 6d. yearly from a tenement there held by him of the
said Sir Walter at a yearly rent of 2d. Witnesses : Sir William de
Kerdeston, Sir Robert Banyard, and Sir Edward Charles, knights,
and others (named). Sithinges, the eve of St. Margaret, 16 Edward II.
[Bedford ?] C. 6174. Quitclaim by Annabel late the wife of Hugh Muscel,
widow, to Walter and William Foot of her right in 3r. land on
' Mylnhodich.' 8 Henry IV. Seal.
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Middx. C. 6175. Letters from Roger Colneye, citizen and clothworker of
London, appointing Thomas Stanes, his apprentice, his attorney to
deliver to Margaret, late the wife of Robert Chircheman, citizen and
fishmonger of London, and daughter of Joan, late the wife of William
de Hanampstede, citizen and grocer of London, seisin of the tenements
in le Oldechaunge opposite Carterslane in the parish of St. Augustine
without the gate of St. Paul's, which he, together with Robert
Goldsmyth, deceased, had by the gift of the said Robert and Margaret.
28 June, 6 Henry IV. Fragment of seal.
[Wilts.] C. 6176. Bond by Thomas Bowyer of Marleburgh for the
payment of 201. to Nicholas Wotton at Michaelmas next. The feast of
St. Thomas the Apostle, 4 Henry V. Seal.
[Kent.] C. 6177. Grant by John Pakeman to John de Horton and Elizabeth
his wife of l^a. and 9 day works of his land in a field called
' Northfeld ' in Little Derenthe in the parish of Hortone. Witnesses :
Richard Smereman, John Langnase, and others (named). All Hallows'
Eve, 28 Edward I.
[Salop.] C. 6178. Quitclaim by Roger, prior of the Holy Trinity,
Bruggenorth, and his brethren, to Nicholas le Goldsmyth of the same,
Juliana his wife, and William, Christian and Margery their children,
for their lives in survivorship, of their right in a tenement in
Bruggenorth in ' le Mulnestret,' saving a rent of 12d. heretofore due
to them, and another rent due after the death of Agnes Burgeyse ;
the grantees not to build within four feet of the grantors' tenement,
but to have any easement whereby it is not injured. Witnesses :
William de Pichford and Richard Bergham, bailiffs of Bruggenorth,
and others (named). Wednesday after St. Giles, 17 Edward III.
Oxford. C. 6179. Letters by Philip Baynard, donsel (domicellum), appointing
Robert and Ingram Baynard his attorneys to deliver to John Blounte
and Elizabeth his wife seisin of all the lands, &c. which he had by the
gift of the said John. Lacham, the feast of St. Edmund the King and
Martyr, 11 Henry IV. Seal.
[Wilts.] C. 6180. Grant by Robert Trapper and Maud his wife to John
Mulle and Margaret his wife, daughter of William Trapper, of all the
lands, &c. which they had in Brenkeworth and Kernel. Tuesday
after St. Augustine, 9 Henry V. Two seals.
[Devon.] C. 6181. Quitclaim by Henry Wotton and John Damarle to Richard
Damarle of their rights in land in Morcokysheghes and rents and services
in Wyllampton. Offewylle, Sunday before Candlemas, 15 Richard II.
Seal of arms, damaged, and fragment of another.
[Somerset.] C. 6182. Quitclaim by Thomas Southmere of Foulestone to Alice
his mother of his right in all his lands, &c. late of Thomas his father in
the hundred of Frome and elsewhere. Thursday after St. Hilary,
17 Edward UI. Seal.
[Oxford. Herts.] C. 6183. Demise by Thomas Larchier, prior of the Hospital of
St. John of Jerusalem in England, and his council, to Sir John de
Stonore, knight, and Master Adam his brother (fratri suo) of their
manors of Werpesgrave and Esingdon for ten years at a yearly rent of
ISl. Merwe, 6 August, 18 Edward II. Seal of arms, damaged
(3 quarrels.)
ANCIENT DEEDS.
311
Suffolk. C. 6184. Grant by Thomas, cardinal archbishop of Canterbury,
Thomas, bishop of London, William, lord Hasting, John, lord
Dynham, Thomas and John Bourghchier,* knights, William Pikenham,
clerk, John Clopton, esquire, and Robert Plomer to John Sulyard,
serjeant-at-law, Edward Sulyard and John Ravyn, at the request of
Henry, earl of Essex, brother of the cardinal, of the wardship of Robert
son and heir of William Westbrom and of lands in Stowemarket and
Chilton late of the said William, held of the manor of Drynkyston ;
a sufficient maintenance for the heir to be provided during his
minority. 10 November, 18 Edward IV. Seal.
Bucks. C. 6185. Release by John Cheyne of Isnamstedecheyne, knight,
to Joan Swete, late of London, widow, of all actions. 14 November,
7 Edward IV. Seal with straw band.
[Herts.] C. 6186. Grant by William Aldebury and John [Mulward] to [John
Spendelove], Joan his wife, and her heirs, of 3 messuages, 2 carucates
of land, 4a. meadow, 10a. [wood and 10s. rent called] ' Aynelles ' in
Hemelhamstede, Radbourne, and Seyrit Albones. [8] Henry V. See
C. 5370 and C. 5578.
[Bucks.] C. 6187. [Grant] by Walter Hutte to ... Enderby, esquire, Maud his
wife, and Richard [their] son of land in ... Ledburne, 26 [Henry] VI.
[Middx.J C. 6188. Acknowledgment by William Sutton, master of Burton
St. Lazars of Jerusalem and warden of the hospital of St. Giles
without London, of the receipt from William Cantelowe, knight, of
15s. being a half-year's rent of a tenement called ' dementis Inne '
in the parish of St. Clement Danes. Easter Monday, 3 Edward IV.
Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] C. 6189. Letters from John Hamton and Thomas Danyell, esquires,
William Segge and John Nobul, chaplains, and Richard Gybones
appointing John Payne their attorney to receive seisin of all lands, &c.
of William Hore in Berkeswell. 26 January, 26 Henry VI.
[Oxford.] C. 6190. Grant by Alice late the wife of John Tyler of Tyrefeld
and John her son to John Stokevyle of all their lands, &c. in the parish
of Pussy lie. Palm Sunday, 12 Henry IV.
Berks. C. 6191. Chirograph indented between Thomas Hoskyns, receiver
of the lands of John, lord Wenlok, in Hungerford, of the one part
and John Woderoff and Alice his wife, of the other part, witnessing
that the said Thomas by virtue of letters patent of the said Lord
Wenlok, has demised to the said John and Alice three-fourths of a
burgage, late of Sir Robert Hungerford, knight, in Hungerford,
abutting on the highway, and 2a. arable in the field of the town, for
30 years ; rent, 8s. ; the tenant to keep the buildings in repair.
Thursday after the Conception of the Blessed Virgin, 3 Edward IV.
Bedford. C. 6192. Indenture between Thomas Bole, rector of Wodehyll,
of the one part, and Thomas Fryston, Nicholas Wendour, and Richard
Cros, of the other part, witnessing that he has demised to them the
rectory of Wodehyll (except two rooms) and a messuage with 20a. land
and meadow in Wemyngton or Wodehyll for three years from Lady
Day, 1460. For this they shall pay a rent of 20 marks and bear the
charges of the church. He will repair the house and walls of the rectory.
Provision for the board of his father and the repayment of money
lent him by the said Nicholas. . . May, 38 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
[Westmorland, c. 6193. Grant by Henry Threlkeld, knight, to Lancelot . . .
Cumberland.] and Ellen nig wi f e> daughter of Thomas Stirkeland, knight, and the
heirs male of their bodies, of half the manor of Yanewith, messuages,
fulling-mills, and one-third of a water-mill there, a messuage in
Amotebrig, a tenement in Penreth, a close in Crosby Ravynswath, <fec.
. . May, 2 . Henry VI.
Wilts. C. 6194. Quitclaim by John York, son and heir of William York,
esquire, to William Mille, chaplain of the chantry of the Holy Trinity
at the altar of St. Mary tjje Virgin in the church of Remesbury, called
' the Wotton and York chantry,' of his right in two messuages in
Remesbury, in ' le freorcherd,' whereof one lies ' infra pilam de
Remesbury,' abutting on the highway and the bank of the Kenet,
between the tenement of Richard Darell, knight, &c., and the other
is between a lane and a footpath which both lead to the church, and of
his right in land, &c. in Puryton Stoke, Bentham, Lydyard,
Brokynburgh, and Wotton Basset. 20 December, 16 Edward IV.
See C. 3630.
Berks. C. 6195. Draft of an indenture dated 8 October, 23 Henry VI,
between Thomas, abbot of Redyng, of the one part, and William
Yorke of the other part, witnessing that he had demised to the said
William his manor of Esthenred for 21 years from Michaelmas next,
to hold on the same terms that William Combe now holds it. He also
grants to him all his pasture in the manor and 300 sheep, valued at
8d. each, at a rent of 31. 13s. 4d., and five cartloads of hay, to be carried
from Cholsey at his own cost. Endorsed, IHC . . . s Tylly viij. myle
by yond Glow te - . . . syd and Newent ij.d. Item to ...
kynborowh Maydon in Glowsetf- }d. to S. Brydya in London ]d.
English, paper.
C. 6196. Chirograph indented made between Richard Crofte of
Wodestok, esquire of the body to the king, of the one part, and John
Vowell, doctor of law, of the other part, witnessing that they have
agreed that if Hugh Crofte, son of the said Richard, die in his lifetime,
Isabel, Hugh's wife, being then alive, Richard shall within three months
after Hugh's death provide for Isabel an estate of the yearly value of
20 marks in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire or Berkshire for her life,
or else shall pay her 130/. ; provision (partly illegible) as to lands of
Thomas Rodney, Isabel's father, in Bristol and its suburbs ; and if
Richard make to Hugh and Isabel, or to her alone, a Jointure of 201.
or a larger estate to them of the same value, he shall be discharged
of the covenants contained in this indenture. 29 June, 2 Richard III.
Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 6197. Indenture witnessing that John Bamme son and heir of
Richard Bamme of Dertford has demised to Master Richard
Lyndesey lands in the parishes of Sutton and Derteford including
lands called ' Houngries,' ' Haloledene ' and land in ' Peryfelde,'
' Stottysforde ' ' Southfelde,' the ' Fresshemede of Derteford,' &c.,
situate as described, for 20 winters ; rent, 43s. 4rf. 15 November,
31 Henry VI. English. Endorsed, Ricardus Lyndesay et Pult,'
Nicholas Sentleger, Sutton at Hone.
Wilts. C. 6198. Release by John Halgot of Remesbury to John Pottere
of the same, of all actions real and personal. Sunday before the
Ascension, 21 [Richard] II. Seal.
Glouc.
Oxford.
Berks.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
313
[Kent.] C. 6199. Grant by Osbert Spiring of Hoo St. Mary to Stephen son
of Stephen de Delham, of his land in a meadow called ' Pertrichys
Med ' and in a croft ' ate Venne ' between the land of the abbot of
Reading, &c. For this grant Stephen has given him 20s. beforehand.
27 Edward I.
[Herts.] C. 6200. Letters from William de Dunmawe, clerk, appointing
William Kere his attorney to receive seisin of a messuage, 180a. land,
a mill, 12a. meadow, and a rent of 8 marks in Ashewelle, Henxteworthe,
and Waulyngton from Henry Gernet. Wenyton, Thursday before
St. Dunstan, 4 Edward II.
[Cambridge.] C. 6201. Demise by Alexander Kyng of Toft to Robert Alan,
Thomas Newman, and Thomas Kyng, of the same, of \r. arable in the
field of Caldecote abutting on land belonging to the manor called
' Crocheman.' Easter Day, 8 Henry V.
[Cambridge.] C. 6202. Grant by William Caldecote of Caldecote to Robert Alan
of Toft, Thomas [Newman], and Thomas [K]yng, of the same, of a
yearly rent of 3d. charged on a messuage in Caldecote, between a
messuage late of Robert Sutton, &c. and abutting on the highway.
Easter, 8 Henry [V].
[Cambridge.] C. 6203. Defeasance of C. 6201 so long as the said Robert,
Thomas and Thomas shall receive the rent granted to them in C. 6202.
Sunday after Easter, 8 Henry V.
[Cambridge.] C. 6204. Counterpart of C. 6203.
[Wilts.] C. 6205. Quitclaim by Percival Sondan knight, and Margaret,
his wife, lords of Fitelton, to Richard atte Mulle, their villein of the
said manor, of all personal actions arising out of his state of servitude
(neovitatis). Wolf . . ton, 22 April, 2 Henry V.
[Lincoln.] C. 6206. Quitclaim by ... Baron of Wyflyngham to Thomas
Moign of the same, esquire, of his right in two selions lying in ....
called ' Marefurlangs ' between land formerly of Thomas Somercot, etc.
. . . after Whitsunday (dominicam in albis) . . . Henry . . .
[Berks.] C. 6207. Grant by. ... to Geoffrey de Chelch of 3a. land in
the field of Westhakebourn. The feast of the Translation of St.
Thomas the Martyr .... Seal, damaged.
[Lincoln.] C. 6208. Quitclaim by Margaret late the wife of Robert son of
William Broune to John Trippok, Joan his wife, and John's heirs,
of her right in two messuages in Grymesby, in Welhowegate. Wit-
nesses : Geoffrey de Askeby, mayor of Grymesby, John de
Neuland and William Ingsone, bailiffs, John de Midby and Simon de
Randby, coroners, and others (named). Saturday after St. Dunstan,
1382. Seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 6209. Chirograph indented being a defeasance of a grant made
by John Tryppok and Joan his wife, for themselves and John's heirs,
to Robert son of William Broune, burgess of Grimesby, of a yearly
rent of 8d. charged on two messuages in Grimesby, in Cannonbygh ;
the defeasance to hold good so long as the chief lord of the fee receives
a rent of 8d. from the said messuages and does not levy it on Robert's
other tenements. Witnesses : Ralph de Utterby, mayor of
Grimesby, John Ray[nere] and Walter de Stalingburgth, bailiffs,
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Robert Davy, coroner, Thomas atte Bek, bailiff of Canno[nby]gh, and
others. Thursday after Palm Sunday, 1362.
[Lincoln.] C. 6210. Chirograph indented being a defeasance of a grant by
the said Robert to the said John, Joan and John's heirs, of a rent of
14rf. charged on a messuage belonging to the said Robert in Grimesby,
in Welhowgate, so long as the lord of the fee does not levy more than
Sd. yearly on two other messuages in Welhowgate. Wednesday after
Palm Sunday, 1362. Seal in ivliite wax, damaged.
[Lincoln.] C. 6211. Grant, by the said Robert to the said John, Joan, and
John's heirs, of two messuages in Grimesby, in Welhowgate.
Wednesday after Palm Sunday, 1362.
[Lincoln.] C. 6212. Grant of a rent of 14d. in Grimesby as in C. 6210.
Wednesday after Palm Sunday, 1362.
[Kent.J C. 6213. Chirograph indented being a demise by [William
Rotheley] and Thomas Plane to Margaret [daughter and co-heir of
Thomas] son and heir of Walter Fleccher of all the lands, &c. in
Tonbregge, Bytbergh and Lyegh called ' Sagons,' ' Cokhamondes,'
' Newhous,' ' Wichilden,' ' Boxes/ ' Crouchecroft,' ' Bucklond,'
' Juddes,' ' Snelmannes,' ' Lambes,' ' Whetecroft,' . . . which,
together with Thomas Chaundeler, they had by the gift of the said
Walter Fleccher, to hold to her and her heirs in tail ; remainder to
Joan wife of Thomas Aventre, the other daughter and co-heir of the
said Thomas Fleccher, and her heirs in tail ; remainder to charitable
uses. 22 November, 24 Henry VI. Two seals.
C. 6214. Bond by William Beuashin of Cotell Attward, gentleman,
to John Gilbert of [Que]necammell, merchant, for the payment of
8 marks. 25 June, 32 Henry VI.
C. 6215. Grant by John Grene of Parshore to William de
Gyllyng and Alice his wife of 2a. arable in the. lower field of Wyke by
Parshore. Wednesday after St. Andrew, 34 Henry VI.
C. 6216. Bond by John de Burton, clerk, for the payment of 16Z.
to William Talbot, William Rowele, and Richard Grace, citizens of
London, at Easter and Midsummer next. London, 14 October,
11 Richard II.
C. 6217. Chirograph indented being a defeasance of a grant of
even date by William Watford, gentleman, to Lawrence Pycot, Henry
Mauntell, and John Skynner, of a toft in Duiistaple, late of Fremund
Inge, lying between West Street (vico del West) and Ikenyldstret, so
long as they shall have quiet possession of a toft and croft in
Dunstaple between the said streets and le Hallewyklane and of 2a.
arable in ' les South Inlondes ' of Dunstaple by the walls of the
Friars Preachers. 1 March, 19 Henry VI.
Essex. C. 6218. Chirograph indented between Richard, abbot of the
monastery of St. James, Walden, and the convent there of the one
part, and Henry Langley, esquire, for himself and his feoffees of the
other part, witnessing that the abbot and convent have demised to
Henry and his feoffees 17a. 3r. land in the parish of Arkesden in the
fields called ' Colpet ' and ' Peryfeld,' by Waldenwey, and at Brad-
manhoke, with common of pasture in the meadow called ' Chaldewell,'
in exchange for 16J. 3r. in Arkesden, land lying on Pyeshell, by the
Somerset.
Wilts.
[Wore.]
Middx.
[Bedford.]
ANCIENT DEEDS.
315
garden of Mynchous, abutting on Mynchous, and in Mynchousfeld,
Bassehale, Bradmanhoke, and Fykemede, with common of pasture
in the field called ' Bassehale,' to hold from Michaelmas next for 98
years. 12 April, 31 Henry VI.
York [W. R.] C. 6219. Bond by Richard Wortelay of Tankirislay, gentleman,
for the payment of 5 marks to Richard Oxpringe of Cothe worth, at
Whitsuntide, 1428. The feast of St. Barnabas, 4 Henry VI.
Seal, damaged.
[Suffolk.] C. 6220. Admission of John Broun to the rectory of Hintelesham
by Walter, bishop of Norwich. 1465. Fragments of episcopal seal.
[Oxford.] C. 6221. Indenture dated Monday after the feast of St. Hugh
the bishop, 36 Edward III, between Mariota late the wife of Henry
. . . londe and Alexander Syniond of Crowele, witnessing that
Mariota has demised to Alexander for her life 24a. land w r hich she
had by the gift of her late husband in Kyngeston, together with 15a.
arable there which she had by the gift of Alice, her mother ; rent,
40s. And if he shall sublet, he shall pay her 100s. Fragments of seal.
[Salop.] C. 6222. Quitclaim by Agnes late the wife of John son of Fylle
to Richard Deykyn, Cecily his wife and his heirs, of her right in half
an oxgang in the fee of Gravonhuiigur, which she and the said John
formerly granted to them. Eccleshale, Wednesday after Michaelmas,
17 Edward III.
Staff. C. 6223. Grant by Adam de Legh to William Roger, of Kneghton,
Salop. his brother, and Henry, William's son and the heirs of their bodies
of his messuage and land in the fee of Kneghton and of his land in the
lordship of Wycherche ; remainder to William Baron, his sister's son,
and the heirs of his body ; remainder to his own right heirs. Monday
before Whitsuntide, 4 Richard II. Seal marked with a reversed R.
[Staff.] C. 6224. Grant by Thomas de Dutton to Robert Woderove,
dwelling in Radewode, of a place of land in the fee of Mere between
' le Sidwei ' and ' le Mos,' to hold to him, and his heirs and assigns
except religious persons and magnates, with the right to take marl
from the common marl-pit of Nomanneslondes ; rent IQd. For this
grant Robert has given him 22s. beforehand. Witnesses : Robert
Corbet, Hugh de Chauldon, Thomas Gerveyse, Adam son of Hugh de
Chauldon, Richard de Fonto, Adam Broun, Thomas de Witemor.
Staff. C. 6225. Grant by John Nykeson of Madeley to Hugh Eggerton,
esquire, of all his messuages, &c. together with the reversion of all
the messuages, &c. which Joan late the wife of Henry Eylesson
holds for her life in Sydwey in the fee of Meare Aston, and of a pasture
called ' Adamshey ' with a meadow lying between it and the brook
called ' Tyren,' which he had by the gift of Ralph Eylesson, Henry's
son and heir. 20 July, 17 Edward IV. Seal.
[Staff.] C. 6226. Grant by John le Bret, smith, and Henry son of
William le smith of Kneghton, to William son of Roger de Kneghton,
of one-half of a messuage and houses which Iseult, late the wife of
Richard Gamel, holds in dower in the town of Kneghton, with one fifth
of the lands which they had by the feoffment of William son of
William Gamel in the fee of Kneghton, and one fifth of the
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dower-lands of the said Iseult in the said town and fee. Witnesses :
Sir Adam, rector of Mucleston, Thomas de Wylodebrigg, and others
(named). Tuesday, the feast of St. Lawrence, 35 Edward III.
[Salop.] C. 6227. Grant by Robert de Wenynton to Adam son of Richard
Broun of Aston, Alice his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, of a place
of land, meadow and wood in the fee of Gravenhunger, in Derin-
toneplek', situate as described ; remainder to Adam's right heirs ;
rent, 2d. for all service save foreign service ; acquittance of appearances
twice yearly at the great hundred of Bradeford. Sunday after
Lady Day, 14 Edward III.
[Staff.] C. 6228. Grant by Richard le Heyr of Knetton to Roger son of
Richard son of Roger de Knetton and Eleanor his wife of a selion
of land in the fee of Knetton, on ' Hemelewe ' between the
bounds of Bearston and of Derynton, and half a selion, which is a
headland (capiterra) on which a whole furlong abuts, adjoining the
bounds of Derynton ; rent, \d. Sunday, the feast of St. Peter's Chair,
14 Edward II. Fragments of seal in canvas. Endorsed, Kneaghton.
[Staff.] C. 6229. Grant by Henry son of Adam de le Merss, dwelling in
Sydewey, to Jordan de Cherleton of a messuage and eight royal acres
of land, with a place of meadow, in the fee of Mer', in le Sidewey,
partly adjoining land of the prior of St. Thomas by Stafford and the
high road to Mer', and partly between the said high road and the
water called in English ' Time,' Sunday after the feast of St. John
the Baptist, 10 Edward II.
[Salop.] C. 6230. Grant by Robert son of Robert de Granhungre to Alice
his daughter of a messuage, 12a. land, 2 butts, a place of land and a
place of turbary in Granhungre, situate as described. Tuesday,
the feast of St. Matthias, 1 Edward III. Seal.
[Staff.] C. 6231. Grant by William son of William de Assheleye, with the
assent of Alice his wife, to Thomas his son of four royal acres of land
which he had by the gift of Adam de Merhf in Radewode. Aston,
Monday after the feast of St. Edmund the Bishop, 5 Edward III.
Two seals. Endorsed, Sydwaye.
[Salop.] C. 6232. Chirograph indented whereby Robert de Boninton gave
to John de Swynnerton, Alice his wife, daughter of Robert de
Gravenhunger, and her heirs, a lawn (unam londam) with meadows
and marl-pits in the field between Gravenhunger and Wovere, and
between the road leading to ' le Mos ' and the boundary of Wovere, in
exchange for a lawn in the field of ' Bromhul ' between the road to Onileg,
and ' le Havedlond.' Thursday in Easter week, 16 Edward II.
Seal.
[Staff.] C. 6233. Grant by William son of John del Bothe to Robert del
Berne of a messuage and land which he inherited from Adam son of
Richard del Soler in the fee of Mere. Radewode, Monday after the
Epiphany, 24 Edward III. Seal, damaged. Endorsed, Sydway et
Meire.
[Staff.] C. 6234. Grant by Roger son of Robert Woderowe of Radewode,
to Robert del Berne and Parnel (Petronille) his wife of his messuage
and land within the fee of Mere in Radewode. Sunday after Lady
Day, 6 Edward III. Endorsed, Sydway.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
317
Staff. C. 6235. Grant by Ralph Eylesson son and heir of Henry
Eylesson to John Nykeson of Madeley of a pasture called ' Adamshey '
with a meadow between it and the stream called ' Tyren,' in the fee
of Meare Aston, which he had by inheritance at the death of his father.
Sydewey, 6 July, 17 Edward IV. Fragments of seal. Endorsed,
Sydwaye.
(Salop.] C. 6236. Quitclaim by Richard son of Richard son of Margery
de Wovere to Richard son of David de Bosco of his right in an
assart lying between ' Bridisruding ' and ' Mosihald ' in the fee of
Gravenunger, which Richard, the father, gave with Alice his daughter
to William Trauel in free marriage. For this quitclaim Richard son
of David has given him 8s. Witnesses : Robert son of Henry
Ademet of Onileg, William son of Richard de Wavere, and others
(named). Seal, wrapped in tow.
[Staff.] C. 6237. Grant by Sir William de Mere, knight, to Thomas the
smith (fabro) of Mere, for his homage and service, of a place of his
land within the fee of Mere in the field towards Asseleye in a place
called ' Bennefen,' situate as. described ; rent, 3d. for all service save
the king's foreign service and two appearances at his court of Mere.
Witnesses : Hugh de Chaueldon, William, his son, Robert de Bourton,
and others (named). Endorsed, Meare et Sidway.
[Staff.] C. 6238. Grant by Richard de Fentone to John son of Richard
de Wovere and Thomas his son of a place of land in the fee of Mere
and Astone, lying in ' le Sidwey ' between the heath and the highway,
with all easements and rights of common in the town of Mere and
Astone ; and he grants that they shall abide there with all their sheep
and cattle ; rent, 2s. for all service. Witnesses : Robert lord of
Onilee, Adamet of the same, Hugh de Chaueledon and William, his
son, Richard son of Ficka, and others (named). Seal.
[Staff.] C. 6239. Demise by Roger son of Richard son of Roger de Knytton
to William Gamul of Knitton of a selion of land in the fee of Knytton,
with a cottage, on to which William shall build two crocks (f ureas
videlicet crockus), for forty years from Ascension Day, 18 Edward II. ;
rent, \d. at Michaelmas.
[Staff.) C. 6240. Grant by Robert del Berne of Radewode to John his son
of a messuage at ' le Sidewey ' in the fee of Mere and of all his lands
between Sidewey lane and the water of Tirne, half an assart at ' le
Yunde ' which he acquired from William son of Richard del Sidewey,
a place of land by ' Gibbehull ' which he acquired from Adam del Soler,
and two royal acres of land which he acquired from Henry de Fenton,
in ' Cleyfeid,' to hold to the said John and the heirs of his body ;
remainders in tail to William and Thomas, brothers of the said John ;
remainder to his own right heirs. Witnesses : Sir Adam, rector of
Mucleston, John lord of Burghton, and others (named). Monday
before St. George, 34 Edward III.
[Chester.] C. 6241. Demise for four years by Ralph de Eggerton of Farondon
to Eignion ap Madoc of a house and garden which he has taken as
security (impignoravi) from the said Eignion, in the town of Farondon ;
rent, 5s. Friday after St. Chad, 20 Richard II. Seal.
Chester. C. 6242. Pledge by Madoc ap Madoc ap Gruff ud to Hugh de
Eggerton of all his lands in the town of Crwe by Farondon, to hold
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from year to year as security for the repayment of 60s. Michaelmas,
13 Henry IV. Endorsed, Crew juxta Fernedon. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6243. Grant by David ap Ken ap Yarward Gogh to Ralph de
Eggerton of a messuage and all the land which David ap Yarward
held in Crewe. Friday after St. Fabian and St. Sebastian,
35 Edward III. Seal of arms.
[Chester.] C. 6244. Quitclaim by William son of Llewelyn son of David de
Shoklach to David son of Urian de Eggerton of his right in all the
lands which David son of Urian has by the gift of John, William's
brother, in Shoklackouyet ; and confirmation of a grant by the said
John to David son of Urian of the reversion of all lands which Sibyl,
William and John's mother, holds in dower ; with multure at the mill
of William Oweyn, as granted by the said Oweyn to the said Llewelyn.
20 June, 20 Edward III. Seal in white wax.
[Chester.] C. 6245. Quitclaim by Ankharet late the wife of David son of
Richard de Caldecote, widow, to Urian de Eggerton and Amilia his
wife of her right in one-third of the tenements which they have by the
gift of David son of the said David in Caldecote. Witnesses :
Richard de Fouleshurst, sheriff of Chester, David de Eggerton,
Richard de Caurthyn, William de Grafton. Wednesday after St.
Barnabas, 15 Edward II. Fragment of seal in white wax.
[Chester.] C. 6246. Indenture between Ralph de Eggerton and Eignion ap
Madoc of Farondon witnessing that Eignion has pledged to Ralph
all his land in the town of Farondon as security for 4Z. to be repaid at
the end of four years or at the end of any further period of four years ;
rent, 9s. 2d. to the chief lord of the fee ; the grange to be kept in
repair. Friday after St. Chad, 20 Richard II. Seal. Endorsement
in French, Ralph to have the option of purchase if the land is sold.
[Chester.] C. 6247. Grant by Urian de Eggerton to David his son of all his
lands in the town of Caldecote. Witnesses : Richard de Foulyshurst,
sheriff of Chester, David de Shokelache and others (named). Seal
in white wax, design obliterated.
[Chester.] C. 6248. Chirograph indented being a grant by John de Sucton,
lord of Schoklage, to Urian de Eggerton of several places of land in the
territory of Caldekote in exchange for other places of land there, lying
near his grove called ' le Beche.' Witnesses Hugh de Dutton,
William de Baggele, and William de Brereton, knights, William de
Modburle, sheriff of Chester, David de Barton. Saturday before the
Finding of the Holy Cross, 12 Edward II. Seal of arms in white wax.
[Chester.] C. 6249. Grant by David son of David son of Richard de Caldecote
to Urian son of Philip de Eggerton, Amilia his wife, and his heirs,
of two selions of land in Caldecote, whereof one selion lies in the field
of Caldecote in a place called ' le Cammek,' abutting on land called
' le Grenewey,' half a selion lies near land called ' Hauetbuttes,' and
half a selion lies near a place of land called ' Byrchenehalflond,'
Witnesses : Richard de Fouleshurst, sheriff of Chester, John de
Wrennebury, Richard de Caurthyn, and others (named). Sunday
after St. Katherine, 15 Edward II.
[Chester.] C. 6250. Chirograph indented witnessing that David son of Madoc
son of William de Cruwe and Ellen his wife have demised to the said
Madoc for his life a moiety of all the lands, &c. in Cruwe by
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Farndon, which they had by his gift ; rent, a rose at Midsummer ;
remainder to themselves and the heirs of their bodies ; remainder to
David's right heirs. Witnesses : John de Codynton, Ralph de
Aldreson, and others (named).
[Chester.! C. 6251. Grant by Richard son of David de Caldecote to David
his son of a messuage in the town of Caldecote which Kenewrec de
Caldecote formerly held of him, a land called ' Braderfitlond on the
hill ' and other lands in Caldecote, situate as described ; rent, Id.
Witnesses : Hova son of Robert, David son of Griffin de Schokelache,
and others (named).
[Chester.] C. 6252. Chirograph indented wherebj^ Thomas son of Roderick
son of Griffin pledged to Robert son of William de Huxileg all his lands
in Neuton by Holdecastel as security for the payment of 10Z. ; the
said Robert to be repaid any expenses incurred in maintaining rights
to common of estovers and pasture in the wood of Holdecastel, and in
approving the waste there. Norburie, Sunday before St. Denis, 1329.
Seal of arms in white wax.
[Chester.] C. 6253. Grant by Sibyl late the wife of Llewelyn son of David
de Schokelache to John her son of all her land, &c. which she had by
the said John's gift in the town of Schokelache Ouyot, with ' tolfre '
and ' operfre ' in the mill of William son of Ouwayn. Sunday after
Midsummer Day. Seal in white wax.
Chester. C. 6254. Quitclaim by David son of Madoc Wilmessone of Caldecote
to Ralph de Eggerton of his right in a messuage and 6a. land in
Caldecote which were in dispute between them in the county court
of Chester. Tuesday before St. Thomas the Apostle, 1359. Seal
in white wax, damaged.
[Staff.] C. 6255. Grant by Thomas del Sharpeclif to Adam de Grendon,
clerk, of a messuage with all the houses thereon at ' le Sharpecliff,'
together with all his land, wood and meadow there in the fee of
Ippestanes. Witnesses : Thomas de Reofegge, Richard del Longe-
shawe, and others (named). Saturday after St. Bartholomew, 1322.
Endorsed, Sharpcliffe in Chedulton.
[Chester.] C. 6256. Indenture being a demise by Walter Cokeseye, knight,
and Isabel his wife to Ralph de Eggerton of a toft and curtilage b} 7 the
church of Schokelach in Chirchescheschokelach (sic) for 29 years ; rent,
Id. at Midsummer. Malpas, Wednesday after St. Margaret,
4 Richard II. French. Seal of arms and fragment.
[Chester.] C. 6257. Grant by Robert son of William son of Matthew de
Tatenale and Felicia his wife to Urian son of Philip de Eggerton of a
messuage and 3| selions of land in the town of Caldecote which Richard
son of David de Caldecote gave to John son of Richard son of
William de Stretton and Felicia his wife. Witnesses : Richard de
Fouleshurst, sheriff of Chester, David de Barton, and others (named).
[Chester.] C. 6258. Chirograph indented being a defeasance of bonds given
reciprocally by John son of Llewelyn son of David de Schokelache
and David son of Urian de Eggerton, on condition that John shall
enfeoff David of all his lands, &c. which he had by the gift of
Llewelyn, his father, in Schokelacheouyot, and of the reversion of
the dower of Sibyl, John's mother, and that David shall refeoff John
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for his life, of the said lands, within a fortnight. Saturday, before
St. Augustine, 15 Edward III. French. Seal. Endorsed, Scechelach.
[Chester.l C. 6259. Quitclaim by Maud daughter of William de Greysty
to Henry Juddessone of Paris of her right in all lands and buildings
which he formerly had by her gift for his life in Chatkylegh.
Witnesses : Ralph de Vernon, knight, John de Oldton, and others
(named). Monday after St. Peter's Chains, 1370. Seal. Endorsed,
Shockledg.
[Chester.] C. 6260. Grant by the said Maud to the said Henry, for his life,
of all her lands and buildings in the town of Chatkylegh as they were
assigned and delivered at the date of this grant ; rent, a rose at Mid-
summer. Saturday after St. Mark, 1370. Seal in while wax, damaged.
Endorsed, Shoklege.
[Chester.] C. 6261. Copy of C. 6310.
[Chester.] C. 6262. Grant by John son of Llewelyn de Schokelache to David
son of Urian de Eggerton of all his lands, &c. which he had by
Llewelyn's gift in Schokelache Ouyot, together with ' tolfre ' and
' hoperfre ' for one messuage in Schokelache at the mill of William
son of Owen, and the reversion of the dower of Sibyl, his mother.
Friday after Midsummer Day, 15 Edward III. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6263. Grant by Richard son of Richard de Caldecote to Urian
son of Philip de Eggerton of a messuage and four selions in the town
of Caldecote. Witnesses : Richard de Fouleshurst, sheriff of
Chester, David de Barton, David de Schoklache, and others (named).
Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6264. Grant by Matto Madocson ap Griffith de Alynton to John
son of Meridieth ap Madoc ap Griffith in fee tail of all his messuages,
lands, &c. in the town of Crewe by Farnedon ; remainder to Margery
late the wife of John de Crewe and mother of the said John son of
Meridieth, in fee simple. Witnesses : Hugh de Dutton, Ranulf
de Brereton, sheriff of Chester, and others (named). The Feast of
St. Margaret, 7 Henry VI. Seal.
Chester. C. 6265. Grant by Henry Judeson of Paris to Richard Cherleton,
chaplain, of all his lands in Chackylee. Wednesday before the octave
of Epiphany, 1 Richard II.
[Chester.] C. 6266. Grant by Richard son of David son of Edward de
Caldecote to Weryl his daughter and to the heirs begotten of her by
Hugh de Farndon of lands adjoining Dunnesgrene and Leewyth'mes,
butts called ' Dackalesmerebuttes,' and other lands in Caldecote ;
the grantees to be quit of payment of stallage and passage to the
grantors in Caldecote ; rent, Id. Witnesses : Patrick de Barton,
Richard de Kawrythyn, and others (named).
[Chester.] C. 6267. Quitclaim by Howell son of Howell son of Griffith de
Alynton to Ralph de Eggerton of his right in a toft and in all his lands in
Caldecote which Ralph held of him for a term of years. Witnesses :
Patrick de Barton, Thomas de Shokelach, and others (named).
Monday after All Hallows, 1381. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6268. Release by Thomas son of William de Brexon to David
and Llewelyn, sons of David de Sokelache, of his claim in the common
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and approvement which he had in Sokelachismor and Wesfordismor,
in exchange for a place of land which they have given him in the said
moors. Witnesses : John de Larketon, Robert de Codinton, clerk,
and others (named). Seal in white wax with green back, damaged.
[Chester.] C. 6269. Grant by Madoc Torlesh, chaplain, to Llewelyn, son of
David de Schochelache, William his son and William's heirs, of Ga.
arable in Farndun, which he had on lease from the bishop of Chester,
lying in a place called ' Alsies Smethe,' between Routlothefeld and
Overemersh, and of |a. meadow in Roddeney. Witnesses : -David
de Eggerton, sheriff of Chester, Madoc son of David le Littil of Cruwe,
and others (named). Seal, damaged.
[Suffolk.] C. 6270. Chirograph indented, being a final concord made on the
octave of Trinity, 44 Edward III, whereby John Muriell, parson of
Wortham, Reginald de Eccles, Nicholas de Conyers, and John de
Fynyngham, received from Geoffrey Wyth, knight, and Amice his wife,
and John Berry and Elizabeth his wife, their rights in a messuage,
116a. land, 12a. meadow, 10a. pasture, 2a. wood, and 8s. rent in
Stowemarket, Thorneye, Dagworth, and Old Neuton, which Joan
late the wife of Robert de Wechesham, knight, holds for life. For
this grant John, Reginald, Nicholas and John gave to Geoffrey, Amice ,
John and Elizabeth 100 marks.
[Norfolk.] C. 6271. Grant by William Calthorp, knight, to John Baker of
Smalbergh and John Pye of Mikilhornyngeserd, of his manor called
' Gerberges ' in Sything with lands, &c. appertaining to it in the towns
of Sythyng, Mundham, Thweith, Syslond, Brok, Wodeton, Langhale,
or elsewhere within the hundreds of Lodne and Knaverynge.
Witnesses : Leonard de Kerdeston and Ralph de Shelton, knights,
and others (named). Easter Monday, 1 Henry V.
Kent. C. 6272. Acknowledgment by John Scowe, citizen and stock-
fishmonger of London, of the receipt from Richard Forde of London,
gentleman, of 81. 6s. 8d. due to him on account of the purchase of
the manor of Seynt Maryhall in the parish of St. Mary in the hundred
of Hoo. 24 June, 16 Edward IV.
[Norfolk.] C. 6273. Grant by Christian, Agnes, Alice and Bertha, daughters
and heirs of Simon de Derby, to Robert de Wykes and Alice de Lamers
his wife, of all the tenements which Master Henry and Master-
William de Gernemuta held by the feoffment of the said Simon in the
towns of Wykemere and Wltertun, to hold of William de Caletorp.
Witnesses : Sir Nicholas de Koldham, Sir Roger de Wltertun,
Roger, rector of Gresham, Geoffrey, his brother, William Hereward,
Robert his son, Thomas le Jay.
[Norfolk.] C. 6274. Chirograph indented, dated Thursday before the feast
of the Holy Trinity, 26 Edward III, being a grant by Sir William de
Calthorp, knight, to Sir William Waryn, rector of Wolterton, of a
piece of land in the town of Wolterton ; rent, Qd. at Michaelmas.
[Norfolk.] C. 6275. Grant by William de Calthorp, knight, to Sir Thomas,
parson of Stanfeld, Sir Nicholas de Ameringale, qhaplain, and Richard
Bavent, of his manors in Sithing called ' Arundel,' ' Bygot,' and
' Gerberge.' Witnesses : Sir Ralph Lovel and Sir Ralph de
Hemenale, knights, Hamon Lestraunge, and others (named).
Brunhamthorp, Saturday after the feast of St. Wynewaloy,
29 Edward III. Fragments of seal in canvas.
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[Norfolk.] C. 6276. Conveyance by Robert Dykeman and Philip Waryn to
Stephen Jolyf, Agnes his wife and Stephen's heirs, of a. land in
Smalbergh. 8 April, 9 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Norfolk.] C. 6277. Grant by John son of Robert le Gris of Thurtone to Sir
William de Senges, son of Richard de Senges, for his homage and
service and for 10s. in gersum, of all the tenement which Emma
daughter of William le Fraunseis of Berch held of him, together with
Emma daughter of the said Emma and all her issue (sequdam) ;
rent, 2d. for all service save a yearly service of fd. as hundredscot,
and one-sixth of a halfpenny whenever the king's scutage shall
amount to 20s. Witnesses : Sir Alan de Mundham, Stephen his
brother, Walter de Senges, Roger de Dikeleburch, Nicholas de
Mundham, Robert de Bungeye, William de Wallingef . . ., Robert
de Hedeham, Ranulf his son, and others (named).
[Norfolk.] C. 6278. Grant by William Laws of Aschmanhagh to Nicholas
Emmys of Hoveton St. Peter and Geoffrey Laws of Tunstede of
la. Ir. arable in the town of Tunstede. 18 January, 19 Henry VI.
Seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 6279. Conveyance by Thomas Coney of Kirketon in Holand to
John Poles of the same, Isabel Houghson, late the wife of Roger
Houghson, and Roger Drauwerd, of 2a. arable in Northfenlandes,
abutting on the highway and on a track leading to Simondwere, which
place of land he had together with Almus Thomson, Richard Person,
John Arnold, and William Coney by the demise of Richard Kelby of
Kirketon. 1 January, 17 Henry VII. Seal, damaged.
Suffolk. C. 6280. Chirograph indented, dated 46 Edward III, being a final
concord made between John de Hevenyngham, knight, and Hugh
Verdon, parson of Goldhangre, and Bartholomew Bacon, knight,
whereby Bartholomew conveyed the manor of Broom Davyllers and
the advowson of the church of the manor, which Edward de Berkele,
knight, holds for life, to John and Hugh and John's heirs for a
payment of 200 marks.
[Hants.] C. 6281. Chirograph indented, being a final concord, dated
20 Edward I, whereby Stephen de Appeltrefeld conveyed to Gilbert
de Appeltrefeld the manor of Anneport, and whereby Gilbert granted
to Stephen and the heirs of his body the same manor, rendering
therefor as rent a rose at Midsummer during Stephen's life and after
his death 10Z. yearly ; remainder to Gilbert if Stephen die without
heirs.
[Norfolk.] C. 6282. Copy of a final concord, dated 9 Edward I, whereby Robert
de Moutone acknowledged a messuage, 40a. land, 10a. pasture and
4a. marsh in Brundale, Wittone, Plumstede, Strumshawe and
Lympenhowe to be the right of Master Stephen Wyth, and whereby
Stephen granted them to the said Robert and Custance his wife
and the heirs of their bodies ; rent, 3s. ; scutage at the rate of Qd.
on 40s. for all service ; remainder to Robert if Custance shall die
without heirs begotten by him ; remainder to Custance 's next heirs.
[Norfolk.] C. 6283. Quitclaim by Alice late the wife of Roger Church (ad
Ecclesiam) of Calethorp, widow, to William de Paylwyk of her right
in a. land lying in Calethorp. Witnesses : William de Bernyng-
ham, William de Hevyngham, John Gobbe, and others (named).
20 Edward [I.]
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Huntingdon. C. 6284. Note of fine for the conveyance to William de Herleston,
clerk, by Richard de Rikedon and Joan his wife, of a messuage, 200a.
land, and 8a. meadow in Someresham, Colne, and Bluntesham ;
William to pay a yearly rent of 11 marks to Richard and Joan for
their lives.
[Suffolk.] C. 6285. Chirograph indented, being a final concord, dated
10 Edward II, whereby John Bacun, clerk, conveyed to Hamo de
Mickelfeld and Maud his wife, and the heirs begotten between them,
the manor of Blyford ; rent, a rose at Midsummer. And if Hamo
shall die without heirs of his body, remainder to John after the death
of Maud.
[Norfolk.] C. 6286. Grant by John de Mundham to Walter de Calthorp
and Ela his wife of lands in Mundham which they had by the gift of
Geoffrey de Mundham, chaplain, and Adam Bacun, and of any other
lands held of him in Mundham and Sithinges.
[Salop.] C. 6287. Grant by Thomas, abbot of Cumbermar', and the convent
there to Emma le Estrange of 15 acres of the common pasture of
Erkalue between Hola and Tibreton, which they had a licence from
the King to cultivate. Witnesses : Martin de Pateshull, Henry de
Alditheleye, Baldwin de Hodenet, and others (named). Endorsed,
Pertinet W. de Kaletorp.
[Norfolk.] C. 6288. Quitclaim by John son of Sir William de Calthorp,
knight, to Sir Oliver de Calthorp, knight, his brother, of his right in
the manors of Calthorp, Kerdeston, Stanhowe, Northcreyk, Berewyk
and Harpele, lands, &c., in Erpyngham, Wulterton, Itryngham,
Manyngton, Saxthorp, Oulton, Little Bernyngham, Northwode-
bernyngham, Cursounbernyngham, Plumstede, Wykemere, Aldeburgh,
Alby, Brunhamthorp, Brunham Westgate, Brunhamsutton, Brun-
hamnorton, and Holkam, the advowsons of the churches of Anemere
and St. Edmund, Brunham Westgate, and in all other manors,
lands, and advowsons formerly of his father or of Lady Is', his mother.
Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Hemenale and Sir Ralph Level, knights,
and others (named). The abbey of St. Mary, Creykes, Monday after
Michaelmas, 35 Edward III. Seal.
[Suffolk.] C. 6289. Copy of a final concord, dated 6 John, whereby Ernald
de Charneles and Mary his wife, by Baldwin their son as their attorney,
conveyed to Osbert de Wathesham and Isabel his wife, three-fourths
of a knight's fee in Buresgerd, and Osbert and Isabel granted to
Ernald and Mary and Mary's heirs 3| acres of the said land in
augmentation of the three-fourths of a knight's fee which they held
from them there.
[Norfolk.] C. 6290. Grant by Peter de Hautbois to Walter, bishop of Norwich,
William de Caletorp, and the heirs of the latter, of all his messuage
in the town of Caletorp with the buildings thereon as held by Peter
his father, of a piece of adjoining land which Maud wife of the said
Peter had as her dower, of 2a. arable near the messuage and of all his
meadow in the town, for 40 marks beforehand ; rent, Id. Witnesses :
Sir Richard le Buteiller, Roger de Caletorp, and others (named).
[Essex.] C. 6291. Chirograph indented, being a final concord, dated
3 Edward II, between John Bacun, clerk, and John de Toucestr',
whereby a rent of 15s. in Middelton by Sudbury, together with the
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homage and service of Walter son of Peter de Middelton for a
tenement which he held of John de Toucestr' in the town, was conveyed
to John Bacun for a payment of 10Z.
[Norfolk.] C. 6292. Indenture dated Sunday after St. Katherine, 41 Edward
III, whereby Oliver de Calthorp, knight, demised to Ralph Burgeys,
parson of Lesyngham, and Simon Stemmes, of Calthorp, a close in
Calthorp called ' Uphalleyerd,' lying between a close of the master
of St. Giles's Hospital, Norwich, and his land, a piece of meadow
called ' Bloswode ' between the common brook (ripam) &c. and abutting
on Hokwode, and a piece of land called ' Deynemotesyate ' abutting
on the road from Wykemere to the new mill of Calthorp, with the
right to dig and to fell timber for 30 years ; rent, 2s. Witnesses :
Robert de Erpingham, John de Erpyngham, knight, and others (named).
[Norfolk.] C. 6293. Chirograph indented whereby George Bakun and Maud
his wife demised to Walter de Gale thorp, rector of Great Naring's,
all their tenement which they hold in the towns of Calethorp and
Erpingham of the dower of the said Maud for six years in time of peace
from Michaelmas, 45 Henry III, saving Brochole wood and pasture for
four oxen and one horse in Hethefen, their fishpond, and Ir. arable in the
town of Calethorp, which Wyleys de Bakunesthorp holds ; but Walter
may nevertheless take what he needs from Brochole wood to maintain
the houses on the tenement and for the other requirements of the
courthouse (curia) ; rent, 251. Witnesses : Sir Nicholas le Butelier,
Sir Robert de Castr', Sir Bartholomew de Sumertun, Sir Roger de
Calethorp, Sir Nicholas de Beringham, and Sir Roger de Wltertun,
knights, Robert de Hastinges, William Trussebut of Erpingham, and
others (named). Fragment of seal.
[Lincoln.] C. 6294. Demise by John and Roger Jakson, William Smyth,
Thomas Spendlofe, and William Harvy, all of Kyrketon in Holand, to
Isabel Rowce, widow, Thomas Covyn, Richard Maygar, and John
Thomson, all of the same, of a selion of arable in Southffenlandes
amounting to (pro) a rood in Kyrketon in Holand, abutting on
Kyrketonengegate and le Brodegate ; which selion they had by the
gift of John Nuttyng of Donyngton. 22 February, 49 Henry VI.
Five seals.
[Suffolk.] C. 6295. Chirograph indented, being a final concord, dated
43 Henry III, whereby John de Wymundehal and Mariota his wife
demised a messuage and 16a. land in Blundeston, Lound, and
Manthorp in perpetuity to Robert Brunman by Richard de Boylaund,
his attorney ; rent, 32d. at Michaelmas to them and Mariota's heirs.
For this Robert has given John and Mariota 25 marks.
[Norfolk.] C. 6296. Grant by Richard de Senghes to the church and canons
of Herlingflet, for the salvation of his soul and the souls of his father
and mother and of Maud his wife and her children and of Alice his
late wife and her children, of the homage, service, rent, and issue
(sequelam), save the service which he owes in his meadow (prato meo),
of Osbert son of Henry the cook of Senghes, viz. a yearly rent of
14d. and a payment at the rate of 2d. for every 20s. of the King's
scutage. Witnesses : Sir Roger de Hales, Sir Geoffrey de Toftes,
Sir John de Lodnes, Andrew Wazelin, and others (named).
[Norfolk.] C. 6297. Confirmation by Hugh de Windlesor of a charter whereby
he enfeoffed Hervey de Stanhowe, his kinsman, of the manor of Sithinge,
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but whereof he impleaded him by the writ called talem qualem because
the enfeoffment was between the battles of Lewes and Evesham.
Witnesses : Sir John Vaux (de Vallibus), Sir William de Blumvill,
Sir William de Tyrington and Sir Roger de Toftes, knights, and others
(named). London, Saturday after St. Luke, 52 Henry III. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6298. Letters of attorney from Ralph de Eggerton the elder,
esquire, appointing John Erdeley of Caldecote his attorney to receive
from Margery, late the wife of John de Crewe by Caldecote, seisin of a
messuage and land. Thursday after Michaelmas, 30 Henry VI.
Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6299. Quitclaim by Margaret late the wife of Philip ap Hova
to Jorwerth Loyt vap Madoc of Setton of her right in 2a. land in a
place called ' Wademedo ' in the town of Caldecot, adjoining the old
and present courses of the river Dee. Seal in white wax. Endorsed,
Wademore.
[Chester.] C. 6300. Grant by Jor' del Hogh, son of Philip de Farndon, to
Richard son of Robert son of Robert son of Philip de Farndon, and
kinsman and heir of the said Robert son of Philip his brother (fratris
mei), of all the lands, &c. which Robert son of Philip his brother
(frater meus) held in Chirton, Farndon, and Caldecote. Witnesses :
Ken' the clerk of Egge, William de Grafton, and others (named).
[Chester.] C. 6301. Demise by John de Sutton, lord of Malpas, to Ralph de
Eggerton, of all his share of demesne land in his hands in the towns
of Schyrcheschokeche and Caldocode for 12 years from Ascension
Day, 8 Richard II ; rent, 4 marks, saving to him one chief [beast ?]
of the said Ralph if he shall die within the term. Dated at Chirche-
schokelach as above. Seal.
[Northampton.] C. 6302. Indenture of demise by the King to Edmund de Gretton
of all his rents of assarts within the forest of Rokyngham for five years ;
rent, 42L, the said Edmund to have no allowance either for non-pay-
ment of rent by the tenants or for bringing of land into cultivation
(purchas) at la Morende or elsewhere. Bond by the said Edmund
and Henry Mulso for due payment of the rent. Westminster,
17 November, 43 Edward III. French. Endorsed in Latin with a
note of cancellation, the lease having been transferred to Henry
de Mulso, as appears in the Fine Roll of 45 Edward III.
[Chester.] C. 6303. Grant by Madoc son of Wylym de Cruwe to David his
son, Ellen daughter of Philip son of Deykyn de Gaurthyn, David's
wife, and the heirs begotten between them, of all his lands, &c. in
Cruwe by Farundun ; remainder to David's right heirs. Witnesses :
Urian de Eggerton, John de Codynton, and others (named). Seal in
white wax, damaged.
[Chester.] C. 6304. Copy of a grant by John son of Jor' de Hampton to
John son of Urian de Eggerton, in fee tail, of all the lands, &c. which
William de Eggerton held of him for twelve years in Horton ; rent, a
red rose at Midsummer ; remainders to Philip, Roger, and William,
brothers of the said John son of Urian, successively in tail.
[Chester.] C. 6305. Chirograph indented being an agreement between Richard
de Barton and Margery his wife of the one part, and Randulf de
Eggerton of the other part, that, whereas Richard and Margery have
enf eoffed Randulf of all their lands in ' Wadmed ' and of a messuage
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and croft in the town of Caldecote, Randulf shall be bound under a
penalty of 201. to sue and defend on their behalf all suits in which
they may be engaged concerning their lands in Caldecot, Fardon,
and Chirton. Wednesday after St. Gregory the Pope, 1360. Two seals.
[Chester.] C. 6306. Quitclaim by Peter son of William de Huggemor to
William son and heir of Ralph de Eggerton of his right in all the
messuages, lands, &c. late of Richard son of Philip son of Robert de
Farnedon, which Ralph had by his gift. Witnesses : David del
Malpas and others (named). Farnedon, Saturday after St. Agnes,
3 Henry V.
[Chester.] C. 6307. Quitclaim by William de Boston to John Laundon,
Ellen his wife, and her heirs, of his right in a messuage, 21 lawns
of land, and a parcel of meadow in Farnedon, pledged to him by
Thomas Dicon and Wenthliana his wife, whose daughter and heir
the said Ellen is, for 10J. which he has recovered. Witnesses :
John de Caldecote, Ughtrew Dodde, and others (named). Monday
after St. Chad, 1 Henry IV.
[Chester.] C. 6308. Quitclaim by Cecily daughter of Richard Veleyn of
Farndon to Ralph de Eggerton of her right in all her lands in the
town of Caldecote which she demised to him for twenty years.
Farndon, Monday after the Exaltation of the Cross, 45 Edward III.
Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6309. Indenture witnessing that David son of Urian de
Eggerton has granted to William son of Llewelyn son of David de
Shocklach and the heirs of his body a messuage and land in Shok-
lachovyet ; rent during the life of John, William's brother, 2s. 5d.,
and after John's death, 5d. ; to hold by the services by which David
holds to the chief lord of the fee ; reversion to David. 26 June, 1346.
Seal. Endorsed, Schockledg.
[Chester.] C. 6310. Chirograph indented between William son of Owen de
Schokelache Oviete of the one part, and David and Llewelyn, sons
of David son of Llewelyn of the same, of the other part, witnessing
that William has granted to David and Llewelyn all his lands in
Schokelache Oviete belonging to the tenement formerly of Llewelyn
his grandfather, except the undivided parts of the waste and of
Weisfordesmor, and that he has granted to Llewelyn ' tolfre ' and
' hoperfre ' in his mill for corn and malt (bracinum) of every kind for
one messuage in the town, in exchange for the right of flooding
(agistiamenti) Llewelyn's meadows with the water from his mill to
the level of his mill-pond according to existing marks. For this
David and Llewelyn have granted to William their right in the
undivided parts of the wastes and of Weysfordesmor as before
excepted. And David has granted to William his share of the meadow
flooded by William's pond in exchange for as much and as good meadow
belonging to William in the same town. And Llewelyn has granted
to William \\a. land in crofto popte near William's garden.
Witnesses : Richard de Fougleshurst, sheriff of Chester, William de
Mulneton, Robert de Codinton, and others (named). Wednesday,
the feast of St. Augustine, 1316.
[Chester.] C. 6311. Grant by Gregory son of John de Stretton to Urian son
of Philip de Eggerton of all lands which Richard son of David de
Caldecote gave to John his father and Felicia his mother in the town
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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of Caldecote. Witnesses : Richard de Fouleshurst, sheriff of Chester,
David de Barton, and others (named). Seal in white wax, damaged.
[Chester.] C. 6312. Grant by Thomas de Tilston and Margery his wife,
daughter of Robert son of Robert, to John le Permonter, chaplain,
of all their lands in Farnedon and Chirton. Witnesses : Patrick
de Barton, Thomas de Shokelache, and others (named). Monday
after the Translation of St. Thomas, 43 Edward III. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6313. Grant by John le Permonter, chaplain, to the said Thomas
and Margery and the heirs begotten between them of all the lands
which he had by their gift in Farndon and Chirton ; remainder to
Margery's right heirs. Wednesday after the Translation of St.
Thomas, 43 Edward III. Seal of arms.
[Chester.] C. 6314. Grant by John son of Richard son of John de Farndon to
Urian de Eggerton, Amelia his wife and the heirs begotten between
them, of all his lands and parcenary in the town of Caldecote ;
remainder to Urian's heirs. The eve of the Exaltation of the Cross,
1330. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6315. Bond by William del Moeles, John le Frensh, Roger Fox,
John Jacsone, John ap Ednevet, and Magota Hert, all of Haselwall,
for the payment of 19 marks to Ralph Eggerton of Caldecote.
10 March, 7 Henry IV. Two seals, damaged, and fragment of a third.
[Chester.] C. 6316. Grant by David son of David son of Richard de
Caldecote to Urian de Eggerton and Amelia his wife and Urian's heirs,
of all his lands in Caldecote. Witnesses : Richard de Fouleshurst,
sheriff of Chester, David de Eggerton, and others (named). Tuesday
after the feast of St. Thomas, 15 Edward II.
Chester. C. 6317. Chirograph indented, being a final concord, dated
46 Edward III, whereby Jorwerth ap Llewelyn and Sibyl his wife
conveyed to Richard de Spurstowe and Philip Filkyn and Philip's
heirs a messuage, 24a. land, 2a. meadow and 5a. pasture in
Caldecote. For this Richard and Philip have given them one sore
sparrowhawk.
Chester. C. 6318. Grant by Margery late the wife of John Crewe, widow,
to Ralph de Eggerton the elder, esquire, of a messuage and land in
Crewe by Caldecote late of Batto ap Madoc ap Gruffith. Thursday
after Michaelmas, 30 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
Chester. C. 6319. Counterpart of C. 6317.
[Chester.] C. 6320. Grant by Richard de Barton and Margery his wife to
Randulf de Eggerton of a messuage and croft near the house of David
ap Madoc, with all their land in ' Wademed ' in the town of Caldecot.
Witnesses : Philip de Eggerton, Kem' son of Griffith de Shokelache,
and others (named). Tuesday after St. Gregory the Pope, 1360.
Two seals.
[Chester.] C. 6321. Grant by Nicholas de Audithleg to Richard de Ruyhull,
for his homage and service and for a payment beforehand of a place
of land in his wood of Chatkileg, bordering on the counties of Stafford,
Salop, and Chester, with licence to build thereon ; rent, 11s. 8d.
and two appearances a year at his court of Chatkileg for all service.
Witnesses : Sir William de Mere, knight, Master John le
Burgulon, and others (named). Fragments of seal wrapped in tow.
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[Chester.] C. 6322. Quitclaim by Mabel late the wife of John de Hoxel,
widow, to William son of Owen de Sshokelache of her right in all the
lands which he had by her and her late husband's gift in the town of
Broxon, with ' housbold ' and ' hayebold ' in Broxon Wood.
Witnesses : Richard de Foughleshurst, sheriff of Chester, David de
Egerton, and others (named). Horton, Friday after St. Faith,
16 Edward II. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6323. Grant of the same date by the said Mabel to the said
William of a rent of 4d. out of her share of a rent of I2d. payable by
the heirs of the lords of Malpas (de Malo Passu) for Bunlee Wood.
Seal, damaged.
[Chester.] C. 6324. Grant by William de Malpas (de Malo Passu) to Robert
de Stotevill of freedom from providing food (putura) for servants,
work on castles and mills, and all other services due to him for all the
lands which Robert bought from Richard the marshal in Barton
or otherwise held of him, or which he held in Barton in the year 1236.
For this Robert has granted him his right in land in Bonileg on the
side nearest to Shokelach of a watercourse which runs between Bonileg
and Horton. Robert to receive therefor a rent of I2d. at the feast
of St. Oswald the King. Seal in white wax, damaged.
[Chester.]/ C. 6325. Chirograph indented whereby Hugh de Fouleshurst
granted to Robert his son and the heirs of his body by Joyce
(Joyosiam) his wife, daughter of Edmund Feton, all his land with the
buildings thereon which he had in the town of Bromale by the gift
of John de Werleston, and the messuages which he had by the gift
of the said John, Nicholas son of Samyn, and Adam de Wetunhale
in Nantwich (Wyco Malbiw) together with a yearly rent due from the
house of William the miller, a bakehouse which he had by the gift
of John de Wetunhal, a burgage which he had by the gift of Robert
Drake, and places of land which he had by the gift of John Sag, Peter
de Stapeleg and Richard Lewys in Nantwich ; remainder to himself.
Witnesses : Robert de Bulky!', sheriff of Chester, Richard de
Fouleshurst, and others (named). Sunday, the morrow of the Holy
Innocents, 2 Edward II.
[Flint.] C. 6326. Grant by William son of William son of Girard to Henry
de Le, son of Girard, for his homage and service, of 2 oxgangs in the
town of Mammecote ; rent, a pair of spurs. Witnesses : Randolph
de Montealto, Robert de Aldeford, William Saladin, and others
(named). Fragments of seal wrapped in canvas.
[Norfolk.] C. 6327. Chirograph indented, dated Saturday, the feast of St.
Luke, 14 Edward II, whereby Sir Ralph, son of Sir John Bigot of
Stocton, knight, agrees with Sir Walter de Calethorp, knight, that
whereas the manor which Sir Walter has by the gift of Sir Ralph
in Sithingg' was charged by Sir Ralph, while a minor, with yearly
payments of 10 marks to Dame Alice Dakeny for her life and 5 marks
to Thomas de Wyngeffeld for life, he shall defend Sir Walter if
impleaded by Dame Alice or Thomas for these payments ; and if they
shall recover them by judgment of the court, he shall pay all arrears
before the manor came into Sir Walter's hands. For this grant Sir
Walter agrees to pay the annuities in future and the arrears, provided
there be no collusion on the part of Sir Ralph. Seal of arms. Endorsed
with note of enrolment in the Common Pleas in Trinity term of the
same year.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
329
Leic. C. 6328. Letters from John Sponne, kinsman and heir of William
Sponne, appointing John Bylston and William Gardiner his attorneys
to enter on all messuages, &c. late of Ralph Hurlman or Thomas his
son in Shepey Parva, Bylston, and Leycestr', and to deliver seisin
thereof to Nicholas Temple, esquire. 4 October, 2 Edward IV. Seal.
Leic. C. 6329. Conveyance whereby John Sponne, kinsman and heir of
William Sponne, clerk, after reciting that John Maunders granted to
John Bathe, Simon Sloley, William Bulkote, Robert Ramsheye,
the said William Sponne, Nicholas Warde, Thomas Ildegar, Thomas
Maunders, and Geoffrey Gale, all the- messuages, &c. as in C. 6328,
among other lands in the county, whereon the said William Sponne
entered by survivorship, and whereof he died seised, granted them
to Nicholas Temple, esquire. Leicester, 4 October, 2 Edward IV.
Seal.
Wore. C. 6330. Letters from Walter lord Hungerford, Bartholomew
Brokesby, and John Daundesey, appointing Henry Leycestre, John
de Rok, and Thomas Corf, their attorneys to deliver seisin to James
de Ormond, knight, son and heir of the earl of Ormond, of their manor
of Gannowe, and of all messuages, &c. in the towns of Frankeley,
Chadeswych, Wyllyngwyk, Taddenhurst, and ' le Gannowe,' and
elsewhere in the county, which they had, jointly with Joan de
Beauchamp, lady Bergevenny, Richard, earl of Worcester, Richard
Dalamare, John Braaz, and Nicholas Saucer, esquires, deceased, as
well by the demise of Robert Walker, clerk, Walter Velmull, and
Thomas Sture, as by quitclaim of Edmund Ruyhale, clerk, brother
and heir of Richard Ruyhale. 20 November, 24 Henry VI. Two
seals.
[Staff.] C. 6331. Quitclaim by Juliana late the wife of Roger son of Roger
le Lord to Hamo Lestraunge, knight, and Margaret his wife of her right
in the manor of Levynton, except in a messuage and curtilage, and 12
field-acres (acris campestralibus) in three fields of the manor and in four
field-acres in Smethenheth, on Sheteforlonges, and in a place of land
called ' le Vikeresbruche,' which William, formerly vicar of Offileye, held,
and in 21s. rent of tenants (named) of the manor for the meadow of
Blakemor, a place of land in Rowehull, &c. Witnesses : Sir Thomas
de Halghton, Sir Thomas de Swinnerton, Sir John de Aston, and
Sir Malcolm le Wasteneys, knights, Adam de Peshale, William de
Weston, Roger de Webbeleye, Jordan de Pyuelesdon, and others.
Eccleshale, Monday after St. Matthias, 18 Edward III. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6332. Grant by John Eggerton of Eggerton, esquire, to Griffin
Bromehale of Nantwich (Wico Malbano) of his vacant place of land in
Nantwich between the highway to Acton, &c. ; rent, IQd. Wit-
nesses : John Bromley and Robert Fouleshurst, knights, William
Hassall the elder, and others. Christmas Day, 20 Edward IV. Seal
of arms.
[Chester.] C. 6333. Chirograph indented witnessing that Philip de Egerton
has granted to John Hochekynessone a place of land in Nantwich
(Wico Malbano) and a place of land in Wylaston between Saltersyche
and le Wyndmulnefeld ; rent, 23s. Saturday after Lady Day, 1403.
Added in another hand, The said John and his heirs to give heriots at
their deaths for the land in Wylaston according to the custom of the
country. Seal.
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Staff. C. 6384. Grant by John Delves, Hugh de Erdeewike, Roger Corbet,
Robert Cune and John Bedulf to Annabel wife of John Bressy and
one of the sisters and heirs of Richard Greneway, of the reversion of
one-fifth of all the lands, &c. which William Seyvell and Elizabeth
his wife hold as Elizabeth's dower. Bedulf, Tuesday after All
Hallows, 4 Henry VI. Two seals, one damaged.
Chester. C. 6335. Chirograph indented whereby Hugh Payn of Chester
demised to Master Geoffrey de Melys a messuage in Forthegatstrete, in
the city of Chester, for three years from Christmas, 1289, for 30s. be-
forehand ; rent, a rose at Midsummer. Witnesses : Robert deTerven,
mayor of Chester, Robert Ernays and Nicholas Payn, sheriffs, and
others (named).
Chester. C. 6336. Chirograph indented witnessing that John de Clarton and
Alice his wife have granted for their life to Nicholas the painter (pictori)
and Agnes his wife a burgage in Chester in the street called
' Foryetstret,' in exchange for half their burgage in the town of Holt
(Castri Leonis) and 3a. land in Eton Vachan for the same term.
[Chester.] C. 6337. Grant by Richard son of Philip de Aldelyme to Sir John
de Cloon, perpetual vicar of Aldelyme, and his heirs, of all his lands
and buildings in the town and lordship of Aldelyme. Witnesses :
Richard de Whitelegh, sheriff of Chester, Adam de Buyrton, and
others (named). Monday after the Annunciation, 1364. Seal.
Endorsed, Audelem.
[Stafi.] C. 6338. Grant by Walter Silverensid to Richard le Blomer of a
house with curtilage, and a selion adjoining between the High Street
and the road to the church, with all liberties and easements belonging
to the town of Bettileg, for 17*. beforehand ; rent to the chief lord of
the fee, 2d. Witnesses : William de Letusil, Stephen de Benardeston,
and others (named). Seal, damaged. Endorsed, Betthel' carta Walteri
Sellerunside.
[Chester.] C. 6339. Grant by William son of John de Newcastle (Novo
Castello) to Richard son of Payn de Bouketon, of all his land in
Foregatistrete ; rent, Id. at Midsummer. For this grant, Richard
has given him 14 marks beforehand. Witnesses : Sir Geoffrey and
Sir John de Longeford, canons of St. John's, Chester, Robert, vicar of
St. Werburgh's, Robert the chaplain, palmer (palmifero), Stephen the
Saracen (sazareno), and others (named). Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6340. Grant by Richard, lord of Spurstowe, to Ralph de Tervyn,
Joan his wife, and the heirs begotten between them, of coparcenary
with him in the waste ground called ' Rodmoregrene ' in Spurstowe
and Halghton, with its appurtenances in the field called ' Tomkynesfeld
Jonessone,' according to indentures between the parties. Witnesses :
Lawrence de Dutton, knight, sheriff of Chester, Roger de Hulfeld, and
others (named). Thursday after the Translation of St. Thomas,
46 Edward III. Seal of arms.
Chester. C. 6341. Chirograph indented, being a demise by Hugh Payn to
William de Danecastre, of land between the high road and the said
Hugh's garden in Forgatestrete, Chester, for twenty years from New
Year's Day, 1295 ; rent, Id. And if the buildings thereon shall be burned
down the said William shall be compensated with not more than
10 marks at the end of the term, or shall hold the land for 30$. yearly
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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till the 10 marks are paid ; bond by Hugh for 121. for due performance.
For this demise, William has given Hugh 121. beforehand Witnesses :
Hugh de Brichull, mayor of Chester, Alexander Hurel and Robert
Ythel, sheriffs, and others (named). Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6342. Grant by William Parend, vicar of Aldelyme, to Richard
son of Philip de Aldelyme, Margaret his wife, and the heirs begotten
between them of all the messuages. &c. which he had by Richard's gift
in the town of Aldelyme ; remainder to Richard. Witnesses :
John de Scolehall, sheriff of Chester, David de Bieston, Richard de
Honkilowe, and others. Sunday after Midsummer, 1359. Seal.
[Salop.] C. 6343. Quitclaim by Hugh le Say, lord of Morton Say, to
Thomas son of Adam le Sangle and Alice his wife, of his right in a
messuage and an oxgang of land which he bought of William son of
John de Hodenet and Parnel (Petronilla) his wife in the town of Morton
Say, together with the improved rent (incremento) of a place of land
measuring 7 rods by 30 feet (pedes hominum), and an oxgang of land
which William son of Henry de Morton formerly held, with the right
of taking underwood in Mortoneswod ; the old rent of I2d. to the said
Hugh and a new rent of I2d. to Ellen his wife, for her life, with
remainder to him. Sunday, the eve of St. James the Apostle,
11 Edward II. Fragments of seal in canvas.
[Salop.] C. 6344. Quitclaim by Richard son of Thomas Sangle to William
Stuche and John Nagington, chaplain, of his right in a messuage and
land in Morton Say which they have by the gift of Isabel wife of
Edmund Dunstervyle. The feast of St. Gregory, 1 Henry V. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6345. Grant by Richard son of Adam de Morton to Robert
Pyk, chaplain, of a place of land in the lordship of Odde Rode, situate
as described. Tuesday after the Translation of St. Thomas, 1365.
Fragments of seal in canvas. Endorsed, Moreton.
[Salop.] C. 6346. Grant by Thomas son of Hugh le Sangle of Morton Say
to John son of Henry de Loskesford, chaplain, of all his lands within
or without the town of Morton Say. Saturday, the Purification of
St. Mary, 4 Richard II. Seal of arms.
[Chester.] C. 6347. Grant by Millicent late the wife of Robert de Morton
to Thomas de Haukeston, knight, for her life, of all tenements which
she holds for her life as her dower in Great Morton ; rent, 4d. 4s. l\d.
20 June, 28 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
[Chester.] C. 6348. Grant by Thomas son of Ralph de Moorton to Sir
Thomas de Haukeston of all the houses and timber on his peel and
within his mote of Great Moorton for 100s. beforehand, with per-
mission to remove them. Tykhill, 12 September, 24 Edward III.
French. Seal.
[Salop.] C. 6349. Grant by Isabel Canlan of Wylaston to William Stuche
and John Nagington, chaplain, of a messuage in Morton Say late of
John Canlan, her father. Sunday before the Purification of St. Mary,
10 Henry IV. Seal in white wax, damaged.
[Chester.] C. 6350. Quitclaim by Millicent late the wife of Robert de Morton
to Thomas de Haukeston, knight, Ellen his wife and his heirs, of her
right in land, situate as described, which the said Thomas has by the
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gift of Thomas son of Ralph de Morton in Great Morton. Noubold,
Thursday after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, 28 Edward III. Seal.
Chester. C. 6351. Acknowledgment by Thomas son of Ralph de Morton of
Great Morton of the receipt of 91. from Sir Thomas de Haukeston
for a lease of lands in Great Morton. Tykhill, 27 July, 24 Edward III.
French. Seal.
[Salop.] C. 6352. Grant by John son of Philip de Wilaston to John
Candelan of a messuage and two oxgangs of land and meadow in
Morton Say, which he acquired from John de Losseford, chaplain.
Monday, the feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, 11 Richard II. Seal.
[Salop.] C. 6353. Grant by Margery daughter of Thomas le Wodeward,
spinster, to Hugh son of Adam le Sengle of all her land which she
had by inheritance at the death of the said Thomas in Blecheleg by
Morton Wood. Witnesses : Sir Ralph de Sondford, Robert de Say,
William Silion, and others (named).
[Salop.] C. 6354. Grant by John Nagyngton, chaplain, to Isabel Candelan
of Wylaston, of a messuage in More ton Say which he had by her gift.
Wednesday before St. Luke, 13 Henry VI. Seal marked R.
[Salop.] C. 6355. Bond by Thomas Sangle for the payment of 15 marks
to Sir John de Loskeford, chaplain, for lands in Morton Say. Friday
before Martinmas, 5 Richard II. Seal.
[Dorset.] C. 6356. (1) Surrender by Christine late the wife of John
Bettiscombe to William Olyver of all her interest in the lands of the
said William and of John Olyver, clerk, deceased, in Wodemyle
in Merchwode Vale, which they demised to her and the said
John for life on the Tuesday after the feast of St. Katherine,
5 Edward IV, at a yearly rent of 13s. 4d.
(2) Grant by the said William to the said Christine of a yearly
rent of 26s. 8d. for her life and of two cartloads of firewood from his
lands in Wodemylle in Merchwode Vale ; power of distraint on all his
lands aforesaid and on his lands in the town of Bridport. Drafts on
paper.
Dorset. C. 6357. Grant by William Preston late of Byrporte, merchant,
to William Campyon of London, grocer, John Sturgeon of London,
haberdasher, and John Archer of Hakeney, co. Middlesex, ' hackene-
man,' of a moiety of three tofts, with gardens, in Stoke Lane, of three
tenements in the market-place, of a barn and garden in ' le Church
Lane,' of a piece of land called ' Morterhaye ' in My lie lane and of
\a. land in Mighell lane, all in Byrport, of four tenements and
a garden in Way mouth, of a parcel of land on the hill near the church
and of a tenement, 2a. land and half a ferry in Smallemouth in the
parish of [Wyke], to hold to the use of Thomas Exmewe, knight,
alderman of London, Elizabeth his w r ife, one of the daughters and
heirs of William Olyver late of Byrporte and previously the wife of
John West, mercer and alderman of London, and her heirs.
11 November, 17 Henry VIII. Copy on paper.
[Notts.] , C. 6358. Will, dated 14 February 1456, of Thomas Mitton of
[Lincoln.] Newerk, carpenter. The value of his great mazer as estimated by
trustworthy men to be paid to the churchwardens of [Newark] church
for the fabric and bells ; 13s. 4d. for repairing the high road by ' le
Baryate ' ; 6s. Sd. for the road called ' Appultongate,' and 6s. 8d.
ANCIENT DEEDS. 333
for the road opposite his tenement in Northgate ; his tenements held
of the bishop of Lincoln in Castelgate to Isabel his wife for her life ;
remainder to William his younger son. And if William die without
heirs of his body, the remainder of the lease to be sold for the good
of the testator's soul and the souls of his parents and benefactors ;
part of the said tenement to be held during Isabel's life by
Nicholas Peny thorn and Agnes his wife at a rent of 9s. The said
William to have all his lands in the town of Northgate and the
fields of Newerk and Northgate in tail, Isabel receiving the profits
during William's minority ; remainder to the heirs of the body of
Agnes his daughter ; and if she shall die without heirs, the lands
to be sold for the good of his soul as above. His messuage in
Appultongate called ' le Bakehouse ' to Agnes in fee tail, she paying
therefor 40s. to his executors towards the payment of his debts. His
tenement held of the prior and convent of St. Katherine by Lincoln
for a term of years in Appultongate to remain in the hands of his
executors for ten years ; the remainder of the term to William Mitton,
chaplain, his eldest son. His tenement in Craslond in the parish of
Haxey, which he had by the gift of William Saunson and John
Herrison of Overburneham, to William Haxey, his kinsman, and the
heirs of his body ; remainder to William his said younger son. His
tenements in Appultongate and Barnebygate, Newerk, which he had
by the gift of William del More, deceased, to be conveyed by his
feoffees at the request of his executors to William, his younger son,
subject to the consent of the executors of Roger and William del More.
His messuage in Appultongate, late of the said Roger, to John son of
John Herryson and the heirs of his body, but if he die without such
heirs to be sold for the benefit of the souls of the said Roger and
William. Seal marked W.
[Bedford.] C. 6359. Chirograph indented, being a final concord, dated
31 Henry III, whereby Agnes de la Hyde and Adam Aygnel demised
to Roger de la Hyde two-thirds of a moiety of a mill in return for a
rent of 10s. in Luton, payable by Robert de Ho to the said Roger,
and for a further rent of 10s.
[Sussex.] C. 6360. Chirograph, being a grant by Adelard to Iseult his wife
in dower of 3J hides of land in fee, and half a hide which he held in
fee-farm . . . , together with his messuage (managio) and all
his other houses which he had at Hocthune. And if he shall acquire
more land, he grants it all to her in augmentation of her dower. And
if he shall have issue by her, he grants the three hides he acquired, and
which his father never had, to such issue together with the said
augmentation. This grant is by the assent of Hilary, bishop of Chi-
chester, and John the dean, and the chapter of the same. Witnesses :
The said bishop, Henry the archdeacon, John, brother of the pre-
centor, Edmund, Master Roger, Aubrey the priest of Amberley,
Walter de Cliftona, Turstan Maunsel, Hernald, brother of Adel[ard],
Ralph de Sireburne, Walter the chamberlain, William the bishop's
nephew.
[Kent.] C. 6361. Chirograph indented, being a final concord, dated
14 Edward I, whereby John de Horton, clerk, received from Lora
de Ros a warranty of a charter granting him a mill, 20a. land and 2a.
meadow in Horton ; rent, a chaplet of roses at Midsummer. For this
grant he has given Lora a sore sparrowhawk.
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[Surrey.] C. 6362. Quitclaim by Simon de Thornham, son of Hugh de
Thornham, late citizen and fishmonger of London, to John Trig,
citizen and fishmonger of London, of his right in a garden and ponds
at ' le Stewes ' in the parish of St. Margaret, Suthwerk, which he
inherited at the death of Simon de Thornham, Hugh's father.
London, Wednesday after St. Hilary, 35 Edward III. Seal of arms,
damaged. Endorsed, E. Alleyn, Tho. Mason.
Kent. C. 6363. Quitclaim by Joan, Thomasina, and Margaret, daughters
and heirs of Edward a Bere of Chestelett, to John Huet, citizen and
mercer of Canterbury, of their right in lands &c. in the parishes of
Westbere and Sturrey. 31 July, 18 Henry VIII.
[Chester.] C. 6364. Indenture, dated 12 May, 11 Henry VII., between Hugh
Eggerton of the Wrymehill, esquire, and John his son and heir-
apparent, whereby John covenants that he neither has made nor will
agree to any conveyance, demise or encumbrance of the manors
&c. held by his father in tail male for a longer term than his father's
life, jointure and dower of John's wife or wives, sufficient livery to
his son and heir-apparent (so that the remainder be to the heirs male
of Hugh's body or any of his sons lawfully begotten), and recog-
nizance for surety of the peace excepted ; and John agrees not to hinder
by action at law or otherwise any feoffees of trust or executors of Hugh
in executing his will, but only to have his heirlooms in courteous wise
after the custom of the country ; and he agrees to bind himself in
1,000 marks to observe the above covenant. English.
[Warw.] C. 6365. Grant by William Pyllyng of Solihull to William son of
Thomas atte Birches of the same for life, and to his heirs and assigns
for eleven years, of a place of land and a meadow in Solihull which he
had by his demise (ex dimissione mea) for ten years ; rent for the
first eleven years, one grain of corn ; afterwards, 20s. Thursday before
St. Thomas the Apostle, 17 Edward III. Endorsed, Redditus per
annum xj.rf.
[Dorset.] C. 6366. Manumission of John Chynne, styled ' atte Mulle,' by
Robert Martin, son and heir of Sir Robert Martin, knight.
Walteriston, Tuesday after Christmas, 17 Richard II. Seal of arms,
with legend, SIGILL' CONSTANCIE MARTIN.
Middx. C. 6367. Quitclaim by William Ederych of Totenham to John
Warner, the elder, citizen and armourer of London, of his right in
a piece of land and wood containing lla. in the parish of Haryngey
on the east side of a field called ' Dounhill,' and in la. wood and a
croft of land called ' Lightlonde,' abutting on land of the bishop of
Exeter called ' Fernefeld ' and on land called ' Pryoursfelde and
Hobbescroft,' which piece of land and wood, acre of wood and croft
of land the said John and his cof coffees had jointly by the gift of
Thomas Martyn, gentleman, who had them by the gift of Thomas
Howe of Haryngey, son and heir of Thomas Howe of the same. And
quitclaim by the said John Warner to the said William Ederych of
his right in a piece of land and wood containing 12a. in the said field.
2 April, 4 Henry VII. Fragment of seal.
[Kent.] C. 6368. Chirograph indented, being a final concord, dated
50 Edward III, whereby John son of John de Kirkeby, knight, and
Agnes, his wife, conveyed a toft in Horton by Derteford to Richard
atte Pende of Hertefelde for 20s.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
335
[N'hamp.] C. 6369. Grant by Robert, master of the hospital of the Holy
Trinity without Norhamton, by the consent of the brethren and their
house, to Robert son of William de Torp, for his homage and service
and for half a mark which he has given them by way of submission
(de recognicione), of a messuage and land in Buketon, part of which
Roger the provost held from them, to hold to him and Maud his wife ;
rent, 12s. 7d. and a relief of 3s. when due. Witnesses : Walter the
lord (domino), Henry the franklin, and others (named).
Essex. C. 6370. Quitclaim by Severell Sherman alias Durbar of
Southwerk, co. Surrey, smith, son and heir of Richard Sharman alias
Durbar of Romford, to Richard Mondes of Romford, gentleman,
of his right in a messuage called ' Nolmes ' and tenements in Romford
abutting on the west field and the highway from London to Brentwood,
in a rent of I5d. charged thereon in favour of Ralph Uphaveryng, and
in a garden late of William Hare in the parish of Haveryng att Bowre.
26 January, 4 Edward VI. Seal marked E. W.
Devon. C. 6371. Statute staple for 40Z. given by William Wyot of Mewy
to ... Gregory and Jacobita his wife, late the wife and executrix of
the will of Matthew Kyllond. Seal of the staple of Exeter, and
fragment of another.
Middx. C. 6372. Grant by Simon de Worthstede, executor of the will of
John de Aylesham, citizen and mercer of London, to Thomas, son of
William Aylward, late citizen and mercer of London, of all the houses
and buildings in Knyghtriderestret in the parish of Holy Trinity the
Less which the said John bought from John de Doure. John Lovekyn,
mayor of London, and Simon Doleshull and Henry Pykard, sheriffs.
Thursday after St. Mary Magdalen, 23 Edward III. Seal of arms.
Endorsed with note of enrolment in the Hustings Court.
[Bedford.] C. 6373. Quitclaim by Cecily, daughter of Peter Rys of Dun-
staple, to William ate Celer of her right in a house and place of land
which the said William had by the gift of the said Peter in North
Street, Dunstaple. Saturday before the Epiphany, 9 Edward II.
Seal, damaged.
[Dorset.] C. 6374. Grant by Thomas Wilcombe and John Cornissch to
Nicholas [Wotton], Elizabeth his wife, and his heirs, of their tenement
in Wey mouth. Witnesses : William Northovere and Bertrand
Larga, bailiffs, and others (named). 25 September, 9 Henry VI.
Endorsed, Wey mouth. Carta Nicholai Wotton.
Wilts. C. 6375. Certificate by John Whyttokesmede, steward of the
abbot of Hyde's manor of Chusylden, of a presentment by a jury there
on the Thursday after Michaelmas, 36 Henry VI, that John Sely,
being possessed of a messuage and land in the said manor, had two
bastards by Denise afterwards his wife, viz. John Craneford, dwelling
at Windsor, who had a son named Edward, and John Priour alias
Sely, and a legitimate son John, innkeeper of London, deceased,
whose son Simon demanded delivery of the said messuage and land
and could not have them as being held at the lord's will. Thursday
after Michaelmas, 36 Henry VI.
[Wilts.] C. 6376. Chirograph indented between Sir Richard de Combe,
knight, and Sir Patrick de Frene, parson of Yatesbur', of the one
part, and William de Holbech, citizen and draper of London, of the
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[Wilts.]
[Suffolk.]
Chester.
Herts.
N'hamp.
Bedford.
Somerset.
Berks.
Oxford.
Warw.
Essex.
Herts.
other part, witnessing that whereas Sir Richard and Sir Patrick have
released to William their right in the manor of Fitelton and in the
advowson of the church there, William grants that if Sir Richard have
an heir male by Margaret late (nadgers) his wife or other lawful (mulier)
issue by another wife after the date of this deed, and if Sir Richard
die before he and Sir Patrick have made a new and lasting estate of
the other manor or the reversion thereof to William and if they make
no estate or encumbrance thereof to any person except William, the
said quitclaim shall be void during the life of Sir Richard's said heirs.
Monday after the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, 35 Edward III.
French.
C. 6377. Quitclaim by William fitz Waryn to Be vis (Bugoni) his
brother of his right in a messuage with a curtilage which Margery his
mother held in the town of Penleygh, together with all his lands in the
fields of Dulton, for the life of Bevis ; rent, a pair of spurs or Qd. at
Michaelmas for all service save royal service. Witnesses : Sir
William fitz Waryn, knight, William Maundevyle, Roger Manny on
and others. Rydelowe, Candlemas, 3 Edward III. Seal.
C. 6378. Grant by Robert Priour of Ixningg to Alice Scheppe and
Thomas Wlrich, her son, of a place of land in a street called
' Gosecroft,' and a rent of lOrf. and three capons due from Thomas
Tyd. 33 Edward III.
C. 6379. Letters patent by Edward, prince of Wales and earl of
Chester, granting to Peter Starky for 40Z. the custody of all the lands
late of Robert de Bulkylegh of Alstanston, within the county, during
the minority of John, Robert's son and heir, and granting him the
wardship and marriage of the said John, saving knights' fees,
advowsons of churches, wardships, marriages, reliefs, and escheats.
Chester, 22 June, 36 Edward III.
Thomas Doncombe to Richard Buncombe
4(W. at All Hallows next. 10 October,
C. 6380. Bond by
for the payment of
31 Henry VIII.
Condition (in English) to abide by the award of Sir Ralph Verney,
knight, and William Fauconer, Robert Drurye, and John Babham,
esquires, as to lands late of William Doncombe, father of Thomas and
Richard, in Aldeburye. Signed, By me Thomas Doncombe.
C. 6381. Grant by Henry de Pinkeny to the king of the
capital messuage of his manor of Wedon and a knight's fee there,
2 knights' fees in Elmeton, Astwell and Siresham (whereof one is
held by the prior of Brackele and 1 by Osbert Giffard), one in Earls
Barton held by Seman de Stokes, 2 in Tingry held by Robert son of
Walter de Daventre, four in [Locumbe] held by Robert de Locumbe,
one in Offinton held by John Ner[nut], three in Bradewell held by
the abbot of Cirencester, Hugh de Odingseles, and Peter de Assherugge,
one in La Grave held by William Cu[r]ly, If in Elmedon held by Nicholas
de Segrave, and one in Shenefeld held by Walter de Bibesworth.
Witnesses : Walter, bishop of Coventry and Lychefeld, John,
count of Warenn', Henry de Lascy, earl of Lincoln, Guy, earl of
Warewyk, Aymer de Valencia, John de Britannia, Hugh de Ver,
Hugh le Despenser, John Wogan, Justiciar of Ireland, and others
(named).
ANCIENT DEEDS.
337
N'hamp. C. 6382. Grant by Henry de Pynkenye to the king of his
Bedford. manor of Wedone Pynkeney with the advowson of the priory there,
Oxford. and the service of all his free tenants there and in Wappenham, the
Berks. homages and services of William de Pynkeny, Robert de Wauncy,
Somerset. Geoffrey de Breddene, and Peter de Monte Alto for 7f knights'
Warw. fees in Astewelle, Morton, Solgrave, Siresham, Helynton, Cole worth,
Essex. and Weston, the homage and service of Richard de Monde ville for a
Herts. knight's fee in Throp Monde ville, of Robert de Pynkeny for a knight's
fee in Earls Barthone, of Robert, son of Walter de Davyntre, for
2| knights' fees in Tyngri, of Peter de Assherigge for a tenement in
Bradewelle, of John Neyrnut for a tenement in Uff[in]ton, of Robert
de Locumbe for four knights' fees in Locumbe, of John de Pynkeny
for a knight's fee in Igington, of William de Corly for a knight's
fee in La [Gra]ve, co. Warwick, of Nicholas de Segrave for If knights'
fees in Elmendone, of Guy de Schenefeld for a knight's fee in
Schenefeld, of Walter de Langeton, bishop of Coventry and
Lichefeld, for half a knight's fee in Cristeshale, of Walter de
Bibesworth for a knight's fee in Bibesworth, and of the abbot of
Cirnescesstre and Hugh de Dodyngeseles for two knights' fees in
Bradewelle. Botheville, 4 September, 29 [Edward I], Draft. See
Close Roll, 29 Edward I. m. 2d.
[Sussex.] C. 6383. Grant by Walter son of Andrew de Hengsterugge to John
Aleyn, Margery his wife, and his heirs, of a yearly rent of lOd. payable
by Richard de Westone out of land called ' Cristemesseslond ' in the
parish of Ifeud. For this grant John has given him 10s. beforehand.
Witnesses : John the baker (pistor) of Craule, John de Langenhurst,
and others (named). Sunday after the Translation of St. Thomas
the Martyr, 31 Edward I.
[Sussex.] C. 6384. Grant by Walter de Henxeregge to John de If eld of a
yearly rent of I2d. payable by John son of John de Langenherst for a
field called ' Gromenecroft ' in the parish of If eld, and of a rent of 4d.
payable by Adam Rolf for two crofts, whereof one is called
' Bolbehotescroft,' which contain 4a. in the parish of Ifeld, between
the highway from Prestwode to Horsham, &c. For this grant John
has given him 16s. beforehand. Sunday before St. Lawrence,
5 Edward II.
Middx. C. 6385. Will, dated Monday before St. Peter and St. Paul, 1361,
[Suffolk.] of William de Neuton, citizen of London : his body to be buried in
St. [Stephen's], Walbrok ; legacies to the rector and chaplains, and
for the fabric of the church, to the poor, and for services there and in
the church of Waldneuton for five years after his death, for the fabrics
of the churches of St. Paul, St. Thomas of Aeon, Krichirche, and Holy
Trinity and St. Katherine's by the Tower, and of London Bridge, and
other legacies. Appointment of Philip his brother, William Swyn,
and Thomas Blomvill as executors.
Probate of the will, 19 July, 1361.
Appointment of Thomas de Maydenstone, citizen and pepperer of
London, as administrator of the goods of Philip de Neuton, also citizen
and pepperer of London, 15 October, 1372. Copies,
Bucks. C. 6386. Grant by Roger Pycot of co. Norfolk and Thomas son of
Oxford. Hugh Colyn to John Martham, parson of Bekenham, co. Kent, and
Robert Grafton, of all their lands &c. in Kyngeseye, and of la. arable
in Tythrop whereof a. lies in ' Estfeld ' at ' le Doune ' and \a. lies in
Wt. 27736. 22
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' Northfeld ' at ' Dodurhull,' together with the reversion of a messuage,
garden and la. land after the death of John Tony, which lands and
reversion they had by the gift of John Wade of co. Essex, and
Nicholas Hynde of the same. 2 March, 10 Richard II.
Somerset. C. 6387. (1) Grant by Guy de Briene, knight, the elder, to Philip
de Briene his son and the heirs begotten by Philip, of the manor of
Shokerwyke and of 121. rent in Batheneston ; remainder to William
de Briene, knight, and the heirs male begotten by him ; remainder
to his own right heirs. Witnesses : Rob[ert] Fitz Payn, John
Chideoke the elder, and William Bonevylle, knights, John Erie, Edward
Forde, and others. Ramishame, Easter Monday, 4 Richard II.
Dorset. (2) Grant by Robert . . . and William Plussh, clerks, to
Guy de [Briene the elder] of the manor of Pounknoll and of the
advowson of the church of the manor for life ; remainders in tail male to
Philip de Briene and William de Briene, knight, successively ;
remainder to Guy's right heirs. Witnesses : Robert Fitz Payn,
John Chidioke the elder, and William Bonevylle, knights, John
Mawtravers, William Latymer, and others. Place and date as above.
[Somerset.] (3) Grant by John Braunche, cousin and heir of Nicholas
Braunche, knight, to Philip de Briene of his manor of Frome Braunche
and Valeyse with the hundred of Frome, except a messuage in which
his father lately lived and 3a. land and \a. meadow at ' la
Woweforde.' Witnesses : William Botreaux and William Bonevyll.
knights, and others (named).
(4) Note of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Roll of 8 Richard II.
Copies.
[Uerkq.] C. 6388. Grant by William de Valence, lord of Penbroke, to the
abbot and canons of Cirecestr' of all their possessions which they hold
within his manor of Shryvenham, so that they may be quit of all suits
of court &c. and exempt from homage, fealty, relief, heriot, or any
unjust or unaccustomed service, saving view of frankpledge twice a year.
Witnesses : Sir Robert de Lusteshull, Sir Richard de Colleshill, Sir
John de Boccote, Sir Ralph de la Stane, Sir Reynold le Foer, and
others. Westminster, 3 June, 6 Edward [I]. Copy on paper.
Berks. C. 6389. Chirograph indented, witnessing that Edmund de Stonore,
sheriff of Oxford and Berks, on Saturday after the Epiphany
1 Richard [II] delivered to John Godesday, Richard Webbe, Robert
Edmond, John Fuller, John Gorynge, William Bukyngham, Thomas
Whyte and Matthew atte Pole of Steventon, in pursuance of the
king's writ, five horses and a quantity of other farm stock within the
priory of Styventon.
[Kent.] C. 6390. Chirograph indented, being a final concord dated at West-
minster, 2 Richard II, whereby Richard atte Pende of Hertefeld and
Joan his wife conveyed a messuage in Horton by Derteforde to John
son of John de Kirkeby, knight, for 10 marks.
Essex. C. 6391. Reconveyance by William le Roos to John his brother
for John's life of 3 messuages and all his land &c. in the towns of
Waleden and Thundirl', by free serjeanty of a clove gilliflower at
Easter. Witnesses : Sir Baldwin de Hengham, parson of Depeden,
Master Renold de Scol', and others (named). 7 February,
13 Edward III.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
339
[Kent.] C. 6392. Grant by Hugh son of Robert ate Plotte of the town of
All Saints in Ho and Joan his wife, daughter of William Scarlet of the
same, to Stephen son of Stephen de Delham, Margaret his wife and his
heirs, of 2|a. and 12 day works of their land, with houses thereon,
adjoining a lane called ' Croudelane ' in a field called ' Broadecroft,'
one rood (virgata) with houses thereon in a field called ' Cherchefeld,'
and one rood in a field called ' Shuttone,' all in St. Mary's in the
hundred of Ho. 32 Edward I.
[Devon.] C. 6393. Will of Thomsen late the wife of Nicholas Dynham,
widow, bequeathing to the ' store of Jesus ' in the church of Tavystok
a tenement which she had by the gift of John Tayle, her former
husband, in Tavystok, by the way leading from the pillory. English.
Paper.
C. 6394. Illegible. Sunday the feast of St. Edmund the Arch-
bishop, 17 Edward III. Endorsed, de Lodbrok.
[Essex.] C. 6395. Conveyance of land by Thomas Lyndesell to John . . . ,
John Pole the younger, Thomas Glascok, John Glascok, and John
Kyng of Laver Magdalen. 8 September, . . Henry VIII.
[Norfolk.] C. 6396. Grant by Oliver Wyth to Richard atte Hil, Margaret his
wife and the heirs of their bodies of land in the town of Worthestede ;
remainder to Simon . . . ; remainder to himself. Friday, . . . ,
17 [Edward] III. Endorsed, Worsted pertinet manerio de Smalbergh
de quinque denariis et obolo.
[Devon.] C. 6397. Letters of attorney from the vicars-general of Bertrand
the prior and the convent of St. Martin-des-Champs by Paris, con-
cerning their house of Barnastapole, to Sir Roger called Hayn, of
Capiacum, prior of the said house. 26 August, 1351. Fragments of
three seals, two with counter-seals.
[Herts.] C. 6398. Chirograph indented, being a final concord dated
5 Edward II., whereby Master William de Donemawe conveyed to
Henry Gernet and Margery his wife and Henry's heirs, a messuage,
a mill, 180a. land, 12a. meadow and 8 marks rent in Asshewell,
Henxsteworth, and Waulyngton.
[Wilts.] C. 6399. Letters by Edmund de Wymundiswold, chaplain, and
Roger de Flete, citizen and cloth worker of London, appointing Thomas
de Holbech their attorney to receive seisin of a moiety of the manor
of Fitelton and of all lands in the town of Fitelton, together with the
advowson of the church &c. belonging to the said moiety. London,
Friday after St. Kenelm, 35 Edward III.
Wilts. C. 6400. Indenture dated at Fodringey, 31 Henry VI, witnessing
that George Darell, esquire, is ' belafte and witholden ' for his life
with Richard, duke of York, ' for to doo true and feithful service unto
my saide lord the due, and with him for to be ayenst all erthly creatures
of what estate, preeminence or condicion soo evere thay bee next
the kyng,' for which withholding he shall take 10Z. yearly out of the
profits of the manor of Fasterne. Signed, R. York. English.
Fragment of seal.
[Warw.] C. 6401. Defeasance by William son of Thomas atte Birches of
a rent granted to him by John Davidesone of Sulihull (condition
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
Derby.
Notts.
illegible). Sulihull, Saturday after St. John before the Latin Gate,
23 Edward III.
C. 6402. Acknowledgment by Master John Walles, clerk, on
behalf of the king, of the receipt from John Ormond, ' in the county
of Derby,' gentleman, of 121. 10s. for release from knighthood of the
Bath at the marriage of ' my lord prince ' [Arthur]. Westminster,
9 July, 16 Henry VII. English.
Merioneth. C. 6403. Grant by Meredith ap Llewelyn ap Gr' ap David, a free
tenant of the town of Penaran in the commot of Penllyn, to Llewelyn
ap Jevan ap Gr' of four tenements in the said town called ' Yvelyndre,
Plas Madoc Vyghan, Ryd Bot, and Rryd y Fraink', on the condition
that they shall revert to him on payment of 12/. Monday^ after
Michaelmas, 1 Edward IV. Seal, damaged.
[Norfolk.] C. 6404. Grant by Peter de Alto Bosco to Sir Walter, bishop of
Norwich, of all his tenement in Calethorp, except the mill of
Skerhunger and the dower of Maud late his father's wife ; rent during
his life, the value (extentam) and one mark in addition, and after his
death, a pair of gloves or a penny at Christmas. Witnesses : Sir
Roger de Suffeud, William de Burch, Peter de Nerford, and others
(named).
C. 6405. Indenture dated 20 March, 13 Henry VII. between
John Ormond of Alferton, co. Derby, esquire, and Jane, his wife,
daughter and heir of Sir William Chaworth, knight, of the one part,
and Thomas Babyngton of Dethike. esquire, of the other part, wit-
nessing that it is agreed, in consideration of a marriage to be had
between Anthony Babyngton, son and heir of the said Thomas, and
Elizabeth, one of the daughters and heirs of the said John and Jane,
that Thomas shall make estate to Sir John Dunham, knight, and
others of his manor of Kynstan and all his lands in Kynstan, Sutton
Bonyngton, and Thrompton, co. Notts, on trust to suffer him to
receive the profits thereof for the ' finding ' of the said Anthony and
Elizabeth until she reach the age of 18 years and then to make estate
thereof to the said Anthony and Elizabeth and Anthony's heirs ;
remainder to Thomas's right heirs. And Thomas agrees to pay to
John and Jane 400 marks for the marriage, whereof 100 marks,
secured on the revenues of the manor of Norton, are to be repaid if
Anthony and Elizabeth die without issue before Elizabeth has
reached the age of 18 years. Provision for jointure and for younger
children. Endorsed, Indentour of my mareage. Ant' Bab'. English.
Leic. C. 6406. Grant by Margaret late the wife ... to William
Mountfort, knight, and Bartholomew . . ., of lands etc. in
Boseworth, Coton, Hynkeley, Neubold and Leycefstre] 5. ...
Notts. C. 6407. Charter of William, lord Le Zouche and Saymour,
acknowledging homage to have been done by Robert Strelley, of
Strelley. esquire, for all lands which he claims to hold of him by
knight service. Harryngworth, 5 January, 25 Henry VI. Seal
of arms, d muged.
Montg. C. 6408. Letters of John ap Owen ap John ap Hoell Vaghan, of
Lloidiarthe, co. Montgomery, appointing Francis Warde, of Hinton, co.
Salop, and David ap John ap Hoell Vaghan, of Lloidyatte, gentlemen,
his attorneys to receive seisin of a messuage called ' Tyddyn y ty in
ANCIENT DEEDS.
341
Somerset.
Wilts.
[Devon.]
yrres ' alias ' Tynerose,' and to deliver seisin of it to Owen ap John
ap Jevan ap Dio ap Helin, 15 January, 12 Elizabeth. Signed, John
Vaughan. Endorsed ivith names of witnesses.
[Devon.] C. 6409. (i.) Draft indenture dated at Pynhoe, 6 May,
14 Henry VI. whereby John Cheyne directs that whereas by his deed
of even date he has released to Philip Courtenay, knight, William
Palton, knight, James Chydeleygh, esquire, and others all his right
in the manor of Pynhoe, they shall fulfil the terms of the deed
annexed (No. ii.) as to the payment of his own and his mother's debts.
Seal of arms. English.
C. 6409. (ii.) Draft indenture dated at Pynhoe, 1 May,
14 Henry VI. whereby John Cheyne, esquire, after reciting that by
his will dated 30 April last he had enfeoffed Walter, lord Hungerford,
Philip Courtenay, knight, John Fortescu. Walter Sergeaunte, John
Longe, priest, and John Mayne in his manor of Norton Hautevile
and all his lands in Somerset and in the moiety (halvyndell) of the
manor of Hulprington and in all his lands in Wiltshire, directs that,
as his goods are insufficient to pay his own and his mother's debts
and to provide for the terms of his will, his feoffees shall allow his
executors to pay these debts and carry out the provisions of his will,
which done they shall release all his right in the lands to the said Sir
Philip Courtenay for the performance of the terms of certain
indentures made between the said Sir Philip and himself. English.
C. 6410. Acknowledgment by Robert ... for himself and the
other executors of Walter . . ., rector of St. . . ., to Reynold
Helygar of the receipt of a payment due under a bond. London,
Monday, the quindene of Easter, 49 Edward III.
LCornw.] C. 6411. Instruction by . . . de Melly ... to Michael de
Tremarthan, John Cudyfort, David de Treludrow, and Nicholas
Wai . . . , of Tresylyan to deliver seisin of his tenement in
Trebyghan to Robert de Tresylyan, knight, and Emmelyne his wife.
Bodman, Friday after Lady Day, 10 Richard II.
[Devon.] C. 6412. Charters of Barnstaple priory [1107-1128], printed in
Monasticon from inspeximus of Edward II.
(1) Charter of Joel son of Alfred. The latter part reads :
Et quia hec predicta predictorum fratrum sustentacioni minime sufficere
estimavi, divini amoris instinctu totam ecclesiam Sancli Petri de
Bardestaple cum omnibus pertinenciis suis, capellis, decimis, obven-
cionibus, et omnimodis fructibus, et cum capella Sancti Salvii et
oblacionibus suis, per manum venerabilis Willelmi Exoniensis episcopi,
cujus consilio et assensu prefatam obedienciam constitui, in proprios
usus habendam et in perpetuam elemosinam possidendam. Contuli
eciam sepedictis monachis ecclesiam de Taustoca cum pertinenciis suis
et duas paries decime de dominio meo de Fremigtun et totam decimam
piscium. Hec autem omnia sepedictis monachis donavi, et jure pro-
prietatis transactavi, ita quod in eos nee michi nee alicui ex heredibus
meis aliquid violente potestatis exercere licebit, nisi tantummodo contra
adversancium molestias deffensionis auxilium. Et ne aliquis indevotus
contra hanc mee donacionis paginam diabolica inspiracione ire presumat
vel aliquam inferat molestiam, ipsam sigilli mei impressione corroborate,
coram hiis testibus : Ascelino archidiacono, Osberto capellano episcopi,
Herveo capellano episcopi, Ailrico decano, Godwino sacerdote Exonie,
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Willelmo de Framigton. In armata manu : Willelmo de Raelega,
Willelmo de Cuvert, Alvredo filii Nigelli, Radulpho de Cruna, Alvredo
de Zoign, Malgero de Sanclo Albino, Waltero dc Sancto Albino, Rogero
Poier. (Monasticon, V. 197.)
(2) Confirmation of the preceding by the said bishop. The
operative clauses are verbally the same with change of person, as
also the names of the witnesses, the phrase ' Ex parte militum ' being
substituted for 'In armata manu.' (Monasticon, V. 199.)
Two charters on one membrane, with remains of erased writing at foot.
Tags for two seals, and silk bag for one. Endorsed, Testimonium
Alberni (?) coram domino Papa super carta Joheli de Toteneis.
In a later hand (apparently pen-trials), Hugo. Edmundus episcopus
Exonie. [1395-1418.]
[Essex.] C. 6413. Grant by Ellis Adam to John, the elder, John, the younger,
and Roger his sons of 15a. arable contained in 4 crofts in Writele.
Monday after St. Luke, 42 Edward III. Seal in white wax, damaged.
[Middx.] C. 6414. Extract from the roll of the court of the manor of
Toppesfeld Hall, held 6 October, 18 Edward IV. recording the sur-
render out of the court by Robert Marley, of London, brewer, of a
cottage in Haryngey, five ' ryggys ' of pasture and other land and
the admission of John a Bery, of London, tailor, as a tenant at will
by the rod.
[Norfolk.] C. 6415. Grant by William Ywin, of Nortune, and Margaret de
Stubb his wife to William, son of Richard de Senges, of all the land
which he received with the said Margaret in the town of Lodnes,
whereof one piece is by the free land of the church, and the other
piece is by land called ' Herwaldestoft ' ; rent, l^d. for all service,
save the king's service at the rate of \d. for 20s. Witnesses :
John de Lodnes, Robert le Gris, Philip de Chategrave, Richard Spic,
Henry de Bungeie, Robert de Hulmo, and others (named). Seal.
Heref. C. 6416. Grant by Roger de Burley to Richard de Baginden, for
I2,d. beforehand, of a yearly rent of Id. payable by William le Northerne
on la. land in the field of Welynton lying ' en le Walt Hurne ' between
the land of John Altwyne and the land of William le Gant.
Witnesses : Andrew de Chandos, William de la Gale we, Richard
Restout, John Merfyn, and others (named). Seal, damaged.
[Middx.] C. 6417. Extract from the roll of the manor of Haryngey of the
surrender by Margaret Fryth, spinster, of \a. land in ' Hoomfeld ' in
Haryngey, and of the admission in her stead of Henry Turvyng and
Juliana his wife as tenants. Friday, the feast of St. Andrew,
38 Henry VI.
[Hants.] C. 6418. Grant by Reynold, son and heir of Nicholas Aisschfforde,
to Thomas Ryngewode of three cottages in Fordingbrygge, adjoining
the tenement of Thomas Ruyl. Witnesses : John Frogham,
Henry Kaym, and others (named). The feast of St. Bartholomew,
8 Henry V. Fragment of seal.
Heref. C. 6419. Quitclaim by John Broun, son of Stephen Broun of
Munderfeldcharald, to George Breynton, of his right in a toft in
Hereford in Oldescolestrete, between the tenement of the chantry
of the altar of St. John the Baptist in St. Peter's church, etc. ; which
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toft the said George had by the grant of Simon Somnour and Roger
Broun, chaplain, John's brother. Wednesday after Whitsuntide,
2 Henry VI. Seal.
[Surrey.] C. 6420. Grant by John Filemere, of the parish of Ebesham, to
Adam ate Doune, of the parish of Wauton, and Isabel his wife of 2a.
land, of a piece of land whereof 2a. lie together on ' Langele,' and of an
enclosure (heya) adjoining. Sunday after the feast of St. John before
the Latin Gate, 9 Edward II. Seal.
Middx. C. 6421. Chirograph indented whereby Henry Harburgh, clerk,
John Elmede, chaplain, John Askewyth, and John Vyncent, demised
to William Soneman, son of William Soneman, citizen and ' homer '
of London, a field called ' Bradforth ' in the parish of St. Pancras,
and 4a. land in a croft by Lyvyrlane in the parish of St. Andrew,
Holbourn, in fee tail ; remainder to Alice, Agnes, and Margery,
daughters of William, the father, in equal shares. 4 October,
13 Henry IV.
[Oxford.] C. 6422. Indenture dated the feast of the Assumption of Our
Lady, 13 Edward IV. witnessing that John Felde alias Lutare, and
Joan his wife, of Henley upon Temse, have let to John Breche, of
the same town, and Denise his wife a parcel of ground lying ' in the
nether end ' of the said Felde 's garden, during the term specified in an
indenture he bought from Alison, the ... of Roger Cotelere ; rent,
Sd. ; the said John and Denise to enclose the plot of ground whenever
it shall be necessary during the term. Witnesses : Nicholas Wagge,
warden of Henley, and others (named). Seal. English.
Kent. C. 6423. Grant by James Holonde to Thomas Graffeton, of London,
merchant (mercenario) of the Staple, John Crowche of Rochester, and
John Playford and Thomas Usborne, of Millale in Aillisford, of his
tenement containing 30a, lying dispersed in the parish of
Aillisford in East and West Preston, except half an acre*in East
Preston in a field called 'Bertunnysfyld.' 16 December, 1483. Seal,
with a crowned R.
[Here!.] C. 6424. Grant by William Gode to Robert Baret of a curtilage
with a house thereon and a meadow adjoining in Diluesolers.
Witnesses : Walter Overse, Walter le Frensche, John Aylmond,
Richard de Boclond, Richard de Eckeleye, clerk, and others. Seal,
damaged.
N'hamp. C. 6425. Indenture witnessing that Thomas Grafton, woolman,
has demised to Sir John Morborn, chaplain, for life, a chamber in a
messuage in Peterborough, lately bought by him from William
Kyng, draper, which chamber Sir John already occupied, with free
ingress and egress by the door of the messuage ; rent, a red rose if
demanded. Sir John to keep the chamber for his own occupation
and to keep it in repair. 20 August, 2 Richard III.
Essex. C. 6426. Chirograph indented whereby John Joye, John Legett,
and John Sewale demised to Alice late the wife of John Beene for her
life 9a. land with houses thereon in the town of Haveryng atte Boure
between the high road from Hornechirch to London and the land of
the master of St. Anthony's, London, which they together with the
said John Beene had by the gift of John Devyle and Margaret late the
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wife of John Whyssheden. 4 October, 4 Edward IV. Two seals and a
fragment of a third.
[Heref.] C. 6427. Grant by William Yervard, of Whytechurche Magne,
to John Balle, of Bradefeld, the elder, Isabel his wife, and John's
heirs, of all the lands which he lately bought from John Symondes, of
Worcester, in the parish of Bodenham, except a capital messuage in
the churchyard and la. land in Upfeeld late of John Heford.
Witnesses :- John Ilger, John Fourches, and others. Monday after
the feast of St. Leonard, 6 Henry VI.
Heref. C. 6428. Grant by William, son of Richard le Spicer, to Adam
Esgar, clerk, and John le Clerke, of two messuages in Hereford, in the
High Street and in Sadelewrithstrete, between the tenement of the
vicars of St. Katherine &c. and of a toft in the suburbs of Hereford
in a street called ' Byhindecote,' between the high road and the bishop
of Hereford's field. Tuesday after the feast of St. Ethelbert,
26 Edward III. Seal.
[Suffolk.] C. 6429. Quitclaim by Richard de Sancto Clavo (sic) to Henry de
Wyvile, for 2s. beforehand, of a yearly rent of 2d. payable by him
for \\a. land in the parish of Cretinge St. Olave lying between land of
the abbot of Grestein &c. ; rent, a rose. Witnesses : Richard and
Geoffrey Smalkint, Ralph Strutel and Reynold his son, Alan Morger,
and others (named).
[Heref.] C. 6430. Grant by John Mael to Sir Robert de Durseleya, chaplain,
for his service and for 18,9. Qd. beforehand of la. arable in the
territories of Welyntun and Brocholes ; rent, 2d. Witnesses :
Walter Restot, Robert the deacon, and others (named). Seal.
[Suffolk.] C. 6431. Grant by John Wrenne to Thomas Cok, Robert Spytel,
Thomas Scherman and Robert de Cros of all his lands &c. in Yakysle
and Thranston, except ten acres specified in a charter to the rector
of Thranston and Roger Scherman. Wednesday, the feast of St.
Bartholomew, 13 Henry IV. Seal.
N'hamp. C. 6432. Grant by William Kyng, of Peterborough, draper, to
John Wakyrley, esquire, Richard Skyrmot, of Peterborough, gentleman,
and Sir John Morborn and Sir Thomas Blokwyn, chaplains, of the
same, of his messuage in Peterborough in ' le Prestgate ' between
Dedelane, the abbot's garden &c. which he had by the gift of John
Cope, of Peterborough, butcher. Witnesses : John Gylham, of
Peterborough, bailiff, and others (named). 13 March, 17 Edward IV.
Seal.
Leic. C. 6433. Letters from William Hye and Joan his wife, appointing
Bartholomew Kendale and Bartholomew Dethyk their attorneys,
to enter on all their lands &c. in Little Shepey and to deliver seisin
thereof to John Wareyn and William Herryson, clerks. 28 April,
9 Edward IV. Two seals, one damaged.
Notts. C. 6434. Chirograph indented witnessing that Thomas Mapurley
has demised to John Wro a garden in ' le woman market ' at
Notyngham, between the tenement of John Wylford and the highway
by ' le Hencrosse,' for ten years ; rent, 20d., the said John to keep
the garden enclosed and to be at liberty to take away any buildings
he may erect thereon. Witnesses : Thomas Pege, mayor of
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Notyngham, William Misterton and William Halyfax, bailiffs, and
others (named) 1 April, 2 Henry VI.
[Kent.] C. 6435. Final concord dated 18 Edward II, whereby Benedict
de Huntyngfeld, parson of Esylyng, conveys to Lawrence de
Huntyngfeld and Maud his wife and the heirs of their bodies a
messuage and land in Gelyngham and Wyndele ; remainder to Joan,
Lawrence's daughter, for her life ; remainders to Lawrence, Thomas,
John, and Edmund, her sons, successively ; remainder to Lawrence
de Huntyngfeld's right heirs. Paper copy.
[Wilts.] C. 6436. Extract from the court roll of the manor of Westbury,
held by Hugh de Calverlegh, knight, on Monday after St. Matthew,
6 Richard II. : claim by Nicholas, son and heir of Thomas Palmere,
to a cottage and 4a. land and the keepership of a wood called
' Wodewardwyke,' with the later pasture in ' Luciesmore,' namely, from
Martinmas to Candlemas, and pasture all the year round under covert
there, as his forefathers had ; rent, 12d., and by the service of
enclosing Luciesmore pasture, making and presenting all attachments
there, and levying fines ; and for relief, twice his rent but not his
service. The claim admitted, he surrenders the cottage &c. to
Thomas Martyn, who pays a fine of 6s. 8d. on admission. For this
surrender Thomas has paid Nicholas 40s.
Leio. C. 6437. Grant by Nicholas Temple, of Temple by Whellesburgh,
esquire, to Sir John Bourgchier and Sir William Hastynges, knights,
Edward Grey. Ralph Hastynges, Walter Wrottisley, and William
Moton, esquires, and Robert Temple of a messuage, seven yardlands
and a water-mill in Little Shepey, late of Henry Temple, and of a
messuage and lOOa. land in Great Shepey, late of William Burdet.
Whitmonday, 1 Edward IV. Seal, damaged.
[Heref.J C. 6438. Letters of Richard Restarde, chaplain, and Roger
Restarde, appointing Richard Holonde and Henry Bagh their
attorneys, to deliver to Thomas Holgot, George ap Huy, and William
Hoggyes seisin of a messuage, 60a. arable and \\a. meadow in
Netherluyde, and of a messuage and two shops in Bodenham.
22 January, 3 Edward IV. Two seals, one damaged.
[Middx.] C. 6439. Extract from the roll of the court of the manor of
Toppesfeld Hall, held 1 September, 17 Edward IV, at which Isabel
Delkeney, widow, surrendered a cottage and land in Haryngey to the
use of John Delkeney, and the said John Dalkeney and Joan his wife,
surrendered the cottage and land to the use of Robert Marley, of
London, brewer, who was admitted as tenant-at-will by the rod.
[Chester.] C. 6440. Grant by Robert de Bulkylegh to Robert de Freford,
parson of Davenham, and his heirs, of his manor of Eyton by
Davenham, and of all his lands in the parish of Davenham. Sunday
before St. . . ., 1351.
[Leio.] C. 6441. Chirograph indented witnessing that Sir Ralph de Temple,
rector of Dray ton Paslewe, has demised for the term of his life to
Nicholas, son and heir of Richard de Temple, a messuage inLittle Shepeye
which he and Hamundus, his brother, had by Richard's gift, except
a high chamber with a stone fireplace, and a latrine adjoining, and a
stable for Sir Ralph's horses; Nicholas to repair the hall &c. before
All Hallows next under a penalty of 40s. ; the lessor to pay for
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any provision made for him on his visits ; rent, a rose at Midsummer
for all service save the king's service. Friday after the Translation
of St. Swithun, 41 Edward III.
[Middx.] C. 6442. Copy of court roll of the manor of Haryngey ; surrender
of a cottage and curtilage in Hygate by Alice, wife of Thomas Ungle,
to the use of John Leche alias Harpenden, who is admitted tenant
by the rod. Thursday after St. Andrew, 5 Edward IV.
Middx. C. 6443. Grant by John, son and heir of Richard Baddeby, and
Marjory his wife to Thomas atte Cherche and Margaret his wife of
a messuage and 2a. arable in Harengeye between the highway from
London to Totenham, the bishop of Exeter's grove &c. Sunday
after Candlemas, 5 Richard II. Two seals. Endorsed with con-
dition that on the death of either of the feoffees without issue the
survivor shall sell the messuage and land and pay for mass to be
celebrated for a year for their souls.
[Leic.] C. 6444. Chirograph indented witnessing that Thomas de Cuylly
has demised to John le Reve, Nicholas Danyel, Nicholas le Walker
and Ralph Pykard, all his lands and a water-mill in Little Shepeye
which he had by the gift of John del Temple, except a hall and grange
within the manor and except rents payable by John le Reve and Nicholas
Danyel and all several fisheries except in the mill-bays. To hold for
the life of John del Temple ; rent, 2 marks to the said Thomas and
5 marks to John del Temple ; the lessees to have as much old timber as
Thomas shall think necessary if they wish to repair the mill and its
bays. Monday before St. Barnabas, 33 Edward III. Two seals,
one damaged.
[Suffolk.] C. 6445. Grant by William del Howe, of Yaxlee, to Thomas Wrenne
of a rent of '3d. payable to him by the said Thomas for a piece of land
in the north field of Yaxlee, called 'Toftmere.' Monday after the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, 5 Henry VI. Seal marked S.
Essex. C. 6446. Grant by John Elkyn, of Wretele, to John and Henry
Whelere of 7a. land in Wretele which fell to him at the death of Ellis
Adam, his father; and quitclaim by Thomas Elkyn, of Blakemor, his
son, of his right therein. Tuesday, the feast of St. Gregory,
21 Henry VI. Two seals, one damaged.
Middx. C. 6447. Letters from Ralph Beverlay, rector of Haryngey, and
Richard Serle and John Askewyth, citizens of London, appointing
Stephen atte Felde and John Bryan their attorneys, to deliver to
Thomas Tyldesley, William Kyngescote, and John Ougham, seisin of
the manor of Topesfeld. 14 June, 21 Richard II.
Middx. C. 6448. Grant by Robert Osberne to Thomas Ursewicke, recorder
of London, and Roger Phelepot, of all his goods. 10 July,
4 Edward IV.
[Lincoln.] C. 6449. Grant by Thomas Bryge, the elder, of Wygtofte, Joice
Fokes, of Kyrketon, and John Nuttyng, of Donyngton, to Thomas
Barbur, John son of Alan Conyng, and John Jakson, all of Kyrketon,
of la. land in a field called ' Fendelandes,' abutting on the high road
called ' Brodegate.' Kyrketon, 15 September, 9 Edward IV. Two
seals, one damaged.
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347
[Middx.] C. 6450. Copy of the roll of the court of the manor of Haryngey,
whereby Adam Turvey surrendered two cottages and land there to
the use of Alice his wife for her life ; remainder to Robert his son and
his heirs ; but if Robert die without heirs before the death of Alice,
remainder to her and her heirs. Monday, the feast of St. Andrew,
1 Edward IV.
Berks. C. 6451. Grant by Robert Andrewe, esquire, to Sir Thomas Joye
and Sir Thomas Foturby, clerks, and Thomas Andrewe of his manor
of Wantyng Bryan. 10 July, 3 Henry VI. Seal.
[Heref.] C. 6452. Quitclaim by Walter Boyse, of Dymmok, and Sibyl his
wife to Edmund de le Bryge and Ellen his wife of their right in a
messuage in ' le Venne ' in the lordship of Maureden and the parish of
Boddenharn. Witnesses : John Illetchar, John Fourches, and others
(named). Saturday after St. Alphege, . . Henry IV.
Heref. C. 6453. Grant by Hugh Freu, Robert Preston, John Forest, and
Robert Goodsone, chaplains, to Master Richard de la Bare, canon of
Hereford, for his life, of a messuage and 18a. arable in Hereford, in
Wydemarsshstret ; remainder to Walter Coygynge, Isabel his wife,
and the heirs of their bodies ; remainder to Isabel's right heirs.
Friday, the Translation of St. Thomas the Bishop and Confessor,
1 Richard II. Four seals.
[Cambridge.] C. 6454. Grant by William Barghwe, of Walden, to Gregory
Knoppyng alias Trewe, clerk, Master Thomas Rede, and Richard
Narburgh, of 2a. Ir. arable in Trippelowe, situate as described. The
feast of St. John and St. Paul the Martyrs, 34 Henry VI. Fragment
of seal.
Middx. C. 6455. Acknowledgment by Gilbert Scharp, prior of St. Mary's
Hospital, Elsyngspitell, of the receipt from Thomas Thorneton,
chaplain, Thomas Urswyk, John Lamborne, gentleman, and John
Don and Henry Asshewell, citizens and mercers of London, of 205.,
part of a yearly rent of 6 marks payable during the life of William
Woubourne, minor canon of St. Paul's. Christmas Day, 6 Edward IV.
Seal, damaged.
[Leic.] C. 6456. Grant by Robert Balle, of Coventre, barker, son and
heir of John Balle, of Whellesburgh, to John Balle, of Coventre,
' corvyser,' of a messuage and croft in Whellesburgh, which John
Balle his father had by the gift of William de Aldestre, son and heir
of Eleanor de Aldestre. 28 April, 1 Henry V.
[Hants.] C. 6457. Grant by Joan Duntes, widow, to Walter her son, for
his service, of her tenement in Minstede, granted to her by Thomas
son of Alice Leneve, of Minstede, for her service, and of la. land
adjoining and of 2a. land in the field called ' Burilonda ' ; rent, a
pound of cummin. Witnesses : William de Ivetis, William le Hunte,
Roger and Walter Palmer (Palmigero), and others (named).
[Cornw.] C. 6458. Grant by John Grendall to William Knoll of his tenement
in the borough of Liskerid. Witnesses : Richard Hassek, mayor
of Liskerit, Thomas Pikyn, the younger, and John Body, bailiffs, and
others (named). 6 February, 12 Edward IV. Seal.
[Leic.] C. 6459. Quitclaim by William de Pykwell, rector of Pikwell,
and Thomas de Walcote to John Fylk, of Neuton, chaplain, of their
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
right in all their lands in Byldeston, which they had by the gift of
John Charnels, of Snarkeston. Friday after the Translation of St.
Thomas the Martyr, 5 Richard II. Seal in white wax, damaged.
Essex. C. 6460. Quitclaim by John Frere, clerk, and Gilbert Heryere to
Bartholomew Seman, citizen and gold-beater of London, and John
Rydere, chaplain, of their right in all lands &c. in Dagenham,
Haveryng atte Boure and Berkyng, which the said Seman and Rydere
had by the gift of William Kylet or of the said Frere and Heryere.
12 April, 4 Henry IV. Two seaU.
Bedford. C. 6461. Chirograph indented, being a grant by John Aignel, of
the parish of Rykemansworth to Edmund Mareschall, John
Swynesbede, clerk, John Middelton, and John Kerry, of all his lands
in the parish of Lutone ; rent, 5 marks, with reversion to him at
the end of 30 years if they have enjoyed undisturbed possession of
the lands during the term. Dunstaple, Tuesday after St. Matthew,
11 Richard II.
[.York, W.R.] C. 6462. Chirograph indented, being a defeasance by Thomas de
Haukeston, knight, of a bond for 20/. whereby Bartholomew de
Fanacourt, knight, was bound to him, to take effect if Sir Bartholomew
have not the undisturbed custody of the land of John, son and heir
of Robert de Waddesley, knight, in Wilgsik, which land is held of
Sir Thomas by military service, the land and service having been
bought from William Cok, of Tykhull, and Walter de Welinglay.
Tykhull, Monday before Pentecost, 25 Edward III. Seal of arms
in white wax.
C. 6463. Bond by John Assheley, merchant of Bristol, and
Nicholas Wyke, of Pennysford, for the payment of 5/. to William
Mounfort, of Bridport, merchant. 25 July, 6 Henry VI. Two seals.
C. 6464. Grant by John Bache, burgess of Bishop's Lenn, to
Lawrence de Reppis, burgess of the same, of a rent of 10$. payable
yearly out of 12 shops (seldis) with rooms over them (solariis) hi the
northern corner of Lenne, adjoining Helmynggislane and the great
wharf (ripam). Witnesses : Thomas de Melchebourne, mayor of
Lenne, William Fraunceys, alderman, Geoffrey de Bourisyerd, steward,
and others (named). Thursday in Easter week, 13 Edward III.
Seal
Middx. C. 6465. Quitclaim by Thomas Grene, of Kensyngton, and Matthew
Clerke, of Chelcheith, to Joan late the wife of Thomas Watkyn, of
their right hi their place of land with houses thereon and a garden
adjoining in Kensyngton, formerly of Robert Wydward, citizen and
tailor of London, and Margery his wife, which they had by the gift
of the said Thomas Watkyn. 2 April, 3 Henry VI. Two seals, one
of arms.
Middx. C. 6466. Letters of Margaret, relict of Ellis Ougham, citizen and
fishmonger of London, appointing Thomas Tanner her attorney,
to deliver seisin of her manor of Toppesfeld in Harngay to John
Joy, William Martyn, chaplain, John Broun, and Philip Rabbe.
27 July, 35 Henry VI. Seal of arms.
Essex. C. 6467. Conveyance by Thomas Caleys, late of Wretele and now
of Rothyng Abbesse, John son of William Bedell, and Thomas
Hawkyn, of Wretele, smith, to Henry, William, and John Wheler and
Dorset.
Somerset.
[Norfolk.]
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William Illegh of a croft called ' Pakemannescroft ' in Wretele between
land called ' Elkynnesformar ' &c. together with a way belonging
to it, and a tenement between the -high road from Wretele to
Blakemore, which croft and tenement they had by the gift of John
Adam alias Elkyn. 26 October, 39 Henry VI. Three seals.
[Middx.] C. 6468. Copy of the court roll of the manor of Haryngey,
whereby Isabel, wife of Richard Spencer, and one of the daughters
and heirs of Robert Turvyng, was admitted as tenant by the rod of a
tenement called ' Chirchegates,' which Thomas Corbrond and Margaret
his wife, late the wife of the said Robert, held during the minority of
Marion, sister of the said Isabel, deceased, and as tenant of a croft
called ' Perffeld,' whereof the said Robert was seized at his death.
Quitclaim by Thomas and Margaret of all their right therein. Tuesday,
the feast of St. Andrew, 19 Edward IV.
Surrender by Giles Eustace and Joan his wife of a croft called
' Hobbyscroft ' at Frebarneshille in Haryngey, between the land of
the bishop of Exeter &c. to the use of Nicholas Parker and Richard
Spencer, who were admitted as tenants by the rod. Thursday, the
feast of St. Andrew, 20 Edward IV.
Middx. C. 6469. Letters of John Whityngton, chief porter of the Tower
of London, appointing John Gower, gentleman, his attorney, to receive
from Edward Pykeryng, mercer, Richard Bowman, smith, John
Wetherley, fuller, and Robert Hordson, founder, all of London,
40 marks wherein they were bound to him. 21 January, 21 Henry VII.
Essex. C. 6470. Quitclaim by John Brette to Stephen Robgeaunt, William
Coope, Edmund Sawell, and Richard Birle, of his right in 16a. land
and a garden in Writell, abutting on the high road to Blakemore,
together with a way belonging thereto, which they had by the demise
of William Tacley, Anne his wife, and Joan, daughter of Henry
Wheler, deceased. 3 June, 19 Edward IV. Seal.
[Essex.] C. 6471. Grant by Richard de Pertenhale, rector of Atton, and
Richard Stoke, citizen and clothworker of London, to Thomas Yonge
of Wenyngton, Alice his wife, and his heirs, of all the messuages,
lands &c. late of Robert de Lytlyngton, in Dakenham and Berkyng,
a windmill called ' Newemylle ' and a field called ' Mellefeld ' in
Haveryng atte Boure, late of John de Uphaveryng, and all the lands
etc., late of William de Uphaveryng, there and elsewhere, which John
Michel held. The first Sunday in Lent, 42 Edward III. Seals of
Richard Pertenhale and Richard Stoke. Endorsed, Carta Ricardi
Pertenhale et Ricardi Stoke de tenemento vocato Merkes in
Dakenham etc.
[Sussex.] C. 6472. Grant by Philip de la Southe to John his son and the
heirs of his body of all his lands at Rammesfolde in the parish of
Lotegareshale, except his tenants and rents in Okethorp, and a yearly
rent of Id. payable by Robert de Wynggefold for a tenement in
Lodegareshale ; rent, a red rose during his life ; remainder to him
in fee. Chiltington, 1 January, 4 Edward III.
[Lincoln.] C. 6473. Demise by John son and heir of William Houghson,
of Kyrkton in Holand, to Richard Pierson, William Coveyn, Richard
Meger, and Richard Boteler, of a place of land in Kyrketon, in a
field called 'Kyrketon Enge.' 20 August, 7 Edward IV. Seal.
Endorsed, Margareta Foxe fijia Johannis Fooxe nuper de Kyrketon,
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[Leic.] C. 6474. Copy of a grant by Richard son of William Burdet to
William son of Geoffrey de Sheepy (Shepeia), Athelina his mother,
John her son, and John's lawful heirs, of his capital messuage and
all his lands which he had by the demise of the said William in Sheepy ;
remainder to the right heirs of the said William son of Geoffrey.
Witnesses : Nicholas de Templo, Peter le Poter, of Sibbesdon, and
others (named). The feast of St. James the Apostle, 11 Edward II.
[Chester.] c. 6475. Chirograph indented being a grant by Richard de Munshull
to John son of John de Wetenhale, Margery his wife, and the heirs of
their bodies, of a place of his land and waste in Churche Munshull,
lying near the park of Darnhale and stretching as far as the middle
of the water of Asshebroke, without power to construct a pond or
mill, but with leave to build a messuage, and with ' household and
hay bold and fuyrbote ' for it in his wood of Munshull, together with
sufficient pasture for all their beasts, saving his enclosure (approwia-
mento), and two cartloads of dead wood at Wyci ; remainder in tail
to Richard and Randolph, brothers of the said John, and to John
his father, successively ; rent, 3s. 4d. Tuesday before St. Clement the
Pope, 1324. Fragment of seal in wJiite wax.
Essex. C. 6476. Quitclaim by Alice Wyndesore, late the wife of William
de Wyndesore, knight, to Alice Pertenhale, late the wife of Thomas
Yong, and to William Kelet and Alice his wife, of her right in her
manor of Merkes in the parish of Dagenham in the lordship of Berkyng,
and of her lands in Haveryng. 27 September, 9 Richard II. Seal.
Essex. C. 6477. Conveyance by John Pecok, the elder, Richard Person,
Richard Harpley, John Sawale, and John Pyers to Thomas Urswyk,
gentleman, and Anne his wife, G. . . Fairfax and John Catesby,
serjeants-at-law, Humphrey Sterky and Thomas and Robert Molyneux,
gentlemen, John Ronkyn, mercer, and the heirs of the said Thomas,
... of the manor of Uphaveryng and land, &c. in Haverynge atte
Boure, which they had by the gift of John Goby on and Margaret
his wife, late the wife of Simon Pynherst of Haverynge atte Boure.
I June, 7 Edward IV.
[Glouc.] C. 6478. Grant by Joan daughter of John le Veske to James la
Warre, for 23 marks in hand (deintroitu), of all her land in Bradestret,
in the parish of St. Ewen (Audoeni), Bristol ; rent, to her, 105. at
Michaelmas, and to the chief lord of the fee, a land-gavel of I5d. at
Hock-day. Seal of Joan, daughter of John Veske.
[Norfolk.] C. 6479. Quitclaim by Alice, relict of Richard de Houton, burgess
of Lenn, to William Spicer, John Bolt, Henry Gait, and Richard Dun,
burgesses of Lenn, of her right of dower and other rights in shops in
Helmynggeslane in Bishop's Lenn. Wednesday after St. Andrew,
II Richard II. Thomas de Couteshale being then mayor of Lenn,
and Thomas de Botekesham, alderman. Seal.
[Heref.] C. 6480. Grant by William le Walssh to Walter Coleman of La
More, of la. arable in the parish of Bodenham, in a field called ' Donfeld,'
between the highroad and a stream called ' Tyne.' Witnesses :
William and Roger Devereus, Stephen Hotale, Walter de Roubury,
and others (named). Thursday, Christmas Eve, 34 Edward III. Seal.
[Essex.] C. 6481. Conveyance by William Tacley, of Bursted, Anne his
wife, and Joan, daughter of Henry Wheler, to John Brette,
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Stephen Robgeaunt, William Coope, Edmund Sawell, and Richard Birle,
of land in Wrytell (as in C. 6470) which they had by the gift of William
Wheler, William Illegh, and John Wheler ; the conveyance to be
valid if the said John Brette pay 20s. before Candlemas. 10 January,
17 Edward IV. Two seals, damaged.
Heref. C. 6482. Grant by Richard Pye to Robert Yves, chaplain, of a
messuage in Hereford, in Oldescolestret. Witnesses : John le Baylif,
John Chapman, and Robert Borrey, bailiffs of Hereford, and others
(named). Sunday before St. Lawrence, 25 Edward III.
Leio. C. 6483. Bond for 100 marks given by John Boteler of Alspath,
co. Warwick, and William Hye to Nicholas Temple, esquire. 21 July,
5 Edward IV. Fragment of seal. Endorsed with condition of
submission, by John Manyngham, the said William, and Joan his wife, to
the award of Robert Danby, knight, chief justice of the common pleas,
and John Nedeham, knight, justice of the common pleas, as to a
messuage and mill in Little Shepey.
|Middx.] C. 6484. Copy of the court roll of the manor of Haryngey, whereby
Henry Koc surrendered la. land in Homefeld, in Haryngey, parcel of
the tenement of ' Cherchlond,' between the highway called ' Jonestret,'
&c. abutting on Haryngeylane, in exchange for la. land in Dochefeld,
to the use of Henry Turvey and Juliana his wife, who were admitted
tenants by the rod. Monday, the feast of St. Andrew, 1 Henry IV.
|Leic.] C. 6485. Chirograph indented witnessing that John Receyvour
of Leicester has demised to William son of John in the Lane, of Radclif ,
and Elizabeth his wife, for their life, a messuage and a yardland,
with meadow adjoining, in Bildeston, which Robert son of Ralph
Noreys, of Twycross, and Rose his wife held ; rent 10s., with suit at
his mill and court at Bildeston, and the best beast as a heriot
on the death of either tenant. Provision against alienation or waste,
or felling of trees without his consent. Thursday after Michaelmas,
31 Edward III. Seal.
[Cambridge.] C. 6486. Grant by Juliana, late the wife of John Newman, thatcher,
to Richard Mace, burgess of Cantebrigge, of a tenement with a croft
and 2^a. in Tryplowe, land adjoining Stokwellane, Cambryggewey,
and Herdlyswey, which she, together with her husband and Richard
Pepyll, had by the gift of Richard Sutton. The eve of All Hallows,
24 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
LLeic.] C. 6487. Grant by Ralph de Stanlowe, knight, to Richard Burdet,
rector of half the church of Shepeye, of a messuage and 3J yardlands
in ' le Temple/ which he had by the gift of Master Robert de Leycestre.
Witnesses : Adam Neel of Pulteneye, William Howayn of the same,
William Purefrey of Minsterton, William de Shepeye of Shakerston,
and others (named). Minsterton, Saturday before St. Ambrose,
3 Edward [III.]
[Heref.] C. 6488. Grant by Alice Restoutes to Walter, her son, of 3a. land
in Welynton, whereof 2a. lie near ' le Mulnecroftes,' stretching from
the land of the preceptor of Dynemor to the land of the lord of Welynton ;
and the remaining three half acres are adjacent to ' le Overemarsch,'
' le Overelidezate,' &c. Saturday after St. Valentine, 15 Edward III.
Seal,
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Middx. C. 6489. Quitclaim by John Bryan, sawyer, to Thomas Howe
of his right in a tenement in Haryngeay, late of Thomas Bryan, his
brother. 9 April, 2 Henry V. Fragment of seal.
Surrey. C. 6490. Quitclaim by John Arcall, citizen and tailor of London,
and Thomas Couper, of Suthwerk, to Stephen Rede, citizen and lattener
[brass-worker] of London, Juliana his wife, William Sondes, gentleman,
and Robert Mareys, of Pekham, of then* right in a tenement in Batrichsey,
adjoining the Thames, and in la. arable in a field called ' Briggefeld,'
whereof la. is in the parish of Batrichsey, in a place called ' Upfurlang
alias Westlong,' and a. is in the parish of Wandesworth, in a place called
' Temsefurlong,' which tenement and 1 \a. land they, together with
William Polstede, deceased, had by the gift of John Prentys and Joan
his wife. 24 January, 19 Henry VI. Seal. Endorsed, The akyr lond.
This tyllyth of the akyr lyyng yn Hupe forlong and halff akyr
lyyng yn Bryg feld by a land calde Latuner.
[Suffolk.] c. 6491. Grant by Alice de Meleford to Richard Smalcnicht, of
Creting, for 30s. beforehand, of two pieces of land abutting on ' Milesbrok,'
&c. ; rent, 4o". Witnesses : . . . de Hanham, . . .rd de Bosemere,
and others (named).
[Suffolk.] C. 6492. Indenture dated at Cretyng, Friday after St. Matthias,
1 Henry VI, between Thomas Waller, of the one part, and John Sharde-
lowe, esquire, Thomas Sengulton, and Robert Crane, of the other
part, providing as condition of a feoffment to the latter by the feoffees
of the said Walter of all the lands he had, that they should refeoff
him therein, for his life, and should enfeoff Thomas Bugge and Agnes
his wife in the reversion thereof after his death, to hold to them and
the heirs of Thomas, on condition that Thomas pay him 5 marks by
instalments, and 9 marks to his feoffees, within two years of his death,
to buy a messuage for Alice his wife and the heirs of their bodies,
failing whom the money is to be bestowed for the salvation of his soul.
And the said Thomas Bugge within three years of his death shall
pay 40. to William Baldry. Seal.
| Norfolk.] C. 6493. Grant by John Cutlak to John Kydlomb of a messuage,
\r. marsh, and la. land, lying dispersed in the town of Southreppes and
field of Thorpmarket. Tuesday before St. Peter and St. Paul,
7 Henry V. Seal.
Leic. c. 6494. Grant by William Hye, gentleman, and Joan, his wife,
to John Wareyn and William Herryson, clerks, of all their lands, &c.
in Shepey Parva which they hold in right of Joan for her life. 28 April,
9 Edward IV. Two seals, one damaged.
[Middx.] C. 6495. Copy of the roll of the court of the manor of Haryngey,
held on Thursday before St. Andrew, 5 Edward IV, whereby Master
Nicholas Parker surrendered a cottage and orchard at Crouchend in
Haryngey, containing la., late of Adam Turvey and Alice his wife,
to the intent that the said Nicholas, John Warham, and William
Awstyn, clerk, should be re-seised thereof as tenants by the rod.
Surrey. c. 6496. Grant by Roger, son and heir of Nicholas Anton and
of Alice his wife, to John Prentyce and Joan, his wife, of a tenement
in Batrychesey, abutting on the Thames. Witnesses : Richard
Gatyn, clerk, Thomas Mannok, and others. 2 April, 12 Henry IV,
Seal.
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353
[Heref.]
Hereford.
Norfolk.
[Leic.]
Heref.
Essex.
N'hamp.
Heref.
C. 6497. Quitclaim by Hugh Duppa, clerk, to Hugh Mille, John
Gyles, Hugh Ragon, Roger Carewardyne, John Reynold, and Richard
Duppa, of his right in a toft with two pastures, a meadow, and 42a.
arable in Stretton, called ' Sir Waterislond,' which he had, jointly
with them, by the gift of Richard Warroke of Stretton by Sugwas.
10 January, 9 Edward IV. Seal, damaged, marked T.
C. 6498. Grant by William Mey, citizen of Hereford, to Hugh
Ragon, clerk, Thomas, John, and George Breynton, Henry Harper,
John Mountford, chaplain, and Roger Gibbes, of all his lands, &c. in
the city and county of Hereford. Witnesses : John Persones,
may or of Hereford, and others (named). 15 June, 22 Edward IV. Seal,
C. 6499. Conveyance by William Multon, chaplain, to Robert
Brandon and Henry Heydon, knights, Robert Sharppe, esquire,
John Wutton, gentleman, and William Aleyn, chaplain, of all his
messuages, &c. in Southreppys and Thorp Market or elsewhere in the
county, which they had by the gift of Henry Heydon, son and heir
of John Heydon, esquire. Seal.
C. 6500. Grant by Walter Tottesden to Richard Temple, during
the minority of Nicholas, son and heir of Thomas de Temple, Richard's
brother, of a messuage and two yardjands in Sibesdon, and an annuity
of 605. charged on lands in Temple, Carleton, and Kyrkeby, which
Robert Temple, Richard's father, held for life. 20 December,
20 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
C. 6501. Grant by John, son of John Cachepol, brother of Henry
Cachepol, late citizen of Hereford, to Thomas de la Boure, citizen
of Hereford, of a curtilage in Hereford, in Oldescolestrete. Witnesses :
Walter de Aylmeston, Richard Stephenes, and John Blod, bailiffs of
Hereford, and others (named). Monday, the feast of St. Lawrence,
34 Edward III.
C. 6502. Conveyance by Stephen Robgeaunt, William Coope,
and Edmund Sawell to John Trotter, John Drayton, clerk, William
Chalk, William Brette, and William Morkyn of 16a. land in Writell (as in
C. 6470) which they had by the gift of William Tacley, Anne his wife,
and Joan, daughter of Henry Wheler. 22 May, 22 Edward IV. Two
seals, one damaged, and fragment of a third.
C. 6503. Conveyance by John Wakyrley, esquire, Richard Skyrmot,
gentleman, and John Morborn and Thomas Blokwyn, chaplains,
at the request of William Kyng, of Peterborough, draper, to Thomas
Grafton, citizen and woolman of London, John, bishop of Ely, Guy
Wolston, esquire, Thomas Hille, alderman of London, Thomas and
Robert Luyt, gentlemen, and Thomas Pontesbury, of Shropshire,
merchant, of their messuage in Peterborough, in le Prestgate, between
Dedelane and the abbot's garden, which they held jointly, by the gift
of the said William Kyng. 17 August, 2 Richard III.
C. 6504. Quitclaim by Stephen Broun of Munderfeldeharald, son
and heir of Stephen Broun, to George Breynton, of his right in a toft
in Oldescolestrete, Hereford, which Simon Somnour and Roger Broun,
son of the first-named Stephen, chaplain, had granted to the said
George Breynton. Sealed with the official seal of John Mey, mayor
of Hereford. Wednesday after Ascension, 2 Henry VI. Fragments
of two seals.
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Heref. C. 6505. Letters of John son and heir of Thomas Welyngton
appointing Thomas Hoggys and John Bonde his attorneys to deliver
to Simon Milborne and John Baskervile, esquires, and John Welyngton
of Morton, seisin of his share of the manor of Welyngton and his
other lands in the county. 6 October, 19 Edward IV.
Surrey. C. 6506. Grant by Richard Gower, esquire, son and heir of Thomas
Gower, esquire, John Gower, esquire, his brother, and John Gogh, to
Richard Lee, alderman, and John Michell and John Crosby, citizens
and grocers of London, of their manor of Clopham and all their lands,
&c. there. 25 February, 1 Edward IV. Two seals and fragment
of a third.
[Essex.] C. 6507. Grant by John atte Havene, the elder, to John Borham,
John Whyte, and Richard Ame, of Retendon, of all his lands, &c. in
Sandon and Danbury. 15 October, 2 Henry V. Seal.
[Essex.] C. 6508. Conveyance by William Pulter, John Causton the elder,
John Causton the younger, Thomas Causton, Roger Coker, and
John Germyn, to Robert Plomer, of all their lands in Sandon and
Purley, which they had by the gift of Henry, son and heir of Robert
Pulter. 20 February, 22 Edward IV. Five seals, two damaged.
Endorsed, R' thre dedes of Cole the viij day Jenevary.
[Heref.] C. 6509. Quitclaim by William Bron to John Fuster, citizen of
Hereford, and William Were, of Stretton, of his right in 15a. arable
in Credenhull, which they have by the gift of William Jonge, draper,
and John Pyry, spicer, citizens of Hereford, and John More, who
had them by his gift. 9 April, 2 Henry V.
Middx. C. 6510. Grant by Geoffrey atte Crouche to Stephen, his son, of
a croft in the parish of Harengey called ' Lenerdeslond,' together
with his lane called ' Lyghtlondeslane,' leading thereto. The
Conversion of St. Paul, 1 Henry IV.
[Hants.] C. 6511. Chirograph indented, whereby William . . ., William de
Elsfeld, and Nicholas de Lycheffeld, clerk, demised to Geoffrey Derkes
and John Terstewode, their fishery at ' Bewifones Melles ' in
Nhutshullyng, for seven years, at a yearly rent of 36s. Seal, damaged.
[Chester.] C. 6512. Letters of John Merbury, Henry Slake, and John Meny ton,
appointing Hugh Clerke their attorney to deliver to Henry Coly,
Isabel his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, seisin of a messuage,
3a. arable, and 3 parcels of meadow, within the lordship of Stretton.
10 December, 5 Henry VI.
Essex. C. 6513. (1) Conveyance by Anne, late the wife of John Barow
of Maldon, John Everton, William Tofte, Robert Burgeis, Thomas
Fuller, John Koker, and John Dale, the elder, to Robert Darcy,
esquire, son and heir of Robert Darcy of Maldon. esquire, of all their
lands, &c. which they had by the grant of Richard Wode and William
Bullok, in Fambrygge, Purle, and elsewhere. 10 June, 36 Henry VI.
(2) Conveyance by the above Robert Darcy to the above
Anne, of a yearly rent of 12 marks, for her life, charged on
the lands in Fambrigge, which he had from the above grantors, and
not on himself personally. 29 June, 36 Henry VI. Drafts on paper.
[Norfolk.] C. 6514. Indenture, dated 12 December, 19 Edward IV, between
John son of William Hawys and John Fleccher alias Leve, witnessing
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that whereas the said Fleccher is bound to him in the sum of 6 marks
for payment of 60s. or, alternatively, to convey to him 4a. land in
Walsham, called ' Fysschpond Cloos',' on payment of the 60s. he shall
deliver to the said Fleccher a charter of the close. Seal.
[Heref.] c. 6515. Grant by Walter Restot to Sibyl Mervyn of la. arable
in Welynton, between the highway, Aldeborewoswey, &c. Tuesday
after St. David, 22 Edward III.
[Heref.] C. 6516. Grant by Sibyl Mervyn to Walter Restot of la. arable
in Welintone (as in C. 6515). Saturday before St. Hilary, 21 Edward III.
Cambridge. C. 6517. Conveyance by John Pippill, John, son of John Brasier,
John Swalowe, John Priour, and Thomas Godfrey, to Thomas Pryme,
Thomas North, John, son of John Pryme, John Ferby, and Richard
Newman, of a tenement and 4a. 3|r. land in Trippelowe (as in C. 6454,
and C. 6486) which they had by the gift of John Pryme the elder.
1 May, 2 Richard III. Two seals.
Heref. C. 6518. Quitclaim by John Falk, son and heir of Richard Falk,
citizen of Hereford, Alice Falk, late the wife, and John Skryven,
chaplain, executor of the will, of the said Richard, to John le Ferrour,
tailor, citizen of Hereford, of their right in a tenement and curtilage
in Hereford, in Oldescolstrete. Witnesses : Thomas Wyghtfeld,
mayor of Hereford. John Troney, and William Breynton, bailiffs, and
others (named). Sunday after St. George, 18 Richard II. Two
seals, one of arms, damaged, and a fragment of a third.
Middx. C. 6519. Grant by Geoffrey Springold, of la Barnette, and Juliana,
his wife, to John Julian, of Finchesleye, for 4 marks beforehand, of la.
land in Harengeye, abutting on the road from London to St. Albans,
of a yearly rent of 8d. which Thomas Wynd used to pay for a curtilage
called ' Grenehawe', and of a yearly rent of Qd. which Nicholas the
cook used to pay for a messuage held from them. Witnesses :
Thomas de Blechenham, William Seryn, and others (named).
Fragment of seal in white wax.
[Cambridge.] C. 6520. Grant by John Pryme to William Barght and Richard
Jay, of 2a. Ir. arable in the fields of Trepelowe, lying in le Hathfeld,
Brokhoden, at le Bussh, in le Westfeld, in le Puthoo, and at Grymesdych
in le Cherchefeld. 20 January, 24 Henry VI. Seal.
[Warw.]
Leic.
[Derby.]
[Leic.]
C. 6521. Grant by William de Oddingesel to William de Bockemor,
for his homage and service, and for 5 marks, 12 shillings, beforehand,
of 14|a. land in the manor of Solihull, between the road to Syrley,
Longemor, &c. Provision against alienation to Jews or religious
persons ; rent, 4s. 4d. The said William de Bockemor and his heirs
to remain outside the tithing (dicenam). Witnesses : Richard de
Bouchemor. and others (named).
C. 6522. Acknowledgment by Thomas de Stokes, sheriff of
Leicestershire, of the receipt from John Ofchirch of a fine of 20s.
imposed on Nicholas del Temple, of Shepeye, for trespass, by John,
duke of Lancaster, and his fellow justices of oyer and terminer.
Friday after All Hallows, 39 Edward III. Seal.
C. 6523. Grant by John Grym, of Hathecote, to John le Resceyvour
of Leicester, of a water-mill and mill-pond, with the suit of the tenants,
in Byldeston, and a yearly rent of 33s. 3o\ and the services due from
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
John in le Hale, William de Barnesby, William, son of Richard atte
Walle, Thomas Cokes, Agnes Gery, Robert and Thomas de Barton,
Roger Milward, and John Golde, for their holdings (described).
Witnesses : William Motoun, knight, John, son of Herbert de Twycros,
and others (named). Monday after St. Mark, 26 Edward III. Seal
in white wax.
[Leic.] C. 6524. Chirograph indented, being a grant by Stephen, parochial
chaplain of Sibbesdon, to Richard del Tempi', of a messuage and
yardland in Sibbesdon, which he had by the said Richard's gift.
Sunday before St. Matthias, 22 Edward III.
[Hants.] C. 6525. Grant by John, son and heir of Richard de Beaufo, to
Richard de Beaufo, clerk, of his manor of ... and a tenement in the
parish of Mulebrok. Witnesses : Sir Gilbert de Elsefeld, Sir John
Eskidemor, and others (named). Monday after St. Edmund the
Bishop, . . Edward [III.] Seal.
[Middx.] C. 6526. Copy of the roll of the court of the manor of Haryngey,
held on Thursday, the feast of St. Andrew, 15 Edward IV. The
jury present that at the court held on Monday, the feast of St. Andrew,
1 Edward IV, Adam Turvey surrendered two cottages and 19a. land
in Haryngey to the use of Alice, his wife, for her life, with remainder
to Robert, his son, and that Robert surrendered the two cottages
and 8a. of the land to the use of Margaret, his wife, for her life, with
remainder to Isabel and Marion, his daughters. They present also
that the said Robert surrendered one of the cottages and 2a. of the
land, abutting on the high road near the church and on ' Persfeldbrook,'
to the use of Giles Ewstace as security for a payment due to him.
[Leic.] C. 6527. Grant by Robert de Leycestre, rector of Sibbesdone,
to Ralph de Stanlowe, Joan his wife, and his heirs, of all his lands,
&c. in the town and territory of Temple and Whenlesberwe, which
tenements he had by the gift of William de Templo. Witnesses :
Sir William de Ferrariis,Sir Hugh de Cuily, and Sir Richard de Pereres,
knights, and others (named). Sunday, the Finding of the Holy Cross,
32 Edward [I.]
[Hants.] C. 6528. Grant by John le Wyte, miller, to John atte Hulle
of \a. land in Terste Wode, lying in ' la Wydecrofte,' in exchange for
a piece of land in Terste Wode, in a field called ' Hulbrok.' Sunday
before Candlemas, 10 Edward II. Seal in white wax.
[Leic.] C. 6529. Indenture made between Margaret, late the wife of John
Flaundres, and Richard Whithull and Margaret his wife, witnessing
that she has demised to them, for her life, the manor of Shepey Parva ;
rent, 43s. 4d. Monday before Candlemas, 19 Henry VI. Fragment of seal.
[Sussex.] C. 6530. Grant by James Urry to John his brother and John
Bonewyke of his land called ' Hughotesham Purycroft,' two crofts in
the parish of Horsham, and 30d. of rent ; also of his lands and rents of
Chaffold, at le Roghey, in the parish of Horsham, together with the
reversion of the Chaffold land after the death of William, his son.
Great Bookham, Saturday after St. Valentine, 19 Richard II.
[Middx.] C. 6531. Demise by Ralph son of William to Roger le Grom, for
20s. beforehand, of la. land in Haring', which he held of Peter Wind ;
rent, 8d. Witnesses : John de Wilehahe, Richard de Fincheslee,
James de Blachenham, and others (named). Seal of grantor.
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Middx.
[Suffolk.]
Kent.
Sussex.
Wilts.
[Leio.]
[Warw.]
Leic.
Warw.
Middx.
C. 6532. Grant by John Ougham, son and heir of Ellis Ougham,
citizen and fishmonger of London, to Margaret his mother, and to
Richard Palmer, skinner, and John Waltham, brazier, citizens of
London, of all his lands, &c. which he inherited from his father,
in the city and surburbs of London, Popeler in the parish of Stebenhith,
and Harngey. 12 February, 9 Henry VI. Seal.
C. 6533. Grant by Roger Sherman of Thrandeston to Thomas
Wrenne, Thomas Portyr, chaplain of Yaxlee, and John Eyr, chaplain
of Thrandeston, of a piece of land containing 4a. called ' Depmere,'
in Yaxlee, between the land of Yaxlee church and land called ' Bascat-
lond,' and abutting on a road called ' Algateweye,' and on the lands
of the prior and convent of Hoxne, and of John Sherman, which piece
of land he had by the gift of Robert Sherman, deceased. 15 September,
11 Henry VI. Seal, marked S.
C. 6534. Chirograph indented, dated 8 July, 18 Edward IV, between
Dame Elizabeth Yorke, widow, Thomas Wyndesore, esquire, William
Yorke, gentleman, John Mathewe, citizen and mercer of London, and
Robert Rypon, executors of the will of William Yorke, esquire, of
the one part, and John Yorke, esquire, William's son and heir, of the
other part, witnessing that out of 1,000. bequeathed by William
for the purchase of lands for John and the heirs of his body, with
remainder to William, John's brother, the executors have paid 560
marks to Sir Richard Darell, knight, for the manor of Est Sutton, co.
Kent, and the site of a mill called ' Okeley,' co. Sussex, and 40J. to
John, to the intent that he shall ' espie and gete ' the other lands.
English. Seal. Endorsements in English : (1) Bond, dated 5 March,
by John Yorke, to the said executors, for the performance of the terms of
the above indenture. (2) Note of the purchase of lands called ' Strange-
bones,' co. Wilts, from Thomas Precy, for the sum of 47. (3) Note
of the payment to John York of 160?. for the purchase of lands. (4)
Bond for 50 marks by the said John to purchase lands with
50 marks delivered to him 12 February, 7 Henry VII. Bond, dated
12 February, 7 Henry VII, by John York to expend 50 marks, delivered
to him, in the purchase of land.
C. 6535. Chirograph indented, dated the octave of Martinmas,
1 Edward I, being a final concord whereby John le Brun and Joan,
his wife, demised to William Burdet 5 yardlands in Schepheye, and
42s. rent in Schepheye, Baxterle, and Leycestr' ; rent, 6 marks. For
this grant he has given them a sore sparrowhawk.
C. 6536. Chirograph indented, witnessing that Margaret late the
wife of John Flaundres has granted to Richard Whithull, Margaret
his wife, and her lawful heirs, all her lands, &c. in Shepey Magna,
Boseworth, and Carleton, and a messuage and two tofts in Coton, co.
Leicester, all her lands, &c. in Atherston, with a pasture near Flaundres,
called ' Crowehall,' co. Warwick, and the manor of Sheepy Parva,
after her death, which lands she had by the demise of Thomas Mollesley
and Thomas Whatton, for the term of her life (vite mee) ; rent, 4 marks,
3s. 4td. Monday after St. Matthias, 13 Henry VI. Two seals, one
damaged.
C. 6537. Grant by Margaret Ougham, re[lict of Ellis Ougham,
citizen] and fishmonger of London, to John Joy, William Martyn,
chaplain, John Broun, and Philip Rabbe, of the manor of [Toppesfeld]
in Harngey and all her lands, &c. there, which she had by the gift
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of John Ougham, son and heir of the said Ellis. 27 July, 35 Henry VI.
Seal of arms, damaged.
Heref. C. 6538. Grant by Katherine, late the wife of John Falk the
elder, citizen of Hereford, and Nicholas Falk, son and heir of the said
John, to George Breynton, of their garden in Hereford, in Oldescole-
strete. Witnesses : John Mey, mayor of Hereford, and others
(named). Monday after Christmas, 5 Henry VI.
Essex. c. 6539. Conveyance by John Wetyng to John Ruston, Margaret
his wife, and his heirs, of all the lands, &c. which he had by the gift
of Thomas Hardyng, citizen and clothworker of London, in Berkyng
and elsewhere in the county. Witnesses : John Rande, steward to
the abbess of Berkyng, and others (named). 25 March, 28 Henry VI.
[Essex.] C. 6540. Chirograph indented, being a defeasance by Reynold
Bernewell of ^ynge Mounteneye and John, son of William atte Grove,
of Dakenhana, of a grant by the said William of a yearly rent of 10s.,
charged on 7a. land called ' le Moris,' on payment of 78s. 4d., before
Michaelmas next, in the chapel of Romford. Witnesses : Ralph Tyele,
bailiff of Haveryng, and others (named). Monday after St. Gregory
the Pope, 50 Edward III.
Surrey. C. 6541. Chirograph indented, being a grant by James Botiller,
earl of Ormond, John Neell, master of the house of St. Thomas
of Acres in London, and John Battescombe, to Thomas Wryght,
citizen and timbermonger of London, of all the trees in the close called
' Brokelandmede ' in the park called ' the Vacherye,' to be felled
and removed within two years from next Christmas, with power to
dig sawpits, provided they be filled up before the end of the term.
8 January, 16 Henry VI. English. Seal.
Heref. (j. 6542. Surrender by Agnes, late the wife of Robert Hunte,
daughter and heir of Walter Restot and Maud his wife, of her right
in lands, &c. in Welynton, and elsewhere in the county, to John Mey,
William Monyngton, William Maxey, clerk, and Richard Gybons,
chaplain, whereof they hold the reversion at her death. 12 January,
19 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
[Heref.] c. 6543. Grant by William Rose and Margery, his wife, to Thomas,
son of Roger Restard, of the reversion of all the messuages and lands
within the lordship of Maurdyn which Walter Bawdewyn and Alice
his wife hold for their life (vite eorum) by the demise of Thomas Vynte
and John Lane. Friday after Candlemas, 35 Henry VI.
[Middx.] C. 6544. Indenture whereby James, earl of Ormond, gave power
to John Neell, master of St. Thomas of Aeon, Richard Neell, Master
John Pope, Sir John Blake, parson of St. Martin Ottewiche, and
Thomas Abbay, over all his ' assignementes, rentes, dettes, duhetees,
and suetes,' to pay the said master of St. Thomas a debt of 60/., and
thereafter to pay to Master John Pope, Sir John Blake, Thomas
Abbay, and Robert Ragon, grocer, of London, 1951. lid. for which
they are his sureties. 8 October, 27 Henry VI. English. 'Traces
of seals.
[Middx.] C. 6545. Copy of the roll of the court of the manor held at Toppes-
feldes on the feast of St. Peter's Chains, 8 Henry VI, whereby Thomas
Howe was admitted tenant-at-will of a garden called ' Jordanhys-
hawe,' by the service of 2d. yearly and suit of court every three weeks.
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Middx. C. 6546. Letters of Kobert Took and Robert Byfeld, ironmongers,
William Overey, stockfishmonger, and William Rotheley, goldsmith,
citizens of London, appointing William Marner and . . . Paxman
their attorneys to deliver seisin of the manor of Toppesfeld in Harengey
to Thomas Frowyk, esquire, Henry Spylman, Thomas Edward, Thomas
Luyte, James Bradman, John Wyrall, John Godeyere, John Rympyng-
den, gentleman, and John Baker. 12 November, 7 Edward IV.
Four seals, one damaged.
[Essex.] C. 6547. Grant by William and John Wheler and William Illegh
to William Tacley of Bursted, Anne "his wife, and Joan, daughter of
Henry Wheler, deceased, of 7a. arable in Wrytell, abutting on the
high road to Blakemor, which they had by the gift of John Little,
1\a. land lying in three crofts in Wrytell, which they had by the
gift of John Elkyn, la. land called ' Pakemannescroft ' (as in C. 6467)
and a garden abutting on ' Paryscroft,' and on a lane leading to land
called ' Elkennesforman,' which they had by the gift of Thomas Caleys
of Abbesse Rothyng, John, son of William Bedill, and Thomas Hawken,
deceased. 8 January, 17 Edward IV. Two seals.
Middx. C. 6548. Conveyance by John Joye, William Martyn, and Philip
Rabbe, executors of the will of Margaret, relict of Ellis Ougham,
citizen and fishmonger of London, to Thomas Bryan, gentleman,
John Lokke, alderman of London, and Thomas, son of Thomas Eyr,
Thomas Lute and Thomas More, gentlemen, of the manor of Toppesfeld
and the lands, &c. in Harengey, conveyed to them and to John Broun
in C. 6537. 6 May, 3 Edward IV. Three seals.
[Suffolk.] C. 6549. Quitclaim by John, son and heir of Robert Sherman, to
Thomas Wrenne, Thomas Portyr, chaplain of Yaxle, and John Eyr,
chaplain of Thrandeston, of his right in land in Yaxlee (as in C. 6533).
25 September, 11 Henry VI. Seal, marked R.
Heref. C. 6550. Grant by William le Corviser, citizen of Hereford, to
William his son and the heirs of his body, for his service, of all that
tenement in Hereford, in the High Street, stretching to the street
called ' Bihindenthewalle.' Witnesses : John Iweyn, Roger Penkes,
and Roger Ochelmon, bailiffs of Hereford, and others (named). Seal,
damaged. Endorsed, De tenemento in Hereford in le Causey.
Heref. C. 6551. Quitclaim by Thomas le Corveiser, skinner, son of William
le Corveiser, to William de Breynton, son of John de Breynton, his
brother (fratris mei), deceased, of his right in all the lands which
William le Corveiser, his father, formerly had. Witnesses : Richard
Elyot, John Monyworth, and John Goldsmyth, bailiffs of Hereford,
Roger de la Boure, and John the clerk (clerico). Tuesday, the feast
of St. Philip and St. James, 43 Edward III. Seal, cracked. Endorsed,
De tenemento in Hereford in vico vocato le Causey.
Heref. C. 6552. Grant by John Prestbury to Robert Hunte, Agnes his
wife, daughter and heir of Walter Restot and of Maud his wife, and
to the heirs of the said Agnes, of his lands, &c. which he, and others,
deceased, had by her gift in Welynton. Wednesday, the feast of
St. George, 9 Henry V. Seal, marked H.
[Essex.] C. 6553. Chirograph indented, witnessing that John Frer, clerk,
Gilbert Heryer, and William Kylet have demised to Bartholomew
Seman, citizen and goldbeater of London, and John Ryder, chaplain,
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all the messuages &c. late of Robert de Litlyrigton, in Dakenham and
Berkyng, a windmill called ' Newemyll,' and a field called ' Mellefeld '
in Haveryng atte Bour, late of John Uphaveryng, the lands late of
William Uphaveryng in Haveryng atte Bour, the lands late of John
Michell, vintner of London, in Haveryng, Dakenham, and Berkyng, 3a.
land in Haveryng atte Bour, late of John Domyn of Berkyng, and the
rents and services of Edmund Perpound, knight, which he used to pay
for lands he held of them. Condition of payment of 80 marks to
William Kylet for the above lands, &c. Monday after Martinmas,
20 Richard II. Three seals, one of arms. Endorsed, Johannes Fryer.
[Leic.] C. 6554. Grant by Richard de Templo to Nicholas de Templo,
his foster-son (alumpno meo),of all his lands in Temple and Sibbesdon,
with his capital messuage, fisheries &c. thereto belonging ; rent, 16/.
during his life. Witnesses : Sir Ellis de Oddestone and Sir Robert
de Flaunvill, knights, and others (named). Barewell. Wednesday
before Michaelmas, 18 Edward [I.] Seal.
Middx. C. 6555. Chirograph indented, witnessing that William Halmer,
citizen and pouch-maker of London, for the sum of 120 marks, has
sold to William Horn, alderman of London and merchant of the
Staple at Calais, his messuage and garden called ' Godfreys,' and
20a. land, lying at the Crouche ende, in the parish of Haryngey,
a copyhold of the lordship of Toppesfeld Hall. 9 November,
22 Edward IV. English. Signed : Be me Wylliam Halmar. Seal,
marked W. H.
Essex. C. 6556. Indenture whereby William Wheler, John Bedell, Robert
Parker, William Welde the elder, of Highwode, Thomas Gebon, Thomas
Hawkyn, smith, and Robert Lityll, conveyed to Henry Wheler, brother
of the said William, Thomas Sawall, tanner, John Munke, William Illy,
and Thomas, son of the said William Welde, a garden, two crofts, and a
piece of pasture, containing about nine acres, Tying in Writill, between
land called ' Andrewes,' a common called ' Highwode,' &c., which
they had jointly with Thomas Hawkyn, smith, the elder, deceased,
by the gift of William Parker, William Sawall, and the said Thomas
Sawall, and also a yearly rent of Qd. issuing out of a croft of land in
Writill. For this conveyance, payment of 93s. 4d. is to be made by
Henry Wheler to William Wheler before the 28th day of November.
Wednesday after Christmas, 2 Edward IV. Five seals. Endorsed :
Evidencia Henrici Wheler de gardino et ix acris terre et sex denaratis
redditus in Writtell [ex] parte Graf ton de London querentis.
Cambridge. C. 6557. Grant by John Pryme, the elder, to John Pippyll, John
Brasyer, the elder, son of John Brasyer, John Swalewe, John Priour,
and Thomas Godfrey, of a tenement and croft in the town of Tripplowe,
and 2a. arable in the field of Tripplowe, situate as described. 10 May,
16 Edward IV. Fragment of seal.
Essex. c. 6558. Grant by John Wheler, the elder, son and heir of William
Wheler, to Thomas Grafton of London, merchant of the Staple of
Calais, Thomas Gerth, esquire, Master William Carpenter, vicar of
Wretill, Robert Lute of London, gentleman, John Trotter, Edmund
Sewall, and Christopher Danyell, of a barn and garden with the lands
called ' Wheler 's,' at Heigh wode in the parish of Wretill, late of
Henry Wheler, between land called ' Wodlande,' &c. and abutting on
' Hale Croft,' John Welde's land at Barwe called ' Hokfeld,' and the
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highway called ' Dovestret,' leading from the parish cross to the
common of Heighwode. 10 May, 2 Richard III. Seal.
Essex. c. 6559. Conveyance by William Illy, of Wretill, and John Munke,
of Storteford, to Thomas Graf ton, Robert Parker, and others (as in
C. 6558, except Edmund Sewall), of 15a. land called ' Barrettes '
and ' Andre wys,' late of Henry Wheler, at Heighwode in the parish
of Wretill, abutting on land called ' Danys ' and the common called
' Heighwode.' 10 May, 2 Richard III. Two seals, one marked S.
Surrey. C. 6560. Grant by Joan, late the wife of John Prentice, to Stephen
Rede, citizen and lattener [brass -worker] of London, Juliana his wife,
William Sondes, gentleman, and Robert Mareys, of Pekham, of her
tenement and garden and l|a. land in the parishes of Batrichsey and
Wandesworth (asinC. 6490). 12 January, 19 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
[Suffolk.] C. 6561. Quitclaim by Robert Reyner to Edmund Reyner of
Dysse, Robert Alrede, and Thomas Fuller alias Garblysham of his
right in all the messuages, lands, &c. in Yaxlee and Thrandeston,
which he had, jointly with them, by the grant of Thomas Carman,
vicar of Yaxle. 10 September, 1 Richard III.
[Heref.] C. 6562. Chirograph indented, whereby Richard de Baskervile,
knight, lord of Stretton, granted to Roger le Bisshop, of Strettone by
Sugwas, and Agnes his daughter, for their life, a messuage and 9a.
land in Stretton, whereof 6a. lie in the field called ' Beenhulle ' and
3a. in the field called ' Foldemar ' ^ rent, 2s. Qd. Witnesses : George de
Chabbenor, Walter Rugelyn, and others (named). Sunday after
St. Mark, 20 Edward III.
Middx. C. 6563. Quitclaim by Philip Hardbene, citizen and grocer of
London, and Elizabeth, his wife, to Robert Hardbene, citizen and
mercer of London, Thomas Wyndesore, esquire, Robert Tate, John
his brother, and William Stone and John Haugh, gentlemen, of their
right in a tenement in the lane of St. Andrew Huberd, otherwise styled
' Philpot Lane,' in the parish of St. Dionis Bakchurche, London,
together with the reversion of a chamber called 'le Bowre ' therein,
which they had by the demise of the said Philip and Elizabeth and
of Humphrey Starky, recorder of London, William Heryot, alderman,
John Parker, fishmonger, and Thomas Ostrich, citizens of
London. 10 February, 20 Edward IV. Two seals.
[Norfolk.] C. 6564. Quitclaim by William de Derham, burgess of Lenn,
to William Spicer, John Bolt, Henry Gait, and Richard Dun, burgesses
of Lenn, of his right in all the shops in Helmynggeslane, Bishop's
Lenn, which they bought from the executors of the will of Richard
de Houton, burgess of Lenn. Thursday after St. Andrew, 1 1 Richard II ;
Thomas de Couteshale being then mayor of Lenn, and Thomas de
Botekysham, alderman. Seal.
[Cambridge.] C. 6565. Grant by John Woleward, parson of Hagham, to Master
Ralph de Holbeche, clerk, and Sir Thomas, perpetual vicar of Trippe-
lowe, of a messuage in Trippelowe, formerly of John Payn and Walter
his brother, lying between the lane leading to the spring called ' Stok-
welle,' &c. and abutting on the highway called ' Cherchestret ' and
the land of the prior of Ely. Sunday after All Hallows, 38 Edward III.
Fragment of seal.
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[Warw.] C. 6566. Chirograph indented, witnessing that Nicholas de Dudleye,
of Coventry, has demised to Richard atte Byrches two fields and a
meadow in Solyhull called ' Goselond,' between land called ' Note-
manneslond,' &c. for 15J years ; rent, 13s. Christmas Day,
8 Henry IV.
Essex. C. 6567. Grant by John Freende, of Chesthunt, co. Hertford, and
Christian his wife, to Simon Bridgeman, citizen and fuller of London,
and Thomas Laurence, of Herlawe, of all his lands, &c. called ' Atkyns,'
in the town and parish of Macchyng, which they had by the demise of
John Chambreleyn, smith, and Henry Mannyng, weaver (webbe), of
Herlawe, and John Gladwyn of Hatfield Regis, and of their tenement
called ' Balardes,' in Macchyng, at Carterysgrene, which they had
by the demise of the said John, Henry, and John, and of William
Wrighte and John Pyper, the elder. 9 January, 30 Henry VI. Seal,
damaged.
[Suffolk.] C. 6568. Grant by Agnes Hobelot, of Eye, widow, to John Wrenne,
of a messuage, 12a. land, and 23d. rent in Yakesle and Thrandeston, at
' le Heythe.' Saturday, the feast of St. Chrysogonus, 49 Edward III.
[Leic.] C. 6569. Quitclaim by William, son of John Charnels, of Snarkeston,
to Ralph Hurlemon, of Bosworth, of his right in lands, &c. in Bildeston.
Wednesday, the eve of St. James the Apostle, 5 Richard II. Seal.
Middx. C. 6570. Quitclaim by John Ougham of Wokyngham, son and
heir of Ellis Ougham, late citizen and fishmonger of London,
to Margaret, his mother, of his right in the manor of Topesfeld.
22 March, 24 Henry VI. Seal.
Middx. C. 6571. Conveyance by Thomas Bryan, serjeant-at-law, Thomas,
son of Thomas Eyr, and Thomas Lute, gentlemen, to John Guybon,
Robert Broun, citizen and tailor of London, and Oliver Davy, citizen
and goldsmith of London, of their manor of Toppesfeld in Harengey,
and all their lands there, which they, jointly with John Lokke, late
alderman of London, and Thomas More, deceased, had by the demise
of John Joye, William Martyn, and Philip Rabbe, 1 October,
4 Edward IV. Three seals.
Middx. C. 6572. Bond by James le Botiller, earl of Ormond, for the pay-
ment of 40?. to William Veysine, of Istilworth, brickmaker. 28 March,
15 Henry VI.
Herts. C. 6573. Quitclaim by William Swanlond, esquire, to Thomas
Knolles, the elder, citizen of London, and Joan, his wife, of his right
in the lands, &c. in Northmymmes, late of Thomas Mayn, chaplain
of the chantry there. 24 October, 8 Henry V.
[Middx.] C. 6574. Conveyance by Robert Porter, chaplain, to John Chapman,
brewer, and John Gerveys, currier, citizens of London, of la. land in
a field called ' Threnacres,' in the parish of Haryngey, and la. land
in ' Stevenesfeld,' in the parish of Haryngey, abutting on the bishop
of Exeter's land. 27 December, 37 Henry VI. Seal. Endorsed :
iij a carta.
Middx. C. 6575. Letters of John Wakeryng, clerk, and Robert Newman,
appointing Thomas Shirwynd, citizen and mercer of London, their
attorney to deliver to John Bothomsell, mercer, and William Lyly
and George Gilbert, girdlers, citizens of London, seisin of a place, with
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houses thereon, in Kensyngton, between John Twyford's meadow
called ' Purymansfeld,' the highroad, &c. 10 September, 16 Henry VI.
Two seals.
[Sussex.] c. 6576. Grant by Thomas Pepelisshame to John Wendout of a
piece of land in the parish of Aschebournhame, adjoining two roads
to Wilsammecruche. Witnesses : Alan and John Pryncle, John
Liteman, and others (named). Wilsame, Saturday after Martinmas,
4 Richard II.
Essex. C. 6577. Grant by Henry, earl of Essex, to Robert Plomer, of
a yearly rent of 40s. issuing out of the manor of Chyngford. 20 March,
8 Edward IV.
[Easex.] C. 6578. Conveyance by William Tacley, of Bursted, Anne his
wife, and Joan, daughter of Henry Wheler, deceased, to John Brette,
Stephen Robgeaunt, William Coope, Edmund Sawell, and Richard
Byrle, of 16a. land, a garden, and a road in Wrytell (as in C. 6470),
on condition of the payment of 50s. by John Brette before Midsummer
next. 10 January, 17 Edward IV. Three seals.
Kent. C. 6579. Grant by Robert Hobull, of London, and Margaret his
wife, daughter and heir of Robert, son and heir of Thomas Cole and
of Margaret his wife, daughter and heir of John Hamys, to Geoffrey
Warton, Nicholas and John Gaynesford, John Sybell, Gilbert Maudesley,
and John Cleton, esquires, and Nicholas Lok, yeoman, of the messuages,
lands, &c. which descended to the said Margaret Hobull at the death
of Robert, her father, or Thomas, her grandfather, in the parish of
Horton and Sutton, near the highway called ' Holane ' leading from
Spich in Pettham eastwards ; and of a gardett in Sutton, which came
to her at the death of Robert, her father, by inheritance from the
said John Hamys, 7 February, 22 Edward IV.
[Norfolk.] C. 6580. Conveyance by Thomas, cardinal archbishop of Canter-
bury, and Thomas Billyng, knight, chief justice of the king's bench,
feoffees under the will of William Hulyn, alderman and fishmonger
of London, to Thomas Grafton, merchant of the Staple of Calais,
John Fissher, gentleman, John Brampton, clothworker, and Richard
Brampton, stockfishmonger, of a capital messuage in a street called
' le Northirne,' between a lane called ' Helmyngeslane,' &c. and
abutting on St. Nicholas chapel and the great wharf (ripam), and
of 3s. rent charged on a tenement, late of Robert Kent, in Seggeforde-
lane near Baksterrowe, all in Bishop's Lenn ; which messuage and
rent they, with others deceased, had by the gift of Elizabeth, late
the wife of Thomas Nyp, citizen and fishmonger of London.
Witnesses : Edmund Westhorp, mayor of Lenn, and others (named).
11 November, 18 Edward IV. Two seals, one of arms.
[Essex.] C. 6581. Grant by John Adam, commonly called Elkyn, to Thomas
Caleys, John son of William Bedyll, William Chalk, and Thomas
Hawkyn the younger, of la. land in Writele, called ' Pakemannescrof t,'
and a garden (as in C. 6547) with a tenement adjoining the latter.
Monday before Michaelmas, 20 Henry VI. Seal.
[Middx.] C. 6582. Grant by William le Smythe, of Padyngton, to John le
Shereman, of Kensyngton, Alice his wife, and his heirs, of a place
of land in ' the said town,' between a field called ' Perimanesfeld,'
and the high road, &c. Witnesses : Henry de Leyke, John Lorchoun,
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Surrey.
[Leic.]
[N'harnp.]
[Cornw.]
[N'hamp.]
LOxford.]
Essex.
Kent.
and others (named). Sunday after the Conversion of St. Paul,
37 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
C. 6583. Quitclaim by Joan, late the wife of Simodus Lytfot, to
William Lytfot, her son, and Joan, his wife, of her right in all her land,
&c. in Mordon. Saturday before St. Wulfstan, 22 Henry VI.
C. 6584. Grant by John Charnels, of Snarkeston, to William de
Pykwell, rector of Pikwell, John Fylk, chaplain, and Thomas de
Walcote, of the 3 messuages and 3 yardlands in Bildeston, which
John Charnels, his uncle, and Margaret Charnels, formerly had by
the gift of John Grym of Hathecote. Sunday after the Annunciation,
3 Richard II. Seal
C. 6585. Quitclaim by William Kyng, of Peterborough, draper,
to Thomas Grafton, citizen and woolman of London, John, bishop of
Ely, Guy Wolston, esquire, Thomas Hille, alderman of London,
Thomas and Robert Luyt, gentlemen, and Thomas Pontesbury, of
Shropshire, merchant, of his right in a messuage in Peterborough,
in le Prestgate, between Dedelane, the abbot's garden, &c. which
they had by the gift of John Wakyrley, esquire, Richard Skyrmot,
gentleman, and John Morborn and Thomas Blokwyn, chaplains, who
had it by his gift. 19 August, 2 Richard III.
C. 6586. Indenture of demise by William Frye, of Fowye, to
Thomas Clemens, Marion his wife, and John their eldest son, for
their lives, with survivorship, of the reversion of his share of a tenement
in Sprayton in the parish of Talla, after the death, surrender, or
forfeiture of John Bray ; rent, 46s. 8d. The best beast to be given as
a heriot at the death of each of them, and all repairs to be done by
them. 27 December, 33 Henry VIII. Fragment of seal.
C. 6587. Grant by John Cope, of Peterburgh, butcher, to Thomas
Dale, rector of Fletton, William Kyng of Peterburgh, draper, and
William's heirs, of his messuage in Peterborough, in le Prestegate,
between Dedelane, &c. which he, with others, had by the gift of
Thomas Bysset, of Croylond. 23 November, 3 Edward IV. Seal.
C. 6588. Grant by Thomas Brown to John Breche of a tenement
and garden in the High Street of Henley on Thames, opposite ' le Barres,'
stretching from the High Street to the field called ' le Henefeld,' and of
\a. arable in the said field, stretching from the said garden to
' Grymesdich.' Witnesses : Nicholas Wagge, warden (custode) of
Henley, Thomas Devyn and William Hunte, bailiffs, John Elmes
and John Logge. 1 September, 12 Edward IV. Seal.
C. 6589. Grant by William Avenell, knight, to Emma,
daughter of Sir John de Newenham, knight, Thomas her son,
and the heirs of the body of the said Thomas, of all his lands in Purlee,
North Fambrygge, Danberye, and Stowe ; rent, a rose at Midsummer.
The feast of St. James, 12 Edward II. Paper copy, in a 15th century
hand.
C. 6590. Indenture of conveyance by Richard Wirall, and William
Stephene, of Aylesford, and John Gerold, of the parish of St. Margaret,
Rochester, to Lawrence Tayllour, of a messuage, 10a., and 15 dayworks
of land, lying dispersed in the parish of Aylesford, at Melhale, Mel-
halefeld, and Reverescroft, which they had by the gift of Philip
Taylour, Lawrence's father, on condition that the said Lawrence pay
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the said Philip 24?. 13s. 4d. and allow him, if he shall survive Juliana
his wife (uxorem suam), to occupy the upper chamber at the south
end of the messuage. 31 March, 22 Henry VI. Three seals, two
damaged.
Middx. C. 6591. Chirograph indented, whereby John Bekyngham con-
veyed to William Moille and Margaret his wife, and the heirs of their
bodies, all his lands in Grenewichelane in the parish of All Hallows
the Great (ad fenum) in Dougate ward, London, between tenements of
the brotherhood of St. James, Garlikhithe, of the prior and convent
of the hospital of the Blessed Virgin without Bisshopesgate, &c.
and conveyed to them a stone wall and its site there ; remainder
to William's right heirs ; Robert Clopton, being then mayor of London,
William Combes and Richard Ryche, sheriffs, and Nicholas Wotton,
alderman of the ward. 9 March, 20 Henry VI.
[Essex.] c. 6592. Grant by Ellis Adam to John his son, for life, of four
crofts containing 15a. in Writele. Witnesses : John Friday, park-
keeper, John Hildyth, and others (named). Tuesday, the feast of
St. Barnabas, 33 Edward III. Seal in white wax.
Leic. C. 6593. Chirograph indented, being a grant by Thomas de
Scheynton, abbot, and the convent of Merevale, to Ralph Hurlemon,
of Boseworth, and Alice, his wife, of a chaplain of the convent to
celebrate divine service at the altar of St. Mary in the convent church
for the good of Ralph and Alice during their lives, and of their souls
and the souls of their parents and benefactors afterwards ; the chaplain
to receive from the precentor Id. daily, to be taken from their tenement
in Leicester called ' le Fremantel.' And they grant to the said
Ralph and Alice, for life, weekly, one London bushel of wheat and one
London bushel of barley-malt, called, in those parts, ' estrikes,' 14d.
weekly, two quarters of beans and peas, or oats, six cartloads of
firewood, and one gown with hood and fur, of the livery of their
house, for Ralph, yearly, the chamber called ' Robert de Atherton's
chamber,' and hay sufficient for two horses, and a stable whenever
they shall come. The feast of St. Gregory the Pope, 1377.
[Oxford.] C. 6594. Grant by Richard Lestraunge, knight, lord of Knokyn,
Mohun, and Harpden, and Elizabeth his wife, to their servant, William
Spencer, of a tenement in Henley on Thames, called ' Cardemakeres,'
late of John Harpden, knight, near Brookstrete ; rent, I2d. Witnesses :
John Elmez, warden of Henle, John Devene and Roger Tannere,
bailiffs, and others (named). 30 June, 19 Henry VI. Two seals
one with a grass ring.
[Hants.] c. 6595. Chirograph indented, dated Sunday after Midsummer
Day, 47 Edward III, between Joan, late the wife of Nicholas Wodelok,
of the one part, and John Bybel and Mabel, his wife, of the other part,
witnessing that, whereas Richard, son and heir of John Lengleys.
knight, has granted to John Bybel, for life, a water mill in Shyrfeld
Engleys, with suit of tenants, free and bond, and access to a pond
in Shyrfeld to let in and shut off the water, Joan Wodelok, to whom
the mill &c. ought to revert at John Bybel's death, grants it to the
said John and Mabel, for their life, at a rent of 16s., with power to
herself and the farmers dwelling within the manor to grind their corn
free of toll ; with remainder to Joan, their daughter, for life. And
the said John and Mabel and Joan, their daughter, shall keep the
mill in ^repair and maintain it with two mill-stones of half a royal
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foot in thickness ; and shall have the right of building a second mill
near the first. And if the mill stand idle for want of repair for a
quarter of a year, or if the rent be in arrear for a month, Joan Wodelok
may resume possession. Seal.
[N'hamp.] (J. 6596. Indenture witnessing that Thomas Grafton, woolman,
has demised to Sir John Morborn, chaplain, for life, a chamber in
a messuage in Peterborough, which he bought lately from Edward
Kyng, draper ; rent, a red rose, if demanded. 20 August,
2 Richard III.
[Middx.] C. 6597. Copy of the roll of the court of the manor of Haryngey,
held on Thursday the feast of St. Andrew, 20 Edward IV, whereat
Master Nicholas Parker and William Maryner surrendered a tenement
in Crowchende (as in C. 6495) to the use of William Kendale and
Maud, his wife, who were admitted tenants by the rod.
[Sussex.] c. 6598. Quitclaim by John Gerveys, of Ihamme, to Sir William
Haringoud of his right in all the land which Henry Frylende had in
Ikelesham at his death, except 10a. marsh and 2a. exhausted land
(sussanne). Witnesses : Sir William de Echingham, Sir William de
Hastinges, Sir Luke de Pounynges, Sir Luke de Vyeine, and others
(named). Seal, damaged.
Kent. C. 6599. Conveyance by Robert Selby of Eastmallyng to William
Swenye and Lawrence Taylour,of Aylesford,of 6a. land called ' Mustowe '
in the parish of Ditton, adjacent to lands of the lordships of
Syffleton and Ditton, which land he, jointly with Richard Pyssche,
had by the gift of Margery Wade, widow, late of Aylesford. 16 May.
1 Edward IV. Seal. Endorsed : Jamys Holand.
Essex. c. 6600. Grant by John son of John Noreys, of Spwyshende, to
John de Wymbissh, shepherd, of a piece of arable in Waleden, in a
field called ' Neuportehull,' between land of the abbot and convent of
Waleden &c. Brokwaleden, Sunday after St. Edward the King
and Martyr, 18 Edward III.
[Heref.] c. 6601. Grant by Robert Solle, of Bodenham, to John de la Hope
and Margery his wife, for 9s. beforehand, of la. land which he bought
from Hugh de Dudidale, at Dikes ; rent to the said Hugh, Id. and to
himself a fair red rose at Midsummer. Witnesses : Thomas de Hueton,
clerk, William de Tullinton, and others (named).
[Leic.] C. 6602. Acknowledgment by Jonet, wife of Thomas de Cuyly,
of the receipt from Nicholas, son and heir of Richard de Temple, of
10 marks, for the purchase of the manor of Little Shepey. Radeclyf,
Sunday, the feast of St. Mary Magdalen, 43 Edward III. Seal. French.
Heref. C. 6603. Letters of Walter Stanwey and Agnes his wife, and
Thomas Warde and Margaret his wife, appointing John Chyppenham
their attorney to deliver to Thomas Breynton seisin of all the lands
which John de le Ree, chaplain, had in Hereford by the gift of William
Breynton. 15 July, 25 Henry VI. Two seals.
Cambridge. C. 6604. Demise by John Ferby to Katherine, late the wife
of Thomas Pryme, Thomas Pryme, his son, Richard Pippyll, William
North, Thomas Godfrey the younger, and Nicholas Joly, of his tene-
ment and croft and 4a. 3r. land in Trippelowe, near Stokwellane
&c. which he, and others jointly with him, had by the gift of
ANCIENT DEEDS.
367
John Pippill, John son of John Brasier, John Swalowe, John Priour, and
Thomas Godfrey, to the use of the said Katherine, for her life, with
remainder to the use of Thomas his son. 20 May, 22 Henry VII. Seal,
[Devon.] C. 6605. Quitclaim by Constance, late the wife of John Bole,
of Southon Dertemouth, sister and heir of John Capiton, of Clyfton
Dertemouth, to John Monfort of her right in a place of land by the sea
with a palisade (palacea) adjoining in Southon Dertemouth. Wed-
nesday, the feast of St. Peter's Chair, 8 Richard II. Seal.
[Devon.] C. 6606. Grant by John Capiton, of Dertemouth, to John Monfort,
of Southon Dertemouth, of a piece of land &c. (as in C. 6605.) Monday
before the feast of St. Peter's Chair, 8 Richard II. Fragment of seal.
Warw. C. 6607. Will of Edward Leiwes, appointing that Sir Thomas
Tresham, of Newton, knight, his executor, shall sell his messuages &c.
in Maunceter or elsewhere, and after paying out of the proceeds the
portion agreed to be paid to George, his eldest son, shall divide the
residue into two equal parts, whereof one part is to be paid to Mary
his wife, in lieu of jointure, and the other divided amongst his younger
children in equal shares, subject to their cancelling any bonds he
may have made in their favour. 23 December, 1618. Paper.
Signature, illegible. Seal folded in the paper.
[Heref.] C. 6608. Bond by Adam le Veyser, of Welynton, for the payment,
of a loan of 5 marks due to Matthew Restotes. Sunday after Mid-
summer Day, 17 Edward III.
[Suffolk.] C. 6609. Grant by Thomas Portyr, chaplain, and William Carman,
to Thomas Wrenne, Thomas Bonde and John Croos of 1 \a. land in the
east field of Yaxlee, between land of the prior of Hoxne &c. 8 January,
23 Henry VI.
[Wore.] C. 6610. Grant by William Vaumpage and Richard de Ekinton, to
John Vaumpage, of Persor, of a tenement in Wike, near the churchyard.
After the feast of St. George, 23 Edward III.
[Leic.] C. 6611. Quitclaim by Robert de Temple, of Wellesburgh, to
Ralph Hurleman, of Boseworth, of his right in all the lands and mills
which Ralph had by the gift of Nicholas del Temple, Robert's father, in
Shepeie Parva and Schepeie Magna. Friday after the Annunciation,
4 Henry IV.
I'Leie.] C. 6612. Grant by Nicholas del Temple, of Whellesburgh, to Ralph
Hurlemon, of Boseworth, of his manor of Shepeye Parva, and lands,
and of a mill and pond with suit &c. there. Saturday after
St. Matthias, 49 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
[Leic.] C. 6613. Quitclaim by the above Nicholas to the above Ralph
of his right in his manor of Shepeye Parva &c. (as in C. 6612.) Monday
after the Annunciation, 49 Edward III. Fragment of seal.
Middx. C. 6614. Acknowledgment by William Sayer, prior of St. Mary
Elsyngspitell, London, of the receipt from Thomas Thornton,
Thomas Urswyk, gentleman, John Prynce, and John Lambourne,
gentlemen, and John Don and Henry Asshewell, citizens and mercers
of London, of 20s., part of an annuity of 6 marks payable during the
life of William Wouborn, minor canon of St. Paul's. Easter Day,
Anno . . . imo, Edward IV.
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[Essex.] C. 6615. Certificate by William Wheler the elder, of WryteU,
William Illye, John Weld of Barowe, John Geffrey and John Pyneton,
of Highwode, Richard Birle and John Wheler, of Wretill, that Harry
Wheler, of Highwode, ' willed by expressed words of his mouth spoken*
at the time of his death, that 17a. land called ' Elkyns ' in Wrytell
should be sold by Anne and Joan, his daughters, and the proceeds
divided equally between them. 14 February, 17 Edward IV. English.
Three seals.
[Salop.] C. 6616. Chirograph, indented, whereby Thomas Carbonel granted
to Stephen de la Lee, Iseult his wife, and John, their son, for their
life, a messuage and 10a. land, which John le Muller held in Ahsford
Carbonel, and other land there lying in ' Berewarsfeld,' in ' Dounefeld,'
at ' Brodmor,' at ' Aldithebroke,' and in ' la Ruggefeld,' stretching to
' Uckebrok ' ; rent, 5s. Sunday before St. Gregory, 30 Edward III.
[Leic.] C. 6617. Indenture witnessing that Robert de Temple, the elder,
has demised to Walter Tottesden a messuage in Whelesburgh, a
cottage in Temple, a close called ' le Thorneclos,' and a meadow called
' Helmesford,' together with 8r. arable lying near ' le Redlandes,'
for twelve years, at a rent of 40s., three loads of hay, half a quarter of
wheat, and half a quarter of malt, on condition that oaks and ashes
growing in or bordering on the close may not be lopped or felled
without leave and that if Robert and Joan his wife, die, or if Walter
die in the lifetime of Robert and Joan, this indenture shall be void.
15 December, 10 Henry VI.
Kent. C. 6618. Declaration by William Culpepyr, esquire, John Cotton,
gentleman, John Coppyng, John Playforde, William Wodecoke,
John Loveshoth, Thomas Mower, Nicholas Bounde, Thomas Clay,
John Payn, John Lokyer, John Godyn, John Charles, William Hoo, John
Dey, John Brown, Richard Ovenell, John at Wode, John Lyly, John
Upton, and Richard Glover, that William Sampson of Aylesford,
deceased, did not deliver estate to John Sampson of London, his son,
of a messuage and 30a. land at East Preston in Aylesford, as alleged
by Alyn Cardon of London, but delivered it to Alexander Davy and
other persons since deceased, 23 May, 21 Edward IV. English.
14 seals.
Heref. C. 6619. Grant by Edmund Brugge, of the parish of Bodenham, to
John Brugge, of Hampnasshe, Richard Ilger, the younger, of Hoope,
John Fourches, and John Hulampton. of Little Thyngell, of all his
lands &c. in la Nether More, Hoope Duddale, la Venne, and else-
where in the said parish, and of all his lands &c. in Ocle Pychard and
in the parish of Morton Geffray or elsewhere in the county. Tuesday
after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 10 Henry IV. Seal.
Glouc. C. 6620. Quitclaim by Agnes, late the wife of William Beryman,
of Stow St. Edward, to William Beryman, of the same, of all personal
actions and claims. Thursday, 2 July, 7 Edward IV. Fragment
of seal.
Kent. c. 6621. Indenture whereby Alexander Davy granted to James
Holand, for 151., a tenement and 30a. land, late of William Sampson,
lying dispersed in the parish of Aylesford, in East and West Preston.
14 January, 22 Edward IV.
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[Sussex.]
[Sussex.]
Essex .
[Middx.]
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Cambridge.
C. 6622. Grant by Thomas Restard to Master Richard Martyn,
Simon Mylleburne, esquire, Thomas Braynton, and John Wynne,
of all his lands &c. in Welynton, Mawerden, Bodenham, Lower
Luyd, and Burghull. 20 January, 13 Edward IV. Seal.
C. 6623. Chirograph, indented, witnessing that John de Baginden
has sold to Walter Restot a standing crop (vesturam cujusdam croppy)
of wheat in the lordship of Welynton, in a place called ' Weyeforlong,'
and has leased to him an orchard, dovecote, and moor there for a
year from All Hallows next. The said Walter is not to cut any
trees, except thorns, without leave. Saturday, Candlemas Eve, 39
Edward III.
C. 6624. Quitclaim by Thomas de Bokeselle to Richard Kernpe
of his right in a tenement called ' Tryppe,' in Salherst. Sunday
after St. Gregory the Pope, 26 Edward III.
C. 6625. Grant by Maud, daughter of Gabriel Trippe, to Thomas
de Bokeselle of all the lands &c. which came to her at the death of
Margery Trippe, in the parish of Salherst. Tichesherst, the feast
of St. Peter's Chains, 22 Edward III. Seal.
C. 6626. Conveyance by John Trotter, John Drayton, clerk,
William Chalk, William Brette, and William Morkyn, to Thomas
Grafton, merchant of the Staple of Calais, Robert Brakyngbury
knight, Thomas Pontesbury, merchant of the Staple of Calais, Thomas
Luyt, William Forster, and Robert Plomer, gentlemen, and Richard
Gosselyn, of 16a. land with a garden in Writell and a way leading to
la. thereof, abutting on the high road from Writell to Blakemore, which
land, etc. they had jointly by the demise of Stephen Robgeaunt, William
Coope and Edmund Sawell. 23 May, 2 Richard III. Five seals.
C. 6627. Copies of the roll of the court of the manor of Haryngey,
held on Wednesday the feast of St. Andrew, 14 Edward IV, whereat
(1) Robert Turvyng and Alice Turvyng, his mother, surrendered
5a. land in Haryngey, whereof 3a. lie in ' Southfeld ' and 2a. in
' Skytmorescroft,' to the use of John Etryngton, the younger, treasurer
of the king's household, as tenant by the rod, and (2) Alice Turvyng,
widow, and Robert, her son, surrendered 3a. land called ' Hobbescroft '
to the use of Giles Ewstace and Joan, his wife, as tenants by the rod.
C. 6628. Grant by John Damerun, chaplain, and William, servant
of Walter de Houton, to Walter de Houton and Emota, his wife, and
Walter's heirs, of all the lands which they had by Walter's gift in
' la Mor ' in the parish of Bodenham. Sunday . . . the Epiphany,
28 Edward III. Seal.
C. 6629. Letters of William Frevell, esquire, John Battysford,
gentleman, Thomas Hewyk, chaplain, and John Pyppell, appointing
John Pryme, the elder, and John Brasyer, the elder, their attorneys,
to deliver to Margaret Thirlowe, widow, Nicholas Thirlowe, William
Thirlowe, rector of Great Leghe, Thomas Huntyngdon, esquire, Robert
Morton, John Burgoyn, and John Wode, gentlemen, John Pryme,
the younger, John Ferby, and Thomas North seisin of all the lands etc.
which they, together with Thomas Lokton, esquire, and Alexander
Wode, gentleman, deceased, had by the gift of John Thirlowe, the
elder, John Lorkyn, of Heydon, and Thomas Flexman, of Newton,
and of 6a. land in Thripplowe. 20 July, 20 Edward IV. Three seals.
Wt. 27736. 24
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Cambridge. C. 6630. Conveyance by William Frevell and others to Margaret
Thirlowe and others of lands in Thripplowe (as in C. 6629). 20 July,
20 Edward IV. Four seals. Endorsed : Carta feoffamenti Margarete
Thirlow de Bassett in Thriplow.
Heref. C. 6631. Will, dated Friday, 31 March, 1419, of Joan relict of
William Breynton of the parish of St. Peter, Hereford, directing her
body to be buried in the churchyard of the cathedral, by the north
door, bequeathing, among other bequests, to the high altar of St.
Peter's church for forgotten tithes, 6s. Sd. and for the fabric of the
cathedral, 3s. 4eZ. and appointing George, her son, and William Yonge,
draper, her executors. Seal, damaged. Endorsed with note of
probate.
[Leic.] C. 6632. Grant by John Grym to John le Receyvour, of Leicester,
[Derby.] of timber for the repair of the mill at Byldeston, to be taken
in his wood at Hathcote. Monday after St. Mark, 26 Edward III.
[Sussex.] C. 6633. Chirograph, indented, whereby William de North, the
elder, granted to John de Trowe and Joan, his wife, for their life, a
messuage, land, and pasture for two cows in Edbu[rghton] ; rent,
6. 8d. Witnesses : -John de Villers, William de Pavethorn, and
others (named). Edburghton, 10 April, 12 Edward III.
[Warw.] C. 6634. Grant by John son of Richard Hawe to John Jannen
of a yearly rent of 10 marks charged on two pieces of land, meadow,
and moor in Solihull, near Waddefordewalle. Thursday before St.
Barnabas, 14 Edward III.
[Norfolk.] C. 6635. Letters of Thomas Graf ton, merchant of the Staple of
Calais, John Fissher, gentleman, John Brampton, clothworker, and
Richard Brampton, stockfishmonger, appointing Richard Lyster,
William Cowper, and John Halyday their attorneys, to receive from
Thomas, cardinal archbishop of Canterbury, and Thomas Billyng,
knight, chief justice of the King's Bench, seisin of a messuage and
rent in Bishop's Lenn (as in C. 6580). 11 November, 18 Edward IV.
Four seals.
[Wore.] C. 6636. Grant by William the smith (faber) to Agnes, his sister,
for her life, of a messuage in Stichford ; rent, Qd. payable to the chief
lord of the fee. Witnesses : William and John de Bosco, John
Randulf, Adam de Curdeworth, and John de la Forde.
[Heref.] C. 6637. Grant by John le Hare, of Bodenham, to John Symondes,
of Chyrcharde, in the same parish, of %a. land stretching from
Boybrugges Hurne to the road leading from Hope to Bodenham.
Monday, the Finding of the Holy Cross, 12 Richard II.
Middx. C. 6638. Bond by Robert Darcy and Bartholomew Brokesby,
esquires, to William Babyngton, knight, Hugh Dyke, citizen and
' setter ' of London, and Thomas Werisle, clerk, for the payment of
116J. 13s. 4rf. 11 July, 5 Henry VI.
[Heref.] C. 6639. Grant by Thomas Baudewyn to John de la Hulle and
Eleanor Bayly, his wife, of all his lands in the parish of Bodenham
which he, jointly with John Florance, vicar of Bodenham, and Thomas
le Hyrys, deceased, had by the gift of William le Baylyf, of Bodenham.
Monday after the Holy Trinity, 1 Henry IV.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
371
[Heref.] C. 6640. Grant by Thomas [Swoni]ld, of Mora, to Thomas de
Houtone and Walter and Hugh, his sons, of two selions of land with
a hedge (hayissia) in Ulaynat. . . . Witnesses : Walter and John
de Houtene, Walter Ilger, William de Fourchus, William Devereus,
and others. . . . Innocents, 11 Edward II.
Essex. C. 6641. Grant by Robert de Litlington to Robert de York, citizen
of London, and John de Kildale, chaplain, of all his messuages, etc.
in Dagenham and Berkyngg, and a windmill called ' le Newemille '
and a field called ' le Millefeld ' in Haveryng atte Boure, all which
he had by the gift of John Michel, citizen and vintner of London.
Merkes, 11 February, 39 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
Heref. C. 6642. Conveyance by George ap Huy and William Hoggys
to Thomas Restard, of Welynton, Agnes, his wife, and the heirs of their
bodies, of all the lands, etc. which they, with Thomas Holgot, deceased,
had by the gift of Richard Restard, clerk, and Roger and ....
Restard in Burmarsh in the lordships of Maurdyn, Boddnam, and
Netherluyd ; remainder to the right heirs of Thomas. 20 January,
7 Edward IV. Two seals, one damaged.
[Suffolk.] C. 6643. Grant by Henry Turgus to John Godanouth of a piece
of his land, reckoned as 3 acres, in Stradebrok, abutting on Berlhawe
Grene. Friday, Michaelmas Day, 3 Edward III. Fragments of seal
wrapped in tow.
[Heref.] C. 6644. Grant by Thomas Swonild to Thomas de Hueton and
Walter and Hugh, his sons, of a croft in the town of la More, between
the land late of Sir Walter Devereus and the Tyne brook. Witnesses :
Walter and John de Hueton, John Devereus, and others (named).
[Heref.] C. 6645. Grant by William le Walsshe to Walter le Clerc, of Byford,
and Richard son of John Chaundos, of all his lands in the lordship
of la Fenne, in the parish of Mawardyn. Monday, the morrow of
St. Peter's Chains, 41 Edward III. Seal.
[Heref.] C. 6646. Grant by John, son of Hugh Simond, to William Zerward,
of the parish of Bodenham, of all the lands which Hugh Skot formerly
held of John de Bradfeld. Witnesses : John Skydmore, of la Feme,
John Fourchys, and others (named). Monday after All Hallows,
1 Henry V. Seal.
[Heref.] C. 6647. Chirograph, indented, being a grant by John Mersch, of
la Fald, and Richard Illynger, of Hope Dodydale, to William Houton,
of la More, in the parish of Bodenham, of 2a. meadow in Dounefeld,
stretching to Mitteley, which they had by the gift of William Houton,
Walter Boy .> . . , and Walter Colman ; remainder to Edmund
Bruge and Eleanor, his wife, of la More, and their heirs. Witnesses :
William de la Wode, John Forches, John Illynger, and others (named).
Thursday before Midsummer, 10 Henry IV. Two seals, identical.
Heref. C. 6648. Quitclaim by Edmund, son and heir of Peter Hakelut,
to William Pychard, of Caldecote in Erchenfeld, of a yearly rent of
20s. in Fenne, in the manor of Mawardyn, in the parish of Bodenham.
Witnesses : Sir Henry de We[lynto]n and Sir Baldwin de Frevill,
knights, and others (named). London, Christmas Day, 20 Edward III.
Seal.
[Heref.] C. 6649. Grant by William Pychard to Walter de Howton and
William le Walssh of all his lands in Maurdyn, Fenne, and Bodenham,
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Hants.
Sussex.
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[Heref.]
Heref.
[Suffolk.]
Heref.
late of Andrew le Taylour.
39 Edward HI. Seal.
Friday after St. Peter and St. Paul,
C. 6650. Chirograph indented. Demise by John son of Sir William
Heryngaud to the said Sir William, for life, of his manors of Langestok,
co. Hants, and Walderne, co. Sussex, which are not to be alienated by
the said Sir William, who also covenants not to alienate the manor of
Ikelesham or any other tenements, rents, or services. Witnesses :
Sir Robert de Sevans, Sir Robert de Burghers, and others (named).
Seal, in white wax.
C. 6651. Indenture whereby John Balle granted to Richard, his
son, Joan, Richard's wife, and Richard's heirs a messuage and 47a.
land and meadow in Bodenham, in ' le Nethermore ' and Maurden,
late of Edmund Brugge, and 8a. arable, late of Thomas Loveday,
whereof 6a. lie in ' Ruffynefeld ' and 2a. in ' le Upfelde,' and 6a.
arable, which he bought from John Hylle, whereof 2a. lie in ' le Upfelde,'
la. called ' Stubacre ' lies in ' le Donfeld ' and 2a. lie in ' le Inland.'
13 April, 37 Henry VI. Seal.
C. 6652. Grant by John de Bagindene to Walter Restot, for life,
of 4a. arable in Welynton, lying by Orowardyn, between the road
from Tulynton, the land of the lady of Welynton, etc ; rent, a clove
at Christmas. Witnesses : John de Chaundos, Adam le Veyser,
and others (named). Thursday after St. David, 29 Edward III.
Seal.
C. 6653. Conveyance by John Fourches, of Chircheyord in the
parish of Bodenham, to Walter Smyth, Richard Boley, Richard Mason,
Richard Clerke, Thomas and Richard Balle, and William Crompe
of a messuage and close in le Overmore which he, together with William
Yerward, deceased, had by the gift of John Amore. The feast of
St. Andrew, 4 Edward IV. Seal.
C. 6654. Grant by Walter Colemon to Walter de Houton and
Emota, his wife, for their life, of la. pasture in Bodenham, called
' Goreacre,' with successive remainders in tail to Hugh, Agnes, and
Margaret, their son and daughters, and ultimate remainder to Walter
de Houton's right heirs. Witnesses : William Devereus, Richard
Fourches, Thomas Ilger, Stephen Hotale, and William Seys. Saturday
after the Annunciation, 33 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
C. 6655. Grant by Edmund Brugge to John Brugge, of Hamp-
nasshe, and Richard Ilger, the younger, of Hoope, of all his goods in
the parish of Bodenham and elsewhere. Witnesses : John Houton
of Magne, Thomas Caweros, and others (named). La Nethermore in
Bodenham. Tuesday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 10 Henry
IV. Seal, marked W.
C. 6656. Quitclaim by Thomas Caketon, clerk, to Roger Sherman,
of Thrandeston, of his right in 4a. land called ' Depmere ' in Yaxle,
abutting on a road called ' Algatewey,' which he had by the gift of
Thomas Sherman, deceased. 12 September, 11 Henry VI. Seal,
damaged.
C. 6657. Quitclaim by Gilbert, son of William le Corveiser, to
William, his brother, of his right in a tenement, with a cellar and
shops, in Hereford, which William, his brother, had by the grant of
William, his father, who had it by the grant of King Edward I. upon
ANCIENT DEEDS.
373
the outlawry of William, son of William le Mercer. Witnesses :
Richard Moniword, Walter Tope, and Nicholas Iweyn, bailiffs of
Hereford, and others (named). Thursday after Trinity, 4 Edward III.
Seal, in white wax. Endorsed : De tenemento in Hereford in le
Causey.
| Heref.] C. 6658. Grant by Richard de Burmers to John, .son of Hugh
Baudewin, of \a. land in the field of Odich in the manor of Mauwardin,
near the land of Ambresley ; rent to the chief lord of the fee, one
grain of corn. For this grant John has given him 10s. beforehand.
Witnesses : John and Walter de Mauwardin, Thomas le Waffre,
and others (named). Sunday after Easter, 24 Edward I. Seal, in
white wax.
| Lincoln.] C. 6659. Conveyance by John Goodeson and William Ordyng to
Richard Wyggynale and Roger Dyne of a place of land in Kyrketon
in Holand, in the field called ' Kyrktonenge,' abutting on land of the
lord of Multonhalle and on Kyrketonengate, which they had by the
gift of Thomas Gelson and Roger Jakson. 20 November, 12 Edward IV.
Two seals.
[Heref.] C. 6660. Chirograph, indented, being a grant by Thomas de Houtone
to Walter and Hugh, his sons, in fee tail, of 14a. land in la More, in
Bodenham, lying in ' Dunfelde,' ' Brokerug,' ' Bedydone,' and
' Sothfeld,' and between a meadow called ' Myttumeye,' ' Lonotegrene,'
the high road, etc ; rent during his life, two loads and two trugs of wheat,
sixteen trugs of oats, half a load of peas or vetches (vessarum), and
two trugs of beans, and, after his death, a rose at Midsummer.
Witnesses : John de Bradefeld, John de Houtone, and others (named).
Sunday before St. Mark, 19 Edward II. Two seals.
[Wilts.] C. 6661. Quitclaim by Joan Haukyns, relict of Ralph Taillour,
to William Kyng of her right in Ir. arable in the south field of
Remmesbury, which she had by the gift of John Remmesbury.
Witnesses : Thomas Thamyse, Robert atte Thrope, and others
(named). Sunday after St. Bartholomew, 1 Henry IV.
[Heref.] C. 6662. Fragment of a counterpart of C. 6660. Seal.
[Heref.] C. 6663. Grant by William and Richard de Howton, Walter
Colemon, and John de Hullamton to Walter de Howton and Emma,
his wife, of a messuage and 30a. land in la Fenne in Maurdyn, which
they had by Walter's gift. Witnesses : Roger Deveros, John de
Fourches, Thomas Bouggam, and others ^named). Wednesday,
Michaelmas Day, 2 Richard II.
[Suffolk.] C. 6664. Grant by John le Wrythee to Thomas Custe and Robert
Tate,both of West Derham of all his messuages and lands in Wyverston.
Witnesses : Adam Shifte, Richard of ]?e Hebel, and others (named).
Monday before New Year's Day, 38 Edward III.
[Suffolk.] C. 6665. Grant by John Mikylwode, the younger, Thomas Lacy,
and John Mikylwode, the elder, to Robert Fletcher of two pieces of
land in Wyverston between Beryweyelane, Netherstrete, Beryweye,
land of the prior of Bresete, etc. Friday, the feast of St. Scholastica,
3 Edward IV. Three seals with red fronts and black backs, two
damaged.
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[Suffolk.] C. 6666. Grant by Robert Maucheld to Thomas Godhous of a
piece of arable in ' Hewodefeld ' in Wyverston, abutting on ' le
Hundridysmere.' Monday, Midsummer Day, 33 Edward III. Seal,
in white wax, damaged.
[Here!.] C. 6667. Grant by Roger Young (juvenis) to Stephen son of Philip
de Erdeshope, of 5a. of his land in the fields of Strattone, whereof
la. is in ' Monforlong ' adjoining the green way leading from Hombruge
to Wolvardescroiz, 2a. are in his croft, la. is at ' Gatewardyn,' and
la. is on ' le Longehulle.' Witnesses : William of the Marsh (de
Marisco), Roger son of Robert de Credehulle, and others (named).
Seal, with legend : s. ROGEEI LE YONGE.
[Leic.] C. 6668. Letters from . . . appointing John Morell, clerk, and
Robert Curteys, chaplain, his attorneys to [deliver] seisin of the manor
of Temple by Whelesburgh to ... and Alice his wife. 12 December,
. . . Henry VI.
[Cambridge.] C. 6669. Quitclaim by John Cundy, of Suthewyc, to Nicholas
de Cheygny of two quarters of toll-corn due to him, yearly, for life,
from a mill in Stupelmordon, which mill Nicholas, William, his son,
Joan, William's wife, and William's heirs have by his gift. Monday
before St. Gregory, 16 Edward [I.] Seal, in white wax, with legend :
S. JOH. LUNGECOT.
[Cambridge.] C. 6670. Grant by Geoffrey Peverel to Robert Quaraunt and
Beatrice, his wife, and their heirs or assigns, except religious houses
and Jews, for their homage and service, of 2a. arable in the fields of
Steplmord[on] whereof la. is in the east field at ' Berdenehul,' abutting
on Berdenewey, and la. is in the west field, at ' le Schypedole,' abutting
on ' Craudich ' and the road to ' Keleshulle ' ; rent, Id. Witnesses :
Alexander de Orewelle, Henry the Fair (Blundo), and others (named).
Seal of Geoffrey Peverel.
[Cambridge.] C. 6671. Grant by Robert Quarant, of Stepelmordon, to Alice,
his daughter, for her service, of Ir. land in the west field, in ' le Mer,'
abutting on Hafwellestrat ; rent, a farthing to Geoffrey Peverell.
Witnesses : John Vermin, John Ulricus, Robert Nel, and others
(named). Seal.
[Cambridge.] C. 6672. Grant by Robert Quarant to William, his son, for his
service, of 3a. land in the fields of Stepelmordone, in the west field,
abutting on 'Vodewey' and 'Westbrok,' at Foxhole abutting on
' Vodewey,' in the east field abutting on the field of Letlingtone, and on
' Berdonehel ' in the south field abutting on ' Berdowey ' ; rent, 3d. to the
chief lord of the fee. Witnesses : Geoffrey Gunwene, Geoffrey
Peverel, and others (named). Seal.
[Cambridge.] C. 6673. Grant by Robert Quarant to John, his son, for his service,
of 3a. land in the fields of Stepelmordon, on 'le Bedelond,' and in
the south field at Fourlowen to the north of Gatesdone ; rent, IJrf.
to the chief lord of the fee, for all service save the Bang's service.
Witnesses : Geoffrey Gundewin, Geoffrey Peverell, and others (named).
Seal.
[Cambridge.] C. 6674. Grant by Robert Quarant to Alice, his daughter, for her
service, of 2a. Ir. land in the fields of Stepelmordone, whereof la.
lies in the east field, in Fetlowedane, abutting on Berdonewi, and
la. lies in the south field, in Crouhelesdane, abutting on Wodewey
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and on the field of Reddere, and Ir. lies in le Mer, abutting on
Hafwellestrat ; rent, 2d. to the chief lord of the fee, for all service
save the king's service. Seal.
[Leio.] C. 6675. Grant by William de Cateby and John Englond, chaplains,
to Sir William Meth, John Granforde, and Henry Partryge, chaplains,
of all their lands and a water-mill in Bildeston, which they had by
the gift of the said Sir William Meth and John Granforde. Witnesses :
John Wichard, of Osberston, Thomas de Sutton, Bertram de Stagton.
Friday before Christmas, 46 Edward III. Seal of arms, in white
wax.
[Leic.] C. 6676. Acknowledgment by John Kyng, clerk, executor of the
[Warw.] will of Richard Spraty, of Atherston, of the receipt of 37s. from
Margaret Flawndres, of Schepey Parva. 20 September, 4 Henry VI.
[Hants.] C. 6677. Grant by Andrew de Yvetis, with the consent of Hawis
his wife, to Richard, the chaplain, his brother, for his service, of a
messuage which Maud, his mother, formerly held in dower in Yvetis ;
rent, half a pound of cummin, for all service save the king's service.
For this grant Richard has given him 20s. beforehand. Witnesses :
Richard de Terstewode, Reynold de Butesthorn, Walter de
Tichebourne, Robert le Theu, and others (named). Seal, in white
wax.
[Leic.] C. 6678. Quitclaim by John Grym, of Hathecote, to Edmund de
Snypston, chaplain, and Edmund de Charneles, of Snarkeston, of
his right in all the lands which they held by his feoff ment in Bildeston.
Witnesses : John de Charneles and John Tochet, both of Snarkeston,
and others (named). Tuesday after St. Gregory the Pope, 35 Edward
III. Seal, in white wax.
[Leic.] C. 6679. Chirograph indented, being a grant by John Cheynel, of
Thorp by Lilleborne, to Sir John the chaplain, son of Ellis de Witewic,
of Rauneston, and Agnes, Sir John's sister, for their life, and to Sir
John's assigns after his death for twenty years from the date of this
deed, of a yearly rent of 7*. charged on the lands of John Crym in
Bildiston ; rent, a rose at Midsummer for twenty years, and afterwards
half a pound of silver. The feast of St. James, 26 Edward III. Seal,
in white wax, damaged.
[Leic.] C. 6680. Chirograph, indented, witnessing that John Grym, of
Hathcote, the elder, has demised to Sir John de Staunton, knight,
his capital messuage and lands, together with ' le Mulneholm,' in
Bildeston, except a hall and chamber in the capital messuage, reserved
for his use when he comes, for six years, at a yearly rent of a cartload
of hay on his coming, and ten quarters of wheat, ten quarters of barley,
and ten quarters of beans and peas, all sound and clean, or twelve
quarters of each if Sir John die within the term. Saturday after St.
Ambrose, 19 Edward III. Seal.
[Leic.] C. 6681. Grant by John Grym,of Hathecote,to William de Barnesby,
of Sheynton, of a messuage and yardland, which William de Barton
held of him in Bildeston ; rent, 12d. Sunday after St. Denis, 24
Edward III. Seal, in white wax.
[Leic.] C. 6682. Exchange between William, son of Robert de Schepe,
knight, and John Grym of their shares of the meadow ' del Holm '
lying between Congeston and Bildeston. Witnesses : Sir Adam de
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Twhelesber, Sir Peter le Poter, Walter de Culy, Robert le Maukurnes,
and others (named). Seed.
[Leic.] C. 6683. Quitclaim by John Charnels, of Snarkeston, to Ralph
Hurlemon, of Bos worth, of his right in all lands, etc. in Bildeston.
Wednesday, the eve of St. James, 5 Richard II. Seal.
[Leic.] C. 6684. Chirograph indented, giving the names and assessment
of the inhabitants of Bildeston who paid a fifteenth in the sixth year
of Edward III. Endorsed : Habet diem solvendi medietatem die
Mercurii in festo Sancti Hillarii.
[Leic.] C. 6685. Grant by John Fylk, chaplain, to Ralph Hurlemon, of
Boseworth, of three messuages, three yardlands, etc. in Bylleston,
which he had by the gift of John Charnels in Bylleston. Billedeston.
Tuesday after St. Mary Magdalen, 5 Richard II. Seal.
[Bucks.] C. 6686. Grant by Geoffrey de Forda, of Greater Risebur', to
Walter the farrier (jeratori), of the same, for his service, of three acres
of his land and half an acre of rented (lucrabilis) land in the field of
Risebur, on Cotingeham, stretching to the watercourse of Elsicote.
in Holeweye towards Wycam, in Pokeputte, etc. and two cartloads
of his common wood ; rent, $d. For this grant Walter has given
him 3 marks beforehand. Witnesses : Stephen de Culildon, Richard
de Forda, and others (named). Seal.
Chester; C. 6687. Chirograph, indented, being a grant by William Coif ox
to Nicholas, his son, of his tenements in Nantwich (Wyco Malbano)
in le Beinstrete in exchange for a place of land, with buildings thereon,
which Nicholas had by his demise in le Hospitelstrete. Witnesses :
John de Wrennebur', sheriff of Chester, and others (named). Thursday
after St. Ambrose, 1339.
Chester. C. 6688. Grant by William, son of Gilbert, and Henry, his son,
to Henry, son of John Unwyn, of a place of land, with buildings thereon,
in Nantwich, between the High Street, etc ; rent to the chief lord
of the fee, 6d. and to him, 4d. and a gallon of ale at every brewing.
Witnesses : Richard de Fouleshurst, sheriff of Chester, and others
(named). Sunday after St. Mary Magdalen, 1318. Seals of the grantors.
[Salop.] C. 6689. Grant by Joan Grymelon to Hugh Malpas, rector of
Malpas, and William Wenlok of all her lands in Alghynton. Wit-
nesses : John Pulford, rector of Yghtfeld, and others (named).
Monday, the feast of St. Hilary. 22 Richard II.
'Chester. C. 6690. Quitclaim by Walter de Bromlegh to Richard de
Fouleshurst, the elder, of his right in a place of land with buildings
thereon, late of Hamon le Tayllour, in Nantwich, between the High
Street, Lortebourne, etc. Witnesses : William de Praers, sheriff of
Chester, Richard de Fouleshurst, lord of Edlaston, and others (named).
Wednesday after St. Mildred, 1349. Seal.
[Chester.] C. 6691. Letters of David de Malpas and Hugh de Malpas, clerk,
appointing Richard Streche, William de Puleston, and David de
Masseie their attorneys, to receive 38 marks lls. lOd. from William de
Williley, 6 marks 8s. lid. from Thomas Pryde, and 14 marks 5s. lid.
from William de Birynton, and to give receipts therefor. Monday
before Candlemas, 10 Richard II. French. Two seals, damaged, one
of arms (Malpas).
ANCIENT DEEDS.
377
[Chester.] C. 6692. Grant by John son of Thomas Joel to Richard de
Fouleshurst of his place of land with buildings thereon, which he
had by the demise of Nicholas Joel, his- uncle, in Nantwich, between
the high road leading to Chester, etc. and of half a salt-work with
six chaldrons (plumbis) in le Wodestrete, under one roof with the
half salt- work of Nicholas Coif ox, the younger. Witnesses : Robert
de Bulkylegh, of Alstaneston, Richard de Roop, and others (named).
Thursday after St. Lambert, 1353.
Chester. C. 6693. Grant by Walter de Bromlegh to Richard de Fouleshurst,
the elder, of land in Nantwich (as in C. 6690). Wednesday after
St. Mildred, 1349. Seal.
Chester. C. 6694. Grant by Roger de Bulkylegh to Ralph son of Richard
de Fouleshurst of a yearly rent of 6s. 8d. charged on a capital messuage
and garden in Nantwich by Richard son of Hulla, and redeemable
on payment of 56s. 8d. Tuesday, the morrow of the Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin, 17 Edward II. Seal.
Chester. C. 6695. Chirograph, indented, whereby Richard son of Richard
de Fougleshurst granted to Nicholas Cabbel, for life, a place of land,
with buildings thereon, in Nantwich, between the lane leading to the
churchyard and Lorte bourne ; rent, Id. Witnesses : David de
Hulgreve, Robert Juddekna, and others (named). Saturday, the
feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, 1336. Seal.
Chester. C. 6696. Grant by Hugh de Fouleshurst to Robert, his son, and
Robert's heirs by Joyce his wife, daughter of Edmund Fyton, of all
his lands in Nantwich, Bromale, and elsewhere. Witnesses : Robert
de Bulky!', sheriff of Chester, and others (named). Sunday after
All Hallows, 2 Edward II. Seal.
Chester. C. 6697. Grant by Margery, late the wife of Ralph son of John
Wyldebore, to Richard de Fouleshurst, the elder, Maud, his wife, and
the heirs between them begotten, of a place of land in the high
street of Nantwich, late of Hamoii le Tayllur, which descended to her
after the deaths of Ralph, son of John Bonvalet, and Alice, her sister, with
a road leading therefrom to Lortebourn ; remainder to the heirs of the
body of the said Richard ; remainder to Richard, son and heir of Richard
de Fouleshurst. Witnesses : William de Praers, sheriff of Chester,
and others (named). Sunday after the Translation of St. Martin, 1349.
Seal.
Chester. C. 6698. Chirograph, indented, being a grant by Hugh de
Fouleshurst to Roger Hoywayn, of Nantwich, of a place of his land
between the High Street, etc ; rent, 2s. Qd. Witnesses : Richard
de Fouleshurst, sheriff of Chester, and others (named).
[Chester.] C. 6699. Grant by Margery, daughter of Hamon le Sheremon, to
Maud de Cholnondelegh, daughter of Richard de Fouleshurst, of a
curtilage in Nantwich between the road to Leghton, etc. Sunday
after St. Peter's Chair, 38 Edward III. Seal.
[Cheater.] C. 6700. Grant by Nicholas son of William Oldcalf to Hugh Sschayl
of a place of land in Nantwich, which he had by the gift of Nicholas
son of William Cabbel, between the lane leading to the churchyard
and Lortebourne. Witnesses : David de Hulgreve, Robert Alnane, and
others (named). Monday after St. Denis and bis fellow-martyrs, 1332.
Seal.
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[Chester.] C. 6701. Chirograph, indented, being a grant by Philip de Egerton
to William son of Richard de Merchumley of a place of land in
Nantwich ; rent, 6s. Candlemas Day, 13 Richard II. Fragment of
seal.
Chester. C. 6702. Grant by Hugh Shaill to Richard, son of Richard de
Fouleshurst, the elder, Maud, his wife, and the heirs of his body, of a
place of land in Nantwich, which he had by the gift of Nicholas Oldcalf ;
rent, a rose ; remainder to Richard son and heir of Richard de
Fouleshurst. Witnesses: John de Wrennebur', sheriff of Chester,
and others (named). Thursday after St. Valentine, 1339. Seal.
Chester. C. 6703. Grant by Roger de Malpas to John de Bikerton, William
Mullok, and David de Bekeley, of all his lands, etc. which he has
within the county by the gift of David, son of David de Malpas.
Michaelmas Day, 2 Richard II. Seal of arms (Malpas).
Chester. C. 6704. Grant by Robert, son and heir of Hugh de Fouleshurst,
to Hugh, his father, and Margery, his mother, of all the lands, etc.
which he has by the gift of the said Hugh, and which Hugh had by
the gift of John de Werleston, for 39 years. Witnesses : Robert
de Bulkyl, sheriff of Chester, and others (named). Sunday after
Epiphany, 2 Edward II. Seal.
Chester. C. 6705. Grant by John, son of David de Malepas, to William
Baxster, rector of half the church of Malepas, Richard Fleccher,
rector of Hasulwall, Richard Mascy del Hogh, Hugh Malepas, of
Chatkeley, John Kynaston, John Thikkenes, and Philip Filkyn, of
all his lands, etc. in the county. Tuesday after St. Denis. 5 Henry V.
Seal.
Chester. C. 6706. Letters of John, son of David de Malpas, appointing
Thomas de Cholmeley his attorney to deliver seisin to William Baxster
and others (as in C. 6705) of all his lands, etc. in the county. Hampton,
Tuesday after St. Denis, 5 Henry V. Seal.
Chester. C. 6707. Letters of Richard Flechier, rector of Haselwall, and
John Thyknys appointing John Ithell their attorney to deliver to
Elizabeth, daughter of David del Malpas, John Eggerton, Katherine,
Margaret, Alice, and Agnes, daughters and heirs of John Bryde and
of Katherine, daughter of David de Malpas, and to Thomas Hogh,
seisin of all the lands, etc. which they had by the gift of John, son
of David del Malpas, within the county. .Wednesday, Martinmas
Day, 12 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Chester.] C. 6708. Grant by William Baxster and others (as in C. 6705)
to David son of John de Malpas, Alice his wife, and the heirs of their
bodies, of all the lands, etc. which they had by John's gift in
Newbolde, Newton, Rowton, Aldresey, and Broxun. Hampton,
Monday, St. Andrew's Eve, 5 Henry V. Six seals.
[Chester.] C. 6709. Letters of Margery, daughter of Hamon le Sheremon,
appointing Thomas de Budenhale, chaplain, or Thomas Baskervill
her attorneys to deliver to Maud de Cholnondelegh, daughter of
Richard de Fouleshurst, seisin of a curtilage in Nantwich (Wico
Malbano). Dodinton, Sunday after St. Peter's Chair, 38 Edward III.
Seal, damaged.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
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[Suffolk.] C. 6710. Grant by Robert Geldegelt and John Skynnere alias
Lyncolne, to Thomas Oode, chaplain of Yaxlee, John Geldegelt,
and John Audele, of a close called ' -Keggellys,' in Monk Soham,
between a close called ' Suddonclos,' etc. and abutting on Brodewey,
which close they had by the gift of John Dobbe, of Kenton. 4 July,
27 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Suffolk.] C. 6711. Conveyance by Edmund de Bedyngfeld, esquire, and
John Zelote, of Wyrlyngworthe, to Robert Tooke, of Kenton, William
Wode, of the same, John his son, and Ralph Tooke, of 2a. land in
Aspale, without the right of driving cattle in or out (chas' nee rechas')
and without any road beyond the land late of Thomas Bokenham,
of Kenton. 1 June, 17 Henry VI. Two seals.
[Suffolk.] C. 6712. Grant by William Wode, the elder, to William his son,
John Holand, of Kenton, and John Lyce, of Aspale St. Mary, of all
his lands, etc. in Kenton and Debenham, which he, together with
John Brasyer, vicar of Debenham, and John Kew, of Brokford, had
by the gift of John Wade, of Brawnston, Robert Toke, William Holm,
of Helmyngham, John Gardener, of Gretyngham, and John Spech.
Witnesses : Robert Bury, vicar of Kenton, Robert Aldrych, and
John Alone. 15 February, 39 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
[Devon.] C. 6713. Quitclaim by Isabel, relict of Richard atte Water, an
daughter and heir of Walter Crokker, to Walter Broyt, Joan his wife,
and his heirs, of her right in the western half of her land in Hornburgh,
in the parish of Bydeford. Witnesses : John Knappe, William
Ketyng, and others (named). Northam, Tuesday after the
Annunciation, 21 Richard II. Seal.
[Devon.] C. 6714. Grant by Richard Attewater and Isabel, his wife, to
Walter Broyt, Joan his wife, and Walter's heirs, of the western half,
as already divided, of their land in Hornburgh, in the parish of
Bydeford, late of Reynold Crocker ; rent for their (nostra) life, and
the life of the survivor, 6d, Witnesses : John Werbyngton, provost
of the borough of Bydeford, Richard Kewly, John Valeth, and others
(named). Monday after All Hallows, 19 Richard II. Two seals.
[Devon.] C. 6715. Indenture witnessing that Walter Broyt, the younger,
has granted to Walter, his father, for life, his tenement on the south
side of the High Street (summi vici] of the borough of Bydeford,
between the lord's garden, etc. ; which tenement he had by his
father's gift ; rent, one grain of corn. Witnesses : Roger Culy,
provost of the borough of Bydeford, and others (named). Monday
before St. James, 13 Henry IV. Fragments of seal.
[Devon.] C. 6716. Quitclaim by Geoffrey Gyffard, Richard Gerveys, and
William Boteler, to Christine late the wife of Henry Frere, of their
right in all their messuages and lands in Esthankeford, which they,
together with Thomas Legh, deceased, had by the gift of the said
Henry and Christine. Monday before St. Luke, 1 Henry VI. Two
seals, one damaged. Endorsed : A release from Gifford, Gervis and
Botler of the landes in Eastwoode to Frere his wife.
[Devon.] C. 6717. Grant by John Beaupell and Joan, his wife, to David
Nele, clerk, and Simon Broyt, of all their messuages, etc. in Orchard,
Legh, Mersh, and Hurneburgh. The feast of St. Hilary, 13 Edward IV.
Two seals, damaged.
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[Heref.]
C. 6718. Grant by Thomas Sken to John Knappe of a house called
' Waresmythe ' between the high roads leading to Apuldore and
Bothy the, etc. Northam, Thursday before Midsummer Day,
20 Richard II.
C. 6719. Grant by John Valet to Philip Stegan, Alice his wife,
and her heirs, of all his messuages, lands, etc. in Orchard, within the
manor of Northam, and of his land called ' le Mersh ' in Hornburgh,
in the parish of Bydeford, all which he, together with John Sompter,
deceased, had by the gift of the said Alice. Monday before Candlemas,
33 Henry VI. Seal
C. 6720. Grant by John Broyte to John Sulford and David
Aygger of half his messuages and land in Orchard, in the manor of
Northam, together with half his land called ' le Mersch,' in Hornburgh.
Saturday before the Conversion of St. Paul, 25 Henry VI.
Seal.
C. 6721. Quitclaim by Alice, sister and heir of Richard Ware,
to John Cotel of her right in a house in the manor of Northam (as in
C. 6718). Witnesses : John Hay ward, John South wood, and others
(named). Herton, Tuesday before St. Simon and St. Jude,
15 Richard II. Seal, damaged.
C. 6722. Indenture whereby John Sulford and David Aygger
demised to John Broyte, for life, a moiety of the messuages and lands
in Northam and Bydeford (described in C. 6720) which they had by
the gift of the said John Broyte ; remainder to Joan, the wife of John
Beapell, previously the wife of John Whyston, the younger, and one
of the daughters of the said John Broyte. Thursday before the
Conversion of St. Paul, 30 Henry VI. Seal and fragments wrapped
in sacking.
C. 6723. Grant by Henry Frer and Christine, his wife, to Thomas
Legh and Richard Gervys of all their messuages and land in
Esthankeford. Monday after Ascension Day, 1 Henry V. Fragment
of seal. Endorsed : Estwoode in Buckland.
C. 6724. Acknowledgment by John Clyff, of Dittesham, and
Margaret, his wife, of the payment by Baldwin Malet of 60s. for
land called ' Orchard ' in the parish of Northam. Midsummer Day,
10 Henry VIII. Fragment of seal.
C. 6725. Letters of John Beaupell and Joan, his wife, appointing
William Rokebeare their attorney to deliver to David Nele, clerk,
and Simon Broyt, seisin of all their lands in Orchard, Legh, Mersh,
and Hurneburgh. The feast of St. Hilary, 13 Edward IV. Fragment
of seal.
C. 6726. Chirograph, indented, whereby Christine, late the wife
of Henry Frer, granted to Richard Morton, of Lytelmorton, Elizabeth
his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, all her messuages and lands
in Esthankeford ; remainder to the heirs of the body of the said
Elizabeth ; rent, 49s. 2%d. during the life of the grantor. Thursday
after St. Luke, 1 Henry VI. Seal.
C. 6727. Quitclaim by John Cachepoll, clerk to ... of his right
in a tenement in Oldescolestrete [Hereford]. Witnesses : William
Erdesley, Walter ate Broke.
ANCIENT DEEDS.
381
Heref. C. 6728. Letters of Thomas son of Roger Restard, of Welynton,
appointing Henry Gogh and Richard Houlond his attorneys to deliver
to Thomas Holgot, George ap Huy, and William Hoggys, seisin of
certain messsuages, lands, etc. specified in a charter. 25 January,
3 Edward IV. Seal.
Heref. C. 6729. Indenture whereby John Breynton granted to Joan late
the wife of Thomas Restard, for life, his messuage, orchard, and close
in Welyngton. 20 July, 12 Henry VII. Fragment of seal.
[Here!.] C. 6730. Letters of Thomas de le Hay, of Hontelowe, the younger,
Edmund Gomo, . . . , appointing John Yong, of Hereford, their
attorney to deliver seisin of a messuage and . . . within the lordship
of Stretton to ... Saturday before St. Thomas, . . . Henry VI.
Seal, damaged.
Heref. C. 6731. Grant by Richard de la Barre, canon of Hereford, to
Hugh Fren, Robert Preston, John Forest, and Robert Godsone,
chaplains, of a messuage and 18a. arable in Hereford, in Wid-
marasshstret, stretching to the high road to Widma[ras]sh Portfeld.
Saturday after All Hallows, 37 [Edward III.]
[Heref.] C. 6732. Quitclaim by Peter Codeshale to Roger Pertrich of his
right in all lands, etc. which he holds in Welynton. Witnesses :
Philip Holgot, John Welynton, John Trewelove, Walter Restot,
Henry Hoper. 24 July, 18 Richard II. Seal.
Heref. C. 6733. Grant by Thomas Chippenham and Thomas Benger,
to John le Ferrour, tailor, all citizens of Hereford, of a tenement in
Hereford, in Oldscolestrete, late of John Wych, citizen of Hereford,
and of a small parcel of curtilage, late of John Freman, corvyser
[shoemaker]. Witnesses : Thomas Wyghtfeld, mayor of Hereford,
John Troney, and William Breynton, bailiffs, and others (named).
Thursday before St. George, 18 Richard II. Two seals, one of arms.
[Heref.] C. 6734. Chirograph, indented, whereby John Deveros, lord of
Bisschopuston, and Philip Holgot, granted to Philip Stode and Agnes,
his wife, for their life, a messuage called ' Arnaldus ' and 6a. land in
[Bis]schopeston, lying in ' Ocfeld,' ' le Wynmullefeld,' and
' Poukewallefeld,' and stretching to le Portwey, towards Brugge,
and to ' Farlynggrebe ' ; rent as heretofore ; remainder to Roger, son of
the grantees, for life ; remainder to the said John. Witnesses :
John de Eylesford, knight, and others (named). 20 March,
12 Richard II. Seal of arms, damaged. Endorsed : William
Baskervile vel Chabnour.
Heref. C. 6735. Copy of the will of Thomas de la Barre, citizen of
Hereford, dated Monday after the Epiphany, 1338 ; direction for
burial in the cloister of the church of St. Ethelbert ; legacies to the
cathedral, to the feretory [shrine] of St. Thomas, to the churches of
All Saints, St. Peter, St. Andrew, St. Martin, St. Nicholas, and St.
Ethelbert, in Hereford, to the poor of St. Giles, to the houses of the
sick beyond the Wye, on Yene, and of St. John's in Wydemershstrete,
Hereford, to the friars minors of Hereford, Shrewsbury, and London,
to the friars preachers of Hereford and Shrewsbury, to the Austin
Friars of Shrewsbury and Ludelowe, to the bridges of Waya, Lugge,
Mordeford, and Stokebrugge, for cloth and shoes to be distributed
among the poor for his soul's sake, and for other pious uses ; legacies
to Richard, Thomas, Edmund, William, Lawrence, and Roger, his sons,
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(40 marks each), to John (101.) and Bartholomew (100s.), his brothers,
and other pecuniary and specific legacies ; his books to his sons Richard
and Edmund, but to be kept in the family for the use of all his sons
who shall make progress in learning ; his lands and rents in the city
and suburbs of Hereford to Isabel his wife, for life, and after her death
the tenement in which he dwells, with all his rents of assize in
Hereford, to Richard, his son, together with a sapphire ring which his
father used to wear for the weakness of his eyes ; to Edmund, his son,
tenements in Wydemershportefelde and elsewhere ; to William, his
son, a tenement in Wydemershstrete within Barrebrugge, etc., and to
Roger, his son, a tenement in Sadulwrithstrete, between the lane to
Cabacheslone, etc., a place in the tenure of Sir Thomas Hakelut, a
curtilage in Wydemershestrete, stretching from Catteslone to
Frogeslone, together with a tenement near Wydemershe ; the sons
to have their lands on the marriage of Isabel, notwithstanding any
clause (loquda) in her favour ; appointment of Isabel, Richard,
Edmund, and Thomas as executors.
Note of probate of the will before Stephen de Ledebury, dean of
Hereford, dated Saturday after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, 1343,
and of various alterations in legacies. The above copy certified to be
a correct transcript of the register by John Odiskyn, sub-dean, in the
presence of John Mey, mayor of Hereford, and John Bygot and
William Stowe, notaries public. 8 October, 1412. Seal.
Chester. (J. 6736. Assignment by Rondle Palyn, of Bickerton, yeoman, to
Edward Egerton, of Wrynehill, esquire, of a lease, granted 26 June,
38 Elizabeth, by Ralph Bostocke, of Moulton, gentleman, to Thomas
Newton, of Tranmore, yeoman, for the life of Thomas and the lives
of Robert, his son, Anne, daughter of Robert Wade, and Thomas, son
of the said Thomas, at a yearly rent of 53s. 4d., of a messuage and
land in Mo re ton in Worall. 3 October, 43 Elizabeth. English.
Signed : R. P. signum Rondulphi Palyn.
[Suffolk.] C. 6737. Schedule of deeds, acknowledged by John Jaggard,
gentleman, to be in his custody in his answer to the bill of Sir Joseph
Alston, baronet, to be produced in Court under an order dated
5 June, 1 James II. :
(1) Grant, dated 20 January, 1640, by John Holland to Edward
Alston, the younger, Penning Alston, of London, grocer, and Joseph
Alston, of London, merchant, for 1 ,100/., of the Newhouse in Edwardston.
(2) Grant, dated 10 February, 1641, by Richard Hale and Anne,
liis wife, Richard and Edward, their sons, Ambrose Hale, and John
Brand, esquire, to Joseph, Edward, and Penning Hale, for 60/., of a
messuage called ' Shobly ' alias ' Link,' in Edwardston.
(3) Grant, dated 14 April, 18 Charles I, by Edward, Joseph, and
Penning Alston to John Brand, gentleman, lord of the manor of
Edwardston Hall, of an annuity of 10s. 8d. issuing out of lands in
Edwarston.
(4) Grant, dated 22 October, 1644, by Edward Alston, of Sudbury,
to Joseph, Edward, and Penning Alston of a messuage called ' Quicke '
in Edwardston and Great Waldingfield, or one of them.
(5) Conveyance, dated 27 November, 1648, by Joseph, Edward,
and Penning Alston, to Joseph Mann, gentleman, of the farm called
'the Newhouse,' for 1.700J. English. Paper.
Chester. C. 6738. Grant by Robert Johnson, of Lyskarde, sailor, to John
Dood, of Egerton, yeoman, of a messuage in Kirkeby Walley alias
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Wallezey, with lands there and in Lyskard and Saughall Mascie.
31 January, 42 Elizabeth. Seal of arms. Endorsed with autographs
of witnesses, etc.
[Hants.] C. 6739. Chirograph, indented, witnessing that Aucher Fraunk,
lord of Byketon, has demised to Thomas Mulleward, miller, his
water-mill there, with fisheries, a ham of meadow, the branches of
the willows standing on the east side of the pond, suit, millstones,
etc., for ten years ; rent, 66s. Sd. and at Michaelmas 10 sticks of eels ;
the miller to board the mill-head, sluice, etc. with planks and nails
to be furnished by the lord, who shall make compensation if he fail
to provide material for repairs. 24 March, 18 Richard II.
Chester. C. 6740. Bond in 200/. by Robert Wade, of Moreton, yeoman, to
Thomas Neweton, of Tranmoll alias Tranmore, yeoman, for the per-
formance of the terms of a pair of indentures of even date. Wit-
nesses : Robert Moore, mayor, and others. 10 December,
38 Elizabeth. Seal, damaged.
Chesten C. 6741 Assignment by George Bate, of Poole, yeoman, to John
Dod, of Egerton, yeoman, for 30L, of a lease granted to him by John
Poole, of Poole, esquire, and John his son, deceased, for 21 years from
the determination of another lease of the same length beginning at
Martinmas, 1582, at a yearly rent of 16s., of a messuage and land in
Moreton. 20 August, 43 Elizabeth. Seal. English. Endorsed with
signatures of witnesses.
Chester. C. 6742. Indenture of demise, dated 26 June, 38 Elizabeth, by
Ralph Bostock, of Moulton, gentleman, to Thomas Newton, of
Tranmore, yeoman, for 90/., of a messuage in Moreton in Wyrrall,
during the term of the lives of Robert and Thomas, sons of the said
Thomas, and Anne Wade (as in C. 6736). English. Signed, Thomas
Newton. Fragment of seal. Endorsed with signatures of witnesses.
Chester. C. 6743. Bond by the above Ralph for the payment of 180Z. to
the above Thomas. 26 June, 38 Elizabeth. Signed by Ralph
Bostock and witnesses. Fragment of seal. Endorsed, in English,
with condition of performance of the terms of the preceding
deed.
Chester. C. 6744. Bond by Robert Johnson, of Liskarde, sailor, for the
payment of 100Z. to John Dood. 31 January, 42 Elizabeth.
Condition, in English, of performance of the terms of a deed of even
date (C. 6738 or C. 6745). Signed by witnesses. Seal of arms.
Chester. C. 6745. Indenture, dated 31 January, 42 Elizabeth, being a
grant by the above Robert to the above John, for 30/., of a messuage
and land in Kyrkeby Walley alias Wallezey and a parcel of meadow
in Saughall Mascie, late of James Johnson, brother of the above
Robert. English. Signed, John Dodd. Seal. Endorsed with signa-
tures of witnesses.
Chester. C. 6746. Indenture, dated 17 November, 2 James I., between
Robert Davies, of Mollington, yeoman, and Elizabeth, his wife, of
the one part, and Thomas Dodd and John Lea, gentlemen, of the
other part, witnessing that Robert and Elizabeth, in performance and
confirmation of two leases made by them to Sir John Egerton, of
Egerton, knight, undertake to levy a fine, sur conizans de droit come
ceo que il ad de son done, to the said Dodd and Lea of two messuages
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and land in Mooreton, to the use of William Rathbon and Margaret
Billinges, for their lives, with remainder to the said Sir John, for 21
years, and further remainders to Robert and Elizabeth and Elizabeth's
heirs. Two seals. Endorsed with signatures of witnesses.
Stafford. C. 6747. Letters of Francis Fitton, of London, esquire, appointing
.... his attorney, to deliver seisin of his lands in the county of
Stafford to William Spicer, of Talacrie.co. Flint. 1 May, 41 Elizabeth.
Draft in English, on paper. On the third page is the beginning
of a further memorandum.
Chester. C. 6748. Indenture, dated 2 November, 39 Elizabeth, being a
demise by John Poole, of Poole, and John, his son, to George Bate, of
the same, yeoman, of a messuage and land in Mooreton, in the parish
of Bidston (as in C. 6741). Signed by John Poole and John Poole
[his son] with two seals of arms, one damaged. Endorsed with signatures
of witnesses.
[Hants.] C. 6749. Grant by John Atten Hasshe to John le Englisshe of a
messuage and three pieces of his land in S^hirefelde, whereof one piece
lies between ' la Mulle lane,' etc., and one is called ' Mabelie Heye.'
Witnesses: Sir Walter de Escote, knight, Henry de Emmele, and
others (named). Thursday after the Beheading of St. John the
Baptist, 19 Edward II. Seal in white wax, damaged.
Wilts. C. 6750. Quitclaim by Alice Cook, widow, to Henry Tirar and
Alice, his wife, of her right in a messuage and garden in Whitpershe,
between the tenement called ' Aysshegrove,' etc., which they had
by her gift. 20 May, 14 Edward IV. Seal.
[Hants.] C. 6751. Indenture, being a quitclaim by Richard le Engleys,
son and heir of John le Engleys, knight, to William le Couk, of his
right in a messuage and 10a. arable, in Shyrefeld, called ' Adyeslond,'
lying in a croft on the east side of the high road leading from the
court of Shyrefeld to Lokerlygh ; rent, a red rose during the life of
Dame Alice le Engleys, his mother, and after her death 4s. yearly.
Sunday after Michaelmas, 29 Edward III. Seal, damaged.
C. 6752. Chirograph, indented, being a grant by Thomas
Ryngewode, esquire, to Thomas, his younger son, servant of John,
lord Audeley, in fee tail, of all his lands, etc. in Coulesfeld Loveres and
Bottenham (co. Wilts), the reversion of two tenements in White-
parish, after the death of Agnes Romesey, a tenement in Shirefeld, a
tenement called ' Forell ' in Credellestrowe (co. Hants) and a tenement
in Fordyngbrigge, near the bridge. 3 December, 5 Edward IV.
Seal, damaged. Endorsed : the dede that pertaynythe to the place
at the Bryggfot at Foryngbrygge ayenst Edward Evererd, dyer.
[Wilts.] C. 6753. Grant by John Pateneye, chaplain, to Richard Hegges,
of Homynton, of all his lands, etc. which he had by the gift
of Henry Gereberd in Combe Byset. Monday after St. James,
35 Edward III.
Wilts. C. 6754. Indenture, being a grant by Thomas Ryngwode, of
Fordyngbrygge, co. Hants, esquire, to Walter Fetplace, John Moleyns,
and William Jerard, the elder, of all his lands, etc. in Bottenham and
Nunton. Friday before Trinity, 12 Henry VI. Seal.
[Wilts.] C. 6755. Letters of John de la Chambre appointing Nicholas
Fayrfax and Edmund Parker his attorneys, to deliver to Thomas
Wilts.
Hants.
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Benet seisin of a cottage and curtilage in Remmesbury, in a street
called 'Castelwall.' Monday after St. Andrew, 5 Henry IV.
[Wilts.] C. 6756. Chirograph, indented, dated -7 Henry VI., being a final
concord, whereby John Todeworth and Robert Mayhewe granted
2 messuages, 3 shops, and 10a. land in New and Old Sarum to Robert
Asshton and Alice, his wife, for life ; remainder to John, son of the
said Robert, and the heirs of his body ; remainder to William
Westbury.
Wilts. C. 6757. Counterpart of C. 6754. Seal.
[Hants.] C. 6758. Grant by James de Emnele to William de Motefonte,
chaplain, for his service and for 6s. 8d. beforehand, of a piece of
arable in the east field of Hywys ; rent, a rose at Midsummer.
Witnesses : John de Dombredan, Peter de Scalar, and others
(named). Endorsed : Shirefeld.
Hants. C. 6759. Indenture witnessing that Walter Fetplace, burgess and
merchant of Suthampton, has received from Antonio Dodo, of Venice,
merchant, 100 skins (bottos) of wine of Malvesyn worth 400Z. in payment
of which he will deliver to him 300 dozens of narrow cloths called
' Osetys,' at 9<s. the dozen, and western blankets at 19s. 6d. the dozen
for the rest of the 400Z. Payment to be made as soon as any of three
carracks now at Suthampton has received two-thirds of its cargo for
Italy, or at Easter at the latest. 21 January, 4 Henry V.
Hants. C. 6760. Chirograph, indented, being a conveyance by John
Newton, Ralph Bryght, and Thomas Stoneham to Thomas Ryngewode,
the younger, Joan, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, of the manor
of Shirvile, together with all lands, etc. which they, together with John
Popham, knight, and Gilbert Rymer, clerk, had by the gift of Thomas
Ryngewode, the elder, esquire ; remainder to the right heirs of
Thomas Ryngewode, the elder. 23 May, 9 Edward IV. Two seals.
Hants. C. 6761. Letters of John Popham, knight, Walter Feteplace,
Michael Skyllyng, and Thomas Frankelen, clerk, appointing John
Kyrkeby and William Crambourn their attorneys to deliver seisin
to Thomas Ryngwode, son and heir of Thomas Ryngwode, esquire,
and Isabel, his wife, of the manor of Sherefeld with the advowson
of the church and all their lands there. 2 September, 24 Henry VI.
Three seals and fragment of a fourth.
[Hants.] C. 6762. Quitclaim by Simon Aylrych, of Rokford Meoles, to
Edward, his son, and to Walter Mulward alias Bokeyt, of Ryngwode,
of his right in all his lands, etc. in Blaschforde, Elyngham, Rokforde,
or elsewhere in the hundred of Fo[rdingbridge], and in all his goods.
Christmas Day, 7 Henry VI. Seal, damaged.
Hants. C. 6763. Grant by Thomas Ryngwode, son and heir of Thomas
Ryngwode. esquire, to John Popham, knight, Walter Feteplace, and
Thomas Frankelen, clerk, of the manor of Estmylle in the parish of
Fordyngbrigge, and of all his lands, etc. in Cradelstowe and Mynstede.
Witnesses : Maurice Berkelegh, knight, and others (named). 1 July,
23 Henry VI. Seal, encircled with straw.
[Bucks.] C. 6764. Chirograph, indented, dated at Kyngesryseburgh, Monday
after St. Andrew, 12 Edward III, witnessing that Juliana atte
Wardrobe has demised to William de Framesworthe, for her life, all
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her lands in Ryseburgh, on condition of cultivation and of payment
to her of the third sheaf of all kinds of corn. Fragment, ol seal.
C. 6765. Chirograph, indented, being a grant by Eleanor St. Amand
to Richard Hull of all her lands, etc. in Shirfeld, Wodynton, and
Wellewe, co. Hants, and Whytparssh, co. Wilts, which she had by the
gift of Richard Herman, and which were formerly of John Sturmy,
with rights of common in the said townships and in the New Forest,
etc. ; rent, 9s. ; a heriot at the death of each tenant, and suit at her
court of Shirfeld. 25 October, 6 Henry V. Seal.
C. 6766. Indenture of grant by Robert Gereberd and Alice, his
wife, for her life, to Henry le Couke, of la Whiteparosshe, Richard
his son and Richard's heirs, of a tenement and 10a. arable in
Sbyrefeld, between land called ' Wormelonde,' etc., which tenement
John le Shephurd formerly had ; rent, 3s. 6d. Monday, the
Epiphany, 27 Edward III. Seal.
C. 6767. Indenture of demise by John Botiller, parson of
Devyses, to John Hulle, baker, of Devyses, and Alice, his wife, for
their lives, of a curtilage called ' Maderhey ' in the Oldeport of Devyses,
between the curtilage of St. John's Hospital, etc. ; rent, 3s.
Witnesses : William Coventre, mayor, and others (named). Monday
after Michaelmas, 13 Richard II. Seal of arms.
C. 6768. Indenture of demise by Sir John Boteler, rector of the
churches of Devyses, to John Gylberd, for life, of three half-acres of
land in Snakewell, near the King's new park ; rent, 2s. Qd.
Witnesses : Richard Cardemakere, mayor, Richard Gobet, and others
(named). Devyses, the feast of St. Lawrence, 5 Richard II. Seal.
C. 6769. Quitclaim by Margaret English alias Combe, widow,
formerly the wife of Richard Combe, knight, and afterwards the wife
of Philip Daundesey, to Eleanor St. Amand of her right in the manor
of Schirefeld English, the advowson of the church, and lands, etc.
there and in Lokerley and Romsey. 6 April, 6 Henry IV. Seal.
Endorsed with a note of enrolment on the Memoranda Roll (Exchequer,
K.R.) Michaelmas, 8 Henry IV.
C. 6770. Grant by Thomas le Frenchse to John Burnard, son of
John Burnard, of Purichute, Alice, his wife, and John's heirs, for 2
marks beforehand, of 2a. arable in Great Mora, in the parish of
Romeseye, whereof la. is called ' le Havedacre ' and la. lies on ' la
Muleballe ' and stretches to lands called ' Stonrugge ' and ' Langgehalve.'
Witnesses : William le Traz, Richard, John, and Walter le Mympes,
and others (named).
C. 6771. Grant by John Kedylham, the elder, to Thomas
Walyssh, of Colby, Adam Clerk, John Fayrcok, and John Wende, of
all his lands, etc. in Southreppes, Thorp Market, Antyngham,
Northreppes. or elsewhere in the county. 6 May, 24 Henry VI. Seal.
C. 6772. Letters of Robert Shotesbroke, knight, John Frank,
clerk, and John Shotesbroke, appointing John Stokes their attorney
to deliver to William Cheyne, knight, Thomas Ryngewode, John Halle,
William Soper, John
