EARLY
YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
BEING
A COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS ANTERIOR TO THE THIRTEENTH
CENTURY MADE FROM THE PUBLIC RECORDS, MONASTIC
CHARTULARIES, ROGER DODSWORTH'S MANUSCRIPTS
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EDITED BY
WILLIAM FARRER, HON.D.LITT.
EDITOR OF "THE LANCASHIRE PIPE ROLLS AND EARLY CHARTERS,'
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PREFACE
THE sections of the present volume illustrate in part the re-
distribution which Henry I made of the Crown lands and of
others which during the earlier part of his reign came into his
hands by the expulsion and forfeiture of the successors of the
Domesday tenants. He designed by the new grants both to
consolidate his position as sovereign of England and to augment
the feudal host at his command for the repression of disorders in
Normandy. The following are the sections :
XII. The Fee of Brus 647-776
XIII. The Fee of Bulmer 777-79O
XIV. The Archbishop of Canterbury's Fee . . . 791-811
XV. The Fee of Caux 812-823
XVI. The Chamberlain's Fee 824-827
XVII. The Fee of Chauncy 828-853
XVIII. The Earl of Chester's Fee . . . . . 854-917
XIX. The Bishop of Durham's Fee .... 918-1000
XX. The Fee of Fossard 1001-1134
XXI. The Fee of Gant 1135-1235
XXII. The Fee of Greystoke 1236-1265
The fee of Brus originated in the grant by Henry I, during
the first decade of his reign, to Robert de Brus of about eighty
manors which had formed part of the " Terra Regis" at the
Survey of 1086. When William count of Mortain lost his English
fee in 1 104 some thirteen manors which had been held under
Robert count of Mortain by Richard de Surdeval were probably
included in the fee which Brus thereafter held directly of the
Crown. Robert de Brus attested a charter of William count of
Mortain to Marmoutier, made during the period 1 103-1 IO6;1 he
did so no doubt as a tenant of the fee of Mortain in Normandy,
and possibly in England also. It seems probable likewise that
Robert was enfeoffed by Richard earl of Chester of some of his
Cleveland lands. A very interesting writ of Henry I, which may
be assigned to Whitsuntide 1 107, will be included in the appendix,
having been found too late to be printed among the Brus
charters in this volume. In it Henry notifies the shiremote of
Yorkshire of an exchange of lands made with Robert de Brus,
who resigned 24 carucates in Collingham and Bardsey (possibly
1 Round, CaL of Docs., France, n. 1210.
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parcel of the fee of Mortain) for 22 carucates which the king
gave him in other places in Yorkshire. This exchange had been
effected before the account of the fee of Brus was enrolled in
Domesday Book at the end of the account of Yorkshire.
The fee of Bulmer had its origin in a grant, for services
rendered, of lands belonging to the Crown in the neighbourhood
of Easingwold. Ansketill, the first feoffee, was a tenant in
Bulmer and the neighbourhood of Nigel Fossard, who held nearly
half the fee of Mortain at the Survey.
Suggestions as to the origin of the fee of the archbishop of
Canterbury will be found at p. 135. The fee of Caux comprised
part of the fee of Geoffrey Alselin, who at the Survey held lands
in the counties of Northampton, Leicester, Derby, Nottingham,
Lincoln and York. The fee of the Chamberlain was probably a
feoffment from the Crown to Herbert Fitz-Aubrey, the chamber-
lain of William II and Henry I ; but it is possible that Osbert
the sheriff was the first feoffee and that it descended through
Richard Turniant, son of Osbert, to his niece Milisent, daughter
of Matilda, sister of Richard of Lincoln and of William Turniant.
Milisent carried the estates of her uncles, Richard and William,
to her husband, Herbert the chamberlain,1 father of Stephen
Fitz- Herbert, the chamberlain, and grandfather of Robert the
chamberlain of Wickenby, co. Lincoln, and Duffield, co. York.
The fee of Chauncy was mainly composed of lands which had
formed part of the fee of Odo the crossbowman at the Survey.
The earls of Chester and the bishops of Durham retained in
general the fees recorded in 1086. The fee of Fossard repre-
sented a large moiety of the lands in Yorkshire which belonged
at the Survey to Robert count of Mortain, Nigel Fossard being
then the" count's tenant of that moiety. The fee of Gant shows
an augmentation of the Domesday fee of Gilbert de Gant from
Crown manors in and around Bridlington, together with two
manors which had belonged in 1086 to Berenger de Toeni and
to the count of Mortain respectively. The fee of Greystoke
originated from grants of the manor of Nunburnholme and lands
thereabouts made by Henry I to Forne son of Sigulf as a reward
for services rendered to the Crown in Yorkshire.
The early Norman kings seldom visited Yorkshire, and this
lack of personal association is reflected in the relatively small
number of serjeanties created by them in the county.
v__ Reasons have elsewhere2 been adduced for ascribing to the
1 Ctr. Reg. R. 83, m. lod; 87, m. 16. Mr. W. H. B. Bird informs me that he
has identified Herbert the chamberlain, husband of Milisent, as the chamberlain of
David, king of Scots, and of Malcolm, king of Scots, during the period 1130-1160.
If this identification is correct it negatives the statement in the observations on
charter n. 825 (p. 167), that Herl>ert the chamberlain, husband of Milisent, was a
brother of the half-blood to Herbert Fitz-IIerbert, the chamberlain of Henry I.
* V.C.H. Yorks., i, 146-7.
PREFACE vii
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sochmen of the great socage manors in Yorkshire at or prior to
the Conquest a normal tenement of barely 6 bovates. In the
twelfth century the normal holding of the villein was 2 bovates,
with a toft and croft containing one customary acre,1 and in spite
of the increase of population similar holdings are met with in
the next century.2 In the adjoining counties of Lincoln and
Nottingham the term ll bovate " was during the thirteenth century
eliminated from the description of individual tenements, so that
feudal and fiscal charges could no longer be levied upon one or
two bovates, a large increase in the extent of geldable or ware-
land being necessitated. In Yorkshire, however, it is exceptional
to find any improved or reclaimed land described as subject to
" wara," or brought under the assessment by inclusion within the
geldable area of the town. Such improvements went on con-
tinuously, each year seeing some additional land brought under
the plough through the efforts of the occupiers, stimulated by the
growth of the population ; additional, that is, to the land subject
to the geld assessment, as seen in force in Domesday Book. The
usual documentary term for such new-improvement is " cultura,"
which in this work has been rendered uniformly as " tillage."
The ordinary English equivalent was " wang " or " wong," and,
as the improvements were usually apportioned among the existing
agricultural holdings of the town,3 they became subdivided into
parcels or "dales," described as " wang-dales " or "wandales."
Other terms occasionally represent " cultura," as in n. 83, where
we have mentioned the " cultura vocata Thirnsco Flad " ; assart,
ridding, rode or royd also occur, as do purely topographical appel-
lations— field, holme, hill and dale. Each carucate or bovate
had a parcel of meadow appurtenant to it, assessed to geld and
other burdens, and occasionally denominated " warlots," possibly
from this circumstance. But the evidence of twelfth-century
charters goes to prove that in Yorkshire, as a rule, the new-
improvements were not assessed to geld and did not " defend "
the holding to which they belonged against taxes,4 as did the
selions or " lands " in the town-fields which formed the com-
ponent parts of the carucates and bovates, and the " warelands "
in general.
Some seeming irregularities in assessments may be explained
by the positive statement in one charter (n. 1128) that two bovates
had been reckoned as one because they lacked meadow. The
number of acres for the bovate varied considerably ; in Normanby
a bovate of 15 acres was made up of 6 acres and 3 perches,
1 E.g. nos. 763, 772, 783.
2 See Yorks. Inqtiisitions post mortem (Yorks. Rec. Soc.), \, passim.
3 E.g., the "culture" pertaining to 4^ carucates in Wharram ; n. 1089.
4 An instance to the contrary occurs at Marske (n. 766), where tillages were
liable to Danegeld.
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5 acres and I perch, and 4 acres, in three separate places, and
another acre was added for a toft (n. 745). The amount of pasture
appurtenant also varied ; in the gift of a carucate in Aldwark in
Alne the number of sheep in the pasture was limited to 200
(n. 797), while in Brampton 1000 sheep were allowed for two
carucates (n. 812). It is interesting to observe that each newly
created tenement was endowed with the privilege of taking
reasonable quantities of timber for the building and repair of
homesteads and outbuildings, implements and fences, also dead
or fallen wood for fuel, and pasturage for all kinds of cattle.
The English equivalent of a documentary term is sometimes
disclosed. In nos. 58-59 "fons" equates with "well," and in
n. 60 with " keld " ; " torrens " corresponds with " leach." In n. 83
"scho" and " sco," and in n. 86 "scouge" represent the North-
country " shaw," as in the Ballad of Robin Hood :
" When shaws been sheen."
" Shire " occurs frequently in Yorkshire as a territorial division.
Gillingshire and Langerschire wapentake * were the two sections
of Richmondshire ; Burgshire was the early name of the later
Claro wapentake, or at least of its northern part ; Craveshire is
now the district of Craven, and Bulmershire the wapentake of
Bulmer ; Sowerbyshire is a division of the lordship of Wakefield,
and Hallamshire the district around Sheffield. It is possible that
the term came into use to denote the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of
the local deans rather than the civil jurisdiction of the reeves or
Serjeants. The local deaneries were those of Cleveland, Catterick,
Ridale (Helmsley),2 Bulmershire, Burghshire, Craven (Kettlewell),
Dickering (Lockington), Holderness, Ainsty and (qy.) Sherburn,
Pontefract (Ledsham), Wakefield, and Doncaster (Silkstone).
Various instances of the rededication or supplementary dedi-
cation of a church will be found. In the time of William II
we read of the church of St. Peter at Hackness (n. 862), but in
the .time of Henry II it is St. Mary's (n. 88 1). Sometimes we
are able to see the reason for a dedication. Between ii6oand
1170 William de Percy of Dunsley founded a hermitage at
Mulgrave in honour of St. James the Apostle, as a discharge
of his vow ; he had probably made a vow to go on pilgrimage to
Compostella, but being hindered was allowed to commute it
(n. 899). Such a pilgrimage is expressly mentioned in charters
nos. 729 and 1 192. The first mentioned of these two charters also
records the elevation of a chapel into a parish church.
There are many curious terms, inviting discussion, used in
these early documents, but here a word on one or two of them
must suffice. " Francigenus " and " forinsecus " are used of
1 Pipe R., 12 Hen. II, 48; probably for " Hangeschire."
' The names in paientheses are those of the abodes of the hereditary deans.
PREFACE IX
that which lies outside the lord's demesne and belongs to the
free tenants of the town ; e.g. " forinsecus boscus " is the common
wood as distinct from that of the demesne, while " francigena
decima" (n. 855) is the tithe of the tenants' stock and crop, not
that of the lord's demesne. " Horngard " (n. 896), a service
incidental to some of the lands held of the abbey of Whitby,
probably means the maintenance of an enclosure to keep cattle
4t in " for protection, or to keep them ll out," in order to safeguard
the gathered crops or growing vestures.
Evidence of values is sometimes afforded. Three charters
of Stephen's time (nos. 102-104) show that the thrave of corn
had then a normal value of id.
Under the various fees the charters are usually arranged
according to the holdings of the tenants of the fee. Notes on
the descent of the various families concerned will be found in
their places, the following being the principal :
Acklam (p. 51) ; Aguillon (382, 388); Argentom (244); Boithorp (100) ;
Brideshale (395); Brus (11); Bucton (453) ; • Buhner (122, 127, 364);
Catton (251); Cauz (156); Chauncy (174); Chester, earls of (195); Cole-
ville (35); Esturmi (40, 43); Esveillechien (318); Fitz-Herbert (167);
Fossard (325); Gant (432); Greystoke (505); Habton (120); Hamerton
(81); Harlsey (71, 295); Harpham (101); Hay (423) ; Heslerton (149);
Humez (4); Ingram (54, 58); Kilton (67) ; Lasceles (71); Liverton (237) ;
Mainuevilain (80); Maleverer (75); Meinil (134, 145); Murdac (358);
Nevill (462); Percy (90, 93, 241); Pomeray (320); Ridale (115); Scrope
(489); Seton (26); Stutevill (35); Turnbam (329); Willardby (497);
Wykeham (102).
In the notes will also be found discussions as to the founda-
tions of religious houses at Guisborough (p. 28), Whitby (198,
~2ef), Bridlington (445) and Thicket (424), the hermitage of
Eskdale (355), the hospitals of St. Giles at Beverley (299) and
of Flixton (468); the boroughs of Doncaster (328, 333, 334) and
Whitby (232) ; and the identification of Roger of Howden (309).
I have again to acknowledge my indebtedness to Professor
James Tait and Mr. William Brown for reading the proofs of
this volume and suggesting useful emendations ; to Mr. T. W. Hall
of Sheffield for transcripts of several Hallamshire charters ; and
to my friend Mr. John Brownbill, M.A., for invaluable assistance
in passing this volume through the press.
W. FARRER.
HALL GARTH, CARN FORTH, •
July, 1915.
CONTENTS
XII.— BRUS FEE
PAGE
647. Robert de Brus I confirms to Bridlington a bovate in Bempton.
1120-35 l
648. The same to St. Mary's, York— Appleton Wiske, etc. 1125-35 . I
649. Robert de Brus 1 1 to Durham — chapel of Eden. 1143-52 . . 2
650. The same to Agatha his daughter on her marriage— Elwick.
H45-54 3
651. The same to St. Peter's Hospital — a house in Lochmaben.
1150-70 4
652. The same confirms to Guisborough land in Castle Eden. 1 1 50-70 4
653. William de Turp to Guisborough — land in Castle Eden. 1 160-70 5
654. Adam de Brus to Guisborough — churches of Kirklevington and
Yarm. 1155-65 5
655. Robert de Brus II and Eufemiahis wife to Guisborough — Hartle-
pool church. 1160-75 6
656. General confirmation by Adam de Brus II to Guisborough.
1160-75 6
657. The same Adam to Byland— acquittance of fish toll. 1165-76 . 7
658. Robert de Brus 1 1 to Durham — messuage in Hartlepool. 1 170-90 8
659. Adam de Brus II notifies to the king his confirmation of lands
to Guisborough. 1170-90 8
660. The same Adam relinquishes a grant extorted from the canons
of Guisborough. 1170-78 20
661. He confirms to Guisborough the church of Skelton. 1170-78 . 21
662. The same to Guisborough— all Westworth. 1170-80 . . .21
663. The same to Adam de Setun — land in Skelton. 1170-95 . . 22
664. The same confirms to Rievaulx the fishery of Normanby.
H75-85 22
665. He also confirms gifts in Welbury and Arncliffe. 1178-90 . . 23
666. The same Adam to William de Wicton— land in Kirklevington.
1180-96 23
667. The same to Guisborough— land in Brotton. 1185-96 . . 24
668. The same to Henry de Percy and Isabel his wife — the town
of Kirklevington. 1190-96 24
669. Peter de Brus I to Adam de Seton — land in Southburn. 1196-
1212 25
670. The same confirms to Byland all possessions. 1196-1222 . . 26
671. Henry I confirms to Guisborough the gifts of Robert de Brus.
"30-35 27
672. Henry II gives a further confirmation. 1155-58. ... 29
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PACE
673. Another confirmation. 1176-86 30
674. Abp. Roger confirms to Guisborough the church of Kirkleving-
ton. 1154-60 32
675. The same confirms the church of Skelton. 1170-78 ... 33
676. Geoffrey Bainard to St. Mary's, York— churches of Burton-
Agnes, etc. 1100-15 33
677. William de Roumare III to St. Mary's, York — church of Burton-
Agnes. 1170-76 . . .34
678. Adam Paynel to Guisborough — toft in Tibthorpe. 1174-95 • 3^
679. Savary abbot of York to Ralph de Harpham— land in Harpham.
1150-61 36
680. Robert de Brus I and Agnes his wife to St. Mary's, York — land
in Sunderlandwick. 1120-41 37
68 1. Clement abbot of York to Watton— mill of Sunderlandwick.
1161-75 37
682. Ingram de Monceaux confirms to St. Peter's, York, land in
Sunderlandwick. 1161-75 38
683. Maurice de Askerne to St. Peter's, York — land in North Cave.
1165-80 38
684. Chapter of York to Roger and Reginald — the land in North Cave.
1165-80 39
685. Maurice de Askerne to St. Peter's, York— land in North Cave.
H75-90 . .40
686. Robert Esturmi to Guisborough — church of Marton, etc. 1 1 30-40 40
687. Abp. Thurstan confirms the gift of Marton and Crathorne.
1130-40 41
688. Abp. Roger confirms the same. 1160-75 41
689. William Esturmi to Guisborough — church of Marton. 1150-80 . 42
690. Settlement of a dispute about Crathorne church. 1173-82. . 42
691. William Esturmi to Kirkham — land in Crambe. 1165-80 . . 43
692. The same to William son of Hucce — Sexhow. 1 160-80 . . 44
693. Gundreda daughter of Uctred releases to Guisborough half the
pension due to her. 1160-70 45
694. Robert son of Richard son of Lefsi to Guisborough — messuage
in Guisborough. 1180-95 • 45
695. Hawise Cogan to Guisborough — land in Guisborough. 1170-80 46
696. William son of Hervey de Bretvill to Guisborough — land in
Guisborough. 1185-95 4^
697. Robert son of Robert son of Alfred de Scelton confirms to Guis-
borough land in Hutton Lowcross. 1170-85 . . 47
698. Another confirmation. 1170-85 48
699. Eustace nephew of priors Cuthbert and Ralph to Guisborough —
land in Guisborough. 1175-95 ...... 48
700. Thomas nephew of prior Ralph to Guisborough — land in Guis-
borough. 1180-95 49
701. Nicholas son of Richard son of Roald to Guisborough— land in
Guisborough. 1189 49
702. Ricolf de Galmeton to Guisborouyh— land in Barnaby. 1170-85 50
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PAGE
703. William de Acclum to Byland— fishery in the Tees. 1170-80 . 51
704. Geoffrey de Airsholme to Byland — land on Gayteryg. 1180 . 52
705. William de Acclum to Whitby — land in Middlesbrough. 1170-80 53
706. The same to Guisborough — land in Tolesby. 1170-82 . . 53
707. John Ingram, son of William, to Guisborough— land in Ayresome.
1150-60 54
708. John Ingram and others to St. Hilda of Middlesbrough — Mores-
dale. 1160-70 55
709. John Ingram and Robert son of Erneis to Whitby — land in
Middlesbrough. 1160-70 56
710. Walter Ingram to Rievaulx— land in Welbury and Arncliffe.
1160-70 56
711. The same to Guisborough — church of Ingleby Arncliffe, etc.
H50-72 57
712. The same to William son of Richard — land in Welbury. 1 160-70 59
713. The same to Rievaulx — land in Heslerton. 1160-70 ... 60
714. William Engelram to Guisborough — land in Ingleby Arncliffe.
1170-80 . . . *6o
715. Adam de Brus confirms the gift. 1170-80 61
716. William son of Walter Ingram confirms to Rievaulx the gifts of
his parents. 1178-81 62
717. The same confirms to Guisborough his father's gifts of Arncliffe,
etc. 1184-88 . 63
718. John son of Alwin de Runton to Robert de Stutevill — land in
Ingleby Arncliffe. 1166 64
719. The same to Guisborough — meadow in Ingleby Arncliffe. 1170-80 64
720. Robert son of Ralph and Agnes his sister to Guisborough — land
in Ingleby Arncliffe. 1190-1205 65
721. William son of Warner de Salcoc confirms to Guisborough his
father's gift in East Sawcock. 1190-1200 .... 65
722. Ilger de Kilton to Guisborough — land in Kirkleatham. 1180-90 66
723. Robert son of Robert de Skelton to Guisborough— land in Kirk-
leatham. 1170-85 68
724. William de Kilton to Guisborough — the church of Kirkleatham.
1195-1206 68
725. The same to Byland — land in Coatham, etc. 1190-1206 . . 69
726. William de Lyum and his mother confirm to Guisborough land
in Coatham. 1180-1200 70
727. Robert de Laceles to Rievaulx — land in Morton Grange. 1 1 54-59 70
728. Geoffrey de Laceles and his brothers confirm the above gift.
1170-76 72
729. Richard Maleverer to Holy Trinity, York — chapel of Allerton
Mauleverer. 1109-14 74
730. Henry II confirms the same. 1180-89 77
731. Ralph Maleverer confirms to Kirkstall land in Horsforth. 1185-
I2ii 78
732. William Chandos to Ralph Maleverer — a rent in Grafton . . 78
733. Alice sister of Robert Pigun to Nicholas Maleverer and wife— a
toft in Hopperton . ; 79
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734. John Manuevilain to Sinningthwaite — land in Little Ouseburn.
1180-1201 79
735. John the knight to St. Peter's Hospital — land in Thornborough.
1170-1201 . . * . 8 1
736. Ralph de Gaithill to Richard his brother — land in Thornborough.
1190-1210 . . . . , 82
737. John de Hamerton releases to St. Peter's Hospital land in Little
Ouseburn. 1170-1201 83
738. Agreement between the monks of Fountains and John son of
Fulk concerning Hammerton Grange. 1172 .... 83
739. Richard de Normanby to Rievaulx — place by the Tees for fishery,
etc. 1170-80 * . . . .84
740. Robert son of Richard de Normanby confirms and augments this
gift. 1178-81 84
741. The same Robert confirms an agreement between Rievaulx and
Walter the priest of Eston. 1189-99 . . 86
742. The* same Robert to Rievaulx — land in Normanby. 1185-95 . 86
743. Richard Lost and his sons to Rievaulx — land in Normanby.
1175-85 87
744. Adam de Brus confirms the gift. 1175-85 88
745. Richard Lost and his sons to Rievaulx — land in Normanby.
1175-90 88
746. Ernald de Percy I to Guisborough — Ormesby church and
Coldecotes mill. 1129-35 . 89
747. Ernald de Percy II confirms his father's gift. 1154-65 . . 91
748. William de Maltby to Nunthorpe — land in Kildale. 1175-85 . 91
749. Robert de Percy and Agnes his wife to York Minster — church of
Killingwick. 1160-65 92
750. William de Percy confirms to Guisborough a gift by Robert de
Brus. 1171-95 . 93
751. The same William releases to Guisborough Ormesby church, etc.
II7I-95 ... 94
752. William Pinchun to Barnaby hospital — land in Pinchingthorpe.
H55-70 95
753. William Pinzun to Nunthorpe — land in Pinchingthorpe.
1195-1210 95
754. William de Toftcotes leases to Guisborough land in Kirkleatham.
1160 96
755- William de Caratil to Guisborough — land at Moredale. 1 160-80 97
756. Richard son of Roger to Guisborough — tillages in East Coatham.
1170-80 97
757. Roger de Thocotes to Guisborough — saltpans in Coatham.
1180-90 98
758. Walter de Uppesale confirms to Upsall hospital a gift by his
father. 1170-95 99
759. Adam de Brus II confirms to Geoffrey Fossard II his tenure in
South Otterington. 1180-95 99
760. Henry de Boithorp confirms to Whitby sheaves from his demesne.
1170-90 ioo
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PAGE
761. Simon de Merston to St. Peter's Hospital, York— toft in Thwing.
1190-1210 I01
762. Pain son of Osbern to Whitby— land in Wykeham. 1125-35 . 102
763. Peter Escarbot demises to Guisborough land in Upleatham.
1188 I03
764. John de Hesel to Guisborough — free passage over the Humber.
1180-95 I03
765. William de Stutevill confirms to Guisborough the church of
Hessle. 1180-90 i°4
766. William Magnus to Guisborough — tillages in Marske. 1180-90 104
767. William Argentom confirms to Robert son of Ralph a tenement
in Saltburn. 1180-90 . 105
768. William de Argentom to Albert de Craucestre — land at Redcar.
1165-75 Io6
769. The same to Guisborough— land in Ugthorpe. 1 175-85 • • Io6
770. Roger de Rosel to Guisborough — church of Easington. 1 170-80 107
771. Notification of the same to the archbishop Roger. 1170-80 . 107
772. Robert de Meinil II to Guisborough — 60 acres in Eston. 1 160-72 108
773. Adam de Brus II confirms to Byland a fishery below Gateryg.
1185-98 109
774. Henry II confirms to Rievaulx gifts by Bernard de Balliol. 1 176 109
775. Henry de Meinil confirms to Rievaulx land in Broughton.
1175-85 in
776. Agreement between the bishops of Glasgow and Robert de Brus
concerning Moffat and other churches. 1174-91 . . .HI
XIII.— BULMER FEE
777. The knights' fees of Bertram de Bulmer. 1166 . . . .113
778. Alexander III confirms Brawby, etc., to Ansketil de Ridale. 1 165 1 14
779. The same pope also confirms to W. de Ridale. 1170. . . 117
780. Asceria widow of Asketill de Habton to Rievaulx— land in
Welburn. 1166-76 118
781. Eda daughter of Asketill de Habton to Keldholme— land in
Habton. 1163-85 119
782. Bertram de Bulmer to Asketill de Brageby — land in Flaxton.
1147-63 • 119
783. The same to St. Peter's Hospital, York — land in Sutton under
Galtres. 1130-36 120
784. The same to Marton — town and church of Marton, etc. 1155-66 121
785. Robert Fitz-Maldred releases to York Minster land, etc., in the
forest of Galtres. 1227-28 122
786. Emma de Humez to Robert de Humez — land in Thormanby.
1193-1208 j23
787. Alan de Wilton to Sempringham— land in Hutton by Rudby, etc. 124
788. Alan de Wilton to Ellerton— land in Habton, etc. 1212-19 • 125
789. Robert Monk to Alan de Wilton— land in Habton. 1205 . . 131
790. Geoffrey de Nevill confirms to Byland land in Raskelfe. 1169-93 132
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XIV.— ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S FEE
PAGE
791. Robert de Meinil I to St. Mary's, York — Myton-upon-Swale.
1 100-6 133
792. Stephen de Meinil I confirms and augments the gift. 1130-35 . 137
793. Abbot Savary to Abraham his serjeant — land in Myton-upon-
Swale. 1147-61 138
794. Abbot Clement to Stephen son of Durand — land in Myton.
1161-84 139
795. The same to Wigan de Miton — land in Myton. 1170-84 . . 140
796. Eustace Boneface releases to St. Mary's, York, land in Myton.
1180-94 141
797. Roger de Badvent to Fountains — land in Aldwark in Alne. 1 175-
1203 . . .142
798. Settlement of boundary dispute in Snilesworth and Whorlton.
1207 143
799. Stephen de Meinil II to Rievaulx — woodland in Greenhow. 1175-
89 144
800. Gift by the Meinil family of Scarth near Swainby. 1189-99 . 145
801. Agreement between Hexham and William de Mowbray as to
land in Little Broughton. 1194 147
802. Roger de Scutherscelf to Fountains — land in Carlton in Cleve-
land. 1175-85 148
803. Actin de Heselerton to Lewin" Chapman — land in Heslerton.
1160-70 149
804. Hugh the fisherman releases to Geoffrey de Aimunderby land
in Heslerton. 1165-75 150
805. Gertrude wife of Jordan Paynel to Bridlington — land in Brid-
lington. 1125-35 1S°
806. Henry I confirms the gift. 1127-35 151
807. Agnes de Rotessea to Osbert de Siwardeby — land in Sewerby.
1188 151
808. Robert the constable of Flamborough to Thomas de Alost — land
in Fraisthorpe. 1185-95 r52
809. Thomas de Alost to St. Giles's, Beverley — land in Fraisthorpe.
1185-95 153
810. A further grant. 1185-95 153
8 1 1. An additional grant. 1185-95 .154
XV.— CAUX FEE
812. Ralph de Chevrecurt to Kirkstall — Bessacar in Brampton. 1155-
66 156
813. Agreement between Kirkstall and William de Besacla as to land
in Bessacar. 1155-66 157
814. Geoffrey de St. Patrick to Kirkstall — land in Bessacar. 1170-82 158
815. Richard de Adwic to Robert his nephew— land in Bessacar. 1175-
90 159
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816. Norman de St. Patrick to Kirkstall— land in Bessacar. 1183-98 160
817. Hugh de Bramton confirms to Kirkstall land in Bessacar. 1183-
1200
8 1 8. Hugh de Doncaster to Kirkstall— land in Bessacar. H75-9° • l6r
819. Peter de Besacle confirms to Kirkstall his father's gifts. 1 1?5-9° l62
820. Agreement between the same parties. 1187 . . . . 163
821. Agreement between Worksop and Hampole as to land in
Brampton. 1190-1200 ........ *64
822. Ralph de Adewich to Kirkstall— land in Bessacar. 1195-1205 . 165
823. Ralph de Adevvic quit-claims to Kirkstall land in Bessacar.
1190-1210 ........... I0°
XVI.— CHAMBERLAIN'S FEE
824. Henry II confirms to St. Mary's, York, land in Acklam. 1 165-71 167
825. Knights' fees of Stephen son of Herbert the chamberlain. 1166 167
826. William de Scures confirms to Bridlington land in Acklam.
1160-75 168
827. Stephen son of Herbert confirms to Bridlington land in Acklam . 169
XVII.— CHAUNCY FEE
828. Walter de Chauncy to Whitby — advowson of Skirpenbeck.
1150-60 171
829. The same to the same — pasture right in Skirpenbeck. 1150-60 . 171
830. The same Walter to William de Fuble — land at Stamford
Bridge. 1150-60 172
831. Amfreyde Chauncy to Whitby — church of Skirpenbeck. 1160-70 172
832. The same to the same— land at Stamford Bridge. 1160-70 . 173
833. Knights' fees of Amfrey de Chauncy. 1166 175
834. Amfrey de Chauncy to Whitby— land in Skirpenbeck. 1160-75. 177
835. Henry II confirms various gifts to Whitby. 1179-80 . . . 178
836. Amfrey de Chauncy to Amfrey the clerk — toft in Skirpenbeck.
1160-75 178
837. Henry II confirms to Byland a gift by Amfrey de Chauncy.
1160-67 179
838. Amfrey de Chauncy to Byland— land in Skirpenbeck. 1175-86. 179
839. The same to St. Peter's Hospital, York — land in Skirpenbeck.
1 160-80 181
840. The same to York Minster — land in Skirpenbeck. 1179-86 . 182
841. A further grant. 1180-90 183
842. The chapter of York to Newburgh— land in Skirpenbeck.
1188-94 183
843. Thomas son of Richard to Newburgh — land in Skirpenbeck.
1180-90 184
844. Notification of the gift. 1180-95 • • • • • ... 185
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845. Amfrey de Chauncy to Whitby — land in Skirpenbeck. 1 180-90 . 185
846. The same to York Minster— land in Skirpenbeck. 1180-90 . 186
847. Abbot Savary to Norman de Sextenesdala — land in Thixendale.
1145-61 187
848. Abbot Clement to Osbert de Sixtendala— land in the same
place. 1161-84 1 88
849. Jordan Folioth to St. Peter's Hospital, York — land in Sway-
thorpe. 1160-70 189
850. Walter de Warter to the same — toft in Swaythorpe. 1190-1210 . 189
851. Odo son of Norman to Whitby — rent in Skirpenbeck. 1165-80 . 190
852. Nicholas de Jolthorp to York Minster — land in Youlthorpe.
1185-1205 190
853. Thomas de Joletorp to the same — land in Youlthorpe. 1185-1205 191
XVIII.— EARL OF CHESTER'S FEE
854. Hugh earl of Chester confirms to Whitby the churches of
Whitby and Flamborough 193
855. William de Percy to Whitby— Whitby, Hackness, etc. 1090-96 . 197
856. Alan de Percy to Whitby — two-thirds of his demesne tithes.
1100-15 2O1
857. Same to same — Hawsker, Normanby, Fylingdales, etc. 1100-15 202
858. Robert de Brus I, Agnes his wife and Adam their son — church
of Middlesbrough. 1120 203
859. Alan de Percy confirms to Whitby the gift of Fylingdales, etc.
IH5-35 2°3
860. Same to same — land in Isleham, Cambs. 1125-30 . . . 205
86 1. William earl of Albemarle releases to Whitby a tenement in
Sowerby. 1170-79 206
862. William II to Whitby— the customs of the churches of Beverley,
Ripon and York. 1091-92 206
863. Same to same — further grant and confirmation. 1091-95 . . 207
864. Same to same — acquittance of toll ...... 208
865. Henry I to Whitby — confirmation of woods and pastures in
return for game. 1109-14 209
866. Same to same — confirmation of churches of Ayton and Middles-
brough. 1129-35 2ii
867. Same to same — general confirmation. H33~35 • • • .211
868. Stephen to Whitby — general confirmation. 1136 . . .212
869. Henry II confirms to Whitby the churches of Ayton and
Middlesbrough, etc. 1175 214
870. Henry II grants a full confirmation to Whitby. 1174-79 . . 214
871. Henry II to Whitby — confirmation of woods and pastures.
1177-81 216
872. Eugenius III to Whitby— general confirmation. 1145-48 . . 217
873. Adjustment of a dispute between Whitby and Guisborough.
H30-39 2I9
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874. Agreement between Whitby and Bridlington as to tithes of
fishery. 1120-29 ......... 222
875. Archbp. Thurstan confirms the same. 1120-29 .... 223
876. The same archbp. grants to Whitby the privileges of Ripon
and Beverley. 1120-36 ........ 223
877. The same archbp. confirms to Whitby various churches. 1 132-37 224
878. Archbp. Henry gives a similar confirmation. 1149-53 . . 225
879. Archbp. William also confirms. 1153-54 ..... 226
880. Archbp. Roger also confirms churches and lands. 1154-60 . 227
88 1. The same archbp. confirms to Whitby churches in Whitby, Ayton
and Ingleby Greenhow, etc. 1161-64 ..... 228
882. The same archbp. confirms the churches of Skirpenbeck, etc.
1164-72 ........... 229
883. Whitby to Aschetil de Hawsker — Havvsker and Normanby.
1120-28 . ......... 229
884. Aschetin de Houkesgard obtains leave for a chapel at Hawsker.
1140-50 ........... 230
885. Ralph de Ugglebarnby to Whitby— 2 bovates in Ugglebarnby.
886. Foundation of a borough in Whitby. 1175-81 . . . .231
887. Robert son of William de Aketon to Whitby — Saxby and South
Fyling. 1148-66 ......... 234
888. The same to the same — release of South Fyling. 1150-66. . 235
889. Henry II confirms that and other gifts to Whitby. 1175-80 . 235
890. Baldwin de Irton and family to Whitby — land in Fyling.
1160-72 ........... 236
891. Robert de Liverton to Whitby — land in Liverton. 1165-75 . 236
892. Same to same — a further gift. 1 165-75 . . . . . 237
893. Same to same — a further gift in Liverton. 1170-80 . . . 238
894. Ralph de Lasceles to Whitby — release in Liverton. 1182-1206 . 238
895. Agreement between Guisborough and Roger and Richard de
Rosel concerning Easington church. 1186 . . . . 239
896. Whitby to William de Percy — Dunsley. 1145-50 . . . 240
897. Foundation of Handale priory. 1150-70 ..... 240
898. William de Percy to Whitby — land in Dunsley. 1150-70 . .241
899. William de Percy founds a hermitage at Mulgrave. 1160-70 . 242
900. The same William confirms to Whitby land in Lofthouse.
1160-70 ........... 243
901. William de Argentom and Juliana his wife to York Minster —
land in Upleatham. 1160-70 ....... 243
902. William de Argentom confirms to Whitby land in Upleatham.
1165-75 ...... • • . . • . 246
903. A further confirmation of the same. 1172-85 .... 246
904. William de Argentom to St. Peter's Hospital, York — land in
Catton. 1170-85 . ........ 247
905. Whitby to Osbert de Seton— land in Hinderwell. 1139-48 . 247
906. William Wirfauc and his son to Whitby — land in Hinderwell.
1 139-48 • ......... 247
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907. Stephen de Buhner agrees with Rievaulx as to a fishery in the
Tees. 1170-80 248
908. Alan de Percy to St. Peter's Hospital, York— free milling at
Stamford Bridge. 1130-35 . . . . . . 249
909. William de Percy confirms the grant of his father Alan.
1130-38 . . -249
910. William de Percy to Byland — land in Catton . . . 250
911. Ilger son of Ascer to St. Peter's Hospital, York — land at
Stamford Bridge. 1170-81 ! . . 250
912. A further grant. 1170-81 . 252
913. Osbert son of Ilger to St. Peter's Hospital — land in Wilberfosse.
1180-93 . 252
914. A further grant. 1180-93 253
915. Reginald son of Osbert de Catton to St. Peter's Hospital — land
in Catton. 1180-1200 . . . . . . . . 253
916. Nostell Priory to John son of Lescelina de Bucton — land in
Buckton. 1130-53 254
917. Robert constable of Flamborough to Watton — land in Hilder-
thorpe. 1180-93 254
XIX.— BISHOP OF DURHAM'S FEE
(A) Northallerton, Cleveland and Craike
918. Egfrid to Cuthbert, bp. of Lindisfarne — Craike and Carlisle. 685 256
919. Bp. Ecgred to St. Cuthbert's monks — Cliffe and Wycliffe. 820-45 257
920. Same to same — lands at Barforth, Startforth and Lartington.
820-45 258
921. Earl Thureth to St. Cuthbert's — land at Smeaton, Craike and
Sutton. 1000 258
922. Snaculf son of Cykell to St. Cuthbert's— Girsby, etc. 1002-16 . 259
923. Styr son of Ulf to St. Cuthbert's — Normanby in Cleveland,
etc. 1002-13 260
924. Cnut to St. Cuthbert's — Brompton near Northallerton. 1021-35 261
925. Copsi to St. Cuthbert's— lands in Cleveland. 1042-66 . . 261
926. Archbp. Thomas I confirms the privileges of Durham. 1083-85 . 262
927. William II to bp. William — manor of Northallerton. 1091. . 266
928. Bp. William to St. Cuthbert's monks — churches of Northallerton,
Sigston and Brompton. 1091 266
929. William II to St. Cuthbert's— Billingham. 1089-94 . . .268
930. The same king orders that the bishop-elect of Durham shall have
his lands, etc., as freely as his predecessors. 1096-99 . . 268
931. The lands of St. Cuthbert at York. 1100-1115 .... 269
932. Henry I orders land in Cleveland to be restored to the bishop of
Durham. 1104-14 272
933. Henry I confirms to Durham the gift of Bermton. 1116-21 . 273
934. Bp. Ranulf restores to the monks of Durham the church of
Sigston, etc. 1125-28 273
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935. Henry I directs that the monks shall hold Blakiston in peace.
1126-33 274
936. Archbp. Thurstan confirms to Durham the churches of Howden,
Welton, etc. 1121-28 274
937. Bp. Hugh to the monks of Durham — patronage of his churches
in Yorkshire. 1153-60 276
938. Same to same — leave to sell their grain of Northallerton. 1 1 53-60 277
939. Bp. Hugh's return of his knights. 1166 277
940. Alexander III confirms churches to Durham. 1160-81 . , 280
941. Another confirmation. 1160-81 281
942. A confirmation of the church of Northallerton. 1163. . .281
943. Henry I orders the lands of St. Alban's to be quit of customs.
1100-15 282
944. The monks of Durham confirm to Roger de Coniers his lands at
Girsby, etc. 1128-35 283
945. Henry II confirms the same to Roger son of Roger de Coniers.
1170-75 284
946. Ranulf de Surtees to Rounton church — land by the churchyard.
1174-86 284
947. Ranulf de Dinsdale and family to bp. Hugh — advowson of
Rounton. 1174-86 285
948. Roger de Conyersandhis son tobp. Hugh— advowson of Rounton.
1174-86 286
949. Ranulf de Dinsdale and family to bp. Hugh — the church of
Rounton. 1174-86 286
950. Ralph de Surtees confirms the same. 1230-^.1 240* . . . 287
951. Roger de Conyers and his son confirm the same. 1174-86 . 288
952. Bp. Hugh confirms to Rievaulx Crosby in Allertonshire. 1 153-57 288
953. Quit-claim of the same. 1153-67 289
954. Bp. Hugh confirms an agreement between Rievaulx and Leak
as to the tithes of Crosby. 1 160-80 290
955. Archbp. Roger confirms the same. 1154-60 .... 290
956. The monks of Durham to Rievaulx — tithes of Coatham. 1157-70 291
957. Bp. William confirms an agreement touching East Cowton.
1143-52 291
958. Bp. Hugh confirms to Rievaulx the land of East Cowton. 1 1 54-67 292
959. Henry II confirms the same. 1164-70 293
960. Archbp. Roger confirms the same. 1164-70 .... 293
961. Marmaduke Darell to St. Mary's, York — church of Sessay. 1170-80 294
962. Joscelin de Herlesey to Rievaulx — land in West Harlsey.
H75-89 • 294
963. Chantry in Romanby chapel. 1190-1215 295
(B) Welton and Howdenshire
964. William I to bp. William— Welton. 1080-86 . . . .296
965. William II releases to bp. Ranulf lands in Lund-on-the- Wolds.
1 100 296
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966. Bp. Ranulf to the monks of Durham— land in Walkington.
1109-28 ........... 297
967. A further order in the same. 1109-28. . . .'.''. 297
968. Alan count of Brittany to Durham — churches in Welton soke.
ir37-46 ........... 298
969. Agatha de Gardham confirms St. Giles's, Beverley, land at
Newton. 1 160-80 ........ . 299
970. Alan de Percy and his son to Haslat de Lecingfeld — land in
Holme on the Wolds. 1130-38 ...... 300
971. Bp. Hugh to Ralph son of Ralph— land in Hotham. 1153-66 . 301
972. Bp. Hugh confirms to Robert de Kente — land in Ellerker, etc.
1180-95 ........... 302
973. A further notification of the same. 1180-95 .... 302
' 974. Memorial of the grant of Welton and Howden to bp. William.
1080-86 ........... 302
975. Notice of the grant of Howden. 1080-86 ..... 304
976. Henry I restores to bp. Ranulf Allerton, Howden, and Welton.
1114-16 ........... 305
977. Bp. Ranulf to the monks of Durham — demesne tithes in York-
shire. 1125-28 .......... 306
978. Archbp. Roger has received the resignation of Robert rector of
Howden and instituted Roger. 1164-72 ..... 307
979. Alexander III orders the monks of Durham to appoint a fit parson
to Howden. 1174-76 ........ 307
980. Bp. Hugh confirms to William de Howden land in Butterwick.
1180-89 ........... 308
981. Bp. Hugh confirms to St. Peter's Hospital, York, land at Skelton.
H55-65 ........... 309
982. Adam son of Richer to St. Peter's Hospital — land at Skelton.
983. Release in the same place by bp. Hugh. 1189-90 . . . 310
984. William deWarrum to Adam his son— land in Yokefleet. 1180-89 3Jo
985. Bp. Hugh confirms the land to Adam son of William de Warrum.
1185-91 ........... 312
986. Adam de Warrum releases his right to Alice Basset his sister.
1180-89 ........... 312
987. Bp. Hugh to Henry de Puisat his son — Yokefleet. 1189-95 • 3J3
988. Bp. Hugh to Gilbert Hansard— Blacktoft and Hook. 1165-85 . 313
989. Gilbert son of Gilbert Hansard to Blacktoft chapel— land. 1 197-
1206 ............ 314
990. William I to the monks of Durham — Hemingbrough . . .315
991. Unfrid de Ruhala to St. Peter's Hospital, York— land in Lund.
1165-75 ........... 3I7
992. William Esveillechien to Hemingbrough church— land in South
Duffield. 1180-90 ......... 317
993. Alan Wastehose confirms the same. 1180-90 . . . . 318
994. Alan Wastehose to Peter de Roxton— land in South Duffield.
1185-1203 . . .• ..... . . .319
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995. Jordan de Hamelton to Selby — land in North Duffield. 1185-
1205 320
996. William de Aton to Robert son of Robert— land in Barlby.
1185-95 320
997. Ralph de Babbethorp to Drax — toft in Brackenholme. 1190-
1225 321
998. Bp. Geoffrey to the monks of Durham— land in Grimesthorpe
(Woodhall). 1133-40 322
999. The monks of Durham to Robert de Coldingham— land called
Woodhall. 1186-91 323
looo. Bp. Hugh confirms the same. 1186-94 324
XX.— FOSSARD FEE
1001. Nigel Fossard to St. Mary's, York — church of Doncaster, etc.
1000-15 325
1002. Nigel Fossard to Ramsey — church of Bramham. 1081 . . 330
1003. William Fossard's knights' fees. 1166 . . . . . 331
1004. Henry son of the king of Scotland to St. Peter's Hospital, York
— toft at Doncaster. 1136-52 332
1005. Henry II restores to Turkil land at Doncaster. 1159-63 . . 333
1006. Hugh son of Hugh to St. Peter's Hospital, York— land in Don-
caster. 1180-1200 333
1007. The same to Henry de Marais — land in Doncaster. 1180-1200 334
1008. Richard I confirms to the burgesses the soc of Doncaster. 1194 335
1009. Adam de Neufmarche to St. Peter's Hospital, York — land by
Doncaster bridge. 1185-1211 336
1010. Robert son of Bernolf to Rainer de Waxtunesham — toft in
Doncaster. 1180-96 336
ion. William son of Nigel de Waddeworth to Roche — land in Wad-
worth. 1190-1210 337
1012. Robert Fossard to Nostell — the church of Bramham, etc.
1126-29 337
1013. Henry I confirms the same. 1126-29 339
1014. Robert Fossard to Nostell — land in Bramham. 1129-35 . . 339
1015. William Fossard I confirms his father's gifts to Nostell. 1135-40 340
1016. Henry I orders land in Bramham to be secured to Nostell.
1129-33 34i
1017. Bertram de Bulmer confirms his father's gift to Nostell. 1147-53 341
1018. Agnes Fossard, daughter of Robert, to Nostell — land in Bram-
ham. H47-53 341
1019. Another grant of the same. 1147-53 342
1020. William Fossard I confirms his sister's gift. 1147-53 . . 343
1021. Osbert Bustard to Nostell — land in Bramham. 1 160-80 . . 343
1 022. William Paynel confirms to Nostell lands in Bramham. 1154-81 344
1023. Agnes Paynel to Peter son of Lawrence— land in Bramham.
1160-75 344
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1024. William Fossard II confirms to Peter the clerk land in Bram-
ham. 1175-9° -345
1025. The same confirms to Crispin de Bramham certain land.
H75-90 ' '•• -345
1026. Nigel Fossard to Peter the clerk — land in Bramham. 1175-90 346
1027. Peter the clerk to William de Langewait — his lay fee in Bram-
ham. 1175-95 346
1028. Crispin de Bramham to Ellis de Langewait — land in Bramham.
H75-85 346
1029. The same to St. Peter's Hospital, York — land in Bramham.
1175-80 . 347
1030. William de Stutevill confirms to Ellis de Langewait lands in
Bramham. 1180-1203 347
1031. The same to Nostell — land in Bramham. 1175-1203 . . 348
1032. William Frankelayn to Nostell— land in Bramham. 1160-75 . 349
1033. Ralph son of Sivvard to Annota his wife — dower in Bramham.
1 160-80 349
1034. Simon de Sigillo to Nostell— easement of Wulgalre mill.
1 160-80 350
1035. Robert son of William de Brideshale to Robert son of Simon de
Seel — land in Uphusum. 1 160-80 350
1036. Agreement between the canons of Nostell and Alexander de
Bramham. 1186-87 352
1037. Agnes Fossard to St. Clement's, York — Monkhaid in Bramham.
1148-54 352
1038. Thomas Malesoures to the same — land of Monkhaid. 1150-65 353
1039. Agreement between William de Stutevill and the nuns of St.
Clement's concerning Monkhaid. 1192 354
1040. Peter de Toulston to Pontefract — rent from Toulston. 1175-90 355
1041. William Fossard confirms to brother Ivo the hermitage of Egton.
H70-95 ... 355
1042. Alan de Ferlington restores to Whitby the tithe of Wilton.
1 166-80 356
1043. Stephen de Meinil confirms to Whitby the church of Ayton.
1130-50 356
1044. Stephen de Bulmer confirms the same. 1150-60 . . . 357
1045. Thurstan de Montfort to Guisborough — rent from Ayton mills.
H55-70 358
1046. Gerard son of Uctred Ruffus to Nostell — land in Mickleby.
1185-90 359
1047. William Fossard I confirms to Whitby a gift in Rousby. 1 1 36-50 359
1048. Whitby abbey to Thurstan the steward — land in Rousby.
1160-82 360
1049. Bertram de Bulmer to Rievaulx — land in Welburn. 1154-57 . 360
1050. St. Mary's, York, to Geoffrey de Thornton — land in Thornton-
le-Clay. 1145-61 361
1051. Geoffrey de Thornton to Clement de Pontefract — land in
Thornton. 1170-84 362
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1052. Bertram de Bulmer restores to St. Mary's, York, the tithes of
Sheriff Hutton. 1154-60 363
1053. Settlement between Hugh de Bainton and Stephen de Bulmer
concerning the church of Sheriff Hutton. 1154-63. . . 3^4
1054. Settlement between the monks of St. Mary's and Emma de
Humez concerning the advowson of Sheriff Hutton. 1199-
1203 365
1055. Alan de Ferlington to Guisborough — land in Farlington, etc.
1170-85 366
1056. Herbert de Etton to St. Mary's, York— land in Flaxton.
1129-35 367
1057. Patrick de Rydale to York Minster — land in Flaxton. 1186-89 368
1058. William Fossard I confirms to Evesham the church of Hunting-
ton. 1140-59 369
1059. Evesham Abbey to Whitby — church of Huntington. 1159 . 370
1060. William Fossard I to St. Peter's Hospital, York— land in Hunt-
ington. 1148-50 370
1061. William de Argentum to Guisborough — land in Ugthorpe.
1175-85 ( • - • • • ' ' . ' ' ' 371
1062. Ingram de Munceaux to Guisborough — land in Ugthorpe.
1182-1205 3?i
1063. St. Mary's, York, to Siward de Carethorp— land in Caythorpe.
1122-37 372
1064. Godfrey de Harpham to Meaux— land in Octon. 1150-66 . 372
1065. William de Octon to Wykeham — land in Octon. 1170—85 . 373
1066. William de Octon confirms to St. Peter's Hospital, York, land in
Octon. 1175-85 . . . 374
1067. Another grant of the same. 1175-85 375
1068. William deOketon to John his nephew — land in Octon. 1175-85 375
1069. Endowment for the chapel at Octon. 1180-1210 . . . 376
1070. John de Octon confirms his father's gift to Wykeham. 1180-90 377
1071. Durand de Butterwick to Whitby — land in Butterwick. 1120-35 378
1072. Robert Fossard confirms the same. 1120-35 .... 379
1073. Establishment of Butterwick chapel. 1122-37 .... 379
1074. Durand de Butterwick confirms his grandfather's gift to Whitby.
1157-66 380
1075. The same to St. Peter's Hospital, York— tofts in Butterwick.
"60-75 380
1076. Robert de Butterwick to St. Mary's, York — advowson of Butter-
wick. 1184-89 381
1077. William Fossard II confirms to Newburgh land in Kirkby
Grindalythe. 1180-95 381
1078. Gerald de Kirkeby to Kirkham— land in Kirkby Grindalythe.
1180-90 383
1079. William Aguillun confirms to Newburgh land in Kirkby Grind-
alyth. 1193-1205 384
1080. Ingram Aguillun to Kirkham — land in Kirkby Grindalythe.
1180-1201 385
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PAGE
1081. The same surrenders to William Aguillon a toft in Kirkby
Grindalythe. 1180-1201 385
1082. Thomas Boniface to Kirkham — pasture in Kirkby Grindalythe.
1194-98 386
1083. Roger de Kirkeby to Kirkham — toft in Kirkby Grindalythe.
1190-1200 ...... 386
1084. William Aguillun I to Malton — land in Mowthorpe. 1157-70 . 387
1085. William Aguillun III to Walter de Saureby — land in Mowthorpe.
1190-1220 389
1086. Walter de Saureby to Kirkham — land in Mowthorpe. 1 190-1220 389
1087. Nigel Fossard confirms to Meaux a gift in Wharram. 1178-82 389
1088. Aaron the Jew acquits William Fossard II of his debt. 1176 . 391
1089. Henry II confirms to Meaux lands in Wharram-le-Street. 1176 392
1090. Robert de Barkethorpe to York Minster — land in Wharram.
1160-70 393
1091. William de Barkethorpe to York Minster — tofts, etc., in
Wharram. 1160-70 393
1092. Emery Aguillon to Nostell — land in Wharram. 1185-1205 . 394
1093. Canons of Nostell to William de Warrum— land in Wharram.
H75-96 • 394
1094. Robert de Brideshale to St. Mary's, York — church of Birdsall.
1110-25 ..... 395
1095. William Fossard I to Watton — land in Hawold. 1154-60 . 396
1096. William Fossard II to Watton — land in York, etc. 1 180-86 . 397
1097. William Fossard I to Guisborough — land in Bainton. 1150-60 398
1098. Henry II confirms to Thomas de Etton the park of Etton.
1179-89 . . . 398
1099. Alexander de Midelton confirms to Whitby land in Middleton
on the Wolds. 1155-66 399
uoo. William Fossard I confirms the above gift. 1155-68. . . 400
uoi. William de Midelton to Beverley — mill site at Middleton. 1190-
12 10 400
1 102. Simon Tuschet to the same — toft in Middleton. 1190-1210 . 401
1103. Alan de Middelton to the same — land in Middleton. 1190-1210 401
1104. A further grant by the same. 1190-1210 402
1 105. Certificate concerning damage to a Watton charter. 1 190 . 402
1106. The abbot of York purchases land in Watton from Humphrey.
1089-1112 403
1107. Eustace Fitz-John and Agnes his wife to Watton — town of
Watton. 1150-53 404
1108. William Fossard I confirms the same. 1150-53 . . . 405
1 109. Agnes wife of Eustace Fitz-John confirms an exchange. 1 150-57 406
1 1 10. William de Vescy confirms the above gift to Watton. 1 150-57 . 407
i in. Robert son of the constable of Chester confirms the same.
H50-57 407
1 1 12. John constable of Chester confirms the same. 1175-90 . . 408
1113. Settlement of a dispute between Watton and St. Mary's,
York, concerning land in Watton. 1170-81 .... 409
XXVI EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
PAC;E
1114. William de Vescy to Walton — all the bondmen of Watton.
1178 410
1115. The same confirms to Watton the mill of Pouzthvvaite. 1175-83 41°
1 1 16. William Fossard II confirms the same. 1175-83 . . . 411
1117. Gilbert de Ragnildtorp to St. Giles's, Beverley — land in
Raventhorpe. 1195-1211 4"
1 1 18. William Fossard I to Merton priory — Akebergh. 1154-60 . 412
1119. Archbishop Roger confirms the same. 1154-60 . . .413
1 1 20. Henry II confirms the grant of Akebergh made by Merton to
Warter. 1162-65 413
1 12 1. William Fossard II to Roger de Lokinton — bovate in Lock-
ington. 1175-95 4M
1 122. Presentation of William Hay to a third part of Goodmanham
church. 1191-1203 415
1123. Roger Hay to St. Peter's Hospital, York — mill in North Cave.
1135-48 .416
1124. Roger son of Nigel to the same — tofts in North Cave. 1148-56 417
1125. Suit to the mill of North Cave. 1148-58 418
1126. Thomas Hay confirms the gift of the mill in North Cave.
1175-88 419
1127. Another confirmation. 1175-88 419
1128. WTatton priory to Alexander de Cave — land in Hough ton.
1190-1214 420
1129. Agreement between William son of Peter and Emma Hay
concerning land in Aughton and Goodmanham. 1180-1200 . 421
1130. Agreement between William son of Peter and Thomas Hay
concerning Aughton. 1195-1211 422
1131. Various gifts to the nuns of Thicket 423
1 132. Emma Hay confirms to Thicket land in Cottingwith. 1 180—1203 424
1133. William son of Peter founds a Gilbertine priory at Ellerton.
1199-1211 425
1134. Gilbert II, master of the order, accepts the same. 1199-1210 . 426
XXL— GANT FEE
1135. Walter de Gant to Bridlington — confirmation charter. 1125-30 427
1136. The same to the same — a phylactery with relics. 1130-39 . 429
1137. Gilbert de Gant to Thornton — passage over the Humber, etc.
"3.9-47 429
1 138. Gilbert de Gant, earl of Lincoln, desires burial at Bridlington.
H50-56 429
1 139. Knights' fees in Yorkshire returned by earl Simon. 1 166 . . 430
1140. Alice the countess confirms to Bridlington the gifts made by
her ancestors and others. 1180-85 436
1141. Robert de Gant confirms to Bridlington gifts by his father
and brother. 1170-84 438
CONTENTS XXVll
1142. Henry I confirms to Bardney the church of Hunmanby.
1100-1114 .',... 439
1143. Henry I acquits Bridlington of toll and customs. 1119-35 • 439
1144. Stephen confirms the possessions of Bridlington. 1135-39 • 439
1145. Stephen acquits the same canons of toll, etc. 1135-54 • • 44*
1146. Stephen allows the canons a port at Bridlington. 1138-54 . 442
1147. Stephen confirms to them the church of Horncastle. 1147-54 . 442
1148. Henry II to the same canons — general confirmation. 1155-57. 442
1149. Henry II acquits them of toll and customs* 1156-62 . . 444
1150. The same king gives them various liberties. 1156-62 . . 444
1151. Archbp. Thurstan confirms to them Bessingby church, etc.
1125-34 ........ ... 445
1152. The same archbp. confirms other churches to them.
1135-40 446
1153. Serlo, canon of York, releases to Bridlington tithes of Grindale.
1141-43 446
1154. Eugenius III to Bridlington— general confirmation. 1145-53 . 447
1155. Walter de Gant confirms to the same land in Bessingby.
1119-30 449
1156. Gilbert de Gant confirms to the same the town of Bessingby,
etc. 1147-53 449
1157. Another grant of the same, with additions in Speeton, etc.
U47-56 45°
1158. Stephen confirms the same. 1147-54 451
1159. Henry II confirms the same. 1157-58 452
1160. William de Besingebi releases to Bridlington a woman named
Brictiva. 1185-95 453
1 161. Malger de Bucton to the same — land in Buckton. 1170-80 . 453
1162. Arnald de Bucton to the same— a toft in Buckton. 1185-95 . 453
1163. Henry I allows to the canons of Nostell land in Burton
Fleming. 1124-29 454
1164. Gilbert de Gant confirms to Bridlington lands in Burton
Fleming, etc. 1155-56 454
1165. Henry II confirms to the same houses in Burton Fleming,
with obligation to make a new road. 1154-58 . . . 455
1166. Robert de Gant testifies as to his brother Gilbert's bequests
to Bridlington. 1156-57 456
1167. James de Watsand to Bridlington — land in Burton Fleming,
etc. 1175-85 456
1 168. Peter de Fribois confirms to Bridlington the above gift.
1175-85 457
1169. The same Peter to Bardney— toft in Burton Fleming. 1190-1200 458
1170. Richard de Burton and his wife release to Bardney a toft in
Burton Fleming. 1190-1200 45$
1171. The canons of Bridlington to Alan the clerk of Kilham— land
in Burton Fleming. 1170-80 459
1172. Theobald de Wikham to Eilwald son of Edwald— land in
Burton Fleming. 1170-75 460
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PAGE
1173. William son of Botilda to St. Peter's Hospital, York— land in
Ellerton. 1180-1200 460
1174. Alice the countess confirms to Geoffrey de Nevill land in
Fordon, etc. 1160-76 461
1175. Ralph de Nevill to Bridlington — land in Filey. 1160-65 . . 465
1176. Ralph de Nevill the son to Bridlington — stone from Filey
quarry. 1194-1230 466
1177. Settlement of a dispute between Bridlington and Whitby as
to tithes from Filey fishermen. 1192 466
1178. Similar settlement between Bridlington and Grimsby. 1190-96. 467
1179. Ralph de Nevill to Fordon chapel — land in Fordori . . . 468
1180. Endowment of a hospital in Folkton 468
1181. Gilbert de Gant to St. Peter's Hospital, York— rent from a
mill at Hunmanby. 1142-47 469
1182. Gilbert de Gant to Rievaulx — land in Hunmanby. 1147 . . 470
1183. Gilbert de Gant to Bridlington — pasture in Hunmanby.
II47-S6 47i
1184. The same to the same — grant and confirmation in Hunmanby.
H47-56 47i
1185. The same to Rievaulx — land in Hunmanby, etc. 1148-56 . 471
1186. Earl Simon to St. Peter's Hospital, York— Walter son of
Arnald in exchange for Hunmanby mill. 1156-74 . . . 472
1187. Earl Simon confirms to Rievaulx gifts in Hunmanby. 1160-75 473
1188. Alice the countess also confirms. 1160-75 474
1189. Earl Simon to Bardney — moorland in Hunmanby. 1156-1184 . 474
1190. Osbert Manaunt to William de Hundmanby — a bovate of
land in Hunmanby. 1155-65 475
1191. The same Osbert confirms this bovate to Bridlington. 1165-75 475
1192. Emery de Hundemanby to Bardney — land in Hunmanby.
H73-84 476
1193. The same to the same — a further gift. 1173-94 . . . 476
1194. Final concord between Robert de Gant and the abbot of
Bardney as a toft in Hunmanby. 1191 477
1195. Robert de Gant to Bardney — the above toft. 1191 . . . 478
1196. Agreement between Bardney and Bridlington as to the thraves
of St. John of Beverley. 1187-97 478
1197. Robert the chaplain of Hunmanby to Bardney — land in Hun-
manby 479
1198. Geoffrey de Hunmanby to Bardney — land in " Folethorpe."
1191-1210 479
1199. The same to the same — land in Hunmanby. 1191-1210 . . 480
1200. Gilbert de Gant confirms the gift. 1191-1210 .... 480
1201. Walter de Percy to Erneis son of Besing — land in Wold Newton.
1142-54 481
1202. William de Percy confirms to Whitby the land in Wold Newton.
H42-54 482
1203. The same William confirms another gift there to Whitby.
1140-75 482
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PAGE
1204. Final concord between the abbot of Bardney and Simon de
Rocheford concerning Wold Newton chapel. 1187. . . 483
1205. Another fine as to the same between the abbot and William de
Rocheford. 1192 483
1206. William de Rocheford releases his claim to the chapel. 1192 . 484
1207. William de Rocheford confirms to Bridlington land in Wold
Newton. 1190-95 , 484
1208. Malger de Ergum and his son to Bridlington — land in Reighton.
H30-39 485
1209. Ralph de Nevill to Rievaulx — land in Reighton. 1148-56 . 485
1210. Malger de Richton to Bridlington— land in Reighton. 1190-1210 486
121 1. Bardney to William de Ergum, clerk— chapel of Arram. 1195-
1214 486
1212. Resignation of the same by William de Ergum. 1217-23 . . 487
1213. Malger de Rudstane to Robert de Gant — land in Rudston.
H56-75 487
1214. Robert de Gant to Bridlington — the above land in Rudston.
1156-75 488
1215. William de Thorp releases to Bridlington land in Rudston.
H75-9I 488
1216. Robert Escrop to Wimarcha — house in Barton (?). 1156-84 . 489
1217. Alice the countess confirms to Robert Scrop land in Barton, etc.
1184-85 492
1218. William Siwardebi to Bridlington — Stephen Harald. 1185-95 . 493
1219. Gilbert de Gant to Bridlington — land in Speeton. 1147-56 . 493
1 220. Final concord between the canons of Bridlington and Thomas
de Alost concerning Speeton. 1182 494
1221. Henry de Galmton confirms to Bridlington land in Staxton.
1180-1200 494
1222. Walter de Gant notifies the gift of Willerby church to Bridlington
by Adelard his man. 1130-39 495
1223. The same Walter to Bridlington— messuage in Willerby.
II3°~39 496
1224. Henry de Willardby confirms to Bridlington the church of
Willerby. 1165-75 496
1225. A further confirmation. 1165-75 497
1226. Earl Simon confirms the same gift. 1 166-80 .... 498
1227. The same earl confirms to Bridlington land in Willerby.
1170-80 499
1228. Henry de Willardby to Rievaulx — land in Willerby. 1 152, 1 172 499
1229. Alard de Willardeby to Rievaulx — land in Willerby. 1172-75 . 501
1230. Rievaulx to Bridlington — land in Willerby. 1175 . . .501
1231. Alexander III confirms to Rievaulx certain gifts. 1174-78 . 502
1232. Earl Simon and the countess Alice confirm to Rievaulx the
grant by Henry de Willardby. 1170-84 502
1233. Robert de Watton releases to Henry de Willardby land in
Willerby, etc. 1170-79 503
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PAGE
1234. Henry de Willardby to Bridlington — land in Willerby. 1170-80 503
1235. Adelard de Willardby to the same — land in Willerby marsh.
1170-85 . 5°4
XXIL— GREYSTOKE FEE
1236. Henry I to Forne, son of Sigulf— Thornton-le-Moor. 1114-23 . 505
1237. Henry I restores to Ivo, son of Forne, his father's lands.
1129-33 5°9
1238. Edith, wife of Robert de Oilli, to St. Peter's Hospital, York— land
in Huggate. 1145-56 .510
1239. Henry de Oilli also grants the land. 1145-56 . . . .510
1240. Henry II restores to Walter, son of Ivo, his father's lands.
1155-62 511
1241. Walter, son of Ivo, confirms to Edgar, son of earl Gospatric,
ten manors in Ulnaby, etc. 1150-62 511
1242. Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, to Thomas, son of Ulveat — land in
Millington. 1150-61 512
1243. Ellis de Amundevill to St. Peter's Hospital, York — land in
Huggate. 1160-71 512
1244. Ranulf de Greystoke's return of knight's fees. 1166 . . . 513
1245. The same Ranulf allows his free tenants to give land, etc., to
Rievaulx. 1162-75 513
1246. The same confirms to Malger de Ergum turbary in Flixton
marsh. 1162-75 • . • . • 5T3
1247. The same to Rievaulx — land in Folkton. 1162-75 . . .514
1248. A similar grant, but with an exchange. 1162-76 . . .515
1249. Beatrice, widow of Walter, confirms the same. 1162-75 . . 515
1250. William, son of Theobald, to Rievaulx— land in Folkton.
1167-76 516
1251. Ranulf de Greystoke confirms the same. 1175-86 . . . 516
1252. The same Ranulf to Rievaulx — Ravensdale in Folkton, etc.
H75-S6 517
1253. The same confirms to Bridlington land in Folkton. 1162-75 • S17
1254. Arnulf de Mandevill to St. Peter's Hospital, York — land in
Huggate. 1164-78 518
1255. Geoffrey de Mandevill to the same— toft and land in Huggate.
1178-90 519
1256. The same Geoffrey to Osney — land in Huggate. 1178-93 . 519
1257. Osney to Newburgh — land in Huggate. 1184-1200 . . . 520
1258. William de Huggate releases to St. Peter's hospital land in
Huggate held of the hospital. 1185-1200 . . . .521
1259. The same William releases the land to Roger, son of Gerard.
1185-1200 521
1260. Geoffrey de Mandevill II to his father, Geoffrey — land in High-
worth. 1190-94 522
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PAGE
1261. The same Geoffrey to York Minster — land in Huggate. 1203-4 523
1262. Robert de Huggate to Geoffrey de Mandevill — rent of 2s. 1203-4 523
1263. Convent of Watton confirms to William de Goodmanham land
in Huggate. 1203-16 524
1264. Walter, son of Geoffrey the knight, to William de Goodmanham
— land in Huggate. 1200-20 525
1265. Geoffrey de Mandevill II to Watton — pasturage in Huggate.
1200-16 526
EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
XII.— BRUS FEE
647. Confirmation by Robert de Brus I of the gift of Morcar to the
canons of Bridlington of i bovate in Bempton. 1120-1135.
Chartul. of Bridlington at Ripley Castle, f. tfd. Pd. in ChartuL of Brid.t
p. 48.
Universis sancte Dei ecclesie fidelibus Robertus de Brus
debitam subjectionem cum salute. Notum sit omnibus me con-
cessisse unam bovatam terre quam Morcarus dedit in Bempton
in elemosina ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridpingtona] et ei servi-
entibus pro se et omnibus amicis suis. Hujus rei testes sunt
Willelmus capellanus, Gamelus prfesbiter], Herbertus prfesbiter],
Ernaldus de Perceio, Robertus de Shappham, Petrus de Brus,
W[illelmo] de Felgeres, Rogerus de Resell, Rogerus films
Malgeri, Ranulfus filius Godefridi, Robertus films Pagani. Valete.
648. Grant by Robert de Brus to St. Mary's, York, of the manor of
Appleton Wiske with the land between it and the high-road
leading from York to Durham and from the same manor to the
town of Kirk Levington, also all that he had in Hornby and
the church of Burton Agnes with land and tithes. <r.i 125-1 135.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York ; Harl. MS. 236, f. 21 (old f. 24).
Robertus de Brus omnibus legentibus vel audientibus [litteras
has] salutem. Sciatis quod ego donavi in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam Deo et Sancte Marie Eboracensi manerium quod
vocatur Appeltona et quicquid ad idem manerium pertinet cum
tota terra que est inter predictum manerium et regiam viam per
quam itur de Eboraco Dunelmum qua ducitur a prefato manerio
villam que1 vocatur Levingtona. Donavi etiam prefate abatie
quicquid habui in Hornby.2 Preterea concessi eidem abatie in
puram et perpetuam elemosinam ecclesiam de Burton cum terris
et decimis et ecclesiis et omnibus rebus ad eos pertinentibus.
Hanc itaque elemosinam constitui ab omni terreno servitio in
II
1 "villa qua" in MS.
2 " Hoenby " in MS. ; " Horneby " in the heading.
2 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
perpetuum liberam. Servitium l vero quod regi de prefata
elemosina debetur, alia mea terra persolvet. Si quis diabolico
furore areptus elemosinam auferre vel minuere presumpserit,
deleatur de libro viventium et cum justis non scribatur. Testibus,
Ada filio meo, Petro de Brus, Willelmo capellano.
It is to be observed that in the confirmation of Henry II the words " que
terra fuit de manerio quod Middeltuna vocatur" a follow the words of the
charter " per quam itur de Eboraco Dunelmum," in place of the somewhat
unintelligible reference to the town of Levington.
Orm had a manor in Appleton Wiske T.R.E., assessed at 6 carucates.
It was in the king's hands at the Survey and was afterwards given to
Robert de Brus with 2 carucates in Hornby, in the parish of Great Smeaton.
These 2 carucates are not mentioned elsewhere in the Survey, nor are the
4 carucates in Hornby, which the bishop of Durham afterwards held ; nor
is Pickton, in the parish of Kirk Levington, mentioned by name in the
Survey. It is probable that 4 out of 5 carucates in Little Smeaton, which
Malgrin held T.R.E. for a manor, represented the bishop's subsequent
holding in Hornby ; and it is also possible that the manor of" Middeltun"
which Gospatric held T.R.E. and at the Survey with a church may be the
Middleton named above and that half of the town represented the 2 carucates
assigned to the fee of Robert de Brus in Hornby, and the 2 remaining
carucates with a carucate in Appleton may have represented the town of
Pickton. The difficulty in accepting this suggestion is that there was a
church in " Middeltun," whereas Hornby and Appleton are in the parish of
Great Smeaton, and Pickton in that of Kirk Levington. Could the church
have been that of Great Smeaton? This is a typical instance of the
incongruity between the respective assessments of towns as recorded in the
Domesday Survey and those in Kirkby's Quest. In the former Great and
Little Smeaton, Appleton and " Middeltun" contained 22 carucates ; accord-
ing to the latter (assuming that Hornby was assessed at 6 carucates,
Appleton at 5, and Pickton at 3), there were in those towns the same
number of carucates.
DOMESDAY SURVEY. KIRKBY'S QUEST.
car. bov. car. bov.
Great Smeaton ...60 60
Little Smeaton ...60 20
Hornby .... — — 60?
Appleton ....60 50?
Pickton — — 30?
"Middeltun" ...40
22 O 22 O
649. Grant by Robert de Brus II to the brethren of St. Cuthbert (of
Durham) of the chapel of (Castle) Eden (co. Durham), with 2
bovates, upon condition that, when the donor or his wife came
1 " Servitutum " in MS.
1 Cal. Chart. R.,iii, 115.
BRUS FEE: HORNBY, EDEN, ELWICK 3
to Eden, the chaplain of the chapel in his castle (of Castle Eden)
should officiate ; which gift was confirmed by William, bishop
of Durham. 1 143-11 5 2.
From the original in the Treasury of the Dean and Chapter at Durham,
3«a 8ve Spec. 9. Pd. in Feod. Priorat. Dunelm., 131%. ; Surtees'
Durham, i, 280.
Notum sit omnibus litteras istas audientibus quod ego
Robertus de Brus dono et concede ecclesie Sancti Cuthberti et
fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus capellam de Edena cum
omnibus decimis et consuetudinibus parrochialibus in liberam
et perpetuam elemosinam et cum ij bovatis terre, hoc retento,
quod quotienscumque manebo apud Edenam ego vel uxor mea
proprius capellanus meus capelle in castello meo serviet et
omnes offerendas familie mee vel hospitum porte superveni-
entium ad missam recipiet, absentibus vero nobis sacerdos
monachorum eidem capelle deserviet et omnes oblationes recipiet.
Prior autem ecclesie Sancti Cuthberti infra iiij annos ab hac
conventione capellam ville perficiet et consecrari faciet. Hanc
donationem confirmavit domnus Willelmus Dunelmensis epi-
scopus. Testes : Rannulfus archidiaconus, Cuthbertus Gisburn-
ensis prior, Germanus prior de Tinemua, Nicholaus canonicus,
Guale canonicus, magister Laurentius, Rogerus de Cognferiis],
Umfrai del Bois, Yve de Crossebi, Willelmus clericus, Walterus
films Aldredi, Nigellus films Petri, Alanus presbiter, Gregorius
de Scotia.
650. Notitia of the marriage dowry which Robert de Brus II gave to
Agatha his daughter when he gave her in marriage to Ralph
son of Ribald, namely the manor of Elwick in Hartness (co.
Durham). 1145-1154.
Brit. Mus., Cotton ch. viii, 21. Pd. in Gale's Reg. Honoris de Richmond,
app. p. 98 ; Surtees' Durham, iii, 97.
Hoc est maritagium quod Robertus de Brus dedit Agathe
filie sue in liberali maritagio quando earn Radulfo Ribaldi filio
dedit, videlicet Ailewic in Hertenes cum omnibus rebus et terris
que ad illud manerium pertinent, ita libere sicut ipse Robertus in
suo dominio tenebat. Teste Wa[l]tero Espec et Ricardo de
Rolos, Willelmo capellano et Petro de Brus et Ernaldo de Perci,
Gera[r]do de Lacel[lis] et Unfredo de Turp et Willelmo de
Coigneriis1 et Gofrido Loheren et Rogero Arundel et Hilberto
Paganello et Wiguen Landrifci] filio et Alano pincerna et
Evraudo et Acario et Herveo Ribaldi filio et Guerri et Roberto
Guelegauta et Gofrido de Wallos et Judichello de Cotona et
Hugone Gaernaguen et Silvestro de Hochesuel et Radulfo fratre
ejus et Lamberto filio Hadene et Gammello filio Douenaldi et
1 "Rogeris"; MS.
4 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Garneguen filio suo et Radulfo filio Radulfi1 et Roberto Toli2
filio, et Roberto Magno, Rogero sacerdote et Bernardo sacerdote
qui desponsavit eos.
Circular seal. An eagle (?) reguardant. Legend broken off, except
. . . RUS.
A charter of Robert de Brus II, which is worth recording, granted to
William de Humetz, son of Silvester de Humetz, " Eligtune," that is Elton,
near Stockton, of which the donor's father had enfeoffed Peter Werenge,
antecessor of the said Silvester, to hold by the service of £ fee. « The ward-
ship of the land was granted to Peter de Humez until William should be a
knight. In case of William's death without issue the land was to pass to
Robert de Humez and Peter de Humez. Witnesses : William de Brus,
Ivo de Crossebi, Robert de Hotelme, Bernard de Brus, Henry Murdac,
Robert de Muntbegunt, William de Mundevill, Richard Gigan, Hugh de
Brus, Hamelin the chamberlain.3 The date is before 1184.
Silvester de Humez owed loor. in 1165 for the right of a knight's fee in
Yorkshire,4 probably in Swinden, in Ribblesdale. He still owed the debt
at his death in or shortly before 1184, having not yet obtained the right.5
William his son obtained from Philip, bishop of Durham, a release of the
advowson of Elton.8
651. Notification of Robert de Brus II to his men of Annandale of
his gift to the brethren of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of
i house in Lochmaben with its manse and land. 1150-1170.
Charter R., 35 Edw. I, m. 8. Pd. in Cal. of Chart. R., iii, 92.
Robertas de Brus omnibus hominibus suis Francis et Anglis
presentibus et futuris de Valle Anant salutem. Sciatis me
dedisse et concessisse fratribus hospitalis Sancti Petri Ebora-
censis, pro anima patris mei et mea et matris mee et uxoris mee
et infantum meorum animabus, unam domum in Lochmaban et
ejus mansuram et terram ei pertinentem in feudo et perpetua
elemosina, liberam et quietam ab omni consuetudine mihi per-
tinente et servitio. Testibus hiis, domina Eufemia, Petro de
Turp, Ivone de Crosseby, Unfreido del Bois, Roberto arbala-
stario, Roberto Malet, Willelmo capellano, Rogero.
652. Confirmation by Robert de Brus II to the church of Guisborough
of the 8th carucate of (Castle) Eden (co. Durham) with tofts
and crofts, which William de Turp gave them for Ss. yearly.
£1150-1170.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 68ft. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro', n. 1 160.
Notum sit omnibus audituris litteras istas quod ego Rod-
bertus de Brus concede et presenti carta confirmo octavam
carrucatam terre Edenie, cum toftis et croftis et ceteris adjacenti-
1 "Radaciulfo"; MS. 2 "Joli"; MS.
3 Brit. Mus., Cott. ch. xviii, 50. * Pipe J?M 1 1 Hen. II, 49.
6 #>., 30 Hen. II, 31. • Madox, Formulare, 370.
BRUS FEE: LOCHMABEN, EDEN 5
bus, in perpetuam elemosin-am, ecclesie Sancte Marie de Giseburg
quam pater meus fundavit, sicut Willelmus de Turp illi dedit et
concessit, per servitium quod in carta ipsius continetur, scilicet
octo solidos annuatim reddendos. Hiis testibus, Roberto Carou,
Petro de Turp, Ivone de Crossebi, Ricardo filio Hamonis,
Humfrido de Sancto Martino, Adam Painel.
653. Grant by William de Turp to the canons of Guisbro' of 84 acres
of land in (Castle) Eden, viz. 40 acres in Loftlandes, 40 acres
on the moor next their other land and 4 acres near the brow of
the valley of Eden towards Shotton ; and acquittance of y. of
the rent of Ss. which the canons used to render for an 8th part
of the town of Eden. 1 160-1 170.
Brit. Mus., Add. ch. n. 20571. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro', n. 1 1 58.
Notum sit omnibus tarn presentibus quam futuris quod ego
Willelmus de Turp dedi et concessi ecclesie Sancte Marie de
Giseburg et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus, pro anima patris
mei et antecessorum meorum et pro me ipso et amicis meis,
octoginta acras in Heden et quatuor, quadraginta in Loftlandes
et quadraginta in mora juxta reliquam terram suam, quatuor
vero juxta aliam terram suam que vergit ad vallem de Hedene
contra Sottun, in perpetuam et liberam et quietam elemosinam,
et concede ut prefata ecclesia ita libere et quiete et honorifice
teneat hanc elemosinam de me et heredibus meis, sicuti aliquam
melius et liberius tenet elemosinam. Preter hec renuncio eis in
perpetuum de octo solidis quos supradicta ecclesia michi debuit
annuatim persolvere tres solidos, ita videlicet ut nee michi nee
heredibus meis amplius quam quinque solidos pro octava parte
Hedenie singulis reddat annis. Testibus hiis, Rogero clerico
R[oberti] de Brus, Rogero de Grimesbi,1 Hereberto de Eboraco,
Rualdo de Gisebfurga], Fulco[ne] de Gartun, Roberto filio
Rualdi, Hervi, Eustachio et Thoma nepfotibus] prioris, Rogero
Cath, Willelmo Bigoth, Suano, Ricardo Scot et multis aliis ;
Radfulfo] de Strant[ona].2
Equestrian seal.
Adam de Seton and Matilda his wife, daughter and heir of William de
Turp, confirmed the above gifts, about the period iig
654. Grant by Adam de Brus, for the souls of Robert, his grandfather,
and Adam, his father, to the canons of Guisbro' of his churches
of (Kirk)levington and Yarm. 1155-1 165.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 56 ; Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, f. 249^. Pd. in Chartul.,
n. 679.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis A[dam] de Brus salutem.
Sciatis me, consilio hominum meorum, dedisse et concessisse
1 Or Grinesbi. 2 Perhaps the writer of the charter. 3 Chartul., n. 1161.
O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
ecclesias meas de Levintuna et de Jarun cum omnibus appendiciis
suis ecclesie Sancte Marie de Giseburch x et canonicis ibidem
Deo servientibus, pro salute mea et pro animabus Rfoberti] de
Brus, avi mei, et A[de] patris mei et aliorum predecessorum
meorum, in perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab
omnibus consuetudinibus secularibus ; ita ut predicti canonici
eas adeo libere et quiete teneant, sicut liberius et melius tenent
aliquam ecclesiam ex dono avi mei Rfoberti] et patris mei A[de]
de Brus. Testibus hiis: Petro de Brus, Unfrido de Hoton,
Waltero Ingelram, Johanne Ingelram [et multis aliis].
Equestrian seal. Legend : SIGILLVM . ADAM . DE BRVS.
655. Grant by Robert de Brus II and Eufemia his wife to the canons
of Guisbro' of the church of St. Hilda's Isle (Hartlepool, co.
Durham). 1160-1175.
From the original in the P.R.O. (Scotland). Pd. in Reg. Gray, Son.
Notum sit omnibus audientibus litteras istas quod ego
Robertus de Bruis et uxor mea Eufemia concedimus et donamus
in perpetuam et liberam elemosinam ecclesiam de Insula Sancte
Hylde, pro vita nostra et heredum nostrorum et animabus nostris,
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo
servientibus. Testibus hiis : Willelmo capellano, Rogero de
Appeltonia, Silvestro de Humez, Ivone de Crossebia, Willelmo de
Turp, Willelmo de Appelgart, Ricardo filio Hamonis, Nigello
filio Petri, Roberto sacerdote, Truued'.
656. Confirmation by Adam de Brus II to the church of Guisbro' of
the gifts made by his men, namely of the church of Ormsby
with i carucate and the mill of Caldecotes with the suit and the
toft of Ranulf the miller, given by Ernald de Percy ; the church
of Easington by Roger de Roselle ; the church of Arncliffe with
manse and 2 bovates, the church of Heslerton with manse and
\ carucate and the chapel of 'the other Heslerton, given by
Walter Ingelram; i carucate in Ayresome and sites for fish-
weirs in Tees and £ carucate there for Ss. yearly, given by John
Ingelram; the service of Robert de Buterwick in Lofthouse
from 3 carucates and Uctredecroft, by Richard Baard ; 2
carucates in Moredale for 405-. yearly, by William Karetil; i
bovate in Easington by Roger de Roselle ; a toft by William de
Aclum, and 2 bovates (in Acklam) by Alvred his grandfather ;
\ carucate in Tolesby with the church of Marton, by Robert
Sturmi ; 3 bovates (in Lofthouse) by Theobald de Lofthus ;
and the gift of William de Turp. 1160-1175.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 1 1 \d. Pd. in Charlul. of Guisbro', n. 9.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis A[dam] de Brus salutem.
Notum sit vobis quod ego concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi
1 Levington, Jarum, Gyseburne ; Chartul.
BRUS FEE: LEVINGTON, HESLERTON 7
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna omnes donationes quas
homines mei eidem ecclesie fecerunt, et citra Tesyam et ultra,
tarn in ecclesiis quam in aliis possessionibus : donationem vide-
licet Ernaldi de Perci de ecclesia de Ormesby cum una carucata
terre in eadem villa, que ad ecclesiam pertinet, et de molendino
de Caldecotes cum secta sua et tophto quod Rannulfus molendi-
narius cum molendino tenebat ; et donationes Rogeri de Rosel de
ecclesia de Esintun ; et donationem Walteri Ingelram de ecclesia
de Ernecliva cum duabus bovatis terre et manso eis adjacente,
de ecclesia de Heslerthon cum dimidia carucata terre et manso
et cum capella alterius Heslerthon, excepto quod dimidia carucata
terre forinsecum facit servitium ; et donationem Johannis Ingel-
ram de una carucata [terre] in Aresum cum s*uis pertinentiis,
id est prato et communione pasture et locis [ad] faciendas
piscarias in Tesia, in liberam et quietam elemosinam, et de
dimidia carucata terre in eacjem villa per forinsecum servitium
faciendum pro octo solidis annuatim solvendis ; et donationem
Ricardi Baard de servitio Roberti de Buterwich in Loftus, de
tribus scilicet carucatis terre cum omnibus appendiciis suis, et de
duabus bovatis terre cum omnibus appendiciis suis quas Nigellus
faber tenuit, quietis et liberis ab omni servitio, et de Uctredecroft
sine omni retentione in liberam elemosinam ; et donationem
Willelmi Karetifl] de duabus carucatis terre cum appendiciis suis
de Moradala in perpetuam tenendis et ab omni servitio liberis
pro quadraginta solidis per annum ; et donationem Rogeri de
Rosel de una bovata terre in Hesinton in liberam elemosinam ;
et donationem Willelmi de Aclum de uno tofto, et donationem
Auluredi avi sui de duabus bovatis terre in eadem villa in
liberam elemosinam ; et donationem Roberti l Sturmi de dimidia
carucata terre in Tollesby cum ecclesia de Martona ; et dona-
tionem Theobaldi de Lofthus de tribus bovatis terre per forin-
secum servitium faciendum ; et donationem Willelmi de Turp'
in terris et pasturis et pratis, prout carte ejus continent. Testibus
hiis : Roberto de Lacelles et Gerardo filio ejus, Stephano de
Rosel, Willelmo de Acclum, Symone Tholebu, Rogero de Rosel,
Jordano de Munby, Rogero de Coniers, Gaufrido de Aclum,
Hugone Ingelram.
657. Acquittance by Adam de Brus II to the monks of Byland of toll
of all fish purchased by them at Coatham for the use of the
monks or the sick. 1165-1176.
Chartul. of Byland; Egerton MS. 2823, f. igd.
Sciant omnes qui hanc cartam viderint et audierint quod ego
Adam de Brus dedi et concessi monachis Sancte Marie de
Bell[alanda], pro amore Dei et pro salute anime mee, theloneum
1 "de"; MS.
8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
quietum omnium piscium quos empturi sunt ad opus monachorum
et egrotantium predicte domus in terra mea apud Cotun. Hiis
testibus, Willelmo de Stain[esby], Willelmo de Percy, Galfrido
filio comitis, Gerardo de Lac[eles], etc.
658. Grant by Robert de Brus II to the monks of Durham of a
messuage in Hartlepool with houses and a toft and 2 boats for
fishing. 1170-1190.
From the original in the Treasury at Durham, 4te 8ve Spec. I . Pd. in
Feod. Priorat. Dunelm.,
Robertus de Brus omnibus videntibus et audientibus has
literas salutem. Sciatis me, consentientibus et concedentibus
heredibus meis, dedisse et concessisse et presenti carta con-
firmasse Deo et Sancto Cuthberto et monachis ejus de Dunelmo,
pro animabus patris et matris mee et omnium parentum meorum
et pro me et uxore mea et filiis meis, mansuram illam in Herterpol
que fuit Gileberti fabri cum domibus et tofto ad earn pertinente
et duos batellos ad piscandum in puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
liberam et quietam ab omni consuetudine et servitio quod de
terra vel burgagio exigi possit et ab omnibus omnino rebus que
ad me vel ad meos pertinere possunt. Hiis testibus : Roberto,
Willelmo et Bernardo filiis meis, Ivone de Crossebi et Ricardo
filio ejus, Hugone de Brus, Henrico Murdac, Nigello de Hert,
Galopin, Roberto de Sancto Oswaldo, Adam de Nesebit, Waltero
Saltere, Waltero Vilain, Huctredo de Edene, Radulfo Stute, et
aliis multis.
Seal of reddish wax, having a fleur de lys between two birds.
Legend : + SIGILLVM ROBERT . . . [B]RVS.
William de Brus, the donor's son, confirmed to the monks " the land late
of Roger de Wulveston in my town of Herterpool, nigh to the chapel of
St. Helen," and the gifts which his father, Robert de Brus, gave to St.
Cuthbert.1
In an agreement made between the churches of Tynemouth and Guis-
borough before William, bishop of Durham (i 143-1 152), Ralph, abbot of St.
Albans (1146-1 151), and Cuthbert, prior of Guisborough, the tithes of lands
which Robert de Brus, " senior," held in his demesne on the day of his
death, were awarded to Tynemouth, and those which his rustics held before
his death were awarded to Guisborough. Of any new lands which Robert
"senior" or Robert "junior" had broken, or Robert "junior" should
thereafter break up, two garbs of the tithe were awarded to Tynemouth.2
659. Notification by Adam de Brus II, son of Adam de Brus, to the
king and archbishop of York of his confirmation to the canons
at Guisborough, by the advice of his wife and men, of whatever
1 Feod. Prior. Dunelm., 138%.
2 Orig penes Mr. John Lister of Shibden Hall. Pd. in Bradford Reliquary, i,
210; Chartul. ofGuisbro', n. 1148.
BRUS FEE: HARTLEPOOL, KIRKLEATHAM 9
Robert de Brus, his grandfather, gave, that is all Guisborough,
namely 20 carucates and 2 bovates and all the town, except the
hay and Asadale ; the mills of Guisborough. the service of the
lands of the son of Geoffrey and of Uctred de Cliveland, all
(Kirk)leatham, namely 9 carucates with the part of Coatham
adjoining it, and tithe of his demesne of (Kirk)leatham ; the
churches of Marske, (Kirk)burn, Skelton, Danby, Uplt-atham,
Stainton and (Kirk)levington (in co. York) ; the churches of
Hart and Stranton (in co. Durham); materials from Eskdale
for building and other uses ; confirmation also of the gifts of
the church of Ormsby and mill of Caldecotes (now Cargo Fleet)
by Ernald de Percy; a mediety of the church of Marton by
Robert Sturmy ; the church of Acklam by Alvred ; i carucate
in Ayresome by William Engelram ; 3 bovates in Lofthouse
by Theobald; i bovate in Easington by Roger de Roselle.
1170-1190
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cott. MS. Cleop. D. ii, old f. H2d. Pd. in Chartul.
of Guisbro', n. 13 ; Mon. AngL, vi. 267.
Regi Anglorum x et archiepiscopo Eboracensi omnibusque
sancte matris ecclesie filiis Adam de Brus films Ade de Brus,
salutem. Notum sit caritati vestre me, consilio et ammonitione
uxoris mee et hominum meorum, ad honorem Dei et Sancte
Marie concessisse et hac carta mea confirmasse canonicis in
Gyseburna Deo servientibus, pro salute regis Anglorum 1 et pro
salute anime mee et uxoris mee et liberorum meorum et pre-
decessorum meorum, quicquid avus meus Robertus de Brus eis
dedit et carta sua confirmavit, videlicet totam Gyseburnam cum
omnibus ad earn pertinentibus, id est viginti carucatas terre et
duas bovatas quas habeant in bosco et piano, pratis et pascuis
et aquis per eosdem terminos et metas ex omni parte ville per
quos ea avus meus tenuerat, excepta haia et Asadala quam
retinui in manu mea, sicut et ipse in manu sua retinuerat, ab
orientali parte Semite Ernaldi 2 que ducit ab Holebec usque in
moram ; reliquam vero partem nemoris Asadale in parte occi-
dentis, et totam terram usque ad introitum nemoris de Hellewath
et inde totam terram et pasturam ab occidente illius vie que
ducit ad Hellewath ex utraque parte aque, salva foresta mea de
Westwyth, et totam moram a dextris usque ad introitum de
Schelderscoh, et inde totum nemus et moram a parte occidentis,
sicut aqua ducit ad Collemanhergas, et inde totum sicut aqua
ducit usque in Esc ad Dephil, et exinde totum sicut via ducit
a vado de sub Dephil in parte dextera usque ad haiam Ernaldi 2
de Hinderscoh, et inde totum a parte aquilonis, sicut vallis et
aqua ducit ad viam que descendit versus Kildalam, et inde sicut
magna via ducit ad semitam Ernaldi que descendit in Golstan-
dalam, et inde totum in parte dextera sicut semita ducit usque ad
1 "Anglic"; MS. a De Percy.
IO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
aquam Golstandale, et inde ad vallem et aquam que dividit
territorium Gysburne et Atun,1 et inde per rivulum usque ad
magnam viam de Otheneberg, et inde totum sicut via ducit ad
semitam que est desuper nemus Hotune, illis concessi. Concessi
etiam prefatis canonicis molendina in Gyseburna cum soca et
molta, sicut ea habuit avus meus Robertus, ita quod nullus faciat
molendina in parochia ejusdem ville absque canonicorum licentia
et concessu. De terra autem filii Gaufridi et de terra Uctredi de
Clivelanda, liberum habeant servitium quod avo meo debebatur.
Concessi etiam supradictis fratribus totam Lyum, scilicet novem
carucatas terre cum ilia parte de Cotum que illi adjacet et ceteris
omnibus ad earn pertinentibus, et decimam dominii de Lyum, et
ecclesiam de Mersc, et ecclesiam de Burnus, et ecclesiam de
Scheltona, et ecclesiam de Daneby, et ecclesiam de Uplium, et
ecclesiam de Staintona, et ecclesiam de Levintona, et ecclesiam
de Hert, et ecclesiam de Strantona, cum omnibus appendiciis et
terris illarum ; quas ecclesias habeant et teneant prefati canonici
ad sustentationem suam ita libere et quiete sicut aliqua abbatia
liberius et melius tenet in toto archiepiscopatu Eboracensi.
Concessi etiam illis materiem in Eschadala in perpetuum ad
edificia sua et cetera omnia necessaria domus sue. Hec omnia
supradicta concessi et presenti carta confirmavi predictis fratribus
in liberam et quietam et perpetuam elemosinam cum omnibus
libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus et dignitatibus quas in eis
habuit Robertus avus meus ex donatione et concessione Henrici
regis Anglorum.2 Concessi et confirmavi3 donationes hominum
meorum factas prefate ecclesie, videlicet ecclesiam de Ormesby
cum omnibus appendiciis suis et molendinum de Kaldecotes cum
terra sibi adjacente, ex dono Ernaldi de Perci ; et dimidium
ecclesie de Martona cum omnibus sibi adjacentibus, ex dono
Roberti Sturmi ; et ecclesiam de Acclum, ex dono Ailfredi ; et
unam carucatam terre in Arusum, ex dono Willelmi 4 Engelram ;
et tres bovatas [terre] in Lofthus, ex dono Thebaldi ; et unam
bovatam [terre] in Esintun, ex dono Rogeri de Rosel. Testibus,
Waltero de Stainesby dapifero, Petro de Humath, Gaufrido
Baard, Willelmo Engilram et Roberto fratre ejus, Ada capellano,
Hugone Scharboth, Johanne Esturmi, Gerardo de Lasce[lli]s,
Roberto Esturmi, Willelmo de Lium, Ricardo de Normanby,
Willelmo filio Waited de Stain[es]by, Willelmo de Wicton, Petro
de Lyum, Rogero Cath, Wydone de Archis, Willelmo filio Hugonis,
Willelmo filio Ervi.
This confirmation to the canons of Guisbro', granted by the grandson of
the founder, follows the phraseology, mutatis mutandis, of the charters
which purport to have been issued by the founder. It contains no reference
1 Rectius " Hotun." 2 "Anglic"; MS.
3 " Confirmavi et confirmo " ; ib. * "John " ; in n. 656.
BRUS FEE : COATHAM, DANBY, ORMSBY 1 1
to any gifts made since the days of the founder and his contemporary
knights. It was issued during the period 1170-1190. Five at least of the
witnesses, namely Walter de Stainesby and William his son, William de
Wicton, Peter de Lium, and William son of Hervey, lived to be contem-
poraries of prior Roald (c. 1190-1210).
A few notes on the early members of the family of Brus will not be out
of place in relation to the charters which follow. Robert de Brus is
first named during the period 1094 and noo, as a witness to a charter
of Hugh earl of Chester which is of very dubious authenticity,1 granting
the church of Flamborough to the church of Whitby. Possibly the earl
of Chester about 1100-1104 enfeoffed Robert of certain portions of his
Cleveland fee in Lofthouse, Upleatham, Barwick, Ingleby, and other
places. During the period 1103-1106 Robert de Brus attested with Ralph
Paynell and 16 others a charter of William, count of Mortain, to the
abbey of Marmoutier.2 In 1109, at a council of all England held at
Nottingham, he attested the charter of Henry I confirming to the church
of Durham certain possessions which the men of Northumberland had
claimed.3 During the period 1109-1114 he was in possession of the
lands late of Orm, Turbern, Ulchil, Chetel, Ravenchil, and other English
thegns in Borgescire (Claro) wapentake and, as chief lord, consented to
the gift made to the monks of Marmoutier by Ralph Mauleverer, his
tenant, of the chapel of Allerton Mauleverer.4 About the same period
he attested the charter of Henry I, issued at Woodstock, confirming
the above gift.5 When the Lindsey Survey was made (1115-1118) he
was in possession of the fee which William Taillebois had held at the date
of the Great Survey, namely Turvert's manors in West Ashby, near
Horncastle, and Alford.6 It is a strong presumption from these circum-
stances that Henry I had given Robert his Yorkshire fee soon after the
battle of Tinchebrai (28 Sept. 1106). The enrolment of the details of
this fee in the Great Survey7 does not appear to have taken place until
after 1 120, because a reference therein to Robert Fossard seems to indicate
that Nigel Fossard, the Domesday tenant in chief, was then dead, and that
event did not occur until after 1120. About the year 1131 Brus was in the
retinue of Henry I at Lions, in Eure.8 About the same time he attested
with his 3 knights, Roger de Rosel, Guy de Lofthus and Robert Francais,
a confirmation of Alan de Percy to the monks of Whitby.9
The friendship between Brus and David, King of Scots, may have
commenced at least as early as II2O,10 probably at the court of Henry I.
From this friendship Brus derived the land of Annandale, obtained from
David soon after H24.11 Brus was present at the great gathering of
northern magnates at Durham in 1121, when the claims of St. Cuthbert's to
Tynemouth were ventilated.12 Sometime during the period 1124-1130 he
was with the king at Brampton.13 The part taken by Brus at and before
the battle of the Standard on Cowton Moor in 1138 is well known. He
and his younger son Robert were on different sides. Before the battle the
elder Brus made an impassioned appeal to David, calling to his remem-
brance how he and other Normans had by their influence in Scotland, as
Chartul. of Whitby, n. 25. z Round, Cal. of Docs., France, n. 12 10.
Hist. Dunelm. Script. Tres, p. xxxii ; Mon. Angl., i, 242.
Bibl. Nat., Paris, Lat. MS. 12880, f. 180. See below.
Round, Cal. of Docs., France, n. 1226.
Greenstreet, Lindsey Sur.t 21,27 ; Testa, 335&.
Dom. Bk., i, 332^. 8 Feod. Priorat. Dunelm., i45«.
Chartul. of Whitby, pp. 35, 364. 10 Reg. of Wetherhal, n. 106.
11 Lawrie, Early Scot. Chs.t n. 54. 12 Sym. of Durham, ii, 261.
13 Chartul. of Ramsey Abbey, i, 245.
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far back as 1107, obliged King Alexander to yield a part of the Scottish
kingdom to his brother David.1 The appeal was in vain, whereupon the
elder Brus renounced his allegiance to David, and with his son Adam
threw the weight of his personal and feudal power against the Scots.2 In
1141 Brus was one of the barons who endeavoured to gain the consent of
the prior of Durham and archdeacon Ranulf to the election of William
Cumin, chancellor of David, king of Scots, to the see of Durham.3 Brus
died in the ensuing year.4 Agnes, his wife,5 is said to have been a
daughter of Fulk Paynel and to have brought to her husband in marriage
the manor of Carleton, par. Snaith.6 This is very improbable because this
manor, held by Ulchil of Allerton Mauleverer, the king's thegn, at the time
of the Survey, was included in the account of the fee of Robert de Brus,
which was entered at the end of the Survey of Yorkshire. And moreover the
manor was delivered to Peter de Brus in 1219 when the lands of Fulk
Paynel were seized into the king's hand.7 Carleton, Camblesforth and
Crambe were held by Paynel of Brus, and not by Brus of Paynel. It is
much more probable that Agnes was the daughter of Geoffrey Bainard of
Burton Agnes.
Adam de Brus I; son and heir of Robert, survived his father but 12
months, and died in U43-8 He married Jueta, daughter and heir of
William de Arches. She was in her own right the possessor of her father's
lordship of Thorpe-Arch with a fee of 7 knights. This fee never came to the
possession of Adam de Brus II, her son and heir, whom she survived ; but
upon her death, after 1202, her grandson, Peter de Brus I, succeeded to it.
Immediately after her first husband's death she married Roger de Flamvill,
who was returned in 1 166 as tenant of Roger de Mowbray of the 7 knights'
fees, representing the fee of Arches.9 Before his death in 1143 Adam de
Brus I and Jueta de Arches his wife gave to the archbishop of York the
church of Thorpe-Arch, towards the endowment of the chapel of St. Mary
and the Angels,10 which Roger, archbishop of York, subsequently erected
over the gateway, near York Minster.
Adam de Brus II was a youth of tender years at his father's death, but
it does not appear who had the custody of his lands. Presumably he
attained his majority before 1160. In the roll of the sheriff of York for the
year 1156, probably the last pf a series of entries, this occurs: "Agnes de
Bruis reddit compotum de ij marcis argenti pro filio suo. In thesauro
liberavit, et quieta est." u Does this refer to an old fine paid by Agnes, the
relict of Robert de Brus I, for the livery to Adam de Brus I in 1142 of his
inheritance ? or was the accountant Agnes de Albemarle, the relict of
William de Roumare II, and at that time, I presume, the wife of Adam de
Brus II, and the payment in respect of a fine in favour of her son William
de Roumare III for the manor and soc of Burton Agnes ? The last seems
to be the most probable explanation. Refer to the charters of Burton
Agnes given below. During the minority of Adam de Brus the earl of
Albemarle obtained Danby with the soc, as he also obtained Egton and
Lythe, members of the fee of Fossard. After the earl's death in 1179 the
right of Danby reverted to Adam de Brus, but Henry II did not restore it,12
1 Aelred of Rievaulx, 193. z ib., 182 ; Sym. of Durham, ii, 293-4
3 ib., i, 144. * ib., ii, 312. 6 Chartul. of'Whitby, n. 93.
6 Mon. AngL, vi, 2686. 7 R. Litt. Claus., i, 3976 ; Testa, 3686.
8 Sym. of Durham, ii, 315. * Red Bk., 419. Cf. R. Litt. Clans, ii, 86.
10 Hist, of the Church of York, iii, 76.
11 Pipe R., 2 Hen. II, 27.
12 See Pipe R., 26 Hen. II, 74 — " of the issues of the land of Adam de Brus and
William Fossard, £14, is. id. ; of the issues of Danby, which the earl of Albemarle
had, £7."
BRUS FEE: PEDIGREE 13
giving him in 1184 in lieu thereof the escheated manors of Bardsey,
Collingham, and Rigton, with the grange of Micklethwaite, then the alms of
the monks of Kirkstall.1 In 1200 John was induced to restore Danby and
the forest to Peter de Brus for a fine of ^1000, and in exchange for
Bardsey, Collingham, and Rigton.2 In 1190 the abbot of Kirkstall had
proffered 30 marks for the right of their grange of Micklethwaite, of which
they alleged that Adam de Brus had disseised them, although they had the
confirmation of Henry II. The proffer was never accepted, and in 1198,
after the death of Adam de Brus, it was decided by Hubert, archbishop of
Canterbury, and the barons of the exchequer that the abbot could not have
the right he sought.3
In 1161 Adam de Brus obtained land within the lordship of Carlisle,
which had paid 24^. yearly (of cornage ?) to the crown, and which Robert
de Brus (his uncle ?) had held since Michaelmas, 1 1 59.* The land in question
was possibly Edenhall. In connection with this it appears that in 1212
William son of Robert de Brus held Edenhall of the king for £ knight's fee,
which land Henry II had given to Peter de Brus, his predecessor, to hold
by that service.5 This Peter was probably a younger son of Robert de
Brus I, and in 1212 his tenant seems to have been Adam de Carleol.8
In 1165 Adam contributed £16 to the expenses of the Welsh war in
respect of his knights' fees.7 In the following year Robert de Brus II
was enjoying lands in Pickering belonging to the crown, of the yearly
value of ^40, i8s. 6d. ; and at Michaelmas, 1165, Hugh de Morevill
obtained a grant from the crown of ^11 worth of land in Tibthorpe, which
the roll of the ensuing year informs us was u ad opus Roberti de Brus." 8
The former grant only endured for 12 months ; in the latter case the land
was given to Robert de Brus in 1173, after the forfeiture of Hugh de
Morevill. It is to be presumed that these grants were made as com-
pensation for lands which Robert had lost elsewhere. Neither he nor
Adam made any return of their fees in 1166, but in 1168 Adam paid
scutage on 1 5 fees, and Robert on 5 fees, held of the crown in Yorkshire,
and Adam also paid scutage in respect of 2 fees which he held of the
earl of Chester,9 namely in Hemlington, Easington, and other places in
Cleveland.10
Only a conjectural list of the knights, and of the fees which they held of
Adam de Brus II in 1166, can be given, namely : Osmund de Stutevill 2
fees in Burton Agnes ; William Esturmy 2 fees in Faceby and elsewhere ;
Robert de Lasceles i fee in East Harlsey and elsewhere'; William and
Peter Mauleverer 3 fees in Garrowby and in Allerton Mauleverer and its
members ; Walter Engelram 3 fees in Ingelby Arncliffe, Welbury, Hesler-
ton and elsewhere ; Ernald de Percy 3 fees in Kildale, Ormesby, Crathorne,
Nunthorpe and elsewhere;11 Hugh de Boithorp, I fee in Boythorpe and
elsewhere ; Stephen de Roselle, or Roger his son, i fee in Newton, Aislaby
and elsewhere ; Geoffrey Fossard I fee in South Ottrington and elsewhere ;
Alvred de Skelton, or Robert de Hoton his son, i fee in Hutton Lowcross,
Pinchingthorpe and Normanby. Several other fees of new feoffment were
R. Chart., S6b, 101. 2 R. de Oblat., 109.
Pipe R., 2 and 10 Ric. I. 4 Pipe R., 7 Hen. II, 40.
Pipe R., 10 John ; V. C. H., Cumb., 1,421.
Red Bk., 493. 7 Pipe J?., n Hen. II, 50.
ib., 12 Hen. II, 36.
ib., 14 Hen. II, 99 ; cf. Red Bk., 434-35.
10 Cf. Cal. Inq. p. m., i, 265.
11 These 14 fees were undoubtedly of ancient feoffment. The remaining fee of
ancient feoffment was perhaps in Cold Ingleby and Tocketts. See Cal. Inq. p. m.,
i, 265 ; ii, 189.
14 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
held by Godfrey de Harpham in Foxholes £ fee ; Robert son of Robert de
Thweng in Thweng £ fee ; Ricolf de Galmeton in Barnaby, Amotherby,
Ganton and elsewhere £ fee ; and Silvester de Humez in Loftus £ (?) fee.
The 2 fees of the earl of Chester's fee were held partly in demesne and
partly by William de Acklam and Richard Baard, or Geoffrey his son. In
1 165 Adam de Brus appears to have answered for the feudal charges due
from William de Feugeres' i fee in Castle Levington, but in 1166 and
1 168 William de Feugeres himself answered for the fee as tenant in chief of
the crown.1 Possibly some of the 5 fees of Robert de Brus II were in-
cluded in the above particulars ; others may have been in Northumber-
land.
In 1170 Adam de Brus gave 250 marks on behalf of the heirs of Robert
de Percy, whom he had in custody, for the land of Ernald de Percy, their
uncle ; and Stephen de Levinton gave 10 marks to have right against
Adam de Brus.2 In 1172 Adam de Brus paid scutage on 13 fees and in
the ensuing year on 2 more fees ; Robert de Brus on 5 fees, and Roger de
Stutevill on if fee (of new feoffment ? in Burton Agnes and the soc).8 Adam
and Robert were each amerced ^ico in 1176 for forest trespass ; half of
Robert's amercement was required in Northumberland.4 These amerce-
ments were in respect of land reduced to cultivation within the metes of the
forest. In 1180 the men of Cleveland pillaged a Norwegian vessel which
was wrecked on the coast. The following persons and places were
amerced by the king's justices for this offence, or for concealment of it :
William de Tameton, Ralph de Redkier, Henry de Maisnil, Gilbert Hansart,
(Castle) Levington of William de Feugeres, Thorp of Geoffrey de Nevill,
Stephen de Roselle, Lythe of the earl (of Albemarle), Reginald de Sneton,
Ernald Bence, Roger de Scuderskelf, Ivo de Seton, William Engelram,
Walter de Turneham, Stephen de Piketon, (Kirk) Levington of Adam de
Brus, William de Bradewade (of Rudby?), Newby except the land of
William de Tameton, Robert de Morton, Thorp of the earl (of Chester ?),
William Burrigan, William de Morhuse (Moorsholme), Morhuse of
L'Engerram, Loftus of Geoffrey, Newton of William de Gamelton
(Ganton), and practically every town and hamlet in Cleveland and Whitby,
viz. 76 in number besides those named, extending from Hawsker to High
Worsall. The total amount imposed in amercements came to ,£136, 6s. 8rf.6
As Marske was amerced 20 marks, East Coatham 15 marks, and Ralph de
Redkier 20 marks, it is obvious that the vessel came ashore on the rocks at
Redcar. Before 1185 Adam de Brus gave to the Templars 2 bovates in
Ingleby (Arncliffe ?), which Geoffrey held.6
In 1185 Adam de Brus was amerced 100 marks for 4 new disseisins.
Two years later he accounted for ,£6, 15^. in respect of 135 acres of land
within the metes of the forest, which had been sown with bread-corn. In
1191, after the death of Aaron the Jew of York, he was found to be 800
marks in his debt. In 1195 Luke the bailiff of Ralph, archdeacon of York,
recovered a debt of 50 marks against Adam.7 On 27 October 1194, Adam
essoined himself on the ground of evil roads, which prevented his appear-
ance at the king's court concerning the common summons.8 In 1197 a
final agreement was made in his court between William de Percy of Kildale
and the canons of Guisbro', concerning a vaccary in Lounesdale, near
Kildale.9 He died before the financial year which ended at Michaelmas,
1198, when Peter, his son and heir, accounted for 500 marks of a fine for
1 Red Bk., 435 ; Pipe R.t 14 Hen. II, 90. » ib., 16 Hen. II, 41.
3 ib., 1 8 Hen. II, 62. * ib., 22 Hen. II, no, 116.
5 ib., 26 Hen. II, 67-69. 6 Mon. AngL, vi, 831.
7 Pipe R., passim. 8 R. Cur. Reg., i, 105.
9 Chartul. of Guisbro', n. 482.
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his father's land, and Isabel de Brus (relict of Henry de Percy) proffered
100 marks not to be forced to marry anyone.1 Robert de Brus II, uncle
of Adam, died before 1196 and was succeeded by William, his younger
son. The king of Scots in 1191 gave " Ysembel," relict of Robert's elder
son Robert, to Robert de Ros in marriage.2
Neither Adam nor Robert took much part in public affairs. The only
important act recorded of them in the chronicles is their support of Henry
1 1 in 1 1 73.3 According to the confirmation charter of Richard I to Thornton
abbey, co. Line., Adam de Brus gave to that house the churches of Kirk-
levington, Yarm, and Skelton.* It does not appear whether this gift was
made by Adam de Brus I, or Adam his son, but in any case it never
took effect.
The following tables show: (i) the extent of the fee of Robert de Brus
circa 1120, with the names of the holders and tenants of the same lands in
1066 and 1086 ; and (2) the lands surveyed under the fee of the count of
Mortain, and then held by Richard de Surdeval, which became part of
the fee of Robert de Brus before 1129.
TABLE I
Manor, ™
Berewick Ten'nt'
or Soc. Io66>
M Morcar
B
Manor.
Burton Agnes
Berewick Holder, Tenant, Assessment,
or Soc. 1086. 1086. car. bov.
King 12 o
Gransmoor 4 o
B
—
t
Harpham
4
o
B
—
t
Boythorpe
S
o
S
—
,
Haisthorpe
—
4
0
S
—
,
Thwing
8
0
S
—
f
Thornholme
7
o
—
—
—
Foxholes
5
o
M
Chilbert\
GrinchelJ
Thwing
2
2
—
>t
7
0
M
Ligulf
Rudston
—
Uctred
8
o
M
Gospatric
E. Heslerton
tt
3
4
M
Osward
W. Heslerton
Osward
5
o6
S
—
Rillington
Scampston 6
—
4
o
M
Orm
Scampston
i
4
S
—
Bridlington
Buckton
5
o
M
Ernuin the
Gransmoor
, Ernuin the
2
o7
priest
priest
B
—
|f
Harpham
8
o
S
Gt. Driffield
Kendale
6
0
S
Easthurn
6
o
S
M
Kirkburn
5
o
S
M
Southhurn
—
7
0
S
M
Tibthorpe
—
8
4 8
B
Ulchel
"Tosche-
Brantingham Ct. of Mortain —
i
6*
torp"9
M
Torchil
N. Cave
— »
3
o
1 Pipe R., 10 Ric. I. 2 Chron. de Mailros, 99.
3 Benedict, i, 5i«. * Mon. AngL, vi, 327.
5 According to the account of the fee of Robert Brus, this should be 7 car. and 2
bov., making 10 car. and 6 bov. in the two Heslertons ; V. C. H. Yorks., ii. 291.
6 The same account credits Brus with 5 car. in Scampston. They soon passed to
the Mortemer or Mowbray fee.
7 Gant obtained £ car. of this, or more.
8 8 car. of this was of the fee of Fossard. ' Perhaps Easthorpe.
BRUS FEE: ITS FORMATION
Manor, xenant
1V/Ton/\f
Berewick
Holder,
Tenant,
Assessment.
or So
1066.
Irian or.
or Soc.
1086.
1086.
car.
bov.
M
Turchil
Hotham
Ct. ofMortain —
4
2*
—
S. Cliffe
—
King
—
2
B
—
Pocklington
Kilnwick
n
—
6
0
Percy
S
—
tt
•
M
—
10
O
S
}f
Millington
M
—
6
M
Ulchil
Birdsall
—
Ulchil
—
2
o
M
Game
Garrowby
King
Game
6
0
M
Audulf
Eddlethorpe
—
4
o
—
—
Thornthorpe
—
n
—
I
6
—
—
Firby
—
M
—
2
0
5M
M
2M
5 thegns
Ulf, Sprot
Turgrim,
N. Grimston
Burythorpe
Allerton Mau-
—
"
—
4
2
4
o1
o 2
0
Chetel,
leverer
Turbern,
Gunre,
Lesing
—
Gospatric
n
—
Gospatric
Gospatric
4
M
Ulchil
n
—
King
Ulchil
I
4
M
S
Alured
Widdington
Aldborough
Great Ouse-
ii
Alwred
I
3
0
o3
burn
B
—
Knares-
Little Ouse-
})
— \
bo rough
burn
|-
5
0
S
—
__ J
2M
Orm, 1
Macus/
Lit. Ouseburn
—
„
Malcolun
3
0
M
Turbern
Hopperton
ii
—
i
4
M
Archil ?
?>
Erneis de
—
i
o
Burun
M
Chetel
9 >
King
Chetel
i
4
M
Turbern
Up. and Low.
M
Turbern
2
4*
Dunsforth
M
Ulchil
Branton
—
I
o
Green
M
Turbern
yy
) y
Turbern
2
35
2M
Orm, \
Suneman /
Grafton
—
—
3
o
—
—
—
If
—
i
o
M
Torbern
Torbern
6*
M
Ravenchil,\
Torchil J
Thorpe, nr.
Scotton
—
II
/RavenchiH
\Torchil J"
2
o
M
Ramechil
Scotton
—
Jf
Ramechil
2
o
B
—
Knaresbro'
South Acres
9)
—
I
o
M
—
Leathley
—
ft
—
2
o
M
Sandi
Rawdon
—
tf
—
6
M
t
Horsforth
?j
—
2
o
—
Hardul?
Thorpe (nr.
—
,,
Hardulf?
2
o
Burnsall)
2 M
Ulchil\
UlwricJ
Laverton
—
II
/ Ulchil \
t Ulwricj"
3
o
M
Gospatric
n
—
Gospatric
Gospatric
I
4,
M
"
Azerley
"
"
5
47
1 4 car. and 2 bov. in Summary and fee of Brus.
3 4 car. ; ib.
6 Out of 4 car.
7 Out of 2\ car.
2 3 car. in fee of Brus.
* Out of 3 car.
6 Out of 2 car.
II
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EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Sick Tejuit.
., Berewick
Manor- or Soc.
Holder,
1086.
Tenant, Assessment.
1086. car. bov.
M Orm
Azerley
King
Orm
4
B
M Gospatric
M
(Aldborough) Clareton
Clareton
Thorn-
Gospatric1
Gospatric
.i (say)
2 O
3 o
i 4
borough
M Wiga
M Grucan
Carlton
Camblesforth —
King Ulchil
,, Ernuin the
6 o
I 0
priest
M Orm
Appleton-
,,
—
6 o
upon-Wiske
M —
Hornby
ti
—
2 O
M Haward
Low Worsall —
5)
—
3 o
M Hawart
Yarm
,,
—
3 o
2M Egelfride,\
South Otter-
„
—
6 o
Altor /
ington
M Malgrin
East Harlsey —
,,
—
6 o
2 M Fredgist, ^
Welbury
,,
—
6 o
Melmidoc /
M Hawart
Kirk Levington —
f
—
6 o
M Haward
Castle Lev-
,,
—
4 o
ington
M Malgrin
Morton
,,
—
3 o
(Grange)
M
Bordelby
,,
—
2 O
M
Arncliffe
fj
—
2 O
M
Ingleby
ii
—
6 0
(Arncliffe)
M Lesing
M Eldred
Little Busby
Robert Malet
I
I 4
4
2M Ulf
Crathorne
King
—
5 o
Hutton Crathorne
Ct. ofMortain
—
I 0
Rudby
M Archil
Goulton
King
—
I O
S —
Seamer Foxton
Ct. ofMortain
—
3 o
M Aluer
Hilton
King
—
3 o
M Ulchil
Thornaby
,,
—
i 4
M
Marton
i>
—
I 0
M Archil
ii
ii
Archil
3 o
2 M Lesing
Newham
,,
—
2 2
M
Tolesby
,,
—
2 0
B
Marton Tolesby
ii
—
I 0
M Lesing
Acklam
99
—
2 0
2M Archil \
Faceby
—
8 0
Lesing /
M Lesing
Tanton
,,
—
2 4
M Archil
" Bergul-
II
—
I 0
vesbi " z
3 M Magbanet,\
Aluret /
(Nun)thorpe
Morton
"
—
6 o
M Magbanet
Newton
|f
—
4 6
M Norman
Upsall
n
—
I 0
S —
Ormesby Upsall3
,,
(Orme)
2 0
M Ulchil
(Pinching)-
II
—
3 o
thorpe
M Ligulf
Kildale
II
Orme
6 o
1 Gospatric's land in Laverton, Clareton, and part of that in Thornborough, were
probably exchanged by Nigel de Aubigny with Robert de Brus for Azerley.
H Clr " R»rrrr<ll-ii " 8 nr ' ' Onctnrn ."
Or " Bergolbi."
or " Oustorp.'
BRUS FEE: ITS FORMATION
Manor, Tenant
Berewick Tofifi
,, Berewick Holder
Manor- or Soc. 1086.
Tenant, Assessment.
1086. car. bov.
or Soc
4M
4 thegns
Ormesby King
Orme
12
o
M
Leuenot
Lazenby „
—
I
41
M
Ulchel
Guisbro' ,,
—
I
0
Stainton „
—
i
Gt. Moors- „
—
4
holme
M
Gospatric
Cawthorne „
—
I
o
M
Summerlede
Crambe ,,
—
4
0
M
Eadne
Newsham ,,
—
I
2
M
Cnut
Amotherby „
—
2
4
M
99
(High)
—
3
0
Hutton
S
Bridlington Ganton ,,
—
4
M
Ulf
Brompton „
— •
I
6
M
Gospatric
Thornton „
—
I
3
Dale
M
(Gospatric)
Wykeham „
—
4
and Marton
If
M
Gospatric
Orm
Cayton „
Crunkley a — Hugh son
of Baldric
—
2
3
0
0
B
„ Dan by ,,
—
6
o
B
„ Two " Han- ,,
—
2
0
echtons "
B
—
„ Lealholme ,,
—
1
2
TABLE II
M
Uctred
Aislaby Count of
Richard
3
0
Mortain
Surdeval
M
M
Seaton(Hall)
ti
3
0
S
,, Rousby ,,
Uctred
2
0
M
Uctred
Gt. Mpors- „
Richard
3
4
holme
Surdeval
M
M
Lit. Moors- „
„
i
0
holme
M
M
(Kilton)
, —
i
4
Thorpe
M
fj
Kilton „
—
1
o
M
Brotton „
Richard
12
o
Surdeval
S
„ Marske „
IO
o
M
Uctred
Skelton „
Richard
13
o
Surdeval
M
Guisbro' „
—
17
o
M
,,
Hutton (Low- „
—
4
o
cross)
M
^
West
—
9
o
Leatham 8
M
t
Normanby „
—
7
o
M
M
Barnaby *
Richard
6
o
Surdeval
1 Part of 3 \ car. * In Eskdale.
3 Now Kirkleatham ; and then including East Coatham.
4 Uctred had manors in Stainton (7 bov.) and Tocketts (2 car.). These probably
went to the fees of Fossard and Chester respectively. Possibly 2 car. in Tanton,
belonging to Seamer, went to Brus.
2O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
660. Notification by Adam de Brus II of the revocation of a grant,
which he had by force extorted from the canons of Guisbro',
namely of 10 marks yearly to Adam the chaplain until the church
of Skelton fell vacant and of a promise to present Adam to that
church at the first vacancy, by reason of the illegality thereof;
and release of the said church to the canons, as they had before-
time held it by the gift of Robert, his grandfather, and by his
own confirmation. 1170-1178.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 285. Pd. in Chartul. of G.t n. 814.
Universis hoc scriptum visuris et audituris Adam de Brus
salutem. Sciatis quod cum canonici mei de Gyseburna multis
tribulationibus laborarent, ego, pravo innitens consilio, super
possessionibus suis tam ecclesiasticis quam secularibus eis ab
avo meo Roberto de Brus in liberam elemosinam concessis, in
tantum eis inquietavi, quod per vim et metum concessionem
enormem ab eis extorsi quam ipsi carta sua confirmaverunt,
scilicet quod Ade capellano singulis annis decem marcas argenti
donarent donee ecclesia de Sceltona vacaret et, eadem ecclesia
vacante, eundem Adam institui facerent in earn, et etiam quotiens-
cunque in vita mea vacaret jamdicta ecclesia, pro arbitrio meo,
clerico quern eligero earn sub pensione annua concederent.
Quia igitur ista concessio enormis et inordinata fuit et contra
juris formam et canonum instituta manavit, scilicet ut aliqua
ecclesia vivente persona alie persone concederetur, et, quia de
periculo anime mee in hac parte agitur, ego concessionem istam
revoco et, non obstante eo quod cartam suam inde dederunt,
quietos eos exinde et absolutos pronuncfo, desicut jamdicta
ecclesia ab avo meo eis fuerit libere concessa et a me postmodum
confirmata. His testibus : Alano filio Elie, Ricolfo de Galmeton,
Hugone de Kelingthorpe, Johanne Esturmy, Alexandro coco,
Thoma de Gyseburna et aliis.
From the documents which follow1 it will be seen that archbishop
Roger confirmed the church of Skelton at the prayer of Adam de Brus to
the canons to hold in proprios usus after the death of Ralph de Aunay,
nephew of archbishop Roger, and at that time parson of Skelton by the
archbishop's collation. There had been a dispute between Ralph and the
canons. The archbishop's proposal for a settlement thereof, made at
Leicester, provided that Ralph should hold the church for life, paying 10
marks yearly to the canons, and that after his death the canons should
hold it, in accordance with the archbishop's confirmation, the archbishop to
obtain the sanction of the earl of Albemarle to the transaction. From
letters of Simon, abbot of St. Albans, Adam, abbot of Evesham, and
Baldwin, abbot of Ford, who were commissioned by the archbishop to
complete the transaction and hold the documents dealing with it until the
charters of the various parties who were interested had been received, it
appears that the feast of St. Luke (Oct. 18) was appointed as the date for
1 And from n. 819 in the Chartul.
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completion.1 It is probable that the earl of Albemarle was William le
Gros, who died in 1179. The reference to the archbishop being at
Leicester probably refers to the events of 1173, when the town was sacked
and taken by the loyal barons, ecclesiastic and lay, under the command of
Richard de Lucy and earl Reginald of Cornwall, during the king's absence
beyond the sea.
After the death of Adam de Brus 1 1 some question arose as to the right
of the canons in the church of Skelton. In 1202 the earl of Essex sent
letters to William de Stutevill directing him to cause inquiry to be made by
Simon the dean, Hamon the treasurer and Roger Arundel. Their reply
indicated that the church belonged to the canons in proprios usus. Evi-
dence that the canons obtained judgment is found in the enrolment on the
sheriff's roll for 1 202 of a proffer of 60 marks and 2 palfreys by the prior
and canons — " quod convocato clero et populo audiatur per cartas eorum,
quas habent de ecclesia de Scelton, utrum debeant habere ecclesiam illam
in proprios usus et, si carte testentur quod illam habere debeant, illam
habeant." 2
661. Grant and confirmation by Adam de Brus II to the canons of
Guisbro' of the church of Skelton. <:. 1170-1 17 8.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 285. Pd. in Chartul. of G.,
n. 815.
Rogero Dei gratia archiepiscopo Eboracensi et universis
sancte matris ecclesie filiis Adam de Brus salutem. Notum sit
omnibus vobis me dedisse et concessisse ecclesiam de Sceltona
cum omnibus appendiciis suis in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo
servientibus, pro vita mea et pro animabus patris mei et avi mei
et ceterorum amicorum meorum. Et hanc donationem prescriptis
fratribus presenti carta mea confirmo ut libere et quiete earn
possideant imperpetuum, sicut aliquam aliam ecclesiam ex
donatione avi mei et patris mei melius et liberius tenent. Testi-
bus hiis, Willelmo filio Rogeri et Gaufrido Bard, Hugone Luncle,
Stephano de Rosel, Willelmo Ingelram, Hugone Ingelram,
Jordano de Munbi, Radulfo filio Nicholai, Willelmo coco, Willelmo
filio Hugonis, Willelmo filio Hervii, Waltero Paris, Willelmo
filio Aldwyni, Nicholao clerico, Rogero Pielee, Wilr' fratre
Radulfi le Bret.
662. Grant by Adam de Brus II with the advice of his men, for the
soul of Robert de Brus, his grandfather, and Adam his father,
to the canons of Guisbro' of all Westworth (in Guisbro').
1170-1180.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 112. Pd. in Chartul. of G.,
n. 10.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris has literas visuris vel audituris Adam de Brus salutem.
1 »6. 2 Pipe R., 4 John.
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Sciatis me communi consilio hominum meorum dedisse et con-
cessisse et hac carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte
Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus, pro
salute anime mee et uxoris mee et liberorum meorum et pro
anima Roberti de Brus avi mei et Ade de Brus patris mei et
omnium antecessorum meorum, totam Westwith in bosco et
piano et pastura in puram et perpetuam elemosinam. Hiis
testibus, Adam capellano, Waltero de Stainesby, Galfrido Baard.
663. Notitia of a grant by Adam de Brus II to Adam de Setun of
half a carucate in Skelton. 1170-1195.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. cxviii,
f. 141.
[Sciant omnes qui sunt et qui venturi sunt quod] ego Adam
de Brus concessi [et] hac presenti mea carta [confirmavi] Ade de
Setuna dimidiam carucatam terre in Scelton, unde x carucate
faciunt feodum militis. Testibus, Galfrido Bard, Ricolf de
Galmetun, Roberto [de] Scal[ariis], Roberto Tolebu, Alan[o] de
Wilton, W[illelmo] de Kilton, Wfillelmo] Wirfald, Reignaldo
Keven, Michael[e] de Tofcothes, etc.
664. Confirmation by Adam de Brus II to the church of Rievaulx of
the fishery of Normanby and 8 acres of land, which Roger
Lost demised to them. 1175-1185.
From the original in the York Museum. Pd. in Chartul. of Rievaulx,
232 MM Chartul. ofGuisbro', n. 608 ; Stevens' Continuation, ii, app.,
n. 302 ; Mon. Angl. v, 284, n. 12.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Adam de Brus salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo
et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo
servientibus pischariam de Normanebi et viij acras terre quas
dimisit eis Rogerus Host,1 tenendas libere et quiete ab omni
terreno servitio et exactione seculari in viis et semitis et omnibus
aliis rebus, per omnia sicut in carta ejusdem Rogeri continetur et
heredum ejus. His testibus, Roberto clerico de Martona,
Willelmo Ingelram, Stephano Rosel, Willelmo Heriz, Symone
Tolebu, Willelmo de Tametona et Ricardo filio ejus, Stephano
de Piketona, Hugone Huncle, Rainaldo de Tunstal, Rogero
genero Rogeri Host : et Willelmo fratre ejus,2 Alexandro camerario,
Roberto de Hot[ona], Stephano Pincerna, Willelmo de Maltebi,
Willelmo coco, Johanne filio Johannis, Godefrido de Maltebi,
Rogero filio Baldrici de Martona, Thoma pistore.
Equestrian seal. Legend destroyed.
1 Usually " Lost." z " et aliis " ; Chartul. of Guisbro'.
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665. Confirmation by Adam de Brus II to the church of Rievaulx of
the gift of William Engelram of 5 bovates in Welbury, the site
of a sheep-fold and pasture for 500 sheep, and meadow below
Arncliffe. 117 8-c . 1190.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 76. Pd. in Chartul. of Rievaulx, n. 121.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Adam de Brus salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et hac present! carta confirmasse Deo et
ecclesie Beate Marie Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo servi-
entibus, pro anima patris mei et matris mee et pro anima mea et
pro animabus omnium parentum et heredum meorum, in puram
et perpetuam elemosinam totam donationem Willelmi Engelram
quam fecit eis de v bovatis terre in Welleberga cum pertinentiis
suis, et locum in quo fecerunt berchariam suam, sicut fossato
clauditur, et pasturam ad oves quingentas in eadem villa, et
pratum subtus Ernescliva cum omnibus aliis rebus que ad pre-
fatam terram pertinent, ita plenarie et libere et quiete per omnia
sicut carta ipsius Willelmi testatur, salvo servitio meo quod ego
et heredes mei exigemus a Willelmo et heredibus suis et homini-
bus, non a monachis. His testibus, Gerardo de Laceles, Rogero
Rosel, Stephano Rosel, Henrico de Mainil, Ivone de Setona,
Waltero filio Riculfi, Thurstino de Bergabi, Willelmo Wirfaud,
Roberti de Hotona, Willelmo Pinchun, Hugone Huncle, Roberto
de Normannebi, Rainaldo de Tunstal, Willelmo Rosel, Willelmo
de Perci, Hugone filio Willelmi, Adam clerico, Stephano presbi-
tero de Leiun, Radulfo de Barnebi.
666. Grant by Adam de Brus II to William de Wicton of % carucate
in (Kirk)levington, to hold in fee by knight's service, where 12
carucates make a knight's fee. 1180-1196.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f .
49. Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 249^ ; the original at
Skelton Castle c.iSio. Pd. in Chartul. oj Guisbro', n. 680.
Adam de Brus omnibus tarn presentibus quam futuris
salutem. Sciatis omnes me dedisse et concessisse et hac mea
presenti carta confirmasse Willelmo de Wictona pro servitio suo
et homagio suo unam dimidiam carucatam terre in Levington in
feudo et hereditate cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, scilicet in
toftis, in croftis, in pratis, in pascuis, in pasturis, in viis, in
semitis, in aquis, in molendinis, in stagnis, in vivariis, in arbori-
bus, in petris et in omnibus aliis liberis consuetudinibus, illi et
heredibus suis, tenendam de me et heredibus meis liberam,
solutam et quietam, pro servitio quantum pertinet ad dimidiam
carucatam terre unde xij carucate terre faciunt feudum unius
militis. Hii sunt testes : Walterus de Stainesbi tune dapifer,
Galfridus Baart, Willelmus Engerham, Robertus Engerham,
24 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Johannes Esturmi, Robertas Esturmi, Robertus de Escales,
Willelmus de Bernattebi, Michael de Tocotes, Robertus Brito,1
Ricardus clericus, Gregorius filius Ranulfi, Ricardus filius
Reineri venatoris, Patricius, Hugo ejus filius.
Seal bearing a knight riding to the dexter. (Dodsw.)
With the consent of Peter de Brus I the grantee, William de Wichton,
gave the \ carucate to the canons of Guisbro'.2 The donor had alternatively
proposed *to give the land to the church of Meaux.8
667. Grant by Adam de Brus II, with the consent of Peter de Brus
his heir, to the canons of Guisbro' of i carucate in Brotton with
the tofts, crofts, and riddings. 1185-1196.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 290. Pd. in ChartuL of G., n. 839.
Adam de Brus omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presenti-
bus et futuris salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me assensu
et concessione Petri de Brus heredis mei dedisse et concessisse
et present! carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie
de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus et inperpetuum
servituris, pro animabus patris et matris mee et antecessorum
meorum et pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et liberorum
meorum, unam carucatam terre in Brottun, scilicet dimidiam
carucatam quam Rogerus dispensator Gyseburne tenuit et duas
bovatas quas Petrus tenuit et alias duas quas Wlmer tenuit,
cum toftis et croftis et omnibus pertinentiis et cum essartis illis
que Aldredus tenuit de Horm fratre suo, et Robertus Tuluse et
Petrus et Waldef, et cum omnibus libertatibus et aysiamentis
illis terris pertinentibus in pratis et pascuis, viis et semitis infra
villam et extra, in liberam et quietam et perpetuam elemosinam,
solutam ex omni exactione et consuetudine seculari. Hiis
testibus : Nicolao de Amundevill, Ricardo filio Simonis, Ingelberto
de Mayners, Radulfo de Nevill, Ricolfo de Gamnetun, Roberto
Bretun, Ricardo de Hylton,4 Roberto de Martun, Willelmo de
Lyum, Willelmo filio Hervi, duobus filiis Willelmi de Lyum,
Willelmo et Petro ; Matheo filio Willelmi filii Hervi, Nicholao
filio Ricardi et multis aliis.
668. Grant by Adam de Brus II to Henry de Percy and Isabel his
wife, daughter of the grantor, in free marriage, of the town of
Kirklevington, except his free men of that town, namely Richard
Lost, John Sturmy, William de Wilton and Stephen son of
William. 1190-1196.
From the Percy Chartul. in poss. of His Grace the Duke of Northumber-
land, K.G., f. 60. Pd. in the Percy ChartuL, n. 435.
Sciant [omnes qui sunt et qui venturi sunt quod ego] Adam
de Brus [dedi et hac presenti carta mea] concessi, assensu et
1 " et aliis "; Chartul. Continued from Dodsw. MS. 2 ChartuL, n. 669.
«**>., n.68i. * "Lyltun"; MS.
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concessione heredum meorum, Henrico de Perci et Isabella, filie
mee uxori sue, et heredibus suis ex eadem uxore sua genitis, in
liberum maritagium, totam villam de Levyngtona [cum omnibus
ad earn pertinentibus], exceptis meis liberis hominibus qui in
eadem villa sunt manentes et eorum tenementis, scilicet Ricardo
Lost qui habet unam carucatam terre in eadem villa, et Johanne
Sturmy qui habet dimidiam carucatam terre in eadem villa, et
Willelmo de Wicton l qui habet dimidiam carucatam terre in eadem
villa, et Symone filio Willelmi qui habet duas bovatas terre in
eadem villa.
This grant was renewed by Peter de Brus I, son and heir of the grantor,
to Sir Henry de Percy, son of Agnes de Percy and Joscelin (de Louvain),
her husband, in frank marriage with Isabel, his sister, namely of the manor
of Levington under such service that Henry and his heirs, on Christmas
Day at Skelton castle, should lead the lady of the castle from her chamber
to the chapel for mass, and after mass back to her chamber to take meat
there with her and then withdraw.2
In November and December 1194, Henry de Percy was lying ill at
Dalton (par. Kirkheaton ?), as testified by Hugh son of Arthur, Roger son
of Peter (de Birkin), Ellis son of Morkier, Roger Beilhus, John de Coking,
and Hudard de Dauton.3 He died in 1205 or 1206, and his widow married
Roger Mauduit, by whom she had a son Robert de Brus. Dugdale in his
Baronage incorrectly describes this marriage dowry as Leckonfield.
669. Grant by Peter de Brus to Adam de Seton of 2 carucates in
Southburn, which Richard son of Hamon held, with 7 natives
and their sequel, to hold by doing forinsec service of 2 carucates
where 14 make a knight's fee. 1196-^.1212.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 327.
Universis hanc cartam visuris vel audituris Petrus de Bruis
salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me dedisse, concessisse et
hac present! carta mea confirmasse Ade de Seton et heredibus
suis pro homagio et servitio suo duas carucatas terre cum
pertinentiis in Suthburnus, illas videlicet quas Ricardus films
Hamonis tenuit in eadem villa cum hominibus in eadem villa
manentibus et cum tota sequela sua, videlicet Radulfo filio
Nigelli, Henrico filio Mori, Henrico filio Wlf, Oseberto filio
Mori, Ricardo filio Mori, Petro filio Willelmi, Stephano filio
Henrici. Has predictas carucatas terre dedi et concessi eidem
Ade et heredibus suis, tenendas de me et heredibus meis in
feudo et hereditate, libere et quiete et honorifice in perpetuum,
infra villam et extra, in pascuis et pratis, in viis et semitis et
aquis et in omnibus aliis libertatibus et aisiamentis eidem terre
pertinentibus ; faciendo forinsecum liberum servitium quantum
pertinet ad duas carucatas terre unde quatuordecim carucate
terre faciunt feudum unius militis. Et ego Petrus de Bruis et
1 "Wilton"; Percy Chartul. * Dodsw. MS. clix, f. 191.
3 R. Cur. Reg., i, 37, 95.
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heredes mei warantizabimus hanc prenominatam terram pre-
nominato Ade et heredibus suis contra omnes homines. Hiis
testibus, Willelmo de Perci, Alano de Wilton', Rogero de Acclum,
Willelmo de Thamtona, Willelmo de Kiltun', Willelmo Engeram,
Marmaduc de Tweng', Ricolfo de Galmeton, Roberto de Estria,
Roberto de Tolebut, Willelmo de Gaumetun, Ricardo de Levintun,
Willelmo de Wictona, Roberto de Acclum, Willelmo de Tocotes,
Eudone de Humet, Goceo de Jar[um], Rabot de Bovintun,
Jordano de Tanct[un], Simone de Stutevilla, Waltero filio Gocei,
Godefrido de la Hoge, et multis aliis.
Osbert de Setun and Ivo his son attested the concession of Adelina,
wife of John Ingram, and her children to the canons of Guisborough of her
husband's gift of a carucate in Ayresome.1 During the period 1139-1148
Osbert obtained from Benedict, abbot of Whitby, a grant of £ carucate in
Hinderwell.2 Ivo de Seton was amerced ioor. in 1176 for forest trespass3
and a mark in 1180 for the rapine of a ship from Norway cast ashore on
the Cleveland coast.4 Adam son of Ivo de Seton owed 2os. in 1200 for
forest trespass in Northumberland.6 He married Matilda, daughter and
heir of William de Turp of Castle Eden, co. Durham.8 In 1236 Ivo son of
Adam de Seton demised to the convent of Guisborough the manor of Castle
Eden for a term of 25 years at a yearly rent of 8 marks.7 In the ensuing
year the manor was in the king's hands, Ivo having sold it to Guisborough.8
His land in Yorkshire was in pledge in 1234 to 3 Jews of York.9 At the
death of Peter de Brus in 1272 Adam de Seton held 2 carucates in
Southburn.
670. Confirmation by Peter de Brus I to the monks of Byland of all
lands and tenements of his fee and acquittance of toll and other
customs within his fee. 1196-1222.
Chartul. of Byland ; Egerton MS. 2823, f. igd.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris hoc scriptum visuris vel audituris Petrus de Brus salutem
in Domino sempiternam. Noveritis me, pro Dei amore et pro
salute anime mee et omnium antecessorum et heredum meorum,
concessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et Beate
Marie et abbati et conventui de Bell[alanda] et successoribus
suis omnes terras et tenementa cum omnibus pertinentiis suis
que et quas habent in quibuscumque locis de feodo meo, in
liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam, solutam, propriam et
quietam ab omnimodo terreno servitio, exactione seculari et
demanda. Preterea ego Petrus de Brus predictus pro me et
heredibus meis dedi et concessi prefatis abbati et conventui de
B[ellalanda] et suis successoribus, in puram et perpetuam
Chartul. of Guisbro\ n. 1117. 2 See Percy chs.
Pipe R., 22 Hen. II, 1 16. 4 »&., 26 Hen. II, 68. 6 ib., 2 John.
Chartul. of Guisbro\ n. 1161 ; Feod. Prior at. Dunelm., 134 n.
Chartul. of Guisbro\ ii, 330 n. 8 Close R., 1234-37, p. 450.
ib., p. 14. 10 Yorks. Inq. p.m., i, 146.
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elemosinam, theloneum quietum ubicumque ipsi vel fratres aut
servientes eorum venerint in feodo meo ; et ut ipsi sint liberi et
soluti de omnimodis aliis custumis et demandis que ab eis
quoquo modo exigi poterunt, quacumque consuetudine vel ratione,
in feodo meo imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Adam de Setuna,
Marmeduco de Th[w]eng, Roberto de Estre, Ricolfo de Gamel-
tona, etc.
671. Confirmation by Henry I of whatever Robert de Brus gave
to the church and brethren of Guisborough, namely all
Guisborough, by the same bounds wherewith the donor
held it in his own hands, the mills of that town with
the soke and multure ; also Kirkleatham with that part of
Coatham which belongs to it and tithe of his demesne of Kirk-
leatham ; all the churches of his "demesne, namely Marske,
Upleatham, Kirkburn, Danby, Skelton, Stainton, Levington,
Hartness and Stranton, with the lands belonging to them.
1130-1135.
From the original in the library of Hornby chapel, near Lancaster. Con-
firmation R., 7 Hen. VIII, pt. i, n. 17. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 15.
In nomine Sancte et Individue Trinitatis. Quoniam regum
et principum munificentia in possessionibus creverunt ecclesie,
que per orbem terrarum longe lateque diffuse sunt, in regno
nostro de earum multiplicatione gaudemus, in quibus augeatur
religio et religiosorum numerus multiplicetur, quorum precibus
regni nostri stabilitas muniatur, et regni celestis aditus justa
petentibus misericorditer aperiatur. Eapropter ego Henricus
Dei dispositione rex Anglorum, Willelmi magni regis films, pro
salute anime mee et uxoris mee et antecessorum meorum, quic-
quid Robertus de Brus dedit ecclesie de Giseburh l et fratribus
ibidem regulariter Deo famulantibus, tam in ecclesiis quam in
terris, possessionibus et aliis redditibus, ad honorem Dei et
sancte ecclesie concedo et regia auctoritate confirmo, videlicet
totam Giseburh 1 cum omnibus ad earn pertinentibus in bosco et
piano, pascuis [et aqujis 2 per eosdem terminos et metas per quas
earn habuit Robertus de Brus cum esset in manu sua et sicut in
carta [ejus continjetur.3 Insuper et molendina ejusdem ville
cum soca et molta et ne quis faciat molendina in parrochia [ilia
abjsque licentia et concessu canonicorum. Concedo etiam eis et
regia auctoritate confirmo totam Lithum cum ilia parte de Cotum
que ad illam spectat cum ceteris omnibus suis pertinentiis,4 et
decimam dominii sui de Lithum, et omnes ecclesias de dominiis
1 "Gyseburne"; chartul. 2 mutilation.
3 So in ChartuL, n. 15 ; " continebatur " ; n. 14.
* n. 14 proceeds : " et ecclesiam de Mersc cum una carucata terre "...
28 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
suis, videlicet ecclesiam de Mersc, et ecclesiam de Uplium,1 et
ecclesiam de Burnus, et ecclesiam de Danebi, et ecclesiam de
Scheltun, et ecclesiam de Staintun, et ecclesiam de Levintun,
et ecclesiam de Hert, et ecclesiam de Strantun cum terris illarum
et ceteris omnibus que ad eas pertinent. Quare volo et firmiter
precipio ut predicta ecclesia omnes tenuras suas bene et in pace,
libere et quiete et honorifice teneat et habeat in omnibus rebus
suis et locis cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus,
sicut aliqua ecclesia 2 melius et liberius tenet in toto archiepisco-
patu Eboracensi.3 Signum Henrici regis, signum Turstini
archiepiscopi, signum Gaufridi filii Pagani, signum comitis de
Ou, signum Willelmi de Varenna,4 signum W[illelmi] camerarii
de Tancarvilla, signum Roberti de Novoburgo, signum Rogeri
de Tooni, signum Rabel', signum Willelmi pincerne.
Fragment of the seal in a bag.
In the Chartulary of Guisbro' there are two charters of Henry I con-
firming to the canons of Guisbro' the gifts conferred upon them by Robert
de Brus I, the founder of their house. In the first the initial invocation is
omitted, and, as the notes show, reference to the churches of Skelton and
Levington is also omitted, although the charter states that Robert de Brus
gave all the churches of his demesne. This charter appears to have been
issued during the period 1123-1128, a date prior to the recorded foundation
of the house ; another suspicious feature is that it gives particulars of the
glebe attached to most of the churches.
The original of the second confirmation, of which a copy is given here,
is preserved in the library of Hornby chapel, Lancashire. The seal has
not been examined, as it is in a fragmentary state. The charter appears to
have been issued during one of the last years of the first Henry's reign, and
to give a veracious description of the gifts made by the founder of this
monastery of canons regular. Walter of Hemingburgh records that this
house was founded in H29,5and his reputation as a careful and judicious
chronicler demands our acceptance of this date, notwithstanding that such
acceptance involves the condemnation of Henry's first confirmation as a
forgery.
There are also in the chartulary two charters purporting to have been issued
by the founder; and a confirmation of pope Calixtus II (1119-1124). The
first of the 2 charters of foundation, and the longer of the twain, commences :
" Regi Anglic et archiepiscopo Eboracensi, omnibusque sancte
matris ecclesie filiis, Robertus de Brus salutem. Notum sit
caritati vestre me, consilio et ammonitione Calixti pape secundi
et Turstini Eboracensis archiepiscopi, quoddam monasterium
canonice religionis in Gyseburne ad honorem Dei et Sancte Marie
fundasse, ibique canonicos regulares pro regis Anglic et mei
atque uxoris mee liberorumque salute animarum, constituisse . . ."
1 " cum duabus bovatis terre, et ecclesiam de Daneby cum dimidia carucata terre,
et ecclesiam de Staintona cum dimidia carucata terre et quicquid ad earn pertinet, et
ecclesias de Ilerternes cum xij bovatis terre, et ecclesiam de Burnnus et quicquid ad
earn pertinet. Quare . . ." ; ib. 2 "abbacia"; ib.
3 n. 14 proceeds: " Testibus hiis, Turstino archiepiscopo Eboracensi, Ranulfo
episcopo Duneimensi, Bernardo episcopo de Sancto David, Roberto comite Glocestrie,
Brientio de Warenga, Atlexandroj episcopo Lincolniensi, R[ogero] episcopo Salis-
buriensi et aliis." The approximate date is 1123-1 128.
4 "Vermin" (?) ; MS. 6 op. cit. (ed. Hamilton), i, 52.
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The founder then relates his gift of all Guisbro', namely 20 carucates and
2 bovates, by the bounds wherewith he had held it, and this he confers
upon the canons, except the hay and Asedale, which are forthwith described
by bounds, the very detailed description of which occupies more than a
fourth part of the whole charter. The gift of the mills of Guisbro', of the
service of the land of the son of Geoffrey and of Uctred de Cliveland, and
of all Kirkleatham, namely 9 carucates, with that part of Coatham which
belonged to it, follow, as in the confirmation of Henry I, which describes,
in slightly different order, the same churches as those named in the
founder's charter. At the decease of the clerks who held them, the canons
were to have these churches for their own use. The founder also gave
liberty to the canons to take building and other materials in Eskdale for
their own use, and finally he confirmed the gifts of churches and lands
made by his men, namely by Ernald de Percy, Robert Sturmy, Alfred of
Acklam, William Engelram, Theobald of Lofthouse and Roger de Roselle.
This recital, it will be observed, was much more extensive than the descrip-
tion of the alms in Henry's confirmation. Strange to say, there is no record
of any witnesses to either of the founder's charters.
It is important to note that in the first confirmation of Henry II (1155-
1158) there is no reference to " the hay and Asedale," or to their exclusion
out of the founder's gift of all Guisbro', but this exception occurs in Henry's
second confirmation of 1176-1186. This divergence tends to suggest that
the so-called founder's charter, or charters, were fabricated in the interval
which elapsed between the issue of the 1 155-58 charter and that of 1176-
1186. A charitable view of these instruments is that they approximately
describe the gifts made by the founder during his later days, namely from
1 129 to 1141. The reference to pope Calixtus, and his confirmation, may
be genuine, or they may be due to the unscrupulousness and diplomatic
skill of the archivists of the monastery during the reign of Henry II.
672. Confirmation by Henry II to the canons of Guisbro' of the gifts
of Robert de Brus I, namely Guisbro' and the mill, (Kirk)-
leatham and part of Coatham belonging to it, the church of
Marske with i carucate, that of ( Kirk)leatham with 2 bovates,
that of Danby with \ carucate, that of Stainton with \ carucate,
those of Hartness with 12 bovates, and that of (Kirk)burn.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 113^. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 16.
Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum
et comes Andegavorum, archiepiscopo Eboracensi et omnibus
justiciariis et baronibus et vicecomitibus et ministris et fidelibus
suis de Eboraciscira salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et con-
firmasse canonicis de Gyseburna quicquid eis datum est ex dono
Roberti de Brus, totam scilicet Gyseburnam cum omnibus per-
tinentiis suis in bosco et piano, pascuis et aquis, per eosdem
terminos et metas per quas earn habuit Robertus de Brus cum
esset in manu sua, et sicut carta sua testatur. Insuper et molen-
dina ejusdem ville cum soca et molta et ne quis faciat molendina
in parochia ilia absque licentia et concessu canonicorum, et totam
Lyum cum ilia parte de Cotum que ad illam pertinet cum omnibus
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pertinentiis suis et ecclesiam de Mersc cum una carucata terre
et ecclesiam de Uplium cum duabus bovatis terre et ecclesiam
de Daneby cum dimidia carucata terre et ecclesiam de Staintona
cum dimidia carucata terre et quicquid ad earn pertinet et
ecclesias de Herternes cum xii bovatis terre et ecclesiam de
Burnnus et quicquid ad earn pertinet. Quare volo et firmiter
precipio quod iidem canonici habeant et teneant omnia predicta
cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus et quietantiis
suis in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in aquis et molendinis,
in viis et semitis et in omnibus locis, ita bene et in pace et libere
et quiete et honorifice sicut unquam melius et liberius et quietius
et honorificentius tenuerunt tempore regis Henrici avi mei et
sicut [alia] abbatia melius et liberius tenet in toto archiepiscopatu
Eboracensi et sicut carta predicti regis Henrici avi mei testatur.
Testibus, Tfhoma] cancellario, R[icardo] de Humez conestabulario,
Warino filio Gerardi camerario, M[anasser] Bis[et] dap[ifero],
et Willelmo filio Johannis, apud Wyntoniam.
673. Confirmation by Henry II to the canons of Guisbro' of the gifts
made by Robert de Brus I, namely of all Guisbro', except the
hay and Asedale, the mills of Guisbro', all (Kirk)leatham,
namely 9 carucates, with (East) Coatham, tithe of the demesne
of (Kirk)leatham, the churches of Marske, (Kirk)burn, Skelton,
Danby, Upleatham, Stainton with the chapels, (Kirk)levington,
Yarm, Hart, Stranton and Hartlepool, and materials in Eskdale;
also of the gifts of Ernald de Percy, Agnes wife of Robert de
Brus, namely of Carleton by (?) Camblesforth, Robert and William
Esturmy, Walter Engelram, Roger de Rosel, William de Kirkeby,
Ives de Karkem, Hugh de Bayeux, Peter de Cordanvill, William
son of Fulk, Thurstan de Munfort, Osbert de Bayeux, William
de Turp, Aschetill de Worcester and Ralph his son, William
Fossard, William de Aklum, William de Argentom, John son of
Jordan de Toftecotes, and John de Hasele. 1176-1186.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 114. Pd. in Chartul. of G., n. 17.
Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et
Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum, archiepiscopis, episcopis,
abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus et
omnibus ministris et fidelibus suis totius terre sue salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et in perpetuam elemosinam presenti
carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna
et canonicis regularibus ibidem Deo servientibus, omnes ratio-
nabiles donationes que eis facte sunt, scilicet ex dono Robertide
Brus totam Gyseburnam cum omnibus ad earn pertinentibus,
exceptis haya et Asedala, per metas et divisas quibus ipse earn
habuit, et molendina in Gyseburna cum soca et molta et omnibus
libertatibus quas in eis habuit, et totam Lyum, scilicet ix carucatas
terre, cum ilia parte de Cotum que illi adjacet, cum libertatibus
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et ceteris omnibus ad earn pertinentibus ; et decimam dominii
sui de Lyum ; et ecclesiam de Mersc, et ecclesiam de Burnnus,
et ecclesiam de Sche[l]tona, et ecclesiam de Daneby, et ecclesiam
de Uplyum, et ecclesiam de Staintona cum capellis suis, et
ecclesiam de Levintona, et ecclesiam de Jarum, et ecclesiam de
Hert, et ecclesiam de Strantona, et ecclesiam de Herterpol cum
omnibus appendiciis et terris illarum ; et in Eskedale materiem
in perpetuum ad edificia sua et cetera omnia necessaria domus
sue ; ex dono Ernaldi de Percy ecclesiam de Ormesby et unam
carucatam terre que ad ecclesiam pertinet, et molendinum de
Kaldecotes cum secta sua et tolta ; ex dono Agnetis uxoris
Roberti de Brus, Carletun de Camesford cum omnibus appendiciis
suis ; ex dono Roberti et Willelmi Sturmi ecclesiam de Martona
et dimidiam carucatam terre in Tollesby ; ex dono Walteri
Engeram ecclesiam de Erneclive cum duabus bovatis terre et
manso eis adjacente, et ecclesiam de Wllebore cum duabus bovatis
terre et manso eis adjacente, et ecclesiam de Haligtun cum
dimidia carucata terre et manso, et cum capella alterius Haligtun,
excepto quod dimidia carucata terre facit forinsecum servitium ;
ex dono Rogeri de Rosel ecclesiam de Esintun cum omnibus
appendiciis suis; ex dono Willelmi de Kirkeby ecclesiam de
Kirkeby super Wise cum omnibus appendiciis suis, tarn in capellis
quam in terris et toftis ; ex dono Ivonis de Karkem ecclesiam de
Hasele cum pertinentiis suis ; ex dono Hugonis Baiocensis
ecclesiam de Kelesterna cum duabus bovatis terre ad earn per-
tinentibus, et de incremento sex bovatas de dominio suo ; ex
dono Petri de Cordavilla ecclesiam de Schireburna cum dimidia
carucata terre, et decimam molendinorum suorum in Schireburna,
et unam carucatam in Uggethorp ; ex dono Willelmi filii Fulconis,
scilicet Ricardum filium Odonis quondam villanum suum, cum
duabus bovatis terre in Malteby et tofta et communione in pratis
et pascuis quantum ad duas bovatas pertinet ; ex dono Turstini
de Munford unam marcam argenti de redditibus molendinorum
de Atun ; de dono Osberti Baiocensis dimidiam carucatam terre
in Bradele et communem pasturam ipsius ville ad Ix vaccas
et ad Ix equas ; ex dono Willelmi de Turpe terram et pasturam
de Edene ; ex dono Asketilli de Wygorn[ia] et Radulphi filii ejus
totam Tremedum cum omnibus appendiciis suis, et terram de
Langed' ; ex dono Willelmi Fossard v bovatas terre in Baintun ;
ex dono Willelmi de Aklum dimidiam carucatam terre in Tollesby
cum pertinentiis suis ; ex dono Willelmi de Argentom duas
bovatas terre in Uggetorpe; ex dono Johannis filii Jordani de
Toftecotes tenuram Normanni in Uplium, tenendam de se et
heredibus suis pro iiii solidis annuatim sibi reddendis et forinseco
servitio, et preterea iiii acras terre et terram de Arsum ; ex dono
Johannis de Hasele quandam toftam in Beverlaco, scilicet quam
Levericus tenuit. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicta
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ecclesia de Gyseburna et canonici regulares ibidem Deo servientes,
omnia prenominata et quecunque alia eis fuerint rationabiliter
collata habeant et teneant in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam,
bene et in pace, libere et quiete, plenarie et integre et honorifice,
in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in aquis et molendinis, in
viis et semitis, in stangnis et vivariis, in moris et turbariis, in
piscariis et salinis, infra burgum et extra, et in omnibus aliis
locis, cum socha et sacha et tolta1 et theam et infangenthef et
cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus suis, sicut
donatorum carte testantur. Testibus, G[alfrido Eliensi],2 J[ohanne]
Norwicensi episcopis, Rogero le Bygoth, Willelmo de Geponvile,
fratre Rogero elemosinario, Willelmo Rufo et aliis.
674. Notification of Roger, archbishop of York, that at the request of
Adam de Brus he has confirmed to Cuthbert, prior, and the
brethren of Guisbro' the church of (Kirk)levington, with licence
to appoint a clerk after the decease of Geoffrey de Cramavill, to
whom the archbishop had previously given the church at the
request of the said prior. 1 154-1 1 60.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 250. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 682.
Rogerus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus Roberto
decano, archidiaconis et universis per Eboracensem diocesim
constitutis salutem. Notum sit universitati vestre nos represen-
tatione Adam de Brus concessisse Cuthberto, priori de Gyseburna,
et successoribus suis et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus ecclesiam
de Levington cum omnibus appendiciis suis et eandem eis pre-
senti carta confirmasse.. Decedente vero Gaufrido de Cramma-
villa, cui ipsam ecclesiam representatione predicti prioris dona-
vimus, liberam habebit ecclesiam 3 de Gyseburna potestatem
ordinandi ibi clericum, cui tamen de beneficiis ejusdem ecclesie
providebitur, unde convenienter possit sustentari et onera que
ad archiepiscopum vel archidiaconum spectant sustinere. His
testibus : Aylredo abbate Rievallis, Gregorio priore Brellingtone,
Reinero suppriore Gyseburne, Radulfo canonico Gyseburne,
Willelmo suppriore Brellingtone, Willelmo capellano, magistro
Guidone, Alano clerico, Johanne Letoldi.
Archbishop Roger had not yet received the papal legation, and John
Letold was not yet archdeacon ; therefore the date lies before 1164, possibly
before 1161. Towards the year 1180, and whilst Alexius was legate of the
Holy See, a dispute between archbishop Roger and the convent of Guisbro',
touching the church of Kirklevington, was settled. It appears that prior
Ralph and the convent had opposed the institution of a clerk, named
William de Ridale, on behalf of the archbishop by Jeremiah, archdeacon of
1 «'toltlr" ; MS.
2 Supplied by Mr. Brown from Confirmation R., 7 Hen. VIII, pt. i, n. 17.
3 Stc.
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Cleveland,1 to the chapel of Eston. By the settlement then made the
church of Kirklevington was granted to the archbishop for the term of his
life, the chapels of Yarm and Low Worsall being left in the possession of
Guisbro'. The witnesses of the agreement were : Alexius the legate,
mag. Vaccarius, mag. Ambrosius, Geoffrey de la Haye, king's clerk, 5
canons of Guisbro', namely William, Robert, Richard, Roald and Thomas,
4 clerks of the archbishop, namely mag. Milo, William Tillemire, mag.
Attilinus and Reginald Arundel.2 Dean Robert also confirmed the agree-
ment, his confirmation being attested by Hamon the precentor, Ralph
archdeacon of York, and 5 canons of St. Peter's, namely Marmaduke,
Gerold, Adam, Reginald, and Nicholas.
675. Confirmation by Roger, archbishop of York, at the request of
Adam de Ems, to the canons of Guisbro' of the church of
Skelton, to be held after the death of Ralph, archdeacon of
York, by the canons in proprios usus. 1170-1178.
Chart ul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 285^. Pd. in Chartul. of G., n. 816.
Rogerus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus, Anglic primas,
omnibus has litteras visuris vel audituris salutem. Noverit
universitas vestra nos ad petitionem nobilis viri A[dam] de Brus,
amore Dei et pietatis intuitu, concessisse et hac carta nostra
confirmasse dilectis filiis nostris priori et canonicis de Gyseburna
totam ecclesiam de Sceltona cum omnibus pertinentiis suis ubique
sine aliquo retinemento 4 ; tenendam et habendam in proprios
usus in perpetuum post decessum5 dilecti filii nostri Radulfi,
archidiaconi Eboracensis, salva fidelitate nobis et successoribus
nostris exhibenda. Et sciendum quod predicti canonici de Gyse-
burna facient sinodalia et episcopalia et sustinebunt honera que
ad predictam ecclesiam de Sceltona pertinere noscuntur. Hiis
testibus, Johanne archidiacono de Notingham, Jeremia archi-
diacono de Cliveland, Willelmo Tillemira, magistro Widone,
magistro Mainard, magistro Roberto filio Stephani, Rogero Hurrel,
Radulfo de Sviggatot.
676. Grant by Geoffrey Barnard to the monks of St. Mary's, York, of
the churches of Burton-Agnes, Harpham and Foxholes and the
tithe of his demesne of Burton-Agnes. ^.1100-^.1115.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 356.
Godfridus6 Baynnard omnibus videntibus vel audientibus
literas has salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse Deo et
abbatie Sancte Marie Eboracensis et monachis ibidem Deo servi-
entibus ecclesiam de Burton et ecclesiam de Harpam et de Foxholo
cum omnibus rebus ad easdem ecclesias pertinentibus et decimam
de dominio meo de Burton in puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
libere et quiete ab omni terreno servitio, pro animabus patris mei et
1 Chartul., nos. 883, 718. 2 ib., n. 884.
3 ib., n. 685. * " retinenemento " ; Chartul.
5 " desessum " ; ib. * Lege " Goffridus."
II C
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matris mee et omnium parentum meorum necnon et pro salute
mea et heredum meorum. Hiis testibus, Willelmo archidiacono,
R. sacerdote, Radulfo Nigelli filio et multis aliis.
Burton-Agnes with its 3 berewicks in Gransmoor, Harpham and Boy-
thorpe was held at the Survey by a farmer who rendered 10 shillings to the
king. There was also soc of this manor in Langtoft, Haisthorpe, Thwing,
Potter Brompton and Thornholme, assessed at 25 carucates. When the
manor of Burton-Agnes with the soc was given to Robert de Brus the
berewicks of Gransmoor and Harpham were treated as soc. The other
berewick in Boythorpe, and soc in Langtoft and Potter Brompton were not
included in the grant ; but 5 carucates in Foxholes, of which no mention is
found in the Survey,1 were added to the soc of Burton-Agnes and included
in the grant to Brus. At some period after the account of the fee of Robert
de Brus was compiled, Boythorpe, and perhaps something in Bempton,
were added to the fee of Brus, and 5 carucates in Scampston were sub-
tracted. At the time of Kirkby's Quest the assessment of Boythorpe had
been increased from 5 to 6 carucates and Foxholes reduced from 7 to 6.
After the Survey was made, but before the Brus fee was recorded in it, the
king gave Robert de Brus the land of Ernuin the priest and Gransmoor and
Harpham in exchange for some part of Brus' fee.
It is probable, in view of the evidence afforded by this charter, that
Geoffrey Bainard was the farmer who held Burton-Agnes of the king at the
Survey. He served as sheriff of York during the first half of the reign of
William II, in succession to Ralph Paynel. He was the brother of Ralph
Bainard, a tenant-in-chief in the Survey in cos. Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex
and Hertford, and held of him Langford z in Essex, besides many other
manors in Norfolk, all of which afterwards belonged to the honor of
Baynard. Geoffrey was a benefactor to the monastery of St. Pancras,8 and
he held a plot of land in York, which the Conqueror is said to have given
for the site of the buildings of St. Peter's hospital.4
677. Confirmation by William de Roumare III to the abbey of St.
Mary, York, of the church of Burton-Agnes to hold as bene-
ficially as they held it in the time of Robert de Brus and Adam
his son, "my predecessors." 1170-1176.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 3 5 3d.
Willelmus de Rusmar omnibus ministris suis fidelibus et
amicis tarn Francis quam Anglis salutem. Notum vobis sit me
dedisse et concessisse in pura elemosina abbatie Sancte Marie
Eboracensis ecclesiam de Burtun, liberam et quietam ab omni
servitio, cum decimis et terris et omnibus ei appendentibus sicut
eandem ecclesiam in diebus Rodberti de Brus et Ad[e] filii ejus,
predecessorum meorum, unquam melius tenuerunt. Testibus,
Domina Annes, Rodberto Calceis, Roberto de Bultunu', Snerri,
Paul, Willelmo filio Aschilli palm[erii], Willelmo de Dudevill,
Rogero de Biligwort, Elia, Waltero de Scottenni.
1 They are assigned to the king in the Summary ; where 17 car. 2 bov. in Thwing
are also assigned to the king, although only 10 car. 6 bov. in that place are recorded
in the Survey. * Dom. Bk., ii, 686, 71.
* Round, Cal. of Docs. France, 512 ; Mon. Angl., v, 146.
4 Chartul. ofGuisbro', i, 52*1.
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This charter offers several problems. It is entered in the Chartulary
among the charters relating to Hornsea-Burton, but it clearly relates to
Burton-Agnes. It will be noticed that William de Roumare's title to
confirm the church of Burton to St. Mary's, York, was in succession to
Robert de Brus, who died in 1142, and to Adam de Brus, his son, who died
a year later. The only possible explanation of his status seems to be
that the grantor held part of the Brus fee from his mother Agnes de
Albemarle. This lady was the daughter of Stephen, earl of Albemarle,
who died circa 1127. She married first William de Roumare II, who died
in 1151, during the lifetime of his father; and secondly she is stated to
have married Peter de Brus I. This is however quite impossible, not only
because the wife of Peter de Brus I was named Joan, but also by reason of
the great disparity in their respective ages. It seems probable, therefore,
that Agnes de Albemarle married for her second husband, in or after 1151,
Adam de Brus II, son of Adam I, and that she died before 1176.
It was no doubt the connexion of Agnes de Albemarle with this place
that caused it to be described as Burton-Annais, later Burton-Agnes.
Robert de Cauz and Roger de Beningworth were feudal tenants of the
fee of William de Roumare in U66.1
There is nothing on record to indicate how the manor and soc of
Burton-Agnes came to the Stutevills. Osmund de Stutevill held part of
the town of Weston, co. Camb., of the earl of Warenne, and gave it to
Roger de Stutevill, younger brother of Robert de Stutevill III.2 This
Osmund was not the individual of the same name who gave a right of way
in Cowesby to Rievaulx, but he may have been the Osbert who held f fee
in Cowesby and elsewhere of Robert de Stutevill in 1166. Possibly he
held Burton-Agnes also, but in any case he died before 1172, when Roger
de Stutevill paid scutage on if fee of the fee of Adam de Brus in Yorkshire,1
evidently Burton-Agnes and the soc. He was associated with William de
Roumare and Agnes de Albemarle in the gift to Meaux of lands in
Blanchemarle.4 He too was dead in 1194, when Anselm his son was
engaged in a plea about land in West Heslerton.6 Anselm died in 1199,
without issue, when his sisters became co-heirs of his inheritance. They
were Alice, relict of Roger de Merlay \d. 1188] ; Agnes wife of Herbert de
St. Quintin ; Beatrice wife of William de Colevill ; Gundreda mother by
an unknown husband6 of Roesia, wife of Robert de L'Isle, and of Agnes,
wife of William Fitz-Warine ; and Isabel wife of Robert de Crammavill.7
Eventually the inheritance descended in the line of Alice, Agnes and
Beatrice. In 1199 Simon de Stutevill proffered 5 marks for the right of
9 carucates and 7 bovates in Burton (Agnes) against Alice de Stutevill, and
2 marks for the right of 5 carucates and 6 bovates in Harpham against
Herbert de St. Quintin and Agnes his wife, also 4 marks for the right of
9 carucates and 2 bovates in Thornholme and Gransmoor against Robert
de Crammavill and Isabel his wife.8 Simon's debts were not recorded as
due in the ensuing year, so that his plea was evidently abortive.
William de Colevill and Beatrice had issue Roger de Colevill, who held
in 1243 the fee in Weston, co. Camb He gave his pourparty of the
Stutevill inheritance in Haisthorpe to his sister Alice, whose only daughter,
Matilda, married William de St. Quintin. She and her husband in 1290
recovered \ fee in Haisthorpe, which had once belonged to Roger de
Stutevill, father of Anselm.9
Red Bk., 376. « Abbrev. Placit., 39. Cf. Testa, 354.
Pipe R., 18 Hen. II, 62. * Chron. de Melsa, 172.
Pipe R., 6 Ric I.
" lohn de Bassingham," according to the Visit, of Yorks. (ed. Foster), 162.
R. Cur. Reg., ii, 80 ; Cur. Regis R. 73, m. 41 ; Abbrev. Placit., 39, 52^, 76.
Pipe R., i John. 9 Abbrev. Placit., 222.
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In 1243 Roger de Merlay held 3 fees in the soc of Burton-Agnes of
Peter de Brus,1 at whose death in 1272 the heirs of Roger de Merlay held
only 2 fees in Burton and the members.2 What Roger actually held at his
death in 1265, of the fee of Brus, is shown by the inquest then taken,3
namely the greater part of Burton-Agnes in demesne with the service of
free tenants there and in Thornholme and Haisthorpe ; also lands held of
him by Herbert de St. Quintin in Harpham (12 car.), Thornholme (6 car. ?),
and Gransmoor (4 car.) for the service of about 2 knights ; a fee held by
William de Rudestain in Rudston (8 car.), Bempton and Buckton (5 car.),
and about 5 carucates in Burton-Agnes, Haisthorpe, Gransmoor, Thorn-
holme and Harpham, held for the 4th, loth and i6th parts of a fee ; in
all about 40 carucates representing about 3^ fees.
678. Grant by Adam Paynel to the church of Guisbro' of a toft on the
north side of the donor's house (in Tibthorpe). 1174-^.1195.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 47d.
Sciant omnes litteras [istas] audituri quod ego Ada[m] Painel
dedi et hac ca[r]ta confirmavi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Giseburna
toftam unam a parte aquilonali domus mee, in liberam et quietam
et perpetuam elemosinam. Hanc elemosinam ego et heredes
mei fecimus pro animabus nostris, cum communi pastura ville.
Hanc toftam tenebit Gilebertus films Radulphi de priore de
Giseburna, ipse et heredes sui in feudo et hereditate, pro una
libra piperis reddenda annuatim domui de Giseb[ur]nie, liberam
ab omnibus consuetudinibus et exactionibus. Hiis testibus,4 ipse
prior Radulphus, Robertus de Uplium canonicus, Henricus et
Petrus canonici, Anfridus presbiter, magister Stephanus, Robertus
cum filia, Ricardus films Hernisii, Turstinus clericus, Ricardus
filius Hamonis, Horn, Willelmus films Hervii, Robertus de
Gartuna, Hugo Bucca, Robertus pistor, Hervius.
Endorsed: "Ade Painel de tofta una in Tibetorp." Equestrian
seal of brown paste. Legend: SIGILLVM ADAM PAINEL.
The donor may have been one of the Lincolnshire Paynels and the
Adam Paynel who was amerced in that county in 1180, because he had not
adequately " slighted " Roger de Mowbray's castle of Kinard Ferry.5
679. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Ralph de
Harpham, of 4 bovates in Harpham, to hold by rendering yearly
55. $d. to Robert, priest of Burton (-Agnes), or to whomsoever
the abbot and chapter shall appoint. *•. 1150-1161.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 358.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus [has] litteras
quod ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis,
cum communi consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri, concessi
Radulfo de Harpham et heredibus suis tenere de nobis in feudo
1 Testa, 363. 8 Cal. Inq. p.m., ii, 189.
8 Yorks. Inq. p.m., i, 100. * Sic. 5 Pipe R., 26 Hen. II, 53.
BRUS FEE : TIBTHORPE, SUNDERLANDWICK 37
et hereditate quatuor bovatas terre quas habemus in predicta
villa de elemosina ecclesie. Ipse autem Radulfus et heredes sui
reddent singulis annis pro eadem terra quinque solidos et quatuor
denarios Rodberto sacerdoti de Burton et post eum cuicunque
jusserimus, dimidium videlicet ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad
festum Sancti Martini. Hoc concedimus eis quamdiu se legaliter
habuerint erga nos et bene reddiderint predictum censum et quam-
diu fecerint erga nos sicut alii franctenentes nostri faciunt.
680. Notitia of a grant by Robert de Brus and Agnes his wife to
the church of St. Mary, York, of 2 carucates and a mill in
Sunderlandwick for the service of the third part of a knight.
c. 1 1 20-1 141.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 271, n. I.
Inprimis habetur carta in predicto xxxvj0 folio per quam
Robertus de Brus et uxor sua Agnes et eorum heredes con-
cesserunt et donaverunt ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis duas
carrucatas terre et unum molendinum per tertiam partem
servitii unius militis in Sunderlandwyke cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis etc.
Abbot Clement rendered to Jordan Foliot in fee his right in the land of
the abbot and convent in Sunderlandwick, namely 2 carucates for 2 marks
yearly, the same Jordan to acquit the forinsec service, but the convent to
retain the mill of that fee with the pool and the soke for a pension of 20
shillings.1 Abbot Clement also granted to William Filioth (sic) and his
heirs whatever right Henry Folioth his son had in 2 carucates in Sunder-
landwick which he held of the convent. The same rent and the mill were
reserved, as in the other charter.2
681. Grant by Clement, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to the brethren
and sisters of Watt on of the mill of Sunderlandwick for 20
shillings yearly. 1161-^.1175.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 240^.
Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego
C[lemens] abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum communi
consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi fratribus et
sororibus de Waton tenere de nobis imperpetuum molendinum
nostrum de Sunderlandewich quod dicitur Kemeomilna liberum
et quietum ab omni exactione, cum omnibus que ad illud pertinent
in terra et in aqua, reddendo nobis annuatim xxli solidos, dimidium
ad festum Sancti Martini et dimidium ad Pentecosten. Sciendum
vero est quod sive ipsum molendinum edificaverint sive non tamen
prefata pensio continue nobis persolvetur vel ab hac conven-
tione neutra pars poterit resilire nisi consensu utriusque ecclesie.
1 Chartul., f. 271, n. 2. z ib., n. 3.
38 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS •
Similiter vero notandum est quod si terra quam in predicta villa
habemus aliqua ratione in proprietate ecclesie nostre venerit,
supradicti fratres et sorores pensione xcem solidorum earn de
nobis tenebunt et forense servitium adquietabunt. Hoc autem
eis concedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et pre-
scriptum censum bene reddiderint ; si vero forte contigerit eos
has tenuras vi vel ratione amittere, non dabimus eis excambium.
Testibus hiis, domino Gamello episcopo de Man, Joscellino
capellano et aliis.
682. Confirmation by Ingram de Monceaux, with the consent of
Robert his son, of the gift made by Henry Foliot to the church
of St. Peter, York, of i bovate in Sunderlandwick for the
rebuilding of the said church. 1161-^.1175.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 6id.
Engelr[amus] de Mounceaus omnibus has literas visuris vel
audituris salutem. Universitati vestre notum fieri volo me con-
cessisse et ratam habere donationem illam quam Henricus Foliot
fecit Deo et Sancto Petro de una bovata terre in Sunderlangwyc
quam dedit ad reedificationem ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis
in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni
servitio seculari. Et ne ipsius donatio vel nostra concessio ab
aliquo heredum meorum decetero possit perturbari, eandam
bovatam cum omnibus pertinentiis suis infra villam et extra,
sicut prefatus Henricus earn dedit et concessit, liberam et quietam
concede et presenti carta confirmo Deo et Sancto Petro, in puram
et perpetuam elemosinam. Hoc autem feci consilio et assensu
uxoris mee et heredum meorum et nominatim Roberti filii mei,
qui hoc idem concessit et sigillo suo confirmavit. Hiis testibus,
C[lemente] abbate Beate Marie Eboracensis, Hfamone] cantore
Eboracensi, Stephano canonico, Waltero Faghari[ulf], Serlone
clerico, Thoma presbitero, Roberto de Gaunt.
Robert de Monceaux confirmed the gift of Henry Foliot in the same
terms.1 At the Survey the 2 manors late of Wifle and Siward in Sunder-
landwick (i£ car.) were in the king's hands; another manor (i£ car.) was
held by Gospatric, as he had held it T.R.E.
In a grant of 2 bovates of land in Sunderlandwick from John de Oketon,
son and heir of John de Oketon, knt., to the nuns of Nunkeeling, the donor
records that the land formed part of the tenement purchased by William
Foliot his ancestor from the said nuns, the homage and service whereof
belonged to him as one of the heirs of the said William.2
683. Grant by Maurice de Askerne to the chapter of St. Peter, York,
of the land in the close of North Cave which belongs to the fee
of Adam de Brus ; pledge by the donor in the hand of Robert
1 R.M.A., f. 62. 2 Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 262^.
BRUS FEE: SUNDERLANDWICK, NORTH CAVE 39
the dean to warrant the land, and quit-claim to the donor by
William de Evesham. ^.1165-1180.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 65^.
Mauritius de Escherna omnibus videntibus vel audientibus
literas istas salutem.. Notum vobis facio me dedisse et hoc
presenti carta mea confirmasse Beato Petro et capitulo Ebora-
censis ecclesie totam terram que continetur in clause de North-
cave de feudo Ade de Bruis usque ad viam que est juxta feudum
ejusdem Ade. Hanc totam terram dedi Sancto Petro Eboracensi
et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus et earn super altare Sancti
Petri optuli in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam
ab omni temporali servitio. Affidavi etiam in manu Roberti
decani in presentia capituli ejusdem ecclesie quod ego et heredes
mei warantizabimus earn contra omnes homines sicut puram et
perpetuam elemosinam meam. Hec autem terra durat in longum
usque ad rivulum qui currit per mediam villam. Hiis testibus,
Roberto decano, Willelmo cantore, magistro Roberto, Alano,
Hamone, Stephano, Nicholao de Trailli, magistro Minardo,
Geroldo, Willelmo Tostini, leronimo, Hugonede Gaunt, Stephano,
Thoma Paulini, Nicholao, canonicis; Willelmo de Evesham qui
michi terram illam quietam clamavit tanquam hereditatem meam
coram altari Sancti Petri, Amfrido de Canci, Willelmo filio
Roberti, Willelmo Turcople, Roberto de Escherna, Willelmo de
Crave clerico, Petro filio Willelmi, Bernardo de Ripon, Gilberto
Harant, Thurstino filio Willelmi, Galfrido de Altres.
684. Grant by Robert II, dean, and the chapter of St. Peter, York,
to Roger and Reginald of the close in North Cave, given by
Maurice de Askerne, to hold for \2d. yearly. ^.1165-1180.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 66.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis R[obertus] secundus
decanus Eboracensis et ejusdem ecclesie capitulum salutem.
Notum sit vobis nos concessisse et dedisse Rogero et Reginaldo
totum clausum in Northcave quod Mauritius de Escherne in
puram et perpetuam et liberam elemosinam eorum perquisitione
dedit Sancto Petro et super altare ipsius optulit, ita ut predicti
Rogerus et Reginaldus et heredes ipsorum teneant illud clausum
totum et eisdem limitibus quibus Sancto Petro donatum est
in feodum et hereditatem, libere et quiete ab omni servitio ;
reddendo singulis annis xii. denarios, vi. ad festum Sancti Martini
et vi. ad Pentecosten. Hii sunt testes, Robertus decanus,
Willelmus cantor, magister Robertus, Radulfus filius episcopi,
Simon de Sigillo, Geroldus et Serlo fratres, Ernulphus Sotovagina,
Gilbertus filius Fulconis, Stephanus filius Holdeberti, Willelmus
de Baiocis junior, canonici; Picotus, Herbertus, Alexander,
Galfridus, presbiteri ; et alii laid multi.
4<D EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
685. Grant by Maurice de Askerne to St. Peter's, York, of a toft in
North Cave. 1 1 75-1 1 90.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 66.
Mauritius de Escherna omnibus fidelibus ad quos littere iste
pervenerint salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse et pre-
sent! carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancto Petro Eboracensi
unum toftum in Cava, illud scilicet quod fuit Normanni filii
Brunig', in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberum et quietum
ab omni servitio, pro salute mea et antecessorum, sicut ego illud
certis limitibus ad opus Sancti Petri consignavi. Hiis testibus,
Hugone filio Ernisii, Suano barn, Roberto de Houm, Alexandro
de Ascherne, Gilberto de Burton, Hugone clerico de Bainton,
Roberto clerico de Ascherne, Ricardo presbitero de Camschale,
Willelmo fratre ejus, Adam filio Liulphi, Normanno filio Radulphi
de Cava, Ricardo filio Ernisii, Roberto de Sutton, Aschet[ino]
fratre ejus, et Ivone fratre ejus.
686. Grant by Robert Esturmi at the prayer of Robert de Brus his
lord to the canons of Guisborough of the church of Marton(-in-
Cleveland) and ^ carucate in Tolesby. ^.1130-1140.
Brit. Mus., Stowe ch. 4650.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Robertus Sturmi salutem.
[Sciatis me ad petitio]nem x Roberti de Brus domini mei dedisse
et concessisse et hac mea presenti carta confirmasse Deo et Beate
Marie de Gisebfurna] et canonicis [ibidem Deo servientibus pro
salute anime m]ee et antecessorum meorum in puram et per-
petuam elemosinam ecclesiam de Marton et dimidiam carucatam
terre in Tollisbi cum omnibus pertinentiis [suis, ita quod canonici
libere et quiete tjeneant predictam ecclesiam et prenominatam
dimidiam carucatam terre cum pertinentiis suis sicut aliqua
ecclesia liberius et quietius aliquam ecclesiam vel terram tenet, etc.
This document and 3 which follow it are from an exemplification of the
originals made in 1203-1204 by William of Rievaulx, John of Fountains,
Hugh of Byland and William of Jervaulx, abbots, the prior of Kirkham and
H. prior of Marton and addressed to the archbishop of York.
No complete account of the Esturmi family of Faceby and Sexhow can
be given. Robert Esturmi, as recorded elsewhere, held I carucate in
Acklam at the commencement of Stephen's reign. According to the
charters of confirmation of Robert de Brus I the gift of Robert Esturmi to
Guisborough included a moiety of the church of Marton and not the entire
church, as this charter and those which follow would appear to ascribe
to his gift. Nevertheless, the general confirmation of Henry II to the
priory enumerates among the possessions of the house "the church of
Marton and £ carucate in Tolesby by the gift of Robert and William
Sturmi." 2
This William was probably Robert's heir, and I have ventured to
ascribe a later charter of this series to him, although the name of the
1 Part of the left-hand side of the document has been cut off. The restorations
are tentative. 2 ChartuL, i, 16.
BRUS FEE: CAVE, MARTON, CRATHORNE 41
grantor has been cut off. Possibly he was son or nephew of Robert and
the William Esturmi who occurs in the reign of Henry II, and who
undoubtedly held i fee of the barony of Brus. In 1176 William Esturmi
was amerced lorn, for forest trespass.1 In 1193 William son of Robert
Esturmi was amerced for a default.2 He died before November, 1208,
when Philip de Colevill and Ingelesa his wife were demanding against
William Esturmi a third part of i carucate in Faceby and of 30$-. of rent in
Crambe and of £ mark of rent in Newsham (in par. Appleton-le-Street ?), as
the dower of Ingelesa in the tenement of William son of Robert, her late
husband. In discharge of their claim William Esturmi granted them i
mark of rent in Crambe.3 William son of Robert is shown by the charters
relating to Crambe to have been son of Robert and grandson of William
mentioned above under date 1176.
In 1224 Robert Esturmy and Juliana his wife, Alan de Parco and
Ingram de Danby arraigned an assize of novel disseisin against the prior of
Guisborough touching common of their pasture in Glasedale and Swine-
hevet belonging to their free tenement in Danby.4 Robert gave a tenement
in Skelton to provide lights in the church of Guisborough.5 He had a son
Robert who joined his father and many others in a gift of land in Ormsby
to Ralph, prior, and the convent of Guisborough.8 At the death of Peter
de Brus in 1272 William Sturmy and his parceners held 2 fees in Faceby
and elsewhere. In 1281 William had been succeeded by Roger Esturmy.7
687. Confirmation by Thurstan, archbishop of York, of the gift made
by Robert Esturmy to the church of Guisborough, with the con-
sent of Robert de Brus, for the support of poor folks, of the
church of Marton(-in- Cleveland) and the church of Crathorne.
^.n 30-1 140.
Brit. Mus. ; Stowe ch. 465 c.
T[urstinus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus
parochianis Sancti Petri [Eboracensis ecclesie salutem. Sciatis
quod nos concedijmus et confirmamus donum quod Robertus
Esturmi fecit ecclesie de Giseburna, scilicet ad sustentationem
pauperum, ecclesiam de Marton, necnon et ecclesiam de [Cra-
thorn quam Ernaldus de Perci dedjit eidem ecclesie de Gise-
b[urna] cum omnibus rebus ad earn pertinentibus. Hee dona-
tiones facte sunt concessu Roberti de Bruis qui est advocatus
earum.
688. Confirmation by Roger, archbishop of York (?), to the canons of
Guisborough, for their support, of the church of Marton(-in-
Cleveland) and the church of Crathorne and whatever his
predecessors Thurstan (?) and Henry (?) granted to them.
Brit. Mus. ; Stowe ch. 465^.
[Rogerus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus] omnibus
sancte matris ecclesie filiis salutem. Deo servientibus pium est
1 Pipe R., 22 Hen. II, 113. z ib., 5 Ric. I.
3 Yorks. Fines, i, n. 397. « Pat. R., 1216-25, p. 487.
6 Chartul, ii, n. 828. « ib., i, n. 591.
7 Cal. Ing. p.m., i, 265 ; ii, 189 ; and Cal. Close, 1279-88, p. 106.
42 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
providere et beneficia eis a Christ! fidelibus collata ampliori
auctoritate roborare. Quapropter [ cjonciliationis
gratia concedimus ad sustentationem fratrum et auctoritate epi-
scopali confirmamus dilectis filiis nostris canonicis de Giseb[urna]
ecclesiam de Marton et ecclesiam de Crathorn [ ]s
can[onicis] quicquid predecessores nostri T[urstinus] et H[enricus]
eisdem concesserunt et cartis suis confirmaverunt. Hiis testibus,
Johanne archidiacono, etc.
689. Grant by William (?) Esturmy to the canons of Guisborough of
his right in the church of Marton(-in-Cleveland) and £ carucate
in Tolesby and confirmation of the same. ^.1150-1180.
Brit. Mus. ; Stowe ch. 4656.
[Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Willelmujs Esturmi
salutem et pacem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac carta mea
confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Giseb[urna] et fratribus
ibidem Deo servientibus [totum jus meum quod ha*bui] super
ecclesia de Marton et dimidia carucata terre in Tollisbi, quam
ecclesiam integram cum omni jure suo sine omni retentione eis
concede [et confirmo in puram et perjpetuam elemosinam, pro
animabus patris et matris mee et omnium antecessorum meorum
et pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et liberorum et omnium
pa[rentum meorum, ita quod illam teneajnt tarn quiete sicut
aliquam ecclesiam liberius et quietius tenent. Hiis testibus, etc.
690. Notification by Geoffrey, elect of Lincoln, Silvan, abbot of
Rievaulx and Geoffrey, dean of Lincoln, of the settlement of
a dispute between the church of Guisbro' and Robert, clerk
of Glemham, about the church of Crathorne; that whereas
Thurstan, archbishop of York, with the consent of Ernald de
Percy, confirmed that church to the chapter of Guisbro', the
said chapter has granted the church of Crathorne to the said
Robert, to hold for life rendering to the canons a yearly pension
of £ mark. 1173-1182.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 233. Pd. in ChartuL of Guisbro1,
n. 592.
G[alfridus] Dei gratia electus Lincolniensis et S[ilvanus]
abbas Rievallis et G[alfridus] Lincolniensis decanus omnibus
sancte matris ecclesie filiis salutem. Universitati vestre inno-
tescimus causam que vertebatur inter ecclesiam de Gyseburna et
Rfobertum] clericum de Glemham super ecclesia de Crathorne
hoc tenore positam esse in capitulo Lincolniensi. Cumque earn
ex mandato summi pontificis nobis delegatam sub judicial!
examine dinosceremus, post auditum sub religione juris1 jurandi
testimonium a canonicis productum, quo nobis revelatum est
1 " jures" ; Chartul.
BRUS FEE: MARTON, CRATHORNE, CRAMBE 43
quod Turstinus venerabilis memorie archiepiscopus Eboracensis,
consensu Ernaldi de Percy, predictam ecclesiam capitulo de
Gyseburna episcopali auctoritate dederit, hoc modo inter eos
transactum est. Ecclesia autem de Gyseburna prefato Roberto
clerico concessit ut sepedictam ecclesiam omnibus diebus vite sue
teneret sub annua pensione dimidie marce prenominato capitulo,
nomine ecclesie de Crathorne, persolvende infra solempnem
septimanam Pentecostes. Hanc vero pactionem canonici sub
nostra presentia fide interposita firmaverunt et quod per se vel
per alium nichil machinabuntur, quominus Robertus sepedictam
ecclesiam de Crathorne sicut supradictum est teneat. Robertus
etiam versa vice, sub interpositione fidei in manu nostra, sanxit se
hanc transactionem omnibus diebus vite sue observaturum, nee
aliquam ejus machinationem fieri quominus suprascripta ecclesia
post ejus obitum apud ecclesiam de Gyseburna libere et integre
resideat. Et ne aliquibus versutiis transactio ista in irritum in
posterum revocari valeat, ad robur apostolici mandati dignum
duximus sigillorum nostrorum attestatione earn corroborare.
Valeatis.
691 . Notitiae of grants made to the canons of Kirkham : (i) by William
Esturmy of the church of Crambe, (2) by Adam de Brus con-
firming the gift of William Esturmy of 4 carucates in Crambe.
£-.1165-1180.
Chartul. of Kirkham ; Fairfax MS. vii, f. 65.
Carta Willelmi Sturmy de ecclesia de Crambum in qua
continetur quod dictus Willelmus dedit canonicis de Kirkham
ecclesiam de Crambum et quicquid juris dominii et advocationis
ad se pertinebat, tenendam libere et quiete in perpetuum.
Confirmatio Ade de Brus de Crambum in qua continetur quod
dictus A[dam] confirmavit canonicis de Kirkham donationem
Willelmi Esturmy de iiij carucatis terre in Crambum, tenendas
dictis canonicis libere et quiete imperpetuum, salvo servitio quod
ipse Willelmus et heredes sui de prefata terra dicto Ade et
heredibus suis debent.
Robert Esturmy confirmed the gifts of William his father of the church
of Crambe and of 4 carucates in Crambe subject to a yearly rent of 7 marks
to William and his heirs.1 William Esturmy released to Kirkham 30^. \d.
of rent in Crambe which the canons used to pay for the third part of 4
carucates which they had by the gift of William Esturmy, his grandfather.
Stephen Guer made a similar release of a rent of 30^. id. in Crambe and
William de Scuderchelf released the payment of 30^. of rent from land in
Crambe, which came to him through Rose his mother, because he had sold
that rent to Nicholas son of Hugh Palmer. The canons acknowledged
their obligation to the said Hugh in respect of these 30^. and of 6.r. more in
respect of a plot of land in Walmegate in York.
1 Chartul., f. 65.
44 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
The chartulary of Kirkham contains documents which show that the
priory of Holy Trinity, York, possessed a title to a mediety of the church of
Crambe. One is a cirograph between the monks of Christ Church, York,
and the canons of Kirkham, whereby the monks granted to the canons a
mediety of the church for IDJ. yearly pension, to be increased to 2os. after
the decease of Gilbert de Pontino, then parson of the church. The prior
and chapter of Holy Trinity, York, granted this, and the abbot and brethren
of Marmoutier confirmed it.1
Under the fee of Bigod reference is made to the apparent subjection by
Hugh Bigod, earl of Norfolk, of land in Firby, Grimston and Crambe,
which had belonged to the fee of Brus, to his own fee and the infeudation
of the earl of Albemarle between Adam de Brus 1 1 and himself, whereby the
earl of Norfolk became tenant in chief of the crown and Brus took third
place in the feudal scale.
It appears from the evidences cited above that the owner of the 4 caru-
cates in Crambe left at his decease heirs general, who had respectively
married William the father of Robert Esturmy, the father of William de
Scuderchelf and the father (?) of Stephen Guer.
Walter Percehaye held the other moiety of Crambe (Paynel fee) in 1219,
when he accused the prior of Kirkham of obstructing a way in Crambe. He
was non-suited because the way was in Whitwell.2 Subsequently the canons
granted to him a cartway in Crambe by the road to Barton through Gyldecros,
and entry to the pasture of Ayclyff by the old road. Walter was to fence
off the pasture of Whitwell (Qwyttwell)*
692. Grant by William Esturmy to William son of Hucce of the land of
Sexhow, namely 2 carucates, by the bounds by which Hucce his
father held and on the day when William did homage to the
grantor, to hold by the 5th part of a knight's fee, where 10
carucates make a fee. £.1160-1180.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 62.
Willelmus Sturmi omnibus hominibus suis et amicis tarn
Francis quam Anglicis, salutem. Notum sit vobis me dedisse et
concessisse Willelmo filio Hucci totam terram de Sexhou, scilicet
duas carruchatas tam amplas et plenarias "par marc e par
divises " quas pater suus Hucce tenuit eodem die quo Willelmus
fecit michi homagium, ei tenendas in feudo et in hereditate, ei et
heredibus suis, de me et heredibus meis libere, in libero servitio,
in piano, in prato, in campis, in pasc[u]is, in aquis, in stangis,
in rivis, in molendino, in hominibus, et in omnibus liberis con-
ventionibus, videlicet ad quintam partem unius militis, decem ubi
charuchate ad feudum militis sunt. His testibus, Roberto de
Meinil, Valtero de Meinil, Johanne Engeram, Rogero de Latun,
Ricardo de Tunstal, Roberto filio Rogeri, Berengero avunculo
suo, Reginaldo Sturmi, Radulfo capellano Semer, Ricardo En-
gelbi, Gerardo de Hetune, Rogero de Carletun, Ailrico de Martun,
Willelmo filio Rogeri, Bertram de Hou, Harnaldo Archario, Gile-
bert del Meinil, Johanne Esturmi, Teobaldo de Gisna, Henrico
1 Chartul., f. 65^. * Assize R., 1040, m. 12.
» Chartul. of Kirkham, f. 6$d.
BRUS FEE: SEXHOW, GUISBOROUGH 45
de Wai, Baldwino capellano, Stephano de Bulemer, Waltero Hin-
gelram, Reinnaldo de \blank\ Willelmo le Waleis, Waltero decano.
\A sketch of the sealJ]
Possibly the feoffee of Sexhow was the William deBucthon, or Bucthoton,
son of Hucche de Frytheby, who gave all Firby to the canons of Kirkham.
See n. 636 above. A Robert de Sexhou occurs early in the reign of Henry
III, and Thomas de Sexhou a little later.1
693. Release by Gundreda, daughter of Uctred, with the consent of
Cuthbert, prior of Guisbro', her lord, and O. her husband, of
half the yearly pension of 20^. which the church of Guisbro'
owed to her mother, Uctred her brother, and to her, as their
heir. 1160-1170.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 138. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 146.
Universis ecclesie filiis Gundreda filia Huctredi salutem.
Noverit dilecta [universitas] vestra me, ex concessu dompni
Cfuthberti] prioris Gyseburne, advocati mei, et ex concessu
Ofsmundi ?] mariti mei, dimidium annue pensionis quam prede-
cessoribus meis, videlicet matri mee et fratri meo Huctredo, et
michi eorum heredi debuit ecclesia Gyseburne, scilicet viginti
solidos, eidem ecclesie in perpetuum remisisse et in perpetuam
elemosinam, liberam et quietam super altare obtulisse, pro vita
mariti mei et pro me ipso et pro animabus predecessorum meorum.
Testes vero hujus mee donationis sunt isti, Arnaldus de Percy,
Willelmus filius Rogeri, Umfridus de Hotona, Robertus frater
ejus, Ricardus de Bernaldby, Henricus de Hispania, Johannes de
Thocotes, Bernardus de Herewelle, Rogerus de Martona, Ra-
dulfus filius Nicholai de Percy, Eustachius et T[homas] nepotes
dompni prioris, Robertus de Gartona, Wald[evus] de Broctona.
694. Quit-claim by Robert, son of Richard son of Lefsi to the canons
of Guisbro' of the messuage which he held of them in Guisbro',
saving to the nuns of Rosedale 22 s. 6d. due yearly from the tenant
thereof. 1180-1195.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 14 id. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro1,
n. 164.
Sciant omnes hanc cartam visuri et audituri quod ego Rober-
tus filius Radulfi filii Lefsi quietum clamavi canonicis de Gyse-
burna de me et heredibus meis in perpetuum, masagium illud
quod de eis tenui in Gyseburna, scilicet quod jacet inter Alanum
carpentarium et domum que fuit Eppus, pro tribus marcis argenti
quas michi dederunt et cartam [quam] inde habui eis resignavi,
salvis monialibus de Rossedale duobus annuis solidis et sex
denariis ab eo qui terram istam de eis tenuerit. Hiis testibus,
Willelmo de Percy, Galfrido Baard, Galfrido de Albemarle, Ricolfo
1 Cal. Chart. R., iii, 143, 146.
46 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
[de Galmetona], Roberto Ingeram, Roberto Britone, Ricardo de
Levingtona, Waltero et Roberto, clericis, tune servientibus domini
regis, et pluribus aliis.
695. Grant by Hawise Cogan with the consent of Hervey de Bretvill,
her lord and uncle, to the canons of Guisbro' of the bovate in the
fields of Guisbro' which was the marriage dowry of her mother,
whose heir she is, with meadow and wood in the cliff of the
said Hervey from below " Heclive " upwards, of such breadth of
wood and moor as her mother's croft extends to, and of as much
length as the bounds of the remaining part of the cliff, which
belongs to the said Hervey, extend to ; excepting her mother's
messuage and toft in Belmund-gate. 1170-1180.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 129. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 90.
Notum sit universis tarn presentibus quam futuris quod ego
Hawis Cogan, consilio et consensu et concessu Hervi de Breta-
villa, domini mei et advocati et avunculi, pro anima mea et ante-
cessorum meorum concessi, dedi et hac carta mea confirmavi
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et canonicis ibidem Deo
servientibus illam bovatam terre in campo Gyseburne que fuit
maritagium matris mee cujus ego heres legitima supersum, cum
pertinentiis suis, scilicet prato et bosco in Cliva predicti Hervi,
id est quantum crofta matris mee se extendit de sub Hecliva J in-
ferius in altum, tantum in ipsa Cliva per latitudinem habeant in
bosco et mora usque ad eosdem terminos et metas in longum ad quos
ipse Herveius reliquum Clive habet, et etiam prefatam croftam
de sub Hecliva, nisi managium matris mee aliquando fuit, et
toftam illam quam mater mea- habuit et ego post earn heredi-
tario jure, in via de Belmund ; in perpetuam et puram elemosinam,
liberam et quietam ab omni servitio seculari preter Danageld
antedicto Herveio et heredibus suis solvendum. Hiis testibus,
Roberto coco, Hervio de Bretavilla, Thoma de Lend', Johanne
Rufo, Roberto Belting', Hugone de Hasele,2 Eustachio dapifero,
Willelmo de Lyum, Adam de Kardule, Willelmo de Thocotes,
Hugone Buche, Willelmo Cheverel et multis aliis.
Hervey de Bretvill was father of William son of Hervey, who sold land to
the canons of Guisbro' in his necessity. Both father and son gave land in
the field of Guisbro' below Hecliffto the canons,3 and so also did Peter, son
of William son of Hervey.*
696. Grant by William son of Hervey (de Bretvill) for money received
in his need from Stephen, master of the fabric of St. Mary's,
1 " de subhecliva " ; chartul. 2 "Halese"; ib.
3 Chartul. of G., nos. 92-96. * »'&., nos. 97-101.
BRUS FEE: GUISBOROUGH, HUTTON 47
Guisbro', to the fabric of the same of 6 acres of land in certain
places in Guisbro'. 1185-1195.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 175. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 294.
Willelmus films Hervei omnibus has literas visuris vel
audituris salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me, pro anima
mea et animabus predecessorum meorum et pro quibusdam
denariis quos in mea magna necessitate ego accepi a domino Ste-
phano tune magistro fabrice Sancte Marie de Gyseburna, dedisse
et concessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse prefate fabrice, in
liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam, sex acras terre cum
omnibus pertinentiis suis, unam scilicet acram et dimidiam ad
Turfmire cum tota ilia parte de Turlmire que ad earn pertinet et
ad Scuggedale unam acram et versus Belmund duas acras et ad
Boulandsike unam acram et dimidiam versus occidentem. Hanc
terram ego et heredes mei prefate fabrice Sancte Marie de
Gyseburna warantizabimus, vel si non possimus, excambium ei
ad valentiam dabimus. Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Thocotes et
Johanne de Thocotes, Willelmo de Thornetona, Petro de
Uply[u]m, Willelmo forestario, Ricardo Keverel.
697. Confirmation by Robert, son of Robert son of Alfred, of the gift
which Emma de Hoton, his grandmother, made to the canons
of Guisbro', namely of 2 bovates and 2 tofts in Hutton (Low-
cross). This he did immediately after entering into his in-
heritance. 1170-1185.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 179. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 322.
Noverint omnes audituri vel visuri litteras istas quod ego
Robertus filius Roberti filii Alveredi, devoto animo, in plena et
integra sanitate cordis et corporis mei, concessi donationem et
elemosinam quam fecit avia mea Emma de Hotona ecclesie Sancte
Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus, scilicet
duas bovatas terre cum duabus toftis eis adjacentibus in Hotun,
quas bovatas Albertus et Ricardus de Hotona tenere solebant.
Hanc elemosinam avie mee Emme ego Robertus sicut heres ejus
legitimus et proximus postquam hereditatem meam habui in
manu mea et pacifice tenui, concessi et dedi prefate ecclesie in
puram et perpetuam, liberam et quietam elemosinam, pro anima
mea, patris et matris mee et avie mee et omnium predecessorum
meorum, et ipsi fratres predict! susceperunt me in communem
omnium beneficiorum suorum x societatem. Hiis testibus,
Stephano de Resell, Gylberto filio Gylberti, Stephano clerico de
Atona, Roberto de Mortona et Waltero filio ejus Johanne de
Thocotes, Alberto de Hotona.
1 " meorum " ; chartul.
48 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
698. Similar quit-claim (to the last) by Robert, son of Robert son of
Alfred de Scelton, to the canons of Guisbro', and grant of the
toft of i bovate in Hutton (Lowcross), adjoining those which
Emma, his grandmother, gave with 2 bovates to the said canons.
1170-1185.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 179. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 323-
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis me Robertum
filiurn Roberti filii Alveredi de Sceltona concessisse et hac carta
mea confirmasse canonicis ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna,
pro anima mea et antecessorum meorum, totam donationem quam
Emma de Hotun avia mea predictis fecit canonicis, scilicet duas
bovatas terre in Hotona cum toftis ad eas pertinentibus, salvo
forinseco servitio. Dedi etiam prefate ecclesie unam toftam unius
bovate terre in Hotona que propinquior est toftis illis quas eadem
Emma de Hotona avia mea, cum duabus bovatis terre, eidem
dedit ecclesie in liberam et quietam et perpetuam elemosinam.
Testibus hiis, Stephano de Resell et Rogero filio ejus, Willelmo
filio Cuthberti, Eustachio nepote prioris, Rogero de Brottona,
Rogero Cath, Ricardo de Sceltona et aliis.
699. Grant by Eustace, nephew of Ctithbert and Ralph, priors of
Guisbro' with the consent of Matilda his wife, Eustace his son
and heir, and Ives his son-in-law to the canons of Guisbro' of
i bovate in the fields of Guisbro' with the toft next to that of
Thomas, the donor's brother, in Belmund-gate and all liberties
belonging to the 4th bovate of the \ carucate which the donor
received with his wife. 1175-1195.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 115^. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 20.
Sciant omnes hoc scriptum audientes quod ego Eustachius
nepos priorum Gisburne Cuthberti et Radulphi, de concessione
et assensu Matildis uxoris mee et Eustachii filii mei et heredis et
Ivonis generi mei et uxoris ejus filie mee, dedi et concessi et hac
carta confirmavi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus
ibidem Deo servientibus, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam
et ab omni servitio et consuetudine seculari penitus quietam, unam
bovatam terre in campis de Gyseburna cum tofto ad earn per-
tinente uno, proximo scilicet tofto Thome fratris mei in Bel-
mundgate ab australi parte excepto uno, et cum omnibus aliis
pertinentiis et libertatibus suis, in mora et campo, in villa et
extra villam, quantum pertinet ad quartam bovatam terre dimidie
carucate mee quam accepi cum predicta uxore mea, cujus quarta
est predicta bovata. Hiis testibus, Stephano clerico de Atun et
Roberto filio ejus, Eustachio filio Eustachii et Ivone sororio
ejus, Reginaldo clerico de Mersc et Goce et Hugone fratribus
ejus, Roberto de Walsand filio Roberti, Willelmo filio Herveii,
BRUS FEE : HUTTON, GUISBOROUGH 49
Radulpho de Redker et Roberto filio ejus, Rogero de Toukotes
et Michaele serviente ejus, Roberto filio Bernulfi et Alano filio
Ordine, Johanne de Toucotes et Stephano fratre ejus.
700. Grant by Thomas, nephew of Ralph prior of Guisbro', to the
canons of Guisbro', with the consent of John, his son and heir,
of i^acre of land in Guisbro' between the canons' tillage behind
the wall towards Skelton and land of William de Uplyum.
1180-1195.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 138^. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 149.
Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Thomas nepos
R[adulfi] prioris de Gyseburna, de consilio et assensu Johannis
filii mei et heredis mei, dedi et concessi et hac presenti carta
confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et cano-
nicis ibidem servientibus acram et dimidiam terre in campis de
Gyseburna, videlicet inter culturam eorundem canonicorum,
retro murum versus Sceltun, et Willelmi de Uplyum, ubi aliquando
domus mea sita fuit, in liberam et quietam et puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, pro uno argenteo michi et heredibus meis annuatim
ad Pentecosten reddendo pro omni servitio seculari. Hiis testibus,
Roberto persona de Martona, Hugone clerico, Eustachio senescallo
de Gyseburna, magistro Rogero de Broctona, Thoma Buche,
Rogero Cato, Helia nepote Umfridi supprioris. Et quia sigillum
non habui, hanc cartam meam sigillo Eustachii fratris mei senioris
et terre domini, signavi.
701. Confirmation by Nicholas, son of Richard son of Roald, to the
canons of Guisbro' of his father's gift of 2 bovates and 3 tofts in
Guisbro', with Peter, brother of the said Nicholas; and quit-
claim for IQS. and £ skep of bread-corn of the plea which he
moved against them before Hugh, bishop of Durham, William
de Stutevill, William Fitz-Audelin, master Roger Arundel, Peter
de Ros, Geoffrey Haget and William Vavasor, the king's
justices.1 1189.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 132. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 112.
Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Nicholaus films
Ricardi filii Roaldi dedi et concessi et hac carta confirmavi Deo
et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et canonicis ibidem Deo
servientibus donationem illam quam pater meus Ricardus eis
fecit de duabus bovatis terre et tribus toftis in Gyseburna quas
dedit eis cum Petro fratre meo in liberam, puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, has duas bovatas scilicet quas Ranulfus filius
Columbe tenuit et duos toftos qui ad illas duas bovatas pertinent,
1 Cf. Eyton, Itin. of Hen. II, 298.
II D
50 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
unum videlicet proximum Willelmo de Lyum, et alium ex opposita
parte vie proximum terre canonicorum, et tertium quern Ranulfus
cementarius tenuit, do ego et concedo et hac carta mea confirmo
Deo et Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et prediotis canonicis tenendas
de me et heredibus meis in liberam et purarrl et perpetuam elemo-
sinam. Et querelam quam movi versus eosdem canonicos de hac
eadem terra per breve recognitionis remisi eis in perpetuum pro
decem solidis quos michi dederunt et dimidia escheppa frumenti,
et posui me in misericordiam domini regis [coram] domino Hugone
Dunelmensi episcopo et Willelmo de Stutevill et Willelmo filio
Audelini et magistro Rogero Arundel et Petro de Ros et Galfrido
Haget et Willelmo Vavasur tune domini regis justiciariis. Hiis
testibus, Johanne de Thocotes, Willelmo de Bernaldby, Willelmo
filio Hervi, Petro de Uplium, Hugone Buche, Hugone de Hasel,
Rogero de Brottona et multis aliis.
702. Grant by Ricolf de Galmeton to the canons of Guisbro' of 6
bovates in Barnaby (near Guisbro'), with the tofts and crofts, to
hold for £ mark yearly. 1170-1185.
Guisbro' Chartul. Cleop. D. ii, old f. 200. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 398.
Omnibus has litteras visuris vel audituris Ricolf de Galme-
tona salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse et hac presenti
carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyse-
burna et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, in perpetuam elemo-
sinam, sex bovatas terre in Bernaldeby, tenendas et habendas cum
toftis et croftis [et] cum omnibus libertatibus et aisiamentis et
liberis consuetudinibus ad easdem sex bovatas terre pertinentibus
infra villam et extra, reddendo inde annuatim michi et heredibus
meis dimidiam marcam argenti, medietatem ad Pentecosten et
medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini, pro omni servitio, con-
suetudine, exactione et adquietantia, et pro omni servitio preter
forinsecum servitium quantum pertinet ad sex bovatas terre,
unde decem carucate [faciunt] feudum militis. Hiis testibus,
Willelmo de Gaumetona fratre meo, Willelmo de Tamentona,
Roberto de Estria, Roberto Tholebu, Roberto de Acclum, Hugone
de Hotona et Waltero fratre ejus, Willelmo de Bernaldeby et
multis aliis.
703. Grant by William de Acclum, for the health of the soul of
Margery (?) his wife, to the monks of Byland of his fishery in
Tees below Gayteryg with the onset and 9 acres of land, also
licence to fish in Tees with a net, where others draw their nets,
to fix timber and arrange their crates and to dry their nets, also
common of pasture (with his men of Acklam) for their animals
bringing timber to the fishery for 2 nights with right of entry,
BRUS FEE : BARNABY, GAYTERYG 5 1
and an undertaking that no other fishery shall be made between
the said fishery and the one which the grantor last made below
Ayresome. c. 1170-11 80.
Chartul. of By land ; Egerton MS. 2823, f. 3&2.1
Eboracensi archiepiscopo totique capitulo Sancti Petri et
omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis Willelmus de Acclum salutem.
Sciatis me dedisse et hac carta mea confirmasse Deo et monachis
Beghlande in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam, solutam
et quietam ab omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari imper-
petuum, piscariam meam que est subtus Gayteryg ita libere
sicut ego et antecessores mei eandem piscariam imquam liberius
habuimus, et sedem ejusdem piscarie et novem acras terre vel si
plus in eadem c[ultura] quam ibi habent habetur. Dedi etiam eis
potestatem piscandi cum sagena in aqua de Thesa ubi alii trahunt
sagenas [et ut] libere mairemium suum ponant et crates suas
preparent et retia sua expandant super ripam ante piscarpam ;
ita quod] nee ego vel heredes mei unquam firmabimus aliquam
piscariam inter piscariam predictam et piscariam illam quam
postremo firmavi subtus Arushum, set nee patiemur ullum alium
firmare piscariam in quantum nos disturbare possumus. Dedi
etiam eis in perpetuum communem pasturam ubi homines mei de
Acclum earn habent iiijor bobus et duobus equis, et supra hec
aliis averiis suis que trahent mairemium ad piscariam duabus
noctibus inspmul] quum illuc venerint si necesse habent ibi
morari. Dedi etiam eis liberos et congruos introitus et exitus
sibi et averiis suis et omnibus suis per illam viam quam habent
et quam eis tradidi usque ad Herbe . . . entum suum [et?]
piscariam suam. Hanc donationem feci predictis monachis in
perpetuum pro salute anime mee et Margerie2 sponse mee et
infantum nostrorum et omnium antecessorum et heredum no-
strorum. Monachi receperunt me [et sponsam meam] et infantes
nostros in plenariam fraternitatem domus sui. Et ego et heredes
mei hanc [donationem] eis manutenebimus et warantizabimus
contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Hiis testibus, Roberto
. . . Mar ton, Ricardo filio Symonis, Symone de Mikelby, Radulfo
le Graunt, . . . sene . . .
This gift was confirmed by Adam de Brus (n. 773), and also by Roger,
son of William de Acclum.
Alfred, the first of the family of Acclum, gave to the canons of Guis-
bo rough, at the foundation of the priory (1129), the church of Acklam with
2 bovates of land.3 As "Alfred the man of Robert de Brus" he held 3
carucates in Acklama bout the time of Stephen's accession to the throne.4
1 MS. illegible in places.
2 Almost illegible. " Marjoria" in Chartul. ofGuisbro', n. 619.
3 Charlul., i, 3, 9. * Chartul. of Whitby, 215.
52 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Reiner, his son, attested charters of Robert de Brus, and Cecily, wife of
Reiner gave to Whitby a toft in Middlesbrough which William de Acclum,
her son, confirmed.1 The same William was amerced 5 marks in 1176 for
forest trespass.2 He had issue Roger and Robert. In 1 195 Roger de Acclum
was amerced im. for making his peace with some one without licence.8
He and Robert his brother were sureties in 1208 for Richard de Escales.4
Roger died before 1231, when Ingram de Bovinton and Joan his wife, Henry
son of Ralph and Agnes his wife were summoned to answer Robert de Acclum
wherefore they did not keep the covenant made between the said Robert
and Roger de Acclum father of the said Joan and Agnes, whose heirs they
were, touching 3 bovates in Tollesby and a mark's worth of rent in New-
bigging. Further that whereas Roger gave him 2os. of rent in his mill of
Roxby (Rouceby) to hold for 10 years in exchange for the tenement and rent
named above and covenanted that he or his heirs would within the term
make over to him land or rent of 2 marks yearly value in exchange for the
land and mill, they have not done so. Robert obtained judgment against
each for a mark of rent.5 The fee descended to William de Bovington, who
held in 1272 and 1279 of the heirs of Peter de Brus i fee and \ carucate in
Acklam with the members and with his parceners \ fee in Linthorpe.6
Hugh de Lakenby and William de Mowbray of Tanton were his parceners
of part of these tenements.7
704. Grant by Geoffrey de Ayresome to the monks of Byland of 4
acres of land near their tillage upon Gayteryg. c.n&o.
Chartul. of Byland ; Egerton MS. 2823, f. 39.
Eboracensi archiepiscopo totique capitulo Sancti Petri et
omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis Galfridus de Harusum salutem.
Sciatis me dedisse et hac carta mea confirmasse Deo et monachis
Sancte Marie de Beghland quatuor acras terre juxta culturam
eorum quam habent super Gayteryg in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, propriam, liberam, solutam, et quietam ab omni
terreno servitio et exactione seculari imperpetuum ; pro salute
anime mee et omnium antecessorum et heredum meorum. Et
ego et heredes mei hanc ipsam donationem predictis monachis
manutenebimus et warantizabimus contra omnes homines imper-
petuum. Hiis testibus, Willelmo et Nicholao de Midelburgh
monachis [de Whitejby, Petro presbitero, Jordano clerico, etc.
The above gift was confirmed by Baldric, son of Matilda de Harusum,
described in the heading as brother of the above Geoffrey. Geoffrey de
Aresum, son of Matilda, gave to Whitby and the church of Middlesbrough
a small tenement in Middlesbrough.8 Baldric de Arosum gave 3^ acres of
land before the house of Geoffrey le Blond of Middlesbrough and 2^ acres
at Arnaldetoftes.9 Robert son of Baldric de Midelesburg also gave 2 acres
between " Igelme" and the Kirk-gate of Middlesbrough.10
Chartul. of Whitby, 102. 2 Pipe R., 22 Hen. II, 114.
ib., 7 Ric. I. * R. de Fin., 462.
Assize R., 1042, m. 23^. See also m. Sd. and m. 17.
Cal. Inq. p.m., ii, 189-90. 7 Cal. Close R., 1279-88, p. 106.
Chartul. of Whitby, n. 123. 9 ib., n. 135. 10 ib., n. 126.
BRUS FEE: MIDDLESBROUGH, TOLESBY 53
705. Confirmation by William de Acclum to the monks of Whitby of
a toft of 4 acres of land in Middlesbrough which Cecily, his
mother, gave. 1170-1180.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 25^. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 125.
Sciant omnes tarn moderni quam futuri quod ego Willelmus
de Hacclum assensu uxoris mee et filiorum meorum concessi et
hac mea carta confirmavi ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde
de Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, in puram et
perpetuam elemosinam et ab omni servitute liberam et quietam,
toftam iiijor acrarum que fuit Goduini Salv in Midlesburc, quam
mater mea Cecilia dedit prefate ecclesie. Hiis testibus, Roberto
de Coyneris, Willelmo filio Odonis, Arnulfo filio Muriel et multis
aliis.
706. Grant by William de Acclum to the canons of Guisborough,
for the soul of Margery his wife, of £ carucate in Tolesby.
^•.1170-1182.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii
f. 83^. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro1, n. 620^.
Sciant universi hanc cartam audituri quod ego Willelmus de
Aclum dedi et concessi et hoc carta mea confirmavi ecclesie Sancte
Marie de Gisebfurna] et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus
dimidiam carucatam terre mee in Thollesbi cum omnibus per-
tinentiis suis in tophtis, in pratis et pascuis, in semitis et viis et
in plena communione prefate ville,in liberam et perpetuam et puram
elemosinam, tenendam sicut aliqua elemosina melius, quietius
et liberius tenetur ; l quod si ego et heredes mei predictam terram
warantizare eis non poterimus ad equavalentiam illis earn excambi-
emus. Hanc donationem feci pro anima mea et pro anima
M[argerie] uxoris mee et pro filiis et filiabus nostris et pro anima-
bus patrum, matrum et omnium antecessorum nostrorum. Hiis
testibus, Radulfo Longo, Willelmo filio ejus, Adam capellano,
Ernaldo filio Miraldi, Patricio clerico, Enea, Rogero de Brotton
Roberto portario, Simone pugili, Simone Linc[olniensi], Matheo
canonico, Nicholao, Ricardo diacono. Teste etiam conventu de
Giseburna.
The donor also confirmed to the canons the gift of William son of Tosti
de-Marton of 2 tofts in Marton-in-Cleveland, which were of the grantor's
fee. The witnesses were Margery his wife, Roger de Coinners, Thurstan
de Berghby, Geoffrey his brother and Robert son of Rainald.2 By another
charter he enfeofifed Ralph Magnus, son of Ernald, of ^ carucate of his
demesne in Marton. Some years later Roger de Acclum, his son, con-
firmed to Robert son of Walter Galicien,3 the gift made by the said William
de Acclum to Ralph son of Ernald, grandfather of the said Robert.4
1 "tenent"; MS. 2 ChartuL, n. 619.
3 #., n. 620. « ib., 657.
54 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
707. Grant by John Ingram, son of William Ingram, with the consent
of Adelina his daughter and heir, to the church of St. Mary of
Guisborough of i carucate in Ayresome with places for the
construction of fisheries on Tees. ^.1150-1160.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York; Dodsw. MS.
cxviii, f. 155. Pd. in Chartul. ofGuisboro', n. 1117.
[Notum sit omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis quod] ego Johannes
Engelram films Willelmi Engelram consilio uxoris mee et con-
censu Adeline filie et hferedis] mee [concessi et] dedi unam
carucatam terre in Harusum ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gisburna
in locis1 ad faciendas piscarias in Teesia. [Hujus rei] testes
[sunt], Willelmus filius Rogeri cum fratribus suis Ricardo et Ada,
Robertus Scarbota, Unfridus de Hotuna et Robertus frater ejus,
Radulfus de Heslertona et multi alii. Concessionis autem uxoris
et filie mee isti sunt testes, Robertus de Bruis, Osbertus de
Setuna et Ivo filius ejus, Ricardus ffilius] Hamonis, Unfridus de
Sancto Martino, Ilgerus de Lacabi, Ricardus de Flamevilla,2
Renerus f[ilius] Willelmi de Leventuna.
The first of the family of Ingram, or Engelram, on record is William
Ingram, tenant of the bishop of Durham early in the reign of Henry I of
i£ carucate in (High) Worsall (Werbeshalt) in succession to Helrand son
of Forne.3 He was probably tenant of land in Wiltshire under the bishop
of Winchester, for after William's death John Ingram owed in 1130 in
Wiltshire a good horse for the right of his father's land. To the entry is
attached a note that the debt was to be collected in Yorkshire.4 John
Ingram held 4 caracutes in Ayresome and Acklam between 1130 and 1138.
He was living as late as 1168, when he rendered account of 2os. for a
wrongful disseisin.5 What he held of the fee of Brus will appear from
pleas instituted in 1213 and cited below. His daughter and heir, Edeline,
married Robert son of Erneis, a cadet of the house of Goxhill, co. Line.,
and a frequent attestant of Rievaulx charters, usually in association with
Everard de Ros. He was one of those who fell under the displeasure of
pope Alexander III as a plunderer of the convent of Rievaulx,6 probably in
connexion with land in Great Broughton and Bilsdale. In 1176 he was
amerced 6om. for forest trespass,7 and yn. in 1181 for refusing to surrender
to the king's Serjeant some one whom he had incarcerated for the destruc-
tion of a barn by fire.8 Other entries which may also refer to him are the
following : In 1171 Robert son of Erneis owed 5;;?. to have a plea between
him and Hugh Malebisse removed before the justices at the Exchequer;9
in 1173 the land of Robert son of Erneis in Hemmingby, co. Line., was in
the king's hand.10 In 1180 "Morhuse Lengerram," that is, Moorsholme of
Ingram, was amerced a mark for rapine of a Norwegian ship.11 In 1185
the wife of Simon de Crevequer, who was the daughter of Robert son of
Erneis and daughter of [Adeline], daughter of John Ingelram, was in the
1 The confirmation of Adam de Brus was " de una carucata in Aresum cum suis
pertinentiis, id est prato et communione pasture et locis," etc.; Chartul. , i, n. 9.
" "Hamevilla" ; Dodsw. » Lib. Vitae (Surtees Soc.), 77.
"Sed positus est in Euerwicscira " ; R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 16.
Pipe R., 14 Hen. II, 86. « Chartul. of Rievaulx, p. 195.
Pipe R., 22 Hen. II, 112. 8 ib., 27 Hen. II, 43.
»'&., 17 Hen. II, 73. 10 ib., 19 Hen. II, 139.
11 ib., 26 Hen. II, 69.
BRUS FEE: AYRESOME, MORESDALE 55
king's gift after the death of her husband and was aged 24, having two
sons respectively aged 5 and 4.1 I am unable to find any reference to the
Crevequers, as heirs general of John Ingram, owning lands in the North
Riding, but, assuming that Robert son of Erneis was of the family of
Goxhill, or Goushill, it appears that he also had issue by Adeline Ingram a
son Adam, described as "de Sproatley," " de Vere" and "de Goushill."
This Adam was dead in 1205, when Simon de Kyme answered for his debts
on behalf of Walter, son of Adam de Vere,2 and in 1208 Robert Gospatric,
Matilda his wife and Reisant, sister of Matilda, relinquished to Walter de
Vere their claim to 3 bovates, 4^ acres of land in Thormanby and Bilsdale,
whereupon Walter granted to them a tenement in Thormanby to be held of
the prior and convent of Guisboro'.3 Mr. Brown has found confirmation of
the identity of the Lincolnshire family of Goushill, or Vere, with Robert
son of Erneis in a grant by Simon de Vere to Guisboro' of \ carucate
in Ayresome.4 Further proof of this and an important identification of
the estate formerly of Robert son of Erneis is afforded by pleas in Trinity
term, 1213, when Sibil, relict of Walter de Vere, demanded dower in the
following tenements : against Godfrey Breton in £ carucate in (Great)
Broughton ; against Saher de Sutton in 6 bovates and 6 tofts in Sproatley ;
against the abbot of Rievaulx in \ carucate in (Great) Broughton ; 5 against
Robert de Rps in the town of Bilsdale and in a knight's fee in Thormanby,
Ayresome, Linthorpe, Stainton, Gowton and Lazenby ; 6 and (in the ensu-
ing Michaelmas term) against Alexander de Crevequer in 10 bovates and 5
tofts in Goxhill, co. Line., as her dower of the gift of Walter de Vere, her
late husband. In this plea Alexander calls to warranty Simon, son and
heir of Walter de Vere.7 In 1251 the convent of Rievaulx held Great
Raisdale, in Bilsdale, of Simon de Vere's tenant, William de Mowbray of
Tanton, and Little Raisdale, of William Malebisse,8 the former of the fee
of Brus and the latter of the fee of Malet (Mowbray). In 1279 this fee ap-
pears to have been held of the heirs of Brus by William de Bovington and
William de Mowbray of Tanton.9
It is very improbable that Robert de Brus, the witness of this charter,
was the first Robert, and founder of Guisborough. The other witnesses belong
to a period later than that of the first Robert. Adeline Ingram had not yet
become the wife of Robert son of Erneis.
708. Grant by John Ingram, Robert son of Erneis and Adelina,
daughter of the said John, to St. Hilda of Middlesbrough of 10
acres of land, namely Moresdale, which Robert Ravenkil and
William his son have surrendered to the grantors and with them
offered it upon St. Hilda's altar in Middlesbrough, c. 1 1 60-1 1 70.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 26d. Pd. in Chartul., n. 131.
Sciant omnes tarn modern! quam futuri videntes vel audientes
has litteras quod ego Johannes Yngelram et Robertus films
Ernisii et Adelina filia mea dedimus et concessimus Deo et Sancte
Hylde de Midelesburfc] x acras terre, scilicet Moresdal, in per-
petuam elemosinam pro anima mea et pro anima patris et matris
mee et antecessorum nostrorum, liberas et quietas ab omni servitio
R. de Dominabus, 9. 8 R. de Fin., 324.
Yorks. Fines, i, n. 368. * Brit. Mus. ; Egerton MS. 2573, f. 3.
Cur. Regis R., 58, m. 3. 6 ib., m. n.
ib., 59, m. id. 8 Feet of F., 44, n. 70.
Cal. Close R., 1279-86, p. 106 ; Kirkby's Quest, 127.
56 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
[et] ab omni consuetudine, quas Robertas Ravenkil et Willelmus
films ejus nobis reddiderunt et simul nobiscum super altare
Sancte Hylde in Midlesburc coram multis testibus optulerunt.
Cujus rei hii sunt testes, Jordanus clericus de Aclum, Gosfridus
de Bosco, Rogerus clericus, Godefridus Hai et alii.
709. Grant by John Ingram and Robert son of Erneis, his son-in-law
and heir, to the monks of Whitby of 9 acres of land at the hill
near Middlesbrough, 2 tofts in that town and common of pasture
in the Fittes. ^.1160-1170.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 27. Pd. in Chartul., n. 133.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis quod ego
Johannes Ingeram et Robertus filius Ernisii gener meus et heres
meus concessimus et dedimus ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte
Hylde de Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus novem
acras terre ad collem juxta Midlesburc et duas toftas in eadem
villa et communam pasture in Fittis in perpetuam elemosinam,
liberas et solidas l et quietas ab omni servitio et omni consuetu-
dine et exactione. Hujus rei testes sunt Rogerus sacerdos, Wil-
lelmus de Tamtuna, Hugo le Huncel.
710. Grant and sale by Walter Ingram with the consent of Holdeard
his wife to the monks of Rievaulx of 5 bovates in Welbury which
John Tort held, meadow-land in Arncliffe and pasture for 500
sheep, 10 cows and a bull ; for which the monks gave the
grantor 15 marks, a gold ring to Holdeard and 2 shillings to
their two sons. c. \ 1 60-1 170.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 54. Pd. in Chartul., n. 90.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris Walterus Engelram salutem. Notum sit omnibus tarn
presentibus quam futuris me dedisse et concessisse et presenti
carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et
monachis ibidem Deo servientibus quinque bovatas terre in
Welleberie quas Johannes Tort tenuit de me, cum omnibus rebus
ad eas pertinentibus, et nominatim pratum in Ernesclive quod
pertinet ad dimidiam carrucatam terre quam Hugo filius Acce
tenuit, cum omnibus aliis rebus quas ipse Johannes tenuit cum
eisdem quinque bovatis ; et cum ipsa terra do eis et concede
pasturam ad quingentas oves et ad decem vaccas et ad unum
taurum; ego autem Holdeard uxor ejus hec superscripta, que
sunt de duario meo, do eis et concede mea bona voluntate ; libera
et quieta et soluta ab omni servitio terreno et geldis et Danageldis
et placitis et assisis et auxiliis et omni exactione seculari, in
liberam et quietam et perpetuam elemosinam, reddendo singulis
annis nobis et heredibus nostris ad Pentecosten xij denarios, nee,
1 "solutas" ; Add. MS. 4715, f. 10.
BRUS FEE : MIDDLESBROUGH, ARNCLIFFE 57
pro hoc redditu,1 in aliqua re respondebunt nobis vel heredibus
nostris, sed in omnibus sint liberi sicut de tenura sancte ecclesie
et pura et libera elemosina ; et nos adquietabimus terram illam
de omni forensi servitio erga regem et dominum nostrum et omnes
alios et warantizabimus eis earn contra omnes homines. Et
monachi inde dant nobis xv marcas argenti et michi Holdeard
unum anfnjulum auri et duobus heredibus nostris duos solidos.
Hec omnia fide firmavimus tenere. His testibus, Theobaldo de
Mustervilers, Willelmo de Welleberia, Hugone de Alvertona,
Hylgfero] Burdfun], Willelmo de Runtona, Roberto Engelram,
Warnero de Salecoc, Willelmo filio ejus, Thoma Mansel, Nigello
filio2 Hue, Roberto filio2 Brun, Gichel, Roberto de Alvertona,
Unfrido de eadem villa, Johanne Tort et duobus filiis3 ejus,
Ricardo de Oterinctona, Rogero de Redh[ing ?], Willelmo molen-
dinario, Engelram, Constantino,4 Thurkillo dapifero, Radulfo
filio4 Edwini, Willelmo homine meo, Roberto filio4 Warneri et
Ricardo fratre ejus, Gerardo pincerna, Willelmo Bruncoste,
Ricardo filio 4 Tur [ ], Alano de Hot[una], Gerardo Mansel.
There is no reference to this gift in the confirmation of Henry II
(1155-7) or in that of Alexander III in 1160, but it is named in a later con-
firmation of that pope, addressed to abbot Silvan, of the date 1 1 70-^.11 80. 5
It was confirmed by William Ingram, the son of Walter and Holdierd, in
much the same terms as the above charter.
711. Grant by Walter Ingram, for the welfare of Adam de Brus II,
his lord, and for the souls of William Ingram, the donor's uncle,
Robert de Brus I, and Adam his son, to the canons of Guis-
borough of the church of (Ingleby) Arncliffe with 2 bovates and
a dwelling, the church of Welbury with 2 bovates and a dwelling,
the church of (West) Heslerton with £ carucate and a dwelling
and the chapel of (East) Heslerton, saving the rights of William,
parson of Welbury, and Robert, parson of Arncliffe and (West)
Heslerton. ^.1150-1172.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 6id. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro', n. 1095.
Notum sit omnibus audituris litteras istas quod ego Walterus
Ingerram dedi et concessi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gisebfurna]
et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus ecclesias terre mee, scilicet
ecclesiam de Erneclive cum duabus bovatis terre et manso eis
adjacente, ecclesiam de Welleberg cum duabus bovatis terre et
manso eis adjacente, ecclesiam de Haslintune cum dimidia carrucata
terre et manso et cum capella alterius Haslintune, in perpetuam
et liberam et quietam elemosinam, excepta quod dimidia carrucata
terre de Haslintune forinsecum facit servitium ; salvis personatibus
1 i.e., by occasion of this rent. 2 " films" in MS.
3 "duo filii" in MS. 4 In the nominative case in MS.
5 Chartul., 189.
58 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
eorum qui modo predictas tenent ecclesias, scilicet Willelmi qui
tenet ecclesiam de Welleberge et Roberti persone ecclesiarum de
Erneclive et Haslintune. Hanc donationem feci pro me et uxore
mea et filiis meis et pro domino meo Ada de Brus et pro anima
patris mei et matris mee et patrui mei Willelmi Ingerram et pro
anima Roberti de Brus et Ada[m] filii ejus. Hii sunt testes,
Alexander de Lium, Albanus presbiter, Johannes Ingeram,
Willelmus Sturmi, Willelmus filius Goheri, Willelmus filius Maldi,
Willelmus cementarius, Willelmus filius Aldum, Willelmus
Francus, Gilbertus carpentarius, Ricardus Costard. Teste etiam
capitulo Clivelandie, scilicet Hugone decano de Rudebi, Waltero
fratre ejus, Gaufrido de Sceltune, Ada de Lech, Gaufrido de
Scart, Roberto de Erneclive, Willelmo de Wellebfiria], Roberto
de Miltune, Huutrido de Staintune, Radulfo de Acclum, Stefano
de Uplie, Rogero de Hetune, Rogero de Estune.
In the year 1166 Robert, son of Engelram, was amerced 2m. for forest
trespass1 in the neighbourhood of Pickering. He attests a charter of
Walter Ingram as Robert Engelram. This suggests the possibility that
the father of Walter Ingram was named " Engelram." Walter's son names
Matilda as his grandmother and the sometime possessor of land in Hesler-
ton.2 She is described as the mother of Walter in a confirmation of pope
Alexander III, mentioning a gift of land in Heslerton, made by the said
Matilda and confirmed by Walter her son, to Rievaulx. It is probable
that Heslerton was of her inheritance.3 In this charter Walter names
William Ingram as his paternal uncle, and there can be little doubt that
this William was the father of John Ingram of Ayresome. Walter does
not appear to be mentioned once in the Pipe Rolls, a circumstance which
points to his decease before 1 165-1170. William Ingram attested a charter
to Rievaulx in 1172, and William son of Engelram is named in ii7o.6 He
owed 100 marks in 1175 f°r a recognition which he had had touching a fee
of 8 knights.' In the following year William " Engelram " rendered account
of 4os. for forest trespass,7 and in 1180 he and his township (of Ingelby-
Arncliff?) were amerced a mark for rapine of a Norwegian ship.8
In 1194 William Ingram (Engelranni) owed 20 marks for having the
right in the king's court against Anselm de Stutevill of a knight's fee in
West Heslerton.9 It is difficult to interpret the meaning of this entry.
Before 1202 William Ingram granted to dame Alice de Estutevill, sister of
Sir Anselm de Stutevill, a carucate in Yeddingham, which Anselm, her
brother, held of him, and the service of Robert Ingram due for a carucate
in Heslerton and for 6| carucates and T\ bovates in Cave, Brantingham,
Cliffe and Hotham, to hold by doing the same service that the said Anselm
did.10 In 1194 William Ingram obtained the removal into the king's court
of a plea brought against him by Adam son of Adam (de Carlisle) claiming
boon services from him in respect of the free tenement which William had
obtained with his (second) wife in Edenesford (in Carlisle).11 These details
Pipe R.,12 Hen. II, 40. 2 See below.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, n. 252. * Chartul. of Bridlington, 115.
Pipe R., 1 6 Hen. II, 40. « #., 21 H<n. II, 182.
ib., 22 Hen. II, 117. 8 ib., 26 Hen. II, 68.
ib., 6 Ric. I Anselm essoigned himself in the plea against William Ingram on
i Dec. 1194; R- Cur. Reg., i, 132.
10 Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 2176. " R. Cur. Regis, i, 33.
BRUS FEE: ARNCLIFFE, WELBURY 59
indicate that William Ingram had issue Robert, his heir, who continued the
line. William son of William Ingram, who gave to Guisborough a bovate
with a toft and a croft in Gowton,1 may have been a younger son. Reference
to Robert Ingram will be found in the notes to a charter relating to Dale
(Malet fee). The following plea indicates the devolution of the estate of
W'illiam Ingram subsequent to his death circa 1215. In Michaelmas term,
1224, Robert Ingram was summoned by Walter Fyflac to show cause why
he did not keep the agreement made by fine in the time of Henry II between
William Ingram, father of Robert, and Gilbert Fyflac, uncle of the said
Walter, touching 3 bovates in Thwing which William granted to Gilbert
to hold of Roger de Roselle. Robert replied that he was not the heir of
William of the said land, which William obtained in right of his (second)
wife, and that it was of the inheritance of Beatrice de Percy, wife of Alan de
Percy, and of Hawise, wife of Thomas de Guiseburn, who were the heirs
of William Ingram the father by another wife.2 In 1243 Robert Ingram
held of Peter de Brus III a knight's fee in Heslerton, Yeddingham,
Brantingham etc., \ fee in Welbury and Sawcock and part of a fee in
Grimston, Thornthorpe and Firby.3 According to the pedigree of Ingram
drawn up by Mr. Brown and printed in the Yorkshire Arch&ological Journal*
this Robert lived until after 1255 and had a son John who died s.p. shortly
before 1270, when the inheritance passed to the representative of Ingelisa,
sister of Robert Ingram. This lady married first William son of Robert
(of Wetherby ?) by whom she had no issue, and secondly Philip de Colevill,
great-grandfather of William son of Philip de Colevill,6 a minor in 1270 and
probably in ward of Simon de Clerevaulx.6 As there appears to be some
chronological difficulty in accepting John Ingram, deceased before 1270, as
great-grandson of Walter Ingram, deceased circa 1170, it is desirable that
proof positive of the descent given by Mr. Brown should be discovered. In
1281 three fees held by William de Colevill (late held by Robert Ingram)
were assigned to the pourparty of Walter de Fauconberg.7
712. Grant and restoration by Walter Ingram to William son of
Richard of \ carucate in Welbury, late of William, father of the
said William's wife, to hold by rendering yearly 4$. and by doing
(boon) ploughing once in winter and once in spring, and 3 boon-
days in autumn with his men, and for doing forinsec service.
For this William gave to Holdiard, the grantor's wife, of whose
dowry it was, a mark. c. 1160-1170.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 146.
Walterus Ingeram omnibus hominibus suis et omnibus
videntibus et audientibus has litteras salutem. Sciant universi
me dedisse et red[di]disse Willelmo filio Ricardi dimidiam carru-
catam terre in Wellaberi que fuit Willelmo patri uxoris sue,
sicut rectum suum ex parte uxoris sue, libere et quiete, tenendam
in feudo et hereditate ipse et sui heredes 8 de me et meis heredibus,
excepto quod ipse dabit annuatim iiii solidos, ii solidos in Pente-
costen et ii solidos in festiv[it]ate Sancti Martini, et aratrum suum
bis in anno, semel in hieme et semel in vere, et tria precaria in
1 Chartul., ii, 431. 2 Cur. Reg. R., 88, m. 32.
3 Testa, 363. * vol. xvi, 154.
5 «'&., 1 66. • Kirkby's Quest, gSn.
7 Cat. Close R., 1279-88, p. 106. Cf. Cal. Inq. p.m., i, 265. 8 Sic.
6O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
autumpno cum suis hom[in]ibus, et faciendo forinsecum servitium.
Hanc terram tenebit ipse et heredes sui de me et de meis
heredibus in feudo ut hereditate, libere et quiete et solute per
predictum servitium, assensu et concessu uxoris mee Oldiarde,
cujus dos terra ilia est, que recepit pro concessu illo j marcam
argenti. Hii sunttestes, Rogerus de Apaltun, Ernaldusde Vilers
qui est monachus de Beklfanda], Willelmus clericus de Wellab[uri],
Erbertus de Fossagata, Robertus de Hernavilla, Spare de
Herleseia, Willelmo de Dictun, Rohaldo de Rungetun.
713. Grant by Walter Ingram to the monks of Rievaulx of 30 acres
in his tillages in Heslerton and pasturage for 1000 sheep.
c.i 160-1170.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 51. Pd. in Chartul., n. 85.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Walterus Engelram
salutem. Notum sit omnibus tam presentibus quam futuris me
concessisse et dedisse et present! carta mea confiFmasse concessu
heredis mei Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus, pro salute anime mee et pro anima
patris mei et matris mee et omnium parentum meorum, in per-
petuam elemosinam xxx acras terre in Heseleretuna de propriis
culturis meis, decem de melioribus, decem de mediocribus, decem
de deterioribus, et communem pasturam in eadem villa mille
ovibus ; et hec dedi eis libera et quieta ab omni servitio et redditu
et exactione et placitis et auxiliis et omni consuetudine. His
testibus, Waltero decano et Hugone de Ruddebi,1 Gamalielo
decano, Ricardo priore de Neuburgh, Heingelrano de Wellebergh,
Willelmo de Stocheslei, Theobaldo de Mustrevilers, Guarino de
Alvertuna, Hugone de Herlesei, Willelmo de Herlesei, Jordano
Hairun, Hugone Malabestia, Radulfo de Wirecestre, Pagano de
Wirecestre, Thoma Burdfun], Adam medico, Hormo de Steincroft
et Azero fratre ejus.
A grant of a small tenement in Heslerton by Guy de Valverth and
Roger son of Richard de Siftinigtun was confirmed by William Ingram ;
" testibus, Aschetino Barn et Garino fratre ejus, Radulfo filio Normanni,
Roberto filio Jordan! de Helpesthorp, Roberto filio Swartebrand et Odone
fratre ejus, Stephano clerico de Helpesthorp, Hugone filio Elwini, Waltero
filio Ricardi heremite." 2
714. Grant by William Engelram, with the consent of Adam de Brus
his lord, to the canons of Guisbro' of half a carucate in Ingleby
(Arncliffe), in which are 60 acres of land and 2 acres in the
tofts, with 5 acres of meadow; also 19 acres of land in Fow-
gill Flat which the grantor gave in exchange for that (land)
1 Hugh was also dean of Rudby. Walter was his brother ; Guisbro' Chartul.,
ii, 284. See also Rievaulx ChartuL, 166, 174.
2 Chartul., n. 137; n. 328.
BRUS FEE: HESLERTON, ARNCLIFFE 6 1
which the church of Guisbro' previously held; also common
right and a toft in Arncliffe. 1170-1180.
From a I5th cent, copy formerly at Arncliffe Hall. Pd. in Chartul. of
Guisbro', n. 1097.
Sciant universi cartam istam audituri quod ego Willel-
mus Engelram, concessu domini mei Adam de Brus, dedi
et concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi ecclesie Sancte Marie
de Giseburna ac fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus, in liberam et
perpetuam elemosinam et ab omni consuetudine seculari penitus
quietam, dimidiam carrucatam terre in Engelbi, quam tenuit de
me Willelmus films Normanni versus orientem, in qua sunt Ix
acre terre et due in toftis, quarum alteram tenuit idem Willelmus
films Normanni, alteram Willelmus films Hugonis, cujus consensu
et concessu illam dedi. Quinque etiam acras prati ad eandem
dimidiam carrucatam pertinentes, et xix acras terre in Fule-
keldeflath, quas dedi in excambio illius quam eadem ecclesia prius
tenuit. Concessi etiam et dedi communem pasturam ejusdem
ville et communionem in omnibus in quibuscumque homines mei
illius ville communicant. Dedi etiam unam toftam in Ernecliva
que est inter stagnum et cimiterium. Hanc elemosinam tenebit
prefata ecclesia de me et heredibus meis imperpetuum sicut
aliquam elemosinam melius et liberius et quietius tenet. Hanc
concessionem fidelissime servandam fide firmavi. Hiis testibus,
Rogero de Resell, Hugone de Resell, Rogero Brothfona], Alano
capellano, Willelmo Sturmy, Gerardo de Laceles, Adam de Rosel,
Radulpho filio Lefsy, Willelmo et Roberto et Alexandro filiis
ejus, Nicholao filio Gaufridi, Reginaldo venatore, Roberto de
Morth[ona].
715. Confirmation by Adam de Brus, at the request of William
Engelram, to the canons of Guisbro' of \ carucate in Ingleby
(Arncliffe) in which there are 60 acres of land, 2 acres in tofts ;
also 5 acres of meadow belonging to the \ carucate, and 19
acres in Fulekeldeflat, and a toft in Arncliffe between the pool
and the cemetery. 1170-1180.
From an anct. transcr. at Arncliffe Hall. Pd. in Chartul. ofG., n. 1099.
Adam de Brus omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presen-
tibus et futuris salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me rogatu
Willelmi Engelram concessi et confirmavi ecclesie Sancte Marie
de Giseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus dimidiam caru-
catam terre in Engelby, in qua sunt Ix acre terre et due in toftis,
et quinque acras prati et xix acras terre in Fulekeldeflath, et
unam toftam in Ernecliva inter stagnum et cimiterium, in liberam
et perpetuam elemosinam et ab omni consuetudine seculari
penitus quietam, sicut carta prefati Willelmi continet. His testi-
bus, Rogero de Resell, Adam de Resell, Willelmo Engelram,
Hugone de Resell, Rogero de Broth[on].
62 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
716. Confirmation by William Ingram to the monks of Rievaulx of
the gift of Walter his father, and Holdierda his mother, of 5
bovates in Welbury, meadow-land in Arncliffe belonging to
\ carucate there, and pasturage for 500 sheep. 1178-1181.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 74^. Pd. in Chartul. of R., n. 120.
In nomine Sancte et Individue Trinitatis. Omnibus sancte
matris ecclesie filiis Willelmus Engelram salutem. Sciatis me con-
cessisse et hac present! carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Beate
Marie Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro anima
patris mei et matris mee et pro salute anime mee et pro animabus
omnium parentum et heredum meorum, in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, totam donationem quam pater meus Walterus Engel-
ram et Holdierda mater mea illis in elemosinam dederunt, scilicet
quinque bovatas terre in Welleberga, quas Johannes Tort tenuit
de predicto patre meo, cum omnibus rebus ad eas pertinentibus,
et terram que fossato clauditur circa berchariam suam, et nomina-
tim pratum in Ernasclivo quod pertinuit ad dimidiam carrucatam
quam Hugo films Acce tenuit, cum omnibus aliis rebus quas ipse
Johannes tenuit cum eisdem v bovatis, et pasturam in eadem villa
ad quingentas oves et ad x vaccas cum vitulis suis et ad unum
taurum. Concessi etiam eis et confirmavi ut si quis liberorum
hominum meorum voluerit illis terram dimittere ad terminum in
prefata villa, plenam habeat libertatem dimittendi, nisi ego ipse
eandem terram voluero accipere in manu mea pro tali firma qualem
ipsi dare voluerint, salvo servitio meo. Hec omnia concessi eis
in perpetuum et confirmavi, cum omnibus aisiamentis et libertati-
bus suis in bosco et piano, in pratis et pascuis et viis et semitis
et omnibus aliis rebus, libera et quieta de omnibus servitiis et
exactionibus et geldis et Danegeldis et placitis et assisis et
auxiliis et occasionibus, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam,
tenere bene et in pace, integre et honorifice, reddendo singulis
annis michi et heredibus meis xijd. ad Pentecosten ; nee pro hoc
redditu in aliqua re respondebunt michi vel heredibus meis, sed
in omnibus sint liberi sicut de tenura sancte ecclesie et pura et
libera elemosina. Omnia hec ego et heredes mei warantizabimus
predictis monachis contra omnes homines et adquietabimus de
omnibus servitiis et consuetudinibus et omni forensi servitio et
omnibus aliis rebus. Et quia volui ut hec elemosina mea firma
sit et stabilis, nee ab aliquo possit vel debeat dissolvi aut in irritum
duci aliquando, hec omnia fideliter et sine malo ingenio tenenda
et warantizanda in perpetuum contra omnes homines manu mea
affidavi in manu Everardi de Ros pro me et pro heredibus
meis. Hoc ipsum etiam affidaverunt duo fratres mei, Robertus
et Walterus, sed et Willelmus filius Normanni et Willelmus films
Warnerii et Samson le Tort similiter affidaverunt. His testibus :
Roberto II decano Eboracensi, Alano can[onico], Stephano de
Roma canonico, Willelmo de Laceles decano, Johanne le Lardener,
BRUS FEE: ARNCLIFFE, WELBURY, HESLERTON 63
Willelmo persona de Willeberga, Roberto clerico de Heseler-
tona, Roberto capellano de Helmeslac, Roberto Walais vicario,
Roberto Skar vicario, Roberto filio Petri vicario, Willelmo de
Budum, Eudone capellano Sibille de Valoniis, Ricardo clerico
decani Eboracensis, Benedicto diacono Alani canonici, Roberto
clerico de Sproxtun, Alano clerico decani de Eboraco, Gerardo
filio Lewini de Eboraco, David de Middeltona, Everardo de Ros,
Roberto filio Ernisii, Symone de Crevequer, Waltero de Ros,
Willelmo Burdet, Jordano Hairun, Gaufrido de Laceles, Willelmo
Faderles, Ricardo de Tamtun, Jordano Pain de Broctun, Radulfo
de Turp, Roberto de Surdeval, Radulfo de la Lunda et filio
ejus, Thoma Mansel et filio ejus, Waltero filio Ask[et]elli de
Grimestona, Roberto clerico de Apeltona, Jukelo de Alvertona,
Roberto filio Brunni, Waltero Fispunt.
By another charter attested by Robert Butevilain, dean of York, and
the same witnesses as this charter, William Ingram confirmed to
Rievaulx his father's gift of 30 acres in the demesne tillages of East
Heslerton, which the monks had held in the time of Matilda, his grand-
mother, an acre beyond the springs towards the Wold for a sheep-fold
and their lodgings,1 so that they might use the ground, their faldage, and
the manure of the fold, as they would. He also granted common of
pasture there for 500 sheep to feed wherever his own fed, and more if
the pasture would allow, because his father had given them pasture for
loco sheep there. He also added other liberties and emoluments.2 This
gift must have been made before the grant of a knight's fee in Heslerton,
as noted below.
717. Confirmation by William Ingram, son of Walter, to the church
of Guisborough of the gift of Walter his father of the churches
of Arncliffe, Welbury and (West) Heslerton with the chapel of
(East) Heslerton. 1184-1188.
Bodl. Lib., Oxon. ; Douce ch., n. 70. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisborough,
n. 1096.
Omnibus tarn presentibus quam futuris fidelibus Willelmus
Ingeram films Waited Ingeram salutem. Noverit universitas
vestra me intuitu salutis anime mee et predecessorum meorum
concessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse fratribus in ecclesia
Sancte Marie de Ghiseburna Deo servientibus totam donationem
quam eis pater meus Walterus in ecclesiis et terris et aliis rebus
donavit et carta sua confirmavit, scilicet, ecclesiam de Erneclife
cum duabus bovatis terre et manso eis adjacente ; ecclesiam de
Welleberghe cum duabus bovatis terre et manso eis adjacente ;
ecclesiam de Heslertona cum dimidia carucata terre et manso et
cum capella alterius Heslertone ; in perpetuam et liberam et
quietam elemosinam, excepto quod predicta dimidia carucata terre
de Heslertona forinsecum facit servitium. Hiis testibus: Gau-
frido abbate de Novo Monasterio, Gaufrido abbate de Sallei,
1 " herbergamentum." 2 Chartul. of Rievaulx, n. 122.
64 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Thoma monacho de Claravalle, Henrico de Perci, Thoma Ingeram,
Simone de Wivestede, Nicholao organista, Johanne filio Gaufridi,
Ricardo de Widevill, Thoma de Ettona, Durando de Butterwic,
Roberto de Baiocis, Willelmo de Daievill', Odardo de Ettona,
Ricardo de Alneto, Hugone Malebisse, Hugone de Hotona,
Waltero de Perci, Michaele de Toftcotis.
718. Grant by John son of Alwin de Runton to Robert de Stutevill
for 14 marks of 2 carucates in Ingleby (Arncliffe) to hold by
doing the service of a 6th part of a knight. Done before the
county (court) of York, in the crypt of the church of St. Peter,
1166.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 216.
Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri litteras istas legentes
vel audientes, quod ego Johannes films Alwini de Runtona vendidi
pro xiiii. marcis argenti Roberto de Stutevilla ii. carrucatas terre
in Englesbi, illi scilicet et heredibus suis, tenendas a me et ab
heredibus meis in feudum et hereditatem, libere et quiete, faciendo
servitium sexte partis militis unde xii. carrucate faciunt servitium
militis. Hanc autem terram warentizabo ego et heredes mei
domino Roberto et ejus heredibus in omnibus et contra omnes
imperpetuum. Ad hec omnia integre servanda fidem meam inter-
posui. Testibus hiis, Thoma * de Colavilla, Roberto de Daivil', Hu-
gone Malabestia, Ricardo Cruer, Rogero [de] Choiners, Thoma de
Heillebec, Reginaldo l de Capfetot], Odone1 de Neuham, Willelmo
de Runtun', Paulino medico,1 Normanno [de] Bozhale, Alano *
Bruncosta, Alano l de Ridale, Radulfo de . . ., Thoma de Sancto
Petro, Turstino l de Croftun, Gaufrido x magistro de Duva,
Gileberto Tatam'. Hoc autem factum est coram comitatu in
ecclesia Beati Petri in cripta, anno ab Incarnatione Domini
M°.C°.LXVI.
719. Grant by John son of Adam de Rungeton to the canons of
Guisborough, with the consent of William Ingram, his lord, of a
meadow called Neutonker by Ingleby (Arncliffe). <r.i 170-1180.
From an ancient transcript at Arncliffe Hall. Pd. in Chartul. ofGuisbro',
n. 1098.
Notum sit omnibus sanctematris ecclesie filiis quod ego Johannes
films Adam de Rungeton dedi et concessi et hac cartamea confirmavi
Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Giseburna et fratribus ibidem
Deo servientibus pratum quoddam quod dicitur Neutonker juxta
Engelby, concessu et consensu domini mei Willelmi Ingelram,
in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam sicut aliquam elemo-
sinam liberius, melius et quietius tenent. Hanc donationem meam
1 All in nominative case.
BRUS FEE : INGLEBY ARNCLIFFE 65
et concessioner!! me fideliter et absque fraude servaturum fide mea
interposita firmavi. Testibus hiis, Rogero de Stainesby, Willelmo
filio Rogeri de Goldeburc, Ravan de Engelby, Petro, Rogero
Catone, Roberto de Lidum, Ricardo de Schelt[on], Alano filio
Ricardi, Eustachio senescallo, Roberto capellano de Jarum.
Nigel and John de Rungeton attest Durham charters of the period
1170-nSo.1 The above grant by John son of Adam (? Ailwin) is very
little later. Eustace the seneschal, who attests it, was probably nephew
of Ralph, prior of Guisbro'. There is no evidence that John son of Ailwin
(or John son of Adam,2 if there were two donors) left issue. In 1196
Michael de Rungeton proffered 2OJ. for having the right of a last of hides
against William de Brus.3 In 1237 Nigel de Rungeton was lord of Sheraton.
720. Surrender by Robert, son of Ralph son of Lefsi, and Agnes, his
sister and heir, to the canons of Guisbro' of the land which the
grantors held of the canons in Ingleby (Arncliffe), and the
canons held of the gift of William Engelram ; and the meadow
called Newton Carr which they have by the gift of John son
of Ailwin (de Rungeton). 1190-^.1205.
From a 1 5th cent, copy formerly at Arncliffe Hall. Pd. in Chartul. of
Guisbro' ', n. noo.
Sciant omnes hoc scriptum visuri vel audituri quod ego
Robertus films Radulphi filii Lefsy et Agnes soror et heres
mea, dimisimus et reddidimus et quietam clamavimus et
forisjuravimus de nobis et heredibus nostris priori et canonicis
de Giseburna totam terram quam de eis tenuimus in Engelby,
quam habent ex dono Willelmi Engelram, et totum jus quod
inde habuimus, scilicet dimidiam carrucatam terre, in qua sunt
sexaginta acre terre et due in tophtis, et quinque acras prati
ad eandem dimidiam carrucatam terre pertinentes, et decem et
novem acras terre in Fulekeldeflat cum omnibus pertinentiis et
libertatibus suis, et unam tophtam in Erneclive que est inter
stagnum et cimiterium, et pratum quoddam quod dicitur Neutonker
juxta Engelby, quod habent ex dono Johannis filii Ailwini si illud
recuperaverint. Omnes has terras sicut predictum est eis reddidi-
mus et quietas clamavimus et forisjuravimus et cartas quas inde
habuimus eis resignavimus. Et ut stabilis sit et firma hec nostra
quieta clamatio imperpetuum earn present! carta con firma vim us
et testimonio sigillorum nostrorum roboravimus. Hiis testibus,
Roberto de Muschamp, Stephano de Muschamp fratre ejusr
Waltero de Staynesby, Willelmo filio ejus, Willelmo de Torneton,
Petro [de] Uplium, Roberto de Staneton, Adam de Bedale et
multis aliis.
721. Confirmation by William son of Warner (de Salcoc) to the church
of Guisbro' of his father's gift of 3 bovates in (East) Sawcock
1 Surtees, Durham, iii, 393.
a " Adam " may be merely a mistaken expansion of "A." 3 Pipe R., 8 Ric. I.
II E
66 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
(in East Harlsey), of the grantor's demesne with the toft of
Herbert of York, also another toft, a tillage on the west side of
the road to (North)allerton, a third toft and i£ acre to complete
the 3 bovates. 1190-1200.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 62d. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbrtf, n. 1106.
Universis hoc scriptum audientibus Willelmus films Warneri
salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac carta mea confirmasse
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Giseburna in liberam et perpetuam
elemosinam et ab omnibus servitiis et consuetudinibus immunem,
donationem patris mei, scilicet tres bovatas terre in Salecohc de
dominio meo, cum manso et tophta Herbert! de Heboraco sicut
fossata est, scilicet totam illam tophtam que est inter tophtam
Radulphi Torti et tophtam Gileberti cum crofto eidem tophte
adjacente secundum latitudinem, et tophtam Willelmi Albi que
est juxta tophtam que fuit Willelmi filii Ricardi, et unam culturam
terre ex occidentali parte vie que ducit [ad] Alverthun. Ad hec
dedi eidem ecclesie ex mea parte tophtam illam cum crophta et
sicha juxta crophtam, que crophta jacet juxta predictam culturam,
que etiam cum tophta fuit Willelmi Fuchel. Hanc terram et has
tophtas cum crophtis tenebit ecclesia de me et heredibus meis
cum aliis pertinentiis suis, id est in pascuis et mariscis, in viis et
semitis, in exitu et introitu ville et in omnibus que pertinent ad
communionem ville, libere et quiete, plene et integre ut puram
elemosinam. Preter hec eidem ecclesie dedi et concessi et
presenti scripto confirmavi ad complementum trium bovatarum
acram et dimidiam terre, acram ultra sicham versus Alverth[un],
dimidiam vero versus Licheberg. Hiis testibus, Willelmo de
Welleb[iria], Gaufrido filio ejus, Gamel et filio ejus Hugone,
Rogero de Broth[ona], Rogero Catto, Reginaldo de Garthfona],
Hugone filio Hernisi de Hesel.
The grantor and William his son, William de Welbury and the 2
sons of John Tort attested a charter of Walter Engelram and Holdeard
his wife to Rievaulx,1 of which the first witness, Theobald de Mustervilers,
occurs before u68.2
722. Grant by Ilger de Kilton, with the consent of William his heir,
to the canons of Guisborough of 2 bovates in (Kirk)leatham
which they claimed against him by the king's precept. <r.n8o-
1 1 90.
Chartul. of Guisborough, f. 275^. Pd. in Chartul., n. 771.
Omnibus hanc cartam visuris vel audituris Ilgerus de Kilton
salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me de consilio et consensu
Willelmi heredis mei dedisse et concessisse et hac mea carta
1 Chartul. of Rievaulx, n. 90.
2 Hist, of York, iii, 81 ; where the doc. is wrongly dated 1174.
BRUS FEE: SAWCOCK, KIRKLEATHAM 67
confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus
ibidem Deo servientibus duas bovatas terre in Lyum, illas
videlicet que fuerunt Huctredi Longi, in liberam et quietam et
puram et perpetuam elemosinam, quas de precepto domini
regis erga me clamaverunt. Hiis testibus, Alano de Wiltona,
Yvone de Setona, Roberto de Malteby, Waltero de Stainesby,
Roberto de Hestduic, Eustachio de Buskeby, Ernaldo filio
Muriel, Johanne de Thofcotes, Rogero de Thorentona, Roberto
de Torp, Rogero Cat, Petro de Uplium, Hugone de Hesel,
Gaufrido de Bolleby.
The greater part of Kilton and Kirkleatham was held by Ilger de
Kilton of the fee of Brus, namely of that part of the fee of Brus which
belonged at the Survey to the fee of Mortain and previous to that had
belonged to Uctred of Cleveland. There are few references to Ilger de
Kilton, and none relating to his forebears. He had 6 sons, of whom only
Roger and William need be noticed. Roger, son of Ilger de Kilton, gave
land in Coatham to Byland,1 and it is probable that he was father of
Matilda by whom these manors were carried to the family of Thweng.
The references to William de Kilton, apart from those in the chartularies
of Byland and Guisborough, are rendered of doubtful value by the fact
that there was a Durham family of the name contemporary with the
Cleveland family. In 1195 William de Chilton proffered lorn, to have
the right of a knight's fee in Great and Little Chilton (co. Durham),
against Jordan de Heirun and Alan de Chilton, by the pledge of Henry
de Percy and Alan de Wilton.2 In 1202, as William "de Kilton," he paid
3>#. of this fine by the hand of the sheriff of York,3 and after that the
balance was to be demanded in Yorkshire by the receivers of the bishopric.
This may or may not have been William de Kilton of Kirkleatham. The
latter was dead towards the end of John's reign, and Matilda his niece
and heir was the wife of Richard de Hauterive at Michaelmas, 1220.*
In Hilary term following Richard and Matilda claimed the advowson of the
church of Kirkleatham against the prior of Guisborough, and afterwards
recovered it on the ground that William de Kilton, uncle of Matilda, had
made his gift of the church to the canons when on his death-bed.6 In
January, 1229, Matilda was the wife of Robert de Thweng, her former
husband being dead, apparently without issue. Michael, prior of Guis-
borough, at that date granted to Robert and Matilda their seisin of the
presentation of the church.6 Their son Marmaduke presented to it in
1 268,' and held Kilton, Kirkleatham and i£ carucate in Moorsholme in
1284-5."
Early in the reign of John an agreement was made between the canons
of Guisborough and William de Kilton touching a chantry in the chapel
of Kilton.9 Osbert de Kilton, brother of the said William, gave to Guis-
borough 2 bovates in Kilton, and Adam, another brother, confirmed the
gift.10 In 1231 the prior of Guisborough, Robert Buscel and Adam de
Kilton were bringing a plea of mort cf ancestor against Matilda, wife of
Robert de Thweng.11
Egerton MS., 2823, f. 19. z Pipe R., 7 Ric. I, Northumb.
ib., 4 John. 4 Chartul. of Guisbro', ii, loow.
«'&., 99. ' ib., loo. 7 Reg. Giffard, 43.
Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 204 ; Kirkby's Quest, 125.
Chartul., n. 867. 10 ib., nos. 865-6.
11 Assize R., 1042, m. I.
68 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
723. Grant by Robert, son of Robert son of Alfred de Skelton, to the
church of Guisbro' of \ carucate in Kirkleatham, to hold freely,
the land discharging Danegeld and the forinsec service of
\ carucate belonging to the fee of Ilger de Kilton, where
10 carucates make a knight's fee. 1170-1185.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 2j$d. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 772.
Sciant omnes litteras istas audituri quod ego Robertus films
Roberti filii Alveredi de Sceltona dedi et concessi et presenti
carta confirmavi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna dimidiam
carucatam terre in Lyum cum pertinentiis suis, quam Huctredus
Longus de me tenet, in liberam et quietam et perpetuam elemosinam
de me et heredibus meis tenendam, excepto quod forinsecum
servitium eadem terra adquietabit, scilicet Danageldum, et
quantum pertinet ad dimidiam carucatam terre de feudo militis
Hilgeri de Chiltun quod prehend[end]um est de decem carucatis
terre. Testibus hiis, Stephano de Rosel et Rogero filio ejus,
Eustachio nepote prioris,1 Willelmo filio Guberti, Rogero de
Brotun, Ricardo de Scheltona, Rogero Chat, Alano filio Ricardi
dapifero,2 Willelmo de Hestona.
724. Grant by William de Kilton, with his body, to the canons of
Guisborough of the church of (Kirk)leatham. 1195-1206.
Bodl. Lib. Oxon.; Douce ch. 43. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro', n. 745.
Universis hanc cartam visuris vel audituris Willelmus de
Kilton' salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me divine pietatis
intuitu dedisse et concessisse et hac presenti carta mea con-
firmasse Deo et ecclesie Beate Marie de Giseb[urna] et canonicis
ibidem Deo servientibus, cum corpore meo, totam ecclesiam de
Lium cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, sine ullo retinemento, in
puram et liberam et perpetuam elemosinam, habendam et tenendam
quietam de me et heredibus meis imperpetuum. Hiis testibus,.
Henrico filio Conani, magistro Johanne de Beverlaco, Willelmo
de Thorenton, Stephano de DrifFeld, Henrico de Beverlaco,,
Adam et Osberto fratribus meis, Radulfo de Bedeford, Willelmo
de Topcotes, Ricardo de Kileburna, capellano de Kilton', Roberto
de Garton' et multis aliis.
King John confirmed this gift in 1210. On the death of Ralph, parson
of Kirkleatham, archbishop Geoffrey instituted his clerk, Peter Ward, on
the presentation of William, the knight of Kilton.3
In 1219 there was a plea between Robert de Laceles and Alice his
wife and Richard de Autrey and Matilda his wife touching a third part of
5 bovates and 12 acres in Kirkleatham (Lithum), of which William de
1 Eustace, seneschal of Guisbro', was nephew of prior Cuthbert and prior Ralph ;
Chartul., n. 20.
2 " dapiferi " ; MS. But elsewhere " Alanus clericus tune tempore senescaldus " ;
n. 827. 3 Chartul., n. 752.
BRUS FEE: KIRKLEATHAM, COATHAM 69
Kilton, formerly husband of the said Alice, was sometime seised.1 Richard
failed to replevy the land by Matilda's default. He said that he was not
married to her, but he had her land in custody by the gift of Richard de
Percy.2 Matilda was probably as yet a mere child. Kilton was partly of
the fee of Percy and partly of that of Brus.
About the beginning of John's reign Alexander, abbot of Meaux, was
mediator between the canons of Guisbro' and William de Kilton touching the
establishment and support of a chaplain and clerk to serve the chantry of
the chapel of Kilton.3 By his award the canons demised to William de
Kilton 2 bovates in (Kilton) Thorpe and 3 in Kilton which had been
assigned to the mother church of Skelton for a chantry at Kilton. William
and his heirs were thenceforth to provide for the maintenance.
725. Grant by William de Kilton to the monks of Byland of the toft
and croft in Coatham, late of Reinbald son of Reynald, with the
buildings, the salt-house which Jordan held, the yards between
the great bridge and the wall of the salt-house of Robert son of
Bernulf on both sides of the water-course, the yard which
William Broun held of Ilger, the donor's father, next the bridge
called Lenebrigg, 3 acres of improved land on the butts on the
east side of Lenebregga in the territory of (Kirk)leatham, an
acre at Graistan, £ acre on the east side of Adelwald Keld and
| acre between Westbec and the croft of Alden de Westcoton.
^•.1190-1206.
Chartul. of Byland; Egerton MS. 2823, f. 19.
Eboracensi archiepiscopo totique capitulo Sancti Petri et
omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris Willelmus de
Kiltona salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse et presenti
carta confirmasse Deo et monachis Sancte Marie de Bellalanda
in Cotona toftum et croftum que fuerunt Reinbaldi filii Reynaldi
cum domibus superedificatis propinquius Edmundo filio Franc
versus orientem ; et salinam cum pertinentiis quam Jordanus
tenuit de me, et illas areas que sunt inter magnum pontem et
murum saline Roberti filii Bernolfi ex utraque parte cursus aque
que ad me pertinebat, et illam aream quam Willelmus Broun
tenuit de patre meo Ilgero propinquiorem ponti qui dicitur Lene-
brigg versus orientem ; et tres acras terre lucrabilis super
buttas versus orientem de Lenebregga in terrura de Lithum, et
unam acram apud Graistan et dimidiam acram in orientali parte
de Adelwaldkeld et dimidiam acram inter Westbec et croftum
Aldeni de Westcotona. Hanc donationem feci Deo et predictis
monachis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam, solutam et
quietam ab omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari, pro salute
anime mee et omnium antecessorum et heredum meorum. Et
ego et heredes mei manutenebimus et warantizabimus predictis
monachis istam donationem contra omnes homines in perpetuum.
Hiis testibus, Alano de Wylton, Willelmo Warde, etc.
1 Assize R., 1040, m. 4^. * #., m. 9.
3 Chartul. i*. 867.
7O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
726. Confirmation by William de Lyum and Richolda his mother to
the canons of Guisbro' of a toft in Coatham. 1180-1200.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 2&id. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 800.
Willelmus de Lyum et Ricolda mater sua omnibus sancte
matris ecclesie filiis salutem. Sciatis nos dedisse et hac carta
confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna toftum illud in
Cotum de feudo nostro quod jacet inter toftum Bernulfi et toftum
Letardi, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam et ab omni servitio
seculari penitus quietum. His testibus, Stephano de Rosel,
Willelmo Gubert, Rogero de Thofcotes, Roberto Esturmi, Petro
scriba,1 Roberto filio Bernardi, Thoma nepote prioris, Roberto
filio Roberti Terri.
William de Lium, or Kirkleatham, seems to have had a sister Helewise,
mother of Matilda, Agnes and Richolda. Matilda married Lawrence de
Lium, both living in 1231 ; Richolda, then deceased, had married Walter
the baker, who survived ; Agnes, also deceased in 1231, had two daughters,
Emma and Matilda, both living in 1231. After a suit in 1231 about tene-
ments in Kirkleatham and Coatham,2 the parties here named as living in
that year, came to an agreement.3
727. Grant by Robert de Laceles with the consent of Matilda his
wife and Gerard his heir to the monks of Rievaulx of one
carucate in Morton (Grange) with a tillage. 1154-1159.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, f. 51. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 87.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Robertus de Laceles
salutem. Notum sit omnibus tam presentibus quam futuris me
dedisse et concessisse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et
monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, concessu uxoris mee Matildis
et heredis mei Gerardi et aliorum heredum meorum, in liberam et
perpetuam elemosinam unam carrucatam terre in Mortun,dimidium
scilicet ejusdem ville, cum toftis et croftis et pratis et pascuis et
ceteris rebus ad eandem carrucatam terre pertinentibus cum tota
pastura ejusdem Mortun et cum communi pastura ceterarum
terrarum mearum. Preterea do eis unam culturam terre quin-
decim acrarum ab australi parte de Mortun cum prato per rectas
divisas. Hec omnia do eis libera et quieta ab omni terreno
servitio et seculari consuetudine excepto quod monachi singulis
annis inde michi solvent vel heredibus meis unam marcam argenti
pro omni servitio, dimidiam ad Pentecosten et dimidiam ad
festum Sancti Martini. Hanc donationem ego Robertus et heredes
mei warantizabimus monachis predictis contra omnes et adquie-
tabimus de omni servitio et erga regem et erga ceteros dominos
nostros. His testibus, Fulcone Painel, Jordano Hairun, Thoma
1 The " Petrus scriptor" of n. 1007 of the Chartul.
2 Assize R. 1042, m. Sd. 8 Feet of F. ; Chartul. of G., n. 796.
BRUS FEE: COATHAM, MORTON GRANGE 71
Mansel, Willelmo Faderles, Radulfo de la Lunde, Ricardo Talbot,
Radulfo de Grisebi, Rainero de Levingatun, Rogero de Arneclive,
Gerardo de Laceles, Roberto filio Fulconis, Radulfo de Alclint,
Hugone de Bordelebi, Roberto de Tresc, Roberto de Cnapevile,
Jukelo de Alvertun, Hugone et Willelmo filiis ejus.
The knight's fee held by the Lasceles of Bordelby of the fee of Brus
comprised the town of Morton, now Morton Grange (2 car.), Bordelby,
now the site and surroundings of Mount Grace Priory (2 car.), East
Harlsey, including the hamlets of Salcock and Siddall (6 car.). At the
Conquest Malgrim held these 3 manors, and after the Survey was made
they were included in the fee granted to Robert de Brus.
According to the chronicles of the monks of Rievaulx the gift of half of
Morton was made in 1159. In the general confirmation of Alexander III
dated in 1 160 the donor is described as Robert " de Herlesei " ; l in that of
Henry II the gift was ascribed to Robert de Laceles and Geoffrey his
son.8 Robert de Laceles owed 2os. in 1 166 for his share in the concealment
of a crown plea by the wapentake court of Gilling.3 Possibly Robert held
Lartington at this time, hence his connexion with Gilling, but it is not
certain that the Robert of 1166 and Robert of Harlsey are the same indi-
vidual. In this connexion, however, one or two significant circumstances
may be noted. Gerard de Laceles attested the charter of Robert de Brus,
endowing his daughter upon her marriage to Ralph, son of Ribald of
Middleham.4 This Gerard may be the father of Robert, whose son and
heir Gerard did not succeed to the family estate at Harlsey. About this
time, however, a Gerard de Lasceles appears to have acquired a consider-
able estate in Westmorland, namely, in Asby, where he made considerable
benefactions to Byland. One of Gerard's charters to Byland is attested by
Adam his son ; 5 whilst the charter of Geoffrey de Laceles, confirming to
Rievaulx the gifts made by Robert his father (as above), is attested by
Robert de Laceles, William his brother, and by Adam, son of Gerard de
Laceles.6
As regards Harlsey and Bordelby it is clear that Robert was succeeded
by Geoffrey his son, who made an agreement in 1185 with the monks of
Rievaulx.7 William, his brother, may be the clerk, who was ministering at
the chapel of Harlsey in 1196 with Ralph his son, and had withdrawn from
the mother church of Ingleby Arncliffe the parochial rights belonging to
the canons of Guisborough, as patrons of that church.8 Geoffrey appar-
ently died without issue, and was succeeded by Robert his brother, who is
possibly the person named as husband of Sarah, and father of Richard de
Laceles in a deed whereby Sarah relict of Robert de Laceles released to
Richard her son her right in a tillage in Harlsey named Wytherker. To
this deed were witnesses, dom. Alan de Leyck, William de Salecok, Andrew
de Lacelles, Reginald de Tofcotes, Morgan de Dicgton, William de La-
celles, and Robert de Edrigford.9 Possibly this was the tillage of 13 acres in
Harlsey which Richard de Laceles, son of Robert, gave to Rievaulx.10
Joscelin de Herlesei gave to Rievaulx 3 acres in East Harlsey, lying on
the eastern side of the town and on the south side of the tillage of the
lord of Harlsey. He made the gift by the consent of his lords, Geoffrey de
1 Chartul., 186. 2 «'&., 152. This confirmation is a corrupt document.
3 Pipe R., 12 Hen. II, 49. * Reg. Hon. de Richmond, app. 98.
5 Dodsw. MS. Ixiii, f. 59 ; Hist. MSS. Com. x, app. 4, p. 321 ; where "Alan"
is given incorrectly for " Adam" son of Gerard.
8 See next ch. 7 Pipe R., 31 Hen. II, 72.
8 Chartul. of Guisboro', n. 1102. 9 Dodsw. MS. vii, f. $id.
10 Chartul., -p. 2fy.
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Laceles and Rainald de Tunstal. " His testibus, Ernaldo filio Bence,
Jukelo de Alverton, Ricardo de Crathorn, Roberto filio Brunne, Ernisio
famulo domini Regis, Fermino de Herleseia, Willelmo presbitero de
Herleseia."1 The date is 1166-1176.
Agnes prioress of Marrick and the convent gave to Reiner son of
Josceline de Herlesei the land in East Harlsey which Robert de Laceles
gave them, except (prefer) 44 acres of land and common of pasture for 100
sheep, which they had demised to the monks of Rievaulx in exchange for
2 bovates in Cowton, which the monks had by the gift of Simon Chambord
and Alan his brother. " His testibus, Conano de Asc, Radulfo de Surdeval,
Rainaldo de Tunestal, Roberto filio ejus, Johanne de Tofcotes, Umfrido
filio ejus, Willelmo filio Gocelini de Herleseia, Waltero fratre ejus, Jacobo
de Salecoc, fratre Willelmo converse de Marrig."2 The date is 1195-1208.
If Laceles of Lartington was the same line as this, Robert succeeded
before 1219, for in that year Hugh de Lirtlington recovered seisin of land in
Lartington against Robert de Laceles.3 There was some connexion be-
tween the families of Laceles, Morevill and Smitheton, probably through
Torphin son of Robert de Manfield, as to land in Lartington, as shown by
pleas heard in 1231, when Juliana, wife of Peter de Smitheton, and Morgan
de Dichton, son of the said Peter, impleaded Robert de Laceles, Matilda
de Morevill and others, touching lands in Lartington and Manfield.4 During
the period 1232-1240 Peter de Brus confirmed to the canons of Guisborough
the gift of Robert de Laceles of the chapel of Harlsey and 5 tofts.6
In 1243 Robert de Laceles held of Peter de Brus III 8 carucates in
Harlsey, Bordelby, " Smethill," and " Petit Salcok," whereof 10 carucates
make a fee,6 and in 1251 he acknowledged the right of the abbot of Rievaulx
in 2 carucates in Morton (Grange), a bovate, 98 acres, of land and 5 tofts
in Harlsey and pasture for 600 sheep, 10 cows, and a bull in Harlsey and
Bordelby, as of the gift of his ancestors, whose heir he is.7 In 1251 Robert,
son of Robert de Laceles, acknowledged before the justices in eyre that he
had demised to William de Salcok for life all his land in Lartington.8
728. Confirmation by Geoffrey de Laceles, with the consent of Robert
and William his brothers, of the gift made to the monks of
Rievaulx by Robert de Laceles, his father, of i carucate, namely
half the town of Morton (Grange) and common of pasture of
the other half and of all (East) Harlsey and Bordelby for 400
sheep, 10 cows, a bull and oxen sufficient to till the land ; the
carucate to consist everywhere of 8 perches lying together
towards the sun and the tofts and crofts likewise ; confirmation
also of a tillage on the south side of Morton given by the
grantor's father for having fraternity of Rievaulx ; gift also by the
grantor of the tenement late of Robert de Hernievill ; the monks
to hold these alms by rendering a mark yearly. 1170-1176.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, f. 52. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 88.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Gaufridus de Laceles
salutem. Notum sit universitati vestre me concessisse et hac
present! carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis
et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro anima patris mei et
1 Chartul. oj Rievaulx, n. 170. 2 ColL Top. et Gen., v, no ; Chartul., 253.
3 Assize R., 1040, m. lid. * #., 1042, m. 10, m. 2i^(end).
5 Chartul. of G., i, 95; ii, 288. 6 Testa, 363^.
T Feet of FM 43, n. 39. 8 Assize R., 1046, m. 15^
BRUS FEE : MORTON, HARLSEY, BORDELBY 73
matris mee et pro anima mea et pro animabus omnium pa-
rentum et heredum meorum, cum concessu et bona voluntate
Robert! et Willelmi fratrum meorum, in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam totam donationem patris mei Roberti de Laceles,
scilicet unam carrucatam terre in Mortona, hoc est dimidium
ejusdem ville, cum toftis et croftis et pratis et pascuis et omni-
bus aliis rebus ad eandem terram pertinentibus et communem
pasturam relique terre de Mortuna et de tota Herleseia et
de Borderebia ad oves quadringentas et x vaccas cum tauro
suo et ad boves et equos sufficienter ad terram suam colendam
intus et extra ubicunque pecora mea et hominum earundem
villarum pascuntur, ita tamen quod agni eorum non pascentur
in bladis predictarum villarum nee agni mei nee hominum
earundem villarum pascentur in bladis illorum. Sciendum est
autem quod eandem carrucatam terre ita tenebunt quod semper
viii perticatas simul habeant ex parte solis et toftas similiter
et croftas. Preterea concessi eis unam culturam terre xv
acrarum ab australi parte de Mortuna cum prato integro sicut
in tempore patris mei illud tenuerant, quas scilicet acras terre
cum prato pater meus dedit illis pro habenda fraternitate domus
Rievallensis. Ego etiam dedi eisdem monachis pro salute anime
mee et pro fraternitate illorum dimidiam acram terre in curte
grangie sue quam Robertus de Hernievila tenuerat, pro qua pater
meus dedit illi escambium cum concessu et bona voluntate mea.
Concessi etiam illis habere totam curtem grangie sue libere et
integre et quiete cum gardino suo quod Robertus de Hernievila
quietum clamavit eis in presentia mea et aliorum pro se et heredibus
suis in perpetuum. Hec omnia concessi eisdem monachis pro
me et pro heredibus meis libera et quieta in perpetuum ab omni
terreno servitio et exactione seculari excepto quod monachi singulis
annis inde michi vel heredibus meis persolvent unam marcham
argenti pro omnibus servitiis, dimidium scilicet ad Pentecosten
et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Et ego et heredes mei
warantizabimus hec omnia predictis monachis contra omnes
homines et adquietabimus de omnibus servitiis et erga regem et
erga ceteros dominos nostros. His testibus, Roberto de Stutevilla
vicecomite et Nicholao et Eustachio filiis ejus, Rannulfo filio
Walter!, Rogero capellano de Herleseia, Ada Fossard clerico,
Vincente clerico vicecomitis et Ivone clerico ejus, Gerardo de
Laceles, Gaufrido Ridel, Thoma Harundel, Willelmo filio Ade de
Hille, Ricardo de Tolebuu, Gaufrido Cantel, Roberto del Wauld,
Osmundo Croer, Helia forestario, Roberto de Laceles et Willelmo
fratre ejus, Ada filio Gerardi de Laceles, Roberto de Hernievila,
Alano de Hernievila, Willelmo filio Warneri, Willelmo filio
Huckonis, Radulfo Englais, Rainaldo le Scoth, Waltero filio
Willelmi de Salecoc, Stephano de Surdeval, Savarico nepote Ade
de Bolthebi, Drogone filio Thockemanni de Helm[eslai].
74 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
729. Grant by Richard Maleverer, for the repose of the soul of Emma
his wife, to the church of Holy Trinity, York, and the monks of
St. Martin of Marmoutier, of his chapel of Allerton (Mauleverer)
and a carucate there with tithes, rents and customs due from his
lands in other parishes, by agreement with the priests of their
churches, to whom the donor has given sheaves of the corn of
his demesne that they may not molest his said chapel ; which
gifts, made with the consent of Robert de Brus and his heirs,
the donor laid upon the altar of St. Martin in the presence of
abbot Hulgod at his reception at Marmoutier when returning
from St. James (of Compostella). Gift also, when monks had
been placed at Allerton by the command of the abbot of Mar-
moutier, of i\ carucates at Grafton, his mill-pool at Allerton
and all his tithes, Allerton being then made a mother church by
confirmation of archbishop Thomas. 1 109-1 1 14.
Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris; lat. MS. 12880, f. 180, n. 201.
Universalis sancte ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam futuris
notum sit quod ego Ricardus Malus Leporarius, pro anime
mee requie uxorisque mee Emme atque pro omnium parentum
meorum salute, do Deo et ecclesie Sancte Trinitatis Eboraci et
monachis Sancti Martini Majoris Monasterii ibidem Deo famu-
lantibus libere et quiete capellam meam de Alvertonia et unam
carrucatam terre in eadem villa in puram eleemosynam perpetuo
jure habendam, cum decimis et oblationibus ac red[d]itibus et
consuetudinibus demptis de terris juris mei que in aliis parrochiis
sedebant, pacemque f aciens cum presbyteris earumdem ecclesiarum
concedo eis in dominio meo trabas bladi et alia, ne ulterius
capellam meam gravent. Hac datione itaque acta, annuente
Rodberto de Brus domino meo ejusque heredibus, et tandem a
Sancto Jacobo regresso et apud Majus Monasterium excepto, ejus
monasterii abbate presente Hulgodio, dona prefata super altare
Beati Martini posui. Positisque monachis in Alvertonia ex pre-
cepto abbatis Majoris Monasterii postea augmentando eleemosy-
nam dedi eis in Graftona septem carrucatas terre et dimidiam et
stagnum meum quod est in Alvertona et omnes decimas meas.
Et cum his pretaxatis eleemosynis Alvertona efficitur mater
ecclesia et confirmatur ab archiepiscopo Thoma Eboracensis
ecclesie, regnante Henrico rege. Cujus donationis testes fuerunt,
de monachis Hemarus tune prior Sancte Trinitatis Ebora-
censis, Acarius, Cavallonius, Raimundus, E[r]noldus, Walterius,
Marcherius ; de laicis vero Serlo, Helto 1 Maleverarii,2 Hugo,
Radulfus de Rucheford, Walterius, Wiardus, Luvedus, Acus et
Ketellus de Hopertuna.3 Et infra altera manu. Quoniam omni
munimento caremus de rebus nostris, hanc cartam ab apostolico
1 " Holto " ; MS. 2 Note the plural.
8 " Hopeturia" ; MS. Stapleton gives "Neptuna" ; i.e. Knapton.
BRUS FEE: ALLERTON MAULEVERER 75
sigillatam retinemus, quam citius poteritis de hac transcriptum,
ne omnino amittamus res nostras, transmittatis ad nos.
The original charter is preserved in the archives of Indre et Loire,
H. 363. Mr. Round 1 gives some slightly different names of the witnesses —
Hicmarus for Hemarus ; Walterius Marchisius for Walterius, Marcherius ;
Walterius Wiardusy^r Walterius, Wiardus. Mr. T. Stapleton gave a free
translation of this charter, possibly made from the original, in his essay on
Holy Trinity Priory.2
The original gift was made not later than 1105, when Helgot, abbot of
Marmoutier, died.3 Among the evidences of Richard Maleverer of Allerton,
lent, in 1584, there appears to have been another charter embodying the
founder's gifts to the monks of Marmoutier. The purport of it is preserved
in the following terms :
Memorandum quod ecclesia de Allerton fundata fuit per
Ricardum Mauleverer consilio et assensu domini sui Roberti de
Brus. [Iste Ricardus] dedit prefatam ecclesiam Majori Monasterio
sanctis et religiosis viris. His testibus, domino meo Roberto de
Brus, Serlone, Heltone, Rogero, Fulcone et Radulfo fratribus meis,
Gulielmo de Barnevilla senescallo meo, fratre ejus, etc.4
The notitia of the original is corrupt in several details, but may be taken
as giving a correct record of the founder's brothers. Helte was ancestor of
the Maleverers of Beamsley. He and Serlo are named as witnesses of this
charter. The compiler of the pedigree of Maleverer in the Visitation
of 1584-5 deduces the main line of Maleverer from Ralph the last of
the brothers of Richard named in the notitia. This is a palpable error,
and suggests that from Ralph, probably son of Richard, came William
Maleverer, the sometime tenant of Flaxby under Robert Grelley of Man-
chester, who flourished from 1115 to 1155, to whom Albert Grelly, son of
Robert, granted or confirmed the land of Flaxby.5 William Maleverer
and Peter Maleverer were tenants of 3 knights' fees in Gainsborough, co.
Line., Thrussington and Stathern, co. Leic., under Roger de Mowbray,
before 1157, when their service was assigned by Mowbray to William de
Vescy.6 In 1158 William Maleverer and Rolland Haget rendered account
of ,£4 by the sheriff of York for some plea in that county,7 and in 1166
William Maleverer and Peter Maleverer with other men of the wapentake
court of Claro were amerced for non-presentment of the death of Cnut.8
In the ensuing year each of them owed a mark for forest trespass." It is
evident that the fee of Maleverer descended in equal moieties from these
two kinsmen, whose precise relationship is doubtful. William seems to
have had \\ fee in Allerton Mauleverer, Clarton, Hopperton, Lylands (in
Little Ouseburn), Dunsforth, Little Ouseburn and Scotton ; 10 and Peter
Maleverer i^ fee in Thornborough, Whixley, Little Ouseburn and in
Garrowby, Burythorpe, Thornthorpe and Eddlethorpe.11
Ralph, Henry and Nicholas, sons of William Maleverer, were benefactors
of Fountains. There is nothing to show when Ralph succeeded his father.
He was one of the sureties of William Le Gramaire in I2OI.12 He accounted
in 1203 for crown debts in respect of an inquiry and for default as surety,13
1 Cal. of Docs. France, n. 1233.
2 Proc. of Arch. Institute (York), 1846 (4), p. 27.
3 Ordericus (ed. Le Prevost), ii, 164 n.
4 Visit, of Yorks. (ed. Foster), 64. 5 ib.
6 See the Vescy chs. 7 Pipe R., 4 Hen. II, 147.
8 #., 12 Hen. II, 47. . 9 ib., 13 Hen. II, 94-5.
10 Testa, 363*5. « ib., 363 and 363^.
12 R. de Oblat., 138. 13 Pipe R., 5 John.
76 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
was being impleaded in 1208 by Adam de Hopperton for a debt of I2m.,
and was deceased in 1211 when Alice, his relict, proffered 5 marks for
having the day of her pleading expedited (abreviandoy This probably refers
to a plea which she had brought against Henry le Waleys claiming
land in Over and Nether Dunsforth, of which Ralph, her late husband,
with the consent of William his father, had endowed her on the day of
their marrriage. Henry showed a charter of Ralph Maleverer granting the
land to him, and he called to warrant William, son and heir of Ralph
Maleverer, and the court adjudged that he should have his warranty.2
Early in the ensuing year Henry le Walleys granted to her for life 13^
bovates, 3 tofts, the service of Robert son of Swein and the moiety of the
demesne late of the said Ralph in those towns, doing the service of \
knight.3 Denise, the relict of Henry le Waleys, called to warrant Richard
Je Waleys in 1251 in a plea of land in Upper and Lower Dunsforth.4
Alice, the wife of Ralph Maleverer, was daughter of Simon de Mohaut
the elder, who enfeoffed her of 4 bovates in East Keswick.5 William
Maleverer, son and heir of Ralph, was sometime in ward of Brian de L'Isle,
by whose consent a prior was appointed to Allerton.6 Robert, son of
Richard de Tocwith, confirmed to William Maleverer land in Tockwith
which the grantor's father gave to Ralph Maleverer, of which Ralph and
William Maleverer were afterwards seised.7 This William is said to have
died without issue, and to have been succeeded by his kinsman Henry,
grandson of Henry, brother of Ralph Maleverer. The elder Henry had a
grant from his said brother Ralph of 3 carucates in Clarton, and died in
or before 1204, leaving issue by Cecily his wife, daughter of William de
Dunesforth, a son Richard.8
Richard Maleverer had issue Henry, a minor in 1251 and in ward of
John le Fraunceys, when he was called to warrant Richard le Walleys,
who in turn had been called to warrant Denise, the relict of Henry le
Waleys, touching a tenement in Over Dunsforth,9 to which suit reference
has been made already. The Charter Roll of the 4oth year of Henry III
(1255-56) is missing, but it appears from the evidences of Maleverer that
in that year Henry Maleverer, son of Richard, had a grant of free warren
in his demesne lands in Allerton, " Burchipe," Ferrensby, Clarton, Lylands,
Little Ouseburn and Hopperton.10
Returning to the junior line of Maleverer, which descended from Peter
Maleverer, there is evidence that the successor of Peter was Richard
Maleverer, amerced in 1189 for default of surety.11 Roger Maleverer,
successor of Richard, was a visor in an important Yorkshire suit in 1199-
I2oo.12 He is named in 1208 as mesne lord of lands in Gelsthorpe (Gilles-
torp, in Whixley),13 and in 1216 Brian de^ L'Isle, then constable of
Knaresborough, assigned to Peter de Montefort, then one of the garrison
of the castle, the land in Whixley, late of Roger Maleverer, for his support.1*
Roger's successor was John Maleverer, who attested charters in favour
of the canons of Healaugh Park as John Maleverer of Whixley (Quixelai\
knt.15 He was, perhaps, the John Maleverer whom the abbot of Byland
was impleading in 1229 touching services due to Richard de Percy for land
in Catton.16 He held i fee of Peter de Brus III in 1243 in Garrowby,
Burythorpe and Eddlethorpe, besides lands in Whixley, Thornborough and
1 Pipe R., 10 and 13 John. 2 Abbrev. Placit., 78.
3 Yorks. Fines, i, n. 447. 4 Feet of F., 44, n. 78.
5 Assize R., 1045, m. $d. 6 Visit, of Yorks., 65.
7 ib. 8 ib.
9 Assize R., 1046, m. II. 10 Visit, of Yorks., 65.
11 Pipe R., I Ric. I, 87. 12 R. Cur. Regis, ii, 1 88, 210, 242.
18 Yorks. Fines, i, n. 370. 14 R. Lift. Claus., i, 249^.
15 Cal. Chart. R., iii, 149, 156. 1S Close R., 1227-31, p. 278.
BRUS FEE: ALLERTON, GRAFTON, DUNSFORTH 77
Little Ouseburn.1 Apparently he died before 1244, when Thomas de
Bolton and Eleanor his wife demanded against Peter de Brus 20 bovates
in Little Ouseburn and Thornborough which John Maleverer used to hold
of the said Eleanor by knight's service.2 Two years later the plaintiffs
released by fine to Brus the wardship of John, son and heir of John Male-
verer, then under age, in respect of their 20 bovates, whereof 12^ carucates
made a knight's fee.3 In 1279 William and John Maleverer held 3 fees
of the heirs of Peter de Brus in Garrowby and Allerton Mauleverer,4 and
in the same year i£ fee held by John Maleverer was assigned to the pour-
party of John de Bellewe, and i£ fee in Whixley and Garrowby held by
William Maleverer to that of Margaret de Ros.5
730. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Marmoutier in
Allerton (Mauleverer) of the church of St. Martin in Allerton
with the tithes, men, lands and possessions which Richard
Maleverer gave, namely, i carucate in Allerton (Mauleverer)
with tofts and crofts near the church, the site of the mill there
with the pool, 7 carucates in Grafton with tofts and crofts,
£ carucate in Dunsforth and 8 acres of meadow there; and
grant of protection for the monks and their possessions. 1 180-
1189.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f. 137. Pd. in Man. AngL, vi, 1028.
H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et
Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum, archiepiscopis, episcopis,
comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, ministris, et
omnibus ballivis suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglic salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et present! carta confirmasse monachis
Majoris Monasterii in Alvertona, ecclesiam Sancti Martini in
Alvertona, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et decimas et obven-
tiones et homines et terras et possessiones et omnes res quas
Ricardus Malleverer predicte ecclesie et predictis monachis
rationabiliter contulit, scilicet, unam carrucatam terre in Alver-
tona cum toftis et croftis que prefate ecclesie adjacent in eadem
villa, et situm molendini cum stagno suo ejusdem ville et septem
carrucatas terre in Graftona cum toftis et croftis suis et omnibus
pertinentiis suis et dimidiam carrucatam terre in Dunsford et
octo acras prati in eadem villa cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et
prata et aquas et pasturas et moras et semitas et vias et omnes
libertates et liberas consuetudines suas. Et volo et precipio ut
prefati monachi et homines sui quieti sint de wapentacpijs et
triding[is] et de Danegeldis et omnibus forinsecis et secularibus
servitiis et exactionibus et omnia prefata integre et honorifice,
libere et quiete et pacifice habeant et possideant. Et prohibeo
ne aliquis eis inde noceat vel forisfaciat, sed omnia prefata in
manu mea et custodia et protectione sint sicut mea dominica.
1 Testa, 363. z Cur. Regis R., Easter, 28 Hen. Ill (133), m. II.
3 Feet of F., 38 n. 16. 4 Yorks. Inq.p.m., i, 202.
5 Cal. Close R., 1279-88, p. 106.
78 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
T[estibus], Stephano de Turoni senescallo Andegavie, Randulfo
de Glanvilla, apud Turonfim].
Mr. Eyton ascribes the issue of this charter to the year nSg.1
731. Confirmation by Ralph Maleverer to the monks of Kirkstall of
land in Horsforth of his fee, which Robert son of Hubert gave,
and grant that they may lawfully acquire land in Horsforth from
Nigel (de Horsford), his free man. ^.1185-1211.
Chartul. of Kirkstall, f. 22. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 96.
Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Radulfus Mau-
leverer, pro amore Dei et salute anime mee, heredum et ante-
cessorum meorum, concessi et present! carta mea confirmavi Deo
et Sancte Marie et monachis de Kirkestal totam terram quam
habent in Horsford et in pertinentiis ville de feudo meo ex dono
Roberti filii Huberti in perpetuum, ita quod ego et heredes mei
hanc predictam donationem predictis monachis warentizabimus,
nee unquam movebimus clamium vel calumpniam versus predictos
monachos de terris quas habent ex dono Roberti filii Huberti in
Horsford vel in pertinentiis ejus. Concessi etiam et hac eadem
carta confirmavi antedictis monachis totam terram quam legaliter
adquirere poterunt in Horsford vel in pertinentiis ejus de Nigello
libero homine meo et heredibus suis in perpetuum vel etiam aliis
liberis hominibus ejusdem ville de feodo meo. Hiis testibus, etc.
There were 2 carucates belonging to the fee of Brus in Horsforth z and
held by Robert son of Hubert under Ralph Maleverer. Robert's gift to Kirk-
stall consisted of his tillage of Flethough (Flethaga} and land of " Withaga,"
with woodland belonging to his 2 carucates beyond the syke of Dean (Dena).3
This gift was confirmed to Kirkstall by Henry II before 1163.*
Nigel de Horsford was probably mesne between Robert son of Hubert
and Ralph Maleverer, and tenant of the last-named of the land in Rawdon
belonging to the fee of Brus. Hugh " de Horseton," rectius Horseford, was a
surety for a neighbour in 1 166.5 Nigel son of Hugh de Horseford gave his
villein, the carpenter of Horsforth, to Kirkstall.6 He was a contemporary
of John de Birkin (c.i 190-1227) and was succeeded by Hugh, who had
issue Nigel and Isabel. This Isabel married Thomas Gomer, and in her
widowhood gave to Matilda de Oxon. land in Le Briggerode in Rawdon,
which she had by inheritance from Isabel her mother, daughter of Hugh de
Horseford. Thomas son of Nigel de Horseford was a witness.7
732. Notitia of a grant by William Chandos (son of Fulk) to Ralph
Maleverer of rents of Ss. which Robert de Dunesford rendered
for 6 bovates in Grafton, and of 2S. which Nicholas Maleverer
rendered for 2 bovates there.
Chartul. of Fount. ; Add. MS. 18276, f. 84^.
Willelmus Chandos concessit et quietum clamavit de se et
heredibus suis in perpetuum Radulfo Mauleverer et heredibus
1 /tin. of Hen. II, 294. z ChartuL, n. 94. 3 ib.
4 Stevens, Continuat., app., n. 205. 5 Pipe R., 12 Hen. II, 46.
6 ChartuL, n. 296. 7 Dodsw. MS., viii, f. 8gd.
BRUS FEE: HORSFORTH, GRAFTON, HOPPERTON 79
suis viij solidos de redditu quos Robertus de Dunesford sibi
reddidit pro vi bovatis terre in Grafton et ij solidos de redditu
quos Nicholaus Mauleverer sibi reddidit pro duabus bovatis terre
in eadem villa de eodem feodo et faciendo inde forinsecum servitium
quantum pertinet ad unam carucatam terre de eodem [feodo]
unde xij carucate terre faciunt feodum unius militis. Et ipse
Willelmus et heredes sui warantizabunt.
Further charters record that Ralph Maleverer gave the carucate to
Fountains abbey, Alice his widow afterwards releasing, and William
Chandos granting a confirmation. Brian de L'Isle and Peter de Brus also
confirmed the gift.
733. Notitia of a gift by Alice sister of Robert Pigun to Nicholas
Maleverer and Alice his wife of a toft in Hopperton which the
grantor's brother had bestowed with her in free marriage to
William de Surais ; the rent of id- to be paid.
Chartul. of Fountains, Add. MS. 18276, f. g6d.
Alicia soror Roberti Pigun de Hopertona dedit Nicholao
Malleverer et Alicie uxori sue et assignatis eorumdem toftum
cum pertinentiis suis in Hoperton : illud videlicet toftum quod
frater suus Robertus Pigun dedit secum in libero maritagio
Willelmo de Surais de Wasford et quod jacet propinquius tofto
Walteri de Rivill' ; pro homagio et servitio suo, libere et quiete
pro j. denario annuatim reddendo.
Alice Mauleverer of Allerton afterwards gave it to the monks of Fountains.
They were to pay id. a year to Robert Ayr, son of William Sauser. Abbot
Stephen and the convent granted the toft to Nicholas de Otelay.
734. Grant by John Mainuevilain to the nuns of Sinningthwaite of
3 bovates in (Little) Ouseburn next other 3 bovates given by
Serlo, his brother, being part of 9 bovates held by the donor of
Roger, his brother and lord ; for which the nuns gave the donor
4 marks and los. and they will do forinsec service of 3 bovates
where 17 carucates make a knight's fee. 1180-1201.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii, f. 1440?.
Johannes Mainuevilain omnibus presentibus et futuris, salutem.
Notum sit vobis me dedisse et concessisse et presenti carta con-
firmasse Deo et Sancte Marie et sanctimonialibus de Sining-
thwait ibidem Deo servientibus tres bovatas terre in Useburne
propinquiores aliis tribus bovatis quas Serlo frater meus predictis
sanctimonialibus dedit et vendidit, de illis scilicet novem bovatis
quas tenui de domino Rogerio fratre meo ; tenendas de me et
heredibus meis plenarie, libere et quiete in perpetuam elemosinam,
in bosco et piano, in toftis et croftis, in viis et semitis, in pratis
et pascuis, et in omnibus aisiamentis et pertinentiis predicte terre,
pro amore Dei et salute anime mee et antecessorum meorum, et
8o EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
pro iiiior marcis et decem solidis que predicte moniales mihi
dederunt, faciendo tantummodo forense servitium mihi et heredibus
meis quantum pertinet tribus bovatis ubi xvii carucate terre
faciunt feudum militis ; et ego warantizabo predictam donationem
et, secundum posse meum, faciam in pace possideri. Hii sunt
testes, Rogerius Mainuevilein et Serlo fratres mei, Johannes films
Fulconis, Willelmus de Wittona, Hugo filius ejus, Robertus de
Sigillo, Ernulfus et Matheus Sotevag[ina] fratres, Henricus de
Harewod, Robertus frater ejus, Johannes capellanus de Sining-
thwait, Johannes filius Galfridi, Ricardus filius Widonis, Jordanus
de Cliderho, Alanus de Hotuna, Willelmus de Hotuna, Thomas
de Brethegate.
Serlo Mainuevilain also gave 3 bovates which he held of Roger his
brother, for which the nuns gave him 4 marks and los.1
Robert Maungevilain of Thornton (Dale) confirmed to the nuns of
Sinningthwaite the gifts made to them by Emma Maleverer, Serlo, and
John her sons, and Roger Mangevilain, father of the said Robert, of 6
bovates in (Little) Ouseburn. Robert's confirmation was confirmed by
royal charter in 1 255.2
Stephen Maungevilain married Emma Maleverer, probably sister of
Ralph Maleverer of Allerton. As his charters to Rievaulx show he had
lands in Thornton Dale. Roger his eldest son gave land in Colswain-
Hutton to the canons of Malton, to whom his mother was also a benefactor.3
In 1170 Stephen Mangevilain paid yn. for his harriers which had been
taken in the forest * of Pickering ; in 1191 Roger Manievilan owed \m.
because his pledge had not pursued his plea.5 Two years later Serlo and
John Manguevilan, Alan, Peter son of Bernard, Thomas the clerk, and
Robert Patric, all of Hutton Colswain, were amerced for disseisin.6 John
Mangevilein is named again in 1196 and Robert (son of Roger) in 1201,
when he accounted for the chattels of a fugitive from justice.7
Roger Mangevilain gave to the canons of Malton 2 bovates in Hutton
" Minechun," or Higher Hutton, lying outside the townfields and to the west
of 3 carucates of the said town, and the whole cemetery of St. James with
Berlicroft and the garden between it and the cemetery, also the sheep-fold
on the west side of Higher Hutton, besides other tenements. This gift was
confirmed by Walter de Percy. Ultimately the canons possessed 6 bovates
of the fee of Maniewilain in this town.8 Robert son of Roger Maungevilain
is said to have had a son Robert, who had issue 4 daughters : (i) Alice,
who married Alan de Everlay ; (2) Isabel, who married Robert de Clif ;
(3) Joan, who married Thomas de Joneby ; and (4) Loruclea, who married
Nicholas Lovel, and had issue William Level.9
Joan, one of the daughters and heirs of Robert Manievileyn, was in the
custody of William Malekake and Alice his wife in 1260, by sale from
William de Percy of Kildale, of whom the said Robert had held land by
knight's service ; but Thomas de Joneby withdrew Joan from them, and
married her without their licence.10
In 1284-5 the heir of Robert Maungevilain held land in Thornton Dale
Dodsw. MS., viii, f. 100. The same witnesses as above.
Cal. Chart. R., i, 451. 3 Chartul. of Malton, f. 68.
Pipe R., 16 Hen. II, 40. 6 id., 3 Ric. I.
#., 5 Ric. I. * R. Cane., 296.
Chartul. of Malton, f. 6Sd. 9 ib., f. 78.
10 Yorks. Assize R., i, 127.
BRUS FEE: LITTLE OUSEBURN, THORNBOROUGH 8 1
of William de Percy of Kildale, who held of the heirs of Peter de Brus.1
There was an attorney of the king's court named Roger Mangevillein, living
in I22Q.2
735. Grant by John the knight, son of Fulk (de Hamerton), to the
hospital of St. Peter, York, of \ carucate in Gaithill (in Thorn-
borough), or in default of warranty 2od. of yearly rent in
exchange. ^.1170-1201.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 49^.
Sciant universi tarn futuri quam presentes has literas visuri
quod ego Johannes miles films Fulconis concessi et dedi Deo et
pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis dimidiam carucatam
terre in Gaithill in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis, solutam et quietam et immunem ab omni secular!
servitio preter orationes in Christo, et ut earn imperpetuum
teneant sicut aliquam elemosinam liberius tenere videntur.
Hanc autem elemosinam ego et heredes mei ubique warentiza-
bimus predictis pauperibus. Et si contingeret me vel heredes
meos hanc elemosinam injuria aliqua vel ablatione perdere, eis
pauperibus in escambiam ad gratum eorum xx. denarios redditus
annuatim de propria elemosina imperpetuum mansuri dabo.
Hanc concessionem feci et heredes mei ut simus participes omnium
bonorum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo, in vita et in morte. Hii
vero denarii annuatim in duobus terminis, videlicet Pentecostes
et Sancti Martini, persolvi debent, x in uno festo, x in alio festo.
Hii sunt [ends].
Whixley and Green Hammerton belonged to the fee of Arches. John, son
of Fulk (de Hamerton), owed 2 marks in 1170 as surety for William de
Fougieres for fine of a duel.3
In 1185 he owed \m. for licence to agree with Ralph, possibly Ralph
Maleverer.4 He gave" to the monks of Fountains a carucate in Whixley
which Fulk, his father, had granted to the monks of that house by consent
of Norman.5 After the rebellion of John of Mortain in 1 194 many estates in
Yorkshire were in the king's hands for 6 months before Michaelmas, when
Henry de Wichenton accounted to the crown for 8s. ^d. of the service of
the land of John, son of Fulk, due to Robert de St. Quintin.6 The same
John gave to Cecily his daughter 2 bovates in Whixley, which she gave to
Fountains.7 He was dead in 1202 when, after a plea of assize of mort
(f ancestor, Bertram, son of Fulk, quit-claimed to Henry son of John and Cecily
his sister a messuage in Whixley (Cuisselay), who gave him another instead.8
The same Henry quit-claimed to Cecily, daughter of Alexander, 2 bovates in
Whixley,9 and he confirmed to Fountains his father's and sister's gifts.
John son of Fulk gave the church of Whixley to the canons of Kirkham,
this being confirmed by archbishop Geoffrey and by Henry son of the donor,
and by master Honorius, archdeacon of Richmond, who gave the canons a
yearly pension for the church of 10 marks, which Joseph the then parson
Kirkby's Quest, 144. z Close R., 1227-31, p. 385.
Pipe R., 1 6 Hen. II, 44. * #., 31 Hen. II.
Chartul. of Fount., Add. MS. 18276, f. 193.
Pipe R., 6 Ric. I. ? Chartul., f. 193, n. 4.
Yorks. Fines, i, n. 70. 9 tf ., n. 68.
II F
82 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
rendered to them.1 In Hilary term, 1206, Alice, daughter of John son of
Fulk, impleaded the canons for the church, alleging that her father gave her
£ carucate in Gelsthorpe and 2 bovates with the advowson of the church in
Whixley 10 years before he gave the church to Kirkham. Her suit was dis-
missed.2 From a plea in 1219 we learn that John son of Fulk gave the
tenements to Geoffrey de Welle with Alice his daughter in marriage. After
Geoffrey's death, Alice gave the service of the land, namely ios.y to the
prioress and convent of Ellerton ; and after Alice's death William de Welle
persuaded Henry " de Hamerton," brother of Alice, to put him in possession
of the premises. The prioress recovered her seisin and damages 2os.3
John son of Henry de Hamerton was attorney in a suit in 1230. He
confirmed to Fountains the gifts of John his grandfather and Cecily his
aunt. He also gave 3 bovates lying near the 10 bovates which the monks
already had in Whixley in exchange for 3 other bovates.4 He is named in
1251, and probably died soon after, as Henry de Hamerton and Ellen his wife
were suing Robert Walegrim and Matilda his wife in 1253 for a debt.6
Henry de Hamerton confirmed his ancestors' gifts to Fountains. John
his son succeeded before 1279, when a knight's fee which he held of the
heirs of Brus was assigned to the pourparty of John de Bellewe.8 He made
an agreement with the canons of Kirkham in 1281 and again in 1287 touch-
ing the church of Whixley.7
Gate Hill is in Thornborough. In 1246 Henry, chaplain of Whixley,
withdrew a plea against William de Thorneburg and Matilda his wife touch-
ing 2 bovates in " Gaytehull." 8
736. Grant by Ralph de Gaithill to Richard his brother of \ carucate
in Gaithill (in Thornborough). 1190-1210.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 38.
Sciant presentes et futuri literas istas audientes vel videntes
quod ego Radulfus de Gaithill dedi et concessi et hac carta mea
confirmavi Ricardo fratri meo, pro homagio suo et servitio, dimi-
diam carrucatam terre in Gaithill, scilicet quam Robertus et Ra-
dulfus tenuerunt; illi et heredibus suis tenendam de me et here-
dibus meis libere et quiete, in villa et extra villam, in viis et se-
mitis, in pastura et in omnibus aisiamentis, faciendo forinsecum
[servitium] 9 unius militis. Testibus : Rogero Arundel, Johanne
fratre ejus, Rogero Mauleverer, Roberto de Mildeby, Martino
Mauleverer, Rogero Man[u]velain', Hugone de Colthorp, Andrea
de eadem, Roberto Mauleverer, Radulfo de Nunwyk.
This half carucate was later held by Walter son of Ralph de Norton
(2 bov. for 2s. 2d.) and by Ralph son of Gamel de Thornburgh (2 bov. for
2s. 2^.) of Walter de Mikelfeld, or "de Queldric,"10 whose relict Beatrice
quit-claimed it to John Mauleverer ; to whom it, or the rent of 4.?. 4^., had
been granted by John son of Walter and Beatrice de Mikelfeud.11 About
the middle of the reign of Henry III, the same John, son of Walter de
Mikelfeud, of Wheldrake, gave the said rent to St. Peter's, York.12
Abbrev. Placit., 496. * ib.
Assize R. 1039, m. 6d. * Chartul. f. 193^, n. 6, n. n.
Cur. Regis R., 148, m. gd. 6 Cal. Close ^.,1279-88, p. 106.
Dodsw. MS., vii, f. 202 ; viii, f. 115. 8 Assize R. 1045, m. I2d (end).
Something omitted, e.g. "for this tenement where 12 (?) carucates make the
fee. . ." 10 Reg. Mag. Alb., ii, f. 38. Cf. Chartul. of Pontefr., nos. 201-202.
11 ib. la ib.
BRUS FEE: GAITHILL, OUSEBURN, HAMMERTON 83
737. Quit-claim and surrender by John son of Fulk (de Hamerton),
to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of i carucate in (Little)
Ouseburn, which he had claimed against them in the county
(court) of York. ^.1170-1201.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, p. 136.
Universis Christi fidelibus Francis et Anglis literas has vi-
dentibus sive audientibus Johannes films Fulconis salutem. Uni-
versitati vestre notificetur me quietam clamasse et reddidisse Deo
et Sancto Petro et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Ebor[acensis]
imam carrucatam terre in Useburna cum pertinentiis suis, illam
videlicet quam calumpniavi in comitatu Eborfacensi] ; et [volo] ut
prefati pauperes possideant prenominatam carrucatam terre in
perpetuam elemosinam absque calumpnia et molestia de me et
de heredibus meis imperpetuum. Han[c] concessionem feci pro
salute anime mee et heredum meorum et pro animabus patrum
«t matrum et omnium antecessorum nostrorum ut simus participes
omnium beneficiorum et elemosinarum et orationum que fiunt in
ilia domo Dei vel facienda sunt nocte et die. Et hoc feci in
comitatu Ebora[censi].
738. Final agreement made at York between the monks of Fountains
and John son of Fulk concerning a dike which he had made in
front of the gate of their grange at Hammerton and other annoy-
ances; by this he agrees to level the dike and withdraw his
other encroachments. 20 July 1172.
Chartul. of Fountains, Add. MS. 18276, f. 88d.
Hec est finalis concordia facta in curia domini regis apud
Eboracum die Sancte Margarete anno xviij ° regni regis Henrici
secundi, coram Thoma filio Bernardi et Alano de Furnellps] et
Roberto de Witefeld tune justiciariis domini regis et coram ceteris
baronibus qui tune ibi aderant, inter monachos de Fontibus et
Johannem filium Fulconis de fossato quod erexerat ante portam
grangie de Hamerton et de terra quam araverat inter portam
ejusdem grangie et chiminum, unde cognitio summonita fuit
inter eos in curia domini regis : scilicet quod prefatus Johannes
stravit predictum fossatum, et mora ubi terram araverat inter
grangiam predictam et Hamerton in perpetuum remanebit com-
munis pastura, et chiminum quod obstruxerat ejusdem latitudinis
remanebit sicut antiquitus erat.
The same chartulary (f. 88) contains notitia of other grants in Hammer-
ton made to Fountains Abbey by John, son of Fulk, in Priestholme, &c., by
Nigel son of Gospatric de Hamerton, Robert son of Hugh son of Beale,
and Adam son of Hugh Blundus. Peter Mauleverer granted the monks
6 acres in Hwaitcroft. Alan son of Alexander, Richard son of Gilbert,
Robert son of Beatrice, Richard son of Osbert, Hugh son of Beale and
Geoffrey Lane consented to the monks making a dike/^r medium Pot and
enclosing their land in Priestholme.
84 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
739. Grant by Richard son of Thurstan de Normanby to the monks
of Rievaulx of his tillage at Saltcote-flat in Normanby, the water
of Tees in his fee of Normanby for making fisheries, and pasture
for carriers' horses. 1170-1 180.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. JOct. Pd. in Chartul. of R., n. 116.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Ricardus films Turstini
de Normanebi salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse et
hac presenti mea carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie
Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro animabus patris
mei et matris mee et pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et
omnium parentum et heredum meorum, in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, illam culturam terre que mea fuit in Salcote-flath in
territorio de Normanebi, que extenditur ab occidente ad orientem
et habet juxta se flethum a parte occidentali ; et concessi eis
ibidem facere et habere edificia sua et fossata et cetera aisiamenta
et eis uti, sicut voluerint. Dedi etiam eis et confirmavi totam
aquam de Theise quantum terra feudi mei de Normanebi durat ad
faciendas pischarias et ad pischandum et utendum sicut voluerint,
ita quod nullus alius ibi firmabit nee habebit pischarias preter
illos ; et liberum ingressum et regressum sibi et sumariis et carettis
suis per totam terram meam ab aqua et ad aquam de Theise,.
scilicet per viam illam que jacet a Normanebi usque ad pratum
ejusdem ville, et inde inter terras cultas et fletum usque ad
Theisam ; sumarii vero illorum quibus opus habuerint ad pischa-
rias predictas libere pascentur in communi pastura de Nor-
manebi ubicunque equi mei et hominum ejusdem ville pascun-
tur. Hec omnia concessi predictis monachis et dedi, tenenda in
perpetuum, libera et quieta ab omni terreno servitio et exactione
seculari. Ego autem et heredes mei manutenebimus et waran-
tizabimus eis hec omnia et adquietabimus de omnibus servitiis
erga omnes homines in perpetuum. Et habebunt monachi vias et
semitas per totum territorium de Normanebi sicut ego vel heredes
mei umquam liberius habuimus. His testibus : Roberto clerico
de Mart[ona], Hugofne] Malabissa, Ricardo Lost, Willelmo
Brutone x cognato Hugonis Malabissa, Andrea de Turmodebi,
Willelmo coco de Jarum serviente domini regis, Waltero Galatiano,2
Henrico et Hugone filiis meis, Rogero Manuvilain, Hugone de
Butterwich, Waltero de capella regis, Stephano de Roselles,,
Waltero de Paris.
740. Confirmation by Robert son of Richard de Normanby to the
monks of Rievaulx of his father's gift (as above) ; and gift of his
land on Saltcote-hills. 1178-1181.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. T\d. Pd. in Chartul. of R., n. 117.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Robertus filius Ricardi de
1 For " britone"(?). 2 i.e. Le Galicien.
BRUS FEE : NORMANBY 85
Normanebi. Sciatis me concessisse et present! carta confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo ser-
vientibus, pro animabus patris mei et matris mee et omnium paren-
tum et heredum meorum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam totam
donationem quam Ricardus pater meus dedit eis in territorio de
Normanebi, scilicet illam culturam terre que fuit ejusdem patris
mei in Saltcoteflath que extenditur ab occidente ad orientem et
habet juxta se flethum a parte occidental! ; et concessi eis ibidem
facere et habere edificia sua et fossata et cetera aisiamenta et
eis uti sicut voluerint. Concessi etiam eis et confirmavi totam
aquam de Theisa, quantum terra feudi mei de Normanebi durat,
ad faciendas pischarias et ad piscandum et utendum sicut volu-
erint, ita quod nullus alius ibi firmabit nee habebit piscariam
preter illos, et liberum egressum et regressum sibi et sumariis
et carectis suis per totam terrain meam ab aqua et ad aquam de
Theisa, scilicet per viam illam que jacet a Normanebi usque ad
pratum ejusdem ville et inde inter terras cultas et flethum usque
ad Theisam. Sumarii vero illorum quibus opus habuerint ad
pischarias predictas libere pascentur in communi pastura de
Normanebi ubicumque equi mei et hominum ejusdem ville pa-
scuntur. Preterea ex propria donatione mea dedi illis in puram et
perpetuam elemosinam totam terram quam habui in Saltcote-
hillas usque in Theisam, et versus occidentem usque in medium
flethi. Hec omnia concessi predictis monachis tenenda in perpe-
tuum libera et quieta ab omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari.
Ego autem et heredes mei manutenebimus et warantizabimus
eis hec omnia et adquietabimus de omnibus servitiis erga omnes
homines in perpetuum. Ipsi etiam habebunt omnes vias et
semitas territorii de Normanebi liberas et quietas, sicut ego et
heredes mei unquam liberius et quietius habuimus vel habere
possumus. Hiis testibus : Thoma filio Paulini canonico Ebora-
censi, Hugone clerico de Ruddebi, Johanne Lardinario, Willelmo
clerico de Hot[ona], Stephano Rosel, Willelmo Magno, Ricardo
Lost, Waltero de Parisiis, Hugone Loereng', Waltero nepote
Hugonis de Ruddebi clerico et Roberto clerico filio ejus, Roberto
Puher, Ricardo coco Thome [filii] Paulini, Waltero homine
Johannis lardinarii.
The gifts made to Rievaulx by Richard son of Thurstan, Robert his son
and Richard Lost were confirmed by Henry II and Richard I.1 Robert
son of Richard was probably living as late as the year 1208, when Thomas
son of Thomas de Normanby quit-claimed to Robert de Normanby i bovate
in Normanby, whereupon Robert gave Thomas another bovate there with
a toft and a croft.2 At the same date William son of Roger de Thocotes
quit-claimed to Richard hospes, that is, " Le Host," or as usually written,
" Lost," i carucate in Normanby, whereupon Richard granted to William
i bovate of that land with a toft and a croft.3
1 Chartul. of Rievaulx, 126, 153. 2 Yorks. Fines, n. 317. 8 #., n. 318.
86 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
741. Confirmation by Robert son of Richard de Normanby to Walter,
priest of Eston, of the agreements made between Ernald, abbot,
and the convent of Rievaulx and the said Walter concerning
land and pasture given by the grantor and his father to the
monks of Rievaulx. 1 1 89-*:. 1 1 99.
From the original in the York Museum. Pd. in Chartul. of Rievaulx, p. 71 n.1
Notum sit omnibus [litteras istas visuris vel audituris]
quod ego Robertus filius Ricardi de Normanebi concessi et hac
[present! carta mea] confirmavi Waltero, presbitero de Estona,
et successoribus suis quos ipse sibi designaverit, omnes conven-
tiones et concessiones quas dominus Ernaldus abbas et conventus
Rievallis concesserunt eidem Waltero de terris et pascuis et
omnibus aliis libertatibus et aisiamentis que Ricardus pater meus
et ego dedimus et cartis nostris confirmavimus domui et monachis
Rievallensibus, tenenda in omnibus et per omnia sicut continetur
in cartis predictorum abbatis et monachorum. Et ego et
heredes mei manutenebimus et warantizabimus eidem Waltero et
successoribus ejus ad posse nostrum ista contra omnes homines
imperpetuum. His testibus, Gerardo persona de Stokeslaga,
Waltero de Steinesbi et Willelmo filio ejus, Ricardo de Hiltona,
Willelmo de Tametona, Hugone Uncle, Ricardo Lost et Rogero
filio ejus, Henrico filio Ricardi, Simone Britone, Willelmo de
Braidewath, Roberto de Normanebi et aliis.
Circular seal of red wax (\\ in.) : a bird displayed. Legend :
+ SIGILLVM ROBERTI DE NORMANBI.
742. Grant by Robert son of Richard de Normanby to the monks of
Rievaulx of land in Normanby lying between the said monks'
land of the fee of Richard Lost and the Fleet, and between their
house and Tees. 1185-1195.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. IO9Q7. Pd. in Chartul. of Rievaulx, n. 169.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Ricardi filius Robertus de
Normanebi salutem. Notum sit vobis me dedisse et presenti carta
confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus, pro salute anime mee et omnium ante-
cessorum et heredum meorum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
totam terram meam quam habui in Normanebi inter terram quam
i[i]dem monachi tenent de feudo Ricardi Lo[s]th et Flet, et inter
domum monachorum et These, liberam et quietam ab omni
servitio et exactione seculari pro sex denariis quos i[i]dem monachi
reddent annuatim michi et heredibus meis pro omni servitio.
Et ego et heredes mei warantizabimus monachis ipsam terram
contra omnes homines. His testibus, Waltero capellano de
1 See Chartul. of Guisbro\ i, 4«.
BRUS FEE : NORMANBY 87
Estona, Adam capellano Stephani de Mainil, Waltero de Beni-
tona, Jordano Pain, Bernardo de Broctona et Willelmo filio ejus,
Rogero de Alvestain, Adam Bret, Radulfo de Altaripa.
743. Grant by Richard Lost, with the consent of Roger and Ernald
his sons, to the monks of Rievaulx of 33 acres of land in Salt-
cote Flat in Normanby, lying between land which Richard son
of Thurstan, his uncle, gave them and Tees, and between
Wrange Flat on the east and Saltcote-hills on the west, and in
5 other places ; also his land in Saltcote-hills, his part of the
water of Tees for fisheries, and pasture for 100 ewes. 1175-
1185.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul.'D. i, f. J2d. Pd. in Chartul. of R., n. Il8.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Ricardus Losth salutem.
Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta confirmasse Deo et
ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo servienti-
bus, pro animabus patris mei et matris mee et pro salute anime
mee et uxoris mee et omnium parentum et heredum meorum,
concessu et bona voluntate Rogeri et Ernaldi filiorum meorum,
in puram et perpetuam elemosinam xxxte et iijes acras terre in
territorio de Normanebi, scilicet totam terram quam habui in
Saltcoteflath inter terram eorum quam habent ex donatione Ricardi
filii Thurstini, avunculi mei, et aquam de Thesa usque in eandem
aquam ; et habet ad orientem Wrangeflath, et ad occidentem
Saltcotehillas et flethum usque in medium flethi, et ibi sunt viiito
acre; et unam acram ad australem partem predicte terre quam
habent de Ricardo filio l Thurstini ; et in Wrangeflath viijto acras ;
et in Hegalandes vj acras ; et in wandaila super ripam de Thesa
tres acras ; et in Baneflath vijtem acras. Et preterea dedi eis
totam terram quam habui in Saltcotehillas usque in aquam de
Thesa et versus occidentem usque in medium flethi; et concessi
eis has terras fossatis claudere et habere ibi edificia et cetera aisia-
menta sua, et uti eis sicut voluerint. Preterea dedi eis totam
aquam meam de Thesa quantum terra feudi mei de Normanebi
durat ad faciendas et habendas ibi pischarias et ad pischandum
et utendum sicut voluerint, ita quod nullus alius ibi pischariam
habebit, excepto solummodo illo loco ubi olim iidem monachi
sepem pischarie fecerant ; quern locum pater meus dedit canonicis
de Gisburna. Concessi etiam eisdem monachis liberum egressum
et regressum sibi et sumariis et carettis et servientibus suis per
totam terram meam ab aqua et ad aquam de Thesa, scilicet per
illam viam que jacet de Normanebi usque ad pratum ejusdem
ville, et inde inter terras cultas et flethum usque ad Thesam, et
omnes alias vias et semitas territorii de Normanebi, ita liberas
et quietas sicut ego unquam habui liberius et quietius, vel habere
1 "filii"; Chartul.
88 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
possum, vel heredes mei. Dedi etiam eis communem pasturam
ejusdem ville ad centum matres oves, quarum agni erunt cum
eis in eadem pastura singulis annis usque ad separationem, et ad
octo de equis vel bobus, vel de utrisque ad carrucam suam, et ad
sumarios qui necessarii fuerunt pischariis predictis, scilicet
intus et extra, ubicunque pecora mea et hominum ejusdem ville
pascuntur. Hec onmia dedi predictis monachis tenenda in per-
petuum libera et quieta ab omni terrene servitio et exactione
seculari. Ego autem et heredes mei manutenebimus et adquieta-
bimus et warantizabimus eis hec omnia contra omnes homines
in perpetuum. His testibus : Roberto clerico de Martun, Ste-
phano clerico de Etona, Willelmo de Tamtun et Ricardo filio ejus,
Waltero de Stainesbi, Ricardo de Hiltona homine Rannulfi de
Glanvilla, Ernaldo filio Bence et Thoma et Willelmo filiis ejus,
Roberto de Baiocis et Rogero et Willelmo filiis ejus, Willelmo
de Toftcotes,1 Symon Breth, Willelmo de Uleham, Rainero clerico
de Kirkeby, Willelmo de Braidewath, Roberto de Scuderscelf,
Rainaldo de Tunstal, Roberto de Clifland, Roberto de Mortona,
Willelmo filio Bernardi Blundi, Waltero de Caldecotes, Stephano
Engelram.
Of these witnesses William de Tamton, Ernald son of Bence, William
de Braidwath, and Robert de Morton, were amerced in 1180 for pillaging a
Norwegian ship, which had been wrecked near Redcar. The reference to
Ranulf de Glanvill precludes a date for this interesting charter later than
1189.
744. Confirmation by Adam de Brus to the church of Rievaulx of the
gift of Richard Losth of 33 acres of land in Normanby with
Saltcote-hills and fisheries in Tees. 1175-1185.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i,,f. 74. Pd. in Chartul. of Rievaulx, n. 119.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Adam de Brus salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et hac presenti carta confirmasse Deo et
ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo servienti-
bus,pro salute anime mee et omnium parentum et heredum meorum,
in puram et perpetuam elemosinam totam donationemRicardi Losth
in Normanebi, scilicet xxxiii acras terre cum terra quam dedit illis
in Saltcotehilles et aquam et pischarias de Thesa et pasturas cum
viis et semitis et omnibus aliis aisiamentis et rebus suis ita
libere et plenarie sicut in carta ipsius Ricardi continetur. His
testibus, Waltero de Stainesbi, Gerardo de Laceles, Symone
Tolebut, Willelmo Magno, Willelmo de Wittona, Rogero Malle-
frer, Johanne Esturmi, Roberto Esturmi, Michaele filio Willelmi,
Willelmo de Perci, Widone, Rainaldo de Meinil, Andrea filio Ade.
745. Grant by Richard Lost of Normanby, with the consent of Roger
and Ernald his sons, to the monks of Rievaulx of i bovate in
1 Possibly " Tostcotes." See nos. 763, 766.
BRUS FEE : NORMANBY, ORMESBY 89
Normanby of 15 acres by the perch of 20 feet, and i acre for a
toft. 1175-1190.
From the orig. formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 143^. Pd. in Chartul. of Rievaulx, p. 7i«. (incomplete).
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Ricardus Lost de Nx>r-
manebi salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac present! carta mea
confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis, et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus, pro animabus patris mei et matris mee
et pro salute anime mee et heredum meorum, cum concessu et
bona voluntate Rogeri et Ernaldi filiorum meorum, in liberarn et
perpetuam elemosinam unam bovatam terre in Normanebi xv 1
acrarum per perticatam xxli pedum, scilicet de dominico meo
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, in pascuis et aquis et viis et
semitis et in omnibus aliis pertinentiis suis, et unam acram pro
tofta pertinente eidem bovate ejusdem terre ; de qua terra assi-
gnavi eis vi acras et tres perticatas terre ad australem partem de
Arkelmire ubi pratum incipit versus orientem, et quinque acras et
unam perticatam ibi ad aquilonalem partem ejusdem Arkelmire,
et quatuor acras ex altera parte de Normanebi inter Wulvedale
et Lengedale ; ita quod tenebunt hec omnia imperpetuum libera
et quieta ab omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari. Et
ego et heredes mei adquietabimus illis hec omnia de omnibus
servitiis et warantizabimus contra omnes homines imperpetuum.
Hiis testibus : Waltero presbitero de Estona, Stephano clerico de
Atona, Stephano presbitero, Henrico de Mainil, Ricardo Malebisse,
Rogero Malebisse, Hugone filio Hugonis Malebisse, Willelmo
Esturmi, Gerardo de Laceles, Willelmo Engelram et Stephano
fratre ejus, Johanne Esturmi, Eustachio de Buskebi, Willelmo de
Braidewat, Roberto de Scuderscelf, Roberto de Normanebi et
Henrico fratre ejus, Rogero Lost, Thoma Blanchard, Michaele
de Thouecotes, Petro de Humaiz, Roberto filio Willelmi Esturmi,
Hugone Uncle.
Of the witnesses Henry de Meinil, William Engelram, and William de
Braidewath, are named in connexion with the pillage of a wrecked ship in
1 1 80.
746. Grant by Ernald de Percy I to the canons of Guisborough of
the church of Ormesby, the mill of Caldecotes (now Cargo
Fleet), with the multure and the land which Ralph the miller
held with it. 1129-^.1135.
Chartul. of Guisboro', f. 215. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 477.
Ernaldus de Percy omnibus ecclesie sancte fidelibus salutem.
Notum sit vobis me dedisse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna
ecclesiam de Ormesby cum omnibus suis appendiciis et molen-
dinum de Kaldecotes cum molta sua et cum terra quam Ranulfus
1 The parcels add to 15^ or 4^.
QO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
molendinarius cum predicto molendino tenebat, et volo atque
concede ut canonic! supradicte ecclesie Sancte Marie libere et
honorifice ea teneant sicut melius suas alias ecclesias et res
tenent. Teste, Roberto de Brus et Stephano de Meynil et Radulfo
de Novavilla et multis aliis.
Ernald de Percy I attested the charter of William de Percy refounding,
between 1088 and 1096, the abbey of St. Peter and St. Hilda of Whitby.
When the monks of Durham were urging their claim to Tynemouth in
1121, of which they alleged that they had been wrongfully dispossessed by
Robert de Mowbray, when earl of Northumberland, Ernald de Percy made a
speech before the northern magnates assembled at York to consider the
monks' claim, testifying to Mowbray's repentance of his injustice to the
monks, when, after being severely wounded, he was captured by the royal
barons on ground which he had wrongfully taken from the monks.1 This
shows that Ernald had taken part in the suppression of the northern
rebellion of 1095. He appears as a witness to the confirmation (spurious) of
archbishop Thomas I of an agreement between the churches of Whitby
and Bridlmgton touching the tithe of fish landed at those ports.2 About
1135-1139 he attested with his sons an agreement between Whitby and
Guisborough touching the tithe of lands in Ayresome, Acklam and the
hamlets, and about the same time he gave to the canons of Guisborough
the church of Crathorn. Ernald, his son and heir, probably survived his
younger brother Robert, to whom he had given land in Kilnwick Percy.
This is indicated by Ernald's proffer in 1165 of loom., 2 Norwegian hawks
and 2 hunters, to have right from Adam de Brus.3 The object is not
recorded, but, being a childless man, and his brother's heirs being also his
own heirs, it is likely that the right obtained was that of wardship of his
brother's land and heirs. After Ernald's death in 1170 Adam de Brus
proffered 250^. on behalf of the heirs of Robert de Percy, " whom he has in
his custody," for having the land of Ernald, their uncle.4 Reference to
these heirs will be found in the notes to a subsequent charter.
William de Percy, son and heir of Robert, and also heir of Ernald II,
his uncle, was obviously under age in 1170. He confirmed to the canons
of Guisborough for the health of the soul of Agnes (de Flamvill), his wife,5
the gift made to them by Robert de Brus of the fee of Ernulf (sic) de
Percy, the grantor's grandfather.8 He also quit-claimed his right in the
church of Crathorn, and confirmed the gift of the church of Ormesby and
mill of Caldecotes, made by his grandfather and uncle.7 These charters
were issued about the end of the I2th century. He was implicated in the
massacre of the Jews of York, and in 1192 accounted for 2om. for having
his land again until the king's return to the realm, and for the same on
behalf of Pikot and Roger de Ripun, his esquires.8 In 1202 he obtained
from Jueta de Arches an acknowledgment of his right and that of his wife
in the town of (Kirk) Hammerton, except the service of Alan son of Ellis.8
Apparently Roger de Flamvill, father of Agnes, had been enfeoffed of land
here by William de Arches. William de Percy died before Michaelmas,
1204, when Agnes de Percy was demanding against William de Tameton
and Ellen his wife dower in 10 bovates and 40 acres of land in Crathorn of
the gift of William de Percy, formerly her husband. She also demanded
dower against William de Malteby in I carucate in Battersby (Badelesby).*
1 Sytn. of Durham, ii, 262. " Harnoldus de Perceio, vir genere et divitiis
notus ..." z Chartul. of Whitby, n. 561.
3 Pipe R., II Hen. II, 49. 4 #., 16 Hen. II, 41.
5 Dau. of Roger de Flamvill and sister and* heir of Hugh de Flamvill.
6 Chartul., n. 479. 7 ib., n. 481. 8 Yorks. Fines, i, n. 83.
9 Cur. Reg. R., 33, m. 4.
BRUS FEE: ORMESBY, CALDECOTES, KILDALE 91
She subsequently married John de Birkin, who sold to the canons of
Guisborough wardship of the land of Roger de Bayeux in Ormesby, and of
Reginald, son and heir of Roger ; this being confirmed by Walter de
Percy.1 Walter, son of William and Agnes, pledged himself by charter in
1216 to support John against the barons.2 He was heir not only of the
inheritance of Percy of Kildale, but also of a moiety of that of Flamvill,
namely in Friton, Holthorpe and elsewhere (see Mowbray). He confirmed
to Guisborough the gifts of his ancestors and those of their tenants in
Ormesby. He was living in 1232, but before 1243 had been succeeded by
William, his son, who then held of Peter de Brus a fee in Kilnwick Percy,3
besides what he held in Cleveland. He had a grant of free warren in his
demesne lands in Kildale and Ormesby in 1253.* He settled lands in
Ormesby on William his son in I268,5 and at the death of Peter de Brus in
1272 held 3 fees of the barony of Brus,6 which were assigned in 1281 to the
pourparty of Marmaduke de Thweng and Lucy his wife.7
747. Confirmation by Ernald de Percy II of the gift made by his
father to the canons of Guisborough, namely of the church of
Ormesby with a carucate in the same town belonging to the
church, the mill of Caldecotes with the suit and a toft. ^.1154-
1165.
Chartul. of Guisbro', f. 215. Pd. in Chartul., n. 478.
Notum sit omnibus sancte ecclesie fidelibus quod ego Ernal-
dus de Percy dono et concedo et confirmo elemosinam patris mei
quam dedit ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna, scilicet ecclesiam
de Ormesby et unam carucatam terre in eadem villa que ad
ecclesiam pertinet et molendinum do Kaldecotes cum secta sua
et cum tofto suo quod Ranulfus molendinarius cum predicto
molendino tenebat. Et volo ut predicta ecclesia de Gyseburna
hanc elemosinam patris mei et meam ita libere et quiete et honori-
fice perpetuo teneat sicut quamlibet ecclesiarum vel possessi-
onum suarum melius et quietius et honorificentius tenet. Rodberto
fratre meo ejusdem donationis concessore et teste, Augustino
priore de Novoburgo, Warnero capellano comitis et Ysaac clerico
comitis,8 Hugone de Ruddeby decano, Galfrido clerico de Skel-
tona, magistro Gocelino, Bernaldo medico, Turstino de Acclum,
Willelmo filio Rogeri, Roberto de Scarbot, Rualdo de Gyseburna,
Stephano Manuvillain, Ragmero de Ormesby, Hugone de Elvinc-
tona et multis alliis.
748. Grant by William son of Fulk (de Maltby) to the nuns of (Nun)-
thorpe of 2 bovates in Kildale. 1175-1185.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 66d. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro', ii, p. Iv ; Mon. AngL, v, 508, n. 2.
Willelmus filius Fulc[onis] omnibus sancte matris ecclesie
filiis et omnibus amicis suis presentibus et futuris salutem. Sciatis
Chartul., n. 483.
R. de Fin., 462, 473. Cf. R. Litt. Pat., 163-4. 3 Testa, 363.
Cal. Chart. R., i, 418. 5 Feet of F., 50, n. 31.
Cat. Ing. p. m., ii, 189. 7 Cal. Close R., 1279-88, p. 106.
Perhaps William, earl of Albemarle.
Q2 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
me dedisse, concessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Deo et
sanctimonialibus de Torp duas bovatas terre in Kildala cum
omnibus pertinentiis in [puram et] perpetuam elemosinam, tenen-
das solutas et quietas ab omni exactione seculari. Teste, Roberto
clerico de Marton, Ricardo filio Willelmi de Tameton, Willelmo
de Moubrai, Roberto de Hotun, Baldrico de Marton et Willelmo
filio Brienfi].
Seal, a man " on horseback, in the right hand a sword, the left
hand holding the bridle. [Legend] + SIGILLVM . WIL' FIL.
FVL[C]ONIS."
This gift was made before the nuns removed from Nunthorpe to Base-
dale. The donor, known also as William, son of Fulk de Malteby, gave
before 1182 to the canons of Guisborough a villein with 2 bovates in
Maltby.1 He held land in Maltby of the fee of Chester.
749. Quit-claim by Robert de Percy and Agnes his wife to St. Peter's,
York, and to Robert the dean, of their right and claim to the
church of Kilnwick with 4 bovates of land and to the dwell-
ings and tithes belonging to it. £•. 1160-1165.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. i6d.
Robertus de Percy omnibus hominibus suis et amicis et
omnibus heredibus et ceteris omnibus ad quos iste littere per-
venerint salutem. Notum sit vobis omnibus quod ego Robertus
de Perceio prorsus quietam clamavi et dimisi pro me et Agnete
sponsa mea et pro omnibus heredibus nostris post nos querelam
et jus que antecessores nostri et ego videbamur habere in ecclesia
de Killingwych ; et insuper concessi et dedi ecclesie Sancti Petri
et Roberto decano et omnibus successoribus ejus imperpetuum
eandem ecclesiam de Killingwych cum quatuor bovatis terre que
ei adjacent plenarie cum omnibus mansuris suis infra villam et
cum omnibus rectis decimis quas sancta ecclesia debet habere, ita
ut Beatus Petrus et Robertus decanus et ceteriquique decani post
ipsum teneant prefatam ecclesiam et terram et cetera omnia libere
et quiete in puram et perpetuam elemosinam sine omni reclama-
tione et repetitione alicujus juris vel debiti quam ego vel aliquis
heredum meorum post me in ipsis facere possimus. Ego enim in
presentia Roberti decani et capituli Sancti Petri tactis sacrosanctis
evangeliis super altare Beati Petri cum Agnete sponsa mea hujus
quietudinis et libertatis cartam meam optuli et imperpetuum pro
nobis et pro heredibus nostris ista tenenda juravimus. Istis
presentibus et super hiis vocatis testibus, vicariis ecclesie Sancti
Petri Picoto, Normanno, Alexandro, Radulfo de Percy, Roberto
Morel, Radulfo de Garham, Galfrido, Osberto, Roberto vicario
decani, Ricardo vicario Geraldi, Herberto, Roberto Styr, Alveredo,
Lamberto, Serlone, Stephano ; burgensibus,2 Roberto filio Azonis,
1 Guisbrd ChartuL, i, 17, 96.
* It is not evident how many, if any, of the names before or after " burgensibus "
are burgesses of York.
BRUS FEE : KILNWICK 93
Reginaldo parmentario, Hugone filio Audani, Gerardo filio Colling,
Ysaac et Alexandro filiis Ingulphi, Hisabart et Moricon suo
[fratre ?], Jordano monetario, Osberto filio Turstini, Griffino
monetario, Lamberto filio Ringulphi, Johanne Stalpi, Ricardo
Wytt' et Ernaldo fratre suo, Hugone monetario, Roberto fratre
suo, Roberto de Molendiniis, Citello monetario, Gamello heremita,
Roberto milite de Clivelande, Gamello clerico de Pokelington,
Roberto presbitero de Sancto Johanne de Pyke, Roberto
sacerdote Walays.
Kilnwick (Percy) seems to have been a member of the manor of Pock-
lington at the Survey, 10 carucates being soc of that manor, while 6 caru-
cates belonged to the hall of Kilnwick. Early in the reign of Henry I
the whole town was a member of the fee of Robert de Brus, who enfeoffed
Ernald de Percy of Kildale of it. After the death of Ernald, son and heir
of the elder Ernald, circa 1165, his younger brother Robert succeeded and
probably made this gift. It may, however, have been made earlier than
1165, for it appears from a suit in Trinity term, 1194, that Ernald de Percy II
gave to Robert, his brother, 8 carucates in Kilnwick-Percy.1 This was a
suit brought against William de Percy of Kildale by the sons and heirs of
his three aunts, who were the sisters of Ernald II and Robert, claiming that
William could not inherit the lordship of his uncle, Ernald de Percy II,
and at the same time be heir of his father, Robert de Percy, as to the 8
carucates in Kilnwick. The claimants were Geoffrey de Nevill, Thomas de
Etton and Herbert, son of Ernald. By the judgment of the court the land
in Kilnwick was awarded to the 3 claimants.2
Among the witnesses of this charter is Robert, the knight of Cleveland.
He may be Robert de Cleveland, named in the Memorial of benefactors
to Whitby with Robert de Bayeux (Baius) and Warner de Uppesale, as
donors of small tenements in Ormesby.3 William de Percy gave to the
Templars before 1185 a bovate in Kildale (Gildale).4
750. Confirmation by William de Percy of Kildale to the canons of
Guisbro' of the gift made to them by Robert de Brus of the fee
of Ernald de Percy, his grandfather. 1171-^.1195.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 215. Pd. in Chartul, of Gtusbrtf , n. 479.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis has litteras audituris
vel visuris Willelmus de Percy de Kildale salutem. Sciatis me,
pro salute anime mee et anime Agnetis uxoris mee et pro
salute animarum patris et matris mee et omnium antecessorum
meorum, concessisse et hac carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancte
Marie de Gyseburna et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus omnem
donationem quam Robertus de Brus dedit eis de feodo Ernulfi de
Percy avi mei, tarn in ecclesiis quam in aliis redditibus, in bosco
et piano, in prato et pastura, in viis, in aquis et semitis et in
omnibus locis per easdem divisas que continentur in carta memo-
rati Roberti de Brus. Hiis testibus, Ricardo Malebise, Hugone
de Flamevilla, Willelmo de Hayrun, Roberto de Mauteby,
1 R. Cur. Regis (Pipe R. Soc. xiv.), 21. 2 ib.
3 Chartul. of Whitby, p. 7. * Mon. Angl., vi, 831.
94 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Ricardo filio Simonis, Radulfo de Barneby, Waltero de Stainesby,
Roberto de Baiocis, Rogero et Waltero et Ernulfo filiis suis,
Reginaldo de Tunstal, Roberto de Gartona, Willelmo Lane,
Henrico de Percy, Willelmo dispensatore, Johanne Malekake,
Waltero preposito.
751. Quit-claim by William de Percy (of Kildale) to the canons of
Guisbro' of his right in the churches of Crathorne and Ormesby
and in the mill of Kaldecotes (now Cargo Fleet), with the soke,
as given by Ernald de Percy, his grandfather, and Ernald, his
uncle ; and gift of his mill between Kaldecotes and the grange
of the monks of Rievaulx in Normanby. The canons under-
took to grind the grain of his house at Ormesby free of multure,
as soon as the grain in the hopper was ground. Also quit-claim
of the moor by the bounds set in the charter of Robert de
Brus, their founder, saving common of pasture to the grantor.
1 171-^.1195.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 215^. Pd. in Chartul, of G., n. 481.
Willelmus de Percy universis hanc cartam visuris et audituris
salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse et hac mea carta
confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et
canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus quicquid juris habui in ecclesia
de Crathorne cum pertinentiis suis et quicquid juris habui in
ecclesia de Ormesby cum pertinentiis suis, et molendinum de
Kaldecotes cum pertinentiis suis, videlicet cum terra ei adjacente
et secta et multa hominum meorum de Ormesby et de Kaldecotes
sicut in cartis Ernulfi avi mei de Percy et Ernulfi avunculi mei
continetur. Preterea dedi eis molendinum meum cum loco suo
quod est inter Kaldecotes et grangiam Ryevallis1 que est in
campis de Normanby, ut in eis sit libera potestas molendinum ibi
habendi aut non habendi. Et iidem canonici michi concesserunt
et heredibus meis et carta sua confirmaverunt quod bladum
meum de domo mea de Ormesby sine multa moletur et proximo
post bladum quod in tramalio invenietur. Ad hec etiam dedi eis
et concessi et de me et de heredibus meis quietam clamavi totam
moram illam super quam inter me et eosdem canonicos querela
versabatur et calumpnia, ut teneant et habeant integre et plenarie
per omnes illas divisas que in carta Roberti de Brus senioris
quam habent de ecclesie sue fundatione assignantur: et ipsi
michi et heredibus meis in mora prenominata, scilicet usque ad
rivulum de Sleddale, communionem pasture meis propriis averiis
concesserunt et carta sua confirmaverunt. Istas prenominatas
ecclesias, molendina et terras cum omnibus pertinentiis et liber-
tatibus suis dedi et concessi prenominatis canonicis pro me et
uxore mea et heredibus meis et pro animabus antecessorum
meorum, in liberam et quietam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam.
1 " Gyevallis " ; chartul.
BRUS FEE: ORMESBY, PINCHINGTHORPE 95
Hiis testibus, capitulo Sancti Petri Eboracensis, Rogero de
Rosel et Ada fratre ejus, Roberto de Malteby, Radulfo de Barneby,
Ricardo filio Symonis, Thoma Ingeram, Roberto de Gartona,
Johanne de Thocotes, Willelmo filio Hervi, Osmundo de Gyse-
burna, Petro de Uplyum, Hugone de Hasel et multis aliis.
752. Grant by William Pinchun to the hospital of the sick of Barnaby
(in Guisbro'),of 5 acres of landin(Pinching)thorpe. 1155-^.1170.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D, ii, old f. 194. Pd. in ChartuL of G., n. 369.
Sciant tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Willelmus Pin-
chun dedi et concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi hospitali in-
firmorum de Bernaldeby quinque acras in Thorp, quatuor scilicet
in Langelandes que se porrigunt ad clivum de Bernaldeby et ad
septem rodas subtus viam, quintam vero apud Keldesic ab oriente
juxta terram Roberti Bosse, in liberam et perpetuam et [a] con-
suetudine seculari penitus liberam et quietam elemosinam, pro
salute anime mee et sponse mee et filiorum nostrorum et pro
animabus patrum nostrorum et matrum et antecessorum no-
strorum. Hanc terram de me et heredibus meis tenebunt imper-
petuum tarn libere et tarn quiete sicut aliquam elemosinam tenet
aliqua ecclesia in archiepiscopatu liberius et quietius. Hiis
testibus, Cuthberto priore de Gyseburna, Radulfo fratre ejus,
Ricardo Rufo, Willelmo de Eden, Hugone, canonicis ; Willelmo
de Tametona, Roberto Bosse, Ranulfo de Thorp, Ricardo de Hyl-
tona, Roberto filio Ricardi de Normanby, Willelmo clerico et
multis aliis.
William Pincun, or Puncun, was amerced in 1179, apparently among
the men of the honor of Richmond, for a false claim.1 He had sons John
and Hugh, and a daughter Matilda, married to Richard.2
753. Grant by William Pinzun, with the consent of Emma his wife,
to the nuns of St. James of (Nun)thorpe of 2 acres of land in
Pinchingthorpe. ^.1195-1210.
From orig. formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 47.
Pd. in Chartul, of Guisbrj i i, p.
Universis hanc cartam visuris et audituris Willelmus Pinzun
salutem. Sciatis quod ego de consilio et assensu Emme uxoris
mee et heredum meorum dedi et concessi et hac presenti carta
mea confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancti Jacobi de Torp et sancti-
monialibus ibidem Deo servient.ibus, pro amore Dei et salute mea
et uxoris mee et heredum meorum, duas acras terre in campis de
Pinzunthorp, scilicet in terra mea de Langwaindailes, proximas
videlicet campis de Neuton. Has predictas duas acras terre dedi
eisdem sanctimonialibus cum omnibus aisiamentis et libertatibus
1 Pipe R., 25 Hen. II, 25. 2 Chartul. of Guisbro' , nos. 334, 366.
96 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
suis in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam. Et ego et
heredes mei illas eis warantizabimus contra omnes homines. Hiis
testibus, Roaldo priore de Gisebur[na], Thoma de Angeram et Jo-
hanne de Jarum canonicis ejus, Willelmo capellano de Giseb[urna],
Radulfo de Nevilla, Liulfo de Pinzunthorp, Osberto, Matheo,
Henrico, Ricardo de Schareburg et Willelmo fratre ejus, predicte
ville hominibus ; Stephano de Neuton et multis aliis.
754. Demise by William son of Roger (de Toftcotes), with the consent
of Roger his son and heir, and before the parishioners, to the
church of Guisbro' of i carucate in (Kirk)leatham with the tofts,
to hold for 4os. yearly for a term of 20 years from 6 Henry II ;
the canons' buildings to be purchased ultimately by the grantor
or his heir, or removed by the canons ; the salt-works and the
toft of Hugh Escarbot were reserved to the grantor. 1160
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 273. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 759-
Notum sit omnibus audituris litteras istas quod ego Willelmus
films Rogeri, consensu et consilio filii et heredis mei Rogeri,
concessi et tradidi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna totam
meam carucatam terre de Lyum cum toftis suis et omnibus ad
earn pertinentibus, preter salinas et toftum Hugonis Escarbot;
tenendam de me et heredibus meis, liberam et quietam ab omni-
bus servitiis et consuetudinibus et etiam de Danegeldo, pro
quadraginta solidis annuatim solvendis, viginti ad Pentechosten
et xxli ad Sanctum Martinum. Hec pactio servanda est inter
nos a sexto anno Henrici secundi regis Anglorum usque ad
viginti annos. Hoc termino finite, terra mea sicut earn ecclesie
predicte tradidi penitus liberam michi vel heredi meo, si interim
decessero, remanebit. Hujus vero carucate terre partem aliquam,
si mota fuerit querimonia adversus me, et ecclesie prefate ad-
quietare non potuero, tantum de firma detrahetur quantum justa
estimatio exegerit. Edificiorum autem que super eandem terram
ecclesia prefata infra supradictum terminum construxerit, cum
terminus advenerit, vel justa estimatio pretii a Willelmo vel
herede suo pro eis reddatur, vel si ea pretio redimere noluerint
ab ecclesia terra denudabitur. Testibus hiis, Willelmo filio Nor-
manni de Heselertun et Radulfo fratre ejus, Ricardo filio Roaldi,
Ricardo de Bernaldeby, Roger de Torp, coram parochianis.
The grantor was elsewhere described as " son of Roger de Caratil," and
his son Roger as " son of William de Kalentir." l Roger the son afterwards
released 2os. of the rent due from the canons, and promised to give half
his land in Thornton, near Tocketts, if he failed to warrant the land
demised to them by his father.2 Later he released the remainder of the
rent by deed attested by Reiner the seneschal.3
1 Chartul.t nos. 142, 757. 2 #., n. 756.
3 #., n. 757-
BRUS FEE: KIRKLEATHAM, MOREDALE 97
755. Grant by William son of Roger de Caratil to the canons of
Guisbro' of 2 carucates at Moredale (in Guisbro'), to hold for
4os. yearly, and for the fraternity of the monastery ; the canons
granting him licence to dig turves in a set place, for which the
grantor undertook to do the customary boon works, which his
father had done in the time of prior William ; with other con-
ditions. 1160-1180.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 137^. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro\
n. 142.
Notum sit omnibus audientibus litteras istas quod ego Willel-
mus films Rogeri de Caratil concessi et dedi ecclesie Sancte
Marie de Gyseburna et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus totam
terram meam de Moredale, scilicet duas carucatas terre cum
appendiciis suis sicuti pater meus eas ante me tenuerat et ego
post eum in feudo et hereditate, de me et omnibus heredibus meis
in perpetuum, tenendas liberas et quietas ab omnibus servitiis et
consuetudinibus, pro xl solidis per annum, xx ad Pentecosten
solutis vel deprecatis, et viginti ad festum Sancti Martini solutis
vel deprecatis. Fratres vero supradicte ecclesie concesserunt
michi et uxori mee et filiis nostris et filiabus et heredibus nostris,
et animabus patrum nostrorum et matrum nostrarum, fraterni-
tatem domus sue et commune beneficium in orationibus et
elemosinis, jejuniis et vigiliis et ceteris bonis spiritualibus et
corporalibus ecclesie sue. Concessit etiam michi supradicta
ecclesia ad usum proprium meum turbas fodere ubi fodietur ad
opus ipsius ecclesie et hominibus meis cum hominibus ipsius
ecclesie, ita tamen quod nee ego nee homines [mei] aliquam oc-
cupabimus partem nisi per demonstrationem ministri ecclesie nee
alicui de turbis illis dabimus vel vendemus. Ego vero concessi
eidem ecclesie pro hoc beneficio solitas precarias quas pater meus
tern pore prioris Willelmi fecerat. Si autem ego et heredes mei
indiguerimus consilio prefate ecclesie, prout ei Deus inspiraverit,
nobis consultura est et auxiliatura sine pecunia, dampno et
ordinis detrimento. Debeo etiam adquirere pro posse meo sine
pecunia danda concessionem Adam de Brus de prefata posses-
sione. Ecclesia etiam auxiliabitur michi pro posse suo sine
pecunia ad servitium hujus terre vel minuendum vel delibe-
randum, et si poterit meum adquirere servitium de predicta pos-
sessione ab Adam de Brus libenter de ea tenebo. Hujus mee
donationis et concessionis testes sunt isti, Gaufridus de Sceltona,
Radulfus de Strantun, Stephanus presbiter, Robertus Scarbot
et Hugo nepos ejus, Unfridus de Hotona et Robertus frater ejus,
Walterus de Bernetby, Adam films Rogeri, Elias de Ferlingtona,
Rualdus et Robertus filius ejus et Eustachius gener ejus, Rogerus
de Thorp', Osbertus Brennehand.
756. Grant by Richard son of Roger to the canons of Guisbro', with
the consent of Ralph his son, and Roger son of William his
II G
98 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
(nephew and) lord, of 2 tillages (in East Coatham) near the
boundary of Redcar, next the land of Roger, his nephew, and
extending to Bredfled and to the sea. 1170-1180.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 3330?. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro\
n. 1003.
Sciant hoc scriptum audituri quod ego Ricardus films Rogeri
dedi et concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi ecclesie [Sancte]
Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus
illas duas culturas terre, juxta divisas de Redker proximas
terre Rogeri nepotis mei, que se extendunt ad mare, totas sine
retentione in liberam et quietam et perpetuam elemosinam. Hee
culture se porrigunt usque ad Bredfled ; et has dedi de consensu
Radulfi heredis mei et domini mei Rogeri filii Willelmi. Testi-
bus : Rogero filio Willelmi, Willelmo de Bernolby, Stephano de
Rosel, Willelmo de Thorentun, Michaele de Ormesbi, Willelmo
filio Willelmi Magni, magistro Adam medico, Roberto de Martun.
The donor was a younger son of Roger de Caratil. His gift was con-
firmed by Ralph, his son, and by the superior lord and nephew of the donor,
Roger son of William de Thocotes.1 Ralph's charter was attested by Roger
de Rosel and Adam his brother, Stephen de Rosel and Reginald his brother,
Roger Cat, Peter de Uplium, and others. The date was 1185-1195.
757. Grant by Roger son of William de Thocotes to the canons of
Guisbro' of a salt-pan in Coatham and confirmation of the salt-
pan which Richard, his uncle, gave; for this the canons gave
him a palfrey and 20^. 1180-1190.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 278^. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 781.
Sciant et presentes et futuri quod ego Rogerus filius Willelmi
de Thocotes dedi et concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi eccle-
sie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo servi-
entibus illam salinam meam quam Godefridus tenuit in Cotum,
in liberam et quietam et perpetuam elemosinam, tarn libere et
quiete de me et heredibus meis tenendam sicut aliquam elemosinam
liberius et quietius tenent. Set et illam salinam quam Ricardus
avunculus meus in elemosinam dedit eis concede et presente
scripto confirmo liberam et ab omni consuetudine quietam et
omnibus servitiis tarn erga Ricardum et suos heredes quam erga
me et heredes meos. Canonici vero intuitu hujus donationis et
concessionis mee palfredum unum et viginti solidos michi dede-
runt. Testibus hiis, Willelmo de Argentun, Ilgero de Kiltun,
Willelmo de Turp, Rogero de Brottun, Rogero de Thocotes,
Hereberto de Eboraco, Petro de Lium.2
Another charter of the donor, attested by Walter de Bentune and
Geoffrey, his brother, Eustace nephew of the prior, William de Paris and
another, gave to the canons a satina, near the prior's mill of Coatham,
1 Chartul., nos. 1004-1005. * "Biam"; MS.
BRUS FEE: COATHAM, UPSALL, OTTERINGTON 99
which was probably that conferred by the above charter.1 At a somewhat
later date he confirmed the gift of another salt-pit made by William his
brother,2 who is named in an instrument dated in 1188. William de
Argentein, one of the witnesses of the charter printed above, is named in
the Sheriff's rolls for 1176 and 1179, and Gregory his son in that for 1195.
William de Kilton had succeeded Ilger, his father, before 1 196.
758. Confirmation by Walter de Uppesale to the house of the infirm
of Upsall of i acre of land which Ralph, his father, gave them.
Sealed with the seal of Ralph, prior of Guisbro', the grantor
having no seal. ^.1170-^.1195.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 196. Pd. in Chartul. of G., n. 381.
Sciant omnes hoc scriptum audientes quod ego Walterus de
Uppesale concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi domui mfirmorum
de Upsale unam acram terre quam pater meus Radulfus eidem
domui dedit in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, quietam ab
omnibus servitiis et consuetudinibus secularibus, pro salute anime
sue et uxoris, matris mee, et animarum liberorum suorum, ita ut
ipse quamdiu vixerit habeat in predicta domo necessaria. Teste,
domino Radulfo priore de Gyseburna cujus sigillum ex concessione
huic scripto meo apposui, quia sigillum non habui. Testibus
etiam hiis, Stephano capellano de Ormesby et Stephano vicario
suo, Roberto de Baius, Reginaldo de Tunstal, Turstino et Galfrido
de Upsale et Ricardo de Alnewyke canonico de Gyseburna, et
multis aliis.
759. Confirmation by Adam de Brus II to Geoffrey Fossard II of the
tenement in (South) Otterington which Geoffrey Fossard, his
father, gave to (his younger son) Geoffrey, to hold of the heirs
of the said Geoffrey, the father, for | knight's fee. c.i 180-1195.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. i67<2. Also Chartul. of Byland ; Egerton MS. 2823, f. 88.
Sciant omnes qui sunt et qui venturi sunt quod ego Adam de
Brus concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi Galfrido Fossard totam
tenuram in Oterington quam Galfridus Fossard pater ejus illi
donavit, salvo servitio meo, scilicet dimidiam in dominico et dimi-
diam in servitio, in terris et molendinis, in pratis, in pascuis, in
viis, in semitis, [in aquis],3 in omnibus liberis consuetudinibus, illi
et heredibus [suis], tenendam de heredibus patris sui in feodo et
hereditate, libere et quiete, per servitium dimidii feodi militis. Hiis
testibus, Willelmo Baart, Galfrido Baart, Rogero de Rosel',4
Willelmo Engeram, Roberto Engeram, Waltero de Staynesby,
Roberto de Malteby, Willelmo de Wylton (? Wyeton), Rycolfo
de Galmeton, Michaele de Tocotes, Radulfo de Nevill, Roberto
de Esturmi, Radulfo Talbot, Willelmo de Staynesby, Ricardo
clerico, Johanne de Briggeham.5
1 Chartul., n. 782. 2 ib., n. 784. 3 Added from Chartul.
4 " Rohel" ; Dodsw. MS. 5 " Briggelain" ; ib.
IOO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
The feudal dependence of the Fossards of South Otterington under the
Fossards of Sutton (see the charters of Stutevill fee) is explained by this
charter of Adam de Brus. The "heirs" of the elder Geoffrey were then
represented by Adam Fossard of Sutton.
760. Confirmation by Henry de Boithorp to the monks of Whitby of
the gift of his ancestors, namely of 2 sheaves (of every 3 of the
tithe) of his demesne of Boythorpe. 1170-1190.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 2id. Pd. in Chartul., n. 104.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus has litteras quod
ego Henricus de Boithorp concessi et presenti carta mea con-
firmavi Deo et Sancto Petro et Sancte Hilde de Wyteby [et]
monachis ibidem Deo servientibus elemosinam antecessorum
meorum, scilicet duas garbas de toto dominico meo in Boythorp,
in perpetuam et puram elemosinam, pro anima mea et heredum
meorum, necnon et antecessorum meorum. Hiis testibus, Jeremia
archidiacono, Roberto decano de Helmesleia, Thoma capellano,
Paulino capellano et aliis.
Archbishop Roger confirmed to Whitby, about the year 1170, two parts
of the tithe of corn of the demesne of Boythorpe, by the gift of Hugh
de Boitorp.1 The Memorial of gifts made to Whitby describes the alms
as " of the gift of Hugh de Boitorp and his wife, Aaliza de Perci, niece of
William de Perci and of prior Serlo." 2 Alice de Percy appears previously
to have married Reginald Buscel of Hutton Bushell.3 In 1166 Hugh de
Buithorp was amerced in Skyrack wapentake for concealment of a double
duel waged in the wapentake court.4 This could not have been the donor
of tithes in Boythorpe to Whitby, but might be the father of Henry, whose
name occurs until towards the end of Henry IPs reign. In 1 194 Robert de
Escrop owed loos, for a writ of right of the fee of one knight in Boythorpe
and Millington against William de Boitorp,5 and in 1199 the same William
gave \m. for the right of 2 bovates in Millington against Emma de Milling-
ton, and was amerced a mark for diverting water (pro tresturneia ague)
from the forest.6 He was brother of Robert de Boitorp, named in a fine of
land in Flixton in 1208,' who returned to allegiance in 12 17." They were
probably the sons of Henry de Boitorp, for in 1240 Godfrey son of Ernald
de Flotemanby released to Bridlington a bovate in Flotmanby which his
father had held of Robert son of Henry de Boitorp for 4^. rent.9 The next
step is uncertain, but Isabel, who may have been daughter and heir of
Robert de Boitorp, married Robert de Killingholme, the tenant of i fee in
Boythorpe of Peter de Brus in I243.10 Their son, Andrew de Boythorpe,
released to the canons of Bridlington a yearly render of 9000 turves in
Willerby moss, in which the canons were bound to William de Audinges
and Emma his wife for their release of claim to common of turbary in Willerby,
made by fine in I24O.11 Andrew de Boythorpe and his parceners held f fee
(in Boythorpe) which was assigned in 1281 to the pourparty of Walter de
Fauconbergh.12
Chartul., n. 55. 2 #., p. 4. 3 ib.
Pipe R., 12 Hen. II, 47. 6 Pipe R., 6 Ric. I.
ib., I John. 7 Yorks. Fines, i, n. 385.
/?. Lift. Claus., i, 376. 9 Mon. Ebor., 227.
I Testa, 363 ; Chartul. of BridL, 131.
II Chartul. of BridL, 131 ; Feet of F., 31, n. ir.
12 Cal. Close R., 1279-1288, p. 106.
BRUS FEE: BOYTHORPE, THWING IOI
761. Grant by Simon son of Acelin de Merston to the hospital of
St. Peter, York, of a toft in Thwing lying between the toft of
Godfrey Pulein and the grantor's. 1190-1210.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 230.
Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Simon films Acelini
de Merston dedi et concessi et hac present! carta mea confirmavi
Deo et hospitali Sancti Petri Eboracensis et fratribus hospitalis
ipsius ibidem Deo servientibus, pro salute anime mee et anteces-
sorum et successorum meorum, unum toftum in Thueng sicut
divise proportant inter toftum meum et toftum Godefridi Pulein,
scilicet tenendum et habendum predicte domui imperpetuum cum
omnibus liberis pertinentiis suis infra villam et extra, libere,
integre, honorifice et quiete ab omni servitio et ab omni exac-
tione, sicut ulla elemosina liberior potest dari. Et ego predictus
Simon et heredes mei warantizabimus predictum toftum predicto
hospitali imperpetuum sine retenemento contra omnes homines
pro fraternitate ipsius domus. Hiis testibus, Stephano cellarario,
Anketino, Suano, Willelmo Balki, et aliis fratribus ipsius domus,
Alexandro de Thweng, Willelmo filio Waited, Adam Minet,
Waltero filio Oseberti, Helia filio Malgeri, Thoma de Languath,
et multis aliis.
The connexion of the important family of Thweng with the place
named Thwing seems to have commenced with Marmaduke de Thweng
in the time of Richard I. The predecessors of Marmaduke were settled
at Legsby, co. Line., early in the twelfth century.
The family of Harpham seem to have had an important interest in
Thwing. John, son of John de Harpham, gave to the canons of Bridlington
a mediety of the church of All Saints at Thwing. This gift was made
early in the thirteenth century, and was confirmed by Ancelin de Harpham,
son of the donor.1 Godfrey de Harpham was amerced in 1176 for forest
trespass.2 John his son was a benefactor to Meaux,3 and to the nuns of
St. Mary of Wykeham he confirmed the parcels of land which Godfrey,
his father, gave them in the field of Octon.* In 1203 William de Rochesford
proffered ^100 and 2 palfreys for licence to make an agreement with John
de Harpham touching a breach of the king's peace.5 John de Harpham
the elder was dead in 1206 when his goods and chattels were seized until
Sibil his widow and the men of her daughter belonging to Harpham made
fine by 6om. for the debt owing by those men to the crown.6 Two years
later John de Harpham, son of the said John, gave $om. for having his
mother's dower — she having fled upon being charged with her late
husband's death — and for the corn in the barns, parcel of her dower.7
He had made an agreement with the said Sibil in 1206 whereby, in
return for her release of i carucate in Ruston Parva, he had granted to
her \ carucate in Ruston (Roluisturi) in dower, to hold by free service
where 48 carucates make a knight's fee, and also the land in Thwing
which John de Harpham, her late husband, had held there, to hold for
1 Chartul. of Bridl., 172. 2 Pipe /^ 22 Hen. II, 117.
3 Chron. de Melsa, i, 321. * Dodsw. MS., vii, f. 295.
6 Pipe R., 5 John. e #p> g John, and R. de Fin., 351.
7 id. , 423.
IO2 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
life by free service where 8 carucates make a fee.1 Ruston Parva was of
the fee of Albemarle (Holderness).2 John de Harpham held part of the
serjeanty of Octon about the year 1220, and Anselin de Harpham, his
son, held \ fee, except i carucate, in Foxholes of Peter de Brus in I243-3
Haifa fee held by William de Harpham was assigned in 1281 to the pour-
party of Margaret de Ros.4
762. Grant by Pain son of Osbern, for the soul of Osbern his father
and of Thomas, the .grantor's son, to the monks of Whitby of
half a carucate of land in Wykeham, of the fee of Robert de
Brus. ^.1125-1135.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 20 (second folio). Pd. in Chartul., n. 93.
Omnibus sancte Dei ecclesie fidelibus Paganus filius Osberni
salutem. Sciant omnes audiente's vel videntes litteras has quod
ego Paganus, pro salute anime mee et pro domino meo Roberto
de Brus et ejus conjuge Anneis et omnibus pueris illorum et pro
anima patris mei Osberni et filii mei Thome et pro omnibus
parentibus tam pro vivis quam pro defunctis, donavi Deo et
fratribus de Wyteby et per unum baculum in die festivitatis
Sancte Hylde, multis videntibus, quem super altare optuli, unam
dimidiam carucatam terre in Wicham de feudo Roberti de Brus
et unum toftum de eodem feudo solutam et quietam de omnibus
rebus preter Danegeldum regis. Huic dono interfuerunt et sunt
testes isti, scilicet Hugo presbiter de Huverham,5 Archil presbiter
de Lithum, Alexander filius ejus, Odo presbiter de Brumtune et
alii.
A manor in Marton and Wykeham (£ car.) was in the king's hands
at the Survey and was afterwards included in the fee of Robert de Brus.
It was this land that Pain de Wykeham gave to Whitby. His son,
Theobald, held the remainder of Wykeham in 1166 of William de Percy.6
Baldwin (son of Theobald) de Wykeham gave to Adam his son and heir
and Milisant his wife a messuage in Wykeham with 5 tofts and all his
land in the territories of Wykeham, Ruston, Brompton and Snainton,
with woodlands in the vale of Pickering and the advowson of the priory
of Wykeham, paying yearly to the lord of the fee iu. 6df.7 Baldwin also
gave to Bridlington the service of Ailward son of Edwald from a tenement
of 3 bovates in Burton Fleming which Theobald de Wykeham with the
consent of Beatrice his wife had given to the said Ailward, namely ios.,
and by doing forinsec service of 3 bovates where 5 carucates make a
knight's fee. This was confirmed, at the same time as the gift, by Adam,
son and heir of Baldwin.8 By deed dated in 1264 Richard son of Thomas,
son of Baldwin de Wykeham, gave to Roger son of (Roger ?) son of
Uctred de Ruston a portion of his meadow in the new meadow of
Ruston and Wykeham.'
Reference to this family will be found elsewhere.
Yorks. Fines, i, n. 277. 2 Testa, 368^.
id., 363. * Cal. Close If., 1279-88, p. 106.
" Hewerham " ; Add. MS. 4715, f. 100.
Red Bk., 425. 7 Dodsw. MS., vii, f. 292.
Chartul \ of Bridl., 57-8. 9 ib., f.
BRUS FEE: WYKEHAM, UPLEATHAM, HUMBER 103
763. Demise by Peter Escarbot to the canons of Guisbro' of 2 bovates
in Upleatham with a toft for a term of 26 years, in consideration
of 5 marks and 45. With warranty, or an exchange in his
carucate in Skelton in default of warranty. 1188.
Bodl. Lib., Yorks. ch., n. 55. Pd. in Mon. AngL, vi, 273 ; Stevens, Con-
tinuation, ii, app., 343^ ; Chartul. of Gnisbro ', n. 975A.
Sciant universi tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Petrus
Escarbot concessi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Giseburna et canonicis
ibidem Deo servientibus duas bovatas terre in campis de Upplium
quas Walterus Pinneferthing tenuit, cum tofta una in eadem villa
ad eas pertinente, liberas et quietas ab omni servitio et consue-
tudine seculari erga me et heredes meos et omnes homines, excepto
communi Danegeld quando cetere ecclesie provincie dederint, usque
in xxvj annos, pro quinque marcis et iiij solidis quos a predictis
canonicis recepi. Cum autem idem canonici de predicta terra xxvj
croppos perceperint, ipsa terra ad me vel ad heredes meos quieta
revertetur. Hanc conventionem affidavi ego Petrus tenendam
predictis canonicis de me et heredibus meis usque ad predictum
terminum. Et si ego vel heredes mei hanc terram sepedictis
canonicis warentizare non potuerimus, dabimus eis excam-
bium ad valentiam in carucata mea de Sceltona cum una tofta
in eadem villa, proxima scilicet tofte illi que fuit Toui versus
aquilonem. Terminus autem iste incepit anno incarnationis
Domini M0C°LXXX°VIIJ0 ad festum Sancti Martini. His
testibus : Suano capellano, Gaufrido Bonchevaler, Ricardo de
Scelt[ona], Rogero de Brottun' et Thoma filio ejus, Petro de Upp-
lium, Willelmo Bard, Hugone de Hasel, Alano de Hasel, Rogero
Cat, Willelmo Pulein, Willelmo de Toskotes.
764. Grant by John de Hesel, with the consent of Robert his son,
to the canons of Guisbro' of acquittance of passage over the
Humber at Hessle and (South) Ferriby. 1180-1195.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 346^. Pd. in Chartul of Guisbro\
n. 1063.
Noverint omnes hoc scriptum audituri quod ego Johannes de
Hasel, consilio et consensu Roberti filii mei et heredis, concessi et
dedi et hac carta mea confirmavi canonicis, scilicet fratribus nostris
et amicis de Giseburna et hominibus suis, omnimodam adquieta-
tionem transfretationis ad Humbriam apud Hesel et apud Feriby
quo ad jus meum pertinet : id est ut libere et quiete et sine omni
exactione et donatione vel pactione, quantum ad me vel heredes
meos vel homines meos vel naves meas pertinet, sint ipsi liberi et
quieti ab omni naulo ad transeundum vel transfretandum Hum-
briam, quatinus nullus eis molestus sit vel moram aliquam nocivam
faciat propter aliquam consuetudinem vel postulationem. Hiis
testibus, Roberto filio Johannis de Hesel, Nicholao fratre ejusdem
IO4 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Johannis, Alano monacho, Alano fratre Ernisii, Hugone fratre
ejus, Torberno, Alano fratre ejus, Hugone Buche, Willelmo filio
Hamonis de Skeltona, Stephano clerico de Burnus, Ada capellano
de Burnus et aliis.
765- Confirmation by William de Stutevill to the canons of Guisbro'
of the gift made by John de Hesel of the church of Hessle
(near Hull). 1180-1190.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 346. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro\
n. 1061.
Willelmus de Stutevilla omnibus ad quos littere iste pervene-
rint salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Giseburna et canonicis ibidem
Deo servientibus in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
donationem illam quam Johannes de Hasla eis fecit super ecclesia
de Hasla. Hiis testibus, R[icardo] priore et Nigello et Bernardo
canonicis de Novo Burgo, Willelmo de Cottingham, magistro
Rogero Arundel, Bernardo de Rippeley, Willelmo de Vescy,
Rainerio senescallo, Willelmo de Scalis, Willelmo de Karl[eolo],
Willelmo filio Hugonis, Rogero Cato, Willelmo filio Aldon'.
766. Grant by William Magnus of Tocketts, with the consent of
William his son, and William de Argentom, his lord, to the
canons of Guisbro' of 2 tillages in Marske, when the canons
received Eda, the grantor's wife, as a sister of their house, to
hold by paying 2s. yearly to William de Argentom ; also 36^.
for the grantor's rent of Moredale, with the custody of William
his son. 1180-1190.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 340^. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro" t
n. 1037.
Willelmus Magnus de Thocotes omnibus has litteras visuris
vel audituris salutem. Noveritis me, consensu et assensu Willelmi
filii mei et heredis et Willelmi de Argentom advocati mei, de-
disse et concessisse et hac carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancte
Marie de Gyseburna et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, in
puram et perpetuam elemosinam, totam terram meam in cam pis
de Mersc quam tenui de predicto Willelmo de Argentom et
heredibus suis, scilicet duas culturas ad Selebreg et unam ad
Morflat et residuam ad Fulsik. Has terras dedi et confirmavi
predictis canonicis de Gyseburna quando receperunt Edam uxorem
meam in sororem domus sue ; reddendo annuatim predicto Willel-
mo de Argentom et heredibus suis duos solidos pro omnibus
servitiis, duodecim denarios ad Pentecosten et xii ad festum
Sancti Martini, et Denegeld cum evenerit, et red[d]itum meum
de Mordale, scilicet triginta et sex solidos, cum custodia Willelmi
filii mei. Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Argentom, Johanne de
BRUS FEE: HESSLE, MARSKE, SALTBURN 105
Thofcotes, Waltero filio ejus, Ricardo filio Galfridi, Rogero fratre
ejus, Michaele filio Willelmi de Ormesbi, Roberto de Hasel, Luca
homine prioris et multis aliis.
767. Confirmation by William Argentom to Robert, son of Ralph son
of Lefsi, of the tenement which Ralph, father of the said Robert,
held of the grantor in Saltburn in divers specified parcels, to
hold for 55. 4fd. yearly. 1180-1190.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 333. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro\
n. 1002.
Notum sit omnibus presentibus et futuris quod ego Willelmus
de Argentom dedi et concessi Roberto filio Radulphi filii Lefsi
et heredibus suis totam illam terram quam pater ejus tenuit
de me, scilicet ad Salteburnam, per easdem metas quas pater
ejus tenuit, et vi acras inter terram prioris de Gyseburna et
Ricardi Malherbe et ad Wlgerstain per easdem metas quas pater
ejus tenuit, et ad Pit per easdem metas quas pater ejus tenuit, et
ad Rabec per easdem divisas quas pater ejus tenuit, et ad Siwine-
cros iii acras et ad Cateflat per easdem divisas quas pater ejus
tenuit, excepta una acra ad capita Cateflat et ad viam prati, per
easdem divisas quas pater ejus tenuit, et pratum sicut pater ejus
tenuit, et vii acras et unam rodam quas Ricardus clericus tenuit in
Westeby, per easdem divisas quas pater ejus tenuit. Omnes has
terras tenebit Robertus filius Radulphi filii Lefsi, ille et heredes
sui in feudo et hereditate de me et heredibus meis solutas et
quietas et liberas ab omni servitio et omni consuetudine, ex-
cepto Danegeld, et exceptis v solidis et iiii denariis,1 scilicet
triginta et ii denariis ad festum Sancti Martini et ad Pentecosten
xxx et ii denariis per annum. Et dedi ei toftum quod pater ejus
tenuit juxta viam monasterii per easdem divisas quas pater ejus
tenuit, et unum toftum quod jacet inter toftum Roberti clerici et
toftum Ricardi filii Pagani. Has omnes terras tenebit Robertus
et heredes sui de me et heredibus meis cum communi pastura in
omnibus locis in quibus liberi homines mei communicant, et de
hoc tenemento deveniet suus homo. Hiis testibus, Rogero de
Thofcotes, Johanne de Thofcotes, Radulpho de Barneby, Hugone
Scarbot, Willelmo filio Radulphi, Osmundo de Thorentun,
Roberto de Gartun, Goce de Lidum, Roberto de Redker, Ra-
dulpho forestario, Thoma clerico, Roberto de Munbrey, Petro
Jokedoge, Alexandro filio Ailmeri, Ysaac filio Suani, Roberto
filio Osberti Wisdeaine, Stephano filio Galfridi clerici, Ricardo
filio Goce.
In a gift of a small parcel to Guisbro' the land was described as " in the
fields of Marske at Saltburn."2 In another instance the gift consisted of
an acre in the fields of Marske between the tillage of Roger de Argentom
and that of Robert Escarboth at Wlgerstan.8
1 i.e. 4 Danish ores. 2 Chartul. of Guisbro\ n. 1045. 3 ibn n. 1051.
IO6 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
768. Grant by William de Argentom to Albert de Craucestre in
marriage with Christiana, sister of the grantor, of 25 acres of
land at Redcar to hold in fee. 1165-1175.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 333. Pd. in Chartul. of G.t n. 1001.
Willelmus de Argentom omnibus hominibus suis et amicis
Francigenis et Anglicis salutem. Sciant tarn posteri quam pre-
sentes me dedisse et concessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse
Alberto de Craucestria, cum sorore mea Cristiana, quinque
viginti acras terre apud Redker, in feudo et in hereditate sibi
et heredibus suis, tenendas a me et ab heredibus meis libere,
quiete et honorifice, ut liberum matrimonium, ab omni servitio et
consuetudine nisi ex solo Denegeld. Teste, Waltero camerario
de Rocherb',1 David de Bunall',2 Alberto de Bradeforfd], Petro
Escharbot, Hugone nepote Alberti, Henrico de Berwic, Ada de
Edintunia, Willelmo Palmero, Willelmo Guiz, Willelmo de Crau-
cestria, Herberto Le[n]viso clerico de Berwic.
An account of the family of Craster of Craster, co. Northumb., will be
found in the History of that County (ed. E. Bateson, vol. ii, 169). Redcar
formed part of the manor of Marske at the Survey. The witnesses were
mostly Northumberland men, belonging to Rothbury(P), Beadnell (?), Brad-
ford, Berwick Hill, Edington, and Craster.
769. Grant by William de Argentum, with the advice of his wife, and
with their bodies for burial at Guisbro', of i bovate in Ugthorpe
with a messuage adjoining, and confirmation of i carucate given
by Peter de Cordanvill, who held it of William de Hambi, and
warranty thereof by the grantor, or an exchange of like value in
lieu thereof, in default of warranty. 1175-1185.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 322. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro\
n. 947.
Notum sit omnibus tarn presentibus quam futuris quod ego
Willelmus de Argentum, consilio uxoris mee et amicorum meorum,
dedi et concessi unam bovatam terre cum manso adjacente in
Uggethorpe ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus
ibidem Deo servientibus in perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et
quietam ab omnibus rebus excepto Danegeld. Concessi etiam eidem
ecclesie et scripto meo confirmavi illam carucatam terre in eadem
villa quam dedit ei Petrus de Cordavilla et tenuit de Willelmo de
Hambi, hoc modo ut si aliquis illam terram diratiocinari poterit,
sive ab herede Petri sive a Willelmo sive ab aliquo alio mediatore
inter me et heredem Petri, warantizare debemus ego et heredes mei
supradicte ecclesie hanc carucatam terre cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis erga ilium qui earn dirationatus fuerit, ita ut supradicta
ecclesia terram prenominatam in perpetuum liberam et quietam
ab omnibus rebus et servitiis, exceptis octo solidis annuatim red-
1 Probably "Roeberia." 2 Possibly " Bednall."
BRUS FEE: REDCAR, UGTHORPE, EASINGTON 107
dendis, quatuor ad Pentecosten et quatuor ad Sanctum Martinum,
et communi et recto Danegeld, possideat. Si autem contigerit ut
ego et heredes mei hanc carucatam terre eidem ecclesie supra-
dicte warentire non possimus, reddemus ei in eschambio terram
ejusdem valentie in eadem villa per idem servitium. Hiis testibus,
dominis Augero et Osberto canonicis de Merintonia,1 Gaufrido de
Scheltuna, Willelmo de Tochotes, Umfrido de Hotona, Waltero
de Bernatebi, Rogero de Argentum, Rualdo et Roberto filio ejus,
Reinaldo clerico, Stephano sacerdote. Ego et uxor mea concedimus
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus ejusdem loci
corpora nostra apud eos sepelienda, si infra archiepiscopatum
obierimus.
The gift of i carucate in Ugthorpe by Peter de Cordanvill was confirmed
by Henry II. Some early notices of this place will be found in the notes to
a Kirkleatham charter. William de Argenteom held i fee in 1176 of the
heirs of William de Percy 2 in Wilton, West Coatham, Marske and
Upleatham ; 3 what he held in Ugthorpe seems to have belonged to the
Fossard fee.
770. Grant by Roger de Rosel, with the consent of Adam, his brother
and heir, to the canons of Guisbro' of the church of Easington,
with liberty to deal therewith as they chose after the death of
Roger the priest of that church. 1170-1180.
Guisbro' Chartul, Cleop. D. ii, old f. 309. Pd. in ChartuL of Guisbro',
n.9i5-
Sciant universi sancte matris ecclesie filii presentes et futuri
quod ego Rogerus de Rosel, pro salute anime mee et amicorum
meorum et pro animabus patris et matris mee et antecessorum
meorum, dedi et concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi ecclesie
Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus,
ecclesiam de Esington cum omnibus appendiciis suis, in puram
et liberam, quietam et perpetuam elemosinam. Decedente vero
Rogero prefate ecclesie presbitero liberum sit prenominatis
canonicis eidem ecclesie providere prout melius potuerint, [et]
absque qualibet contradictione de predicta ecclesia et omnibus
pertinentiis ejus disponere. Teste, A[dam] fratre et herede meo
et hanc donationem meam concedente. Testibus etiam Hugone
de Rosel et Hyldredo et Hugone canonicis Karlfeolensibus] et
Cristiano canonico Noviburgi, Samsone de Bredlfintona], Rogero
de Brottona, Roberto de Lyum, Galop' et Radulfo Camel.
771. Notification by Roger de Rosel to archbishop Roger and the
chapter of St. Peter of his gift to the canons of Guisbro' of the
patronage of the church of Easington, with liberty to provide
1 Perhaps of Merton priory in Surrey. 2 Percy Chartul., 463.
3 Kirkby's Quest, 130.
IO8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
for the church, as they wished, after the death of Roger, the
priest thereof. 1 1 70-1 1 80.
Brit. Mus., Add. ch. 20534; Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 309.
Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro\ n. 916.
Rogero Dei gratia Eboracensi archiepiscopo et capitulo
Sancti Petri, archidiacono etiam et decanis et omnibus sancte
ecclesie filiis, Rogerus de Rosel salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et
concessisse et hac carta mea confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie
de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus ecclesie de
Esingtona patronatum cum omnibus pertinentiis suis. Decedente
vero Rogero ejusdem ecclesie sacerdote, liberum sit preno-
minatis canonicis prefate ecclesie providere et omnia que ad
jus patronatus pertinent exercere, nullo heredum meorum vel
aliorum hominum reclamante.1 Hanc donationem feci pro salute
mea et domini mei Adam de Brus et aliorum amicorum meorum et
pro animabus patris et matris mee et antecessorum meorum, in
puram et liberam et quietam et perpetuam elemosinam. Teste
A[da] fratre meo et herede et hanc donationem meam conce-
dente. Testibus, Hugone de Rosel et Hildredo et Hugone de
Karleolo, Roberto et Cristiano canonicis Noveb[urgensibus],
Sa[m]s[one] de Bredlfintona], Rogero de Brotton, Waltero
monacho, Roberto de Lyum, Alano capellano, Baldwino clerico,
Rogero Catun, Gal[e]op[in], Radulfo Camel, Waltero, Hugone
Buche, Roberto de Kirkepatric.
Equestrian seal of brown wax. Legend : SIGILLVM ROGERI DE
ROSELLIS.
This gift was confirmed by Henry II, and by Adam de Brus II, the
mesne lord. At the time of the foundation of the priory in 1129 Roger de
Rosel, presumably the grandfather of this Roger, gave i bovate in Easington.
772. Grant by Robert de Meim'LII to the church of Guisbro' of 60
acres of land in Eston (par. Ormesby), with a toft belonging to
2 bovates, and common right. 1160-1172.
Guisbro' Chartul., Cleop. D. ii, old f. 263. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro' ',
n. 714.
Noverint omnes audientes litteras istas quod ego Robertus
de Mainil, consilio et consensu sponse mee et amicorum meorum,
dedi et concessi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna sexaginta
acras terre in Eston cum tofta duarum bovetarum terre, et
omnimodam communionem hominibus eandem terram tenentibus
de priore prefate ecclesie sicut hominibus propriis, in liberam et
quietam elemosinam, jure perpetuo possidendam, pro me et
uxore mea et heredibus meis, filiis et filiabus et animabus patris
1 The Guisbro' Chartul. adds here: "sed et unam bovatam terre in Esington
quam avus meus prefatis canonicis dedit eis confirmo in liberam et quietam
elemosinam."
BRUS FEE : EASINGTON, ESTON, GATERYG 109
mei et antecessorum meorum. Hiis testibus, Stephano [de]
Bulmer avunculo meo, Rogero capellano de Estona, Ricardo de
Dunestal et aliis multis.
773. Confirmation by Adam de Brus II to the monks of Byland
of the fishery below " Gateryg " (in Linthorpe), with liberty to
fish in the Tees with a net where others draw their nets, and
other privileges. 1185-1196.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS.
xciv, f. 16.
Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris Adam de Brus
salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta mea confir-
masse Deo et monachis Sancte Marie de Bellalanda, in puram et
perpetuam elemosinam, liberam, propriam, solutam et quietam ab
omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari, piscariam illam subtus
Gateryg quam Willelmus de Acclam dedit eis, et sedem ejusdem
piscarie, et novem acras terre, vel si plus in eadem cultura
quam ibi habetur. Concessi etiam eis potestatem habere piscandi
cum sagena in aqua de Thesa, ubi alii trahunt sagenas, et ut
libere ponant mairemium suum et crates suas preparent, et retia
sua expandant super ripam ante piscariam suam. Concessi
etiam eis communem pasturam averiis suis, liberos quoque in-
troitus et exitus averiis suis et omnibus suis cum omnibus
aysiamentis et libertatibus que in carta Willelmi continentur.
Hec omnia concessi et confirmavi Deo et predictis monachis pro
salute anime mee et uxoris mee et omnium antecessorum et
heredum meorum. Hiis testibus, Rogero de Conniers, Gaufrido
de Torp, Roberto clerico de Martona, Willelmo filio Fulconis de
Malteby, Roberto de Lascels et Gerardo fratre ejus, Alano de
Flamvilla, Stephano de Rose!!', Ricardo de Hilton, Willelmo
filio Rogeri, Simone de Tholebut, Turstano [de] Berghebi,
Roberto Ingeranni, Johanne Esturmi, Roberto capellano,
Ricardo de Crathorne.
The sealefaire, on horseback. (Dodsw.)
This was a confirmation of n. 703 (p. 51 above).
774. Confirmation by Henry II to the church of Rievaulx of the gifts
made by Bernard de Balliol in Middleton-in-Teesdale (co.
Durham), 2 bovates in Westerdale with pasturage for 6 score
beasts throughout his forest of Westerdale, (co. York). Given
at Clarendon. 1176.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 139^. Pd. in Chartul. of R., n. 213.
Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et
Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis,
abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, mini-
HO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
stris et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglic
salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et present! carta confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo
servientibus omnia subscripta que Bernardus de Balliolo rationa-
biliter dedit eis et carta sua confirmavit in puram et per-
petuam elemosinam, videlicet communem pasturam Ix matribus
equabus cum nutrimento suo per totam forestam ipsius Bernardi
de Thesedala sicut carta ejus testatur, et pasturam ad sexies
xxli animalia sine secta, et ad xij vaccas et duos tauros cum
nutrimento suo in una parte ejusdem foreste secundum quod
determinatum est in carta ipsius ; et duas bovatas terre in villa
sua de Middeltona cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et communem
pasturam ejusdem ville cum omnibus libertatibus et aisiamentis
que pertinent duabus aliis bovatis in eadem villa et omnia aisia-
menta in predicta foresta sua, sicut ipsa carta testatur et in
eadem carta determinatum est ; et duas bovatas terre in villa
de Westerdala cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et communem
pasturam ejusdem ville cum omnibus libertatibus et aisiamentis
que pertinent duabus aliis bovatis in eadem villa et communem
pasturam sexies xxli animalibus sine secta per omne territorium
et per totam forestam suam de Westerdala cum omnibus aisia-
mentis que in carta sua determinata sunt. Quare volo et firmiter
precipio quod ipsa ecclesia de Rievalle et monachi in ea Deo
servientes omnia supradicta habeant et teneant bene et in pace,
libere et quiete, integre et plenarie et honorifice de ipso Bernardo
et de heredibus suis in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in
viis et semitis et in omnibus aliis locis et aliis rebus ad ea pertin-
entibus, libera et soluta et quieta ab omnibus servitiis et consue-
tudinibus et exactione seculari in pura et perpetua elemosina,
reddendo ipsi Bernardo et heredibus suis duas marcas argenti
annuatim, unam ad Pentecosten et alteram ad festum Sancti
Martini, pro omnibus servitiis, sicut dedit eis et concessit et sicut
carta ejus testatur. Testibus : Rfotrone] archiepiscopo Rotho-
mfagensi], Gfalfrido] preposito Beverlacensi cancellario Henrici
regis filii mei, Radulfo abbate de Parco de Lue, Thoma priore de
Danestapla, Rogero capellano meo, Rogero le Bigod, Rogero de
Stutevilla, Hugone de Creissi, Willelmo de Stutevilla, Roberto
filio Bernardi, apud Clarendonam.
775. Confirmation by Henry de Meinil to the monks of Rievaulx of
13 acres of land of his fee in Broughton which Jordan Pain
gave, and 2 acres of land which Alan (Barn) and Bernard, the
men of the same Jordan, gave. 1175-1185.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 80. Pd. in ChartuL of Rievaulx, n. 125.
Omnibus filiis sancte matris ecclesie Henricus de Mainil salu-
tem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo
BRUS FEE : WESTERDALE, BROUGHTON, ANNANDALE 1 1 I
et Sancte Marie et monachis Rievallis, pro salute anime mee et
omnium antecessorum meorum, xiij acras terre quas donavit illis
Jordanus Pain de feudo meo in territorio de Broctun, et duas
acras terre quas Alanus et Bernardus, homines ejusdem Jordani,
eis dederunt, que simul juncte xv acre sunt, in quibus posite sunt
domus illorum extra villam de Broctun. Et si forte contigerit
quod Jordanus vel heredes ejus de ipsa elemosina molestiam
eisdem monachis inferre voluerint, ego et heredes mei plenariam
inde illis justitiam exhibebimus. Et sciendum quod si pro de-
fectu servitii vel aliquo alio modo terra ilia in meum dominicum
vel heredum meorum incident, nos eandem elemosinam predictis
monachis tenebimus absque contradictione et manutenebimus in
perpetuum. Hanc ergo donationem illis concedo et confirmo
liberam et quietam a me et heredibus meis et solutam ab omni
terrena et seculari exactione, salvo servitio meo quod michi et
heredibus meis debet ipse Jordanus et heredes ejus. His testibus :
Willelmo clerico de Laceles, Roberto clerico de Martune, Willel-
mo de Tamtuna et Ricardo filio ejus, Ricardo de Crathorn ser-
viente Rannulfi de Glanvilla, Adam Britone, Willelmo de Jerico.
Henry de Meinil was younger son of Stephen Meinil I, and brother of
Robert de Meinil II.1 He was amerced in 1 180 on account of the pillage of
a Norwegian ship cast ashore near Redcar, and in 1185 for a default as
surety.2 This charter and the last belong to the fee of Balliol.
776. Ratification of an agreement between Ingelram and Jocelin,
bishops of Glasgow, and Robert de Brus concerning lands in An-
nandale. Robert has granted in alms to the church of Glasgow
the churches of Moffat and Kirkpatrick which he used to hold
in demesne, and he has confirmed the donation of the churches
of Dryfesdale, Hoddom and Castlemilk. He also consents that
he and his successors shall do homage to future bishops of Glas-
gow, just as he has done to Ingelram and Jocelin. 1174-1191.
From the original in the Public Record Office, Duchy of Lane., Cartse
Misc., i, 39.
Sciant presentes et futuri quod hec est conventio que facta fuit
inter Eng[elramum] episcopum Glasg[uensem] et Robertum de
Brus, utriusque partis fide interposita, et finita et confirmata inter
Joc[elinum] Glasg[uensem] episcopum et ipsum Robertum de
Brus : quod sopita et remanente querela et controversia que verte-
batur inter episcopos Glasg[uenses] et predictum Robertum de
Brus super quibusdam terris in valle Anant, Robertus scilicet de
Brus dedit et concessit Deo et ecclesie de Glasg[ua] et Eng[elramo]
episcopo ejusque successoribus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam
1 Chartnl, of Rievaulx, n. 72. His description in the note on p. 78 of the
Chartul. is incorrect.
2 PipeR., 31 Hen. II, 68.
112 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
ecclesiam de Moffet et ecclesiam de Kirkepatric cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis, quas tune temporis in dominio habebat. Con-
cessit etiam et presenti scripto confirmavit ecclesie de Glasg[ua]
et omnibus ejusdem ecclesie episcopis donation em ecclesie de
Driuesdale et ecclesie de Hodelm et ecclesie de Castelmilc libere
et quiete in perpetuum. Hac itaque finali concordia confirmata
est pax inter ecclesiam de Glasg[ua] et episcopos ejusdem ecclesie
et Robertum de Brus et heredes suos, ita tamen quod sicut pre-
nominatus Robertus de Brus fecit homagium Eng[elramo] episcopo
de^Glasgfua] et Joc[elino] successori ejus pro bono pacis et amore
et consilio, ita ipse et heredes sui eorum successoribus homagium
facient. His testibus, Symone archidiacono de Glasg[ua], Willelmo
decano [de] Valle Anant, Wallevo decano de Dunfres, Willelmo
persona de Lohmaban, Thoma persona de Kastelmilc, magistro
Willelmo de Houeden, Willelmo et Waltero clericis episcopi.
Teste etiam et concedente Roberto de Brus filio Roberti de Brus,
Johanne de Vaus, Willelmo de Brus, Ivone de Crossebi, Udardo
senescaldo Roberti de Brus, Ricardo de Crossebi.
Jocelin succeeded Ingelram as bishop of Glasgow in 1174.
In the same collection of deeds (Duchy of Lane., Cartae Misc., i, 55) is a
grant to Robert de Brus of the lands in " Stratanant " belonging to the church
of Glasgow, to be held in the same manner as his father had held them of the
bishop. Unfortunately the left-hand side of the charter has been torn away,
so that the name of the granting bishop is lost. It must have been John or
Herbert (succeeded 1 147), for the date of the deed lies between the death of
Robert's father in 1142 and the death of the first witness, David, king of
Scotland, in 1153. The other witnesses to the charter, which was granted
at Carlisle, are Henry son [of the king, William son of] Dunecan, Hugh de
Morevill, William son of Turgis, Randulf de Sules, William . . .
XIIL— BULMER FEE
777. Return made by David the lardener of the knights who held of
Bertram de Bulmer by old and new feoffment. 1166.
Liber Rubeus de Scaccario, f. iiqd. Pd. in Red Book, 428.
Venerabili domino suo et illustri regi Anglorum David
lardarius suus salutem et fidele servitium. Domine, litteris istis
vobis notifico quot milites Bertram de Bolemer de vestro feodo
habuit, scilicet Aschetinus films Gospatrici feodum j militis
tempore regis H[enrici] avi vestri et modo similiter ; idem predictus
B[ertram] tenuit Suttone per feodum j militis tempore avi vestri
et postea dedit predictum feodum de Suttone Galfrido de Valo-
n[iis] per idem servitium j militis ; Radulfus de Wiltone feodum
dimidii militis tempore avi vestri et modo similiter ; et ego David
lardarius quintam partem militis tempore avi vestri et modo
similiter; Willelmus Haget yj1*111 partem militis tempore avi vestri
et modo similiter; Hugo de Nortone xam partem militis tempore
avi vestri et modo similiter ; Matheus de Punchardune vam partem
militis de novo feffamento ; de suo autem dominio nullum debet
servitium.
Of these feudal tenements the first three are illustrated by charters. As-
chetil son of Gospatric was indifferently known as " de Ridale," " de Habton,"
or " de Bragebi," that is Brawby, where he was the tenant of the church of
Hexham.
The tenement held by David the lardiner lay in Skelton. In 1189 Simon
de Skelton was amerced for vert.1 In 1210 Robert de Mulewat was amerced
•2QS. by the justices.2 He gave to the monks of Fountains the service of 4s.
8^. from \ carucate in Skelton, and John de Mulwath, his son, confirmed
the gift.3 David Lardiner died in 1271 seised of land and a mill in Skelton,
held of Robert de Nevill,4and in 1303 John de Lythegrim held I carucate
here of Ralph de Nevill for J fee.5
William Haget's tenement appears to have been in Whenby. In 1202
Thomas Geri released to Terry (Gericus) de Gilling i bovate in Whenby,
which Robert Haget held for 3^. yearly.6 In 1271 William Haget, by his
attorney Nicholas de Queneby, was party to a fine touching 4 bovates in
Whenby.7 In 1303 Helen or Ellis Haget held lands here of Ralph de
Nevill of the Maulay fee, and probably of Nevill' s own fee (formerly Bulmer).8
In 1 1 56 Hugh de Norton rendered account of 2 hunting-horses (fugatores)
I Pipe R., I Ric. I, 90. 2 id., 12 John.
3 Add. MS. 18276, f. 223. 4 Yorks. Jnq. p. m., i, 118.
5 Kirkby's Quest, 381. 6 Yorks. Fines, i, n. 177.
7 Feet of F., 54, n. 10. 8 Kirkbys Quest, 379.
II "3 H
114 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
which he delivered to the king.1 The tenement which he held of this fee
has not been identified. That of Matthew de Punchardun was either in
Grimston, par. Dunnington, or in Kepwick. In the last-named place it is
possible that there was land belonging to the fee of Bulmer. In 1198
Richard Malebisse proffered loos, for having the right of a knight's fee in
Kepwick, Thornton and " Steniton" against Emma de Humez.2
In 1130 Bertram de Bulmer was pardoned Danegeld amounting to 66.?.
4</. ; in 1156 the remission was 40^., and in 1162 it was 66s. 8^. These sums
respectively represent the acquittance of the impost on 199, 120 and 200
carucates of land. As the estates in his tenure at these periods probably
included a certain number of wardships, the figures are no guide to the extent
of his feudal tenement ; moreover, they may have included the lands which
he held mediately, that is, of other tenants in chief.
The following table shows the component parts of the fee in 1086.
LAND OF THE KING.
.
ar> bov"
2 4
3°
5 o
3 o
I 4
3
2 4
i 4
1 o
2 o
8 o
2 6
2 o
3 o
[M] Sasford Corteborne 3 o
LAND OF THE COUNT OF MORTAIN, HELD BY NIGEL.
M Sonulf Grimston (par. Dunnington) 2 o
LAND OF ROBERT MALET.
M Archil Thornton de Clay (half) 2 o
M Aschil Thormanby 4 o
— Gamel „ 04
778. Confirmation by Alexander III to Ansketil de Ridale of the
towns of Whitton and Lilliesleaf (co. Roxburgh), and Brawby
(co. York), bequeathed to him by Walter de Ridale, his brother.
Souvigny, 18 May [1165].
From the original in the poss. of Sir J. W. Buchanan-Riddell, bart., Hepple.
1 Pipe R., 4 Hen. II, 146. * Pipe R., 10 Ric. I.
3 There were 4 car. in the manor, half of which remained Crown land.
4 Lagman and Sonulf each had a manor, together 3 car. and 3 bov., and Carle
had a manor of 2 car. and 6 bov. The Summary assigns 6 car. to the king.
Manor
or Soc.
Holder
T.R.E.
Locality of Locality cf
Manor. Soc.
S
(Easingwold) Murton
S
„ Thorpe Hall
S
„ Sutton on the Forest
S
„ Kelset Grange
S
,, Thormanby
M
Gamel
Thornton Rise-
borough (half)
2 M -
i
I Cnut }
Gt. and Lit. Habton
M
Cnut
Ryton
M
Gamel
North Holme
M
Grim
Welburn
—
—
Whenby (quarter)
M
Cnut
Raskelfe
M
Turbern
Skelton
[M]
Sonulf
Towthorpe
LAND OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK.
BULMER FEE: BRAWBY 115
Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilecto filio An-
skitillo de Ridal' militi, salutem et apostolicam benedictionem.
Justis petentium desideriis dignum est nos facilem prebere con-
sensum, et vota que a rationis tramite non discordant, effectu
sunt prosequente complenda. Eapropter, dilecte in Domino fili,
tuis justis postulationibus grato concurrentes assensu, ea que
Walterius de Ridale frater tuus testamentum in obitu suo faciens
tibi noscitur reliquisse, videlicet villas Witimnes,1 Lilescleve,2 et
Brahebi,3 et cetera bona a quibuscunque juste tibi collata, con-
ventionem quoque inter te et Huctredum sacerdotem super villa
de Lillescliv', mediante karissimo in Christo filio nostro M[alcolmo]
illustri Scotthorum rege, de utriusque partis assensu rationa-
biliter factam et autentico scripto ejusdem regis firmatam, quem-
admodum in eodem scripto contineri dinoscitur, tibi et heredibus
tuis auctoritate apostolice sedis integre confirmamus, et presentis
scripti patrocinio communimus, statuentes ut nulli omnino homi-
num liceat hanc paginam nostre confirmationis infringere, vel ei
aliquatenus contraire. Si quis autem hoc attemptare presump-
serit, indignationem omnipotentis Dei et Beatorum Petri et Pauli
apostolorum ejus, se noverit incursurum. Datum Silviniaci,4 xv.
kal. Junii.5
Brawby belonged to the fee of the archbishop and was attached to the
prebend of Salton, which archbishop Thurstan gave to the prior of
Hexham to hold ex official Ansketil de Ridale held Brawby of the prior
of Hexham. He also held lands of the Buhner fee, and for that reason
this and the following document are inserted here.
The charter is interesting for its reference to a bequest of land by will.
Such bequests were prohibited c. 1189; Pollock and Maitland, Hist, of
Engl Law (ist ed.), ii, 325.
The editor is indebted to Mr. Robert Gladstone, junior, for the text of
this and the following document with the observations and notes.
This bull, and that which follows, were printed in 1887, some-
what inaccurately, by C. J. Bates in a paper entitled "Three
Papal Bulls confirmatory of the possessions of the Riddells of
Riddell [co. Roxburgh]" (Archaeologia Aeliana, vol. 12 (1887), pp.
191-203, the Latin text of the present bull being given on p. 202).
The first bull in that paper was granted by pope Adrian IV, dated
8 Apr. [1156], and addressed, like the present bull, to Ansketil
de Ridale. It mentions his lands in Roxburghshire, but (probably
by an oversight) omits " Brahebi" (Brawby). In all other respects
it closely resembles the present bull. All three bulls are in the
1 Over and Nether Whitton, co. Roxburgh. Above the "u"in "Witunes" is
a mark of abbreviation, which presumably indicates the second " n."
2 Lilliesleaf (properly Lillascliff), co. Roxburgh.
3 Brawby, co. York. Bates (p. 198) could not identify " Brahebi," and thought it
was in Scotland.
4 Professor Tait has cleverly identified this place for me as the Cluniac priory of
Souvigny, between Bourges and Clermont ; ed. E. Y. C.
5 Attached is the leaden " bulla" of pope Alexander III, hung by plaited threads
of faded material, apparently yellowish-green and red.
6 Hexham Priory (Surtees Soc.), i, 58.
Il6 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
possession of Sir J. W. Buchanan-Riddel!, bart, at Hepple, Roth-
bury, Northumberland, who kindly permitted the writer of these
observations, on 26 June 1914, to revise Bates's texts with the
originals. The year-dates of the first and second bulls can be
ascertained through the place where granted, by means of the
papal itineraries in Jaffe's Regesta (2nd ed. 1885-8), but this
method is not applicable to the third bull, in which the place of
issue is illegible. The present bull is wrongly endorsed, in a
modern hand, with the date 1160. A short abstract of it is
printed (from Bates) in Jaffa's Regesta, vol. 2, Suppl. p. 762.
Walter de Ridale received from king David I of Scotland,
about 1140, an extensive grant of lands in Roxburghshire, namely
at Lilliesleaf and Whitton.1 By his will he left his lands in
Roxburghshire, and also at Brawby, to his brother, Ansketil de
Ridale, the will being confirmed by pope Hadrian IV on 8 April
1156, and by pope Alexander III on 18 May 1165. Ansketil de
Ridale, living in 1166, had issue by his wife Asceria three sons : *
(i) William, who married Matilda Corbet, succeeded, and died
without issue ;3 (2) Walter, who also succeeded, and died appar-
ently unmarried ; (3) Patrick,4 who succeeded (about 1175) to both
the Roxburghshire and Yorkshire estates, and lived till about 1215.*
He had two sons :6 (i) Walter, who succeeded to the Roxburgh-
shire estates, and was the ancestor of the Riddells of that ilk ; 7 (2)
Nicholas, who received from his father Patrick the Yorkshire lands.
Going back, it would seem that Ansketil had a younger
brother, Robert de Ridale, who granted land at Wombleton to
Rievaulx Abbey.8 This Robert, or a man of the same name, with
1 See the charter printed (with too late a date) in Sir A. C. Lawrie's Early
Scottish Charters (1905), pp. 179-180, with notes on p. 424. For two unindexed
earlier references to the same Walter, see z&., p. 112 bis; see also the index under
Riddale, an absurd spelling, which never occurs so far as I am aware. He prints
the charter in question from a seventeenth-century copy by Sir James Balfour of
Denmiln, Lyon King of Arms (1600-57).
2 This is proved by a charter, of which a copy is preserved in the MS. Visitation
of Durham in 1615, where, however, the charter is wrongly used to establish the early
part of a pedigree of Riddell of Gateshead (Heralds' College, MS. C. 32, p. 54, and
Vincent's MS. 118, pp. 27a to 28). The editions of the Visitation printed in 1820
and 1887 give the bare pedigree without vouchers, and are therefore useless. This is
an abstract of the charter :
\_\22Qcirc.} Walter de Ridale confirms to Robert de Barnoldeby, son
of Robert, the tofts and crofts which his father Robert held in the grantor's
township of Witton (Whitton, co. Roxburgh), in the times of the grantor's
grandfather, Ankentin de Ridale, of the grantor's uncles, Walter and William
de Ridale, and of the grantor's father, Patrick de Ridale. Witnesses, Ralph
de Ridale, Adam de Witton. No seal mentioned.
The seventeenth-century copyist has given the surname as " Ridell" throughout,
which is impossible, as at this time the family charters in the Liber de Melros
(Bannatyne Club, 1857) all show the spelling " Ridale." A totally distinct family
spelled its name as " Ridel" (without any "de") at this time (see Bain's paper in
the Genealogist, N.S., vol. 6, pp. 1—3). The copyist has also blundered over the
name " Ankentini," which he has written " Dukentini," being no doubt misled by
the old triangular " D." Compare the charter of Robert de Bernolvebi (senior) to
Melrose Abbey, of land in Whitton, "pro anima Ancketini de Ridale, domini mei,
qui terram meam mihi dedit " (Liber de Melros, n. 154).
3 That William was the elder is proved by the Rievaulx ChartuL, n. 105.
4 He was a considerable benefactor to Melrose Abbey, and frequently occurs in
the Liber de Melros. 8 ib., n. 300. He was dead in 1209. — Ed. E. Y. C.
6 ib., nos. 156, 158, 1 60. 7 He occurs frequently in the Liber de Melros.
8 Rievaulx ChartuL, p. 285.
BULMER FEE: BRAWBY 1 17
his wife Alice, and their sons Alan and Walter, granted lands at
Melmerby to Fountains Abbey.1 No doubt the Alan de Ridale
who occurs in the Pipe Rolls of Henry II (1170-2) is this Alan.
On 24 March 1174-5 Alan de Ridale, and Matilda Fitz-Gervase
his wife, assent to an agreement with Rievaulx Abbey regarding
the lands of Bowforth.
779. Grant of protection by Alexander III to W. de Ridale for himself
and his possessions, especially of the towns of Lilliesleaf, (Over
and Nether) Whitton, half that of Lanton (?), and that of Brawby,
which his father and progenitors held of the church of Hexham.
Dated 10 May [^.1170].
From the original in the poss. of Sir J. W. Buchanan-Riddell, bart.
Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilecto filio
W. . . . de Ridal, salutem et apostolicam benedictionem. Sacro-
sancta Romana ecclesia devotos et humiles filios ex assuete
pietatis officio propensiori cura consuevit diligere, et ne pravorum
hominum molestiis agitentur, eos sue protectionis munimine
tanquam pia mater est solita confovere. Eapropter, dilecte in
Domino fili, devotionem quam bone memorie Anschetill[us] pater
tuus circa Beatum Petrum et nos ipsos exhibuit, studiosius ad
memoriam revocantes, personam tuam cum omnibus bonis que
impresentiarum legitime possides, aut in futurum justis modis
prestante Domino poteris adipisci, sub Beati Petri et nostram
protectionem suscipimus ; specialiter autem villam de Lillescleve,
et dimidiam Langetun',2 et villas de Witun',3 cum omnibus perti-
nentiis suis, villam etiam de Brahebi, quemadmodum earn pater
et progenitores tui ab ecclesia de Hextoldesham tenuerunt, con-
ventionem quoque inter Huctredum sacerdotem et predictum
patrem tuum super villa de Lillesclive rationabiliter factam, et a
nobis confirmatam, devotioni tue auctoritate apostolica confirma-
mus, et presentis scripti patrocinio communimus, statuentes ut si
te in aliquo [gravari]4 presenseris, libere tibi liceat ad sedem
apostolicam appellare. Decernimus ergo ut nulli omnino hominum
fas sit hanc nostre protectionis et confirmationis paginam infrin-
gere, seu personam [et] bona tua temere perturbare. Si quis
autem [hoc]5 attemptare presumpserit, indignationem [om]ni-
potentis6 Dei et Beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus, se
noverit incursurum . . . .,7 vi. Idus Maii.8
Mr. Robert Gladstone, junior, has added the following observations:
The bull is printed on p. 203 of Bates's paper. A short
abstract of it is printed in Jaffe's Regesta, vol. 2, Suppl. p. 766.
1 Burton's Monasticon Eboracense (1758), p. 181. Three daughters are also
mentioned, two of them being married, namely, Alice, Basillia, and Muriel (ib.).
Presumably Lanton, near Jedburgh.
i.e. Over and Nether Whitton, co. Roxburgh.
MS. mutilated. 5 MS. mutilated ; the top of the " h " is just visible.
MS. mutilated. 7 MS. mutilated by a hole having a frayed edge.
The pope's " bulla " is attached.
Il8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
The bull is wrongly endorsed, in a modern hand, with the date
1 1 80, a date unwisely accepted by Jaffe in default of anything
better. The precise date cannot be ascertained, as in the preceding
bull, because the place of issue is illegible, but it must be after
the return of Bulmer's carta in 1166, and not later than 10 May
1181, for pope Alexander III died on 30 Aug. 1181.
Bates extends the defective name of the grantee to " Walterio,"
but the true reading is probably "Willelmo." In the original,
where the name should be, there is a hole in the parchment, and
the edges of the hole are badly stained with tincture of galls, so
that nothing is now visible. But early in the i8th century, Sir
James Dalrymple saw this document, and noted the hole, and
could only see the top of a " W" (Collections concerning Scottish
History (1705), p. 349). It has been shown that Ansketil de
Ridale had three sons, William, Walter, and Patrick, all of whom
succeeded in turn to the estates. That William was the eldest is
proved by the Rievaulx ChartuL, n. 105. There are many refer-
ences to him and his wife, Matilda Corbet, in the Liber de Melros.
He died without issue, and Walter his brother, who succeeded,
died apparently unmarried. Patrick, undoubtedly the third son,
appears to have succeeded in or shortly before II76.1 It would
seem, therefore, that the present bull must be at leasj as early as
1176.
780. Grant by Asceria, relict of Asketil de Habton, to the monks of
Rievaulx of the carucate in Welburn which was of her dowry
and which the said Asketil, by the consent of his heir William,
granted to the monks. 1166-1176.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, f. 6$d (old f. 6irf). Pd. in ChartuL, 61, n. 105.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Asceria quondam uxor
Ansketilli de Habbedunum salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et con-
cessisse et hac presenti carte mea confirmasse Deo et Sancte
Marie et monachis de Rievalle de duario meo illam carrucatam
terre in Wellebruna cum omnibus ad earn pertinentibus, quam
carrucatam terre aliquando tenuit Ansketillus vir meus et con-
cessu et bona voluntate Willelmi heredis nostri eisdem monachis
concessit. Hec omnia concessi eis post obitum viri mei cum
sine viro essem in perpetuam elemosinam libera et quieta ab omni
terreno servitio et seculari exactione, ita quod ego nunquam
nee aliquis pro me domum Rievallis de his predictis vexabimus
nee aliquam calumpniam inferemus. Hanc donationem firmiter
tenendam et fideliter observandam manu propria affidavi in
manu vicecomitisse, videlicet Bertfhe] uxoris vicecomitis Rannulfi
de Glanvilla. Preterea accepi escambium pro terra ilia vivente
viro meo in Flastona. His testibus, Rannulfo vicecomite, Ro-
berto de Sproxtun, Jordano [Enjveiset, Olivero filio Willelmi de
Staingrif, Roberto clerico vicecomitis, Willelmo filio Drogonis,
Petro de Surd[evals] et Roberto filio ejus, Tocheman[no] et
Henrico filio ejus, Briano clerico et Jacobo filio ejus, Bertha
1 Pipe R.> 22 Hen. II, 108.
BULMER FEE: WELBURN, HABTON 119
vicecomitissa, Matilda filia ejus, Matilda filia Tochemafnni], Eda
uxore Briani clerici, Helewis filia eorum, Othild uxore Godwini
Givenout.
It is unusual to find six ladies attesting a charter. Bertha de Glanvill
was the daughter of Theobald de Valoignes, lord of Parham. Her husband,
Ranulf de Glanvill, was sheriff of York from Michaelmas, 1 163, to Easter,
1170, and again from Michaelmas, 1175, to Michaelmas, 1189. It was
possibly during the earlier period that this charter was executed, if we may
judge by the attestation of Robert de Sproxton, Jordan Envaiset, William
son of Drew, and Brian the clerk.
781. Notitia of a gift by Eda, daughter of Asketil de Habton, to
the nuns of Keldholme of i carucate in Habton; and by
William son of Ingald of Little Habton of 2 bovates in Little
Habton. (Confirmed by John in 1201.) ^.1163-1185.
Rot. Chart arum, 86.
... ex dono Ede filie Askilli de Abbeton unam carrucatam
terre in Habeton cum omnibus pertinentiis suis infra villam et
extra; ex dono Willelmi filii Ingaldi de Parva Habeton duas
bovatas terre in Parva Habeton cum tofto quod fuit Wlrici et
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis infra villam et extra.
Asketil de Habton, or de Ridale, son of Gospatric, was sometime the
tenant under Bertram de Buhner of I carucate in Welburn, which Bertram
gave to Rievaulx.1 See the charter of Asceria, wife of Asketil, and the
notes to the following charter.
782. Grant by Bertram de Bulmer to Asketil son of Gospatric de
Brageby of 1 1 bovates in Flaxton, in exchange for i carucate
which Asketil held of the grantor's fee in Welburn ; to hold in
fee by the service formerly done for that carucate, without in-
crease of service for the 3 bovates granted in augmentation.
1147-1163.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 141. Pd. in ChartuL, n. H4-
Bertram [mus] de Bulemer omnibus hominibus suis et amicis
et vicinis tam presentibus quam futuris salutem cum Dei bene-
dictione. Sciatis me dedisse in escambio Aschetillo filio Gos-
patrici de Bragebi xj bovatas terre in Flacstune pro una carrucata
terre quam tenebat de feodo meo in Welleburn ; itaque volo et
concedo quod ipse Aschetillus et hered^s sui teneant xj bovatas
in feodo et hereditate de me et de heredibus meis et cum omnibus
liberis consuetudinibus et eodem servitio quod faciebant de pre-
dicta carrucata terre de Welleburn et nullo modo crescet2
aliquid servitium quod michi vel heredibus meis pertineat
propter iij bovatas terre de incremento. Et ego et heredes mei
warantizabimus Aschetillo et heredibus suis illam terram
contra illos quorum terra fuit et contra omnes alios. Hoc escam-
1 Chartul., 61. J "crescent"; Chartul.
I2O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
bium feci testibus, Aschetillo filio meo qui illud escambium
concessit et domino Ailredo abbate Rievallis et domino Mauricio
et Roberto de Buissei et Serlone.
Bertram de Bulmer held land in Flaxton of the abbey of St. Mary, York.
See the " Fossard " fee. Patrick de Ridale, youngest son and ultimately heir
of his father Aschetil, gave to the monks of Rievaulx a right of way through
the moor of Habton.1 Patrick also gave 3 bovates in Flaxton to St. Peter's,
York. In 1176 he owed lorn- for a recognition touching a tenement,2
and in 1191 he gave \m. for a writ of mort d? ancestor touching a rent of
tyn. in Brawby.3 In 1193 he owed 2om. for having a recognition of the
death of his brother, either in the king's court or in the court of St. Peter,
York, against the prior of Hexham, touching Brawby.4 He was amerced
in 1195 fora default. In Michaelmas term, 1209, Nicholas de Ridale de-
manded a moiety of the manor of Habton against Godsgift the physician
(Deodatus medtcus) and the other moiety against Angot (or Amiote), the Jew
of Pontefract, in which they intruded themselves contrary to the terms of
their mortgages. He proffered a mark of gold to have another inquiry
whether Patrick his father gave the land to him (Nicholas), and if Patrick
was in seisin thereof 5 years before he borrowed money from the said Jews.5
The result, though not recorded, was favourable to Nicholas, and he evi-
dently recovered possession. In 1217, having been of the party of the
barons, he returned to allegiance.6 It appears that by 1229 he had become
a monk at Meaux.7 William his son assumed the name of Habton, and in
1231 warranted to the prior of Ellerton land in Habton against Ranulf son
of Richard and Odierna his wife.8 In 1243 William de Habton held of the
honor of Robert de Nevill i fee in Great and Little Habton, Ryton
(Rithem) and (North) Holme.9 William son of William son of Nicholas de
Habbeton gave to the nuns of Keldholme, by the Dove, 10 bovates in the
fields of Little Habton with arable land in Benediflat, pasture in Milne-
greve near the bridge of Newsham, arable land in Hornse and Goldilandes,
common of pasture in Hornse and over his moor of Great Habton for 200
sheep and in Little Habton for their beasts.10 The same William de
Habton held his lands in Habton and Ryton in 1284-5 of the heirs of
Nevill.11
783. Grant by Bertram de Bulmer to the poor men of the hospital of
St. Peter, York, of 2 bovates of land in Sutton (under Galtres)
with a messuage, pasturage, easements of timber for their build-
ings, wood for fuel, and acquittance of pannage of their swine.
1130-1136.
Charter R., 22 Ed. I, m. 7. See Cal. Chart. R., 1257-1300, p. 445.
Bertramus de Bolemere omnibus amicis suis Francis et Anglis
tarn presentibus quam futuris salutem. Notum sit vobis me
dedisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et pauperibus
hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis duas bovatas terre in Sutuna
et mansum quoddam ubi hedificia fratrum ejusdem hospitalis
sunt posita et communem pasturam ejusdem ville in bosco et
Chartul of Rievaulx, 289. 2 Pipe R., 22 Hen. II, 108.
ib., 3 Ric. I. 4 ib., 5 Ric. I.
Cur. Reg. R., 62, m. I ; Pipe R., n John.
R. Lift. Claus., i, 331. 7 Close R., 1227-1231, p. 238.
Feet of F., 25, n. 103 ; Assize R., 1042, m. 7. 9 Testa, 364.
10 Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 156; Mon. Angl., v. 655.
11 Kirkby's Quest, 122
BULMER FEE: SUTTON, MARTON 121
piano, in villa et extra villam, in viis et in semitis, in pratis et
pascuis, in aquis et mariscis, et in omnibus aisiamentis que ad
eandem villam pertinent, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
solutam et quietam et liberam et immunem ab omnibus geldis et
consuetudinibus et exactionibus et auxiliis et ab omni humano
et seculari servitio preter orationes pauperum. Preterea vero
sciendum est me concessisse predictis pauperibus materiem de
meo bosco ad sua hedificia preparanda et suis porcis pastum in
meo bosco absque consuetudine pannagii et boscum ad suum
ignem. Quam etiam elemosinam warentizabimus et tuebimur con-
tra omnes homines stabilem imperpetuum. Quare volo et firmiter
precipio quatinus prenominati pauperes habeant et possideant
suprascriptam elemosinam libere et quiete et honorifice sicut
presens carta testatur, quam feci pro salute anime mee et
heredum meorum et pro animabus patrum nostrorum.et matrum
nostrarum et parentum et successorum nostrorum ut simus
participes omnium orationum et elemosinarum que fiunt vel
facienda sunt in ilia domo Dei sancta nocte et die. Hujus ele-
mosine testes sunt, Hugo decanus ecclesie Sancti Petri, Hugo
de 'Sotovagina, Serlo can[onicus], Hosti Lecholf can[onicus],
Eustachius films Johannis, Robertus de Widevill, Johannes
larden[arius], Thomas films Uvieth.
784. Notitia of the gifts made to the church of St. Mary of Marton (in
Galtres) and the canons by Bertram de Bulmer (as confirmed
by Henry de Nevill, his grandson), namely, the site of the priory,
the town of Marton with the church ; also 30 acres of land in
Burnsall and Thorpe in Craven with pasture for 300 sheep and
30 cows. ^.1155-1166.
From the original in Brit. Mus., Cott. ch. xi, 42. Pd. in Mon. AngL, vi,
199, n. 2.
. . . donum et elemosinam Bertrami be Bulemer, avi mei,
quam ipse predicte domui [et] antedictis canonicis donavit, scilicet
locum de Marton cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, videlicet villa de
Marton cum ecclesia ejusdem ville et cum omnibus pertinentiis in
bosco et piano et aquis et molendinis, in pratis et pasturis et in
omnibus aliis, sola et quieta ab omnibus secularibus actionibus
et servitiis que terre pertinent, sicut carta Bertrami avi mei
fundatoris ejusdem loci testatur.
Et triginta acras terre in communi territorio de Brinneshale
et de Thorp in Cravena cum omnibus pertinentiis que ad terrain
pertinent et pasturam ad trecentas oves et ad triginta vaccas per
communem pasturam de prenominatis Brinneshale et Thorp, que
scilicet sunt de feodo meo, tenendas et habendas libere et quiete
ab omnibus consuetudinibus et actionibus que terre pertinent,
sicut carta Bertrami de Bulemer donatoris hujus elemosine testatur.
In addition to confirming the above and other gifts to the priory of
Marton, Henry de Nevill (c. 1193-1227) gave the church of the blessed and
122 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
ever Virgin Mary of Marton for the support of the canons and brethren
there and the church of All Saints of Sutton(-under-Galtres) with the ad-
vowson.1 He and his immediate ancestors held Marton of the fee of
Fossard (Maulay). In 1242 the vicarage of Sutton-under-Galtres had
altarage, a messuage lately held by Hugh de Wavill (the vicar ?), tithe of corn
and pulse of Huby, hay tithe of the parish of Sutton and 12 acres of land in
the field of Huby belonging to the chapel of Huby.2 In 1249 the prior of
Marton was enjoined to complete the number of the brethren (to 24
canons of the order of St. Augustine) before Easter following, or the arch-
bishop would himself proceed to do so.3
Sutton had been given by Bertram de Bulmer before 1166 to Geoffrey
de Valoignes in marriage with Emma his daughter. In 1167 "Sutton" of
Geoffrey de Valoignes was amerced \m. for forest trespass.4 Geoffrey
died in 1169. His relict afterwards became the wife of Geoffrey de Nevill,
who was surety fora Yorkshire man convicted of recreancy in ii7o/ and
in 1176 the land of Geoffrey de Nevill in Sutton rendered account of 2m.
for forest trespass.6 In 1187 the town of Sutton paid 45^. for 30 acres of
rye (siligo) and 30 acres of oats, grown within the forest.7 Geoffrey de Nevill
accounted in 1 190 for scutage of the fee of Bertram de Bulmer, namely 30^.
%d. in respect of 3^ fees.8 He was dead in 1193, and Emma de Humez,
his relict, gave 2ow.'to hold her inheritance in peace until the king returned
to the realm or directed otherwise.9 She died in 1208, and her son,
Henry de Nevill, proffered ^100 and a palfrey for seisin of 3 knights' fees
in Raskelfe and Sutton, late of Emma de Humez, his mother, and the king
took his homage.10 He died in 1227, in which year Alice his relict demanded
against Robert de Auford11 a third of 10 bovates in Kepwick, against William
de Brackenbergh a third of a mill in Kepwick and of I carucate in Raskelfe,
against Paul de Lilling a third of I carucate in Sheriff Hutton and of 2
bovates in Lilling, and against Hugh de Wavill a third of 40 acres of land
in Sutton-under-Galtres, as her dower. Paul called to warranty the prior of
Malton, and the others called to warranty Robert son of Meldred and Isabel
his wife.12
785. Quit-claim by Robert Fitz-Meldred to St. Peter and the prebends
of Driffield and Strensall of the land and vestures in the forest of
Galtres, touching which there was a dispute between Henry de
Nevill his predecessor and the men of Haxby in the court of
St. Peter of York, namely from the place where the cross stood
in the days of Bertram de Bulmer, the king's baron, and of
Nicholas de Trailli and Hugh Murdac, canons of York, to
Ellerpits, thence westward to Redkerr and along the brook of
the same to the road (?) of Houkeshill, then southward below
Houkeshill on the east side where the road lies to the head of
Grenthwaite towards the east. For this, Walter de Wisebek and
John Romayn, canons of York, gave him 40 marks. 1227-1228.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 39^.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis hoc presens scriptum
visuris vel audituris Robertus films Meldrfedi] salutem. Noveritis
Cal. Chart. X., iii, 135. 2 Reg. Gray, 92.
ib., 261. * Pipe ^.,13 Hen. II, 98.
ib., 16 Hen. II, 44 6 ib., 22 Hen. II, 113.
ib., 33 Hen. II. 8 ib., 2 Ric. I.
ib., 5 Ric. I. 10 K. de Fin., 423.
" Or "Alford." 12 Cur. Regis R., 97, m. 5^.
BULMER FEE: GALTRES, THORMANBY 123
me concessisse et quietam clamasse et hac presenti carta mea
confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Bead Petri Eboracensis et prebendis
de Driffeld et Strensale, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, totam
terram cum vestura in foresta de Galtres de qua contentio fuit
inter Henricum de Nevil antecessorem meum ex una parte et
homines de Haxeby ex altera in curia Beati Petri apud Eboracum
per preceptum domini regis, infra has divisas, a loco ubi crux stetit
tempore Bertrami de Bulmer, baronis domini regis, et Nicholai de
Trilli et Hugonis de Murdac, canonicorum Eboracensium, usque
inter Ellerpittes et sic versus occidentem usque Redker et sic in
longitudine de Redker sicut rivulus extendit usque villam1 de
Houkeshill et sic versus austrum usque sub Houkeshill ex parte
orientali sicut via extendit usque capud Grenthwayt versus
orientem secundum limites [qui] facti sunt ; sine aliquo retene-
mento, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et cum omnibus aisiamentis
et libertatibus ad eandem terram pertinentibus, tenendam et
habendam in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, libere, integre,
honorifice, pacifice, et quiete ab omni servitio, consuetudine,
exactione et demanda. Pro hac autem concessione et quieta
clamatione magistri Walterus de Wisebek et Johannes Romanus
canonici Eboracenses dederunt michi quadraginta marcas. Qua-
propter ego Robertus films Meldredi et heredes mei warantizabimus
predictam terram cum pertinentiis canonicis predictarum preben-
darum contra omnes homines imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Roberto
de Kokefeld tune vicecomiti Eboracensi, Simone fratre ejus, Gal-
frido filio Roberti filii Meldr[edi], Thoma de Pirrow, Bernardo
filio Galfridi, Roberto de Alford, Willelmo Boniface, Willelmo de
Bolbis, Galfrido de Cuntona, Nicholao de Routheclive, Adam de
Langtoft, Gilberto Brakenbiry et multis aliis.
Nicholas de Trailli was prebendary of Haxby and Strensall in 1166-1167,
as was John Romayne at the time of this release. Hugh Murdac must then
have been prebendary of Driffield in 1 160-1 167, as Walter de Wisebech was
in 1225 and later.
786. Grant by Emma de Humez to Robert de Humez of 6 bovates in
the town of Thormanby, late of Godfrey de Meinil his uncle,
with the chief messuage, to hold to him and his heirs issuing of
Alice de Arches his wife, doing forinsec service of that land
where 15 carucates make a knight's fee. 1193-1208.
From an original ch. (?) ; Dodsw. MS. xxx, f. I37<£
Emma de Humez omnibus videntibus vel audientibus hanc
cartam tam presentibus quam futuris salutem. Sciatis me dedisse
et concessisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse Roberto de
Humez pro homagio et servitio suo sex bovatas terre in villa de
Thormodebi que fuerunt Godefridi de Meinil avunculi sui, cum
1 Sic, for " viam. "
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capital! messuagio, habendas et tenendas sibi et heredibus suis,
quos de Alicia de Arches uxore sua genuit, de me et heredibus
meis in feudum et hereditatem, libere et quiete ab ommi servitio
et consuetudine et exactione ; faciendo inde forinsecum servitium
quantum pertinet ad sex bovatas terre unde quindecim carucatas
faciunt servitium unius militis, etc. Testibus, Willelmo de Turs,
Roberto de Barchwrth, Radulfo de Barchewrth, Symone de Turs,
Rogero de Punchardfun], Willelmo de Arel, Petro filio Noel,
Noel filio Yol, Willelmo de Barton tune seneschaldo, Waltero
Mansel, et multis aliis.
Reference to the family of Humez will be found in the notes to a Swinden
ch. (Percy fee).
787. Notitia of a gift by Alan de Wilton, for a priory of canons of the
order of Sempringham, to the canons of that order of the town
of Owton in Hartness (except the service of Thomas de
Flecham), 12 bovates in Hutton by Rudby, i carucate in
Upleatham, 2 bovates in West Coatham, \ carucate in Middle-
ton-in-Cleveland. (Confirmed by King John in 1204.)
R. Chartarum, p. 127.
. . . Deo et Beate Marie et ordini de Samplingham rationabilem
donationem quam Alanus de Wilton eis fecit ad faciendum
quemdam prioratum ejusdem ordinis canonicorum de tota villa
de Ovetona in Herternes, excepto servitio Thome de Flecham,
et de xij bovatis terre in Hottona juxta Rodeby et in Huplium
de una carrucata terre et in Westcotum de duabas bovatis terre
et in Midletona in Cliveland de dimidia carrucata terre cum
omnibus pertinentiis et libertatibus suis per servitium quod in
carta predicti Alani quam inde habent continetur . . .
The intended foundation of a priory of canons of the order of Sempring-
ham did not take effect, nor does the town of Owton, in the parish of Hart,
co. Durham, appear to have become the alms of any religious institution.
The remainder of Alan de Wilton's gift was soon afterwards in the posses-
sion of the brethren of the hospital of St. Nicholas at Yarm. Some years
later than 1204, apparently after 1215, Alan de Wilton, whom I suppose to
have been nephew of the donor to the canons of Sempringham, gave to the
hospital of St. Nicholas, Yarm, for the health of the soul of Mary his wife,
Ralph his father, Cecily his mother, lord Walter de Gray, archbishop of
York, Peter de Brus and Joan his wife, and William son of Peter (de Good-
manham), 12 bovates of land in the demesne of Hutton by Rudby with tofts,
crofts, and the chief messuage, rendering 2m. yearly for all services except
Danegeld ; also 6 bovates in Middleton by Leven, held by the donor of
Jollan de Amundevill and Walter Surdevall ; to hold in alms for the main-
tenance of 3 chaplains to celebrate mass in the hospital and for 13 poor
folks in food and clothing with bed provided. The witnesses were William
de Tampton, Robert de Acclum, Gregory de Levingthorp and Adam Buch.1
It will be observed that the donor made provision at the hospital of
Yarm of exactly the same character as that made by William son of Peter
1 Chartul. of Healaugh, {.113.
BULMER FEE: BUTTON, MARTON, THORNTON 125
de Goodmanham, when he founded the priory of Ellerton. Alan de Wilton
appears to have married as his first wife Mary, a kinswoman of this William
son of Peter ; he was himself a benefactor to the priory of Ellerton.
After the transfer of the hospital of Yarm to Healaugh, Alan made several
gifts to the canons of Healaugh, one being for the health of the soul of
Amicia (or Avice), his then wife, of Mary his late wife, others named in the
last-recited charter, master Matthew archdeacon of Cleveland (occ. 1225),
Thomas (de Wilton) the donor's brother, Peter de Brus II1 and his wife
and William de Tarn ton and his wife, granting the hospital of St. Nicholas
of Yarm with all its belongings, near and far.2 In another charter he
gave to Healaugh 12 bovates in Hutton-Rudby, 6 bovates in Middleton-on-
Leven, and I carucate in Upleatham, held by the donor of Henry de Ferling-
ton ; 3 he also gave by a further grant the service of his tenants holding 9
bovates in Hutton-Rudby.4 Many of his neighbours in Cleveland also gave
alms to Healaugh. A charter of Alan de Wilton with his seal attached is
in the Treasury at Durham.5 In it he grants land at Owton to Finchale
priory.
Alan de Wilton, the elder, obtained a charter from king John on 28 April,
1204 (the day previous to the king's confirmation of his gift to the canons
of Sempringham), granting him licence to enclose his wood of Riseborough,
in Thornton-Riseborough, and to make a free park there and run his hounds
therein, also to have warren at Wilton, (West) Coatham, Lazenby and
Lackenby, and to be exempt from juries and assizes, save those relating to
certain crown pleas or pleas of the forest.6 This exemption suggests that
Alan was well advanced in years.
788. Grant by Alan de Wilton, for the health of the soul of Thomas
his brother and for the health of William son of Peter (de
Goodmanham) and (Alice) his wife and for the souls of his father
and mother and of John de Bulemer, to the canons of Ellerton
for their support and that of 1 3 poor folks and for lights at the
altar of St. Lawrence in that church and for the support of a
chaplain to celebrate at that altar, of 6 bovates in Habton and
2 bovates in Marton and the mill of Marton with the suit of his
customary tenants of Thornton (Riseborough) to the i6th
measure (his own grain and that of his heirs from their
demesne of Thornton (Riseborough) to be quit of multure);
and 3 tofts and 3! acres in Little Edston, which the donor has
by the gift of Matthew de Marton. 1212-1219.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS.
vii, f. 343. Pd. in Mon. Angl., vi, 978, n. 9.
Cunctis Christi fidelibus Alanus de Wilton salutem. Noveritis
me, divine pietatis intuitu, pro salute mea et sponse mee et Thome
fratris mei et omnium parentum meorum et mearum et pro salute
Willelmi filii Petri et sponse sue et omnium parentum suorum et
suarum et pro omnibus qui hanc elemosinam manutenebunt et
beneficient huic domui et pro animabus patris mei et matris mee
et Johannis de Bulemer et omnium parentum meorum et mearum
et omnium antecessorum meorum et heredum, dedisse et con-
1 He succeeded his father in 1222.
2 CaL Chart. #., iii, 142. 3 »'&., n. 2.
4 *'&., 143, n. 5. An earlier gift included parcels of land in West Coatham ; n. 19.
5 Priory of Finchale, 150. 6 R. Chart., 1276.
126 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
cessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Deo et Beate Marie et
canonicis de Elreton ad sustentationem eorum et tresdecem
pauperum qui ibi pascentur in perpetuum, ad inveniendum lumen
ad altare Sancti Laurentii in ecclesia eorundem canonicorum et
ad sustentandum unum capellanum qui ad idem altare Sancti
Laurentii in perpetuum celebrabit pro omnibus qui hanc elemo-
sinam manutenebunt et benefacient predicte domui, sex bovatas
terre in Parva Habbeton cum toftis et croftis, cum prato et cum
omnibus aliis pertinentiis et aisiamentis in villa et extra, faci-
endo forinsecum servitium sicut carte testantur quas inde habeo
de dominis meis ; et duas bovatas terre in Marton, cum toftis et
croftis et omnibus aliis pertinentiis suis et aisiamentis in villa et
extra, faciendo forinsecum servitium sicut carta testatur quam
inde habeo de dominis meis ; et molendinum meum de Marton
cum omnibus suis pertinentiis et sequela sua sicut carte testantur
quas inde habeo de dominis meis ; et totam sequelam custuma-
riorum meorum de Thorneton qui ad idem molendinum bladum
suum molent ad sextum decimum vas, et braseum suum sine
multura. Et ego et heredes mei molemus ad idem molendinum
sine multura de propria domo nostra de Thorneton. Dedi etiam
eidem conventui tria tofta et tres acras terre et dimidiam ara-
biles et quatuor prati acras in Parva Edeston que habui de dono
Mathei de Marton. Has autem predictas terras dedi predictis
canonicis cum molendino in perpetuam elemosinam, habendas et
tenendas adeo liberas et quietas cum omnibus suis pertinentiis
sicut eas melius et liberius tenui de dominis meis. Ego vero et
heredes mei warantizabimus dictis canonicis dictas terras et
molendinum contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Hiis testibus,
Widone de Hellebec, Roberto de Acclum, Thoma de Wilton,
Willelmo filio Petri, Willelmo filio Ade de Garton, Olivero de
Gunneby, Petro filio Thome, Willelmo de Bolebech, Willelmo de
Bereby, Eustacio filio Willelmi de Malton.
In addition to these gifts the donor gave to St. Mary and St. Lawrence
and the canons of Ellerton, for the health of King John and for the health
of the soul of Mary, the donor's wife, of Robert de Turneham (d. 1213) and
Joan his wife, of William son of Peter (de Goodmanham) and Alice his wife,
12 bovates in Holme-on-the- Wolds, next the land of the canons of Watton
with 7 tofts and crofts, 7 bovates in Great Barugh with tofts and crofts, and
7 skeps of salt yearly from his salt-pits at West Coatham.1 William de
Habbeton, son of Nicholas son of Patrick (de Ryedale), gave 12 bovates in
Little Habton, to hold by doing forinsec service where 8 carucates make a
knight's fee.2 In 1219 Agnes, relict of Gilbert de Habeton, quit-claimed to
John, prior, and the convent of Ellerton, her dower right in 6 bovates in
Habton.3
Some observations on the donor of these alms to Ellerton will be found
in the notes to a charter of Hutton-Rudby in the fee of Fossard. The
descent of the younger line of the Bulmer family bristles with difficulties.
1 Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 340^. ; Mon. Angl., vi, 977<5, n. 7.
2 ib., 978, n. 8 ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 341.
3 Feet of F., 14, n. 70.
BULMER FEE: HABTON, MARTON, EDSTON 127
Before making any attempt to deal with the problem it is well to review the
tenures of the Bulmer estates in 1166. (i) Geoffrey de Valoignes in right
of Emma his wife, daughter of Bertram de Bulmer (died 1166), held 4 fees
of William Fossard, (2) and one fee of William de Percy ; (3) David
Lardiner made a return for William de Bulmer, probably a minor, of the
fees which Bertram, father of William, had recently held ; (4) these included
£ fee held by Ralph de Wilton ; (5) Stephen de Bulmer held 5 fees of the
fee of Muschamps in Northumberland and if fee of new feoffment, of which
Thomas his son held one fee ; (6) the same Stephen held I fee of the bishop
of Durham, (7) and i fee of the honor of Skipton ; (8) William de Bulmer
held i fee of Roger de Mowbray. Coming down to 1243 we find these fees
held as follows : (i) Robert de Nevill held 5 fees in the North Riding and
John de Bulmer i fee in Bulmer and Welburn of the fee of Maulay, late
Fossard ; l (2) Robert de Nevill held of Sir Henry de Percy i fee in Swinden,
Halton (West), Pathorne and Hellifield ; 2 (3) Robert de Nevill held 3$ fees
in chief, formerly the Bulmer fee,3 including (4) Thornton-Riseborough held
by John de Bulmeor ;4 (5) Robert de Muschamp held the barony of Mus-
champ ; 5 (6) Henry de Ferlington's heir held i fee of the bishop of Durham
in Birkby in Allertonshire ; 6 (7) Robert de Nevill held i fee of the honor
of Skipton in Cracoe, Airton, Burnsall and Coniston (Cold) ; 7 (8) Robert de
Nevill held of the fee of Mowbray i fee in Kepwick, Little Silton and
Hartlington in Craven.8
The annexed chart shows in tabular form the information given in detail
in the following notes. Much of it cannot be proved, but it will, unlike
previous accounts, square with the known facts. I shall assume that Bertram
de Bulmer married Emma, daughter of Robert Fossard, hence the tenure by
Bertram of 4 fees of the fee of Fossard. Two other points of interest may be
noted. When Stephen de Meinil I renewed the gift made by his father of
the town of Myton-on-Swale to St. Mary's, York, the witnesses included
Bertram the sheriff and Robert brother of the sheriff.' Further, in 1167,
the year after Bertram's death, Welburn was in the possession of Emma
Fossard.10 I shall also assume that Bertram had two younger brothers,
Stephen and Ralph, and a sister Sibil.
In the Treasury at Durham there is a writ of king Stephen addressed to
Ranulf de Muscamps and C. his sister, commanding them to restore to St.
Cuthbert the land of " Hadereslawe," which Thomas de Muschamps, their
brother, whose heirs they are, gave when he became a monk.11 The
heiress of the barony of Muschamps married Stephen de Bulmer, and her
name was Cecily.12 They had a son Thomas, who succeeded his father in
or shortly before 1172, and, adopting his maternal patronymic, was called
Thomas de Muschamps.13 He died in 1190, when Robert his son gave
200 marks for his relief.14 He contributed in 1199 to the first and second
scutages of John's reign, as heir of Stephen de Bulmer.15 It is unnecessary
to repeat the account of his line. Stephen de Bulmer had, apparently by
an earlier marriage, an elder son, Robert, who held £ fee in 1166 of Hugh
de Ellington in marriage with one of Hugh's daughters.16 He occurs in
1181, when his wife was dead.17
I Testa, 3636. * Percy Chartul., 478.
3 Testa, 364. * Cf. Kirkby's Quest, 122.
6 Testa, 384. 6 Surtees, Durham, i, app., cxxviii.
7 Cf. Kirkby's Quest, 189. 8 Red Bk., 734
9 Man. Angl, iii, 558, n. 40. 10 Pipe R., 13 Hen. II, 97.
II Surtees, Durham, i, app., p. cxxvi.
12 Hodgson, Northiimb., ii. (3), 153. Cecily died in or before 1179 (Pipe R.\
13 ChartuL of Rievaulx, n. 315. u Pipe R., 2 Ric. I, Northumb.
15 RedBk., 178; Pipe R., i John. l6 Red Bk., 439.
17 Pipe R., 27 Hen. II, 49. He attests Rievaulx ch., n. 75> with Thomas de
Muschamps.
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Henry, the son of Robert de Bulmer, acknowledged Henry de Nevill's right
in 1202 to a knight's fee in Cracoe and elsewhere in Craven,1 this being the
fee which Stephen de Bulmer had held in 1166. He was, I think, usually
known as Henry de Ferlington, who with Walter his brother, attested
charters of Hugh de Pusat during the period 1 190-1 196. 2 In 1207 he was
amerced for waste made in the forest.3 In 1217 Henry de Ferlington had
letters to the sheriffs of York and Northumberland when returning to
allegiance.4 In Trinity term, 1222, he released the church of Birkby to the
bishop of Durham, who thereupon confirmed to him the whole manor of
Birkby to hold by the service of i knight.6 In 1230, being an elderly man,
he was excused from serving on juries and assizes by writ to the same
sheriffs, this liberty being also extended to his heirs.6 He died in 1237, and
the king granted to Hamon son of Philip custody of his land in Birkby in
Allertonshire, by reason of the voidance of the see of Durham, until the
full age of the heirs.7 He was brother to Simon de Ferlington, parson of
Howden and archdeacon of Durham early in the reign of Henry III.8
Henry de Ferlington married late in life Joan de Asselegh, by whom he had
issue Henry, his son. He was keeper of the forest of Beer, co. Hants, in
right of his wife,9 which office was held by his descendants. In 1261 Henry
de Ferlington II had licence to hunt the hare, fox, cat and badger in the
forests of co. York, except in fence month.10 He married a niece of John
Maunsel, as shown by fine levied in Easter term, 1253, by which John Maunsel
acknowledged the right of Clarice de Childewyk in the manor of Wilton,
as of his gift, to hold to her and her issue of John and his heirs ; failing
issue of her body the manor was to revert to John for life with remainder
after his decease to Sarah, wife of Henry Ferlington and niece (nepti) of
the said John and to her heirs.11 In 1 263 the king ordered a citizen of London
to deliver John son and heir of Henry de Ferlington to Robert de Nevill,
of whom the said Henry held by knight's service.12 Henry was recently
deceased. Joan, mother of Henry, died in 1274, possessed of land in Ashley,
co. Hants, with the bailiwick of the forest of Bere. John, son of Henry de
Ferlington, aged 22, was found to be her heir.13 He was keeper of the
forest of Bere and Alice Holt in the time of Edward I. In 1283, after the
death of Robert de Nevill, John de Ferlington held I fee in Farlington and
West Lilling. Giles was his son and successor.14
Before dealing with the issue of Ralph, the other brother of Bertram de
Bulmer, reference must be made to Sibil, their sister. She married Stephen
de Meinil, son and heir of Robert de Meinil I, and was mother of Robert de
Meinil II,15 who flourished from circa 1150 to circa 1175. He gave land in
Eston in Cleveland to the canons of Guisborough by charter attested by
" Stephen Bulmer, my uncle." l6
Ralph, the conjectural younger brother of Bertram, is named in 1166
as Ralph de Wilton,17 the tenant of £ knight's fee in Thornton-Riseborough
of the fee of Bulmer, and the following year as Ralph de Ferlinton, lord of
Thornton-Riseborough (Torlintori)}* He is not mentioned later, and prob-
Yorks. Fines, i, n. 43. 2 Priory of Finchale, 5, 42-44.
Pipe R., 9 John. 4 R. Litt. Claus., i, 3356.
Feet of Fines, 16, n. 23. ' Close R., 1227-31, p. 348.
Close R., 1234-37, p. 506.
Surtees, Durham, ii, 348; iv, iogn. Cf. Close R., ii, 104; Reg. Gray, 150;
Madox, Formulare, 58.
9 Close /?., 12^4-37, p. 407 ; 1237-42, p. 31 ; Excerpt, e R. Fin., i, 317.
10 Cal. Pat. R., 1258-1266, p. 166.
11 Feet of F., 47, n. 12. 12 Cal. Pat. R., 1258-66, p. 297.
13 Cal. Inq.p. m., ii, n. 107. 14 /&., 294 ; Abbrev. Placit., 3396.
15 Chartul. of Rievaulx, n. 72. 16 n. 772 above.
17 RedBk., 429. 18 Pipe R., 13 Hen. II, 97.
II I
130 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
ably died soon after 1 167. He gave to the Templars a toft in Wilton.1 He
appears to have had sons, Alan, called " de Wilton," and Ralph. Of Alan some
notice has been given in the observations upon Farlington, Wilton and
Hutton-Rudby charters. From the era of the witnesses to the Farlington
charter (whose identity has been misunderstood by the editors of the Whitby
and Guisborough Chartularies), it appears that Alan son and heir of Ralph,
by Anfrida his wife, succeeded to Wilton, Farlington and Thornton-
Riseborough, and was living during the period II7O-U9O.2 He attested
a charter of Richard de Percy of Dunsley touching the advowson of the
priory of Handale, executed during the period Mich. 1200 to Mich. 1202.*
He also attested charters of Hugh de Pusat before 1197.* In 1204 he was
an old man, and probably died without issue and was succeeded by Alan de
Wilton his nephew, son of Ralph and Cecily. In 1207 this Alan took steps
to have an early hearing of a plea between himself and Robert de Stutevill in
the court of Peter de Brus.5 Two years later he owed 4os. for some trespass
in the forest.8 In 1211 he rendered account of loom, for a transgression,
probably connected with the forest, but obtained pardon of 4om. by the
king's writ.7 Next year, in company with ten others, he was amerced 50
marks on account of a duel wrongfully waged, probably in a plea in the
county court.8 In 1217 he returned to allegiance, and had letters to the
sheriff of York for the restitution of his land.9 He died in 1230, or in 1231,
when Amice his relict demanded dower against Thomas de Wilton in the
manors of Wilton and Thornton (Riseborough).10 This Thomas was brother
and heir of Alan and, like his brother, died without issue, for in Hilary term,
1237, a fine was levied between John de Bulmer and Richard de Percy
touching a moiety of the manor of Wilton and of 12 bovates in Lazenby and
West Coatham and of a mill in Thornton, which Percy rendered to Bulmer,
to hold of him for £10 yearly, payable at Topcliffe. Percy also acknowledged
the right of Bulmer to 2 bovates in West Coatham, lately held by Thomas
de Wilton, kinsman of the said John, whose heir he is, of Robert de Las-
celes. For this agreement Bulmer gave Percy .£100. The third part of
the tenements was reserved to Avice, late the wife of John de Wilton, for
her life, and Hugelina de Herinton put in her claim by John Burden.11
This John de Bulmer first comes into view in the reign of John. He is
named by Alan de Wilton, the younger, in one or two of his charters, as if
a near kinsman. Possibly he was a grandson of Stephen de Bulmer. The
pleadings in a suit in I2Q312 state that he was son of Stephen, but that is
quite impossible, because he survived until at least as late as 1255 when, as
"John le Veyl de Bulemere," he had exemption for life from serving on
juries.13 In 1243 he held of Peter de Maulay a knight's fee in Bulmer and
Welburn, and ^10 worth of land in Wilton and Lazenby of the fee of
Percy.14 In 1251 he had a grant of free warren in his demesne lands in
Bulmer and Welburn.16 At the marriage of John his son to Katherine, said
to have been a daughter of Gerard Salvayn, he assented to his son's endow-
ment of his said wife in ^28 worth of land in Bulmer and Welburn, the
manor of Thornton under Riseborough (except 4 bovates) and the advowson
of the church of that manor.16 After the death of John de Bulmer, the son,
his son, also named John, in July, 1268, granted to Katherine, his mother,
Mon. Angl., vi, 831. 2 Guisbro1 ch., 160.
Man. Angl.) iv, 75^. * Priory of Finchale, 24-5.
Pipe R., 9 John. 6 ib., II John.
ib.t 13 John. 8 ib.t 14 John.
R. Lift. Claus., i, 339^. 10 Assize R., 1040, m. 25.
11 Feet of F., 30, n. 23 ; Percy Chariul., n. 9.
12 Chartul. of Whitby, 185;*. 13 Cal. Pat. R., 1247-58, p. 427.
14 Testa, 3636 ; Percy Chartul., 470. 1S Cal. Chart. R., i, 355.
18 Feet of F., 51, n. 52.
BULMER FEE : HABTON 131
tenements in Bulmer, which Alice his grandmother, wife of John de Bulmer,
the elder, had held in dower.1 This John de Bulmer III married Teffany,
daughter and co-heir of Hugh de Morewich. He was a man of some note,
and died shortly before 4 December, 1 299.2 He had married this lady in
or before 1269, in which year, on the feast of St. Hilary, she was 15 years
of age.3
General Plantagenet-Harrison has given a detailed pedigree of the
family of Bulmer,4 but it is full of inaccuracies, and his well-known habit of
making assumptions without any definite proof renders this pedigree, like
much of his work; unreliable, and indeed useless.
789. Demise by Robert Monk to Alan de Wilton of a bovate in
Habton with a toft and a croft for a term of 20 years from
Martinmas 1205, in consideration of 22^. paid to the grantor in
his need, to hold by doing forinsec service of a bovate, where
8 carucates make a knight's fee.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f. nSd.
Omnibus has litteras visuris vel audituris Robertas Monachus,
salutem. Sciatis me dimisisse Alano de Wilton et heredibus suis
vel cui assignare voluerit unam bovatam terre in Habeton, cum
tofto et crofto et omnibus aliis pertinentiis et aisiamentis infra
villam et extra, usque ad terminum viginti annorum, ita quod
viginti croppas inde recipiet pro viginti duobus solidis quos ipse
Alanus michi in magno negotio meo pre manu dedit et faciendo
forinsecum servitium unde octo carucate terre faciunt feodum
unius militis. Ego vero Robertus et heredes mei predicto Alano
vel heredibus suis vel cui assignare voluerit predictam terram
warantizabimus, et si jure et lege terre predictam terram waran-
tizare non potero, catellum suum ei reddam ; sed per quemque
annum per quot annos ipse Alanus terram tenuerit duodecim
denarii cadunt ; receptis autem viginti vesturis illius sepedicte
terre predicta bovata predicto Roberto de sepedicto Alano vel
heredibus suis vel cui illam assignaverit, nisi ipsius Roberti
voluntate habeat, quieta remanebit. Si vero jamdictus Alanus
et heredes sui vel cui illam assignaverit aliquod edificium vel
emendationem in ilia predicta terra fecerit, ad finem viginti
annorum libere asportabit vel pretium illius edificii vel em-
endationis per visum legalium hominum a predicto Roberto
recipiet. Hanc conventionem fideliter tenendam sine fraude et
dolo usque ad terminum predictum ipse Robertus tenere affidavit.
Hujus conventionis initium incepit ad festum Sancti Martini
anno Incarnationis Domini M°.CC°.V°. Hiis testibus, Johanne de
Beverlaco, Johanne de Bulemer, Willelmo filio Petri, Willelmo
Agillon, Baldewino de Alvestain, Alano Boie, Hugone de Hol-
1 ib. Alice, the wife of John de Bulmer, is named in 1219 as having gone on
a visit into Norfolk ; Assize R. 1040, m. I (end).
2 Cal. Fine R., i, 424. 3 Cal. Inq. p. m., i, n. 720.
4 Gilling West, 222.
132 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
thorp, Reginaldo de Capetoft, Reginaldo de Malpas, Waltero de
Colevill, Alano de Lackenbi, Johanne filio Johannis de Bulemer,
et multis aliis.
In consideration of the sum of 24$-. Gilbert son of Robert of Little
Habton similarly demised to Alan de Wilton in 1205, for a term of five years,
2 bovates in Little Habton.1
790. Confirmation by Geoffry de Nevill to the monks of Byland of
the gift made by Bertram de Bulmer of land beneath the old
road to Baxby and Husthwaite in the territory of Raskelfe,
with common of pasture in Raskelfe for 360 ewes, 20 oxen, 20
cows with calves, and 30 swine within Westsceugh, subject to
6s. yearly rent. 1169-1193.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. xci,
f. 81.
Eboracensi archiepiscopo totique capitulo Sancti Petri et
omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis Gaufridus de Nevilla salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et hac carta mea confirmasse Deo et
monachis Sancte Marie de Beghlanda donationem illam quam
Bertramus de Bulemer fecit eis de terra ilia que est sub antiqua
via apud Baxebi et Husthweyt, scilicet sub proxima via de
Birkeker, et de terrura de Raskell, sicut via predicta vadit usque
Balskaham,2 et de Balskaha usque ad pontem Lefnath, desicuti
mora et terra culta et arata se dividunt. Hanc terram concedo
et confirmo predictis monachis propriam, liberam, solutam, et
quietam ab omni terreno servitio et exactione secular! in per-
petuam elemosinam. Et preter hanc terram omnem communem
pasturam de Raskell trecentis ovibus per majus centum, xx. bubus,
xx. vaccis cum vitulis earum, et intra sepem meam, scilicet
Westskoh,3 xxx. porcos sine pasnagio, et in exitu a meridiana
parte crucis super culturam meam tres perticatas et dimidiam
latitudinis. Hec omnia eis concedo et confirmo in perpetuam
elemosinam, pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et omnium ante-
cessorum et heredum meorum, per recognitionem sex solidorum
quos dabunt annuatim mihi et heredibus meis. Et ego et heredes
mei hanc donationem manutenebimus et warantizabimus predictis
monachis contra omnes homines imperpetuum. His testibus,
Ernisio priore et Waltero canonico de Martun,4 Willelmo de
Nevill et Waltero fratre ejus, Roberto de Nevill, Hugone de
Flammavilla, Waltero filio Gille de Ampelforda, Radulfo de
Karletun', Henrico de Quenbi, Roberto le Mansel et Thoma fratre
ejus, Willelmo Burdun, et Herberto de Nevilla.
In 1199 Richard I confirmed to the monks of Byland land in " Balle-
schawe," which may be Boscar Grange in Raskelfe, where at the dissolution
of the monastery there was a grange named " Baskaa."
1 Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 159. 2 Or Balskoh, now Boscar.
3 •« Westlkoh " ; MS. * " Miktun " ; MS.
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791. Grant by Robert de Meinil I to the abbey of St. Mary, York, of
the town of Myton-upon-Swale. c,\ 100-1 106.
Original charter formerly in the possession of the Dean and Chapter, bundle
13, n. 24; Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chapter), f. itfd
(old f. 43«0. Pd. in Drake, Eboracum, 610. See also Man. Angl., iii,
558 ; Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 8*.
*fr Notum sit omnibus tarn presentibus quam futuris quod ego
Robertus de Mainil dedi ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis ab-
batie villam que vocatur Miton in elemosinam liberam ab omni re
que ad me vel [ad] heredes meos pertinet, ita ut nihil amplius ex
ilia exigere debeam set meam donationem super altare prescripte
ecclesie ponens sic liberam concessi sicuti aliquis rem a se con-
cessam liberius donare potest; coram hiis testibus, Stephano
primo abbate ejusdem ecclesie, Laurentio gramatico, Willelmo
de Verli et ejus fratre Hugone, Hamone camerario, Malgero de
Rodestein, Gerardo cementario, Daniele, Rogero portario, Renerio,
Torgerfo]1 Gernanfo]. Hii sunt testes qui cum multis aliis
fuerunt in ecclesia cum monachis quando predictus Rfobertus]
donum hoc super altare posuit, pro qua elemosina ipse et uxor
sua Gertrudis 2 et films ejus Stephanus in elemosinis et orationi-
bus et omnibus ecclesie 3 beneficiis ab omni conventu monachorum
recepti fuerunt.
Myton-upon-Swale consisted at the time of the Survey of 2 manors in
the king's hands, assessed at 3 carucates and 2 bovates, which Gospatric
and Aluerle had held T.R.E. ; 2 bovates in the archbishop's fee, belonging to
the soc of his manor of Helperby; and a manor in the fee of the count
of Mortain, assessed at 4^ carucates, which Ligulf had held T.R.E. The
land of Gospatric and Aluerle was afterwards given to Robert de Stutevill,
of whom it was evidently held by Robert de Meinil; possibly it had
belonged to the fee of Hugh son of Baldric. Ligulf s land was presumably
held by Meinil of the escheated fee of Mortain, and was given in alms before
the service of the feudal tenement, which Meinil held of the fee of Mortain,
was given to the archbishop of Canterbury and Christ's Church, Canterbury.
William (de Verli), the archbishop's man, is named five times in the
1 " Congero," in Mon. Angl. 2 " Gertreda," in Drake.
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survey of the archbishop's Lincolnshire lands in Domesday. He died
before the Lindsey survey was made (1115-18).
The origin of the fee of Meinil is obscure. It was mainly created out of
the fee of Mortain* Some of the lands, belonging to that fee at the Survey,
of which Robert de Meinil was originally enfeoffed, were afterwards held of
the archbishop of Canterbury, some were held of the fee of Fossard, and
no inconsiderable extent was at one time held of the fee of Paynel of
Hooton. This diversity of tenure is difficult to explain. The division of a
great part of the fee of Richard de Surdeval between Paynel and Brus may
reasonably be explained by marriage, as Surdeval seems to have left no male
issue. But how came two solid blocks of Richard de Surdeval's Domesday
holding under the count of Mortain, the one in and around Seamer and
Hutton Rudby, the other at and around Bridlington, into the possession of
Robert de Meinil and Stephen his son, first as a fee held in chief of the
crown, and later as a mediate tenure under the archbishop of Canterbury ?
The fee held by the Meinils in Great Ayton and Great Broughton of the fee
of Fossard is easily explained by the marriage of Robert de Meinil I to
Gertrude Fossard, said by Dodsworth to be daughter of Robert Fossard,
but on chronological grounds probably a daughter of Nigel Fossard, and
sister of Robert, whose contemporary she was. The feudal tenement held
in 1166 by Robert de Meinil of William Paynel of Hooton may also be
explained without difficulty, seeing that Gertrude Fossard, after the death
of Robert de Meinil, married Jordan Paynel, during whose time it is quite
possible that 3^ knights' fees, or about a third of the whole Meinil holding,
were made feudally subject to the fee which Jordan Paynel held in chief of
his own inheritance. But, unfortunately, these 3^ fees cannot with certainty
be traced. I can only suggest that the service of these 3^ fees was due for
the lands in and around Bridlington, and that these fees were held by
Meinil as a mesne tenure of the fee of Paynel until some time after 1166,
when they again became members of the Meinil fee held of the archbishop
of Canterbury as mesne. The matter constitutes a problem full of difficulties
which it may be impossible now to unravel.
The annexed table gives the particulars of the fee of the archbishop of
Canterbury as far as it can be ascertained. The total assessment adds to
154^ carucates, to which ought to be added a deficiency of 2 bovates in
Boynton and 4 bovates in Auburn to make the details in the Survey of these
places equal to the assessment recorded in Kirkby's Quest. On the other
hand, it is possible that something in Thoraldby and Scutterskelfe, in-
cluded in this table, may have gone to the fee of Brus. Now there is in
the account of the collection of Danegeld in 1156 a very significant remis-
sion of the tax, namely 57^. in favour of the chancellor.1 This is equivalent
to the acquittance of geld on 171 carucates in co. York. Adding to our
total of 155 carucates and 2 bovates the assessment of the lands held by the
Meinils of the Fossard fee, namely in Great Ayton 6 car., Great Broughton
5 car., and Greenhow or " Camisedale " 3 car., we obtain a grand total of
169 carucates and 2 bovates, which approximates very nearly to the figure
in respect of which the chancellor had acquittance of geld. This may be
reduced by i carucate in Bridlington, which appears from charters given
below to have belonged to the Albemarle fee. The chancellor at this time
was Thomas a Becket, elected to the see of Canterbury on 24 May, 1162.
I suggest that after the death of Stephen de Meinil I the wardship of his
son Robert was sometime in the possession of Thomas a Becket, who
during that period was enfeoffed of the service of the fee of Meinil ; that
after his election to the see of Canterbury he gave this service by the king's
licence to Christ's Church, Canterbury, and so thereafter the Meinils held
their Yorkshire fee as a dependent tenure under that church.
1 Pipe R., 2 Hen. II, 27.
136
EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
LAND OF THE COUNT OF MORTAIN.
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1 Summary only.
* 5 car. 6 bov. out of 6£ car. See Kirkby's Quest, 55.
8 4 car. in Sur. ; 5$ car. in Summary. * Including Newsholme.
5 Also i car. surveyed in Carnaby. See Paynel fee. 6 See Paynel fee.
1 Added to 5^ car. above this item makes 9 car. and 2 bov. in Boynton against
10 car. specified in Kirkby's Quest, 56.
CANTERBURY FEE: MYTON-UPON-SWALE 137
Of Robert de Meinil little is known beyond what is recorded in his
charters or those of his son Stephen. He attested a charter of Nigel de
Aubigny before 1 1 15-1 Perhaps Gilbert de Meinil, chief tenant in 1 130 of the
fee of Odo, son of Ralph, was a younger son of Robert de Meinil.2 Stephen
de Meinil attested many important monastic charters between 1 120 and 1 140.
With Eustace Fitz-John he was instrumental in negotiating a truce on the
feast of St. Andrew, 1 143, between William de St. Barbe, bishop of Durham,
and the notorious William Cumin.3 He joined in the gift of Stainton to the
monks of Rievaulx, made, according to the memorial of the abbey, in 1145.*
Robert his son probably succeeded about 1150. He was amerced loos, in
Dickering wapentake in 1166 for having, with William de Arundel, appro-
priated a whale which had been cast ashore.5 This associates him with
the district between Speeton and Bridlington. Two years later he extin-
guished this debt to the crown.6 A reference to Robert " de Maisnil " in
1169 may refer to the Derbyshire family of Meinil. Stephen de Meinil II
succeeded his father Robert II before 1176, in which year he owed 2om.
for forest trespass.7 Next year he owed lorn, for having right of some
property against Hugh Malebisse.8 In 1180 Henry de Meinil, his uncle
or brother, was amerced zm. for the rapine of the ship from Norway,9 and
5#z. in 1185 for default as surety. Gilbert de Meinil was amerced in 1193
for default as surety, apparently in Langbargh wapentake.10 His name also
occurs two years later. In 1199 Robert de Meinil owed loos, for having a
summons touching a knight's fee before the justices in eyre.11 Four years
later he made an agreement with William de Stutevill. Roger de Hoton (or
Hilton?) released to Robert de Meinil (Maiduill) in 1202 his right in 2
carucates in Hutton (Rudby?) for a toft, 5 marks in money, a robe and a
rouncey.12
Robert de Meinill died before 30 January, 1207, when the land in cos.
York and Rutland, which he held of the fee of Robert de Ros, was com-
mitted to the custody of the said Robert ; 13 and on 7 October following
Robert de Turneham had credit of 86m. of his fine for having custody of
MeinilFs land.13 On 4 September, 1213, the honor of Whorlton ( Weverton)
and Rudby with the chattels found upon the demesne was given to Hugh
de Gurnay.15
792. Grant and confirmation by Stephen de Meinil I to the abbey
of St. Mary, York, of the town of Myton-upon-Swale and
i£ carucate in Sutton ("Ouegate"), near Stamford Bridge.
1130-1135.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chap.), f. 137^. (old f. 43^). See
Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 8l>. Pd. in Man. AngL, iii, 558, n. 40.
^ Notum sit omnibus tarn futuris quam presentibus quod ego
Stephanus de Maisnil dedi ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis
abbatie villam que vocatur Miton in elemosinam liberam ab omni
re que ad me vel heredes meos pertinet, ita ut nichil amplius ex
ilia exigere debeam, sed meam donationem super altare prescripte
ecclesie ponens sic liberam concessi sicuti aliquis rem a se pos-
1 Feod. Priorat. Dunelm., 152/2.
2 See R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 12; Red Bk., 343. 3 Sym. of Durham, 154.
4 Chartul., 260. s Pipe R^ I2 Hen. n, 48.
6 ib,, 15 Hen. II, 44. » ib., 22 Hen. II, 1 12.
8 ib., 23 Hen. II, 78. » ib., 26 Hen. II, 67.
10 ib., 5 Ric. I. 11 ib., i John. » Yorks. Fines, i, n. 74.
i3 R. Litt. Claus., i, 77. i4 ib., 93^. « ib., 149.
138 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
sessam liberius donare potest. Hoc concede perpetualiter in
puram elemosinam pro anima patris mei Rofberti] de Maisnil qui
prius hanc donationem fecit predicte ecclesie, et pro anima matris
mee et pro mea anima et uxoris mee et liberorum meorum et
omnium parentum et amicorum meorum. Concedo etiam simili
modo eidem ecclesie unam carucatam et dimidiam in Suttuna
juxta Pontem de Bello in ilia parte Deruenti fluminis que est
versus civitatem Eboraci ; pro qua elemosina receptus fui in
fraternitatem ab omni conventu monachorum in capitulo suo.
Testimonio vicecomitis Bertranni, Herberti clerici, Aalard filii
cunestarii,1 Serlonis, Roberti fratris vicecomitis, Walteri pre-
positi, Walteri filii Rad[ulfi], Walteri Fraunces, Rad[ulfi]
capellani, Willelmi despensar[ii], Nicholaii Achard[i], Stephani,
Abraham, Albert[i], Romerpi].
Sutton by Stamford Bridge, " on the side of the river Derwent towards
the city of York," has been identified elsewhere as Sutton Ouegate, a lost
hamlet of Gate Helmsley.
Bertram the sheriff is of course Bertram de Bulmer, who was sheriff
of York from 1130 to 1135, but not, I think, under Stephen; and again
from 1154 to 1 163. Robert, brother of the sheriff, may have been Bertram's
brother-in-law, Robert Fossard. Mr. W. Brown, the editor of the Chartulary
of Guisbro ', has given a detailed account of the family of Meinil,2 but in
that account he has failed to perceive that Robert de Meinil, who gave to
Guisbro' land in Easton in Cleveland by charter attested by Stephen de
Bulmer, uncle of the grantor, was the son, and not the father, of Stephen
de Meinil of our charter. This is proved by the charter in the Chartulary
of Guisbrtf? following that which records the gift of land in Easton by
Robert de Meinil II. It is clear that the charter here printed must be
assigned to the time when Bertram de Bulmer was sheriff of York under
Henry I, namely, to the period 1130-1135.
There was a long-standing dispute between the church of St. Peter and
the monastery of St. Mary touching the status of the chapel of Myton-upon-
Swale, which abbot Savary claimed to be a free church and not a chapel,
and to have been consecrated by Henry, archbishop of York, and which
the church of St. Peter claimed as a chapel of their mother church of Alne.
Between 1154 and 1161 the dispute was settled by a compromise which
will be found in the Monasticon Anglicanum, iii, 559.
793. Feoffment by abbot Savary to Abraham, his Serjeant, of one
carucate in Myton-upon-Swale for 4 shillings yearly rent and
one messuage near the abbey for 6 pence rent, in return for
Abraham's release of the claim to the office of marshal, which
he had held. ^.1147-1161.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York ; Harl. MS., 236, f. 42^. (old f. 45*).
Notum sit omnibus legentibus et audientibus literas has quod
ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum com-
muni assensu et consilio totius capituli nostri dedi Abraham servi-
enti nostro et heredibus suis post eum in feodo et hereditate unam
1 That is, "constabularii." 2 op. cit., ii, 78 note.
3 op. cit., ii, 80, n. 715.
CANTERBURY FEE: MYTON-UPON-SWALE 139
carucatam terre in Mytona pro quatuor solidis per annum,
solutam et quietam ab omni alio servitio nisi forte rex miserit
auxilium super nos quod perambulet terram nostram, tune dabit
idem Abraham quantum quilibet de paribus suis ; et si dominus
illius feodi Stephanus de Mainil vel heredes sui post eum que-
sierint auxilium a nobis de eodem feudo, tune dabit idem Abraham
quantum unus de paribus suis ; reddet autem medietatem census
sui ad Pentecosten et medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini.
Dedimus etiam ei in feudo unam mansuram terre juxta ecclesiam
nostram pro qua reddet et heredes ejus post eum sex denarios
per annum. Pro concessione et dono hujus feudi clamavit
quietam omnem calumpniam quam visus fuit habere super mala-
schaldariam l nostram quam aliquandiu tenuerat. Preterea scien-
dum quod si quando contigerit nos dare Mitonam ad censum pre-
dictus Abraham erit intendens ad nos de suo censu et servitio et
tenebit predictam mansuram terre in ea libertate in qua Daniel
dispensarius noster tenet suam mansuram, scilicet cum omnibus
suis consuetudinibus. Testibus, etc.
Robert de Meinil II succeeded his father Stephen de Meinil before
n66,2 but when this charter was issued Stephen was still lord of the town
of Myton. Abraham, son of Swane de Miton, and Elvive his wife gave
part of a toft in Myton to Jervaulx. They had a son William,3 but the line
seems to have been continued through a daughter, who married Thomas de
Holteby. Reference will be found to this under Little Danby.
794. Feoffment by abbot Clement to Stephen, son of Durand, of one
carucate in Myton-upon Swale, formerly Godwin's, which the
same Stephen had obtained with Berleta his wife, to hold for
3-y. 8d. yearly rent. 1161-1184.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chapter), f. 152 (old f. 59), n. 59 ;
Harl. MS. 236, f. 33 (old f. 36).
Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus litteras has
quod ego Clemens abbas ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis cum
communi consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi Ste-
phano filio Durandi et heredibus suis in feodo et hereditate tenere
de nobis unam carucatam terre que fuit Godwyni in Mitona cum
bosco et piano, cum pratis et pascuis et omnibus aliis pertinen-
tiis suis, libere et quiete sicut alii franctenentes nostri de nobis
tenent; quam videlicet carucatam predictus Stephanus accepit
cum uxore sua Berlet. Predictus vero Stephanus et heredes sui
pro hac carucata reddent nobis et ecclesie nostre annuatim pro
omni servitio ad nos pertinente tres solidos et octo denarios,
dimidium scilicet ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti
Martini. Hoc eis concedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos
habuerint et prescriptam pensionem bene reddiderint. Si vero
1 Id est " marescalisiam." 2 Red Bk., 407.
3 Chartul. (Dean and Chapter), f. 139.
I4O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
contigerit predictum Stephanum vel heredes suos predictam
terrain vi vel ratione amittere, non dabimus eis excambium.
Hiis testibus, Galfrido priore, Stephano elemosinario, Gosfrido
sacrista, Thoma magistro operis, Radfulfo] Spurn,1 Absalone sub-
priore, Gocelino capellano, Rogero diacono, Adam clerico de
Rotomago, Gervasio constabulario, Galfrido portitore, Turgis
dispensatore, Ricardo de Shupton, Ricardo de Clifton, Alano de
Elmeswell, Rogero de Lyndesay, Roberto de Hugate, Adam de
Lyndesay, Thome filio Gocelini, Roberto Acatore, et pluribus
aliis.2
795. Feoffment by abbot Clement to Wigan de Miton and the heirs
begotten of Alexandra, his wife, of 2 bovates in Myton-upon-
Swale, which Robert, father of the same Alexandra, formerly
held, to hold for 16 pence yearly rent. Stephen, son of the
said Alexandra, released his claim, but the reversion belonged
to him if Wigan left no heir by Alexandra. ^.1170-1184.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York ; Harl. MS. 236, f. 33 (old f. 36(2)).
Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint litteras has quod ego
C[lemens] abbas ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis cum communi
consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi W[igano] de
Mittona et heredibus suis de Alexandra uxore sua tenere de
nobis jure hereditario ijas bovatas terre in Mittona cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis, quas videlicet bovatas terre Robertus pater
prefate Alexandre olim de nobis tenuit, reddendo pro eadem
terra xvi annuos denarios ecclesie nostre pro omni servitio ad
nos pertinente, dimidium videlicet ad Pentecosten et dimidium in
festo Beati Martini. Sciendum vero est quod quum dedimus
memoratam terram predicto Wyg[ano] Stephanus films Alex-
andre quicquid juris videbatur habere in supradicta terra
clamavit quietum in manu nostra in capitulo nostro coram multis
testibus. Preterea notandum est quod si aliquo contigerit ante-
dictum W[iganum] sine herede de sepedicta Alexandra ex hac
vita descedere, extunc supramemorata terra ad Stephanum redibit
et ad heredes suos. Hoc ei concedimus quamdiu se legaliter
erga nos habuerit et predictam pensionem bene reddiderit. Si
vero contigerit eum vi vel ratione prenominatam tenuram amit-
tere non dabimus ei escambium. Hiis testibus, Waltero clerico
de Ethelingfled, Rogero de Apeltona, Turgisio de Celar[io],
Gaufrido portario, Gervasio constabulario, Gaufrido de Toren-
t[ona], Alano de Elmeswell, Waltero filio Danieli, Radulpho coco,
Rogero de Cellar[io], Stephano de Yppetona, Gaufrido de
Ketelsby, Ranulpho de Smethetona, Johanne de Bridlington.
1 Written " Spu."
2 In Harl. MS. 236, some of the names are spelt somewhat differently : e.g.
" Gaufrido " for " Galfrido," " Jocelino " for " Gocelino," " Yppeton " or " Hippton "
for " Shupton."
CANTERBURY FEE: MYTON-UPON-SWALE 141
It appears that Wigan left issue by Alexandra his wife, because Robert
de Longchamp, abbot of St. Mary's, granted these two bovates to Thomas,
son of Wigan de Mitton, as those which Wigan his father had held. The
witnesses of the grant were : Walter de Bovington, Richard de camera,
Robert Bathel, John cook, Osbert "janitor," John " albus," Gerard clerk,
William boteler, Robert cuzan (?), Theobald nephew of the prior.1
796. Quit-claim by Eustace Boneface to the monks of St. Mary's,
York, of land to which he and Alan Boneface his father had
laid claim, and which lay between Myton-upon-Swale and the
highway leading from York to Richmond, as described by
bounds. ^.1180-1194.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chapter), f. 138 (old f. 44), n. 4;
Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 10.
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri qui viderint vel
audierint literas has quod ego Eustachius Bonefacius filius Alani
Bonefacii, cum consilio et assensu parentum et amicorum meorum,
quietam clamavi in puram elemosinam de me et omnibus meis
imperpetuum Deo et abbatie Beate Marie Eboracensis et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus totam calumpniam illam quam pater
meus et ego movere solebamus super terra ilia que jacet inter
Mitonam et regiam viam que ducit ab Eboraco versus Richemund
per Flathwayth et per Byrtre et per lundam Michaelis et per
Bradfartonam, de ilia scilicet de qua calumpnia mota fuerat a
magna via qua itur de Mitona ad Flathwath per Moggesike et
per crucem Walteri usque ad divisam de Helperby, pro animabus
patris et matris mee et omnium parentum meorum qui de hoc
seculo transierunt et transit[ur]i sunt, necnon et pro salute anime
mee et uxoris mee et omnium heredum meorum ; hanc itaque
terram quam quietam clamavi ego et heredes mei warantizare
debemus predictis monachis contra omnes homines imperpetuum
ita quod nulla calumpnia nobis remanebit imposterum ultra
prefatam regiam viam que ducit ab Eboraco versus Richemund ;
quod ideo maxime volo ut ipsa calumpnia omnino quieta et
sopita remaneat, quia pater meus dum adhuc viveret michi
recognovit se in eadem calumpnia adversus prefatam abbatiam
plurim[um] deliquisse. Illud vero sciendum est quod post obitum
meum prenominati monachi facient servitium pro me sicut pro
fratre suo et si eligero sepulturam apud eos honorifice me sus-
cipient. Ego autem et Gocelinus frater meus tactis sacrosanctis
juravimus in capitulo monachorum nos fideliter et sine malo
ingenio hec omnia servaturos imperpetuum. Testibus hiis,
Thoma de Eueringham qui etiam huic carte sigillum suum
apposuit, Roberto filio ejus, Gocelino fratre meo, Michaele de
Fourneys, Daniele filio ejus, Elya de Fan[e]ncurt, Stephano de
Rue, Alano pincerna, Gocelino capellano, Picoto diacono, Thoma
1 Harl. MS. 236, f. 33^.
142 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
diacono, Herveo diacono, Aschetillo de Houke, Rogero filio ejus,
Thoma de Holteby, Daniele filio Walter!, Waltero filio ejus,
Roberto filio Astin, Willelmo filio ejus, Hugone filio Lewini,
Gerardo fratre ejus, Gervasio constabulario, Gaufrido portario,
Turgisio dispensatore, Adam de Sezewals, Ricardo de Miton,
Gaufrido de Ketelby, Ricardo de Clifton, Galfrido de Thornton,
Thoma filio Gocelini, Savarico fratre ejus, Ada de Rome, Radulfo
de Smeton, Galfrido filio ejus.
797. Grant by Roger de Badvent and Matilda, daughter of Gerold
(the canon), his wife, to the monks of Fountains of i carucate
in Aldwark (in Alne) and pasture for 200 ewes, or 200 wether
sheep, and other animals ; also a meadow called Cuninges-ris
and land in lieu of the tofts and crofts which belong to this
carucate. 1175-1203.
Chartul. of Fount. ; Tib. C. xii, f. 71^.
Omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris Rogerus
de Baduent et Matilda filia Geroldi uxor ejus salutem. Sciatis
nos dedisse et presenti carta nostra confirmasse Deo et monachis
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus unam carucatam terre in terri-
torio de Aldewerk plenarie cum omnibus aisiamentis et perti-
nentiis suis in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in viis et
semitis, in aquis, moris et mariscis et in omnibus locis et rebus
que ad eandem carrucatam terre pertinent: que carucata in hiis
locis continetur, scilicet due bovate terre quas Willelmus filius
Sywin tenuit et due bovate quas Hugo filius Forni tenuit et due
bovate quas Alanus filius Agmundi tenuit et due bovate quas
Thomas Duket tenuit. Et sciendum quod hos concessimus et
presenti carta confirmavimus prefatis monachis ut habeant in
communi pastura ejusdem ville ubique extra pratum et bladum
ducentas matres oves vel si maluerint ducentos multones et non
amplius occasione illius carrucate, et [pratum] l illud ad bargariam
faciendam quod prius habuerunt, scilicet quod est inter villam
et bargariam nostram. Si autem matres oves ibi habuerint que
agnos habuerint, agni extra numerum erunt et cum matribus in
pastura erunt quousque a lacte separentur. Concessimus etiam
eis ut habeant in prefata communi pastura porcos et averia quan-
tum pertinet ad eandem carrucatam terre. Preterea dedimus eis
preter pratum quod pertinet ad ipsam carrucatam pratum illud
quod dicitur Cuningesris, et pro toftis et croftis prefate carrucate
terre dedimus eis totam terram que continetur infra has divisas,
scilicet ad capud sepedicte ville versus le nort a via que tendit per
mediam villam in longum usque in aquam de Yor et in latum a
tofto Ricardi filii Thormod usque ad fossatum molendini. Hanc
prefatam carrucatam terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et cum
1 MS. defective.
CANTERBURY FEE: ALDWARK, WHORLTON 143
omnibus prenominatis dedimus eis et present! carta nostra con-
firmavimus in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, solutam, liberam
et quietam ab omni servitio et exactione seculari et ab omni re
que ad terram pertinet, pro salute animarum nostrarum, patrum
et matrum, filiorum et omnium antecessorum nostrorum. Et hec
omnia eis warentizabimus, acquietabimus et defendemus nos et
heredes nostri contra omnes in perpetuum. Hiis testibus, domino
Willelmo de Estutevill, Nigello de Plunton, Radulfo Malolepo-
rario, Alexandro de Baious, Nicholao fratre ejus, Willelmo de Alne,
Waltero de Helperby, Ricardo de Massam, Benedicto clerico,
Odardo de Alvestan.
William Malesoure released this carucate to the convent in I224.1 Two
years later the same William for 34 marks released to Stephen de Meinil 6
carucates in Aldwark, of which Nicholas de Trailly had lately held 3 caru-
cates.2 In 1230 Geoffrey de Bavent for 30 marks quit-claimed by Adam de
Bavent, his attorney, to Stephen de Meinil 4 carucates in Aldwark.3
The following may refer to this place. On 15 January, 1215, the sheriff of
York was directed to give Robert de Ros seisin of the manor of" Audeworth "
at the ancient farm customarily paid at the exchequer ; * on 19 February,
1216, a similar mandate was directed to Hugh de Baillol to give Robert de
Barevill such seisin of the manor of " Audewerc," as he had before he was
disseised by Stephen, archbishop of Canterbury.8
In 1240 Master William de Treske for 45 marks released to Stephen de
Meinil 3 carucates in Aldwark, Bew de Bayeux putting in his claim ;6 and
in 1246 Bew likewise released his claim to ^ carucate here.7 It is probable
that by these transactions Stephen de Meinil became possessed of the
greater part of the township in demesne, having apparently bought out the
rights of the free-holders.
798. Notification by Robert de Turneham to 16 men of the county
that he and the monks of Byland will observe the boundaries
to be awarded by them in the pasture between Snilesworth and
Whorlton, of which Robert de Meinil II was rightly seised on
the day when he last went over seas, and request that they will
come on Monday next after Michaelmas (1207?), to view and
appoint the said boundaries.8
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. cxviii,
f. 156.
Dilectis amicis suis Willelmo de Corneburc, Waltero de
Bouinton, Willelmo Ingelram, Willelmo de Tanton, Galfrido
Fossard, Willelmo de Steinsby, Alano filio Brian, Willelmo de
Hesdino, Jukello de Smithetona, Thoma de Colling, Droconi de
Harum, Johanni de Romundesby, Radulfo de Sourdevall, Willel-
mo Hai, Roberto de Kirkeby, Henrico de Silton, Robertus de
Turnham salutem. Noveritis ita convenisse inter me et monachos
Feet of F., 17, n. 3. 2 #., 17, n. 37.
#., 22, n. 26. * JK. Lift. Clam., i, 182.
#•» 248. 6 Feet of F., 33, n. 139.
#., 38, n. 46. Cf. Close R., 1227-31, p. 104 bis.
A similar document in the Chartul. of Byland (Egerton MS. 2823), f. 109, is
dated 1207.
144 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
de Bellalanda quod tenebimus utraque parte divisas rationabiles
per sacramentum vestrum de pastura inter Snigelewiht et Hwe-
ruelt[on], de quo Robertus de Mesnill seisitus fuit juste die quo
transfretavit ultime. Hinc igitur quod vobis supplico quatenus
amoris nostri [causa] super eandem pasturam veniatis die Lune
proxima post festum Sancti Michaelis ad predictas devisas videndas
et quod justum fuerit statuendum. Tantum si placet inde faciatis
ut vobis teneamur1 ad gratiarum actiones. Valete.
Seal : equestrian, the rider having his sword drawn. Legend :
+ SIGILLVM . ROBERTI . DE . TVRNAM.
On 15 December, 1207, the king granted to Robert de Turneham
custody of the land of Robert de Meinil, which he held of the archbishop of
Canterbury, and of the heirs until of age to hold their lands, according to
the custom of England, and of their marriages to the nieces and nephews
of the said Robert.2
In 1230 there was a plea de divisis faciendis between Robert, abbot of
Byland, and Stephen de Meinil respecting the moor between Neleshou
and Wetherbrig, and from Wetherbrig to Redegate. The abbot acknow-
ledged Stephen's right within these bounds, and Stephen granted to the
abbot that moiety of the moor lying next his grange of Snileswath, to hold
of the grantor and his heirs, on condition that neither had common in the
other's moiety of the moor, but the rights of others were to be duly re-
spected.3 Another refereyce to this matter describes the pasture in dispute
as between Wutherbrugg and Schugedale, now Scugdale.4 In 1227 Hugh
de Kyrkeby and William de la Laund were proceeding against Stephen de
Meinil touching the bounds between Snileswath and Whorlton (Thorualtori)?
In 1229 we have an interesting and unique reference to the service done
by Stephen de Meinil for the fee which he held of the archbishop of Canter-
bury. On 23 February, 1229, the king pardoned Stephen the scutage de-
manded from him for the fee of 5 knights which he held of the archbishop
of Canterbury, by the reason of the see being void, namely, 2 marks from
the shield for the army of Kery."
799. Grant by Stephen de Meinil II to the monks of Rievaulx, for
the health of the soul of Joan his wife, of woodland in Greenhow
on the western side of Haggesgate and below that " gate " (or
way) westward to the bounds of Bilsdale and eastward to the
bounds of Great Broughton. ^.1175-1189.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, f. 105^. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 164.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Stephanus de Meinil
salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse et hac present!
carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et
monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro animabus patris mei et
matris mee et pro salute anime mee et Johanne uxoris mee et
omnium parentum et heredum meorum, in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, in territorio de Grenehou totum boscum ad occi-
1 "tenat" ; MS.
2 R. Chart., \T$b. 3 Feet of F., 22, n. 23.
4 Close R., 1227-31, p. 104 ; and "Skuggedale " ; R. Litt. Clans., ii, 162.
5 ib., 21$&- 6 Close R., 1227-1231, 156.
CANTERBURY FEE: GREENHOW, SCARTH 145
dentalem partem de Haggesgata de supra eandem viam versus
occidentem usque ad divisas de Bildesdala et ex alia parte usque
ad divisas Majoris Broctonie et preterea eandem viam liberam
sibi et hominibus et carettis suis. Hec omnia dedi predictis
monachis tenenda in perpetuum, libera et quieta ab omni terreno
servitio et exactione seculari. Ego autem et heredes mei waran-
tizabimus illis hec omnia contra omnes homines in perpetuum.
His testibus, Adam capellano de Werveltona, Henrico de Meinil,
Waltero filio Willelmi, Gaufrido de Bentona, Adam Britone,
Gaufrido de Meinil, Willelmo Engelram, Alano filio Walteri.
Stephen de Meinil, son and heir of Robert de Meinil, confirmed the gift
of Stephen de Meinil, his grandfather, of land in Greenhow.1 The gift was
confirmed by Richard I in 1189* Joan, wife of Stephen de Meinil II, was
daughter of Robert de Ros. This we learn from a plea in Michaelmas
term, 1203, when Robert de Meinil III was demanding against the prior of
Kirkham the advowson of the church of Cold Overton, co. Leic. The
prior's answer was that Walter de Ros, uncle of the said Robert, gave that
church to Kirkham in alms, and Peter de Ros, brother of Walter, confirmed
the gift, as also did Robert de Ros, chief lord of that fee. Robert there-
upon withdrew his plea.3 Emma, relict of Robert de Meinil III, was
daughter of Richard Malebisse, and in 1207 her father proffered 300 marks
for her marriage, and that she might have the dower given to her at the
church door upon her espousals, of the land of Robert, her late husband,
and her share of his chattels.4 In 1217 wardship of the barony, late of
Robert de Meinil, was restored to the archbishop of Canterbury (as he had
it before he was disseised by reason of the war), by mandate to the sheriff
of York,5 and on 9 March, 1219, Hugh de Balliol having had a term set
within which he was commanded to surrender to the archbishop of Canter-
bury the land late of Robert de Meinil, the custody of which he ought to
have by reason of the heir of the said Robert being in his custody, and not
having yet surrendered it, the sheriff of Hertford was directed to seize
Hugh's land of Hitchin and deliver it to the archbishop until the king's
former mandate to Hugh was obeyed.6
800. Notification of Hugh de Rudby (dean of Cleveland?), of the
gifts of Stephen de Meinil the elder, Robert his son, and
Stephen, son of the said Robert, of the place of Scarth (near
Swainby in Whorlton) to the service of God ; and of the gift
thereto of Stephen de Meinil, the younger, of the churches of
Rudby and Whorlton and the chaplaincy of his house, which
the said Hugh held as parson; and assignment by the said
Hugh, as executor of the said Stephen, to the church of Guisbro'
of the place of Scarth, the advowson of the said churches and
the possessions of the said place. 1189-1199.
Brit. Mus., Add. ch., n. 20,587. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro\ n. mo.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis Hugo de Rudebi eternam
in Domino salutem. Bonarum mentium est divinum ac religiosum
ampliare cultum, religionisque devotius ac studiosius promovere
I Chartul., 282. 2 tf., 126.
3 Abbrev. Placit.^ 44. * Pipe R., 9 John.
5 R. Litt. Claus., i, 339. 6 ^ 3s9>
II K
146 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
vota, quatinus in numerositate religiosorum Domini multiplicentur
talenta. Quocirca, viri illi illustres et domini, Stephanus videlicet
de Mainillo senior, et Robertus filius ejus, et Stephanus ipsius
Roberti filius, intuitu salutis animarum suarum et precedentium
parentum suorum et succedentium, locum de Scarth [cum uni-]
versis suis pertinentiis sicut eorum prolocuntur carte, Domino
Deo cum omni libertate contulerunt devote et omnibus ibidem
Deo servientibus religiose, ut habeant quo quietius Domino
vivant et expeditius ipsi deserviant. Quibus itaque tarn devote
concessis prefatus Stephanus junior sue munificentiam et magni-
ficentiam liberalitatis adhibuit, quominus eum zelus Domini
comedit, et ecclesiam de Rudebi cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et
ecclesiam de Weruelthun cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et capel-
laniam domus sue, totam et integram libere prenominato donavit
loco de Scarth. Hujus igitur donationis ut optatum sortiretur
effectum, me capellanum suum et predictarum ecclesiarum per-
sonam, fidum substituit executorem, ut sicut unctio Spiritus me
doceret, elemosinam illam dispensarem. Unde multa et diuturna
deliberatione circumactus, in portum tandem salubrem pro voto
sum appulsus, scilicet domum de Giseburna pre ceteris omnibus
eligens, atque illi de to to hujus rei dispensation em et dispositionem
ex parte prefatorum advocatorum plene et perfecte, sicut ipsi
disposuerunt michi et commiserunt, dispono et committo et quic-
quid juris in rebus predictis aliquo modo et aliquo tempore habu-
erunt ipsi vel etiam ego ipse noscor habuisse, simul cum cards
prenominatorum advocatorum propositum et eorum ultimam
voluntatem continentibus, in priorem et conventum prenominate
domus de Giseburna gratanter et gratis transfundo et trado,
quatinus hactenus communi consilio in locum de Scarth viros sub
pretextu religionis inducant, ac regule canonice disciplinis secun-
dum morem domus sue instituant, et res omnes quas prelocuti
sumus in procurationem sui et sustentationem illibate et sine
aliqua sui mutilatione tradantur, atque dominio suo possidendi
amodo et in seculum et utendi supponantur. Teste, capitulo de
Giseburna, et Willelmo persona de Welleberg, et Roberto ejusdem
Hugonis filio, et Nicholao de Hasel, Rogero de Brocthun,
Willelmo clerico de Giseburna, Hugone Buche, Waltero capellano
de Semere, R[ogero prejsbitero filio Thome de Estun, et aliis
multis.
Endorsed: Hugo de Rudebi testificat quod locum de Scard nostre
disposition! commisit cum esset constitutus executor per Ste-
phanum de Meynil super hoc.
Seal of black wax (2^ in. x I fa in.), bearing a device of a cross.
Legend: SIGILLV .... S-DE-RVDEBI.
Stephen de Meinil II was living in nSg,1 and Robert his son was
suing for part of his inheritance in 1199. The date of this document lies
1 He is said to have died in 1191 ; ChartuL of Rievaulx, p. Ii8«.
CANTERBURY FEE: SCARTH, BROUGHTON 147
therefore within the period covered by those two dates. Hugh de Rudby
occurs in 1181, when he was amerced because one for whom he was surety
had not prosecuted his plea.1
801. Agreement made in 1194, at Midsummer, between the prior
and convent of Hexham and William de Mowbray, whereby
the last-named demised to the convent 5^ acres of land at
Standensternes in Little Broughton and the mill, until he
assigns 5^. acres which were then in pledge to the monks
(of Rievaulx).
Chartul. of Hexham, f. 12 ; formerly in poss. of J. B. Nichols, esq. Pd.
in Col. Top. et Gen., vi, 44.
Anno Incarnationis Dominice M°C0XC0IIIJ°, ad festum
Sancti Johannis Baptiste, facta est conventio inter priorem et
conventum Haugustaldensem et Willelmum de Mubrai, scilicet
quod predictus Willelmus dimisit predictis priori et conventui in
Broctona v acras terre et dimidiam apud Standensternes et
molendinum, tenendas sibi libere et quiete et solute ab omni
servitio et consuetudine dum quod Willelmus vel heredes sui
consignent eis v acras et dimidiam quas dedit eis in elemosinam
apud Brokas, liberas a monachis qui illas tenent in vadium.
William de Mowbray, usually described as of Tanton,gave to the canons
of Hexham his demesne messuage, 4 bovates and a mill in Little Broughton.2
William son of the donor confirmed to the canons all his father's gifts,
namely a toft, a croft and land in Broughton, near Linebec, bounded S.
by the way leading from Broughton to Ingleby (Greenhow), E. by Linbec,
W. by great stones and a ditch, Lambert's toft and croft with £ acre, Ralph
Little's toft, 5 score acres and a half acre in the same town, namely 24^
acres of his demesne, 6 acres of land adjoining " Fresco," next Linbeck, 8
acres of the Langlands towards " Grenehaw," 4 acres of Eilwyne acre and
other parcels.3
In 1294 William, son of William de Mowbray, grandson of the above
donor, agreed to acquit Thomas, prior of Hexham, and his convent of the
king's service due for 6 bovates 4 of land in Little Broughton held of
William in alms, in respect of which the prior had been distrained to do one
suit yearly at the general county court of York, one suit yearly at the general
trithing of Yarlestre,5 and one suit yearly at the general wapentake of
Langbergh, and to pay I mark yearly for fine of the wapentake of Langbergh,
and 13.?. yearly for ward of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.6
William son of Orm de Brocton, with the consent of Ralph his heir,
gave to the canons 12 acres towards Grenhoue, 7 acres in Hrepeland and
Wetehill, 10 acres in Aistenegard, 3 in Heilwyne-acar, 2 in Brokes, 2 in
Langlandes, and i J in Ravens-acar.7 Bence son of Reginald, with the con-
sent of William his son, and William de Mubray, his lord, gave land in
Ravensacre, Withabusc and Brokas, in Little Broughton.8
Robert de Turneham confirmed to the canons the gifts of William Paen
and William son of Stephen Brun of Great Broughton, namely 4^ bovates
of the said Robert's fee, and the mill which Jordan Paen sold to the canons
with the soke and a tillage.9
1 Pipe R., 27 Hen. II, 43. 2 Coll. Top. et Gen., vi, 43.
3 M., 44. * "carcucates" in the MS. 6 " Yarnestre " ; MS.
6 Feet of F., 66, n. 19. Cf. Abbrev. Placit, 338^.
7 Col. Top. et Gen., vi, 45-46. « ib. • ib., 46.
148 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
802. Grant by Roger de Scutherscelf to the monks of Fountains, for
a sum of money paid to him, of 2 bovates in Carlton (in
Cleveland) which Stephen, the grantor's brother, quit-claimed
before the county of York, doing forinsec service of 2 bovates
where 10 carucates make a fee, and with an undertaking to re-
ceive the said Stephen as a lay brother at Fountains. 1 1 75-1 185.
Chartul. of Fount. ; Add. MS. 37770, f. %d (old p. 16).
Omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris Rogerus
de Scuherscelf salutem. Sciatis me vendidisse et hujus mee carte
testimonio confirmasse monachis ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fonti-
bus, pro pecunia sua quam dederunt michi, duas bovatas terre in
Karltun, scilicet illas quas Stephanus frater meus michi reddidit et
quietas clamavit coram comitatu Eboraci, cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis in bosco et piano, in prato et pastura, et in omnibus locis et
rebus ad eandem terram pertinentibus infra villam et extra ;
solutas, quietas, et liberas ab omni servitio et consuetudine et ab
omni re que ad terram pertinet cum omnibus libertatibus ad
liberam terram pertinentibus, faciendo tantummodo liberum
forinsecum servitium quantum libere pertinuerit ad duas bovatas
terre in Karltun, ubi x. carucate terre faciunt feudum militis.
Et ego Rogerus et heredes mei eandem terram cum omnibus per-
tinentiis suis et aisiamentis predicte ecclesie de Fontibus gua-
rentabimus, ita quod facient de ea quicquid voluerint sicut de sua
libera et propria et perpetua possessione sine omni retenemento
nostri vel heredum nostrorum pro predicto forinseco servitio
faciendo. Et ecclesia de Fontibus concessit recipere predictum
Stephanum fratrem meum in conversum pro amore Dei in eadem
domo quando voluerit, si talis fuerit quod orcjinem tenere et
secundum formam ordinis Cisterciensis recipi possit ; et anime
patris et matris mee et omnium parentum meorum participes
erunt omnium orationum et beneficiorum predicte ecclesie in
perpetuum. Testes, Rannulfus de Glan villa coram quo hec
donatio facta fuit, Guillelmus de Sturmi, Guillelmus de Perci,
Guillelmus de Tamet[ona] et Ricardus filius ejus, Radulfus de
Vado, Robertus de Hesding, Ernaldus filius Bence, Jordanus
et Radulfus fratres ejus, Stephanus Ingelram, Guillelmus filius
Edmundi, Eustacius de Buskeby, Symon le Bret, Adam le Bret,
Guillelmus de Rosel, Radulfus albus de Broctun.
Roger de Scutherschelf was amerced 40^. in 1176 for withdrawing from
a plea without licence,1 and in 1180, as Roger de Scudeskeis, for rapine of
a ship from Norway.2 He had a son Robert,3 father of William, to whom
Roger son of Richolf de Galmeton gave a rent of ^ mark in Barnaby from
6 bovates in that town in exchange for a similar rent in Newsham.4 Robert
son of the said William gave to the canons of Healaugh Park a rent of 55.
from 2 bovates in Hutton Rudby.5 He was a juror in 1251, was living in
1 Pipe R., 22 Hen. II, no. 2 #., 26 Hen. II, 68.
3 Chartul. of Rievaulx, 77- * Chartul. of Guisbrtf ', n. 434.
6 CaL Chart. /?., iii, 146.
CANTERBURY FEE: CARLTON, HESLERTON 149
1267, when he had a brother William,1 and in 1282 was described as a knight.2
He held land in 1284-5 °f t*16 heirs of Peter de Brus, namely, his part of
2 fees in Faceby with Sexhow and other places, jointly with Roger Esturmy
and Robert Gower, also land in Scutterskelfe of the fees- of Balliol and
Meinil.3 On All Saints' Day, 1292, at the church of Rudby, Sir Robert de
Schotherscelf did homage to the prior of Healaugh for a carucate in
Scutterskelfe and 2 bovates in Thoraldby.4
803. Grant by Actin de Heselerton to Lewyn Chapman of | carucate
in the town of Heslerton to hold for 4^. yearly. ^.1160-1170.
Chartul. of Malton ; Claud. D. xi, f. 148.
Actinus de Heselertona omnibus hominibus presentibus et
futuris visuris vel audituris litteras has salutem. Sciatis me
concessisse et dedisse et hac present! carta mea confirmasse
Lewyno Caupman et heredibus suis, pro homagio et servitio suo,
•unam dimidiam carucatam terre in villa et territorio de Heslertona,
tenendam illi et heredibus 5 ejus de me et de heredibus meis in
feodo et hereditate, libere et quiete, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis
infra villam et extra eidem terre pertinentibus ; reddendo inde
mihi et heredibus meis tantummodo iiii. solidos sterlingorum pro
omni servitio et seculari exactione eidem terre pertinente, scilicet
duos solidos ad Pentecosten et duos solidos ad festum Sancti
Martini in hyeme. Ego vero et heredes mei warantizabimus pre-
dictam dimidiam carucatam terre cum pertinentiis eidem Lewino
et heredibus suis in perpetuum contra omnes homines. Hiis
testibus, etc.
This half carucate is again the subject of the next charter. It was next
given by Geoffrey de Aimunderby to John, son of Robert de Beverley, who
gave it to the canons of Malton subject to a yearly rent of 4s. to the heirs of
Actin de Heselerton.6 This gift was confirmed by Ellis de Heselerton,
kinsman of Adam, formerly parson of (West) Heslerton, whilst Elizabeth,
Cecily, Idonea and Aveline, daughters of Geoffrey de Heselerton, quit-
claimed their right in the land.7 The canons demised this land in the time
of Henry III to William son of William de Fribois and Beatrice his wife
for 22J.,8 together with a bovate given to them by Ranulf, son of Robert de
Heselerton.9
Actin was probably the same person as Anschetil de Heselerton who
was amerced 15 marks in 1163 for an undescribed default,10 and was the
donor to the nuns of Little Mareis of the church of Yeddingham.11 Possibly
he was father of Geoffrey de Heselerton who owed 2os. in 1196 for having
a recognition of the death of his uncle touching 3 carucates in Heslerton
against William de Valoignes.12 As stated above, Geoffrey had issue only
daughters, who are named in a plea in 1204, wherein Roger de Valoignes,
attorney of Theobald de Valoignes, demanded 2^ carucates in Heslerton,
namely £ carucate in each case, against William de Yeddingham (Dedding-
I Chartul. of Bridling., 12. z Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 237.
3 Kirkby's Quest, 132-3. 4 Chartul. of Healaugh, p. 166.
5 " ille et heredes "; MS. 6 Chartul. of Malton, f. 148.
7 ib. 8 ib., f. 262.
9 ib., f. I4&/, 249. 10 Pipe R., 9 Hen. II, 59.
II Cal. Chart. R., i, 313. 12 Pipe R., 8 Ric. I.
150 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
ham) and Avelina his wife, Ralph de Holland and Elizabeth his wife,
William de Friebois and Idonea his wife, Hugh the gate-keeper and Mabel
his wife, and Cecily, sister of the said women.1 The result is not recorded.
In the same year William de Yeddingham and Adsibet his wife obtained
a judgment of disseisin against Walter de Soureby, Ralph de Hoyland
and Elizabeth his wife, Hugh the gate-keeper (janitor) and Mabel his wife,
William de Friebois and Idonea his wife touching a free tenement in Hesler-
ton.2 In 1246 Ellis de Heselerton and Eufemia his wife, for 48 marks, quit-
claimed their right in land in Heslerton, namely to John son of Aveline 2
bovates, to William son of Thomas de Yedingham 4 bovates in Heslerton
and i bovate in Yeddingham, to Idonea, relict of William de Friebois, 5
bovates, and to William, son of Idonea, i bovate.3 In 1258 Thomas de
Heslerton held land in Heslerton of Richard de Meinil and Ellen his wife,
of the inheritance of the said Ellen.4 The tenants of the fee of Meinil
in 1284-5 Paid> out °f I5S- &£ of wapentake fine due from East and West
Heslerton, as follows : Thomas de Heslerton 4^., Henry de Hoyland
Heland) 9</., and John de Friboys I2</., all three in West Heslerton.6
804. Quit-claim by Hugh the fisherman of Brompton to Geoffrey de
Aimunderby of his right in \ carucate in Heslerton for 2 marks,
concerning which land there had been a plea in the court of
Robert de Meinil by the king's writ de recto and a duel had
been waged by Warin de Malton, appellor, and William
Westrays, defender, and agreement made at the termination of
the duel. ^.1165-1175.
Chartul. of Malton ; Claud. D. xi, f. 148.
Omnibus hominibus videntibus vel audientibus literas has
Hugo piscator de Brumpton salutem. Sciatis omnes me abju-
rasse et omnino quiete clamasse, sine dolo et fraude, de me et de
heredibus meis in perpetuum Galfrido de Aimundreby et here-
dibus suis omne jus et clamium quod unquam habui et quod
clamavi in una dimidia carucata terre cum omnibus pertinentiis
in Heslerton, pro duabus marcis argenti quas predictus Galfridus
mihi dedit ; de qua terra placitum fuit inter nos in curia Roberti
de Mainil per breve domini regis de recto, et duellum invadiatum
fuit per Warinum de Maltun qui fuit appellator et per Willelmum
Westrays qui fuit defensator, et in eadem curia concordatum fine
duelli. Hiis testibus, etc.
805. Notification of Jordan Paynel that Gertrude his wife gave to the
canons of Bridlington i carucate in that town of the dower
which Robert de Meinil her former husband had given her,
with the consent of the said Jordan and Stephen de Meinil her
son. 1125-1135.
Chartul. of Bridlington penes Sir Will. Ingilby, bart., f. 1 1. Abstr. in
Lancaster's Chartul. of B., 12.
Omnibus sancte Dei ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris Jordanus Paynel salutem. Notum sit vobis quod Jertrudis
1 Cur. Reg. R., 33, m. 8. 2 Assize R., 1039, m. 3.
3 Feet of F., 38, n. 44. * ib., 48, n. 17.
5 Kirkby's Quest, 73.
CANTERBURY FEE : BRIDLINGTON, SEWERBY I 5 I
uxor mea dedit ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridlington et fratribus
Deo ibidem servientibus unam carucatam terre in elemosinam in
eadem villa de dote sua quam Robertus de Masnilio, prior maritus
ejus, ei dederat concessu meo et concessu filii sui Stephani
heredis ; et hanc eandem carucatam ego et Stephanus films ejus
optulimus super altare Sancte Marie de Bridlington ita liberam
et solutam et quietam, cum omnibus consuetudinibus, sicut un-
quam earn melius tenuimus. Hiis testibus, etc.
806. Notification of Henry I to archbishop Thurstan and his lieges
of Yorkshire of his confirmation to the canons of Bridlington
of the carucate (in Bridlington) which Gertrude, wife of Jordan
(Paynel), and Stephen (de Meinil) her son, gave, and Stephen
of Aumale confirmed by his writ. 1127-1135.
Chartul. of Bridlington penes Sir Will. Ingilby, bart., f. 157. Abstr. in
Lancaster's Chartul. of B., 212.
H[enricus] rex Anglorum Turstino archiepiscopo et omnibus
baronibus et fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis de Ebor[aci]skira
salutem. Sciatis quod concede canonicis Sancte Marie de
Brid[lintona] illam carrucatam terre quam Geretrud[is] uxor
Jordani et Stephanus films sui sicut earn eis dedit et sicut
Stephanus de Albemar[a] eis concessit per breve suum. Et
volo et precipio ut eas bene et in pace et honorifice teneant.
Teste Willelmo de Tanc[ardivilla] et Waltero Espec, apud
Eboracum.
807. Grant by Agnes de Rotessea, daughter of William Le Gras, with
the consent of Robert de Meinil, her lord, to Osbert de
Siwardeby of 4 bovates and the third part of 2 other bovates
in Sewerby, to hold in fee by doing forinsec service of that land,
where 2 carucates make a loth part of a knight's fee. 1188.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 2&/. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Bridl., p. 36.
Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Agnes de Rotesse filia
Willelmi Crassi, assensu et consilio domini mei Roberti de Maynell
et ceterorum amicorum meorum, dedi et concessi et hac presenti
carta mea confirmavi Osberto de Sywardeby et heredibus in
feodum et hereditate[m] quatuor bovatas terre cum tertia parte
duarum aliarum bovatarum in villa de Sywardby ; tenendas sibi et
heredibus suis jure hereditario de me et heredibus meis cum
omnibus pertinentiis suis et libertatibus et aysiamentis que ad
predictam terram pertinent intra villam et extra, libere et quiete
et honorifice ab omni seculari servitio et demanda que ad me sive
ad heredes meos pertinent, faciendo forinsecum servitium quantum
pertinet ad quatuor bovatas terre et ad tertiam partem duarum
bovatarum unde due carucate faciunt decimam partem unius militis.
Et sciendum est quod ego Agnes et heredes mei totam predictam
152 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
terram cum omnibus pertinentiis suis predicto Osberto et heredibus
suis contra omnes homines et contra omnes feminas imperpetuum
warantizabimus pro homagio et servitio suo et pro pecunia quam
prefatus Osbertus dedit mihi in magna necessitate mea. Et ut
hec donatio et hec confirmatio rata et stabilis imperpetuum per-
maneat ego Agnes pro me et pro heredibus meis sigilli mei ap-
positione hanc presentem cartam corroboravi, coram hiis testibus,
Ranulfo de Glanvilla, Bertrammo de Verdun, Michaele Beleth,
Willelmo de Bendenges, magistro Hugone Murdac, magistro
Johanne Cumin, et coram ceteris baronibus domini regis ;
Willelmo de Atuna, Waltero de Bovingtona, Willelmo de Thorp,
Willelmo de Buctona, Henrico Silvero, Willelmo de Sywardeby,
et coram multis aliis.
The next charter, to the same effect, is by " Alanus de Brigesham et Aliz
uxor mea, scilicet filia Willelmi crassi " ; ending " Et quod totam hanc pre-
dictam terram cum omnibus pertinentiis suis predicto Osberto de Sywardeby
et heredibus suis dedimus et concessimus et hac presenti carta nostra con-
firmavimus assensu et consilio Roberti de Maynill domini nostri et ceterorum
amicorum nostrorum pro quadam parte catalli sui et pro bono servitio suo.
Hii sunt testes, Ranulfus de Glanvilla tune justiciarius domini regis," and
the rest as above, except that " Willelmus films Reynerii " is inserted before
William de Sywardeby.
808. Surrender and regrant by Robert the constable (of Flamborough)
to Thomas de Alost, his brother, son of Gilbert de Alost, of the
chief messuage and 2 carucates in Fraisthorpe of the demesne to
hold by doing forinsec service of 2 carucates, whereof 7 caru-
cates make a knight's fee; which land Gilbert de Alost, with
the grantor's consent, purchased. Also surrender and regrant
to Ralph de Alost, the grantor's brother, of 2 other carucates of
the demesne in Fraisthorpe, with remainder in default of issue
of Ralph to the said Thomas. 1185-1195.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 146. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of B., 194.
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Robertus
constabularius reddidi et dedi et concessi Thome de Alost fratri
meo, filio Gilberti de Alost, in Fraistingthorp capitale messuagium
et duas carrucatas terre de dominio cum omnibus pertinentiis suis
in terra arabili, in pratis, in pasturis, in marisco et in omnibus aliis
aysiamentis, libere tenendas de me et de heredibus meis in feodo
et hereditate ipsi et heredibus suis, faciendo mihi pro ipsis forin-
secum servitium et heredibus meis quantum ad duas carrucatas
terre pertinet unde septem carrucate faciunt servitium unius
militis. Quam predictam Fraistingthorp prenominatus Gilbertus
de Alost pater ejus, me concedente sicut de hereditate mea,
adquisivit sibi et heredibus libere tenendam de me et de heredibus
meis. Sciendum etiam quod in eadem villa de Fraistingthorp
eodem servitio reddidi similiter et dedi et concessi Radulfo de
Alost fratri meo duas alias carrucatas terre de dominio, qui
CANTERBURY FEE: FRAISTHORPE 153
Radulfus si sine herede de uxore desponsata mortuus fuerit iste
due carrucate predicto Thome et heredibus suis sicut recto heredi
ejus in feudo et hereditate remanebunt in perpetuum. His testibus,
magistro Roberto de Swina, Alexandro canonico ejus, Willelmo
de Caytone, Willelmo de Haltham, Roberto Jurdan, Roberto de
Gloucestre, Alano Jurdan, Willelmo de Furnfellis], Roberto de
Kaitona, Radulfo de Risa, Willelmo de Halscham, Willelmo de
Otringham dapifero comitis, Hugone de Frisb[oys], Radulfo fratre
ejus, Amando Butic[ulario], Willelmo de Sruten, Johanne fratre
ejus, Stephano de Mferjsttfon],1 Willelmo filio ejus, Amando de
Sutton, Ricardo filio Sayeri, Roberto de Melsa, Thoma fratre ejus,
Johanrie filio Petri de Melsa, Hugone de Halscham, Stephano
filio ejus, et Radulfo filio ejus, Symone de Kam',2 Symone filio
Ysaac, Willelmo fratre ejus, Petro de Aldeburg', Johanne filio
Roberti de Bever[laco], Willelmo Cokerel, Roberto et Mattheo
filiis ejus, Waltero de Frism[areis], Stephano de Killum,
W[illelmo] de Oket[ona], Waltero de Bovingtona, Willelmo et
Gaufrido filiis ejus, Andrea serv[ienti] comitis, W. de la Mer,
Willelmo filio Turstin.
809. Grant by Thomas de Alost to St. Giles's Hospital at Beverley
of two bovates in Fraisthorpe for the maintenance of the poor
therein. 1185-1195.
Chartul. of Warter ; MS. Fairfax ix, f. 89^.
Sciant etc. quod ego Thomas de Alost dedi et concessi et hac
presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et Sancte Marie et Sancto
Egidio de Beverlaco et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus, ad
sustentamentum pauperum, in liberam, puram et perpetuam ele-
mosinam, duas bovatas terre in Fraystingthorp, quarum Nor-
mannus tenuit unam et Johannes Muus aliam, cum tofto quod
idem Johannes tenuit, cum omnibus pertinentiis et omnibus
aysiamentis, in campis, in pratis, in aquis, in mariscis, et cum
omnibus aliis aysiamentis que pertinent ad villam predictam, et
marescum extra Fuelesholm' juxta vi acras prati quas dimisi
predictis sicut extendit usque ad divisas de Burtona, ad tenendum
de me et heredibus meis libere, quiete, et solute ab omni seculari
servitio et exactione. Istas ii bovatas terre et istud marescum
predictum ego et heredes mei warantizabimus predictis fratribus
contra omnes homines. Hiis testibus, etc.
810. Grant by Thomas de Alost to St. Giles's Hospital at Beverley of
two bovates in Fraisthorpe, with a toft and two half acres else-
where in the township. 1185-1195.
Chartul. of Warter ; MS. Fairfax ix, f. 89^.
Sciant etc. quod ego Thomas de Alost, consensu heredum
meorum, dedi et concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi
1 Perhaps for " Marton." 2 Perhaps for " Kave, " Cave.
154 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Deo et hospital! Sancti Egidii Beverlac' et fratribus ibidem Deo
servientibus, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam et quietam ab
omni seculari servitio et exactione, duas bovatas terre scilicet in
Fraystingthorp, quas Rogerus filius Gerardi tenuit, et tdftum
quod Cecilia tenuit quod durat usque ad fossam comitis, et unam
acram terre ad incrementum illius tofti, scilicet dimidiam acram
terre ex parte occidentali predicte ville ad Haunthau, et dimidiam
acram terre ex parte orientali ad Petit Sandholm', cum omnibus
aysiamentis que pertinent ad duas alias bovatas terre ejusdem
feodi, in campis, in pasturis, in pratis, in aquis, in turbariis, in
maresco, in viis, in semitis, in villa et extra villam et in omnibus
libertatibus pertinentibus ad predictam villam. Istud tenementum
ego et heredes mei warantizabimus predictis fratribus contra
omnes homines, et hoc affidavi ego Tfhomas] pro me et heredibus
meis et super altare Beati Egidii optuli. Hiis testibus, etc.
Thomas de Alost of Fraisthorpe was son of Gilbert de Alost of that
place. Robert the constable of Flamborough describes him as his brother,
i.e. brother-in-law. Thomas had a son William, and brothers Stephen,
Ralph, and Hugh.1
81 1. Grant by Thomas de Alost to St. Giles's Hospital at Beverley of
a toft in Fraisthorpe, 10 acres at Crossholme, 10 acres of
meadow, 20 cartloads of turf yearly, and pasturage for 300 sheep,
1 6 oxen, 3 horses, 10 cows and a bull. 1185-1195.
Chartul. of Warter ; MS. Fairfax ix, f. 89^.
Sciant etc. quod ego Thomas de Alost dedi et concessi et hac
presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et Sancte Marie et Sancto
Egidio de Beverlaco et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus ad sus-
tentationem pauperum unum toftum in Fraystingthorp continens
ii acras, cum tali et tanta communi pastura quanta pertinet ad
aliud toftum ejusdem feodi, scilicet toftum quod Walterus filius
Margarete tenuit in[ter] toftum Alani et toftum Godwini, et decem
acras terre ad Crosholm ad bercariam suum faciendum \sic\ et fos-
sato si eis placuerit claudendam, et iii acras prati ex parte orien-
tali in prato quod vocatur Fulsic, et sex acras prati ex parte
occidentali ad Fuelesholm', et xx carectatas de turbis annuatim
in marisco meo cum ii bobus et ii equis ferendas, et liberum iter
portandi turbas quocunque voluerint, et communem pasturam
liberam in prefata villa extra pratum et bladum ccc ovibus et ii
carucatis bourn et iii equis et x vaccis et i tauro, cum secta earum
de i anno, et dum proles earum unum habebit annum a communi
pastura ammovebitur. Hec omnia predicta tenementa sicut
scriptum est ego et heredes mei warantizabimus predictis fratri-
bus contra omnes homines, libera et quieta et ab omni servitio
1 Lancaster, Chartul. of Bridlington, 194 seqq.
CANTERBURY FEE : FRAISTHORPE 155
seculari et exactione soluta, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
sicut aliqua elemosina liberior esse poterit. Et ut hec predicta
tenementa quantumcunque potuerit pauperibus predicte domus
imperpetuum ministrent sustentationem presentem cartam sigilli
mei appositione corroboravi. Hiis testibus, etc.
XV.— THE CAUX FEE
812. Confirmation by Ralph de Chevrecurt to the monks of Kirkstall
of 2 carucates of his fee in the soc of Brampton, which land is
called Bessacar, with pasture for 1000 sheep, 40 mares, cows
and swine at will, as William de Besacle gave i carucate with the
consent of Peter his heir and Agnes, wife of the said William,
and as William de Milleres gave the other carucate with the
consent of Hugh son of Hugh son of Nigel. 1155-1166.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS,
viii, f. 74. Pd. in ChartuL of Kirkstall, p. I56«.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Radulfus de Chevrecurt
salutem. Notum sit vobis me concessisse et presenti carta con-
firmasse abbatie Sancte Marie de Kirkestal et monachis ibidem
Deo servientibus duas carrucatas terre de feodo meo in soca de
Bramtuna in perpetuam elemosinam, que scilicet terra vocatur
Besacle, cum communi pastura ad mille oves et ad equas quad-
raginta cum omni nutrimento earum, et ad vaccas et porcos sine
numero, videlicet quot ipsi monachi voluerint, et cum omnibus
communis et libertatibus in bosco, et piano, in aquis, in viis et
semitis, in marasco et mora sicut Willelmus de Besacle, cujus
est una carrucata, concessione heredis sui Petri et uxoris sue
Agnetis, et sicut Willelmus de Milleres concessione Hugonis filii
Hugonis filii Nigelli, cujus est alia carrucata, illam eis dederunt
et cirographis suis confirmaverunt, qui prefatam terram de me
tenent. Hec omnia tenebunt libere et quiete ab omni terreno
servitio et seculari exactione excepto quod dabunt unoquoque
anno sedecim solidos gratia recognitionis pro duabus karucatis,
octo scilicet solidos uni et octo alteri. Sciendum etiam quod si
prefati homines mei aliquando de servitio quod mihi vel heredibus
meis debent defecerint et feodum eorum pro defectu servitii vel
pro alia aliqua causa in manum meam cecidit, ipsi monachi de me
et heredibus meis eandem recognitionem nobis reddendo tene-
bunt donee prefati homines vel heredes eorum feodum suum
recuperent. Hujus rei testes sunt : Lucas, Rogerus, Ricardus.
The descent of the Domesday fee of Geoffrey Alselin to Robert de Cauz,
living temp. Henry II, is described by Thoroton.1 Geoffrey obtained the
land of Tochi son of Otta, in Yorkshire, namely, a manor in Brampton and
Cantley assessed at 14 carticates \\ bovate, and Alsi's manor assessed at
i carucate. A large manor in Healaugh and the two Wighills did not
1 Hist. ofNott. (ed. Throsby), iii, 206.
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CAUX FEE: BESSACAR 157
follow the descent of Brampton. Before the death of Henry I Ralph de
Chevrecurt was enfeoffed of the land of Brampton and the soc to hold by
the service of I knight. In 1166 his son Jordan held it of Robert de Cauz.1
About the same time part of the hamlet of Bessacar seems to have been
held under the Chevrecurts by William de Besacle and William de Milleres.
The former gave i carucate to the monks of Kirkstall with the consent of
Agnes his wife and Peter de Besacle his son ; Milleres gave the other
carucate with the consent of Hugh, son of Hugh son of Nigel de Don-
caster, probably his heir. Each carucate was to be held by a yearly rent
of 8s. or 6 Danish ores. Another part of Bessacar seems to have been
held by the St. Patricks, for Geoffrey de St. Patrick, Helen his wife, and
Norman his son, gave to Kirkstall 12 bovates for 8.y. rent. It is difficult to
decide whether 10 bovates in Bessacar, which Hugh, son of Hugh son of
Nigel de Doncaster, gave for a yearly rent of iu., formed part of the above
tenures, or were a separate and distinct holding. Towards the end of the
1 2th century John de Adwick, brother of Ralph, released half the rent of
8s. which the monks had been paying for the carucate given by Milleres ;
and in 1223 John son of Peter de Besacre released half the rent of 8s. due
for the carucate given by William de Besacle.
Nigel de Doncaster occurs as early as 1130, when he owed 20 marks
for his sons' forfeiture, because they had slain a man.2 Hugh de Doncaster,
probably the grandson of Nigel, paid 4cw. in 1179 for licence to agree with
Robert son of Aldus.3 In 1182 one Ralph de Beseacre was a fugitive from
justice ; his chattels sold for $s. \d.* Geoffrey de St. Patrick died before
1183, as in that year Norman (his son) accounted for his relief of ^15
in respect of 3 knights' fees,5 which he held of the honor of Peverel of
Nottingham in that county and in Northamptonshire. Norman died before
1 201, when William his son held these 3 fees.6 A William de Millers
occurs in 1166 as tenant of William de Aubigny of \ knight's fee.7
There is some doubt as to the origin of the family of Brampton. Mr.
Lancaster considers it probable that Hugh, son of Hugh son of Nigel de
Doncaster, and Hugh de Brampton, were the same person.8 But they are
not contemporaries. The latter, moreover, appears to be the Hugh son of
Robert, who released in 1202 to the abbot of Kirkstall I carucate in
Bessacar,9 and the Hugh de Bramton, who joined with Eva his wife in
1219 in acknowledging that they had disseised William de Quincy of his
free tenement in Brampton.10 In Hilary term, 1207, Hugh de Brampton
essoined himself as ill at Brampton.11 In 1234 we find his daughter and
heir, Joan, the wife of Ralph de Vermelles. In 1240 Ralph and Joan,
with John de Besacre, acknowledged that the advowson of the church of
Cantley was the right of the prioress of Wallingwells.12 In 1280 their son
Philip de Vermaylles held of Adam de Everingham (the heir general of
Cauz) i fee in Brampton, Bessacre, High Ellers (Heyhelleres) and Gate.13
813. Agreement between the monks of Kirkstall and William de
Besacle, whereby the latter gave to the monks 2 bovates with
a toft and a croft and with his demesne toft in the town of
1 Red Bk., 343.
2 K. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 32. 3 Pipe A'., 25 Hen. II, 21.
4 it., 28 Hen. II, 46. & ib., 29 Hen. II, 91.
6 K. de Oblat., 113, 147. * Red Bk., 399.
8 Coucher of Kirkstall, 164 n, 166 n. 9 Yorks. Fines, n. 45.
10 Assize R., 1040, m. 12. " Abbrev. Placit., 56.
12 Feet of F., 31, n. 43. " Yorks. Ing. p. m., pt. i, 217.
158 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Bessacar for \zd. yearly, (dame Agnes), wife of the said William,
to hold the tenement during her life. 1155-1166.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f. 72(2)0?.
Hec est conventio inter monachos de Kirkestal et Willelmum
de Besacla. Willelmus de Besacla dedit ipsis monachis duas
bovetas terre cum tophto et cropto et omnibus pertinentiis cum
suo domenio tophto in ipsa videlicet villa de Besecla, pro amore
Dei et pro anima uxoris sue, quas ipsa dum viveret in maritagio
habebat, in perpetuam elemosinam, liberas et quietas ab omni
terreno servitio et omnibus secularibus consuetudinibus, excepto
quod monachi dabunt ei et heredibus suis singulis annis xii
denarios pro recognitione, iii scilicet ad festum Sancti Michaelis,
iii ad Natale Domini, iii ad festum Annunciationis Dominice, iii
denarios ad festum Sancti Johannis Baptiste. Hii testes : Hugo
de Rodeham, Radulfus sacerdos de Mechesbur, Ricardus de
Bulbi, Helias de Bosavilla, Hugo de Langatuat, Robertus. Hii
sunt testes etiam ubi filia Uuillelmi ipsam donationem quietam
et liberam concessit: Bernerdus sacerdos, Hacunus sacerdos,
Tomas de Arnetorp, Halanus suus films et Henricus suus nepos,
Robertus de Bessaala, Judo clericus, Alanus clericus de Done-
castri[ia], Judo Mercher,1 Radulfus, et domina Agnes uxor
Willelmi.
814. Grant by Geoffrey de St. Patrick, Helen his wife and Norman
his son to the monks of Kirkstall of 12 bovates in Bessacar for
8s. yearly. ^.1170-1182.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f. 72(2) ; Chartul. of Kirkstall, D. of Lane., Misc. Bks., n. 7, f. 47^.
Pd. in Chartul., n. 234.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam presentibus
quam futuris quod ego Gaufridus de Sancto Patricio et uxor mea
Helena et films meus Normannus dedimus Deo et Sancte Marie
et monachis de Kirkestal, pro salute animarum nostrarum et
parentum nostrorum, xij bovetas terre in Besacle et quicquid ad
illas pertinet in pasturis et in omnibus aliis rebus in perpetuam
elemosinam liberam et quietam ab omni servitio seculari sive
dono, preter hoc quod monachi dabunt mihi et heredibus meis
singulis annis viij solidos, scilicet ad Nativitatem Domini ij
[solidos] et ad Annunciationem Sancte Marie ij et ad Nativitatem
Sancti Johannis Baptiste ij et ad festum Sancti Michaelis ij. Et
super hoc ego et heredes mei adquietabimus ipsam terram de ser-
vitio regis et omnium aliorum hominum. T[estibus] : Ada decano
de Broddesw[rd], Pagano presbitero de Doncastre, Roberto
presbitero ejusdem ville, Toma presbitero de Vermeford,2 Petro
1 Perhaps j" Eudo Morcher." 2 i.e. Warmsworth.
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presbitero de Triberga, Reinero clerico de Danecastre, Ricardo
clerico de Bradewell, Roberto filio Gerbodi, Ricardo Ferling,
Henrico filio Neel, Radulfo de Nicolia, et Horm et toto capitulo
apud Donecastria ubi fidem dedimus in manu Adam decani hoc
pactum tenere.
Seal: an equestrian figure "on horseback, with sword and shield?
The gift of William de Besacle, William de Milleres and Geoffrey de
St. Patrick of their land in Bessacar and in the soc of Brampton was
confirmed by Henry II before II63-1 Consequently this charter may
belong to an earlier date than that given above, which is based on the
death of Geoffrey de St. Patrick.
815. Grant by Richard son of Ralph de Adwic to Robert (or Ralph)
de Adwic (his nephew) of i carucate in Bessacar, which Ralph
the grantor's father held of William de Besacle, to hold for 32^.
for all service, saving forinsec service of id. at Armthorpe ; of
this land Peter held 4 bovates, and the monks of Kirkstall 4
bovates for 4^., now to be paid yearly to the grantee, who gave
401. for this grant, on condition that the grantor gave him 10
marks in default of warranty. 1175-1190.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f. 294.
Sciant tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Ricardus films
Radulfi de Awic concessi, dedi, et hac presenti carta mea con-
firmavi Radulfo 2 de Awic et heredibus suis unam carucatam
terre in Besacle quam Radulfus pater meus tenuit de Willelmo
de Besacle, tenendam de me et de heredibus meis libere et quiete
et honorabiliter, in bosco et in piano, in viis et semitis, in pratis
et in pasturis, et in omnibus aliis aisiamentis vel libertatibus que
unquam ad prefatam terram pertinebant, pro omni servitio red-
dendo annuatim michi et heredibus meis tantum xxxij denarios,
salvo forensi [servitio] scilicet I denarii apud Arneltorp,
scilicet dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti
Martini, et pro illo solo denario, ego et heredes mei adquietabimus
ilium et heredes suos de omnibus rebus que per terram currunt ;
scilicet illam carucatam terre unde Petrus tenuit iiijor bovatas de
me, illas scilicet iiijor bovatas ego deliberabo Roberto vel suis
omnino quietas, et illas alias iiijor quas monachi de Kirkestal
tenuerunt de me persolvendo michi annuatim iiijor solidos ad
duos terminos, scilicet ij08 solidos ad Pentecosten et duos alios
ad festum Sancti Martini, illos iiijor solidos redden t prefato
Roberto; et predicti monachi faciunt forense servitium de illis
iiijor bovatis quas ipsi tenent, et ego Ricardus monachos prelocutos
quietos clamavi omnino. Hanc vero concessionem feci Roberto
prelocuto pro humagio et servitio suo et pro xl solidis quos michi
dedit. Ego vero prefatas conventiones juravi et affidavi tenere
1 Man. AngL, v. 536. * Sic in MS.
160 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
illi et heredibus suis de me et de heredibus meis sine omni malo
ingenio, et si istam concessionem ego vel heredes mei waranti-
zare non poterimus infra xlta dies sue summonitionis x marchas
argenti illi dabimus. Hiis testibus, Hugone clerico de Haitfeld,
Waltero capellano, Willelmo de Lamare, Radulfo de Haitfeld,
Radulfo de Awic, Willelmo fratre ejus, Hilardo filio Thome,
Adam Morchar, Silvestr[o] filio Ricardi, Thoma Mazon, Henrico
de Eboraco, Roberto de Paris, Ricardo de Gentild', Thoma la
Baune, Gilberto filio Godrici, Ricardo de Ewrhe, Thoma filio
Gamelli, Thoma Dragun, Radulfo sacerdote de Arneltorp, qui
fidem utriusque partis cepit, Radulfo le Facuner, Hugone filio
Hacun, Galfrido le Centh, Thoma filio Ormi, Willelmo de
Cuinte.
It is impossible to decide whether the grantee was Ralph, son of William
de Adwick, and nephew of Richard de Adwick, and the donor of ^ carucate
to Kirkstall ; or Robert son of Richard de Adwick, who attested a charter
of land in Slepehill,1 about the middle of the reign of Henry II. William
de Besacle, named here, was the donor of land in Bessacar to Kirkstall
before 1162. The probability seems to be in favour of Ralph son of
William.
816. Confirmation by Norman de St. Patrick to the monks of Kirk-
stall of 12 bovates in Bessacar. 1183-1198.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f. 72(2) ; Chartul. of Kirkstall, D. of Lane., Misc. Bks., n. 7, f. tfd.
Pd. in Chartul., n. 235.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus
et futuris quod ego Normannus de Sancto Patricio dedi et con-
cessi et presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et Sancte Marie et
monachis de Kirkestal imperpetuum, pro salute anime mee et
uxoris mee et heredum nostrorum, xij bovatas terre in Besacle
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in bosco et piano et pratis et
pasturis et in omnibus locis sine retenemento, tenendas de me
et heredibus meis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam
et quietam ab omni terreno servitio et seculari exactione, excepto
servitio domini regis, videlicet quantum pertinet ad predictas
xij bovatas terre. Et ego et heredes mei prenominatas xij
bovatas terre warantizabimus prenominatis monachis ubique et
erga omnes homines sicut puram et liberam elemosinam nostram.
His testibus : Willelmo Senzaveir, Rannulfo de Novomercato,
Roberto filio Pagani, Radulfo filio ejus, Roberto decano de
Stretton, Hugone de Scalcebi, Radulfo de Addewic, Petro de
Besacle, Gilberto ministro regis, Hugone de Bramtun, Willelmo
de Ballebi, Rainaldo de Donecastre, Jeremia de Sitleswrthe et
Nicolao fratre ejus, Nicholao filio Petri, Innocentio de Donecastre,
Henrico del Mareis.
The seal of Jordan de Aaivic : a goose or duck (?).
1 Chartul. of Pontefr., n. 206.
CAUX FEE: BESSACAR l6l
817- Confirmation by Hugh de Bramton to the monks of Kirkstall
of the land which they have of his fee in Bessacar by the gift
of Norman de St. Patrick, namely 12 bovates to hold by
rendering to the grantor 31. yearly ; and quit-claim of the wood
* called Mitchells with common right of his fee in Bessacar on
the western side of the road leading from the church of Cantley
to the ford called Thornwath ; and liberty to reduce all these
lands to tillage, reserving common of pasture to the donor, his
heirs and their men. 1183-1200.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f.74-
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Hugo de
Bramtona, pro amore Dei, concessi et hac mea carta confirmavi
Deo et monachis de Kirkestal totam terram quam habent de
feodo meo in Besacra ex dono Normanni de Sancto Patricio, scili-
cet, duodecim bovetas terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis ubique
sine retenemento, tenendas et habendas in perpetuam elemosinam,
liberam et quietam ab omnibus servitiis et demandis, excepto
quod idem monachi dabunt annuatim mihi et heredibus imper-
petuum tres solidos argenti pro omnibus servitiis et demandis ad
quatuor terminos, ix denarios ad festum Sancti Michaelis et
novem denarios ad festum Sancti Thome Apostoli et ix denarios
ad Annuntiationem dominicam et novem denarios ad festum
Sancti Johannis Baptiste. Et ego Hugo et heredes mei hanc
predictam elemosinam defendemus erga dominum regem et
warantizabimus imperpetuum contra omnes homines. Preterea
sciendum quod ego Hugo per presentem cartam quietum clamavi
de me et de meis heredibus imperpetuum Deo et dictis monachis
de Kirkestall totum boscum quod vocatur Echeles et totam com-
muniam de feodo meo in Besacra ex occidental! parte vie que
ducit de ecclesia de Canteleia usque ad vadum quod vocatur
Tornwaz, ut liceat eis totas illas terras colere, arare et inbladare
pro voluntate sua sine impediment© mei vel heredum meorum,
salva mihi et heredibus meis et hominibus meis communi pastura
extra bladum et pratum. Hiis testibus, Jeremia persona de
Rosington, Willelmo et Johanne fratribus ejus, Hugone filio
Ypoliti, Thoma de Sandale, Ranaldo de Doncastre, Henrico de
Marisco, Petro de Besacra, Henrico de Awic, Petro de Wadde-
wirtha, Thoma de Waddewirtha, Roberto de Danecastre, et
multis aliis.
Seal of Hugh de Bramton : " A man on horseback within the inner-
most ring, with sword and shield."
818. Grant by Hugh, son of Hugh son of Nigel de Doncaster, to
the monks of Kirkstall of 10 bovates in Bessacar with common
II L
I 62 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
right over his land in the soc of Brampton, for us. yearly.
1175-1190.
Chartul. of Kirkstall, D. of Lane., Misc. Bks., n. 7, f. 47. Pd. in ChartuL,
n. 231.
Notum sit omnibus, tarn presentibus quam futuris, quod ego
Hugo filius Hugonis filii Nigelli de Donecastre dono et concede
et presenti carta confirmo Deo et Sancte Marie et monachis de
Kirkfestal] x bovatas terre in Besacle et quicquid eisdem bovatis
pertinet in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in aquis et semitis
et viis, infra villam et extra et ubique, sine aliquo retinemento,
cum libera communa totius terre mee in soca de Brantona, in
moris et mariscis et turbariis, in bosco et piano et in omnibus
locis sine aliquo retinemento ; tenendas de me et de meis here-
dibus in perpetuam elemosinam, reddendo annuatim mihi et
heredibus meis xi solidos pro omnibus servitiis que ad terram
pertinent ad quatuor terminos, [scilicet] ii solidos et ix denarios
ad festum Sancti Michaelis et tantum ad Natale Domini et tantum
ad Annuntiationem Beate Marie et tantum ad Nativitatem Sancti
Johannis Baptiste. Et ego predictam terram eis warantizabo
erga dominum regem et erga omnes homines. Monachi vero
dederunt mihi pro recognitione xx solidos et i bovem et i vaccam.
Testes, [etc.].
819. Confirmation by Peter de Besacle to the monks of Kirkstall
of his father's gifts of i carucate in Bessacar with pasture for
1000 sheep, 40 mares, and for cows and pigs at will throughout
his soc of Brampton, for 8$. yearly; and gift of a bovates in
Bessacar of his mother's marriage dowry. ^.1175-1190.
Chartul. of Kirkstall, D. of Lane., Misc. Bks., n. 7, f. 45. Pd. in Chartul.,
n. 222.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus
et futuris quod ego Petrus de Besacle pro amore Dei et pro
salute anime mee dedi et concessi et hac mea carta confirmavi
Deo et Sancte Marie et monachis de Kirk[estal] omnes dona-
tiones quas pater meus eis dedit et concessit, videlicet ij carru-
catas 1 terre in Besac[l]e cum communi pastura ad mille oves, et
xlta equas cum omni nutrimento earum, et ad vaccas et porcos
quot ipsi monachi voluerint omni tempore in bosco et piano cum
omnibus communitatibus et aisiamentis per totam terram meam
in soca de Brantona in aquis et pascuis, in pratis et pasturis, in
moris et mariscis et turbariis et in omnibus locis sine aliquo re-
tinemento, et materiem de bosco meo omni tempore ad domos
suas edificandas, ad sepes faciendas, et ad ardendum ; commu-
nem etiam pasturam vicinorum meorum quam ego et homines
mei debemus habere faciam monachos habere libere et absque
1 An error for " i carucatam."
CAUX FEE: BESSACAR 163
molestia, et liberos introitus et exitus cum animalibus suis per
terram meam; reddendo annuatim viij solidos pro omnibus
servitiis que ad terram pertinent, videlicet ij solidos ad festum
Sancti Michaelis et ij ad Natale Domini et ij ad Annuntiationem
Beate Marie et ij ad Nativitatem Sancti Johannis Baptiste. Et
ego hanc donationem adquietabo eis erga dominum regem et erga
omnes homines. Insuper concede eisdem monachis ij bovatas
terre in eadem villa de Besacle de maritagio matris mee liberas
et quietas ab omni terrene servitio in puram et perpetuam elemo-
sinam. Hiis testibus : etc.
820. Cirograph of an agreement made in 1187 between the monks
of Kirkstall and Peter de Besacle before the justices at York,
whereby Peter quit-claimed to the monks land at Hitchells in
Bessacar to be tilled by them, and they agreed that Peter and
his men might bring part of the common into tillage; also
agreement relative to turbary, bracken and heather.
Chartul. of Kirkstall, D. of Lane., Misc. Bks., n. 7, f. 45</. Pd. in Chartul.,
n. 225.
Hec est concordia facta anno ab Incarnatione Domini[ca]
M°C°LXXX°vr inter monachos de Kirkfestal] et Petrum de
Besacle quando justiciarii domini regis fuerunt apud Eboracum,
scilicet Godefridus de Luci et Joscelinus1 archidiaconus de
Cicestria et Willelmus Vavasur, de querimonia et recognitione
quam idem Petrus habebat adversus eosdem monachos et in-
breviata fuerat coram eisdem justiciariis de communa sua in
Besacle, unde dixit se per prefatos monachos disseisiatum fuisse,
scilicet quod prefatus Petrus quietam clamat prefatis monachis
totam calumpniam quam habebat adversus eos de predicta com-
muna, ita quod terre ille de quibus Petrus predictus questus est
et de quibus visio facta fuit et unde recognitio debuit fieri coram
memoratis justiciariis apud Eboracum, quiete remanebunt mona-
chis colende in perpetuum, pro salute anime ejusdem Petri et
uxoris sue et heredum suorum et pro animabus patris et matris
sue et omnium antecessorum suorum, in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni terreno servitio ; scilicet
tota terra quam monachi coluerant de Echeles a via que vadit
per ecclesiam Sancti Wilfridi versus Tornwad usque ad ilium
locum qui vocatur Echelesweke et tota cultura inter Bernolves-
croft et viam que vadit a villa de Besacle ad ecclesiam ejusdem
ville usque ad prefatam viam que vadit per ecclesiam ad Tornwad.
Quod si a modo voluerint prefati monachi aliquid de communa
prefate ville ad usus suos accipere vel colere idem Petrus hoc
ipsum eis absque omni calumpnia permittit et concedit ; ita quod
monachi similiter permittent eidem Petro et hominibus suis
1 " Videfr' de Luci archiad." ; MS. For " scilicet . . . archidiaconus."
164 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
prefate ville absque omni calumpnia colere et ad usus suos
assumere partes suas de prefata communa sua quantum pertinere
debet ad terrain suam quam tenent in prefata willa. Preterea
de turbaria unde monachi aliquando adversus Petrum queri-
moniam habuerunt ita terminata est et ex utraque parte per
presens cyrographum confirmata, quod tarn monachi quam
Petrus et homines sui capient de turbaria quantum sufficere
poterit ad usus proprios : ita quod nee monachi nee Petrus nee
homines sui non dabunt nee vendent alicui aliquid de predicta
turbaria. Quod si quisquam deprehensus fuerit de turbaria
dare vel vendere, dabit prima vice vi. d. pro forisfacto et secunda
vice dabit si deprehensus fuerit xii. d. sine aliqua condonatione
et tertia vice xviii. d. Preterea de turbaria ubi fodere sole[b]ant
tarn monachi quam Petrus et homines sui, ex parte australi
grangie monachorum, nemo ex eis a modo fodiet a grangia
monachorum usque ad molendinum inter viam que vadit a
villa de Besacle ad molendinum et le mareis, preter inter Aske-
ledic et molendinum. Homines vero predicti Petri capient in
campis de Besacle fougere et bruere quantum opus habuerint
sine disturbatione. Testes, [etc.].
821. Cirograph of an agreement between the prior and convent ot
Worksop and the prioress and convent of Hampole, whereby
the latter confirm to the canons of Worksop i acre in Bramp-
ton (par. of Cantley), and land at Witehil between land of
Quincy de Bramton and that of the canons of Worksop, for
J acre to complete the bovate which the prior holds of the
prioress. For which the prior quit-claims to the prioress the
land of the fee of Brampton belonging to the house of Hampole.
^•.1190-1200.
From the orig. penes Colonel F. R. T. Trench-Gascoigne. Abstr. in
Yorks. Deeds (Yorks. Rec. Soc.), i, n. 89.
Hec est compositio facta inter priorem et conventum de
Wirkesop et priorissam et conventum de Hanepol, quod priorissa
et conventus de Hanepfol] concesserunt et presenti cyrograffo
confirmaverunt Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie et Sancti Cuthberti
de Wirkes[op] et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus totum jus
quod habuerunt in una acra terre in campis de Bramton quam
Godwinus tenuit, et preterea illam terram apud Witehil que jacet
inter terram Quincy de Bramton et terram prioris et conventus
de Wirkfesop], unde unum capud buttat super viam que ducit de
ecclesia apud Tornewad1 et aliud capud super moram, pro
dimidia acra terre ad implendam illam bovatam terre quam prior
de Wirkesop tenet de priorissa de Hanep[ol]. Et idem prior et
conventus de Wirk[esop] quietum clamaverunt totum jus quod
habuerunt adversus priorissam et conventum de Hanepfol] de
1 "Tornewud"; MS.
CAUX FEE: BRAMPTON, BESS AC AR 165
terra de Bramton de feudo ad domum de Hanepfol] pertinente.
Hiis testibus, Tfhoma] de Bosevill decano Donecfastrie], Wfillel-
mo] persona de Sandal, Randfulfo] de Novo-mercato, Radfulfo]
filio suo, Alano de Arnetorp, Johanne de Arnetorp, Alexandro
persona de Arnetorp, Hugone filio Ypoliti, Ada de Waddeworth
clerico, Hugone de Waledene, Hugone de Bramton, Gaufrido de
Hodesac, Henrico clerico de Donecfastria], Roberto de Torp,
Ada Pluket, et aliis.
Alan de Arnetorp was dead before 1200, when Hugh his son was insti-
tuting a plea against John son of Robert de Arnetorp touching a rent in
co. Nottingham.1
822. Grant by Ralph son of William de Adewich to the monks of
Kirkstall of ^ carucate in Bessacar, which they formerly held of
Richard de Adewic, his uncle, to hold for 8.r. yearly and by
doing forinsec service for that land, whereof 12 carucates make
a knight's fee. 1195-1205.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f. 77-
Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Radulfus
filius Willelmi de Adewich dedi et concessi et hac present! carta
mea confirmavi Deo et Sancte Marie et monachis de Kirkestal
in perpetuum, pro amore Dei et salute anime mee, heredum et
omnium antecessorum meorum, unam dimidiam carucatam terre
in Besachre, illam videlicet quam dicti monachi quondam tenuerunt
de Ricardo de Adewic avunculo meo, tenendam de me et heredibus
meis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab
omni terreno servitio et seculari exactione, cum omnibus appen-
diciis suis et libertatibus et aisiamentis predicte ville de Besachre
pertinentibus, in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in moris et
in mariscis, in viis et semitis, infra villam et extra, et in omnibus
locis sine omni retenemento; reddendo mini et heredibus meis
annuatim pro omni servitio octo solidos, quatuor videlicet ad
Pentecosten et quatuor ad festum Sancti Martini. Et notandum
quod monachi facient forense servitium quantum pertinet ad
dimidiam carucatam terre, unde duodecim carucate faciunt feodum
unius militis. Et ego et heredes mei warantizabimus et defen-
demus predictam terram cum omnibus appendiciis prenominatis
monachis, ubique et extra, et erga omnes homines. Hiis testibus,
Johanne de Birchin, Roberto de Roclaia, Hugone de Caschebi,
Hugone de Langetwait, Hugone de Bilham, Roberto filio Pagani,
Radulfo filio ejus, Willelmo filio lun de Waddewrde, Hugone filio
Ypoliti, Rainaldo presbitero de Donecastra, et multis aliis.
Outline of an equestrian seal.
1 R. de Oblat., 102 ; Yorks. Fines, n. 49.
1 66 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
It is improbable that the date of this charter is much, if at all, later than
1200. The custody of the land and the son of Eudes, here described as
"lun," de Waddeworth, was acquired in 1165 by Hugh de Langetwit, or
Langthwaite.1 In 1230 Peter de Wadeworth failed in a suit against Alice,
prioress of Hampole, relating to 2 bovates in " Kileholm " which he claimed,
alleging that she or her predecessor had entry by Hugh de Langthwaite,
who had demised them to her whilst William de Wadeworth, his (Peter's)
father, whose heir he was, was under age and in the custody of the said
Hugh, because she pleaded that plaintiff's writ spoke of the said William's
seisin in the time of Henry II, for whose time inquest could not be made.2
William de Wadeworth was amerced in I2O5,3 and died before 1219 when
Peter his son successfully defended a plea of disseisin of a tenement in
Wadworth brought against him by Thomas son of Robert, whose sureties
were Adam de Hoton and Eustace Bacun.4
Hugh son of Ippolite and Hugh de Scauceby (Scawsby) occur in fines
of the years 1206 and 1208, but the latter attests charters of the latter part
of Henry IPs reign. Reginald son of Osanna of Doncaster is named in
1180, and Reginald, reeve of Doncaster, in 1190 and I2oi.5 He was ex-
cepted from the body of those of Doncaster who gave 50 marks in 1195 for
the king's redemption. Still, he may not be the witness here described as
Reginald, priest of Doncaster.
823. Quit-claim by Ralph de Adewic to the monks of Kirkstall of
the land belonging to him within the court of the grange
of Bessacar, in the monks' close near the sheepfold and in
other places ; and bequest of his body for burial wherever he
happened to die. 1190-1210.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f.77^-
Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Radulfus de Adewic, pro
amore Dei et pro salute anime mee et antecessorum meorum et
heredum, concessi et quietum clamavi Deo et monachis de Kirkestal
totam terram que ad me pertinet infra curtem grangie de Besacle
et intra clausum monachorum juxta berchariam et in crofto quod
est ante portam grangie et infra alnetum monachorum, liberum
et quietum de me et de omnibus heredibus meis in perpetuum, in
puram et perpetuam elemosinam. Preterea dedi et hac mea
carta confirmavi Deo et Sancte Marie et monachis de Kirkestall
corpus meum ad sepulturam ubicumque vitam finiero. Et hoc
feci ego in mea ligia potestate. Testibus, Johanne et Henrico
fratribus meis, Henrico de Kerkroft, magistro Galfrido medico,
Alano filio meo, Rogero et Ricardo de Elache.
1 Pipe R., II Hen. II, 49. 2 Assize R., 1032, m. 28.
• 3 Pipe R., 7 John. * Assize R., 1040, m. i B</.
« Pipe R.
XVI.— THE CHAMBERLAIN'S FEE
824. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of St. Mary's, York, of
the gift of 2 bovates of land in Acklam, with pasturage, made
by William de Escures. 1165-1171.
Chart. R., I Edw. II, m. 5. Pd. in CaL Chart. R., iii, 112.
Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum
et comes Andegavorum vicecomiti Eboraci et ministris suis
Eboraciscire salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac carta mea con-
firmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis et abbati et
monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in puram et perpetuam elemo-
sinam duas bovatas terre in Acclum et dominium pasture ejusdem
ville sicut carta Willelmi de Escures testatur qui hanc elemosinam
dedit. Testibus, Alano de Novill, Simone filio Petri, Adam de
Gernemue.
825. Return made by Stephen, son of Herbert the chamberlain, of the
knights holding of him fees of old and new feoffment. 1166.
Lib. Rubeus de Scaccario, f. n&f. Pd. in Red Bk., 421.
Carissimo domino suo H[enrico] regi Anglorum Stephanus
films Herberti camerarii salutem. Sciatis quod teneo de vobis in
capite feodum j militis et inde feodatus est Willelmus de Scuris
de feodo j militis de veteri feffamento. Postea feffatus inde fuit
de dominio meo Willelmus de Ber[n]ville de vja parte militis,
scilicet de veteri feffamento. De novo vero feflfamento post
mortem H[enrici] regis feffatus est de dominio meo Thomas
clericus de Wichetona de xiija parte militis. Remanet autem in
dominio meo j carucata terre et vj masure super predictum servi-
tium militis quod vobis debeo.
The pedigree of the family of Fitz-Herbert given by Eyton in the Anti-
quities of Shropshire (vii, 148) is seriously wrong in an important detail.
Stephen Fitz-Herbert, whom Eyton makes second son of Herbert the
chamberlain of Henry I, and own brother to Herbert Fitz-Herbert, was
brother of the half-blood to Herbert and William, the treasurer of York,
afterwards archbishop. Stephen's mother was Milisent, daughter and heir of
Adam (?) and niece of William Turniant. She inherited the entire inheritance
of William Turniant, of Richard his brother, and of Osbert the sheriff of
Lincoln and York, their father.1 It is by no means improbable that Osbert
the sheriff had been enfeoffed of this Yorkshire fee by William II, or Henry I.
1 Abbrev. Placit. (Rec. Com.), 65^.
167
1 68 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
It was a small fee, and comprised the following lands of the king at the
time of the Domesday survey :
THE LAND OF THE KING'S THEGNS.
Holder », Holder v
T.R.E. T.R.W.
Chilbert Wharram Percy Chilbert I o
M Siward Acklam 2 men 9 4 l
M Sprot Leavening^
M Colbrand „ -
M Odfrid 2 »
M Ghilebrid „ J
Of this land Ansketil de Scures, or Alan his son, was enfeoffed of 5
carucates in Leavening and 7 carucates in Acklam with the church ; the
predecessor of William de Bernvill of 2 carucates in Acklam ; Thomas the
clerk of Wicheton, or perhaps of Weighton, of the remaining half carucate in
Acklam ; and the carucate in Wharram Percy may have remained in
demesne. In 1168 Stephen, son of Herbert the chamberlain, accounted for
1 5 s. 6d. due to the aid in respect of i fee and a 6th part of old feoffment, and
later for 13^. in respect of a I2th part of a fee of new feoffment.2 In 1172
he owed 23^. $d. and 2od. of scutage in respect of these tenements.' In
1190 he owed nj. M. to the scutage of Wales.* He died about that time.
In 1185, after the death of Adam son of Peter de Birkin, Ralph, son of
Stephen the king's chamberlain, married Matilda, daughter and heir of
Robert de Caux,8 and relict of Adam son of Peter, by whom he had no
issue. In 1201 he gave 30 marks to escape service overseas in respect of
13^ knight's fees of his wife's inheritance.6 On 7 March, 1216, Ralph Fitz-
Stephen and Ralph his son had letters of protection to treat with the king.7
The elder Ralph died before I February, 1222, when Ralph his son and
heir gave 5 marks for relief of \ knight's fee in Stevening " (in Bicker), co.
Line., held of the honor of Richmond. He had given Winterburn, co.
Glouc, to Richard Le Waleis of Gloucester as far back as I2i5,9if not
I207,10 subject to the life estate of his wife, Matilda de Caux, who died in
1224. Richard obtained livery in May, 1225. 11
Eventually this fee passed to the family of Ros, possibly by purchase.
In 1283 Richard de Bernevill claimed the custody of a tenant of land in
Acklam and Leavening against Robert de Ros, who said that he had
purchased that custody from Robert de Escures.12
826. Confirmation by William de Scures to the church of Bridlington
of 2 bovates in Acklam (E.R.), given by Robert his brother in
exchange for (4 bovates of) land in (Long) Riston, which
Ansketil the grantor's grandfather had given to that church, and
also the demesne toft in Acklam formerly of Alan de Scures his
father, with an acre within his laund in that town and common
of pasture there. 1160-1175.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 247. Chartul. of Bridlington, f. \6gd. Ahstr. in Lancaster's Chartul.
of Brid., p. 225.
Universis fidelibus Willelmus de Scuris salutem. Notum vobis
6i car. in the Summary. z Pipe R., 14 Hen. II, 88.
ib., 18 Hen. II, 61. * ib., 2 Ric. I, Yks.
R. de Dominabus, 7. 6 R. de Oblat., 151.
R. Lift. Pat., 169. 8 Excerpt, e R. Fin., i, 79.
R. Lift. Claus., i, 233. 10 Abbrev. Placit., 58.
11 Excerpt, e R. Fin., i, 116, 128. 12 Abbrev. Placit., 206.
CHAMBERLAIN'S FEE: ACKLAM, RISTON 169
facio me concessisse et hac carta confirmasse ecclesie Sancte
Marie de Brellintun in elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni
re preter Danegeldum, duas bovatas terre apud Acclum quas
Robertus frater meus dedit eidem ecclesie in excambium terre
apud Ristun quam Ansketillus avus meus prefate dederat ecclesie.
Preterea dedi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Brellintun in elemosinam,
liberam et quietam ab omni re preter Danegeldum, dominicum
toftum Alani de Scuris patris mei apud Acclum cum una acra
infra lundam meam apud eandem villam * cum communi pascua
ville ejusdem. Hiis testibus, Simone canone de Walsingham,
Roberto et Johanne canonicis de Nostell', Thoma capellano de
Burton, Everardo clerico, Malgero clerico, Roberto de Ulram,
Ernaldo2 de Marton' et Willelmo filio ejus, Henrico filio Petri,
Simone de Marton, Herveio camerario archiepiscopi, Rogero filio
Henrici de Willerdebi, Serlone Talun, Vigur.
The gift of the church of Acklam with I carucate of land to the Lincoln-
shire abbey of Thornton will be noticed below. Nicholas de Scures gave a
mill, toft, and 4 bovates in Acklam to the canons of Thornton, whose abbot
Robert conveyed them to Bridlington.3 Beatrice de Scures confirmed \
carucate in Acklam to Alexander the despenser for 5^. yearly. It had been
given to Alexander by Gilbert de Says. Robert son of Alexander de
Bucton gave it to Bridlington, as the \ carucate which his father had some-
time held of the canons at farm. The canons were to pay $s. yearly to
Gilbert de Says. Afterwards Adam de Says, apparently son of Gilbert,
released the ^s. of rent.4 These transactions took place in the time of
Richard I and John.
827. Confirmation by Stephen, son of Herbert the chamberlain, at
the prayer of William de Scures, to the church of Bridlington
of 2 bovates in Acklam with common of pasture, given by
Robert de Scures, and 4 bovates there given by William de
Scures (his brother) with the toft of Alan his father, his laund
and the onset of a mill. 1170-1185.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 169^. Abstr. in Lancaster's ChartuL of Brid.,
p. 225.
Sftephanus] films Herberti camerarii omnibus ecclesie filiis
salutem. Notum sit vobis me concessisse et presentis carte testi-
monio confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridlintona duas
bovatas terre in Acclum, cum omnibus suis pertinentiis et cum
communi pastura totius ville, quas Robertus de Scures dedit
eidem ecclesie. Preterea concessi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Brid-
lintona et presentis carte testimonio confirmavi iiii. bovatas
terre in Acclum quas Willelmus de Scures dedit eidem ecclesie et
unum toftum quod fuit Alani patris ejus et totam lundam secundum
antiques limites ejus et unam sedem ad molendinum faciendum.
Hec omnia cum omnibus suis pertinentiis concessi et confirmavi
1 " et" added in Chartul. 2 " Ernardo" ; ib.
3 ChartuL of Brid., 226. * ib., 229.
170 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
predicte ecclesie per petitionem ipsius Willelmi de Scures ita libere
et quiete sicut Willelmus de Scures et Rodbertus frater ejus ea
dederunt et sicut carta ipsius Willelmi de Scures testatur. Hiis
testibus : Willelmo de Scures, Petro de Silesthorn, Ernaldo pres-
bitero, Everardo clerico, magistro Alexandro, Gocelino clerico,
Johanne de Snelesl[un]d, Johanne filio Odonis et Matheo fratre
ejus, Roberto Talun et Serlone fratre ejus, Jacobo filio Ricardi de
Wathsand, Roberto clerico, Martino le turnur, Roberto nepote
Henrici, Reynaldo Pincheger, Willelmo coco, Franco clerico,
Simone de Lincolnia, Guarino de Langetoft, Engelero, Johanne
de Wathsand.
XVIL— THE CHAUNCY FEE
828. Grant by Walter de Chauncy, with the assent of Alfred his son,
to the monks of Whitby of the advowson of the church of
Skirpenbeck and parts of his demesne. ^.1150-1160.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 120. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 361.
Sciant omnes videntes vel audientes has litteras quod ego
Walterus de Cancy, assensu et consensu Alfridi filii mei et
heredis, concessi et dedi ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de
Whiteby monachisque ibidem Deo servientibus, in liberam et
quietam et perpetuam elemosinam, advocationem et donationem
ecclesie de Scripenbec cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, et preterea
de domini[c]is culturis meis quinquaginta acras terre in campis
ejusdem ville, scilicet sexdecim acras et dimidiam in Blaland et
octo et dimidiam in Stoches et tres in cultura que fuit Turaldi, et
ex altera parte ville viginti duas acras ad Wlvehand et in eadem
villa totam illam terram pro una tofta que jacet inter toftam
ecclesie et toftam Willelmi Nores et communem pasturam ville.
Ista dedi in eternum ecclesie prefate de Whiteby pro salute mea
et filiorum et antecessorum et successorum meorum libera, soluta
et quieta ab omni servitio et exactione et consuetudine seculari.
Hanc prefatam donationem meam dedit etiam Alfridus filius meus
propria manu sua supradicte ecclesie de Whiteby. Hiis testibus,
Nicholao clerico de Scripenbek et Ascelino capellano ejus et
Normanno presbitero de Botercrame et Willelmo filio Mainerdi
et Gaufrido de Bugthorp et Serlone de Joelthorp et Petro de
Sutton et Willelmo de Fublet et Gernegot et Ricardo Britone et
Waltero de Cancy et Hugone filio Audoeni, Archel de Boter-
crame, Syvardo [de] Joilthorp, Willelmo Nores et multis aliis.
829. Grant by Walter de Chauncy to the monks of Whitby of
common of pasture upon his demesne of Skirpenbeck. ^.1150-
1160.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 120. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 362.
Walterus de Canci omnibus audientibus vel videntibus has
litteras salutem in Domino. Notum sit vobis omnibus me con-
cessisse et dedisse et hac mea carta presenti confirmasse Deo et
Sancte Hylde et ecclesie de Whiteby et monachis ibidem Deo
servientibus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam, pro anima mea
et pro animabus parentum et heredum meorum necnon pro anima
domini mei regis Henrici et pro animabus heredum ejus, cum
171
172 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
communi pastura totius ville de Scirpenbec, pasturam mecum
communem et cum heredibus meis per totum dominicum meum
in eadem villa, item quod averie monachorum de Whiteby sine
omni contradictione et disturbatione plene et libere ibunt et
pascent per totum dominicum meum ejusdem ville ubicunque mee
dominice averie et averie heredum meorum eunt et pascunt.
Hanc autem pasturam neque ego vendam neque heredes mei
vendent neque in earn intrabunt sine assensu monachorum pre-
dictorum unde ipsi monachi predicte ecclesie dampnum habeant.
Hiis testibus, Eadulfo presbitero de Whiteby, Normanno presbi-
tero de Butercrame, Rogero capellano de Whiteby, Gaufrido de
Bogethorp, Willelmo de Fublet, Reginaldo de Snetona, Ivone de
Ugilbardby, Willelmo de Housgarthe, Rogero fratfe ejus, Radulfo
Patefine, Waltero de Cancy, Brumman, Waltero de Steynsiker,
Hugone hostilario, Cliberno de Lathgarthe, Roberto coco et multis
aliis.
830. Grant by Walter de Chauncy to his nephew William de Fublet of
two bovates at Stamford Bridge, to be held by the service of the
4oth part of a knight's fee. 1150-1160.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 121. Pd. in Chartul., n. 364.
Walterus de Canci omnibus hominibus suis et amicis Francis
et Anglis et omnibus has litteras videntibus vel audientibus
salutes. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse huic Willelmo de Fu-
ble[t] nepoti meo duas bovatas terre ad Pontem Belli et culturas
meas domini[c]as ad fraxinum usque ad Pontem Belli, pro servitio
suo illi et heredibus suis, libere et quiete et hereditarie tenendas
de me et de heredibus meis cum omnibus pertinentiis suis que
terre illi adjacent per servitium liberum faciendum quantum per-
tinet ad duas bovatas terre de decem carrucatis in servitium
militis. Valete. Testibus, Symone de Chanci, Gaufrido Britone,
Petro de Swirtana, Serlone de Jolthorp, Ricardo Barun, Ger-
nagan, Willelmo de Help[er]thorp et Radulfo fratre ejus et
Reynaldo de Haraus, Lamberto Canicii1 et Nicholao clerico et
Radulfo fratre ejus et Acelino presbitero et Aicatilla et Augero et
Willelmo Norais, Gaufrido de Canci et Willelmo de Collum,
Nalipres et Roberto fratre Grende et Roberto fratre Serlonis et
Gaufrido ministro regis de Leig', Uspac preposito et ceteris.
831. Confirmation by Amfrey de Chauncy to the monks of Whitby
of the church of Skirpenbeck and 50 acres of land, which he
joined with his father in giving to them. 1160-^.1170.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 53^. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 202 ; Add. MS.
4715, f. n id.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus
quam futuris, videntibus vel audientibus has litteras, quod ego
1 Query canonicis.
CHAUNCY FEE: STAMFORD BRIDGE 173
Anfridiis de Canci, libera devotione et inconcussa stabilitate, hac
carta mea confirmo Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde
de Wyteby, monachisque ibidem Deo in perpetuum servientibus,
ecclesiam de Scerpingbec in liberam et quietam et perpetuam
elemosinam, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, in decimis et terris et
possessionibus, de vivis et mortuis et omnibus ecclesiastici juris
consuetudinibus, tarn libere et plenarie sicut aliqua ecclesiarum
totius Eboracensis ecclesie dioceseos liberius et plenius decimas
suas et possessiones ceterasque consuetudines ecclesiasticas habet
et possidet, sicut enim in carta patris mei donationem ejus pre-
dicte ecclesie monachis de Wyteby concessi, sic etiam hac carta
mea eandem ecclesiam eisdem monachis diligenter concede et
confirmo ; insuperque quinquaginta acras terre quas pater meus
predicte ecclesie donavit, etiam hac carta mea concede et liber-
rime et sine omni exactione confirmo, pro anima mea et patris
mei et matris mee et omnium predecessorum meorum et succes-
sorum, et ut heres meus et ceteri successores mei sciant per-
fectam donationem meam hujus elemosine. Benedictionem meam
et omnium Christianorum habeant quicunque hanc elemosinam
patris mei et meam manutenuerint ; qui vero illam confringere
conabuntur vel ab ecclesia de Wyteby separare e contrario
maledictionem Dei optineant. Hujus rei testes sunt hii, Radulfus
presbiter, Albertus presbiter, Willelmus presbiter, Nicholaus
diaconus, Reginaldus diaconus.
832. Grant by Amfrey de Chauncy to the monks of Whitby of 2
bovates at Stamford Bridge and his father's demesne tillages,
which his said father gave to William de Fublet, to hold by
doing forinsec service of that land, whereof 10 carucates make
a knight's fee. 1160-1170.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 53^. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 201 ; Add. MS.
4715, f. i nd.
Anfridus de Canci omnibus hominibus suis Francis et Anglis,
omnibusque ortodoxis sancte matris ecclesie filiis has litteras
audientibus salutem. Notum sit vobis me dedisse et concessisse
et presenti scripto confirmasse monasterio Sancte Hylde de
Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, in perpetuam
elemosinam, totam illam terrain quam pater meus dedit Willelmo
de Fublet et heredibus suis in hereditatem, scilicet duas bovatas
terre ad Pontem Belli et culturas dominicas que fuerunt patris
mei, a fraxino usque ad Pontem Belli, cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis que illi terre adjacent, ita libere et quiete tenendam de me
et heredibus meis, sicut pater meus liberius et quietius preno-
minato Willelmo concessit ; hoc est per liberum servitium quantum
pertinet ad duas bovatas terre de decem carucatis in servitium
militis. Hiis testibus, Nicholao clerico, Waltero capellano,
Gamello presbitero Serlonis, Petro filio Grente, Ricardo Barun,
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Rosker, Hugone filio Outhen, Gernagoto, Willelmo fratre Andfridi,
Guill[elm]o [de] Coll[um], Odo[ne] Petefin, Sim[one], Willelmo
le Norr[ais], Gosfrido, Hervio de Ponte, et multis aliis.
833. Notification by Amfrey de Chauncy of the number of knights
enfeoffed in his fee in the time of Henry I. 1 166.
Lib. Rubeus de Scaccario, f. I igd. Pd. in Red Bk., 426.
Notum sit quod tenura Anfridi de Chanci talis est quod isti in
tempore Henrici regis feodati sunt, scilicet, Galfridus de Bugetorp
de j milite ; Thomas films Roberti de j milite ; Galfridus de
Killum de j milite ; Thomas films Wilnoth, Petrus films Grent,
Serlo de Joletorp, isti tres tenent feodum j militis. Ille predictus
Anfridus tenet feodum j militis in dominio suo, nee magis in
tempore regis habuit nee modo habet, nee de novo feffamento
aliquem habet.1
Geoffrey de Bugetorp held the town of Bugthorpe. Sometimes he is
described as Geoffrey " Brito." Thomas son of Robert (de Everingham ?)
held lands in Fridaythorpe ; Geoffrey de Killum in Youlthorpe ; Thomas
son of Wlviet, Peter son of Grente (de Sutton) and Serlo de Joletorp held
lands in Swaythorpe ; Amfrey de Chauncy held lands in Skirpenbeck,
Thoraldby and Fangfoss in demesne.
The following is the record of the members of this fee in Domesday
Book:
LAND OF ODO ARBALISTARIUS.
B^wSc. <ar. box.
4 4
2 O
Youlthorpe 4 o
Fridaythorpe 5 o
2 o
9 o
5 6
4 4
LAND OF THE KING.
M Game, etc. Thoralby (Game, tenant) 2 3 5
Odo the Crossbowman (balistarius) gave to St. Mary's, York, 4^ carucates
in (Hanging) Grimston and his tithes of Skirpenbeck and Bugthorpe,6 his
1 As in Lib. Niger ; " habuit " ; MS. * Perhaps including Fimber.
3 Probably in Skirpenbick, 4 3 car. in Kirkby's Quest ', 58.
5 Out of 4 car. See Kirkby's Quest, 274. • CaL Chart. R., iii, 113.
Tenant
T.R.E.
Manor.
M
Forne
Bugthorpe
M
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Barthorpe
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2 M
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1 Game ]
Fridaythorpe 2
2 M
( Game {
( Orm j
Thixendale
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Orm
Raisthorpe
2 M
(Orm )
\ Forne J
" Scradiztorp " 3
M
Forne
Swaythorpe
M
M
Forne
Skirpenbeck
Hanging Grimston
2 M
/ Forne )
\ Game )
Kilham
176 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
gift being confirmed by William 1 1 before 1093. From the Lindsey Survey
we learn that Odo's lands were then (1115-1118) in the hands of Amfrey
(Anfridus) and Alfred (Alfrett) de Chauncy, from which circumstance it is
not unreasonable to suppose that they had passed by inheritance to Amfrey
and Alfred, whose mother may have been Odo's sister. Odo's fee in
Yorkshire passed almost in its entirety to the family of Chauncy. Clutter-
buck alleges that Odo's fee was "purchased" in the time of Henry I by
William de Chauncy,1 but this statement may be put aside as worthless,
seeing that we have no reference to any William in connexion with Odo's
lands in cos. York and Lincoln. The first Amfrey gave to St. Mary's,
York, 4 carucates in Thixendale.2 His successor was Walter de Chauncy,
named in Yorkshire in 1130 as accounting for ^15 that he might marry a
wife of his own choice, and for 2os.3 of the pleas of Blythe, afterwards
pardoned. From this entry it is apparent that Walter had made Skirpen-
beck his home.
Forne, the English holder of lands in Skirpenbeck at the Conquest, was
the father of Ulf Fornessuna, who gave to St. Mary's, York, a carucate in
Skirpenbeck.4 Forne was probably a near kinsman of Game, who had
lands with Forne in several manors near Skirpenbeck and a manor at
East Haukswell, near Richmond, where Ulf Fornessuna gave the church
and a carucate to St. Mary's, York.5
Walter de Chauncy and Alfred his son gave the church of Skirpenbeck
and lands there to Whitby. Walter died before 1161, for in that year
Alfred (Aluredus) paid I2*«., as a tenant in chief, in respect of his knights
towards the expenses of the army.6 He too was deceased before 1165
when Amfrey, his brother and heir, paid 66s. &/., and Simon, perhaps another
brother, accounted for a like sum, in lieu of personal service in Wales with
their knights.7 Simon was the ancestor of the Lincolnshire line of
Chauncy and held half Swinhope of the honor of Richmond. He was joint-
founder with Roger de Bussei of the preceptory of Willoughton.8 In 1166
Amfrey held 5 knights' fees in chief in Yorkshire." A knight's fee in
co. Lincoln, about which there appears to have been litigation between him
and Simon,10 was held by Amfrey of the honor of Richmond.11 It is evident
that the fee of Chauncy, originally consisting of 10 fees, was at this time
divided between the two younger brothers and heirs of Alfred de Chauncy,
Amfrey taking the Yorkshire estates with a service of 5 fees, and Simon the
Lincolnshire estates with a similar service.12 In 1168, 1172, 1190, and 1194
each accounted in their respective counties for scutage of 5 knights' fees.13
Walter, father of Amfrey (and Simon ?), appears to have married Alice,
one of the sisters and co-heirs of William, son of Helte of Aldington, co.
Kent,14 in which county the heir of Amfrey de Chauncy held i fee
in I2O3.15
Amfrey II died before 1190. In 1195 Hugh Murdac owed 100
marks for custody of his land and heir. At Michaelmas, 1192, the sheriff
accounted for ^4, 7s. 6d. for the farm of Skirpenbeck late of Amfrey de
Chauncy for half the year and so until 1194, when, out of the farm of half
the year, the sum of tfs. 6d. was allowed to Amfrey's 2 sons and daughter.16
In 1194 a carucate of land in Skirpenbeck, which may have been mort-
gaged to Aaron, the Jew of York, yielded to the crown a farm of 2OJ.17 In
1 Hist, of Herts. , ii, 400. 2 Cal. Chart. R., iii, 114.
8 R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 26. * Cal. Chart. R., iii, 115.
6 ib. 6 Pipe R., 7 Hen. II, 37. ' ib., n Hen. II, 50.
8 Man. AngL, vi, 804^, 835^. 9 Red Bk., 426
10 Pipe R., 1 1 Hen. II, 35. u Gale, Reg. Hon. de Richmond, app. 27.
12 RedBk., 490, 517. 13 Pipe R., pass.
14 Abbrev. Placit., 57. l5 Red Bk., 135.
18 Pipe R., 6 Ric. I. 17 ib.
CHAUNCY FEE: SKIRPENBECK 177
1199 Paulin, master of the hospital of York, accounted for i$m. for having
seisin of a carucate in Skirpenbeck which Joscey the Jew had held of him.1
Walter, son and heir of Amfrey, was of age in 1201, when he gave \$m.
to avoid service beyond the seas.2 Four years later he proffered loos, for
an inquiry, probably directed against Hugh Murdac, his late guardian, as
to what alienations had been made of the manor of Skirpenbeck and by
whom, since the prohibition made thereon by Henry II.8 He contributed
to the 5th, 6th, and yth scutages of John's reign, and served in person in the
Scottish campaign. Walter, the son, seems to have been married by his
guardian to Matilda Murdac.4 He died at the beginning of 1229 without
issue and was succeeded by Roger, his brother,5 who died in December,
1238, leaving Robert, his son and heir, who had livery of 5 knights' fees in
Yorkshire in the ensuing March.6 Robert died in 1246, when an inquest was
taken showing that Matilda Murdac, his uncle's relict, and Preciosa, his
mother, had dower in Skirpenbeck. Thomas, his son and heir, was aged 2
years,7 for whose custody Robert de Crepping gave ^ioo.8 Thomas de
Chauncy had livery of his inheritance in 1268. 9
The descent of the fees held of Amfrey de Chauncy is difficult to follow,
but a few notes may be given. During the period 1210-1212 Richard de
Touleston quit-claimed to Walter de Chauncy the service of a knight's fee
in Fridaythorpe, which he ought to hold of Walter. Among the witnesses
were Jordan de Buggetorp and Everard de Sutton.10 Walter de Chauncy
confirmed to the nuns of Wilberfosse the gift of John son of Ivo and Alice
his wife, Robert de Newby and Agnes his wife of 2 bovates in the field of
Youlthorpe, which they gave to the nuns with the body of Thomas Arundel ;
also the gift of Matilda, daughter of Alan, of 2 bovates there. William de
Belkertorp, Ranulf Rufus and Michael de Skirpenbeck were witnesses.11
In 1243 these 5 fees were held thus : Geoffrey de Bugetorp i fee in
Bugthorpe, Peter Basset i fee in Fridaythorpe, Ralph son of William (de
Belkertorp) i fee in Youlthorpe, Roger de Thurkeleby and his partners
• i fee in Swaythorpe, Robert de Chauncy i fee in demesne in Skirpenbeck.12
834. Grant by Amfrey de Chauncy to the monks of Whitby of £ caru-
cate in Skirpenbeck. 1160-^.1175.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 54 ; Add. MS. 471$, f- "2. Pd. in Chartul. of W.t
n. 203.
Notum sit omnibus tarn presentibus quam futuris, videntibus
vel audientibus has litteras, quod ego Amfridus de Canci dedi et
concessi ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby
monachisque ibidem [Deo] servientibus, in perpetuam elemosinam,
dimidiam carucatam terre in Scirpincbec cum toftis et croftis et
pratis et pascuis et pastura cum propriis anima[li]bus domini per
totum, communique pastura ville et ceteris ad eandem terram
pertinentibus, liberam et quietam ab omni servitio seculari et
exactione et consuetudine, tarn ad regem quam ad me pertinente,
in puram et perpetuam elemosinam a me et de heredibus meis
possidendam. Istam vero prenominatam terram dedi ecclesie de
I Pipe R. * R. de Oblat., 172. 3 ib., 263.
4 Yorks. Ing. p. m,, i, 6. 6 Excerpt, e R. Fin., i, 180, 182.
6 ib., 317, 321. 7 Yorks. Ing. p. m., i, 5-8.
8 Cal. Pat., 1232-47, p. 484. 9 Excerpt, e R. Fin., ii, 478.
10 Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 299. " ib. 358. 12 Testa, 3646.
II M
178 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Wyteby et hac carta mea confirmavi, pro me et uxore mea et pro
liberis meis et pro animabus patris et matris mee et animabus
antecessorum meorum et pro quinquaginta acris restaurandis
quas injuste subtraxi de centum acris quas pater meus eidem
ecclesie jam antea dederat. Hujus donationis testes sunt, Helyas
presbiter, Nicholaus clericus, Gervasius clericus, Johannes cleri-
cus, Gosfridus Brito de Buketorp dapifer Anfridi, Serlo de
Joltorp, Willelmus Burdun, Hugo films Fulconis.
835. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Whitby of the
various gifts of church and land in Skirpenbeck made to them
by Walter de Chauncy and Amfrey his son. 1179-1180.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 51 ; Add. MS. 4715, f. i$d. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 193.
Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum, dux Normannorum et
Aquitanorum, comes Andegavorum, archiepiscopis, episcopis, ab-
batibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, ministris,
prepositis et fidelibus suis totius Anglic salutem. Sciatis me
concessisse et present! carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie
Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo
servientibus omnes rationabiles donationes quas Walterus de
Canci et Anfridus films ejus eis fecerunt et cartis suis confir-
maverunt, scilicet ecclesiam de Scirpinbech cum vi bovatis terre
que ad earn pertinent et ex dono eorundem vi alias bovatas terre,
quatuor scilicet in Scripinbech et duas ad Pontem de Bello, et
preter eas quatuor viginti acras terre et quinque culturas in
Scirpinbec. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicta ab-
batia et monachi ejusdem loci omnia predicta habeant et teneant
in puram, liberam et perpetuam elemosinam bene et in pace,
libere et quiete, plenarie et integre et honorifice, in bosco et
piano et pratis et pasturis, in aquis et molendinis, in viis et
semitis et omnibus aliis locis cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et
libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus sicut carte donatorum
testantur. Testibus, Johanne Norwicensi et Johanne Cicestrensi
episcopis, Godefrido de Luci, Johanne Cumin, comite Willelmo
de Mandevilla, Stephano de Toronis senfescallo] Andegavie, Ran-
nulfo de Glanvilla, Roberto [de] S[t]uttewilla, apud Wintoniam.
836. Grant by Amfrey de Chauncy to his namesake Amfrey the clerk,
son of Arnold, of a toft in " Scridenbek " opposite the gate of
dom. Nicholas the parson (of Skirpenbeck), with liberty to the
grantee to give or assign the tenement. 1160-1175.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. I2id. Pd. in ChartuL of W., n. 366.
Anfridus de Canci omnibus videntibus et audientibus litteras
istas salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse et presenti
carta confirmasse Anfrido clerico filio Arnaldi, filiolo meo, in
puram et perpetuam elemosinam, toftum unum in Scridenbek
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contra portam domini Nicholai persone, cum crofto ad illud perti-
nente et cum aliis omnibus pertinentiis et aisiamentis infra villam
et extra, tenendum de me et de heredibus meis liberum et quietum
ab omni seculari servitio, reddendo michi et heredibus meis per
annum dimidiam libram cumini ad Natale Domini pro omni
servitio ; ita quod idem Anfridus cum decesserit vel ad religionem
transient in libera potestate habebit ut prefatum toftum, cum
predictis pertinentiis ejus, cui voluerit donet in feudo et in
hereditate, tenendum de me et de heredibus meis sine contur-
batione mei vel heredum meorum, salvo prenominato servitio.
Hiis testibus, Nicholao persona de Scirpenbek, Laurentio nepote
suo et Thoma fratre ejus et Adam fratre ejus, Petro filio Grente
de Sutton, Jurdano de Bugthorp et Petro fratre ejus et Willelmo
Noreys, Michaele filio ejus et Henrico fratre ejus, Reginaldo
filio Dun, Petro filio Willelmi de Wilburfoss et Jurdano fratre
ejus et Willelmo filio Reginaldi filii Dun, Hugone filio Ketel [de]
Ebor., Waltero filio Hosbern de Barkesthorp,Waltero filio Pa[ga]ni
de Katton, Hugone filio Rogeri, Andrea filio Turgis et ceteris.
837. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Byland of the land
(in Skirpenbeck) which Amfrey de Chauncy gave them in alms.
£•.1160-1167.
Chartul. of Easby, Egerton MS. 2827, f. 256^.
Hfenricus] rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitano-
rum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi, baronibus,
justiciariis, vicecomitibus, ministris, et omnibus fidelibus suis
Eboracisyrfe], salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta
confirmasse abbati et monachis de Bellalanda terrain quam
Amfridus de Cancy eis dedit in elemosinam, sicut carta sua eis
testatur. Et ideo volo et firmiter precipio quod predicti monachi
terram illam habeant et teneant bene et in pace, libere, quiete,
integre, plenarie, et honorifice, in pratis, in pascuis, et in omnibus
aliis rebus ad earn pertinentibus, cum libertatibus et liberis con-
suetudinibus suis. Testibus : Ricardo de Hum[et] conestabulario,
Ricardo de Lucy, et Willelmo de Caynto,1 apud Pictaviam.
838. Grant by Amfrey de Chauncy to the monks of Byland of n
acres of land near Haibreck, 32 acres in Wartecroft, 13 acres
and i perch in Stainhou, n acres in Rucroft by the mill, 5
acres by Flagdthwaite, all in Skirpenbeck, and 2 acres of meadow
by the meadow of Bugthorpe, with common of pasture for their
plough beasts and for 400 sheep anywhere in the pastures
(except in his fence of La Bruce) and over his demesne tillages
where the boundary runs between the land of his men of
Thoralby and the said tillages ; with drift roads 2 perches wide
from their sheep-fold to Bildebrec and so to the highway from
1 i.e. " Caisneto, Cheney."
l8o EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Scarborough and from their sheep-fold at Haibrec, over the town-
beck through the donor's meadow by his garden. 1175-1186.
Brit. Mus. ; Add. ch., 20588 ; Dodsw. MS. xci, f. 143^.
Eboracensi archiepiscopo totique capitulo Sancti Petri et
omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis Amfridus de Chanci salutem.
Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse et hac presenti carta confirmasse
Deo et monachis Sancte Marie de Beghlandia xi. acras terre in
terrura de Scerpinbec juxta Haibrec, et in Wartecroft xxxii.
acras, et in Stainhou xiii. acras et unam perticatam, et in Rucroft
juxta molendinum xi. acras, et juxta Flagdthewat v. acras ab
australi parte vie, et duas acras prati juxta pratum de Buggetorp,
et communem pasturam averiis eorum qui colent predictam terram
ubicumque averia hominum meorum pascunt. Et super hoc dedi
et concessi eis pasturam cccctis ovibus ubicumque averia mea vel
hominum meorum de eadem villa pascunt, excepta defensione mea
de la Bruce sicut fossato clauditur, et per meas dominicas culturas
sicut divisa vadit inter terram hominum meorum de Toroldebi et
predictas culturas pascent predicte ccccte oves. Et habebunt
hos exitus predictis ovibus, quorum unusquisque habebit duas
perticatas terre in latum : videlicet, a bercaria ipsorum usque ad
Bildebrec et inde usque ad magnam viam que venit de Scardeburg ' ;
item alium exitum habebunt a bercaria sua super Haibrec usque
ad ductum ville et ita ultra ductum juxta gardinum meum per
pratum meum; item tertium exitum habebunt a bercaria sua
inter terram cultam et ductum ville usque ad pasturam suam.
Hanc autem donationem feci Deo et predictis monachis in per-
petuam elemosinam, liberam, solutam et quietam ab omni terreno
servitio et exactione seculari, ad faciendum inde quicquid volue-
rint ; pro salute anime mee et omnium antecessorum et heredum
meorum. Et ego affidavi quod ego et heredes mei manutene-
bimus et warentizabimus hanc donationem predictis monachis
contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Insuper concessi eis quod
nee ego nee heredes mei recipiemus averia aliquorum hominum
ad custodiam infra terruram de Scerpinbec ad gravamen mona-
chorum, si monachi voluerint tantum dare quantum alii dare
voluerint. His testibus, Roberto decano Eboracensi, Alano et
Stephano canonicis, Roberto filio Petri, Willelmo de Buthum,
Rogero de Bavent, Willelmo de Corneburg, Normanno, Thoma,
Paulino presbiteris, Amando, Willelmo filio Ingelberti,1 Willelmo
le Norrais, Reinaldo de Cattona, Gaufrido de Ponte, Hugone de
Cattona.
A heavy circular seal of brown wax bearing an eagle with wings
outspread. Legend : +SIGILLVM . ANFRAI . DE . CHANCI.
Endorsed : " Staynhou. Carta Amfridi de Chanc' de terra in
Scerpinbec."
1 " Petro filio Gilbert! " ; erased.
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In 1207 an agreement was made between the monks of Byland and Walter
de Chanci by which Walter gave 14 acres of meadow near the meadow of
Bugthorpe in exchange for their meadow near Haybrec and for remission
of the pasture of 100 sheep in the pasture of Haybrec which they deraigned
against him at York before Simon de Pateshull and his fellow-justices in
eyre, in which pasture they had pasture for 400 sheep by the grant of
Amfrey his father. The agreement also covered many other mutual
arrangements and was attested by Simon the dean, Hamon the treasurer
of York, Ralph master of the hospital of St. Peter, Robert le Waleys then
sheriff of York, William de Percy, William de Corneburg, Gikell de
Smedton, Geoffrey Fossard, Roger Mauleverer, Thomas de Lasceles,
Gilbert de Torni, 'Drew de Harum, Walter de Angoteby, Gilbert de Tur-
kilby and Stephen his son, Geoffrey de Ampelford, Walter son of Gille. One
copy of the agreement was sealed by the abbot of Byland and the other by
Walter de Canci and Robert Murdac.1
By another agreement Walter gave to the monks of Byland the whole
hill with the cliff (falesia) between Waitecroft and Derewent, from land of
Thomas son of Elvivato Walter's land on the bank of the river, in exchange
for a toft near that of Roger de Chancy. This was attested by Henry de
Redeman, then sheriff of York, Roger Malleverer, Nicholas Basset, Gilbert
de Torny, William Haget, William Franceis, Robert Berard and others.2
839. Grant by Amfrey de Chauncy for the support of the poor of the
hospital of St. Peter, York, of a carucate in Skirpenbeck with
4 tofts and crofts. 1160-^.1180.
Chartul. of Easby, Egerton MS. 2827, f. 253^.
Omnibus etc. Amfridus de Canceyo salutem. Universitati
vestre notificetur me concessisse et dedisse et present! carta
nostra confirmasse Deo et Beato Petro et sustentamento pauperum
hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis unam carucatam terre in
Scerpenbec cum iiii. toftis et croftis in villa prenominata, tria tofta
juxta toftum Willelmi filii Hugonis et quartum juxta tofturn
Radulfi Burdun, plenariam infra villam et extra, in viis et semitis,
in pratis et pascuis et aquis, et in omnibus aysiamentis et liber-
tatibus que ad eandem terram pertinent absque ullo retinemento ;
in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam et solutam
et immunem ab omnibus geldis et consuetudinibus et auxiliis et
exactionibus et ab omni humano et seculari servitio et etiam
forinseco servitio regis ; et quam warantizabo et heredes mei
•post me in perpetuum ab omni servitio erga regem et omnes alios
homines qui possunt mori. Et hoc eis affidavi. Hiis testibus,
etc.
In connexion with this gift Ralph Burdun and William son of Hugh de
Skirpenbeck made releases to the monks of Byland, who obtained this
carucate from St. Peter's hospital.3 The chartulary contains : (i) an agree-
ment mide about the year 1200 between Hamon abbot of Byland and
Paulin proctor of the hospital of St. Peter about land given by Amfrey de
Chauncy and confirmed by king John ; (2) an agreement in 1207 between
the monks of Byland and Walter de Chauncy ; (3) a gift to Byland by
1 Dodsw. MS. xci, f. 1440^. z ib., f. 77.
8 Chartul. of Easby, f. 256.
1 82 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Nicholas de Stutevill of land in the holme belonging to Skirpenbeck mill ;
(4) a grant of Henry, abbot of Byland, in 1248 to Master John Romaine,
archdeacon of Richmond, of the manor of Staynhow and lands in Skirpen-
beck and Bugthorpe ; (5) a grant of Hugh the rector of St. Peter's hospital
of I carucate in Skirpenbeck to the same ; (6) a charter of dame Joan de
Stutevill, relict of Sir Hugh Wake, to the same ; and (7) a grant by the
canons of Newburgh in 1249 to the same.1 Finally, master John Romaine
granted to the canons of Easby on the day of the martyrs Gordian and
Epimach, 10 May, 1249, for the soul of king Richard, John and Mary his
own parents, Kyncy the priest and Bernard the canon, his manor of Stayn-
how and pasture for 300 sheep purchased from the monks of Byland, I
carucate in Skirpenbeck purchased from the canons of Newburgh, land in
Bugthorpe, the mill of Skirpenbeck and meadow land there purchased from
dame Joan Wake at a yearly rent of I Ib. of cumin due at Christmas at
Buttercrambe. For this the canons undertook to keep 2 canons at St. Sil-
vester's of Skirpenbeck.2 Reference in the time of Richard I to the
carucate of the hospital and to that mortgaged to the Jews will be found
in the notes to another charter.
In 1219 the abbot of Byland vouched Nicholas de Stutevill to warrant
against Ismania, late the wife of William Otewy, who was demanding
dower in a tenement in Skirpenbeck,3 and also against Richard de
Beverlac and Alice his wife, who demanded dower in a messuage there, late
of Walter, Alice's former husband.4
840. Grant by Amfrey de Chauncy, son of Walter, with the consent of
Matilda his wife, to the canons of St. Peter, York, of a carucate
in Skirpenbeck with 4 tofts and the same liberties that the
abbot of Whitby, the Templars and the Hospitallers have there,
to be held by Turkil de Bretgate of the said canons for 2s.
yearly. 1179-1186.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, f. 31.
Amfridus de Chancy films Walteri de Chauncy omnibus lit-
teras istas videntibus et audientibus salutem. Universitati vestre
notum sit quod ego Anfridus de Chancy, consensu et assensu
Matilde uxoris mee et heredum meorum, concessi et dedi et hoc
carta mea confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis et
canonicis Deo et Sancto Petro ibidem servientibus, in puram et
perpetuam et liberam elemosinam, carucatam unam terre in
Scherpenbek cum quatuor toftis in eadem villa, tribus scilicet
contiguis ad partem australem ejusdem ville et quarto ad sep-
temtrionalem partem, et super altare Sancti Petri optuli liberam
et quietam cum prefatis toftis possidendam ab omni servitio
seculari et exactione, libere et quiete et plenarie habendam cum
omnibus pertinentiis in pratis et in pasturis cum eadem libertate
quam alii liberi homines, videlicet abbas de Whiteby et Templares
et Hospitalarii, habent in eadem villa et in omnibus aisiamentis
omnimode libere et quiete habendfis]. Hanc donationem et
obligationem feci Sancto Petro ad quesitionem et pro servitio
Turkilli de Bretgate, ita quod idem Turkillus et heredes ejus
1 Chartul. of Easby, f. 253^. to f. 259. z id., 259^.
3 Assize R., 1040, m. jd. 4 ib., m. 8.
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tenebunt in feudo et hereditate prefatam carucatam terre cum
prenominatis toftis et omnibus pertinentiis suis libere et quiete
et pacifice de Sancto Petro et canonicis, reddendo tantummodo
duos solidos pro omnibus servitiis annuatim. Hiis testibus,
Roberto 11° decano, Wydone magistro scolarum, Radulfo archi-
diacono, Jeremia archidiacono, Wydone decano de Waltham,1
Alano canonico, Hamone, Stephano, presbiteris et canonicis ;
Geroldo, Roberto preposito Beverlaci, Mainardo, Thoma Paulini,
Nicholao, Gervasio, Willelmo Holdeberti, canonicis ; Roberto
Schire, Ernisio, et pluribus aliis nominatis in eadem.
841. Grant by Amfrey de Chauncy, at the request of Thomas, son of
Richard, to the church of St. Peter, York, of a carucate in
Skirpenbeck, for which carucate the said Thomas has acquitted
the grantor against Benedict and Jocey, Jews, of 41 marks which
he owed at usury upon his fealty, and upon his lands and rents.
1180-1190.
Chartul. of Easby, Egerton MS. 2827, f. 258^.
Omnibus etc. Amfridus de Canci salutem. Notum sit vobis
me petitione et voluntate Thome filii Ricardi dedisse Deo et
ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis unam carucatam terre in
Skerpenbec in puram et perpetuam elemosinam cum omnibus
pertinentiis. Pro qua carucata terre Thomas adquietavit me
adversus Benedictum et Joceum Judeos de xli. marcis argenti
quas eis debebam ad usuram super fidem meam et cartam et
super totam terram meam et super omnes Vedditus meos. Hanc
predictam car[uca]tam memorate ecclesie et canonicis ibidem
Deo servientibus dedi et concessi et presenti carta mea confirmavi
cum omnibus pertinentiis infra villam et extra ; cum duobus toftis
dimidie carucate terre pertinentibus infra villam et cum duabus
acris terre in terra arabili extra villam pro duobus toftis alteri
dimidie carucate terre pertinentibus. Et preterea dedi eis unum
toftum infra villam quod jacet contiguum aliis duobus toftis que
eis dedi infra villam versus occidentem. Hoc totum predicte
ecclesie dedi cum omnibus aysiamentis infra villam et extra, in
viis et semitis, in pratis et pascuis, et in omnibus commoditatibus
eidem terre pertinentibus, liberam, solutam et quietam ab omni
seculari servitio. Hanc predictam terram optuli super altare
Sancti Petri, et ego et heredes mei earn warantizabimus Deo et
prefate ecclesie et predicto Thome et heredibus suis contra omnes
homines, et earn adquietabimus de omni seculari servitio. Et
hoc affidavi et tactis sacrosanctis super altare juravi. Hiis
testibus, etc.
842. Grant by the chapter of St. Peter's, York, to the canons of
Newburgh of a carucate in Skirpenbeck, which Thomas son of
1 co. Line.
184 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Richard (de Scherpinbec) obtained for the church of York, for
3^. yearly. 1188-1194.
Chartul. of Newburgh ; Dodsw. MS. xci, f. 24.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos littere iste per-
venerint capitulum Sancti Petri Eboracensis salutem. Noverit
universitas vestra nos divini amoris intuitu dedisse et concessisse
et hac carta nostra confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de
Novoburgo et canonicis ibidem [Deo] l servientibus unam carru-
catam terre in Scherpinbec, tenendam de nobis in perpetuum, illam
scilicet quam Thomas films Ricardi per operam suam ecclesie
nostre fecit applicari. Hanc predictam carrucatam terre dedimus
et concessimus prefate ecclesie de Novoburgo et canonicis ibidem
[Deo] 2 servientibus cum omnibus pertinentiis, scilicet cum tribus
toftis et croftis infra villam et cum duabus acris terre extra villam
in terra arabili pro aliis duobus toftis. Hoc totum eis concessi-
mus adeo plenarie et integre sicut Amfridus de Canci earn
nobis concessit et carta sua confirmavit, in viis et semitis, in
pratis et pascuis, et in omnibus aisiamenus infra villam et extra,
liberum, solutum et quietum ab omni servitio seculari ; reddendo
nobis annuatim tres solidos ad duos terminos, medietatem scilicet
ad Pentecosten et medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini. Ne
[igitur] 3 hec nostra concessio pro tractu temporis irritetur earn
presentis scripti attestatione et sigilli nostri munimine duximus
roborandam. Hiis testibus,4 Hamone precentore, magistro
Simone de Appulfia], cancellario Eboracensi, Radulfo archi-
diacono Eboracensi, Willelmo archidiacono de Notthingham,
Stephano, Willelmo de Stiendebi, Nicholao Granger, Reginaldo
Arundell, magistro Erardo, Willelmo de Ledes, magistro Lisiardo,
canonicis ; Willelmo de Buthum, Roberto Schir, Nicolao, Arun-
dello, Thoroldo, Alexandro, Matheo, Mauritio, Alano, Paulino,
Hugone, Gervasio, Waltero, Simone, Thoma, vicariis.
843. Grant by Thomas son of Richard (de Skerpenbec), with the
consent of William de Warrum, his heir, to the canons of
Newburgh of a carucate in Skirpenbeck, 2 tofts belonging to £
carucate, and 2 acres of arable land in place of other 2 tofts,
also another toft adjoining the others, to hold by rendering
2S. yearly to St. Peter's, York. 1180-1190.
Chartul. of Easby, Egerton MS. 2827, f. 258.
Thomas films Ricardi omnibus, etc. Noveritis me dedisse et
presenti carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de
Novoburgo et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, in puram et
perpetuam elemosinam, cum me ipso, et pro animabus uxoris
mee et omnium predecessorum meorum, unam carucatam terre
in Skerpenbec cum omnibus pertinentiis infra villam et extra, et
1 Added from Chartul. of Easby, Egerton MS. 2827, f. 259.
2 ib. 3 ib. 4 ends; ib.
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cum duobus toftis dimidie carucate terre pertinentibus infra villam
et cum duabus acris terre in terra arabili extra villam pro duobus
toftis alteri dimidie carucate terre pertinentibus; et preterea
unum toftum infra villam quod jacet contiguum aliis duobus toftis
infra villam versus occidentem. Ipsa autem ecclesia de Novo-
burgo pro eadem terra solvet annuatim ecclesie Sancti Petri
Eboracensis duos solidos ad duos terminos. Hanc autem con-
cessionem feci ecclesie de Novoburgo de consensu Willelmi de
Warrum heredis mei. T[estibus, etc.]
844. Notification by the prior and chapter of Newburgh that the
chapter of St. Peter, York, have granted to them a carucate in
Skirpenbeck, which Thomas son of Elveve caused to be assigned
to St. Peter's, to hold for $s. yearly. 1180-1195.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, f. 31.
Prior et capitulum Sancte Marie de Novo Burgo omnibus
ad quos littere iste pervenerint salutem. Sciatis capitulum
Sancti Petri Eboracensis concessisse nobis unam carucatam terre
in Scherpenbec de se tenendam in puram et perpetuam elemosi-
nam ; quam terram Thomas films Elvive 1 ecclesie Sancti Petri
Eboracensis per operam suam applicari fecit. Pro hac terra
tenemur predicto capitulo ad solutionem annuam trium solidorum,
non obstante occasione vel exceptione aliqua. Hiis testibus,
Alano canonico de Rypon, Willelmo capellano domini archiepi-
scopi, magistro Roberto de Kyma, magistro Radulfo de Hampton,
magistro Michaele de Wakeringham.
845. Grant by Amfrey de Chauncy to the monks of Whitby of 30
acres of land in Skirpenbeck on condition that each one of his
household shall have on the day of his anniversary such
provision at Whitby as is provided by custom for a monk on
the day of his death. ^.1180-1190.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 120^. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 363.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus has litteras
quod ego Amfridus de Canci dedi et concessi triginta acras terre
in Scripenbec Deo et Sancto Petro et Sancte Hylde de Whiteby,
monachisque ibidem Deo servientibus, in liberam et quietam
et perpetuam elemosinam sine omni consuetudine et exactione
et servitio seculari, tenendas ita inconcusse et libere sicut aliqua
ecclesia in Ebora[ci]schira aliquam tenet elemosinam liberiorem et
quietiorem ab omni servitio, pro anima patris mei et matris mee
et tali conditione quod eur[ia] mea in die anniversarii sui habebit
in predicta ecclesia de Whiteby totum servitium suum et panem
et cetera que habet monachus defunctus in die obitus sui,
secundum consuetudinem ejusdem loci. Has autem triginta
1 Otherwise named Thomas son of Richard.
1 86 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
acras non insimul in una cultura conjunctas sed divisas per
campum dedi, videlicet ad Suttunewath duas acras et tres
perticas ; ad Stoch' sex acras et unam perticam ; ad Woulfhow
quatuor acras ; ad Wartecroftend et ad Desesend septem acras ;
ad Litelhouschar quatuor acras et duas perticas ; ad Hunland
tres acras ; ad Scortbut unam acram et duas perticas ; et
juxta eandem culturam unam acram. Hanc vero terram contuli
super altare Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Whiteby per unum
baculum et postea confirmavi hac mea carta coram hiis testibus,
Johanne capellano de Ugilbardby, Waltero persona de Dun[s-
ley], Rogero de Housgarthe, Gaufrido de Bosco, Roberto coco.
Preterea concessi et dedi et hac carta confirmavi Deo et predicte
ecclesie monachisque ibidem Deo servientibus, in liberam et
perpetuam elemosinam, pasturam communem mecum per totum
in dominico meo, ita ut averie monachorum de Whiteby eant et
pascant ubicunque mee dominice averie eunt et pascunt. Hujus
autem donationis hii sunt testes, Radulfus presbiter de Whiteby,
Johannes capellanus, Thomas presbiter de Housgarthe, Robertus
presbiter de Atona, Willelmus de Argentum, Ricardus de Argen-
tum de Lofthous, Robertus de Skelton, Petrus de Scarburghe,
Ricardus filius Pagani, Michael filius Adam de Thwen[g], Nicho-
laus diaconus, Robertus clericus de Lithe, Reginaldus socius ejus,
magister Robertus, Adam prepositus, Besing, Walterus frater
ejus, Ricardus crassus, Orm filius Symeonis, Gilbertus de Wai-
cote, Normannus de . . alt', Thomas frater Martini, Martinus
filius Swartchole, Radulfus filius Gosse, Alanus cementarius,
Stephanus filius Vynke, Ricardus filius Johannis, Thomas pelli-
perius, Ace de Lokton, Toroldus de Bolebpa], Symon Golc,
Normannus coquus, et multi alii.
846. Grant by Amfrey de Chauncy, son of Walter, with the consent
of Walter and Roger his sons, to the canons of St. Peter, York,
of a carucate in Skirpenbeck, an acre and 2 tofts late of Eudes
the dispenser and Stephen son of Ernald. 1180-1190.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, f. y>d.
Amfridus de Chauncy filius W[alteri] de Cancy omnibus
videntibus et audientibus litteras istas salutem. Sciatis quod
ego, concessione et assensu Walteri et Rogeri filiorum et heredum
meorum, dedi et concessi et present! carta mea confirmavi Deo et
Sancto Petro Eboracensi Jet canonicis Sancti Petri Eboracensis *
unam carucatam terre in Scherpenbek cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis infra villam et extra, in pratis et pascuis et omnibus aliis
pertinentiis ejusdem carucate terre, et omnibus aisiamentis ; et
unam acram terre et duo tofta in eadem villa que fuerunt Edonis
dispensatoris et Stephani filii Ernaldi, in puram et perpetuam
1 " et . . . Eboracensis," added in the margin.
CHAUNCY FEE: SKIRPENBECK, THIXENDALE 187
elemosinam, solutam et liberam et quietam ab omni consuetudine
et servitio seculari, pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et heredum
et antecessorum, et super altare Sancti Petri Eboracensis hujus
donationis oblationem in presentia predictorum heredum meorum
et aliorum multorum feci. Hanc etiam donationem Deo et Sancto
Petro Eboracensi et prefatis canonicis ego et heredes mei waran-
ti[za]bimus ; et hoc in manu Hamonis precentoris ecclesie
Eboracensis propria manu affidavi. Hiis testibus, Hamone pre-
centore, Alano, Stephano canonicis et presbiteris, Geroldo
canonico, Paulino de Ledes magistro hospitalis Eboracensis,
Roberto Petri, Utredo, Radulfo de Langtfoft], Gervasio, presbi-
teris ; Gilberto de Tadecastria, Petro filio Grente, Willelmo Burdon,
militibus ; Gaufrido de Cawode, Jordano fratre Symonis Sakespee,
Ilgero de Hemelsch', Alexandro filio Willelmi de Bramham,
Bertramo Burdun et Waltero fratre ejus, Ricardo filio Baldewini
de Welbegate, Thoma et Simone filiis Ulf de Scoreby, Willelmo
Norreis de Scherp[enbek], Ricardo filio Godrici de Ponte,
Willelmo de Wudehus.
The charter preceding l is a grant by Amfrey de Chaunci of a carucate of
land in Scherpenbek with two tofts pertaining to one half-carucate and two
acres and two tofts pertaining to the other half-carucate. The witnesses
were : Hamon the precentor, Alan and Stephen canons and priests, Paulin
master of the hospital, Thomas Paulin, Hugh Murdac, Nicholas son of
Hugh, Reginald Arundel, mr. Adam "Arabicus," John Gaudiem, Will.
Norris, Henry London, Walter brother of Geoff, de Torneton, Rob. de
Finigleie, Eudo marshal (Eudone mariscallo marscaldo}, Ric. Agath'.
847. Grant by Savary abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Norman de
Sextenesdala of 14 bovates of land in Thixendale for 10 shillings
yearly rent and the use of the ploughs of his men at the monks'
request twice a year and another " prex " from each house of
one man, save from Norman's own house. Norman and his
wife have given themselves to the abbey in life and in death.
Their service was not to be alienated, c. 1145-1161.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 362, n. 24.
Notum sit omnibus audientibus vel legentibus literas has quod
ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum
communi consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri concessi et dedi
huic Normanno tenere de nobis libere et quiete in feodo et hereditate
xiiijcim bovatas terre in Sextenesdala. Reddet autem idem Nor-
mannus et heredes sui ecclesie nostre unoquoque anno x solidos,
dimidium scilicet ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti
Martini. Habebimus etiam bis per annum carrucas hominum
qui super terram manserint ad precem nostram et in autumpno
aliam precem de unaquaque domo hominem unum preter de sua
domo. Sciendum quoque est quod idem Normannus et uxor ejus
1 f. 30.
1 88 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
dederunt se ecclesie nostre et in morte et in vita ; nee nos
servitia ejus vel heredum ejus alicui dabimus nisi nobis ipsis ;
de nobis enim tenebit predictam terram et non de alio, nee
excambire vel vendere. Hoc ei concedimus et heredibus ejus
quamdiu se legaliter habuerint erga nos et bene reddiderint
predictum censum. Et homines predicte terre ad molendinum
nostrum de Grimestuna ibunt.
At a subsequent date lobovates of this tenement were granted by abbot
Robert to Adam son of Norman for ys. \\d. of yearly rent with the same
"precarie" and other stipulations word for word. The witnesses were
Thomas de Meaux (de Melsa), Torold the chaplain, Alexander Turgis,
Robert Bacheler, David, Robert Bernulf, Thomas the porter, Geoffrey the
porter, Walter de Grimeston, William de Miton, Robert de Sartario,
Herbert de Firmario, Adam de Firmario.1 In another charter of abbot
Robert this grantee is described as Adam " de Sezevaus." 2
848. Grant by C[lement] abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Osbert son of
Robert de Sixtendala in fee of 2 bovates of land in Thixendale
for 1 8 pence yearly rent and his suit to their mill of Hanging
Grimston. 1 1 6 i-i 1 84.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 362, n. 23 (imperfect).
[Notum sit omnibus audientibus vel legentibus literas has
quod ego Clemens abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum
communi consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri concessi et
dedi Osberto filio Roberti de Sixtendala tenere de nobis libere et
quiete in feodo et hereditate duas bovatas terre in Sixtendala.
Reddet autem idem Osbertus vel frater ejus ecclesie nostre uno-
quoque anno xviijcim denarios, dimidium scilicet ad Pentecosten
et dirnidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Hoc ei concedimus
quamdiu se legaliter habuerit erga nos et predictum censum]
bene reddiderit. Si vero contigerit eum vi vel ratione prenomi-
natam terram amittere, non dabimus ei excambium. Hoc autem
sciendum est quod si iste Osbertus vel frater ejus sine certo
herede obierit superstes frater defuncti fratris erit heres. Pre-
terea sciendum est quod socagium ejus habebimus ad molendinum
nostrum de Grymestona. Testibus hiis, Simone et Rogero
canonicis de Kyrkham, Paulino medico, Gosfrido filio Romundi
et fratribus ejus, Normanno de Sixtendala, Willelmo filio ejus,
Ernaldo clerico, Daniele3 Astino filio Willelmi Brun et multis
aliis.
The Tabula in the Chartulary records on folio 260 the last part of a
grant, made apparently by abbot Savary to the same Osbert of these
2 bovates in Thixendale, which his father had held of the abbey, to hold
for 1 8 pence yearly rent, and stipulating that the monks should have his
"socagium" to their mill of Grimston.4
1 Chartul., f. 362, ;/. 26. 2 *'<£., n. 27.
3 No stop after "Daniele." * Chartul., f. 260, n. 22.
CHAUNCY FEE: THIXENDALE, SWAYTHORPE 189
849. Grant by Jordan Folioth to the hospital of St. Peter, York,
of Leveric of Swaythorpe and the land which he holds of the
grantor with a toft and a croft in Swaythorpe, for the payment
of 7 j. which William, father, and Richard, brother of the grantor,
gave to the hospital. 1160-1170.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 225.
Sciant omnes videntes et audientes literas has quod ego
Jordanus Folioth et heredes mei concessimus et dedimus et hac
presenti carta confirmavimus Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti
Petri Eboracensis Levericum de Suaipetorp et totam terram suam
quam tenet de nobis in Suapethorp cum tofto et crofto, plenarie
in bosco et piano et terra arabili, in pratis et pascuis et in aquis,
in viis et in semitis et in omnibus aisiamentis que ad prefatam
terram pertinent, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam solutam,
liberam et quietam et immunem ab omnibus geldis et consuetudi-
nibus et exactionibus et auxiliis et ab omni humano et seculari
servitio preter orationes pauperum ; quam elemosinam warenti-
zabimus et tuebimur contra omnes homines. Hanc autem ele-
mosinam dedimus ad persolvendum septem solidos quos pater
meus Willelmus et Ricardus frater meus singulis annis pauperibus
prefati hospitalis dederunt. Istam vero elemosinam fecimus pro
salute animarum nostrarum et omnium antecessorum nostrorum
et heredum, ut simus participes omnium beneficiorum et orationum
que fiunt vel facienda sunt in ilia sancta domo Dei, tam in vita
quam in morte nostra. Isti sunt testes, Henricus frater meus,
Adam films Petri, Umfridus de Ruhala, Willelmus de Insula,
Simon scutarius de Pontefracto, Suanus prepositus, Godwinus
prepositus, et plures alii.
850. Grant by Walter de Warter to the hospital of St. Peter, York,
of a toft in the town of Swaythorpe, 6 perches in breadth and
1 6 in length. 1190-1210.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 225.
Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris Walterus de Wartre
salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me dedisse et concessisse et
hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et pauperibus hospitalis
Beati Petri Eboracensis unum toftum in villa de Suavethorp,
quod est in longitudine xvi. perticarum et in latitudine vi. per-
ticarum, scilicet quod Ranulfus clericus tenuit, cum communione
predicte ville, scilicet in pasturis, in aquis, in viis, in semitis, in
omnibus libertatibus et aisiamentis ad predictam villam de Suave-
torp pertinentibus infra villam et extra ; pro salute anime mee et
animarum antecessorum et successorum meorum, in puram et
perpetuam elemosinam, libere, honorifice et quiete ab omni
servitio et exactione sicut ulla elemosina liberius dari potest.
Et ego predictus Walterus et heredes mei warantizabimus et
IQO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
adquietabimus predictis pauperibus predictum toftum contra
omnes homines imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Herberto, Suano,
Anketino, Reginaldo, Simone, Willelmo, fratribus ; T[homa] de
Languad, Rogero, Eustachio, Willelmo, Simone, clericis ; Ingolfo,
Waltero, Ricardo, Bernardo, Arnaldo, Petro, servientibus ; et
multis aliis.
851. Grant by Odo son of Norman, the dispenser of Amfrey, to
the monks of Whitby of a rent from land which his lord Amfrey
had bestowed upon him in Skirpenbeck. 1165-1180.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. $4ct, and f. I2ld. Pd. in Chartul., n. 206.
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Odo films
Normanni dispensator domini Anfridi dedi et hac carta mea con-
firmavi ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Wyteby et
monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, xii denarios in vita mea et
post mortem meam quatuor solidos de terra ilia quam dominus
meus dedit michi pro servitio meo in Scerpinbec, quos persolvent
heredes mei predicte ecclesie post decessum meum, scilicet duos
ad Pentecosten et duos ad festum Sancti Martini, in liberam et
perpetuam elemosinam, pro anima mea et pro animabus ante-
cessorum meorum. His testibus, Anfrido de Canci, magistro
Alano Sancti Petri, Nicholao clerico, [Jurdano Britone, Petro
filio Grente,1 Anfrido clerico],2 et multis aliis.
852. Grant by Nicholas son of Serlo de Jolthorp to the canons of St.
Peter's, York, of 2 bovates in Youlthorpe of the archbishop's
fee, next to land of Hugh Drueri. 1185-1205.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, 20.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis has litteras visuris vel
audituris Nicholaus films Serlonis de Jolthorp salutem. Noverit
universitas vestra me divini amoris intuitu, pro salute anime mee
et antecessorum et heredum meorum, concessisse, dedisse et hac
present! carta mea confirmasse in liberam, puram et perpetuam
elemosinam Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis et canonicis
ibidem Deo servientibus duas bovatas terre in Jolthorp, illas
scilicet que jacent propinquiores terre Hugonis Druerie et que
sunt de feodo domini archiepiscopi, cum omnibus pertinentiis et
libertatibus et communis et aisiamentis in pratis et pascuis et in
omnibus aliis libertatibus infra villam et extra, excepto tofto et
crofto, tenendas et habendas imperpetuum integre et plenarie,
libere et quiete ab omni servitio seculari. Ego autem Nicholaus
et heredes mei predictas bovatas cum omnibus pertinentiis suis
Deo et predicte ecclesie contra omnes homines warantizabimus
imperpetuum et adquietabimus eas contra omnes homines ab omni
servitio [et] exactione que ad eas pertinent vel pertinere possunt.
1 " Fulgrante " ; f. izid. 2 Added from f. I2id.
CHAUNCY FEE: SKIRPENBECK, YOULTHORPE 191
Ut igitur hec mea donatio rata imperpetuum et stabilis permaneat
earn fide interposita et presentis script! testimonio et sigilli mei
appositione corroboravi. Hiis testibus, Alexandro de Bajocis,
Radulfo Nuvel, Alexandro succentore, Thoraldo, Waltero, Roberto
de Sancto Salvatore, Rogero de Sancto Martino, capellanis ;
Johanne filio Gaufridi, Johanne de Wellewyk, Alano de Knapton,
Waltero de Bovington, Rogero Mauleverer, Jordano Britone,
Willelmo de Bereville, Willelmo filio Radulfi, Alexandro de
Wilton, Everardo de Sutton, Wa[l]tero de Catton, Bartholomeo
de Kirkeby, Willelmo de Barkethorp, Hugone de Pusat, Roberto
de Seleby, Thoma Palmer, Reginaldo de Warthill, et multis aliis.
853. Grant by Thomas son of Robert de Joletorp to the canons of
St. Peter's, York, of 2 bovates in Youlthorpe of the archbishop's
fee, next land of Alice de Killum ; and confirmation of the gift
of 2 bovates of his fee made by Nicholas son of Serlo. 1185-
1205.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, igd.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos littere iste per-
venerint Thomas filius Roberti de Jolthorp salutem in Domino.
Noverit universitas vestra me divini amoris intuitu, pro salute
anime [mee] et antecessorum et heredum meorum, concessisse et
dedisse et hac carta mea confirmasse in liberam et puram et
perpetuam elemosinam Deo et ecclesie Beati Petri Eboracensis
et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus duas bovatas terre in
Jolthorp, illas scilicet que jacent propinquiores terre Alicie de
Killum et que sunt de feodo archiepiscopi, cum tofto illo et crofto
quod Walterus Blundus tenuit et cum omnibus aliis pertinentiis
et libertatibus et communis et aisiamentis in pratis, in pascuis et
omnibus aliis libertatibus infra villam et extra, tenendas im-
perpetuum integre et plenarie, libere et quiete ab omni servitio
seculari. Ego autem et heredes mei predictas bovatas cum
omnibus pertinentiis suis Deo et predicte ecclesie contra omnes
homines warantizabimus imperpetuum et adquietabimus eas ab
omni servitio et exactione ad eas pertinente contra omnes
homines ; et hoc juravi pro me et heredibus meis, tactis sacro-
sanctis, super altare Sancti Petri. Preterea noveritis me ratam
et gratam habere et hac eadem carta confirmasse donationem
illam quam Nicholaus filius Serlonis fecit Deo et predicte ecclesie
Sancti Petri in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam super
duabus bovatis terre in eadem villa que sunt de feodo meo. Et
ut hec mea donatio et confirmatio rata imperpetuum et stabilis
permaneat earn presentis scripti testimonio sigilli mei appositione
roboravi. Hiis testibus, Radulfo Nuvel, Alexandro de Bajocfis],
Alano de Knapton, Alexandro succentore, Thoraldo, Roberto de
Sancto Salvatore, Rogero de Sancto Martino, Waltero capellanis,
EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Johanne filio Gaufridi, Johanne de Wellewyk, Waltero de
Bovington, Rogero Mauleverer, Jordano Brittone, Willelmo de
Berevill, Willelmo filio Radulfi, Alexandro de Wilton, Everardo
de Sutton, Waltero de Catton, Bartholomeo de Kirkeby, Willelmo
de Barkethorp, Hugone de Pusat, Roberto de Seleby, Thoma
palmario, Reginaldo de Warthill et multis aliis.
Early in 1204 Nicholas de Joltorp released to Thomas de Joltorp
2 carucates and the chief messuage in Youlthorpe.1 Serlo, father of
Nicholas de Joletorp, held in 1166, jointly with Thomas son of Wlviet and
Peter son of Grente, i fee of Amfrey de Chauncy.2 Probably Serlo's part
of the fee was 4 carucates in Youlthorpe which had belonged in 1066 to
the soc of Pocklington. The remainder of the town, namely 2 carucates,
was then a berewick of the archbishop's manor of Bishop Wilton.3
Contemporary with this charter was a gift made by John son of Ivo and
Alice, daughter of Nicholas, his wife, to the nuns of Wilberfosse, with the
body of Thomas Arundel of Youlthorpe, of 2 bovates in Youlthorpe, quit
of service except scutage and socage rent. The gift of 2 bovates was con-
firmed by Walter de Chauncy as that of John and Alice, and of Robert de
Newby and Agnes his wife. At the same time he confirmed the gift of
Matilda daughter of Alan to the nuns of 2 bovates in the same town.4
1 Yorks. Fines, n. 228. a Red Bk., 426.
3 Dodsw. MS. vii, 360^. * #., 358.
XVIII.— THE EARL OF CHESTER'S FEE
854. Notification by Hugh, earl of Chester, to Thomas I, archbishop
of York, William de Percy, and H., sheriff of York, of his
confirmation to prior Reinfrid and his convent of the church
of St. Peter of Whitby, and grant to them and the said church
of the church of Flamborough with the tithes of foreigners and
English folk. (Spurious.)
Chartul. of Whitby, in the poss. of Sir W. W. Strickland, hart., f. 7. Pd.
in Chartul. of Whitby (Surtees Soc.), n. 25 ; Mon. Angl., i, 412, n. 4.
Hugo Cestrensis comes Thome archiepiscopo de Eboraco et
Willelmo de Perci et H. vicecomiti Eboraci, prepositis et ministris
meis et omnibus fidelibus salutem. Sciatis me concessisse Ren-
frido priori et conventui ejus ecclesiam Sancti Petri Whitbyen-
sis et omnia que ad earn pertinent, ipsisque et predicte ecclesie
dedi ecclesiam de Fleinesburgh cum omnibus decimis Francigenis
et Anglicis in elemosinam perpetuam. Testibus, Alano comite,
et Radulfo Paganello, et Aschetillo de Bulmer, et Roberto de
Bruis, et Gisleberto Adelardi filio, cum aliis.
The editor of the Chartulary of Whitby notes that this charter has been
inscribed at a later date than the body of the MS., and in an inferior script.
It presents several difficulties.
At the Survey the manors of Flamborough and Acklam (in Cleveland)
were held of earl Hugh by his knight, Hugh son of Norman, an individual
who also appears in the survey of Cheshire, but has not yet been satis-
factorily identified. At Acklam there was a church and a priest.
At the foundation of the priory of Bridlington the then earl of Chester's
constable gave to the nascent monastery the church of Flamborough, a
circumstance which indicates that earl Hugh's present confirmation of a
prior gift of that church to Whitby did not take effect. The feudal changes
which followed Tinchebrai may have led to the loss of the church of
Flamborough to Whitby, and possibly to the gift of that of Middlesbrough
in recompense. It appears from the settlement of a dispute between the
monks of Whitby and the canons of Guisborough, made about the year
U36,1 concerning the tithes and parochial customs of 12 carucates of land
belonging to the recently constituted parish of the church of Middlesbrough,
that earl Hugh had given to Whitby ecclesiastical rights in several parishes
in Cleveland, but whether before or after he had enfeoffed Robert de Brus
of those lands, is not apparent. Brus after he had received them from the
earl gave the church of Middlesbrough to Whitby, and certain ecclesiastical
rights in the parish of that church to his new-founded house of canons
regular at Guisborough. Hence the origin of the dispute.
1 n. 873.
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194 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
This charter purports to confirm to Whitby the abbey, not the parish,
church of St. Peter, which William de Percy had given, and the gift, made
either by the earl himself, or by Hugh son of Norman, his vassal, of the
church of Flamborough. It was issued whilst Reinfrid was prior of Whitby,
Thomas I, archbishop of York (1070-1 100) and H., sheriff of York. During
that period Hugh son of Baldric was sheriff from 1069 to about 1080, and
Erneis de Burun in succession, at the time of the Survey, and probably until
the Conqueror's death. Ralph Paynel was sheriff in 1088, and Geoffrey
Bainard for four or five years from 1090 or thereabouts. During the last
five years or so of the century the unidentified H. was sheriff; and from the
accession of Henry until 1114-1115 Osbert of Lincoln was sheriff of York,
having been also sheriff of Lincoln from about 1097. At the Survey the
abbot of St. Mary's, York, held of William de Percy Prestby and Soureby,
where the church of St. Peter stood. It is therefore improbable that William
had as yet made his gift of St. Peter's church to the monks under prior
Reinfrid. These circumstances limit the date of this charter to the period
1086-1100, assuming that " H. vicecomes" may stand for " Hernesius," i.e.
Erneis de Burun.
The chronicler of Whitby states that after Reinfrid took the habit,
William de Percy gave him and his companion the old monastery of St.
Peter with 2 carucates in Prestby ; that after some years Reinfrid was
killed by an accident at Ormesbridge, on the river Derwent, and was buried
at the cemetery of St. Peter's, at Hackness ; and that thereupon William de
Percy made Serlo, his own brother, prior in Reinfrid's stead. It was during
the time that Serlo was prior, and William II. king, that William de Percy
issued his charter to the monks of Whitby, founding an abbey there, which
charter was styled the charter of foundation. If it was not for the appear-
ance of Aschetill de Bulmer and Robert de Brus among the witnesses, there
would be no insuperable difficulty in assigning the earl's charter to the
period 1086-1087, and to the shrievalty of Erneis de Burun. But Bulmer
does not occur elsewhere until shortly before he became sheriff, probably
in succession to Osbert of Lincoln circa 1115 ; nor is there any evidence
that Robert de Brus was in England until after Tinchebrai. On these
grounds it is difficult to accept this as a genuine charter.
This series contains many charters which actually relate to the fee of
Percy, but because they concern places which belonged at thft Survey to
the fee of the earl of Chester, and because there is no evidence to show
when this part of the fee of Percy ceased to be a mediate tenure, they have
been included here with charters which undoubtedly relate to the fee of
Chester. Irrespective of the important manor and socage of Catton, near
Stamford Bridge, the heirs of William de Percy held 2 fees of the earl of
Chester in 1 176 ; these were in Cleveland and Whitbystrand.1 In this district
the heirs of Robert de Brus also held 2 fees of the earl of Chester in 1 168.
1 Percy Chartul., 462-63.
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4
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„ Easington ? (Roscheltorp)
i
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„ Hinderwell
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2
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„ Boulby
2
0
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„ Easington
8
0
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„ Liverton
6
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„ Guisborough
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6
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„ Rawcliff
2
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3
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„ Hemlington „
3
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2
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3
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6
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3
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6
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1 The abbot of (St. Mary's) York held these two places of William de Percy.
2 Robert de Brus was enfeofifed of a great part of Lofthouse and Acklam, with
the berewicks and soc, early in the reign of Henry I.
3 Including Mordale and part of Tocketts. * Including Stamford Bridge.
CHESTER FEE : WHITBY
197
•Manor,
Berewick,
or Soc.
s
s
s
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T.R.E.
Manor.
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Wilberfosse]
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LAND OF THE COUNT OF MORTAIN.
Nunnington
Hilderthorpe
LAND OF THE KING.
Flamborough
Dunsley 1
Clibert i
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6
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855. Grant by William de Percy to Serlo the prior, his brother, and
the monks of Whitby of the church2 of St. Peter and St. Hilda
of Whitby with the towns of Whitby, Stainsacre, Newholm and
Stakesby, the port of Whitby, Hackness, the church of St. Mary
(of Hackness) and the church of St. Peter (of Hackness),
Northfield, Suffield, Everley, Broxa and Thirley, and tithe of
the hall in Upleatham, Wilton and Seamer, and in 5 places
in Lincolnshire ; also tithe of fish in Eryholme, and the forest,
woodlands and pastures belonging to the church of Whitby.
^.1090-1096.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 8. Pd. in ChartuL of Whitby, n. 2^ ; Mon. Angl.,
i, 41 1£.
Willelmus de Perci omnibus cartam hanc legentibus vel a
legente audientibus salutem. Notum sit omnibus tarn futuris
quam presentibus quod ego Willelmus dedi Deo et Sancte
Hilde abbatisse, ad fundandam abbatiam olim destructam, eccle-
siam 3 Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Wyteby, et Serloni priori,
fratri meo, et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in elemosinam
perpetuam, pro anima domini mei Willelmi regis Anglorum et
domine mee Matildis regine, necnon pro domino meo rege
Willelmo, eorum filio, et pro heredibus eorum, regibus Anglorum,
et pro domino meo Hugone Cestrensi comite, et pro animabus
omnium parentum meorum, et pro memet ipso et Emma de Port,
uxore mea, et Alano de Perci, filio meo, et pro heredibus nostris,
videlicet, villas de Wyteby et de Stainsaker et de Neuham et de
Stachesby cum omnibus pertinentiis earum, et portum [maris], et
Hakenessam, et ecclesiam Sancte Marie ejusdem ville, et ecclesiam
Sancti Petri cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, ut jam dicti monachi de
Wyteby in pace sint et orent pro animabus prenominatis, et Nord-
1 It is uncertain whether Dunsley was held by Percy in chief, or of the earl of
Chester.
2 The original has "ecclesiam," but it is questionable if this ought not to be
" ecclesie," the gifts being " to the church of St. Peter and St. Hilda."
3 See the last note.
198 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
feld et Sudfeld, Everlaye et Brokesaye et Tornelaye cum omnibus
ad easdem villas pertinentibus ; in Upeleya francigenam decimam
annone halle, in Wyltona similiter, in Chevermunt similiter, in
Ludefort similiter, in Covenham similiter, in Emmingham in
Lindesaya decimam annone halle, in Sumerledeby similiter ; in
Samare in Everwychesire similiter, et in Ergum dimidium piscium,
et forestas et pasturas et omnia nemora cum aquis et stagnis ad
predictam ecclesiam de Wyteby pertinentibus ; hec autem omnia
dedi Deo et Sancto Petro et Sancte Hylde abbatisse et monachis
de Wyteby Deo servientibus in elemosinam perpetuam, ita libere,
quiete ac solute ex omni exactione et consuetudine seculari quod
ego et heredes mei predictam elemosinam defendemus et adquie-
tabimus ab omni consuetudine et servitio. Huic dono affuerunt
testes et concessores, Thomas archiepiscopus de Eboraco, Emma
de Port uxor mea, Alanus, Walterus et Willelmus filii mei,
Ernaldus de Perci, Gilbertus Adelardi films, Warinus, Ric[herus],
Fulcho films Ray[n]fredi, Alredus, Gosfridus Urseli filius.
Bede tells us that Hild1 built a monastery at Strenaeshalc, or Streanes-
halch, where she died as abbess on 17 November 68o.2 Hither Trum-
wine retired after the death of Egfrid, and was buried in the church of St.
Peter.3 During the period 867-869 the monastery was destroyed by the
Danes and lay waste for more than two centuries.4 Symeon of Durham
describes how the monastic life was restored in Northumbria, after the
ravages of the Danes, by Aldwin, a monk of Winchcombe, Elfwi, and Rein-
frid, monks of Evesham ; how they came to York and sought from Hugh son
of Baldric, the sheriff, a guide to show them the way to Newcastle (Muneke-
ceastre); and how Reinfrid refounded a monastery at Streoneshalch, "now
called Witebi," from which, after his death, the monks migrated to the
newly founded monastery of St. Mary at York, under the rule of abbot
Stephen.5
A somewhat different story is told in the " Memorial of the Founda-
tion," 6 a record compiled about the year 1160, doubtless by a monk, who
wrote with due regard for the susceptibilities of the family of Percy.
Briefly, this chronicler relates that Reinfrid, the monk of Evesham, having
approached William de Percy, was well received, and from him obtained
in alms the ancient monastery of St. Peter the Apostle with 2 carucates
of land in Prestebi. The monastery grew apace, under the care of Rein-
frid, until his death by accident whilst helping the workmen at the new
bridge over the Derwent, called " Ormesbricge." He received burial at
Hackness, in the cemetery of St. Peter the Apostle. His successor was
Serlo, brother of William de Percy ; to whom succeeded his nephew,
William de Percy, one of the witnesses of this charter. The chronicler
records the departure of William de Percy, the founder, to Jerusalem,7 and
his death at Mount Joy, in sight of Jerusalem, where he was buried.8
Stephen, the first abbot of St. Mary's, York, gives a very different story.9
1 A good account of St. Hilda, written by Mr. Leadman, will be found in Yorks.
Arch, //..xviii, 33.
Plummer, Baedae Op, Hist., i, 252-5. 3 ib., 267.
" Ex vita S. Hildse " ; Leland, Collectanea, iii, p. 36 ; Chartnl. of Whitby, I.
op. cit., i, in ; ii, 201. 6 See Introduction to the Chartul. of Whitby, p. xlii.
The first Crusade began in 1096.
Chartul. of Whitby, i ; Mon. Angl., i, 410.
Introduction to the Charttd. of Whitby, p. li et seq.
CHESTER FEE: WHITBY 199
He relates that he first took the habit at Whitby in 1078, where certain
brethren, living like hermits, were seeking- to restore to its pristine state
and prosperity the monastery which had been reduced to nothing by the
recurring invasions of pagans and rovers. He describes how Reinfrid,
having lived some time at Jarrow, departed thence with certain monks and
settled in the place (Hackness) once renowned as a monastery of holy men
and women, which had since become the home of beasts and birds. After-
wards Reinfrid and his monks removed to Whitby, where he was joined by
many who desired to take the habit, including the narrator, and after a brief
space he resigned his position of prior in favour of Stephen, whose election
was made with the full approval of the community and by command of the
king and the archbishops, Lanfranc and Thomas. It was shortly after this
time that the great Survey was made, in which there is confirmation of
Stephen's story, inasmuch as it describes the soc of Whitby, which lay in 1 1
places, and was assessed at 28 carucates and 6 bovates, as " nearly all
waste; only in Prestebi and Sourebi, which the abbot of York has of
William (de Percy, who held under earl Hugh of Chester), there are two
ploughs on the demesne, and 8 sochmen with one plough, and 30 villeins
with 3 ploughs, and i mill of los. (annual value) and 26 acres of meadow in
places."
Continuing the story, Stephen relates that when William de Percy, who
had given the place (where the priory stood) to them, saw how the monks
had improved that which had lately been a desert, he began, both himself
and by his men, to do them injury that so he might drive them away. In
this he was aided by pirates and robbers, who harried the monastery both
by land and sea. Then Stephen complained to the king's justices and,
having followed the king and William de Percy to Normandy, laid his
complaint before the king and obtained a temporary peace ; but not for
long, for Percy, angered by what had been done, renewed his attacks and
eventually drove Stephen and his monks from Whitby to Lastingham.
After a brief sojourn there, amid tribulations from the debauchery and
depredations of thieves, they found a patron in count Alan of Brittany and
a refuge at his church of St. Olave, nigh to the city of York.1
When the Survey was made, "the abbot of York" held Lastingham and
other neighbouring estates under Berenger de Toeny, and the compiler
of the returns included the abbot in the table of the names of those who
held in chief of the king in Yorkshire. From this we learn that the
removal from Whitby had taken place, and that Stephen was already
established at York, as abbot of the monastery of St. Mary, early in the
year 1086.
I have not repeated the story of the hostility which is alleged to have
arisen between the founder and his brother, prior Serlo, on the ground
that the former had— as alleged— given the towns of Stakesby and Everley
to his armiger, Ralph de Everley, for the reason that it appears improb-
able, and is unsupported by other evidence.2 Notwithstanding the opinion
of the editor of the Chartulary of Whitby* I consider that the story given
by Stephen, afterwards abbot of St. Mary's, York, of the early history of the
monastery of Whitby, bears the impress of truth, and is borne out by the
evidence of the Domesday survey.
There seems to be some confusion as to the identity of the various
churches connected with the early history of the monastery, the invoca-
tions of which were respectively to St. Peter, St. Mary, and to St. Peter and
St. Hilda. From the words of Bede and from other records it is clear that
1 Man. Angl., iii, 545 ; from the Chronicle of Simon of Warwick, abbot of St.
Mary's (1258-1296): now in the Bodleian Lib.
2 Dodsworth's MS. clix, f. il$b ; Chartnl. of Whitby, p. xxxviii. The editor
of the Chartulary also doubted the accuracy of the statement ; p. lix.
3 Introduction to the Chartulary, pp. Iv-lvi.
2OO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
the church of St. Peter was at Hackness, where there was also the church of
St. Mary ; the parish church of St. Mary in the town of Whitby, and that of
St. Peter and St. Hilda at the priory, which first arose under prior Reinfrid
between 1078 and 1086, at Prestby, on the hill opposite to the town of
Whitby.
The description of some portions of the founder's endowment, re-
cited in the above charter, is confusing. The description of the " lands,
possessions, forests, churches, tithes and liberties," which the founder and
Alan his son gave, before the former took his way to Jerusalem in 1096, and
those which their friends and vassals gave, as set forth in the " Memorial,"
clears up the confusion and gives a clearer description of the hamlets and
places which existed circa 1 160 in the manors and towns which formed the
corpus Q{ the founder's endowment, and of the augmentation thereof made
by Alan his son, and William the grandson of the founder.1
The town and sea-port of Whitby (Witebi), " Overbi " and
" Nedhrebi " that is Stainsacre (Steinsecher), Thingwall ( 1'hing-
wala\ Larpool Hall (LetrpeT), Spital Vdt(Helredak\ " Gnip "2 that
is Hawsker (Hauchesgard), Normanby, Fylingdales, and Fyling
Thorpe (Fielinga\ and Fyling Hall (altera Fielinga), " Bertwait,"
" Setwait," 3 Sneaton (Snetune), Ugglebarnby \Hugelbardebi)f
Sowerby (Sourebiy Ruswarp (Risewarp), Newholm {Neukam)t
Stakesby (Stachesbi), Baldby Fields (Baldebi), The Breck (Breccha\ 6
Flowergate, in Whitby (Flore\ Dunsley, the hermitages of Esk-
dale (Eschedale] and Mulgrave (Mulegrif), the forests which belong
to the church of Whitby,7 the church of St. Mary of the same town
with six chapels 8 and their belongings, Hagg Mill (Aggemilne\
Cock Mill (Kocchemilne)) the mill of Ruswarp, the New Mill, the
mill of Fyling,9 the town of Hackness and the two mills and the
church of St. Mary of the same town, the church of St. Peter,
where our monks served God, died and were buried, High Dales
and Low Dales (Dales), Everley, Broxa (Hrochesei), Northfield
without Danegeld, and Silpho (Silfhou), all " Gaitelei," 10 and the
vaccaries of Stoupe and Thirley ( Thornleia), Casebeck (Kesebec)
and Billery (Bilroche, rectius Bilrode)\ in Upleatham (Uplium)
two-thirds of the tithe of grain from the demesne and from
Wilton, Seamer and Nafferton, in Lindsey (co. Lincoln) likewise
from Immingham, Somerby (Sumerledebi), Stainton -le- Vale,11
Kirmond-le-Mire (Caprimonte), Ludford, Elkington,12 Grainthorpe
(Saletorp, sic), Covenham and Owmby 13 with Searby (D>Aut-
nebi) ; half the fishery of Eryholme (Herguiri).
Of the witnesses to this charter, Ernald de Percy was the founder of the
line of Kildale, feudatories, not of the fee of Percy, but of Brus. Gilbert
son of Adelard and Warin have not been identified. Ric[hard] may
be the tenant of that name who held a manor in Cloughton under Percy
Chartul. of Whitby, I ; Man. AngL, i, 410.
Nype Howe is £ mile N. E. of Hawsker.
Possibly near Billery.
Except Whitby, all these places are on the south side of the river Esk.
Near Carr Hall.
A lost place ; the name signifies the slope of a hill.
Confirmed to the monastery in charter no. 859.
Fylingdales, Hawsker, Sneaton, Ugglebarnby, Dunsley and Aislaby.
Perhaps Bag Mill. 10 Perhaps between Thirley and Northfield.
11 Held by "Alulf" of William de Percy in Domesday.
12 Held by Fulco the man of W. Percy ; ib.
13 Held by William the man of W. Percy ; ib. The remaining places in Lincoln-
shire belonged to the demesne of William de Percy.
CHESTER FEE : WHITBY 2OI
in the Survey. Fulk, son of Reinfrid, prior of Whitby,1 was steward
to Alan de Percy, if not to William his father, of whom he held at the
Survey : Pallethorpe and Snainton, in this county, Grimsby, Elkington and
Fotherby, in co. Lincoln, besides other lands in Yorkshire of the fee of
Arches. Aired is probably Alured, or Alfred, the name of the tenant of
Acklam in Cleveland under Robert de Brus.2 Geoffrey son of Ursel may
be the tenant under Percy in Dunnington and Warter, and of the archbishop
in Burnby.
The charter was issued between 1087 and 1097, and seemingly towards
the latter part of that period, as it apparently was not the founder's first
grant to the monastery.
856. Grant by Alan de Percy to the monks of Whitby of two-thirds
of the tithe of grain of his demesne. 1100—^.1115.
Chartul. of Whitby, Add. MS. 4715, f. 6. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 405.
Notum sit omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis tarn futuris quam
presentibus quod ego Alanus de Percy dedi Deo et ecclesie
Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde abbatisse de Whiteby et monachis
Deo servientibus in elemosinam perpetuam, pro domino meo
Henrico rege Anglorum et pro heredibus suis, necnon pro
animabus Willelmi de Percy patris mei et Emme de Porte matris
mee et pro me ipso et heredibus nostris, duas partes decime
bladi de totis dominiis meis undecunque culta vel seminata fuerint
tempore meo vel heredum meorum, scilicet de Uplithum, de
Wilton, de Semara, de Naffirton ; in Lindesey de Immingham,
de Summerledeby, de Steynton, de Caprimonte, de Ludford, de
Elkinton, de Calthorp, de Covenham, de Autneby; [et] de
Stakeston ex dono Ricardi de Percy, fratris mei. Hii sunt testes,
Willelmus et Ricardus fratres mei, Pikot de Percy, Fulco dapifer
films Reynfridi prioris de Whiteby et filius ejus Willelmus, et
Everardus, Ma[u]gerus, Willelmus Terry filius, Ricardus Humez,
Arundel, Maynardus de Lundonia, Alemannus presbiter, et multi
alii.
The witnesses of this charter include : Richard de Percy, who gave two-
thirds of the tithe of his demesne of Staxton, and was of Dunsley.3 Pikot
de Percy was of Bolton-Percy and Sutton-upon-Derwent, which he held of
Percy at the Survey. Everard was of Leathley. As "Ebrard" he held
that manor with Haggenby and Linton, near Spofforth, of Percy at the
Survey ; and Castley, as the man of William de Percy, under the king. As
Evrard he also held Legesby and Holton, co. Lincoln, of Percy. Malger was
Percy's " vavassour," and held of him Haslewood, Stutton, Barnby-upon-Don,
and Ellington with two berewicks. William son of Terry was of Wetherby,
which he held of Percy at the Survey, as he also held Owmby with Searby,
co. Lincoln. Richard de Humez, or Hometh, seems to be the ancestor of
the family of that name who held under Percy lands in North and South
Lofthouse, Markenfield, Barrowby, Hellifield, Swinden, and elsewhere.
His successor was named Guy. Arundel was tenant of Percy in Sneaton,
Pockthorpe, Awburn and elsewhere. Mainard of London may have been a
canon of St. Peter's, York. Aleman was doubtless a priest of Whitby.
1 Chartul. of Whitby, 363. 2 z7;., 215.
3 An abstract of his charter is in the Chart ul, p. 473.
202 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
857- Grant by Alan de Percy to the monks of Whitby of Hawsker,
Normanby, Fylingdales, Fyling Hall, Sneaton, Ugglebarnby,
Sowerby, Dunsley, Breck, and Flowergate in Whitby, and
confirmation of his father's gifts. 1100-^.1115.
Chartul. of Whitby, £.71. Pd. in Chartul. ofW.,n. 279.
Notum sit omnibus catholice ecclesie fidelibus tarn presentibus
quam futuris quod ego Alanus de Perci in tempore domini mei
Henrici regis Anglorum, ipso concedente et confirmante, dedi in
elemosinam perpetuam ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de
Whiteby, pro anima ejusdem Henrici regis et Willelmi regis
fratris ejus et pro animabus heredum suorum regum Anglorum
et pro animabus Hugonis Cestrensis comitis ac Willelmi de
Percy patris mei et Emme de Port matris mee et omnium paren-
tum meorum et pro memet ipso et pro heredibus meis, scilicet
Witeby ubi predicta ecclesia est et ecclesia Sancte Marie ejusdem
ville et portum maris cum omnibus libertatibus et pertinentiis
suis et Whitby et Overby, Gnipam, Normanneby, Figelingam et
aliam Fi[ge]lingam, Snetonam, Ugelbardeby, Soureby, Duneslac,
Neuham, Stakesby, Breccam, Floram et Hakenessam et ecclesiam
Sancte Marie ejusdem ville et Sancti Petri ecclesiam et Nordfeld
et Sudfeld et Eve[r]leye et Brocesaye et Torenlaye et decimas
carucarum de dominio meo de Uplium, de Wiltona, de Samara,
de Nefertona ; in Lindesaya similiter de Immingham, de Sumer-
ledeby, de Stayntona, de Caprimonte, de Ladeford, de Elkingtona,
de Saletorp, de Covenham, de Authneby, et medietatem piscium
de Ergum, et forestas et pasturas et omnia nemora cum aquis et
stagnis ad predictam ecclesiam de Whiteby pertinentia, sicuti
umquam melius, plenius et liberius ego et pater meus ea habuimus
et possedimus; hec autem omnia dedi Deo et Sancto Petro et
Sancte Hilde et monachis de Whiteby Deo servientibus ad ab-
batiam predictam construendam et hac carta mea confirmavi [et]
ita libere, quiete ac solute concessi ex omni [exjactione et con-
suetudine seculari quod nichil omnino nisi ipsius abbatie defen-
sionem michi retinui. Ego vero et heredes mei predictam ab-
batiam de Whiteby et totam prenominatam elemosinam meam
defendemus et adquietabimus ab omni equitatu et ab omni forensi
servitio et exactione et consuetudine seculari. Hiique sunt testes
et concessores, Walterus,1 Ricardus de Percy, fratres mei, Picot
de Percy, Fulco dapifer Raynfridi films et Willelmus films ejus,
et Everardus et Malgerus et Willelmus Terri films et Ricardus
de Hulmit et Arundel et Mainnardus de Londonia et Alemannus
presbiter.
This charter was issued contemporaneously with the last. Comparison
with the preceding charter suggests that some later additions have been
added to the original text.
1 " Willelmus " in the preceding charter.
CHESTER FEE: WHITBY, MIDDLESBROUGH 203
858. Grant by Robert de Brus I, Agnes his wife and Adam their
son, for the health of king Henry I, to the monks of Whitby
of the church of Middlesbrough and 2 carucates and 2 bovates
in Newham, upon condition that certain monks from Whitby
shall serve in the church of Middlesbrough. ^1120.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 23. Pd. in ChartuL, n. in ; Man. AngL, iii, 632.
There is a copy in Dodsw. MS. Ixi, with some variants.
Robertus de Brus omnibus sancte ecclesie fidelibus salutem.
Scitote quod ego et Agnes uxor mea filiusque noster Adam de
Brus, pro salute domini nostri Henrici regis Anglorum, anima-
rumque nostrarum et heredum nostrorum remedio, ecclesiam
Sancte Hylde abbatisse de Midlesburcd cum omnibus rebus que
ad eandem ecclesiam pertinent et duas carucatas et duas bovatas
terre in Nehuham in perpetuam elemosinam ecclesie et fratribus
Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby dedimus et concessimus
et confirmavimus, ea conventione ut in prefata ecclesia de
Midlesburc quidam monachi sint, qui Deo et Sancte Hylde de
Wytebi deserviant, et qui de stipendiis prefate ecclesie large et
sufficienter vivere valeant, et ut mater ecclesia de Wyteby semper
valeat habere proficuum. Hii sunt testes, Willelmus capellanus,
Arnaldus de Perci, Umfridus de Elthot, Willelmus de Fugeris et
multi alii.
Pope Eugenius III confirmed to abbot Benedict of Whitby "by the
gift of Robert de Brus 2 carucates and 2 bovates in Newham, the church of
St. Hilda in Middlesbrough and I carucate of land."1 This was in 1145-
1148. The tenement in Newham was that which Lesing held T.R.E., and
which was in the king's hand at the Survey, and in those of Robert de
Brus in the time of Henry I. The gift of the church of Middlesbrough,
lately a chapel belonging to Stainton, in so far as it was a gift, can have
been only of the interest which Brus held in it. The division of land in the
parish between the earl of Chester, Brus and Malet may be seen at no.
873, a document which throws much interesting light upon the devolution
of land since the Domesday survey in the manor of Acklam in Cleveland.
The same document clearly points to Hugh, earl of Chester, as the original
donor to Whitby of the church of Middlesbrough, and other churches of
his fee. On the strength of this reference the editor of the Chartulary of
Whitby has suggested that the gift of the church of Flamborough to Whitby
refers in fact to the church of Middlesbrough, " Midlesburc" having been
misread as " Fleinburc." 2 Whatever may have been the fact, Robert de
Brus enlarged the gift to Whitby, after he had been enfeoffed of this part
of the fee of Chester, by the addition of 2 carucates and 2 bovates in New-
ham, belonging to the fee of Malet. The " Memorial " makes no reference
to the earl of Chester as the original donor of the church, but duly records
Brus' gift.
859. Confirmation by Alan de Percy to the monks of Whitby of the
towns which Tancard the Fleming sold to William, the abbot,
and the monks, namely Fylingdales, Fylinghall, Normanby,
Hawsker ; also confirmation of the forests, pastures and wood-
1 Chartul. t p. 119. 2 ib., p. xlvii. See no. 854 above.
2O4 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
land of his fee which belonged to the monastery by the bounds
elsewhere set forth.1 ^.1115-1135.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. &/; Add. MS., 4715, f. 6d. Pd. in Chartul. of W.,
nos. 28, 405 B.
Notum sit omnibus catholice ecclesie fidelibus tarn futuris
quam presentibus quod ego Alanus de Perci concessi et confirmavi
ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Wyteby et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus in elemosinam perpetuam villas quas
Tancardus Flandrensis vendidit Willelmo abbati de Wyteby et
monachis illius loci, videlicet Figelingam et aliam Figelingam,
Normanneby et Haukesgard cum omnibus pertinentiis earum.
Ipse vero Tancardus villas predictas michi reddidit et ego eas
dedi et confirmavi predicte ecclesie et ipse easdem villas abjuravit
et quietas clamavit Deo et Sancto Petro et Sancte Hilde de
Wyteby et monachis illius loci absque omni calumpnia de se
et de heredibus suis. Preterea dedi et confirmavi predicte
ecclesie de Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in
elemosinam perpetuam omnes terras, forestas, pasturas et nemora
de feodo meo que ad ecclesiam de Wyteby pertinent libere et
quiete in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in aquis et stagnis,
et in omnibus que ad me pertinent per metas istas [as in no.
865 ].2 Omnes vero ecclesias, villas, terras, forestas, pasturas
[et] nemora de feodo meo que infra metas istas sunt dedi Deo
et Sancto Petro et Sancte Hylde abbatisse de Wyteby et mona-
chis ibidem Deo servientibus pro salute animarum dominorum
meorum regum Anglorum et heredum eorum et [pro] Hugone
Cestrensi comite et pro salute anime mee et omnium parentum
meorum et heredum meorum. Hujus rei testes sunt, Willelmus,
Walterus et Ricardus de Perci fratres mei, Robertus de Brus et
tres de suis militibus, Rogerus de Rosel, Wydo de Lofthus et
Robertus Francais, Pichot de Perci, Fulco [dapifer 3 filius Reynfridi
prioris de Wyteby, Radulfus camerarius, Alanus filius Reginaldi
Buscell, Willelmus de Newham et filius ejus, Aschetinus de
Haukesgard, Ricardus, et Hugo ; Walterus de Clyve, Radulfus
de Everlay, Ogerus de Mortult, Umfridus miles Roberti del
Hill', Petrus filius Durandi, Radulfus [et] Ucthredus filii Gun-
ware, Tiggier, Gaudinus, Giraudus, Uchtredus, Umfridus, Radul-
fus, Gamelus cocus et Carbonellus cocus et multi allii].
There is no further mention in the Chartulary of Tancard the Fleming,
who sold these four towns to abbot William. Symeon of Durham notes
under the year 1 1 1 1 that Henry I transferred the Flemings who inhabited
Northumbria with all their goods to Wales, and commanded them to
1 Chartul. of Whitby, 33, 363.
2 With variations in the nomenclature of the metes and boundaries. See the
CharluL) pp. 34 and 363, compared with p. 155.
3 The remainder of the testing clause is from Add. MS. 4715.
CHESTER FEE: FYLINGDALES, ISLEHAM 205
inhabit the land called Ros.1 This may have some bearing upon Tancard's
transfer of land to Whitby.
A number of the witnesses can be identified ; but it is somewhat start-
ling to find Fulk the steward of the time of Domesday associated with
Alan son of Reginald Buscel and Ralph de Everley, whose era was from
about 1 1 20 to 1150.
860. Grant and surrender by Alan de Percy I (?) to the church of
Whitby of 2 carucates of land in Isleham, co. Cambridge.
£1125-1130.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 15. Pd. in Chartul., n. 56.
Notum sit omnibus legentibus vel audientibus literas has quod
ego Alanus de Perci reddo duas carucatas terre in Hislaham
ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Wyteby, et concedo
liberas et quietas in perpetuam elemosinam, et hac mea carta
confirmo, ita libere et quiete sicut aliqui predecessorum meorum
prefate ecclesie de Wyteby melius et liberius dederunt et carta
sua confirmaverunt ; sciendum est etiam quod ego hanc predictam
elemosinam pro posse meo contra omnes homines warentizabo et
ab omnibus exactionibus defendam. Hiis testibus, Roberto de-
cano capituli Sancti Petri Eborac*ensis, Roberto de Perci, Henrico
de Perci, Hernisio fratre Aldredi, et aliis.
Hugh de Forth held in "Gisleham" i£ hide and 20 acres ; "Orgarus
vicecomes regis Edwardi" had held the land inking Edward's days. The
same Hugh also held of the fee of the bishop of Bayeux Snellewelle for
5 hides ; archbishop Stigand held it T.R.E., but it had belonged to the
demesne of the church of Ely, the abbot having lent it to the archbishop.
At the Survey abbot Symeon claimed the manor.2
These 2 carucates were part of the marriage endowment of Emma de
Port, the kinswoman of Hugh de Port, and by her were given to Whitby,
as recorded in the " Memorial " : " Ex dono Emme de Port habemus unam
mansuram in Usegate et duas carucatas terre, unam in Ysleham et alteram
in Sneileswelle."3 The land had been withheld from the monks by Alan
de Percy I, son and heir of William de Percy and his wife Emma de Port.
The last witness, Erneis, brother of Aldred, was of York city, and was
father of Robert son of Erneis of York, whose name occurs in the Pipe
Rolls of the reign of Henry 1 1. Aldred of York died shortly before Michael-
mas, 1130, at which time Benedict his son rendered account of 15 marks to
have seisin of his father's lands, and of the debts which had been owing
to him.4 I have thought it advisable to assign the authorship of this
charter to Alan de Percy I, chiefly on account of the indirect reference to
Aldred of York, which points to its possible issue before 1130. This would
require the addition of an earlier Robert to the list of the deans of York, as
predecessor of Hugh who occurs in 1130 and 1132. The editor of the
Chartulary identifies the grantor as Alan de Percy le Meschin, son of the
above Alan. In this case the dean would be Robert de Gant, who held
office from ^.1142 till his death in 1154. The next dean Robert (Butevilain)
is often styled Robert the second.
1 op. cit., ii, 245. Cf. Mag. Rot. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 136-7, s. t. Pembroc.
2 Dom. Bk., i, 199. » Chartul., 3.
" - Pip>, 31 Hen. I, 26. 5 ChartuL, 58 note.
2O6 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
861. Notification by William, earl of Albemarle, to Roger, archbishop
of York, of his quit-claim after his decease to the church of
Whitby of the tenement in Sowerby which Richard, abbot of
Whitby, had demised to him for life. £.1170-1179.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. zid. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 103.
Willelmus comes Albemarlie Rogero archiepiscopo Eboracensi
et toti capitulo ecclesie Sancti Petri ejusdem loci et omnibus
clericis et fidelibus laicis Ebora[cisc]hirie salutem. Sciatis quod
tenuram de Saurebi quam Ricardus abbas de Wytebi et ejusdem
loci capitulum michi in vita mea tenendam concesserunt et dede-
runt, juravi quietam et liberam fore predicte ecclesie post mortem
meam ab omni calumpnia tam de me quam de heredibus meis.
Non enim illam suscepi tenendam jure aliquo successionis set
tantum in vita mea et ideo vos diligenter obsecro quod super hoc
vestrum adhibeatis testimonium, si forte post mortem meam
circiter hoc iniquitatis scrupulus exortus fuerit. Waleatis. Hii
sunt testes, Radulfus sacerdos de Witebi, Robertus clericus
comitis, Walterus diaconus, et alii.
862. Grant by William II (?) to thechurch of St. Peter of Presteby and
Whitby, and to Serlo the prior, and the monks there, of the
same laws and customs as the churches of St. John of Beverley,
St. Wilfrid of Ripon, and St. Peter of York have, and confirma-
tion of the church of St. Peter of Hackness with two carucates
in that town, 4 in Northfield and 2 in Burniston, with sac and
soc, and acquittance of geld. 1091-1092 (spurious?).
Chartul. of Whitby, Add. MS. 4715, f. 160. Pd. in Chartul. of W.,
n. 555 ; Mon.Angl., i, 412, n. 7. See also Davis, Regesta, i, 228, who
assigns it to William I.
Willelmus Dei gratia rex Anglorum T[home] archiepiscopo
et Alano comiti et Rfadulfo] Paganello et omnibus fidelibus suis
Francigenis et Anglis salutem. Sciatis quod ego dedi pro Dei
amore in elemosinam perpetuam pro anima mea et pro animabus
heredum meorum ecclesie Sancti Petri de Presteby et de Whiteby
et Serloni priori et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus ut habeant
ad predictam ecclesiam tales leges et consuetudines quales habent
ecclesia Sancti Johannis Beverlaci et ilia de Ripona et [ecclesia]
Sancti Petri de Eboraco ; concede etiam et confirmo eidem ecclesie
de Whiteby ecclesiam Sancti Petri de Hakanessa et in eadem
villa duas carucatas terre, et in Northfeld quatuor, et in Briniston
duas cum pertinentiis earum, in soco et socne et sine omni geldo.
Testibus : Lanfranco archiepiscopo, et Osmundo episcopo, et
Willelmo de Perceio, apud Eboracum.
It is not easy to decide the authorship of this charter. It is addressed
to count Alan of Brittany and Ralph Paynel, the latter being sheriff of York
in 1088, when both were in authority in Yorkshire as the king's represen-
tatives.1 The reference to prior Serlo, the attestation of Osmund, bishop of
1 Sym. of Durham (Rolls Ser.), i, 1 72-191, passim.
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Salisbury, and William de Percy, and the issue of the charter at York, like
n. 863, indicate that William II was the grantor. The reference to the
church of St. Peter at Hackness and land there, at Northfield and Burniston,
is a confirmation of a previous gift, indicating that the church and land had
been given upon a previous occasion, possibly by William I. In favour of
authorship by William I, the charter purports to be witnessed by Lanfranc,
archbishop of Canterbury, who died on 24 May, 1089. If this attestation
could be treated as reliable it would be positive evidence that the charter
was issued by William I, for there is little probability that Lanfranc was
ever at York after the accession of William II. On the other hand the
similarity of the capital T to the capital L may account for the erroneous
appearance of Lanfranc's name for that of Thomas I, archbishop of York.
It seems best therefore to assign the charter to William II, and probably
to the period 1091-1092.
This leaves untouched and unimpaired the evidence that William I was
a benefactor of the monastery of Whitby. The attribution of this charter
to William II really strengthens this presumption, inasmuch as the gift of
St. Peter's at Hackness and land there, and at Northfield and Burniston,
is not described as the gift of the grantor of that charter, but as alms
already enjoyed by the monks of Whitby, and so duly confirmed to them.
In the next charter William II remits all geld from these lands, "quas de
dominico meo possident," a description consistent with this view. In the
time of king Edward earl Tostig owned the manor of Walesgrif, now Fals-
grave and Scarborough, and at the -time of the Survey it was in the Con-
queror's hands, being assessed to geld as 10 carucates of land. Belonging
to the manor there was a berewick at Northfield, in the parish of Hackness,
assessed at 5 carucates — of which 4 carucates were included in the gift to
the monks — and soc in 21 places, including Burniston, where 2 carucates
were included in the gift. These 2 carucates had really been given by
Uctred son of Thorkil de Cliveland, quit of Danegeld, with the mill.1 The
church of St. Peter at Hackness and 2 carucates of land were surveyed
among the lands of William de Percy, whose manor of Hackness, assessed
at 4 carucates of land, included land in Suffield and Everley, assessed at 6
carucates. These are said to be the land of St. Hilda, except 2 carucates,
evidently in Hackness, which were in the soc of the king's manor of Fals-
grave and for that reason were included in the royal gift to the monastery
of Whitby. The remainder, namely 8 carucates, was the ancient endow-
ment of the monastery of St. Hilda at Whitby. Both estates in Hackness
thus became united by the gift which we have attributed to the first William ;
the original record of which, probably a writ, has not survived.
863. Grant by William II to the churches of St. Peter and St. Hilda
of Presteby and Whitby, Serlo de Percy, the prior, and the
monks, of the same laws and customs which the churches of
St. John of Beverley, St. Wilfrid of Ripon, and St. Peter of
York, have, with other liberties ; and confirmation of the gifts
of William de Percy, founder of the monastery ; acquittance of
geld on land which they hold of the royal demesne in Hackness,
Northfield and Burniston, and grant of the church of All
Saints in Fishergate, York, with soc and sac. 1091-1095.
Cartse Antiquae, roll DD, n. 25. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 579. See also Davis,
Regesta, i, 421.
Willelmus rex Anglorum Thome archiepiscopo et G[aufrido]
vicecomiti et omnibus fidelibus suis salutem. Sciatis quod ego
1 Memorial in Chartul. of W., p. 4.
2O8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
dedi in elemosinam perpetuam, pro animabus patris et matris
mee et heredum meorum regum Anglorum, ecclesie Sancti Petri
et Sancte Hilde de Prestebi et de Witebi et Serloni de Perci,
priori de Witebi, et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, omnes
leges et consuetudines quas habet ecclesia Sancti Johannis de
Beverlaco et ecclesia Sancti Wilfridi de Ripun et ecclesia Sancti
Petri de Eboraco ; concede etiam eidem ecclesie portum maris cum
alga per totam terrain suam cum soca et saca et toll et team et
infangenetheof et cum omnibus pertinentiis suis ; concede etiam
eidem ecclesie ut habeant in dominium suum omnes terras et
possessiones et pasturas suas cum aquis et stagnis, et omnia
nemora ad ecclesiam de Witebi pertinentia libere et in pace, ita
ut nullus de ministris meis intromittat se de nemoribus et pasturis
eorurn, nee disturbet eos facere proficuum suum de nemoribus et
pasturis eorum ; omnes vero donationes Willelmi de Perci funda-
toris ipsius monasterii concedo et confirmo, et propter amorem Dei
remitto eis omne geldum de terris quas de dominico meo possident,
scilicet de duabas carucatis terre in Hachanesse et quatuor in
Nortfeld et de duabus in Brinigstun in perpetuam libertatem ;
dedi etiam eidem ecclesie de Witebi et Serloni priori et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus in elemosinam perpetuam ecclesiam
Omnium Sanctorum de Fischergate de Eboraco ad abbatiam
constituendam cum soca et saca et toll et team et infangenetheof
et cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et cum omnibus libertatibus que
mee proprie abbatie habent, ut ibi monachi libere et in pace die
ac nocte Deum deprecentur pro me et pro heredibus meis regibus
Anglorum. Et si quis hiis ecclesiis aliquid boni fecerit vel
dederit, concedo et pulchrum mini erit. Teste Osmundo episcopo
et Willelmo de Perceio, apud Eboracum.
The gift of the church of All Saints in Fishergate, York, was made, as we
learn from the Memorial, upon condition that the monks of Whitby should
serve that church and pray for the king and his heirs.1 This charter is
addressed to archbishop Thomas I and G., the sheriff, who may be safely
identified as Geoffrey Bainard. He served the office of sheriff of York
between the withdrawal from office of Ralph Paynel, sheriff in 1088, and the
succession of the unidentified " H. vicecomes," who was in office at or very
soon after the death of William de Carilef, bishop of Durham (2 January,
1096). Within this period the issue of this charter took place. The down-
ward limit is also fixed by the fact that William de Percy joined the first
crusade in 1096 and left England for the last time. The Scottish campaigns
of 1091 and 1092 would offer a probable occasion for the issue of a royal
grant at York.
864. Grant by William II to the church of Whitby, prior Serlo, and
the monks, of liberties and free customs on their lands acquired
or to be acquired, acquittance of toll when buying and selling,
1 Chartul. of Whitby, p. 5.
CHESTER FEE: WHITBY 209
and freedom of interference by anyone with their men, lands,
forest, or port of Whitby. (Spurious.)
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 47; Add. MS. 4715, f. I53<$. Pd. in Chartul.,
n. 184 ; Mon. AngL, \, 412, n. 5. See Davis, Regesta, i, 259.
Willelmus rex Anglorum omnibus fidelibus suis salutem.
Sciatis me dedisse et carta mea confirmasse ecclesie de Wyteby
et Serloni priori et monachis ejusdem loci in perpetuum super
omnes terras suas adquisitas et adquirendas et super omnes
homines suos ubilibet habitantes omnes libertates et liberas
consuetudines quas regia potestas alicui ecclesie dare potest
liberiores. Concede etiam et confirmo ipsis et omnibus •homini-
bus suis ubicunque vadant et emant vel vendant aliquid omnem
quietantiam de omnibus consuetudinibus et demandis regum vel
comitum et baronum, dominorum et omnium ballivorum meorum,
et prohibeo super forisfacturam regiam ne ullus aliquis hominum
aliquo modo se intromittat de terris eorum, nee de hominibus
suis ubicunque fuerint, nee de forestis nee de silvestribus bestiis
infra terminos suos, nee de aquis eorum in portu de Wyteby
vel alibi, nee de possessionibus aliis ecclesiasticis vel laicis, ne
de aliqua re que pertineat ad ecclesiam de Wyteby, nisi ipsi
monachi et ballivi sui et ministri quos ipsi providerint. Teste
Willelmo de Perci, [apud] Westmonasterium.
I have assigned this charter to William 1 1 ; but judged by its terms and
construction, it is a forgery.
865. Grant by Henry I to William, the abbot, and the monks of
Whitby of their woodland and pastures, to be held without
interference by the king's ministers, in return for the grant by
the convent of hart, hind and wild boar within certain parts
of Whitbystrand ; confirmation also of the gifts of William
de Percy and Alan his son, described by bounds. 1109-1114.
Cartse Antiquse, Roll DD. , n. 25 ; Chartulary of W., f. 50 ; Add. MS.
4715, f. l62<£ Pd. in Chartul., n. 190.
Henricus rex Anglorum Tome archiepiscopo de Eboracho et
Osberto vicecomiti et Nigello de Albeny et Aschetillo de Bulemer
et omnibus baronibus et ministris suis et omnibus fidelibus suis
Francis et Anglis de Eboraci-scyra salutem. Sciatis quod
Willelmus abbas de Witebi et monachi illius loci dederunt michi
in forestis suis omnes cervos et cervas et porcos, et ego illos
forestavi michi et heredibus meis ; quare volo et precipio ut
abbas et monachi de Witebi omnia nemora sua et pasturas suas
in perpetuum habeant et teneant ita libere et quiete et honorifice
ut nullus de ministris meis intromittat se de nemoribus et pasturis
eorum, nee disturbet eos facere proficuum suum de nemoribus et
pasturis eorum. Concede etiam et confirmo predicte ecclesie
Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Witebi et monachis ibidem Deo
servientibus omnes terras, forestas et pasturas quas Willelmus
II O
2IO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
de Perci et Alarms filius ejus, fundatores illius abbatie, dederunt
in elemosinam per omnes metas sicut habetur in carta Alani de
Perci, videlicet a portu Witebiensi totam marinam usque Blawic
et inde usque Grendich et in longum Grendich et inde usque
Swinestischae et usque Thornelay et usque Kirchelac et usque
Copcheldebroc et inde in longum per cilium ultra Theofesdikes
et usque Steincrosegate que est prope villam de Suthfeld et
usque Gretasfed' 1 et usque Elsicroft et mosam usque dimidium
mose et inde usque Derewentam, et dimidiam Derewentam in
longum usque ubi erumpit Derewenta et usque Lillacros2 et
usque Scogreineshoues et usque Silehou et usque Lithebec et
sicut Lithebec cadit in aquam de Esch, et3 dimidiam Esch in
longum sicut aqua de Brocholebec cadit in Esch, et de Brocholebec
in longum usque Swartosevcros 4 et usque Horscroft et usque
Tordisa et usque in mare et per marinam ad Witebi. Volo
etiam et precipio quod due carucate terre in Hachenesse et
quatuor in Nortfelde et due in Brinigstun cum omnibus pertinen-
tiis suis non geldent, pro animabus antecessorum meorum ; et
prohibeo ne aliquis de hiis eis contumeliam vel injuriam faciat ;
concede etiam et confirmo quod ecclesia Sancti Petri de Hache-
nesse cum pertinentiis suis habeat soc et sac et toll et tern 6 ut
ibi aliqui monachi de Witebi jugiter maneant et orent pro me
et pro heredibus meis sicut in ecclesia Omnium Sanctorum de
Fischergate in Eboraco. T[estibus, Willelmo] episcopo Exoni-
ensi, Ranulfo episcopo Dunelmensi et comite de Mellent [et]
Henrico comite Warewic et Alano de Perci, apud Portesmundam,
per Robertum de Brus.
Henry's acquisition from the convent of Whitby of hart, hind, and wild
boar accords with the policy which he and his predecessor had adopted in
the case of lands of ancient demesne lying near a royal forest, in this instance
that of Pickering. The pastures and woodlands were left to the convent.
In 1204 John restored the right of venery to the convent. The boundaries
of the liberty of Whitby are recited in his charter.6
The clause, contained in the copy of the charter enrolled among the
Cartae Antiquae, but absent from the other copies, requiring certain of the
monks of Whitby to dwell at the church of St. Peter at Hackness and pray
for the king and his heirs, may have been withdrawn before the time of
Henry II. It is not recorded in the " Memorial " of the abbey.
William de Percy, first abbot of Whitby, is mentioned in the year 1 109
in connexion with the foundation of a leper hospital at Spital Bridge, near
Whitby.7 The date of this charter obviously lies between June, 1109 and
24 February, 1 1 14, that is, during the archiepiscopate of Thomas II of York.
A close date, suggested by the issue of this charter at Portsmouth, may be
August, mi, when Henry left England to remain abroad until Midsummer,
1 " Gretaheued" in the Chartul. 2 " Lilahaucros " in Add. MS. 4715, f. 163.
3 Add. MS. 4715 inserts "ultra Esch ad fontem Sancte Hilde qui cadit in Esche
et inde in longum usque Horscroft et in Thordisa."
* Swarthouethcros" in Chartul.
6 The Chartul. inserts " et infangenthef," and omits the rest down to " Eboraco."
9 R. Chart. (Rec. Com.), 121. 7 Chartul. of Whitby, 328, 514.
CHESTER FEE : WHITBY, AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH 211
The boundaries of the Liberty of Whitby may be identified1 as follows :
Bleawyke, Greendyke ; the Druidical Circle is " Swinesti-schage " ; Thirley,
Kirkless ; " Coppekeldbroc " may be on the watershed where Linhead brook
rises ; Thieves' Dikes ; Staincrossgate may be the road near Prospect House,
at Suffield ; Gretaheved may be on Suffield Heights ; Elsicroft and the Moss
must be at Mowthorpe ; the Derwent is then followed until it divides into
several streams, thence by the ridge of a hill to Lilhow,2 or Lilla Cross, to
Scograines-houes, now Foster Howes ; to Silhow Cross, near the road from
Sleights to Pickering ; next to Lithe-beck, or Mirk Esk, until it falls into
the river Esk. This is followed downward to St. Hilda's well, which falls
into the Esk, thence to Swarthow Cross and to the Tordsay beck, and so to
the sea.
866. Confirmation by Henry I to the monks of Whitby of the churches
of Ayton in Cleveland and Middlesbrough. 1129-1135.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 114^. Pd. in Chartul., n. 342.
Henricus rex Anglorum Eustachio filio Johannis et W[altero]
Espec et Bertram de Bulemer et ministris suis et omnibus fidelibus
suis de Eboraci-shira salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et con-
firmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Whiteby
et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus ecclesiam de Aton in Clive-
land cum pertinentiis suis in elemosinam perpetuam, pro anima
patris mei regis Willelmi et pro memet ipso et pro heredibus meis ;
concede etiam et confirmo predictis monachis de Whiteby eccle-
siam de Mydilsburgh cum pertinentiis suis, ut habeant earn sicut
liberam et propriam cellam suam. Teste G[alfrido] cancellario,
apud Westmonasterium.
The church of Ayton in Cleveland, which belonged to the Fossard fee,
had been given by Robert de Meinill and Gertrude his wife, with 4 bovates
of land and the messuages belonging thereto ; 3 that of Middlesbrough by
Robert de Brus, Agnes his wife and Adam their son.4
This confirmation was made apparently after Bertram de Bulmer had
succeeded Aschetil, his father, as sheriff of York, in 1129; and before
Henry I left England for the last time on 5 August, 1133. Being attested
by the chancellor it is, I presume, possible that it was issued after the king's
departure, so that it is expedient to assign the limit of time downward to
November, 1135.
867. Confirmation by Henry I to the monks of Whitby of the lands,
churches and tithes which William his father, and William his
brother, gave in alms; and also of the sea-port of Whitby.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 67 ; Add. MS. 4715, f. 153. Pd. in Chartul. of W.,
n. 268 ; Mon. AngL, i, 412, n. 8.
Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, comitibus,
baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, ministris et omnibus pre-
positis suis salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse Deo
et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Wyteby et mona-
chis ibidem Deo servientibus omnes terras et ecclesias et decimas
1 Canon Atkinson in the Chartulary, 34«.
2 So spelt on Greenwood's map of 1817.
3 Chartul., 6, 185. * See no. 858.
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et omnes possessiones quas rex Willelmus pater meus, et rex
Willelmus frater meus, eidem ecclesie dederunt et per cartas
suas confirmaverunt in perpetuam elemosinam ; insuper autem
concede et confirmo predicte ecclesie et monachis ejusdem loci
portum maris simul cum alga et cum omnibus que pertinent ad
portum maris apud Wytebi. Et volo et precipio ut predicti
monachi omnia ista predicta et omnia alia tenementa sua habeant
et teneant bene et in pace, libere et quiete, cum omnibus liberta-
tibus et quietationibus quas habet ecclesia Sancti Johannis de
Beverlaco et ecclesia Sancti Wilfridi de Ripun. Testibus, Tur-
stino archiepiscopo, Adelwald episcopo Carleolensi, R[oberto]
comite et aliis.
868. Confirmation by Stephen to the monks of Whitby of the gifts
of his grandfather and uncles, kings of the English, and of
William de Percy, Alan his son, and William son of Alan de
Percy, and other benefactors. February, 1136.
Charter R., 5 Edw. II, m. 6. Pd. in ChartuL of IV., n. 582 B.
Stephanus rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus,
comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, ministris, pre-
positis et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglic
salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse Deo et ecclesie
Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde et abbati de Witeby monachisque
ibidem Deo servientibus omnes terras et ecclesias et decimas et
omnes possessiones quas rex Willelmus, avus meus, et rex
Willelmus et rex Henricus, avunculi mei, eidem ecclesie dederunt
et confirmaverunt per cartas suas in perpetuam elemosinam,
scilicet ecclesiam Sancti Petri de Hachenessa et ij carucatas terre
in eadem villa, et in Norfelda iiij carucatas terre, et in Brenestona
ij carucatas terre, et ecclesiam Omnium Sanctorum in Fischer-
gata in Eboraco, et terras et omnia eidem pertinentia, et in
Caitona ij carucatas terre; ita libere et quiete optinenda de me
in capite sicut carta Willelmi regis avi mei, et carte predictorum
avunculorum meorum, testantur. Et preterea concedo eis et
confirmo omnes ecclesias et terras et decimas et elemosinas et
possessiones omnes in elemosinam quas Willelmus de Percy,
et Alanus films ejus, et Willelmus filius Alani, eis dederunt et
concesserunt et cards suis confirmaverunt ; et omnes alias pos-
sessiones suas quas alii domini sui eis dederunt et concesserunt,
et sicut carte illorum quas inde habent testantur, scilicet eccle-
siam suam de Witeby, et Nederby, et Overby, et G[n]ypam, et
Filgelingam, et aliam Figelingam, et Normanneby, et Snetonam,
et Oggelbergesby, et Soureby, et Doneslac, et Niweham, et
Stachesby, et Brecche, et Baldeby, et Floram, et portum maris,
et forestas et omnia ibi pertinentia, et Sudfeldam, et Everlac, et
Broches[ia]m, et decimas carucarum de Oppelidun, et de Staches-
tona, et de Samara, et de Wilton, et de Narferetona, et de Sumer-
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lel'aby, et de Emmyngham, et de Capremonte, et de Ludeforde,
et de Covenham, et medietatem piscium de Ergum, et decimam
de Staintona, et de Alchintona, et ij quadrucatas terre in Hisen-
ham, et in Tholestuna ij carucatas terre, et de feodo Roberti de
Brus ecclesiam Sancte Hilde de Midelesburgo et unam carucatam
terre, et in Niweham ij carucatas et ij bovatas terre, et de feodo
Fossard unam carucatam terre in Butterwyche, [et] in Rotseby
unam carucatam terre, de feodo Eustachii filii Johannis unum
molendinum et duas bovatas terre in Scamestona, et in Wycham
dimidiam carucatam terre, et ecclesiam de Hohtona cum omnibus
que adjacent, quam Alanus Busel eis concessit coram me, et
ecclesiam de Hot,1 et unum toftum in Wa[l]begate quod Audanus
eis dedit. Hec omnia eis concedo et confirmo sicut domini sui
de quorum feodis hec sunt eis dederunt et confirmaverunt per
brevia sua, et sicut carte et brevia dominorum hoc testantur.
Quare volo et precipio quod bene et in pace et libere et honorifice
et quiete teneant in bosco et piano et pratis et pasturis et aquis
et molendinis et mariscis et vivariis et piscariis et stagnis et
exclusis, infra burgum et extra, in feriis, in foris, in civitate et
extra, in forestis, in divisis, in exitibus, in viis, in semitis et in
omnibus locis et rebus, cum soca et sacha et thol et theam et
infangenethefe et cum omnibus libertatibus et quietationibus
cum quibus melius et liberius tenuerunt tempore regis Willelmi
avi mei et regum Willelmi et Henrici avunculorum meorum.
Testibus Afdelwald] episcopo Carl[e]olensi et Rfogero] cancellario
et R[oberto] de Ver et Hugone Bigot et Wfillelmo] de Percy,
apud Eboracum.2
The charter conveying the church of Hutton Bushell is not in the
Chartulary, nor is that of tithes in Boythorpe. They are thus recorded in
the "Memorial":3
" Duas partes decime bladi de dominio de Stachestune ;
similiter in Boitorp ex dono Hugonis de Boitorp et uxoris
sue Aalize de Perci, neptis Willelmi de Perci et Serlonis
prioris ; ... ex dono Alani Bucel filii predicte Aalize> neptis
Willelmi de Perci et Serlonis prioris, ecclesiam de Hotune
in Pickeringelit cum terra juxta Derwentam qui dicitur
Westcroft et heremitorium juxta Westcroft cum communi
pastura, in perpetuam elemosinam libere' et quiete ab omni
exactione seculari."
The date of this confirmation lies between 26 December, 1135 and
25 March, 1136. Stephen was at Durham on 5 February, 1136, and the
fortnight following, at which time he made a treaty with David of Scotland.4
On his departure for the south he evidently rested at York for a few days,
about 20-29 February.5 This was undoubtedly the occasion for the issue
1 Hood, par. of Kilburn.
2 Compare these witnesses with those to Stephen's confirmation to Beverley.
3 ChartuL, 4. 4 Sym. of Durham, ii, 287.
5 For reference to his movements at that time see Round, Geof. de Mandeville, 1 6.
214 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
of this and other confirmations in favour of Yorkshire monasteries. The
present document is valuable as a means of fixing the approximate date of
a number of gifts made to the monks of Whitby prior to its issue. William
de Percy II, who attested this charter, accompanied the king to the great
Easter court held in London in 1136, and, with Ilbert de Lacy, Walter
Espec, Pain Fitz-John, Eustace Fitz-John and Walter de Gant, attested
Stephen's confirmation to Winchester.1
869. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Whitby of the
churches of Ayton in Cleveland and Middlesbrough ; and those
of Kirkby and Ingleby Greenhow, which they have by the
gift of Adam son of Viell (or Vitalis). 1175.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 1 14^. Pd. in ChartuL of W., n. 343.
Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum [et
Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis,
abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus et
ministris] et omnibus hominibus et fidelibus suis totius Anglic
salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Whiteby et
monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, in liberam et perpetuam
elemosinam, ecclesiam de Atona in Cliveland cum omnibus per-
tinentiis suis ad proprios usus monachorum predicte ecclesie;
similiter ecclesiam de Midilsburgh cum omnibus pertinentiis suis
tanquam propriam cellam monachorum ad proprios usus eorum
concedo et confirmo ; et prohibeo ne quis prenominatas ecclesias
presumat alienare vel sequestrare a dominica mensa predicte
ecclesie aut inde monachis aliquam injuriam facere. Concedo
etiam et confirmo predicte ecclesie de Whiteby in liberam et
perpetuam elemosinam ecclesiam de Kirkeby et ecclesiam de
Ingelby cum omnibus pertinentiis earum, quas predict! monachi
habent ex dono Ade filii Viell. Testibus : H[ugone] episcopo
Dunelmensi, G[alfrido] episcopo Eliensi, Ricardo de Lucy, comite
Willelmo [de] Albemara, apud Eboracum.
870. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Whitby of the
liberties and customs enjoyed by the churches of St. John of
Beverley, and St. Wilfrid of Ripon ; of burgage and a fair at
the feast of St. Hilda with soc and sac, tol and team and
infangenthef and protection for those going to or returning
from that fair ; of the sea-port with sea-weed along their land
with tol and team ; the church of All Saints of Fishergate,
York, and lands and men belonging to the monks in the city
of York with the liberties enjoyed by the lands and men of
St. Peter and St. Cuthbert in that city; their lands, forests,
woods and pastures in demesne, and so that no minister of
the crown shall interfere or prohibit the monks from making
their profit thereof, with their own foresters and ministers, and
1 Geof. de Mandeville, 263-4.
CHESTER FEE: WHITBY, AYTON, MIDDLESBROUGH 215
so that no one shall have common there without the monks'
licence; all the gifts, liberties and customs granted by William I,
William II, and Henry I ; all the gifts of William de Percy, the
founder, Alan his son, and William, son of the said Alan, and
others their patrons ; 2 carucates in Hackness, 4 in Northfield,
and 2 in Burniston, quit of geld. 1174-1179.
Charter R., 14 Hen. Ill, m. 6 ; #., 5 Edw. II, m. 6 ; Carts Antiquse, DD.,
n. 26; Chartul. of Whitby, Add. MS. 4715, f. 167^. Pd. in Chartul.
of W., nos. 557 and 581.
Henricus rex Anglorum, et* dux Normannorum et Aquita-
norum, et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus,
comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, mimstris, pre-
positis et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse regia auctoritate Deo et
ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Witeby et abbati
monachisque ibidem Deo servientibus, omnibusque hominibus
eidem ecclesie pertinentibus, omnes libertates et consuetudines
quas habet ecclesia Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco et ecclesia
Sancti Wilfridi de Ripun in terris et hominibus suis. Concede z
etiam et confirmo predicte ecclesie in eadem villa de Witeby
burgagium et feriam ad festum Sancte Hylde cum soca et saca
et tol et team et infangenetheof ; et omnes venientes ad pre-
dictam feriam habeant meam firmam pacem cum omnibus suis
rebus veniendo et redeundo. Concedo 3 etiam et confirmo pre-
dicte ecclesie portum maris cum alga per totam terrain suam
cum tol et theam et cum omnibus libertatibus et consuetudinibus
ad portum maris pertinentibus. Et preterea concede4 et con-
firmo predicte ecclesie de Witeby in Eboraco ecclesiam Omnium
Sanctorum de Fiskeregata cum pertinentiis suis, et omnes terras
et homines in eadem civitate ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte
Hylde [de Witebi] 5 pertinentes, cum soca et saca et tol et theam
et infangenetheof et cum omnibus libertatibus et consuetudinibus
quas habent terre et homines Sancti Petri et Sancti Cudberti in
eadem civitate 6 consistentes. Concedo 7 etiam et confirmo pre-
dicte ecclesie de Witeby et abbati et monachis illius loci ut
habeant et possideant in dominium suum omnes terras [et]
forestas, nemora et pasturas terris abbatie sue pertinentes, ita
libere,8 quiete, plene9 et honorifice ut nullus de ministris nostris 10
Words in italics are not in Cart. Antiq.
"Concedo etiam eis in eadem villa burgagium" . . ., Chartul., n. 185.
" Concedo etiam eis portum maris cum tol" . . ., n. 185.
" Et preterea concedo eis in Eboracho ecclesiam Omnium Sanctorum de
Fischergata et omnes terras" . . ., n. 185.
Added in Cart. Antiq. 6 "villa" ; C.A.
" Precipio etiam ut habeant et possideant in dominium suum omnes forestas,
pasturas, terris abbatie pertinentes " . . ., n. 185.
8 " quiete ut nullus de ministris meis . . . Hylde de Witeby pertinentibus. Con-
firmo etiam eis duas carrucatas terre in Hakanes . . . Brinistona sine geldo. Quare "
. . ., n. 185. (Several clauses are thus omitted.)
9 "bene"; C.A. *> "meis"; C.A.
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0
intromittat se de nemoribus et1 de pasturis ecclesie Sancti
Petri [et Sancte Hilde],2 et abbati et monachis pertinentibus,
nee prohibeat eos facere proficuum suum de nemoribus et
pasturis eorum ; et habeant libere forestarios et ministros suos
ad nemora sua et pasturas suas custodiendas. Et prohibeo ne
aliquis infra metas et divisas predicte ecclesie et abbatis et
monachorum commune habeat in nemoribus et pasturis eorum,
nisi per licentiam eorum. Concede etiam et confirmo predicte
ecclesie omnes donationes et libertates et consuetudines quas
Willelmus rex, proavus meus, et Willelmus rex, filius ejus, et
Henricus rex, avus meus, eidem ecclesie dederunt et cartis suis
confirmaverunt. Omnes vero donationes Willelmi de Percy,
fundatoris predicte abbatie, et Alani de Percy, filii ejus, et
Willelmi de Percy, filii Alani, et aliorum advocatorum suorum,
unde habent cartas eorum, et duas carucatas terre in Hakeness,3
et quatuor in Nordfeld, et duas in Briningestona cum pertinentiis
suis, sine omni geldo, concede eis et confirmo in elemosinam per-
petuam. Quare volo et precipio ut bene et in pace et libere et
honorifice et quiete teneant ecclesias et decimas 4 et terras suas,
in bosco et in piano, in pratis et pasturis, [in aquis]5 et
molendinis et mariscis, in 6 vivariis et piscariis, in 7 stagnis et
exclusis, infra8 burgum et extra, in foris et9 feriis, in civitate
et extra, in forestis et divisis, in vacariis10 et heremitoriis, in
semitis et n viis et in omnibus locis et rebus, cum omnibus liber-
tatibus et quietationibus cum quibus melius et liberius tenuerunt
temporibus12 Willelmi regis, proavi mei, et Willelmi regis, filii
ejus, et Henrici regis, avi mei. Testibus : Ricardo archiepiscopo
Cantuariensi, Ricardo de Luci, Jocelino de Luvania, [Hugone de
Cressi],13 apud Wintoniam.
An earlier confirmation14 was issued at Nottingham, which Mr. Eyton
assigns to the year 1155. It is in terms similar to the above, but omits
three clauses immediately preceding that of " Quare volo," indicating that
during the interval between 1155 and 1175 Henry had relaxed the restrictions
imposed upon the convent by the loss of the liberty to take venison.
871. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Whitby of their
pastures and woods to be held without the interference of his
ministers, and by the bounds by which William de Percy and
1 "nee"; MS. 2 C.A.
3 ' Hachenesse " ; "Nortfeld"; " Brinigstun " ; C.A.
et decimas" ; omitted in n. 185. 5 C.A.
in mariscis et "; C.A. 7 "et"; C.A. 8 "intra"; C.A.
in" ; C.A. 10 "in vacariis et heremitoriis"; omitted in n. 185.
'in"; C.A.
tempore Henrici regis avi mei, et sicut carta ejusdem regis testatur. Testibus :
Reginaldo comite de Cornubia, Ricardo de Lusci, et Manasse Biset et Willelmo de
Perci, apud Notingham," n. 185.
18 C.A.
14 Chartul. of W., £.47 ; Add. MS. 4715, f. 154. Pd.in Ckartnl.,n. 185.
CHESTER FEE: WHITBY, FORESTS 2iy
Alan his son gave them their forests, woods and pastures.
1177-1181.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. tfd; Add. MS. 4715, f. 163^. Pd. in Chartul. of
W., n. 186.
Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et
Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum justiciariis, vicecomitibus,
forestariis [et] omnibus fidelibus suis salutem. Sciatis me
concessisse et confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte
Hylde de Wytebi et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus omnes
terras suas et nemora sua et pasturas suas ita plene, libere,
et quiete et honorifice ut nullus de ministris meis intro-
mittat se de nemoribus et pasturis eorum, nee prohibeat eos
facere proficuum de nemoribus et pasturis eorum. Concede
etiam eis et confirmo omnes terras, forestas, nemora et pasturas
quas Willelmus de Perci et Alanus de Perci films ejus, fundatores
predicte abb[a]tie, eis dederunt in elemosinam perpetuam per
metas sicut habetur in carta Alani de Perci, videlicet a portu
Wytebyensi totam marinam usque ad Blawyc et inde usque ad
Grenedic et in longum Grenedic usque Swynesti-schage et usque
Thornelaye, et totam Thornelaye et Kirkelac[h] et usque Coppe-
kelde-broc et inde in longum per cilium ultra Theovesdiches
et usque Staincrossegate, que est prope villam de Suffeld, et
usque Gretaheved et usque Elsicrof[t] et mosam usque dimidium
mose et inde usque Derewentam et dimidiam Derewentam in
longum usque ubi erumpit Derewenta et usque Lillacros et usque
Scograines-houes * et usque Sylehou et usque Lithebech et sicut
Lithebech cadit in aquam de Esch, et dimidiam Esch in longum
et 2 ultra Esch usque ad fontem Sancte Hylde qui cadit in Esch
et inde in longum usque Horsecroft et in Tordisa et usque in
mare et inde per marinam ad Wyteby. Prohibeo vero ne
aliquis infra predictas metas et divisas predicte ecclesie abbatis
et monachorum commune habeat in nemoribus et pasturis eorum
nisi per licentiam eorum. Testibus : magistro Waltero de Co-
stanciis, Oxoniensi archidiacono ; et Willelmo comite de Mande-
villa, et Johanne filio Luce, apud Driencurt.
This was confirmed by Richard 23 April, 1190; and by John, with a
grant of hart, hind, and wild boar, on i March, I2O4.3
872. Confirmation by Eugenius III to Benedict, abbot, and the
monks of Whitby of the gifts made by William de Percy and
Alan his son, Durand de Caiton, Robert de Brus, Pain de
Wicham, William de Percy, Gernagot and Outhen of York,
1 " Scogreveshoghes " ; R. Cart., 121.
2 " et sicut aqua de Brocholebec cadit in Esk et de Brocholebec in longum usque
Swarthovthescros et usque Horsecroft . . . " ; ib.
* See n. 865 above.
2l8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Roger de Mowbray, Pain and Emma, mother of Alan of York,
John Lardiner, in various places. 1145-1148.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 31. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 149.
Eugenius episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis filiis Bene-
dicto abbati monasterii Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Wyteby,
ejusque fratribus tarn presentibus quam futuris regularem vitam
professis in perpetuum. Pie postulatio voluntatis effectu debet
prosequente compleri, ut devotionis sinceritas laudabiliter enite-
scat et utilitas postulata vires indubitanter assumat. Quocirca,
dilecti in Domino filii, vestris justis postulationibus clementer
annuimus et prefatum Sancti Petri monasterium in quo divino
mancipati estis obsequio, sub Beati Petri et nostra protectione
suscipimus et presentis scripti privilegio communimus, statuentes
ut quascumque possessiones, quecumque bona idem monaste-
rium juste et canonice possidet aut in futurum concessione
pontificum, largitione regum vel principum, oblatione fidelium
seu aliis justis modis, prestante Domino, poterit adipisci, firma
vobis vestrisque successoribus et illibata permaneant. In qui-
bus hec propriis duximus exprimenda vocabulis : — Villam que
vocatur Wytebi ex dono Willelmi de Perci et Alani filii ejus;
Niderbi, Overby, Tingwal, Lairpel, Hellerdale, Stainsecher,
Gnipe, Houkesgard, Normannebi, Figeling et aliam Figeling,
Berthuait, Bilrod, Snetun, Uggelbardebi, Saurebi, Dunslaie,
Neuham, Stakesbi, Baldeby, Brecce, Flore, Risewarp ; forestas
que pertinent ad villam de Wyteby ; villam de Hakenes, Sifthou,
Nordfeld, Sudfeld, Everlaye, Brokesaye, walles que pertinent ad
Hakenessam, pasturam de Gaytelaye et de Thornelaye ; duas
carucatas terre in Brinistona ; duas carucatas terre in Caitona
de dono Durandi ; unam carucatam terre in Buttrewyc et duas
bovatas in Scamestuni et unum molendinum ; unam carucatam
terre in Raucebi ; ex dono Roberti de Brus duas carucatas terre
et duas bovatas in Neuham, ecclesiam Sancte Hilde de Midlesburg
et unam carucatam terre ; ecclesiam de Hotun in Pikeflinglid ;
duas carucatas terre in Taulestona ; ex dono Alani de Perci
unam carucatam terre in Hotona juxta Rokesburgum et unam
in Oxenham ; dimidiam carucatam terre ex dono Pagani in
Wicham et dimidiam carucatam terre in Hilderwelle ; ex dono
Willelmi de Perci medietatem pischarie de Ergum ; ecclesiam
Omnium Sanctorum de Fiskergate in Eboraco cum pertinentiis
suis ; terram in eodem loco ex dono Gernegoti ; ex dono Outhani
unam mansuram in Walmegate ; ex dono Rogeri de Mubrai
unam mansuram ad Pontem Fosse ; ex dono Pagane unam
mansuram juxta ecclesiam Sancti Wilfridi ; duas mansuras in
Uasagate et tertiam ex dono Emme matris Alani ; terram Johan-
nis larderarii ; duas partes decime de Wiltona, de Uplium, de
Samare, de Naffertona, de Staxton ; in Lindesaye, de Emming-
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ham, de Sumerledeby, de Outhen, de Staintona, de Caprimonte,
de Ludeford, de Elchintona, de Covenham ; decimam quam habetis
in Boithorp et in Wicham et in Atuna; portum de Wyteby et
quicquid juris ibi habetis. Obeunte te vero nunc ejusdem loci
abbate aut tuorum quolibet successorum, nullus inibi quolibet
subreptionis hastutia seu violentia preponatur, nisi quern fratres
communi consensu vel pars sanioris consilii, secundum Dei timo-
rem et Benedicti regulam, providerint eligendum. Decernimus
ergo ut nulli omnino hominum liceat prefatum locum temere per-
turbare aut ejus possessiones auferre vel ablatas retinere, minuere
seu aliquibus vexationibus fatigare, sed omnia integra conser-
ventur pro quorum gubernatione et sustentatione concessa sunt
usibus omnimodis profutura, salva sedis apostolice auctoritate et
diocesani episcopi canonica justitia. Si qua igitur in futurum
ecclesiastica secularisve persona, hanc nostre constitutionis
paginam sciens, contra earn temere venire temptaverit, secundo
tertiove commonita, si non satisfactione congrua emendaverit,
potestatis honorisque sui dignitate careat, reamque se divino
judicio existere de perpetrata iniquitate cognoscat et a sacratissimo
corpore et sanguine Dei et Domini nostri aliena fiat, atque in
extreme examine districte ultioni subj[a]ceat ; cunctis autem
eidem loco sua jura servantibus sit pax Domini nostri Jhesu
Christi quatinus et hie fructum bone actionis percipiant et apud
districtum Judicem premia eterne pacis inveniant. Amen, amen.
873. Memorial of the adjustment of a dispute between the monks
of Whitby, who claimed tithe and customs, but not sepulture,
from 12 carucates belonging to the church of Middlesbrough,
once a chapel, and the canons of Guisborough, who claimed
for their church of Stainton sepulture for these 12 carucates,
as well as tithes and customs, made before Robert de Brus,
of whose alms the canons have the church of Stainton and
the monks the chapel of Middlesbrough, and in the presence
of William, prior (of Guisborough), and Nicholas, abbot (of
Whitby) : namely, that each party shall have tithes, customs
and sepulture from 6 carucates, the monks from 4 car. of the
fee of John Ingram in Ayresome, i car. of the fee of Malet,
the man of Roger de Mowbray, in Linthorpe, and i car. of
their own in Middlesbrough; the canons from 3 car. of the
fee of Alfred, the man of Robert de Brus, in Acklam, i car.
of the fee of Robert Esturmy in Acklam, i car. of the fee of
Malet, which he holds of Robert de Brus, and i car. of their
own in Ayresome. Moreover the monks quit-claim to the
canons any claim against their parishes by reason of the gift
of Hugh, earl of Chester. 1130-1139.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 68 ; Add. MS. 4715, f. 124. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 271.
Sciendum est quod monachi abbatie de Wyteby solebant
tenere totam decimam et omnes parrochianas consuetudines
22O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
preter corpora mortuorum ad ecclesiam de Midlesburg, que tune
erat capella, de xii carucatis terre, et canonici ecclesie de Gise-
burna tenebant ad ecclesiam suam de Steintuna sepulturas mortu-
orum de eisdem xii carrucatis terre et calumpniabantur ad jus
predicte ecclesie sue de Steintuna totam decimam et omnes par-
rochianas consuetudines de predictis xii carrucatis terre ; cumque
calumpniam illam sepe moverent predict! canonici contra mona-
sterium de Wyteby, tandem tota contentio ejusdem calumpnie
finita est hoc modo, in presentia Roberti de Brus de cujus
elemosina canonici habebant ecclesiam de Steintuna et monachi de
Wyteby capellam de Midlesburg, et in presentia domini Willelmi
prioris et Nicholai abbatis. Siquidem ex utraque parte concord!
dispensatione diffinitum et concessum est ut canonici de Gisebur-
nea deinceps perpetua possessione haberent totam decimam et
omnes parrochianas consuetudines et sepulturas sine alicujus rei
exceptione ad opus ecclesie sue de Steintuna vi carrucatarum
de predictis xii carrucatis terre ; similiterque predicti monachi de
Wyteby deinceps perpetua possessione haberent totam decimam
et omnes parrochianas consuetudines et sepulturas sine alicujus rei
exceptione ad opus predicte capelle de Midlesburg vi carrucatarum
de predictis xii carrucatis terre. Et si velint predicti monachi
predicta capella [de] Midlesburg deinceps absque ulla calumpnia
sit mater ecclesia ; et, ne in posterum ulla contentio possit fieri
inter predictos canonicos et monachos post hanc concordiam de
predictis parrochiis, notum sit quod predictis monachis nominatim
remanserunt iiii carrucate de feudo Johannis Ingelram in Arusam,
et quinta de feudo Malet, hominis Rogeri de Molbrei in Leving-
torp, et sexta ipsorum propria in Midelburg ; predictis vero
canonicis nominatim remanserunt iii carrucate de feudo Alfred,
hominis Roberti de Brus, in Aclum, et quarta de feudo Roberti
Esturmith in Aclum, et quinta de feudo Malet, quam tenebat de
Roberto de Brus, et sexta ipsorum propria in Arusam. Sciendum
quoque quod predicti monachi clamaverunt quietum et solutum
predictis canonicis quicquid poterant calumpniari adversus par-
rochias illorum propter donum Hugonis Cestrensis comitis.
Hunc finem et concordiam inter predictos canonicos et monachos
concessit et confirmavit ex sua parte capitulum canonicorum de
Giseburnia et capitulum monachorum de Wytebi et Robertus de
Brus ex parte sua. Testibus, Hfugone] archidiacono et Willelmo
Her[iz], Blanfront, Adam de Brus et Roberto fratre ejus,
Ernaldo de Perci et duobus filiis ejus, et aliis.
This interesting document illustrates the process of subdivision of
ancient parishes and the elevation of chapelries into parishes, a process
which was of frequent occurrence during the twelfth century. From the
evidence of Domesday it would appear that Acklam was the parochial
centre, for there were a church and a priest there ; but the dispute recorded
above becomes unintelligible unless we assume that the church and priest
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were at Staintpn. The parish of Acklam recently contained Acklam, Mid-
dlesbrough, Linthorpe aij4 Ayresome, assessed in the Survey at 12 caru-
cates of land ; whilst that of Stainton contains Stainton, Hemlington, Coulby,
Thornton, Maltby, Barwick, Cold Ingleby, Thornaby and Stainsby, assessed
in the Survey at 36 carucates of land. The table on p. 221 shows the
ownership and distribution of land in the Domesday parish, whether it was
at Stainton or at Acklam.
Earl Hugh's holding was the important feature of this parish. It con-
sisted of a manor of 8 carucates, a berewick of 3 carucates, and soc in
8 places with 24 carucates of land, a church and a priest. Most of this
land continued in the fee of Chester. Except in Linthorpe, most of Robert
Malet's fee passed to Robert de Brus. It is noteworthy that UlchePs land,
which was in the king's hands at the Survey, was subsequently given to
Robert de Brus, and that Lesing's land in Acklam was given to Robert
Malet after the Survey, because he had previously received Lesing's manors
in Guisbro' and Normanby. Mowbray and Brus were enfeoffed of the
service of most of Malet's land by Henry I after Tinchebrai, but some part
remained in the honor of Eye, namely that of which Malebisse had been
enfeoffed.
The approximate date of this agreement is indicated by the presence of
William de Brus, prior of Guisborough, who presided over the convent from
its foundation in 1129, until his death in 1145, and of Nicholas, abbot of
Whitby, who succeeded William de Percy in or before 1129, and prob-
ably died about 1139. Hugh de Sotevagina, archdeacon of York, was
holding office in 1138, but had apparently been succeeded by Osbert de
Baius, or Bayeux, in 1140. These details point to a date between 1128
and 1140.
874. Testimony of Hugh, dean, and the chapter of St. Peter's, York,
as to the agreement made between the abbot of Whitby and
the prior of Bridlington touching the tithe of fish brought to
Filey, or to Whitby. ^.1120-1129.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 125 ; Add. MS. 4715, f. 164^. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 374.
Hugo decanus et capitulum Sancti Petri Eboracensis universis
sancte matris ecclesie filiis salutem. Sciatis nos presenti carta
nostra testificare cyrographum et conventionem inter dominum
Willelmum abbatem Whitebiensem et dominum Wichemanum
priorem de Bridlyngtona et conventum utriusque loci, scilicet
quod piscatores de Whiteby cum apud Fiveleiam applicuerint ibi
fideliter decimam suam dabunt imperpetuum ; similiter piscatores
de Fiveleia cum apud Whitbyam applicuerint decimam suam ibi
fideliter dabunt imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Gernagato, Tos-
tino, Ranulfo, canonicis ; magistro Willelmo, Thoma de Uteruse,
Outhen.
Audoen, or Outhen, of York gave a messuage in Walmgate, York, to
Whitby before 1 1 36.1 The date of this agreement cannot have been later
than 1 129, when William de Percy was no longer abbot of Whitby. Guiche-
man, or Wicheman, is said to have been prior of Bridlington in 1 124.2 For
a later decision in the matter see n. 1177.
1 Nos. 318, 868. 2 Mon. Angl., vi, 284.
CHESTER FEE: WHITBY, BRIDLINGTON 223
875. Confirmation by Thurstan, archbishop of York, of the agree-
ment made between the churches of Whitby and Bridlington,
that the fishermen of Whitby shall give tithe when they ply to
Filey, and those of Filey shall do the same when they ply to
Whitby. c. 1 1 20-1 1 29.
Chartul. of Whitby, Add. MS. 4715, f. 171. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 561.
Tfurstinus]1 Dei gratia archiepiscopus de Eboraco omnibus
parochianis suis et omnibus fidelibus salutem in Christo Jhesu.
Nostri officii est terras et possessiones ecclesiasticas et precipue re-
ligiosis cenobiis datas pastorali auctoritate defendere et confirmare
imperpetuum. Conventionem vero inter ecclesiam de Witebi et
ecclesiam de Bredlingtona et conventum utriusque loci factam, nos
concedimus et confirmavimus in elemosinam perpetuam, scilicet
quod piscatores de Witebi decimam suam fideliter dabunt de omni-
bus piscibus suis cum apud Fiveleiam applicuerint ; similiter pisca-
tores de Fiveleia decimam suam fideliter dabunt cum apud Witebi
applicuerint. Testibus capitulo Sancti Petri, et [Ranulfo] z episcopo
Dunelmensi,et Osui episcopo de Salesberia,et magistro W[illelmo],
et Rfanulfo] canonico, et Tfostino] canonico, et H[ugone] archi-
diacono, et A[lano] de Percy, et Efrnaldo] de Percy.
By reference to n. 874 it will be seen that the cirograph of an agreement
made between William, abbot of Whitby, and Wicheman, prior of Bridling-
ton, and their respective convents, in the same terms as the above docu-
ment, was certified by Hugh, dean of York, and attested among others by
Tostin and Ranulf, canons, and master William, who also attested the
archbishop's confirmation. This document indicates that the agreement
was made during the period 1120-1129.
The confirmation printed above is either spurious or corrupt. On the
strength of the archbishop's name having been extended as " Thomas " by
the writer of the chartulary, and by extending the initial of the bishop of
Durham's name to " William " and assuming that " Osui episcopo de Salesb."
was intended for Osmund, bishop of Salisbury, the editor of the Whitby
chartulary assigned the document to the period io8i-io96.3 It does not
seem possible to offer any alternative reading for " Osui episcopo de Salesb."
" H. archidiaconus " held office in 1 109 at the time of the negotiations between
Anselm and Thomas II, elect of York, about the latter making profession
to Anselm.4 He may have continued as archdeacon until sometime during
the period 1 120-1 129. The position of his name among the witnesses of this
confirmation is unusual.
876. Grant by Thurstan, archbishop of York, to the church of St.
Peter of Whitby of the liberty which the church of St. Wilfrid
of Ripon and that of St. John of Beverley have, namely quit-
tance of synodals, the holy chrism, judgment by ordeal of fire
and water. 1120-^.1136.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 54^; Add. MS. 4715, f. 148^. Pd. in Chartul. of
W., n. 204 ; Man. Angl., i, 413, n. 10.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Turstinus Dei gratia
Eboracensis archiepiscopus salutem. Notum sit vobis et omnibus
1 "Thomas"; MS. 2 "W"; ib.
3 op. cit., p. 500;?. * Hist, of York, ii, 116.
224 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
videntibus et audientibus litteras has me Turstinum archiepi-
scopum concessisse ecclesie Sancti Petri de Wyteby omnem
libertatem quam habent ecclesie Sancti Wylfridi de Ripum et
Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco, videlicet sinodum quietum, et
sacrum crisma, et ferrum judiciale necnon et fossam, et quecum-
que alia privilegia predecessores mei eidem ecclesie concesserunt,
confirmasse et rata habuisse. Teste, Hugone decano et Hugone
archidiacono.
877. Notification by Thurstan, archbishop of York, to the chapter
of St. Peter of his confirmation to the monks of Whitby of
the church of St. Mary (of the town) of Whitby with the
chapels of Sneaton and of St. Stephen of Fyling, the church
of St. Mary of Hackness and the church of Hutton ; also
judgment by ordeal of iron and water, the church of All
Saints in Fishergate, York, the liberties which the churches
of Beverley and Ripon have, and the church of Middlesbrough,
as a cell. 1132-^.1137.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 52^; Add. MS. 4715, f. 148^. Pd. in Chartul. of
W.i n. 198 ; Man. Angl., i, 413, n. 10.
Thurstinus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus capitulo
Sancti Petri Eboracensis et omnibus parochianis suis salutem et
Dei benedictionem. Nostri ministerii est terra[s] et possessiones
ecclesiasticas, et precipue religiosis domibus collatas, pastorali
cura defendere et ad perpetuam stabilitatem corroborare. Hac
itaque consideratione monasterio Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde
de Wyteby et monachis Deo servientibus ibidem, ecclesiam
Sancte Marie de Wyteby cum capella de Snetuna et Sancti
Stephani de Philinch 1 et aliis capellis ad earn pertinentibus, et
ecclesiam Sancte Marie de Hakenes cum pertinentiis suis, et
ecclesiam de Hotona cum pertinentiis suis, salvo jure Eboracensis
ecclesie cum episcopalibus consuetudinibus, in perpetuam ele-
mosinam confirmamus, excepto quod ecclesia Sancte Marie de
Wyteby quieta sit de synodo. Preterea vero predicte ecclesie
concessimus et confirmamus ferrum judiciale cum pertinentiis suis
et fossam cum omnibus que ad earn pertinent. Confirmamus
etiam monasterio de Wyteby et monachis ejusdem loci ecclesiam
Omnium Sanctorum in Phischergate 2 in Eboracho cum pertinentiis
suis liberam et quietam ab omni episcopali consuetudine, cum
tali libertate qualem habet ecclesia Sancti Johannis de Beverlacho
et ecclesia Sancti Wilfridi de Ripuna. Similiter confirmamus
predicto monasterio de Witeby ecclesiam Sancte Hylde de
Midlesburch cum pertinentiis suis, que est cella monachorum,
liberam et quietam ab omni episcopali consuetudine. Hii sunt
testes, Gosfridus abbas Eboracensis, Ricardus [abbas] de Fontibus,
Gernegotus chanonicus, Willelmus canonicus, Hodo presbiter, et
Hedmundus presbiter de Wyteby.
1 " Fieling" ; Add. MS. 2 " Fisceregate ; " ib.
CHESTER FEE: WHITBY, HACKNESS, YORK 225
878. Notification by Henry, archbishop of York, to the chapter of
St. Peter of his confirmation to the monks of Whitby of the
church of St. Mary (of the town) of Whitby with the chapels
of Sneaton, St. Stephen of Fyling and other places, the
churches of St. Mary of Hackness, Seamer, Hutton, Crosby
Ravensworth, Ayton with the chapel of Newton under Ohtne-
burgh, Kirkby (in Cleveland) and All Saints in Fishergate,
York, with the liberties which the churches of Beverley and
Ripon have, also the church of Middlesbrough. 1149-1153.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 52^ ; Add. MS. 4715, f. I49<$. Pd. in ChartuL of
IV., n. 199; Mon. AngL, i, 413, n. II.
Henricus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus R[oberto]
decano et capitulo Sancti Petri et omnibus parochianis suis
salutem et Dei benedictionem. Ad episcopalem spectat sollici-
tudinem terras et possessiones ecclesiasticas et precipue re-
ligiosis domibus collatas, pastorali cura defendere et auctoritatis
sue pagina ad perpetuam stabilitatem roborare. Hac itaque
consideratione monasterio Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de
Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, ecclesiam Sancte .
Marie ejusdem ville cum capellis suis de Snetune et Sancti
Stephani de Fielinga cum pertinentiis suis et ecclesiam Sancte
Marie de Hakenes cum pertinentiis suis et ecclesiam de Semara
cum pertinentiis suis et ecclesiam de Hotona cum pertinentiis suis
et ecclesiam de Crosseby Ravenswart cum pertinentiis suis et
ecclesiam de Etuna cum capella Newetunie sub Ohtnebercg cum
pertinentiis suis et ecclesiam de Kyrkeby cum pertinentiis suis,
salvo jure Eboracensis ecclesie et episcopalibus consuetudinibus,
in perpetuam elemosinam confirmamus, excepto quod ecclesia
Sancte Marie de Wyteby quieta sit de sinodo. Preterea vero
concedimus [e]idem monasterio ecclesiam Omnium Sanctorum
de Fiskergate in Eboraco cum pertinentiis suis, cum tali libertate
qualem habet ecclesia Sancti Wilfridi de Ripuna. Concessimus
etiam et confirmamus eidem monasterio de Wyteby ecclesiam
Sancte Hylde de Midlesbur[ga] cum pertinentiis suis, que est
cella monachorum, liberam et quietam ab omni episcopali con-
suetudine. Hii sunt testes, Savaricus abbas Eboracensis, Hail-
redus abbas Riewallensis, Cuthbertus prior de Gisburnia, Galfridus
prior de Kerkam, Robertas archidiaconus.
Another charter of archbishop Henry, attested by the same witnesses
with the addition of Bernard, prior of Bridlington, contains these five clauses
in lieu of the two concluding clauses of this charter : 1
Preterea vero predicte ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde
de Whiteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus concedimus et
confirmamus in elemosinam perpetuam quod reges Anglic dede-
runt et confirmaverunt, videlicet omnes libertates et dignitates
1 Chartul. of Whitby, f. ;&/. Pd. in ChartuL, p. 237.
II P
226 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco et ecclesie Sancti Wilfrid!
de Rypon et ecclesie Sancti Petri de Eboraco. Concedimus
etiam monasterio de Whiteby et monachis ejusdem loci ecclesiam
Omnium Sanctorum de Fychergate in Eboraco cum pertinentiis
suis, que propria cella est monachorum de Whiteby, liberam et
quietam ab omni episcopali consuetudine, quam Willelmus et
Henricus, reges Anglic, antedicto monasterio Sancti Petri et
Sancte Hylde de Whiteby dederunt, cum tali libertate qualem
habent ecclesia Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco et ecclesia Sancti
Wylfridi de Rypon, ut ibi aliqui monachi de Whiteby jugiter
maneant et servitium Dei ibidem pro regibus Anglic et heredibus
eorum continue celebrent. Similiter concedimus et confirmamus
monasterio de Whiteby et monachis ejusdem loci ferrum judiciale
cum pertinentiis suis et fossam cum omnibus que ad earn per-
tinent. Concedimus etiam et confirmamus predicto monasterio
de Whiteby ecclesiam Sancte Hylde de Midilsburgh cum perti-
nentiis suis, que est cella monachorum prenominatorum, liberam
et quietam ab omni episcopali consuetudine. Ecclesiam vero
Sancti Petri de Haknesse, que similiter propria est cella mona-
chorum de Whiteby, in perpetuam elemosinam confirmamus.
879. General confirmation by William, archbishop of York, to the
monks of Whitby of their churches and chapels and liberties
(as in the confirmation of archbishop Henry), also of the
church of Ingleby (Greenhow) which Adam (son of Vitalis),
the patron, gave in the grantor's presence, and the church
of St. Peter of Hackness, a cell to Whitby; also judgment
by ordeal of fire and water. 1153-1154.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 53 ; Add. MS. 4715, f. 149. Pd. in ChartuL of W.,
n. 200.
Willelmus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus capitulo
Sancti Petri et omnibus parochianis suis salutem et Dei benedic-
tionem. Episcopali attinet sollicitudini terras et possessiones
ecclesiasticas et precipue religiosis domibus collatas, pastorali
sollicitudi[n]e defendere et auctoritatis sue pagina ad perpetuam
stabilitatem solidare. Hinc est quod monasterio Sancti Petri et
Sancte Hylde de Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus,
ecclesiam Sancte Marie ejusdem ville cum capella de Snetuna
et Sancti Stephani de Filinga et omnibus ad earn pertinentibus,
et ecclesiam Sancte Marie de Hakenes cum pertinentiis suis, et
ecclesiam de Samara cum pertinentiis suis, et ecclesiam de Hotuna
cum pertinentiis suis, et ecclesiam de Crosseby Ravenswart cum
pertinentiis suis, et ecclesiam de Atona cum capella Newetunie
sub Ohtnebercg et aliis capellis et omnibus ad earn pertinentibus,
et ecclesiam de Kyrkeby cum pertinentiis suis, et ecclesiam de
Englebi cum pertinentiis suis quam Adam advocatus ejusdem
CHESTER FEE: AYTON, SEAMER, INGLEBY 227
ecclesie me presente meisque ecclesie predicte de Wyteby super
sacrum altare in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam dedit et obtulit :
hanc itaque simul cum aliis ecclesiis, salvo jure Eboracensis ecclesie
et episcopalibus consuetudinibus, in perpetuam elemosinam con-
firmamus, excepto quod ecclesia Sancte Marie de Wyteby quieta sit
de sinodo. Preterea vero predicte ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte
Hylde de Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus concessi-
mus et confirmamus in elemosinam perpetuam quod reges Anglic,
Willelmus et Henricus et Stephanus, predicte ecclesie dederunt
et confirmaverunt, videlicet omnes libertates et dignitates et con-
suetudines ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco et ecclesie
Sancti Wilfridi de Ripum et ecclesie Sancti Petri de Eboraco.
Similiter predicte ecclesie de Wyteby et monachis ejusdem loci
concessimus et confirmamus ecclesiam Omnium Sanctorum de
Fiskergate in Eboraco cum pertinentiis suis, que propria cella
monachorum est de Wyteby, liberam et quietam ab omni epi-
scopali consuetudine, quam Willelmus et Henricus reges Anglic
predicto monasterio dederunt, cum tali libertate qualem habet
ecclesia Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco et ecclesia Sancti Wilfridi
de Ripum, ut ibi aliqui monachi de Wyteby maneant jugiter et
servitium Dei ibidem pro regibus Anglic et pro heredibus eorum
continue celebrent. Confirmamus etiam monasterio de Wyteby
ecclesiam Sancte Hylde de Midlesbur cum pertinentiis suis, que
est cella monachorum prenominatorum, liberam et quietam ab
omni episcopali consuetudine. Ecclesiam vero Sancti Petri de
Hakenes que est similiter cella monachorum de Wytebi, in per-
petuam elemosinam illis similiter confirmamus. Concedimus
etiam monasterio de Wyteby et confirmamus ferrum judiciale
cum pertinentiis suis et fossam cum omnibus que ad earn per-
tinent. Hii sunt testes, Cuthbertus prior de Gisburnia, Symon
canonicus de Kirkam, magister Robertus de Hospitali, Wivianus
presbiter, et multi alii.
880. Notification by Roger, archbishop of York, to Robert, dean,
and the chapter of St. Peter's, of his confirmation to the monks
of Whitby of the churches of (Great) Ayton, Seamer, Kirkby
(-in-Cleveland), and Ingleby (Greenhow) ; the land of West-
croft with the hermitage, given by Alan Buscel ; 2 carucates
in Wold Newton, given by Walter de Percy; 2 bovates in
Upleatham ; and (the town of) South Fyling, in which Robert
son of William (de Ayketon) abjured his right. 1154-1160.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. \zd. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 46.
Rogerus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus Roberto de-
cano et capitulo Sancti Petri et omnibus parrochianis suis salu-
tem et Dei benedictionem. Ad episcopalem spectat sollicitudinem
terras et possessiones ecclesiasticas et precipue religiosis domi-
bus collatas pastorali cura defendere auctoritatisque sue pagina
228 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
ad perpetuam stabilitatem roborare. Hac itaque consideratione
monasterio de Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus,
ecclesiam de Atona cum capellis et omnibus ad earn pertinentibus
et ecclesiam de Samara cum pertinentiis suis et ecclesiam de
Kirkabi cum pertinentiis suis et ecclesiam de Hengelby cum
pertinentiis suis, salvo jure Eboracensis ecclesie et episcopalibus
consuetudinibus, in perpetuam elemosinam confirmamus ; terram
quoque de Westcroft cum heremitorio ex dono Alani Buscel et
duas carucatas terre in Neuethon in Waldo ex dono Walteri de
Perci et duas bovatas terre in Uplithum et Sutfieling, quam
Robertus filius Willelmi coram me abjurasse confessus est et
liberam de se et de heredibus suis ecclesie de Wyteby reddidisse,
eadem auctoritate ecclesie supradicte confirmamus. Hii sunt
testes, Osbertus archidiaconus, Osbertus Arrundel, Johannes
filius Letho[l]di, Turcfhetillus] dapifer archiepiscopi et multi alii.
881. Notification by Roger, archbishop of York, to Robert the dean
and the chapter of St. Peter, of his confirmation to the monks
of Whitby of the church of St. Mary (of the town) of Whitby,
the church of St. Mary of Hackness, and that of (Great) Ayton
in proprios usus, also that of Ingleby (Greenhow) after the
death of Reiner his clerk, also of two parts of the tithe of grain
of the demesne lands of William de Percy, son of Alan, in
Upleatham, Seamer, Wilton, Nafferton and Staxton, and of
the gift of Hugh de Boithorpe in Boythorpe, and of the gift of
Pain de Wicheham in Wykeham ; also of the agreement made
between the abbots of Whitby and Evesham touching the
church of Huntington. 1161-^.1164.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 14^; Add. MS. 4715, f. 151^. Pd. in Chartul. of
W., n. 55 ; Man. AngL, i, 412, n. 12.
Rogerus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus Roberto
decano et capitulo Sancti Petri et omnibus parochianis suis
salutem et Dei benedictionem. Ad episcopalem spectat sollici-
tudinem terras et possessiones ecclesiasticas, et precipue religiosis
domibus collatas, pastorali cura defendere et auctoritatis sue
pagina ad perpetuam stabilitatem roborare. Hac itaque con-
sideratione monasterio Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby
et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus ecclesiam Sancte Marie
ejusdem ville cum pertinentiis suis et ecclesiam Sancte Marie de
Hackenes cum pertinentiis suis et ecc.lesiam de Etona cum per-
tinentiis suis, in proprios usus monasterii et monachorum in
perpetuam elemosinam confirmamus, salvo jure Eboracensis
ecclesie et episcopalibus consuetudinibus, excepto quod predicta
ecclesia Sancte Marie de Wyteby quieta est de sinodo. Post
decessum vero Reinerii, clerici sui, ecclesiam de Engelby in pro-
prios usus monasterii et monachorum similiter concedimus et
confirmamus. Preterea vero confirmamus predicte ecclesie
Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby duas partes decime
CHESTER FEE: WHITBY, SKIRPENBECK, HAWSKER 2 29
bladi de totis dominiis Willelmi de Perci filii Alani de Perci,
undecumque culta vel seminata fuerint tempore eorum vel here-
dum eorum sicut habetur in cards eorum, scilicet de Uplium, de
Wiltona, de Samara, de Nafertona et de Stachestona ; similiter
in Boitorp ex dono Hugonis de Boitorp ; similiter in Wicheham
ex dono Pagani de Wicheham. Conventionem vero que inter
abbatem de Wyteby et abbatem de Evesham, assensu conven-
tus utriusque monasterii, super ecclesia de Huntintona facta est,
nos ratam habemus, illamque presenti carta confirmamus, sicut
in carta abbatis et conventus de Evesham continetur. Hiis
testibus, Clemente abbate de Eboraco, Gregorio priore de Bridling-
ton, Johanne archidiacono, et aliis.
882. Confirmation by Roger, archbishop of York, to the monks of
Whitby of the churches of Skirpenbeck, Sutton-upon-Derwent,
Slingsby, and Barmston. 1164-^.1172.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. \2d. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 44.
R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus, apostolice
sedis legatus, omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis salutem. Ad episco-
palem spectat sollicitudinem terras et possessiones ecclesiasti-
cas, et precipue religiosis domibus collatas, pastorali cura defendere
auctoritatis[que] sue pagina ad perpetuam stabilitatem roborare.
Hac itaque consideratione monasterio de Wyteby et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus, ecclesiam de Scherpingbec cum perti-
nentiis suis et ecclesiam de Quenersuttona cum pertinentiis suis
et ecclesiam de Slengesbi cum pertinentiis suis et ecclesiam de
Bernestona cum pertinentiis suis salvo jure Eboracensis ecclesie
et episcopalibus consuetudinibus, in perpetuam elemosinam con-
firmamus. Hiis testibus, Clemente abbate de Eboraco, Gregorio
priore de Bridlingtona, Johanne archidiacono, Willelmo capellano,
et magistro Swano.
The " Memorial" states that the church of Barmston was given by that
strenuous knight Alan de Munceaux, and Ingram his son.1 Robert Thalun,
also a Holderness man, gave a messuage in Kelk.2
883. Grant by William, abbot of Whitby, and the convent to
Aschetin de Haukesgard (or Hawsker), son of William, in fee
and inheritance, of Hawsker and Normanby, in exchange for
Newholm, at a yearly rent of 24 shillings, a boon-day ploughing,
and a boon-day reaping. ^.1120-1128.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 65^. Pd. in Chartul.,^. 263.
Willelmus Dei gratia abbas Wytebyensis ejusdemque ecclesie
conventus universis ecclesie filiis salutem. Sciatis nos communi
consilio totius capituli nostri concessisse Ascatino filio Willelmi
et heredibus suis in feudo et hereditate Houkesgarth et Normane-
by pro Neweham in escangia cum omnibus suis pertinentiis in
1 Chartul., p. 5. 2 ib.
230 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
bosco, in piano, in pratis, in aquis, in pastura; eo pacto dedit
Ascatinus duas carucas l bourn et unum hercatorium in gressum,
reddendo unoquoque anno xxiiij solidos et duas precationes,
unam de carrucis, alteram de messoribus, pro omnibus servitiis,
liberas et quietas tenendas de nobis. Hujus carte testes sunt,
Alanus de Perci, Johannes Arundel, Gilebertus films Fuche,
Ricardus de Lindesai et alii.
At the Survey Newholm, assessed at 4 carucates of land, was in the soc
of Whitby, and was apparently waste. William de Newham and his son,
Aschetin de Haukesgarth, attested the charter of Alan de Percy I to
Whitby/ probably issued between 1115 and 1135.
884. Notification by Aschetin de Houkesgard that he has obtained
licence from abbot Benedict and the convent of Whitby, his
lords, to build a chapel at Hawsker; and has given to the
chapel i bovate and land at " Hormesgrif," next Normanby,
Gnip, Stainsacre and elsewhere; the chapel and endowment
to be used by the monks for providing for the celebration of
divine service in the chapel. 1140-1150.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 57^; Add. MS. 4715, f. 7oct. Pd. in Chartul. of
W., n. 220.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus has litteras
quod ego Aschetinus de Houkasgart impetravi a dominis meis
B[enedicto], abbate de Wyteby, et conventu ejusdem loci, apud
Houkesgart edificare capellam in honore Omnium Sanctorum, pro
animabus patris et matris mee, pro me ipso et heredibus meis.
Dedi vero predicte capelle unam bovatam terre per totum campum,
et totam Hormesgrif inter duos Dhutelet3 usque ad divisas terre
de Normanbi, et vij acras terre in Sitdregrif 4 et vallem de Gnip,
et tres rodas juxta divisas terre de Stainsecre,5 et unam acram
ad Staincroswyis, cum communi pastura et aisiamentis ejusdem
ville, libere et quiete ab omni consuetudine et servitio seculari.
Dominus vero abbas et conventus de Wyteby de predicta capella
et de predicta terra quod voluerint faciant tantum ut ibi divinum
officium assidue celebretur. Hiis testibus, magistro Osberto
Arundel, Rogero de Snetun, Ivone de Ugelbardeby et Radulfo 6
et Alano et Roberto fratribus ejus, Willelmo de Perci de Duneslay,
et aliis.
Aschetin de Houkesgard was the son of William de Newham, and
father of William and Roger. In 1163, among various persons who were
amerced in consequence of a recent forest eyre, these occur : William de
Hochesgard 20^., Ivo de Uggebardebi forester 2 marks, Benedict de
Steinsac[re] \ mark, Reginald de Snetton 2 marks, William de Fiveling
i mark.7 Four years later Roger and William de Hokesgard, Ivo de
1 "carucatas" in Charhil. 2 no. 859.
3 "inter Diuteles " ; Add. MS. 4715. * " Sicgediflat " ; ib.
5 "Stainseker" ; ib, • "Roberto" in both MSS.
7 Pipe R., 9 Hen. II, 60.
CHESTER FEE: HAWSKER, UGGLEBARNBY 231
Hungelbardebi and " Snetton " of Reginald were again amerced for forest
trespass.1 In 1176 Roger de Haukesgard was amerced for a default.2
For the fourth witness I have substituted " Ralph " for " Robert." See
the following charter.
885. Grant by Ralph de Ugglebarnby to the monks of Whitby of
2 bovates in Ugglebarnby for the use of the brethren serving
their chapel there. 1150-1165.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 22d; Add. MS. 4715, f. 49. Pd. in Chartul.,
n. 109.
Cunctis fidelibus Radulfus de Hugelbardebi salutem. Sciatis
me dedisse duas bovatas terre in Hugelbardebi solutas et quietas
ab omni servitio ecclesie Sancti Petri de Wytebi et fratribus
ibidem Deo servientibus ad capellam suam in Hugelbardebi, et
illas optuli super altare Sancti Petri de Wytebi ; et porro dedi
maledictionem omnibus illis qui illas ab prefatis ecclesia [et
fratribus] abstulerint. Testibus: As[ke]tillo de Houkesgard,
Ricardo de Neuhom, Hugone [de Soureby],3 et aliis.
886. Grant by Richard, abbot of Whitby, and the convent to the
burgesses of Whitby of Whitby in free burgage ; free laws and
rights ; acquittance in and of all things belonging to the church
of St. Peter of Whitby ; common of pasture ; four roads of
entry and egress, the borough free and quit of all customs ;
from each toft a rent of $d. yearly ; anyone desiring to sell
his land was first to offer it to the abbot, and if not purchased
it was to be sold with his consent ; the purchaser to pay $d.
of custom on receiving seisin, and id. to the burgesses for
"beverage"; when any dispute arises between burgesses, one
must ask the other three times at his own house to do what is
right and just ; if he does not so do at the third request the
complainant shall seek the justice of the town ; there shall be
three hearings of pleas yearly, namely after Epiphany, after Easter,
and after St. Hilda's (17 November); any complaint arising
and not determined between those sittings, shall be determined
at the next sitting. 1175-^.1181.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 660? ; Add. MS. 4715, f. 62. Pd. in Chartul. of W.y
n. 266 ; Ballard, British Bord Ch., 1042-1216, p. 39, &c.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Ricardus Dei gratia abbas
Wytebyensis ejusdemque ecclesie conventus salutem. Sciant
omnes videntes vel audientes has litteras me assensu totius
capituli mei dedisse et concessisse in perpetuum Wytebyam in
liberam burgagiam et burgensibus ibidem manentibus libertatem
burgagie,4 et leges liberas, liberaque jura ; quietationem etiam in
1 Pipe R., 13 Hen. II, 100. 2 #., 22 Hen. II, ill.
3 Added from Add. MS.; where the date 1177 is added to this charter in a
later hand.
* A number of corrections and the additions in brackets (except the last) have
been made from John's confirmation ; R. Cart., 14^.
232 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Wyteby et extra Wyteby in universis et de universis ad ecclesiam
Sancti Petri [de Witeby] et [abbati et monachis] ibidem Deo
servientibus pertinentibus, communemque pasturam ; quatuor vero
vias intrandi et exeundi ad burgam liberas et quietas de omni-
bus consuetudinibus ; de unaqua[que] tofta reddendo pro universis
servitiis anriis singulis v denarios, dimidium ad Pentecosten et
dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Si quis autem [eorum]
terrain suam vendere voluerit, primitus hoc abbati ostendere
debet et ei terrain, si earn emere voluerit, vendendam offerre pro
tali rationabili pretio quale alius ei pro eadem terra dare voluerit ;
si vero earn emere noluerit, consilio et consensu ejus eandem
vendet ; emptor vero terre consuetudine ad saisinam iiij denarios
dabit, et j denarium burgensibus ad beverage. Et si aliqua
querimonia inter burgenses ori[a]tur, tribus vicibus unus alium,
ut sibi rectum et [quic]quid juris est faciat, apud domum propriam
requirere debet ; quod si sibi in tertia petitione satisfacere noluerit,
demum justicpario] ville rationabiliter, ut rectum faciat, querat ;
tresque in anno sint eis plac[i]torum institutiones, prima post
Epiphaniam, secunda post Pascha, tertia post festum Sancte
Hylde ; quod si aliqua querimonia infra predictas institutiones se
emerserit, et determinari intra easdem non possit, sine dilatione
ad primam institutionem terminetur. Hoc ut ratum et durabile
ab omnibus habeatur [presens scriptum sigilli nostri appositione]
munivimus.1
This charter was duly confirmed by king John at Rouen, 25 August,
1 199.2
A few references to Whitby and to this charter of liberties occur in the
rolls of the sheriffs of York. In 1165 Ralph, priest of Whitby, was amerced
10 marks.3 In 1181 Walter de Steinebi, Ralph forester of the earl (of
Albemarle ?) and Tiece of Whitby were amerced for taking seisin of a wreck
in the absence of the king's Serjeant.4 From Whitsun to Michaelmas the
abbey was in the king's hands and Roger Arundel, having provided victuals
for the monks, paid the balance of 50 marks into the Royal Treasury.5 In
the ensuing year' he paid ,£104, $s. id. in like manner, after allowing for the
monks' food and clothing.6 Perhaps these 18 months covered the period
between the decease or resignation of abbot Richard de Watervill and the
election and consecration of abbot Peter, his successor. In 1199 we read
that the abbey owed ^100 as an amercement for the slaughter of the Jews at
York, seven years before that date. The abbot also proffered 100 marks
that the burgesses of Whitby should cease to use the liberties granted to
them by the convent, and confirmed by the king's charter, until judgment
should be given in the king's court whether the abbot and convent could
grant those liberties. At the same time William the clerk, Ralph son of
Sudof and Simon de Keseburn proffered 80 marks for themselves and the
township of Whitby for having the confirmation of their liberties, which the
abbot and monks of Whitby had granted and confirmed to them. 7 The pro-
1 Added from Add. MS. 4715. " Optamus" for " munivimus" ; Chartul.
* R. Cart., i$b. 3 Pipe R., 11 Hen. II, 48.
* *'&., 27 Hen. II, 43-44. 6 ib., 50.
* ib., 28 Hen. II, 62. 7 Pipe R., I John.
CHESTER FEE: WHITBY BOROUGH 233
ceedings are further illustrated by the records of the king's court for the
octave of All Saints (8 Nov., 1199), when the abbot appeared against the
burgesses in a plea of liberties by charter, but the burgesses did not appear
because the sheriff had not sent the writ of summons. The sheriff, abbot
and William son of Ulkill were again summoned to appear on the 4th day
after the Conversion of St. Paul (29 Jan., laoo).1 In the ensuing year
the abbot proffered 10 marks for protection against being dragged into pleas
about any tenement which he or his monastery held of the king in chief.2
In 1 20 1 the burgesses evidently lost their case, for the abbot proffered ^100,
in place of the former proffer, for the grant of a charter and that the dispute
between him and the burgesses concerning the charter of Richard de
Watervill, formerly abbot of Whitby, and the convent of Whitby should be
heard and discussed before the king, namely as to whether the abbot and
convent had power to grant such liberties to the burgesses, or not.3 More-
over, on 13 January, 1201, the king granted to abbot Peter and his succes-
sors that the charter of Richard de Watervill, which was contrary to the
dignity of the church of Whitby, as the abbot alleged, should not be
confirmed by the king or his successors, but that the burgesses should
henceforth do to the abbot what they owed to do in all things as they fully
did and ought to do both to Peter and his predecessors.4
In 1199 the monks proffered 30 marks for confirmation of 2 carucates
given them by Henry II.5 In 1204 John restored to the abbey the liberties
of their forest, within the bounds defined by the charters of Henry I and
Henry II, which Henry I had taken from them and put into his forest of
Pickering, namely hart and hind and wild boar. He also confirmed the gift
of forests and pastures made by William de Percy and Alan his son, the
founders of the abbey, by the bounds set forth in the charter of Alan de
Percy.6 In the following year he confirmed to the convent the hermitage
of Goathland, which Henry I had given to Osmund the priest and the
brethren ofGoathland, and which they afterwards, by consent of Henry I,
surrendered to Whitby. 7
About Michaelmas, 1206, presumably on the death of abbot Peter, the
abbey was taken into the king's hands and there remained until 1213.
During the three years ending at Michaelmas, 1209, the net issues, after
allowance was made for the food and clothing of the monks and for need-
ful expenses in the abbey and its manor houses, amounted to ^414, is. qd.
The king's horses and hounds had also been maintained out of the gross
issues when John visited Yorkshire in May, 1207, April and August,
1209. Out of the net issues William de Ely, treasurer, received ,£5 for i£
year's pension, which he had usually received from the abbey. The
balance went to meet the expenses of the army of Poitou.8 The ac-
counts for the two years ending at Michaelmas, 1212, are more detailed.
Henry de Rademan was receiver, acting for Gilbert Fitz-Reinfrid. Assized
rents of manors and farm of mills produced ,£205, 2s. 8d. ; the fishery, £17,
i$s. ^d. ; issues of the forest, ^28, 9^. 6d. ; farm and pensions of churches,
^99> 3s- 6d. ; pleas and perquisites of courts, ^51, js. 8^. ; wool, lambs
and small tithes sold, £4, los. 6d.; issues of Ugglebarnby, £6, $s. ^\d.
From this was deducted for food and clothing of the monks and the need-
ful expenses within the abbey and without, ,£161, i8.r. bd. ; in pensions, £20.
The crown took ^230, 14.5-. o%d,
In 12 1 2 the king presented to the churches of Huntington and Hawsker,
R. Cur. Reg., ii, 145. 2 Pipe R., 2 John. See R. Cart., 25.
R. Cancel., 298-99. * R. Cart., 84.
Pipe R., I John. • R. Cart., 121.
#., 159.
Pipe R., II John. The particulars for 1210 are illegible.
234 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
and in 1213 to the chapel of Aislaby (Assoldebt).v On 25 July, 1213, John
summoned the prior and monks to come before him and choose an abbot,
whether he was within the realm or over seas.2 In 1223 the bailiffs of
Whitby were directed to enforce the order in council that no wine should be
sold for more than six pence the gallon.3
887. Grant by Robert, son of William de Aketon,* to the monks of
Whitby of the church of Saxby (in South Fyling) and surrender
of the town of (South) Fyling; and notification that abbot
Richard has condemned to excommunication all who may
alienate that town from the demesne table of the church of
Whitby. 1148-1166.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 130?; Add. MS. 4715, f. S6ct. Pd. in ChartuL of
W., nos. 49, 490.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presenti-
bus quam futuris quod ego Robertas films Willelmi de Aichetona,
pro salute anime mee et pro anima patris mei et parentum meorum,
donavi et present! carta confirmo Deo et Sancto Petro et Sancte
Hylde de Wyteby monachisque usque in finem seculi ibidem
Deo servientibus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam ecclesiam
de Saxeby cum omnibus suis pertinentiis ; unde testes sunt
Radulfus sacerdos,5 Eadmundus sacerdos et Ricardus films ejus
sacerdos, Willelmus presbiter de Hachfenes], Rogerus sacerdos
et vicarius de Wyteby abbatis. Reddidi etiam super altare de
Wyteby et quietam clamavi Deo et Sancto Petro et Sancte Hylde
et monachis de me et de meis heredibus in perpetuum in liberam
et solutam 6 et quietam elemosinam 7 villam de Figelinge cum
omnibus pertinentiis suis, et juravi 8 nee me nee aliquem per me
aliquod rectum in ea amplius reclamare, et abbas Ricardus excom-
municavit et perpetuo anathemate damnavit omnes cujuscunque
ordinis vel conditionis qui illam a dominica mensa ecclesie alie-
naverint vel qui ecclesiam de Wyteby inde injuste vexaverint,
cunctis tam monachis quam clericis et laicis qui astabant re-
spondentibus amen ; quod viderunt et audierunt et testes sunt,
Rogerus sacerdos et vicarius [de] Wyteby, Gaufridus sacerdos9
de Sneatona et Radulfus sacerdos,10 Osbertus Arundel.
At a later date Robert son of William de "Ayketun" confirmed the
charters of Robert de Ayketun his grandfather, and William de Ayketun
his father, surrendering to Whitby the town of " Suthfieling." n Again,
William son of Robert de Siclinghale gave to abbot Roger (1222-1244)
i mark of rent which he used to receive from the monks for the town of
R. Litt. Pat., 94, 96^, ioS£. 2 R. Litt. Claus., i, 150.
ib., 568^.
Near Follifoot. 5 " sacrista " in each case in the Chartul.
" solidam," ib.
No. 490 in the Chartul. (p. 438) adds " concedente et assensum prebente
Willelmo filio meo."
8 " super altare et super omnes sacrosanctas reliquias ejusdem ecclesie" ; ib.
9 " presbiter " in no. 234. 10 " presbiter de Wyteby," ib.
11 ib., n. 174.
CHESTER FEE: SAXBY, SOUTH FYLING 235
(South) Fyling.1 Archbishop Roger, by charter addressed to Robert,
dean of York, confirmed the surrender of " Sutfieling." 2 This was before
John son of Lethold became archdeacon. Robert the steward of Aichton
attested a charter of William de Percy during the period 1142-1154. He
died before 1166, when William son of Robert was returned by William de
Percy as one of his knights, holding by old feoffment.3 He had held
South Fyling of the abbot of Whitby and it formed part of the estate which
Tankard the Fleming had sold to abbot William (1109-^.1120).* The
second surrender of South Fyling here recorded took place during the
abbacy of Richard de Burgh, which commenced in 1148. The grantor
probably derived his local name from Aketon, near Follifoot, and his office
of steward or seneschal probably lay at Spofforth. His son, William son
of Robert, proffered ^50 in 1181 to have Helewise, the mother of Robert
de Hastinges, to wife.5 In 1175, as William de Aukton, son of Robert, he
held i fee of the heirs of William de Percy.6 Further reference to the
family will be found under Wetherby, of which town they held one moiety
of Percy.
888. Quit-claim by Robert son of William de Ayketon, with the
consent of William his son, to the monks of Whitby of the
town of (South) Fyling; and monition by abbot Richard
against those who may alienate this land. 1150-1166.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 6od. Pd. in ChartuL of W., n. 234.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris Robertus films Willelmi de Echetun salutem. Sciatis
omnes quod ego Robertus filius Willelmi de Eichetun reddidi et
optuli super altare de Wyteby Deo et Sancto Petro et Sancte
Hylde monachisque ibidem Deo servientibus villam de Fieling
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, et quicquid juris in eadem villa
videbar habere quietum clamavi de me et de heredibus meis
ecclesie de Wyteby in perpetuam et liberam elemosinam, con-
cedente et assensum prebente Willelmo filio meo. Insuper vero
juravi super altare et super omnes sacrosanctas reliquias ejusdem
ecclesie me nunquam aliquod rectum reclamaturum in prenominata
villa de Fieling neque aliquem per me ; et ita renuntiavi juri meo
quod videbar habere in ilia villa. Et abbas Ric[ardus] ex
petitione mea ibidem coram altari excommunicavit omnes qui
antedictam [villam] a dominica mensa alienaverint, vel ecclesiam
de Wytebi inde vexaverint, et maxime heredes meos si umquam
contra hoc meum factum venire presum[s]erint. Hiis testibus:
Rogero sacerdote, Gaufrido presbitero Snetunie, Radulfo presbi-
tero de Wyteby, Osberto Arundel, et aliis.
889. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Whitby of their
town of (South) Fyling,7 which Robert son of William de
Aketon and William his son had rendered to them, and of
1 #., n. 491. 2 ^ n< 46.
3 RedBk., 425. « Chartul., 33.
5 Pipe #„ 27 Hen. II, 45. « Percy Chartul., 463.
7 " Sut Filing " in the heading.
236 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
£ carucate in Liverton and 18 acres of land which Robert
son of Nigel de Liverton, had given. 1175-1180.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 51. Pd. in Ckartul., 159, n. 192.
Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum, [dux Normannorum et
Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum, archiepiscopis etc.] salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo
et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et quietam et perpetuam
elemosinam villam suam de Fielinga cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis, quam Robertus films Willelmi de Heichetona et Willelmus
films ejusdem Roberti eis reddiderunt et quietam clamaverunt
de se et de heredibus suis et abjuraverunt, sicut carta ejusdem
Roberti testatur; et prohibeo ne quis eis inde injuriam vel
contumeliam faciat, nee ponantur inde in placitum contra cartam
predicti Roberti. Preterea concessi et confirmavi predicte ecclesie
et monachis ibidem servientibus Deo in liberam et quietam et
perpetuam elemosinam dimidiam carucatam terre cum pertinentiis
suis in Livertona et decem et viii° acras terre cum pertinentiis
suis, quas Robertus films Nigelli de Livertona predicte ecclesie
dedit et confirmavit in elemosinam perpetuam, sicut carte ejusdem
Roberti testantur. Testibus, magistro Waltero de Constantiis
Oxenefordensi archidiacono, Willelmo de Humfet] constabulario,
apud Burum.
890. Grant by Baldwin de Irton, his wife, and sons Ralph and Alan,
to the monks of Whitby of 6 bovates in (South ?) Fyling with
the homage of Hugh Brun, the tenant. 1160-^.1172.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 61 ; Add. MS. 4715, f. Sod. Pd. in Chartul. of W.t
n. 237.
Sciant omnes tam presentes quam posteri quod ego Baldewinus
de Iretun et uxor mea et heredes mei, Radulfus et Alanus, con-
cessimus et dedimus ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de
Wytebi monachisque ibidem Deo servientibus sex bovatas terre
quas habuimus in Fielinga, unacum homagio Hugonis Brun qui
eandem terram tenebat de nobis, pro salute animarum nostrarum
et omnium parentum nostrorum, in liberam et puram et perpetuam
elemosinam et ab omni exactione seculari de nobis et de heredi-
bus nostris quietam. Hiis testibus : Hugone Brun de Everlai,
Henrico de Sancto Germane, Clemente fratre ejus, et aliis.
Baldwin, son of Ralph, was one of the feudal tenants of William de
Percy in 1166, but ten years later Ralph, his son, was tenant in his place.1
In 1 1 80 Ralph, son of Ralph de Yriton, gave 3 marks for a recognition of
his right to 2 carucates in Staxton.8
891. Grant by Robert de Liverton to the monks of Whitby of 2
bovates in Liverton and a toft of 12 perches width, and in
1 Percy Chartul., 462. * Pipe /?., 29 Hen. II, 73.
CHESTER FEE: FYLING, LIVERTON 237
length like the tofts of other men, with common of pasture
in the common wood and pasture, but in his own wood which
is in defence they shall take no timber or pannage. 1 165-1175.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 57^; Add. MS. 47* 5> f- 22^. Pd. in Chartul. of
W.,n. 219.
Sciant omnes videntes vel audientes has litteras quod ego
Robertus de Livertuna dedi et concessi ecclesie de Wyteby et
monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in perpetuam elemosinam duas
bovatas terre in Livertun, ita plenarie per totum sicut homines
mei habent, et toftum unum xii perticarum in latitudine et longi-
tudine quantum tofta aliorum hominum, et communem pasturam in
communi bosco et piano, ita tamen quod nimietate pecunie sue
nee gravent me nee homines meos. In bosco autem meo qui est
in defensa non accipient mairemium vel pannagium nisi per me.
Istas itaque duas bovatas terre sicut predixi et toftum et com-
munem per omnia pasturam concede eis de me et de meis heredibus
liberas, solutas et quietas ab omni servitio, consuetudine et ex-
actione et de Danegelt, pro anima mea et conjugis mee, parentum
et heredum meorum. Teste : Alano de Munceus, Randulfo pres-
bitero de Finglin, Willelmo de Karenti[l], Roberto de Aycetuna,
Willelmo de Houkasgart et Rogero fratre ejus, et aliis.
The Memorials of the abbey record the gifts of Robert de Liverton as
consisting of | carucate quit of Danegeld with additions which William,
dean (of Cleveland?), sold to them.1 In the confirmation of Henry II
(1175-1180) the donor is described as Robert son of Nigel de Liverton.
The additions, namely 18 acres and a toft in Liverton, were ostensibly
given by Robert de Liverton, but the person from whom they were
acquired may have been William de Herlesei, who attested the donation.
At a later date Robert de Liverton gave to the monks land and wood
between the water of Schinnegrive and the water of Scalebec to the road
of Grenerig, which runs from Schinnegrive to Scalebec ; land of Lusekeldesic,
from the sea road to Duncildehalc and from the tilled land, formerly
the monks', to Scortebutes ; and a toft of 2 acres in 2 parcels ; attested
by Henry de Percy, Peter de Bradelai, and two others.2 See also below.
It is possible that Nigel, father of Robert, was the husband of Gudreda,
or Gorrea, daughter of Hermer de Kelfield. The eventual heir of Robert
de Liverton was Henry son of Conan, living temp. John and Henry III.
The connecting link may have been through Robert's brother Godfrey,3
possibly father of Jueta, wife of Conan, father of Henry. This Henry was
a benefactor to Fountains, Guisbro', and other religious houses. Henry
was of Manfield, and he was son of Conan, son of Torphin, son of Robert,
son of Copsi. See the charters of the honor of Richmond.
892. Grant by Robert de Liverton to the monks of Whitby of a
toft of i acre in Liverton and 18 acres in the fields of Liverton.
1165-1175.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 19; Add. MS. 4715, f. 22. Pd. in Chartul. of W.,
n. 80.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis quod ego
Robertus de Livertun dedi et concessi et hac mea carta con-
1 Chartul of W., p. 7. 2 ib., n. 247. 3 *'£., n. 248.
238 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
firmavi Deo et Sancto Petro et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby et
monachis ibidem Deo servientibus unum toftum in Livertun unius
acre in campo ejusdem ville et decem et octo acras terre, xij vide-
licet acras in Holmesclive contra meridiem, et duas in Waytehil, et
duas in cultura juxta domum meam, et duas acras in Hutcroft, in
perpetuam et puram elemosinam, pro anima patris mei et matris
mee et pro salute anime mee et heredum meorum. Prefatum vero
toftum cum predictis decem e*t octo acris eisdem monachis contra
omnes homines warantizabo. Hiis testibus : Willelmo de Her-
leseia, Radulfo presbitero, Johanne Hulfchillo, Hugone presbitero,
Nicholao diacono, Gervasio nepote abbatis, et aliis.
893. Grant by Robert de Liverton to the monks of Whitby of two
bovates and a toft in Liverton and 18 acres of land. 1170-
1180.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 59. Pd. in Chartul., n. 229.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis quod ego Ro-
bertus de Livertun dedi et concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi
Deo et Sancto Petro et Sancte Hylde de Wytebi et monachis ibi-
dem Deo servientibus duas bovatas terre in Livertun juxta alias
duas bovatas quas ante eisdem monachis pro matre mea conces-
seram, et unum toftum iiii. acrarum juxta domum Warini de La
More, via quadam mediante, et terram illam que est inter aquam
de Scineregrive et Scalebec usque ad semitam que venit de
Grenerig et de alia parte de Scalebec inter eandem semitam et
terram cultam rusticorum usque ad toftum duarum bovatarum
predictarum, et terram de Luscheldesic a via maris usque in Dun-
scinghales in longitudine [a] terra culta usque Scortebuttes, et de
eisdem Scortebuttes duas acras juxta viam, et terram de Stun-
theridighe usque ad semitam que venit de Lofthus, in perpetuam
et puram et quietam elemosinam et ab omni terreno servitio
liberam, pro animabus patris mei et matris mee et pro salute
anime mee et pro [animabus] uxoris mee et heredum meorum.
Coram hiis testibus has predictas terras eisdem monachis contra
omnes homines gwarantizabo, Roberto filio Willelmi, Willelmo
de Herlesei, Roberto de Laceles, Willelmo de Laceles, et aliis.
894. Quit-claim by Ralph de Lasceles to Peter, abbot of Whitby,
and the convent, of the tenement which he held of them in
Liverton and of the homage and service of Stephen de Roselle,
which tenement the grantor and his father held by the charter
of the said Peter. 1182-1206.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 19; Add. MS. 4715, f. 22. Pd. in Chartul. of W.>
n. 81.
Omnibus has litteras visuris vel audituris Radulphus de
Laceles salutem. Noveritis me dedisse et hac presenti carta
mea quietum clamasse Deo et domino Petro abbati et conventui
CHESTER FEE: LIVERTON, EASINGTON 239
de Wyteby, pro salute anime mee et antecessorum successorum-
que meorum, totum tenementum cum omnibus pertinentiis suis
et libertatibus et asiamentis infra willam de Livertona et extra,
ad illud tenementum pertinentibus, quod tenui de predictis Petro
abbate et conventu de Wyteby, in villa et territorio de Livertona;
et humagium et servitium Stephani de Rosel, et totum jus et
clamium quod pater meus et ego Radulphus et heredes mei
habuimus vel habere potuimus in predicto tenemento per cartam
ab eisdem predictis Petro abbate et conventu jamdudum nobis
collatam. Et in hujus rei testimonium huic scripto sigillum meum
apposui. Hiis testibus, Galdfredo] Macu[n], Waltero de
camera, Willelmo de Kiltona, Reginaldo de Rosel, Roberto de
Buterwic, Alano filio Brien, Willelmo de Laceles, Petro de Liver-
tuna, et aliis.
It is probable that Ralph de Lasceles was nearly related to Robert de
Lasceles, who with Emma his wife in 1208 acknowledged the right of
Geoffry Maucovenant and Beatrice his wife, Walter de la Chaumbre (de
Camera) and Hawise his wife in land in Easington.1 Geoffrey and Walter
held i fee in Easington and the members of the earl of Chester's fee (Peter
de Brus being mesne), in right of their respective wives, who were nieces
and heirs of Roger de Roselle. When the acknowledgment named above
was made, Reginald de Roselle and Stephen de Roselle recorded their
contingent claim to the premises as being near of kin to the nieces of
Roger de Roselle.
895. Final agreement made in the king's court at Westminster, at
the Easter Exchequer, being 17 May, 1186, before the bishops
of Ely and Norwich, Ranulf de Glanvill the justiciar, Richard
the treasurer, and six other justices, between the prior and canons
of Guisbro' and Roger de Rosel and Richard his brother
concerning the advowson of the church of All Saints of
Easington, whereby Roger confirmed his previous gift and
Richard quit-claimed his right to the advowson.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 46. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro\ n. 9l6A.
Hec est finalis concordia facta in curia domini regis apud
Westmonasterium, ad Sca[cc]arium Pasche, die Sabbati proxima
ante Rogationes, anno regni regis Henrici secundi xxxii0, coram
Gfalfrido] Eliensi et Jfohanne] Norwicensi episcopis, et Rannulpho
de Glanvill justiciario domini regis, et Ricardo thesaurario domini
regis, et Jocelino Cicestrensi archidiacono, et Roberto de Ingles-
ham, et Thoma de Husseburne, et Hugone Bardolf, et Roberto
de Witefeld, et Michaele Belet, et aliis fidelibus domini regis ibi
tune presentibus, inter priorem et canonicos ecclesie Sancte Marie
de Giseburna et Rogerum de Rosel et Ricardum fratrem suum,
de advocatione ecclesie Omnium Sanctorum de Esinton, quam
predictus prior et canonici clamabant ex dono prefati Rogeri, et
1 Yorks. Fines, nos. 346-47.
240 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
unde idem Rogerus et prefatus Ricardus frater suus summoniti
fuerantin curia domini regis ostensuri quare impediebant prefatum
priorem et canonicos ad presentandum personam ad prefatam
ecclesiam, scilicet quod predictus Rogerus recognovit et concessit
donationem quam prius fecerat predictis priori et canonicis de
prefata ecclesia. Et predictus Ricardus, divini amoris intuitu et
pro salute anime sue et omnium antecessorum suorum, ad peti-
tionem Rogeri fratris sui prefati, concessit predictam donationem
ejusdem Rogeri fratris sui et eisdem canonicis quietum clamavit
omne jus et clamium suum quod habuit vel habere clamavit in
advocatione prefate ecclesie.
896. Grant by Benedict, abbot of Whitby, to William de Percy of
Dunsley by the same bounds wherewith his father held it, to
hold in fee for two marks yearly and by doing Horngarth ; the
pasture to be common between Dunsley and the other sur-
rounding towns which belonged to the monastery, c.i 145-1 150.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 66. Pd. in ChartuL of W. , n. 265.
Sciant omnes videntes et audientes has litteras quod ego
Benedictus abbas Wytebiensis cenobii, communi assensu capituli
nostri, concessi et dedi Willelmo de Perci et heredibus suis
Dunesle[i]am in nemore et in piano, in terra et in aqua, ea
divisione qua pater ejus earn libere tenuit, in feudo et hereditate,
duas marcas dando per annum, unam ad Pentecosten et alteram
ad festum Sancti Martini, pro redemptione sui servitii, excepto
Hornegarth quantum ad terram suam pertinet. Pastura autem
communis inter Dunesleiam et alias villas nostras, que circa earn
sunt, et nemus commune erit ad omnes suas proprias necessitates
sine vastu. Hujus doni sunt testes : Edmundus presbiter et
ceteri.
897. Notitia of the foundation of the priory of Handale by William
de Percy, son of Richard de Percy of Dunsley, in honour of
the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of his gift of 2 tofts in Dunsley,
10 acres of land in Deepdale in the fields of Staxton, and
pasture for 200 sheep in Grendale and Dunsley. ^.1150-1170.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. I2gd. Pd. in Man. AngL, i, 410 ; ChartuL of Whitby,
P- 3I5-
. . . Willelmus de Percy films Ricardi fundavit domum de
Grenedall, [que] nunc vocatur Handal, in honore Beate Marie
Virginis tempore Henrici regis Anglie, filii Willelmi conquestoris,
anno Domini MCXXXIII. per cartam suam ; et idem Willelmus
de Percy dedit illis monialibus duas toftas in campis de Dunceley
super mare, unam scilicet Willelmi filii Ermoth et aliam Aldewini,
et alibi in campis de Staxtona, scilicet in Depedale, decem acras
terre de suis dominicis et pasturam ducentarum ovium, scilicet
in campis de Grenedal et in campis de Dunceley, in perpetuam
elemosinam.
CHESTER FEE: DUNSLEY. 24!
898. Grant by William, son of Richard de Percy of Dunsley, for the
soul of William de Percy his grandfather, founder of Whitby
abbey, and of Richard de Percy, his son, the donor's father,
to the monks of Whitby and to the precentor of the church,
for making and writing of books, of 3 bovates in Dunsley with
5 tofts and a meadow ; to hold in alms by rendering 3^. yearly
towards the farm due to the church (of Whitby). ^.1150-1170.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 55. Pd. in Chartul., n. 208. See Dodsw. MS.
Ixi, f. 20.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn futuris quam pre-
sentibus Willelmus de Perci, films Ricardi de Perci de Dunesleia,
salutem. Notum sit vobis omnibus me concessisse et hac present!
carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de
Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et per-
petuam elemosinam, et cantori ecclesie ad faciendum et scribendum
libros ecclesie, tres bovatas terre in Dunesleia, cum pertinentiis
suis et cum communi aisiamento ejusdem ville, unam scilicet
bovatam terre quam magister Robertus de me tenuit et duas
quas Ricardus Lundoniensis aliquando habuit in vadimonio, et
preterea quinque toftas in prenominata villa cum uno prato.
Hec autem omnia in libera et plena potestate mea optuli Deo et
ecclesie de Wyteby super altare per dominum Martinum celerarium,
pro anima mea et pro animabus Willelmi de Perci avi mei,
fundatoris abbatie, et Ricardi de Perci filii ejus, patris mei, et
heredum meorum et omnium parentum meorum, in perpetuam
elemosinam, quieta ab omni servitio et consuetudine et exactione
seculari, preter tantum tres solidos quos predictus cantor dabit
michi et heredibus meis annuatim, ad perficiendam firmam pre-
dicte ecclesie, scilicet xviij denarios ad Pentecosten et xviij
denarios ad festum Sancti Martini. Hiis testibus, Radulfo pres-
bitero, Gaufrido presbitero, Reginaldo de Snetuna, Ivone de
Ugelbarby et aliis.
By an earlier charter the donor gave I bovate, which master Robert
held of him, and a toft with a croft between that of Ailric and that of Suart-
cole, to the almoner (almarius) of Whitby, to hold for \7.d. yearly and as
the donor held his other land of the church of Whitby.1 By another
charter he gave 5 tofts in Dunsley, probably those named in the charter
given above, and a meadow of \ acre in Lindale. One of these tofts was
held by Ailric, being next the house of Robert de Convill, another Robert
Gurdelofte held, the 3rd Crispin, the 4th a half toft between Roger the
shepherd and Robert Gurdelofte, the 5th was an acre and a half in Carle-
croft.2
Richard de Percy of Dunsley, father of William, joined Alan de Percy,
his elder brother, in granting to Whitby two-thirds of the tithe of the
demesne of Staxton. William de Percy of Dunsley was living in the time
of Benedict, abbot of Whitby (c. 1139- 1148), from whom he obtained a con-
firmation of Dunsley.3 At the Survey the manor late of Torolf in Dunsley
1 Chartul., n. 66. 2 #., n. 65.
3 id., n. 265 ; n. 896 above.
II O
242 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
(3 car.) was in the king's hands. It is uncertain whether it subsequently
passed directly to the fee of Percy, or was held by Percy mediately of the
earl of Chester with the adjoining towns. The latter supposition seems
most probable. It is quite uncertain how or when the town was granted to the
monks of Whitby, but it is probable that the transfer took place before the
accession of Stephen, and possibly by arrangement between Alan de Percy
and Richard, his brother, of Dunsley. It was confirmed to Whitby by William
de Percy II, early in the reign of Henry II.1
In Easter term, 1283, the abbot of Whitby gave Peter de Maulay 1000
marks for his quit-claim of all right in the manors of Dunsley, Newham and
Stakesby.2 This association of Dunsley with two manors, which mainly
belonged to the earl of Chester at the Survey, indicates that it was also a
member of that fee subsequent to the Survey.
899. Notification by William de Percy, son of Richard de Percy
of Dunsley, of his foundation of the hermitage of St. James
the Apostle in the wood of Dunsley at Mulgrave, with land
called Midthwaite and common of pasture in Dunsley, and
subjection of the same to the church of Whitby. 1160-1170.
From the orig. formerly in the poss. of Mrs. Barnes. Pd. in Chartul. of
Whitby, n. 577.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris videntibus vel audientibus has litteras et dominis et
heredibus suis Willelmus de Perci, films Ricardi de Perci de
Dunesley, salutem in Domino. Notum sit universitati vestre me
in libera potestate mea fecisse quoddam ermitorium in nemore
meo de Dunesle apud Mulgrif in honore Sancti Jacobi Apostoli,
pro voto meo ex[s]olvendo et in remissione omnium peccatorum
meorum et omnium parentum meorum, scilicet patris et matris et
fratrum et sororum et omnium propinquorum meorum et pro
anima conjugis mee et heredum meorum et omnium illorum qui
vel terram vel aliquid bonum dederunt vel daturi sunt loco illi,
liberum et quietum in perpetuum de me et de heredibus meis ab
omnibus servitiis secularibus et terrenis consuetudinibus et forin-
secis et extrinsecis actionibus, cum his divisis, scilicet totam
terram meam de Midethet a balco qui est inter uandelas demenii
mei et uandelas hominum meorum per cilium mentis de Mulgrif
usque ad fontem ubi Thuf jacet, et sic descendendo per fossatam
usque ad aquam que currit in i[s]ta valle, et inde usque rivulum
de Broccheshole-dale, et sic ascendendo usque ad predictum
balcum. Dedi etiam loco illi perhenniter communem pasturam
de Dunesle in bosco et in piano plenariam in omnibus locis et
nemus commune et moram communem et introitum et exitum
maris ad omnia negotia loci predicti. Hoc heremitorium cum
divisis et aisiamentis et pertinentiis omnibus dedi et concessi in
perpetuum in obedientiam et subjectionem ecclesie Sancti Petri
et Sancte Hylde de Witebi, ita ut ab alio 3 sacerdote loci illius ibi
celebretur divinum officium jugiter, salvo jure capelle de Dunesle.
1 Chartul., n. 26. 2 Feet ofF., 61, n. 29. 3 Sic in Chartul.
CHESTER FEE : MULGRAVE, LOFTHOUSE 243
Locum autem predictum adcrescentibus et coadjuvantibus bene-
dictionem, et decrescentibus maledictionem meam concede. Hii
sunt testes : Radulfus sacerdos de Witebi, Randulfus sacerdos
de Ficheling, Gaufridus sacerdos de Snetuna, Wivianus de Ugal-
bardebi, Ricardus de Dunesle, magister Reinerus, Iglerus
decanus, Walterus de Ruddebi, Ivo de Ugalbardebi, Ronaldus de
Sancto Jermano, Rodbertus cocus, Gaufridus de Bosco.
Robert de Areto, the man of Richard de Percy of Dunsley, gave to this
hermitage \ carucate of land, presumably in Dunsley, which Richard de
Percy confirmed.1 The "uandelae" mentioned in the charter were wan-
dales, or wang-dales, a term used of a common field divided into " dales,"
O.K. " wang " or " wong," a field ; " dael," a portion, a dole. The balk, O.E.
" balca," a ridge, was the unturned ridge between two owners' dales. The
endowment of the hermitage was evidently a parcel of ground extending
from the brow of Mulgrave hill, or moor, to a stream, possibly an affluent of
East Row Beck. The first eight witnesses were clergy. Walter de Rudby
was sometime dean of Cleveland, and master Reiner was sub- or vice-arch-
deacon of Cleveland.2
900. Confirmation by William de Percy (of Dunsley), for the soul of
Richard his father, of 2 bovates in Lofthouse which Adaliza
his mother gave to Whitby Abbey for the soul of Walter de
Argentom, her lawful husband ; and request that the grantor's
son and heir will confirm this grant. 1160-1170.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 18. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 74.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus has litteras
quod ego Willelmus de Perci, ante obitum meum, concessi et
dedi Deo et Sancto Petro et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby, monachis-
que ibidem Deo servientibus, pro anima mea et pro anima patris
mei Ricardi de Perci et pro anima matris mee et omnium parentum
meorum, illas duas bovatas terre in Loftusa in perpetuam et
liberam ac quietam elemosinam, quas videlicet duas bov[at]as
terre mater mea Athaliza prius dedit predicte ecclesie pro anima
Walteri de Argentum qui fuit ejus sponsus legittimus. Unde
precor heredem meum ut, sicut meus est films et meam voluerit
habere benedictionem, istam meam elemosinam prenominate
ecclesie concedat ; et si earn auferre conatus fuerit, meam male-
dictionem habeat. Hiis testibus, Ricardo capellano de Lofthusa,
Bartolomeo et Hugone heredibus et matre mea Atheliza, Celestri
et Cristina, sororibus meis.
901. Grant by William de Argentom and Juliana his wife to St.
Peter's, York, of two tofts and crofts and three bovates in
Upleatham. 1160-1170.
Reg Mag. Album, i, 37.
Willelmus de Argentom omnibus videntibus et audientibus
litteras istas salutem. Notum sit vobis quod ego Willelmus de
1 Chartul. of IV., n. 578. 2 Chartul. of Guisbro\ n. 351.
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Argentom et Juliana [uxor] mea et heredes mei concessimus et
dedimus Deo et Sancto Petro Eboracensi in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam duos toftos et duos croftos in Uplithum, illos scilicet
qui fuerunt Toccheman filii Tocche et Roberti Surreis, et tres
bovatas terre in eadem villa, scilicet duas que fuerunt Roberti
clerici filii Laising et unam que fuit Osmundi filii Willelmi fabri,
libere et quiete cum omnibus pertinentiis suis infra villam et
extra habenda et possidenda, et ea super altare Sancti Petri libera
et soluta ab omni seculari exactione obtuli ego Willelmus de
Argentom consensu et assensu Juliane uxoris mee et heredum
meorum. Hanc donationem affidavi ego Willelmus de Argenton
consensu et assensu prenominate uxoris mec et heredum meorurn
in manu Roberti secundi Eboracensis tenendam et warantiz-
andam contra omnes homines. Hiis testibus, Roberto ij° decano
Eboracensi, Willelmo cantore, magistro Roberto scolarum, Alano,
Hamone, Mainardo, Stephano, Stephano, canonicis ; Roberto
filio Petri, Roberto Shire, Willelmo de Bouthum, Alano de Sancto
Wilfrido, Radulfo de Langetoft, presbiteris ; Gerlando de Cuning-
streta, Unfrido de Alverton, Hugone filio Ringulfi, Willelmo de
Hoton, Willelmo Laising et Bernulfo fratre ejus, Willelmo textore,
Willelmo nepote Arnulfi, Hugone filio Unfridi et fratre ejus
Ricardo, laicis.1
Robert de Argentom gave to Whitby 2 bovates in Upleatham,2 prob-
ably before 1148. William his son, the grantor of this and other charters,
held a knight's fee of old feoffment in 1166 of William de Percy,3 namely
in Upleatham, Marske, Lofthouse and probably in Catton (E.R.), which
Percy held of the earl of Chester. He was amerced -zm. in 1176 for forest
trespass,4 and again in 1179 for default as surety.5 He was probably de-
ceased before 1185, when Robert de Everingham had licence to make an
agreement with Juliana de Argentom,6 late the wife of the said William.
By this lady he had issue Agnes and Alice, his daughters and co-heirs.
Agnes married Roger, son of Peter of Upleatham.7
In Hilary term, 1203, Gilbert de Straton and Alice his wife were de-
manding against Roger son of Peter and Agnes his wife 33- carucates in
Upleatham, Catton and Ugthorpe, which they claimed as the share of the
said Alice of the free tenement late of William de Argentom her father.8
A year later they were demanding against the said Roger 45 acres of land
in Upleatham and $s. of rent in Ugthorpe. Roger son of Peter called to
warrant Roger his son.9 Possibly this Gilbert was the same person as
Gilbert de Ugetorp, also described as Gilbert son of Hugh, who demanded
against the abbot of Meaux in 1208 that he should warrant to the nuns of
Grendale 8 acres of land in Ugthorpe, and again demanded against Robert
de Munceaux, whom the abbot called to warranty, 7 bovates in Ugthorpe as
his right, to hold of the said Robert, and whereof Hugh his father and
Leda his mother were seized temp. Henry II, as of the marriage of the said
Leda. A grand assize was summoned.10
Vacat hie quia infra 3, f. 18. 2 Whitby Chartul., p. 7.
Red Bk., 425 ; Percy Chartul., 463. 4 Pipe R., 22 Hen. II, 113.
ib., 25 Hen. II, 22. • ib., 31 Hen. II.
Chartul. of Guisbro1, ii, 205. 8 Cur. Reg. R., 29, m. yd.
ib., 38, m. $d. 10 ib., 45, m. id; 47, m. 4. See Yorks. Fines, i, n. 407.
CHESTER FEE: UPLEATHAM 245
But to return. In 1204 Hugh de Bolebi and Matilda his wife acknow-
ledged that 3^ carucates in Upleatham, Catton and Ugthorpe were the
right of Alice, the wife of Gilbert de Straton, who granted to Hugh and
Matilda parcels of land in the tillage of Folebrigg, in Niwedeile and in
G[r]ucros meadow, all in Upleatham, and in the tillage of William Osulf in
Ugthorpe.1 Also in 1206 Roger (de Argentom), called to warranty by Roger
son of Peter, his father, acknowledged that 45 acres of land in Upleatham
and 5 s. of rent in Ugthorpe were the right of the before-named Alice, where-
upon she and Gilbert her husband granted to Roger son of Peter parcels of
land in Wulgarestan, Carebrigg, Northeldeberg, Felebrigge at Benhill,
Grucros, Grucroshouethes, Sefurlang, Grenwal, Catteflat, Felebrigge atte
Brokes, Rabec, Turfho Lith, Westdemora and Northflat, all probably in
Upleatham.2
Roger and Agnes had issue Roger de Argentom, William, Agnes, who
married Philip son of Erneis, Christiana (or Asmota), who married Albert
de Crawcestre,3 and Elizabeth who married Walter de Carlton. Roger, the
eldest son, was living in 1217, and gave to Whitby a bovate in Upleatham
and the hermitage of Saltburn.4 He died s.p. The line continued through
Albert de Crawcestre and Christiana, and their second son Ivo, who
adopted the name "de Redeker" or Redcar. He was living in 1231. Alice,
his granddaughter, married William de Uplium,5 who appears to be the
William de Argentom who held lands in Upleatham in 1284-5.® The
Chartulary of Whitby gives a different (and incorrect) pedigree : " From
Roger de Argentom, son and heir of William de Argentom, the inheritance
descended to the three daughters of Roger, namely, (i) Agnes, who married
Sir Philip son of Arneis and had Juliana de Fontibus; (2) Asmota, who
married Albert de Crawcestre, and had Ivo and James, who both died s.p. ;
(3) Elizabeth, who married Walter de Karleton, and had William, Eliza-
beth, and Agnes, who all died s.p" 7
There is a charter of Agnes " Argentyn," lady of Upleatham (sometime
the wife of Philip son of Erneis), in the Percy Chartulary, whereby she gave
to her kinsman, John Herbaud,8 all her lands in Upleatham, Marske and
Ugthorpe, with the services of the prior of Guisborough, the prioress of
Handale, Peter de Brusfor a carucate in Upleatham and Marske, Albert de
Craucestre for 13 bovates in Upleatham and Redcar, Rohald son of Rohald,
the abbot of Jervaulx, for 3 bovates in Upleatham and Marske, the master
of the hospital of St. Peter and St. Leonard, York, for 3 bovates in Redcar,
the abbot of Fountains, William de Tamton, the Mount ( ? master) of St. John
of Jerusalem, Elizabeth her sister for 4 bovates in Upleatham and Marske
(which Roger her father gave to the said Elizabeth), and of two others.9
There is also a charter by which Cecily, the wife of Roger de Argentom,
gave to Richard de Percy the land which she had in Upleatham in dower
of the tenement of Roger, her husband.10 This grant could be no more than
the demise of a life interest in certain dower lands, and does not explain,
as suggested in the footnote to the charter, the tenure by John de Percy of
Topcliffe in 1284-5 °f 6 carucates in Marske and Upleatham for \ fee of
the heirs of William de Argentom.11
There was a collateral branch of this family of which was Gregory de
1 Yorks. Fines, i, n. 234. 2 ib., n. 253.
3 Said to be ancestor of Craster of Craster, Hist, of Northumb. (Bateson), ii, 177 ;
but the pedigree given is not correct.
4 Chartul.) n. 72, n. 216. 5 Chartul. of Guisbro ', ii, pass.
6 Kirkby's Quest, 131 7 Chartul. of Whitby, n. 425.
8 Perhaps John, son of Arkil de Cotum, who married Matilda, daughter and
ultimately heir of Ivo de Redcar, and mother of Alice, wife of William de Argentom.
9 Percy Chartul., n. 627. 10 ib., n. 362.
11 Kirkby's Quest, 130.
246 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Argentom, named in 1195,* who gave to Richard de Argentom, his uncle, a
bovate at Ugthorpe for id. yearly, payable at Catton. Juliana, relict of
Gregory, released a rent of \2d. which the canons used to pay her for her
dower right from this bovate.2 In 1219 Gregory de Argentom granted by
fine to Matilda, relict of Hugh de Bolleby, 10 acres of land in Upleatham.3
In that year Emma, relict of Geoffrey de Oterington, demanded against
Gregory " de Argentham " 3 bovates in Catton, to which he had entry only by
her late husband.4
902. Confirmation by William de Argentom to the monks of Whitby
of 2 bovates of his demesne in Upleatham, which (Robert de
Argentum),5 his father, gave them with a toft, and which the
grantor offered upon the altar by the same rod wherewith his
father gave seisin thereof to Walter, prior of Whitby. 1165-1175.
Chartul. of Whitby, Add. MS. 4715, f. 32. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 422.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus has litteras quod
ego Willelmus de Argentona concessi et dedi ecclesie et monachis
de Whiteby illas duas bovatas terre de demenio meo in Uppelyom,
quas pater meus dederat eis, et eodem modo, scilicet plenarie in
omnibus locis, et quoddam toftum in eadem villa, in liberam et
perpetuam elemosmam ; et per eundem baculum per quern pater
meus Walterum, ejusdem loci priorem, de eadem terra saisiverat
predictas bovatas et toftum, et eodem modo super sanctum altare
ecclesie de Whiteby in perpetuum optuli. Hii sunt testes : 6
903. Confirmation by William de Argentom to the church of Whitby
of 2 bovates in Upleatham given by his father, and grant of
the purpresture which Gamel the man of the monks had en-
croached upon the donor's land since the year of the first (?)
coronation of Henry, son of Henry II (1170). 1172-1185.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 17. Pd. in Chartul., n. 71.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus has literas
quod ego Willelmus de Argentum concessi et hac carta mea
confirmavi ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wytebi illas
duas bovatas terre in Wpplium quas pater meus eidem ecclesie
dedit cum omnibus pertinentiis ad eas in liberam et perpetuam
et quietam elemosmam de me et de heredibus meis ab omni exac-
tione et consuetudine temporali. Insuperque dedi et concessi et
confirmavi predicte ecclesie omnem purpresturam quam homo
ecclesie, Gamellus nomine, occupaverat super me sicut mete
extendunt et determinant et dividunt inter terram predictam
ecclesie et collateralem ex omni parte, ab anno quo rex Hen-
ricus filius Henrici regis junioris 7 coronatus est. Hii sunt testes,
Radulfus sacerdos, Albertus sacerdos, Johannes sacerdos, Adam
subtus Falais, et alii.
1 Pipe R., 7 Ric. I. z Chartul. of GuisbrJ , ii, n. 950-1.
3 Feet of F. 14, n. 90. 4 Assize R., 1040, m. I2d.
5 Supplied from the Memorials, Chartul. of Whitby, p. 7.
6 None given. 7 The word in the MS. may be " primitus."
CHESTER FEE: UPLEATHAM, CATTON 247
904. Grant by William de Argentom to the hospital of St. Peter,
York, of 2 bovates in Catton (E.R.), which David, his kinsman,
and the heirs of David previously gave to the hospital in alms
1170-1185.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B. 455, f. ifod.
Sciant omnes videntes et audientes has literas quod ego
Willelmus de Argentom concessi et dedi et hac presenti carta mea
confirmavi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis
duas bovatas terre in Cattuna, cum crofto et tofto et omnibus
pertinentiis suis in villa et extra, in puram et perpetuam ele-
mosinam, liberam et quietam et ab omni seculari servitio et con-
suetudine solutam et immunem preter orationes pauperum, quas
videlicet bovatas David propinquus meus et heredes sui prius in
liberam hospitali concesserant elemosinam. Hanc concessionem
feci ego predictis pauperibus ut in vita et mbrte [ego] et heredes
mei simus participes omnium bonorum in ilia domo. Hiis testibus,
Radulfo presbitero, Nicholao presbitero, Ricardo Mala-herba,
Martino fratre ejus, Willelmo de Askelbfy], Alexandro filio Thur-
stani de Aceles, Johanne filio Rogerii, Ingelero de Torp, Hugone
de Trecss' pistore, Alexandro de Rievill.
905. Grant by Benedict, abbot, and the chapter of Whitby to Osbert
de Seton, of ^ carucate in Hinderwell, which William Wirefalch,
with the consent of William his heir, gave to the church of
Whitby, with a toft, rendering 4$. yearly. 1139-1148.
Chartul. of Whitby, Add. MS. 4715, f. 35. Pd. in Chartul., n. 427.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus has litteras quod
ego Benedictus abbas communi assensu capituli de Whiteby dedi
et concessi Osberto de Sethuna et suis heredibus dimidiam caru-
catam terre in Hilderwella, quam Willelmus Wirefalch, conce-
dente herede suo Willelmo, dedit in elemosinam ecclesie Sancti
Petri et Sancte Hilde de Whiteby, cum tofto, ita libere et quiete
sicut ipse earn tenebat, red[d]endo pro ea quatuor solidos duobus
terminis per singulos annos. Et si ecclesia potuerit earn ali-
quando redimere et quietam facere de omnibus servitiis exteriorum
dominorum quibus modo implicita est, ad[j]iciet pro hac libertate
ad prefatum redditum duos solidos et reddet pro ea singulis annis
sex solidos. Hiis testibus, Edmundo presbitero et aliis.
906. Grant by William Wirfauc, with ,the consent of William his son,
to the monks of Whitby of \ carucate in Hinderwell, of which
he previously put prior Walter in seisin by a rod, and he and
his said son offered the gift by a knife upon the altar of St.
Peter. 1139-1148.
Chartul. of Whitby, Add. MS. 4715, f. 35. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n.
426.
Omnibus Dei fidelibus Willelmus Wirfald salutem. Sciatis
me dedisse, concedente filio meo Willelmo, pro salute anime mee
248 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
et pro salvatione omnium dominorum meorum et amicorum meorum,
imam dimidiam carucatam terre cum tofto in Hilderwella, ita
libere et quiete de omnibus occasionibus sicut ego tenebam, Deo
et Sancto Petro et fratribus de Whiteby in elemosinam ; et de
ilia terra prius seisiavi priorem Walterum per unum baculum in
Hilderwella coram multis testibus, et post ego et filius meus
Willelmus optulimus illam terram per unumcultellum super altare
Sancti Petri in Whiteby, et post oblationem dedimus maledictionem
Dei et nostram omnibus hiis qui ecclesie et fratribus de ilia terra
injuriam et violentiam facerent. Hujus donationis sunt testes hii:
Ulf presbiter et alii.
Half a carucate in Hinderwell was confirmed to Whitby by pope
Eugenius III (1145-1153). William Wirfauc, the son, gave to Whitby a
parcel of ground in Gildhustoftes, by the wayside between Hinderwell and
Ellerby.1 In 1235 Osbert Wirfauk released to Marmaduke de Tweng a
parcel of land in Hinderwell, which the latter held of the gift of William
Wirfauk, Osbert's father, and his right in the advowson of the church of Hinder-
well.2 A few years later Osbert gave to Whitby £ carucate of the 6 bovates
which he held in Hinderwell in demesne, next land which was held by the
parson of Hinderwell of Robert, son of Sir Ives de Seton.3 The greater part
of Hinderwell was held of the Percy fee, but 10 bovates were held of Brus,
as of the fee of Chester. Later in the reign of Henry III William Wirfauc
of Hinderwell gave to Whitby 2 bovates in Hinderwell, next those 4 bovates
which Osbert, his father, had given to the monks *
These 10 bovates in Hinderwell, given to Whitby by the family of Wirfauc,
probably represented the whole of the Brus fee in this place, and would be
the land which Richard de Percy of Dunsley confirmed to Whitby, presum-
ably in the time of Edward I.6 In 1246 Robert de Twenge and Adam de
Seton arranged that they and their heirs should present alternately to the
church of Hinderwell.6
907. Confirmation by Stephen de Bulmer and Thomas de Muscamp,
his heir, of an agreement made by Walter de Stainesby, their
man, with the monks of Rievaulx concerning their fishery of
Tees and 8 acres of land (in Stainsby). 1170-1180.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 1340?. Pd. in Chartul. of Rievaulx, n. 315.
Stephanus de Bulemer omnibus amicis suis et hominibus,
salutem. Sciatis universi quod ego et Thomas de Muscamp heres
meus concessimus et confirmavimus conventionem quam fecit
Walterus de Stainesbi, homo noster, cum monachis de Rievalle de
pescheria sua de Theise et de viii acris terre, sicut testatur ciro-
graphum quod est inter eos, et ad terminum quod definit. Ipsi
autem monachi receperunt nos et uxores nostras et liberos nostros
in participationem orationum et omnium beneficiorum domus sue.
Hiis testibus : Rogero filio Hugonis, Gerardo de Athon, Willelmo
de Thamatun, Ricardo filio suo, Rogero de Scuderscelph, Radulfo
1 Chartul. of W., n. 100. 2 Feet of F., 28, n. 80.
3 Chartul. of W., n. 428. * #., n. 429.
6 ib., n. 431. 6 Feet of F., 38, n. 4.
CHESTER FEE : HINDERWELL, STAMFORD BRIDGE 249
filio Gilleberti, Gaufrido filio Radulfi, Willelmo filio Ada[m],
Rogero fratre Walter! de Steinesbi et Roberto fratre ejus,
Stephano filio Ernaldi,1 Ada Bone.
Ralph, son of Gilbert, one of the witnesses, may have been of Bowsden in
Northumberland.2 The family of Stainsby held Stainsby, between Thornaby
and Acklam, of the Meinils, who held of Brus, and Brus of the earl of
Chester. What Walter de Stainsby held of the fee of Stephen de Bulmer
and Thomas de Muscamp also lay in Stainsby, as appears from the gift of
William de Tamton to the monks of Byland, of a fishery and 8 acres of
land in Stainsby, also pasture for 6 oxen and 2 horses. This gift was con-
firmed by William de Staynesby, whose charter appears to have been
attested by Robert de Estutevill, Walter de Percy, Alan de Walton, Hugh
de Hoton, Walter his brother, and William Malebisse. These charters
were transcribed by Dr. Burton from fol. 225 of the Byland chartulary,3
which now lacks folios 225 to the end.
908. Grant by Alan de Percy to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of
liberty to grind their grain at his mills of Stamford Bridge
quit of multure. ^.1130-1135.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 22id.
Alanus de Perceio omnibus hominibus suis et amicis et
omnibus fidelibus Christi salutem. Sciatis quod concessi et dedi
imperpetuum pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis
molere totum bladum suum sine omni multura ad mea molendina
que sunt ad Pontem Belli, pro salute anime mee et pro remissione
peccatorum meorum et omnium antecessorum meorum, ut simus
participes omnium beneficiorum que in ilia sancta domo fiunt
die ac nocte. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quatinus libere et
quiete et sine omni impedimento et sine omni terreno lucro et
premio statim molant cum venerint4 post annonam que super
molendinum jam posita fuerit. Testibus, Roberto filio Fulconis
et Johanne Arundel et Bainardo dapifero et Gileberto de Arches
et Golleno 5 filio Odonis et Galtero de Perceio et Raven de Cattuna.
Valete.
909. Confirmation by William de Percy II to the hospital of St.
Peter, York, of the liberty of grinding their grain at his mills
of Stamford Bridge. ^.1130-1138.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B. 455, f. 22id. Also in
Chart. R., 22 Edw. I, m. 9.
Willelmus de Perceio omnibus hominibus suis et amicis
salutem. Sciatis quod do et confirmo in perpetuam elemosinam
pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis molere totum
suum bladum sine omni multura ad mea molendina que sunt ad
Pontem Belli, pro salute anime mee et pro remissione peccatorum
1 filii Bence. 2 Raine, N. Durham, app., 137, ch. n. 772.
3 Mon. Ebor., 336. * Charter R., 22 Edw. I, m. 9, adds "statim."
5 " Goscelino " ; ib.
250 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
meorum et omnium antecessorum meorum, et ut sim particeps
omnium beneficiorum que in ilia sancta domo fiunt die ac nocte ;
ita libere et quiete quemadmodum pater meus Alanus eis in vita
sua pro salute anime sue sine omni multura dederat, et ita ut
sine impedimento statim post annonam que super molendinum
jam posita fuerit cum venerint molant. Testibus, Gileberto
canonico et Gileberto de Arches et Rotberto filio Fulconis et
Raven de Cattun et Johanne Arundel et Baynardo l dapifero et
Goesleno filio Odonis et Waltero de Perci. Valete.
910. Grant by William de Percy to the monks of Byland of 60 acres
of his demesne in Catton (near Stamford Bridge), namely, in
2 tillages of Langtornelid, 3 tillages around Stainhou, the
tillage of Linlandes, the 2 tillages of Brecca, the tillage of
Asalacker, except 7 perches ; also 2 parts of his meadows of
(Cherry) Burton towards the north, and common of pasture
in Catton for 400 sheep, and the oxen and horses required
to work that land, save within his demesne woodland.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
£.99.
Eboracensi archiepiscopo et capitulo Sancti Petri et omnibus
sancte matris ecclesie filiis Willelmus de Perci salutes. Notum
sit vobis quod ego dedi et per hanc meam cartam confirmavi Deo
et monachis Sancte Marie de Bellalanda in perpetuam elemosinam
sexaginta acras de dominio meo in Cattuna, scilicet duas culturas
in Langetornelid, et tres culturas circa Stainhou, et culturam de
Linlandes, et duas culturas de Brecca, et culturam de Asalacker,
exceptis septem perticis, et in pratis meis de Burtuna illas duas
partes que sunt apud aquilonem, et communem pasturam qua-
dringentis ovibus, et tot bobus et equis quot necessarii fuerint ad
predictam terram exercendam, per totum territorium de Cattuna
extra meum proprium nemus et alibi ubicunque homines mei de
Cattuna communem pasturam habuerint. Hec omnia, cum ceteris
aisiamentis que habere solent homines predicte ville, dedi eis de
me et heredibus meis tenenda in perpetuam elemosinam, liberam,
solutam et quietam ab omni terreno servitio. Hanc donationem
ego et heredes mei . . . [residuum laceratur\.
911. Grant by Ilger, son of Ascur (of Stamford Bridge), to the
hospital of St. Peter, York, of 4 acres of land in the fields of
Stamford Bridge. 1170-1181.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 22id.
Sciant omnes videntes et audientes literas has quod ego Ilgerus
films Ascur concessi et dedi et presenti carta confirmavi Deo et
pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis iiii. acras terre in
campis de Ponte Belli liberas et quietas ab omni servitio, plenarias
1 "Barnardo"; MS. "Baynardo"; Chart. R.
CHESTER FEE: CATTON, STAMFORD BRIDGE 251
in pascuis et in omnibus libertatibus, in puram et perpetuam elemo-
sinam. Hanc vero elemosinam ego et heredes mei warentizabimus
predictis pauperibus contra omnes homines, ut simus participes
orationum que in eadem domo fient imperpetuum. Hiis testibus,
Gaufridode Percy, Hugone capellano, Ricardo capellano, Willelmo
capellano, Bartholomeo de Gairegrave, Gaufrido filio Sunnive,
Laurentio diacono, Waltero de Beverlaco, Waltero de Wiverthelaia,
Johanne de Spotford, Gileberto filio Martini, Pagano filio Alui,
Arnaldo filio Torfini.
Ilger son of Roeri held a knight's fee of old feoffment of 1 166 of William de
Percy. He was described as Ilger son of Roger in H76.1 Possibly he was
the grantor of this charter, and Ascer (Asceria ?) his mother's name. Ilger de
Catton owed yom. in 1176 for breach of an assize.2 He attested a Malham
charter as " priest of Catton," and by the description of priest was stated to
be dead in 1181, still owing the 30 marks.3 He had three sons — Osbert,
Jeremiah, and Isaiah. Isaiah, son of Ilger de Catton, granted before
1 185 to Agnes, daughter of Reginald de Catton, 2 bovates, part of a carucate
held by the donor of William, earl of Warwick, and Matilda his wife, with
the croft on which the church stood, with successive remainders after her
death to Gerard, Hugh and John her sons.4 Reginald de Catton (son of
Osbert son of Ilger?) owed \m. in 1193 for disseisin.5 In 1199 Ilger de
Catton owed a mark for a writ of summons to Westminster touching a
bovate in Catton against Reginald de Catton.6 The monks of Byland made
exchange of land in Catton with Richard de Percy, giving him parcels
amounting to 12 J acres in Briggethorn, Ricardesdailt, Langesut, Smackedic
(of the gift of Rainald de Catton) and Hiringgecros. Richard gave them
13^ acres in Breckesclyve (where the monks of Sawley had given him a
parcel), land adjoining thereto at Lairhow, purchased of Isaiah de Catton,
land of his demesne on the moor towards (Cherry) Burton, Blalandes, and
land at the top of the village of Stanilrovesta. The witnesses were, Walter de
Catton, Hugh de Catton, Ilger and Ralph sons of Rainald.7 In January,
1 200, Hamon, abbot of Byland, acknowledged that 2 bovates in Catton
were the right of Ilger de Catton, who granted the land to the abbot for
2s. yearly, except the toft which Reginald de Catton held (tenuif) at the head
of the town, and 2 acres which Ilger retained.8 It appears that Ilger had
impleaded the abbot in Michaelmas term, 1199, touching a bovate in
Catton, which Reginald, father of the same Ilger, had pledged to the abbot,
and touching another bovate in which the abbot had entry by Pain de
Catton, who sold it to him, but to whom Reginald, father of Ilger, whose
heir he is, had only demised it at farm from year to year.9
The monks of Byland had a grange in Catton, having received gifts of
land from William de Percy II and Agnes de Percy his daughter. These
were confirmed by Richard and Henry de Percy.10 About the year 1235
an agreement was made between Richard de Percy and Matilda de
Catherton, Walter de Catton, Ranulf Rous, Simon de Wilberfosse, Ilger de
Catton, Ilger de Wilberfosse, and others who claimed right of common in
Lund below the Brek, by which their right was released to Percy and to
Christiana, prioress of Wilberfosse.11 Walter de Catton is named in 1208,
and as Walter, son of Erneis de Catton, gave, with the consent of Richard
Red Bk., 425 ; Percy Charttil., p. 463.
Pipe K., 22 Hen. II, 109. 3 #., 27 Hen. II, 37.
Percy ChartuL, n. 308. 5 Pipe R., 5 Ric. I.
i6., I John. ? Dodsw. MS. xci, f. 25.
Yorks. Fines, i, n. 3. 9 R. Cur. Reg., ii, 37.
10 Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 23, lO2a7. n Percy ChartuL, n. 264.
252 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
de Percy, his lord, to the nuns of Wilberfosse a bovate in Catton.1 He is
also named in an assize taken in 1219, as tenant of 2 bovates of land
in Catton, which Matilda, daughter of Hagen, son of Raven de Catton, and
wife of Robert de Queldric claimed. Matilda was required to prove the
death of her alleged sisters, Alice and Gre . . .2 Pain de Catton gave £
carucate in Catton to the Templars, which land Walter his son held of them
in 1185 for 4 s. rent.8
The heir of John Ylger held a carucate in Catton in 1284-5, an& tf16
prior of Warter held £ carucate in Wilberfosse by the gift of Emma, wife
of Peter, son of Ylger.4
912. Grant by Ilger, son of Ascer, of Stamford Bridge, to the hospital
of St. Peter, York, of 3 acres in the fields of Stamford Bridge.
1170-1181.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 22id.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus literas istas
quod ego Ilgerus filius Asceri de Ponte Belli et heredes mei con-
cessimus et dedimus et hac present! carta nostra confirmavimus
Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis tres acras
terre in campis de Ponte Belli, liberas et quietas et immunes ab
omni humano servitio, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam ; et
communem pasturam ejusdem ville, cum omnibus asiamentis ad
eandem pertinentibus ; et contra omnes homines predictam ele-
mosinam warentizabimus. Hanc vero elemosinam dedimus pre-
dictis pauperibus pro salute animarum nostrarum, ut simus par-
ticipes omnium beneficiorum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo Dei.
Hiis testibus, Ranulfo clerico de Bringenhala, Pagano de Cattun,
Gerardo de Sexdecim Vallibus, Gaufrido de Sancto Petro, Jheremia
et Ysaia filiis Ilgeri de Cattun, Waltero de Cumtona, Gervasio
homine H., Henrico Pusaz, Radulfo de Labara, Suartgero de
Ponte Belli, Rogero de Middeltun et multis aliis.
913. Grant by Osbert, son of Ilger (de Wilberfosse), to the hospital
of St. Peter, York, of 2 contiguous acres of land in Wilberfosse.
c.i 180-1193.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 231.
Sciant universi fideles qui viderint et audierint has literas
quod ego Osbertus filius Ulgeri Dei amore dedi pauperibus
hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis duas acras terre continuas in
Wilburfossa in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberas et
quietas et immunes ab omni seculari servitio preter orationes
pauperum, et communem pasturam ejusdem ville, quam videlicet
elemosinam predict! fratres imperpetuum tenebunt sicut aliquam
elemosinam liberius et honorificentius in domo sua possident.
Hanc vero elemosinam ego Osbertus et heredes mei contra
omnes homines predictis pauperibus warentizabimus. Hiis testi-
1 Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 352. 2 Assize R., 1040, m. 7.
3 Man. AngL, vi, 830*$. * Kirkby" s Quest, 86-7.
CHESTER FEE: WILBERFOSSE, CATTON 253
bus, Simone capellano de Sancto Clemente, Willelmo diacono,
Everardo clerico, Dolfino de Wilburfosse, Everardo de Cante-
bfrigia], Henrico de Quenebi, Ernaldo filio Levus,1 Radulfo Fin,
Reinero filio Herberti, Willelmo nepote Ernaldi, Ricardo de
Hedun et multis aliis.
914. Grant.by Osbert, son of Ilger, to the hospital of St. Peter, York,
of a croft in Wilberfosse, 4 perches in width and a furlong in
length, in alms, and 2 bovates at fee farm for 2s. and doing
forinsec service. ^.1180-1193.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 231.
Sciant universi fideles qui viderint vel audierint has literas
quod ego Osbertus films Ulgeri Dei amore dedi pauperibus
hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis unum croftum in Wilburfos, in
latitudine iiii perticatas, in longitudine i. quadragenam, in puram
et perpetuam elemosinam, quietam et immunem ab omni humana
exigentia preter preces in Domino. Quam videlicet elemosinam
imperpetuum predicti fratres tenebunt sicut aliquam elemosinam
liberius et honorificentius in domo sua possident. Preter hoc
concessi eisdem pauperibus in prenominata villa ii. bovatas terre
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, tenendas de me et heredibus meis
in feudi firma, annuatim pro ipsa terra michi et heredibus meis
ii. solidos pro omni servitio quod ad me et heredes meos inde
pertinet persolvendo, et pro ea forense faciendo servitium. Hanc
autem firmam predicti pauperes mihi et heredibus meis in duobus
terminis anni persolvent, videlicet xii. denarios ad Pentecosten et
xii. denarios ad festum Sancti Martini. Hii sunt testes, Radulfus
presbiter, Nicholaus presbiter, Petrus presbiter de Biria, Willelmus
miles de Wilburfosse, Willelmus de Sancta Lege, Paganus de
Cattfon], Alfredus forestarius, Robertus de Argentfum], Stephanus
de Huptfon], Walterus Engan', Willelmus Tuschet et Simon
frater ejus, Willelmus de Pisa, Martinus Mala-herba, Robertus
carpentarius, Simon de Cattfon], Henricus garcifer, Randulfus
de Glairull.
915. Grant by Reginald, son of Osbert de Catton, to the hospital
of St. Peter, York, of 6 perches in Nab in the fields of Catton,
between the marsh and Derwent. 1180-1200.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. i6od.
Universis filiis sancte matris ecclesie Reginaldus filius Osberti
de Catton salutem. Notum sit vobis me et Thomam et Ilgerum
filios meos concessisse et dedisse Deo et pauperibus hospitalis
Sancti Petri Eboracensis sex perticatas terre in Nab in campis de
Cattona, a marisco usque ad Derwente, in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni seculari servitio preter
1 or Leuns.
254 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
orationes pauperum. Has autem sex perticatas terre eis contra
omnes homines warentizabimus. Hiis testibus, Radulfo presbi-
tero de Burnus, Normanno de Bocala, Thoma clerico de Bernaburg',
Stephano de Bulemer, Thurstino clerico, Pagano de Cattona,
Thoma filio Warini, Petro de Walbegata, Osberto filio Hugonis.
916. Confirmation by Adelwald, prior, and the convent of St. Oswald
(of Nostell) to John, son of Lescelina de Bucton, of \ carucate
in Buckton, to hold in fee by rendering 2000 selected herrings
yearly, within the octave of Candlemas, at Stamford Bridge,
quit of all service save Danegeld. ^.1130-1153.
Chartul. of Nostell, Vesp. E. xix, f. 97 (old p. 233).
Afdelwaldus] l prior ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi totusque con-
ventus ejusdem loci omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis salutem.
Noverit universitas vestra nos concessisse et presentis carte
attestatione confirmasse Johanni filio Lesceline de Buctona et
heredibus suis dimidiam carucatam terre in Buctona in feodo et
hereditate, tenendam de nobis propter duo millia electorum allecium
ad electionem nostram, solutam et quietam ab omni alio servitio
preter servitium regis quod vocatur Danegald' ; que allecia ipse
et heredes sui post eum adportabunt annuatim ad Pontem Belli
infra octabas Purificationis Sancte Marie. Hujus rei testes, etc.
This | carucate in Bucton was given to the canons of Nostell by William,
son of Nigel,2 constable of Chester, and formed part of i\ carucates which
belonged to the fee of the earl of Chester at the Survey.3
917. Grant by Robert, constable of Flamborough, to the nuns and
brethren of Watton of 4 bovates in Hilderthorpe ; also flechers
for their own ship, to be collected in the territory of Flam-
borough. <r.i 1 80-1193.
From the original formerly penes William Constable of Flamborough, bart. ;
Add. MS. 26,736, f. 64. Pd. in Mon. Angl., vi, 955^, n. 5.
Cunctis Christi fidelibus Robertus constabularius de Flames-
burgh salutem. Notum sit vobis omnibus me dedisse et presenti
carta confirmasse Deo et sanctimonialibus de Wattuna fratribus-
que earum clericis et laicis quatuor bovatas terre in Hilderthorp,
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, in liberam et puram et perpetuam
elemosinam sicut aliqua elemosina liberius datur aut possidetur
sine omni servitio et exactione. Concessi etiam eis fligheres ad
suam propriam navem, colligendas in territorio de Flamesburgh
quandocunque sibi libuerit, sine omni contradictione mei vel
meorum. Hiis testibus, magistro Rogero Arundel, Martino pres-
bytero, Johanne Arundell, Walerano de Crancewic, Willelmo filio
ejus, Alexandro de Buchetun, Richardo de Altune, Radulpho
clerico de Altun, Roberto de Holm.
1 Or Aschetil (1133-53). 2 Confirm, of Hen. II.
3 Summary of the Survey.
CHESTER FEE: BUCKTON, HILDERTHORPE 255
Seal : " A man on horseback, his face ad sinistrum, a hawk on his
fist, in a circle not in a scutcheon. About it + SIGILL ....
CONSTALL."
Flechers, here described as " fligheres," are bowed or bent timbers for
the framework or covering of the bows of a ship. The count of Mor-
tain had 3| carucates in Hilderthorpe at the Survey, all of which save I
bovate subsequently belonged to the fee of Chester, of which this tenement
was parcel. The remainder -of the town, namely a berewick of Bridlington
of 2 carucates, and Clibert's manor of 4 bovates, with the odd bovate already
named, became part of the fee of Gant.
XIX.— THE BISHOP OF DURHAM'S FEE
(a) NORTHALLERTON, CLEVELAND AND CRAIKE
918. Grant by Egfrid or Ecgfrith of Northumberland to Cuthbert,
bishop of Lindisfarne, of land at Craike, co. York, and Carlisle
in Cumberland. 685. (Spurious.)
Charter Roll, 15-17 Richard II, no. 29; Dodsw. MS. ix, f. 8. Pd. in
Birch, Cartul, Sax., no. 66 ; Man. AngL, i, 234, 239^.
In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. Anno
dominice incarnationis DCLXXXV. congregate sinodo juxta fluvium
Alne in loco qui dicitur ^Et-tuiford cui Theodorus archiepiscopus
Doruvernensis presidebat, cum Cuthbertus multis legatariis ac
literis ad se premissis nequaquam sua insula posset erui, tandem
ego Egfridus rex Northumhymbrorum cum antistite Trumuini
et aliis religiosis viris insulam navigavi et invitum ad synodum
pertraxi, ubi omnium jussione episcopatus officium suscipere
compellitur ; cui et omnibus successoribus ejus, consilio Theodori
archiepiscopi et Trumwini et totius concilii, pro salute anime mee
et successorum meorum, donavi villam que vocatur Crec et tria
miliaria in circuitu ipsius ville ; donavi etiam civitatem que
vocatur Lugubalia et in circuitu ejus quindecim miliaria ; ut hec
tarn ipse quam successores ejus ad Dei servitium imperpetuum
habeant, ita sicut ego habui, libera et quieta et secundum suam
voluntatem disponenda.
Ego Theddorus archiepiscopus Doruvernensis subscripsi.
Ego Cedd Orientalium Saxonum episcopus subscripsi.
Ego Bosa episcopus subscripsi.
Ego Saxwlf Merciorum episcopus subscripsi.
Ego Eata Hagustaldensis episcopus subscripsi.
Ego Trumwini Pictorurn episcopus subscripsi.
Ego Ceadda Lichefeldensis episcopus subscripsi.
Ego Eadhaed Lindissi episcopus subscripsi.
Hec donatio scripta est tempore Agathonis pape, anno etatis
regis Egfridi quadragesimo, regni vero ejus decimo quinto.1
The above charter is spurious, being an attempt to give form to the
tradition that Egfrid had granted Craik and Carlisle to the saint on the day
of his consecration, viz. 26 March, 685. The king himself died in battle
on the 2Oth May following. The gift of Carlisle is accepted by the local his-
torians as a fact, and Cuthbert, while visiting his new possession, is said to
have known, at the very time, of the overthrow and death of the king in
Fifeshire.
1 "Quarto;" Birch.
256
DURHAM FEE: CRAIKE, CLIFF, WYCLIFFE 257
919. Notitia of the grant by bishop Ecgred to the monks of St.
Cuthbert of Cliff-on-Tees and Wycliffe (co. York), and other
possessions. 820-845.
Symeon of Durham (Rolls Ser. ), i, 52-
Post quern 1 Ecgredus vicesimo secundo anno imperii Eanredi
regis in presulatum est sublimatus, vir natu nobilis et operum
efficacia strenuus, qui patris Cuthberti ecclesiam amplius pre-
decessoribus suis rerum ac terrarum largitionibus locupletare
studuerat et honorare. Edificata namque in Northam ecclesia
eaque in honorem sanctorum Petri apostoli et Cuthberti pontificis
necnon et Ceolwulfi regis et post monachi dedicata, transtulit
illo corpus ejusdem Deo dilecti Ceolwulfi ipsamque villam cum
duabus aliis quas ipse condiderat eodem nomine nuncupates
Geddeworde cum suis appendiciis, ecclesiam quoque et villam
quam edificaverat in loco qui Geinforde appellatur et quicquid
ad earn pertinet a flumine Teisa usque Weor sancto confessori
Cuthberto contulit ; duas quoque villas Ileclif et Wigeclif sed et
Billingham in Heorternesse quarum ipse conditor fuerat locis
superioribus que predicto confessori donaverat perpetuo possi-
denda adjecit.
Ileclif, now Cliff-on-Tees, and Wigeclif, now Wycliffe, a village six miles
to the west, and also on the south bank of the Tees, are mentioned in the
lost " Liber Ruber " as follows : z
Osbertus Wentwood etTilemouth, Ella vero Billingham, Ycliffe
et [Wige]cliffe,Crecam quoque Sancti Cuthberti ecclesie abripuerunt
et occubuerunt anno 867. (fol. 17.)
As Ecgred held the see of Lindisfarne from 820 to 845, these two
Yorkshire villages were not long in the possession of the monks. Osbert,
the lawful king of Northumbria, had been driven out of his kingdom by
Ella, who usurped the reins of power. This was before 867, and during the
period of anarchy the rivals seem to have seized the possessions which are
mentioned above, each keeping a part. Towards the end of 867 they agreed
to join their forces against the common foe, the Danes. They stormed the
city of York, and were at first successful, but venturing within the city their
divided forces were again attacked and both kings were slain. Symeon of
Durham saw in this a swift retribution for their impiety :
" Tandem cum maxima parte suorum ambo prefati reges occu-
buerunt et injurias quas ecclesie Sancti Cuthberti aliquando irro-
gaverant vita privati et regno persolverunt. Denique Osbertus
Werceworde et Tillemuthe, Ella vero Billingham, Ileclif et Wige-
clif, Crecam quoque sacrilego ausu ipsius ecclesie abripuerant." 3
Of these estates Cliff and Wycliffe do not seem ever to have been re-
covered. In the time of king Edward they were soc of earl Eadwin's manor
of Gilling ; Cliff assessed at 3 carucates, and Wycliffe with the members
at 12 carucates. After the Conquest they passed with Gilling into the
possession of count Alan Rufus of Brittany.
1 i.e. bishop Heathured. * Hist. Dunelm. Script., app., p. ccccxxii.
3 op. cit., i, 55, 202.
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920. Notitia of the gift by bishop Ecgred to St. Cuthbert of lands at
Barforth, Startforth, Lartington, and elsewhere. 820-845.
Symeon of Durham (Rolls Ser.), i, 83.
Sunt 1 autem nonnulle terrarum possessiones quas Aldhunus
episcopus sui temporis comitibus Northanhymbrorum dum ne-
cessitatem paterentur ad tempus quidem prestitit; sed violentia
comitum qui eis successerunt pene omnes eas a dominio ecclesie
alienavit. Quarum quedam hie nominatim ponuntuiy Gegenforde
quam Ecgredum episcopum superius condidisse sanctoque Cuth-
berto donasse superius dictum est ; Cueorningtun, Sliddeuesse,
Bereford, Stredford, Lyrtingtun, Marawuda, Stantun, Stretlea,
Cletlinga, Langadun, Mortun, Persebrige, Alclit ii, Copland,
Weardsetle, Bincestre, Cuthbertestun, Ticcelea, Ediscum, Wude-
tun, Hunewic, Neowatun, Helme. Hec omnia fuerant ecclesie,
que dum prestans indigentibus prerogaret beneficium, quarum
rerum passa est dampnum.
The anonymous author of the History of St. Cuthbert, in relation to this
transaction, states :
Hee sunt terre quas Aldhun episcopus et tota congregatio Sancti
Cuthberti prestitit his tribus, Ethred eorle et Northman eorle et
Uhtred eorle : Gegenford, Queorningtun, Sliddewesse, Bereford,
Stretford, Lyrtingtun, Marawuda, Stantun, Stretlea, Cletlinga,
Langadun, Mortun, Persebrigce, Alclit ii, Copland, Weardseatle,
Bynceastre, Cuthbertestun, Thiccelea, Ediscum, Wuduton, Hunewic,
Newatun, Healme. Quicumque de his aliquid abstulerit Sancto
Cuthberto pereat in die judicii.1
It is possible, though hardly probable, that two of the earls named above
are the.Uctred and Norman whose lands in Cleveland are described in the
Survey as having been given to earl Hugh of Chester and William de
Percy respectively.8 Bishop Aldune died in 1018 ; but those who are named
in the Survey as the tenants in king Edward's days did not in all cases
survive until the king's death. The appearance of earl Siward's name is a
case in point, for he died in 1055.
921. Notitia of the lands given by earl Thureth to St. Cuthbert's,
Durham, at Smeaton, Craike and Sutton Howgrave, co. York.
£.1000.
Brit. Mus., Cott. MS., Dom. A. vii, f. 43^. Pd. in Liber Vita, 56.
Her is gemearcod hu manega hyda landes J?ureS eorl betaeht
hafeS into Sancte CuSberhtes stope. Nu is serest on SmiJ>a tune
tpa hyda landes and on Creic tpa hida and on Suj? tune anre
hyde ; J>aet he afaS Saem halegan pere to lofe and to peorSmynde
gegyfan d to ecean life and se J?set J?yses ofteo haebbe hit pip g6d
gemaene and pif> bone halgan ]?er aer oSSe sij?or.
The above may be translated thus :
" Here is noted how many hides of land Thureth the earl gave to
St. Cuthbert's resting-place : In Smeaton two hides, in Craike two hides
1 Continued from the conclusion of the last Notitia.
8 Symeon of Durham (Surtees Soc.), i, 151 ; ib. (Rolls Ser.), i, 213.
3 See the grant by Copsig.
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and in Button one hide. He gave them to the saint for praise and honour
for ever. Should any one take it away he must account therefor to God
and the saint sooner or later."
The grantor Thureth may have been son of the ealdorman Gunner,
to whom JEdgar gave Newbald (n. 5). Two references in the English
Chronicle may relate to him.
A.D. 966. In this year Thored Gunnar's son harried West-
morland.
A.D. 992. Then the king and all his "witan" decreed that
all the ships that were of any worth should be gathered at London.
And the king then committed the leading of the force to the
ealdorman ^Elfric and to the earl Thored, to bishop ^Elfstan and to
bishop /Escwig ; and they were to try whether they might anywhere
abroad entrap the army.
The lands given comprised 2 hides in Smeaton, 2 hides in Craike and
i hide in Button. Craike was said to have been given to St. Cuthbert by
king Ecgfrid (685) and archbishop Theodore with a circuit of 3 miles around
the town. In 867 king Ella took this and other towns away from St.
Cuthbert, whereby he incurred a short time afterwards God's avenging
anger.1 In the reign of Alfred the body of St. Cuthbert found a temporary
resting-place at Craike after its seven years of wandering.2
The Domesday survey records among the king's land a berewick in
Little Smeaton assessed at i carucate of land, and a manor of 5 caru-
cates which Malgrin had held T.R.E. The berewick belonged to the
great manor of (North) Allerton. Count Alan had a manor in Great
Smeaton which Malgrim had also held T.R.E., assessed at 6 carucates.
Of this land 2 carucates represented the king's berewick belonging to
(North) Allerton. In Craike bishop Alwin had held T.R.E. i manor
assessed at 6 carucates of land, which bishop William held at the time of
the Survey. In Sutton, near Howgrave, the bishop also had 3 carucates of
which the soc belonged to his manor of Hutton (Conyers). These assess-
ments, including both Smeatons, add to only 21 carucates, where we should
expect 5 hides to represent 30 carucates. If only Little Smeaton was given
to St. Cuthbert's by earl Thureth the total assessment at the time of the
Survey will be but 15 carucates, suggesting a hide of 3 carucates. The
explanation of this deficiency or reduction of assessment is not obvious.
In Kirkbyfs Quest only 2 carucates in Little Smeaton3 are assigned to the
bishop of Durham, whose holdings in Craike and Sutton (Howgrave) are
not mentioned. The description of Craike and Sutton as together consisting
of 3 hides, that is 18 carucates, is explained if we assume that Hutton,
assessed at the Survey as 3 carucates, and Sessay, assessed as 6 carucates,
were berewicks or soc of the manors of Craike and Sutton. The description
of Smeaton as 2 hides would be explained on the assumption that the gift
included both Great and Little Smeaton. The absence of all record as to
the bestowal of Sessay and Hutton upon the monks of Lindisfarne may be
explained by this presumptive omission in the Survey.
922. Notitia of the gift by Snaculf son of Cykell to the monks of
St. Cuthbert's of the town of Girsby with other lands. 1002-
1016.
Symeon of Durham (Rolls Ser.), i, 83.
Inter quos unus ex nobilibus vocabulo Styr films Ulfi a rege
Ethelredo impetravit ut Dearningtun cum suis appendiciis Sancto
1 Symeon of Durham (Rolls Ser.), i, 199, 202; Hist. Dunelm. Script. Tres
(Surtees Soc.), p. ccccxxii.
2 Symeon, 208, 237. 3 Op. cit., 102.
26O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Cuthberto donaret; atque coram rege et presentibus archiepi-
scopo Eboracensi Wulstano et episcopo Dunhelmensi Aldhuno et
aliis principalibus viris qui cum rege Eboracum convenerant ita
hoc donum firmatum est ut qui Sancto Cuthberto auferret eterno
anathemate damnaretur. Alias quoque terras supradictus vir
adjecit quas alibi descriptas pagina ostendit.
His donariis alias terras eterno jure possidendas Snaculf
Cykelli filius superaddidit, scilicet Brydbyrig, Mordun, Socceburg,
Grisebi cum saca et socne.
These grants were recorded in the lost " Liber Ruber" :
Darlington datur Sancto Cuthberto (fol. 29^). Et terras in
Cunescliffe, Cocerton, Halghton, Normanby,1 Cetun, Lumlea et
Bridbrig, Mordon, Socceburgh et Griseby.2
By the anonymous author of the History of St. Cuthbert the gift is
thus described :
Item, Snaculf filius Cytel dedit hanc terram Sancto Cuthberto :
Brydbyrig, Mordun et Socceburg et Grisebi cum saca et socna.3
These gifts were made between the years 1002 and 1016. Before the
Conquest the bishop of Durham, not the monastery, be it noted, had a
manor in Girsby, assessed at 6 carucates of land, and 2 others, in Deighton
and Winton respectively, each assessed at 6 carucates. These may have
represented Snaculf s gift of Girsby with soc.
Snaculf is the personal name which appears in one of the pre-Conquest
hundreds of the East Riding, as " Sneculfcrps Hundret." Cytel is the later
Chetel or Ketel ; but this name appears in Symeon of Durham, and in
Leland's excerpts as Cykel, a personal name preserved in Chichelai, now
Keighley, in Airedale ; perhaps also in Ghigeleswic, now Giggleswick.
Gikel was a personal name used by the local family at Smeaton and by
that at Balderby.
923. Grant by Styr son of Ulf to St. Cuthbert of Normanby in
Cleveland and lands in co. Durham. 1002-1013.
Historia de Sancto Cuthberto, auctore anonymo; Symeon of Durham
(Surtees Soc.), i, 150.*
In nomine Dei Summi et Individue Trinitatis, ego Styr filius
Ulfi impetravi a domino meo Ethelredo rege ut daret Sancto
Cuthberto villam que vocatur Dearthingtun cum saca et socna ;
et ego emi propria pecunia et dedi Sancto Cuthberto iiij carru-
catas terre in Cingcesclife et iiij in Cocertune et iiij in Halhtune
et iij in Northmannabi et ij in Ceattune cum saca et socna et ij in
Lummalea, sub testimonio Ethelredi regis et Elfrici archiepi-
scopi Eboracensis et Alduni episcopi Lindispharnensis et Alfwoldi
abbatis qui sub episcopo erat et illorum omnium principum qui
ea die in Eboraca[censi] civitate cum rege fuerunt. Quod si quis de
1 See the charter of Styr, son of Ulf, below.
8 Hist. Dunelm. Script., app., p. ccccxxiii.
3 Sym. of Durham (Rolls Ser.), i, 213; ib. (Surtees Soc.), i, 151. Cf. Leland,
Collectanea, i, 377. * ib. (Rolls Ser.), i, 212.
DURHAM FEE: NORMANBY, BROMPTON 261
his aliquid sancti confessoris abstulerit, recipiat hanc maledictionem
in die judicii, tl Discedite a Me maledicti in ignem eternum."
After Uctred son of earl Waltheof had driven from his house Ecgfrida,
his wife, daughter of bishop Aldune, he married Sigen, the daughter of a
rich citizen, by name Styr, son of Ulf, who gave him his daughter on con-
dition that he would slay Turbrand, his deadly enemy. Not long after-
wards Uctred, prospering more and more in arms, put Sigen away in favour
of Elfgiva, the daughter of king ^Ethelred.1
The name of ^Elfric among the witnesses of this charter must be a
mistake for Wulstan, who survived king ^Ethelred seven years and died in
1023. Alfwold was abbot of Lindisfarne under bishop Aldune, who is styled
"bishop of Lindisfarne." I do not know in what year between 1002 and
1013 ^thelred's visit to York took place ; the date of this gift must there-
fore be assigned to that period.
The land in Normanby, in the parish of Ormesby, must have formed a
part of the manor which Uctred afterwards held here. It formed part of
the demesne of the count of Mortain at the time of the Survey. There
is nothing to tell us how long the bishop of Durham retained possession of
either Normanby or the more important town of Darlington.2
924. Notitiae of the grant by king Cnut to the church of St. Cuthbert
of the town of Brompton with sac and soc. 1021-1035.
Historia de Sancto Cuthberto, auctore anonymo ; Symeon of Durham
(Surtees Soc.), i, 152.
Item, Cnut rex dedit Sancto Cuthberto tempore Eadmundi
episcopi Bromtun cum saca et socna.
Historia Dunelmensis Ecclesie ; ib. (Rolls Ser.), i, 90.
Simili ratione3 idem rex et villam que Bromtun appellatur
sepe dicto Sancto donavit.
There is no reason to doubt that Brompton with the church remained
continuously in the possession of the convent of Durham to the time of
king Edward. It is described in the Survey as a manor which St. Cuth-
bert "had" in the time of king Edward, and it was included in the Survey
among the lands of the bishop of Durham. As Cnut's gift included sac and
soc it is not unreasonable to suppose that the manor of Knayton, assessed
at 4 carucates of land, and a berewick of that manor in Foxton, assessed at
2 carucates, formed part of Cnut's gift.
925- Notitia of the grant by Copsig, afterwards earl of Northumber-
land, to St. Cuthbert of Durham of lands in Cleveland.
1042-1066.
Symeon of Durham (Rolls Ser.), i, 97.
Non solum comes supradictus (Tosti) et illius uxor sed etiam
familiares illorum erga Sancti Cuthberti ecclesiam multum devoti
extiterant et munifici. Quorum quidam vocabulo Copsi, qui sub
1 De obsessione Dunelmi; Sym. of Durham (Rolls Ser.), i, 216.
2 Surtees, Hist, of Dur., iii, 350.
3 The entry follows the notitia of the gift by Cnut of Staindrop, Auckland, and
ten other places in co. Durham.
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Tosti totius comitatus curas gerebat, ecclesiam Sancti German! in
Merscum ab Egelrico episcopo dedicatam et ipsam villam aliasque
infra subscriptas terras Sancto Cuthberto et ad sepulchrum ejus
servituris in perpetuum donavit, atque illos qui eis aliquid ex his
auferrent cum episcopo et aliis qui affuerant cum diabolo dam-
nandos excommunicavit ; in Merscum decem carrucatas terre et
dimidiam ; in Thorntun duas carrucatas terre, in Theostcota
decem bovetas terre, in Readeclive dimidiam carrucatam terre,
in Gisburham unam carrucatam terre. In cujus donationis si-
gnum etiam scyphum argenteum obtulit qui in hac ecclesia servatus
eternam illius facti retinet memoriam.
This grant is assigned to earl Tostig in the lost " Liber Ruber" :
Comes Toftus (sic) dedit Sancto Cuthberto terras in Merstun
(sic) x carucatas terre et dimidiam et ejusdem ville ecclesiam
Sancti German], et in Thortuna (sic) duas carucatas, et in Theof-
tuna (sic) decem bovatas terre, et in Readclive dimidiam carucatam,
et in Cysburham unam carucatam terre (fol. 26).1
Before the Conquest Norman had a manor in Marske assessed to geld
at 8 carucates of land with soc in Normanby of half a carucate. These were
held by William de Percy at the date of the Survey. Belonging to earl
Siward's manor of North and South Lofthouse there was soc of 6 bovates in
Guisborough, 2 carucates in Rawcliff, 2 carucates in Marske and of other
lands ; and belonging to his manor of Acklam there was soc of 3 carucates
in Thornton. These were held by earl Hugh of Chester at the Survey.
Uctred of Seaton, Skelton, Brotton, Guisborough and Kirk Leatham had
a small manor in Tocketts assessed at 2 carucates ; and, belonging to his
manor of Brotton, there was soc of 10 carucates in Marske. These
belonged to the count of Mortain at the Survey.
From these particulars it would appear that Copsig gave the land which
belonged to the socage of Lofthouse and Acklam, and that his thegn Uctred,
and perhaps Norman also, were responsible for the remainder of the gift.
As Copsig was made earl of Northumberland by William I, this gift
clearly took place before the Conquest, though subsequently to the consecra-
tion of the church of St. German at Marske by bishop ^gelric, between
1042 and 1056. For the later history of this estate see n. 932.
926. Confirmation by Thomas I, archbishop of York, of the privi-
leges of the church of Durham. 1083-1085. (Spurious.)
Original in the Durham Treasury, ima ime Archiep., I. Pd. in Historians
of the Church of York (Rolls Ser.), iii, 17; Hist. Dunelm. Script.,
p. xi ; Feod. Priorat. Dunelm., Preface, Ixxvi.
Thomas Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus archi-
episcopis, episcopis et abbatibus per Angliam tarn constitutis quam
in posterum successuris et omnibus sibi in Eboraco archiepiscopis
successuris in perpetuum, salutem. Cum nostrum sit officium
omnibus prestare pietatis obsequium, his tamen maxime sanctorum
Dei debemus obsequium nostre devotionis impendere a quibus con-
stat nos peculiare muneris beneficium percepisse. Nos quidem
Dei flagello castigati et febrium languoribus per biennium modo
1 Hist. Dunelm. Script., app., p. ccccxxiii.
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incredibili exusti, cum omnes medici solius mortis exitum nobis
prominere promitterent, nil unquam fuit in quo continue noxam
egritudinis temperarent. Per visum ergo commonitus ad tumbam
Sancti Cuthberti gemens et fremens pernoctavi qui morbo simul
et mole fatigatus dum sompnum surripui in visu mihi Beatus
Cuthbertus astitit, qui manu sua singula mea membra explorando
de infirmitate mea percurrens mox evigilantem ab omni infirmi-
tate sanum reddidit et me sibi in omnibus devotum fore et
quecumque in mea diocesi ipse vel sui possessuri essent ab omni
fatigatione secura et libera esse precepit. Quibus beati con-
fessoris adjutus beneficiis eo ei et suis devotior extiti quo majora
persolvere debui. Willelmus interim Dunelmensis episcopus de
sede apostolica litteras Gregorii pape VII. ad Guillelmi [regis] con-
cilium apud Westmonasterium deferens canonicos de ecclesia
sua amovere et monachos substituere omnium consensu impetra-
vit. Quibus plurimum gavisus ex precepto prefati pape et ex
imperio domini regis Guillelmi et Beati Cuthberti amore debito
subscriptas libertates Sancto Cuthberto et ejus episcopo et omni-
bus monachis ei servituris, consensu et permissione capituli Ebora-
censis et totius synodi confirmatione, dedi et concessi et presenti
carta confirmavi et post manu propria super altare Sancto Cuth-
berto obtuli. Sciant igitur tarn presentes omnes quam futuri
quod ego Thomas Eboracensis archiepiscopus ex precepto
Gregorii pape VII. et confirmatione domini regis Guillelmi sub
testimonio universalis Anglorum concilii et consensu Eboracensis
capituli do et concede Deo et Sancto Cuthberto et omnibus ejus
episcopis successuris et omnibus monachis in posterum ibidem
futuris ut omnes ecclesias quascumque in presenti in diocesana
parrochia mea possident vel in posterum canonice adquirere
poterint concessu regum, largitione fidelium vel edificaverint in
proprio fundo terrarum liberas et quietas omnino in perpetuum a
me et omnibus successoribus meis ab omnibus que ad me vel ad
successores meos pertinent. Quare volo et precipio ut omnes
ecclesias suas in manu sua teneant et quiete eas possideant et
vicarios suos in eis libere ponant, qui mini et meis successoribus
de cura tantum intendant animarum, ipsis vero de omnibus ceteris
beneficiis elemosinarum. Concede insuper et confirmo et precipio
ut tarn ipsi quam ipsorum vicarii liberi et quieti in perpetuum sint
ab omni redditu sinodali et ab omnibus auxiliis, gravaminibus vel
redditibus, exactionibus vel hospitiis tarn a me quam a decanis,
archidiaconis vel omnium nostrorum vicariis et ministris. Sub
anathemate etiam prohibeo ne aliquis ulterius ipsos vel eorum
clericos aliqua sub occasione fatiget vel ad sinoda vel capitula
ire nisi velint sponte conpellat. Sed si quis erga eos vel suos
aliquam querelam habuerit ad curiam Sancti Cuthberti Dunelmum
veniat ut ibi qualem debuerit rectitudinem percipiat. Omnes
enim libertates et dignitates quas ego et mei sequaces in ecclesiis
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propriis vel terris nostris possederimus ipsis et Sancto Cuthberto
in omnibus ecclesiis et terris suis libere in perpetuum concedimus
et absque omni tergiversatione sive calumpnia a me meisque
successoribus liberas et quietas confirmamus. Testificamur aucto-
ritati et donationi patris nostri Gregorii pape VII. et confirma-
tioni regis Guillelmi de libertatibus quas prefate ecclesie Sancti
Cuthberti in pleno concilio apud Westmonasterium conces-
serunt, et quas prioribus et monachis ipsius ecclesie contulerunt.
Nam post privilegium Guillelmi fratris nostri Dunelmensis
episcopi tarn ego quam Lanfrancus Cantuariensis archiepiscopus
litteris nostris subscripsimus et sigillis propriis concessimus et
confirmavimus, videlicet ut sedes episcopalis una cum beati con-
fessoris corpore cum omni integritate ipsius episcopatus inviola-
biliter permaneat. Cujus diocesis ita protenditur et definitur:
Tota terra que est inter Tese et Tine, Northumberland, Theviete-
dale, Tindale, Carleolum, Weredale, cum ecclesia de Hesteldes-
ham et omni parrochia pertinenti, et ecclesia Lindisfarnensi ubi
antiquitus episcopatus extiterant. In omni etiam terra Sancti
Cuthberti quam episcopi vel monachi juste adquirere poterint vel
in presenti possident, rectitudines omnes, consuetudines et liber-
tates que ad regis coronam pertinent tarn papa prefatus quam rex
Willelmus eis concesserunt liberas et quietas omnino et ubique
in regno Anglorum ab omni servitio perpetuis temporibus confir-
maverunt. Guillelmus vero Dunelmensis episcopus in eodem
concilio auctoritate predicti pape et regis confirmatione de terris
episcopatus sui monachis tribuit et futuris prioribus in ecclesia
ipsa sedile abbatis in sinistro choro concessit et omnes vices et
dignitates abbatis l eis contulit. Quicquid etiam decanus Ebo-
racensis sub archiepiscopo obtinuerit prior Dunelmensis sub
episcopo libere possidebit, et sinoda et capitula absente episcopo
tenebit, et collateralis episcopi dextere in omnibus erit, et ipsius
ecclesie archidiaconis preerit et presidebit, et primum locum et
vocem in episcopi electione et ceteris omnibus libere et quiete
possidebit. Prior vero communi fratrum consilio eligatur et, nisi
rationabili causa exigente et conventu ipsum meritis suis exigen-
tibus refutante, minime deponetur ; et tarn interius quam exterius
omnis causa cum ipsius et fratrum consilio libere disponatur, et
nullum omnino auxilium de ecclesiis eorum vel terris ab aliquo
episcoporum exigatur. Hec omnia presenti carta confirmamus
et testificando roboramus et perpetuis temporibus inviolabiliter
fore rata precipimus. Si quis igitur in posterum hanc nostre
auctoritatis cartam in aliquo diminuere vel temerare presumpserit
auctoritate Beati Petri apostoli et prefati pape Gregorii et mea
Thome archiepiscopi, nisi digne correxerit, a Dei regno separetur
et perpetuo anathemate condempnetur. Amen. Valete. Testibus,
Aldredo decano, Durando archidiacono, Willelmo filio Durandi,
1 "abbatis" interlined.
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Willelmo de Dunintune, Ranulfo tesorario, Fulco, Serlone, Tusti,
magistro Siro,1 magistro scolarum Lauren tio,2 Hugone de Sote-
ueim, Lamberto Flandrensi, Gilberto cantore, Ketel filio Godman,
et Girardo canonico.
In the Treasury at Durham there is another copy of this confirmation
without witnesses and with a seal tag, but no seal.3 There is also a con-
firmation by Lanfranc to the same effect,4 the bounds of the diocese being
thus given :
Cum omni parochia que est Inter Tese et Twede, cum ecclesia
Hagustaldensi, et Lindisfarnensi ubi antiquitus episcopales sedes
fuerant, et Carliolo et Tevietedale.
Permission is also given :
Quatinus remotis canonicis de Beati Cuthberti ecclesia monachi
ibidem Deo servituri introducantur et ordo monasticus ibidem
canonice observetur
Teste Gundulfo Roffensi episcopo et Remigio Lincolniensi
episcopo, Paulo abbate Sancti Albani et Thuroldo abbate de Burh
et multis aliis personis, in consilio Lundoniarum.
There is no seal now attached.
Roger, archbishop of York, confirmed to the monks of St. Cuthbert all
their ancient liberties. The witnesses were : Robert bishop of Lincoln,
^Ethelred abbot of Rievaulx, Rodbert the dean, Thomas de Sotewama,
Acard and William canons, Simund del Seil, Robert the sacrist of Beverley,
Gwido the sewer.5
A transcript of archbishop Thomas' confirmation was prepared in
1185-1187 for transmission to pope Urban.6 It commences as follows :
Reverendo patri et domino Urbano Dei gratia summo pontifice
R[obertus] dictus abbas Sancte Marie Eboracensis et R[adulfus] de
Giseburna et B[ernardus] de Novo Burgo priores salutem etdebitam
in omnibus cum omni devotione reverentiam. Noverit sanctitas
vestra nos auctentica scripta venerabilium patrum nostrorum bone
memorie Thome et Turstini Eboracensium archiepiscoporum sigil-
lata vidisse et inspexisse, quorum transcripta H[ugo] Dunelmensis
episcopus et prior et conventus ecclesie Dunelmensis sub testimonio
sigillorum nostrorum vobis mittunt inspicienda, quia originalia
propter viarum pericula non sunt ausi ad vos transmittere.
The validity of this confirmation and of those of bishop William and
archbishop Lanfranc was condemned by canon Greenwell as far back as
1872. 7 The names of some of the witnesses to the first-named confirmation
alone suffice to mark the document as spurious. Fulk, Serlo and Tosti
were canons of St. Peter's at the time of the foundation of Fountains. Hugh
Sotewame was archdeacon from about 1130 to about 1140. William son
of Durand was archdeacon of Beverley during the latter part of the reign
of Henry I. The very existence of most of the other witnesses is un-
supported by record evidence.
This document bears little relation to the history of Yorkshire, but the
importance of placing on record the fact that the witnesses were either
non-existent or the contemporaries of a much later period, justifies its
inclusion in this series.
text
" Siuro" ; Durham Chartul., iii, I.
The supposition that Laurentius was " magister scolarum" is suggested by the
; the punctuation is uncertain.
rma jme Archiep., 2. 4 ib., 3. Pd. in Hist. Dunelm. Script., app. p. x.
jrna jme Archiep., 4. • ib., 8.
Feod. Priorat, Dunelm., Preface, xxxi, Ixxix.
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927. Notitia of the grant by William II to William, bishop of Durham,
of the manor of (North) Allerton with the members. Dec.,
1091.
Hist. Dunelm. Script. Tres, app., p. ccccxxv.
Rex Willelmus secundus dedit episcopo Dunelmensi Alver-
tonam cum suis appendiciis, cum terris et carucatis in villis ibidem
scriptis.
This charter was inscribed in the lost " Liber Ruber," formerly pre-
served at Durham (f. 62^). So far as is known the above is all the record
that remains of this charter. Although Allertonshire is not named in the
account of the dispute between William II and bishop William in the
autumn of 1088, Symeon of Durham distinctly states that the king gave
this territory to the bishop in 1088 and before the dissension arose which
culminated in his banishment from the kingdom for three years.1 Another
chronicler, speaking of the bishop's banishment in December, 1088, says,
" Tercio vero anno repacificatus regi recepit episcopatum suurn, ipso rege
cum fratre suo [Henrico] totoque Anglic exercitu cum Scotiam contra
Malcolmum tenderent eum in sedem suam restituentibus, ipsa videlicet die
qua inde pulsus fuerat."2
I propose to ascribe the date December, 1091, to this and the following
charter, which may well, from the nature of its effect, have been issued
almost on the same day as the king's grant of Allerton and Allertonshire to
the bishop, and before the same witnesses.
928. Grant by William, bishop of Durham, to the prior and monks
of St. Cuthbert's, Durham, of the churches of (North) Allerton,
Sigston and Brompton with the tithes. Dec. 1091.
From the original in the Treasury at Durham, ia I* Ebor. I. Davis,
Regesta, i, n. 318.
In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Ego
Willelmus Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus, concedente et pre-
cipiente domino meo Willelmo rege, do, concede et present! carta
confirmo Deo et Sancto Cuthberto et priori et dilectissimis filiis
meis monachis quos Deo auctore in ecclesia Dunelmense introduxi
tam presentibus quam futuris, presente domino Thoma archi-
episcopo Eboracense et pluribus aliis tam episcopis quam abba-
tibus et personis aliis clericorum atque laicorum, has ecclesias in
Alvertone scire in villis istis, scilicet ecclesiam de Alvertona
eadem cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et ecclesiam de Siggestune
et ecclesiam de Bruntune cum omnibus tenuris earum et per-
tinentiis, liberas et quietas in perpetuum tam a me quam ab
omnibus successoribus meis cum omnibus decimis de ipsis domi-
niis meis in presentia domini mei regis Willelmi, qui Alvertone-
scire Sancto Cuthberto et omnibus episcopis ipsius dedit pro salute
tam anime quam corporis ejusdem domini mei regis et Willelmi
patris ejus et Matildis regine matris ipsius et fratrum et omnium
parentum illius; et constituo ut omnes has ecclesias cum omni-
bus capellis predictis ecclesiis pertinentibus et omnibus rebus
ceteris imperpetuum in propria manu ad commodum suum libere
1 op. cit.> i, 127. 2 Mon. AngL, i, 249^, from Bodl. Lib., Fairfax MS. vi.
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267
et quiete disponendas habeant ; omnesque libertates quas ipsis in
ceteris ecclesiis suis prius cartis nostris concessi in istis plenissime
possideant. Hec omnia precipiente domino meo Willelmo rege,
domini mei magni regis Willelmi filio, feci qui Alvertone scire
Sancto Cuthberto et episcopis ejus in perpetuum dedit. Has vero
ecclesias monachis Sancto Cuthberto servituris pro salute anime
sue dedit et mihi donare precepit. Si quis igitur prescriptas
ecclesias cum capellis earum seu terris vel aliis quibuslibet perti-
nentiis ipsarum in posterum prioribus futuris et monachis Deo et
Sancto Cuthberto servituris auferre, vel de manu seu potestate
ipsorum pro libito suo ad commodum eorum libere dandas, ordi-
nandas seu distribuendas eruere aliquo modo temptaverit, perpetuo
anathemate condempnetur nisi celerius penitendo et satisfaciendo
emendetur, Amen. Et ut [hec] donatio rata sit et firma in perpe-
tuum manu propria subscribe et impresso sancte crucis signo + hec
omnia confirmo atque hanc donationem mea auctoritate corroboro.
Sig+num THOME Eboreacensis
Episcopi.
Signum + REMIGII Lincolniensis
Episcopi.
Signum + OSMUNDI Searesberien-
sis Episcopi.
Signum JO+HANNIS Bathonensis
Episcopi.
Signum WIDONIS + Abbatis sancti
Augustini.
Signum + BALDEWINI Abbatis
sancti ^Edmundi.
Signum STE+PHANI Abbatis sancte
Marie.
3
Signum HUGONIS comitis de
Ce-f-strie.
Signum PHILIPPI + filii Rogeri
comitis de Scrob [esberiensis.]
Signum RODBERTI comitis + Nor-
timbrorum.
Signum EADGARI + Clitonis.
Si+gnum ROGERI Bigot.
Signum MOREALIS + Vicecomitis.
Signum WILLELMI Peverel +
Signum WILLELMI + Dunelmensis
Episcopi.
Signum + WILLELMI Regis secundi.
Signum RODBER+TI fratris Regis.
Signum HEN+RICI fratris Regis.
Signum ROBERTI Cancellarii 4-
Regis cognomento Bloet.
Signum DUNECHANI + filii Regis
Malcolmi.
Signum ROGERI + comitis Scrobes-
beriensis.
4
Signum RAN+NULPHI thessafu]-
rarii.
Signum MERVI+NI presbiteri.
Signum
presbiteri.
Signum ORM + presbiteri.
Signum ALDREDI + presbiteri.
Signum RODBERTI dispensatoris
+ Regis.
Signum SIWARDI + Bran.
Signum GILEBERTI + dapiferi.1
Signum ^ERNOLDI de + Perceio.
1 The names of the witnesses are arranged in the original in five columns, corre-
sponding with the sections above. It will be noticed that the second column has
the leading names, beginning with that of the grantor.
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The seal of bishop Carileph (perfect) is attached : Vesica-shaped
seal of white wax, with bishop erect in act of blessing. Legend :
+ SIGILLVM . WILLELMI . . . MENSIS . EPISCOPI.
Our interest in the subject of the grant fades into insignificance before
that aroused by this wonderful array of signatures of English, Norman, and
Scottish notables. Freeman has expressed all that need be said about this
interesting assemblage. There cannot be a doubt that the charter was
issued in December, 1091, either at Durham or York, probably the former,
and on the king's journey south after the agreement had been made with
Malcolm on the banks of the Forth. From the Chronicle of Peterborough
we learn that two days before the feast of Christinas, 1091, Duke Robert
and Eadger the ^theling, both witnesses of this charter, " took ship in
Wight and sailed to Normandy." x The future king Henry's presence at
the treaty with Malcolm seems to be confirmed by his attestation of this
charter.2
929. Notification of William II to Geoffrey Bainard of his grant to
St. Cuthbert and his monks of Billingham, to hold as freely as
they hold their other lands between Tees and Tyne. 1089-1094.
Durham Cathedral Treasury, ima i36 Regalium, 7. Pd. in Surtees, Durham,
iii, 392 ; Feod. Priorat. Dunelm., l^Sn ; Davis, Regesta, i, n. 344.
Wfillelmus] rex Anglorum G[auffrido] Bainardo salutem.
Scias me concessisse Deo et Sancto Cuthberto et monachis suis
Bellingaham cum omnibus suis appendiciis ita bene et quiete cum
omnibus consuetudinibus, sicut melius et quietius alias suas terras
inter Teisam et Tinam habent. Et vide ne ullo modo te amodo
intromittas de rebus monachorum, quia volo ut cum honore
teneant. Teste R[oberto] canc[ellario].
This writ suggests that the sheriff of York had charge of the temporalities
during bishop William's exile (1088-1091). Geoffrey Bainard was sheriff of
York in succession to Ralph Paynel during the period 1089-1094. Robert
Bloet, the chancellor, became bishop of Lincoln in 1094.
930. Mandate of William II to Thomas I, archbishop (of York),
H., sheriff (of York), and Ralph Paynel that G. of Durham
shall hold his lands, customs, men, and passages as fully
as William, bishop of Durham, held them ; no geld to be de-
manded of North Tees, nor distress taken by the sheriff.
1096-1 099-3
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, i™* i Regal. H. i (no. 8). Pd. in
Surtees, Durham, i, app. cxxv.
W[illelmus] rex Anglorum T[home] archiepiscopo et H[ ]
vicecomiti et R[adulfo] Paganello et omnibus baronibus et fideli-
bus suis salutem. Precipio et volo ut G[ ] Dunelmensis
modo ita bene et honorifice et in pace teneat terras et consuetu-
dines et homines et passagios et omnes res quas modo de me tenet
infra urbem et extra sicut unquam Willelmus Dunelmensis epi-
scopus melius et quietius in vita sua tenuit. Et precipio ut nullo
1 Freeman, Will. Rufus, i, 304-7 ; ii, 535-6.
2 See Will, of Maltnesbury, s.a. 1091. 3 Possibly 1096-1097.
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modo a modo aliquod geld de Norteisa interrogetis, quia volo
omnino lit dimittatur, nee aliquod namium amplius inde capietis.
Tfestibus] : W[alkelino ?] episcopo et U[rsone] de Abb[etot] et
Wpllelmo] de Albineio.
From the death of William de St. Carileph at Windsor on 2 January,
1 096, 1 until the nomination by William II on Whit-Sunday, 29 May, 1099,*
of his successor, Ranulf Flambard, the see of Durham was void. The
transcript of this charter is corrupt in some minor details, but if we are
correct in reading "W. episcopus" as referring to Walkeline, bishop of
Winchester, the date lies between the death of William de St. Carileph and
that of bishop Walkeline, which occurred on 3 January, 1098.
The chief points of interest attaching to this document are : that arch-
bishop Thomas I was the chief baron, responsible to the crown in Yorkshire
and in the shire-mote ; that the unidentified H. was then sheriff of York ;
and the former sheriff Ralph Paynel,one of the chief ministers of the crown in
Yorkshire and Northumberland ; further, that from this time no Danegeld
was to be paid by the lands of the convent of Durham between Tees and Tyne,
nor, probably, between Tyne and Tweed. The identity of" G. Dunelmensis "
is not known ; he may be Geoffrey Bainard, late sheriff, or the keeper of
the temporalities of the see during the vacancy.3
931. Notitia of the lands of St. Cuthbert in Yorkshire of the gift of
ancient kings and chiefs belonging of old to the demesne table
of St. Cuthbert, and those of the gift of William II to William,
bishop, and St. Cuthbert. 1100-^.1115.
Brit. Mus., Dom. A. vii, f. $od. Pd. in Liber Vitce, 76.
Has subscriptas 4 terras habet Sanctus Confessor Cuthbertus
in Euueruic scire ex dono regum et principum antiquorum, scilicet
in Grisibi iij carrucatas terre, in Dictune v carrucatas, in Herleseie
v, in Bromtune xxiiijor,5 in Osmunderle iii, in Alrebec iiij, in
Foxtune iii, in Niwetune 6 v et ecclesiam in Kirchebi, in Siggestune
ij bovetas terre, in Chenetune viij carrucatas in Aluertunescire et
ij carrucatas in Bruchewrche scire,7 in Creic v carrucatas, in
Segege v, in Hornbotebi8 iii, in Hotune xij, in Holm vi, in
Nortune vi, in Hograve ij carrucatas. Hec omnia ab antiquitate
pertinent ad dominicam tabulam Sancti predicti.
Post hec moderno tempore Willelmus secundus cum regnaret
dedit Deo et Sancto Cuthberto et Willelmo episcopo et succes-
soribus suis in perpetuum possidendum hoc manerium, scilicet
Alvertunam, cum omnibus suis appendiciis, excepto hoc quod
comes Alanus habuit in sua castelaria ex alia parte Wisca, ita
sicut comes Siwardus in vita sua predictum manerium melius et
quietius tenuit ; in Alvertuna xij carrucatas terre, in Romundabi
xij unde living et Molbrand et Leising undecim habuerunt et
1 Sym. of Durham (Rolls Ser.) i, 134, 195.
2 Florence of Worcester, s.a. 1099. 3 Davis, Regesta, n. 412.
4 "supra scriptas" ; MS. 5 xxiiior; ib. The correct figure was 14 car.
6 rectius " Winetun," now Winton, par. Sigston.
7 i.e. Birdforth wapentake. 8 Hutton Sessay.
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duodecima [carucata] ad dominicam in Alvertuna jacuit ; in
Otrinctuna ij carrucatas quas Colbrand et living tenuerunt, in
Laisingbi ij carrucatas quas Turkil filius Quenilde tenuit, in Bretebi
vj carrucatas, in Litle Smithetune v carrucatas quas tenuit
Thorkil filius Thoraldi, in Detnisdale iij carrucatas quas Crinan
filius Thorne tenuit, in Runtune vj carrucatas quas Leot filius
Athele tenuit, in Irebi iij carrucatas quas Askil tenuit, in
Themelebi iij carrucatas quas Althor le Daneis tenuit, in Colesbi
iij carrucatas quas Halthor tenuit, in Siggestune iiij carrucatas
inland, in Kirchebi j carrucatam inland, in Sourebi vj carrucatas
inland, in Cotem iij carrucatas inland, in Landemote iij carrucatas
inlande, in Leche ij carrucatas et ad ecclesiam terram [j carrucate]
inlande, in Berebi iiij carrucatas inlande, in Keppewiche j carru-
catam quam Kille filius Ercheli tenuit, in Crossebi iij carrucatas
quas Aldred filius Siwardi tenuit, in Grisethorntune v carrucatas
quas Thurkil filius Thoraldi tenuit, in Kelvintune viij quas Sceld-
frithe et Frithegist magnus tenuerunt, in Thornetuna v carrucatas
quas Swartebrand tenuit, in Newehusum iiij carrucatas, Nigellus
Fossard tenet, quas Arkil (sic) filius Thurkilli tenuit, in Scnotrinc-
tune vj carrucatas quas Nigellus tenet, Revenesthorb iij carrucatas
[quas] Nigellus tenet, in Alrebec minori j carrucatam inland quam
tenuit Askil filius Thurkil, in Werbeshall j carrucatam et dimi-
diam quam tenuit Helrandus filius Forni et modo tenet Willelmus
Ingelram, in Smithetuna iiij carrucatas quas Melgric et Duda
tenuerunt ; et ecclesia de Smithetuna est propria Sancti Cuthberti
cum ij carrucatis.
Taking first the particulars of the ancient lands of St. Cuthbert we find
many divergencies between this record and the Survey. For convenience of
comparison the assessments of the two records are given below in parallel
columns :
TABLE I. LAND OF THE BISHOP OF DURHAM.
Domesday.
Durham
MS.
car. boy.
car.
bov.
Girsby
6 o
3
0
Deighton
6 o
5
O
(West) Harlsey
(Tab. II)
5
O
Brompton
14 o
24
O
Osmotherley
(Tab. II)
3
O
Ellerbeck
(do.)
4
O
Foxton
2 0
3
O
Winton
6 o
s
O
Kirk Sigston
(Tab. II)
0
2
Knayton
4 o (and Tab.
II) 10
O
Craike
6 o
5
0
Sessay
5 o
5
0
Hutton Sessay
3 o
3
0
Hutton Conyers
12 0
12
o
Holme (and " Torp ")
6 o
6
o
Norton Conyers
6 o
6
o
Howgrave
2 0
2
o
Sutton Howgrave (R)
3 o
DURHAM FEE: YORKSHIRE LANDS
271
In Table II a comparison is given between the account of the manor of
Northallerton and its berewicks and soc, with the conjectural assessments,
and the particulars recorded in the Durham MS. of the lands given by
William II to St. Cuthbert's with that manor. The lands which were given
to count Alan of Brittany have the letter " R " added after the name of the
town ; those which became part of the Stutevill fee have " S " added. In
the second column of assessments " I " indicates " inland."
TABLE II. LAND OF THE KING.
Dome
car.
sday.
bov.
Durham MS.
car. bov.
M
Northallerton
8
0
12 0
B
Birkby
6
O
6 o
B
Sowerby-under-Cotcliffe
4
O
6 o(I)
B
Kirkby Wiske (R)
2
O
B
Landmoth
3
0
3 o(I)
B
Thornton-le-Beans
6
O
5 o
B
Great Smeaton (R)
2
O
» (Hornby)
4 o
„ the church
2 0
B
Little Smeaton
I
O
C o
B
East Cowton
2
O
3 o(I)
B
Borrowby
3
0
4 o ( I /
B
Romanby
3
0
12 0
B
Yafforth (R)
4
O1
S
Newsham (S)
3
o
4 o
S
West Harlsey
2
4
(Tab. I)
S
Newsham (S)
3
o
(sup.)
S
Maunby (R)
4
0
S
Sigston
6
o
4 o(I)
„ Kirkby
I 0(1)
S
Cowesby (S)
3
o
3 o
S
Warlaby (R)
2
0
S
Thimbleby
4
0
3 o
S
Ainderby Steeple (R)
3
o
S
Yafforth (R)
4
o
S
Leake
3
o
3 o? (I)
S
Knayton
2
o
(Tab. I)
S
Lazenby
3
o
2 0
S
Raventhorpe (S)
i
o
3 O
S
Over Dinsdale
2
0
3 °
S
Thornton-le-Street
6
o
c 0
S
Crosby
5
o
3 o
S
West Rounton
4
o
6 o
S
North Otterington
4
o
2 0
S
Romanby
3
4
(sup.)
S
Brompton
2
o
(Tab. I)
S
Irby
6
o
3 °
S
North Kilvington
8
o2
8 o
1 The manor and berewicks add to
Summary ; V.C.H. Yorks., ii, 196, 314^.
42 car. in the Survey; 44 car. in the
2 This socage is described as 85 car. in the Survey; 75 car. in the Summary
in Allerton wapentake, and 10 car. in " Gerlestre " wapentake, viz. Knayton and
N. Kilvington.
2M
Romanby 5
j
2 M
Hutton Bonville 6
o
M
Little Smeaton i
o
M
High Worsall 4
o
M
West Harlsey 3
4
M
Ellerbeck 5
o
„ Little
M
Osmotherley 5
0
M
Sowerby-under-Cotcliffe 2
o
M
Crosby i
0
M
Kepwick 5
0
2 M
South Otterington (Brus) 6
0
272 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
LAND OF KING EDWARD'S THEGNS.
Domesday. Durham MS.
car. bov. car. bov. .
(sup.)
(sup.)
(Tab. I)
(do.)
(Tab. I)
(sup.)
(sup.)
I O
6 o
Although several names of the English tenants of the bishop correspond
in form with names which appear in the Domesday survey of Allertonshire,
they belong to later generations. In Kepwick it is possible that Kille
(Gille ?), son of Erchel, was the son of Archil, who had land there at the
Survey. Several tenants were no doubt the sons or grandsons of the
unnamed sochmen of Allerton soc in the time of king Edward.
Supplementary to this terrier is that portion of the general confirmation
issued by Henry II l at York in 1158, and reissued by John on 2 February,
1204, which relates to the Yorkshire lands of the bishop of Durham.
Therein the king confirmed :
On this side the river Tees the church of Northallerton, the
church of " Materebrinton " (Brompton) with the chapel of Deighton,
the churches of Worsall and Sigston ; in York the churches of
All Saints, St. Peter the Less, and Holy Trinity ; the church of
Holtby with 3 carucates, that of Skipwith with 2 bovates, in
" Eu[er]trop " (Everthorpe) 4 carucates, (North) Cave 6 car.,
Brantingham 1 4^ bovates, Leuchefeld (Leckonfield) i£ car., (Long-)
cliff 2 car., Appleton a mill ; the town of Hemingbrough with the
church and mill, in Brackenholme 2 carucates and woodlands,
Grimsthorpe I carucate with woodland ; the church of " Hocden"
(Howden) with i carucate and the chapel of " Hest[r]ington "
(Eastrington) ; the churches of Welton, Walkington, Brantingham
with the chapel of " Alreker" (Ellerker), Hunsley, and " Middel-
hil" ; in Drewton 2 car. and a mill.2
The land in Everthorpe, North Cave and Leckonfield seems to have
been derived from the Fossards ; that in Drewton from the Stutevills.
932. Writ of Henry I to Osbern, sheriff of York, ordering him to
restore seisin of land in Cleveland to Ranulf, bishop of Durham.
1104-1114.
From a chronicle of Lindisfarne formerly (?) at Durham. Pd. in Man.
AngL, i, 241, n. 9.
Henricus rex Osberno vicecomiti et omnibus ministris suis de
Everwycschira salutem. Precipio vobis ut resaisiatis Ranulphum
episcopum Dunelmensem de omnibus illis terris que pertinent ad
episcopatum Dunelmensem et nominatim de terra de Clivelanda
1 Feod. Priorat. Dunelm., Ixxxiv.
2 R. Chart., 1 1 8£ ; Feod. Priorat. Dunelm., 95.
DURHAM FEE : CLEVELAND, BARMTON 2/3
quam Copsius dedit Sancto Cuthberto. Teste, Ursone de Abetot,
apud Hereford.
Domesday contains no reference to this estate of the bishop of Durham.
When Ranulf Flambard was restored to his bishopric by Henry c. 1104 he
obtained some such instrument as the above, directed to those who had the
custody of the bishopric ; but we hear no more of this Cleveland estate as a
member of the fee of Durham. Possibly bishop Ranulf failed to recover it,
or it may have been alienated in exchange for some other estate.
933. Notification by Henry I to Thurstan, archbishop of York, the
bishop of Durham, and the barons of Northumberland, York-
shire, and Haliwerfolc of his confirmation of the gift made by
Nigel de Aubigny to the church of Durham of Barmton in
demesne. 1116-1121.
Original in the Durham Treasury; 2da imx Reg., 9. Pd. in Feod.
Priorat. Dunelm., i$2n.
H[enricus] rex Anglorum Tfurstino] archiepiscopo Eboracensi
et episcopo Dunelmensi et omnibus baronibus et fidelibus suis de
Northumberlanda et de Eborac[i]scira et de Haliefolc salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse don[um] quod Nigellus de Albfeneio] fecit
Deo et Sancto Cutberto et ecclesie de Dunelmfo] in elemosinam
et in dominium, terram scilicet de Bermentona et quicquid ei per-
tinet. Et volo et precipio firmiter ut bene et in pace, quiete et
honorifice teneat et in dominio sicut Nigellus concessit. Teste
Gaufrfido] de Glintana, apud Rothomfagum].
The great seal in white wax.
934. Notification of Ranulf, bishop of Durham, of his surrender to
the monks of St. Cuthbert of all that he took from them after
he received the see, including inter alia the church of Sigston.
£•. 1125-1128.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, 2da im£E Pontif., A. I. Pd. in Surtees,
Durham, i, app. cxxv ; Feod. Prior. Dunelm., 145^.
Rfannulfus] Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus successoribus
suis et parrochianis et hominibus et fidelibus Sancti Cuthberti
salutem et benedictionem. Sciatis me reddidisse domino meo
Sancto Cuthberto et monachis ejus omnia que eis abstuleram
postquam episcopatum accepi, scilicet, oblationem altaris et
sepulturam cimiterii et terram ultra pontem Dunelmi, et Stand-
ropam cum suis appendiciis et Blecestunam et in Wluestuna j
carrucatam terre et Burtun cum solitis consuetudinibus et
ecclesiam de Sigges[tun]. Hec et omnia alia tarn in ecclesiis
quam in villis et in terris et in aquis et in silvis et in planis et
in omnibus aliis rebus unde saisiti et investiti erant die qua epi-
scopatum Dunelmensem accepi Sancto Cuthberto et monachis
ejus super altare per unum anulum spontanea voluntate reddidi.
Concessi etiam priori et eis ut ad dispositionem omnium rerum
II S
274 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
suarum infra ecclesiam et extra in omnibus liberam habeant
facultatem ea dignitate et libertate et honore et quietudine qua
unquam melius et honorabilius hactenus habuerunt. Testibus :
Osberto nepote episcopi et Rfogero] Coisn[eriis] et Petro de
Hum[et] et Johanne de Amundavilla et Willelmo filio Ranulfi et
Johanne et Willelmo camer[ariis] et Radulfo de Wincest[re] et
Waltero de Musters et Unspac [de Burtona ?] et Radulfo de
Must[ers].
Oval seal of white wax, with bishop standing. Legend :
SIG1LLV . . . [RJANNV . . .
These were some of the possessions which bishop Flambard had abstracted
from the convent, and probably granted to his nephew Richard. The act
of restitution was confirmed by Henry I after Ranulf s death. It recites the
possessions purported to have been restored, including the church of Sigston,
and was issued at Lions, Eure, arrond. des Andelys. The witnesses were
Robert de Sigillo, Nigel nephew of the bishop of Salisbury, Robert earl of
Gloucester, William de Tancarville, William son of Odo, Robert de Brus
and William de Pontearch.1 The date may possibly be between 5 September,
1 128, and 7 July, 1129, when Henry returned to England.
935. Precept of Henry I to his officers that the monks of St.
Cuthbert shall hold their lands and possessions, and particularly
their town of Blakiston, in peace ; and that if Richard, nephew
of bishop Ranulf, makes any claim they shall do right between
them. <:. 1 1 26-1 133.
Original in the Durham Treasury, ima 5tae Spec. Pd. in Surtees, Durham,
iii, 161 ; Feod. Prioral. Dunelm., I45«.
Henricus rex Anglorum Waltero Espec et Eustacio filio
Johannis et Gaufrido Escotland salutem. Precipio quod inonachi
Sancti Cuthberti Dunelmensis teneant omnes terras et res suas,
et nominatim villam suam Blechestonam, bene et in pace et
honorifice, sicut alia maneria sua melius et liberius tenent ; et si
Ricardus nepos episcopi Rannulfi aliquam calumpniam inde fecerit,
facite rectitudinem inter eos, ne audiam amplius querimoniam
monachorum. Testibus : cancellario et Rotb[erto] de Sigillo
et G[aufrido] de Glintfona] et W[illelmo] de Ponte Archarum,
apud Windresore.
936. Confirmation by Thurstan, archbishop of York, to St. Cuthbert's,
Durham, of the churches of Howden, Welton, Walkington, and
Brantingham ; in York the churches of Holy Trinity, St. Peter
the Less, and All Saints; the churches of Holtby, Heming-
brough, Skipwith, Brompton, (North) Allerton, and Sigston,
with certain liberties and privileges. ^.1121-1128.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury ; ima imae Archiep., 7.
Turstinus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus
sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam futuris salutem.
Notum sit vobis omnibus quod gloriosi confessoris Domini Cuth-
1 Feodar, Prior, Dunelm., 145«.
DURHAM FEE: HOWDEN, YORK, SIGSTON 275
berti pia devotione ducti priori et monachis in presentia sacri
corporis illius Domino servientibus in perpetuam elemosinam
ecclesias subscriptas cum libertatibus subjunctis auctoritate nostra
et presenti carta concessimus et confirmavimus. In primis
ecclesiam de Houedene et ecclesiam de Welletune, ecclesiam de
Walkintune et ecclesiam de Brentigham et in Eboraco ecclesiam
Sancte Trinitatis et ecclesiam Sancti Petri parvi et ecclesiam
Omnium Sanctorum et ecclesiam de Holtebi et ecclesiam de
Hemmingburch l et ecclesiam de Scypwic2 et ecclesiam de
Bruntune 3 et ecclesiam de Alvertuna et ecclesiam de Siggestune
cum omnibus capellis et terris et ceteris earum pertinentiis ; quas
omnes volumus ac precipimus ut omni eas tempore liberas et
quietas in perpetuum habeant et vicariis quibus voluerint sub se
custodiendas committant quatinus de eis redditus suos quantum
potuerint semper accrescere valeant, qui prorsus ab omnibus
auxiliis, hospiciis et a cunctis vexationibus seu gravaminibus
ceteris tarn archiepiscoporum quam archidiaconorum et decanorum
quieti nostro tempore ac omnium successorum nostrorum per-
maneant. Si vero nos vel successores nostri quicquam querele
adversus aliquem clericorum ipsorum habuerimus, rectitudinem
quam priores de clericis suis nobis fecerint pro aliquo illorum
excessu suscipiemus ; et si commune auxilium de singulis ecclesiis
in Euerwichschire accepimus hoc priori et conventui intimabimus
et si quid nobis dare voluerint non debito sed ut gratuitam Sancti
Cuthberti karitatem absque omni prejudicio prescripte libertatis
eorum accipiemus. Has libertates eis in perpetuam elemosinam
pro amore Sancti Cuthberti donamus et easdem tarn in omnibus
ecclesiis quam in capellis quas amodo in archiepiscopatu nostro
canonice adquirere poterint presenti carta eis in perpetuum con-
firmamus. Valete. Testibus, Rannulfo Dunelmensi episcopo
et Radulfo Orcadiensi episcopo et Hugone Eboracensi decano et
Willelmo thesaurario 4 et Gaufrido archidiacono et Hugone archi-
diacono et Osberto5 archidiacono et Walterio archidiacono et
Toma preposito de Beverlaco et Willelmo clerico de Sancta
Barbara et Radulfo de Sancta Columba, cum multis aliis.
Vesica-shaped seal of white wax representing the archbishop erect
and giving benediction. Legend: [SI]GILLVM TVRSTINI DEI
.... sis ARCHIE[PISCOPI].
There is a duplicate charter in the same handwriting agreeing with the
above, except that the church of Hemingbrough is omitted.
A document, which embodies an agreement made 1162-1167 between
the archbishop of York and the bishop of Durham,6 assigned the churches
of Hemingbrough, Skipwith, (North) Allerton, Birkby, Osmotherley, Sigston,
Leek, (North) Otterington, Craike and Holtby to the archdeaconry of John
1 This church is omitted in the duplicate ch. 2 Scypwich ; ib.
3 Moderbruntun ; ib.
4 William son of Herbert, archdeacon of East Riding and treasurer.
5 Osberno; ib. 6 Histor. of the Church of York, iii, 79.
276 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
son of Letold,1 one of the archdeacons of St. Peter's ; in the city of York the
church of All Saints in Ousegate, the church of St. Peter the Little, and a,
mediety of the church of Holy Trinity (in Goodramgate) to the archdeaconry
of Geoffrey, archdeacon of Cleveland ; 2 the churches of Howden, Welton,
Brantingham, and Walkington to the archdeaconry of (Ralph de Warnevill),
the treasurer, archdeacon of the East Riding.
It is also provided that the archbishop shall keep the right of the
bishop touching the chapels of (North) Otterington and Warlaby in his court ;
and if the parson of (Kirk) Levington enter a plea against the bishop touch-
ing the chapel of Worsall, the bishop shall stand to right in the archbishop's
court ; out of regard for the archbishop the bishop shall restore to Gamaliel,
(dean of Bulmer?), the tithes that he demands, saving the pension due
therefrom.
The agreement was attested by Aelred abbot of Rievaulx, Ralph
treasurer of York, John son of Letold archdeacon of St. Peter's, John arch-
deacon of Durham, German prior of Durham ; master Mainard, William
the chaplain, and Jeremiah, canons of York ; master Vaccarius, Robert son
of Stephen, Alan the chaplain, Peter de Carcassone, Richard sewer of the
bishop of Durham, Theobald de Mosterviler, John de Rana, Hugh de
Sartis, Ralph Noble, Simon the chamberlain.
Roger of Howden assigns this agreement to the year 1174, but this is an
impossible date, because Richard, prior of Hexham, who is named in the
agreement as then living, died before Aelred of Rievaulx wrote his chronicle,3
and the date of Aelred' s death is established by the Chronicle of Melrose as
having happened in 1167.*
937. Grant by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to the prior and convent of
St. Cuthbert's of the right of patronage of the churches belonging
to his bishopric in Yorkshire, namely to appoint parsons or
vicars, subject to the existing ecclesiastical dues. 1153-^.1160.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury ; ima imx Archiep., 19.
Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus archidiaconis et
baronibus, clericis et laicis, Francis et Anglis, cunctisque hominibus
Sancti Cuthberti de Euerwiche scire salutem. Cum singularum
ecclesiarum in nostra diocesi consistentium cura et sollicitudo
nobis incumbat illius precipue utilitati et quieti operam impendere
satagimus cui Deo auctore specialiter assignati sumus. Ea
propter, karitatis instinctu commoniti, priori et conventui Sancti
Cuthberti damus et concedimus et nostro munimine confirmamus
personatum omnium ecclesiarum quas habent tam in dominiis
meis quam in terris propriis vel alienis que ad episcopatum vel
ecclesiam nostram pertinent. Ex quibus has propriis expri-
mendas duximus vocabulis : ecclesiam de Alvertuna, ecclesiam de
Mathrebruntuna, ecclesiam de Siggestuna, ecclesiam Omnium
Sanctorum in Eboracho cum duabus ecclesiis aliis, ecclesiam de
Holtebi, ecclesiam de Valchintuna, ecclesiam de Welletuna,
acclesiam 5 de Brentinghama, ecclesiam de Ofendene,6 ecclesiam de
Hemmingeburch, ecclesiam de Schipuith ; harum omnium ecclesi-
1 To the archdeaconry of Cleveland, according to Roger of Howden (ii, 70).
a To the archdeaconry of St. Peter's, according to Roger of Howden (ii, 71).
3 Priory of Hexham, i, 193. * Chron. de Mailros, 81.
* Probably for aecclesiam. 6 i.e. Howden.
DURHAM FEE: CHURCHES, NORTHALLERTON 277
arum sive capellarum ad easdem ecclesias pertinentium personatum
et dispositionem eis ita libere concedimus lit quoscumque elegerint
vicarios per se sive per vicarios suos absque omni contradictione
introducant, assignatis eis portionibus quibus sustentari valeant
et spiritualia jura persolvere et honeste ecclesie deservire. Sancti-
mus itaque et episcopali auctoritate prohibemus ne qua de cetero
ecclesiastica secularisve persona prefatam dignitatem auferre vel
diminuere seu quolibet modo perturbare presumat, sed sicut a
nobis pietatis intuitu concessum est perpetuis temporibus in-
violabiliter observetur. Si quis autem hanc nostre constitutionis
seriem sciens illi temere contraire presumpserit indignationem Dei
omnipotentis et beatissimi confessoris ejus Cuthberti se noverit
incursurum. Hujus donationis et concessionis testes sunt, Guazo
et Johannes archidiaconi, magister Laurentius, Theodbaldus
et alius Theodbaldus, magister Thomas de Sezevals et Helias
clerici episcopi, Alanus presbiter de Valeshende, magister Rogerus
Testard, Helias et Radulfus de Werchewrthe, Ricardus presbiter
de Pitenduna, Dolfinus presbiter de ^Elwete, Rodbertus et Michael
de Billingaham, Helias Escolland, Thomas films Osberti, et multi
alii clerici et laid.
Vesica-shaped episcopal seal of white wax. Legend: [HJVGO DEI
GRATIA DVNELMENSIS EPISCOPVS.
938. Confirmation by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to the prior and
convent of Durham of the liberty to sell their grain of (North)
Allerton by the skep or in thraves. 1153-^.1160.
Durham Chartul., iii, f. 276.
[Hugo] Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus videntibus
et audientibus literas istas salutem. Sciatis nos concessisse et
presenti carta confirmasse quod quicquid prior et monachi
Dunelmenses de blado suo de Alverton sive per skeppas sive in
garbis vendendo fecerint, nos ratum habemus et factum eorum
guarantizamus.
939. Return made by Hugh, bishop of Durham, in response to the
king's mandate, of the knights holding fees of him of the old
feoffment and the new in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and in the
demesne of St. Cuthbert beyond the Tees. 1166.
Lib. Rub. Scaccarii, f. 118. Pd. in The Red Book of the Exchequer (Rolls
Series), 415.
Illustri regi Anglorum, duci Normannorum et Aquitanorum,
comiti Andegavorum, domino suo carissimo, H[ugo] Dei gratia
Dunhelmensis * episcopus salutem et fidele servitium. Precepit
nobis, domine, vestra sublimitas quod literis nostris sigillatis extra
sigillum pendentibus vobis mandaremus quot milites feffatos
haberemus de veteri feffamento et de novo, scilicet anno et die quo
1 " Dunholmensis " ; MS.
278 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
rex Hfenricus] fuit vivus et mortuus et de post mortem ejus.
Nos vero juxta preceptum vestrum vobis mandamus.
In Lincolnescira [tenent] de veteri feffamento Ricardus de
Haia feoda ii militum, Hugo Wac feoda ii militum, Hugo filius
Pincun vii militum, Philippus de Kima iii militum, Galfridus de
Cadintone ii militum.
In Eborac[i]sira Willelmus de Percy iiii milites, Willelmus
Fossord j militem, Odardus de Cardun1 dimidium militem, Gil-
bertus de Barduleby dimidium militem, filius Roberti de Boneville
dimidium militem, Gilbertus Ansard2 j militem ixa parte minus
quam Jordanus Hairun tenet, Jordanus de Hameledone iiiitam
partem j militis de veteri feffamento et tantundem de novo,
Radulfus Nobilis feodum j militis de novo ultra Thinam.3
In dominico Beati Cuthberti tenent de veteri feffamento
Rogerus de Coneres feodum iii militum, Willelmus de Vescy iii
militum, Robertus de Mandeville v militum, filius Bertram de
Bolemer v militum, Willelmus filius Osberti iii militum, Thomas
filius Willelmi ii militum, Romanus de Heltone iii militum, Elyas
de Eschaulande ii militum et iiie partis 4 unius, Rogerus de Aldri
feodum ii militum, Galfridus filius Ricardi j militis et dimidii, Adam
de Mustiers i militis, Hugo filius Pincun j militis, Willelmus de
Fisburne j militis, Willelmus de Hoppedene5 j militis, Rogerus
de Heplingdene i militis, Radulfus de Wircestria j militis, Hen-
ricus de Papede j militis, Stephanus de Bulemer j militis, Galfridus
de' Torpe dimidii militis, Radulfus Haget dimidii militis, filius
Luce de Kevelane dimidii militis, Odo de Brembe iiiitam partem j
militis, filius Ilgeri Burdun iiiam partem j militis. In eadem terra
Beati Cutberti de novo tenent feffamento Galfridus filius Hunfridi 6
feodum j militis, Hugo Burellus j militis, Robertus de Cappella
dimidii militis, Gilbertus de Laleie dimidii [militis], Gilbertus came-
rarius vam partem j militis et ex alia parte xam partem j militis,
Johannes pincerna iiiam partem j militis, Radulfus filius Roberti
iiijam partem j militis.
Super dominium vero nostrum de quo similiter mandare pre-
cipistis nulla sunt feoda militum nee ulla debemus. Nam de hiis
omnibus quos supra diximus servitium x militum tantum vobis
debemus. Valeat dominus meus.
The particulars of the fees held in Lincolnshire may be traced without
difficulty by reference to the Lindsey Survey, the Testa de Nevill, and Feudal
Aids.
In Yorkshire the fee held by Percy comprised : 6 carucates in Holme-on-
the- Wolds ; 2 car. in Scorbrough, probably including 6 bovates in the
hamlet described in the Domesday Survey as " Persene" ; Lund, 18 car. ;
1 " Hodardus de Gardhum " ; Lib. Niger. 2 " Hansard " ; ib.
8 "Tisam"; Lib. Niger, where "Ultra Thinam" refeis to the demesne of
St. Cuthbert.
* " iie partes " ; MS. " tertie partis " ; Lib. Nig.
5 " Heppedene " ; Lib. Nig. • " Ernulfi filius " ; Lib. Nig.
DURHAM FEE: RETURN OF KNIGHTS 279
Hutton Sessay, 3 car. ; Sessay, 5 car. ; total, 34 carucates. Of the tenement
in Holme a considerable part was afterwards given in alms, namely 4 car.
to the nuns of Appleton, I car. to the nuns of Swine, 6 bovates to the canons
of Bridlington, and 2 bovates to the canons of Ellerton.1
William Fossard's fee comprised 6 car. in Holme-on-the- Wolds, I car. in
Lockington, 6 bovates in Aike, and 2^ car. in Long Cliff. Of these tenements
i£ car. in Holme were given to the nuns of Watton, 6 bovates to the nuns
of Swine, and 19 bovates to the canons of Ellerton.8
Odard de Cardun, or Gardham, held i or 2 car. in Newton-by-Gardham,
and 4 car. in Gardham.3 Huddard de Cardul, the tenant prior to 1204 of
land in Arthington, may be identical with Odard de Cardun.4
Gilbert de Bardulby, who seems to be the same person as Gilbert de
Aton of Ayton in Pickering Lythe, held 2 car. in Barlby, 2 car. in Mene-
thorpe and I car. in Newton by Gardham.
Robert (?) son of Robert de Bonevill held part of the town of Hutton
Bonville (6 car.), and in West Harlsey 3 car.6 In 1196 Robert de Bonevill
proffered 40^. for a writ against William de Herlesey touching a tenement
in Harlsey.6 In 1202 Robert gave 6>n. for the record of an assize of
novel disseisin taken between him and the bishop of Durham.7
Gilbert Hansard had 6 car. in Hornby and Irby, par. of West Rounton,
and 2 car. between Hornby and Little Smeaton. The ninth carucate may
have been Blacktoft and Hook.8 Gilbert was enfeoffed of these tene-
ments and of Blacktoft and Hook by Hugh, bishop of Durham, as shown
by the confirmation to Gilbert, son of Gilbert Hansard, by king John in
1 199.' In addition to his fee in Durham the elder Gilbert obtained the
town ofWelbury from William Ingram;10 the towns of High Worsall and
Landmoth from William de Vescy and John, constable of Chester ; and in
Lincolnshire he was enfeoffed of various tenements by Adam de Montbegon,
William de Vescy, the abbot of Thornton and Hugh son of Pincun.
Jordan de Hameldon held 3 car. in Osgodby n for J fee. The remainder
of his tenement probably represented the manor of Hameldon, near Tun-
stall, in the par. of Bishop Wearmouth. .
Although Ralph Noble held land in Yorkshire,12 probably in the East
Riding, the fee which he held of the bishop was apparently in Northumber-
land. In 1196 Richard, son of Ralph Noble of Harthill wapentake, was
amerced 2m. for a disseisin.13
From a return preserved in the Testa de Nevill,™ and made in or about
12 12, we obtain details of various new feoffments made since 1166 :
Eustace de Vescy i fee in Worsall and Landmoth.
Robert de Lund i car. in Thornton-le-Beans (Tornton super
vivarium} for a I2th part of a fee.
Thomas son of Hugh (de Otrington) I car. and 2 bov. in (North)
Otterington, whereof 12 car. make a fee.
John de Romundebi a 4th part of a fee in Romanby and (North)
Otterington.
Ralph Fadleg ' 2 car. in Lazenby for a 5th part of a fee.
Jordan Hairun \ fee in Thimbleby, and i car. in Kepwick
whereof 12 car. make a fee.
1 Percy Chartul., p. 471 ; Kirkby's Quest, 95, 103, 241 ; Testa, 395.
8 jR. Hund., i, 129^ ; Kirkby's Quest, 241-42.
3 ib., 241. * Yorks. Fines, i, n. 232.
6 Kirkby's Quest, 102 ; Testa, 395. • Pipe R., 8 Ric. I.
7 il>., 4 lohn. 8 See n. 988. • A'. Chart, 23.
10 See the Brus Fee.
11 R. Chart., 23. 12 Pipe R., 4 Hen. II, 146 ; 6 Hen. II, 16.
13 ib., 8 Ric. I. 14 p. 395.
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Guy de Hellebec 7 bov. in (North) Otterington, whereof 12
car. make a fee.
Henry de Puiset I fee in Deighton and Osmotherley.
Philip de Colevill 3 car. in Foxton for \ fee.
Michael, son of Michael (de Ryhill), a 4th part of a fee in
Sigston.
William de Herlesei \ fee in (West) Harlsey.
Henry de Ferlington i fee in Birkby.
Henry Le Waleys a 4th part of a fee in Sigston of the escheat
of bishop Hugh, who gave it to Walter de Ferlington ; Philip,
bishop of Durham, gave it to Henry Le WTaleys with the daughter
and heir of the said Walter.
Hugh, bishop of Durham, gave 5 car. of escheat in Thornton-le-
Street to the heir of Richer de Wausesant for 2om. yearly, for
which rent Adam de Wausant, heir of the same Richer, now holds
that land.
William de Hovede holds i car. of escheat in Kirkby (Sigston?),
which bishop Hugh gave to the heir of William de Hovede, father
of the same William, for 3 marks yearly rent.
The hospital of (North) Allerton holds in alms \ car. of escheat
in Romanby, which bishop Philip gave to the hospital in alms.
Thomas de Colevill holds I car. in Brompton, whereof 12 car.
make a fee ; it was of the demesne of the barony of the bishop,
and bishop Philip took an exchange for it in the park of " Careit "
(Craike ?), which exchange is in the demesne of the baron of (North)
Allerton ; and the carucate of land is now in the king's custody.1
The bishopric seems to have been taken into the king's hands in the
autumn of I2o8.2
Within the fee held by Roger de Coineres were the following lands,
parcel of the barony of (North) Allerton : I fee in Hutton (Conyers), Norton
(Conyers), Holme, and Howgrave ; and i fee held by (Geoffrey?) de
Coineres, except i| car. held by Roger de Coineres of the barony of the
bishop, which complete i fee.3
940. Confirmation by Alexander III to Hugh, bishop of Durham,
and the prior and monks of Durham, of their churches in the
province of York, to be held under the immunity from synodals
and other exactions which they have enjoyed for forty years
past. Tusculum, 31 August (1160-1181).
Durham Chartul., i, f. $d.
Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, venerabili fratri
Hugoni episcopo et dilectis filiis priori et monachis Dunelmensibus
salutem et apostolicam benedictionem. Ad hoc in apostolorum
principis cathedra licet immeriti, providente superna dementia,
residemus ut singulis ecclesiis et ecclesiasticis personis jura et
dignitates suas pastorali sollicitudine conservemus illesas, et ea
que legitime possident ne indebitis molestiis valeant perturbari
apostolici muniminis robore confirmemus. Ea propter, dilecti
in Domino filii, vestris justis postulationibus grato concurrentes
assensu, omnes ecclesias quas in Eboracensi provincia legitime
1 Lands in Brompton and Harlsey were in the king's hands in 1205-1206;
R. Lift. CSaus., i, 57^, 66.
8 R. Lift. Pat., 876. 3 Testa, 395.
DURHAM FEE: NORTH ALLERTON, WORSALL 28 1
possidetis ut eas sub ea immunitate synodalium et aliarum exao
tionum in qua a quadraginta annis retro noscimini pacifice tenu-
isse deinceps libere valeatis tenere vobis et ecclesie vestre
auctoritate apostolica confirmamus et presentis script! patrocinio
communimus, statuentes ut nulli omnino hominum liceat hanc
paginam nostre confirmationis infringere vel aliquatenus ei con-
traire. Si quis autem hoc attemptare presumpserit indignationem
omnipotentis Dei et Beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus se
noverit incursurum. Datum Tusculan[i] ultimo Augusti.
The pope was at Tusculum, now represented by Frascati, in 1171 and
1178, and perhaps at other times.
941. Confirmation by Alexander III to the prior and monks of
Durham of their churches of Norham, Hesilden, St. John and
(North) Allerton, with the chapel of Worsall, for the use of
their refectory. Tusculum, 28 May (1160-1181).
Durham Chartul., i, f. 34.
Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis filiis priori
et fratribus Dunelmensibus salutem et apostolicam benedictionem.
Non debent pia et justa filiorum ecclesie desideria effectu digno
carere, sed eorum vota tanto nos convenit benignius prosequi
quanto universis justa petentibus ex commisso nobis officio
assensum tenemur magis facilem impertiri. Ea propter, dilecti
in Domino filii, vestris justis postulationibus gratum impartientes
assensum ecclesias de Norham, de Hesilden, de Sancto Johanne
et de Alvertona cum capella de Werkeshale ad usum refectorii
vestri sicut eas hactenus habuisse noscimini, vobis et per vos
monasterio vestro imperpetuum confirmamus et presentis scripti
patrocinio communimus, statuentes ut nulli omnino hominum
liceat hanc paginam nostre confirmationis infringere vel ei aliqua-
tenus contraire. Si quis autem hoc attemptare presumpserit indi-
gnationem omnipotentis Dei et beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum
ejus se noverit incursurum. Datum Tusculanp] v. kal. Junii.
942. Confirmation by Alexander III to German, prior, and the
monks of St. Cuthbert's of their church of (North) Allerton
to the use of their refectory. Tours, 29 May, 1163.
Durham Chartul., i, f. 33^.
Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis filiis Ger-
mano priori ecclesie Sancti Cuthberti et fratribus salutem et
apostolicam benedictionem. Justis petentium desideriis dignum
est nos facilem prebere consensum et vota que a rationis tramite
non discordant effectu sunt prosequente complenda. Ea propter,
dilecti in Domino filii, vestris justis postulationibus grato concur-
rentes assensu ecclesiam de Alvertona cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis canonice vobis concessam tantum ad refectorium predictorum
282 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
fratrum, sicut ex communi consilio vestro et venerabilis fratris
nostri Hugonis Dunelmensis episcopi statutum est, vobis et per
vos ecclesie vestre auctoritate apostolica confirmamus et presentis
script! patrocinio communimus, statuentes ut nulli omnino hominum
liceat hanc paginam nostre confirmationis infringere vel ei
aliquatenus contraire. Si quis autem hoc attemptare presump-
serit indignationem omnipotentis Dei et Beatorum Petri et Pauli
apostolorum ejus se noverit incursurum. Datum Turonum iiii.
kal. ljunii.
The pope took refuge in France 1162-1165; while there he held a
council at Tours, which commenced the week after Whitsuntide 1163.
943. Writ of Henry I to Robert de Lascy and the barons of Yorkshire
directing that the land of St. Albans in the county of York
shall be quit of all customs, castle work, and " scot." 1100-1115.
Patent R., 35 Edw. I, m. 40. Pd. in Cat. Pat. R., 1301-1307, p. 489.
Henricus rex Anglorum Roberto de Lacei et omnibus baroni-
bus suis et fidelibus de Everwicscira J salutem. Sciatis quod
precipio ut terra Sancti Albani de comitatu Eboraci omnino sit
quieta ab omni consuetudine et opere castelli et omni scoto, et
nullus ei inde super hoc injuriam faciat. Teste Milone episcopo,
apud Salesberiam.
The fee in Yorkshire of the abbot of St. Alban's consisted of the town
of Norton Conyers and tithes of Cundall, given by Alured or Alfred, the
butler of the count of Mortain, and his wife and children ; 2 Thorpe Basset
and tithe of Settrington given by Berenger de Toeni and Aubreye his wife ; 3
the church of Appleton-le-Street with i carucate in Broughton, probably
given by Arnulf de Hesdin, as appears by the memorial of his gift :
" Hernulphus de Hesdin dedit unam carucatam terre in Warwyckscire (sic)
et ecclesiam de Eppeltone et decem libras." 3 Here " Warwyckscire" may
well be an error for " Euerwickscire " as it clearly is in the next entry in the
Memorial of the benefactions to St. Alban's, where Norton (Conyers) is also
described as being in " Werwykscire." The church of Amotherby, not
far distant from Appleton, was also given to St. Alban's, possibly by Arnulf
de Hesdin. If the identity of Arnulf is correct we have an instance of the
infeudation of a south country tenant-in-chief in Domesday in a small
scattered estate in a northern county. At the Survey Cnut's manor in
Amotherby (Eindebi) of i\ carucates and Cnut's manor of Appleton-le
Street of 5 carucates were in the hands of the king. Hugh, son of Baldric,
also had 6 bovates in Broughton and 2 carucates in Amotherby, belonging
to the soc of Hovingham. Cnut also had a manor in Thorpe Basset, some
miles distant from Appleton, which he possibly shared with Game or
Gamel, the name of the thegn who had a manor in Broughton in 1066.
According to the record of a plea in 1303 all Amotherby had once been in
the hands of the Conqueror, who gave I carucate to the ancestor of Basset,
2 carucates to (Ralph Paynel), ancestor of Luterel, and later (Henry I)
gave the residue of the town, namely 2| carucates in Amotherby and 10
1 "scira" written above the line. * Man. AngL. ii, 220.
* ib.
4 ib. In 1284-5 St. Alban's had I carucate in Broughton of the fee of
Mowbray, of which the church of Appleton was endowed ; Kirkby's Quest, in.
DURHAM FEE: ST. ALBANS, ROUNTON 283
bovates in Newsham, to Robert de Brus.1 The inference is that the
ancestor of Basset was Arnulf de Hesdin, and that he, or some one under
him, was the tenant of Berenger de Toeni at Thorpe Basset. Probably the
church of Amotherby belonged at the time of the Survey to the land of
Hugh, son of Baldric, in that town, which was assigned in the Summary of
the Survey to the king, and in the i2th century was a member of the fee of
Paynel, like Appleton-le-Street. It would be interesting if more light could
be thrown upon this subject by charter evidence.
was held by the abbot of St. Alban's of the fee of Mowbray.2 Norton-le-
Clay, although held nominally of the crown in chief,3 was originally held
In 1284-85 the church of Appleton-le-Street with I carucatein Broughton
of the bishop of Durham.
944. Notification by the prior and convent of Durham to Thurstan,
archbishop of York, of their confirmation to Roger de Coniers
of the lands which Ranulf (bishop of Durham) gave him,
namely Bishopton, Stainton, Sockburn, all in co. Durham; (Over)
Dinsdale, Girsby, (West) Rounton, Hutton (Conyers), Norton
(Conyers), Howgrave, and Holme (par. Pickhill) ; also grant of
Sessay and 3 carucates in " Horemoteby " (in Hutton Sessay),
and land in Auckland held of Peter de Humet ; to hold by the
service of three knights. 1128-1135.
Dodsw. MS. cxiii, f. 184 ; abstr. in Harl. MS. 805, f. 195^. Noticed in
Surtees, Durham, iii, 407.
Prior et conventus Sancti Cuthberti Turstano Dei gratia
Eboracensi archiepiscopo et omnibus baronibus de Everwycscyre
et Haliwarcfolke tarn Francigentis quam Angligentis 5 salutem.
Sciatis quod consilio capituli nostri concessimus Rogerio6
de Coysneriis terras illas quas dominus noster Rannulphus ei
dedit, scilicet Bishoptune, Stainton, Sockburn, Dinneshall, Grysby,
Rungtune, Hoton, Norton, Holgrave, Hulme, et omnes illas
terras que ad istas villas pertinent. Concessimus etiam Rogerio 6
de Coysneriis Sesay et tres carucatas in Hormoteby, et Alclett
quam tenet de Petro de Humet, unde precantur ut pro amore
Sancti Cuthberti et nostro in pace et quiete et honorifice has in-
scriptas teneat terras, quia 7 vidimus et audivimus [quod dominus
Rannulphus]8 eidem Rogerio easdem terras dedit per servitium
trium militum. Valete.
Roger rde Coniers, son of Roger the first feoffee, held 3 knights' fees
in 1166 of the bishop of Durham.9 The lands in Yorkshire granted to the
first Roger by bishop Ranulf Flambard comprised the following : Over
Dinsdale 3 carucates, West Rounton 3 carucates, both soc of North-
allerton at the Survey ; Girsby, a manor of 6 carucates, Hutton Conyers
12 carucates, with Howgrave 2 carucates, constituting one manor with soc
in Norton Conyers 6 carucates, Sutton Howgrave 3 carucates, Holme
5 carucates, and "Torp," probably part of Holme, I carucate. To these
1 Abbrev. Placit.,2$<)b. 2 Kirkby's Quest, III.
3 ib. * Durham Lib. Vita, 77.
6 sic. * "Rogeriio"; MS. 7 "quas"; MS.
8 These or similar words appear to be wanting. ' Red Bk., 415.
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prior Algar and the convent of Durham added 3 carucates in " Hormoteby,"
now in Hutton Sessay, the " Horebodebi " of the Survey, where the bishop
had 3 carucates, soc of Sessay, and land in West Auckland.
945. Notification of Henry II to his ministers of Yorkshire, Durham
and Halywarefolc, that, whereas he has caused inquiry to be
made of the inheritance of Roger de Conyers, of which Ranulf,
bishop of Durham, enfeoffed Roger, the father of the same
Roger, namely in Hutton, Norton, Holme and Howgrave for
i fee; Rounton, Girsby and (Over) Dinsdale for i fee;
Bishopton, Stainton and Sockburn, for i fee ; Auckland St.
Helen, which he holds of the honor of Brancepeth, and West
Auckland, Evenwood, Morley and Mayland, for i fee; Bed-
lington and Bedlingtonshire for 2 fees; and Finningham in
Suffolk, which he holds of the honor of Crayke, for £ fee;
after an inquest was made, he has granted and confirmed to
the same Roger these lands to be held of the bishop of Durham
by forinsec service. 1170-1175.
Dodsw. MS. cxiii, f. 184; abstr. in Harl. MS. 805, f. 195^; noticed in
Surtees, Durham, iii, 407.
Henricus Dei gratia [rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et
Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum] justiciariis, vicecomitibus,
ministris, et omnibus fidelibus totius Ebo[raciscire] et Dunelmen-
[sibus] et Haliwarcfolke salutem. Sciatis nos inquisisse per baro-
nes et milites [in] curia Dunelmensi rectam hereditatem Rogeri
Conyers de qua Ranulphus episcopus Dunelmensis Rogerum
patrem ejusdem Rogeri feofavit, scilicet in Hoton, Norton, Holme,
et Holgrave pro feodo unius militis, et Rungtune, Grysby, et
Dydensale pro feodo unius militis, et Bishoptun et Staintune et
Sockburne pro feodo j militis, et Elinchit quam tenet de honore
de Brancepath, et West Aukland, et Evenwood et Morlay, et
Mayland pro feodo unius militis, et Bedlington et Bedlingtonshire
pro feodo duorum militum, et Fyningham 1 in Suffolke quam tenet
de honore de Craykes pro feodo dimidii militis. Has predictas
terras cum pertinentiis per inquisitionem quam fecimus per pre-
dictos barones et milites etc. concessimus et confirmavimus pre-
dicto Rogero Conyers et heredibus suis per cartam nostram in
feodo et hereditate, libere, quiete, et honorifice tenendas, faciendo 2
forinseca servitia episcopo Dunelmensi et aliis dominis suis.
Prohibemus autem ne quis predictum Rogerum vel heredes suos
molestet vel implacitet de predictis tenementis sine precepto
nostro supra magnam nostram forisfacturam. Testibus his,
Richardo de Lucy, tune justiciario regis, Reginaldo comite Cor-
nubie, Richardo de Humet, et aliis.
946. Grant by Ranulf, son of William de Surtees, to the church of
St. Oswald of Rounton of a messuage between the churchyard
1 " Rimingham " ; MS. 2 " tenendum et faciendum "; MS.
DURHAM FEE ; HUTTON SESSAY, ROUNTON 285
and the mill-gate, and the garden by the river Wiske. ^.1174-
1186.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, 2* Is6 Ebor. P. i (n. 15). Pd. in Surtees,
Durham, iii, 393.
Rannulfus films Willelmi de super Teisam omnibus ad quos
littere presentes pervenerint salutem. Noverit universitas vestra
quod ego Rannulfus dedi et concessi et present! carta confirmavi
Deo et ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi de Rungeton unum masuagium quod
est inter cimiterium ejusdem ecclesie et viam que ducit ad molen-
dinum et gardinum quod situm est in aqua de Wise subtus ipsum
molendinum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, pro salute anime
mee et uxoris mee Beatricis et antecessorum meorum et heredum
nostrorum. Quare volo et precipio quod ecclesia ilia teneat et
possideat in perpetuum predictum masuagium et gardinum
libere et quiete et honorifice, liberum et quietum ab omni servitio
et consuetudine et exactione. Testibus : domino Simone camera-
rio, magistro Willelmo Blesensi, magistro Ricardo de Colding-
ham, Willelmo filio archiepiscopi, Willelmo de Houedena, Adam
et Simone capellanis, Philippe vicecomite, Gilberto de Leia, Roberto
de Watevilla, Rannulfo de Fisseborn, Jordano Escolland, Henrico
de Broc, Rogero Burdun, Willelmo filio Thome, Osberto de Laton,
Gaufrido de Torp, Alexandro de Hameldona, et multis aliis.
Circular seal of brown wax bearing an equestrian figure. Legend :
+ SIGILLVM RANVLFI FILII WILLELMI.
947- Surrender by Ranulf de Dyttneshale, Beatrice his wife, and
Richard their son and heir to Hugh, bishop of Durham, of
their right of patronage in the church of Rounton, as bishop
Ranulf had it before he gave the town of Rounton to Roger de
Coisneres. 1174-1186.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury; 2a I* Ebor., 17.
Rannulfus de Dyttnesh[ale] et Beatrix uxor ejus et Ricardus
films eorum et heres omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos
littere presentes pervenerint salutem. Sciatis nos reddidisse et
quietum clamasse domino Hugoni Dunelmensi episcopo et succes-
soribus ejus in perpetuum omne jus patronatus quod nos habere
credebamus in ecclesia de Rungetona sicut Rannulfus quondam
Dunelmensis episcopus illud plenius et melius habuit antequam
villam de Rungetona Rogero de Coisnereo donaret. Testibus,
Gfermano] priore Dunelmensi, Willelmo archidiacono Northym-
brfiensi], Simone camerario, magistro Ricardo de Coldingfham],
Willelmo filio archiepiscopi, Ernfaldo] et Simone capellanis epi-
scopi, magistro Hamone, Radulfo de Cestria, Willelmo elemosi-
nario, et multis aliis.
Equestrian seal. Legend: SIGILLVM RANVLFI FILII WILLELMI.
286 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
948. Quit-claim and surrender by Roger de Conyers and Robert his
son and heir to bishop Hugh of the right of patronage of the
church of Rounton, as Ranulf, sometime bishop of Durham,
held it before he gave the town of Rounton to Roger de
Conyers, the grantor's father. 1 1 74-1 1 86.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, 2da imae Ebor., T. i. (n. 19). Pd. in
Surtees, Durham, iii, 394.
Rogerus de Coisneres et Robertus films ejus et heres omnibus
sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos littere presentes pervenerint
salutem. Sciatis nos reddidisse et quietum clamasse domino
Hugoni Dunelmensi eplscopo et successoribus ejus in perpetuum
omne jus patronatus quod nos habere credebamus in ecclesia de
Rungetona, sicut Rannulfus quondam Dunelmensis episcopus
illud plenius et melius habuit antequam villam de Rungetona
patri nostro Rogero de Coisneres daret. Testibus: G[ermano]
priore Dunelmensi et conventu, Willelmo archidiacono Northim-
briensi, Simone camerario, magistro Ricardo de Colding[ham],
Willelmo filio archiepiscopi, Ernaldo et Simone capellanis epi-
scopi, magistro Hamone, Radulfo de Cestria, Willelmo elemo-
sinario, et multis aliis.
Circular seal of white wax bearing a maunch. Legend indistinct.
Subsequent to these acts bishop Philip demised the church of Low Dins-
dale in Durham, with the chapel of Pounteys,1 to William Breton, clerk, for
life.2 Afterwards Nicholas Breton held the church, and at his cession Ralph
Surtees renounced his claim to the patronage before the chapter of
Darlington in the church there on 12 November, I24O.3 Again at Low
Dinsdale on 3 November 1253, the same Ralph made a similar renunciation
after the death of master Hugh of Castle Barnard.4
The descent of the family of Surtees of Dinsdale is described by Surtees
in the History of Durham (iii, 230). William, son of Siward, occurs down to
1 172, and Randulf his son first occurs in 1 174, as "Randulfus de Super Teise." 6
949. Grant by Ranulf de Dyttneshale, Beatrice his wife, and Richard
their son and heir to bishop Hugh, of the church of Rounton,
for lights about the body of St. Cuthbert. 1174-1186.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, 2da imae Ebor., Q. i, 12 (n. 16). Pd. in
Surtees, Durham, iii, 393.
Rannulfus de Dyttneshala et Beatrix uxor ejus et Ricardus
eorum filius et heres omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis
ad quos littere presentes pervenerint salutem. Sciatis nos,
intuitu karitatis et pro salute nostra et pro animabus patrum
et matrum et omnium parentum nostrorum, dedisse et concessisse
et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et Beato Cuthberto et
domino Hugoni Dunelmensi episcopo et successoribus ejus
in puram et perpetuam elemosinam ad luminaria circa corpus
Beati Cuthberti in perpetuum invenienda, ecclesiam de Runge-
1 See Feod. Prior. Dunelm., 150 ; Surtees, Durham, iii, 228.
a Surtees, Durham, iii, 394. 8 ib. * ib>
8 Pipe R., 1 8 Hen. II, 67 ; 20 Hen. II, 107.
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tona cum terris et pasturis et omnibus aliis rebus ad earn per-
tinentibus, tenendam et habendam ita libere et quiete et honorifice
sicut aliqua conventualis ecclesia aliquam ecclesiam liberius et
honorabilius possidet. Et hanc donationem nostram fecimus et
obtulimus propriis manibus nostris ego Rannulfus et ego Ricardus
super altare Beati Cuthberti in ecclesia sua et ego Beatrix super
altare Beate Marie in occidentali parte ejusdem ecclesie que
Gililea vocatur. Testibus: G[ermano] priore Dunelmensi et
conventu, Willelmo archidiacono Northimbriensi, Simone came-
rario, magistro Ricardo de Colding[ham], Willelmo filio archi-
episcopi, magistro Steffano de Lincolnia, Ern[aldo] et Simone
capellanis episcopi, magistro Ham[one], Willelmo elemosinario,
Henrico de Puteaco, Gilleberto Hansard, Rogero de Coisneres et
Roberto filio ejus, Michaele filio Brienni, Ricardo de Parca,
Waltero de Walton, Gilleberto de Leia, Roberto de Walsant,
Gaufrido de Parca, Godefrido Bayard, Rollando Bayard, et multis
aliis.
Circular seal of white wax. An equestrian figure. Legend :
+ SIGILLVM RANVLFI FILII WILLELMI.
950. Confirmation by Ralph de Surtees to the monks of Durham,
for lights about the body of St. Cuthbert, of the churches of
Rounton and (Low) Dinsdale. ^.1174-1190.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, 2da imae Ebor., O. i (n. 14). Pd. in
Surtees, Durham, iii, 393.
Omnibus hoc scriptum visuris vel audituris Radulfus super
Teysiam salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me, caritatis
intuitu et pro salute anime mee et omnium predecessorum
meorum, concessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse in
liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam Deo et Beato Cuthberto
et monachis Dunelmensibus ad luminare circa corpus Beati
Cuthberti ecclesias de Rungetona et de Ditneshall cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis sicut in carta Ricardi fratris mei quam inde
habent plenius continetur. Et in hujus rei testimonium
presens scriptum sigilli mei munimine roboravi. Hiis testibus :
magistro Willelmo archidiacono Dunelmensi, magistris Petro
canonico de Deringtona et Willelmo de Manefeld, Waltero de
Audrey, Jordano de Dalden, Jordano Hayron, Willelmo de Hesse-
well, Nigello de Rungetona, Willelmo Hayron, Johanne et
Willelmo de Rungetona, Roberto de Hessewell, Willelmo de
Londoniis, Willelmo de Scirnigham, Thoma et Waltero de
Hurthewrth, Roberto de Nunnewicha, Roberto camerario prioris,
Johanne de Mideltona, Willelmo de Estampes.
Circular seal of green wax. A fish in pale. Legend: +SIGILL'
RADVLFI SVP' TEIS.
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951. Confirmation by Roger de Conyers and Robert his son and
heir to bishop Hugh of the church of Rounton. 1174-1186.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, ima nm3e Spec.,' C. i (n. 4). Pd. in
Surtees, Durham^ iii, 394.
Rogerus de Coisneres et Robertas de Coisneres films ejus et
heres omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos littere presentes
pervener.int salutem. Sciatis nos, intuitu karitatis et pro salute
nostra et pro animabus patris et matris et omnium parentum
nostrorum, concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et
Beato Cuthberto et domino Hugoni Dunelmensi episcopo et
successoribus ejus, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam ad lumi-
naria circa corpus Beati Cuthberti in perpetuum invenienda,
ecclesiam de Rungetona cum terris et pasturis et omnibus aliis
rebus ad earn pertinentibus, tenendam et habendam ita libere et
quiete et honorifice sicut aliqua conventualis ecclesia aliquam
ecclesiam liberius et honorabilius possidet. Et hanc elemosinam
nostram fecimus et obtulimus propriis manibus nostris ego.
Rogerus de Coisneres et ego Robertus de Coisneres super altare
Beati Cuthberti in ecclesia sua. Testibus : Gfermano] priore
Dunelmensi et conventu, Willelmo archidiacono Northimbriensi,
Simone camerario, magistro Ricardo de Coldingfham], Willelmo
filio archiepiscopi, magistro Steffano de Lincolnia, Ern[aldo] et
Simone capellanis episcopi, magistro Hamfone], Willelmo ele-
mosinario, Henrico de Puteaco, Gilleberto Hansard, Michaele
filio Brienni, Ricardo de Parca, Waltero de Waltona, Gilleberto
de Leia, Roberto de Walsant, Godefrido Bayard, Rollando Bayard,
Gaufrido de Parca.
Circular seal of white wax^ bearing a maunch.
952. Confirmation by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to the monks of
Rievaulx of the land of Crosby, in Allertonshire, namely
3 carucates, for 60 shillings yearly rent, with the mill, marsh,
and meadow belonging to the rustics. 1153-1157.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 31^. Pd. in Chartul., n. 49.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis H[ugo] Dei gratia
Dunelmensis episcopus salutem. Sciant tarn presentes quam
posteri quod nos karitatis intujtu concedimus ecclesie Sancte
Marie Rievallis et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus totam terram
de Crossebi in Alvertonescira, scilicet tres carrucatas terre, pro
lxta solidis singulis annis ; et de dono nostro adjicimus eis
molendinum quod pertinet ad eandem villam et marescum quod
ibi prope est circa domos eorum et totum pratum quod ad rusticos
ejusdem ville pertinuit, retinentes in manu nostra pratum quod ad
dominicum ejusdem ville pertinebat. Hec omnia eis concede et
confirmo in perpetuam elemosinam, libera et quieta ab omni alia
consuetudine et servitio; abbas autem et conventus ejusdem
DURHAM FEE: ROUNTON, CROSBY 289
ecclesie special! familiaritate nos in patrem et specialem advocatum
recipiunt ut et in vita et in morte pro nobis sicut pro abbate suo
sint apud Deum devoti in omnibus que ad salutem nostram per-
tinent. Nos quoque vice eadem ipsos in filios speciales suscipi-
mus ut in omnibus necessitatibus atque negotiis suis ad nos
veniant sicut ad patrem et ad eum qui ipsos et domum 1 ipsorum
et omnia que ad ipsos pertinent sub manu protectionis nostre
manutenenda et defendenda suscipimus. Testibus,2 Willelmo
priore de Sancto Botulf, Dikano, Gualtero monacho capellano et
alio Gualtero monacho, Thoma Sotavagina, Tedbaldo clerico dis-
pensatore, Tedbaldo clerico de Osmundesle, Guarino presbitero de
Alvertona, Gaufrido clerico filio Romundi, Hereberto clerico, Helya
diacono, Willelmo clerico scriptore, Rogero de Coyners, Radulfo
Nobili, Radulfo de Wirec[estre], Willelmo de Warrum, Jurdan
Hayrun, Willelmo Faderles.
Tor had in 1066 a manor in Crosby, assessed at i carucate. Two
carucates more belonged to the soc of (North) Allerton. These were
surveyed in 1086 among the land of the king and passed to the church of
Durham with the royal grant of Allerton.
It will be seen that bishop Hugh uses the term " concedimus " in respect
of Crosby, not " dedimus." Reference to a confirmation of this town by
German, prior of St. Cuthbert's, shows that bishop Hugh's charter was
merely confirmatory of a gift of the town made by bishop William to the
church of Rievaulx.3 A table of the possessions of the abbey states that the
grange of Crosby was given by bishop William in 1152.* It is not quite
apparent what advantage accrued to bishop Hugh by his confirmation be-
yond the personal one of obtaining during life and at death the same
religious benefits from the convent of Rievaulx as their own abbot did.
Was the grant made on the understanding that the bishop would be their
patron and guardian in all their business and other affairs, so that the con-
vent could look to him both for advice and protection ?
Most of the witnesses were clergy connected with the see of Durham or
its estates. The six laymen, named last in the testing clause, were, perhaps
with the exception of William de Warrum, tenants of the bishop's fee.5
This date lies between 20 December, 1 153, when Hugh Puiset was conse-
crated at Rome, and August, 1158, prior to which date Henry II confirmed
this grant.
953. Quit-claim by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to Aelred, abbot, and
the convent of Rievaulx of the land of Crosby from Geoffrey
de Otrington and Adam his brother, who likewise quit-claimed
the same land and surrendered it by rod to the bishop and
abbot. 1153-1167.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. -$ld. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 51.
Universis filiis ecclesie tam videntibus quam audientibus pre-
sentes litteras Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus salutem
in Domino. Notum facimus vobis quod nos terram de Crossbye
in perpetuum adquietavimus Aeldredo abbati et domui Rievallis
1 "donsum"; MS. 2 " Teste " in MS.
3 Chartul., n. 240. * il>., 260.
6 See Feod, Priorat, Dunelm., 100 n.
II T
2QO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
de Gaufrido de Otrintona et Adam fratre suo et de heredibus
suis in posterum, ita quod predictus Gaufridus et frater suus
Adam clamaverunt predictam terram de Crossebye omnino quietam
de se et heredibus suis in presentia nostra et abbatis et aliorum
multorum, quam ibidem michi et abbati per baculum unum in
nostra reddiderunt manu [et] postea abjuraverunt. Testibus
istis, Theobaldo dapifero, Waltero capellano et monacho, magis-
tro Thoma de Sexdecim Vallibus, Roberto de Frioboys, Garino
capellano, Ricardo dapifero, Helya, Theobaldo x de Mustiersvilers,
Willelmo elemosinario, Ewardo de Puisat, Gilleberto de Unfram-
villa, Hugone marfescallo], Gisleberto camerario, Jordan Hairun,
Radulfo de Wirecestre, Alano et Roberto Bruntofte, Willelmo
Faderles, Thoma Mansel, Roberto de Bonavilla, Ricardo de Pare,
Radulfo de Leic, Willelmo de Coynners, Willelmo super Thesam,
Nicholao filio Thome de Eboraco, Gaufrido de Ottrintona et Adam
fratre suo, Leitoldo de Bretebye, Nigello de Romundebi, Roberto
filio Brunni,2 Adam filio Aldredi.
954. Notification by Hugh, bishop of Durham, of his confirmation
of the agreement made between the church of Rievaulx and
that of Leake, that the former will pay 2 marks yearly for
tithes of Crosby. 1160-1180.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 32. Pd. in Chartul., n. 50.
Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus priori et archidiacono
et toti capitulo Sancti Cuthberti et omnibus hominibus suis salutem.
Notum sit vobis nos concedere et presentis carte testimonio con-
firmare pactum conventionis quod factum est inter ecclesiam de
Rievalle et ecclesiam de Lecc de decimis monachorum de terra de
Crossebi, scilicet quod singulis annis reddent monachi de Rievalle
ecclesie de Lecc ii marcas et de cetero decimas suas liberas habe-
bunt ; unam marcam reddent ad Pentecosten et alteram ad fe-
stum Sancti Martini. Et volo atque precipio quod hec conventio
firmiter utrimque servetur in perpetuum. Testes sunt : Ricardus
prior de Novoburgo, Willelmus films Tosti, Thedbaldus de Schel-
t[ona], Walterus capellanus, magister Thomas, Warpnus] pres-
biter, Helyas diaconus, Ricardus de Chetelum, Adam de Lecc.
955. Confirmation by Roger, archbishop of York, of the foregoing
agreement. 1154-1160.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 148. Pd. in Chartul^ n. 221.
Rogerus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus sancte
ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam futuris salutem. Quod inter
ecclesias earum assensu et ad ipsarum utilitatem et pacem constat
esse contractum episcopali debet confirmatione roborari, ne poste-
rorum malignitate possit inpune dissolvi. Inde est quod pactum
quod factum est inter ecclesiam Rievallis et ecclesiam de Lecc super
1 •• Theobl' " ; MS. 2 " Brunnum " ; MS.
DURHAM FEE: CROSBY, EAST COWTON
decimis monachorum Rievallensium de terra de Crossebi, videlicet
de duabus marcis singulis annis, nos ratum habemus et presenti
carta confirmamus, sicut in episcopi Dunelmensis carta cernitur
confirmatum, auctoritate Beati Petri et nostra, prohibentes ne
quis ausu temerario quod utiliter contractum est nefarie presumat
solvere vel aliquibus injustis modis perturbare. Si quis vero hanc
nostram prohibitionem sciens temere presumpserit contraire dis-
tricte justitie severitate se noverit puniendum. Hujus confirma-
tionis testes sunt, Willelmus cantor Eboracensis, Johannes
Letoldi canonicus Eboracensis, Willelmus capellanus, Rogerus
Hurel, Radulfus de Sancto Georgio, Petrus de Carcasona, clerici
domini archiepiscopi. Valete.
956. Agreement whereby the monks of Durham grant to the monks
of Rievaulx tithes of thraves of (East) Cowton belonging to
the mother church of (North)allerton for 3 marks yearly.
1157-^.1170.
Original in the Durham Treasury; i^ imse Ebor., 23; Chartul. of
Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 144^. Pd. in Chartul., n. 236.
Hec est conventio facta inter monachos Dunelmenses et
monachos Rievallenses : quod monachi Dunelmenses concedunt
Rievallensibus decimas garbarum de Cotum que pertinent ad
matricem ecclesiam de Alvertona, tenendas de eis pro tribus
marcis quas Rievallenses persolvent eis singulis annis, scilicet
viginti solidos ad Pentecosten et xx11 solidos ad festum Sancti
Martini. Quod si monachi Rievallenses pensionem illam ad
predictos terminos aliquando reddere noluerint, monachi Dunel-
menses habeant adeo liberam facultatem repetendi predictas
decimas sicut habuerunt eo tempore quo facta fuit ista conventio.
Teste domino Hugone Dunelmensi episcopo.
Seal showing a figure seated on a stool seen sideways. Legend :
SIGNVM RIEVALLIS.
957. Confirmation by William, bishop of Durham, of the agreement
touching East Cowton, made between the monks of Rievaulx
and Anchetil de Wirecestre and Ralph his son. 1143-1152.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 32^. Pd. in Chartul., 28, n. 52.
Guillelmus gratia Dei Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus baroni-
bus et hominibus Sancti Cuthberti et suis Francis et Anglis
salutem. Sciatis quod illam pactionem de Cotum cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis et divisis que facta est inter fratres Rievallenses
et Anchetillum de Wirecestre et filium ejus Radulfum concede et
laudo et presentis cartule attestatione confirmo, sicut in ipsorum
cyrographo continetur, et volo et quantum pertinet ad me precipio
ut inter ipsos hec pactio firmiter servetur et legaliter teneatur.
Testibus,1 Simone canonico Eboracensi, Osberto vicecomite, ._
1 " Testim' " in MS.
EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Roberto de Aborvilla, Osmundo, Roberto de capella, Wfillelmo] de
Friebois dapifero.
At the Survey there were 3 carucates in Corketune, that is, East Cowton,
which belonged to the soc of the king's manor of (North) Allerton.
The cyrograph between the convent and Anketil de Wirecestre has not
been preserved, but the next instrument indicates that it was a release
whereby the monks became the tenants of Cowton under the bishop for a
term of years at a rent of 6os. Apparently in 1153 bishop Hugh converted
the tenure into a fee farm and caused a perambulation of the boundary to
be made which has not been preserved.
958. Confirmation by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to abbot Aelred, and
the monks of Rievaulx of their land of East Cowton, namely
3 carucates, which they held of him for a term, to hold in free
alms for 60 shillings yearly rent. 1154-1167.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, f. 33. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 53.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis H[ugo] Dei gratia
Dunelmensis episcopus salutem. Sciant tarn presentes quam
posted quod nos, caritatis intuitu et - pro special! dilectione quam
erga dilectum filium nostrum ^Elredum abbatem habemus, conce-
dimus ecclesie Beate Marie Rievallis et fratribus ibidem Deo
servientibus totam terrain nostram de Cotum, scilicet tres carru-
catas terre, quas de nobis ad terminum tenebant, in liberam et
perpetuam elemosinam possidendas, reddendo nobis et succes-
soribus nostris per singulos annos sexaginta solidos ad terminos
in Alvertonescire constitutes, liberas et quietas ab omni con-
suetudine et servitio. Volumus itaque et precipimus quatinus
hanc predictam terram sicut predictum est libere et quiete et
honorifice teneant cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, videlicet in
pratis et pascuis et aquis et omnibus aliis rebus per rectas divisas
quas deambulare fecimus et jurare. Si autem aliquis adversus
ecclesiam Rievallensem super predicta terra calumpniam moverit,
ecclesia Dunelmensis pro ea stabit contra omnes homines defen-
dendo tanquam pro dominio suo. His testibus, Johanne archi-
diacono, Waltero capellano, Simone de Beverlaco, Ricardo de
Hovedene, Johanne de Raina, Thebaldo de Mustervilers, Stephano
medico, Hugone clerico de Alvertona, Helia clerico, Radulfo
Ageth, Hugone de Sartis, Thoma de Hellebec, Ricardo de Ketel-
vil[la], Richero de Wfajlesant,1 Randulfo de Romundfebi] et
Nigello fratre ejus, Radulfo de Grisebi, Willelmo Faderles, Gichel
de Alvertona, Roberto filio Brun', Ricardo filio Liolf, Aschetfino]
filio Aldredi, Arnaldo pistore, Alexandro filio Edgari.
This confirmation was afterwards confirmed by Pope Alexander on
20 November, n6o,2 and by a special confirmation of Henry II which
follows ; also by archbishop Roger. John, archdeacon of Durham, attested
charters of bishop Hugh during the period in which the prior of Durham
1 Wallesende. 2 Charttil, n. 250.
DURHAM FEE : EAST COWTON 293
was Absalom, who died or retired in 1156; so also did master John de
Rana^who occurs as late as 1174. The same archdeacon also attested a
charter bearing date in USS-2 Ralph Haget, who was sometime sheriff of
the bishop of Durham, occurs a few years later.3 Theobald de Mustervilers
occurs as late as circa 1 174.*
The amount to be paid yearly to the church of Northallerton by the
convent of Rievaulx for tithe of East Cowton was fixed at 3 marks by com-
position made between the convent and the monks of St. Cuthbert's before
bishop Hugh.5
959. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Rievaulx of 3
carucates in East Cowton, which Hugh, bishop of Durham,
granted to them in alms. ii64~Easter, 1170.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, f. i$id. Pd. in CkartuL, n. 204.
Henricus rex Anglorum, dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum
et comes Andegavorum, archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comi-
tibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, ministris et omnibus
fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglic salutem. Sciatis
me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse ecclesie Sancte
Marie de Rievalle et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus tres car-
rucatas terre, scilicet Cotum cum omnibus pertinentiis suis,
quas Hugo episcopus Dunelmensis eis concessit in perpetuam
elemosinam et carta sua confirmavit. Et ideo volo et firmiter
precipio quod predict! monachi habeant et teneant illas tres
predictas carrucatas terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis ita bene
et in pace et libere et quiete, plenarie et integre, honorifice et
rationabiliter, cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus
suis, sicut carta Hugonis Dunelmensis episcopi testatur. Testi-
bus : Rogero archiepiscopo Eboracensi, Gaufrido archidiacono
Cantuariensi, Ricardo archidiacono Pictavensi, Roberto decano
Eboracensi, Johanne filio Letoldi archidiacono Eboracensi, comite
Hugone de Norfolc' et Hugone de Bello Campo, Randulfo de
Glanvilla vicecomite Eboraci et Roberto de Stutevilla ; apud
Wintonam.
The association of Ranulfde Glanvill, as sheriff of York, and Robert de
Stutevill at Winchester is not inconsistent with the date, Easter, 1170, when
Stutevill displaced Glanvill as sheriff.
960. Precept from Roger, archbishop of York, to Robert, dean,
and the chapter of York, certifying them that he had confirmed
the gift of East Cowton made by Hugh, bishop of Durham,
to the monastery of Rievaulx. 1164-^.1170.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, f. 148^. Pd. in Chartul., n. 222.
Rogerus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus, apostolice
sedis legatus, dilectis filiis Roberto decano et capitulo Eboracensi,
1 Feod. Priorat. Dunehn., icow. z ib., izin. See n. 956,
3 #., I24». * Hist, of Church of York, iii, 81.
5 Charttil., n. 54, and n. 236.
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archidiaconis, decanis, et universe clero per Eboracensem provin-
ciam constitute salutem. Ad episcopalem spectat sollicitudinem
religiosorum paci providere et ne injustis vexationibus fatigentur
omnimodam diligentiam adhibere. Inde est quod nos domini
nostri regis precibus et assensui inclinati donationem de Cotum a
venerabili fratre nostro Hugone Dunelmensi episcopo monasterio
Sancte Marie Rievallis rationabiliter factam confirmamus sicut in
ejusdem episcopi carta continetur ; prohibentes ut nullus eis in-
juriam vel molestiam faciat vel predictam possessionem pertur-
bare vel auferre aliquibus injustis modis presumat. His testibus,
Gregorio priore de Bridlintona, Johanne archidiacono Ebora-
censis ecclesie, Willelmo capellano, magistro Mainardo, canonicis
Eboracensibus, Osberto Arundel canonico Beverlaci, Radulfo
capellano, Laurentio canonico Suelle, Waltero de Ruddebi decano,
Roberto clerico de Lihum.
961. Grant by Marmaduke Darel to the monks of St. Mary's,
York, of the church of Sessay in alms. 1170-1180.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chapter), f. 3160? (old f. 271^), n. I.
Pd. in Stevens' Continuation, ii, app. n. 85.
Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego
Marmeducus Darell dedi in puram et perpetuam elemosinam
ecclesiam de Ceszay cum omnibus pertinentiis suis ecclesie
Sancte Marie Eboracensis et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus,
pro anima mea et pro animabus patris et matris mee et fratrum
meorum et pro animabus parentum meorum. Et volo ut earn
habeant et possideant libere et quiete. Testibus hiis, Waltero
filio Fainolf, Thoma filio Wlviet', Serlone Brun, Gosfrido filio
Romundi, Hugone filio Hanan.
A similar charter of Marmaduke Darel was attested by Josceline the
chaplain, Walter de Kirkeby, Adam Lovel, Gervase the constable, Geoffrey
the gatekeeper, Turgis the dispenser, William de Elmeswell, Reginald his
son, William the clerk of Athelingflet and William his son.1 The gift was
confirmed by William Darel, son of the said Marmaduke, his charter being
attested by William de Percy, Walter de Boyngton, master Walter de
Driffeld, master Michael de Clavill, Richard de Camera, Osbert the gate-
keeper (janitor), Robert Bacheler, Robert Supe, Ralph de Longavilla,
William boteler (pincerna), John de Hamerton, John the cook.2
962. Grant by Joscelin de Herlesey to the monks of Rievaulx of
3 acres of land in (West) Harlsey at the south side of the
tillage of the lord of that town. 1175-1189.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. no. Pd. in Chartul., n. 170.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Jocelinus de Herleseia
salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo
1 Chartul., n. 2. Pd. in Stevens' Continuation, ii, app., n. 86.
2 Chartul., n. 3.
DURHAM FEE : SESSAY, HARLSEY, ROMANBY 295
servientibus, pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et filiorum
meorum et pro animabus omnium parentum et antecessorum
meorum, in perpetuam elemosinam, tres acras terre in terri-
torio de Herleseia ad orientalem partem ejusdem ville et ad
australem partem culture domini prefate ville, sex perticatis
interpositis. Hanc terram dedi predictis monachis, concessu et
bona voluntate uxoris mee, de cujus mar[it]agio predicta terra
est, et concessu filiorum meorum et concessu dominorum meorum,
Gaufridi de Laceles et Rainaldi de Tunstal, liberam et quietam ab
omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari ; et ego et heredes mei
adquietabimus earn de omnibus terrenis servitiis et warantiza-
bimus contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Hiis testibus, Ernaldo
filio Bence, Jukelo de Alverton, Ricardo de Crathorn, Roberto
filio Brunne, Ernisio famulo domini regis, Fermino de Herleseia,
Willelmo presbitero de Herleseia.
This gift of Joscelin de Herlsey was confirmed by his lord, Geoffrey de
Lasceles, and by Richard I in iiSg.1 Jocelin had sons, Reiner, William,
and Walter. Agnes, prioress of Marrick, granted to Reiner the land in
Harlsey, which Robert de Lasceles (father of Geoffrey) gave to her
convent, except 44 acres of land, and common of pasture for 100 sheep,
which the convent had previously demised to the monks of Rievaulx in
exchange for 2 bovates in Cowton.2 As noted elsewhere, Aubreye, formerly
the wife of " William son of king Stephen " (Albreda que fuit uxor
Willelmi filii regis Stephani), was demanding dower in 1196 against
William de Herlesse.3 Presumably William was an illegitimate son of
Stephen of Blois. He had a son, also named William, to whom bishop
Hugh Puiset granted the manor of Little Haughton, co. Durham. The
charter describes the grantee as " Willelmus filius Willelmi filii regis
Stephani." It was attested by Henry de Puiset, Gilbert de la Leye, Philip
de Colevill, Henry de Ferlington, Gilbert the chamberlain, Marmaduke de
Arel and Adam de Aldham.4 In 1205 the monks of Rievaulx were in-
voking the aid of the king's court to secure to them their farm of the
demesne of Harlsey until the end of their term.5 Two years later William
de Herlesei failed to obtain the aid of the court in recovering an alleged
debt from Robert Bertram.6 Ralph son of William son of Joscelin de
Magna Herlesay gave 16 acres in Harlsey to Rievaulx.7
963. Confirmation by Robert, vicar of (North) Allerton, to John de
Romundebi of a chantry in the chapel of Romanby, in ac-
cordance with the charter of the prior and convent of Durham.
1190-1215.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury ; lma lmae Ebor., 14.
Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris magister Robertus
vicarius de Alvertona salutem in Domino. Noverit universitas
vestra me concessisse et hac carta confirmasse Johanni de
Romundebi et heredibus suis cantariam in capella de Romundebi
1 Chartul. of Rievaulx •, p. 127. * ib., n. 253.
3 Pipe R., 8 Ric. I.
4 Prima Pont, Dean and Chap., Durham. Pd. in Surtees, Durham, iii, 339.
5 Pipe R., 7 John. • ib., 9 John. 7 Chartul., p. 287.
296 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
in perpetuum secundum formam contentam in carta domini prioris
et conventus ecclesie Donolmensis quam inde habet. Et in hujus
rei testimonium huic scripto sigillum meum apposui. Teste
capitulo Donolmensi.
Small seal of green wax, with head (or gem). Legend : + ORATE
T . . . ERI.
John de Romundeby paid \m. to the scutage levied in 1196 within the
bishopric of Durham.1 He accounted in 1210 for an old debt.2
(b) WELTON AND HOWDENSHIRE
964. Notitia of a grant by William I to William, bishop, and (the
church of) St. Cuthbert, of Welton, with the members and with
sac, soc and all customs, as fully as St. Cuthbert holds or held
his other lands. 1080-1086.
Brit. Mus. Dom. A. vii, f. 500?. Pd. in Liber Vita, 76 ; Davis, Regesta,
n. 272.
Ego Willelmus Dei gratia rex Anglorum hereditario jure
factus do et concede Deo omnipotenti et sanctissimo confessori
Cuthberto et episcopo Dunelmensi Willelmo et omnibus succes-
soribus ejus Welletunam cum omnibus appendiciis suis, cum saca
et socna et omnibus rebus et consuetudinibus ad earn pertinenti-
bus, ita bene et quiete et pleniter sicut unquam supradictus con-
fessor alias terras suas melius et quietius et plenius tenuit vel
tenet.
In 1066 earl Morcar held Welton and its berewicks. When the Survey
was made the bishop of Durham held the manor and soc. Mr. Davis is
incorrect in stating that the "Liber Rubeus" makes bishop Walcher the
recipient of the grant (of Welton). He has misread " Waltham " as
"Welton."3
965. Writ from William II testifying that he had rendered up to
Ranulf, bishop of Durham, the lands in Lund-on-the-Wolds
and Holme-on-the-Wolds, and whatever belonged to Welton,
the right to which had lately been in dispute between the
bishop and Alan de Percy. 9 January, noo.
Mon. Angl., i, 241^; Davis, Regesta, n. 427.
Willelmus rex Anglorum 4 Thome archiepiscopo et Bertramo
de Verdon et baronibus suis Francis et Anglis de Everwicscira
salutem. Sciatis me reddidisse Ranulpho episcopo Dunelmensi
terras illas omnes de quibus erat lis inter ilium et Alanum de
Perceio, et nominatim Lunt et Hogum et quicquid pertinet Well-
entone ; et tu Bertrame saisi eum inde. Testibus : Willelmo
1 Pipe R., 8 Ric. I, Dur. z ib., 12 John.
3 Reg<:sta,272r\. * " Anglic " in Mon. Angl.
DURHAM FEE: WELTON, LUND, HOLME 297
cancellario et comite de Mellent et Roberto filio Hanionis, apud
Salesberiam, quarto die Theophanie.
In the Survey the manor which Morcar had held in Lund, assessed to
geld at 12 carucates,1 was said to be soc of Welton ; also Holme-on-the-
Wolds, assessed at 12 carucates, was soc of the same manor of Welton,
and Nigel Fossard held half of the town of the bishop. A place called
"Persene" which belonged to Lund, but probably formed part of Scor-
brough, and was assessed at 6 bovates, was held by William de Percy of
the bishop ; but according to the Summary 4 bovates there belonged to
William de Percy and 2 bovates to the bishop. In 1316 Lund was reputed
to belong to the liberty of Allertonshire,2 and Holme-on-the- Wolds to that
of Howdenshire.3 Both towns were held by Percy of the bishop of Durham.*
The date of this document is 9 January, uoo. Bishop Ranulf had been
consecrated on the 5 June preceding, and the king departed this life on
2 August following the issue of this writ. The reference to Alan de Percy
shows that he had succeeded William de Percy, his father, who is said to
have taken part in the first crusade under Robert Curthose in 1096, and
to have died (in 1097) at Mountjoy in sight of Jerusalem, where he was
honourably buried ; his heart being brought back and deposited at his
abbey of Whitby.5
966. Notification by Ranulf, bishop of Durham, to G. de Alrikar
(Ellerker?), William Marcell, or Martel, and Ralph de Lund,
and the men of the soc of Welton, of his gift to the monks
of Durham of 32 perches in breadth of his land of Walking-
ton, adjoining the monks' town of Hunsley; and precept to
William and Ralph to put the monks in possession. 1109-1128.
Durham Chartul., i, f. 49.
[RJanulphus Dunelmensis episcopus G. de Alrik[ar] et Willelmo
Marcello et Radulpho de Lund et omnibus suis hominibus de
Welletuna socna salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse
domino meo Sancto Cuthberto et monachis ejus de terra mea de
Walketuna xxxii per[ti]catas terre in latitudine cum tota earum
longitudine, que jacent juxta villam monachorum Hundesleie. Et
ideo precipio ut tu Willelme Marcell et tu Radulphe de Lund 6
inde eosdem monachos cito saisias, quia volo et concede ut
monachi Sancti Cuthberti eandem terram libere et quiete et ab
omni calumpnia et servitio amodo habeant et hanc meam dona-
tionem imperpetuum possideant. Testibus, Roberto archidiacono
et Roberto m[onach]o et Osberto vicecomite et Willelmo filio
Ranulphi et Willelmo camerario et Roberto filio Osberti et
Roberto Siberto et Unspaco.7
967. Precept of Ranulf, bishop of Durham, to W. de Alrikar
(Ellerker) to give seisin to the monks of Durham of land
1 Said to be 1 8 car. in the Summary. z Kirkby's Quest, 341.
3 ib. 317. * CaL Inq,p. /«., v, 319-20.
6 Whitby CharttiL, p. 2; Leland, Itinerary > in Dodsw. MSS., cxxix, f. 183.
6 "Hund"; MS. 7 "Vulpaco"; MS.
298 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
adjoining Hunsley towards Walkington, which prior Algar will
indicate. 1109-1128.
Durham Chartul., iii, f. 49.
[RJanulphus Dunelmensis episcopus W. de Alrikar salutem.
Precipio tibi ut cito et sine mora saisias monachos Dunelmenses
de terra que jacet juxta Hundesleam versus Walkintonam sicut
tibi prior Algarus monstrabit, quia earn dedi domino meo Sancto
Cuthberto et monachis suis et meis liberam et quietam ad
Hundesleia[m]. Et precipio ut nullus ex meis hominibus et
amicis eis amodo inde aliquam injuriam vel molestiam faciat, ut
in pace et quiete et honorifice et ab omni calumpnia eandem
terram in perpetuum habeant et teneant.
968. Grant by Alan, count of Brittany, to the monks of Durham of
the churches which belonged to the socage of Welton and of
half that of Hunsley. 1137-1 146.
Original in the Durham Treasury, ima 3ti£e Ebor., M I (n. 12).
Aflanus] comes Britannic et Anglic dapifero suo et conesta-
bulario et camerario, baronibusque suis omnibus et hominibus
Francis et Anglis salutem. Sciatis me monachis de Durelmo
ecclesias de Welletun soch[a] in elemosina[m], ad tenendum de
me in capite, concessisse et dedisse et dimidiam [ecclesiam de]
Honderlad, pro anima patris mei et mea. Testibus : Rualdo cone-
stabulario et Rollando Hachedt et Hugone Cami[n].
Large circular seal of white wax. Obverse — the Count on horse-
back with lance and shield. Legend— [SIGILLVJM + ALANI.
VERAMVT. . . Reverse — Equestrian figitre with sword.
Legend: +s . . . NGLIIE ET BRITANNE.
On 10 March, 1088, William II ordered the lands and churches of bishop
William de St. Calais to be seized,1 and afterwards delivered Howden,
Welton, and other estates of the bishop to Odo, count of Champagne, and
Alan Le Roux, count of Brittany. There is some uncertainty when these
estates were restored to Durham.2 Bishop William was in exile three years,
and returned, after making his peace with the king, towards the end of
109 1.3 Count Odo of Champagne was arrested for conspiracy in 1096.*
Count Alan Le Noir succeeded his brother, count Alan Le Roux, in 1089,
and is supposed to have died in 1093. It seems probable then that Howden
and Welton were restored to bishop William at the end of 1091, or early
in 1092.
The present charter relates to the position occupied by count Alan in
the East Riding during Stephen's reign. How he had acquired any right
to the churches of the soc of Welton, save by usurpation, it is difficult
to say. Were the events of 1088-1091 connected with his claim, or had
he received some of the temporalities of the see of Durham whilst it was
void during the period 1 140-1 143 ?
At the time of the Survey Hunsley was held by the bishop of Durham,
holding a berewick of Welton assessed at 2^ carucates, and by Hugh, son
of Baldric, holding a manor or berewick of Little Weighton, of the same
1 Sym. of Dtirham, i, 171 ; Man. AngL, i, 245.
1 Sym. of Du~hanii i, 173. 3 ib., 195. * ib., ii, 226.
DURHAM FEE : WELTON, HUNSLEY, GARDHAM 299
assessment. The mediety of the church mentioned in the charter was no
doubt that which belonged to Durham. Hugh Camin, one of the witnesses,
was a knight of Robert de Stutevill, who held the moiety of Hunsley which
had formerly been Hugh son of Baldric's.
969. Confirmation by Agatha de Gardham to the brethren of the
hospital of St. Giles, Beverley, by consent of John Arundel, her
heir, of the gift of Langus de Bardnof (?) of 3 acres of land at
Newton in Gardham. 1160-1180.
Orig. at Belvoir Castle. Pd. in Hist. MSS. Com. (1905), p. 81.
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri quicumque hanc
cartam viderint vel audierint quod ego domina Agatha de Gerdhom
concessi et hac present! carta confirmavi Deo et hospital! Sancti
Egidii Beverlaci et fratribus ejusdem domus, concessu Johannis
Arundel heredis mei, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam ad
sustentamentum pauperum ejusdem domus, donum Lang[use] de
Bardnof . . .x scilicet iij acras terre in Neutona, j acram et
dimidiam ubi domus Sancti Egidii sita est et j acram et
dimidiam ex orientali parte . . . 1 cum tantis aysiamentis quanta
pertinent ad tantam terram, faciendo forensecum servitium
quantum pertinet ad iij acras terre unde xij carucate faciunt
feudum unius militis. His testibus, Jordano de Osgoteby, Osberto
Arundel, Philippo Tyrel, Galfrido filio Wydonis de Tranebi,
Galfrido de Riscebi, Thoma caretario, Haukerin de Thornetona,
Andrea filio Baldewini, Gwarino de Tranebi, Johanne filio Edrici,
magistro Alano aurifabro, Hugone clerico, et multis aliis.
Leland writes concerning the Hospital of St. Giles :
One Wulse,2 as it is thought afore the Conquest, was the
founder. It was longging to the bishop of York ontyl such tyme
that bishop Giffard intitelid it to Wartre, a priory of canons in
Yorkshire. It came a late to the earl of Ruthland, and he sup-
pressed it." 3
In 1226 archbishop Walter de Gray granted to the brethren there the
tithe of 143^ acres of assarted ground in Skidby, called Stoking, bounded
on the W. by Stokking Mere, S. by Grenegate, N. by Dalegate and E. by the
tillage of the canons of St. Peter's, York.4 In 1274 there were five chaplains
in the hospital of St. Giles who celebrated mass daily, one chaplain to cele-
brate for the souls of Alexander de Santon, his parents and friends ; two
for Stephen de Crauncewick and his successors ; one for William Daniel
and his successors, and one for Walter Godchep and his successors. The
patrons of the hospital were : the archbishop of York for a messuage and 2
bovates in the town and townfield of South Burton, William de Cartorp for
4 bovates in the said townfield, William the constable of Holme-on-Spalding
Moor (for unspecified alms), William, lord of Raventorp, for land belong-
1 Defective.
8 Probably meant for "Wulfe," i.e. Ulf. Ulf the deacon had land in North
Cave in 1066 ; V.C.H. Yorks., ii, 292^.
3 Leland, Itinerary, lib. i, f. 51. Which accounts for the presence of this deed at
Belvoir.
4 Reg. Gray, 8.
3OO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
ing to Riding, Richard, lord of Bentley, for the land of the same hospital in
the townfield of Bentley, Alexander de Santun and Robert Godland and
Richard de Anlaubi for the same in the townfield of Riplingham, Stephen
de Crauncewic and Robert de Cave for the same in the townfield of Miteltun
( Middleton-on-the- Wolds), the prior of Britlingtun for the same in the town
and townfield of Frestingtorp (Fraisthorp), and Sir Robert de Perci for the
same in the town and townfield of Eskburn (Eastburn, E.R.). The hospital
was bound by charter only to support two sick persons in the infirmary, in
respect of the land in Bentley.1
A visitation of the hospital was made by archbishop William Wick-
wane in 1280, whereat he directed that the prior and convent of Warter
should keep four priests there to celebrate and maintain order, two sick and
weakly priests lately found there assisting ; fifteen beds for as many poor sick
folk were to be maintained, as well as ten poor folk, who got bread there
in accordance with their charters.2 No victuals were to be sold ; the poor
who had no charters were to have straw at Christmas and three or four eggs
apiece, and at Michaelmas two geese and the fifth part of a cheese to be
made in the hospital ; they were to have broth daily as before, and the sick
and diseased were to have the fifth gallon of beer brewed for Christmas, the
fifth ox from the larder, the fifth sheep and pig from the same, except the
hide and suet. The archbishop also gave directions as to the maintenance
of the infirmary by local alms, lights at burial, testamentary dispositions
by the brethren, their dress and work. Lastly the little cells in the infir-
mary were to be renewed.3 There are a large number of grants to this hos-
pital entered on folios 89^ to g6d of the Chartulary of Warter.4
At Belvoir Castle there is a grant by Stephen de Neuton, son 5 of Ralph
the sheriff, with the consent of Thomas de Neuton, to the brethren of the
hospital of St. Giles, Beverley, of 8 acres of land at Newton in Gardham.
The witnesses are, John de Bewic, Hugh de Arci, Thomas de Neuton,
Walter de Gloucestre, Richard the clerk of Thorp (Torp) and William his
son.6
970. Grant by Alan de Percy and William his son to Haslat de
Lecingfeld of half a carucate of land in Holme-on-the- Wolds
for a rent of $s. yearly. 1130-1138.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower at York ; Dodsw. MS.
viii, f. 155.
Notum sit omnibus hanc cartam visuris vel audituris tarn
presentibus quam futuris quod ego Alanus de Perci et ego Willel-
mus de Perci films ejus dedimus et concessimus et hac presenti
carta nostra confirmavimus Haslat de Lecingfeld et heredibus
suis dimidiam carrucatam terre in Haum cum tofto et crofto et
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, scilicet in pasturis et omnibus
aysiamentis et libertatibus ville, illam videlicet dimidiam caru-
catam quam Rolfus tenuit, unde Ghippe films Rolfi tenuit duas
bovatas et Higgaldus frater Ghippe tenuit alias duas bovatas ;
tenendam de nobis et heredibus nostris in feodo et hereditate,
1 Keg. Giffard, 259. The charters of some of these patrons will be found in
the Chartulary of Warter.
2 They made assignment of their small property upon admission in return for
maintenance.
3 Reg. Wick-wane, 137. * Fairfax MSS., ix.
5 Reading uncertain owing to injury.
6 Belvoir Castle D. ; Hist. MSS. Com. (1905), p. 82.
DURHAM FEE: BEVERLEY HOSPITAL, HOTHAM 301
libere et quiete ab omni servitio ad nos pertinente; reddendo
inde annuatim nobis et heredibus nostris tres solidos, scilicet ad
Pentecosten xviii denarios et ad festum Sancti Martini xviii
denarios, et faciendo forinsecum servitium episcopo Dunelmensi
quantum pertinet ad dimidiam carucatam terre de feudo episcopi.
Hiis testibus, Roberto seneschaldo, Gileberto filio Fulconis,
Hugone filio Fulconis, Gilleberto de Archis,1 Jollano de Kibling-
cotes, Roberto de Hallay, Radulfo hostricerio, Johanne Harundel,
Alexandro capellano, Rollando pincerna, Willelmo coco, Regi-
naldo seneschaldo, Willelmo Striche, Hadde preposito, Bernulfo
forestario, et multis aliis.
Among the witnesses are many of the principal members of the house-
hold of Alan de Percy I : Robert, son of Fulk, his seneschal or sewer, with
Gilbert and Hugh, the brothers of Robert ; Gilbert de Arches of Rainton,
John Arundel of Sneaton, Robert de Hallai of Covenham, co. Line., and
Foston, co. York.
There is some doubt about the date of the death of Alan de Percy I.
The editor of the Whitby Chartulary assumes that William de Percy II, son
of Alan, succeeded his father before the death of Henry I, on the evidence
of charter n. 26 in that chatulary. Therein William de Percy grants alms
to the monks " pro domino meo Henrico rege Anglic." 2 The editor supports
his contention by an unfortunate reference to the date of the foundation of
the convent of Grenedale, or Handale, which he places in 1133, several de-
cades too early. Whether the contention be justifiable or not, it is certain
that William, and not Alan his father, was a leader of the Yorkshire forces
at the battle of the Standard on 22 August H38.3
971. Grant by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to Ralph, son of Ralph son
of Ulfwet, of land in Hotham held by his ancestors ; a rent
of 26s. to be paid. 1153-1166.
From the original formerly in Christopher Hatton's Book of Seals; Dodsw.
MS. xc, f.
H[ugo] Dunelmensis episcopus [etc.] salutem. Notum vobis sit
me dedisse et concessisse Radulfo filio Radulfi filii Ulfwet terram
quam antecessores sui tenuerunt de meis antecessoribusin Hothum,
scilicet tres carucatas terre ibidem, reddendo mihi et successoribus
meis xxvLy. per annum. Testibus, Everardo de Pusac, Bertramo
vicecomite, Thoma filio Ulfwet, Thoma filio ejus et Adam filio
ejus, Gaufrido clerico de Crambum,4 Anscetpllo] de Bulmer.
These 3 carucates were at the Survey soc of Welton. Ulviet was the
name of the pre-Conquest owner of Cherry Burton, of a small manor in
North Cave, and of a manor in Leckonfield. Thomas de Evorwic, son of
Ulviet, made fine in 1130 that he might be an alderman in the guild of
merchants of York.5 The Ulviet mentioned in this charter was evidently
a sochman of Welton soc.
1 " Arthus " ; MS. 2 Op. fit., p. 29.
3 Sym. of Durham, ii, 294. 4 "Granbum"; MS.
5 A'. Mag. Pipe, 31 Hen. I, 34.
3<D2 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
972. Notification by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to his men of
Howdenshire and the soc of Welton that he has confirmed to
Robert de Kente 2 bovates, half the mill and various tofts in
Ellerker, land in Blacktoft, and a rent of 2s. from Brantingham,
to hold of Randulf Sibert, who had granted them to Robert.
1180-1195.
Chartul. of Malton ; Claud. D. xi, f. 2O2d.
Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus hominibus
suis de Huueden'syre et Welleton soke salutem. Sciatis nos
concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Roberto de Kente et
heredibus suis duas bovatas terre et toftum integrum quod est
inter molendinum meum et inter toftum quod fuit Sywardi fabri
et dimidium molendinum et toftum quod fuit Ailsi et totum toftum
quod fuit Ricardi de Baggeflet in Ellerker et iiii acras terre in
Blaketoft et redditum duorum solidorum in Brentinham quern
Haldanus diaconus tenet cum omnibus pertinentiis et unum toftum
in Ellerker proprius tofto quod idem Robertus tenet de me ex
parte occidentali; tenenda sibi et heredibus suis de Randfulfo]
Sibert et heredibus suis jure hereditario, reddendo eis inde singulis
annis unam libram piperis ad Natale Domini et faciendo eis forin-
secum servitium quando contigerit quantum pertinet ad tres
bovatas terre, sicut carta Randulfi Sybert testatur. Testibus, etc.
973. Notification by Hugh, bishop of Durham, that he has confirmed
to Robert de Kente two bovates of land in Ellerker for a rent
of 25. payable at the four terms customary in Welton soc.
1180-1195.
Chartul. of Malton ; Claud. D. xi, f. 202^.
H[ugo] Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus hominibus
suis de Houedenesire et Welleton soka salutem. Sciatis nos
concessisse et hac presenti carta confirmasse Roberto de Kente
duas bovatas terre in villa de Allerker quas recepimus de Thoma
Syberd, ei et heredibus suis ; tenendas de nobis et successoribus
nostris, reddendo singulis annis ii solidos per iiii terminos in
Welleton soka constitutes, liberas et quietas ab omni alio servitio
et consuetudine. Quare volumus et precipimus ut prenominatus
Robertus et heredes sui teneant predictas bovatas terre de nobis
et successoribus nostris cum omnibus ad eas pertinentibus in bosco
et piano, in pratis et aquis et pascuis et viis et semitis, per pre-
dictum servitium ita libere et quiete sicut alii liberi tenentes nostri
de nobis liberius et honorabilius tenent. Hiis testibus, etc.
974. Memorial concerning the grant by William I to William, bishop
of Durham, of Welton and Howden with sac and soc, and
Hemingbrough. 1080-1086.
Man. AngLy i, 238.
Willelmo quoque episcopatum tenente adjecit idem rex Willel-
mus Wealletune et Hovedene cum suis omnibus appendiciis, cum
DURHAM FEE: WELTON, HOWDEN, BRANTINGHAM 303
saca et socne et omnibus legibus et consuetudinibus sicut in propria
manu ipse habuit, eidem Willelmo episcopo omnibusque successori-
bus suis libere in perpetuum possidendas ; precepitque ut monachis
in ecclesia Sancti Cuthberti Deo imperpetuum servituris et pro
anima sua et successorum ejus oraturis idem Willelmus episcopus
daret in puram et perpetuam elemosinam omnes ecclesias de
eisdem terris quas ei ipse donaverat.
Unde dictus Willelmus episcopus in primordio quo terras
sibi donatas accepit ecclesias eorum statim monachis donavit,
videlicet ecclesiam de Hoveden cum omnibus capellis et terris et
pertinentiis suis, ecclesiam de Brentingham cum omnibus capellis,
terris et pertinentiis suis, ecclesiam de Welletuna cum capellis
et terris et omnibus ejus pertinentiis, ecclesiam de Walkyntuna
cum capellis et terris et omnibus pertinentiis suis, et ecclesiam de
Skypwith cum omnibus terris et pertinentiis suis.
Idem etiam rex Willelmus dedit etc., regium manerium suum,
videlicet villam de Hemyngburgh cum omni terra de Bracken-
holme [et] cum omnibus adjacentibus [et] cum ecclesia ville pre-
dicte et cunctis rebus eidem pertinentibus in bosco et piano etc.
ita bene et quiete etc. sicut unquam Sanctus Cuthbertus alias terras
melius ac quietius habuit, cum omnibus consuetudinibus regiis et
libertatibus quas ipse habuit in ipso dum illud post victoriam
Anglic in manu propria tenuit, per easdem divisas quibus ipse seu
ante eum comites Tostius vel Siwardus ipsum manerium tenuit
etc.1
In the Council at London before William I in 1082 bishop William is
alleged to have executed a deed whereby he established at St. Cuthbert's,
Durham, the monks of Wearmouth and " Gyrue " (Jarrow) under a new
constitution and gave to them lands in five or six counties, including Howden
with all the other manors, lands and rents of the bishop, together with the
churches of his demesnes in " Eurwikscire," namely, the churches of Howden,
Welton, Walkington and Brantingham, with their appurtenances and all
the tithes of his whole demesne ; and in the city of York the church of Holy
Trinity with the ownership of three houses. These gifts the king confirmed
with his seal to the monks of St. Cuthbert and their successors. The
witnesses were forty-two in number.2 Both of these charters are said to
be forgeries.
William, late abbot of St. Carilef, or Calais, the grantor, had been
consecrated bishop of Durham at Gloucester on 3 January, 1081. Either
on this occasion, or some short time after, the king gave Howden and
Welton to the bishop.
At the Survey the manor of Welton, which had been Morcar's, heads
the survey of the land of the bishop of Durham. Welton, assessed at 18
carucates, possessed 4 berewicks, viz. Elleker 8 carucates, Walkington 9
carucates, Hunsley i\ carucates, Yokefleet \\ carucate ; and soc in
Brantingham 2 carucates, another Brantingham (Thorpe) 5 bovates,3 Hotham
3 carucates, South Cliff 4 carucates,4 Scorbrough I carucate, Newton, near
1 Probably from the lost Liber Rubeus, f. 58^. Cf. Hist. Dunelm. Script.,
ccccxxv.
2 Hist. Dunelm. Script. (Surtees Soc.), p. ii; Mon. Angl., i, 236^.
3 In the Summary 2 car. 7 bov. 4 In the Summary 3^ car.
304 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Gardham i carucate,1 and Gardham 6 carucates. Also soc of Welton in
Lund 12 carucates, and "Persene" (in Lund) 6 bovates, Holme-on-the-
Wolds 12 carucates. There was also other soc of Welton, most of which
seems to have been recovered by the bishop after the survey was made ; of
which the count of Mortain had 7 bovates in Hotham, I carucate in Locking-
ton, 6 bovates in Aike, I carucate in Cherry or North Burton ; and Robert
Malet had something less than i carucate in Hotham. In the same manner
the bishop recovered from the count of Mortain lands which he claimed
as belonging to his socage of Howden. The whole manor and socage of
Welton represented about 15 six-carucate units.
975. Notitia of the grant by William I (?) to William, bishop and
(the church of) St. Cuthbert of the manor of Howden with the
members. 1080-1086.
Brit. Mus., Dom. A. vii, f. 50^. Pd. in Liber Vita, 76.
Ego Willelmus Dei gratia hereditario jure rex Anglorum
factus do et concede Deo et sanctissimo confessor! Cuthberto
et episcopo Dunhelmensi Willelmo et omnibus successoribus
ejus hoc manerium, scilicet Houedene, cum omnibus appendiciis
suis et omnibus rebus ad hoc manerium pertinentibus, ita bene et
ita quiete et ita pleniter sicut unquam supradictus confessor alias
terras suas melius et quietius tenuit vel tenet.
In 1066 Howden belonged to king Edward. At the Survey it formed
part of the land of the bishop of Durham. The details are as follows,
additions and variations found in the Summary being noted :
Berewick and Soc of
Survey.
Summary.
Howden.
car.
bov.
car.
bov.
M
Howden
15
O
15
0
B
Hive
I
O
0
B
Ousethorpe
I
4
I
4
B
Portington
2
3
I
4
Burland
I
o2
B
Caville
2
2
2
2
B
S
Eastrington
J)
5
oj
6
O
B
Kilpin
3
2
3
2
B
Belby
3
2 I
S
>?
o
4 I
4
6
M
i
63 J
B
Yokefleet
o
4
0
4
B
Cotness
o
4
0
4
B
Saltmarsh
6
0
6
0
B
Laxton
i
o
i
o
B
Skelton
3
2
3
2
B
Barnhill
0
i
O
B
Thorpe
i
4
i
4
B
Knedlington
6
6
o
S
»
i
o/
1 And Basin's late manor there of one car.
2 Gilbert Tison claimed soc in Burland, but the county assigned it to the bishop ;
Dom. Bk., f. 373 (Clamores).
3 The bishop claimed 14 bov. from Robert Malet, but the county declared that
they belonged to Mule, Egbrand, Basin and Orm with sac and soc, and that William
Malet had this land ; ib.
DURHAM FEE : HOWDENSHIRE
305
Berewicks and Soc of
Howden.
Survey
car. bov.
Asselby
i
4
Barmby-on-the-Marsh I
5
Babthorpe
|J
Brackenholme
Hagthorpe
Bowthorpe
Barlby
Riccall
Hemingbrough
o
ol
II
Summary
car. bov.
O
O
O
6
O
O
O1
O
O
2M
M
S
2M
S
2M
S
S
THE KING
Belby o
Hemingbrough 3
Barlby i
42
o
o
THE COUNT OF MORTAIN
South Duffield
Osgodby
Asselby
North Duffield
Long Cliff
3
o
25
O
O
0 4
1 O
7 5
3 o
i o
7 2
3 o
S6
GILBERT TISON
Brackenholme
»
Hagthorpe
North Duffield i
2 Ernuin
4
976. Notification by Henry I that he has restored to Ranulf, bishop
of Durham, the land of (North) Allerton, Howden and Welton
which he had taken into his own hands at St. Albans, when he
was crowned there at Whitsuntide (noi). 1114-1116.
.Mon. AngL, i, 242.
Henricus rex Anglorum Thurstino archiepiscopo et Nigello
de Albyneio et Anschitello de Bolmere et Odardo vicecomiti de
1 In the Survey Ralph Paynel had I car. in Barlby.
2 4 bov. in Belby, where Orm and Basin had halls, neither the sheriff (for the
king) nor the bishop claimed ; Dom. Bk., f. 373 (c/amores).
3 The county declared that 2 car. in South Duffield which Nigel (Fossard) has
belong to the king's demesne of Pocklington ; that William Malet held the remain-
ing 6 car. there so long as he held the castle of York ; ib.
4 3 car. in Osgodby and 3 car. in Long Cliff, which Nigel holds, the county
declared that William Malet had held ; ib.
The county declared that William Malet was seised of 7 carucates in North
Duffield and had the land and service until the castle (of York) was destroyed ; ib.
6 SocofWressel.
II U
306 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Northumberlanda salutem. Sciatis me reddidisse Ranulfo episcopo
Dunelmensi omnes illas terras unde eum dissaisivi et quas cepi
in manu mea apud Sanctum Albanum quando ibi coronatus fui
in Pentecostes, scilicet Alvertonam et Hovedenam et Welletonam.
Testibus: Ranulfo cancellario, Roberto comite de Mellent et
Willelmo de Tancardivilla, apud Windesoras.
This writ probably contains a very important reference to the events of
the year noi. Immediately after Henry's first and hastily effected coron-
ation in London on 5 August, iioo, he caused Ranulf Flambard to be
consigned to the Tower. In the summer of the ensuing year, whilst the
sovereign and his people were perturbed by the expected invasion of duke
Robert, who had hastened back from the Holy Land after hearing of his
brother's decease, Henry re-issued and renewed the liberties which he had
granted upon the occasion of his first coronation, and published a writ
ordering the shire-moots (doubtless throughout the kingdom) to make oath
to defend the realm against duke Robert.1 I suggest that these acts had
been prefaced by the recrowning of the king, with deliberation and great
ceremony, at St. Alban's on Whitsunday, 9 June, uoi.
When this writ was issued Thurstan had received the archbishopric of
York, Anschetil de Bulmer had probably taken the place of Osbert of
Humber as sheriff of York, Robert, count of Meulan, was living, and Henry
had not yet left the country for his long sojourn beyond seas. The limits of
date are 15 August, 1114 — 2 April, 1116. These may probably be reduced
with safety to mid-July, 1115 — 2 April, 1116.
977- Grant by Ranulf, bishop of Durham, to the monks of St. Cuth-
bert of all manner of tithes from his demesne of (North) Aller-
ton, Welton and Howden. £.1125-1128.
Original in the Durham Treasury, 2da Imae Pontificalium, 3.
Ranulphus Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus suis prepositis et
servientibus et hominibus de Alvertona et Welletuna et Houedene
salutem. Sciatis me dedisse domino meo Sancto Cuthberto et
monachis ejus pro redemtione anime mee de toto meo dominio
rectam decimationem de omnibus rebus unde decimatio fieri debet ;
et ideo precipio vobis ut sine omni dilatione et fraude monachis
predictis eas libere detis. Qui vero hec disturbaverit excom-
municatus ante Deum sit.
Vesica-shaped seal of white wax, showing bishop standing.
A grant to the same effect, addressed to ^geler the monk and all the
bishop's ministers and men of Houedane, was attested by R[obert] the
archdeacon, O[sbert] the bishop's nephew and William the chamber-
lain. The seal is almost perfect. — Legend: +SIGILLVM [RA]NNVLFI
DVNELMENSIS EPISCOPI.
There are several charters from Ranulf Flambard to the monks of
Durham restoring to them lands and possessions which he had taken from
them.2 Two are attested by Robert the archdeacon of Durham, Ranulf,
Osbert, nephew of Flambard, and Roger de Coisners. They were appar-
ently issued not long before his death, which occurred 5 September 1128.
1 See Mr. W. H. Stevenson on a writ of Henry I among the docts. of the dean
and chap, of Lincoln in Engl. Hist. Rev., xxi, 506 ; ib. (facsimile), xxvi, 488.
2 See Hist. Dunelm. Script., pp. xxix-xxx. Also n. 934.
DURHAM FEE: HOWDEN, ALLERTON 307
978. Notification by Roger, archbishop of York and legate, that
Robert of Howden has resigned the church of Howden and,
at the presentation of German, prior, and the convent of
Durham, he has instituted Roger the clerk of Howden, who
will render the customary pension to the prior and convent.
1164-^.1172.
Original in the Durham Treasury, I™3 imae Archiep., 6.
Rfogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus, apostolice
sedis legatus, universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis salutem,
Noverit universitas vestra Robertum de Hovedfena] refutasse in
manu nostra ecclesiam de Hovedfena]. Nos vero presentatione
Germani prioris et conventus ecclesie Dunelmfensis] eandem
ecclesiam donavimus et concessimus Rogero clerico de Houe-
d[ena] cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et eum de eadem imperso-
navimus, intuitu honestatis ipsius et scientie. Eapropter volumus
ut idem Rogerus earn libere et quiete teneat, reddendo inde
priori et conventui ecclesie Dunelmensis solitam et debitam pen-
sionem, salvo jure episcopali et officialium nostrorum. Et ne cui
maliciose eandem concessionem et donationem nostram turbare
liceat presentis scripti pagina earn roboravimus. His testibus,
Roberto decano Eboracensi, Gaufrido preposito Beverl[acensi],
Johanne archidiacono de Nottingham, Radulfo archidiacono
de Cliveland', magistro Roberto magno, Willelmo precentore
Eboracensi, Willelmo filio Tosti, Geroldo, magistro Alano, Nicho-
lao filio Hugonis, Thoma filio Paulini, canonicis Eboracensibus ;
Roberto filio Willelmi grossi, magistro Angoto, magistro Johanne
Lundonfiensi] canonico de Rip[on], Gaufrido capellano, magistro
Luciano, Alano, canonicis de Suella ; magistro Ada de Lamhedona
clerico domini Eboracensis archiepiscopi, at aliis quam pluribus.
Vesica-shaped seal of %reen wax, showing a bishop erect. Legend :
[SI]GILLVM ROG[ERI] DEI [GRATIJA EBORACENSIS ARCHIE-
PISCOP . . .
979. Confirmation by Alexander III to the prior and monks of
Durham of the disposal of the rents received from the churches
of (North) Allerton and Norham ; and inhibition against granting
the church of Howden to anyone by lay aggression, and par-
ticularly to Roger, son of Robert (de Howeden), who holds it,
but to appoint a fit parson who will answer to them touching the
temporalities and to the bishop touching the spiritualities.
Durham Chartul., i, f. 33^.
Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis filiis priori
et monachis Dunelmensibus salutem et apostolicam benedictionem.
Rationabilibus votis et desideriis religiosorum virorum prompto
nos decet animo et benignitate intendere et eis super his que
rationabiliter possident confirmationis nostre subsidium benignius
impertiri. Inde est quod nos vestris justis postulationibus grato
308 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
concurrentes assensu, dispositionem reddituum ecclesie de Alver-
tona et ecclesie de Norram sicut earn rationabiliter possidetis
vobis et ecclesie vestre auctoritate apostolica confirmamus et
presentis scripti patrocinio communimus, arctius inhibentes ne
ecclesiam de Houeden que ad jurisdictionem vestram noscitur
pertinere laicali potentia alicui, maxime Rogerio filio Robert!
qui earn tenet, concedere presumatis, sed ibi cum assensu
et auctoritate diocesani episcopi secundum canonicam institu-
tionem personam idoneam ordinetis, que vobis de temporalibusr
episcopo vero de spiritualibus, debeat respondere. Decernimus
ergo ut nulli omnino hominum liceat hanc paginam nostre confir-
mationis et prohibitionis infringere vel ei aliquatenus contraire.'
Si quis autem hoc attemptare presumpserit indignationem om-
nipotentis Dei et Beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus se
noverit incursurum. Datum Anagnie xiiii kal. Augusti.
980. Notification by Hugh, bishop of Durham, that he has confirmed
to William de Hoveden 100 acres of the demesne of William
de Buterwic, with a moiety of the meadow and the mill, which
the former William had purchased from the latter, one of the
conditions being that the purchaser should be acquitted of all
drengage. 1180-1189.
From the original, formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viif.
f. 353-
Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus Germano priori et
Willelmo archidiacono et omnibus baronibus et hominibus suis de
Haliwerfolc salutem. Sciatis nos concessisse et presenti carta
confirmasse Willelmo de Hoveden et ei vel eis quem vel quos
heredem vel heredes inde constituere voluerit et eorum heredibus
quinquies viginti acras terre de dominio Willelmi de Buterwic
cum tofto et crofto et medietate totius prati dominici et molendini
que ipse Willelmus de Buterwic concessione nostra et voluntate
predicto Willelmo de Hovedene vendidit et carta sua confirmavit ;
tenenda et habenda in feudum et hereditatem libere, quiete et
honorifice in viis et semitis, in introitibus et exitibus, in pratis
et pasturis, in moris et mariscis et in omnibus aliis aisiamentis
sicut in carta ipsius Willelmi continetur ; redimendo annuatim
liberum servitium suum versus predictum Willelmum de Buterwic
per dimidiam marcam argenti. Volumus etiam quod prefatus
Willelmus de Buterwic et heredes sui warantizent predicto
Willelmo de Hoveden et cui vel quibus ipse assignaverit et
eorum heredibus prefatam terram contra omnes homines et ad-
quietent earn versus nos et successores nostros in omnibus et
nominatim in eis que ad drengagium pertinent vel de drengagio
exigi possunt. Hiis testibus, Henrico de Puteaco, Gileberto
Hansard, Philippo vicecomite, Rogero de Coigneriis et Roberto
et Rogero filiis suis, Gaufrido filio Ricardi et Gaufrido filio suo,
DURHAM FEE : HOWDEN, SKELTON 309
Ricardo de Parca et Gaufrido filio suo, Willelmo filie Thome,
Jordano Escolland, Osberto de Laton', Gaufrido de Torp et
Johanne filio suo, Ricardo de Punchardun et Waltero filio suo,
Ranulfo de Fisseburna, Rogero de Epplindun, Drogone de
Mideham, et multis aliis.
It was given in evidence in 1228 that William de Houedene, then John
his son, and afterwards John de London, master Arnold de Auclent and
master Henry de Melsambi obtained the church of Kirkby Sigston at the
presentation of the prior of Durham.1 In 1172 Robert de Houenden
offered 5 marks for right between himself and the prior of Durham.2 Three
years later he was amerced for breach of an assize.3 In 1191 Benedict,
clerk of Howden, was amerced 20 marks for a new disseisin.4 In 1202
master Simon de Ferlington proffered 300 marks' worth of grain of the fruits
of the church of Howden, to include his earlier promise to king John of the
moiety of the fruits of that church, for the removal of lay force and certain
excommunicated persons who held the church of Howden against him.
Afterwards the proffer was cancelled by a fine of 200 marks, paid by the
bishop of Durham for the king's letters of protection, namely, that the prior
and monks of Durham, their church of Howden, and Peter Theberti, their
clerk, should be in the king's protection and keeping, and that none should
harass or molest them.5
It was presented in 1228 that Roger de Houeden, late parson of Howden,
was succeeded at his death in the church of Howden by Peter Theberti,
nephew of bishop Philip, who was instituted parson by archbishop Geoffrey.
Geoffrey had at first declined to admit him, giving as his reason, " Bene debeo
cognoscere personam cui debeo committere curam tot animarum." After-
wards Peter, obtaining papal letters, was admitted. Later, archbishop
Walter put Simon de Ferlington in possession (during the voidance of the
see ?).6 From this account Dr. Stubbs' surmise, that Roger of Howden was
rector of Howden, obtains confirmation.7 From it we also learn that Roger
died before Michaelmas, 1202. During the period 1189 — 3 March 1195,
he attested a charter of bishop Hugh Puiset as " Roger, parson of Howden." 8
981. Confirmation by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to the hospital of
St. Peter at York of two messuages at Skelton in Howden in
exchange for one in Fishergate, York, which Roger de Mowbray
had confirmed to the brethren. 1155-1165.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York; Rawl. B 455, f. 229^.'
Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus sancte
matris ecclesie filiis et universis hominibus suis salutem. Sciatis
nos concessisse et hac presenti carta nostra confirmasse Deo et
pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis duas mansuras in
Skeltuna continuas ab Usa usque ad veterem aquam, et piscariam
ejusdem ville in Usa et communem pasturam, sine gravamine
hominum illius ville, liberas et immunes et quietas ab omni geldo
et consuetudine et omni exactione et ab omni humano servitio.
Feod. Prior. Dunelm., 251. z Pipe R., 18 Hen. II, 62.
#., 21 Hen. II, 178. * £6., 3 Ric. I.
ib., 4 John. See Letters Patent d. 31 Mar., 1203.
Feod. Prior. Dunelm., 254-282 pass.
Stubbs, Roger de Houedene (Rolls Ser.), xix, xxii.
Feod. Prior. Dunelm.^ Ixxxvi.
3IO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Quapropter magister Robertus, custos supradicti hospitalis, con-
silio et assensu fratrum suorum, concessit et dedit Deo et Sancto
Cuthberto et nobis successoribus[que] nostris imperpetuum illam
mansuram in Fiscaria gata quam Genebois concessione domini
Rogeri de Molbray dedit hospitali Sancti Petri in puram et
perpetuam elemosinam. Cujus rei hii sunt testes, Galterus
monachus, Robertus de Fribois, Ricardus dapifer, Johannes
clericus nepos prioris, Helyas diaconus, Hugo clericus nepos
vicecomitis, Hugo Rom[anus], Lewinus filius Turwif, Baldawinus
qui habet uxorem Johannis de Walamira, Gamellus de Bugatorp,
Nicholaus de Porta Sancti Petri, Haldanus Wala.
982. Grant by Adam, son of Richer, to the hospital of St. Peter at
York of two bovates of land at Skelton in Howden, quit of all
service. 1175-1185.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York; Rawl. B 455, f. 22gd; s.t. " Skelton juxta
Houeden."
Notum sit tarn presentibus quam futuris sancte matris ecclesie
filiis quod ego Adam filius Richeri dedi in elemosinam hospitali
Sancti Petri Eboracensis duas bovatas terre in Skeltune liberas
et quietas ab omni servitio, pro anima patris mei et salute anime
mee et corporis. Et ego faciam servitium apud dominum ejusdem
terre dum vixero et heres meus post me. Testibus, Ada de
Estpatric, Willelmo Albo, clerico, Roberto filio Bernardi.
983. Release by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to the hospital of St. Peter
at York of two messuages in Skelton in Howden, with all rights
of pasture and fishery. 1189-1190.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. B 455, f. 229^.
Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus sancte
matris ecclesie filiis ad quos presens carta pervenerit salutem.
Sciatis nos pro amore Dei et salute anime nostre reddidisse Deo
et hospitali Sancti Petri in Eboraco duas mansuras in Scheltona
continguas ab Husa usque ad veterem aquam, et piscariam ejusdem
ville in Husa et communem pasturam, sine gravamine hominum
ejusdem ville, quas predecessores nostri et nos eis dederamus et
cartis nostris confirmaveramus in puram et perpetuam elemo-
sinam, ita libere et quiete sicut carte nostre quas inde habent
testantur. Testibus hiis, Bertramno priore Dunelmensi, Bucardo
thesaurario Eboracensi, Willelmo subdecano Lincolniensi, Wil-
lelmo archidiacono Dunelmensi, magistro Ricardo de Colding-
ham, Henrico de Puteaco, Roberto de Mara et multis aliis.
984. Grant by William de Warrum to Adam his son of his land of
Yokefleet, which Hugh, bishop of Durham, gave him ; with
DURHAM FEE: SKELTON, YOKEFLEET 311
reversion after Adam's death without issue to Walter, brother
of the donor. 1180-1189.
Original in the Durham Treasury, 2da 2dae Fine., 7. Pd. in Priory of
Finchale% n. 45.
Quoniam scitum est in omni provincia et in omni regione,
cunctorum assensu populorum, principes, pro lege firmiter
tenendum et irrefragabiliter observandum statuisse ut quisque
de justis et propriis laboribus acquisitis libere liciteque possit ac
debeat pro libito suo ordinare sicut nullius contradictione seu
prohibitione prepediente quominus ab ipso etiam in extraneos
cuncta prescripta licite conferantur, ideo ego Willelmus de
Warrum notifico universitati tarn presentium quam futurorum
quod ego non paucorum sapientium virorum perhonestissimis ac
justissimis inductus exemplis presertim tamen paterna justa
sollicitudine commonefactus cum pleno devotionis assensu concedo
Ade filio meo terram meam de Jukefluet cum omnibus suis per-
tinentiis sicut domino episcopo Dunelmensi, scilicet Hugoni,
demonstravi et irjsum exinde rogavi ut Adam filium meum
susciperet et foveret sicut heredem meum et successorem meum
de prescripta terra quam idem episcopus dedit mihi pro servitio
meo de se et de successoribus suis tenendam in feudo et hereditate ;
et eidem filio meo A[dam] expressim dixi quod prenominata terra
post obitum ipsius reverteretur ad fratrem meum Walterum et
heredes ejus si sepedictus films meus Adam absque suo legitime
genito de se herede decederet. Hanc autem concessionem feci
Adam filio meo factamque pronuntiavi coram his testibus, Simone
Dracone, Roberto de Hovendene, Waltero de Warrum fratre
meo, Gileberto sacerdote, Ernaldo clerico de Sexdecim * Vallibus,
Rogero clerico, Willelmo Basset, Petro Basset, Thoma Gacelin,
Roberto filio suo, Willelmo Gacelin, Willelmo de Warrum et
Radulfo fratre ejus, Siluero, Thoma, Roberto meis nepotibus,
Thoma de Gemelinge et Stephano, Willelmo de Engedic et filiis
ejus, Johanne et Lamberto, Ailric, hominibus de Jukefluet et
aliis multis.
Small circular seal bearing half-length figure of a man, full face,
in a tunic. Legend : + SIGILLVM WILLELMI DE [WARJRV'.
Adam de Warrum, towards the end of the twelfth century, sold the town
of Yokefleet, with marsh and waste land which bishop Hugh had granted
to the men of the town, to Henry de Puiset, to hold of bishop Hugh for 4
marks yearly at the four terms customary in Howdenshire.2 In 1 191 Richard
I confirmed the sale to Puiset,3 who, some years later (1202-1212), gave
the land to the monks of Finchale for the health of the soul of Hugh, bishop
of Durham, his father.4 In 1201 Alice Basset, sister of Adam de Warrum,
in consideration of ^5 worth of land in Yokefleet, then in the tenure of
six natives, given to her by Puiset, released to him her right in that town.6
1 " XVI " ; MS. a Priory of Finchale, nos. 46-49.
3 ib., n. 50. * id., n. 52.
6 Yorks. Fines, n. 24.
312 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
985. Confirmation by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to Adam, son of
William de Warrum, of the town of Yokefleet with the mill for
4 marks rent at the 4 terms of Howdenshire. ^.1185-1195.
Original in the Durham Treasury, 2da 2dae Fine., 10.
Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus hominibus
suis in Houedenesira et Welletonesoke Francis et Anglis salutem.
Sciatis nos reddidisse et concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse
Ade filio Willelmi de Warrum et heredibus suis villarn de Juke-
fluet, tenendam de nobis et successoribus nostris in feudum et
hereditatem cum molendino et omnibus rebus ad earn pertinenti-
bus, sicut pater suus earn liberius et honorabilius de nobis tenuit,
reddendo singulis annis iiiior marcas de firma ad quatuor terminos
in Houedenesira constitutes. Quare volumus et precipimus ut
predictus Adam et heredes sui terram prenominatam quam patri
suo dedimus, qui earn eidem filio suo concessit et heredem eum
nobis presentavit, libere et honorifice de nobis et successoribus
nostris teneant in terris cultis et incultis, in pratis et pascuis et
molendino et aquis et in omnibus rebus ad earn juste pertinenti-
bus, per iddem servitium quod predictum est et per easdem liber-
tates quas pater suus habuit. His testibus, Burcardo et Johanne
archidiaconis, Simone camerario, Willelmo fili[o] Tosti, Gileberto
Hansard, Waltero de Wivertorp, Radulfo Haget vicecomite,
Jurdano Hairun, Henrico Papede, Michaele filio Brieni, Simone
vitulo, Durando filio Willelmi et Hereberto cognato suo et
multis aliis.
986. Quit-claim by Adam de Warrum, son of William, to Alice
Basset, his sister, of his right in the town of Yokefleet, in con-
firmation presenting her to bishop Hugh as his heir. 1180-
1189.
Original in the Durham Treasury, 2da 2dae Fine., 17.
Omnibus hominibus cartam istam visuris vel audituris Adam
de Warrum films Willelmi de Warrum salutem. Noverit uni-
yersitas vestra me de spontanea et libera voluntate mea con-
cessisse, dedisse et quietum clamasse Alicie Basset sorori mee
et heredibus suis totum jus hereditarium quod habeo in villa de
Yukkeflet cum omnibus pertinentiis suis infra eandem villam et
extra in introitibus et exitibus, in viis et semitis, in aquis et
ripis et in molendinis, in moris et mariscis, in pratis et pascuis,
in turbatis, in terra arabili et in omnibus aisiamentis ; tenendum
et habendum sibi et heredibus suis in perpetuum libere, honorifice
et quiete sicut Willelmus de Warrum pater meus et suus ipsam
terram umquam liberius tenuit de domino Donolmensi episcopo,
reddendo inde annuatim quatuor marcas argenti de firma domino
Donolmensi episcopo ad quatuor terminos in Houedene skire
constitutes. Ut autem hec donatio et quieta clamatio predicte
DURHAM FEE: YOKEFLEET 313
Alicie sorori mee et heredibus suis perpetua et firma permaneat
ipsam Aliciam domino nostro Hfugoni] Dei gratia Donolomensi
episcopo heredem meam presentavi, qui ejus homagium ut heredis
mei ad petitionem meam suscepit in ecclesia Beati Petri Eboraci.
Hanc autem hereditatem et quamlibet aliam que me contingit
vel contingere debet ipsi Alicie et heredibus suis similiter con-
firmavi. Ne autem hec concessio et donatio et quieta clamatio
aliquo modo possit infringi vel in irritum revocari earn presentis
sigilli mei munimine corroboravi. His testibus, Hamone pre-
centore, Jeremia archidiacono, Petro de Roos, Geroldo canonico,
Toma filio Paulini, Reginaldo Arundel, Adam de Tornouer,
magistro Bartholomeo tune offic[iali], magistro Willelmo Testard,
Willelmo Tillemire, Roberto Skire, Willelmo de Bourn, Reinero
vicecomite, Willelmo filio regis Stephani, Willelmo Basset, Petro
Basset, Simone Basset, Rogero de Bordeles et multis aliis.
987- Grant by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to his dear son Henry de
Puiset of the town of Yokefleet to hold for 4m. rent. 1 189-1 195.
From a I5th cent, copy on paper in the Durham Treasury, 2da 2doe
Fine., 13. Also Durham Chartul. i, f. 142^. Pd. in Hist. Dunelm.
Script. Ixiv.
Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus sancte
matris ecclesie filiis salutem. Sciatis nos concessisse, dedisse
et hac presenti nostra carta confirmasse dilecto filio nostro
Henrico de Puteaco et heredibus suis pro homagio et servitio
suo villam de Yokeflet1 cum omnibus ad earn pertinentibus in
feodo et hereditate, tenendam de nobis et successoribus nostris
libere, quiete, integre et honorifice, reddendo inde annuatim nobis
et successoribus nostris quatuor marcas ad quatuor terminos in
Houedenscyr statutes tantum pro omni servitio. Quare volumus
quod predictus Henricus et heredes sui post eum habeant et
teneant bene et in pace de nobis et successoribus nostris predic-
tam villam de Yokeflet cum omnibus ad earn pertinentibus in
bosco et piano, in pascuis et pratis, in viis et semitis, in aquis,
moris et marescis, in molendinis et in omnibus aliis aisiamentis
ad predictam villam de Yokeflet pertinentibus ita libere, quiete et
integre et honorifice pro predictis quatuor marcis sicut ullus libe-
rius, integrius, quietius et honorabilius in Houedenscyre de nobis
tenet. Hiis testibus : Bucardo 2 thesaurario Eboracensi, Willelmo
archidiacono Dunelmensi, magistro Stephano de Snatfield,3 magi-
stro Willelmo Blesensi, Symone camerario et multis aliis.
988. Grant by Hugh, bishop of Durham, to Gilbert Hansard of the
land of Blacktoft and Hook with the fishery ; licence to make
a mill there and carry water from Fulva ; also the marsh between
the fleam of the mill of the canons of Thornton and the bounds
1 "Yhockeflet" throughout in Chartul. 2 " Ricardo " in H.D.S. 3 Sic.
314 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
of Blacktoft and Yokefleet ; for 12 marks yearly, one pig of i6d.
value and pannage. 1165-^.1185.
St. Mary's Tower records, Dodsw. MS. vii, f. II4</. Pd. in ChartuL of
Rievaulx, n. 307.
Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus hominibus
totius episcopatus sui Francis et Anglis salutem. Sciatis nos
dedisse et presenti carta confirmasse Gileberto Hansard et heredi-
bus suis, tenendam de nobis et successoribus nostris in feudum et
hereditatem, totam terram nostram de Blaketoft et de Hooc et
piscariam ad predictam terram pertinentem, excepta terra Willelmi
de Blaketoft et piscaria nostra. Concessimus etiam eidem
Gileberto facere molendinum in predicta terra et adducere aquam
per terram nostram a Fulva usque ad predictum molendinum.
Quare volumus et precipimus ut idem Gilebertus et heredes sui
predictam terram teneant de nobis et successoribus nostris cum
omnibus rebus ad earn pertinentibus et cum maresco nostro, quod
est inter fossatum molendini canonicorum de Thorentona et divisam
que est inter Blaketoft et Jukeflet usque ad nemus, ad usus suos
et commodum modis omnibus faciendum et pastum porcis suis de
predicta terra, tempore pastus, in nemore nostro cum aliis vicinis
suis, reddendo singulis annis xii marcas per quatuor terminos in
Houedenesyra constitutes et unum porcum de sexdecim denariis
pro pasnagio, liberam et quietam ab auxiliis et ab omni alia con-
suetudine et servitio excepta Uthware que ad dominum regem
pertinet. Hiis testibus, Simone camerario, magistro Ricardo,
Henrico de Lincolia, Johanne de Rana, Willelmo filio archiepi-
scopi, Willelmo de Houeden, Richer[i]o Walsant, Jordano de
Hameldona, Willelmo Salvayn, Eudone de Lusceles, Radulfo filio
Roberti, Willelmo filio Gerardi, Alano de Moravilla, Johanne de
Hamundevilla, Henrico de Broc, Philippo del Haia, Jordano
Escauland, Thoma de Kevilla, Rogero et Ricardo fratribus ejus,
Thoma preposito, Ricardo de Hameldona, Roberto filio Azie,
Philippo filio Hamundi, Isaac des Tas, Roberto de Roinges,
Waltero de Kervet, Gileberto Hairun, Willelmo filio Rogeri,
Willelmo de Blaketoft, Roberto de Alvertona.
Outline of seal with the words^ " A bishop with his miter, in his
left hand a crosier." (Dodsw.)
989. Grant by Gilbert, son of Gilbert Hansard, to St. Clement and
the chapel of Blacktoft of 20 acres of land (in Blacktoft) which
master William de Harpham, rector of that chapel, surrendered
to the grantor before the justices at York. 1197-1206.
Original in the Durham Treasury, ima 3* Ebor., 29.
Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Gilbertus films
Gilberti Hansard dedi et concessi et hac presenti carta mea con-
firmavi Deo et Sancto dementi et capelle de Blaketoft viginti
DURHAM FEE: BLACKTOFT, HEMINGBROUGH 315
acras terre in puram et perpetuam elemosinam solutas et quietas
ab omni seculari servitio et exactione, pro animabus patris et
matris mee et omnium antecessorum meorum, scilicet illas viginti
acras quas magister Willelmus de Harpaim, rector predicte
capelle, mihi tanquam jus meum recognovit et reddidit coram
justiciarios domini regis apud Eboracum. Hiis testibus, magistro
Rogero Arundel, Waltero de Bovington, Herberto de Sancto
Quintino, Johanne de Melsa, Benedicto de Sculecotes, Johanne de
Harphaim, Henrico Arund[el], Johanne de Oketon.
Fragment of seal.
Gilbert Hansard the elder died in or before 1196 when his land was in
the king's hands.1 In 1197 Hubert, archbishop of Canterbury, proffered
6oo;;/. for the custody of Gilbert's son, Gilbert, with his land and marriage.8
In 1208 Gilbert de Toreigny released to Gilbert Haunsard 3 carucates in
Landmoth.3 In 1199 Gilbert Hansard and Peter de Ketelbi held lands in
Belby or Kilpin, and John de Laxington in Skelton or Laxton.4
Gilbert Hansard II had a general confirmation from king John in 1199.
He was living in 1219, but died before 1223.
990. Grant by William I to the prior and monks of St. Cuthbert's,
Durham, of the town of Hemingbrough, and land at Bracken-
holme, with sac and soc. (Spurious.)
Original in the Durham Treasury, ima imae Reg., 9 ; Durham Chartul.,
iii, f. 69 ; Charter Roll, 4 Edw. IV, m. 27. Pd. in Hist. Dunelm.
Script.,xx\ ; Raine, Hist, of Hemingbrough, n'; Davis, Regesta, n. 286.
In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Ego
Willelmus rex Anglorum hereditario jure factus do et concede et
present! carta confirmo Deo et Sancto Cuthberto et priori et
monachis ibidem Deo servituris in perpetuam et puram elemosinam
hoc regium manerium meum, videlicet villam de Hemmingburch
cum omni terra de Brachenholm et cum omnibus terris adja-
centibus, cum ecclesia ville predicte et cunctis rebus eidem perti-
nentibus in bosco et piano, moris ac prato, in silvis ac paludibus,
aquis, molendinis aut stagnis cum mere et mere et sac et socne
et tol et team et infangentheof et omnibus rectis idivisis ejus,
ita bene et quiete et libere cum rectitudinibus et omnibus con-
suetudinibus sicut unquam Sanctus Cuthbertus alias terras suas
melius et quietius habuit, cum omnibus consuetudinibus regiis et
libertatibus quas ego habui in ipso dum illud post victoriam
Anglic in manu propria tenui, per easdem divisas quibus ego
ipse seu ante me comites Tostius vel Siwardus ipsum manerium
tenuimus. Quod si quis in posterum hanc donationem meam
irritare presumpserit a Domini consortio separetur et condemp-
natione extremi judicii cum diabolo et angelis suis imperpetuum
feriatur, Amen. Et ut hec donatio mea firma sit in perpetuum
1 Pipe R., 8 Ric. I, Dur. * ib., 9 Ric. I, Yorks.
3 Yorks. Fines, i, n. 419. « ib. (Pipe R. Soc., xxiv), 204.
316 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
manu mea propria presentem cartam signo sancte crucis + l
impressi et confirmavi.
signum Wil+lelmi regis Anglic.
signum + Thome Eboracensis archiepiscopi.
signum Willelmi + Dunelmensis episcopi.
signum Johannis + Bathonensis episcopi.
signum Osmundi + Salesberiensis episcopi.
sig+num Baldwini abbatis Sancti Eadmundi.
signum + Morialis vicecomitis.
signum Hugonis + comitis de Cestre.
signum Arnoldi + de Perceio.
signum Rodberti -+- dispensatoris.
[signum Widonis + abbatis.] 2
signum Rogerii + comitis Scrobesberiensis.
signum + Rodberti Bloet.
signum Willelmi + filii regis.
signum Ricardi de + Curceio.
signum Rodberti + de Redveriis.
signum Roberti co+mitis Northymbrorum.
signum + Rodberti capellani.
signum Philippi + filii comitis de Cestre.
signum Alani de + Lico[l]nia.
signum Rannulphi + clerici regis.
signum Mauricii ca-fpellani.
signum Philippi + filii Rogerii comitis.
signum + Rodberti de Redveriis.
signum + Ricardi de [Ajbundvilla.
signum Rod-j-berti de Hulmets.
Seal tab only.
Roger of Howden probably saw this charter and copied the bulk of
it into his chronicle.3 It is therefore an early forgery.
We are told in this charter that earl Siward, and afterwards earl Tostig,
son of earl Godwin, had possessed Hemingbrough with the soc before the
Conquest. Tostig's tenure is confirmed by the Survey, at which time the
king held the manor, but within a year of the completion of the Survey, and
before the Summary had been compiled, the manor, assessed at 3 carucates
of land, with Brackenholme, assessed at i carucate and 6 bovates, and ap-
parently other lands belonging to the socage of Hemingbrough, were in the
possession of bishop William. The socage may have included i carucate
in Barlby ; but 4 carucates in Bowthorpe and i carucate in Hagthorpe,
although not included in the Survey in the socage of Howden, are entered
in the Summary as belonging to that manor and not to Hemingbrough.
The terms of the charter suggest that there was a socage attached to the
manor, although none is named in the Survey. From the circumstances
named above, it is obvious that possession of the manor was obtained some
time during the year 1086, or before the king's death on 9 September, 1087.
In its existing form the charter is obviously spurious, but it may well
have been based upon a writ of William I, afterwards lost. The witnesses
1 The crosses are all in a reddish ink. 2 Not in the original. 3 op. cit., i, 127.
DURHAM FEE: HEMINGBROUGH, LUND 317
are worthless, and would condemn the body of the charter even were that
genuine. John, bishop of Bath, is said by some authorities to have succeeded
to that see in 1087, by others in 1088; Guy is said to have been collated to
the abbey of St. Augustine by the primate after the death of William I.1
991. Grant by Humphrey, son of Hubert de Ruhala, to St. Peter's
Hospital at York of the land of Lund in Hemingbrough with
other parcels, including a plat which would yield i2d. rent to
the brethren. 1165-1175.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. B 455, f. 83^.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis quod ego
Unfridus filius Huberti de Ruhala et heredes mei dedimus et
imperpetuum concedimus Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti
Petri Eboracensis totam terram de Lunde et unum toftum ante
portam suam de Lunde ; et preter illam terram, unam acram
terre in campis et unam acram prati ; et iterum preter illud,
terram que reddet fratribus duodecim denarios, cum omnibus
libertatibus que ad terram pertinent, liberam et quietam ab omni
humano servitio sicut puram et perpetuam elemosinam, cum
omni pastura et cum omnibus que ad eandem terram pertinent
plenarie, ut simus participes omnium bonorum que fiunt in ilia
domo Dei. Isti sunt testes, Malger de Stivetun, Johannes
clericus de Kelingtun, Elias miles, Gillebertus de Holmes,
Stephanus clericus, Willelmus Pictavus, Ivo canonicus, magister
Ricardus, Walterus de Hundemaneby, Ailricus de Menthorp,
Godwinus cementarius.
Humphrey de Ruhale held £ fee of Henry de Lascy in u66.2 His
father, Hubert, appears to have married one of the daughters and coheirs
of Gamel, son of Baret, which Baret was an Englishman who retained
Burton Hall, Brayton and Thorpe, Roall (Rukale) and Egbrough, Kelling-
ton and perhaps Beall, at the time of the Survey, having held them in the
time of king Edward with many other lands in the West Riding. See
the charters of the Lascy fee. He had also held a large manor in Huggate,
in the East Riding.
992. Confirmation by William Esveillechien (i.e. Watchdog) to the
church of Hemingbrough of 3 bovates in (South) Duffield,
namely, 2 bovates which Roger de Wandestree, his grandfather,
and Mabel, his daughter and heir, mother of the grantor, gave
to that church, and the third bovate which Alan Wastehose,
who holds the moiety of that town of him, gave to that church.
1180-^.1190.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, 3ia 2dae Ebor., 34. Pd. in Raine's Heming-
brough, 395.
Willelmus Esweillechen omnibus videntibus et audientibus
has literas salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac mea karta
confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Hemmigburc et illis
qui ecclesiam illam in perpetuum sunt habituri, in puram et per-
1 Freeman, Norman Conquest (ed. 2), iv, 409. 2 Red Bk., 423.
318 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
petuam elemosinam, tres bovatas terre in Duffeld cum toftis et
domibus et aliis que ad easdem bovatas pertinent ; scilicet duas
quas Rogerus de Wandestree avus meus et Mabilia mater mea
filia ejus, que ei jure hereditario successit, eidem ecclesie dederunt
et concesserunt pro salute animarum suarum et antecessorum
suorum et successorum, et tertiam que fuit Rannulfi Furmie
quam Alanus Wastehose, qui medietatem predicte ville de me
tenet, predicte ecclesie dedit et concessit. Quare volo quod
prenominata ecclesia et illi qui earn in perpetuum sunt habituri
habeant et possideant in puram et perpetuam elemosinam illas tres
bovatas terre cum omnibus que ad eas pertinent, liberas et
quietas ab omni consuetudine et opere et servitio tarn forinseco
quam alio sicut alique ecclesie vel ecclesiarum persone liberius
et quietius aliquam elemosinam tenent. Hiis testibus, magistro
Ricardo de Coldigh[am], Waldingo et Rogero et Absalone
capellanis, Willelmo filio Reineri, Jordano et Rogero filiis ejus,
Jordano de Hameldfon], Willelmo de Rednesse, Rogero forestario,
Waltero clerico de Angotebi, Roberto nepote magistri Ricardi de
Coldigfham], Huttingo serviente ejus, et aliis multis.
Circular seal of white wax, showing a hound running. Legend :
+ SIGILL' WILL'MI VELLECHEN.1
In 1176 William Esveillechien gave 4pj. to have a recognition in York-
shire against Geoffry de Wandestre.2 It is probable that Roger de Wandes-
treu, who derived his name from Wanstrow, near Frome, co. Somerset, was
the first feoffee, under the bishop of Durham, of South Duffield, and left
two daughters as his heirs. Mabel, as we see, married the father of William
Esveillechien, and the other daughter presumably married Wastehose, father
of Alan. William Esveillechien occurs in 1181. Joscelin Esveillekien and
Alice his wife in 1199 owed \yn. to the Jews.3
993. Confirmation by Alan Wastehose to the church of Heming-
brough of 3 bovates in (South) Duffield (as above). 1 180-^.1190.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, 3ia 2dae Ebor., 33. Pd. in Raine's Heming-
brough, 394.
Alanus Wastehose omnibus videntibus et audientibus has
literas salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac mea karta con-
firmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Hemmigeb[urch] et illis
qui ecclesiam illam in perpetuum sunt habituri, in puram et
perpetuam elemosinam, tres bovatas terre in Duffeld cum domibus
et toftis et aliis que ad easdem bovatas pertinent, scilicet duas
quas Rogerus de Wandestree avus Willelmi Esweillechen et
Mabilia filia ejusdem Rogeri, mater predicti Willelmi, et ipse
Willelmus eidem ecclesie dederunt et concesserunt pro salute
animarum suarum et antecessorum suorum et successorum, et
tertiam que fuit Rannulfi Furmie quam ego ipse, postquam medie-
tatem predicte ville adeptus sum, prefate ecclesie dedi et concessi
1 See Raine, ffemingbrougk, 214.
2 Pipe R., 22 Hen. II, 108. 3 ib., i John.
DURHAM FEE: SOUTH DUFFIELD 319
et karta mea confirmavi et earn super altare de Hemmigb[urch]
manibus propriis, videntibus parrochianis, obtuli. Quare volo
quod antedicta ecclesia et illi qui earn in perpetuum sunt habituri
habeant et possideant in puram et perpetuam elemosinam illas
tres bovatas terre cum omnibus que ad eas pertinent, liberas et
quietas ab omni consuetudine et opere et servitio tam forinseco
quam alio sicut alique ecclesie vel ecclesiarum persone liberius et
quietius aliquam elimosinam tenent. Hiis testibus, Waldingo
et Rogero et Absalone capellanis, Jordano de Hameld[on],
Willelmo filio Reineri, Jordano et Rogero filiis ejus, Willelmo
de Rednes, Rogero Pulein forestario, alio Rogero forestario,
Waltero clerico de Angotebi, Roberto nepote magistri Ricardi
de Cold[ingham], Rogero et Huttingo servientibus ejus et aliis
multis.
Circular seal of white wax bearing a boot or hose with ornamented
top. Legend: +SIGI...M . ALANI . WA SE.1
994. Grant by Alan Wastehose to Peter, son of Godfrey de Roxtun,
of one bovate of land in (South) Duffield, for a rent of i Ib, of
cummin yearly. 1185-1203.
Bodl. Lib., Yorks. charters no. 137.
Sciant tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Alanus Wastehose
dedi et concessi et hac presenti mea carta confirmavi Petro filio
Godefridi de Roxtun unam bovatam terre in Duffeld, cum tofto et
crofto et omnibus liberis pertinentiis et aisiamentis ad predictam
terram pertinentibus, infra villam et extra, in omnibus locis, pro
humagio et servitio suo, scilicet illam bovatam, cum tofto et
crofto, quam Adam filius Elvive tenuit, illi et heredibus suis vel
cui assignare voluerit, in feudo et hereditate, in bosco et piano,
in pratis et pasturis et in omnibus pertinentiis et aisiamentis ad
predictam terram pertinentibus, reddendo mihi et heredibus meis
annuatim ad Pascha unam libram cimine pro omni servitio quod
ad me pertinet, salvo forinseco servitio. Et ego et heredes mei
warantizabimus predictam terram predicto Petro et heredibus
suis contra omnes homines. Hiis testibus : Willelmo filio Rei-
neri, Jurdano filio Ricardi filii Hermeri, Galfrido Cardinal, Waltero
de Legl'b', et multis aliis.
Seal of white wax on a brown silk tag> bearing a boot or hose with
ornamented top. Legend: +SIGI...VM ALANI WA SE.
Some account of the family of Wastehose is given in the notes to a
charter relating to Snaith.2 Alan succeeded Ralph Wastehose, probably
his uncle, in or before ii85.3 He died in 1203, when Ralph, the king's
valet, gave 40 marks to have Alan's daughter to wife.4
1 Raine, p. 214. 2 See also Raine's Hemingbrough, 212 ff.
3 Pipe R,, 31 Hen. II, 75. * #., 5 John.
320 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
995. Grant by Jordan de Hamelton to the monks of Selby of 2
bovates in North Duffield, which he held of Alan de Ridale.
1185-1205.
Chartul. of Selby, f. 122^. Pd. in Chartul., n. 688.
Omnibus has litteras visuris vel audituris Jordanus de Hamel-
ton salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me dedisse, conces-
sisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancto
Germano de Seleby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus duas
bovatas terre in Northduffeld, quas tenui de Alano de Ridale cum
omnibus pertinentiis, in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam.
Has predictas duas bovatas terre liberas et integras et quietas ab
omni seculari servitio et exactione Deo et Sancto Germano et
predictis monachis ego et heredes mei in perpetuum warantiza-
bimus. Hiis testibus : Johanne de Birkyn, Hugone de Taules-
tona,1 etc.
The donor held of the bishop of Durham in 1166 a 4th part of a fee of
old and a 4th part of a fee of new feoffment.2 The former (see p. 279)
seems to have represented the service due for Hameldon, co. Durham, and
the latter that for Osgodby, par. Hemingbrough. As Jordan de Angoteby he
gave, with the consent of Sampson de la Poumeray and Dionisia, daughter
of the said Jordan, to the monks of Selby 2 bovates in Osgodby (Angoteby)
and the service of Walter his son for i bovate and riddings in Osgodby. This
was attested by Wandril de Curceles.3 In 1176 Jordan de Hameldon was
amerced for forest trespass in Yorkshire;4 in 1193 he and Peter de Bir-
lande were amerced by the justices.5 Alexander, his brother, was heir to
Hameldon, whilst Sampson de la Pomeray, his son-in-law, succeeded to
Osgodby. Jordan had also brothers, Richard and Henry.6 He was still
living in 1204, when Robert de Turneham and Joan (Fossard) his wife
obtained an acknowledgement from him of their feudal right in 3 carucates
in Osgodby, which they then regranted to him, as Jordan de Angodeby, to
hold of them for a 4th part of a knight's fee, saving the right of the bishop
of Durham.7 Wandril de Curceles was the attorney of Robert and Joan on
this occasion.
King John gave Sampson de la Pomeray ^10 worth of land in York-
shire in 1204. 8 In the ensuing year Henry de Angouleme was bailed out of
the Fleet prison, where he had been detained on account of the booty of
Sampson de la Pomeray's wife.9 The family continued for several genera-
tions. In 1280 Jordan de la Pomeray, son and heir of John, released to
Sir Peter de Maulay III a carucate in Cliffe called Le Nesse, which his
father had claimed, and all his father's lands in Cliffe.10 For an account of
the lords of Osgodby see Raine's Hemingbrough.
996. Grant by William de Aton, with the consent of Gilbert his son
and heir, to Robert, son of Robert son of Alan, of land in
Barlby between Holsike and Brerflet to the mid-stream of
Ouse, and a meadow in Angrum, as his father held it; 30
1 " Taislestona " ; MS. 2 Ked Bk., 416.
3 Chartul. of Selby, n. 671. * Pipe R., 22 Hen. II, 112.
5 ib., $ Ric. I. 6 Chartul. of S., n. 687.
7 Yorks. Fines, n. 233. 8 R. Litt. Claus., i, I2b.
9 #., 34^. 10 Dodsw. MS. vii, 280.
DURHAM FEE: NORTH DUFFIELD, BARLEY 32!
swine in the wood of Barlby and herbage belonging to 2
bovates, rendering 2$s. yearly, and doing forinsec service of
2 bovates, where 12 carucates make a fee. 1185-1195.
Chartul. of Selby, f. 112^. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 613.
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Willelmus
de Aton, concessione Gilberti filii et heredis mei, dedi, concessi
et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Roberto filio Roberti filii
Alani et heredibus suis pro homagio et servitio suo totam terram
ab Holsike usque ad Brerflet sicut divise condonant, usque in
medium aque Use, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, et pratum
quoddam in Angrum quod vocatur Goscroft, sicut pater suus
illud tenuit. Concessi etiam ei habere xxx porcos in nemore meo
de Barthelby absque pannagio, et herbergagium l suum quantum
pertinet ij bovatis terre ; tenendum de me et heredibus meis in
feudo et hereditate, libere et honorifice et quiete, in bosco et piano,
in aquis et mariscis, in viis et semitis, in pratis et pascuis et in
omnibus locis cum omnibus libertatibus libero feudo pertinenti-
bus, reddendo michi et heredibus meis annuatim xxv solidos pro
omni servitio, scilicet dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad
festum Sancti Martini, et faciendo forinsecum servitium quantum
pertinet duabus bovatis terre in feudo quo xij carucate terre
faciunt feudum j militis, salva communi pastura mea in suo sicut
ipse habet in meo, et salvo passagio meo et familie mee. Hiis
testibus : priore et conventu de Seleby, Radulfo Foliot archi-
diacono de Hereford, etc.
Barlby appears to have been the home of the family of Aton. In
1 1 66 Gilbert de Barduleby held £ fee of the bishop of Durham.8 In several
charters relating to Thorpe " Aton," near York, he is described as Gilbert
de Aton. William de Aton was his son. The family took name from Ayton
in Pickering Lythe. William de Aton, probably younger son of the grantor,
is named in the sheriff's roll for 1212 ; Gilbert, his son, was party to a fine
relating to Newton, parish of Pickering, as early as 1202. Consequently the
William of 1212 may be another person.
William de Aton gave to Hugh de Langthwaite in marriage with Alice,
his daughter, 4 marks and 4^. of rent in Barlby, and various liberties. The
charter was attested by William Salvayn, Gerard his brother, Richard dean
of Seamer and W(illiam) de Langthwaite.3
997. Grant by Ralph de Babbethorp I to the canons of St. Nicholas
of Drax of a toft in Brackenholme. 1190-1225.
Chartul. of Drax, f. 56 ; Dodsw. MS. xxvi, f. 57(60).
Sciant omnes quod ego Radulphus de Babbethorp dedi,
concessi, et presenti carta confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Beati
Nicholai de Drax et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus unum
toftum in Brakenholme quod fuit Edolphi, cum omnibus perti-
nentiis suis et communitatibus et libertatibus eidem ville spectan-
tibus, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, pro anima patris et
I For "herbagium." 2 Red Bk., 416. 3 ChartuL of Selby, n. 6;oB.
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matris mee et omnium antecessorum et successorum meorum.
Hanc autem prescriptam elemosinam warantizabimus ego et
heredes mei prefatis canonicis contra omnes homines imper-
petuum.
The donor was probably the elder Ralph de Babthorpe, living c. 1 190-
1225, and a verderer of the forest between Ouse and Derwent in I22O.1 He
was father of Ralph the younger. Dr. Burton wrongly assigns this gift to
the younger Ralph.2 Canon Raine3 makes a more serious error in assign-
ing to the elder Ralph a quit-claim to Finchale of all right in Yokefleet
sealed with the equestrian seal of Ralph de Hundesle,4 whereas the grantor
was the son, or more probably the grandson, of the elder Ralph and
flourished in the time of Henry III and Edward I. In 1228 Thomas de
Askelbi, who had known the district for forty years, testified that Ralph de
Babbethorpe " senex," a verderer in those parts, had told him and the country
that Naruwe-sike was the boundary between the bishop of Durham's wood
of Howden towards the east and the wood of the prior and chapter of
Durham in Brackenholme and Woodhall, in the parish of Hemingbrough,
towards the west.5
998. Grant by Geoffrey, bishop of Durham, to the monks of St.
Cuthbert (of Durham) of 3 bovates in Grimesthorpe (now
Woodhall). 1133-1140.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, 4ta imse Pont., 17. Pd. in Raine's Hist.
of Hemingbrough, 198; Feod. Prior, Dunelm,, 205*2.
Gfaufridus] Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus homi-
nibus Sancti Cuthberti et suis de Haliwerefolc et de Euerwicscire,
Francis et Anglis, salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse
Sancto Cuthberto et monachis ejus tres bovetas de Grimestorp,
liberas et quietas ab omni servitio. Et volo et concedo et firmiter
precipio ut Sanctus Cuthbertus et monachi ejus hanc meam
donationem quam eis dedi in elemosina[m], in terris et aquis et
nemore et piano et omnibus rebus ei adjacentibus libere et quiete
et honorifice in perpetuum teneant et possideant. T[estibus] :
Roberto archidiacono, Osb[erno] nepote episcopi, Osb[erno] de
Wiric[estria], Roberto filio Letold, Radulfo de Hundesle, Ricardo
filio Eudonis, Gaufrido Train', Grai, Thoma filio Osberni, Gileberto
filio Ailrici, Clibern[o] nepote Cliberni et multis aliis Francis et
Anglis.
Vesica-shaped seal of white wax with bishop erect, blessing. Legend :
+SIGILLV' GA . . . CIA . DVNELMENSIS . EPISCOPI.
The account of Brackenholme, Babthorpe and Hagthorpe in the Survey
is somewhat complicated. King Edward had a berewick in Babthorpe be-
longing to his manor of Howden, assessed at 2 bovates, and in the soc of
Howden there were 3 carucates and 2 bovates in Babthorpe. At the
Survey these belonged to the bishop of Durham. The remaining part of
1 Pat. R., 1216-1225, p. 237. a Mow. Ebor., 100.
3 Hemingbrough, 172. * Priory of Finchale, 48.
6 Feod. Prior. Dunelm., 258.
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these towns is not mentioned in the Survey, but from the Summary we learn
that the land was thus distributed :
Bishop of Gilbert Ernwin
1086. Durham. Tison. (the priest). Total
car. bov. car. bov. car. bov. car. bov.
Babthorpe i o i o
Brackenholme I 6 05 02 25
Hagthorpe 1004 14
N.andS. Duffield, -I /, 6% i 6
soc of Howden / (I 6)
In 1284 the distribution of this land was as follows :
Bishop of John de Prior of
1284. Durham. Vescy. Durham. Total
car. bov. car. bov. car. bov. car. bov.
Babthorpe i o I o
Brackenholme i 3 o 5 20 4 o
Hagthorpe I o i o
Woodhall i o i o
The additional land in 1284, namely i carucate in Woodhall (or Grimes-
thorpe), and 7 bovates in Brackenholme, may be partly accounted for by
assuming that i| carucate of Nigel Fossard's land in South Duffield and 2
bovates in North Duffield, which were in the soc of Howden, were really in
Brackenholme and Woodhall. This still leaves i bovate lacking.
999. Grant by Bertram, prior, and the convent of Durham to Robert,
nephew of master Richard de Coldingham, of i carucate upon
Derwent, called Woodhall or Grimesthorpe, to hold for IQS.
yearly. 1186-^.1191.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury ; 4ta 2dae Ebor., 14. Pd. in Feod. Prior.
Dunelm., 205%.
Bertramus prior et conventus Sancti Cuthberti de Dunelmo
omnibus videntibus vel audientibus has litteras salutem. Sciatis
nos dedisse et hac carta nostra confirmasse Roberto, nepoti
magistri Ricardi de Coldingham, pro homagio suo et servitio
unam carrucatam terre super Derewente, que Wudehalle sive
Grimesthorp apellatur, cum omnibus que ad eandem terram
pertinent, scilicet in silvis et aquis, in pratis et pascuis et in
omnibus aliis pertinentiis et libertatibus ; tenendam de nobis
sibi et heredibus suis in feoudo et hereditate pro decem solidis
nobis ad duos terminos annuatim reddendis, scilicet quinque soli-
dis ad Rogationes et quinque ad festilm Sancti Martini. Quare
volumus quod predictus Robertus et heredes sui habeant, teneant
et jure hereditario possideant in perpetuum predictam terram cum
omnibus pertinentiis suis, sicut prediximus, per prenominatum
servitium, liberam et quietam ab omnibus aliis exactionibus,
redditibus, auxiliis et omnibus aliis servitiis et consuetudini-
324 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
bus et omnibus aliis rebus. Hiis testibus: Simone camerario,
Willelmo de Houedena, Adam clerico, magistro Waltero de
Hadintona, magistro Ricardo de Welletuna, Laurentio camerario
domini episcopi, Ricardo de Kaivilla, Alano de Lundoniis, Jordano
pincerna, Waltero de Kam et Roberto, cognatis Simonis camerarii,
Stephano del Maidnil, Willelmo de Jarwe, Johanne de Kettuna,
Stephano janitore, Alano fratre prioris, et aliis multis.
Endorsed: " Grimesthorpe sive Wodehall juxta Hemmyngburgh."
In the Durham Pipe Roll of 1196 both Richard and Simon the chamber-
lains are frequently mentioned.1
1000. Confirmation by Hugh, bishop of Durham, of the above
grant made by the prior and convent to Robert, nephew of
master Richard de Coldingham. 1186-1194.
Orig. in the Durham Treasury, 4*^ 2dae Ebor., 1 6.
Hugo Dei gratia Dunelmensis episcopus omnibus hominibus
suis de Houendenesir' et de Welletonesoka Francis et Anglis
salutem. Sciatis nos concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse
Roberto nepoti magistri Ricardi de Coldi[n]gham unam carrucatam
terre super Derwente que Wdehalle sive Grimestorp appella-
tur, cum omnibus ad earn pertinentibus, quam dilecti filii nostri
Bertramus prior et conventus Dunelmenses ei dederunt et carta
sua confirmaverunt ; habendam et tenendam sibi et heredibus
suis de eodem priore et conventu, reddendo inde eis annuatim x.
solidos ad duos terminos, scilicet v. solidos ad Rogationes et v.
solidos ad festum Sancti Martini, liberam, quietam et absolutam
ab omni alio servitio et auxilio et ab omni alia consuetudine
et exactione et ab omnibus aliis rebus sicut in carta eorum
quam inde habet continetur. His testibus, Henrico de Puteaco,
Gilberto de Leia, Philippo de Colevill', Henrico de Ferli[n]gton,
magistro Benedicto de Houenden', Jordano de Hameldon', Thoma
de Kaivill, Willelmo filio ejus, Johanne de Laxington', Petro de
Birlande, Johanne de Kriggleston, Ricardo de Abrincis, Ricardo
de Estrington', Johanne de Houenden' et Rumfaro fratre ejus, et
multis aliis.
Vesica-shaped seal of green wax, showing a bishop standing^ with
right hand raised in blessing. Legend : + H VGO : DEI : GRATIA :
DVNELMENSIS : EPISCOPVS.
1 Hinde's Pipe R. of Cumb., 198 If.
XX.— FOSSARD FEE
1001. Grant by Nigel Fossard to the monks of St. Mary's, York, of
the church of St. Crux in York, the church of Doncaster and
1 6 messuages there, i carucate in Kymundesale (in Loversall ?),
5 bovates of land in Marr, i carucate in Warmsworth, 2
carucates in West Cottingwith, the church of Hutton Crans-
wick with i carucate, 3 carucates in Thornton-le-Clay and
the church of Bainton with i carucate and its tithes, the
grantor's tithes in and around Doncaster and 4 carucates of
land in Caythorpe. ^.1100-^.1115.
From a folio of a chartul. of St. Mary's, York ; Dodsw. MS. Ixxvi, f. 12 1.
Pd. in Man. AngL, iii, 55i&; Turner and Coxe, p. 696; Hunter,
S. Yorks., i, 34.
Ego Nigellus Fossard omnibus fidelibus salutem. Sciatis me
dedisse et concessisse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis
et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam ecclesiam Sancte Crucis in Eboraco et ecclesiam de
Donecastra et quicquid ei pertinet et xvj mansuras terre in eadem
villa et unam carucatam terre in Kymundesale et quinque bovatas
terre ad Marram 1 et unam carucatam terre in Wermesworth et in
Cotingwith duas carucatas terre et ecclesiam de Hoton et unam
carucatam terre [et] in Thorneton tres carucatas terre et ecclesiam
de Baynton et unam carucatam terre et decimas suas et in Done-
castra et circa Donecastram decimam meam totam et in Carthorp
quatuor carucatas terre. Hanc donationem feci pro anima mea
et uxoris mee et omnium parentum meorum et omnium fidelium
defunctorum libere et quiete ab omni terreno servitio in per-
petuum. Hiis testibus, Roberto Fossard, Aschetillo de Bulemer,
Waltero Fossard.
All these churches and lands belonged to the fee of the count of Mpr-
tain at the Survey. The church of Doncaster is mentioned in the description
of Hexthorpe, where stood the chief manor of an inconsiderable socage.
In this was included 2 carucates of land in Doncaster, i carucate in Warms-
worth and 2 carucates in Loversall (Geureshale\ where perhaps the place
named " Kymundeshale " lay. These and other lands in the same socage
were held under the count of Mortain by Nigel Fossard. At Marr the count
himself had a manor of 5 bovates. In Caythorpe his holding is mentioned
only in the summary of the Survey, being there described as 3 carucates of
land. The additional carucate, held by Chilbert T.R.E., was surveyed
among the "Terra Regis." Some uncertainty about the delivery to the
1 "Moras" in MS.
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326
EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
count of the land of Chilbert or some other thegn in this and other towns
may explain the omission from the Survey of some portion of the count's
land.
The sequel to the events of 1088 in relation to Robert, count of Mor-
tain, is somewhat uncertain. Orderic states that after the surrender of
Pevensey castle the king and count Robert became friends again.1 On the
other hand, the English Chronicle states that Robert was banished. In
any case the obituary of Grestain abbey, founded by his father, says that
he died in 1090 and was buried there. It is probable that the Chronicle is
right,2 and that count Robert's connexion with Yorkshire ceased with the
year 1088, his tenants, Nigel Fossard and Robert de Surdeval, becoming
tenants of the crown, whilst part of the remainder of the fee of Mortain was
granted to Walter Espec by Henry I. With the exception of Sledmere,
where Nigel had land, though the larger part belonged to Gospatric, practi-
cally no part of the lands held by Nigel Fossard and Richard de Surdeval
passed to Espec. There is therefore a strong probability that the lands of
these feudatories passed by inheritance to the male heir of the one and the
heirs general of the other.
Nigel's gift of Doncaster and other places is not named in the confirma-
tion charter of William II to St. Mary's, circa 1089. The evidence as to his
era is conflicting. In the account of the fee of Robert de Brus entered at
the end of the Survey there is mention of Robert Fossard having an interest
in Brus' fee in Tibthorpe and Kirkburn,3 indicating that he had then suc-
ceeded Nigel, his father. But we have no evidence as to the date of this
addition to the record. On the other hand, there is evidence that Nigel
Fossard was living well into the reign of Henry I, in that he attested the
charter of liberties granted by archbishop Thurstan to the men of Beverley.
This charter may have been issued at any date during the period August
1114 to 1128, and does not assist us in arriving at the downward limit
of Nigel's era. His name appears as the second witness and before such
names as Walter Espec and Eustace Fitz-John. Such an arrangement
renders it highly improbable that this Nigel was a younger brother of
Robert Fossard.
Additional evidence that Nigel was living in the reign of Henry I is
found in a schedule of the lands in Allertonshire given to St. Cuthbert by
"Willelmus secundus cum regnaret," and therefore belonging to some
period after that of Rufus. In this schedule Nigel Fossard appears as then
holding 4 carucates in Newsham, par. of Kirkby Wiske, 6 carucates in
South Ottrington and 3 carucates in Ravensthorpe.4 At the Survey these
lands, except 2 carucates in Ravensthorpe of the fee of Hugh son of Baldric,
were in the king's hands. South Ottrington was included in the fee of
Robert Brus by Henry I, and the remainder belonged to the fee which
Stephen restored to Robert de Stuteville. In view of the evidence it seems
safe to assume that Nigel survived until about the year 1120.
In 1130 the land of Nigel's son, Robert Fossard, was in the hands of
Henry I owing to circumstances which have not been recorded. It was not
the first occasion upon which he had made fine with the king for having his
land, for in the year named he accounted for 41*. 8d, balance of a fine for
the first (primitus) recovery of his land, and paid 2os.5 Further, he owed
500 marks for having his land again, except Doncaster which he had demised
to the king for 20 years upon condition that if he repaid the sum of 500
marks it was to be restored to him again.6 The extent of the land belonging
to the manor is disclosed in the sheriff's account of Danegeld collected that
1 op. cit. (ed. Le Prevost), iv, 17.
a Mr. A. S. Ellis; Yorks. Arch. Jour., iv, 129.
3 V. C. H. Yorks., ii. 291. « Liber Vita (Surtees Soc.), 77.
' R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 25. • ib.
FOSSARD FEE: PEDIGREE 327
year, wherein he took credit for 9-r. " in the king's demesne of Doncaster," x
which, being in the king's hands, paid no geld. This sum was equivalent
to the geld due from 27 carucates of land, representing the Domesday fee
of Nigel Fossard in Hexthorpe with the soc (18 car.), Marr (5 bov.), Long
Sandal (6 car. and 5 bov.), Wheatley with the soc (6 car. and 2 bov. cor-
rected} ; total 31^ carucates. From this had to be deducted 2 carucates
and 5 bovates given by Nigel Fossard to St. Mary's, York, in alms, and
i carucate and 7 bovates in Langthwaite, of which one of Robert Fossard's
knights had been enfeoffed, with other lands, not in the soc of Wheatley.
From these details we know exactly how much of Nigel's fee in the wapen-
take]of Strafforth had been granted out to be held by knight's service before
the year 1130, viz., Barnby-upon-Don, Hooton Levet, Rotherham, Brods-
worth and Pickburn, Langthwaite and Skinthorpe. By 1162 another caru-
cate and a half had been granted out.2
Neither Robert Fossard, William his son, nor Robert's grandson, William
Fossard II, was ever able to redeem Doncaster, either from financial inabil-
ity or the disinclination of the crown to restore it in accordance with the
covenant made in 1 130. The increased value of the manor and its members
is shown by the fact that in 1180 Doncaster was at farm for £66, 13^. 4</.,3
and in 1194 the burgesses proffered 50 marks to have the town and soc at
farm from the crown for 125 marks yearly, an increase of 25 per cent.4
Only a few remarks about the later Fossards are necessary as a supple-
ment to the descent of the line shown on the accompanying pedigree.
Nigel Fossard , = ....
d. c. 1 1 20.
Robert Fossard, = Osceria. Walter. Robert de Meinil.= Gertrude. = (2) Jordan Paynel,
d. c. 1135.
A
d.5./.
William Fossard I, = Geoffrey. Agnes. = Alexander Emma. = Bertram
d. c. 1169.
Paynel of I de
Hooton. I Buhner.
A
William Fossard 11 = Beatrice, sister of Nigel.
Gave relief in 1171.
d. c. 1195.
Gilbert de
Monte (?).
Joan Fossard. = Robert de Turneham.
d. 1211.
Isabel de Turneham. = Peter, son of . . . de Maulay.
Robert Fossard died before 1 138, when William, his son, was at the battle
of the Standard.6 At the battle of Lincoln William Fossard was fighting in
support of Stephen and was taken prisoner.7 A charter in this series indi-
cates that he was in the crusade in the beginning of Henry's reien.8 In 1 161
in the beginning of Henry's reign.8 In
lieu of the service of his knights and £}
he rendered account of ,£40 9 in lieu of the service of his knights and £12 in
1 R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 34. 2 Pipe R., 8 Hen. II, 52.
3 ib., 26 Hen. II, 60. « ib., 6 Ric. I.
5 R. de Dominabus, 15. « Sym. of Durham, ii, 294.
7 *'&., 308- 8 n. 1095 9 Pipe R., 7 Hen. II, 37.
EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
the following year in the same behalf.1 Geoffrey Fossard, an accountant in
1 163 for 40J.,2 may have been a younger brother of William, of whom he held
i fee in 1166.
William Fossard I was living in 1168, but seemingly died before 1170,
when William Fossard II, presumably his son and successor, owed 10 marks
of an amercement for some pledge (probably land), taken forcibly from the
white canons,3 that is, from a Premonstratensian house, a proceeding consis-
tent with the occurrence of a feudal succession. However, an entry on the
sheriff's roll for 1171 apparently puts the fact of the succession beyond
dispute, for it is there recorded that William Fossard rendered account of
80 marks for a fine of his land.* Presuming that his father died in 1169, the
delay in the record of the son's fine for relief of his fee is consistent with a
highly discreditable story of the heir's behaviour in the household of his
guardian, previous to his attaining his majority. It is to the effect that at
his father's death, being in his minority and in ward of the king, his custody
was given to William le Gros, earl of Albemarle, whose care of him he abused
by seducing his sister. He then fled the country, and the earl, in revenge
for this treachery, obtained the king's authority and sanction to pull down
and destroy the culprit's chief manor-house, namely, the castle of Mount-
feraunt in Birdsall. The castle was of wood and, as the story somewhat
inconsequently proceeds, Robert de Stutevill of Cottingham, having acquired
the timber, gave it to the monks of Meaux, who built out of it many of their
monastic buildings.5 It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that Fossard's
chief offence in the eyes of the king was probably some injudicious sympathy
with the northern rebellion of 1174. This view is supported by the fact that
Robert de Stutevill was sheriff from Easter, 1170, to Michaelmas, 1175, and
doubtless received orders to demolish the castle at Birdsall, a willing task
may be, considering the youth of its possessor and the facility with which
good timber could be removed from Birdsall to Cottingham. The story
adds that Fossard remained over seas until the death of the earl, which
occurred in 1179, when at the instance of friends he sought the king's
favour and recovered his inheritance.6
There is no confirmation of these events in the sheriffs' rolls. "In 1172
Fossard paid scutage of ^31, io.y.,7 in respect of3i| fees.8 Five years later
he paid the last instalment of his fine for relief. After the death of the earl
of Albemarle the crown seized the land in Eskdale, belonging to Adam de
Brus and William Fossard, which the late earl had seized at the time of the
anarchy in Stephen's reign and had retained during his life. The issues of
their joint estate, apparently Egton, were £14, is. \d., of Lyth, ,£12, 12s. $d.,
and of Danby, £7* Next year Egton and Lyth yielded ^20, 14^. lod. of
farm, and the former iSs. for pannage of swine and 62s. for issues of the
forest.10 In 1182 Egton and Lyth, "which the earl of Albemarle had held,"
yielded ,£22, 1 1 s. of farm and 46s. $d. of perquisites.11 Two years later the
farm was ,£26, i6s. 6d.iz In 1198 Egton and Lyth appear to have been
restored to Robert de Turneham and Joan his wife.13
Probably William Fossard died during 1194, in which year, as recorded
above, the burgesses of Doncaster sought to have the town at farm from the
crown. In 1195 Beatrice his relict proffered 10 marks to have her dower
of the land of which he died seised.14 Then the above-named Robert de
Turneham obtained from Richard I the young heiress, Joan Fossard,
I Pipe R., 8 Hen. II, 51. 2 ib., g Hen. II, 59.
3 ib., 16 Hen. II, 42. * ib., 17 Hen. II, 73.
6 Chron. de Melsa, 104. 6 ib., 105.
7 Pipe R., 18 Hen. II, 60. 8 See n. 1003.
• Pipe R., 26 Hen. II, 74. 10 Pipe R.
II ib. 18 ib. 13 ib. 14 ib., ^ Ric. I.
FOSSARD FEE: DONCASTER 329
William's daughter, for his wife with her inheritance ; and in 1197, repaying
the king his 500 marks, he redeemed Doncaster, the record stating :
"Robert de Turneham renders account of 500^. for acquittance of the
manor of Danecastre, which is of the inheritance of Joan his wife and
which was pledged to King Henry I for 5oow., and to have that whole
manor with the appurtenances as wholly and freely as it was pledged." J
Possession was obtained as from Christmas, 1196, as we learn from the
sheriffs roll for 1198 :
" The men of Doncaster render account of 25 marks of the farm of
Doncaster for a fourth part of the preceding year (which ended at Michaelmas,
1197), before the town was rendered to Robert de Turneham; and of
^4, 35. qd. for the increase of the town's farm for the same time ; paid into
the treasury and they were quit." z
In Trinity term, 1199, Robert de Turneham instituted suits against the
bishop of Durham to recover Long Cliffe, and against the clerks of Doncaster
to recover certain services.3 In Easter term of the preceding year he had
instituted a suit against the canons of Malton touching lands in Birdsall and
other places.4 In Easter term, 1200, he was engaged in pleas against the
countess of Warwick touching land in Doncaster,5 against the abbot of York
for the advowson of the churches of Doncaster and St. Crux, York,6 and
against the canons of Watton touching their charters.7 Another suit,
namely, with the monks of Meaux, is touched upon in the notes to a charter
of Wharram-le-Street. In 1204 he and Joan his wife obtained recognition
from Jordan de Angodeby of their right in 3 carucates in Osgodby (An-
godeby\ par. of Hemingbrough, which they regranted to Jordan to hold for
£ fee, obtaining 40 marks in return for their regrant.8 At the Survey Nigel
Fossard had held 3 carucates in Long Cliffe and 3 carucates in Osgodby ;
both had been William Malet's,9 and both were in the soc of the bishop of
Durham's manor of Howden.
In 1206 Robert and Joan obtained 200 marks from Heimer, master, and
the brethren of the Temple, after a suit about the brethren's mill upon the
Fosse in York, whose title they had disputed.10 The suit with the abbot
of York was settled in 1207 by Robert and Joan releasing to the monks
their right in the advowson of the church of Doncaster and all the chapels
belonging to it, except those of Rossington and Loversall. These the
monks released to Robert and Joan, saving the pensions due to master
Peter de Doncaster and Eudes, parson of the church of Doncaster, for their
respective lives only.11 The pleadings in this last suit disclose the dealings
of the Fossards with the crown touching Doncaster, as related above ; also
the title of the monks of York to the church,12 by virtue of the charter set
out at the head of these notes. In respect to Long Cliffe a jury decided
that Robert de Turneham should hold the town of the bishop of Durham,
who had claimed the right to hold it in demesne ; that the lands belonging
to Cliffe extended as far as the adjoining towns of Hemingbrough, South
Duffield, Osgodby and Barlby. They also awarded to Robert a rent of
40J. arising from land called Nesse, which belonged to the town of Long
Cliffe.13
Pipe R., 9 Ric. I.
2 /&., 10 Ric. I.
R. Cur. Reg., i, 421-2.
4 ib., 138.
ib., ii, 178.
6 ib., 182.
ib., 250.
8 VorAs. .Fwtfs, i, 89.
V.C.H. Yorks., ii, 293.
10 Yorks. Fines, 99.
11 ib., 112.
12 Abbrev. Placit., 26, 276
11 t&.
330 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
The hospital of St. Nicholas of Doncaster was probably of the founda-
tion of Robert de Turneham, seeing that it was subordinate to the Premon-
stratensian abbey of Bay ham in Surrey founded by him.1 On 19 September,
1213, after Robert's death, the king sent his mandate to Gilbert Fitz-
Reinfrid to the effect that if the lands in Bramham, " Blacston " and Auckley
in Finningley and Birdsall, given by Robert to that hospital were of his
purchase, and not of his barony, he was at once to give the hospital
possession thereof.2
On 30 March, 1215, the king sent his mandate to the bailiffs of Philip
de Maulay at Doncaster to cause the town to be enclosed by a heritio and
pale, wherever the ditch made around it might require such additional
defence, and to make a light stockade (Zevis bretasca} upon the bridge, if
required for the defence of the town. This was to be done with all haste.3
King John visited the town in 1200, 1205 and again in 1209. He extended
the two days fair there to a third day, namely from the eve to the morrow
of St. James the Apostle.4
1002. By agreement made in 1081 (1091?) with Aldwin, abbot of
Ramsey, Turbern, prior, and the brethren of the monastery,
Nigel Fossard gave to St. Mary and St. Benet of Ramsey the
church of Bramham, with land for 2 ploughs, and the tithes
of 3 towns, 2 mills and of his hall. For this he obtained
fraternity of the house for king William, queen Matilda, count
Robert and for himself, his wife and the son who should be
his heir.
Pd. in Cavtul. Mon. de Rameseia (Rolls Ser.), i, 127, n. 35.
Anno ab Incarnatione Domini millesimo octogesimo primo
fecit hanc conventionem Neol Fossard cum Aldwino Ramesiensi
abbate et cum Turberno priore et cum omnibus fratribus Rame-
siensis monasterii. Donavit idem Neol Deo et Sancte Marie et
Sancto Benedicto et sanctis qui sunt in Ramesia ad opus fratrum
ibidem servientium ecclesiam de Brumham et terram ad duas
carucas et decimas trium villarum et de duobus molendinis et
totam decimam de propria aula ; suscepitque econtra a domno
abbate et ab omnibus fratribus plenam fraternitatem pro rege
Willelmo et pro regina Matilda et pro comite Roberto et pro
semet ipso et uxore sua et filio qui ejus erit heres et pro patre et
matre ejus, ut sint participes orationum, elimosinarum et omnium
beneficiorum ipsorum, sed et omnium fratrum sive monasteriorum
a quibus societatem susceperunt, in omnibus sicut ex ipsis.
Either the date or the name of the abbot is wrong in the above instru-
ment. Aldwin was not abbot of Ramsey until 1091.
Mr. W. H. Hart and the Rev. Ponsonby A. Lyons, the editors of the
Chartulary of Ramsey, identify " Brumham " as Burnham Deepdale, cp.
Norfolk ; but it is much more probable that this place was Bramham in
Yorkshire, as it is not known that Nigel held any land in Norfolk. The
three towns, of which the tithes were given to Ramsey, were presumably
Bramham, Oglethorpe and Clifford ; if so, Nigel's gift did not take effect.
1 Mon. Angl, vi, 781. 2 R. Lift. Claus., i, 151.
3 »&., 1926. * R. Chart,, 576.
FOSSARD FEE: RETURN OF KNIGHTS 331
In Somerset Nigel probably held Lufton under Ansger le Breton l with
some other lands, for in 1166 William Fossard held 2 small fees in Somerset
under Walter le Breton,2 the descendant from Ansger.
1 003. Notitia of the return made by William Fossard I of the knights
holding fees of him of old and new feoffment. 1166.
Lib. Rubeus de Scaccario, f. i\6d. Pd. in Red Bk., 407.
Hoc [est] abbreviamentum de feodo Willelmi Fossard de
veteri feffamento in tempore Hfenrici] regis. Willelmus de Vescy
tenet feodum vij militum ; Galfridus de Valoniis feodum iiij
militum ; Robertus de Bride[s]hale iij militum : Durant films
Willelmi ij militum ; Rogerus films Rogerii ij militum ; Rogerus
de Midleres j militis ; Otuel j militis ; Robertus de Meisnil j
militis ; Adam de Brus j militis ; Willelmus filius Godefridi j
militis ; Galfridus Fossard j militis ; Radulfus filius Wimundi j
militis; Hugo de Langetuit dimidii militis; Rogerus de Scine-
torp 3 dimidii militis ; Willelmus Aguillun dimidii militis ; Ger-
vasius filius Godefr[idi] dimidii militis. Isti sunt de antique
feodo de tempore H[enrici] regis. De novo feodo Everardus de
Ros tenet j feodum. Et super dominium suum v feoda militum
et dimidium.
The 7 fees held by William de Vescy were in Stittenham (i), Watton (2),
Rotherham, Pickburn and Hooton Levet (35). Geoffrey de Valoignes
appears in this return because he was the guardian of William, son and heir
of Bertram de Bulmer, whose sister Emma he had married. His fees were
in Wilton and elsewhere in Cleveland and in Sheriff-Hutton with the
members. The fees of Robert de Brideshale lay in Birdsall, Wharram-le
Street, Stearsby, and perhaps in Binnington ; those of Durand son of
William in Butterwick, Hutton-Cranswick, Sutton and Easthorpe ; those of
Roger son of Roger in Huggate, North Cave, Haverthorpe, Aughton and
Laytham.
Roger de Midleres had i fee in Bulmer, as is shown by the fact that in
1167 " Bulmer of Roger de Millieres" was amerced im. for forest trespass.*
He held 2 knights' fees in 1166 of Lambert de Scoteni 5 in Keddington, Salt-
fleetby and elsewhere in co. Line.6 In 1169 Alan de Flamvill was seeking
to obtain the right of land in Yorkshire against him,7 and in 1177 Hugh
Fitz-Ralph similarly in Norfolk in respect of 3 knights' fees. 8 He seems to
have held Bulmer by the courtesy of England, and possibly had married
the relict of Alan son of Ralph de Farlington.
The fee held by Otuel has not been identified ; that of Robert de Meinil
was in Great Ayton and Great Broughton ; that of Adam de Brus in
Tibthorpe and Kirkburn with the members, where Robert Fossard had
an interest when Robert de Brus first obtained his fee.9 The fee of
William son of Godfrey (de Harpham ?) may possibly have been in Octon,
and that of Geoffrey Fossard in Bainton, Beswick and Kilnwick ; that of
V.C H. Somerset, i, 483. 2 Red Bk., 232 ; Feud. Aids, iv, 273.
As in Lib. Niger.
Pipe R., 13 Hen. II, 96.. • Red Bk., 386.
Testa, 3396 ; Line. Fines, i, 144.
Pipe R., 15 Hen. II, 35-6; 16 Hen. II, 39.
*'&., 23 Hen. II, 134. 9 V.C.H. Yorks, ii, 291.
332 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Ralph son of Wimund was in Etton and Lockington. Hugh de Langthwaite
held £ fee in Langthwaite and Tils ; but many years later one of his de-
scendants acquired by grant, purchase or inheritance £ fee in Applegarth,
apparently in Bainton.1 Roger de Scinethorp held f fee in Skinthorpe,
a lost town which lay between Custhorpe and Newton ; William Aguillun
and Gervase son of Godfrey each held \ fee in Kirkby-Grindalythe. All
these fees had been created by Robert Fossard, some probably by Nigel,
his father, before the death of Henry I.
Only one fee had been created since that date, and that in favour of
Everard de Ros (d. 1182); it consisted of lands in Middleton-on-the- Wolds,
Kiplingcotes and Etton. In addition to these, numbering in all 28 fees,
William Fossard had 5^ fees upon his demesne lands at Mulgrave, Egton,
Lyth, Goldsborough, Westonby, Mickleby, Borrowby, Newton-Mulgrave.
Ellerby, E. and W. Barnby, Sandsend and Hutton-Mulgrave, all in Cleve-
land ; also at Birdsall, Bainton, Nesswick and Lockington, in the East
Riding ; and at Bramham and Clifford in the West Riding. As stated
above (n. 1001) the manor of Doncaster with the members in Hexthorpe,
Balby, Loversall, Rossington 2 and Wheatley, was at no time from 1130
down to 1196 in the possession of the Fossards, but various charters con-
cerning it have been included in this section.
It will be seen that the total of the fees of William Fossard, both of old
and new feoffment, amounted to 33^; but, after 1165, scutage was only
paid upon 31^ owing to the grant of Watton, held for 2 fees, in free alms.
In the year named William Fossard I rendered account of ^21, 13^. 4^/.,3
probably for the army of Wales, in respect of 32^ fees. In 1168 he only
paid £21 towards the aid for the marriage of the king's daughter,* namely
upon 31^ fees, and at that figure his quota of service remained constant
throughout the I2th century.
1004. Notification by Henry, son of the king of Scotland, to his
burgesses and ministers of Doncaster, of his gift to Robert and
the brethren of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of a toft by
the river in Doncaster. 1136-1152.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl., B 455, f. z6d.
H[enricus] films regis Scotie omnibus burgensibus et ministris
suis de Donec[astre], salutem. Sciatis me dedisse Roberto de
hospitali Sancti Petri Eboracensis et omnibus fratribus ejusdem
domus unum toftum in Donecastre juxta aquam in elemosina
imperpetuum, pro anima patris et matris mee et salute anime
mee. Unde volo et precipio ut teneat bene et in pace et libere et
quiete ab omnibus servitiis et consuetudinibus et geldis. Testibus,
cam[erario] et Eustachio filpo] Johannis et Willelmo de Sumfer-
villa], ap[ud] Waddaw. Et teste Eudone de Scintorp.
Upon hearing of the death of Henry I, king David promptly invaded the
north of England to claim the English throne for his niece, the empress
Matilda. Stephen hastened to the north, and meeting David at Durham on
the first day of Lent, 1136, persuaded the Scots king to recognise him as
king of England, and, by dint of liberal concessions, made peace. David's
son Henry received the earldom of Northampton and his father's honor of
1 Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 196.
2 Rossington was said to be held by Maulay of the fee of Peverel (of Dover ?) in
1279 ; Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 200.
3 Pipe R., II Henry II, 50. * ib., 14 Henry II, 87.
FOSSARD FEE: DONCASTER 333
Huntingdon, with Doncaster and Carlisle thrown in. Later, at York, he did
homage to Stephen.1 He died in 1152, and in 1156 Doncaster was in the
hands of Henry II, but apparently he received no revenue from it until
1158, when one year's farm of ,£60 was accounted at the exchequer by
Adam son of Swain.2 Adam died about Midsummer, 1159,' and from that
date various ministers accounted yearly for the farm. From January, 1 165^
when Ralph Blund succeeded Philip de Kyme as receiver, the farm was
increased from ^60 to £66, ly. 4^.* In 1163 King Malcolm recovered from
a serious illness at this town.5 It is important to note that Doncaster had
been made a free borough before the issue of this charter.
1005. Writ of Henry II to the reeves and bailiffs of Doncaster to
cause Turkil of Doncaster and his heirs to hold 8 acres of
land, making i bovate, in the fields of Doncaster, with a toft
in Galgate belonging thereto, as fully as he held it in the
time of Henry, the king's grandfather, rendering 2s. yearly.
1159-1163.
Coram Rege R., n. 137 (Trin. 21 Edw. I), ro. 26.
H[enricus] rex Anglorum, dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum,
comes Andegavorum prepositis et aliis ballivis suis de Danecastria
salutem. Precipio vobis quod faciatis Turkillum de Danecastria
et heredes suos tenere octo acras terre que faciunt unam bovatam
in campis Danecastrie, cum uno tofto in vico Gallico ad predictam
terram pertinente, ita bene et in pace, libere, quiete et juste sicut
prefatus Turkillus eas melius tenuit tempore regis Henrici avi
mei, reddendo duos solidos singulis annis ; et prohibeo ne aliquis
eis super hoc aliquam injuriam faciat. Et nisi feceritis justic[iarius]
vel vicfecomes] Eborac[ensis] faciat fieri, ne amodo clamorem
audiam pro penuria 6 recti. Teste Radulfo filio Stephani, apud
Byham.
1006. Grant by Hugh son of Hugh son of Nigel (de Doncaster) to
the hospital of St. Peter, York, of a toft in Doncaster held by
William son of Bugge (de Balby), and land in the fields of
Balby held of the grantor by the same- William. <r. 1180-1200.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. B 455, f. 27.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus literas has quod
ego Hugo films Hugonis filii Nigelli dedi et present! carta mea
confirmavi Deo et pauperibus hospitfalis] Beati Petri Eboracensis
toftam unam in Donecastria quam Willelmus films Bugga tenuit
de me, et terram in campis de Balleby quam predictus Willelmus
tenuit de me, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et
quietam et solutam et immunem ab omnibus geldis et consuetudi-
nibus et auxiliis et ab omni seculari servitio preter orationes
pauperum. Hanc elemosinam ego Hugo et heredes mei waranti-
1 Sym. of Durham, ii, 287 ; Richard of Hexham, 146.
2 Pipe R., 4 Hen. II, 179. * ft., 5 Hen. II, 63.
4 #., ii Hen. II, 53. 6 Hoveden, i, 219.
« "Injuria"; MS.
334 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
zabimus predictis pauperibus contra omnes homines ut simus
participes omnium orationum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo Dei,
tarn in vita quam in morte. Hiis testibus : Bernulfo presbitero
de Sitleswrdia, Reginaldo clerico de Donecastria, Petro filio ejus,
Johanne fratre ejus, Willelmo clerico, Willelmo albo, Rogero
presbitero, Willelmo Prat, Willelmo de Alkelaia, Gaufrido filio
Vivien, Gerlando de Eboraco, Gaufrido de Cunesgastre[t], Martino
Mala Herba, Gaufrido clerico, Everardo clerico, et multis aliis.
Nigel de Dunecastre was one of the chief men of the town in the time of
Henry I. In 1 130 he rendered account of 20 marks for the forfeiture of his
sons who had slain a man.1 Several men of Doncaster, named in the
sheriffs' accounts, attest charters in this series. In 1175 Eudo the reeve,
also called " merctarius" who had been the receiver of Doncaster since
1171, accounted for ,£45, 6s. &/., being the amercement of Hugh de Mareys
(de Mariscd) and other men of Doncaster for a default, in which Vivian
(i mark) and Ailwin de Erchenehus (or Hertenehus, 10 marks) were
implicated.2 Again in 1179 the township of Doncaster was amerced 30
marks for a default, and for the same offence the following also : Hugh de
Mareys 40.9., Eudes "merciarius" 2os,, Hugh Fin \m., Robert de Bramton
2m., Sewale im., Robert of York \m.^ Gerard le Tanur 40^., Adam son of
Aldus \m., Robert son of Aldus \m.* Next year the burgesses were
amerced 2om. for concealing a crown plea in their verdict, and for various
defaults Robert son of Aselach, Robert Lorimer, Lefwin the smith and
Reginald son of Osanna were amerced \m. each, and Eudes son of William
im. for wine sold contrary to assize,4 that is, below the statutory strength,
or at too high a price. At this time Ralph the clerk and Adam of York
were receivers or bailiffs of Doncaster, William Prat being associated with
them in 1182. From that time, until the burgesses became farmers of the
town, the sheriff accounted yearly for the farm. In 1191 Reginald, reeve of
Doncaster, was amerced im. for deforcing some one.6
In 1193 Doncaster was garrisoned against the rebels who joined John,
count of Mortain, then lord of the neighbouring castle of Tickhill. The
sheriff accounted that year for 26 knights, retained in the king's service at
Doncaster for 40 days, ^52, or 12 pence each per diem; for allowance of
15 serjeants, each with 2 horses, for the same term, ^15 ; and for 140 foot-
serjeants for the same term, ^46, 13^. ^d.* This force was no doubt intended
to overawe John's forces at Tickhill and prevent them from raiding York
and the crown demesnes in Yorkshire. Next year the burgesses obtained
a charter of confirmation. 7
On 19 September, 1213, Gilbert Fitz-Reinfred was directed to take the
town of Doncaster into the king's hands and keep it to the king's use if he
found the complaint of the burgesses to be true, namely, that they had lost
much money by having the town at farm, and that their term was ended.8
1007. Grant by Hugh son of Hugh son of Nigel de Doncaster to
Henry de Mareys of 3 acres of land in the field of Doncaster,
namely i at Branflat, another towards Balby and the third
that which Hugh de Mareys, father of the said Henry, held,
1 R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 32. z Pipe R., 21 Hen. II, 186.
3 #., 25 Hen. II, 26. * ib., 26 Hen. II, 72. 6 *&., 3 Ric I.
6 ib., 5 Ric. I. 7 n. 1008. 8 R. Lift. Claus., i, 1516.
FOSSARD FEE: DONCASTER 335
rendering 6d. yearly; for this Henry gave los. of acknowledg-
ment, c, 1 180-1200.
From the original copied by Hunter. Pd. in S. Yorks., i, 9.
Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Hugo filius Hugonis filii
Nigelli de Donecastria concessi et dedi et hac mea presenti carta
confirmavi Henrico de Marisco et heredibus suis tres acras terre
in campo Donecastrie, scilicet j acram ad Branflat inter terram
Roberti senis de Burtun et terram Lambekin quam l habuit de
me in vadio, et alteram acram exteriorem terre mee versus
Ballebi et tertiam acram quam Hugo de Marisco pater ejus tenuit
de me ; tenendas de me et heredibus meis in feudo et hereditate,
libere [et] quiete, reddendo inde annuatim mihi et heredibus meis
vj denarios pro omni servitio, scilicet iij denarios ad Pascha et iij
denarios ad festum Sancti Michaelis. Pro hac vero concessione et
donatione dedit mihi prefatus Henricus x solidos de recognitione.
His testibus, Reginaldo de Weruelton, Willelmo filio Bugge de
Ballebi, Roberto de Waitelai, Ernaldo magno, Willelmo Prat,
Willelmo albo, Willelmo filio Johannis, Radulfo Cruc et Hugone
fratre suo, Roberto de Birtun, David, Willelmo de Alkelai.
1008. Confirmation by Richard I to his burgesses of Doncaster of
the soc of Doncaster with the town of Doncaster to hold by
the ancient farm then rendered and 5 marks of new increase.
For this they gave him 50 marks. Tubceuf, 22 May, 1194.
Coram Rege R., Trin., 21 Edw. I, n. 137, ro. 26.
Ricardus Dei gratia rex Anglorum, dominus Hibernie,2 dux
Normannorum, Aquitannorum, comes Andegavorum, archiepi-
scopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis,
vicecomitibus, senescallis, prepositis et omnibus ministris et
fidelibus suis salutem. Sciatis nos concessisse et presenti carta
nostra confirmasse burgensibus nostris de Danecastre socham
suam de Danecastre cum villa de Danecastre, habendam et
tenendam de nobis et heredibus nostris per antiquam firmam
que tune temporis nobis reddebatur et insuper quinque marcas
argenti cum antiqua firma reddendas nobis annuatim ut inde
nobis respondeant ad scaccarium nostrum. Pro hac autem
concessione nostra ipsi nobis dederunt quinquaginta marcas
argenti. Quare volumus et firmiter precipimus quod iidem bur-
genses nostri de Danecastre predictam socham suam cum villa de
Danecastre predicto modo habeant et teneant bene et in pace,
libere et quiete, integre, plenarie et honorifice, cum omnibus
libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus ad earn pertinentibus ; ita
quod nullus eos super hoc disturbet. Testibus hiis, H[uberto]
Cantuariensi archiepiscopo, R[adulfo] archidiacono Hereffbrdensi,
Willelmo de Warrenne, Osberto filio Herveii, Simone de Pateshelle,
1 " quas " ; Hunter. 2 Marked for cancellation.
336 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Ricardo Barre, Simone de Kymbe et pluribus aliis. Data per
manum magistri Eustachii decani Saresburiensis tune agentis
vices cancellarii, xxii die Maii, apud Tuebuef, anno quinto regni
nostri.
1009. Grant by Adam de Neufmarche to the hospital of St. Peter,
York, of ^ acre of land below the houses of the said hospital,
being of his fee, at the bridge of Doncaster, extending from
the Don to the road from Bentley to Doncaster ; and confirma-
tion of the gift made by his father of land at the said bridge.
^•.1185-1211.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. B 455, f. 26d.
Omnibus visuris vel audituris literas has Adam de Novo-
merchato salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse et hac
presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et hospitali Sancti Petri
Eboracensis, pro salute anime mee et antecessorum meorum,
dimidiam acram terre subtus domos hospitalis prefati de feodo
meo ad pontem Donecastrie, cujus dimidie acre unum caput ex-
tenditur usque super Don et aliud super viam que ducit ad
Donecastriam de villa de Benetleia. Et preterea per hanc meam
cartam concede et confirmo omnia dona et elemosinas quas
antecessores mei predicto hospitali contulerunt, absque ullo
retenemento ; et precipue totam illam terram quam hospitale
prefatum habet ad pontem Donecastrie de dono patris mei. Istas
predictas terras do, concede et confirmo predicto hospitali in
puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberas et quietas ab omni
servitio et exactione seculari sicut aliqua terra liberius potest
dari in elemosinam. Et ego et heredes mei warantizabimus
dictas terras et concessionem predictam prefato hospitali imper-
petuum, ut ego et predecessores mei et successores participes
simus orationum et elemosinarum et omnium beneficiorum que
fiunt et fient in prefata sancta domo. Hiis testibus, Henrico
de Pusat, Henrico fratre meo, Hugone de Langethwait, Willelmo
de Bosevilla, Gamello filio Toke, fratre Suano, fratre Anketillo,
fratre Godefrido, fratre Leomaro, Radulfo Nuuel, Thoma de
Bosevilla fratre suo, Nicholao de Buggetorp, Petro capellano,
Thoma de Langwat, et multis aliis.
1010. Grant by Robert son of Bernolf to Rainer de Waxtunesham of
the toft, late of Alwin the grantor's grandfather, in Doncaster,
held by Richard the chaplain, rendering i2d. ^.1180-1196.
Chartul. of Pontefract. Pd. in Chartul. of P., n. 422.
Omnibus amicis suis et omnibus litteras istas audientibus tarn
presentibus quam futuris Robertus films Bernolf salutem. Sciatis
me dedisse et concessisse et hac presenti carta confirmasse
Rainerio de Waxtunesham x totum toftum quod fuit Alwini avi
1 Rainer was the deputy sheriff of Ranulf de Glanvill.
FOSSARD FEE: DONG ASTER, WAD WORTH 337
mei in Donecastre quod Ricardus capellanus tenuit, tenendum de
me et de heredibus meis in feodo et hereditate, libere et quiete,
faciendo domino regi1 servitium suum, scilicet reddendo ei xij
denarios annuatim et reddendo mihi et heredibus meis annuatim
ij denarios pro omni servitio, scilicet unum denarium ad Pascha
et unum denarium ad festum Sancti Michaelis. Hiis testibus,
Rogero clerico de Triberge, Willelmo Prat, Adam de Euervic,
Hugone de la Marais, Gerardo le Tanur et aliis.
1011. Grant by William son of Nigel de Waddeworth, with the
consent of William son of Eudes (de Waddeworth), his lord,
and of Adam his brother, nephew of the grantor, to the
monks of Roche of 2 acres in Wadworth. 1190-1210.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f. 3iod.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam presentibus quam
futuris Willelmus films Nigelli de Waddeuurdia salutem. Notum
sit vobis me, concessu Willelmi filii Eudonis de Waddeuurdia,
domini mei, concilio etiam et assensu Ade fratris ejus, nepotis
mei et heredis, dedisse et hac carta confirmasse Deo et Sancte
Marie et monachis de Rupe ibidem Deo servientibus duas acras
terre mee de Waddeuurdia, unam scilicet acram que jacet in
Smedridinges juxta rivulum qui currit inter eandem acram et
Uvethecroft, terram scilicet predictorum monachorum, et aliam
acram in Elreheg, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam
et quietam ab omni terreno servitio sive dono. Hiis testibus,
Nicholao sacerdote de Tich[illa], Roberto filio Pagani, Radulfo
filio ejus, Radulfo Clarello et Willelmo filio ejus, Gifardo de
Tichfilla], et Rogero filio Odonis.
1012. Grant by Robert Fossard, by the hand of Thurstan, archbishop
of York, and before the chapter of St. Peter, to the canons of
Nostell of the church of Bramham with 14 bovates belonging
to it, the church of Wharram(-le-Street) with 4 bovates, and
the church of Lyth with 10 bovates, with lands, chapels,
tithes and liberties, of which at the grantor's prayer the arch-
bishop has constituted a prebend in the church of St. Peter,
York, for the support of the said canons. ^.1126-1129.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 75 (old p. 169)*
Universis sancte ecclesie fidelibus tam presentibus quam
futuris Robertus Fossard salutem. Notum sit vobis omnibus me,
pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et omnium antecessorum
meorum et heredum meorum, per manum venerabilis Turstini
Eboracensis archiepiscopi, coram capitulo ecclesie Beati Petri
Eboracensis, et hac presenti carta mea, confirmasse Deo et
ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi de Nostla et canonicis regularibus ibidem
II
1 This proves the date to be before Christmas, 1196.
2 From an inspeximus of archbishop Walter de Gray.
338 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Deo servientibus, in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
ecclesiam de Brameham cum quatuordecim bovatis terre que ad
eandem ecclesiam pertinent, et ecclesiam de Warrum cum quatuor
bovatis terre, et ecclesiam de Lyth cum decem bovatis terre ; et
cum ceteris omnibus terris et cum omnibus capellis, decimis, liber-
tatibus et omnibus aliis rebus ad easdem ecclesias pertinentibus
sine aliquo retenemento, de quibus scilicet ecclesiis cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis ad voluntatem et petitionem meam predictus
Turstinus archiepiscopus caritatis intuitu unam constituit pre-
bendam in ecclesia Beati Petri Eboracensis, communi consilio et
assensu totius ejusdem capituli, ad sustentationem predictorum
canonicorum de Sancto Oswaldo imperpetuum. Do etiam et
confirmo eisdem canonicis et hominibus suis de eadem prebenda
sua tenentibus, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, totam eandem
communam plenarie quam ego ipse habeo in bosco, in piano, in
pratis et pascuis, in aquis et molendinis, in viis et semitis, introiti-
bus et exitibus, et in omnibus aliis rebus et asiamentis pertinenti-
bus ad prenominatas villas et ad omnes alias villas de feodo meo
in quibus aliquid de prebenda sua habetur, liberam, solutam, et
quietam ab omni terreno servitio et seculari exactione et consuetu-
dine. Et volo ut supradicta elemosina mea sit libera et quieta de
me et heredibus meis et de omnibus hominibus imperpetuum, et
ut heredes mei manuteneant et defendant earn ubique et contra
omnes homines. Hujus rei testes sunt, Willelmus de Sancta
Barbara, Eboracensis ecclesie decanus; Willelmus films Her-
berti, Eboracensis ecclesie thesaurarius, Thomas Sotewame,
Paulinus, Nicholaus de Trahli, Letoldus, ejusdem ecclesie cano-
nici ; Ansketillus de Bulmer et ceteri.
The attestation of Ansketil de Bulmer, steward of Robert P^ossard, and
the confirmation of this gift by Henry I during the lifetime of Nigel de
Aubigny, prove that this charter was issued not later than 1 129. Adelwald,
prior of St. Oswald's, elected bishop of Carlisle in 1 133, is said to have been
the first holder of the prebend of Bramham.1 The description of William
de St. Barbe as dean must be a later interpolation. He is described as
canonicus in Sept. 1132 ; Memor. of Fount., i, 24.
At the Survey Nigel Fossard held of the count of Mortain the manor in
Bramham, late Ligulf s (12 car.), with the church and the soc of i carucate
in " Monechet," the Munkehaid of a later charter, and of 3 carucates in
Toulston, i in Oglethorpe and i in Newton Kyme. The land in Ogle-
thorpe, namely the 2 manors of Grim and Asger, had belonged to the
fee of William Malet, but the soc belonged to Bramham. At an early date
lands were granted out of the manor by Robert Fossard to Anschetil de
Bulmer, who gave 12 bovates to the canons of Nostell, and to Agnes,
daughter of Robert Fossard, probably in marriage with Alexander Paynel
of Hooton Paynel. But the manor remained in the demesne of the Fossards,
and so in 1167 "Bramham of William Fossard and the canons" of Nostell
was amerced \ mark for forest trespass.2 When William Fossard II got
into difficulties circa 1175 Bramham with its new enclosures or riddings
was conveyed, ostensibly by Ranulf de Glanvill and William Paynel of
1 Le Neve, Fasti (eel. 1854), iii, 177. z Pipe R., 13 Hen. II, 94.
FOSSARD FEE : BRAMHAM, WHARRAM 339
Hooton, but by the grant and confirmation of William Fossard, to William
de Stutevill, together with the service of Adam son of Robert de Briddes-
hale for the tenement held by him of William Fossard in Clifford, and the
service of William de Oclestorp for the tenement held by him of William
Fossard in Bramham.1 Hence we find Baldwin Wake holding in 1279 of
the fee of Maulay i-j, knight's fee in Bramham and Clifford.2
1013. Confirmation by Henry I to the canons of Nostell of the gift
made by Robert Fossard by the hands of archbishop Thurstan
and in the presence of Anschetil de Buhner, steward of Robert
Fossard, and his other men, of the churches of Bramham,
Wharram(-le-Street) and St. Oswald in Eskdale, as the arch-
bishop, the said Robert and Osceria his wife gave the same.
^•.1126-1129.
Chartul. of Nostell, f. ^d (old p. 12).
Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et omnibus
baronibus et vicecomitibus et ministris et fidelibus suis Francis et
Anglis de Ebora[ci]scira salutem. Sciatis me concessisse Sancto
Oswaldo de Nostla et ejusdem loci canonicis donum quod
Robertus Fossardus, manu Turstini archiepiscopi, in presentia
Anschetilli de Bulenier dapiferi sui et aliorum hominum suorum,
•eis fecit : videlicet, ecclesias de Brameham et de Warrum et de
Sancto Oswaldo in Eschedela, cum omnibus terris et rebus et
rectitudinibus ad easdem pertinentibus sicut unquam eis melius
adjacere solebant, et sicut archiepiscopus supradictus et Robertus
Fossardus et uxor ejus Osceria eis dederunt et concesserunt ita
eas concede, et precipio ut bene et in pace et honorifice et quiete
de omnibus consuetudinibus teneant. Teste Nigello de Albini,
apud \blank\
1014. Notification by Robert Fossard to Thurstan, archbishop of
York, and the chapter of St. Peter, of his gift to the canons of
Nostell of the land of Huphusum (Hope Hall ?) belonging to 4
carucates of his demesne in Bramham, for the augmentation of
the prebend constituted from the churches which he had given,
with a further gift to the canons and their tenants of the said
prebend of common rights within any part of his fee belonging
to that prebend. 1129-1135.
Chartul. of Nostell, f. Sod (old p. 182),
Venerabili patri suo Turstino Dei gratia Eboracensi archi-
episcopo totique ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis capitulo et
omnibus sancte ecclesie fidelibus Robertus Fossard salutem.
Noverit universitas vestra me, caritatis intuitu, dedisse et conces-
sisse et hac present! carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancti
Oswaldi de Nostla et canonicis regularibus in eadem ecclesia Deo
servientibus totam terram de Huphusum que pertinet ad quatuor
carucatas terre dominii mei in Brameham, in liberam et puram et
1 R. Chart,, 546. 2 Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 200.
340 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
perpetuam elemosinam, ad augmentum prebende sue que facta
est de ecclesiis quas ego eis dedi. Do etiam eisdem canonicis
et hominibus suis tenentibus de prebenda sua et hac carta con-
firmo, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, plenariam communam
in bosco et piano, in pratis et pascuis, in viis et semitis, in aquis,,
in introitibus et exitibus, et in omnibus aliis asiamentis per-
tinentibus ad villas de feodo meo in quibus aliquid continetur de
prebenda sua. Hiis testibus, etc.
1015. Confirmation by William Fossard I to the canons of Nostell of
the gift of his father in churches, lands and common rights,
belonging to the prebend which archbishop Thurstan, at the
prayer of the donor's father, constituted therefrom in the
church of St. Peter, York. c. 1 1 35- 1 140.
Chartul. of Nostell, f. 7<)d (old p. 180).
Willelmus Fossardus omnibus hominibus et heredibus suis et
omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis salutem. Notum sit univer-
sitati vestre me, pro salute anime patris mei et matris mee et pro
salute anime mee et uxoris mee et omnium antecessorum et
successorum meorum, concessisse et hac carta mea confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi de Nostla et canonicis regularibus
ibidem Deo servientibus, in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemo-
sinam, omnes donationes quas pater meus x eis fecit et carta sua
confirmavit, scilicet ecclesiam de Brameham cum xiiii. bovatis
terre ad eandem ecclesiam pertinentibus, et ecclesiam de Warrum
cum iiii. bovatis terre, et ecclesiam de Lith cum decem bovatis
terre, et cum omnibus aliis terris et cum universis capellis, deci-
mis, libertatibus, et ceteris omnibus rebus ad easdem ecclesias spec-
tantibus, sine aliquo retenemento. De quibus scilicet ecclesiis
cum pertinentiis suis, per voluntatem et petitionem patris mei,.
venerabilis Turstinus Eboracensis archiepiscopus divine pietatis
intuitu unam constituit prebendam in ecclesia Beati Petri Ebo-
racensis, communi consilio et assensu totius ejusdem ecclesie
capituli, ad sustentationem predictorum canonicorum de Sancto
Oswaldo imperpetuum. Concede etiam et confirmo eisdem cano-
nicis et hominibus suis de eadem prebenda sua tenentibus, in
puram et perpetuam elemosinam, totam eandem communam plena-
rie quam ego ipse habeo et quam pater meus ante me eis dedit
ct carta sua confirmavit in bosco et piano, in pratis et pascuis,
in aquis et molendinis, in viis et semitis, in introitibus et exitibus,
et in omnibus aliis rebus et asiamentis pertinentibus ad prefatas
villas et ad omnes alias villas de feodo meo in quibus aliquid
de prebenda sua continetur, liberam et quietam ab omni terreno
servitio et seculari exactione et consuetudine de me et heredibus
meis et de omnibus hominibus. Et ego Willelmus Fossardus et
1 " Robertas P'ossardus " deleted.
FOSSARD FEE: BRAMHAM, LYTH 341
heredes mei warantizabimus sepedictis canonicis Sancti Oswaldi
totam prenominatam elemosinam cum omnibus pertinentiis et
libertatibus suis et defendemus ubique et erga omnes homines in
perpetuum. Hujus rei testes sunt, etc.
1016. Mandate from Henry I to Walter Espec and Eustace Fitz-
John to cause the canons of St. Oswald (of Nostell) to have as
full seisin of the 12 bovates in Bramham, given by Aschetil de
Bulmer and confirmed by the king, as they had at the time of
Aschetil's death and to ensure the return of anything wrong-
fully taken therefrom by Robert Fossard or Bertram de
Bulmer after Aschetil's death. 1129-1133.
Chartul. of Nostell, f. jd (old p. 12).
Henricus rex Anglorum W[altero] Espec et Eustachio filio
Johannis salutem. Precipio quod faciatis habere et tenere priori
et canonicis de Sancto Oswaldo suas xii. bovatas terre in Brame-
ham quas Aschetillus de Bulemer eis dedit cum hominibus et
omnibus rebus terre pertinentibus ; ita bene et in pace et honori-
fice sicut Anschetillus eas eis dedit et sicut eis concessi per
cartam meam et sicut tenuerunt die qua Anschetillus fuit vivus
et mortuus; et quicquid Robertus Fossard vel Bertramus de
Bulemer inde injuste ceperunt post mortem Anschetilli totum
facite reddi. Teste G[aufrido] de Glint[on], apud Trenham.
1017- Notification by Bertram de Bulmer to Henry, archbishop of
York, of his confirmation of the gift made by Aschetil, his
father, to the canons of Nostell, by the hands of archbishop
Thurstan, of 12 bovates in Bramham. 1147-1153.
Chartul. of Nostell, f. 84 (old p. 189).
Henrico Dei gratia Eboracensi archiepiscopo cunctisque
sancte matris nostre ecclesie filiis propriisque heredibus et suc-
cessoribus Bertramus de Bulemer salutem. Notum sit caritati
vestre me concessisse et presentis cartule scripto imperpetuum
confirmasse elemosinam quam pater meus Anschetillus fecit et
concessit ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi de Nostlad et canonicis regu-
laribus in eadem ecclesia Deo servientibus, per manum Turstini
archiepiscopi, scilicet, xii. bovatas terre de Brameham. Et volo
et precipio firmiter pro salute anime mee et omnium heredum
meorum ut ilia elemosina sit libera et quieta ab omni servitio
seculari. Valete.
1018. Notification by Agnes Fossard, daughter of Robert Fossard,
to Henry, archbishop of York, and the chapter of St. Peter,
of her gift, made with the consent of William Fossard I,
her brother, to the canons of Nostell, in augmentation of
their prebend in the church of St. Peter, of 2 carucates in
342 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Bramham with a mill, namely i carucate of her demesne, J
carucate of Peter the clerk, and ^ carucate of Osbert Bustard.
1147-1153.
Chartul. of Nostell, f. 80 (old p. 181).
Venerabili domino et patri suo H[enrico] Dei gratia Eboracensi
archiepiscopo omnibusque successoribus suis totique capitulo
Sancti Petri ac omnibus heredibus suis Agnes Fossard, filia
Roberti Fossard, salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me cari-
tatis intuitu dedisse et concessisse et presentis carte attestatione
confirmasse, voluntate et concessione Willelmi Fossardi fratris
mei, Deo et ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi de Nostla et canonicis ibidem
Deo servientibus, in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
in augmentum prebende quam predicti canonici habent in ecclesia
Beati Petri, duas carucatas terre et molendinum in Brameham cum
tota secta ejusdem molendini, pro salute anime mee et omnium
parentum meorum, liberas et quietas ab omni seculari servitio et
exactione, unam videlicet carucatam terre de meo proprio dominio,
alteram dimidiam carucatam Petri clerici, et alteram dimidiam
carucatam Osberti Bustard. Concede etiam predictis canonicis
eandem communitatem et libertatem in eadem villa in bosco et in
piano, in aquis et in pascuis, in semitis et in viis, et in omnibus
aliis libertatibus quam ego ipsa vel aliquis antecessorum meorum
melius et liberius habuit. Volo etiam ut ista mea elemosina sit
tam libera et quieta ut aliqua elemosina est liberior et quietior.
Hujus rei testes sunt, etc.
Hij * sunt testes donationis terre de Brameham quam Agnes
Fossard dedit Deo et Sancto Oswaldo: Henricus de Laci,
Robertus de Champeus, Anschetillus de Malnuer', Henricus de
Ferariis, Robertus Barbou, Ricardus Bacot, Ricardus Carduhel,
Jordanus Gramaticus, Radulfus le Dai et Hugo et Henricus
fratres ejus, Willelmus de Montgai, et ceteri plures.
1019. Notification by Agnes Fossard to Henry, archbishop of York,
the chapter of St. Peter and William Paynel (of Hooton), her
son, of her gift to the canons of Nostell in augmentation of
their prebend in the church of St. Peter, York, of 2 carucates
in Bramham with a mill, namely i carucate of her demesne,
£ carucate of Peter the clerk and % carucate of Osbert
Bustard. 1147-1153.
Chartul. of Nostell, f. 80 (old p. 181).
Henrico Dei gratia Eboracensi archiepiscopo totique capitulo
Sancti Petri et Willelmo Painel filio suo omnibusque heredibus
suis et successoribus Agnes Fossard salutem. Dilectioni vestre
pateat me in elemosinam dedisse et concessisse ac presenti scripto
confirmasse Deo et Sancto Oswaldo de Nostla et canonicis ibidem
1 This paragraph follows immediately in the chartulary, but with a separate initial.
FOSSARD FEE : BRAMHAM 343
Deo servientibus,1 in augmentum prebende Sancti Petri Ebora-
censis, duas carucatas terre et molendinum in Brameham, pro
salute anime mee et omnium parentum meorum, liberas et quietas
ab omni seculari servitio, unam videlicet de meo proprio dominio,
dimidiam alteram Petri clerici, et alteram dimidiam Osberti Bus-
tard'. Concede etiam canonicis eandem communitatem et liber-
tatem in eadem villa in bosco et in piano, in aquis et in pascuis,
quam ego ipsa vel homines mei habent. Volo enim ut ista mea
elemosina sit tarn libera et quieta uti aliqua elemosina est liberior
vel quietior. Hujus donationis 2 testes sunt, etc.
1020. Notification by William Fossard I to Henry, archbishop of
York, and the chapter of St. Peter, of his confirmation of the
gift made by Agnes, his sister, to the canons of Nostell of 2
carucates in Bramham with a mill. 1147-1153.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 80 (old p. 181).
Henrico Dei gratia Eboracensi archiepiscopo et omnibus suc-
cessoribus suis totique capitulo Sancti Petri Eboracensis omni-
busque sancte ecclesie filiis et heredibus suis Willelmus Fossard
salutem. Notum sit dilectioni vestre me concessisse et presentis
carte scripto confirmasse donum quod soror mea Agnes fecit et
concessit secum ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi de Nostla et canonicis
ibidem Deo servientibus, scilicet duas carucatas terre in Brame-
ham, solutas et quietas ab omni seculari servitio et consuetudine,
et molendinum ejusdem ville, in perpetuam elemosinam. Hujus
rei testes sunt, etc.
1021. Grant by Osbert Bustard to the canons of Nostell of the land
which he held of them in Bramham, with a toft. c. 1160-1180.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. Sod (old p. 182).
Sciant tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Osbertus Bustart,
pietatis intuitu et pro salute anime mee et patris mei et matris
mee et parentum et antecessorum meorum, dedi et concessi
et hac mea carta confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi
de Nostla et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, in liberam et
puram et perpetuam elemosinam, totam terram meam quam
tenui de eisdem canonicis in Brameham, cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis et cum tofto quod Alwi tenuit. Et volo ut hec mea elemosina
sit predictis canonicis libera, soluta, et quieta de me et heredibus
meis et de omnibus hominibus in perpetuum, sicut aliqua elemosina
liberior unquam et quietior esse solet. Hujus donationis testes
sunt, etc.
The tenement given by Osbert was doubtless the £ carucate, the service
of which had been given to the canons by Agnes Fossard. At a subsequent
date Robert Bustard, before H[ubert], dean, and the chapter of St. Peter,
1 Another copy adds " mecum "; f. 80. z "rei"; ib.
344 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
released to the canons of Nostell the £ carucate in Bramham with a toft,
which Osbert his father had held before him of St. Oswald.1 Osbert
Bustard was also known as Osbert de Thorp (Bustard). In 1175 he was
amerced 15 marks for having incarcerated a man whom he desired to prove
a rustic when he was not one.2
1022. Notification by William Paynel (of Hooton) to Roger, arch-
bishop of York, and the chapter of St. Peter, of his confirma-
tion to the canons of Nostell of whatever they had in Bramham
of his fee, namely the church, belonging to their prebend, a
mill and 2 carucates given by his mother in augmentation of
that prebend, and all the gifts of his predecessors, particularly
those 20 acres which his father and mother gave for a debt
due to the canons for corn taken at Wharram(-le-Street).
1154-1181.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 84 (old p. 189).
Rogero Dei gratia Eboracensi archiepiscopo totique capitulo
Sancti Petri et omnibus heredibus suis et successoribus et fidelibus
et amicis Willelmus Painel salutem. Noverit universitas vestra
me concessisse et present! scripto confirmasse, in puram elemosi-
nam et liberam, Deo et Sancto Oswaldo de N[ostla] et canonicis
ibidem Deo servientibus quicquid habent in Brameham de feodo
meo, scilicet ecclesiam in eadem villa cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis, que est de prebenda quam habent in ecclesia Sancti Petri
de Eboraco, et molendinum in eadem villa cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis et duas carucatas terre quas dedit eis mater mea in augmen-
tum prebende sicut carta matris mee testatur, videlicet unam de
proprio dominio, dimidiam alteram Petri clerici, et alteram dimidiam
Osberti Bustard. Concede etiam et confirmo eis omnes donationes
quas fecerunt eis predecessores mei, de quibus cartas habent, cum
omni communitate et libertate in eadem villa in bosco, in piano,
in aquis, in pascuis, sicut mei predecessores habuerunt et eis
dederunt. Concede etiam et confirmo predictis canonicis, pro
salute anime mee, nominatim illas viginti acras terre quas pater
meus et mater mea dederunt eis pro debito quod debebant eis
de blado quod sumpserunt apud Warram. Volo igitur ut ista
mea elemosina et patris mei et matris mee et predecessorum
meorum sit tarn libera et quieta de omni seculari servitio de me
et de omnibus hominibus uti aliqua elemosina est liberior et
quietior. Hujus concessionis testes sunt, etc.
1023. Grant by Agnes Paynel to Peter son of Lawrence, her kinsman,
of £ carucate in Bramham, 40 acres of her woodland near
Coleman-gate to be improved, and meadow-land between his
toft and the brook extending to Kirk-brigg, to hold by doing
1 Chartul., f. Sod, n. 11. 2 Pipe R., 21 Hen. II, 178.
FOSSARD FEE: BRAMHAM 345
the service belonging to *- carcucate in the fee of Henry de
Ferlington in which there are 10 carucates. ^.1160-1175.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 80 (old p. 181).
Sciant omnes videntes et audientes has literas quia ego Agnes
Painel dedi et concessi Petro filio Laurentii, meo cognato, dimidiam
carucatam terre in Brameham, et xl. acras de silva mea juxta
Colemangate ad exsartandum, et quoddam pratum inter toftum
suum et torrentem usque ad Kircabrigga, in feodo et hereditate,
libere a me et meis successoribus tenendam, scilicet ad tantum
servitium quantum pertinet ad dimidiam carucatam terre in feodo
Henrici de Ferlingtona in quo x. carucate sunt. Hujus donatio-
nis hii sunt testes, etc.
By another charter, describing herself as Agnes Fossard, the donor gave
to Peter de Bramham 24 acres in Bramham at fee farm for 2s. yearly and a
gift of 3.?. for recognition.1 From the above charter it is evident that the
fee of Bertram de Bulmer in Bramham with the soc and in Clifford,
amounting to 10 carucates, was now held by Henry de Ferlington of Far-
lington. This cannot be the Henry, supposed to be the son of Ellis de Fer-
lington, living at the end of the twelfth century, but must be the elder
Henry who attests a Huntington charter before 1 160.
1024. Confirmation by William Fossard II to Peter the clerk of
Bramham of the gift of land made to him by William Paynel,
to hold for life, with remainder to Ellis de Langewait in fee.
£1175-1190.
Chartul. of Nostell; Vesp. E. xix, f. 164 (old p. 399).
Sciant [omnes videntes et audientes has literas] quod ego
Willelmus Fossard concessi et hac mea presenti carta confirmavi
Petro clerico de Brameham donationem omnium partium terre
quam Willelmus Painel dedit ei, tenendam de se et heredibus suis
in vita sua sicut carta sua testatur, et tali conditione quod omnes
perticule illius terre post decessum predicti Petri remaneant Helye
de Langewait et heredibus suis, tenendas de predicto Willelmo
Paynel et heredibus suis in feodo et hereditate sicut carta sua
testatur. Hiis testibus, etc.
1025. Confirmation by William Fossard II to Crispin de Bramham
of the land given to him by William Paynel, to hold for life,
with remainder to Ellis de Langewait in fee. 1175-1190.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 164 (old p. 399).
Sciant [omnes videntes et audientes has literas] quod ego
Willelmus Fossard concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi
Crispino de Brameham totam terram quam Willelmus Painel
dedit illi, sicut carta sua testatur ; et tali conditione quod ilia
terra post decessum predicti Crispini remaneat Helie de Langewait
1 Chartul., f. 80.
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et heredibus suis, tenendam de predicto Willelmo Painel et heredi-
bus suis sicut carta sua testatur. Hiis testibus, etc.
1026. Grant by Nigel Fossard to Peter the clerk of Bramham, his
kinsman, of 27 acres of land in Bramham, partly of his
demesne and partly of the " fordales " which he held of the
grantor's father for 24^.; grant also of 10 acres of the
" fordales " which Robert son of Ralph held of the grantor's
father for 12^., a tillage of 5 acres towards Oglethorpe called
Fioder, a meadow below Clifford towards Stanford, however
much that is, a land between Aldid-croft and the dales of
Ling, a bramble-bed towards Monkhaye-spen, and an acre
between Uctred's ridding and the tillage of Woodhouses ;
to hold in fee for $s. yearly. <:. 1175-1 190.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 163^ (old p. 398).
Sciant [omnes videntes et audientes has literas] quod ego
Nigellus Fossard dedi et concessi Petro clerico de Brameham,
cognato meo, et suis heredibus in feudo et hereditate, tenendas
de me et meis heredibus in liberum servitium et liberum tene-
mentum, xxvii. acras terre in Brameham, partim de meo dominio,
partim de fordales quas tenuit de patre meo pro xxiiii. nummis,1
et ex alia parte dedi ei 2 x. acras terre in eadem villa de fordales
quas tenuit Robertus films Radulfi de patre meo pro xii. nummis,
et unam culturam v. acrarum versus Occlistorp que dicitur Fioder,
et unum pratum subtus Clifford versus Stanford quantumcumque
illud est, et unam terram que est inter Aldid 'croft et dalas de
Ling, et unum rubum versus Munckehayespen, et unam acram
inter sartam Huctred et culturam de Wodehuses ; et hoc totum
in liberum tenementum, quietum ab omni servitio quod ad terram
pertinet, nisi hoc solum, quod singulis annis reddet mihi tres
solidos, hoc modo redimendo a me suum liberum servitium, ad
Pentecosten xviii. denarios et ad festum Sancti Martini xviii.
denarios. Hiis testibus, etc.
1027. Surrender by Peter the clerk of Bramham to William de
Langewait, as his next heir, of his lay fee in Bramham.
^.1175-1195.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 163^ (old p. 398).
Sciant [omnes videntes et audientes has literas] quod ego
Petrus clericus de Brameham reddidi Willelmo de Langewait,
ut proximo heredi meo, totum laicum feodum meum de Brameham,
salvo servitio domini illius feodi et salva tenura canonicorum
Sancti Oswaldi quam tenent de terris elemosine. Hiis testibus.
1028. Grant by Crispin de Bramham, son of Lawrence the priest, to
Ellis de Langewait, his kinsman, of the land in Bramham of
1 "acris"; MS. * "ex"; MS.
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his purchase, which he held of William Paynel, for which
Ellis gave him 5 marks and a robe of a mark's worth, c.i 155-
1185.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 164 (old p. 399).
Sciant [omnes videntes et audientes has literas] quod ego
Crispinus de Brameham, films Laurentii presbiteri, dedi et con-
cessi et hac mea present! carta confirmavi Helie de Langewait
cognato meo et heredibus suis totam terrain meam de Brameham,
ut meum adquisitum, quam tenui de Willelmo Painel sicut carta
ejus testatur ; et pro hac donatione et concessione predictus Helias
dedit mihi quinque marcas argenti et unam robam de una marca
argenti. Donationem illam vero sigilli mei impressione roboravi.
Hiis testibus, etc.
1029. Grant by Crispin de Bramham, with the consent of Cecily
his wife and his heirs, to the hospital of St. Peter, York,
of 3 acres of land in the fields of Bramham, a toft of \ acre
and common of pasture. ^.1155-1180.
Bodleian Ch., Yorks.', 105. l
Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus litteras has quod
ego Crisping de Bramham, consensu et assensu Cecilie sponse mee
et heredum meorum, concessi et dedi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis
Beati Petri Eboracensis tres acras terre in campis de Bramham et
unum toftum in Bramham de dimidia acra terre, cum communi
pastura et cum omnibus aisiamentis ad eandem villam pertinenti-
bus, in liberam et quietam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam, et
contra omnes homines warantizabimus. Hoc feci pro salute anime
mee et pro salute anime uxoris mee et omnium heredum meorum
et omnium amicorum et parentum meorum, ut simus participes
omnium orationum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo Dei. His
testibus, Paulino capellano, Roberto filio Hugonis de Suinlintun,2
Willelmo filio Radulfi de Bramham, Henrico clerico de Braidwella,
Toma filio Willelmi, Roberto filio Tor, Petro rufo, Reginaldo
molendinario, Turstino parmentario, Henrico de Bennigburg,
Willelmo Pictaviensi, Alano Bursel, Hugone filio Henrici de
Bennfigburg], Hugone Marmiun, Roberto et Jurdano cementariis.
1030. Confirmation by William de Stutevill to Ellis de Langewait of
the gift made to him by William, brother of the said Ellis (?),
of £ carucate and 8 acres of land in the town of Bramham,
late of Crispin de Bramham, and of the gift made by William de
Langewait of the land late of Peter the clerk of Bramham.
^•.1180—1203.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 163^ (old p. 398).
Sciant etc. quod ego Willelmus de Stutevill' concessi et hac
present! carta mea confirmavi Helie de Langewait et heredibus
1 Verbatim in Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 15. 2 " Suinltun" ; Chartul.
348 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
suis donationem quam Willelmus frater suus 1 ei fecit de dimidia
carucata terre et viii. acris in villa de Brameham, scilicet que
fuerunt Crispini de Brameham, tenendam de predicto Willelmo
et heredibus suis prout carta ejusdem Willelmi quam Helias
habet testatur et purportat. Confirmo etiam predicto Helie et
heredibus suis donationem quam Willelmus de Langewait ei
fecit de terra Petri clerici de Brameham, uride cartam ejusdem
Willelmi habet idem Helias, etc.
1031. Grant by William de Stutevill to the canons of Nostell for the
amendment of their prebend of a toft in Bramham, 3^ acres
of land abutting upon his orchard and i£ acre of land at
Osolfrode, in exchange for the toft held by Hugh Gernon of
the said prebend on the western side of the monastery, next
the grantor's house in Bramham, which the canons and Hugh
gave him for the enlargement of his court. ^.1175-1203.
Orig. in the poss. of Col. Gascoigne ; Chartul. of Nostell, Vesp. E. xix,
f. Sod (old p. 182). Abstr. in Yorks. Deeds, i, n. 83.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris Willelmus de Stutevill -salutem. Sciatis me concessisse
et dedisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Deo et Sancto Oswaldo
et priori et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus ad meliorationem
prebende quam idem prior et conventus 2 habent in ecclesia Ebora-
censi, unum toftum in Brameham, scilicet quod Radulfus films
Forman et Siward films Ukke tenuerunt, et tres acras et dimidiam
que cadunt super pomerium meum de Brameham, et unam acram
et dimidiam apud Osolfrodam, in prebenda scilicet, in escambium
propter toftum quod Hugo Gernun tenuit de prebenda ex occi-
dental! parte monasterii prope domum meam de Brameham,
quod quidem toftum predicti canonici et Hugo Gernun michi et
heredibus meis concesserunt ad curiam meam amplificandam.
Hanc autem terram ego Willelmus et heredes mei contra omnes
homines predictis canonicis warantizabimus, ita liberam et quietam
sicut aliqua terra prebendarum Eboracensis ecclesie liberior est.
Hiis testibus,3 Hugone de Tirnescoh, Hugone de Thorp, Stephano,
capellanis ; Willelmo de Gramarpa], Ricardo de Lutrinton', Ricardo
de Hudlestorp,4 Willelmo filio Hugonis, Radulfo filio Siward,
Moyse filio ejus, Willelmo pistore de Bramham, Alexandro filio
ejus.
Endorsed-. " Carta Willelmi de Stutevilla. Prebenda xiii."
Hugh Gernon of Bramham gave to the canons \ acre in the south field
at Ling between the tillage of the prior of St. Oswald and that of the prior
of Marton, and extending from the Spen of Gunecroft to the highway.5
1 " meus " ; MS. But William de Langewait appears to be the brother here
meant.
2 " canonici " ; Chartul., f. Sod.
5 Charter ends here in the Chartul. * Sic for " Hudleston."
6 Chartul., f. 82, n. 24.
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Robert Gernon, son of Hugh, gave Ketilcroft in Bramham.1 He occurs
in I2o6.2
The family of Arderne had lands here, about the year 1200, through
Ranulf de Glanvill, whose daughter Amabel married Ralph de Arderne.
Thomas their son (c. 1229-1237) gave to the canons the whole tenement
here, which he had inherited from his mother, at fee farm for 6 marks
yearly.3
1032. Grant by William Frankelayn of Bramham to the canons of
Nostell of a parcel of land in Bramham. ^.1160-1175.
Orig. in the poss. of Col. Gascoigne. Abstr. in Yorks. Deeds, i, n. 84.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos presens scriptum
pervenerit Willelmus Frankelayn de Bramham salutem in Domino.
Noverit universitas vestra me dedisse, 'concessisse et hac present!
carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie et Sancti
Oswaldi de Nostla et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, in
liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam, unam acram terre in
territorio de Bramham, videlicet dimidiam acram que jacet in
Gunnecroft versus austrum et est propinquior culture ipsorum
canonicorum, et unan\ dimidiam rodam ad Lyng, et unam rodam
et dimidiam ad Blakefen, propinquiores culturis eorundem canoni-
corum in utroque loco versus austrum, tenendas et habendas
predictis canonicis imperpetuum cum omnibus pertinentiis suis
et aysiamentis libere, quiete et honorifice. Ego vero predictus
Willelmus et heredes mei predictam terram predictis canonicis
contra omnes homines warantizabimus et defendemus. Ad
majorem autem hujus rei securitatem presens scriptum sigilli
mei appositione roboravi. Hiis testibus, Herberto de Morevill,
Simone de Sigillo, Henrico de Occlestorp, Roberto de Lange-
thwayd, Willelmo filio Alexandri, Hugone Gernun, Radulfo Belle-
word et aliis.
Endorsed: "C[arta] Willelmi Frankeleyn. Bramham prebenda
xxviii. Will. Frankelayn."
1033. Grant by Ralph son of Siward de Bramham to Annota his
wife in dower of \\ bovate in Bramham with a croft, and a
messuage between his own and the churchyard of that town
and by the road of the churchyard running southward to the
cherry-tree by the ox-house, also 2 acres at Wragate and
2 at the Rodes. 1160-1180.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 85 (old p. 191).
Sciant omnes videntes et audientes has literas quod ego
Radulfus films Siwardi de Brameham dedi Annote uxori mee in
duarium unam bovatam terre et dimidiam, cum crofto Ewidi, que
sunt juxta terram Willelmi prepositi. Preterea dedi ei unum
mesuagium inter meum mesuagium juxta cimiterium de villa, seu
1 Chartul., f. 82, n. 25. * Pipe R., 8 John. 3 Chartul., f. 81, n. 15.
350 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
juxta viam cimiterii versus australem ad cerasium juxta boveriam,
et quatuor acras terre, duas ad Wragate versus occidentem, duas
apud Rodas versus occidentem. Hiis testibus, etc.
1034. Grant by Simon de Sigillo to the prior and convent of Nostell
that they may keep the pool of their mill called Wulgalre set
and raised on his land in its existing state, and with the height
of water now fixed by certain stones, and to take of his land to
maintain that height. For this they granted that he and his
heirs shall yearly grind 16 quarters of hard grain, and as much
of barley and oats, quit of multure. 1160-1180.
Chartul. of Nostell, Vesp. E. xix, f. 151 (old p. 371).
Omnibus has literas [visuris vel audituris] Symon de Sigillo
eternam in Domino salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me con-
cessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse priori et conyentui
Sancti Oswaldi de Nostel ut habeant stagnum suum ad molen-
dinum suum, quod dicitur Wlgalr' molendinum canonicorum, ad
terram meam firmatum et elevatum in eodem statu in quo nunc
est, sicut patet per lapides infixes super idem stagnum ad decla-
randum certam mensuram elevationis dicti stagni ; et capere de
terra mea proximo adjacente eidem stagno versus aquilonem,
sine impedimento mei vel meorum, quotiens habuerint necesse ad
reparationem elevationis dicti stagni et conservationem ejusdem :
ita tamen quod nee ego nee heredes mei tempore fenationis,
ratione elevationis dicti stagni vel aque habundantia, fenum prati
mei quod jacet idem stagnum amittamus. Pro hac autem con-
cessione et confirmatione concesserunt mihi et heredibus meis
dicti prior et conventus molere ad molendinum suum ejusdem
stagni sexdecim quarteria duri bladi annuatim et totidem brasii
et avene sine multura. Et ad majorem hujus rei securitatem
ego quam predicti prior et conventus huic scripto, in modum
cyrograffi confecto, sigilla nostra hinc inde apposuimus. Hiis
testibus, etc.
1035. Grant by Robert son of William de Brideshale to Robert son
of Simon de Seel, in respect of his father's and his service and
in consideration of 15 marks, of the land in Uphusum (in
Bramham) lying on the left side of the road leading from
Clifford to Bramham to the mid-stream of the water running
between the alder-groves of Bramham and of Uphusum, and on
the right side of that road Mazelina with her dwelling, arable
land in Uphusum and 16 acres of land with common of
pasture and a road, of a width sufficient for 2 loaded wains,
leading from Uphusum to the highway of Clifford ; to hold in
fee with remainder in default of issue to the son or daughter
of Alice, sister of the said Robert son of Simon, for 3*. yearly ;
FOSSARD FEE: BRAMHAM, HUNTINGTON 351
also 4 bovates in Huntington to hold as above by the service
of 4 bovates, where 14 carucates make a knight's fee. 1160-
ii 80.
From the orig. formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 326.
Sciant presentes et posted quod ego Rodbertus films Willelmi
de Brideshale, consilio et assensu hominum meorum et amicorum
meorum, concessi et dedi Rodberto filio Simonis de Sigillo, pro
amore et servitio patris sui et suo et pro xv marcis argenti quas
mihi dedit, totam illam terram que est in Uphusum a sinistra
parte vie illius per quam solent homines ire de Clifford ad Bram-
ham usque ad filum aque illius que currit inter alnetum de Bram-
ham et alnetum de Uphusum, tarn in alneto et boschello quam in
terra arabili, usque ad terram quam tenet Robertus Faber, et
juxta eandem viam a parte dextra Mazelinam cum mansura sua et
terra arabili quam tenet in Uphusum, et sexdecim acras terre
arabilis usque ad filum predicte aque cum communi pastura de
Clifford et cum via, habehte tantam latitudinem que sufficiat ad
obviandum duobus plaustris honeratis, protendente de Uphusum
per fundum qui fuit Simonis Nigri usque ad communem viam de
Clifford ; ad tenendum in feudum et hereditatem de me et heredi-
bus meis ipsi et heredibus suis, filio vel filie sororis sue Aeliz, si
ipse de sponsa heredem non habuerit, libere, honorifice et quiete
ab omni re erga me vel alium ; reddendo solummodo tres solidos
per annum, xviii. denarios ad Pentecosten et xviii. denarios ad
festum Sancti Martini. Preterea dedi et concessi eidem Roberto
et heredibus suis, filio vel filie sororis sue Aeliz, si ipse de sponsa
heredem non habuerit, quatuor bovatas terre in Huntintuna, duas
que fuerunt Radulfi prepositi et duas alias quas Paganus tenuerat ;
tenendas de me et heredibus meis ipsi et heredibus suis in feudum
et hereditatem plenarie in villa et extra villam cum omnibus per-
tinentiis suis et cum omnibus et eisdem libertatibus et consue-
tudinibus quas de ipsis habebam, donee eas in manu mea tene-
bam; faciendo pro eis solummodo tantum servitii unius militis
quantum pertinet ad quatuor bovatas inter quatuordecim caru-
catas terre. Hec omnia guarantizabimus ego et heredes mei
prefato Rodberto et heredibus suis ad tenendum sicut predixi.
Hujus rei sunt testes, Ivo, Gillebertus, Willelmus, Gaufridus
fratres mei; Gyrardus patruus meus, Mauritius cognatus meus,
Willelmus Aguillon, Torstinus Aguillon, Gaufridus Aguillon,
Johannes Basset, Alexander canonicus, Walterus filius Fagnulfi,
Symon clericus de Clifford, Hamelin frater Hamelini, Ricardus
filius Saxi Erht, Gerardus nepos Simonis de Sigillo, Willelmus
filius Rogeri de Dalton, Hugo filius Willelmi filii Tosti ; Osbertus,
Alueredus, filii Hamelini de Gerburc ; Galterus de Olestorp,
Willelmus de Neutun, Robertus de Driffelt, Hugo de Lincolnia,
Gaufridus de Beverlaco.
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1036. Agreement between Ansketil, prior, and the convent of St.
Oswald? of Nostell, and Alexander de Bramham, namely that
the convent will take charge of Matilda, daughter of Alexander,
as a free woman and will promote Simon, his son, to some
office of their house for 12 years, commencing from the year
in which Hubert Walter became dean of York, and will provide
for him as for a free man ; for which Alexander has surrendered
by rod his claim to 4 bovates which Osbert Bustard, and
afterwards Robert his son, held of the canons. 1186-1187.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. Sod (old p. 182).
Sciant tarn presentes quam futuri quod hec est conventio inter
Ansketillum priorem et conventum Sancti Oswaldi et Alexandrum
de Brameham, videlicet quod prior et conventus susceperunt filiam
ejusdem Alexandri, Matildam nomine, ad consulendam earn sicut
liberam feminam. Concesserunt etiam predictus prior et con-
ventus Symoni filio prefati Alexandri quod retinebunt eum in
aliquo ministerio domus Sancti Oswaldi in quo putaverint ipsum
scire melius ministrare xii. annis, ita quod xii. anni exordium
accipient a primo anno quo Hubertus Walter suscepit decanatum
ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis. Infra hos xii. annos vero
providebunt prior et conventus eidem Simoni in aliquo ubi possit
habere suam garizum sicut liber homo. Sepedictus vero Alex-
ander coram capitulo Sancti Petri Eboracensis abjuravit et
quietam clamavit et per baculum sursum tribuit priori et con-
ventui Sancti Oswaldi omnem calumpniam quam habuit adversus
eos de quatuor bovatis terre quas Osbertus Bustard prius et
Robertus films ejus post eum de predictis canonicis tenuerunt.
Hanc abjurationem et quietam clamationem fecit Alexander super
altare in ecclesia Beati Petri Eboracensis, quod videlicet nun-
quam ipse vel aliquis per eum questionem vel calumpniam moveret
adversus canonicos Sancti Oswaldi de predictis bovatis. Hiis
testibus, etc.
1037. Grant by Agnes Fossard to the nuns of St. Clement, York, of
the land of Monkhaid 1 (in Bramham) extending from Witewell
to Potterwell at Dernegate and in breadth from Blancken-
wood eastward as far as Thomas Malesoures' land extended,
to hold for | mark yearly. ^.1148-1154.
From the orig. formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii, f. loSd.
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Agnes
Fossard dedi et concessi et hac mea present! carta confirmavi
Deo et Sancto Clementi Eboracensi et monialibus ibidem Deo ser-
vientibus, pro anima mea et pro animabus patris et matris mee
et antecessorum meorum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam
1 See Dom. Bk. ; V.C.H. Yorks., ii, 228, where the name has been incorrectly
extended to " Monecheton." In the Summary (*#., 297) the name is " Monuchetone "
in full. This place was named " Monkehay" in 1536 ; Mins. Accts. Seen. 1026.
FOSSARD FEE: BRAMHAM, MONKHAID
liberam et quietam ab omni terreno servitio totam terram de
Munkehaid, que scilicet extenditur in longitudine a Witewelle
usque ad Potterewelle ad Dernegate, et in latitudine a Blanc-
kenewde versus occidentem quantum Thomas Malesoveres habuit,
cum communi pastura et cum omnibus aliis aisiamentis ad pre-
dictam terram pertinentibus, in bosco, in piano, in pratis et aquis,
in toftis et croftis et sartis et pasturis, et omnibus aliis pertinentiis,
reddendo annuatim mihi et heredibus meis dimidiam marcam pro
omni servitio, quadraginta denarios ad Pentecosten et quadraginta
denarios ad festum Sancti Martini. Hoc autem sciendum est
quod nihil poterimus exigere a prefatis monialibus pro predicta
terra nisi dimidiam marcam annuatim pro omni servitio, exceptis
orationibus domus sue. Hanc donationem et hanc concessionem
et confirmationem feci predictis monialibus cbnsilio et assensu
heredum meorum et amicorum meorum ut predictam terram
liberam et quietam imperpetuum sine omni calumpnia possideant.
Hiis testibus, Roberto de Gaunt decano Sancti Petri Eboracensis,
Geroldo canonico, Thoma de Rainevile, Gileberto filio Fulconis,
Roberto de Brideshale, Willelmo de Aguillun, Turstino Aguillun,
Gaufrido Aguillun, Crispino de Bramham, Willelmo filio Hugonis,
Radulfo filio Siwardi,1 et multis aliis.
1038. Grant by Thomas Malesoures to the nuns of St. Clement,
York, of his land of Monkhaid (in Bramham) extending from
Witewell to Potterwell, with common of pasture, for 7 marks
to the grantor and $s. to his daughter. ^.1150-1165.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f. iQ2d.
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Thomas
Malesoveres, consilio et assensu heredum meorum et amicorum,
dedi et concessi et hac mea presenti carta confirmavi Deo et
Sancto Clementi Eboraci et monialibus ibidem Deo servientibus,
pro anima mea et animabus patris et matris mee et antecessorum
meorum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam liberam et quietam
ab omni servitio, totam terram meam de Munkeaid que extenditur
in longitudine a Witewelle usque Potterewelle cum communi
pastura et cum omnibus aliis aisiamentis ad predictam terram
pertinentibus in bosco et piano, in pratis et aquis, in toftis et
croftis, in sartis et pasturis et omnibus aliis pertinentiis. Hoc
autem sciendum quod quando dedi hanc terram predicte domui
moniales dederunt mihi de pecunia domus sue septem marcas
argenti et quinque solidos filie mee. Ego autem et heredes mei
nihil poterimus exigere pro predicta terra a prefatis monialibus
nisi orationes tantummodo. Hiis testibus, Gerardo canonico,
Paulino filio episcopi, Thoma filio Ulviet, Alexandro presbitero,
1 " Siwardbi " ; MS.
II 7
354 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Pagano de Popeltun, Ada de Popeltun, Willelmo Tillemire,
Roberto filio Godrici, Thoma filio ejus, et aliis multis.
Thomas Malesoures was one of the ministers of the crown in the city of
York. In 1165 he held lands of the crown, for which the sheriff eased his
farm of the county by the sum of 45 s. j%d. for half the year.1 See the
charters of the crown demesne.
In 1245 the prioress of St. Clement's, York, called Peter de Maulay to
warrant to her the manor of Munkheyth which she held of him and for
which she had the charter of Agnes Fossard, grandmother of the said
Peter, whose heir he was, because William Maleshouers was impleading her
touching that manor in the county court. Peter being under age, the plea
was adjourned.2
1039. Agreement between William de Stutevill and the nuns of
St. Clement, York, by which they demised to him the land
called Monkhaid in the territory of Bramham, which they
hold of his fee, and the mill, to hold at farm from the
second Martinmas after the consecration of Geoffrey, arch-
bishop of York, for a term of 5 years for 4 marks rent ; the
said William has released to them \ mark of the rent (of that
tenement) during his tenure of it, provided that if an escheat
in a church or lay fee falls to him he will give them an
equivalent or better exchange. 1192.
From the orig. formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii,
f. 109.
Hec est conventio facta inter Willelmum de Stutevill et sancti-
moniales Sancti Clementis Eboraci, scilicet, quod prefate sancti-
moniales dimiserunt ad firmam eidem Willelmo totam terrain que
dicitur Munkehaidhe in territorio de Brameham cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis, quam tenent de feodo ejusdem Willelmi, et molen-
dinum quod ibidem habent, a festo Sancti Martini secundo post-
quam G[aufridus] archiepiscopus Eboracensis fuit consecratus in
quinque annos pro quatuor marcis eis annuatim reddendis, scilicet,
ii marcis ad Pentecosten et ii marcis ad festum Sancti Martini.
Et sciendum est quod prefatus Willelmus relaxavit prefatis
sanctimonialibus dimidiam marcam quam illi debebant de redditu
quamdiu predictam terram de illis tenuerit per sic quod si aliqua
escaeta in ecclesia vel in aliquo feodo laico ei interim acciderit,
dabit eis escambium ad valentiam vel ad melius, ita quod predicta
terra et molendinum ei remanebunt quieta de prefatis sancti-
monialibus. Hiis testibus, Gfaufrido] Eboracensi archiepiscopo,
Hugone Bardulf, Henrico de Wichinton, Hugone de Bobi, Rogero
de Badvent, Willelmo de Cottingham, Henrico de Knaresburc,
Waltero de Bovinton, Radulfo filio Radulfi, Willelmo filio Roberti
de Aiketon, Radulfo filio Paulini, Willelmo de Atton, Thoma filio
Thome, Roberto de Melsa, Benedicto de Sculecotes, Willelmo de
Bonevill, Benedicto filio Aldrfedi].
1 Pipe R., ii Hen. II, 46. 2 Assize R. 1045, m. gd.
FOSSARD FEE: MONKHAID, TOULSTON, EGTON 355
1040. Grant by Peter de Toulston to the monks of Pontefract, with
Robert his brother, whom they have received as a monk, of
3.$-. of rent from i bovate in Toulston. 1175-1190.
Chartul. of Pontefract, at Woolley Hall. Pd. in Chariul. of Ponte-
fract, n. 4548.
Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Petrus de Toulistona do
et concede et hac mea carta et sigillo meo confirmo Deo et
Sancto Johanni et monachis de Pontefracto, cum fratre meo
Roberto quem susceperunt in monacrmm, tres solidos de redditu
de bovata ilia quam Rogerus films Syxtan tenet in Toulestona,
in puram et perpetuam elemosinam de me et de heredibus meis,
quicumque illam bovatam tenebit ; de quo redditu reddentur eisdem
monachis medietas, scilicet xviij denarii, in festo Sancti Martini
et alia medietas que tantundem est in Pentecosten. Quicumque
vero terram illam tenebit predictum terminum utrumque observa-
bit, reddendo celerario eundem redditum sicut perfunctum est in
domo Sancti Johannis de Pontefracto eisdem terminis. Testibus,
Herberto de Archis, Jordano de Ledestuna et fratribus suis
Hugone et Roberto, Hugone herede Petri et aliis.
1041. Confirmation by William Fossard of the gift made by William,
earl of Albemarle, to brother Ivo, of the hermitage of St.
Leonard of Egton, formerly of Sedeman, the hermit. £.1170-
"95-
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. Sod (old p. 182).
Omnibus fidelibus visuris vel audituris literas has Willelmus
Fossard salutem in Domino. Sciatis me concessisse et carta
mea confirmasse donationem Willelmi comitis de Aubemarle,
scilicet heremitorium Sancti Leonardi juxta Eggetun quod fuit
quondam heremite Sedeman, scilicet Yvoni fratri, libere et quiete
sicut unquam predictus frater Sedeman liberius tenebat. sriliret
in pratis et pascuis, in aqua, in bosco. His testibus, etc.
The hermitage of Eskdale is of unknown foundation, but was clearly
under the patronage of the Fossards of Mulgrave. Ord, in his History of
Cleveland, notices the legend attached to this place. Briefly, it was to the
effect that on 16 October, 5 Henry II (1159), William de Brus of Sneaton,
Ralph de Percy, and a free-tenant named Allatson, while-hunting in Eskdale,
ran a wild boar into this chapel or hermitage whilst Sedman, the hermit
here named, was engaged in his devotions. The hermit then shut out the
hounds, and whilst he was completing his devotions the wild boar died. The
huntsmen presently arriving at the chapel and finding the boar dead and
the chase marred, as they concluded by the hermit's act, fell upon him and
mortally wounded him. Then taking sanctuary at Scarborough they were
presently induced by the abbot of Whitby to visit the dying hermit and seek
his forgiveness. This they did, and the hermit then laid upon them and
their heirs an obligation, in return for his forgiveness of their crime, to make
a fish-garth of wattles and stakes yearly at Whitby for the benefit of the
monastery, so that by that service they should henceforth hold their lands
of the abbot of Whitby, under pain of forfeiture for neglect. Then in their
356 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
presence Sedman, the wounded hermit, died, on 8 December (n^g).1 As
there was no Ralph de Percy living in 1159, the legend is probably a later
fabrication.
The inclusion of this confirmation among the deeds relating to the
estates in Bramham of the canons of Nostell suggests that the advowson of
this chapel was at one time in their gift, possibly as a member of the church
of Lyth, given to them by Robert Fossard in the time of archbishop
Thurstan. The gift in any case did not long remain effective, for on 22
September, 1213, the king sent his writ to Gilbert Fitz-Reinfrid to acquit
John, the chaplain of Egton, of 8s. which Gilbert had assessed yearly upon
2 bovates which Robert de Turneham, then deceased, had assigned to the
said chaplain to celebrate in that chapel for the souls of the deceased.2
1042. Notification by Alan son of Ralph de Ferlington that he has
restored the tithe of Wilton, which his father had wrongfully
withheld, to the monks of Whitby, to whom William de Percy
and Alan his son had given (two-thirds of the tithe of corn of
the demesne of Wilton). 1166-^.1180.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 58^. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 224.
Omnibus fidelibus Dei Alanus films Radulfi de Ferlingtuna
salutem. Sciatis quod ego reddidi decimam de Wiltuna, quam
pater meus aliquanto tempore detinuit injuste, ecclesie Sancti
Petri de Wyteby et fratribus ejusdem ecclesie, sicut Willelmus
de Perci earn dedit eidem ecclesie et Alanus films ejus; et illam
decimam optuli super altare Sancti Petri de Wyteby multis
testibus intuentibus. Eorum nomina hec sunt, Edmundus pres-
biter, Walterus de Perci, Robertus filius [T]hurstani, Radulfus
de Everlay, Rogerus de Killum et alii.
At the Survey Nigel Fossard held under the count of Mortain Norman's
manors in Wilton (4 car.) and Lackenby (2 car.), Siward's and Swen's
manors in Ellerby (6 car.) and Uctred's manor in Kilton Thorpe (i£ car.).
In addition to this land a small part of Levenot's manor in Lazenby, which
was in the king's hands at the Survey, was added to the fee of Nigel Fossard.
Probably in the time of Robert Fossard a knight's fee of 10 carucates in
these places was given to Aschetil de Bulmer, as part of the fee of 4 knights,
of which he was enfeofifed by Robert Fossard. By an early sub-infeudation
Wilton was held of the Bulmers by the family of Ferlington, known later
as Wilton, who eventually took the name of Bulmer. In 1251 John de
Bulmer held the Percys' manor of Wilton at fee farm for ^10 yearly,3 and in
1284-5 John de Bulmer held of Ranulf de Nevill 10 carucates in the moiety
of Wilton and in Lackenby, Lazenby, West Coatham, Ellerby and Kilton
Thorpe for i fee of the fee of Maulay.4
1043. Notification by Stephen de Meinil I of the gift which Robert
de Meinil, his father, and Gertrude, wife of the said Robert,
made to abbot William and the monks of Whitby of the
church of Ayton (in Cleveland) ; and confirmation of that gift.
^•.1130-1150.
Chartul. of Whitby, Add. MS. 4715, f. 23. Pd. in Chartul. of W.,n. 415.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Stephanus de Maynill
salutem. Notum sit vobis patrem meum Robertum de Mainill
1 Ord, Cleveland, 323. z R. Lift. Claus., i, 1516.
3 Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 68. ' Kirkby's Quest, 129.
FOSSARD FEE: WILTON, AYTON 357
et conjugem ejus Gjertrudem], matrem meam, dedisse ecclesie
Whitebiensi et abbati Willelmo fratribusque ibidem Deo servien-
tibus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam ecclesiam de Atona,
pro salute sua et antecessorum atque successorum suorum. Cui
donation! ego Stephanus de Mainill testimonium perhibeo,
eamque tanquam [heres] et successor eorum prefate ecclesie
Whitebiensi pro salute mea, conjugis mee ac filiorum meorum,
in perpetuam elemosinam concede, testimoniumque meum et
donationem meam hac carta confirmo. Hiis testibus : 1
1044. Confirmation by Stephen de Bulmer of the gift made by
Robert de Meinil and Gertrude his wife to the church of
Whitby of the church of Great Ayton with 4 bovates ; and
gift of 24 acres of newly broken land there, c.i 150-1160.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 58^ ; Add. MS. 4715, m. 16. Pd. in Chartul. of W.t
n. 226.
Notum sit omnibus audituris litteras istas quod ego Stephanus
de Bolemer concede et monumento carte mee confirmo donationem
illam ecclesie de Atuna cum iiijor bovatis terre et mansis earum
quam pie memorie Robertus de Mainillo et uxor ejus Gertrufdis]
dederunt ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby in
liberam, quietam et perpetuam elemosinam. Insuper et ex parte
mea supradicte ecclesie dono et concede xxiiij acras terre noviter
rupte, pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et liberorum et parentum
meorum, in liberam, quietam et perpetuam elemosinam. Hiis
testibus, Cutberto priore de Giseburnia, Herniseo priore de
Mart[una], Johanne filio Letaldi canonico Sancti Petri, Bertramo
de Bulmer, Arnaldo de Perci et aliis.
At the Survey Nigel Fossard held Norman's manor in Great Ayton
(6 car.) with the church, Norman's and UlchiPs manors in Great Broughton
(5 car.), and a manor in " Camisedale," afterwards known as Greenhow
(3 car.). In these places and in Tunstall, where Lesing's manor of 3 caru-
cates was in the king's hands at the Survey, Robert de Meinil I was enfeoffed
of 12 carucates by Nigel or Robert Fossard to hold by the service of I
knight. This fee descended to Nicholas de Meinil, who in 1279 held of
the fee of Maulay 12 car. in Greenhow, Tunstall, Great Ayton (and Great
Broughton) for i fee.2
The alms given to Whitby within this fee and within that of the archbishop
of Canterbury are described as the church of Ayton in Cleveland with its
members, namely the chapels of Newton under Otnesberch, Nunthorpe
and Little Ayton, of the gift of Robert de Meinil I and Stephen de Meinil.3
The confirmation by Stephen de Bulmer of the church of Ayton cannot have
had much value, seeing that his relationship to Stephen de Meinil was that
of brother, or rather half-brother, to Sibyl, the wife of Stephen.4 As uncle
to Robert de Meinil II, Stephen's son, he may have had the wardship of
Robert and his land for a few years before 1 166, when Robert de Meinil
was returned as holding of William Fossard the knight's fee here described.5
None recorded. 2 Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 194. Cf. Kirkby's Quest, 129, 237.
Chartul. of Whitby, 6. « Chartul. of Guisbro', ii, 80.
TffffJ Rfc *r\i
1
3
5 Red Bk., 407.
358 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
1045. Grant by Thurstan de Montfort, for the soul of Henry his
brother, to the church of Guisborough of a mark of rent
from his mills of (Great) Ayton. 1155-1170.
Chartul. of Guisborough, f. 255. Pd. in Chartul. of G., n. 702.
Notum sit omnibus audientibus litteras istas quod ego Tursti-
nus de Mundeford, cum assensu conjugis mee et heredis mei, dono
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna in perpetuam et quietam
elemosinam, pro anima carissimi fratris mei Henrici et anteces-
sorum meorum et pro me ipso et sponsa mea et heredibus meis,
unam marcam argenti annuatim persolvendam de redditibus
molendinorum meorum de Aton, dimidiam ad Annunciationem
dominicam et dimidiam ad festum Sancti Johannis. Hiis testibus,
Ricardo priore de Novoburgo et Roberto filio et herede ipsius
Turstini et Malgero et Odardo et Radulfo et Willelmo de Tameton
et pluribus aliis.
This charter affords an instance of the tenure of land in Yorkshire by a
family of great estate in the Midlands, owing to an early sub-infeudation by
a Yorkshire tenant in chief to Geoffrey Murdac. At the Survey Robert
Malet had three manors in Great Ayton, late of Aldred, Edmund and
Turorne (4 car.), and a manor in Little Ayton, late of Aschil (2 car.), both
of which passed after his forfeiture to the fee of Robert de Meinil I.
Subsequent events show that Meinil enfeoffed Geoffrey Murdac of the land,
and possibly the earl of Chester enfeoffed him of the manor of Hemlington,1
which lies about three miles away to the north-west. Geoffrey Murdac had
a daughter Juliana, who married Thurstan de Montfort, to whom she
brought Great Ayton and other lands in Yorkshire in dower, so that in
1166 Thurstan held 3! knights' fees of Roger de Mowbray,2 besides
what he held of Robert de Meinil II. Thurstan had issue Robert and
Henry, the last named being father of another Thurstan. In Michael-
mas term, 1209 (?), this Thurstan demanded a moiety of the town of
Langton (E.R.) against Eustace de Vescy as his right and inheritance,
which ought to descend from Geoffrey Murdac, who was seised thereof,
taking vestures thereof to the value of iooy. and more, to Juliana, his
daughter, who held that land as her reasonable share which belonged to
her, and from Juliana to Robert (de Montfort) her son, and from Robert to
Henry, brother of the said Robert and father of the said Thurstan, and from
him to the said Thurstan. He prayed for a view.3 This shows that
Juliana was alleged to be a co-heiress. But the claim was a frivolous one,
for the manor of Langton had long before been given by Robert de Stutevill
to William de Vescy in marriage with Burga, his daughter. In respect of
Great Ayton and Hemlington there was also a claimant in 1206 in the person
of Robert de Muscamps, who then proffered 5 marks for a writ of prtzcipe
against Robert de Stutevill touching 6 carucates in Ayton (Ethori) and 4
carucates in Hemlington, which he claimed as his right.4
It is, however, probable that Juliana, daughter of Geoffrey Murdac, had
issue by a prior marriage and was not the mother of Robert and Henry de
Montfort as alleged. There is no evidence that any of the lands in York-
shire held by the elder Thurstan in 1166 descended in his line ; but there is
a strong probability in any case that Erneburga, wife of Robert de Stutevill
II, was Juliana's sister and co-heir, and the means whereby considerable
estates in cos. York and Leicester came to the Stutevills, and so to the Wakes.
1 Cf. Abbrev. Placit., 646. * Red Bk., 420. 3 Cur. Regis R., 62, m. id.
* R. de Fin., 356. See the pedigree of Bulmer.
FOSSARD FEE: AYTON, MICKLEBY, ROUSBY 359
At his death in 1282 Baldwin Wake held the manor of Ayton in Cleveland
of Sir Nicholas de Meinil for \ knight's fee. There were in Ayton mills
known respectively as Westmulne and Estmulne, and 6 bovates in Thornaby
were members of the manor. The prior of Guisborough had i carucate
in Ayton, and the master of the hospital of St. Leonard, York, \ carucate.
. . ., relict of Robert de Stutevill, held in dower the manor of Hemlington
and rent in Ayton, together worth £21 a year.1
1046. Notification by Gerard, son of Uctred Ruffus of Mickleby, of
his grant to the canons of Nostell of a toft and a croft in
Mickleby, lying near the house of Robert son of Tiue on the
east. c. 1 185-1 1 90.
Chartul. of Nostell, Vesp. E. xix, f. 85^.
Eboracensi archiepiscopo tbtique capitulo Sancti Petri et
omnibus Christi fidelibus Gerardus filius Uctredi Ruffi de Miclebi
salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac presenti carta confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi de Nostla et canonicis ibidem
Deo servientibus unum toftum et croftum in Miclebi, juxta domum
Roberti filii Tive del est, liberum et quietum ab omnibus servitiis
et ab omnibus exactionibus, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
pro anima patris et matris et antecessorum meorum et pro
anima mea. Ego vero et heredes mei hanc donationem manu-
tenebimus et warantizabimus contra omnes homines imperpetuum.
Testes, etc.
Swen's manor of Mickleby (4 car.) was held at the Survey by Nigel Fos-
sard of the count of Mortain. It was retained in demesne by the Fossards.
1 047. Confirmation by William Fossard I to the monks of Whitby
of i carucate of land in Rousby of the gift of his father,
and of one carucate in Butterwick of the gift of Durand,
father of Geoffrey de Buterwic. 1136-1150.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 17 ; Add. MS. 4715, f. 2$d. Pd. in Chartul., n. 69.
Sciant omnes videntes et audientes literas has quod ego Willel-
mus Fossard concessi Deo et Sancto Petro et monachis de Wyteby
unam carucatam terre in Rouesbi,2 quam antea pater meus dederat
eidem ecclesie in perpetuam elemosinam, pro anima mea et pro
uxore mea et pro animabus patris et matris mee, liberam et
quietam de omnibus rebus ; et unam aliam carucatam terre con-
cessi illis fratribus et predicte ecclesie que est de feodo meo in
Buterwic, quam Gosfridus filius Durandi tenet de me, similiter
liberam et quietam de omnibus rebus sicut pater ipsius Gos-
fridi, Durandus, earn dedit qui in eadem ecclesia monachus
fuit. Hujus doni testes sunt, Jordanus presbiter et Hugo, clerici ;
Wimundus dapifer, Rogerus Hai, Willelmus de Monte et alii.
Nigel Fossard had a berewick in Rousby, assessed at i carucate of land,
which belonged to his manor of Borrowby, near Lythe. This was given by
1 Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 237-39. 2 " Rouceby " ; Add. MS.
360 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Robert Fossard,1 his son, to Whitby, and confirmed as above by William
Fossard, son of Robert. It is not possible to fix with certainty the date of
the death of Robert Fossard. He confirmed to Whitby the gift of Durand
de Butterwick, which William Fossard here confirms ; and as that gift was
clearly made before 1136, it is evident that he died between 1130 and 1136,
and that this confirmation quickly followed.
Wimund de Lockington, who was William Fossard's steward, was nearly
related to abbot William de Percy, being apparently his brother-in-law.2
He must therefore have been a contemporary of abbot William, who presided
over Whitby from sometime before 1109 to sometime before 1129. Hugh
the clerk attests another charter of William Fossard as " Hugh the clerk of
Bainton " (Bantthona)?
1048. Grant by Richard, abbot of Whitby, in fee to Thurstan, the
steward of Acklam, of i carucate in Rousby to hold for $s.
yearly, and, when William Fossard takes an aid from the
tenement, by paying that aid when required by the abbot.
1160-1182.
Chartul. of Whitby, Add. MS. 4715, f. $2d. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 423.
Sciant omnes audientes has litteras quod ego Ricardus, abbas
de Whiteby, communi assensu totius capituli nostri concessi in
hereditatem et feudum domino Turstino, dapifero de Acclum, et
heredibus suis unam carucatam terre in Rouceby et ea que ei per-
tinent, omni anno reddendo nostre ecclesie pro servitio quinque
solidos ad Pentecosten. Et si forte dedero auxilium de ilia
tenura4 Willelmo Fossard, et ilium requisivero, dabit quod per-
tinet ad illam tenuram.5 Testibus hiis : 8
Thurstan, steward of Acklam, may have been Thurstan de Montfort, a
feudal tenant of the Mowbray fee in 1 166, and a landowner in Acklam of the
fee of Canterbury. See n. 1045.
1049. Grant by Bertram de Bulmer to the monks of Rievaulx, with
the consent of Aschetil his son, of the carucate in Welburn
which Aschetil, son of Gospatric (de Brawby), held of him,
for which he gave him an exchange. 1154-1157.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, f. 65 (old f. 61). Pd. in Chartul. of R., n. 104.
Omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis Bertramus de Bulemer salutem.
Notum sit omnibus tarn presentibus quam futuris me concessisse
et dedisse Deo et Sancte Marie et ecclesie Rievallis et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus, pro anima patris mei et matris mee et
pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et filiorum nostrorum et
omnium antecessorum, concessu filii mei Aschetilli, illam carru-
catam terre quam Aschetillus filius Gospatrici de me tenuit in
Wellebrunna cum omnibus que ad illam carrucatam pertinent,
in bosco et piano et pratis et pasturis et aquis et wastinis, in
1 Thus described in the Memorial : " Ex dono Roberti Fossard unam carucatam
terre in Roucebi " ; Chartul. of Whitby, 7.
8 ib. 4. 3 ib., n. 92.
4 " illo tenore"; MS. B "ilium tenorem"; ib. * None given.
FOSSARD FEE: ROUSBY, WELBURN, THORNTON 361
perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omnibus consue-
tudinibus et auxiliis et assisis et omni terreno servitio ; concessu
etiam ipsius Aschetilli, cui dedi escambium ad valens ad volun-
tatem suam. His testibus, Willelmo de Stainegrif, Drogone de
Harum, Aschetillo filio Gospatrici, Roberto de Sproxtun, Hugone
clerico cognato meo, Briennio clerico, Petro filio Wimundi, David
Lotharingo.
The exchange given by Bertram de Bulmer was in Flaxton (q.v.'). At
the Survey Nigel Fossard had 3^ carucates in Welburn (par. Bulmer), soc
of his manors of Bulmer and Stittenham.
In 1167 Welburn of Emma Fossard rendered account of | mark for
forest trespass.1 It is probable that this lady was the relict of Bertram
de Bulmer and that her maiden name was Fossard. Aschetil son of
Gospatric, a tenant of the Bulmer fee in 1166, was the ancestor of the
Riddell family.
In the 1 3th century Welburn was assessed at 4 car. by accretion of \
car. from Ganthorpe. The date of this gift is put down in the chartulary as
II54.2
1050. Feoffment by abbot Savary to Geoffrey son of Ralph de
Thornton of 5 carucates in Thornton(-le-Clay) for 2 marks
yearly rent, with the homage and service of Aschetil from
half a carucate of that land, in return for Geoffrey's release of
his rights in Foston. ^.1145-1161.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chapter), f. i66d (old f. 76, n. 42) ;
Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 15.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus literas has
quod ego Sfavaricus abbas] Sancte Marie Eboracensis, cum
communi consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri, concessisse
[Gosfrido] filio Radulfi tenere de nobis in feodo et hereditate
quinque carucatas [terre in] Thornton 3 pro duabus marcis argenti
per singulos annos pro omni servitio [nobis] pertinente, dimidium
videlicet ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini,
hoc videlicet tenore quod Aschetillus,qui habet dimidiam carucatam
terre infra has v carucatas, pro unaquaque bovata reddet vij
denarios unoquoque anno Gosfrido et heredibus ejus, et totum
aliud servitium quod idem Aschetillus faceret abbati faciet Gosfrido
et heredibus ejus. Preterea sciendum est et memorie posterorum
commendandum quod Gosfridus solutum et quietum clamavit
nobis quicquid habuerat in Foston, et abjuravit de se et de
omnibus suis et de omnibus heredibus et posteris suis et in bosco
et in piano et in terra et in hominibus et in omnibus rebus ad
Foston pertinentibus, et totam calumpniam quam videbatur habere
in Foston abjuravit et quietam nobis clamavit de se et de heredi-
bus suis coram hiis testibus, Thoma Sotavagina, Hefnulfo fratre
ejus, David larderario, Eschillo Brun, Daniele dapifer[o] et Daniele
1 Pipe R., 13 Hen. II, 97. 2 p. 260.
3 " In Bulmerschire."
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filio Walteri, Stephano de Shupton, Radulfo filio Huctredi,
Hernulfo de Popilton, Willelmo Cenomannensi, Alano filio Petri
de Knapton, Willelmo Hubald, Willelmo de Pontefracto, Roberto
de Thornton.
During the period 1161-1184 abbot Clement granted to Geoffrey, son of
Geoffrey de Thornton, 5 carucates in Thornton and one bovate with its toft
in Buttercramb for 2js. 8*/. yearly rent. Reference is made in the grant to
the quit-claim by Geoffrey, the father, of land in Foston : " His testibus,
Jocelino capellano, Adam de Roem,1 Waltero filio Turgisii, Willelmo filio
[Hailmeri, Roberto] fratre ejus, Radulfo vinitario, Ernisio forestario,
Willelmo de Ponteffracto, . . .] de Foston, Radulfo filio Varedi, Gervasio
conestabulario, Turgisio d[ispensatore], Galfrido de Ketelby, Ricardo de
Camera et multis aliis."2
Nigel Fossard gave to St. Mary's 3 carucates in Thornton-le-Clay and
count Stephen of Brittany gave 2 carucates there. The former land had
been soc of the manor of Bulmer, and the latter had been soc of Foston in
Bulmershire. In 1167 Thornton, of the abbot of York, was amerced half a
mark for forest trespass.3
Geoffrey son of Geoffrey de Thornton demised to Walter son of Simon
de Lilling half a carucate in Thornton (named in the next charter), which
lay next to the land of the same Walter towards the east, to hold for twelve
years from 1209 for 32 pence rent,* in consideration of the payment of the
whole rent of those twelve years at the commencement of the term. The
witnesses were, Walter de Boynton, William de Cornburgh, William Pointel,
Thomas de Wylton, Peter de Musters, Alan de Thornton, Richard the
clerk of Bouthum, Robert de Clyveland. Afterwards Geoffrey son of
Geoffrey released his whole tenement in Thornton to the abbot and convent
of St. Mary's, except his toft between the chapel of Thornton and the
garden of Richard de Playce.5 In 1220 Paulin de Lilling demised in the
court of Robert de Longchamp, abbot of St. Mary's, to William his brother
for his life land in Thornton-le-Clay which Walter de Lilling, their brother,
gave in alms with his body to the church of St. Mary, York.6 In 1245
Geoffrey son of Alan passed land in Thornton by fine.7
1051. Grant by Geoffrey de Thornton to Clement, son of William de
Pontefract, of half a carucate in Thornton(-le-Clay) which the
grantee's father had held, to hold in fee for 32 pence yearly.
^.1170-1184.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chapter), f. i6od (old f. 6;d, n. 2).
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Galfridus
de Thornton concessi et dedi Clementi filio Willelmi de Ponte-
fracto dimidiam carucatam terre in Thornton, quam pater ejus
tenuit, ipsi et heredibus suis tenere de me et heredibus meis in
feodo et hereditate, in tofto et in crofto cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis libere et quiete, [pro] omni servitio ad nos pertinente
reddente annuatim xxxa ij08 nummos, dimidium [ad] Pentecosten
et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Hiis testibus, Clemente
abbate [Sancte Marie], Godfrido sacrista, Radulfo celerario, Ro-
berto de Thornton et Walftero filio Turgisii], Matheo filio Ricardi,
1 i.e. Rouen. z f. 166, n. 41 ; Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 14.
3 Pipe R., 13 Hen. II, 97. * Chartul., f. i6odt n. i ; Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 13^.
6 Cal. of Bodleian Ch., 696. 6 Chartul., f. 14. 7 ib., 146.
FOSSARD FEE : THORNTON, SHERIFF HUTTON 363
Goscelino capellano, Adam de Rothomago, [ ], Rogero
diacono, Willelmo filio Hailmeri, Roberto fratre ejus, Turgisio
[dispensatore], Radulfo Palmero, Horm de Pontefracto, Alano
de Witirella, [ ] portario, Gerardo filio Radulfi, Hugone de
Tilai et multis aliis.
1052. Restitution by Bertram de Bulmer to the monks of St. Mary's
of the tithes belonging to the church of Sheriff Hutton which,
except for one mark, he had taken from them ; and conditional
surrender of the grants which they had made to him of the
advowson of the church. 1 1 54-1 1 60.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chapter), f. 154^ (old f. 61,
n. 2) ; Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 13.
[Omnibus] 1 sancte matris ecclesie filiis Bertramus de Bulmer
salutem. Noverit uni[versitas] vestra quod ex quo cognovi tam
per dominum Rogerum Eboracensem archiepiscopum quam [per]
amicos nostros me contra jus sancte ecclesie et juris ordinem
nupe[r abstulisse de]cimationem ecclesie de Hoton a monachis
Sancte Marie Eboracensis, salva eis [unius] marce annua pensione,
ne anima mea vel anime successorum meorum pro [hoc trans-
gressu] facto eternam incurrerent dampnationem, solo caritatis
intui[tu motus, ad] instantem petitionem abbatis et monachorum
Sancte Marie Eboracensis, assen[su et] voluntate heredum me-
orum, remisi et concessi Deo et ecclesie Beate Marie Ebora-
censis et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam [ecclesi]am de Hoton et totum rectum meum et
quicoluid juris habui in eadem [eccle]sia vel per cartas eorum vel
per alteri modo munimenta,cum omnibus suis apendiciis, omnimodo
adnichilata antiqua compositione inter nos facta qua confirmabant
mihi et heredibus meis donationem predicte ecclesie. Hoc vero
factum feci coram domino Rogero Eboracensi archiepiscopo et
coram subscriptis testibus, ita tamen ut cum ecclesia de Hoton
vacaverit de Hugone de Baynton earn primo dabunt Stephano
filio meo, vel alicui alteri meorum si Stephanus ante Hugonem in
fata cesserit, retenta eis trium marcarum annua pensione in vita
Stephani vel in vita illius qui primo ecclesiam habuerit post
Hugonem de Baynton. Post vitam vero Stephani vel alterius
memoratam ecclesiam habentis primo post Hugonem licebit eis
dare earn cuicunque voluerint et quocumque modo voluerint.
Cartam vero quam impetraveram ab eis in veritate que Deus est
dico eis me nee habere nee scire ubi deventa fuerit ; quod si
habuissem earn pre manibus eis reddidissem. Testibus hiis,
domino Rogero archiepiscopo Eboracensi, Johanne filio Leo-
taldi, Willelmo Tillemir, Bertramo camerario, Stephano de Mainil,
Thoma de Holteby, Gervasio de Rokesburgh, Radulfo le Stiuer
et multis aliis.
1 Left side of the page mutilated.
364 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Aschetil, father of Bertram de Bulmer, had been enfeoffed of the manor
of Sheriff Hutton, either by Nigel Fossard or by Robert his son, subsequent
to Nigel's gift of the church to St. Mary's. Perhaps in Bertram's ac-
knowledgment of wrong that he had done to the monks we have an echo
of the anarchy of Stephen's reign. Previous to his surrender of the advowson
of the church, then held by Hugh de Bainton, Bertram seems to have con-
ferred an interest in the church upon Stephen his (illegitimate ?) son. This
dual interest was the cause of a dispute, afterwards settled by archbishop
Roger, as appears by the next charter.
Annexed to a charter relating to Kepwick, which Dodsworth transcribed
from the original, then preserved in St. Mary's Tower, York, is the following
corrupt account of the descent of Bulmer, which is here given for what it is
worth :
Ante martyrium Sancti Thome archiepiscopi Cantuariensis erat quidam
miles frugalis animi, dominus de Raskelfe, Beretramus de Bulemer nomine.
Qui quidem Beretramus genuit unum filiutn Stephanum nomine et unam
filiam nomine Emmam. Qui Stephanus uxorem ductus, militaribus armis
insignitus, genuit alium Stephanum qui cito [blank}. Stephanus vero pater
ejus propter dolorem obitus filii sui [blank'] viam [carnis], et sic devenit
tota hereditas Beretrami ad predictam Emmam filiam ejus. Que autem
Emma tradita fuit in matrimonium cuidam militi Galfrido de Nevill
nomine. De qua ipse Galfridus genuit unum filium Henricum nomine
[here follows the descent of the Nevills down to 16 Richard II].
1053. Notification by Roger, archbishop of York, to Robert, dean
of York, that he has terminated the dispute between Hugh de
Bainton and Stephen, son of Bertram de Bulmer, touching
the tenure of the church of Sheriff Hutton. 1154-1163.
Chartulary of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chapter), f. 154^ (old f. 6id,
n. i). Heading: " De Hoton Vicecomitis."
R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus R[oberto]
decano, archidiaconis [et] clericis per diocesim Eboracensem
constitutis salutem. Sciatis nos controversiam que movebatur [a]
Hugone2 de Baynton super ecclesia de Hoton ita terminasse.
Concessit siquidem predictus Hugo Stephano filio Bertranni
vicecomitis totam decimam dominii Bertranni [patris] ejus, vide-
licet quod fuit in dominio Ansketilli patris sui tempore regis
Henrici; et preter hoc concessit idem Hugo eidem Stephano
decimam unius carrucate terre ; Hugo autem omnia reliqua
que ad predictam ecclesiam spectant libere et [qu]iete3 quoad
vixerit retinebit, marca vero argenti que annua[tim] debetur
[ab]batie Sancte Marie Eboracensis ab utroque communiter per-
solvetur ad duos terminos, ita [quod] dictus Hugo persolvet ad
terminum Pentecostes xl denarios et jam dictus [Stephan]us
alios xl denarios, et similiter ad terminum Sancti Martini Hugo
persolvet [xl denarios] et Stephanus alios xl denarios. Nos
autem pacis intuitu et supradicta [hac carte nostre] pagina
roboramus et ecclesiam ipsam de Hoton sepedicto Stephano ita
1 Dodsw. MS. xci, f. 88. 2 " Hugom " ; MS.
3 Mutilated at left side.
FOSSARD FEE: SHERIFF HUTTON 365
[confirmamus] ut si Hugo premortuus fuerit, Stephanus sicut
persona succedat [ecclesiea ; si autem Stjephanus prius a rebus
humanis exemptus fuerit, Hugo non possit in [ ] onerari nisi
in hiis que multotiens dicto Stephano ipse concessit [ Que]
omnia in manu nostra interpositione fidei tarn a Hugone quam
Stephano [filio Bertranni] de Bulmer firmata sunt. Testibus hiis,
R[oberto] decano, Afelredo] abbate de Ri[evalle, Jojhanne
thesaurario, magistro Roberto, Thoma de Ramesvill, Thoma filio
[ ], David lardinario, Mauricio filio W[ ].
1054. Composition of a dispute between the monks of St. Mary's
and Emma de Humez, Henry de Nevill her son and heir,
and Walter de Nevill, parson of Sheriff Hutton, by which the
said Emma granted to the monks an annuity of 20 marks
(for a release of their right in the advowson of the church of
Sheriff Hutton). 1199-1203.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chapter), f. 155 (old f. 62, n. 4).
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Emma de Humace salutem
in Domino. [Quia] controversia orta esset inter abbatem et mona-
chos Sancte Marie Eboracensis [ex una] parte et me et Henri-
cum de Nevill, filium meum et heredem, et Walterum de [Nevill]
clericum ex alia parte, tarn super advocationem ecclesie de Shiref-
hoton [quam sujper ipsam ecclesiam ; tandem lite inter nos amica-
biliter sopita, et1 consi[lio et as]sensu Henrici filii et heredis mei
concessi et confirmavi predictis abbati et [monajchis viginti
marcas argenti de eadem ecclesia in perpetuum percipien[das
an]nuatim per manum ejus qui processu temporis persona fuerit
ejusdem [ecclesie], medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini et
medietatem ad Pentecosten. Eg[o vero] et heredes mei waranti-
zabimus abbatie Sancti Marie Eboracensis prenominatas vigfinti]
marcas, ita quod si ille qui processu temporis persona fuerit
fideliter non solfverit] eas, ego vel heredes sine omni difficultate
et occasione eidem abbatie eas [ad] predictos terminos persolve-
mus. Et ad hanc concessionem viginti marcarum eisfdem] abbati
et monachis warantizandam hanc cartam meam feci et earn sigilli
mei appositione confirmavi. Hiis testibus, Ricardo de Seleby,
Willelmo de Revalle, Hugone de Belleland, abbatibus ; Simone
decano, Hamone thesaurario Eboracensi, magistro Willelmo archi-
diacono de Notingham, magistro Lisiardo, magistro Gregorio, cano-
nicis Eboracensibus; magistro Nicholao de Well', magistro Radulfo
de Hareby, magistro Michaele de Davill, Ricardo de Berkinge
et Sampsone, clericis ; Waltero de Bovigton, Simone de Cancy,2
Turgisio clerico, Ricardo de Camera, Roberto Bacheler, Osberto
1 "est," MS.
2 Another version of the same charter here adds, " Alano de Arches, Willelmo de
Co[rnburgh, Henrico] de Ferlington, Willelmo de Turs, Gilberto filio Berengarii,
Gil[berto de Rigesjby, militibus," and four more as above ; f. 155, n. 3 ; Dodsw. MS.
clvi, f. 13.
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janitore, Gerardo clerico, Ricardo de Spineto, Johanne coco,
Waltero coco, Willelmo pincerna, Roberto curazur et multis aliis.
Simultaneously with the issue of this deed Walter de Nevill, parson of
the church of " Shirefhoton," acknowledged himself bound to pay for life to
the abbot and convent the within-mentioned annuity of 20 marks. Among
the witnesses were many of those named above, with Alan de Arches, Henry
de Ferlington, William de Turs, Gilbert Hareng (?) and Gilbert de Rigesby,
knights.1 In certain other articles of agreement made between the parties
there is a provision that if Emma and Henry de Nevill should give two
chapels of the value of 20 marks by consent of the dean of York to the
priory of Marton, the convent of Marton would pay yearly 20 marks to the
abbey of St. Mary for the chapels, and the prior of Marton would do fealty
in the chapter of St. Mary's for the same.2 In' return for this annuity the
abbot and convent of St. Mary released their right in the advowson of the
church of Sheriff Hutton to Emma de Humace and her heirs.3 She died in
1208.*
1055. Grant by Alan de Ferlington, his mother Anfrida, and his
wife, to the church of Guisborough of a house before the
gate of the church for the reception of alms-givers and the
disposal of the canons' alms; also a carucate in Farlington,
to be held by the donor and his heirs for Ss. yearly, but
during his mother's lifetime for 4^. only, unless she be
provided for by the church ; if she enter a house of nuns the
canons shall give her i mark ; provisions also in case of non-
payment of the rent or in default of warranty and for the
reception of a parent or kinsman of the donor or other fit
person in the said house to minister to the poor. 1170-
^.1185.
Chartul. of Guisbro' ; Cleop. D. ii, f. 140^. Pd. in Chartul. of G., n. 160.
Notum sit fidelibus sancte ecclesie quod ego Alanus de Fer-
lingtona et mater mea Anfrida et uxor mea donavimus ecclesie
Sancte Marie de Gyseburna quandam domum ante portam
ecclesie factam ad suscipiendos prebendaries ecclesie et ad divi-
dendam elemosinam canonicorum ; et donavimus quandam caru-
catam terre in Ferlintona in elemosinam liberam ab omnibus
consuetudinibus et servitiis, ea conditione ut/ ego et heredes mei
illam de ecclesia teneamus viij solidos reddendo per annum ;
horum autem viij solidorum quatuor tantum habebit ecclesia
quamdiu mater mea vel mecum erit vel seipsam alibi procurabit,
sed si ad procurationem ecclesie venire voluerit et tantum fecerit
ut non sit oneri neque gravitati, tune totum censum, scilicet viij
solidos, habebit ecclesia. Similiter autem si ad conventum sanc-
t[ar]um mom^lium mater mea ire voluerit, unam marcam argenti
ei [dabit] ecclesia et totum deinde censum habebit, et post
1 n. 7, f. 156.
2 n. 8. There are a number of other deeds relative to this annuity. See Mon.
Angl., iii, 560.
3 Chartul., f. 156, n. 8.
* R. de Fin., 423.
FOSSARD FEE : FARLINGTON, FLAXTON 367
mortem matris mee finaliter et hereditabiliter hunc scilicet
censum, octo solidos, habebit ecclesia. Et si forte contingat
ut propter paupertatem ego et heredes mei hunc censum reddere
non possimus, habeat ecclesia terram in manu sua donee earn
tenere et redditum parare valeamus. Iterum, si hujus donationis
concessionem ab advocate nostro non potero perquirere vel
terram ab omnibus calumpniis liberare, alibi redditum viij
solidorum de meo libero feudo dabo ecclesie et constituam. Item,
in domo ilia quam donavimus ecclesie si aliquis parentum meorum
pauperibus ministrare et se ipsum procurare voluerit, si ydoneus
fuerit, a capitulo suscipiatur. Si autem aliquis meorum vel
noluerit vel aptus non fuerit, alius aliquis secundum commune
consilium capituli et mei resuscipiatur. Hujus donationis testis
est in primis Deus omnem in omnibus vindicans injuriam;
deinde testes isti, Robertus de Brus et uxor ejus, Adam de Brus,
Robertus de Brus juvenis, Petrus Werengha, Willelmus de Rud-
destayn, Ricardus de Couvile Pinel,1 Raynerus films Alfredi,
Willelmus Purcel, Nigellus dispensator, Serlo pincerna, Willelmus
filius Adam de Brus, Ricardus [de] Colleby, Roaldus, Rogerus
Cath, Robertus filius Roberti de Burtona, Ricardus Pichnot,
Bernardus canonicus de Bredlingtona.
Farlington (5. car.) and " Fornetorp," now Towthorpe (2 car.), were two
manors belonging T.R.E. to Ligulf. At the Survey Nigel Fossard held them
of the count of Mortain. Afterwards the Bulmers held them by infeudation,
and the Ferlingtons held Farlington by sub-infeudation.2 Ralph de
Ferlington, husband of Anfrida and father of Alan, is supposed to have
been a younger brother of Bertram de Bulmer, but proof is lacking. See
Wilton-in-Cleveland. In 1167 Thornton-Riseborough (Torlinton] of Ralph
de Ferlington, and Farlington of Ellis (de Ferlinton) and Matthew (de
Punchardun), were severally amerced ^ mark for forest trespass.3 Ellis
was probably the father of Henry de Ferlington, who, towards the end of
the 1 2th century, held the fee in Bramham which Bertram de Bulmer had
sometime held.
1056. Grant by Herbert son of Wimund de Etton, with the consent
of Ralph his brother, to abbot Geoffrey and the monks of
St. Mary's of 2 carucates in Flaxton, which he holds of
Bertram son of Aschetil de Bulmer, to hold at fee farm for 20
shillings yearly. 1129-1135.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chapter), f. 170 (old f. 80, n. i).
Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 17.
Sciant omnes videntes et legentes literas has quod ego Her-
bertus filius Wimundi de Etton concessi et dedi abbatie Sancte
Marie Eborfacensis]4 et Galfrido abbati et omnibus successoribus
ejus, tarn abbatibus quam monachis ejusdem abbatie, duas carru-
catas terre quas tene[o] de Bertramo filio Aschetilli de Bulmer
in Flaxton, scilicet ut predicta abbatia teneat eandem terram
1 " Ricardus Pinel " occurs in Mon. AngL, vi, 560 ; qy. one person or two.
* Kirkby's Quest, 107. 3 Pipe R., 13 Hen. II, 97. * "ecclesie" ; MS.
368 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
imperpetuum de me et heredibus meis in feodo firma et heredi-
tate, ita ut eadem abbatia reddat michi vel heredibus meis uno-
quoque anno pro eadem terra xxt{ solidos, dimidium ad Pente-
costen et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Et pro hoc servitio l
erit predicta abbatia quieta et soluta de omnibus aliis servitiis et
rebus et consuetudinibus que ad illam terram pertinent, preter
commune geldum regis quod curret per tenmanetales in Ebor[aci]-
shira [et] preter commune auxilium vicecomitis Eborfaci] quod
forte solummodo dabitur ei per [tenmajnetales. Hoc donum et
hanc conventionem concessit Rad[ulfus] frater me[us. Hujus]
conventionis sunt testes, Radulfus sacerdos, Radulfus films
Wymfundi, Herjbertus2 filius Ger[ardi], Ricardus de Crambum,
Hugo de Mulethorp, Suay[n homo?] Herberti, Daniel dapifer,
Gualter de Kirkeby et Alanus filius [ejus, Robertus] de Brideshala
et Rad[ulf]us frater ejus, Odo de Clifton, Seman, [Walterus ? de]
Percehaie, Guill[elmu]s, Hugo gener Radulfi capellani.
There were in Flaxton T.R.E. 3 manors which 3 thegns held, assessed
at i\ carucates. At the Survey these were in the king's hands. There
were also small tenements belonging to the fees of the archbishop and
Hugh son of Baldric ; and \\ carucate belonging to the soc of Foston in
Bulmershire, of which Stephen, count of Brittany, gave to St. Mary's 1 1
bovates.
Including the above gift, the abbey possessed 3 carucates and 3 bovates
in Flaxton, out of 5 carucates in the town. Bertram de Bulmer held the
the bulk of this land, for, in addition to the 2 carucates held of him by the
grantor, he gave 11 bovates, doubtless those given by the count of
Brittany to Aschetil, son of Gospatric de Brageby, in exchange for land
in Welburn.3
In 1130 Herbert son of Wimund rendered account of a hunter which
he owed to the king for the grant of 2 carucates and 2 bovates of land and
one house in York. He delivered the hunter to the king and was quit.4
Between 1161 and 1184 abbot Clement granted to Gilbert son of Rumfar
2 [bovates ?] 5 in Flaxton which Ralph son of Clebert [gave to, or held of],
his church, rendering 12 pence. His testibus, Galfrido [ ] illo con-
stabulario, Turgis dispensatore, Thoma de Holteby, Ricardo [ ]ak,
Radulfo de Redenesse, Barth[olome]o filio Walteri, Rogero de Dunsford,
[ ] de Holteby.6
Between 1220 and 1245 Emma and Eleanor, sisters and coheirs of
William Rabel their brother, gave one carucate in Flaxton to St. Mary's.7
Some observations on the nature of the " tenmantale " will be found in
V.C.H. Yorks., ii, 141-2.
1057. Grant by Patrick de Ridale to St. Peter's, York, of 3 bovates
in Flaxton with tofts. 1186-1189.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, f. 38.
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Patricius
de Ridale et heredes mei concessimus et dedimus et presentis
1 " servicium " ; MS. 2 Restored from Dodsw. MS. ix, f. 66.
3 Chavtul. ofRievaulx, 155. 4 R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 32.
5 " ij carucatas"; Dodsw. MS. ix, f. 66d, clvi, f. 17.
6 Chartul. of St. Mary's, York, f. 170, n. 3. 7 Chartul. 170^., n. 5.
FOSSARD FEE : FLAXTON, HUNTINGTON 369
carte testimonio confirmamus Deo et Sancto Petro Eboracensi in
puram et perpetuam elemosinam, pro salute anime mee et patris
mei et matris mee et antecessorum meorum, tres bovatas terre
mee in Flaxtuna, scilicet illas duas quas Stephanus films Aldif
tenuit et tertiam quam Radulfus filius Willelmi tenuit, cum toftis
et aisiamentis et libertatibus et omnibus pertinentiis in bosco et
in piano, in pratis et pasturis, in viis et in semitis ad predictam
terram pertinentibus. Et ego Patricius de Ridale et heredes mei
warantizabimus Deo et Sancto Petro terram prenominatam et
defendemus contra omnes homines et de omni seculari servitio ;
et si warantizare earn non poterimus dabimus pro ea excambium
ad equivalentiam. Hiis testibus, H[uberto] decano, H[amone]
precentore, Lfaurentio] archidiacono Bedefordensi, R[ogero]
Arundell, Adam- Thornouer, Stephano, canonicis ; Willelmo de
Buthum, Alexandro, Arundello, Willelmo coco [filio] Holdeberti,
Thoma fratre ejus, vicariis ; Gaufrido de Raudeclive, Gilberto de
Thornhill, Oseberto clerico suo, Ricardo de Bozahale, Ricardo de
Dunstable, Walding, Helia de Tiverington, Roberto Malpas,
Simone de Lilling, et aliis.
1058. Confirmation by William Fossard I of the gift of the church
of Huntington made by (Robert) his father to the church of
St. Egwin of Evesham. ^.1140-1159.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 19. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 79.
Omnibus fidelibus sancte ecclesie Willelmus Fossar[d] salutem.
Sciatis me literis meis confirmasse ecclesiam de Huntentun quam
pater meus in elemosinam dedit ecclesie Sancti Ehigewini de
Evessam libere et quiete. Concedimus itaque Dei benedictionem
partemque nostrarum orationum omnibus qui pacifice earn nobis-
cum servaverint ; qui autem earn inquietaverint anetema sint.
Testes autem hujus beneficii sunt Reginaldus presbiter et Gald'
et Henricus monachus et Hugo clericus et alii.
At the Survey Nigel Fossard held of the count of Mortain the two manors
late of Torchil and Tormordin Huntington (5 car.) with the church. There
were also in this town 2 carucates and 6 bovates of the king's land and i
carucate and 2 bovates, soc of count Alan's manor of Foston in Bulmer-
shire. William I gave to St. Mary's, York, I car. in Huntington and I car.
at " Muncabrige," and Stephen count of Brittany gave his soc-land.1 It
appears from William's confirmation above that his father, Robert Fossard,
son of Nigel, gave the church to the monks of Evesham,2 though in the
Chronicle of Evesham William himself is described as the benefactor.3
William Fossard was probably the donor to the Hospitallers of Jerusalem
of 4 carucates which they held in this town in 1284-5.* They were pardoned
by writ in 1185 an amercement of 45^. imposed on the township for forest
1 Cal. Chart. R., hi, 113.
2 In Harl. MS. 3763, f. 58, the donor is called Richard Fossard.
3 Chron. of Evesham, 75.
4 Kirkby's Quest, 379.
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37O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
trespass.1 Two .years later they owed 24^. for 24 acres of winter rye
(yvernagii} and 38^. for 76 acres of oats, grown in the town of Huntington
within the metes of the forest.2 Two years later these debts were pardoned
by virtue of the liberty granted to them by the king's charter.
1059. Grant by Roger, abbot of Evesham, to Richard, abbot, and
the monks of Whitby, of the church of Huntington (near
York), rendering only a yearly pension of los. HS9-3
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 54^; Add. MS. 4715, f. 148^. Pd. in Chavtul. of
W., n. 205.
Rogerus Dei gratia abbas de Evessham et conventus ejusdem
loci omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis salutem. Sciatis nos,
consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri, concessisse et dedisse et
present! carta nostra confirmasse, in elemosinam perpetuam,
ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby et karissimis
fratribus nostris et amicis, domino Ricardo abbati de Wyteby et
conventui ejusdem loci, ecclesiam nostram de Huntingdon cum
omnibus pertinentiis suis, ita libere, plene et quiete ac solute, quod
in ea nullam omnino reclamationem deinceps habebimus, preter
tantum decem solidos quos predict! mona[c]hi nobis annuatim
persolvent infra octavas Sancti Michaelis. Hiis testibus, Rogero
archiepiscopo Eboracensi, Johanne archidiacono, Radulfo capel-
lano, magistro Ricardo de Evessham, Ricardo decano.
1 060. Grant by William Fossard I to the poor men of the hospital
of St. Peter of York of 2 bovates of land in Huntington,
which he and his father had given, with pasture for the flocks
of the brethren at their grange of Heworth. c.\ 148-1 159.
Charter Roll, 22 Edw. I, m. 6. See CaL Chart. R., ii, 449.
Willelmus Fossart archiepiscopo Eboracensi et capitulo Sancti
Petri et omnibus fidelibus Christ! et omnibus hominibus suis
salutem. Sciatis me et patrem meum concessisse duas bovatas
terre in Huntintuna in firmam elemosinam Deo et pauperibus
hospitalis Sancti Petri, pro animabus nostris et omnium ante-
cessorum nostrorum, et pasturam plenariam pecoribus suis per
totum campum ejusdem ville, maxime autem pecoribus que
habent ad grangiam suam de Hewrd, absque contradictione et
vexatione aliqua, cum omnibus aisiamentis que ad terram illam
pertinent, liberas, solutas, et quietas et immunes ab omnibus
geldis et consuetudinibus et exactionibus et auxiliis et ab omni
humano et seculari servitio preter orationes pauperum. Et hoc
dedimus et present! carta confirmavimus imperpetuum ad opus
pauperum Christi. Hiis testibus, Galtero Aguillfun], Ricardo
1 Pipe JR., 31 Hen. II, 74. 2 i&., 33 Hen. II. 3 Chron. of Evesham, 100.
FOSSARD FEE: HUNTINGTON, UGTHORPE 371
de Langatuait, Henrico de Ferlintun, Willelmo Huh', Gileberto
de Luminibus, Godefrido parmentario, Gaufrido Cusin, Willelmo
filio Tosti, Willelmo filio Holdebferti], Johanne filio Letoldi,
Roberto nepote Lamberti et pluribus aliis.
The grant was confirmed by Eugenius III, 7 May, 1148. The above
confirmation may be a few years later, but John, son of Letold, is not yet
1061. Grant by William de Argentum to the church of Guisbro' of
2 bovates in Ugthorpe, to hold for 2S. yearly. 1175-1185.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 322. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 948.
Notum sit omnibus audientibus litteras istas quod ego Willel-
mus de Argentum dedi et concessi ecclesie Sancte Marie de
Gyseburna duas bovatas terre in Uggethorpe cum toftis adjacen-
tibus, liberas et quietas ab omnibus servitiis, excepto Danegeld, de
me et heredibus meis jure perpetuo possidendas atque tenendas
per servitium duorum solidorum annuatim reddendorum, dimidium
ad Sanctum Martinum et dimidium ad Pentecosten. Hiis testi-
bus, Gaufrido de Scheltuna, Baldewino de Helperthorp, Roberto
de Martona, Rogero de Hestuna, Willelmo de Hambi, Roberto
Bainard et Roberto filio ejus, Eustachio nepote dompni Cudberti
prioris, et aliis multis.
1 062. Confirmation by Ingram de Munceaux to the canons of Guisbro'
of i carucate in Ugthorpe which they have held since the
time of Alan his father, and Gilbert his brother, for 8.?. yearly.
1182-1205.
Chartul. of Guisbro', Cleop. D. ii, old f. 323. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro',
n. 953-
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis Engelramus de Munceus
salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac carta mea confirmasse
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo
servientibus, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam, illam carucatam
terre in Uggethorpe quam tenuerunt a tempore Alani patris mei
et in tempore Gilberti fratris mei, tenendam de me et heredibus
meis, tam libere et quiete sicut ego earn liberius et quietius teneo
in terra culta et inculta, in bosco et piano, in pratis et pascuis, in
aquis, in viis et semitis, solvendo annuatim octo solidos pro
omnibus servitiis et consuetudinibus que ad nos pertinent, scilicet
quatuor ad Pentecosten et quatuor ad festum Sancti Martini in
hyeme, salvo forinseco servitio unde nos adquietare debent.
Testibus hiis, Roberto capellano de Lyth et Willelmo fratre ejus,
magistro Reginaldo de Aton, Stephano de Rosel, Eadwino de
Biford, Alberto filio Bernardi, Waltero Burdun, Willelmo filio
Roberti, Willelmo de Gillingmore et aliis.
372 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
In 1 191, after the death of Aaron, the Jew of York, Ingram de Munceaux
owed ,£55, 13*. ^d. to the crown for his debt to Aaron.1 In 1199 he and
William de Werbinton proffered 500 marks for the inheritance in South-
ampton, late of Juliana, the wife of William Fitz-Aldelin.8 Probably Ingram
was dead in I2O5,3 for in 1208 Beleisur, prioress of Grendale (later Handale),
held 15 bovates in Ugthorpe of Robert de Munceaux.4 Soon after 1182
Ingram gave to the monks of Meaux 2 bovates in Ugthorpe ( Wiggethorpid)
in Whitbystrand and demised 13 other bovates there to the monks for a term
of forty years, in consideration of much money.6 Some years later William
Wyrfaut won a suit about that land against Ingram, who gave the monks in
default of warranty 3 more bovates of these 15. Afterwards Ingram gave
them, doubtless for money received, 2 more bovates and pasture for 400
sheep, 40 horses, and 40 beasts.6 These gifts were made during the period
1182-1197.
1063. Notitia of a grant by Geoffrey, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to
Siward de Carethorp of 4 carucates of land in Caythorpe at
fee farm for 20 ores of yearly rent. 1122-^.1137.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 322^, n. I.
Inprimis habetur carta in predicto lvjto folio per quam
G[aufridus] abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum as-
sensu capituli sui concessit Siwardo de Carethorp et heredibus
suis tenere de eis in eadem villa quatuor carrucatas terre in firmo
feudo, reddendo unoquoque anno viginti oras 7 ad duos terminos,
dimidium scilicet ad Rogationes et dimidium ad Advincula Sancti
Petri etc. ut in eadem carta plenius patet.
At the Survey the 2 manors in Caythorpe (5 car.), late of Chilbert and
Egfrid, were in the king's hands ; 4 carucates belonged to St. Peter's, York,
and 3 carucates, recorded only in the summary of the Survey, belonged to
the fee of the count of Mortain. Egfrid' s land (4 car.) was given to count
Odo, or his son Stephen of Albemarle,8 doubtless because " Echefrid "
had possessed land in Langthorpe which Drew de la Beuvriere held at the
Survey. Chilbert's land (i car.) was given to Nigel Fossard, who must have
held the 3 carucates which the summary assigned to the count of Mortain,
for he gave 4 car. in Caythorpe (Karetorp} to St. Mary's, York.9
These were granted, as shown, to Siward and regranted by abbot Savary
(£-.1137-1161) to William, son of Siward de Carethorp, to hold in fee farm
for 2 marks yearly, with \ carucate in Rudston for \ mark yearly.10
1064. Quit-claim by Godfrey de Harpham to the monks of Meaux
of the ditch and wall on the western side of their grange
(of Octon), which he claimed against them, and of the sheep-
folds outside the gate on the southern side. 1150-1166.
Chartul. of Meaux ; Lansd. MS. 424, f. 144.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris
Godefridus de Harpham salutem. Sciatis quod ego Godefridus
1 Pipe R., 3 Ric. I. 2 R. de Oblat., 19.
3 »'&., 255. * Yorks. Fines, n. 407.
6 Chron. de Melsa, i, 231. 6 ib.
7 20 ores, each of i6d., equal 2 marks. 8 Kirkby's Quest, 56, 377.
9 Col. Chart. R., iii, 115. 10 Chartul., f. 322^, n. 2.
FOSSARD FEE: CAYTHORPE, OCTON 373
de Harpham remisi et quietum clamavi de me et de heredibus
meis abbati et monachis de Melsa fossatam et murum grangie sue
versus occidentem de quibus conquestus sum adversus eos. Et
concessi et quietum clamavi predictis abbati et monachis de Melsa
totum jus et clameum quod habui in ovilibus que fuerunt extra
portam suam versus australem partem. Has ambas predictas
querelas quietas clamavi ego et heredes mei predictis abbati et
monachis et hac mea carta presenti confirmavi. Hiis testibus,
Johanne de Melsa, Alano de Scrutevilla, Roberto persona fratre
ejus, et ceteris.
The following account of the origin of the grange of Octon is recorded
in the Chronicles of Meaux. Between 1150 and 1160 the monks acquired
2^ carucates and the site of the grange of Octon from Henry, son of Robert
de Octon. This Robert had been sheriff of York, and afterwards became
a monk at Meaux. Henry, his younger son, when about to set forth for
Jerusalem, sold his right in these 2^ carucates to the monks for 60 marks,
subject to the performance of the forinsec service of 2 carucates to Godfrey
de Harpham and of 4 bovates to William, brother of the said Henry.
Thereupon the grange was put in hand, and later the said Godfrey con-
firmed to the monks these 2 carucates, and in addition gave another carucate
there, subject to the forinsec service being done for 10 years, when it was
to remain as free alms, subject only to a yearly rent of Bs. and forinsec
service. Afterwards, when Godfrey became a novice at Meaux, he made
the quit-claim recorded in the above charter. The monks also acquired
2 bovates there from Mabel, sister of the said William and Henry. This
William confirmed all these lands, and gave pasture sufficient for 500 sheep
in the common pasture of Octon and made an exchange with the monks,
acre for acre, for the land which Robert, his father, had given to the hospital
of Jerusalem in divers places in the town-field.1
1065- Grant by William de Octon to the monastery of the handmaids
of Christ at Wykeham, with his two nephews William and
Robert, who have been received as brethren into that monas-
tery, of \ carucate in Octon of that carucate which Robert,
the donor's father, gave to Jordan the Bretun in marriage
with Mabel, the donor's sister, with provision for an exchange
of land of equivalent value in Octon in default of warranty.
This gift he affirmed by the hand of Richard de Seamer,
dean, in the chapter of Dickering at Fleming-Burton.
1170-^.1185.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower. York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 296^.
W[illelmus] de Octuna omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis
salutem. Notum sit me dedisse et presentis carte testimonio con-
firmasse in perpetuam elemosinam monasterio ancillarum Christi
de Wicham dimidiam carucatam terre in Ocatuna cum duobus
nepotibus meis, Willelmo scilicet et Rodberto, qui in prefato mo-
nasterio in fratres suscepti sfunt], de ilia carucata quam Rodbertus
1 Chron. de Melsa, 102-3.
374 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
pater meus dederat Jordano Britoni in matrimonium cum Mabilia
sorore mea, et hec feci cum concessu et assensu uxoris mee et
heredum meorum, ita quod predictum monasterium teneat ipsam
dimidiam carucatam terre cum tofto et omnibus aliis pertinentiis
suis liberam et quietam ab omnibus servitiis et consuetudinibus
imperpetuum. Et si ego et heredes mei non potuerimus waranti-
zare predicto monasterio istam elemosinam dabimus ei in campo
Ocatune terram tantumdem valentem juxta estimationem legalium
virorum. Hanc elemosinam sicut in hoc scripto confirmata est
ego affidavi tenere in manu Ricardi de Samara decani in capitulo
de Dicaringa apud Flemingaburtuna. Hiis testibus, Gregorio
monacho de Witebi, Gilberto canonico de Berlinton', Willelmo
presbitero de Burtun', Baldrico de Fleineburg', Waltero capellano
de Gartun', Adam de Tueng', Clemente de Fortona, Alano clerico
de Scardeburg, Ingelramo de Munceals et Alexandro fratre ejus,
Stephano de Killum, Godefrido de Harpham, Adam de Gartun,
Eudone de Gartun, Willelmo filio Durandi, et toto capitulo.
At the Survey a manor in Fornetorp (in Octon), late Torulf's (i car.)
and a berewick in Octon, belonging to Thwing, (3 car.) were in the king's
hands. According to the summary the count of Mortain had 14 carucates
in Octon, but the particulars were omitted from the Survey. Of the king's
land 2 carucates were held by the Mowthorpe family by serjeanty.1 That
which belonged to the fee of Mortain was held by the Fossards, and under
them in 1166 by Durand, son of William de Butterwick,2 whose tenants in
demesne were the Harphams and Octons. In 1222 John de Octon seems
to have been the tenant of the manor, together with, or under, John de
Harpham.3 In 1279 John de Octon held i fee of 12 carucates in Octon,*
and Kirkby's Quest shows that he held it of Marmaduke de Thweng.5 In
1260 John de Octon had a grant of free warren here, and so too had Marma-
duke de Thweng in 1292.'
1066. Confirmation by William son of Robert de Octon of his
father's gift to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of a bovate in
Octon with a toft, and gift of 2 acres of land in Octon in
augmentation of his father's gift. ^.1175-1185.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 219.
Universis filiis sancte matris ecclesie Willelmus films Rod-
berti de Ochetuna salutem. Notum sit vobis me concessisse et
dedisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et pauperibus hospitalis
Sancti Petri Eboracensis unam bovatam terre in Ocheton cum
tofto, quam scilicet bovatam pater meus prius eis dederat, cum
plenaria communione ad omnia aisiamenta que ad eandem villam
pertinent. Et preterea dedi eis in au[g]mentum elemosine patris
mei duas acras terre in eadem villa, unam juxta Stodfalde con-
1 Testa, 3686. 2 Red Bk., 407.
* Yorks. Feet of F., 16, n. 30, n. 36. 4 Yorks. Ing. p. m., i, 197.
5 Kirkby's Quest, 57. a Cal. Chart. R., iii, 29, 428.
FOSSARD FEE: OCTON 375
terminam terre fratrum de Meusle l ad occidentalem partem vie,
alteram in Padocdailes juxta terram hospitalis Jerosolime. Hec
predicta concessi et dedi eis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
tenenda de me et heredibus meis libere et quiete ab omni seculari
servitio preter orationes pauperum. Ego autem et heredes mei
hanc elemosinam eis contra omnes homines warentizabimus.
Hiis testibus, Radulfo presbitero, Turstino clerico, Willelmo filio
Thome, Martino Malherba, Nicholao de Buggetorpe, Hugone
fratre ejus, Alexandro rudibac, Godefrido de Ochet[on].
1067. Confirmation by William son of Robert (de Octon) to the
brethren of the; hospital of St. Peter, York, of a bovate in
Octon with a toft which his father gave, and of his own gift
in increase 5 acres of land in Padocdales, upon the butts and
near Stotfold, adjoining the land of the monks of Meaux.
c.i 1 75-1 1 85.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 219.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis Willelmus films Rod-
berti salutem. Notum sit vobis me concessisse et dedisse et
present! carta confirmasse Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti
Petri Eboracensis unam bovatam terre in Ocheton cum tofto,
quam scilicet bovatam pater meus prius eis dederat, cum plenaria
communione ad omnia aisiamenta que ad eandem villam pertinent,
Et preterea dedi eis in augmentum elemosine patris mei quinque
acras terre in eadem villa : duas acras et dimidiam in Padocdailes
juxta terram hospitalis Jerosolime, et unam acram et dimidiam
super buttas, et unam juxta Stodfalde conterminam terre fratrum
de Meus ad occidentalem partem vie. Hec predicta concessi et
dedi eis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, tenenda de me et
heredibus meis libere et quiete ab omni seculari servitio preter
orationes pauperum. Ego autem et heredes mei hanc elemosinam
eis contra omnes homines warentizabimus. Hiis testibus, Ro-
gerio presbitero, Simone presbitero, Willelmo presbitero, Adam
clerico de Cliveland, Rogerio Pictaviensi, Gaufrido clerico, Mar-
tino Malaherba, Everardo clerico, Willelmo clerico, Uctredo
Malherba, Ricardo clerico de Neuton et Waltero filio ejus,
Henrico de Burton, Randulfo de Ocheton, et multis aliis.
1068. Surrender by William de Oketon to John de Oketon his
nephew of i bovate in Octon with its toft and croft, which
bovate he had purchased of Robert son of Walter de Killum ;
to hold of the Hospitallers of Jerusalem for id. rent. 1175-
1185.
Orig. in poss. of Col. Gascoigne. Abstr. in Yorks. Deeds, n. 348.
Omnibus hanc cartam visuris vel audituris Willelmus de
Oketona salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me dedisse et
1 t>. " Melsa."
376 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
reddidisse et hac present! carta mea confirmasse Johanni de
Oketona nepoti meo et heredibus suis, vel cui assignare voluerit,
unam bovatam terre in Oketona cum tofto et crofto et pertinentiis,
illam scilicet bovatam terre quam emi ab Roberto filio Walteri
de Killum ; et illam bovatam cum tofto et crofto et pertinentiis
ego et heredes mei warantizabimus in perpetuum predicto Jo-
hanni et heredibus vel assignatis ejus contra omnes homines, red-
dendo inde annuatim fraternitati hospitalis Jerosolomitani unum
denarium, pro salute anime mee et animarum omnium anteces-
sorum meorum. Et in hujus rei testimonium huic carte sigillum
meum apposui. Hiis testibus, Radfulfo] de Fribi, Gileberto de
Atona, Johanne Malleverer, Waltero de Wartria, Rogero de
Wartria, Malgero de Langhetoft, Stephano clerico de Langhetoft,
Roberto de Begum, Willelmo filio Henrici, Roberto filio Fulconis,
et multis aliis.
Endorsed: " Feofamentum Willelmi de Oketon de uno tofto cum
crofto et una bovata terre cum pertinentiis in Oketon."
Seal : a lion passant to the sinister.
1069. Licence by Adam parson of Thwing to John son of William
de Oketon for the celebration of divine service by the
chaplain of Thwing in the chapel of St. Michael of Octon on
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday weekly and on feast
days, in consideration of 2 bovates in Octon which John's
ancestors gave to the church of Thwing for the said service.
1180-1210.
Orig. in the poss. of Col. Gascoigne. Abstr. in Yorks. Deeds, n. 347.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis Adam persona de
Tueng salutem. Sciatis me concessisse Johanni filio Willelmi
de Oketon et heredibus illius celebrationem divini officii per
capellanum de Tueng fieri in capella Sancti Michaelis de Oketon
singulis ebdomadis quatuor diebus, videlicet die dominica, feria
secunda, feria quarta, et feria sexta, et preter has dies omnibus
festivitatibus anni que festivales sunt per provinciam, pro duabus
bovatis terre in Oketon cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et tofto
quod fuit Ardnolfi, quas antecessores predicti Johannis dederunt
ecclesie de Tueng pro predicto servitio et quas ipse Johannes
pro eodem servitio eidem ecclesie concessit. Si vero prefatus
Johannes vel aliquis heredum ejus in capella de Oketon capellanum
assidue habere voluerit de suo, hoc faciet, salvo in omnibus jure
matricis ecclesie. Hiis testibus, magistro Rogero Arundel,
Johanne Arundel, Galfrido Agoillun, Rogero [de] Oxeneford.
Endorsed'. "Carta de cantaria capelle de Oketon."
Master Roger Arundel accounted for the issues of the abbey of Whitby
in 1181 and U82.1 He was a justice in 1186, and so acted until shortly
1 Pipe R., 32 Hen. II.
FOSSARD FEE: OCTON 377
before his death in 1210. At Michaelmas in the ensuing year the sheriff
accounted for ^31, i?s- 4^ of assized rents and farm of the mills of the
land of Roger Arundel for one year ; in 1212 he accounted for £17, 12s. ^d.
for the same ; in 1214 for ^46, los. yi. before the heirs made^fine.1 This
was done in 1213 by Thomas de Holme, who proffered 500 marks and a
palfrey for the land of Master Roger de Arundel, his late uncle.2 His
estates lay in cos. York and Leicester, and included 3 carucates in Driffield,
for which he paid tallage of £4 in I2O4.3 He also held land of the arch-
bishop in Beverley for 14^. rent.4
1070. Confirmation by John son of William de Octon of the gifts
made by William his father to the monastery and nuns of
Wykeham, namely of £ carucate in Octon with a toft, pasture
for 300 sheep, the tillage where the grange of the nuns stands,
a tillage at Westcotes, 23 acres of land in East Hoveland and
1 8 in West Hoveland and 5 acres near the 6 acres given by
Godfrey de Harpham. Done in the chapter of Dickering at
Boynton, before Richard dean of Seamer, then presiding over
it. 1180-1190.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 297.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis Johannes filius Willelmi
de Ochetona salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac mea carta
confirmasse omnes donationes quas Willelmus pater meus fecit
monasterio de Wicham et sanctimonialibus ibidem Deo servienti-
bus, scilicet dimidiam carucatam terre in Ochetona cum uno tofto
ad eandem terram pertinente et cum ceteris omnibus pertinentiis
illius et pasturam tr[ec]entarum ovium in campo ejusdem ville, et
preter illam pasturam communem pasturam cum hommibus meis
de Ochetona, et totam culturam in qua grangia predictarum
sanctimomalium edificata est et totam culturam apud Westcotes
et viginti tres acras terre in Est Hoveland et decem et octo acras
terre in West Hoveland et quinque acras terre que jacent juxta
sex acras quas Godefridus de Harpham dedit monasterio predicto.
Hec omnia concessi et confirmavi monasterio de Wicham et
sanctimonialibus ejusdem monasterii in elemosinam perpetuam
et liberam ab omni servitio et consuetudine et geldo. Ego vero
et heredes mei omnia prenominata monasterio prefato warantiza-
bimus. Hec concessio et confirmatio facta est in capitulo de
Dicheringa apud Boventona, coram Ricardo decano de Semara
qui capitulo presidebat. His testibus, Willelmo sacerdote de
Willardebi, Willelmo filio Gilberti de Atun, Willelmo filio
Ansgoti, Willelmo de Buchetona, Waltero de Killum, Clemente
de Fortona, Radulfo de Galmetona, Rodberto de Ochetona,
Godefrido de Harpham, Willelmo filio Raineri, Willelmo de
Biningtona.
1 Pipe R., 13-16 John. z R. de Fin., 491.
8 Pipe R., 6 John. « ib.t 14 John.
378 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
1071- Grant by Durand de Butterwick to St. Peter and St. Hilda of
Whitby of i carucate in Butterwick and a mill and 2 bovates
in Scampston. ^.1120-1135.
£hartul. of Whitby, f. 56^. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 214.
Omnibus fidelibus Dei Durandus de Butrewic salutem. Sciatis
me meumque heredem nomine Geffridum, concedente mea uxore
cunctisque meis filiis, dedisse nostrorum corporum nostrarumque
animarum cunctorumque nostrorum amicorum salvatione unam
carucatam terre in Butreuic liberam et immunem ab omni servitio,
excepto Danegeldo, in perpetuum Sancto Petro et Sancte Hylde
de Wyteby omnibusque ibidem Deo servientibus ; et hujus doni
sunt testes filii mei, scilicet Walterus, Randulfus, Radulfus, Joce,
Hervius, Geroldus et Willelmus Hei, Rogerus Baarth filius
uxoris mee, Robertus filius Randulfi, Willelmus filius Radulfi de
Scamestun, Gilbertus Arce' filius Radulfi de Buteruic, Gilbertus
Pinceaste et Filvardus de Buteruic. Et illam terrain ex mea
parte duo filii mei, Randulfus et Radulfus, sei[si]erunt fratribus
de Wyteby, teste Willelmo de Boitorp et aliis hominibus plurimis.
Et adhuc sciatis me dedisse, tarn libere cum predicto dono, in
Scamestun unum molendinum et duas buvetas terre per conces-
sionem meorum heredum ; et hec dona cum heredibus meis
Geffrido, Waltero, optuli super altare Sancti Petri et Sancte
Hilde de Wytebi. Teste, Roberto clerico de Kirkebi in Crandale,
Anschetino de Ousegarth et fratribus ejus et aliis.
Durand de Butterwick took the habit of a monk at Whitby.1 He held
land in Scampston of the fee of Eustace Fitz-John. He seems to have had
a numerous family of sons in addition to one step-son. As these gifts were
confirmed by king Stephen in 1136, Durand's charter was clearly issued
before that year.
At the Survey the count of Mortain had 12 carucates in Butterwick
(Butruiff). This we learn from the summary, the particulars being omitted
from the Survey itself. The whole town was afterwards included in the fee
of Robert Fossard, who enfeoffed Durand de Butterwick. Geoffrey, son of
Durand, was contemporary with William Fossard I, who confirmed Durand's
gift.2 Durand, son of Geoffrey, also confirmed his grandfather's gift, but it
seems that he died issueless before 1166, for at that time Durand, son of
William, possibly younger, or youngest, son of Durand I, held 2 fees in
Butterwick and Octon of William Fossard.8 He may be the donor in
another Butterwick charter in favour of the hospital of St. Peter, and
possibly the Durand de Hotham (Hodum), amerced in 1166 in connexion
with a wrongful proceeding in the wapentake court of Harthill.4 A charter
of his son Robert will be found below. The subsequent descent of the fee
is obscure. In 1217 Durand and Roger de Butterwick returned to allegiance
to the crown.6 Next we hear of a Richard de Butervvic, nephew and heir of
Robert de Barevill, giving relief for land in Barton, co. Line., and succeed-
ing to land in Southwark, cp. Surrey,6 and of a Robert de Butterwick, knt.,
who sold land in Nessingwick, which he had purchased from Richard de
1 See no. 1047. 2 See Rousby.
3 Red Bk., 407. * Pipe R., 12 Hen. II, 48.
6 R. Lift. Claus., i, 3356. ' Close R., 1227-31, p. 426.
FOSSARD FEE: BUTTERWICK 379
Barevill of Butterwick. This was during the period 1235-1249. l Richard
de Butterwick occurs in 1268 and 1270,2 and then in 1279 we find Ralph,
son of William (de Grimthorpe), in possession of I fee in Butterwick of
the Fossard or Maulay fee.3
The church of Butterwick was originally a chapel .of Burton- Agnes and,
probably as such, was given by Geoffrey Bainard to St. Mary's, York.*
1072. Confirmation by Robert Fossard to the monks of Whitby of
the gift of Dnrand de Butterwick of one carucate in Butter-
wick. <r.ii2o-ii35.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 64. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 251.
Robertas Fossarth omnibus fidelibus Dei salutem. Sciatis
me concessisse Sancto Petro de Wytebi cunctisque fratribus
ibidem Deo servientibus illam carucatam terre de Butteruic quam
Durandus homo meus de Butteruic dedit Sancto Petro de Wyteby
liberam et immunem ab omni servitio quod ad me pertinet ; heres
autem Durandi omne servitium pertinens regi pro ilia faciet absque
Danegeld. Et illud donum optuli per unum baculum unacum
Geffrido herede Durandi super altare Sancti Petri m Wyteby.
Et hujus doni sunt testes, Ricardus de Perci et Alexander films
ejus, Ascheutinus de Houkesgard et alii.
1073. Grant by Durand de Butterwick, by the advice of archbishop
Thurstan, to the monks of St. Mary's, York, of £ carucate of
land in Butterwick, when abbot Geoffrey and the monks
consented that a priest should for ever celebrate in the chapel
of Butterwick, which belongs to the church of Foxholes.
1122-^.1137.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 356.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentes literas visuris
vel audituris Durandus de Butterwyk salutem in vero Salutari.
Noverit universitas vestra quod ego Durandus, de consilio Thome5
archiepiscopi Eboracensis et aliorum amicorum meorum, quando
Gaufridus abbas et monachi Sancte Marie Eboracensis conces-
serunt quod in capella de Buterwic, que spectat ad ecclesiam de
Foxholes tanquam membrum ejusdem ecclesie, perpetuus sacerdos
foret qui divina officia celebrare posset, concessi et dedi et hac
presenti carta mea confirmavi in puram et perpetuam elemosinam
dimidiam carrucatam terre in Butterwic cum tofto et crofto et
omnibus aliis pertinentiis suis infra villam et extra Deo et Beate
Marie Eboracensi et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus et ecclesie
de Foxholes, habendam et possidendam imperpetuum libere et
quiete ab omni terreno servitio, salvo jure et libertate matricis
ecclesie de Foxholes in omnibus, ita scilicet quod omnis con-
stitutio ejusdem capelle et sacerdotis qui in ea ministrabit per
1 Chron. de Melsa, ii, 54. * Chartul. of Whitby, 272, 307.
3 Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 197 ; Kirkby's Quest, 54.
4 Cat. Chart. R., iii, 114. 5 Lege "Turstini."
380 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
providentiam abbatis Eboracensis et persone ecclesie de Foxholes
omnino disponatur. Ad hoc factum meum firmiter tenendum
tactis sacrosanctis coram multis probis viris juravi et ad majorem
securitatem present! scripto sigillum meum apposui in testi-
monium. Hiis testibus, Thoma1 archiepiscopo Eboracensi,
Willelmo archidiacono, Angoto vice-archidiacono, magistro Athel-
wardo, Gamello sacerdote de Burton, Ed[mund]o 2 de Foxholes,
Ang[oto] persona de Setteringtona, Willelmo de Ruddestain.
1074. Confirmation by Durand son of Geoffrey de Butterwick of the
gift made by Durand his grandfather and the grant of Geoffrey
the grantor's father, to the monks of Whitby of a carucate in
Butterwick, a mill and 2 bovates in Scampston. c. 1157-11 66.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 55^. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 210.
Notum sit universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presenti-
bus quam futuris quod ego Durandus films Geffridi de Butherwic
concede et present! carta mea confirmo donationem Durandi avi
mei et concessionem patris mei Gfeffridi], scilicet unius carucate
terre in Butherwic et unius molendini et duarum bovatarum in
Scamestune, ita libere et quiete ab omni servitio seculari, et
precipue ab omni servitio regali, sicut ipsi concesserunt et dede-
runt ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby fratri-
busque ibidem Deo servientibus et pro animabus suis et heredum
suorum in perpetuam et liberam elemosinam, excepto dumtaxat
Dangelht. Coram hiis testibus, Johanne capellano, Aschetino de
Tornfi], Hugone Brun, Willelmo de Watervilla, Petro de Braid-
Dai] et aliis.
1075. Grant by Durand de Butterwick to the hospital of St. Peter,
York, of a toft in Butterwick which his father gave, and of
another toft between that toft and his tillage, and of pasture
for 60 sheep, 3 beasts, a horse and 6 swine. 1160-^.1175.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 157.
Sciant et intelligant universi filii sancte matris ecclesie quod
ego Durandus de Butterwyc concedo et dono Deo et pauperibus
Beati Petri hospitalis Eboracensis unum toftum in Butterwyc
quod pater meus eis prius in elemosinam dederat et aliud toftum
quod fuit Ailewordi, inter prenominatum toftum et culturam
meam ; et cum hiis toftis communem pasturam predicte ville Ix.
ovibus et iii. animalibus et uno equo et sex porcis. Hanc ele-
mosinam dedi Deo et predictis pauperibus liberam et quietam et
immunem ab omni seculari et humano servitio preter orationes
in Christo imperpetuum. Hoc feci pro animabus patris et matris
mee et propria salute mea in vita et in morte et uxore mea et
heredum meorum et omnium parentum meorum et amicorum, ut
1 Lege " Turstino." * Perhaps " persona."
FOSSARD FEE: BUTTERWICK, SCAMPSTON 381
simus participes omnium orationum predictorum pauperum. Hii
sunt testes, Nicholaus et Henricus sacerdotes, Thomas Ageilun,
Willelmus filius Thome, Warinus, Robertas de Butterwyc,
Willelmus frater ejus, Ailericus de Wivertorp et plures alii.
1076. Confirmation by Robert, son of Durand de Butterwick, to the
monks of St. Mary's, York, of the advowson of the church of
Butterwick, which his father gave in alms. 1184-1189.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 355^.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis has literas visuris vel
audituris Robertus filius Durandi de Buterwyke salutem in
Domino. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis et monachis ibidem
Deo servientibus advocationem ecclesie de Buterwyke cum perti-
nentiis imperpetuum obtinendam, sicut carta Durandi patris mei
quam ipsi inde habent testa tur. Hiis testibus, Thoma de Wilton,
Willelmo Poyntel, Hugone de Longo Campo, Simone clerico,
Roberto Supe, Ricardo pistore, Radulfo parvo, Waltero de
pistrina, Herlewino et aliis.
By another charter,1 addressed to Robert, abbot of St. Mary's (1184-
1189), Robert, son of Durand de Buterwich, quit-claimed to the convent a
yearly rent of i mark, which they by promise were bound to purchase or
assign to the use of Robert and his heirs, for 13 marks, which they gave to
him. The witnesses were the same as above, with the addition, before
Herlewin, of " Thorald and Roger the cooks."
At an earlier period abbot Clement granted licence to William the
clerk, son of Richard, to hold for life in alms of the abbey of St. Mary the
church of Foxholes with the church of Butterwick and the tithes, rendering
7m. yearly. The witnesses were Joscelin the chaplain, Rainbald priest of
Leirthorp, Walter nephew of the abbot, Gerard2 son of Leofwin son of
Colling, Alexander son of Ingolf, William son of Thomas.3
Of the family of Durand de Butterwick and Robert his son little is
known. In 1195 William son of Ralph de Buterewich owed los. for a
default.* In 1272 and 1281 Robert de Butterwick held I fee in Butterwick
and elsewhere of the heirs of Peter de Brus,5 who must have held land in
Butterwick of the fee of Maulay.
1077. Confirmation by William Fossard II to the canons of
Newburgh of 3 bovates in Kirkby Grindalythe with pasture
which Juliana, daughter of Gerald de Kirkby,6 gave with the
consent of (Gerard,) her heir, with provision that Juliana and
her heirs shall do the forinsec service of that land. <r.n8o-
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 132.
Omnibus visuris et audituris literas istas Willelmus Fossard
salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo
Chartul., f. 356, n. 3. 2 Afterwards parson of Stokesley.
Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 17. * Pipe R., 7 Ric. I.
Cal. Inq. p. m., i, 265 ; Cal. Close R., 1279-88, p. 106.
Probably wife of Ingram Aguillon, and his relict in 1204; Yorks. Fines,
pt. , n. 223.
382 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Novoburgo et canonicis ejusdem loci,
in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam, tres bovatas terre
in territorio de Kirkebi in Krandale, cum omnibus pertinentiis in
pastura et ceteris commoditatibus ad eas pertinentibus, secundum
quod continetur in carta Juliane fili.e Jeroldi de Kirkebi, que
supramemoratas bovatas terre in puram et perpetuam elemosinam
predictis canonicis, herede suo consentiente, contulit ; forinsecum
autem servitium, cum a me vel heredibus meis fuerit exactum,
Juliana prefata vel heredes sui mihi et heredibus meis in per-
petuum persolvent \blank~\, ita quod predicti canonici, propter hoc,
aliquam vexationem a me vel heredibus meis nullatenus sentient,
etiam si heredes predicte Juliane predictum servitium non per-
solverint. Hiis testibus, Rogero decano de Lokintona, Nigello
Fossard, Willelmo Mansel, Godfrido Talun, Alano de Collum,
Radulpho de Croum et Olivero fratre ejus, Hugone Baril.
At the Survey Nigel Fossard had the manor in Kirkby Grindalythe, late
of Chilbert (4^ car.), the count of Mortain held in demesne that of Torfin
(12 car.), whilst that of Uglebert (\\ car.) was in the king's hands. Of these
1 8 car., at least 2\ were given to Walter Espec. He gave the church and
I car. here when he founded the priory of Kirkham, and Walter de Wildeker
gave in the earlier part of the reign of Henry III to the canons of that house
\\ car. and all his lordship in this place of the fee of Ros.1 Chilbert's manor
no doubt descended to Nigel Fossard's descendants, and with it more than
three-fourths of Torfin's manor. This is proved by the tenure in 1243 of I
knight's fee in this place by Geoffrey Aguillon and Roger de Thurkelby,*
representing 12 carucates.3 Besides this, the family of Plaiz held lands here
of the Fossard fee.*
In 1166 William Aguillon held \ fee, and Gervase son of Godfrey \ fee,
both of old feoffment, under William Fossard. The former tenement was
certainly in this place, and the latter was probably that which Gerard de
Thurkelby and Roger de Thurkelby held temp. Henry III. This Gerard
seems to have been the son of Juliana, daughter of Gerald, by her husband
Gerard de Kirkby, also known as Gerard de Collum. In the Chartulary of
Kirkham there are many notitice of gifts made to the canons by Juliana,
daughter of Gerald the knight (of Kirkby), Gerard de Kirkby (or de Collum),
her husband, and Gerard her son. In one of these Juliana, with the consent
of William Fossard, her "advocate," or lord, granted to the canons of
Newburgh 3 bovates in Kirkby, near Thirkleby, and " Haldithehou," with
the wandayles belonging thereto and 2 tofts. In another Gerard her son
gave to Newburgh pasturage in Kirkby for 300 sheep.5 These tenements
were granted by Newburgh to Kirkham for lew. yearly rent, and Juliana
added a gift to Kirkham of 3 bovates adjoining the 3 bovates previously
given to Newburgh.6
William Aguillun I, apparently son of Picot, had brothers Thurstan and
Geoffrey. Roger Aguillun, son of Thurstan son of Picot, gave various small
tenements in Kirkby Grindalythe to Kirkham, William Aguillun died
before Michaelmas, 1171, when William II, his son and heir, gave ^5 for
1 Chartul. of Kirkham, f. 45^. 2 Testa, 3636.
3 Feet of F., 14, n. 55. * Cal. Ing. p. w., vi, 2.
5 Chartul. of Kirkham, f. 39 end. 6 ib., f. 39^.
FOSSARD FEE: KIRKBY GRINDALYTHE 383
relief of i fee in this place.1 In 1191 he owed £20 to the crown in respect
of an old debt due to Aaron the Jew.2 On 27 January, 1201, the sheriff
was directed not to summon William son of Peter and William Aguillun,
knights of Robert de Turneham, the king's seneschal, to make assizes or
recognitions in London or elsewhere, whilst the said Robert was in the
king's service.3 William died early in the reign of John, his heir being
Ingram, who had married Juliana, relict of Gerard de Collum, named above.
By reason apparently of this match, William Aguillun II confirmed to
Kirkham and the church of St. Andrew of Kirkby Grindalythe the gifts of
his uncle (sic). Sir Gerald, the knight, and those of Gerard de Collum and
Juliana his wife.* Ingram died before 23 February, 1204, when Juliana
his relict quit-claimed to Walter de Saureby a croft in Kirkby Grindalythe,
which she had claimed as her dower.5 In 1206, Cecily, relict of Emery
Aguillun, and her then husband, were claiming land in Wharram-le-Street
against William Aguillun III (son of Ingram), as Cecily's dower.6 This
William Aguillun III married Juliana Trussebut, who gave to Kirkham,
after 1226, as relict of William Aguillun, a tillage called Calange-flat,
subject to a rent of \2d. to William de Ros.7 Previously, Thomas Bonifaz
had released this tillage to Sir Robert de Ros, of whom William Aguillun
was to hold it for lid. rent.8 Geoffrey and Walter Aguillun, living in the
first half of Henry Ill's reign, were probably sons of William III. Richard
Aguillun, Eva his relict and Adam their son were also benefactors to
Kirkham.9
By the admeasurement of the pasture in Kirkby Grindalythe it was
ordained that each bovate might have in the common pasture either I ox, I
cow and I pig, or I sow with her litter until the time of separating, 3 geese
with goslings of one year until Michaelmas, and 16 sheep of any sort with
lambs until weaning time.10
1078. Grant by Gerald de Kirkeby, for the health of the soul of
Walter Aguillun, his brother, to St. Andrew and the church
of Kirkham of 5 tofts (in Kirkby Grindalythe), for the mainten-
ance of a lamp in the church of St. Andrew, and confirmation
of 2 tofts which Gerard de Collum and Geoffrey Aguillun,
nephew of the donor, gave. 1180-1190.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 197. Abstract in Chartul. of Kirkham, f, 40, n. 9.
Omnibus fidelibus et filiis sancte ecclesie qui hanc cartam
viderint vel audierint Geroldus de Kirkebi salutem. Sciatis me
concessisse et dedisse in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam Deo
et Sancto Andree et ecclesie de Kirkham toftam Rogeri de
Luttun cum viij acris terre, et communem pasturam, et toftam
Turstini et toftam Johannis et toftam Ingelberti et toftam Ricardi,
quas dedi pro lampade sustinenda in ecclesia Sancti Andree;
tenendas de me et heredibus meis in perpetuum liberas, solas et
quietas ab omni terreno servitio ; et illas duas toftas, scilicet
Aldredi et filii ejus, quas Gerardus de Collum et Gaufridus Aguillun
nepos meus dederunt Sancto Andree et ecclesie de Kirkham, in
liberam et perpetuam elemosinam. Ego illas concede et confirmo
1 Pipe R., 17 Hen. II, 73. » «&., 3 Rk. I.
3 R. Chart., 101. « Chartul. of Kirkham, £ 41^.
5 Yorks. Fines, i, n. 223. 8 ib., 105. 7 Chartul., f. 42.
8 *'&., f. 44- 9 ib., f. 41. 10 »'&., f. 46.
384 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
sicut dominus et advocatus feudi, et hoc pro salute anime mee et
patris mei et matris mee et Walter! Aguillun fratris mei et omnium
antecessorum meorum. Hujus donationis et confirmationis sunt
testes Gerardus de Collum, Ricardus Aguillun, Willelmus de
Eversle, Rogerus Rascin, Rogerus de Ginnai, Robertus de
Westibi, Giffardus filius Fulconis, Isant de Kirkebi et Aldredus
et Rogerus, Droco capellanus, Neio de Aton', Robertus clericus
et alii multi.
1079. Confirmation by William Aguillun to the canons of Newburgh
of the gift made by Juliana, daughter of Gerald (de Kirkby),
of 3 bovates of her demesne in Kirkby (Grindalythe), one
lying next her tillage on the western side of the town of
Thirkleby, another near her tillage of Aldithe-hou, and the
third near her tillage in the southern part of the town of
Kirkby, with the wandales belonging thereto, pasture for
300 sheep, and 2 tofts. ^.1193—1205.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. xci,
f. 29.
Omnibus visuris vel audituris literas has Willelmus Aguillun
salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me ratam habere et present!
carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Novi Burgi
et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus donationem quam Juliana
filia Jaroldi [de] viri potestate liberata fecit eis in liberam et
puram et perpetuam elemosinam, videlicet tres bovatas terre
de dominio ejus in territorio de Kirkby cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis in omnibus aisiamentis ejusdem ville infra villam et extra,
quarum bovatarum una propinquior culture ejusdem Juliane ab
occidental! parte ville de Turgisleby et altera propinquior culture
ejus de Aldithehou, et tertia propinquior culture ejus que est
ab australi parte ville de Kirkby, et tot wandailes quot pertinent
ad tres bovatas ejusdem feudi, et preterea pasturam sufficien-
tem trescentis ovibus in eadem villa pertinentem ad dominium
ejus, et totum toftum ilium qui est ab occidental! parte inter
toftum canonicorum de Kirkhaham et unum qui * jacet ante
januam Ingeljranni] fratris mei, sicut toftus ille extenditur plene
usque ad torrentem, et alterum toftum in Turgislebi qui est
propinquior terre ejusdem Juliane ab occidentali parte. Quod si
forinsecum servitium exactum fuerit de prefato tenemento ego et
heredes mei omne servitium quod debetur pro ipso tenemento
exigemus a predicta Juliana et heredibus ejus imperpetuum, ita
quod memorati canonici de ullo servitio ad ipsam terram pertinente
[non deberent] aliquatenus respondere. Hanc tenuram totam
absque omni retinemento concessi sepedictis canonicis et hac mea
carta confirmavi in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam
et immunem ab omni terreno servitio, pro salute anime mee et
1 " unam que" ; MS.
FOSSARD FEE : KIRKBY GRINDALYTHE 385
omnium antecessorum et heredum meorum. Hiis testibus,
Drogone priore de Kirkaham, Rogero suppriore, Roberto, Thoma,
Andrea, Turstino, Nicholao, canonicis de Kirkeham, Waltero priore
de Marton', Ricardo de Widevilla, Toma Aguillun, Serlone de
Kirkaham, Roberto de Slinge[s]by, Gaufrido filio David, Rogero
nepote prioris de [sic], Johanne filio Walding de Bartona, Hugone
Baril', Stefano Hay, Ricardo Chose, Johanne filio Thome de
Chartorp, Rogero nepote Thome de Ettona.
1080. Grant by Ingram Aguillun to the canons of Kirkham of 2
bovates in Kirkby Grindalythe, being the outermost towards
the west of 10 bovates which the grantor held there, with a
toft 4 perches in width and 10 in length. ^.i 180-1201.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 203^. Abstract in Chartul. of Kirkham, Fairfax MS. vii, f. 410!, n. 38.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis visuris vel audituris
litteras has Ingelramus Aguilun salutem. Noverit universitas
vestra quod ego concessi et dedi et presenti carta mea confirmavi
Deo et ecclesie Sancte Trinitatis de Kirkaham et canonicis ibidem
Deo servientibus duas bovatas terre in Kirkeby Crandala, que
scilicet jacent exteriores versus occidentem de decem bovatis
quas habui in eadem villa, cum uno tofto latitudinis quatuor
perticarum et longitudinis decem perticarum, quod scilicet jacet
proximum a parte orientali tofto quod Rogerus Colpauche tenuit
in eadem villa et cum omnibus pertinentiis suis infra villam et
extra ; tenendas integre et pacifice, in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni seculari servitio et
exactione. Ego autem et heredes mei warentizabimus eis hanc
elemosinam et adquietabimus ab omnibus servitiis et demandis
adversus ornnes homines in perpetuum. Et quicquid oportuerit
solvi pro predictis duabus bovatis terre et tofto cum pertinentiis
exigetur et adquietabitur de octo bovatis quas retinui in eadem
villa, ita quod ad predictas duas bovatas terre cum pertinentiis
suis tarn in tofto quam in aliis rebus omnibus nullus manum
debeat extendere vel in aliquo gravare. Hiis testibus, Radulpho
filio Radulphi, Waltero de Bovingtun, Ricardo de Averenches,
Philippo fratre ejus, Ricardo de Dunstapel, Waldingo de Barton,
Willelmo et Johanne filiis ejus, Roberto Lingebi, Thoma filio
Willelmi de Pocchele, Roberto de Berningham.
1081. Surrender by rod and staff and quit-claim by Ingram Aguillon
to William Aguillon of a toft in Kirkby Grindalythe, which
Gerald held of the grantor, and he of the said William, ex-
tending (in length) from the outer part of Osmund's kiln on
the church side unto the stream, c. 1180-1201.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii.,
f.
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Iggelram
Aguilun concessi et quietum clamavi et hac mea presenti carla
II 2 B
386 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
confirmavi et per fustum et baculum tradidi Willelmo Agullun et
heredibus suis, vel cui predictus Willelmus voluerit assignare,
unum toftum in Kirkebi Grendale quod tenui de predicto Willelmo
et Geroud' tenuit desic[ut] exterior pars versus ecclesiam toralie
Hosmundi extenditur usque ad aquam. His testibus, Johanne
de Dreuton tune tempore balivo domini regis de Buccros, Ricardo
de Haia, Ricardo Dagun, Rogero Aguillun, Waltero de Grimestun,
Roberto ejus filio, Radulfo Wacelin, Gilberto de Brideshale, Simone
ejus filio, Galfrido de Etton', Willelmo clerico de Malton, Roberto
de Saurebi, Willelmo Basset, Willelmo filio Radulfi de Torp.
1082. Grant by Thomas Boniface to the canons of Kirkham of
pasture in the field of Kirkby Grindalythe for 300 sheep, this
pasture being in addition to what they have in right of the
carucate belonging to their church of Kirkby Grindalythe and
in right of 10 bovates held in alms of the donor's fee. 1194-
1198.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. l<)Sd ; Chartul. of Kirkham, Fairfax MS. vii, f. 44, n. 75.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris Thomas Bonifaz salutem. Noverit universitas vestra quod
ego concessi et dedi et presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et
ecclesie Sancte Trinitatis de Kirkeham et canonicis ibidem Deo
servientibus pasturam sufficientem in campo de Kirkebi in
Crandala trecentis ovibus quales ibi habere voluerunt hieme et
estate, in liberam, puram et quietam et perpetuam elemosinam,
pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et animarum omnium pa-
rentum et heredum meorum. Et sciendum quod hanc pasturam
plenarie habebunt de me et heredibus meis, salva illis omnimoda
pastura que pertinet ad carucatam terre ecclesie sue de Kirkebi,
et salva illis ilia pastura que pertinet ad decem bovatas terre
quas habent de feodo nostro in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam.
Et ego et heredes mei warantizabimus et acquietabimus eis hanc
elemosinam versus omnes homines. Hiis testibus, Rogero de
Bavent tune vicecomite, et domino Alexandro de Baius, Jordano
de Buchetorp tune serviente regis, Paulino de Boezal, Roberto
de Bernigham, Roberto de Slengisbi, Gaufrido de Camera, ma-
gistro Serlone, Simone Buche, Thoma de Maltone, Simone Morel,
Thoma coco, Thoma Philiphaut.
1083. Grant by Roger, son of Thurstan de Kirkeby, to the canons of
Kirkham of a toft in Kirkby (Grindalythe) lying next the
brook on the south side, having a length of 9 perches and
5 feet and a breadth of 3 perches. 1190-1200.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 196 ; Kirkham Chartul., Fairfax MS. vii, f. 40^, n. 20.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis literas istas visuris vel
audituris Rogerus filius Turstani * de Kyrkeby salutem. Noverit
1 As Roger son of Thurstan Picot he made many gifts to Kirkham.
KOSSARD FEE: KIRKBY GRINDALYTHE, MOWTHORPE 387
universitas vestra me dedisse et concessisse et hac mea presenti
carta confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Trinitatis de Kyrkeham et
canonicis ibidem manentibus, pro salute anime mee et anteces-
sorum et heredum meorum, unam toftam in Kyrkebi, in puram
et perpetuam elemosinam, que scilicet tofta jacet juxta rivulum
in australi parte, habens ix perticas et v pedes in longitudine a
tofta quam Johannes Hund tenet de canonicis de Kyrkeham
versus orientem, et tres perticatas in latitudine ; habendam et
tenendam libere, quiete et honorifice ab omni seculari servitio
quod exigi possit. Ego quidem Rogerus et heredes mei waran-
tizabimus eis predictam toftam cum pertinentiis suis contra
omnes homines imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Warino de Vesci,
Roberto de Everingham, Roberto filio ejus, Willelmo filio
Radulphi, Thoma Boniface, Rogero Agullun, Gerardo de Turgy-
lesby, Thoma de Turgilisbi.
1084. Grant by William Aguillun I to the canons of Malton of a
croft of 4 acres on the western side of the town of Mowthorpe,
between the bounds of Thoralby and Aylnoth's croft ; 38
acres of land between his tillages and the bounds of Thoralby,
and extending southward from the said croft given to them
and from the rustics' crofts southward to Sutdale, through
Sutdale and over the road ; all Hornhouwald, namely from
the land of Matthew and the bounds of Thoralby to the
bounds of Sledmere and Towthorpe ; also whatever the donor
had near their land of Houstwald, between the ditch and
Dreusgate ; with common of pasture in Mowthorpe for 300
sheep and 16 oxen. For this they have received him as a
brother of the order, and when he wishes they will make him
a canon, c. 1157-1170.
Chartul. of Malton, Claud. D, xi, f. 190^.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis Willelmus Agillfun]
salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me dtdisse et presenti
carta confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie et canonicis Malt[onie]
unum croftum quatuor acrarum in occidental! parte ville de
Multorp inter metas de Thoraldeby et croftum Aylnoth. Dedi
etiam eis terrain arabilem inter culturam meam et easdem divisas
et Thoraldebi, scilicet triginta et viii. acras a prenominato crofto
quod dedi eis et croftis rusticorum, que videlicet terra tendit
versus meridiem usque Sutdale et per medium Sutdale et ultra
iter versus meridiem; totum Hornhouwald per divisas inter nos
factas, videlicet inter terram Mathei et divisas de Thoraldeby
usque ad divisas de Sledemere et de Touthorp, sive ad colendum
sive ad pasturam vel ad quodcumque eis placuerit. Dedi adhuc
predictis canonicis quicquid habui juxta terram suam in Houst-
wald inter fossatum et Dreusgate, et in territorio de Multorp
dedi eis communem pasturam ad trescentas oves et sexdecim
388 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
boves ut libere pascant cum ovibus meis et bobus meis et
hominum meorum. Oves vero mee proprie et boves et rusticorum
meorum de Multhorp cum ovibus et bobus jamdictorum canoni-
corum in eadem terra quam dedi eis communem pasturam habe-
bunt. Hec omnia predicta intra villam et extra cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis, consensu heredis mei, dedi Deo et Sancte Marie
et antedictis canonicis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, libera
et quieta ab omni terrena exactione et seculari servitio sicut
unquam aliqua elemosina melius et liberius viris religiosis dari
potest, pro animabus patris et matris mee et antecessorum meorum
et pro me ipso et uxore mea et liberis nostris. Et sciant omnes
quod ego et heredes mei warantizabimus et adquietabimus hanc
elemosinam predictam de omnibus rebus que ad servitium terre
pertinent erga omnes homines in perpetuum. Ipsi vero canonici
receperunt me in specialem fratrem omnium domorum ordinis de
Semplingham et facient me canonicum quandocumque canonicus
esse rationabiliter voluero. Si vero in seculari habitu obiero
recipient corpus meum et facient pro me sicut pro canonico suo.
Hujus donationis, etc.
This gift enabled the canons to establish a grange at Mowthorpe, con-
firmed to them by Alexander III in 1178. The donor was a tenant of the
Fossard fee in Kirkby Grindalythe (q.v.), and died in or before 1171, when
William his son succeeded and confirmed this gift.
At the Survey St. Peter's, York, had the berewick in Mowthorpe (5 car.),
belonging to the manor late of Ulf in Weaverthorpe. Nigel Fossard had
the manor late of Chilbert (i car.), and this was afterwards held by the
Aguilluns of Fossard. By fine levied in 1252 Ralph de Bethum (of Beetham
in Westmorland) and Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir of William
Corbet, released to Roger, prior of Kirkham, their right in 12^ bovates in
Mowthorpe, " in Cranedale," subject to a fee farm rent of 6 marks.1 The
land was held of Reginald Fitz-Peter, the tenant of the archbishop, and the
same Reginald released the service and suit of court due for " the land
of Sir William son of Amery" in Mowthorpe.8 Later, Thomas Corbeth of
Ulverston in Lancashire released to Kirkham the rent of 6 marks in Mow-
thorpe, which Agnes, daughter of Ralph de Bethum, whose heir he was, used
to receive.3 A similar release was made by John, son and heir of Richard
Roilli and Matilda Corbet, and also by Alan de Midhope.4 In 1284-5
William de Multhorpe held the bulk of the town of the archhishop's fee.5
The above gift of William Aguillun was augmented by that of I bovate,
apparently given by William his son, and the whole of these tenements was
confirmed by Ingram Aguillun, son of William the elder, and by William
son of the said Ingram.6 The last-named William also gave 3 bovates in
Mowthorpe, lying near the bovate which the canons had by the 'gift of
William Aguillun his uncle. These 3 bovates were held by Roger Surrays,
Martin son of Roger, and dame Juliana, relict of William Aguillun, the
donor's uncle, in dower.7 To this gift he added 2 bovates and 2 tofts held
by Thomas, son of Alveth (or Alneth), and by Albreda his wife after him,
and confirmed to the canons pasture for 600 sheep given to them by old
1 Feet of F., 46, n. 156. 2 Chartul. of Kirkham, f. 13.
3 ib. * ib., f. 2od. 5 Kirkby's Quest, 73.
• Chartul. of Malton, f. igod. 7 ib , f. 191.
FOSSARD FEE: MOWTHORPE, WHARRAM 389
William Aguillun, by William Aguillun, the grantor's uncle, and by the
grantor, William son of Ingram.1 Peter Fitz-Herbert, the archbishop's
tenant, confirmed to the canons 7 bovates, 3 tofts and 3 crofts, given by
William Aguillun, son of Ingram.2 Lastly, Richard de Clawic and Alice
Aguillun his wife confirmed the gifts and confirmations made to Malton by
William Aguillun, the elder, William his son and William son of Ingram
Aguillun;3
1085. Notitia of a grant by William Aguillun III, son of Ingram
Aguillun, to Walter de Saureby of ^ carucate in Mowthorpe
of the carucate which he holds of the Fossards' fee lying
next the bounds of Kirkby (Grindalythe) towards the west.
£•.1190-1220.
Chartul. of Kirkham, Fairfax MS. vii, f. 13, n. I.
Carta Willelmi Aguillun filii Ingram Aguillun facta Waltero
de Saureby de dimidia carucata terre in Molthorpe de ilia caru-
cata terre quam tenet de feodo Fossardorum, que jacet propin-
quius juxta divisas de Kyrkby versus occidentem, tenendam et
habendam dicto Waltero, heredibus vel cui assignare voluerit,
libere et quiete, faciendo tantummodo forinsecum servitium.
1086. Notitia of a grant by Walter de Saureby to the convent of
Kirkham of ^ carucate in Mowthorpe, mentioned in the fore-
going charter. (^.1190-1220.
Chartul. of Kirkham, Fairfax MS. vii, f. 13, n. 2.
Carta Walteri de Saureby facta priori et conventui de Kirk-
ham de dimidia carucata terre [in Multhorp que jacet propinquius]4
versus orientem (sic) juxta divisas de Kyrkby, quam Willelmus
Aguillun dedit dicto Waltero, et illud messuagium quod fuit
Gerardi in Kyrkby, tenendam et habendam dictis canonicis in
liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam.
This gift was confirmed by William, son of Ingram Aguillun (n. 5), and
the tenements were quit-claimed to Kirkham by Isabella de Heskton (Hes-
lerton ?), relict of Walter de Saureby, and by Robert de Saureby (n. 4).
Peter, son of Peter de Maulay, son and heir of Isabel de Turnham, also con-
firmed the gift.
1087. Confirmation by Nigel Fossard to the monks of Meaux of the
gift made by William Fossard II, his lord and brother, of 4^
carucates in Wharram(-le-Street) with the appurtenances on
the western side of the water-course. 1178-1182.
Chartul. of Meaux, Lans. MS. 424, f. 147.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam presentibus quam
futuris visuris et audituris literas has Nigellus Fossardus salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et presentis carte testimonio confirmasse
Deo et Sancte Marie et monachis de Melsa in perpetuam et
liberam elemosinam donationem illam quam dominus meus et
1 Chartul. of Malton, f. \f)id. z il>., f. 192. 3 ib. * n. 3.
3QO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
frater meus Willelmus Fossardus fecit eis, videlicet de quatuor
carrucatis terre et dimidia in territorio de Warram, cum omnibus
pertinentiis intra villam et extra et cum omnibus libertatibus
ad occidentalem partem ductus aque et ad orientalem partem et
per omnia alia, sicut carta donationis ejus testatur; pro salute
anime mee et patris et matris mee et omnium antecessorum
meorum. Hiis testibus : priore et capitulo ecclesie Sancte Marie
Eboracensis, Adam de Brus, et ceteris.1
^
At the Survey Nigel Fossard held under the count of Mortain Chilbert's
manor in Wharram-le-Street (12 car.). Robert Fossard enfeoffed Robert de
Brideshale inter alia of half the town of Wharram by the service of \
knight's fee, and gave the church with \ carucate to the canons of St.
Oswald of Nostell. The remaining 5^ carucates were held in demesne by
the Fossards until William Fossard II, probably with the consent of Nigel
his brother, the tenant, gave 4^ carucates to the monks of Meaux. The
history of this gift is thus recorded in the Chronicle of Meaux.
Between 1150 and 1160 William Fossard I gave to the monks of Meaux
the grange of Belagh by Lockington, which he had previously given to the
canons of Merton, and when the canons impleaded the monks for it he gave
to Meaux for that grange 2 carucates in Wharram, a spring called Haly-
keld and the water-course of Wharram for a mill. These he gave for
sepulture of himself and wife at Meaux.2 Robert de Barkethorpe also gave
2 bovates there, which William Fossard confirmed. At a later date William
Fossard II sold to abbot Philip (1160-1182) and the monks the remainder
of the fee which they afterwards held in Wharram (i.e. 2.\ car.), in order to
reduce his obligations to the Jews, then amounting to over 1800 marks, and
also gave them £ carucate in Neswick. Thereupon the monks arranged with
Aaron, the Jew of Lincoln, that they would become liable for Fossard's
debts, on condition that Aaron released 500 marks of the sum due. For this
they obtained Fossard's grant in alms of 4^ carucates in Wharram, being
the whole of his land on the western side of the town beyond the water-
course, between the bounds of South Wharram, Birdsall and Grimston, but
excepting the meadow belonging to the 38 bovates there held by the free-
tenants of the town ; and the confirmation of Nigel Fossard his brother.
They also obtained William Fossard's demise for fifteen years of the towns
of Neswick and Bainton, then in pledge to the Jews, to hold until the
balance of his debt of 1260 marks was paid, and in the meantime they
agreed to pay Aaron 60 marks yearly, and he obtained the king's confirma-
tion of the assignment.3
At the end of the period 1182-1195, whilst Thomas was abbot, William
Fossard II died, and the monks compounded with Beatrice his widow for
£10 yearly in lieu of her right of dower in Wharram. But Robert de Turn-
ham and his wife, the heiress of Fossard, sued them for their land in this
town, which was thereupon seized into the hands of king Richard.* After
John's accession an agreement was made in June, 1199, between abbot
Alexander and the Turnhams, by which the latter released their right in
these 4^ carucates, on condition that if Robert had an heir by Joan Fossard,
his wife, and desired to make an exchange with the monks for that land, he
would give them £20 worth of land elsewhere and an allowance for all im-
provements in buildings and arable land, chattels and implements belonging
1 A similar, but shorter, confirmation was attested by Peter de Carcassun, master
Guy and Thomas parson of W[harramJ ; f. i^jd.-
2 Chvon. de Melsa, 103.
' »'*>. I73-75- ' #., 231-2-
FOSSARD FEE: WHARRAM-LE-STREET 391
to the monks in that place.1 The primate Hubert and Baldwin, earl of
Albemarle, were active in assisting the monks to obtain restitution of their
land and this covenant from Turnham.
It is possible that the remaining carucate, to complete the dozen, was
held by the Aguillons. During the period 1197-1206 William Aguillon
gave to the monks of Meaux 2 bovates in Wharram, which they had long
held of him at farm.2 But these 2 bovates may have been held of the
Barkethorpes. In 1206 Nicholas, son of Hugh, and Cecily his wife, relict
of Emery Aguillon, sued William Aguillon and Alexander, abbot of Meaux,
for Cecily's dower in Emery's late tenement in Wharram,3 probably in these
very bovates. A deed enrolled in 1238 enumerates many tenements in
Wharram given by Peter de Maulay, with the body of Isabel de Turneham,
late his wife, to the monks of Meaux, for the support of two secular priests
to celebrate daily in the chapel of St. Mary by the bridge in the wood of
Meaux, and to keep the anniversary of the said Isabel on 25 May.* The
document contains many interesting details.
1088. Quit-claim by Aaron, Jew of Lincoln, to William Fossard II
of the whole debt due from him and his father to the grantor
and to Josce of York, Kersun, Ellis, Samson, Isaac the Jew,
(son of?) Pulcella, Pulcella herself, or Deulecresse de Dane-
marche, or other Jews, down to Michaelmas, 1176, in con-
sideration of 1260 marks, of which the monks of Meaux now
acquit the said William against the grantor.
Pipe R., 9 Ric. I, n. 43-
Sciant omnes legentes et audientes litteras has quod ego
Aaron judeus de Lincollnia attestatione hujus mee carte quietum
clamavi Willelmum Fossard de toto debito quod ipse vel pater
ejus mihi debuerunt et testificor quod ipse est quietus de debito
quod debuit vel mihi vel Josceo de Eboraco vel ceteris judeis
subscriptis, scilicet Kersun, Elye, Samsoni, Ysaac judeo Pulcelle
vel ipsi Pulcelle vel Deulecresse de Danemarche, usque ad festum
Sancti Michaelis Arch[angeli anno] incarnationis Domini Millesimi
centesimi LXXVI. Hanc quietam clamantiam feci ei pro mille et
cc et lx marcis unde monachi de Mealse adquietaverunt eum erga
me. Et sciendum quod quasdam cartas hujus debiti jam reddituri,5
sfcilicet] quas adhuc penes me habeo, quiettius 5 potero reddam.
This charter was delivered to William Fossard in the presence of the
barons of the Exchequer, who adjudged that nothing ought to be demanded
from Alexander, abbot, and the convent of Meaux, touching the debt of
Aaron, which had been demanded from William Fossard, namely ^510, 14^.
This debt had been taken over by the crown after Aaron's death, and was
set forth in the Pipe Roll of 1191, in a schedule of debts due to Aaron in
Yorkshire, namely, William Fossard owes 10 marks by the surety of William
de Setplances, also ^40, 22^ marks, ,£59, i6.y. 8d., ^29, 45. and also ,£360
upon Bainton, Neswick and Wharram by the surety of Nigel Fossard. This
debt had been carried down yearly until 1197, when the above enrolment
and judgment were recorded.
1 Chron. de Mclsa, 289-91 ; Yorks. Fines, pt. i, n. i.
2 Chron. de Melsa, 321. 3 Yorks, Fines t pt. I, 105.
« Cal. Chart. R., i, 233-4. B -VzV.
392 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
1089. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Meaux of 4j
carucates in Wharram(-le-Street), which William Fossard I
gave, namely the land belonging to Wharram on the western
side, beyond the water-course on which the mills stand, and
particularly Luthewoide (now Luddith) from the York road to
the bounds of Grimston, and from those of Birdsall to the
water-course, except the meadow belonging to the 38 bovates
held by the free men in Wharram, who shall have no other
common there, except that William de Barcthorp and his
heirs shall have pasture for 8 beasts only in Thornlund ; also
on the eastern side of the water-course the court of the hall
and the land wherever the carucates or tillages of 4} carucates
lie throughout the townfields with pasture jointly with the
free men. 1176.
Chartul. of Meaux ; Lans. MS. 424, f. 65^.
Hfenricus] Dei gratia rex Angl[orum] et dux Normannforum]
et Aquitan[orum] et comes Andegavforum] archiepiscopis, episco-
pis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et
omnibus ministris et fidelibus suis Anglic salutem. Sciatis me con-
cessisse et present! carta confirmasse abbati et monachis de Melsa
quatuor carucatas terre et dimidiam in territorio de Warram cum
omnibus pertinentiis intra villam et extra, quas Willelmus Fossar-
dus eis rationabiliter dedit, in perpetuam et liberam elemosinam,
scilicet totam terram que pertinet ad Warram ad occidentalem
partem ultra ductum aque super quam molendina sita sunt, et
nominatim Luthewoide, scilicet a via que ducit Eboracum usque
ad divisam de Grimston et a divisa de Brideshale usque ad ductum
aque, in terra arabili et prato et pastura, excepto prato quod
pertinet ad xxxviii. bovatas terre quas liberi homines tenent in
predicta villa, qui liberi homines nichil aliud commune habebunt
in prefata terra nee in terra arabili nee in pastura, preter Willel-
mum de Barcthorp et heredes ejus, qui viii. animalibus tantum
pasturam habebunt in Thornlund et nichil amplius ; et ad orien-
talem partem ductus aque curtem aule et totam terram intra
villam et extra sicut carucate sive culture iiii. carucatarum et
dimidie per territorium cadunt, cum omni pastura et aliis per-
tinentiis, excepto quod prefati liberi homines communem pasturam
habebunt tantum propriis bestiis, et hoc [ad] orientalem partem
ductus aque, sed nullus eorum sive pecudes sive aliqua animantia
in communi pastura de Warram ponet exceptis suis propriis ani-
malibus. Hec omnia predicta warantizare debent predictis mona-
chis Willelmus Fossard et heredes sui et prefatam terram de
omnibus terrenis servitiis ad opus abbatie de Melsa acquietabunt.
Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predict! monachi habeant et
teneant predictam terram cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in bosco
et piano, in pratis et pasturis et agris et viis et semitis et in omni-
bus aliis locis et aliis rebus ad cam pertinentibus bene ct in pace,
FOSSARD FEE: WHARRAM-LE-STREET 393
libere et quiete, integre et honorifice, cum omnibus libertatibus
et liberis consuetudinibus suis, sicut carta Willelmi Fossard
quam inde habent testatur. Testibus : Gfalfrido] Eliensi episcopo,
Ricardo thesaurario, Ricardo de Luci, et aliis.
1090. Grant by Robert de Barkethorpe to St. Peter's, York, of a
toft and a croft in Great Wharram.1 <r. 1160-1170.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, f. 44.
Notum sit omnibus tam presentibus quam futuris quod ego
Robertus de Barkethorp et heredes mei dedimus et concessimus
totum unum toftum et croftum quod habuimus in Warram majori
inter mansuras Godrici et Nigelli Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri
Eboracensis, et ibidem hoc super altare optulimus liberum,
quietum, et solutum ab omni servitio terreno, in perpetuam ele-
mosinam, pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et natorum
meorum et pro animabus antecessorum et successorum meorum ;
quam donationem ego et heredes mei warantizabimus semper
Deo et Sancto Petro contra omnes calumpniatores quicumque
illam calumpniare voluerint, sicut in manu decani affidavi ante
altare Bead Petri ubi illam optuli in conspectu capituli circum-
stantis. Cujus rei isti sunt testes, Robertus decanus, Simon
canonicus, Stephanus canonicus, Radulfus Flambard canonicus,
presbiteri ; Picotus, Osebertus, Radulfus, Robertus, Helias, Bene-
dictus, clerici ; Willelmus Walding', Robertus, cives, Nicholaus
de Porta, Lambertus, Willelmus de Fiskergate.
1091. Grant by William de Barkethorpe to St. Peter's, York, of a
toft and a croft in Great Wharram l with common of pasture.
^.1160-1170.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, f. 64.
Notum sit omnibus tam presentibus quam futuris quod ego
Willelmus de Barkethorp et heredes mei dedimus et concessi-
mus totum unum toftum et croftum quod habuimus in Warrum
majori inter mansuras Godrici et Nigelli Deo et ecclesie Sancti
Petri Eboracensis cum communi pastura in eadem villa de War-
rum, et hec super altare Sancti Petri optulimus libera et quieta
et absoluta ab omni servitio terreno in perpetuam elemosinam,
pro salute anime mee et natorum meorum et pro animabus ante-
cessorum et successorum meorum ; quam donationem ego et
heredes mei warantizabimus semper Deo et Sancto Petro contra
omnes calumpniatores quicumque illam calumpniare voluerint,
sicut in manu dicti decani affidavi postquam predictum toftum et
croftum cum memorata pastura communi super altare Beati Petri
in conspectu capituli optuli. Cujus rei isti sunt testes, Robertus
decanus, Alanus canonicus, Stephanus, Hamo, Maynardus,
1 Wharram-le-Street ; Chron. de Mclsa, 321.
394 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Stephanus de Roma, canonici ; Radulfus de Shirburn, Robertus
films Petri, Radulfus de Percy, Johannes de Vestiario, Willelmus
capellanus Bartholomei archidiaconi, Alexander de Omnibus
Sanctis, et aliis.
1092. Grant by Emery Aguillon to the church of St. Mary of
Wharram and the canons of Nostell for enlargement of their
prebend in the church of St. Peter, York, of the moiety of his
toft in Wharram(-le-Street) next the canons' toft. ^.1185-
1205.
Chartul. of Nostell; Vesp. E. xix, f. 86 (old p. 193).
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris Amaurus Aguillun salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac
presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Beate Marie de
Warrum et canonicis Sancti Oswaldi de Nostle, ad augmentum
prebende sue quam habent in ecclesia Beati Petri Eboracensis,
pro amore Dei et salute anime mee et patris mei et matris mee
et antecessorum meorum, medietatem tofti mei in Warrum quod
adjacet tofto eorum propinquius versus aquilonem, illam scilicet
medietatem que propinquior est predicto tofto eorum ; tenendam
in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, libere et quiete ab omni
seculari servitio et terrena exactione. Et ego et heredes mei
adquietabimus et warantizabimus eis hanc elemosinam imper-
petuum versus omnes homines. Hiis testibus, etc.
1093. Grant by Aschetill, prior, and the convent of Nostell to William
son of Richard de Warrum, of £ carucate in Wharram
(-le-Street), which Brien de Helmeslac quit-claimed to them,
to hold in fee for i6s. yearly. 1175-1196.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 86.
Asketillus prior et conventus ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi omnibus
ecclesie sancte filiis salutem. Noverit universitas vestra quod
Briennus de Helmeslac dimidiam carucatam terre quam de nobis
clamavit tenere in Warrum quietam de se et de omnibus heredi-
bus suis imperpetuum nobis clamavit. Nos autem hanc eandem
terram dedimus et concessimus Willelmo filio Ricardi de Warrum
et heredibus suis, de nobis imperpetuum hereditario jure tenendam
libere et quiete ab omni servitio preter xvi. solidos quos reddet
nobis annuatim, videlicet viii. solidos ad Pentecosten et viii. ad
festum Sancti Martini. Hujus rei testes sunt etc.
These 4 bovates were probably those which Robert Fossard gave to
the canons with the church of Wharram.1
1 R. Chart., 215.
FOSSARD FEE : WHARRAM, BIRDSALL, STEARSBY 395
1094. Notitia of the gift by Robert de Brideshale to the monks of
St. Mary's, York, of the church of Birdsall and whatever be-
longed to it, and 2 carucates in Stearsby. ^.1110-1125.
Charter R., I Edw. II, m. 3. Pd. in Cat. Chart. /?., iii, 115.
Robertas de Brideshala ecclesiam ejusdem ville et quod ei
pertinet et ij carucatas terre in Stiresbi.
At the Survey Nigel Fossard held under the count of Mortain in Birdsall
(and Sutton) Chilbert's late manor of 13 carucates (and a half).1 In addi-
tion to this land there was soc of the archbishop's manor of Weaverthorpe
2^ car., and Ulchil, the king's thegn, had a manor in Birdsall and Sutton
(5i car.), which he had held T.R.E. The land in Stearsby which Robert de
Brideshale gave to St. Mary's was not included in the Survey of the land
of the count of Mortain, but 2 carucates there were assigned to the count in
the summary of the Survey. It is probable that there were 18 car. in
Birdsall. In 1303 there were n£ carucates of the fee of Maulay (Fossard),
4 carucates of the archbishop's fee,2 and the canons of Watton had 2^
carucates belonging to the fee of Ros. The 1 1^ carucates of the Fossard
fee were held in the I2th century by the local family, and formed part of the
3 fees held in 1166 by Robert de Brideshale of William Fossard.3 This
Robert may have been the Robert son of William de Brideshale who gave
5 marks in 1166 for relief of land held of the crown in the wapentake of
Harthill.4 Two years later he owed 5 marks for an agreement by duel
with Walter Percehaie touching land,5 and paid the fine in 1 169. From that
time nothing more seems to be known about this, the elder, line of the family,
and it is evident that their demesne in Birdsall, amounting to at least 6
carucates, escheated to William Fossard. It descended to the younger
William, who had a wooden tower here known as " castrum de Mount-
feraunt," which was destroyed in or about 1 176 under circumstances already
related in the account of the Fossard family.8
The Brideshales had, however, sub-infeuded a considerable part of their
land in Birdsall and Wharram-le-Street to a local family named Barkethorpe,
of whom was Robert de Barkethorpe, the vendor to Adam, first abbot of
Meaux (i 1 50-1 160), of 2 bovates in Wharram.7 William de Barkethorpe, in
the time of Philip, second abbot of Meaux (1160-1182), recovered against
the monks a right of pasturage in the land around Wharram Grange,8 known
as Thornlund, and about the year 1200 gave the monks his land of Hall-garth
in Wharram, near a mill called Schyrreve, and land between the York road
trending towards Crandale and the bounds of Wharram Percy and between
the water-course in Wharram-le-Street and the headland belonging to the
Hospital of Jerusalem, in exchange for other land.9 A few years later he
renewed a former agreement with the monks, limiting the right of pasturage
of his rustics, dwelling on the west side of Wharram, to 4 oxen and 4 horses
in Wharram Grange and excluding them from pasturage in Thornlund.10
The next link in the descent is wanting, but in 1243 John de Barkethorpe
held of the fee of Maulay i fee in Birdsall and £ fee in Wharram ; n in 1279
William de Barkthorpe held i fee in Wharram.12
1 The additions in parentheses are from the summary of the Survey.
2 Kirkby's Quest, 271. See Ros fee.
3 Red Bk., 407. 4 Pipe 7?., 12 Hen. II, 48.
6 tfc., 14 Hen. II, 85. • Chron. de Melsa, 10;. ' ib.t 104.
8 ift., 175. 9 id., 321. 10 t7>., 378.
11 Testa, 3636. 1J Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 197.
396 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
1095. Grant by William Fossard I, when about to take his way to
Jerusalem, to the nuns of Watton and their brethren of 3
carucates in Hawold, namely the 3 carucates held of him by
Roger, son of Roger, to whom the grantor made recompense,
and to his heirs, and particularly to William son of Gerald.
1154-1160.
Brit. Mus., Add. Ch. 20561. l Facsimile in Chs. of the Brit. Mus., pi. xxx.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Willelmus Fossard in
Christo salutem. Notum sit vobis me concessisse et dedisse et
presentis cartule testimonio confirmasse Deo et Beate Marie et
conventui sanctimonialium domus de Wattun et fratribus earum
clericis et laicis tres carucatas terre in territorio de Houwald,
liberas et quietas ab omni servitio et exactione et consuetudine,
in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam sicut aliqua elemosina liberius
a fidelibus datur quibuslibet religiosis, preter Danegeld solurnmodo
si rex illud quietum carta sua non clamaverit. Et hoc feci maxime
pro itinere quod facturus eram lerosolimam, et pro remissione
peccatorum meorum et parentum meorum omnium vivorum et
mortuorum. Illas vero tres carucatas dico quas Rogerus films
Rogeri de me tenuit, cui etiam satisfeci et heredibus suis ad
grantum eorum et nominatim Willelmo filio Geroldi ut predicta
elemosina mea libera et quieta et inconcussa ab omni calumpnia
in perpetuum permaneat supradictis sanctimonialibus. Ego verb
et heredes mei pro me warantizabimus et adquietabimus predictas
tres carucatas terre predicto conventui contra omnes homines de
querelis et calumpniis et omnibus rebus in perpetuum, preter Dane-
geld tantummodo. His testibus : Rogero archiepiscopo Ebora-
censi, Johanne thesaurario, Johanne filio Letoldi, Nicholao de
Trali, Willelmo filio Thosti, Arnulfo 2 Sotewam, Simone de Sigillo,
Geroldo filio Serlonis, magistro Roberto et toto capitulo Eboracensi
et magistro R[oberto] hospitalis et fratre Suano presbitero, Petro
clerico, Adam, Waltero Aguilun, Willelmo filio Geroldi, Rogero filio
Rogeri, Radulfo filio Wimundi, Willelmo turpis copule, Willelmo
de Sancto Pancratio, Bertranno de Bulemer, Philippe de Monte.
A round seal of red ivax bearing the composite figure of an armed
man (from the waist upwards], and body, wing and legs of a
bird below his waist. Legend: + siciLLVM WILLELMI FOSSARDI.
Hawold is in Huggate. It is named " Holde" in the Survey, where we
read in the account of the king's land that Haret had a manor T.R.E. in
Huggate of 8£ carucates ; Grim and Ingrede had a manor in Hawold of
5 carucates, and (according to the Summary) the archbishop had I carucate
in the same place ; in Huggate Ernuin the priest was in possession of the
manor late of Ingrede (8 car.). Excluding the archbishop's land the
remaining 22.}- carucates in Huggate and Hawold were given to Robert
Fossard and Forne son of Sigulf, ancestor of the Greystokes ; the former
1 A somewhat similar ch. formerly penes William Constable of Flam borough,
bart., is in Mon. Angl., vi, 956, n. 8. 2 " Arnusto " ; ch.
FOSSARD FEE: HAWOLD, YORK 397
obtaining Baret's land in Huggate (8| car.) and Grim's land in Hawold
(3 car.), whilst Forne obtained Ingrede's land there (2 car.) and the land of
Ernuin the priest, late Ingrede's, in Huggate (8 car.).1 The ancestor of the
family of Hay was enfeoffed by Robert Fossard of his land in Huggate and
Hawold, and in 1 166 it formed part of the 2 knights' fees held by Roger son
of Roger under William Fossard.2 When Fossard made this gift he re-
compensed Roger, son of Roger Hay, for the loss of the 3 carucates in
Hawold. From the charter which follows it will be seen that William Fossard
II had to recompense William, son of Peter de Goodmanham, the tenant
of the Hays, in respect of his tenement in Hawold by reason that he had
lost a yearly service of 3^., which the Hays, as mesne lords, had claimed
from him.
1096. Grant by William Fossard II to the nuns of Watton of land in
York, called Ghille's land, on the south side of the church of
St. Crux, which used to render 2^., and land in Ousegate
which Geoffrey son of John holds for i2d. yearly; to hold in
alms, rendering yearly y. to William son of Peter de Gud-
mandham, who claimed the service of the land of Hawold,
so that by these 35-. he and his heirs shall perfect the due
service for the land of Hawold to their lords. For this,
William, son of Peter, has quit-claimed to the nuns his right
in the land of Hawold. ^.1180—1186.
Dodsw. MS. cxviii, f. 173. (Possibly from St. Mary's Tower, York.)
Sciant tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Willelmus Fossard,
cupiens providere ne elemosyna patris mei de terra de Howald
quam monialibus de Watton warentizare debeo ab aliquo per-
turbari vel gravari in posterum valeat, dedi et (concessi et) 3
present! carta (mea)3 confirmavi Deo et monialibus de Watton in
perpetuam et liberam elemosinam terram quandam in Eboraco,
que vocatur terra Ghille, a meridie ecclesie Sancte Crucis que
mihi solvere solebat annuatim ii solidos, et aliam terram in Huse-
gate quam Galfridus films Johannis tenet que mihi annuatim
reddere solebat xii denarios. Istam vero elemosinam in per-
petuum eis warantizabo ; ipse 4 autem predicte moniales annuatim
persolvent iii solidos Willelmo filio Petri de Gudmandeham, qui
servitium predicte terre de Houuald clamavit ; et idem Wpllelmus]
films Petri et heredes sui per hos 3 solidos perficient plenarie
debitum servitium prefate terre de Houuald dominis suis et ipsi 5
in perpetuum. Prenominatus vero Willelmus films Petri remisit
et quietum clamavit predictis monialibus omne jus suum quod in
eadem terra de Houuald clamavit. His testibus, Rannulfo de
Glamvil, Osberto de Glamvil, Huberto Walter, Galfrido de
Hugat,6 Rodberto de Gudmundham, Willelmo filio Petri, Rodberto
de Melsa.
1 Cf. Kirkby's Quest, 84, 89. 2 Red Bk., 407.
3 Added from Dodsw. MS. ix, f. 1 16. * " Iste " ; ib.
5 " ipsis " ; ib. • " Haget " ; ib.
398 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
1097. Grant by William Fossard I to the church of Guisborough of
5 bovates in Bainton. 1150-1160.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 57-1
Notum sit omnibus audituris litteras istas tarn presentibus
quam futuris quod ego Willelmus Fossard dono et concedo
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Giseburna quinque bovatas terre in
Baingtun in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam quietas ab omnibus
consuetudinibus et servitiis preter Dangeldum. [Hiis] testibus,
Ricardo abbate de Whitebi et Adam abbate de Melsa et Roberto
de Brus et Hugone de Bardulf et Stephano de Ferlintun et
Roberto filio Anfridi et Herveo de Gausle et Roberto de Sancto
Johanne et Rainero filio Alueredi et multis aliis.
At the Survey Nigel Fossard held of the count of Mortain the larger
moiety of the town of Bainton, namely the 3 manors late of Norman (7 car.)
and Game (6 car.). As there was a priest, it is clear that the church belonged
to Nigel's land. Nigel also had the manor in Neswick, late of Norman and
Uctred (9 car.), representing the whole town. Nigel Fossard gave the
church of Bainton with i carucate and tithes to St. Mary's, York.2 It is
evident from a former reference to these places that they were held in
demesne by William Fossard in 1176, and so they continued to be held by
the Maulays, except that in 1243 Ralph son of William and William de
Langethwaite held 4 carucates in Bainton by knight's service, where 10
carucates made a knight's fee.3 In 1279 there were in these 2 towns 24
bovates in demesne and 95^ bovates in the occupation of 48 bondmen.*
Kirkby's Quest shows that in 1284-5, in addition to the 5 bovates held by
the prior of Guisbro', the Hospitallers held 6 bovates in Neswick in alms.6
1098. Writ of Henry II to his ministers of Yorkshire that Thomas
de Etton, son of Geoffrey, shall have in peace the park he
has made at Etton, and that none shall hunt therein contrary
to the king's charter to him and to the gifts made to hirn of
lands to be included within that park. 1179-1189.
Patent R., 15 Edw. Ill, pt. ii, m. 45. Pd. in Cal. Pat. A'., 1340-1343, p. 228.
Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et
Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum comitibus, baronibus,
justiciariis, vicecomitibus et omnibus ballivis suis de Eboraciscira
salutem. Precipio quod Thomas de Ettona films Gaufridi habeat
et teneat parcum suum quem fecit in terra sua apud Ettonam,
sicut eum clausit, bene et in pace et integre; et prohibeo ne
quis absque licentia ipsius in eum intret, nee fuget ibi vel bestias
capiat, aut in aliquo ei inde forisfaciat contra concessionem quam
ei inde feci, vel contra cartas vel cirographa donatorum qui terras
ei dederunt et concesserunt ad includendas in parco illo. Et si
quis ei super hoc injuriam intulerit, sine dilatione earn ipsi facia-
tis emendari. Teste Willelmo filio A[l]de[lini] dapifero, apud
Eboracum.
1 Pd. \nChaytnl. of Guisbro', ii, 282. 2 Cal. Chart. /?., iii, 115.
3 Testa, 3636. * Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 195. 5 off. c.it., 85.
FOSSARD FEE : BAINTON, ETTON, MIDDLETOX 399
Henry was probably at York early in 1180. Thomas de Etton occurs
in 1 180, and was living until shortly before 1202, when Alan his son is named.1
Possibly Thomas was son of Geoffrey Fossard, who held by knight's service
of both William Fossard and Robert de Stutevill in 1166. Etton was of
the fees of the archbishop, Fossard and Stutevill.
1099. Confirmation by Alexander de Midelton of the gift made by
Aze, son of Wimund (de Lockington), to the monks of Whitby
of 3-r. of rent from a bovate held by Raghanald (Reginald) of
the grantor's fee in Middleton. ^.1155-1166.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 43. Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 173.
Sciant tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Alexander de
Mideltona concede et presentis carte testimonio confirmo dona-
tionem quam Aze films Wymundi donavit Sancto Petro et Sancte
Hilde de Wytebi et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, scilicet
tres solidos redditus de feudo meo in Midelton de bovata ilia
quam Raghanaldus tenet, pro me et pro anima patris mei et
matris mee et pro animabus antecessorum meorum. Hujus con-
firmationis testis est [Willelmus] Fossardus prece mea, Willelmus
Aguilfun], Warinus filius Hugonis, Willelmus films Walteri,
Ricardus de Evesham et alii.
The feudal distribution of Middleton-on-the- Wolds was somewhat com-
plicated, and the particulars of the various tenures at the Conquest and in
the Survey are incomplete and contradictory. By combining the informa-
tion contained in the Survey and the claims, and comparing it with later
particulars of the feudal holdings, we arrive at the fact that there were in
the whole town 18 carucates of land, thus distributed at the Survey. Arch-
bishop Eldred had T.R.E. a manor in Middleton of 5 carucates and 6
bovates with a church ; St. John of Beverley had it at the Survey,2 when
the remainder of the town belonged to the fee of Mortain and, according
to the Summary, represented 12 carucates and i£ bovate. Of this land
Nigel Fossard had Camel's late manor (3 car.), with £ carucate and £
bovate, soc of Great Driffield ;3 he had given up I carucate, late Mulegrim's,
and Hamelin, according to the testimony of the East Riding men, still
detained by force 2 carucates and 5 bovates with soc belonging to Great
Driffield.4 Richard de Surdeval had the manor late of Eddid (3 car. and
5 bov.), and held it of the count of Mortain, but the ancestor of the count
had not possessed it ; 5 or, as recorded in the claims, Eldid's land was not
released to count Robert.6 Surdeval also had 6 bovates of land, the soc of
which belonged to Great Driffield, but the king had not the soc,7 because
Surdeval had not yet restored it.8 These details add to 17 carucates and
2| bovates. Possibly the deficiency represented the land of the church.
It will be seen that if the land late Mulegrim's be added to the lands of
which the soc belonged to Great Driffield, we get a total of 5 carucates and
7| bovates. This was probably given by William Rufus to Ralph Paynel,
who enfeoffed Robert de Meinil, whose grandson held it in 1166 of William
Paynel as part of a fee of 3^ knights. 9 The Meinils enfeoffed one of the
1 Yorks. Fines, n. 150.
2 V.C.H. Yorks., ii,2is&. 3 »&., 2246.
* ib., 2926. These two entries are not in the Survey.
5 ib., 225. 6 ib., 2926. 7 ib., 225. 8 »'&., 292^.
9 Red Bk., 430.
40O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Trussebuts, or a Ros, and so in 1284-5 Robert de Ros is said to hold 3
carucates here.1 In 1299 William de Ros held of Nicholas de Meinil 6
carucates in Middleton-by-Bainton for £ knight's fee,8 a statement which
probably expresses the true fact. The archbishop is credited with 6
carucates in this place in 1284-5, St. John of Beverley holding half of
that land.3
The remainder of the town was held by Nigel Fossard and Robert his
son, who probably enfeoffed Everard de Ros I, or Robert his son, of 6
carucates to hold for £ knight's fee. In 1279 Robert de Ros held I fee in
Middleton, Kiplingcotes and Etton of the fee of Maulay.4
In the chartulary of Whitby, in a reference to the gift of ^ carucate in
Hutton Bussell and 2 bovates in Middelton(-on-the- Wolds), made by Aze,
son of Wimund de Lockington, the donor is described as nephew of
William de Percy, abbot of Whitby (occ. nog).6
1 100. Confirmation by William Fossard I of the gift described in the
last charter. ^.1155-1168.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 20 (2). Pd. in Chartul. of W., n. 92.
Sciant tarn presentes quam futuri, quicumque has litteras
viderint vel audiverint, quod ego Willelmus Fossard concede et
present! carta mea confirmo donationem quam fecit Aze films
Wimundi de Lochintona ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de
Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, scilicet tres solidos
annuatim eis reddendos in puram et perpetuam elemosinam de
ilia bovata terre quam Raghanaldus tenuit de predicto Aze in
Mideltona. Testibus hiis, Willelmo capellano, Radulfo capellano,
Willelmo de Perci, Hugone clerico de Ba[i]ntthona, Rogero clerico
et aliis.
1101. Grant by William, son of Gamel de Midelton, to the altar of
St. John of Beverley of a parcel of land in Middleton-upon-
the-Wolds for the site of a mill, 2 perches in width and the
same in length, with a common way 5 feet wide leading to it.
1190-1210.
Brit. Mus. ; Lansd. ch. 404.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis hanc cartam visuris vel
audituris Willelmus filius Gamelli de Midelton salutem. Noverit
universitas vestra me dedisse et concessisse et presenti carta mea
hac confirmasse Deo et altari Beati Johannis Beverlacensis in
liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam quandam particulam
terre mee in territorio de Midelton' super Mardererhau ad molen-
dinum faciendum, [habjentem in longitudine d[u]as percatas et
in latitudine duas percatas ; cum via communi quinque pedum
latitudinis usque ad prefatam terram. Et ego et heredes mei
1 Kirkby's Quest t 91.
2 Yorks. Inq. p. m., iii, 118. 3 Kirkby's Quest, 92.
4 Yorks. Inq. p. m., i. 196. For 5 or 6 bovates held here by Robert de Ros in
1284-5 one should, I think, read 5 or 6 carucates ; Kirkby's Qtiest, 83.
4 op. cit., 4.
FOSSARD FEE: MIDDLETON-ON-THE-WOLDS 401
warantizabimus prenominatam terrain prefate ecclesie contra
omnes homines et ab omni servitio defendemus. Hiis testibus
[etc.].
Ancient endorsements : (i) Carte de Middeltona ; (2) H. de Waldis ;
(3) Wauz.
1 102. Grant by Simon Tuschet to the altar of St. John of Beverley
of a toft in Middleton (-upon-the-Wolds) between a toft
held of St. John and that which dame Sara de Ragnildtorp
holds of the donor. 1190-1210.
Brit. Mus. ; Lansd. ch. 406.
Sciant omnes hanc cartam visuri vel audituri quod ego Symon
Tusket concessi et dedi et hac present! carta mea confirmavi Deo
et altari Beati Johannis Beverlacensis unum toftum in Middeltona,
quod Herveius films Rogeri tenuit, jacens inter toftum quod
Gilebertus films Amfridi tenet de Sancto Johanne et toftum quod
domina Sarra de Ragnildtorp tenet de me, in liberam et perpe-
tuam elemosinam, pro salute anime mee et pro salute animarum
antecessorum meorum, liberum et quietum et absolutum ab omni
servitio et exactione seculari. Et ego Symon et heredes mei
prescriptam elemosinam prefato altari Sancti Johannis gwaran-
tizabimus contra omnes homines ; et hoc fidei et juramenti inter-
positione confirmavi. Hiis testibus, magistro Milone, magistro
Haymerico, Rogero, canonicis ecclesie Sancti Johannis ; Alexan-
dro, Roberto, Willelmo, Roberto, capellanis ; Symone Jocelpni],
Willelmo nepote magistri Milonis, Ricardo filio Hucconis, Jor-
dano clerico Rogeri canonici, Hugone clerico, Normanno filio
Brand, Lamberto nepote domini Philippi.
1 103. Grant by Alan, son of Alexander de Middelton, to the altar of
St. John of Beverley and the canons of 4 acres of land in the
fields of Middleton (-on-the-Wolds), namely, an acre by the
way from Dalton, \ acre on Laerhil between the road from
Kiplingcotes l and that from York, i| acre at Pesedale,
between the last-named roads, and an acre on the west side
of the dyke from the road of Humbelochedale to the boundary
of Dalton. 1 1 90—1 210.
Brit. Mus. ; Lansd. ch. 407.
Sciant omnes hanc cartam visuri vel audituri quod ego
Alanus films Alexandri de Middeltona dedi et concessi et hac
presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et altari Sancti Johannis
Beverlacensis et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro salute
anime meorum2 et omnium parentum meorum, in puram et
perpetuam elemosinam, quattuor acras terre in campis de
Middelt[ona], scilicet unam acram juxta viam Daltonie, et
dimidiam acram apud Laerhil inter viam de Kiblincotes et
1 Now Kipling House. 2 sic.
II 2 C
4O2 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
viam de Eboraco, et unam acram et dimidiam ad Pesedale inter
viam de Kiblincotes et viam Eboraci, et unam acram ex occiden-
tal* parte fossi a via Humbelochedale usque ad divisam Daltonie.
Ut autem hec donatio et concessio libera et quieta ex omni
exactione et seculari servitio permaneat imperpetuum presens
scriptum sigilli mei appositione corroboravi. Ego vero et heredes
mei predictas acras Deo et altari Sancti Johannis et canonicis
Beverlacensibus warantizabimus contra omnes homines. Hiis
testibus, Philippo, magistro Milone, magistro Haimerico, cano-
nicis Beverlacensibus ; Alexandro, Roberto, Matheo, capellanis
Beverlacensibus ; magistro Stephano sacrista, magistro Albino,
Willelmo Jordani, Ricardo Carter, Petro Derman, Lamberto,
Clemente et multis aliis.
1104. Grant by Alan son of Alexander (de Middleton) to the altar
of St. John of Beverley and the canons of a toft and 2 acres
in the field of Middleton (-upon:the- Wolds), namely an acre
at Lairehil, from the York road to the boundary of (North)
Dalton, and an acre from Kiplingcotes-gate to the boundary
of Lund. 1190-1210.
Brit. Mus., Lansd. ch. 408.
Sciant omnes hanc cartam visuri vel audituri quod ego
Alanus films Alexandri dedi et concessi et hac presenti carta
mea confirmavi Deo et altari Sancti Johannis Beverlacensis et
canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro salute anime mee et
antecessorum meorum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
unum toftum in Middelton', scilicet illud toftum quod jacet inter
toftum Alexandri filii Reginaldi et toftum Willelmi filii Reineri ;
et duas acras terre in campo ejusdem ville, scilicet unam acram
apud Lairehil a via Eboraci usque ad meram Daltonie, et unam
acram a Kiblincotesgate usque ad meram de Lund ; liberam et
quietam ab omni seculari servitio. Ego autem et heredes mei
predictum toftum et prenominatas acras terre Deo et altari Sancti
Johannis Beverlacensis et canonicis warantizabimus contra omnes
homines. Hiis testibus, Philippo, magistro Milone, magistro
Haiemerico, canonicis Beverlacensibus; Alexandro, Roberto,
R[oberto], Matheo, capellanis Beverlacensibus ; Willelmo filio
Reineri de Middelton', Gileberto filio Amfridi, Amfrido filio ejus,
Johanne filio Amfridi, Waltero Barun, Willelmo filio Thome,
Willelmo filio Gemelli.
1105. Notification by Peter de Ros, archdeacon of Carlisle, that
being at York at the assizes in the first year of the coronation
of Richard I as a justiciar, while going into a crowd to stop
the unseemly conduct of certain attendants, a charter of the
house of Watton from William de Vescy of 12 bovates in
Hutton (Cranswick) then in his hand was torn; in order
FOSSARD FEE : MIDDLETON, HUTTON 403
therefore that the validity of the charter shall not hereafter
be impugned on account of the stitching in it he testifies by
his writing and seal and those of his fellow-justices that
(before the accident) he found the charter entire in all
respects. 1190.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York; Dodsw. MS. vii, f. iSSd.
Cunctis Christi fidelibus Petrus de Ros, archidiaconus de
Karlel', salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me, apud Eboracum
ad assisas primo anno coronationis regis R[icardi], justiciario
existente, infortunio quodam in manu mea cartam quandam domus
'de Wattun, videlicet de xii bovatis in Hotun de Willelmo de
Vesci, ex parte fractam fuisse, dum ad sedandum quandam con-
tumeliam quorundam satellitum me in turba transferre. Ne
igitur in posterum carta ipsa notari ex aliqua infidelitate valeat
propter resarciamentum quod in eadem habetur, testimonium
perhibeo presenti scripto et sigilli mei appositione me cartam
predictam domus de Wattun integram ex omni parte invenisse,
et testimonium huic perhibent mecum tune conjusticiarii mei
quorum hie sigilla apponuntur, videlicet, Simon de Kymba et
Hernfisius] de Nouill' ; et his testibus, Osberto de Longo Campo,
Willelmo de Stutevill', Gaufrido Haget, magistro Rfogero]
Harundel.
" New pleas and new agreements by Peter de Ros, Osbert de Long-
champ, Roger Arundel, Simon de Kime, Adam de Tumour, Geoffrey
Haget and Erneis de Nevill" were entered for the first time on the roll of the
sheriff of York for 3 Richard I, for the year ending at Michaelmas, 1191.
The incident described in this notification happened in the late summer or
autumn of 1190.
The charter of William de Vescy had relation to a gift of alms made to
VVatton by Eustace Fitz-John, his father, of 8 carucates in Hutton Cranswick
with the advowson of the church, which the donor held, at the time of his
gift, of William Fossard.1 In 1284-5 there were of the fee of Peter de
Maulay, besides these 8 carucates, 7 other carucates held by John de
Hothum. It is probable that these tenements were represented at the
Survey by the holdings of Nigel Fossard under the count of Mortain of
9^ carucates in Hutton and Cranswick, and 2 carucates in Rotsea; by i£
carucate in Skerne belonging to the king's socage of Great Driffield ; and
by the manor held by Hugh son of Baldric in Hutton and Cranswick of
2 carucates.
1 106. Notification by Stephen, abbot of York, that he has purchased
from Humphrey for 109 shillings i carucate of land in Watton, .
which Humphrey agreed to acquit of the king's geld. 1089-
III2.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 240^
Sciant omnes qui has literas legunt vel audiunt quod Ste-
phfanus] abbas Eboraci emit unam carucatam terre in Watton
1 Kirkby's Quest, 83.
2 Thus entered in the Tabula, f. 241 : " In primis habetur carta in predicto
ccclxxxiiij folio per quam Stephanus abbas Eboraci emit unam carrucatam terre in
Watton de llumfrido, etc."
404 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
de Hunfrido, quietam et liberam ab omni terreno servitio preter
geldum domini regis, quod terrenum servitium ipse Hunfredus
debet persolvere domino suo. Pro qua terra idem abbas dedit
Hunfredo centum et novem solidos. Hie affuerunt testes, Gerard
de Bridschall, Herveus de Beverlaco, Godfridus de Rageniltorp,
et alii.
Humphrey is named in the Survey as holding of Gilbert Tison | caru-
cate in Houghton, and of Erneis de Burun 2 carucates in Stillingfleet. It
is hardly possible that William, son of Humphrey, who held part of Watton
when the priory was founded there circa 1150, could be son of this
Humphrey. At the Survey Nigel held the four manors in Watton late of
Turchil, Milegrim, Orm, and Gamel (13 carucates) and the church. Tored,
the king's thegn, also held a manor (3 car.), which he had held T.R.E.
The whole town thus consisted of 16 carucates. It was given by Robert
Fossard to Eustace Fitz-John for 2 knights' fees, being part of the 7 fees
held in 1166 by William de Vescy of William Fossard.1
Whilst Henry Murdac held the see of York, Eustace Fitz-John gave
to the Gilbertine nuns, then established at Watton, the whole town of
Watton, for the support of thirteen canons to minister to the nuns in matters
spiritual and mundane. William Fossard, at the prayer of Eustace, re-
leased the service due to him for the town, namely, the fee of 2 knights.
The gift and this release were confirmed by the archbishop in the chapter
at Beverley sometime during the period 1150-1153.
1 107. Grant by Eustace Fitz-John and Agnes his wife to the nuns of
Watton of the whole town of Watton, and Orm de Feriby with
his messuage and 3 bovates (in North Ferriby ?). ^.1150-1153.
Chancery Miscel. (P.R.O.), bundle 9, n. 5, m. 9*
Universis Christi fidelibus Eustachius filius Johannis salutem.
Sciant omnes qui legerint vel audierint hanc cartam quod ego
Eustachius et uxor mea Agnes et heredes nostri dedimus in per-
petuam elemosinam sanctimonialibus que Deo [servjiunt in Wat-
tuna nostram villam de Wattuna totam in terris, in aquis, in
pratis et in pascuis et in mariscis et in ceteris rebus intra
villam et extra villam, pro animabus patrum et matrum, filiorum
et filiarum, fratrum et sororum nostrarum et amicorum nostro-
rum, ut earn habeant et teneant liberam et quietam ab omni
exactione et seculari servitio. Dedimus etiam eis Hor[m] de
Feriby cum tota terra sua, videlicet tres bovatas terre cum man-
sura sua et omnibus rebus suis, in perpetuam elemosinam in
libera possessione sine omni seculari servitio. Hujus donationis
testes sunt Willelmus filius Guer, Willelmus Latimer, Willelmus
filius Osberti, Ricardus capellanus, Warnerus 3 clericus, Walterus
capellanus, Willelmus filius Walteri, Radulfus filius Aluredi,
Robertus filius Ricardi, Rogerus de Templo, Barnardus clericus,
Simon presbiter, Herveius canonicus de Lincolnia, Willelmus de
Mynghal.
1 Red Bk., 407.
2 A somewhat incorrect copy is in Mon. AngL, vi, 955, n. 2.
3 Or " Warinus."
FOSSARD FEE: WATTON 405
1 108. Notification by Henry, archbishop of York, that in his presence
at Beverley, before the chapter in the church of St. John,
William Fossard I has confirmed to the nuns of Watton the
gift made to the same nuns by Eustace Fitz-John of the town
of Watton, and of his own gift the said William has quit-
claimed the service of 2 knights which Eustace owed him;
which gift (the donor) has assigned for the support of 13
canons to minister to the nuns in matters divine and earthly
according to the order of Sempringham ; that in accordance
with the prayer of William Fossard and Eustace Fitz-John
he has confirmed the gift and the assignment of those 13
canons; and that William Fossard has placed in his hands
the release of the service of 2 knights and the petition of
Eustace. 1150-1153.
Brit. Mus. ; Stowe ch. 5O2.1
[Universis sancte matris ecclesie] filiis Henricus Dei gratia
Eboracensis archiepiscopus salutem et Dei benedictionem. Uni-
versitati vestre innotesfcat apparuisse in presentia nostra] Willel-
mum Fossard apud Beverlacum ibique coram communi capitulo
in ecclesia Sancti Johannis concessisse [et confirmasse Deo et
Beate Marije et sanctimonialibus de Wattona donum Eustachii
filii Johannis super eadem villa de Wattona [eisdem sancti-
monialibus facta, pre]ce ipsius Eustachii. Superaddidit etiam eis
ex proprio dono suo et quietum clamavit quicquid juris ipse [in
predicta villa de Wattona] habebat in puram et perpetuam ele-
mosinam et nominatim servitium duorum militum quod prefatus
[Eustachius ei inde debebat] ; et hoc totum specialiter assignavit
et dedit ad sustentamentum tresdecim canonicorum qui ibidem
[jamdictis sanctimonialibus] perpetuo servituri et provisuri sunt
tarn in divinis quam in terrenis [secundum] instituta ordinis de
Sempringham. [Hanc donationem et confirm]ationem attestamur
et juxta petitionem supradictorum virorum venerabilium, Willelmi
scilicet Fossard [et Eustachii filii Johannis, quam sanc]tam et
justam judicavimus, auctoritate ecclesie Beati Petri et nostra qua
fungimur ac presentis carte [nostre attestatione perpetua st]abili-
tate confirmamus et inconcusse communimus. Confirmamus etiam,
corroboramus et indissolufbiliter consistere decernimus ut tres]-
decim illi canonici presint prefatis sanctimonialibus et sancte
eis ministrent secundum ordinem de Sempringham, [et omnibus
predicta dona et jura ei]s servantibus commune beneficium totius
diocesis nostre concedimus cum Dei benedictione et nostra. Cunc-
[tis autem hanc viri don]ationem et concessionem et hanc nostram
confirmationem corrumpere vel cassare nitentibus [indignationem
Jesu Christi] et beate genitricis ejus et omnium sanctorum impre-
1 The left side of the charter is torn away. The mutilation has been restored
from a nearly identical charter formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York. See Mon.
Angl.,vi, 955, n. 3.
406 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
camur et vinculo anathematis nisi ad plenam satisffactionem
venerint innodamus. Hujus r]ei testes sunt : Adam abbas de
Mealsa, Willelmus cantor Eboracensis, Robertus archidiaconus,
et canon[ici de Beverlaco Ailwardus, R]ad[ulfus], Simon, Rogerus,
Willelmus Morin, et Aluredus sacrista, Warinus clericus comitis,
Willelmus [de Wartre, Everardus, Rojgerus elemosinarius, et
laici, Robertus de Stutevilla, Hugo Murdac et Ricardus frater
ejus et filii ipsius [Hugonis, Stephanus,] Willelmus, Henricus,
et Jordanus Malerbe, Radulfus films Wimundi, Thomas filius
Odardi, Berardus, Ernaldus [de Arenis, Godef]rai Talun, Ingle-
bert. Cartam quitancie servitii duorum militum et petitionis
dompni Eustachii ad opus predictarum sanctimonialium in manu
mea tradidit.
1109. Gift and confirmation by Agnes, daughter of William, con-
stable of Chester, to the nuns of Watton, for the soul of
Richard her son, Geoffrey and other friends, of the town
of Watton and of the exchange made by Eustace her husband
with Richard le Bald and William son of Humphrey, who
owned Watton, out of (the lands of) her marriage. 1150-1157.
Chancery Miscel. (P.K.O.), bundle 9, n. 5, m. g.1
Omnibus sancte ecclesie fidelibus Agnes filia Willelmi consta-
bularii Cestrie salutem. Notum sit vobis quod ego concessi et
dedi sanctimonialibus de Wattona in perpetuam elemosinam totam
villam de Wattona cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in terris et
aquis, pratis et pascuis, in mare[s]ciis et piscariis, in villa et extra
villam, ut earn habeant liberam et quietam ab omni exactione et
seculari servitio ; pro qua videlicet Wattona concessi et confirmavi
excambias quas dominus Eustachius vir meus dederat pro ea de
maritagio meo ut hereditario jure possideant 2 et heredes eorum
qui Wattonam possiderunt et predictas excambias susceperunt,
videlicet Ricardus le Bald3 et Willelmus filius Unfridi. Hanc
autem elemosinam dedi pro salute [domini et] mea et pro anima
Ricardi filii mei et Galfridi 4 et ceterorum amicorum meorum, et
warantizabo earn et heredes mei sicut propriam elemosinam meam.
Hanc donationem meam confirmavi mea carta et testimonio
bonorum virorum, videlicet Petri prioris de Nortona et Willelmi
prioris de Herberia et Elye capellani et Radulfi capellani et
magistri Gileberti de Sempfingham] et Roberti canonici et Hard'
et Rogeri filii const[abularii] 5 et Pagani de Tfraci] et Willelmi
1 A few defects have been restored from an original charter formerly penes
William Constable of Flamborough, bart., transcribed in Add. MS. 26736, f. 64.
2 " possiderant" ; Add. MS. 26736, f. 64. 8 " de Baldi "; ib.
* Geoffrey, brother of William de Vescy.
8 "constabularii"; Add. MS. The reading in another charter is "Rogerus
filius Willelmi constabularii."
FOSSARD FEE: WATTON 407
de Croili et Alexandri filii Warini et Ricardi pincerne et Ricardi
Cestrensis et petit consilii.
Seal : a branch with a bird (?) sitting tip on it. Legend :
+ SIG1LLVM AG . . -1
1110. Confirmation by William de Vescy, for the health of the soul
of Richard and Geoffrey his brothers, and for the welfare of
Agnes, his father's wife, of the gifts made by Eustace Fitz-
John, his father, to the nuns of Watton of the church and
town of Watton which William Fossard I confirmed. £.1150-
"57-
Chancery Miscel. (P.R.O.), bundle 9, n. 5, m. 9.
Cunctis Christi fidelibus Willelmus de Vescy salutem. Notum
sit vobis quod ego Willelmus de Vescy, cupiens profectum tarn
corporis quam anime patris mei et parentum meorum et salutem
animarum matris mee simul et fratris mei Gaufridi et aliorum
parentum meorum, concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi omnes
donationes quas pater meus Eustachius films Johannis dedit et
carta sua confirmavit Deo et Beate Marie et sanctimonialibus de
Wattona et fratribus earum clericis et laicis qui sunt de ordine
de Sempingham, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, ecclesiam de
Wattona cum omnibus pertinentiis, cum ipsa villa de Wattona
et pertinentiis suis, quam pater meus eis dedit in perpetuam
elemosinam et quam Willelmus Fossard [carta] sua confirmavit.
Hec omnia predicta concessi et confirmavi eis in perpetuam
possessionem et puram elemosinam, libera et quieta et soluta ab
omni seculari servitio et exactione et consuetudine, cum omnibus
libertatibus suis, pro salute patris mei et uxoris sue Agnetis
et pro meipso et amicis et propinquis meis et pro animabus
matris mee et fratrum meorum Ricardi et Gaufridi et aliorum
antecessorum meorum. Ego vero et heredes mei warantizabimus
omnia hec prenominatis sanctimonialibus et fratribus de Wat-
tona contra omnes homines de querelis et calumpniis et omnibus
omnino rebus ut nobis et antecessoribus nostris prosit imper-
petuum. Hiis testibus, ipso domino patre meo Eustachio, Roberto
de Aulnay, Ricardo capellano, Gamello de Dunneford,2 Warino
clerico, Gilleberto, Roberto de Ros, Roberto de Mainil,3 Willelmo
de Staingrive, David Lardiner, Willelmo filio Osberti, Willelmo
filio Guer, Johanne dapifero, Gwarino de Vescy, Willelmo filio
Wale, Simone de Rocheford, Jordano Hayrun, Waltero filio
Radulfi, Johanne filio [Ricardi], Rogero de Aramme,4 Willelmo
Bard, Willelmo prelato.
1111. Confirmation by Robert, son of the constable of the earl of
Chester, with the consent of Agnes his wife, to the nuns
1 Add. MS. 2 Or " Dunnesford."
3 "Man"; MS. 4 " Ilareum " in another ch.
408 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
of Watton of the whole (town) of Watton which Eustace Fitz-
John gave them at the prayer of Agnes his wife, of whose
marriage it was, and for which Loddington (co. Northants)
and Hilderthorpe (co. York) were given in exchange. 1150-
"57-
Transcript of the original formerly penes William Constable of Flam-
borough, bart. ; Add. MS. 26736, f. 64. Pd. in Mon. AngL, vi, 955,
n. 6.
Omnibus fidelibus sancte ecclesie Robertus films comitis
constabul[arii] Cestrie salutem. Sciatis me pro Dei amore et pro
salute anime mee, et petitione et assensu Agnetis uxoris mee,
donasse et concessisse sanctimonialibus que Deo apud Wattu-
nam serviunt, totani terram ejusdem Wattune infra villam et extra
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in pascuis et pratis, in aquis et in
molendinis et in mariscis et in piscariis, et illam tenendam in
perpetuam elemosinam, solam et quietam et liberam ex omni
seculari servitio sicut Eustachius films Johannis illis earn dedit
et carta sua confirmavit, prece et assensu Agnetis uxoris sue
per cujus maritagium excambiata est ipsa Watuna, scilicet pro
Lodituna et Hilderthorpe. Testibus : Petro priore de Nortona et
Willelmo priore de Herber[i]a et Elia capellano et Radulfo
capellano et Gilberto de Sempingham et Roberto canonico de
Maltuna et fratre Sceimano de Sempringham et magistro Roberto
de Isteslapia et Ardwino et Willelmo de Croill et Alexandro filio
Warini et Pagano de Traci et Rogero filio Willelmi constabularii
et Ricardo de Cestria et parvo concilio et Ricardo pincerna et
Archillo et Radulfo coco et Willelmo de Chinan.
The grantor appears to be Robert, the first constable of Flamborough
and natural son of William son of William, constable of the earl of Chester.
As Robert son of the constable he attested several charters of Gilbert de Gant,
earl of Lincoln, before II57-1 Peter was prior of Norton, and William was
prior of Erdbury, co. Warwick, during the period 1 150-1 157. Roger son of
William the constable may have been a brother of Robert. The last five
witnesses seem to have been members of the earl of Chester's court.
1112. Confirmation by John, constable of Chester, to the nuns and
brethren of Watton of the tenements which they have in
Watton and Hilderthorpe by the gift of Eustace Fitz-John, his
grandfather, and Agnes, his grandmother ; and of the exchange
made by the said Eustace with Richard le Bald of the land
of Loddington (co. Northant.) for a moiety of the town of
Watton, which moiety the said Eustace gave them with the
other moiety by him acquired, c. 1175-1190.
Transcript of the original formerly penes William Constable of Flamborough,
bart. ; Add. MS. 26736, f. 64 ; Dodsw. MS. ix, f. 117 ; cxxxv, f. \obd.
Sciant tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Johannes con-
stabularius Cestrie 2 concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi Deo
1 Lancaster, Chartul, of Bridlington, 41, 55.
2 " dedi sanctimonialibus de Watton .... Sempingham " ; Dodsw. MS. ix,
f. II7.
FOSSARD FEE: WATTON, HILDERTHORPE 409
et Beate Marie et conventui monialium de Wattun que sunt de
ordine de Sempingham et fratribus earum clericis et laicis,
consensu et assensu heredum meorum, ut habeant et teneant
libere et quiete ab omni seculari servitio in puram et perpetuam
elemosynam omnia tenementa que possident in Wattun et in
Hilderthorp de dono Eustachii filii Johannis avi mei et uxoris
illius Agnetis, avie mee, que ad feudum meum pertinent, secundum
quod carte donatorum suorum testantur. Concessi etiam et hac
presenti carta mea confirmavi quod rate sint excambie quas
fecit prenominatus Eustachius de constabulatu Cestrie Ricardo
le l Bald, videlicet terram de Lodington quam idem Ricardus
accepit in excambias ab avo meo Eustachio pro medietate ville
de Wattun ; quam medietatem ville de Wattun, acceptam ut
predictum est in excambias, idem Eustachius avus meus dedit
prefato conventui cum alia ejusdem ville medietate quam habuit
de acquestu suo. Hanc vero confirmationem feci predicto con-
ventui pro salute mea 2 et pro animabus patris mei et rnatris mee
et omnium predecessorum meorum ut mihi et illis imperpetuum
prosit. His testibus : Anselmo capellano, fratre Radulfo de
Flith, fratre Johanne filio Willelmi, fratre Edwardo, fratre Henrico
de Henford, Rogero constabulario Cestrie, Ricardo et Galfrido
fratribus ipsius Rogeri, Roberto filio Eudonis, Thoma persona
de Kirkebi, Galfrido Button,3 Roberto capellano et Simone de
Chilesord, Roberto Mustail.
On the obverse (?) of the seal a winged griffon passant ad dextram
in a circle. On the reverse (?) a lion rampant ad dextram^ in
a circle.
Robert le Baud held 2 carucates in Loddington, co. Northant, in 1284-5,
of Henry de Lascy, earl of Lincoln.4 The attestation of Roger, the grantor's
son, as Roger, " constable of Chester," must be a mistake for Roger, " son
of the constable of Chester."
1113. Notification of the settlement of a dispute made by Roger,
archbishop of York, between the monks of St. Mary's, York,
and the convent of Watton, whereby he has awarded to the
former a rent of 10 shillings yearly for a carucate of land in
Watton held by the convent of that place. £•. 1170-1181.
Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Ry lands Lib.), f. 243.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus literas has
quod causa et calumpnia super una carucata terre de Wattona,
que multis temporibus inter monachos ecclesie Beate Marie
Eboracensis et inter conventum de Wattona vertebatur, per
transactionem hoc modo sopita est coram domino Rfogero]
Eboracensi archiepiscopo, Romane sedis legato, cui a domino
papa eadem [ad] earn terminandam delegata fuit, scilicet quod
1 " de " ; MS. z "animemee"; ib.
3 "de Utton, R[oberto] Mustail" [ends]; ib. 4 Feudal Aids, iv, 9.
410 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
conventus prenominatus de Wattona singulis annis perpetualiter
xcem Solidos reddct ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis, dimidium
ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini ; monachi
vero prefate ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis omnem calumpniam
quam adversus conventum de Wattona super hac carucata terre
moverant hac conditione quietum clamaverunt. Hiis testibus,
R[ogero] Eboracensi archiepiscopo, Jeremia archidiacono, Hamone
cantore, Geroud canonico, Alano canonico, et multis aliis.
1114. Grant by William de Vescy to the convent of Watton of all
the (bond-)men of the town of Watton whom he shall not
have removed from that town before the octaves of the
Nativity of St. John the Baptist of the second year after the
destruction of the castles of Leicester and Thirsk, to hold
with their chattels and offspring and to keep or remove as
their lawful bondmen of that town. Ante i July, 1178.
Chancery Miscel. (P.R.O.), bundle 9, n. 5, m. 9.
Omnibus Christi fidelibus Willelmus de Vescy salutem.
Notum sit vobis omnibus me dedisse et concessisse Deo et
conventui domus de Wattun in puram et perpetuam elemosinam
omnes homines ville de Wattona quos non transtulero de eadem
villa ante octavas Nativitatis Johannis Baptiste secundi anni
post ruinam castellorum de Leicestre et Trescke, ut illos omnes
habeant una cum suis catallis sine omni reclamatione mei vel
heredum meorum, et de eis filiisque eorum sicut de suis legitimis
hominibus ville [illius] J omnino faciant et eos ubicumque voluerint
removeant. Hiis testibus, Herveio presbitero, Willelmo de
Vescy juniore, et Sturmi, Germano Tisun, Rogero de Lessman,
Rodberto de Muschamp, Waltero de Ros, Ricardo filio Rogeri,
Willelmo de Torp.
1115. Notitia of the confirmation by William de Vescy, at the prayer
of Odard Canoun (Camin?), his man, of the gift made by the
same Odard to the nuns of Watton of the mill of Pouzthwaite
and a carucate of land. ^.1175-1183.
Chancery Miscel. (P.R.O.). bund. 9, n. 5, m. 5.2
[Item quedam carta] sub nomine Willelmi de Vescy, sic vide-
licet quod Willelmus de Vescy petitione et prece Odardi Canoun
hominis sui concessit et carta sua confirmavit [donationem] quam
Odardus fecit sanctimonialibus de Wattona et fratribus earum tarn
clericis quam laicis in perpetuam elemosinam de molendino [de
Pouzthwait] et de una carucata terre. Hac autem de causa liben-
tius concessit quia pater suus cenobium fundavit. Testibus :
domino Adam inclu[so, Rogero] priore de Maltona, [Willelmo]
1 Illegible.
2 Stained and illegible in places. Some of the names have been restored from
a succeeding charter of the same import as the above.
FOSSARD FEE: WATTON, RAVENTHORPE 411
capellano, Petro dyacono, Willelmo de Vescy, Willelmo filio
Walonis, Varino de Vescy, Sturemi, Turg[isio] le1 Fal[cuner],
Alexandro dispensatore, . . . lolfis (?), [Otone] camerario, Thoma
Trencheleoir,2 Rogero de Dalton', Willelmo de Vescy, Philippe le l
Latimer, Willelmo de ....... [-anesi, Radulfo Fraser,
Ricardo] filio F[ar]mann.
1116. Notitia of the confirmation by William Fossard II, at the
prayer of Odard Canoun and William de Vescy, his lord, (of
the gift made by the said Odard and confirmed by William
de Vescy, his lord, to the nuns of Watton), of the mill of
Pouzthwaite and a carucate of land there. ^.1175-1183.
Chancery Miscel. (P.R.O.), bund. 9, n. 5, m. 5.
Item quedam carta sub nomine Willelmi Fossard de confirma-
tione facta sanctimonialibus predictis, ad precem et petitionem
Odardi Canoun et Willelmi de Vesci, domini sui, de molendino de
Pouzthuat et de una carucata terre ibidem, sub testibus subscriptis,
Turstino sacerdote de Lokyngton', Herveio clerico de Killyngwicc,
Willelmo Aguill[un], Durando de Hothum, Ricardo de Lange-
thwayt, Willelmo de Langethuait, Willelmo de Sancto Pancratio,
Warino clerico, Warino de Vescy, Stephano de Killum, Willelmo
filio Brieni.
1117. Grant by Gilbert de Ragnildtorp to the hospital of St. Giles
of Beverley for the support of the poor and sick of 2 bovates
in Raventhorpe (par. Cherry or North Burton), of the fee of
Robert de Thurnham, lying in a tillage late of Elenard de
Saltmarshe called Tunstalflat, and in a tillage between land of
the church of North Burton and land of Alexander son of
Berengar, and a toft in North Burton. 1195-1211.
Chartul. of Warier ; Fairfax MS. ix, f. 92.
Sciant omnes hanc cartam etc. quod ego Gilbertus de Ragnild-
torp, consensu heredum meorum, concessi et dedi et hac presenti
carta mea confirmavi Deo et fratribus hospitalis Sancti Egidii
de Beverlaco ad sustentationem pauperum et infirmorum ejusdem
ecclesie hospitalis, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam, pro
salute anime mee et animarum antecessorum meorum et pro
pecunia quam iidem fratres pre manibus mihi dederunt, duas
bovatas terre in territorio de Ragnildtorp de feodo Roberti de
Thornam, que scilicet ii bovate terre jacent in duabus culturis,
unde i cultura vocata Tunstalflat que fuit Helenardi de Salso
Marisco 3 jacet in latum inter terram ecclesie de Nordburtona et
terram quam Willelmus Westiby filius Roberti tenet de me, que
etiam protenditur in longum a Kirckegata usque ad boscum
Lokintone et continet in se duodecim acras terre, et unde alia
cultura jacet in latum inter terram ecclesie de Nordburtona et
1 "de"; MS. z Or " Trenchelerin."
3 (i Elenard de Sauccmareis " occurs in Cur. Reg. R. 56, m. 9, Trin. 14 John.
412 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
terram Alexandri filii Berengeri et sicut protenditur in longum a
divisa campi de Suthburtona usque ad Selfgherpinflat quam
Hospitalarii Jerosolimitani tenant de me, cum i tofto in Nordbur-
tona quod fuit Godefridi Goskay quod etiam jacet inter toftum
quod fuit Galfridi de Hauom et toftum Avicie sororis mei, quod ei
dedi, et sicut protenditur in longum a via ville de Nordburtona
usque ad terram Willelmi de Pevilla, et cum communi pastura et
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, aysiamentis et libertatibus tam
infra villam quam extra sine aliquo retenemento, tenendas et
habendas de me et heredibus meis imperpetuum libere, pacifice et
quiete ; reddendo inde annuatim mihi et heredibus meis ii solidos
ad ii terminos, scilicet ad Pentecosten xii denarios et ad festum
Sancti Martini xii denarios, pro omnibus servitiis et secularibus
demandis que unquam ad terram illam accidere poterunt. Et
ego et heredes mei Deo et predictis fratribus predictas ii bovatas
terre cum pertinentiis suis contra omnes homines warantizabimus
et defendemus, et si eis illas warantizare forte non poterimus,
nos dabimus eis excambium ad valentiam illarum bovatarum.
Et ut hec mea donatio firma sit perpetuo et stabilis ego cartam
istam sigilli mei appositione roboravi. Hiis testibus, etc.
1118. Grant by William Fossard 1 to the church of St. Mary (of
Merton, co. Surrey), of Akebergh, and to the canons dwelling
there of licence to make a road from Akebergh to Lockington ;
grant also of Belhagh, except Wimund (de Lockington's) 60
acres, William son of Godfrey's 50 acres, the i8| acres of
Thurstan the priest, and the croft of Ralph son of Wimund
(de Lockington) ; also grant of the lard of all his swine of
Lockington, wherever killed, and the pelts of his lambs of the
Wold. 1154-1160.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. xci,
f. 83d.
Willelmus Fossard omnibus amicis et hominibus suis tam
Francis quam Anglis, tam presentibus quam futuris, salutem.
Sciatis me dedisse ecclesie Sancte Marie Akingaberghe [et]
quicquid ibi habetur de feodo meo in perpetuam elemosinam et
liberam, pro anima patris mei et matris mee et antecessorum
meorum et pro remissione peccatorum meorum. Sciatis me etiam
eidem ecclesie et canonicis ibidem morantibus dedisse licentiam
faciendi viam de Akingbergha usque Lokintona. Et insuper
sciatis me dedisse eis clausum Bernardi prout ipse fossata sua
fecit, et totam terram meam in Bellagha preter Ix acras que sunt
Wimundi, et preter 1. acras Willelmi filii Godefridi, et preter xviii
acras et dimidiam que sunt Turstini presbiteri, et preter croftum
Radulphi filii Wymundi. Dedi etiam eis unctum omnium porcorum
meorum de Lokinton ubicunque occiduntur, et pelles agnorum
meorum de Waldo. Concessi etiam, si quis de liberalibus hominibus
FOSSARD FEE: AKEBERGH, BELHAGH 413
meis aliquid quod de feodo meo habet voluerit eidem ecclesie in
elemosinam dare, ratum esse ex parte mea. Concessi preterea
eis pasturam communem absque calumpnia. Hujus rei sunt
testes : Johannes Arundel, Radulfus filius Wymundi, Robertus de
Ocatona, Wymundus de Lokinton, Durandus de Hothum, Hugo
clericus, Jurdanus capellanus, Jordanus Bret, Tocco de Crancewic,
Nicholaus filius suus.
The influence which induced William Fossard to make this grant to the
distant Surrey convent of Austin canons, founded in 1115 at Merton by
Gilbert the sheriff of Surrey, is difficult to descry. Early in the reign of
Henry II the canons of Merton gave or sold the small estate at Akebergh
and Belhagh to the canons of Warter.
1119. Confirmation by Roger, archbishop of York, of the gift made
by William Fossard I to the church of St. Mary, of Merton,
co. Surrey, of Akebergh and Belhagh (in Lockington). 1 154-
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 324^.
R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus
sancte ecclesie filiis salutem. Notum fieri volumus universitati
vestre nos concessisse et present! carta confirmasse donationem
quam Willelmus Fossard fecit ecclesie Sancte Marie de Mertona,
de Akeberga et de Belaga, sicut in carta ejusdem Willelmi
descripta continetur. Prohibemus itaque ne quis ausu temerario
antedictam ecclesiam super predictis terris de cetero vexare
presumat seu aliquibus injustis modis perturbare. Siquis vero
contra hanc constitutionem nostram, illam sciens, temere venire
presumpserit districte justitie severitate se noverit puniendum.
Hiis testibus, Bartholomeo archidiacono, Johanne Letold' canonico
Ebor[acensi], Rogero Hurel canonico Ripunfensi], Radulfo de
Sancto Georgio canonico Pontisfracti, Willelmo capellano, Petro
de Carcasona, Laurentio, Rogero elemosinfario], clericis domini
archiepiscopi.
1120. Confirmation by Henry II to the canons of Warter of Aken-
bergh and Belhagh (in Lockington),1 which the canons of
Merton have granted to them. 1162-1165.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 324^.
Hfenricus] rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquita-
norum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, comitibus,
baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, ministris, et omnibus fideli-
bus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglic, salutem. Sciatis me
concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse abbati et canonicis
meis de Wartria Acheburuam et Belagam cum omnibus perti-
nentiis suis in perpetuam elemosinam, sicut concesseram et con-
1 See Chron. de Afe/sa, i, no.
414 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
firmaveram canonicis de Mertona et sicut idem canonici de
Mertona illis eas concesserunt et carta sua confirmaverunt.
Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predict! canonici mei de
Wartria prenominatas terras habeant et teneant cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis in pratis et pasturis, in aquis et molendinis et
mariscis, in viis et semitis et in omnibus aliis locis et aliis rebus
ad eas pertinentibus, cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consue-
tudinibus suis, ita bene et in pace et libere et quiete et plena-
rie et integre et honorifice, sicut canonici mei de Meretona eis
concesserunt et confirmaverunt. Testibus : J[ocelino] episcopo
Sar[esbiriensi], Henrico decano Sar[esbiriensi], magistro Jo-
hanne Cumin, magistro Radulfo de Bellomonte, comite Patricio,
Alano de Nevilla, Willelmo de Hasting[es] ; apud Niueberia[m].
1121. Grant by William Fossard II to Roger de Lokinton, his clerk,
of a bovate in Lockington, which Reginald son of William
Constantin surrendered to the grantor by rod and staff in the
grantor's court (of Birdsall ?), to hold in fee by doing the
service of i bovate where 14^ carucates make a knight's fee.
1175-1195.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 279.
Omnibus fidelibus sancte matris ecclesie tarn futuris quam
presentibus Willelmus Fossard salutem in Domino. Noverit
universitas vestra me concessisse et dedisse et presentis carte
mee testimonio confirmasse Rogero de Lokintona, clerico meo,
unam bovatam terre in Lokintona cum omnibus pertinentiis,
illam scilicet que fuit Reinaldi filii Willelmi Constintin et quam
idem Reinaldus per fustum et baculum in manu mea mihi reddidit
et quietam clamavit in curia mea de se et heredibus suis in
perpetuum ; tenendam predicto Rogero in feudo et hereditate
liberam et quietam ab omni exactione preter servitium quod
eidem terre pertinet, scilicet servitium quod spectat ad feudum
militis quatuordecim karucatarum et dimidie. Hujus concessionis
sunt testes, Warinus de Bridesale, Willelmus de Sancto Pan-
cratio, Willelmus de Langetwait, Willelmus Agillun, Willelmus
films ejus, Robertus de Hothum, Walramus frater ejus, Ricardus
de [LJewesame, Acius de Lokintona, Willelmus films Waited,
Rogerus films Waited, Radulfus le Franceis, et multi alii de
curia.
At the Survey Nigel Fossard held the six manors in Lockington late of
Camel, Orm, Uctred, Ulstan, Torchil and Sprot (9^ car.). One carucate of
this land belonged to the socage of Welton, and another to that of Warter.
The remainder of the town (2^ car.) belonged to St. John of Beverley.
Practically the whole of the Fossard fee was held in demesne with the
church. In 1243 Peter de Percy held land here of the fee of Maulay,1 and
1 Testa, 363*5.
FOSSARD FEE: LOCKINGTON, GOODMANHAM 415
in 1279 William Daniel held land similarly.1 At that time and in 1284-5
the Maulays had 5 carucates and 5 bovates in demesne, and 3 carucates
and 3 bovates were held in alms, including 22 bovates by St. John of
Beverley and 5 bovates belonging to the parish church.2 The grantee was
described in a previous charter (n. 1077) as " dean of Lockington."
1122. Notification by the officials of Geoffrey, archbishop of York,
that a third part of the church of Goodmanham having fallen
vacant after the death of Roger de Lokinton, parson of that
third part, the advowson of which was acknowledged to belong
to William, son of Peter (de Gudmandham), the said William
has presented William Hay, his clerk, who has been admitted
and has acknowledged that he has no right in the said third
part save by the presentation of the said William, son of Peter.
1191-1203.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f- 349-
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris magister Rogerus de Richmund et Thomas de Vitri et
Willelmus capellanus et Jeremias de Thornhill salutem in
Domino. Noverit universitas vestra quod cum ex mandate
domini Galfridi Eboracensis archiepiscopi curam officialitatis
apud Eboracum gereremus, contigit tertiam partem ecclesie de
Guthmundham vacare post decessum Roger! de Lokintona
persone illius tertie partis, cujus advocatio ad Willelmum filium
Petri dinoscitur pertinere. Vacante autem dicta tertia parte et
nemine quicquam juris sibi in ea vendicante, idem Willelmus
filius Petri Willelmum Hay clericum nobis ad eandem tertiam
partem presentavit. Idem vero Willelmus Hai ex concessione
et presentatione Willelmi filii Petri predictam tertiam partem
recipiens coram nobis in jure confessus est se nihil juris in pre-
nominata tertia parte habere nisi per prefati Willelmi filii Petri
concessionem et presentationem. Hiis testibus, Sancte Trinitatis et
Sancti Andree Eboracensis Roberto et Thoma prioribus, Hugone
de Silkestona decano de Donecastre, R[ogero] de Ledesham de
Pontefracto decanus \sic]t Paulino decano de Ainesti, Jacobo
decano de Waldo, Thoma filio Baldwini, Johanne Blundo . . .
Alano de Wilton . . ., Hugone filio Apoliti, Thoma de Hugata,
Thoma de Spicivent, Galfrido Furmage ; Alexandro, Johanne . . .
Goodmanham was split up into many tenements at the Conquest and at
the Survey, when the king had I carucate and 5 bovates, soc of Market
Weighton ; the archbishop a berewick of his manor of Everingham (4 car.) ;
Nigel Fossard the 2 manors late of Colegrim and Orm (5 car. and 6 bov.)
and 10 bovates more, recorded only in the summary of the Survey ; William
de Percy Norman's late manor (2 car.), held by William de Colevill his
tenant ; Gilbert Tison i^ carucate, recorded only in the summary, where
4 bovates are also mentioned as held by no one. Thus the assessment of
1 Yorks. Ing. p. m., i, 196. 2 #., 195; Kirkby's Quest, 83.
416 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
the whole town was 16 carucates and 5 bovates. The church was not
named, but two-thirds of the advowson belonged in 1222 to Romund Tirel,
who recovered it by fine from master Robert de Winton, canon of York,
and in return quit-claimed to master Robert the tithe of sheaves which the
church used to receive from 4 carucates belonging to the prebend of
Fridaythorpe, then held by master Robert.1 In 1225 Thomas Hay was an
important landowner in Goodmanham, Aughton, and Laytham,2 and Roger
Hay a few years later. In 1262 Bartholomew Tyrrell of Goodmanham held
two-thirds of the advowson of the church, as belonging to | carucate of land
which he held in Goodmanham of William Tyrrell of Go~odmanham.3 As
Romund Tyrrell held £ knight's fee in this town in 1243 of the fee of Percy,4
it appears that two-thirds of the advowson belonged to that fee. Adam, son
of Alan de Traneby, held \ fee in Tranby and Goodmanham of Robert son
of William the constable of Flamborough, and gave this tenement to the
nuns of Watton.5 This belonged to the fee of Tison, which was a member
of the Mowbray fee.6 The Fossard fee in this place was held by the local
family and later by that of Hay. William, son of Peter (de Gudmandham),
gave to the canons of Ellerton, for their support and that of thirteen poor
persons to be fed at Ellerton priory, his mill at Goodmanham and the suit
of mill due from 7 carucates and 5 bovates of land in that town, rendering
yearly to the lords of Market Weighton 4^. 6rtr.7 Agnes, sister of the said
William and relict of Adam de Linton, gave lands here to the canons of
Ellerton,8 who had 19 bovates in this town in 1284-5 belonging to the fee
of Maulay.9 From these particulars we learn that the Fossard (or Maulay)
holding consisted of 6 carucates,10 together with I carucate and 5 bovates
belonging to the socage of Market Weighton, and a third part of the church ;
the archbishop had 4 carucates, attached to the prebend of Fridaythorpe ;
Percy had 2 carucates and 2 bovates, with two-thirds of the church, held
with lands in Kiplingcotes and Cloughton for I knight's fee;11 \\ carucate
was held of the constables of Flamborough of the Mowbray fee, late of the
fee of Tison; and the church probably had i carucate.
1 123. Grant by Roger Hay, for love of St. Peter his lord, St. Leonard
and for (the health of) William Fossard, his lord, to the
brethren of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of a mill in North
Cave12 worth 125., with a toft and the suit of those who went
to the said mill while it was the grantor's, c. 1135-1148.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York; Rawl. MS. 6455, f. 213.
Notum sit omnibus tarn futuris quam presentibus quod ego
Roggerus Haid condo et imperpetuum in elemosinam do13
unum molendinum in Cava valentem xii. solidos, cum uno tofto,
fratribus hospitalis Sancti Petri, et omnes qui iverunt ad eundem
molendinum ad molendum quamdiu eum habui in manu mea
ibunt modo. Et hoc pro amore Dei et Sancti Petri domini mei
et Sancti Leonardi et pro Wuillelmo Fossard domino meo et pro
memetipso et pro sponsa mea et pro animabus antecessorum
meorum. Quapropter precor dominum meum et amicos et
Feet of F., 16 n. 29. z ib., 17, n. ir.
ib., 49, n. 15. * 7esta, 364.
Dodsw. MS. ix, f. 11$^. 6 Kirkbfs Quest, Si.
Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 336. » ib., 339.
Kirkby's Quest, 82. 10 #., 82.
11 Cal. l»q. p. /«., v, 319. lt As in the heading.
13 "Deo"; MS.
FOSSARD FEE: NORTH CAVE 417
homines meos ut hec concedant et manuteneant, quatinus hujus
elemosine participes sint. Hii sunt testes, Adam heremita, Ulfus
presbiter de Actun, Walterus dapifer, Hugo de Hugcad,1 Tocca
prepositus.
At the Survey there were four feudal tenements in North Cave. The
canons of St. Peter had I carucate and 6 bovates ; Nigel Fossard had the
2 manors late of Ulf the deacon and Torchil (6 car. and 2 bov.) ; Robert
Malet had the six manors late of Tored (2 car.), Basin (2 car.), Mule (16
bov.), Aldred (4 bov.), Turstan (i car.), and Ulfiet (£ car.) ; and Hugh, son
of Baldric, had a berewick (2 bov.) of Game's manor of Little Weighton,
to which the church of North Cave was appurtenant. The assessment of
the whole town was 15^ carucates. William Malet had owned the land
of Ulf the deacon until the sack of York.2
The subsequent distribution of these lands seems to have been as
follows. Two carucates, late Basin's, besides 3 other carucates from the
fees of Malet and Mortain, passed to the fee of Brus and were held as to
3 carucates by the family of Merlay, later by the Fauconbergs, with lands
in Brantingham, Cliff and Yeddingham for I fee;3 and as to the remaining
2 carucates by the tenants of the Flamvill family, who held of Percy of
Kildale and they of Brus.4 From the Malet fee 3 more carucates passed
to the Stutevill family, and so to Wake ; one of these carucates being held
by St. John's, Beverley, and the other 2 by the family of Meaux, as part of
£ fee in North Cave and Little Weighton.5 To Stutevill also passed the 2
bovates, held in 1086 by Hugh, son of Baldric, with the church of North Cave. 8
The priory of St. Andrew, York, held 2 carucates of the fee of St. Peter's,
York,7 which included I carucate and 6 bovates held by the archbishop at
the Survey, and 2 bovates probably taken from the fee of Mortain. There
remain 5 carucates and 2 bovates. Of these, 5 carucates from the fee
of Mortain passed to Fossard and so to Maulay, of whom they were
held in 1284-5 by German Hay, including u bovates given in alms to
religious houses.8 As shown by a succeeding charter Roger Hay held 4
carucates in North Cave of the fee of Fossard, and in 1243 Roger Hay
held £ fee in North Cave and Everthorpe of the fee of Maulay.9 Ever-
thorpe is only mentioned in the summary of the Survey, where 5 carucates
are assigned to the count of Mortain. The 2 bovates remaining from the
fee of Malet probably belonged to the church, and so would pass to the
Stutevill fee.
1124. Confirmation by Roger, son of Nigel, to the brethren of the
hospital of St. Peter, York, of the land which they have of his
fee in North Cave, namely a toft of his own gift and another
of the gift of Walter Talun, his man. 1148-1156.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 216.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus literas has quod
ego Rogerus filius Nigelli concessi et dedi et hac carta mea con-
firmavi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis
totam terram quam habent de feudo meo in Northkave, scilicet
1 For " Huggate." 2 V.C.H. Yorks., ii, 292^.
3 Yorks. Ing. p. ///., i, 101. * Kirkby's Quest, 90, 265. Cf. Red Bk., 735.
5 Kirkby's Quest, 88 ; Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 241.
6 Cal. Inq. p. m., ii, 260; v. 143. 7 Mon. Angl., vi, 962.
8 Kirkby's Quest, 85. » Testa, 363^.
II 2 D
418 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
ex propria donatione mea unum toftum et aliud1 toftum quod
Walter Talun homo meus dedit eis, liberam et quietam et im-
munem ab omni humano servitio sicut puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, preter orationes pauperum. Hanc vero elemosinam
ego et heredes mei warentizabimus predictis pauperibus contra
omnes homines, ut simus participes elemosinarum et orationum
pauperum ejusdem domus Dei. Hiis testibus : Radulfo sacer-
dote, Willelmo diacono, Reginaldo ruffo, Petro filio Willelmi,
Willelmo filio Chnut, Roberto et Turstino filiis Langus, Samp-
sone filio Toke, Ricardo filio Ailmer.
1125. Notification by the chapter of St. Peter of York that whereas
master Robert, rector, and the brethren of the hospital of St.
Peter have complained that the men dwelling in the fee of
Roger Hay in North Cave have despoiled them of the suit of
their mill there, having cited the parties before them and heard
the evidence of witnesses they have adjudged to the master
and brethren the suit of that mill, and have condemned those
men in the sum of 30.5-., for the taxed costs of the brethren.
1148-^.1158.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 213^.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentes literas visuris
vel audituris capitulum Sancti Petri Eboracensis salutem in
Domino. Ad universitatis vestre notitiam volumus pejvenire
quod cum magister Rfobertus] rector et fratres hospitalis Sancti
Petri coram nobis conquest! fuissent quod homines manentes in
feudo Rogeri Hay in Northcava eos de sequela molendini sui de
eadem villa injuste spoliassent, jam dictos homines coram nobis
legitime citari fecimus. Tandem partibus coram nobis compa-
rentibus et magistro et fratribus mentionem suam fundantibus et
asserentibus se per memoratos homines manentes in feudo Rogeri
Hay in Northcava de sequela molendini sui de eadem villa injuste
spoliates esse, procurator partis adverse huic eorum intentioni
contradicens directe litem contestatus est. Partibus igitur rite
competentibus, statutis diebus ut debita gaudent testium produc-
tione, testes productos diligenter examinavimus et instruments
coram nobis exhibita legi fecimus. Publicatis tandem attesta-
tionibus et copia dicendi in testes et testificata concessa, diem
statuimus ut sententialiter litem terminaremus. Tandem dili-
gentius inspectis attestationibus et instrumentis coram nobis ex-
hibitis et utriusque allegationibus attentius notatis et ponderatis
cause meritis, juris ordine per omnia observato, communicate
virorum prudentum consilio, sententialiter adjudicavimus predictis
magistro et fratribus possessionem sequele molendini predicti ab
omnibus hominibus manentibus in feudo Rogeri Hay in North-
cava faciende; condempnantes eosdem homines prenominatis
1 " alium " ; MS.
FOSSARD FEE: NORTH CAVE 419
magistro et fratribus, nomine cxpensarum in lite factarum,moderata
facta taxatione, in summam triginta solidorum.
1 1 26. Confirmation by Thomas Hay to the hospital of St. Peter, York,
of the mill in North Cave given by Roger Hay, his father, with
the suit of his fee in that town, namely of 4 carucates of land
which owe suit and ought to grind at that mill and give
multure. ^.1175-1188.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 213.
Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris Thomas Hay salutem.
Noverit universitas vestra me intuitu pietatis et caritatis con-
cessisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et pauperibus
hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis in puram et perpetuam ele-
mosinam illud molendinum in Northcave quod pater meus Rogerus
Hay dedit predictis pauperibus in puram et perpetuam elemosinam
cum sequ[e]la totius terre de feudo meo in predicta villa, scilicet
iiii. carucatarum que debent sequi et mblere ad predictum molen-
dinum et multuram dare. Ego vero Thomas et heredes mei
debemus warantizare, defendere, et adquietare predictum molen-
dinum cum sequela predicta et cum omnibus libertatibus et
pertinentiis suis predictis pauperibus contra omnes homines im-
perpetuum, ut simus nos participes omnium elemosinarum que
fiunt et fient in prefata domo Dei imperpetuum. Hiis testibus,
Willelmo de Murers, Willelmo de Riplingham, Rogero Daniele,
Johanne de Dreuton, Willelmo de Santona, Simone filio Baudrai
persona de Northcava, OsbertO'de Clif, Willelmo de Araines,
Petro de Santona, Radulfo filio Syre, Reginaldo fratre suo,
Thoma Brabazun, Willelmo filio Willelmi, et multis aliis.
1127. Confirmation by Thomas Hay to the hospital of St. Peter*
York, of the mill of North Cave with a toft and the suit of the
men and lands of his fee, which mill and suit Roger Hay, his
father, gave many years before. ^.1175-1188.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 213.
Universis Christi fidelibus cartam istam visuris vel audituris
Thomas Hay salutem. Noveritis me, pro salute anime mee et
omnium antecessorum et heredum meorum, concessisse, dedisse,
et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et pauperibus hospitalis
Sancti Petri Eboracensis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam
molendinum de Kava cum tofto et cum tota sequela sua, scilicet
omnium hominum et omnium terrarum existentium in feodo meo
de Kava, quicumque terras ipsas coluerit vel tenuerit, quod molen-
dinum cum multura et sequela predicta dominus et pater meus
Rogerus Hay predictis pauperibus multis retroactis temporibus
dedit in puram et perpetuam elemosinam et carta sua confirmavit,
42O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
quam cartam ego vidi et pia caritate concessi et present! carta
mea confirmavi pauperibus prefatis, libere, integre, et quiete sicut
ulla elemosina liberius potest dari. Et ego predictus Thomas
Hay et heredes mei warantizabimus et adquietabimus predictis
pauperibus imperpetuum predictum molendinum, cum tota sequela
predicta in tofto et in omnibus aliis liberis pertinentiis suis, contra
omnes homines ; ut ego et omnes antecessores et heredes mei
simus participes omnium orationum, elemosinarum et aliorum
beneficiorum que fiunt vel facienda sunt in prefata domo Dei.
Hiis testibus : Stephano, Willelmo Balki, Roberto milite, Suano,
Anketino, Willelmo, Gamello, et aliis fratribus predict! hospitalis ;
Willelmo, Roberto, Hugone et aliis capellanis ipsius domus ;
Reinero, Thoma de Languath, et aliis clericis ipsius domus ;
Rogero de Dayvill, Petro filio Willelmi de Northkava, Willelmo
fratre suo, Radulfo de Yvertorp, Reginald© fratre ejus, et multis
aliis.
1128. Grant by the prior and convent of Watton to Alexander, son
of Peter de Cave, of £ carucate in Houghton, which the con-
vent have by the gift of Peter de Cave, with a toft ; also 2
bovates in Everthorpe, and £ carucate in Cave which Peter de
Cave held of Gundrea, daughter of William de Useflet, with
tofts and tillages ; also 3 bovates in Ripplingham ; to hold for
2S. yearly. 1190-1214.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f-355-
Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris prior et conventus
de Watton salutem. Noverit universitas vestra nos dedisse et
concessisse et hac present! carta nostra confirmasse Alexandro
filio Petri de Cava, pro humagio et servitio suo, illam dimidiam
carucatam terre in Hoveton quam habemus in eadem villa ex
dono Petri de Cava, cum tofto quod fuit Willelmi filii Golle, et
cum omnibus aliis pertinentiis et aisiamentis suis infra villam et
extra ; preterea illas duas bovatas terre in Yvertorp que fuerunt
Ade Sumer cum omnibus pertinentiis et aisiamentis suis, et
dimidiam carucatam terre in villa de Cava, illam scilicet quam
Petrus de Cava tenuit de Gundrea filia Willelmi de Useflet. De
qua dimidia carucata tres bovate jacent simul et alibi due bovate,
quas scilicet Wiberd et Adam tenuerunt, que computate sunt pro
una bovata quia carent prato ; et omnia tofta in eadem villa de
Cava pertinentia ad predictam dimidiam carucatam, et omnes
culturas tarn arabiles quam in prato pertinentes ad prefatam
dimidiam carucatam et cum omnibus aliis pertinentiis et aisia-
mentis suis, cum tofto quod fuit Renneri et cum tofto quod fuit
Gamelli de Grena ; preterea tres bovatas terre in Ripplingham,
scilicet illas duas bovatas quas Petrus de Cava tenuit de Rogero
capellano, et illam bovatam quam idem Petrus tenuit de Gervaseo
FOSSARD FEE: HOUGHTON, GOODMANHAM 42!
cum omnibus pertinentiis et aisiamentis suis et cum tofto in quo
prefatus Petrus mansionem suam propriam fecerat. Omnia pre-
dicta dedimus et concessimus prefato Alexandro filio Petri,
habenda et possidenda in feodo et hereditate libere et quiete,
reddendo annuatim pro omni servitio nobis duos solidos ad
Pentecosten. Nos autem guarantizabimus et adquietabimus pre-
dicto Alexandro omnia predicta quamdiu donator noster nobis
ilia guarantizaverit et acquietaverit. Hiis testibus, Roberto de
Everincham, Willelmo Salvain, Waltero de Sourebi, Alexandro
de Santon, Willelmo de Anlathbi, Radulpho de Vaus, Johanne
de Dreuton, Ricardo de Anlathbi, Willelmo de Cave, Ada de
Cliht, Galfrido de Hoveton.
1129. Agreement made between William son of Peter and Emma
Hay, whereby William granted to Emma the land of Aughton
and Goodmanham, which William's grandfather pledged to
Emma's father, and Emma surrendered to William out of that
tenement a mill in Goodmanham with 4 bovates, and 2 bovates
in Aughton, as his right because that land is quit of the money
which Roger, son of Alured, her father, paid to the king as bail
for William son of Anketin, namely 6om. 1180-1200.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 342.
Hec est conventio facta inter Willelmum filium Petri et
Emmam Hai, scilicet quod predictus Willelmus concessit prefate
Emme totam terram de Acton et Gudmundham quam avus pre-
dicti Willelmi invadiavit patri predicte Emme, tenendam in vita
sua in bono pacis absque omni molestia. Et predicta Emma Hai
pro hac concessione prefata reddidit predicto Willelmo de eodem
tenemento i. molendinum in Gudmundham et quatuor bovatas
terre in eadem villa et duas bovatas terre in Acton, ut jus suum
et hereditatem, quia pro rato habet et bene concedit quod terra
ipsa acquietavit se de pecunia quam Rogerus films Alueredi pater
suus balliavit pro Willelmo filio Ancketini, scilicet Ix. marcas regi
et alia debita que dedit regalibus pro eo. Et predicta Emma
Hai affidavit predicto Willelmo et juravit quod recognosceret sibi
vel heredibus suis omne jus suum ad exitum vite sue, scilicet
de Acton et pertinentiis suis. Et ipse prenominatus Willelmus
filius Petri affidavit predicte Emme et pro se et heredibus suis
juravit quod istam conventionem firmiter erga se teneret in vita
sua. Ad hujus conventionis confirmationem Willelmus filius
Petri pro se et heredibus suis sigilli sui munimen apposuit, et
Emma Hai pro jurejurando Rogeri filii Alueredi patris sui et suo
illese tenendo similiter sigillo suo confirmavit. Hiis testibus,
Roberto capellano, Nicolao diacono, Stephano clerico, Hugone
de Gruvill', Willelmo Hai, Hugone de Colevill', Herberto de
Hoveton, Willelmo filio ejus, Gaufrido clerico de Heppeton,
422 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Willelmo de Banburc, Sampson, Willelmo fabro, Thoma Spine
et multis aliis.
1 130. Agreement made between William son of Peter (deGoodmanham)
and Thomas Hay touching Aughton and its members, where-
by Thomas Hay quit-claimed his right in Aughton and all that
William son of Anketin, grandfather of William son of Peter,
had pledged to Roger son of Alured, grandfather of Thomas,
as the gage which William son of Peter had redeemed in the
time of Emma Hay, mother of Thomas. For which William
son of Peter gave to his nephew, William son of Adam de
Birland, in marriage with Emma, daughter of the said Thomas
Hay, 6 bovates in Goodmanham, to hold by doing the forinsec
service of that land, where 20 carucates make a knight's fee;
and to Roger, eldest son of the said Thomas, in marriage with
Christiana, daughter of Adam de Birland, niece of the said
William, 5 bovates with the chief messuage which Emma Hay,
mother of Thomas, had held, to hold by doing the like forinsec
service. 1195-1211.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 342^.
Sciant omnes has literas visuri vel audituri quod hec est
concordia facta inter Willelmum filium Petri et Thomam Hai
de Actona et pertinentiis, videlicet quod ego Thomas Hai reddidi
et quietum clamavi totum jus meum absque aliquo retenemento
et totum clamium meum remisi pro me et heredibus meis quod
habui vel habere potui in Acton et pertinentiis Willelmo filio
Petri et heredibus, sicut jus suum et hereditatem suam, quod
Willelmus films Anketini avus predict! Willelmi invadiavit
Rogero filio Aluredi avo meo sicut vadium, quod se acquietavit
tempore Emme Hai matris mee. Et pro hac quieta clamantia
Willelmus films Petri dedit Willelmo filio Ade de Birlande nepoti
suo pro homagio et servitio vi. bovatas terre in Gudmundham
in liberum maritagium cum Emma filia mea ; faciendo forinsecum
servitium quantum pertinet ad tantam terram de eodem feodo
unde viginti carucate terre faciunt servitium unius militis. Pre-
terea idem Willelmus films Petri dedit quinque bovatas terre,
cum capitali mes[u]agio in. Gudmundham quod Emma Hai mater
mea tenuit, Rogero filio meo primogenito pro homagio et ser-
vitio in liberum maritagium cum Christiana filia Ade de Birlande
nepte sua ; habendas et tenendas in feodo et hereditate de
prefato Willelmo et heredibus suis ; faciendo forinsecum servitium
quantum pertinet ad tantam terram de eodem feodo unde viginti
carucate terre faciunt servitium unius militis. Hoc autem
tenendum pro me et heredibus meis affidavi et jusjurandum
interposui, et ut perpetue firmitatis robur optineat, istud apposi-
tione sigilli mei corroboravi. Hiis testibus, Alano de Wilton
tune temporis seneschallo Roberti de Turnham, Johanne de
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Bulemer, Ricardo de la Hay, Johanne de Oketon, Willelmo
Agillun, Hugone de Kelington, Willelmo de Pouelington, Willelmo
de Sancton, Thoma de Hothom, Willelmo de Areines, Jordano
de Buggetorp, Petro de Sancton, Thoma persona de Actona,
Waltero de Hugate, Johanne Laxington, Johanne de Griglistun,
Ricardo de Kilpin, Jordano clerico, Petro clerico, Willelmo
Battaille, Thoma de Hugate, Roberto nepote suo, Thoma Espicent,
Gaufrido Furmage, Petro de Ivertorp, Johanne de Neubald,
Nicholao de Hugat, Willelmo de Belebeia, et aliis multis.
At the Survey Nigel Fossard had the manor in Aughton, late of Ernuin
the priest (6 car.). Ernuin seems to have claimed the land before the date
of the Survey, but Nigel Fossard called the king to warrant the land to him
to the use of count Robert. Robert Fossard apparently enfeoffed Roger,
father of Roger, of these 6 carucates, 4 in Everthorpe, 4 in North Cave,
and 6 in Goodmanham to hold for the service of one knight. This was
one of the 2 fees held in 1 166 by Roger, son of Roger. He was succeeded
by Thomas Hay, apparently his son and heir, and presumably husband
of Emma Hay, daughter of Roger son of Alured. Thomas Hay I confirmed
a gift made to the hospital of St. Peter, York, by the younger Roger, his
father-in-law, as given above. Thomas Hay I died before 1 190, when Thomas,
son of Thomas son of Roger, renders account of loos, for having a recogni-
tion of the death of his father touching the land of Aughton and Good-
manham, of which Roger " de Hay" deforces him.1 His sub-tenant in
North Cave and Goodmanham was William, son of Peter son of William
son of Anketin, named in this deed as uncle of William, son of Adam de
Birland, and of Christiana, sister of this William, who were to be re-
spectively married to Emma, the daughter, and Roger, the first-born son,
of Thomas, son of Thomas Hay. In 1200 a plea in the court of Robert
de Turneham between Richard de Wivill and Thomas Hay, touching 8
carucates in Everthorpe (Yvetorp) and North Cave (Hundecoum), was
put in respite because Thomas Hay was beyond seas in the king's service.2
Roger Hay succeeded Thomas, his father, before 1228, when he was lord
of Aughton, and as such assented to the presentation of a vicar to the
church by Thomas, parson of Aughton. This was opposed by the prior
and convent of Ellerton, and the archbishop then collated.3 Two years
later Roger Hay, as patron, and Roger de Turkilby, parson of Aughton,
assented to a demise of the corn tithes of Laytham, Seaton, Foggathorpe
and Willitoft.4 In 1243 Roger Hay held of the Maulay fee £ fee in Aughton
and 5 fee in North Cave and Everthorpe,5 and in 1279 German Hay held
ITT fee in Aughton with the members.6
1131. Notitia of gifts made to the nuns of St. Mary of Thicket
(confirmed by John, 27 Feb., 5th year, 1204), namely by
Roger son of Roger the place called Thicket (in West Cot-
tingwith), and 4 bovates in (West) Cottingwith ; by Thomas,
son of Roger, ^ carucate in the same town ; by Picot i bovate
in the same ; by Geoffrey de Fittling and Hugh de Bolton a
ridding of the king's waste ; by Roger son of Roger i bovate
in Goodmanham ; by Emma Hay, sister of the same Roger
1 Pipe R., 2 Ric. I. 2 A\ de Oblat., 105.
3 Reg. Gray, 19. 4 ib., 37.
5 Tata, 3636. 6 Yorks. p. m. i, 196.
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son of Roger, i bovate in the same ; by Geoffrey de Fiteling
2 bovates in Wheldrick ; by Hugh de Bolton 2 bovates in the
same ; by Emma de Dilolton i bovate in the same.
Charter R., 5 John, m. 12. Pd. in R. Chart., 120.
. . . Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Thikeheved et moni-
alibus ibidem Deo servientibus . . . de dono Rogeri filii Rogeri
locum qui dicitur Tikeheved et iiij bovatas terre cum pertinentiis
in Cottungwith ; de dono Thome filii Rogeri dimidiam carrucatam
terre cum pertinentiis in eadem villa ; de dono Picot unam
bovatam terre cum pertinentiis in eadem villa; de dono et
concessione Gaufridi de Fitelinghe et Hugonis de Buleton
essartum quoddam de wasto nostro; de dono Rogeri filii Rogeri
unam bovatam terre cum pertinentiis in Gudemundeham ; de
dono Emme sororis ejusdem Rogeri filii Rogeri j bovatam terre
cum pertinentiis in eadem villa ; de dono Gaufridi de Fitelinge
duas bovatas terre cum pertinentiis in Coldric ; de dono Hugonis
de Boulton duas bovatas terre cum pertinentiis in eadem villa ;
de dono Emme de Dilolton unam bovatam terre cum pertinentiis
in eadem villa.
Taking these gifts in order, the founder's gift of 4 bovates in West
Cottingwith was made before 1180, and that of Thomas his brother-in-law
before 1190. Picot's gift was confirmed by Emma Hay, mother of Thomas
Hay II. The Filling and Bolton families are discussed under Wheldrake
(Percy fee). The gifts in Goodmanham by Roger, son of Roger, and
Emma his sister, were made, the one apparently before 1180 and the
other soon after. The identity of Emma de Dilolton l has not been
ascertained.
1 132. Confirmation by Emma Hay to the nuns of St. Mary, Thicket,
of i bovate in (West) Cottingwith which Pigot gave, and a toft
in Crossum. ^.1180-1203.
From the original formerly in the poss. of Richard Robinson of Thicket,
esq. Pd. in Man. Angl., iv, 386.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis ego Emma Hai salutem.
Sciatis me et heredes meos concessisse et hac presenti carta
confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie de Thicked et sanctimonialibus
ibidem Deo servientibus unam bovatam terre in Cotingwit quam
Pigot et heredes sui predictis sanctimonialibus dederunt et
unum toftum in Crossum, ita libere et quiete de me et heredibus
meis sicut predictus Pigot et heredes sui predictis sanctimoni-
alibus carta sua confirmaverunt. His testibus, Radulfo Salvage,
Willelmo de Murers, Hamone de Skipwic, Hugone de Boulton,
Willelmo filio Petri, Willelmo Hai, Willelmo de Belebia et multis
aliis.
Thicket priory is in West Cottingwith, close to the river Derwent.
It was founded by Roger, son of Roger, before 1180. At the Survey the
count of Mortain had 2 carucates and 6 bovates in West Cottingwith,
soc of the manor of Aughton, which Nigel Fossard held, and the manor,
1 " Diholton" in Cat. Pat. R., 1281-92, p. 165.
FOSSARD FEE: THICKET, ELLERTON 425
late of Cnud in East Cottingwith (2 car.), which Nigel also held and
afterwards gave to St. Mary's, York.1 Ralph Paynel had a berewick in
West Cottingwith (10 bovates) of his manor of Thorganby, and Erneis de
Burun had the manor in West Cottingwith (i car.), late of Grim. These
three tenements are clearly traceable in 1284-5, when the prioress of
Thicket held 10 bovates of German Hay, John Ward 4 bovates of the same,
the prior of Ellerton 3 (? 6) bovates of the same, the abbot of St. Mary's,
York, i bovate, and the chapter of St. Peter, York, i bovate of the land of
Ulf. The 10 bovates of the Paynel fee were divided between Robert de
Percy, holding in chief of the crown, and Matilda de Multon holding of the
heirs of Stonegrave, they of the heirs of Plaiz and they of John de Vescy.
The carucate of the Burun fee was held of Robert de Ros.2 These par-
ticulars account for the whole of the 5 carucates in West Cottingwith. The
other Cottingwith belonged to the Liberty of St. Mary.
1 133. Grant by William, son of Peter, for the health of king John and
Geoffrey, archbishop of York, Robert de Turneham and Joan
his wife, Geoffrey earl of Essex, Alan de Wilton and Mary his
wife, and Alice, wife of the grantor, and for the souls of kings
Henry and Richard, Peter the father and Christiana the
mother of the grantor, and Hugh Murdac, to St. Mary and
the order of Sempringham to found a priory at Ellerton of
the canons of that order and to feed 13 poor people, of his
land in Ellerton with the wood of Lathingholme and the rid-
ding to the south thereof, 2 bovates in Laytham with 16 acres
of arable towards Harlthorpe and 12 acres of arable in Aughton.
i 199-1211.
From the original formerly in poss. of Richard Robinson of Thicket, esq.
Pd. in Mon. AngL, vi, 976, n. I.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris
Willelmus films Petri salutem in Domino. Noverit universitas
vestra me, divine pietatis intuitu et pro salute [domini] nostri
Johannis illustrissimi regis Anglic et pro salute reverend! patris
nostri Galfridi Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopi et pro salute
domini Roberti de Thornham et domine Johanne sponse ejus et
pro salute Galfridi comitis Essexie et pro salute Alani de Wilton
et Marie sponse ejus et pro salute anime mee et Alicie sponse mee
et omnium heredum meorum et dominorum et amicorum et
hominum meorum et pro salute omnium eorum qui hanc dona-
tionem meam manutenebunt et pro animabus dominorum meorum
Henrici et Ricardi regum Anglic et pro animabus Petri patris
mei et Christiane matris mee et pro anima Hugonis Murdac ac
omnium parentum meorum et antecessorum, dedisse et concessisse
et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et Beate Marie et
ordini de Sempingham, ad faciendum quendam prioratum canoni-
corum ejusdem ordinis in villa de Ellerton cohabitandorum ac ad
pascendum ibidem tresdecem pauperes, totam terram meam de
leodo meo in villa de Elreton cum servitio tarn liberorum quam
ceterorum hominum et totum boscum de Lathingholm ac totam
1 Col. Chart. R., iii, 115. ' Kivkby's Quest, 62.
426 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
sartam ex austral! parte de Lathingholm cum ceteris boscis eidem
ville pertinentibus de feodo meo de Ellerton ac cum pasturis, aquis,
piscariis, pratis et pascuis, mods et turbariis, viis et semitis, cum
introitu et exitu et cum omnibus pertinentiis ejus, libertatibus
et aisiamentis et liberis consuetudinibus in villa et extra villam
sine aliquo retenemento, ac duas bovatas terre in Lathom quas
Nicolaus films Pagani aliquando tenuit et omnibus pertinentiis
ejus sine retenemento, ac duodecim acras terre arabilis in territorio
de Acton ac decem acras terre in territorio de Lathom propin-
quiores divise de Herlethorp versus aquilonem. Hec omnia dedi
predictis canonicis apud Elreton manentibus in puram et per-
petuam elemosinam sicut aliqua elemosina liberius et melius et
securius potest dari religioni. Ego vero et heredes mei pro me
warantizabimus et acquietabimus et defendemus predictis cano-
nicis omnes predictas terras cum pertinentiis suis contra omnes
homines imperpetuum de omnibus servitiis et demandis que sunt
vel esse poterunt. Hiis testibus, domino G[alfrido] Eboracensi
archiepiscopo, Roberto de Turnham, Henrico de Puteaco, Alano
de Wilton, Johanne de Beverlaco, Johanne de Bulemer, Willelmo
Aguillon, Johanne de Hotona, Hugone de Kelingthorpe, Roberto
de Baravill, Jordano clerico, Thoma de Hugath, Willelmo Bataill,
Ada Bataill, Roberto filio Savine, Galfrido Furremage.
1134. Notification by Gilbert II, master of the order of Sempringham,
and John, prior, and the convent of Ellerton, that they are
bound to provide for the support of ,13 poor people in the
hospital of the church of Ellerton, as provided by arrangement
between the said Gilbert and John, and William son of Peter
(de Goodmanham), founder of the said church, and subjec-
tion of themselves and their successors to the power conferred
upon the archbishop in case of default. 1199-1210.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, f. lod. Pd. in Mon. AngL, vi, 9776, n. 6, n.
Omnibus Christi fidelibus has literas visuris vel audituris
Gilbertus secundus magister ordinis de Sempringham et Johannes
prior et conventus de Ellerton eternam in Domino salutem.
Noverit universitas vestra nos teneri ad perpetuam sustentationem
tresdecim pauperum faciendam in hospitale ecclesie de Ellerton
prout provisum est inter nos et Willelmum filium Petri fundatorem
jam dicte [ecclesie] et ut in autenticis ipsius et nostris con-
tinetur ; quod si aliquo tempore aut nos aut successores nostri
contra hanc provisionem venire presumpserimus, licebit venerabili
patri Eboracensi archiepiscopo, qui pro tempore fuerit, nos ad
predictam sustentationem competenter faciendam appellatione
remota compellere ; cujus examini super hoc nos, appellatione
remota, sub[j]iciemus. In cujus rei testimonium presenti scripto
sigilla nostra apposuimus.
XXL— GANT FEE
1 135. Grant by Walter de Gant to the canons whom he has estab-
lished in the church of St. Mary of Bridlington of 13 carucates
in that place with the mills, and confirmation of the gifts made
by his men to the same church. <r.i 125-1 130.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. u. Pd. in Mon. Awgl., vi, 285. Abstr. in
Lancaster's Chartul. of Bridl., p. 12.
Ego Walterus de Gant notifico omnibus sancte ecclesie fideli-
bus quod in ecclesia Sancte Marie de Bredlintona canonicos
regulares stabilivi ex precepto et concensu regis Henrici, pro
anima ejus et pro animabus patris et matris mee et anima mea
et amicorum meorum ; concede igitur eidem ecclesie et servi-
toribus ejus quicquid habui in eadem villa, videlicet tresdecem
carucatas terre cum molendinis que eidem terre adjacent ; terras
quoque illas quas homines mei dederunt ipsi ecclesie concede,
videlicet Willelmus constabularius unarn carucatam terre in
Besingby, Forno in eadem villa duas bovatas, Mathernus in
Hilderthorp duas bovatas, Radulfus Buc et Gocelinus films ejus
in Estona duas bovatas dederunt; Radulfus in Grendala dedit
quatuor bovatas, Gozo in Bucetona concessione Alani filii sui
dedit quatuor bovatas, Malgerus in Richtona quatuor bovatas.
Insuper dedi eidem ecclesie et servitoribus suis canonicis eccle-
siam de Edenham et aliam de Wicham et dimidiam ecclesiam
de Sutferebi et ecclesiam de Fivelai cum molendino uno et eccle-
siam de Sualedala ; ecclesiam quoque de Willerdebi et aliam de
Galmetona quas Adelardus venator dedit concessu Henrici filii
sui concedo. Has omnes terras et ecclesias cum terris que eis
adjacent concedo eis solutas et quietas ab omni geldo et omnibus
consuetudinibus preter geldum regis, videlicet Danageldum. Hiis
testibus : Turs[t]ino archiepiscopo, Alano de Perci, Eustachio filio
Johannis, Jordano Paganel, Willelmo constabulario, Lamberto
constabulario, Willelmo de Mundavill, Radulfo de Novavilla,
Willelmo de Perci, Radulfo de Grendala et Radulfo filio ejus,
Gocelino Buch, Malgero de Erghom, Wimundo capellano, Ricardo
pincerna et Girardo fratre ejus, Roberto de Ropelle, Waltero
de Calce.1 Et superaddo etiam eis ecclesiam de Elkesdona cum
eadem libertate quam in supradictis ecclesiis habent.
It is probable that Walter de Gant issued this charter some years after
he had established the canons regular of the order of St. Augustine at
1 " Calte " ; MS.
427
428 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Bridlington in 1113 or IH4.1 He had confirmed in 1115 his father's charter,
refounding the abbey of Bardney in Lincolnshire, and by a charter dated
in 1125 he added further endowments. Among the witnesses of the first
charter are William Fitz-Neal, his brother-in-law, and constable of Chester,
William de Mundevill and Lambert the constable;2 the same names ap-
pear among the witnesses of the second charter.3 Henry's confirmation to
Bardney, which was issued from Winchester in the i6th year of his reign
(1115-16), was attested by, among others, Walter de Gant, Alan de Percy,
Ralph de Gant, Ralph Alost and Ralph de Nevill.4 In his charter to
Bardney in 1125 Walter de Gant gave the mother church of Hunmanby,
with its chapels, the parish consisting of Burton Fleming, Wold Newton,
Fordon, Muston, Folkton, Reighton, Bartindale, and I carucate of land in
Argam, or Ergham, with Hunmanby.5
From this charter and the confirmation of Stephen we can compile
a fairly complete list of the tenants who held of Walter de Gant by sub-
infeudation about the year 1136 :
Donors. Place.
William Fitz-Neal, constable of Chester Bessingby
Forne „
Mathern Hilderthorpe
Ralph Buch and Josceline, his son Easton
Ralph de Grendale Grindale
Gozo de Buceton and Alan, his son Buckton
Malger de Richeton Reighton
Adelard Venator and Henry, his son j
Morcar de Bemton Binnington
The gifts included the service of: 8
William, son of Lambert Speeton
Thecion „
Walter, son of Bertin Hunmanby
Audin „
The date of this charter is by no means easy to fix. William Fitz-Neal,
the constable of Chester, probably died before Michaelmas, 1130, at which
date " William, son of William the constable," accounted for a fine of 40 marks
which the king had made for him against the earl of Chester.7 It is not
possible to say whether the father or the son attested this charter. William
de Mundavill, or Amundevill, was the knight of that name, whom Gilbert de
Gant had enfeoffed of land in Scottlesthorpe, in Edenham, co. Lincoln,8
where the same William, or a son named William, gave 40 acres of land to
Bridlington.9 Robert de Ropelley seems to belong to a later generation.
He gave land in Ropsley, co. Lincoln, to the abbey of Vaudey, founded by
William, earl of Albema'rle, about the year 1 147-10 The last witness named,
Walter de Cake, or Cauz, is named with his father Robert de Cauz in the
roll of the sheriff of Nottingham for ii3O.11 Taking these circumstances
into consideration, I do not think that this charter was issued much before
the year 1 1 30.
1 See n. 1151. 2 Mon. AngL, i, 6296. 3 ib, 6306.
• ib., 6zgb. 6 ib., 630.
6 These were given between 1131 and 1157.
7 R. Mag, Pi/>., 31 Hen. I, 88. See n. 1156 below.
8 A'. Hundred. , i, 260. 9 ib.
10 Mon. Angl., v, 490. See his pedigree in Lines, Notes and Queries, viii, 250.
11 R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 10.
GANT FEE: BRIDLINGTON, FILEY 429
1136. Testamentary grant by Walter de Gant to the canons of
Bridlington of the phylactery which Baldwin ( ), his
brother-in-law, sent him from Jerusalem, with the reliques con-
tained therein. 1130-1139.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 11 ; Dodsw. MS. clix, f. 130. Abstr. in
Lancaster's Chartul. of BridL, p. it.
Omnibus fidelibus sancte ecclesie Walterus de Gaunt salutem.
Notum sit vobis me dedisse philacterium quod Baldwinus sororius
meus de lerosolima mihi transmisit, ecclesie Sancte Marie de
Bridlington post obitum meum, cum omnibus reliquiis qui in eo
continentur. Hiis testibus : Matilda uxore mea, H[ ] filio
Laurentii, Wymundo capellano, Henrico, et aliis.
Was this Baldwin the second of that name to be king of Jerusalem, who
died 15 August, 1131 ?
1137. Grant by Gilbert de Gant to the canons of Thornton of his
passage of the Humber for their men and property, and a
messuage in Filey. c. 1139-1 147.
Charter R., 29 Edw. I, m. 6. Abstr. in Cal. Chart. R.t iii, u.
Gilbertus de Gant omnibus hominibus suis Francis et Anglis
totius terre sue salutem. Notum sit tarn presentibus quam
futuris me concessisse in perpetuam elemosinam abbati ecclesie
Sancte Marie Thorentone et canonicis ejusdem loci et hominibus
eorum et omnibus rebus suis passagium meum Humbre quietum,
et preter hoc mansuram unam in Phyvelay sol[ut]am et quietam
pro anima patris mei et matris mee et omnium parentum meorum.
Hiis testibus, Gaufrido et Roberto et Baldewino fratribus Gilbert!
de Gant, Willelmo filio Walteri, Radulfo de Novilla, Adam de
Munbegun, Herberto filio Adelardi, Roberto de Barcheward, Adam
capellano, Waltero scriptore, Ricardo Escrope.
1138. Notification by Gilbert (de Gant), earl of Lincoln, that by
reason of his affection for the church of St. Mary, Bridlington,
he selects it as the place of his burial, and thither he will
betake himself, should he take the habit, for there he first
saw the light and was nourished from early childhood.
^•.1150-1156.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 156^ (written in a different hand). Pd. in
Mon. Angl., vi, 288, n. u. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 212.
Gilbertus comes Lincolnie omnibus ecclesie filiis salutem.
Notum sit vobis quod ego, pro redemptione peccatorum meorum
et pro peculiar! dilectione quam semper habui erga ecclesiam
Sancte Marie Brellintone, mancipavi me ipsum eidem ecclesie, ea
videlicet ratione ut ubicunque vivendi finem fecero in monasterio
Bredlintonensi locum sepulture accipiam. Et si aliquando Deus
per gratiam suam cor meum tetigerit et opportunitatem dederit
ut relicta seculari vanitate in paupertate Deo servire decernam, in
430 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
predicto monasterio habitum religionis accipiam et in illorum
consortio ultima vite mee spatia compleam inter quos ab annis
infantie coalueram, conveniens quippe mihi visum est ut ubi in
hunc mundum ingressus sum de ventre matris mee, ibi de hoc
mundo egrediar in matrem omnium et per eorum exemplum atque
doctrinam Christo merear in bonis operibus conformis fieri per
quorum ministerium Christum baptismate indui ; quapropter
noverit quisquis qui hec audierit quia mihi proprie officiosus aut
injuriosus erit quisquis eidem ecclesie utilis aut noxius fuerit.
Hiis testibus, Gaufrido fratre meo, Waltero decano, etc.
1139. Return made by earl Simon of the knights holding of him
fees of old and new feoffment. (A selection of the tene-
ments presumed to be in Yorkshire.) 1166.
Lib. Rubeus de Scaccario, f. 113. Pd. in Red Book (Rolls Series), i,
381-384.
Hii sunt [milites] l feodati de comitatu comitis Simonis post
mortem2 Henrici regis: [inter alios] Gernagotus3 j rnilitem;
. . . Besingeby et Spetone, feoda scilicet ij militum, date sunt
canonicis de Brellpngtona] in elemosinam.
Hii sunt [milites] feodati comitis Sy[monis] ex tempore
Henrici regis: [inter alios] Galfridus de Neville4 ij milites;
Robertus Scropes 5 j militem ; Henricus [de Willardebi] 6 j mili-
tem ; Walterus de Grendale 7 j militem ; Radulfus filius Walteri 8
j militem ; Thomas [arbalasterius] 9 j militem ; Galfridus filius
Malgeri 10 iiijtam partem militis ; Ernaldus de Martun u iiij partem
militis ; Almaricus de Rictone 12 iiij partem militis ; Gumer 13 vj
partem militis; Besingebi 14 j militem; Spectone 15 j militem;
Yvo filius Walteri16 vjtem partem militis.
In addition to these knights we must name William de Percy, whose
mother, Emma, received Wold Newton with land in Ganton and Staxton as
her marriage dowry. In 1175 the earl of Warwick obtained the service of
I Lib. Niger. 2 " obitum " ; ib.
3 In 1215 land in Hunmanby, committed to Robert Marmiun in custody with
the heir of Hugh Gernegan, was to be committed to Gilbert de Gant if it was
of his fee and was not parcel of the honor of Richmond ; K. Lift. Clans., i, 2156.
Two fees in Filey, Muston and "Sleeton," Fordon, Marion and Reighton.
" Scrop" ; Lib. Niger. He held in Flotmanby, and Barton-upon-Humber.
In Willerby and Ganton. ~ " Grendone" ; MS. He held Grindale.
Kcctius " Ranulfus filius Walteri." He held in Folkton, Flixton and
Flo manby.
His fee was probably in co. Nottingham.
In Argam, anciently Erghum, and in Bartindale.
II In Marton, near Flamborough. 12 In Reighton and Hunmanby.
13 In Speeton.
14 VVilliam Fitz-Neal, constable of Chester, who died before 1130, was enfeoffed
of Bessingby and land in Barton-upon-Humber.
15 There were various feudal tenements in Speeton temp. Hen. I and Stephen:
Lambert son of William had 3 car., Thecion 3 car. Later Thomas Alost had an
interest here. 16 In Staxton.
GANT FEE : RETURN OF KNIGHTS
431
this tenement, held of Simon, earl of Northampton, for i fee.1 Leon de
Arceles was mesne lord of 5 car. in Easton, and Hugh de Muschamp of
part at least of Burton Fleming. The family of Buketon had a considerable
tenement in Buckton.
The following table gives the details of the fee of Cant in Yorkshire in
the twelfth century and after:
Holder
1066.
M Carle
Chilbert
LAND OF GISLEBERT DE GAND.
Manor.
Hunmanby
Assessment
Berewick
IO
86. 1284-5.
or Soc.
car.
bov.
car.
bov.
23
O
20
O
Argam and )
Bartindale }
3
0
I
0
"Ricstorp"2
4
O
Muston
4
°l
"Scloftone"3
3
°>
IO
O
Flotmanby
6
O4
6
0
Wold Newton
7
0
12
0
LAND OF THE KING.
s
Tosti
Falsgrave
Filey
6
o
6 o
M
B
Morcar
Bridlington
Hilderthorpe
9
2
o
o
12 0
2 4
B
„
Wilsthorpe
2
o
2 0
S
?J
Marton
6
o
4 4
S
M
Bessingby
8
o
8 o
S
Easton
5
o
6 o
S
H
Grin dale
8
o
8 o
S
5)
Speeton
4
o
(below)
S
Flixton
4
o
4 o
S
Staxton
i
o
(below)
S
fj
Foxholes
2
o
2 0
S
fj
"Elestoft"5
I
o
(below)
s
ff
Canton
7
o
8 o
s
J»
"Widlafeston"6
5
o
6 o
M
Carle
4
o7
(above)
M
Elaf
Easton
0
(above)
M
Carle
Flixton
2
o
(above)
M
Staxton
)
M
Torfin
1
5
o
7 o
M
Alden
Muston
2
o
(above)
M
Chilbert
Wold Newton
3
o
„
Ligulf
n
i
o
n
M
Carle
Fordon
5
0?
6n
B
55
" Ledemare "
i
0)
o
M
Carle
Burton Fleming
H
4
18 o
1 Percy ChartuL, p. 462. In 1309 this tenement was described as 2 knights'
fees ; Cal. Close R., 1307-1313, p. 100.
2 Apparently between Muston and Hunmanby.
3 Later " Sleeton," a lost hamlet of Muston.
4 The archbishop had I bov. of this.
5 In Brigham. ' In Willerby.
7 13 car. in Bridlington were given to the priory by Walter de Gant.
432
EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Assessment
Holder
Manor.
Berewick
1086.
1284-5.
1066.
or Soc. ca
r.
bov.
car.
bo<
B
Carle
Burton Fleming Argam l
I
O
(above)
M
Folkton
6
O2
6
O2
B
Kilham
Gransmoor
2
O
o
4
M
Carle
Fraisthorpe
(Uctred 1086)
I
o
I
o
M
Clibert
Hilderthorpe (Clibert 1086)
O
4
(above)
LAND OF
BERENGER DE TODENI
M
Turbrant
Buckton
6
o
6
o
S
M
Reighton
6
0
6
o
S
„
Burton Fleming
2
4
(above)
S
tt
Boynton
3
0
3
o
S
»
Brigham
i
0
i
o
LAND OF THE COUNT OF MORTAIN.
M
Ligulf
Speeton
6
o
6
o
B )
Bar and (
Aughton
Ellerton
o
6\
S }
Ulf (
5)
„
i
2}
Giselbrict or Gilbert de Gant is said by Andre du Chesne to have been
a younger son of Ralph de Gant, or Gand, lord of Alost, near Ghent, by
Gisle his wife, and younger brother of Ralph de Gand, chamberlain of
Flanders. There are good grounds for the claim made that Gilbert was
sixth in descent from king Alfred.8 Probably he was one of the Flemings
present at the battle of Hastings, but the first record of him is that the
Conqueror left Gilbert de Gant with William Malet and Robert Fitz-Richard
in command of York, when the city surrendered to him in 1068. Symeon
of Durham * relates that at the sack of York by the Danes on 2 1 Septem-
ber in the ensuing year Gilbert de Gant and William Malet, sheriff of
York, were spared as prisoners of war for ransom. He obtained a large
fee in co. Lincoln, including the manors of Folkingham and Barton-upon-
H umber, both late of Ulf the constable. The former became the caput of
his barony. In Yorkshire he obtained Carle's manor and soc of Hunmanby ;
in Nottinghamshire 10 manors, and a few scattered manors in eleven other
counties. He gave to St. Mary's, York, 10 bovates in South Ferriby, and
died in or about 1095, having held his lordship twenty-eight years.5 He was
buried at Bardney, where he had refounded and endowed the ancient monas-
tery. The sketch-pedigree gives particulars of his offspring. His eldest sur-
viving son, Walter de Gant, obtained from Henry I, probably after Tinchebrai,
and before 1114, the manor and most part of the soc of Bridlington with a
number of small manors adjoining them, late of the king's thegns. He
founded the priory of canons regular of the order of St. Augustine at Brid-
lington in 1113 or IH4.8 With his wife Matilda, daughter of Stephen,
count of Brittany, he obtained all Svvaledale and the parish-town of
Grinton.7 He was at the battle of the Standard on Cowton Moor in
1138," and died in the ensuing year, having taken the habit at Bardney,
Perhaps included later in Burton Fleming.
Possibly 5 car., and I car. to the Greysloke Fee.
Mr. A. S. Ellis in Yorks. Arch. Jour., iv, 230.
op. cit.y ii, 188. 5 Mon. Angl., v, 491, n. 5. 6 See n. 1151 below.
A series of charters relating to Swaledale will be given with those of the
Richmond Fee.
8 Synt. of Dur., ii, 294.
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where he was buried.1 Gilbert, his son and heir, was born at Bridlington,
and spent much of his youth there.2 He was born about 1123, judging by
the circumstance that, when taken prisoner by the earl of Chester at the
battle of Lincoln in February, 1141, he was "tune adolescentulum." The
earl thereupon caused him to marry his niece.3 There has been much
discussion as to the parentage of this lady, who was named Rohaise, and
some observations on the subject are given below.
In 1147-48 Gilbert was created by Stephen earl of Lincoln, although his
wife's kinsman, William de Roumare, created earl of Lincoln in 1139, was
then living. In the ensuing year Gilbert, as earl of Lincoln, founded the
Cistercian priory of Rufford on his manor in that place, and established
there a colony of monks from Rievaulx.* The charter of foundation was
attested among others by Robert, son of William the constable of Chester,
and Thomas Albalestre.5 He also provided the monks of Biham with a
new and better site for their monastery in his parish of Edenham, where
the abbey of Vaudey was forthwith established. This was a generous
return for the evil done in 1143 by William de Albemarle, earl of York, the
founder of Biham, when, being at enmity with Gilbert de Gant and Ranulf,
earl of Chester, he seized the monastery of Bridlington and converted it
into a fortress.6
During the reign of Stephen, Gilbert held for some years the honor late
of Robert de Vere, known as the honor of the constable, or of Haughley
(Hagenet), and while in possession made several grants from the demesne
with the king's consent, including ^41 worth of land in Ripe, in Sussex, to
Leon de Arceles, his vassal. 7 Charters of his and of Rohaise, his wife, with
sketches of their seals, are given by Nichols in an account of the earldom
of Lincoln.8 He died in ii56.9
The identity of Rohaise, the wife of Gilbert, earl of Lincoln, has been
solved by the discovery by Mr. A. S. Ellis in the chartulary of Rufford
(Harl. MS., 1471, f. 7) of a confirmation by Rohaise the countess, "sister of
Roger earl of Clare," of a gift made by earl Gilbert her husband to the
monks of Rufford of land at Crastele, co. Nott., saving her service due from
Hugh Fitz-Ralph for the exchange which Ralph Fitz-Ranulf his father and
he took from earl Gilbert her husband, namely in Thorpe by Skendleby and
in i carucate in Barton-upon-Humber. She was then, daughter of Richard
Fitz-Gilbert de Clare by his wife Adeliza, sister of Ranulf Gernons, earl of
Chester, and Symeon of Durham was therefore right when he described
her as niece of Ranulf Gernons, earl of Chester.10 In 1157 the countess
Rohaise was pardoned 30^. of Danegeld due the previous year in Berkshire.11
In 1161 an incomplete entry states that : " Rohesia comitissa debet \blanlt\
de honore de Bedeford." In that year the countess Rohaise was pardoned
in Hertfordshire 8.?. 6^., being her quota of ^5 due from the hundred of
Branghin for a murder.12 I suspect that this debt was in respect of the
estate of Standon.
What was the relationship between Rohaise the countess and Hugh
Fitz-Ranulf? Going back in point of time to the period when Nigel was
prior of Spalding, a charter is preserved in Cole's transcript of the Chartulary
of Spalding, purporting to be a grant by Hugh, brother of Ranulf, earl of
Chester, and Matilda his wife, daughter of Lucy the countess,13 granting to
Sym. of Dur., ii, 301 ; Richard of Hexham, s.a. 1139. 2 See n. 1 138.
Sym. o/Dw.,ii, 308. 4 But cp. Chartnl. qfRiev.,n. 359. 5 Mon.AngL, v, 518.
John of Hexham, s.a. 1143. 7 Pipe R., 15 Hen. II, in.
The Topographer and GeneaL, i, 317-8 (Harl. chs. 55, F 31-32).
Duchesne, Chron. Normann., 992. 10 Sym. of Durham, ii, 308.
11 R. Mag. Pip., 3 Hen. II, 81. 12 Pipe R., ^ Hen. II, 12, 69.
13 The words are : " et Madid' uxor ejus, fil' filie Lucie comitisse," where " filie "
is probably redundant. See Stapleton, Norm. Excheq., ii p. clvi, note.
GANT FEE: ROHAISE THE COUNTESS 435
St. Nicholas of Spalding two-thirds of the tithe of Candlesby (Calnosbeie)
from the whole of their demesne of that manor. On the occasion of this
grant of alms Matilda kissed Hugh for the gift, which they (ipsi) made for
their souls and their ancestors' souls.1 From this it is obvious that if Matilda
was daughter of the countess Lucy, she was sister of Adeliza, mother of the
countess Rohaise, whilst Hugh must have been brother-in-law of earl Ranulf.
The returns of Danegeld pardoned in 1130 enable us to identify some of
the estates held by Hugh Fitz-Ranulf, the husband of Matilda, daughter of
the countess Lucy. In Hertfordshire Hugh Fitz-Ranulf was pardoned I2s.
(6 hides),2 and in Lincolnshire ijs. (8£ carucates) ; 3 also in Wiltshire he was
pardoned 24^. in respect of a murder.4 By the aid of the Lindsey Survey of
1 1 15-1 1 1 8, and the Domesday Survey, a conjectural identification of the three
estates of 1130 may be made. At the Lindsey Survey Hugh Fitz-Ranulf
held 7 carucates and i\ bovates in Candleshoe wapentake, and i carucate
and 2 bovates in Calceworth wapentake, an estate upon which 17^. of Dane-
geld would be chargeable. A careful analysis of the survey of these two
wapentakes shows conclusively that the tenements then held by Hugh
Fitz-Ranulf and Hugh Fitz-Eudes (de Tateshale) corresponded with the
Domesday holding of Eudo, son of Spirewic, namely in Candlesby, Burgh-in-
the-Marsh, Wainfleet, Ingoldmels (Herdetorp), Dexthorpe, Scremby, Sutton-
on-the-Marsh and Hagnaby.5 Turning to Hertfordshire we find that
Rohaise, wife of Richard (de Tunbridge), son of count Gilbert (cle Brionne),
held in 1086 in Standon n hides, a figure which may be wrong, as there
were 6 hides in the demesne, and 6 sochmen had i hide each.6 In Wilt-
shire Richard (de Tunbridge), son of count Gilbert, held 10 hides in Sutton
Veney, and Berenger of him.7 The subsequent tenure of these lands was as
follows. In 1212 the earl of Clare held the manor of Standon ;8 Robert de
Tateshale held Candlesby with the soc (7^ carucates) and Dexthorpe (\ caru-
cate) ; 9 and in 1243 Geoffrey de Mandeville held Sutton Veney of the earl of
Clare.10 Thus it appears that no part of these lands descended to the heirs of
Hugh Fitz-Ranulf. The land in Bedfordshire in respect of which the countess
Rohaise was concerned in 1161 was possibly in Edlesborough, now wholly
in co. Buck., but containing at the Survey 20 hides in co. Buck., and 10 hides
in co. Bed.11 If so, Rohaise doubtless held it in dower of her late husband's
endowment. She must also have had a considerable estate in Berkshire ;
but Gilbert de Gant's holding in that county was unimportant. As Hugh
Fitz-Ranulf and Rohaise the countess both seem to have held Standon, co.
Hert., Hugh's ownership must have been derived from his wife's brother-
in-law, Richard Fitz-Gilbert (de Clare).
Although the marriage of Robert, the sewer of William de Percy, to
Rohaise probably took place in 1156, or 1157, it was not until 1164 that,
as "Robertus dapifer," he was summoned to render 100 marks at the
Exchequer for having the wife of Gilbert de Gant.12 As there is no evidence
that Hugh Fitz-Ranulf held any lands belonging to the fee of Chester it is
improbable, apart from the evidence of his marriage to a sister of Ranulf
Gernons, that he was of the lineage of Ranulf, vicomte de Bayeux.
On the other hand, his possession in 1115-18, and apparently in 1130,
of lands formerly part of the Domesday fee of Eudo, son of Spirewic, in-
dicates kinship with the family of Tateshale. The evidence of connexion
1 " Et ipsa Matilda osculata fuit predictum dominum Hugonem ibidem pro dono
quod ipsi fecerunt pro animabus suis, etc." The Topographer and Genealogist, i,
303«-
2 R. Mat*. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 62. 3 ib.. 121. * t'6., 22.
5 Dom. Bk^ i. 360. 6 V.C.H. Hertf., i, 343^.
7 Dom. Bk., i, 72. 8 Testa, z6gb.
9 it., 335- 10 /<*., 141*.
11 V.C.H. Bed., i, 248 ; V.C.H. Buck., i, 260. 12 Pipe K,, IO Hen. II, 23.
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with the house of Clare is interesting, but is of too slight a character to
lead to any useful deduction.
The descent of the line of Robert the sewer and Rohaise the countess,1
his wife, will be found in the observations upon certain charters under the
heading of "The Percy Fee."
Gilbert, earl of Lincoln, left an only child, Alice, subsequently married
to Simon de St. Liz, earl of Northampton. He died in 1184, evidence of
his decease being afforded by the sheriff of Leicester accounting at Michael-
mas in that year for 46^. of the issues of Lowesby, "que fuit comitis
Simonis";2 by the sheriff of Northampton accounting for ,£18, us. id. of
the rent of the earl's land in his bailiwick, out of which he had paid 12s. (>d.
for the corrody of the countess during her stay at Harringworth ; 3 and by
the sheriff of Bedford accounting for 45^. of the issues of the late earl's
manor of Kempston.4 The countess, his wife, died in the ensuing year,
leaving no issue ; whereupon the inheritance reverted to Robert, younger
brother of Gilbert, earl of Lincoln. He possessed a considerable fee in
right of his first wife Alice Paynel.5 Robert is supposed to have died in
ngi,6 when the inheritance of Gant descended to the eldest son of his
second marriage, namely, to Gilbert, by Gunnora, sister and co-heir of
Ralph de Aubigny. Gilbert was under age in 1197, when William de
Stutevill proffered 1000 marks for the custody and marriage of Gilbert de
Gant and William, son of Ranulf. In 1199 Stutevill accounted for the
arrears of scutage of the fee late of Robert de Gant, but in 1202 Gilbert was
of age and had acquittance of the third scutage, having served personally
with his knights.
1140. Confirmation by Alice the countess, daughter of Gilbert, earl
of Lincoln, to the canons of Bridlington of the gifts made by
her grandfather, Walter de Gant, and his men, namely, of the
church of Bridlington, the church of Filey with the mill, the
churches of Willerby, Ganton, Edenham, Witham, the church
of Swaledale with the town of Grinton, the church of Ilkeston,
half the church of (South) Ferriby, 13 carucates in Bridlington
with the mill belonging to the church, 2 bovates in Easton,
4 in Grindale, 4 in Buckton, and 4 in Reighton, also the gifts
of Gilbert de Gant, earl of Lincoln, her father, and of his men,
namely, of the town of Bessingby with the appurtenances in
Hilderthorpe of 2 carucates, in Wilsthorpe of 2 carucates, in
Fordon of i carucate, and in Barton(-upon-Humber) of i
carucate held by Lambert son of William ; the town of Speeton
with the service of Thecion and William son of Lambert;
whatever her father had in Raincliff (in Reighton) and Walter
son of Bertin and Audin de Hunmanby his men in the same
meadow; in Burton (Fleming) 12 carucates with tillages;
the church of Baumber with i carucate ; in Barton(-upon-
Humber) i carucate held by Hugh Escrop and tofts there of
her father's gift; 4 bovates in Filey given by Ralph de Nevill;
1 See their charter and Rohaise's seal in Nichols, Topographer and GeneaL,
i, 319 (Hart. eh. 55, E 13).
2 Pipe R., 30 Hen. II, 50. 3 ib., 108. * ib., 119.
8 See the charters of the Paynel fee.
• Pipe R., 3 Ric. I, Line. Mr. Stnpleton incorrectly refers to the date of his
death as 1192.
GANT FEE: BRIDLINGTON 437
of her own gift, in exchange for the land and services of her
father's ministers, the service of Gerard, son of Ralph de
Feriby, and his land ; also of her gift acquittance of the ferry
in Barton and Ferriby. £•.1180-1185.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 156. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartnl. of Brid,,
p. 210.
Aflicia] comitissa filia Gilbert! comitis Lincfolnie] omnibus
ecclesie filiis salutem. Notum sit vobis me concessisse et pre-
sentis carte testimonio confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie Brid-
lintonensis et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et per-
petuam elemosinam omnes donationes quas avus meus Walterus
de Gaunt et homines sui fecerunt eidem ecclesie in ecclesiis et
terris et tenuris ita liberas et quietas ab omnibus servitiis et
consuetudinibus et geldis, preter solum Danegeldum, sicut ipse
eidem ecclesie concessit et per cartam suam confirmavit ; scilicet
in Bridelintona ecclesiam ejusdem ville, ecclesiam de Fivelay cum
uno molendino, ecclesiam de Willardeby, ecclesiam de Galmetona,
ecclesiam de Edenham, ecclesiam de Witham, et ecclesiam de
Swaldale cum villa Grentone et omnibus suis pertinentiis,
ecclesiam de Elcasdona et dimidiam ecclesiam de Feribi; et in
villa Bridelintona xiii. carucatas terre cum molendinis que eidem
ecclesie adjacent et in Estona duas bovatas et in Grendal' iiii.
bovatas et in Buctona iiii. bovatas et in Richtona iiii. bovatas.
Item concessi et presentis carte testimonio confirmavi eidem
ecclesie in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam [donationes] quas
pater meus Gplbertus] de Gaunt comes Lincolnfie] et homines
sui fecerunt ei, scilicet totam villam de Besingby cum omnibus
ejusdem ville pertinentiis, videlicet in Hilderthorp' de ii. carucatis
et in Wivelthorp de duabus carucatis et in Forduna de una caru-
cata et in Bartona de una carucata quam Lambertus films Willelmi
tenet cum servitio ipsius Lamberti, et totam villam Spetone
cum servitio Tecionis et Willelmi filii Lamberti et omnibus ejusdem
ville pertinentiis, et quicquid pater meus habuerat in dominio suo
in prato et in Ravenesclif et quicquid Walterus films Bertini et
Audoenus de Hundmanby homines sui in prato eodem habuerant,
et in Burtona xii. carucatas cum culturis ad dominium pertinentibus
et omnibus ejusdem terre pertinentiis, et ecclesiam de Bamburgh
et in eadem villa unam carucatam et in Bartona unam carucatam
quam tenet Hugo Eskrop cum tofto quod fuit Godrici piscatoris et
aliis toftis que idem Hugo habet, et ex dono patris mei simul cum
servitio ipsius Hugonis et ex dono Radulfi de Nova Villa iiii.
bovatas in Fivelai. Et in escambium ministrorum quorum servitia
et tenuras pater meus eidem ecclesie dederat et per cartam suam
confirmaverat concessi et dedi eidem ecclesie et presentis carte
testimonio confirmavi in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam servi-
tium Ger[ardi] filii Radulfi de Feriby cum tota terra sua quam
de me tenuerat. Preterea dedi eis et concessi et presentis carte
438 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
testimonio confirmavi eidem ecclesie in liberam et perpetuam
elemosinam quietantiam passagii in Bartona et in Feriby omnibus
canonicis dicte ecclesie et dominicis hominibus eorum. Has
omnes ecclesias, terras et tenuras cum omnibus suis pertinentiis
cum libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus suis concessi, dedi et
confirmavi eidem ecclesie in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam,
liberas et solutas et quietas ab omnibus servitiis et consuetudinibus
et geldis preter Danegeldum. Hiis testibus, Philippo de Kyma
dapifero, Helya Folyot, Gilberto de Umfravilla, Herberto filio
Adelardi, T[ ] pilato, Ricardo clerico, Willelmo clerico,
Alberico de Damartam, Willelmo de Kirdinga, Symone camerario,
Symone de Belvaco, Safrido camerario, Willelmo de Rothomago,
Willelmo de Cr[e]setchis, Willelmo de Amundavilla, Radulfo
filio Gilberti, Hugone filio Radulfi.
1141. Confirmation by Robert de Gant, son of Walter de Gant, to
the canons of Bridlington of the gifts made by his said father
and by Gilbert de Gant, earl of Lincoln, the grantor's brother,
in lands and churches. 1170-1184.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 15^. Pd. in Mon. AngL, vi, 287, n. 10. Abstr.
in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid., p. 211.
Robertus de Gaunt filius Walteri de Gaunt omnibus visuris
vel audituris has literas salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et mea
carta confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Brelintona et canonicis
meis ibidem Deo servientibus, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam,
omnes concessiones et donationes quas Walterus de Gaunt pater
meus et Gilbertus de Gaunt comes Lincolnie frater meus fecerunt
eis in ecclesiis et terris et tenuris et omnibus pertinentiis earum,
cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus sicut carte
eorum testantur. Preterea concessi eisdem canonicis meis et hac
mea carta confirmavi in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam omnes
concessiones et donationes omnium liberorum hominum meorum
de toto feodo meo in ecclesiis, in terris et tenuris et omnibus
pertinentiis earum cum libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus suis
sicut carte eorum testantur, salvo servitio meo mihi et heredibus
de illis et heredibus illorum. Hiis testibus, Ernisio priore de
Martona, Gilberto canonico de Martona, Galfrido canonico de
Kirkeham, Henrico de Gaunt dapifero meo, magistro Roberto
Es[c]rop, R[oberto] constabulario, W[altero] de Bovintona,
W[illelmo] de Trop, W[illelmo] de Siwardebi et Roberto filio
ejus, Malgero de Ricthona, Adam de Bovingtona, Wfillelmo]
filio Adelardi, G[ilberto] de Spetona, W[illelmo] de Flaynburg
et Ricardo fratre ejus, Hfenrico] Silver et Roberto fratre ejus,
W[illelmo] de Bucktona, Malgero de Rudcstane, Radulpho de
Flaineburg, Osberto de Siwardebi.
GANT FEE: BRIDLINGTON, HUNMANBY 439
1142. Confirmation by Henry I to the church of Bardney (inter alia)
of the church of Hunmanby with the tithes, which Gilbert de
Gant and Walter his son gave. 1100-1114.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 42^ (old f. 3&7).
Hfenricus] rex Anglorum Osfberto] vicecomiti et omnibus
baronibus suis et fidelibus Francis et Anglis salutem. Sciatis
me concessisse ecclesie de Bardeney omnes illas terras et decimas
et ecclesiam de Bartona et cum decimis ejusdem ville et ecclesiam
de Hundemanby cum decimis ejusdem ville, quas Gislebertus de
Gant et films ejus Walterus eidem ecclesie dederunt et conces-
serunt. Testibus, Ranulfo Mischin J et Willelmo conestabili
comitis, apud Wintoniam.
Bardney must have been founded before 1114. Hunmanby church was
confirmed to it by pope Gregory IX at Anagni, 17 June, 1st year (1227), 2
and again with its chapels of (Wold) Newton, Burton " Flamang," Fordon,
Muston, and Reighton, at the Lateran, 3 April, 8th year (i234).3
1143. Writ of Henry I directing that the canons of Bridlington shall
have tol, team, soc, sac, infangenthef and acquittance of toll
and customs, and all such liberties and customs as other
religious houses in Yorkshire have. 1119-1135.
Charter R., 5 Edw. II, m. 7; Chartul. of Bridlington, ff. i, 159. Pd. in
Cal. Chart. R., iii, 187.
Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et justiciis
et vicecomitibus et baronibus, omnibus[que] ministris et fidelibus
suis de Ebora[ci]scira et totius Anglic salutem. Precipio et con-
cede quod ecclesia de Brellyntona et canonici regulares ibidem
Deo servientes habeant tol et team et socam et sacam et infan-
genethef et quietationem teloneorum et omnium consuetudinum
de dominicis rebus suis per totam terram meam, et alias libertates
omnes et consuetudines quas alie ecclesie religiose in Ebora[ci]scira
melius habent.4 Teste Audino episcopo Ebroicensi,5 apud
Ebroicas.6
Audin, the chaplain of Henry I, was consecrated bishop of Evreux in
1113. He died at the priory of Merton, co. Surrey, 2 July, U39-7 The
termination of the siege of Evreux in 1119 may be suggested as a probable
occasion for the issue of this writ.
1144. Confirmation by Stephen to the canons of Bridlington of the
gifts made by Walter de Gant, Jordan Paynel and other
benefactors, and grant of i^ carucate in Eastonand £ carucate
in Hilderthorpe. 1135-1139.
Patent R., 2 Hen. IV, m. 21. Pd. in Mon.Angl., vi, 289, n. 17 ; Stevens'
Continuation, ii, app. 337^. Cf. abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of
Bridl., pp. i and 213.
In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, amen. Stephanus
Dei gratia rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, principibus,
1 " Misclun " ; MS. * Chartul., f. 42^ (new). 3 ib., f. 25 (new).
* " habeant " ; Chartul. 6 " Ebor' " ; MS.
6 ib. 7 Orderic (ed. Le Prevost), v, 118.
44O EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
baronibus et universis fidelibus totius Anglic clericis et laicis,
francis et Anglis, tarn presentibus quam futuris salutem. Quo-
niam ad hoc a superna potestate regalis celsitudinem potesta-
tis accepimus ut in ecclesia Dei potentiam nostram juste pariter
et misericorditer exerceamus, visum est nobis ut non solum sub
nostra tuitione et munimine ab infestantium malitia atque calump-
nia tueatur, verum1 etiam ad suarum sustentationem necessi-
tudinum nostri muneris liberalitate foveatur. Precipue vero illis
hec facere debemus qui voluntariam subeuntes paupertatem sub
regulari disciplina Domino militare decreverunt, ut secundum
apostolum " ex nostra opulentia eorum suppleatur indigentia" et
nos eorum interventu in eterna recipiamur tabernacula. Damus
itaque et sub presentis hujus carte nostre privilegio atque atte-
statione confirmamus ecclesie Sancte Marie de Brellintona et
canonicis regularibus Deo2 ibidem servientibus duas carucatas
terre ex meo dominio, quarum una et dimidia est in Estona,
dimidia vero in Hildertorp, solutas et quietas ab omni geldo3
et omnibus consuetudinibus ; 4 cetera vero que 5 a Waltero de
Gant et a Jordano Paganel vel ab aliis baronibus et vavassoribus
meis data sunt predicte ecclesie et in hujus carte nostre pagina
continentur concedimus atque ejusdem carte auctoritate confir-
mamus. Walterus de Gant dedit ipsi ecclesie tredecim carucatas
terre in Brellingtona ; Jordanus Paganel dedit in eadem villa
unam carucatam terre pro anima Geretrudis uxoris sue, dono et
concessione Stephani de Meinill privigni sui ; homines Walteri de
Gant dederunt eidem ecclesie concessione ipsius Walteri, [vide-
licet] Willelmus constabularius dedit unam carucatam in Basin-
geby ; Forno dedit in eadem villa duas bovatas ; Machernus 6
dedit duas bovatas in Hildertorp ; Radulfus Buht 7 et Gozelinus
filius ejus dederunt duas bovatas in Estona; Radulfus dedit
quatuor bovatas in Grendala;8 Gozo dedit quatuor bovatas in
Buchetona; Malgerus dedit quatuor bovatas in Richtona;
Morcarus dedit unam bovatam in Benitona9 concessione Roberti
de Brus domini sui. Item, Walterus de Gant dedit ecclesiam de
Edenham et aliam de Wicham et dimidiam ecclesiam de Suthfereby
et ecclesiam de Fiveley et ecclesiam de Sualadala ; Adelardus
autem venator dedit, concessione Henrici filii sui et concessu
Walteri domini sui, ecclesiam de Wilardeby et de Galmetona;
Stephanus comes de Albemara dedit ecclesiam de Bovintona ;
Willelmus filius Nigelli dedit ecclesiam de Flemeburhc et Eu-
1 From " verum " to " foveatur " is omitted in Thoresby's MS. ; Stevens' Conlin.,
ii, app., 3376 ; Mow. Angl., vi, 289.
2 'Domino" in both MSS. 3 " calumpnia" in Thoresby's MS.
4 ' et gelclis " follows in Thoresby.
5 ' terras vero quas " in Thoresby's MS.
6 ' Macherilus" in Thoresby's MS. ; Mon. Angl., vi, 289^.
7 ' Buche " ; ib.
8 ' Grengala " ; Chart. R. 9 Now Binnington.
GANT FEE: BRIDLINGTON 441
stachius films Johannis concessit et in dedicatione ipsius ecclesie
accrevit eidem ecclesie unam bovatam terre; ecclesiam quoque
de Cuthuna dedit idem Eustachius ; Everardus films Petri
dapiferi de Hildernessa dedit ecclesiam de Attingewic ; Radulfus
de Gosla 1 dedit ecclesiam de Sprotelaia. Has omnes ecclesias
et terras dederunt predicti domini solutas et quietas ab omni
geldo2 et consuetudinibus preter geldum meum, videlicet Dane-
geldum. Preterea concede et confirmo escambium toftorum quod
fecerunt inter se canonici et Jordanus Paganel. Et ad hoc 3
Willelmus de Moion et uxor ejus Agnes dederunt ecclesiam
de Wicheforda 4 ; Emma uxor Alani de Perci dedit unam carrucatam
terre, concessu Willelmi filii sui, in Neuton. Testibus, [Alexandro]
episcopo Lincolniensi, N[igello]5 episcopo Eliensi et Rogero
cancellario, apud Eboracum.
A very similar charter, purporting to have been granted by Henry I,
is found in an inspeximus and confirmation granted by Edward II on 23
February 1312. 6 The variations have been recorded in the notes. Copies
of the charter purporting to be the act of Henry I are also to be found in
the Chartulary of Bridlington, f. I and f. I57</, in Thoresby's Script. Ebor.
MS., f. 73, and in Patent 7 and Charter Rolls.3 But these texts are probably
spurious, while the charter of Stephen appears to be genuine, having been
issued at York in the period 1135-1139. There is some probability that
the copy of Stephen's charter preserved in Thoresby's MS. was made
from the original.
A feature in the copies alleging the confirmation to have been granted
by Henry I may be cited in support of its authenticity, viz. that it omits
reference to the gift made by Emma, wife of Alan de Percy, with the consent
of her son, apparently after Alan's death, which is thought to have occurred
before 1136, though it can only with certainty be stated to have occurred
before the summer of 1 138. On the other hand, the omission of the testing
clause is adverse to the authenticity of those copies.
1145. Writ of Stephen to the archbishop of York and ministers of
Yorkshire in favour of the canons of Bridlington (as above).
1135-1154.
Charter R., 15-17 Richard II, n. 26; inspeximus dated 2 March, I5th year.
S[tephanus] rex Angl[orum] archiepiscopo Eboracensi et
justiciariis et vicecomiti et baronibus et omnibus ministris et
fidelibus suis de Eboraciscira et totius Anglie salutem. Precipio
et concedo quod ecclesia de Brellintona et canonici regulares
ibidem Deo servientes habeant tol et team et socam et sacam et
infangenneteof et quietationem teloneorum et omnium consue-
tudinum de dominicis rebus suis per totam terram meam in burgo
" Gossa " ; Chart. R., Edw. II.
" calumpnia" in Thoresby's MS.
Thoresby's MS. " Adhuc" ; Chart. R., Edw. II.
This charter as copied in the Charter R., Edw. II, ends here.
"H" (misread for N?), in all MSS. Hervey, bishop of Ely, died in 1131.
Ro^er does not seem to have been chancellor till some years later.
Cal. Chart. R., iii, 188. Stephen's charter is not recited here.
Pat. R., 2 Hen. IV, m. 21; I Hen. V, pt. 4, m. 9 ; pd. in Mon. Angl.,
vi, 286, n. 3.
442 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
et extra et alias libertates omnes et consuetudines quas alie
ecclesie religiose in Eboraciscira melius habent. Teste : N[igello]
episcopo de Eli, apud Eboracum.
1 146. Mandate of Stephen to William (of Albemarle), earl of York,
to permit the prior of Bridlington to have his port of Bridington,
as beneficially as Walter de Gant and Gilbert his father had
it, and those plying thither to have the king's firm peace.
1138-1154.
Charter R., 5 Edw. II, m. 7. Pd. in Mon. Angl., vi, 2S6b. Abstr. in
Lancaster's Chartul. of Bridl., pp. 2 and 215.
Stephanus rex Anglorum comiti Eboracensi et ministris suis
salutem. Mando vobis quod permittatis priorem de Brillintona
bene et in pace tenere et habere portum suum de Briliintona sicut
Walterus de Gant et Gisl[ebertus] pater suus ilium melius
tenuerunt aliquo tempore, ne super hoc fiat ei injuria vel con-
tumelia ; et faciatis omnes ibidem applicantes juste habere pacem
meam, ne aliquis eos injuste disturbet neque infestet. Teste,
Ricardo de Lucy, apud Retheswordam.1
The place at which this writ was issued was possibly Rochford in
Essex, or Rexworthy in Somerset ; William of Albemarle was created earl
of York in 1138, consequently the writ was issued between 1138 and 1154.
1147- Mandate of Stephen to Robert, bishop of Lincoln, and the
ministers of Lincolnshire directing that the canons of Bridling-
ton shall peaceably hold the church of Horncastle which he
gave them, and all the churches of the soc of Horncastle
belonging thereto. 1147-1154.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii.
f. 329^.
Sftephanus] rex Anglorum R[oberto] episcopo Lincolniensi
et justiciariis et vicecomiti et baronibus et ministris et omnibus
fidelibus suis de Lincolscira salutem. Precipio quod canonici
Sancte Marie de Britlintona bene et in pace, libere et quiete,
teneant ecclesiam de Horncastre quam eis dedi et omnes ecclesias
de soca que ad earn pertinent, cum terris et decimis et tenuris illis,
quietas et solutas omni seculari exactione sicut liberius tenent
suas alias tenuras, ne super hoc aliquis eis in contumeliam facial
quia eis in perpetuam elemosinam dedi. Testibus : Roberto de Ver
et Ricardo de Luci, apud Lincolniam.
1 148. Confirmation by Henry II to the canons of Bridlington of the
gifts of Henry I, Walter de Gant, Gilbert de Gant, earl of
Lincoln, and others. 1155-1157.
Charter R., 5 Edward II, m. 7. Pd. in Mon. AngL, vi, 2866. Abstr. in
Lancaster's Chartul. of Bridl., pp. 2 and 213.
Hcnricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum
et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus,
1 Perhaps " Rochefordam."
GANT FEE: BRIDLINGTON, HORNCASTLE 443
comitibus, justiciariis, baronibus, vicecomitibus, ministris et
omnibus fidelibus suis totius Anglic Francis et Anglicis 1 salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse ecclesie Beate Marie de
Brellintona et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et
puram elemosinam duas carucatas terre de dominio meo, quarurn
una et dimidia est in Estona, dimidia vero in Hildertorp, solutas
et quietas ab omni geldo et omnibus consuetudinibus sicut carta
regis Henrici avi mei testatur et confirmat. Preterea concedo
eis et confirmo omnes donationes que eis rationabiliter facte
sunt, videlicet ex dono Walteri de Gant tredecim carucatas terre
in Brellintona et ecclesiam de Fivelai et ecclesiam de Edenham
et ecclesiam de Wicham2 et dimidiam ecclesiam de Suthferiby
et ecclesiam de Elchesdona 3 et ecclesiam de Sualadala ; ex dono
comitis Gilberti de Gant totam villam de Besingeby cum omnibus
eidem ville pertinentibus in Hilderthorp et Wyvelesthorp et
Forduna et cum servitio Lamberti filii Willelmi de una carucata
terre in Bartona, et tres carucatas terre in Spetona 4 quas Willel-
mus filius Lamberti de eo tenuit et in eadem villa servitium
Tecionis de tribus carucatis terre et quicquid idem comes Gilber-
tus habebat in dominico suo in prato de Ravenesclif et quicquid
Walterus filius Bertini et Audoenus de Hundemanneby homines
sui in eodem prato habebant, et Burtonam cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis tarn in dominicis comitis Gilberti quam in servitiis illorum
qui in eadem villa tenebant, et ecclesiam de Baenburgo et in
eadem villa unam carucatam terre et servitia ministrorum comitis
Gilberti qui terras de ipso tenebant, scilicet Johannis camerarii
et Hugonis Escrop et Obbonis et Johel et Walteri Brand et
omnium aliorum ministrorum predicti comitis, sicut carta sua
eis testatur et confirmat ; ex dono Rogeri de Molbraio unam
carucatam terre in Freistingtorp et dimidiam carucatam terre in
Martona ; ex dono Roberti de Withvilla unam carucatam terre in
Scireborna; ex dono Willelmi de Percy unam carucatam terre
in Newetona ; ex dono Willelmi filii Nigelli ecclesiam de Flames-
burg ; ex dono Eustachii filii Johannis ecclesiam de Scalleby et
ecclesiam de Cutona ; ex dono Everardi de Ros ecclesiam de
Attingwyc ; ex dono Gaufridi dispensatoris5 ecclesiam de Bovi-
tona; ex dono Athelardi venatoris ecclesiam de Wilardeby et
ecclesiam de Galmetona ; ex dono Radulfi de Gosla ecclesiam de
Sprotelai ; ex dono Roberti de Percy ecclesiam de Kerendeby ;
ex dono Jordan! Paganelli unam carucatam terre in Brellintona ;
ex dono Radulfi Buc 6 duas bovatas terre in Estona ; ex dono
Radulfi de Grandala quatuor bovatas terre in Grandala ; ex dono
Gotsonis quatuor bovatas terre in Buchetona ; ex dono Malgeri
1 " laicis" ; Chart. R. 2 " Witham " ; ib. 3 Ilkeston, co. Derby.
4 "Seytona"; Chart. R.
5 Attributed to Stephen, earl of Albemarle, in Stephen's confirmation.
H " Buht" in Stephen's confirmation.
444 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
quatuor bovatas in Richtona ; ex dono Morcari duas bovatas in
Benitona ; ex dono Willelmi de Moion ecclesiam de Wicheforda ;
ex dono Willelmi de Oteringeham ecclesiam de Oteringeham;
ex dono Alani de Moncellis duas bovatas terre in Winchetona ;
ex dono Ernaldi duas bovatas terre in Martona ; ex dono Radulfi
de Gosla quatuor bovatas terre in Gosla ; ex dono alterius
Radulfi de Gosla quatuor bovatas terre in Biforda ; ex dono
Augrum de Frismarischo unam carucatam terre in Ledbrehtona ;
ex dono Anfridi de Fleineburg quatuor bovatas terre in Kilverdeby ;
ex dono Walteri de Rutha duas bovatas terre in Rutha. Quare
volo et firmiter precipio quod canonici predicti omnes istas tenuras
habeant et teneant cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in boscho et
piano, in pratis et pascuis, in viis et semitis, in aquis et molendinis
et in mariscis et vivariis, infra burgum et extra, et in omnibus
locis et in omnibus rebus, cum soca et saca et toll et team et
infangeneth[eof] et cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis con-
suetudinibus quas alie canonicorum ecclesie per Angliam melius
habent, ita bene et in pace et libere et quiete et honorifice
et plenarie sicut carta regis Henrici avi mei et sicut carte
donatorum eis testantur. Testibus, R[ogero] Eboracensi archi-
episcopo, Hillario Cicestrensi episcopo, Toma cancellario, Johanne
thesaurario Eboraci, Willelmo fratre regis, Hugone Bygod comiti
de Norfolca, Maugero1 Biset dapifero, Warfino] filio Ger[aldi]
camerario, Eustachio filio Johannis, Ricardo de Campivilla, Roberto
de Dunestanvilla et Simone filio Willelmi, apud Waltham.
1149. Mandate of Henry II that the canons of Bridlington shall be
quit of toll and customs as fully as in the time of Henry I.
At Saumur. 1156-1162.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 159. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid,,
p. 215.
Hfenricus] rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum
et conies Andegavorum justiciariis et vicecomitibus et ministris
suis Anglic salutem. Precipio quod canonici de Bridelintona sint
quieti de telonio et omni consuetudine et de omnibus rebus suis
dominicis sicut quietiores fuerunt tempore regis H[enrici] avi mei
et sicut carta regis Hfenrici] testatur ; et prohibeo ne quis eos
injuste disturbet super x. libras forisfacture. Teste Thoma
canc[ellario], apud Salmurum.
1150. Writ of Henry II conferring on the canons of Bridlington
such customs as other churches of canons in England have.
1156-1162.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 159. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 215.
Hfenricus] rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aqui-
tanorum et comes Andegavorum justiciariis et vicecomitibus et
1 For " Manasser."
GANT FEE: BRIDLINGTON, BESSINGBY 445
ministris et omnibus fidelibus suis Anglic salutem. Concede
canonicis de Bridlintona omnes consuetudines quas alie cano-
nicorum ecclesie per Angliam melius habent ; et si aliquis pro
Dei amore aliquid de suo dare voluerit hoc concede et pulchrum
mihi erit, sicut rex H[enricus] avus meus eis concessit et carta
sua confirmavit. Testibus, Thoma canc[ellario] et Ricardo de
Hum[ez] constabulario et Mann[asser] Biset dapifero, apud
Salmurum.
1151. Confirmation by Thurstan, archbishop of York, of the acquit-
tance made to the church of St. Mary, Bridlington, and the
brethren by archbishop Thomas II of episcopal custom, and
confirmation in proprios usus of the church of Bessingby,
situate in the parish of the said church (of Bridlington), with
the consent of the chapter, and dedication thereof. ^.1125-
H33-
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 321^. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
P- 431-
Tfurstinus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus
successoribus suis in Eboracensi ecclesia canonice substituendis
salutem. Presentis cartule attestatione concedimus et confir-
mamus quietudinem quam [Thomas] secundus venerabilis ante-
cessor noster concessit ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridlintona et
fratribus in ipsa regulariter viventibus, videlicet ut sit quieta et
libera ab omni episcopali consuetudine. Nos quoque preter id,
auctore Deo, ex nostra humilitate donavimus, hac eadem libertate,
in usus eorumdem fratrum ecclesiam de Basingby, consensu et
assensu [capituli] nostri Eboracensis, qu[e] sit[a] est in parochia
pretaxate ecclesie et nos earn dedicavimus. Hujus concessionis
nostre testes sunt Hugo decanus, Adeloldus prior, Willelmus
thesaurarius in cujus archidiaconatu ipsa est ecclesia, Hugo
cantor et totum capitulum.
Mr. Lancaster gives the following abstract of a charter of archbishop
Thomas II i1
Remission by Thomas II, archbishop of York, to the church of
the Blessed Mary of Bridlington of the annual payments of six
pence for consecrated oil (ad crisma) and two shillings for synodals
(ad sinodalia) which, like other parish churches, it was accus-
tomed to render to the archbishop. This is with the counsel and
consent of the chapter of St. Peter's, for the love and honour of the
Holy of Holies, Our Lady, and the brethren who serve God in her
church.
These documents prove conclusively that a religious body had been
established in the parish church of Bridlington in the time of Thomas II,
that is, before 24 February, 1114, the date of his decease. There is no
reason to doubt that these were Austin canons. Possibly the influence of
Geoffrey Bainard, who had a considerable estate in the East Riding at
1 ChartuL, p. 431.
446 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Burton Agnes, induced Walter de Gant to place canons regular at Bridling-
ton. In 1104 Juga, sister of Ralph and Geoffrey Bainard, founded a priory
of canons regular at Little Dunmow in Essex.1 Or the example of Thomas
II in placing canons regular at Hexham in 1113 may not have been devoid
of effect in regard to this foundation.2
1152. Confirmation by Thurstan, archbishop of York, to the Augus-
tinian canons of Bridlington of the church of Filey given by
Walter de Gant, that of Flamborough by William Fitz-Neal,
that of Scalby with its chapels by, Eustace Fitz-John, that of
Boynton by Geoffrey the dispenser, those of Willerby and
Ganton by Adelard (de Willardby), that of (East) Cowton by
Eustace (Fitz-John), that of (Grinton in) Swaledale by Walter
de Gant, that of Sproatley by Ralph de Gousla, that of Atwick
by Everard de Ros, also the chapels of Speeton, Buckton,
Grindale and the mediety of that of Auburn, c. 1135 -1140.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 321. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 430.
Tfurstinus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus universis
sancte ecclesie filiis sibi successuris in perpetuum salutem et
Dei benedictionem. Quoniam divine dispositions vel jubente vel
permittente consilio, in ecclesiastic! regiminis specula constituti
pastoralis cure suscepimus officium proculdubio exigitur a nobis
ecclesiarum nobis commissarum utilitatibus pro virium nostrarum
quantitate indesinenter providendo consulere. Eapropter fratrum
in ecclesia que Bridlintone sita est sub institutione beati patris
Augustini regulariter conversantium et religione provocati et
necessitate compulsi omnes ecclesias possessionesque ecclesia-
sticas cum capellis suis, quas in parochia mea donatione principum
et concessione pontificum habent, firmiter et integre concedimus
presentisque cartule nostre pagina confirmamus, ab eisdem fratri-
bus bene et in pace, libere et quiete imperpetuum possidendas, eo
videlicet jure eoque tenore quo sua omnia apostolice auctoritatis
privilegio communita sunt et corroborata. Iste sunt ecclesie cum
capellis quas nostra communimus auctoritate : ipsa mater cetera-
rum que in Bridelintona est, ilia de Fivelaio ex donatione Walteri
de Gaunt, ilia de Flainburgh ex donatione Willelmi filii Nigelli,
ilia de Scalleby cum capellis suis ex dono Euxtachii filii Johannis,
ilia de Bovintona ex dono Gaufridi dispensatoris, ilia de Wil-
lardeby et alia de Galmetona ex dono Adelardi, ilia de Coutona
ex dono Eustachii, ilia de Swaldal ex dono Walteri de Gaunt,
ilia de Sprotleya ex dono Radulfi de Gousle, ilia de Attingwyk ex
dono Ebrardi de Rossa, capella de Spetona, capella de Buctona,
capella de Grendale, dimidietas capelle de Alburnia.
1153. Notification by William, dean of York, and the chapter of
St. Peter that Serlo their canon has released to the church of
1 Mon. Angl., vi, 145. z ib., 181, n. 3.
GANT FEE: BRIDLINGTON, GRINDALE 447
Bridlington the claim which he had to the tithes of the parish
in his prebend of Grindale ; and that they, with the consent
of William, elect of York, and archdeacon of the East Riding,
confirm the act and release their claim, saving to this canon
that right of an archdeaconry, which each canon of St. Peter
has in his prebend. 1142-1143.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 32 id. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of BridL,
P. 431-
Wfillelmus] Dei gratia Eboracensis decanus et capitulum
Sancti Petri omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis salutem. Sci-
ant omnes sancte Dei ecclesie filii Serlonem canonicum nostrum
calumpniam quam habuit in decimis et in omnibus que ad paro-
chiam pertinent in terra prebende sue in Grendale liberam et
quietam sine omni reclamatione in perpetuum matri ecclesie de
Bridlintona dimisisse. Nos autem hoc factum attestantes atque
confirmantes eandem calumpniam quantum ad capitulum pertinet
eidem matri ecclesie de Bridel[intona] per assensum Wfillelmi]
Eboracensis electi et ipsius provincie archidiaconi remittimus ;
tantum jure archidiaconatus ut quique canonici Sancti Petri in
prebendis suis habent ipsi canonico retento, sicut cyrographum
inter ipsum canonicum et ecclesiam Bridelington[ensem] factum
et sigillo nostro insignitum testatur. Ut autem inter nostram et
Bridelington[ensem] ecclesiam pax integra et dilectio conservetur
hoc in perpetuum conservari statuimus et confirmamus.
1 154. Confirmation by Eugenius III to the canons of Bridlington of
the churches of Bridlington, Filey, Willerby, Ganton, Eden-
ham, Witham, Whichford, Baumber, (Grinton in) Swaledale,
rights in that of South Ferriby, those of Boynton, Atwick,
Sproatley, Ottringham, Flamborough, (East) Cowton, Horn-
castle, Ashby (by Partney?), Tissington (co. Derby), Mering,
(co. Nott. ?), Anderby, Maltby and Mareham (co. Line. ?),
and lands in Easton, Hilderthorpe, Bridlington, Bessingby,
Grindale, Buckton, Reighton, Bempton, (Wold) Newton,
Sherburn, Fraisthorpe and Marion. 1145-1153.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 324. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
P- 435-
Eugenius episcopus etc. Religiosis desideriis dignum est
facilem prebere consensum, ut fidelfium] devotio celestem sortiatur
effectum. Ea propter, dilecti in Domino filii, vestris justis postu-
lationibus clementer annuimus et predecessoris nostri felicis
memorie pape Calixti vestigiis inherentes prefatam ecclesiam in
qua divino mancipati estis obsequio sub Beati Petri et nostra
protectione suscipimus et presentis scripti privilegiocommunimus;
in primis siquidem statuentes ut ordo canonicus qui secundum
Deum et Beati Augustini regulam in eodem loco noscitur insti-
tutus perpetuis ibidem temporibus inviolabiliter conservetur. Pre-
terea quascumque possessiones, quecumque bona eadem ecclesia
448 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
in presentiarum juste et canonice possidet aut in futurum con-
cessione pontificum, largitione regum vel principum, oblatione
fidelium seu aliis justis modis, Deo propitio, poterit adipisci firma
vobis vestrisque successoribus et illibata permaneant. In quibus
hec propriis duximus exprimenda vocabulis : Ecclesiam de Fivele,
ecclesiam de Willardeby, ecclesiam de Galmatona, ecclesiam de
Edenham, ecclesiam de Witham, ecclesiam de Wicheforda, eccle-
siam de Baemburg, ecclesiam de Swaladala, quicquid habetis in
ecclesia de Suthferiby, ecclesiam de Bovintona, ecclesiam de
Attingwik, ecclesiam de Sprotleya et ecclesiam de Otringham,
ecclesiam de Flamesburg, ecclesiam de Coutona, ecclesiam de
Hornecastra et ecclesiam Ascaby, ecclesiam de Ticintona, eccle-
siam de altera Ticintona et ecclesiam de Maringa, ecclesiam de
Anderby, ecclesiam de Moteby, ecclesiam de Maron, ecclesiam de
Scalleby, cum pertinentiis earum; unam carucatam terre et
dimidiam in Estona, dimidiam in Hilderthorp ex dono Henrici
regis ; in Brellintona quatuordecim carucatas ; in Basingby unam
carucatam et duas bovatas ; in Estona duas bovatas ; in
Grinda[la] iiii. bovatas, in Bucatona quatuor bovatas, in Richtona
iiii. bovatas, in Bemtona unam bovatam, in Neutona unam caru-
catam, in Schireburn unam carucatam, in Freystingtorp unam
carucatam, et dimidiam in Martona. Prohibemus quoque ut nulli
fratrum vestrorum post factam in eodem loco professionem sine
prioris vel congregation is licentia fas sit temere de claustro dis-
cedere; discedentem absque communium litterarum cautione
nullus audeat retinere. Obeunte vero te nunc ejusdem loci priore
vel tuorum quolibet successorum nullus ibi qualibet surreptionis
astutia seu violentia preponatur nisi quam fratres communi con-
sensu vel fratrum pars consilii sanioris secundum Dei timorem
et Beati Augustini regulam providerint eligendum. Decrevimus
ergo ut nulli omnino hominum liceat prefatam ecclesiam temere
perturbare aut ejus possessiones auferre vel ablatas retinere,
minuere aut aliquibus vexationibus fatigare, sed omnia integra
conserventur eorum pro quorum gubernatione et sustentatione
concessa sunt usibus omnimodis profutura, salva sedis apostolice
auctoritate et dyocesanorum episcoporum canonica justitia. Si
qua igitur in futurum ecclesiastica secularisve persona hanc
nostre constitutionis paginam sciens contra earn temere venire
temptaverit, secundo tertiove commonita si non satisfactione
congrua emendaverit, potestatis honorisque sui dignitate careat
reamque se divino judicio existere de perpetrata iniquitate
cognoscat et a sacratissimo corpore ac sanguine Dei et Domini
redemptoris nostri Jhesu Christi aliena fiat atque in extreme
examine districte ultioni subjaceat. Cunctis autem eidem loco
justa servantibus sit pax Domini nostri Jhesu Christi quatenus
et hie fructum bone actionis percipiant et apud districtum judicem
premia eterne pacis inveniant. Amen.
GANT FEE: BRIDLINGTON, BESSINGBY 449
Calixtus II (1119-1124), at the request of archbishop Thurstan, granted
letters of protection to Guikeman, the first prior of Bridlington.1 Honorius
II (1125-1130) also granted protection to the prior and convent, and con-
firmed to them the churches of Filey and Scalby.2 Celestine III granted
privileges by letters issued from the Lateran on 15 kalends of March, 1194,'
in the same terms as the earlier letters of Clement III.
The gift of a number of churches in cos. Nottingham, Derby and
Lincoln, made to the canons in the time of Stephen, presumably by Gilbert
de Gant, did not remain effective beyond Stephen's reign.
1155. Writ of Walter de Gant to Thurstan, archbishop of York,
confirming i camcate in Bessingby, which William, the grantor's
constable, gave to the church of Bridlington at the dedica-
tion of the chapel of Bessingby, quit of all demands except
tenmanetale. 1119-1130.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 2od ; Dodsw. MS. ix, f. 140^; clix, f. 157.
Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Bridl., p. 25.
Turstino venerabili Eboracensi archiepiscopo et omnibus
fidelibus Eboracens[is]scire Wfalterus] de Gaunt salutem. Sciatis
quod concede et confirmo per hoc breve meum unam carucatam
terre in Besingby, illam quam Saxo tenuit, quam Willelmus con-
stabularius meus dedit ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridlington in
dedicatione capelle de Besingby, liberam, solutam ab omnibus
consuetudinibus et geldis et servitiis preter tenmanetale. Hiis
testibus : Herberto canonico Sancti Petri, Ulpho presbitero,
Rogero presbitero, Jordano Painel, Hugone fratre ejus, W[illelmo]
de Mundevill nepote ejus, Odone filio Johannis, Willelmo filio
Guher, Radulfo de Grendal', Radulfo de Novavilla, Malghero de
Erghom, Maleth et Gilberto fratre ejus, Waltero et Radulfo filiis
Radulfi de Grendal', Reynfrido et Azor, Malgero de Thorp.
1156. Notification by Gilbert de Gant, earl of Lincoln, to Henry,
archbishop of York, of his gift and confirmation to the canons
of Bridlington of the land which William the constable held
of his fee in Yorkshire, namely the town of Bessingby with
the appurtenances in Hilderthorpe, Wilsthorpe and Fordon.
1147-1153.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 2od. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Bridl.,
p. 26.
Henrico Dei gratia Eboracensi archiepiscopo et universis
sancte matris ecclesie filiis, clericis et laicis, Francis et Anglis,
Gilbertus de Gant comes Lincoln[iensis] salutem. Notum sit om-
nibus vobis quod ego dono et presentis carte testimonio confirmo
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridpinton] et canonicis meis in per-
petuam elemosinam totam terram illam quam tenuit Willelmus
constabularius de feudo meo in Eboraciscira, scilicet totam villam
de Besingby cum omnibus eidem ville adjacentibus in Hilderthorp,
1 Chartul., p. 435. z ib. 3 ib.t 436.
II 2 F
EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
in Willesthorp, in Forduna, in terra arabili, in pratis et pasturis,
in mari, in litoribus, in aquis, in piscariis, in molendinis, in marisco,
solutam, quietam et liberam ab omnibus servitiis et consuetudini-
bus sicut aliqua elemosina liberior et quietior potest esse vel debet,
pro animabus patris mei et matris mee et mea et parentum meorum.
Hiis testibus, etc.
The fee of Bessingby, of which William Fitz-Neal, constable of Chester,
had been enfeoffed, in marriage with Agnes (?), daughter of the first Gilbert
de Gant, consisted of 8 carucates in Bessingby, 2 in Hilderthorpe, 2 in
Wilsthorpe, i in Fordon, and i in Barton-upon-H umber, co. Lincoln.
William Fitz-Neal is said to have founded the priory of Norton in
Cheshire in H34-1 It is elsewhere recorded that he died in 1133, after
founding the priory of Runcorn, which his son removed to Norton.2 He is
named in the Lindsey Survey as the tenant of earl Richard in Irby. Before
the death of Richard, first abbot of St. Werburgh's, Chester, in 1116, he
gave the abbot half of Raby for a third part of Neston, co. Chester.3 In
1130 William, son of William the constable, accounted in co. Leicester for
40 marks for a fine made for him by the king with the earl of Chester.4
This entry does not prove that William Fitz-Neal was then dead, but it
suggests that he was. The younger William died in the lifetime of Ranulf,
earl of Chester, whose death occurred in 1153. This is proved by a writ
of earl Ranulf to his ministers 'Twixt Ribble and Mersey, in favour of the
monks of Evesham, which was attested by Eustace (Fitz-John), as con-
stable of Chester.5 The marriage of Eustace to Agnes, sister and co-heir
of William the constable, the younger, must have taken place before 1130,
for John son of Richard son of Eustace attested a charter to the monks of
Rievaulx, to which archbishop Henry Murdac was also a witness.6
1157. Confirmation by Gilbert de Gant, earl of Lincoln, to the canons
of Bridlington of the gifts which Walter his father and his
men made to the church of Bridlington ; and further, of his
own gift, the town of Bessingby with the appurtenances in
the towns of Hilderthorpe, Wilsthorpe and Fordon, i carucate
in Burton-Fleming, the town of Speeton, and other lands and
services. 1147-1156.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 41. Pd. in Mon. Angl., vi, 286. Abstr. in
Lancaster's Chartul. of Bridl., p. 54.
G[ilbertus] de Gaunt, comes Lincolnie, omnibus hominibus
suis Francis et Anglis et omnibus ecclesie filiis salutem. Notum
sit vobis me concessisse et presentis carte testimonio confirmasse
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bredlingtona et canonicis meis ibidem
Deo servientibus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam omnes dona-
tiones quas pater meus et homines sui fecerunt eidem ecclesie in
ecclesiis et tenuris et terris, ita liberas et quietas ab omnibus
consuetudinibus et geldis preter solum Danegeldum sicut pater
meus eidem ecclesie concessit et per cartam suam confirmavit.
1 Annales Ccstrienses (Lane, and Chesh. Rec. Soc. xiv), 20.
1 ib.t in notis. 3 Cal. Chart. R., ii, 317.
4 R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 88. 6 Farrer, Lanes. Pipe A'., p. 319.
• Chartul. of Rievaulx, p. 22.
GANT FEE : BESSINGBY, BURTON-FLEMING 45 I
Preterea donavi eisdem canonicis meis et presentis carte testimonio
confirmavi in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam villam de Be-
stingebi cum omnibus eidem ville pertinentibus1 in Hilderthorpe
et Willesthorpe et Forduna, et in Bartona2 [servitium] de una
carucata terre quam Lambertus filius Willelmi tenet, et totam
villam Spetone cum omnibus eidem ville pertinentibus et quicquid
ego habebam in dominio meo in prato de Ravensclif 3 et quicquid
Walterus filius Bertini et Audoenus de Hundemanbi homines mei
in eodem prato habebant, et Burtonam cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis, tarn [in] dominiis meis quam in servitiis illorum qui in eadem
villa tenebant de me, et ecclesiam de Bamburg [et] in eadem villa
unam carucatam terre et servitium Hugonis Scrop et Johannis
camerarii et Obbonis et Johelis et Waited Brande et omnium
aliorum ministrorum meorum qui libere de me terras suas tenebant.
Has omnes terras et tenuras dedi eis et confirmavi cum omnibus
suis pertinentiis in terra arabili et in pascuis, in pratis et in
mariscis, [in] molendinis, in mari et in piscariis, in viis et in semitis
et in omnibus locis et in omnibus rebus ad eas pertinentibus,
solutas et quietas et liberas ab omnibus consuetudinibus et geldis
preter solum Danegeldum. Hiis testibus, Roberto de Gant fratre
meo, Willelmo filio Walteri, Radulfo de Nova villa, Stephano de
Farlintona, Galfrido filio Malgeri, Henrico de Willerdebi, Thoma
arbalastario, Thoma filio Petri, Roberto filio constabularii, W[illel-
mo] Luvet, Simone capellano, Johanne camerario.
William, son of Walter de Welle, of co. Lincoln, held 6 knights' fees of
earl Simon in ii66.4 Geoffrey, son of Malger, was probably of Argam, and
Henry de Willerdebi the son of Adelard Venator. Thomas Arbalaster
held I knight's fee of earl Simon in 1 166.5 Robert, son of the constable,
was an illegitimate son of William son of William, constable of Chester,
and first of the line of the Constables of Flam borough. John the chamber-
lain held a 6th part of a fee of earl Simon in 1 166.6
1 1 58. Notification by Stephen to the archbishop of York and
ministers of Yorkshire of his confirmation to the canons of
Bridlington of the gift made by Gilbert, earl of Lincoln, of
the land held of his fee in Yorkshire by William, the constable
(of Chester). 1147-1154.
From the orig. formerly penes William Constable of Flamborough, bart. ;
Brit. Mus., Add. MS. 26736, f. 72^ (old p. 138); Chartul. of
Bridlington, f. 157. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of End., p. 212.
Sftephanus] rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et justi-
ciariis et compti] et baronibus et ministris et omnibus fidelibus
suis de Eboraciscira salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et con-
firmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Berlintona et canonicis ibidem
Deo servientibus donationem illam quam Gilbertus comes Lin-
1 "pertinentiis"; MS. 2 Barton-upon-Humber.
3 Raincliffe Ings are in Reighton. * Red Bk., i, 383.
5 ib., 384. 6 ib.t 382.
452 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
cfolnie] eis fecit de tota terra ilia quam Willelmus constabularius
ejus tenuit de feodo suo in Ebor[aci]scira. Quare volo et firmiter
precipio quod predicta ecclesia et canonici terrain illam bene et
in pace et libere et quiete et honorifice teneant, cum omnibus
pertinentiis et libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus eidem terre
pertinentibus, in perpetuam elemosinam sicut idem comes Gilber-
tus earn dedit et concessit et carta sua confirmavit. Testibus :
Roberto Gresled et Willelmo Fossard, apud Lincolniam.
No seal remained ivhen the original was transcribed.
1159. Mandate of Henry II to his ministers of Yorkshire that the
canons of Bridlington shall peaceably hold the town of
Bessingby and the other land which William (constable of
Chester) held of the fee of earl Gilbert de Gant in Yorkshire.
1157-1158.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 1 57. Abstr. in Lancaster's ChartuL of Brid.t
p. 212.
Hfenricus] rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum
et comes Andegavorum justiciariis, vicecomiti et ministris suis
de Eboraciskire salutem. Precipio quod canonici de Bridlingtona
teneant totam villam de Bessingby et totam aliam terram quam
Willelmus constabularius tenuit de feodo comitis Gilberti de
Gaunt in Eboraciskire ita bene et in pace et juste et libere cum
omnibus pertinentiis suis sicut predictus comes Gilbertus de
Gaunt eis in elemosinam dedit et sicut carta sua testatur; et
prohibeo ne quis eis super hoc injuriam inde vel contumeliam
faciat. Teste comite Reginfaldo], apud Stanf[ordiam].
1160. Quit-claim by William son of Adelard de Bessingebi to the
canons of Bridlington, his lords, of Brictiva, wife of William
son of Ailmar of Bessingby, with her progeny. 1185-1195.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 310^.
Willelmus films Adelardi de Besingebi omnibus fidelibus
salutem. Sciatis me remisisse totam calumpniam quam habui in
Brictiva uxore Willelmi filii Ailmari de Besingebi et eandem
mulierem cum tota progenie sua quietam clamasse de me et de
heredibus meis et concessisse et hac carta confirmasse in per-
petuum sine ullo retenemento ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bredlington
et dominis meis canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus. His testibus,
Willelmo de Siwardebi et Ernaldo filio ejus, Stephano filio meo,
Gilleberto de Speton, Waltero de Martona, Henrico Silver et
Gregorio filio ejus.
William de Besingebi was amerced in 1195 as a surety of Roger son of
Agnes, who had withdrawn from a plea without licence.1 In 1207 Stephen
1 Pipe R., 7 Ric. I.
GANT FEE: BESSINGBY, BUCKTON 4.53
de Bessingho (Bessingbi ?) was amerced 6 marks.1 Walter de Besingby had
a daughter Cecily living 1339. 2
1161. Testamentary grant by Malger de Bucton to the canons of
Bridlington of 2 bovates of his 5 bovates in Buckton, lying on
the south next the bovate of Warin his nephew. 1170-1180.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 38. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 5o"and facsimile.
Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Malgerus de
Bucton dedi cum meipso et concessi et hac mea carta confirmavi
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Brid[linton] et canonicis ibidem Deo
servientibus, in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam, duas
bovatas terre in Buctona de quinque meis bovatis, illas scilicet
que jacent propinquiores soli infra bovatam Gerini nepotis mei,
cum tofto quod Willelmus Kide tenuit et cum omnibus aliis
pertinentiis et libertatibus et aysiamentis in villa et extra villam,
liberas et quietas in perpetuum ab omni servitio seculari et
exactione. Ego autem Malgerus et heredes mei acquietabimus
eandem terram ex omni servitio seculari et exactione et waranti-
zabimus eandem terram prefatis canonicis contra omnes homines.
Hiis testibus, Ricardo de Grendal', Waltero fratre ejus, Malgero
de Buctona 3 et Radulfo fratre ejus, Malgero de Ergom, Radulfo
de Nevill, Adam de Bovingtona, Waltero de Thorp, Eustacio
de Rychtona, Gilberto de Spetona, Waltero de Bovingtona et
Willelmo filio ejus, Stephano de Gant et Waltero Burdon.
From William, brother of Malger de Bucton, descended Arnald his son,
who confirmed these 2 bovates to the canons as of the gift of Malger his
uncle.4 He held 4 bovates in Buckton of the canons for 14.9. rent.5 He had
a son, William, against whom Roger Bigod demanded customs in respect of
the fee which William held of him in Buckton and Patrington by the I2th
and loth parts of a knight's fee, and arrears of service for three years past.
Ralph Bigod, brother of the said Roger, alleged that Roger their father
had enfeofifed him of the land and service of William de Buckton. Roger
alleged that his father only enfeoffed Ralph of the lands, and reserved the
service. The feoffment was ordered to be produced later at Westminster.6
This William had a son William,7 who held land of Walter de Wildeker
in Kirkby Grindalythe in 1 284-5.® A contemporary, Walter de Buckton of
Muston, seems to have been son of Arnald, son of Walter, son of Arnald,9
son of William, named above.
1162. Grant by Arnald son of William de Bucton to the canons
of Bridlington of a toft in Buckton next the land of master
Gilbert Silver. 1185-1195.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 39. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
P- 52.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Ernaldus filius Willelmi
1 Pipe R., 9 Jno. 2 Dodsw. MS. vii, 312.
3 Apparently altered to " Rictona " ; MS. * Chartul., p. 50. 6 ib.
6 Assize R., 1042, m. 1 8. 7 Chartul., p. 209. 8 Kirkby' & Quest, 7$.
9 The brothers William and Arnald, sons of William, occur about 1200 ;
Chartul., p. 38.
454 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
de Bucton salutem. Notum sit vobis me dedisse et concessisse
et hac carta confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Brid[lintona]
et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et puram et
perpetuam elemosinam unum toftum in Buctona juxta terram
magistri Gilbert! Silvfer] versus occidentem, illud scilicet quod
Willelmus filius Brunmanni tenuit. Hanc autem donationem
warantizabimus ego et heredes mei predictis canonicis contra
omnes homines et adquietabimus de rebus omnibus. Hiis
testibus, Osberto et Roberto capellanis Brid[lintonensibus],
Ricardo et Stephano dyaconis, W[illelmo] de Scures, Willelmo
de Lekeburn', Thoma de Buthum, Malgero, Johanne, Roberto de
Buctona, Gregorio de Flainburg', Gilberto de Spetona et Petro
filio ejus.
1163. Mandate of Henry I to Walter Espec, Anschetil (de Bulmer)
the sheriff, and the ministers of Yorkshire, to permit the prior
and canons of St. Oswald's (Nostell) to hold their land of
Burton(- Fleming) in peace. 1124-1129.
Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 6oT(o1d p. 10).
Henricus rex Anglorum Waltero Espec et Anschfetillo] vice-
comiti et ministris suis de Eborac[i]sira salutem. Precipio vobis
quod permittatis priorem et canonicos de Sancto Oswaldo tenere
terram suam de Burton et omnes res suas ita bene et in pace et
honorifice sicut unquam melius hucusque tenuerunt, et sicut
concessi eis per mea alia brevia. Teste Gfalfrido] cancellario,
apud Wodestoc'.
Hugh de Muscamp gave to the canons of Nostell I carucate in Burton-
Fleming and William Fitz-Neal (constable of Chester) gave ^ carucate
there.1 This Hugh may perhaps be identified as father of Robert de
Muscham, whose son Hugh quit-claimed to the canons of Bridlington the
foreign service of the land belonging to the church of Ilkeston, co. Derby.
This church had been given to the canons by Walter de Gant, and the
gift had been confirmed by Gilbert de Gant, his son, during the period
1 149-;! 1 56. 2 " Hugh " was the tenant of the archbishop of York in Dovvsby,
co. Line., at the Domesday Survey. There, and at Graby, co. Line., and in
North and South Muskham and Carlton-upon-Trent, co. Nott., Hugh's
grandson, another Hugh, held 2 fees in 1166, at which time he was also
the tenant of the fee of Gant in cos. Derby and Nott.3
It is not improbable that the i£ carucate in Burton-Fleming thus given
to the canons of St. Oswald's was the land held before the conquest by
Chilbert.
1164. Confirmation by Gilbert de Gant, earl of Lincoln, to the
canons of Bridlington of Burton (Fleming), the service of
Tecion for 3 carucates in Speeton, that of Lambert, son of
William, for i carucate in Barton(-upon-Humber), and that
1 Mon. Angl., vi, 94 ; R. Chart., 215.
2 Chartul., p. 423. 3 Mon. Angl., vi, 136; Red #AM 383, 414.
GANT FEE: BURTON-FLEMING, SPEETON 455
of Hugh Escrop, John the chamberlain, Obbo, Johel, Walter,
and all his ministers, c. 1155 -1156.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f, qid. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chariul. of Brid.,
P-54-
Gfilbertus] de Gant, comes Lincolniensis, omnibus hominibus
suis Francis et Anglis et omnibus ecclesie filiis salutem. Notum
sit vobis me concessisse et presentis carte testimonio confirmasse
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridflinton] et canonicis ibidem Deo
servientibus Burtonam cum omnibus suis pertinentiis in dominiis
et in servitiis in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam, et servitium
Tecionis de tribus carucatis terre in Spetona, et servitium
Lamberti filii Willelmi de una carucata terre in Bartona et ser-
vitium Hugonis Escrop et Johannis camerarii et Obbonis et
Johelis et Waited et omnium ministrorum meorum qui de me
libere tenuerunt terras suas. Has omnes terras et tenuras con-
cessi et dedi eisdem canonicis meis cum omnibus suis pertinentiis
solutas et quietas et liberas in perpetuum ab omnibus consue-
tudinibus et geldis preter solum Danegeldum. Hiis testibus,
Roberto de Gant fratre meo, Willelmo filio Waited,1 Radulfo de
Novavilla, Galfrido filio Malgeri,2 Henrico de Willardeby, Stephano
de Ferlington, Thoma Areblastario, Thoma filio Petri, Symone
capellano.
Lambert, son of Williarri, was the tenant of I carucate in Barton-upon-
H umber, co. Line., which the canons held of the constable of Chester in
alms.3 Lambert, who is once called the councillor (consistor)t had a son
William.4
1165. Notification by Henry II to the archbishop of York and his
ministers of Yorkshire of his grant that the court and houses
of the canons of Bridlington in Burton (Fleming), which
Ralph de Nevill made, shall remain as they are ; the canons
to make a new road in place of that which existed there.
1154-1158.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. itfd. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 213.
H[enricus] rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum
et comes Andegavorum archiepiscorjo Eboracensi et omnibus
justiciariis et baronibus et vicecomiti et ministris et fidelibus suis
de Eboraciskire salutem. Concede quod curia et domus canoni-
corum de Bridlintona quas habent in Burtona, quas Radulfus
de Nova Villa fecit, remaneant integre sicut modo sunt ita quod
non ponantur in querelam propter antiquam viam que ibi
fuit ; ita tamen quod predicti canonici convenientem viam alibi
faciant. Testibus, R[ogero] Eboracensi archiepiscopo et Thoma
cancfellario] 5 et Johanne thesaurario Eboracensi, apud Waltham.
1 de Welle. 2 de Erghom.
3 Cf. Testa, 3146. * See below, n. 1167. * Qy, "cantore."
456 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
1166. Notification by Robert de Gant that he was present when
earl Gilbert, his brother, made his bequest in his last illness
and gave to the church of Bridlington with his body Burton
(Fleming), the service of Hugh Escrop with i carucate in
Barton(-upon-Humber) and of all his free Serjeants (there),
the service of Thecion for 3 carucates in Speeton, that of
Lambert, son of William, for i carucate in Barton, belonging
to the fee of Bessingby ; and that the same Gilbert requested
Robert to be present at the writing and sealing of these
charters, and when read John the chamberlain received the
seal from Robert's hand and sealed them, of which proceed-
ings the said Robert is witness. 1156-1157.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 4*d. Dodsw. MS. ix, f. 146, clix, f. 133.
Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid., p. 54.
Rfobertus] de Gant omnibus ecclesie filiis salutem. Notum
sit vobis me presentem fuisse ubi Gilbertus comes, frater meus,
fecit divisam suam in extrema egritudine sua, coram hominibus
suis qui presentes fuerunt ; et dedit ecclesie de Bridlington cum
corpora suo, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam, Burtonam cum
omnibus suis pertinentiis et servitium Hugonis Escrop cum
una carucata terre in Bartona et omnium liberorum servientium
suorum ; et preterea servitium Thecionis de tribus carucatis terre
in Spetona et servitium Lamberti filii Willelmi de una carucata
terre in Bartona, que carucata pertinet ad feodum de Besingeby
quod dederat prius eidem ecclesie. Hec omnia confirmavit eidem
ecclesie cum libertatibus que sunt in carta sua; Et precepit mihi,
sicut fratri suo et homini, ut ego ad scribendum et ad sigillandum
presens essem cum hominibus suis qui tune erant cum eo ; et
cum lecte essent carte de hiis coram nobis, per consilium et
assensum eorundem hominum suorum, de manu mea accepit
Johannes camerarius sigillum et sub testimonio nostro sigillavit
eas. De hac re testis sum ego et, si aliquis contradicere voluerit,
paratus sum ego de hoc facere quicquid pertinet ad testem
legitimum. Valete.
1167. Grant by James de Watsand to the canons of Bridlington of
3 bovates in Burton(-Fleming), which Peter de Fribois gave
him for the duel whfch the donor waged for him at York, and
2 bovates in Burton by Hornsea, which his father sold to him
for 14 marks ; for which the canons will make his eldest son
a canon when aged 20, and find him meanwhile in necessaries.
1175-1185.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 43^. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 58.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis Jacobfus] de Watsande
salutem. Notum sit vobis me dedisse et presentis carte testimonio
confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridflington] et canonicis ibi-
dem Deo servientibus tres bovatas tcrrc cum omnibus pertinentiis
GANT FEE: BURTON-FLEMING 457
suis in Burtona quas Petrus de Friboys dedit michi, pro servitio
meo, scilicet pro duello quod feci pro eo apud Eboracum, et duas
bovatas terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in Burtona juxta
Hornese quas pater meus vendidit mini pro quatuordecim marcis
argenti ; has v. bovatas terre dedi predicte ecclesie pro animabus
patris et matris mee et pro anima mea in elemosinam perpetuam
et liberam, salvo servitio forensi ; et canonici prefati facient filium
meum majorem natu canonicum cum fuerit xx. annorum et interim
invenient ei necessaria. Hiis testibus, Petro de Friboys, Malgero
de Ergom', Henrico de Friboys, Helia sacerdote, Symone filio
Galfridi, Willelmo Trailand, Galfrido filio Anketil', Herberto filio
Rodfberti], Willelmo filio Lamberfti], Gilberto de Spetona, Henrico
filio Herberti, Alexandro de Hospitali, Baldwyno filio Rod[berti],
Alexandro filio Willelmi, Hugone de Friboys.
1 168. Confirmation by Peter de Fribois, with the consent of Geoffrey,
his son and heir, to the canons of Bridlington of 3 bovates in
Burton-Fleming which James de Watsand gave them, to hold
by doing forinsec service, where 5 carucates make a fee.
1175-1185.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 43^. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 58.
Petrus de Friboys omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis salutem.
Notum sit vobis me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse,
concessione et assensu Gaufridi filii et heredis mei, ecclesie
Sancte Marie de Bridflinton] et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus
tres bovatas terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in Flandrensi
Burtona, illas scilicet quas Jacobus de Watsanda dedit prefatis
canonicis in elemosinam, salvo forensi servitio mihi et heredibus
meis quantum pertinet ad tres bovatas terre ubi quinque carucate
terre faciunt servitium unius militis, liberas et quietas ab omnibus
aliis rebus. Quod si forte canonici predictam terram perdiderint
per placitum nee ego nee heredes mei dabimus eis inde escambium.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovington, Willelmo de Thorp, Ricardo
de Flaynburg, Osberto de Syward[eby], Henrico Silvfer], Radulfo
de Butha, Greggorio Silvfer] et Luca fratre ejus, Willelmo de
Willardeby, Benedicto deEboraco, Eudone de Thorneton, Willelmo
de Clocton, Adam de Bovincton, Willelmo de Ergom, Willelmo
filio Roberti de Rudestain.
Peter de Friboys, with the consent of Geoffrey and Peter his sons,
gave to the canons I bovate in Barrow, co. Line., in exchange for i bovate
in Beeford.1 Alice de Muscamp, (daughter of Ivo de Muscamp),2 gave
2 bovates in Burton-Fleming, and her son and heir, William de Cotes, son
of Hermer son of Dreu, confirmed.3 Geoffrey, son of Peter de Friboys,
confirmed to the canons of Bridlington 3 bovates in Burton-Fleming given
by Baldwin de Wickham, 3 bovates there given by James de Watsant, 2
1 Chartul., p. 350. 2 ib., 57. 3 ib., 351.
458 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
bovates there given by Alice de Grimesby, or de Muscham, and 4 bovates
purchased by the canons from Adam de Tuier, to hold by doing foreign
service of 12 bovates, where 5 carucates make a knight's fee.1 Later,
Geoffrey Berchout confirmed these 12 bovates, and pasturage for 120 sheep
given by John de Fribois.2
There was also a Peter de Fribois of Burton-Fleming, a benefactor to
Bardney, as the next charter shows. Possibly he was son of the above-
named Peter, and brother of Geoffrey. Simon, son of Peter de Fribois, gave
to Bridlington i bovate in Burton-Fleming.3
1169. Grant by Peter de Fribois, with the consent of Aubreye his
wife and Simon his heir, to the monks of Bardney of a toft
in the town of Burton-Fleming, between the way leading to
Hunmanby and the demesne of the prior of Bridlington
towards the east. 1190-1200. ,
Chartul. of Bardney; Vesp. E. xx, f. 195^. Abstr. in Cal. Chart. R.>
iv, 256.
Petrus de Fribois de Burtona omnibus hominibus has literas
visuris vel audituris salutem. Sciatis me, consensu et voluntate
Albride uxoris mee et Simonis heredis mei, dedisse et concessisse
et hac mea present! carta confirmasse Deo et Sancto Oswaldo et
monachis de Bardeney unum toftum in parte aquilonari ville de
Burtona Flamang' inter viam que extendit versus Hundemanbi
et demenium prioris de Bridelingtona versus orientem, scilicet
illud toftum quod Malgerus Chase tenuit, in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam libere et quiete ab omnibus secularibus servitiis, pro
anima mea et pro animabus omnium antecessorum meorum. Et
ego predictus Petrus et heredes mei warantizabimus et defende-
mus predictis monachis de Bardeney predictum toftum contra
omnes homines in perpetuum. Et ut hec mea concessio et donatio
rata et stabilis permaneat hoc presens scriptum sigilli mei appo-
sitione roboravi. Hiis testibus, magistro Leonio, Ricardo filio
Juliane de Burtona, etc. (Hoc confirmat Simon films ejus.)
1170. Quit-claim by Richard, son of Juliana de Burton, and Juliana
his wife, to the monks of Bardney of a toft in Burton(-Fleming).
1 190—^.1200.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f, 196.
Omnibus hominibus has literas visuris vel audituris Ricardus
films Juliane de Burtona et Juliana uxor sua salutem. Sciatis
nos concessisse et quietum clamasse clamium nostrum et totum
jus nostrum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam pro animabus
nostris et animabus omnium antecessorum nostrorum, Deo et
Sancto Oswaldo et monachis de Bardeney, quod clamavimus
habere in quodam tofto in Burtona quod Ailof mercenarius tenuit
de abbate et de monachis de Bardeney. Et preterea ego Ricar-
dus et Juliana uxor mea affirmavimus et juravimus pro nobis
1 Chartul., p. 60. 2 ib. 3 Chartul. of Bridlington, 60.
GANT FEE: BURTON-FLEMING 459
et pro heredibus nostris quod nunquarn de cetero clamium habebi-
mus erga abbatem vel monachos de Bardeney pro predicto tofto.
Et ut ista quieta clamatio stabilis et rata permaneat in perpetuum
de nobis et heredibus nostris hoc presens scriptum sigillorum
nostrorum appositione roboravimus. Hiis testibus, Bartholomeo
capellano, etc.
1 171. Agreement between the canons of Bridlington and Alan, clerk
of Kilham, whereby the canons demised to Alan 2 bovates in
Burton-Fleming of the carucate which Walter de Gant gave
to Simon, his cook, to hold for 2s. yearly while Alan con-
tinues in the secular garb ; the canons to receive him if he
desires to become a canon ; with other provisions. 1170-1180.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 46. Abstr. in Lancaster's ChartuL of Bridn
p. 62.
Hec est conventio facta inter canonicos Bridel[intonenses]
et Alanum clericum de Killum, quod canonici concesserunt eidem
Alano duas bovatas terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in
Flandrensi Burtona de ilia carucata quam Walterus de Gant
dedit Symoni coco suo, tenendas de eis quamdiu prefatus Alanus
in habitu seculari vixerit pro duobus solidis annuatim solvendis,
medietate ad Pentecosten et medietate ad festum Sancti Martini,
liberas et quietas ab omnibus rebus ad canonicos prefatos per-
tinentibus. Et si predictus Alanus canonicus esse voluerit
canonici Brid[lintonenses] ilium suscipient et canonicum facient.
Si vero in seculo tarn diu conversatus fuerit ut morte preoccu-
petur habitum suum illi tradent si vivum reperierint, si vero
mortuum ilium tanquam canonicum suum suscipient et facient
pro eo sicut pro canonico suo. Quodcumque riorum de Alano
contigerit predicte bovate cum omnibus suis pertinentiis libere
et quiete et sine omni impedimento ad canonicos revertentur.
Hanc autem conventionem sine fraude tenendam juravit Alanus,
ita scilicet quod nee ipse nee alius homo per ipsum artem vel
ingenium quereret unde bovate supradicte impediantur vel ab
ecclesia Bridel[intonensi] elongentur. Hiis testibus, Stephano
de Killom, Waltero de Bovington, Petro de Fryboys et Gaufrido
et Petro filiis ejus, W[ ] de Thorp, et Waltero de Karethorp,
Waltero de Killom, Herberto de Stana, Henrico Silv[er], Roberto
fratre ejus, Osberto de Siuuardeby, Willelmo dyacono de Lange-
tofte, Thoma de Hale,1 Roberto filio Farolf.
Stephen de Killum had brothers Alan and Roger, and a son Alan, but
neither Alan can be identified as the grantee of this charter.2 Alan,
probably the son, is named in the sheriff's roll for H95-8 As Alan, son of
Stephen, he confirmed to the canons 2 bovates in Rudston given by John
de Rudstan, clerk, sometime rector of a mediety of the church of South
Ferriby, who had them by the feoffment of Stephen de Killum.4
1 Possibly "Bale." * ChartuL, 159, 167.
3 Pipe R., 7 Ric. * Chartul. , p, 187.
460 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
1172. Grant by Theobald de Wikham, with the consent of Beatrice
his wife, to Eilwald, son of Edwarld of Burton-Fleming, of 3
bovates with 2 tofts in the same Burton, namely 2 bovates
which Edwald his father held of the grantor with the toft
between land of Alice, daughter of Ivo de Muscamp, and
the East Field, and i bovate between the land of Hugh de
Fribois with the toft between the Hospitallers' land and that
of the said Alice ; to hold for los. yearly and by doing forinsec
service where 5 carucates make a fee. 1170-1175.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 43. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
P- 57-
Omnibus presentibus et futuris Theobaldus de Wikham
salutem. Sciatis me, concessu et voluntate Beatricis uxoris mee,
dedisse et concessisse et hac mea presenti carta confirmasse
Eilwaldo filio Edwaldi de Burtona le Flam[ang] tres bovatas
terre in eadem Burtona et duos toftos, scilicet duas bovatas quas
Edwaldus pater suus tenuit de me cum tofto qui jacet inter terrain
Aaliz filie Yvonis de Muscamp et campum orientalem, et unam
bovatam que jacet inter terram Hugonis de Friboys cum tofto
qui jacet inter terram Hospitalis Jherusalem et terram predicte
Aaliz, cum omnibus pertinentiis infra villam et extra villam ;
tenendas de me et heredibus meis illi et heredibus suis in
feudo et hereditate, libere, quiete et honorifice propter homagium
suum et servitium ; reddendo per annum x. solidos, quinque ad
Pentecosten et quinque ad festum Sancti Martini, pro omnibus
servitiis que ad me vel ad heredes meos pertinent, faciendo forin-
secum servitium quantum pertinet ad tres bovatas terre quando
quinque carucate terre faciunt servitium unius militis. Et si
quis hanc terram calumpniare voluerit ego et heredes mei
warantizabimus illam Eiluuardo et heredibus suis contra omnes
homines. Et ad hanc cartam confirmandam Beatrix uxor mea
appendit suum sigillum. Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Boythorp,
Roberto fratre suo, Radulfo sacferdote] de Ergom, Galfrido filio
Astini de Burtona, Philippo clerico, Willelmo Fossard de Neu-
bigging, Waltero fratre ejus, Waltero filio Yvonis de Hund-
manby, Thoraldo de eadem villa, W[illelmo] Mansel, Martino
filio Willelmi de Burtona, Wpllelmo] de Friboys, Galfrido clerico
fratre ejus, Henrico filio Herbert! de Burtona, et aliis.
A similar grant was also made by Baldwin, son of the said Theobald de
Wikham, and later a release of the service of Ailward, son of Edwald, which
Adam, son and heir of Baldwin, confirmed.1 These people were of Wyke-
ham, near Hutton Bushel. 1'ossibly the land given to the canons was the
marriage dowry of Beatrice.
1 173. Grant by William son of Botilda to the poor of the hospital of
St. Peter, York, of a toft with \ acre in Ellerton upon Derwent,
1 Chart uL, p. 57.
GANT FEE: ELLERTOX, FORDON, FILEY 461
also common of pasture and a place in (the river) Derwent for
a fish-weir. 1180-1200.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York; Raw). MS., B 455, f. 162^.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus literas has
quod ego Willelmus films Botilde et heredes mei concessimus et
dedimus et hac carta nostra confirmavimus Deo et pauperibus
hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis toftum unum et dimidiam
acram terre continuam predicto tofto in Elretuna super Der-
wentam, et communem pasturam cum omnibus aisiamentis que
ad eandem villam pertinent, et unum locum in Derwenta ad
sepem piscatoriam faciendam; in puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
liberam et quietam ab omnibus geldis et consuetudinibus humanis
preter orationes pauperum. Hanc autem elemosinam dedimus
eis et contra omnes homines warantizabimus ut simus participes
omnium beneficiorum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo Dei tarn in
vita quam in morte. Hiis testibus, Radulfo presbitero de Burum,
Johanne presbitero, Thoma filio Rankil, Hugone filio Rannulfi
presbiteri, Roberto genero suo, Willelmo cognato Adam de Rid[er],
Tedbaldo lorimer, Johanne de Leitop, et multis aliis.
In 1207 Gilbert de Gant released his claim against William, son of
Ranulf (de Greystoke), to one of two goshawks which he had claimed as the
service due for i carucate in Ellerton. William acknowledged the service
of one goshawk, which was to be delivered at the court of Gilbert at
Hunmanby between the feast of the Assumption (15 August) and the
Nativity of the Virgin Mary (8 Sept.).1
1 174. Confirmation by the countess Alice, daughter of earl Gilbert,
to Geoffrey de Nevill of the tenement which Ralph de Nevill,
his father, held of Walter de Gant, the grantor's grandfather,
and of Gilbert de Gant, her father, as the charter of the said
Walter testifies, namely in Fordon 5 carucates, in Filey 5^
carucates, in " Sleeton " and Muston 7 carucates and 6 bovates
with Woodman-acre, in Marton 2 carucates and in Reighton
3 carucates, to hold for the service of 2 knights. 1160-1176.
From the original transcribed in Christopher Hatton's Book of Seals ;
Dodsw. MS. xc, f. 146.
Aeliz comitissa filia Gilleberti comitis omnibus hominibus
suis Francis et Anglis salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et con-
firmasse Gaufrido de Nevilla et heredibus suis omnes tenuras
quas Radulfus de Nevilla pater suus tenuit de Waltero de Gant
avo meo et de Gilleberto de Gant patre meo et sicut carte
Walteri de Gant testantur : scilicet, v. carucatas terre in Forduna,
et in Fifle v. carucatas et dimidiam, in Sleetun et in Mussetuna
vii. carucatas et vi. bovatas et cum his Wdemaneacher, et in
Martona ii. carucatas, et in Rictona iii. carucatas, cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis in feudo et hereditate; tenendas de me et
1 Yorks. Fines, n. 287.
462 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
heredibus meis bene1 et in pace et honorifice per servitium
duorum militum. Hiis testibus: Elia abbate de Ruford, Rogero
de Nevilla monacho, Balduino Builot, Gilleberto de Umfravill,
Waltero de Clottona, Simone camerario, Willelmo Luvet, Waltero
filio Ernaldi, Eudone Falvel, Andrea de Norwic', Radulfo de
Nevilla, Radulfo Flambard, Turstino filio Radulfi, Radulfo Pil-
[ate] qui fecit hanc cartam apud Folchingham.
Vesica-shaped seat, the whole chevronelly, as depicted in Nichols,
"The Topog. and Genealog.? i, 319 ; the legend broken off.
The 5 carucates in Fordon represented all but i carucate of Carle's
manor of Fordon, the excepted carucate representing the berewick in
Ledemare ; 5^ carucates represented all Filey, except the glebe ; the 4
carucates in Muston and 3 carucates in " Scloftone," 2 here named " Sleeton,"
a lost hamlet of Muston, represented the socage of Hunmanby in the
Survey, to which were added 6 bovates of Alden's manor in Muston ; the
2 carucates in Marton represented a third part of Marton, soc of Brid-
lington ; the 3 carucates in Reighton represented one of the manors held
respectively by Tof and Gam, together assessed at 5 carucates. This
confirmation definitely states that Walter de Gant had enfeoffed Ralph de
Nevill of these 23 carucates and 2 bovates for his service of 2 knights.
This feoffment indirectly illustrates the policy of Henry I in erecting new
baronies, to be held by a definite service of knights, and is consistent with
the supposition that the enlargement of the fee of Gant in Yorkshire was
effected by Henry I, probably after Tinchebrai.
There was a near kinship between the Nevills of Muston and the
Nevills of Section, co. Line., tenants of the abbey of Peterborough.
" Ralph " held at the Survey 2 carucates in Manton, 3 bovates in Appleby,
Riseby and Sawcliff, and 2 carucates in Raventhorpe, co. Line., of the
abbot of Peterborough.3 From the claims in the West Riding of Lindsey
we learn that " Ralph " was Ralph de Nevill, and that he also held of abbot
Thorold i carucate in Northorpe. This carucate had been held by Si ward
Rufus with sac and soc, although it was described in the Survey as soc of
Scotton, a manor held at the Survey by " Richard," but later by the Nevills.4
" Gilbert," who also held land in co. Lincoln of abbot Thorold, was Gilbert
de Nevill, ancestor of the Nevills who held extensive estates under the
bishop of Lincoln and the Arsic family. From the list of knights of the
abbot of Peterborough, compiled during the period 1100-1120, we learn
that Gilbert de Nevill held 2 carucates in co. Line, for i knight,5 and
Ralph de Nevill 10 carucates in that county, and \\ hide in co. Northampton
for 3 knights.6 Hugh Candidus refers to the lo carucates as being in
Scotton and Manton. He should have added Holme (near Bottesford)
and Raventhorpe, as part of those 10 carucates. He wrongly included
them in Northamptonshire.7
1 "In bene"; MS.
2 The vicar of Filey (Rev. A. N. Cooper) tells me that the name " Sleeton" is
not known, but that there is a field in Muston still known as "The Scolf." In
Brompton, twelve miles from Filey, there is a field known as " Scolf Carr." He
adds : " All to the north of the Ravine (in Filey) used to be in the North Riding ;
and I can remember in 1884, when the church (which is on the north side of the
ravine) was broken into, we had to send to Scarboro' for a North Riding policeman,
the East Riding policeman in Filey not being allowed to act." — En.
8 Dom. Bk., i, 346. « ib., 376/5.
* Chron. Pelroburgense (Camden Soc.), 171.
8 ib., 175. See also Round, Feudal Engl. , 166. 7 ib., 166.
GANT FEE : NEVILL FAMILY 463
It is probable that this Ralph was father of the Ralph whom Walter
de Gant enfeoffed of Muston and Filey. There is a reference in 1165, m
the account of the sheriff of Lincoln, to 5OJ-. %d. received for the chattels
of Ralph de Nevill.1 This may refer to some purpresture made by Ralph,
which had been seized at his death. At any rate Geoffrey, son and heir
of Ralph, was in possession of the Yorkshire estate in n66.a In 1181
Geoffrey de Nevill, described as of Muston to distinguish him from the
Geoffrey of Burreth, co. Line., and Sheriff-Hutton, co. York, was amerced
2 marks for going away from a recognition, or view, without licence.3 The
next link in the descent is defective.
Contemporary with Geoffrey de Nevill were Robert de Nevill of co.
Northampton and Ralph de Nevill of co. Lincoln. In 1175 Robert de
Nevill proffered ,£30 for Upton, co. Northampton, late of Ralph de Walter-
vill ; * and in the same year Walter de Nevill had licence to make an
agreement in co. York with William son of Fulk (de Malteby).5 In the
ensuing year the sheriff of Lincoln accounted for the issues of the land of
Ralph de Waltervill in Burton, Sotby, Thimbleby, Lincoln city, and Thorpe
(-Langton?); whilst earl Simon, Ralph de Nevill and his brothers, Philip
de Kime, Simon his brother, Simon son of Philip de Kime, Richard de
Flete, William de Barchwurth and Peter de Estane proffered 90 marks
for the redemption of Ralph de Waltervill, whose forfeiture was possibly
connected with the revolt of U73-6 In 1178 Ralph de Nevill had a duel
with William, son of Godric, of Yorkshire.7 These entries may relate to
the families of Muston and Scotton, but it is impossible to be certain. In
1189 the latter family was represented by Ralph de Nevill, who then held
3 fees of the abbot of Peterborough in Scotton, Manton and elsewhere.8
In 1212 these fees were held by Robert de Nevill ;' in 1227 by Ralph de
Nevill,10 and in 1243 by Philip de Nevill,11 who had a grant of free warren
in Scotton in I248.12 During the period 1209-1219 Robert de Nevill, knt.,
presented to the church of Scotton.13 In 1221 Ralph de Nevill was pardoned
5 marks for a palfrey by which Robert de Nevill, his brother, had made fine
with king John for letters of request to the abbot of Peterborough to excuse
him his relief.14
Some further details of the family of Nevill of Muston may be gleaned
from an early connexion by marriage with the Percies of Kildale. Hade-
wise, the wife of Ralph de Nevill of Muston, seems to have been a daughter
of the first Ernald de Percy, and sister of Ernald II and Robert. Through
this union Ralph doubtless acquired 2 carucates and I bovate in Nunthorpe,
with a mill. Having founded a small Cistercian nunnery at Hutton 15
Rudby in the fee of Christ Church, Canterbury, Ralph de Nevill removed
it circa 1162 to Nunthorpe and endowed it with the tenement named
above, Adam de Brus and Ernald de Percy giving their consent to the new
foundation.16 In 1194 Geoffrey de Nevill, son and heir of Ralph, claimed
an interest in 8 carucates in Kilnwick Percy as nephew of Robert de Percy
of Kildale.17
This connexion explains the existence in the I3th century of a family of
Nevill at Cawthorne, in the parish of Middleton in Cleveland, where the
nuns of Rosedale had \ carucate.18 Walter de Nevill, living in 1175, mav
Pipe R., II Hen. II, 39. * Red Bk., 384. 3 Pipe R., 27 Hen. II, 43.
#., 21 Hen. II, 47. Cf. R. de Oblat., 38.
Pipe R., 21 Hen. II, 182. See a charter of William, son of Fulk ; n. 748.
»<*., 22 Hen. II, 86. 7 ib., 24 Hen. II, 71.
Cal. Chart. R., iv, 277.
Red Bk., 522 ; Testa, 345. 10 Cal. Chart. R., i, 20.
11 7'esta, 306. 12 Cal. Chart. R., i, 328.
13 Reg. Welles, i, 14. '* R. Lift. Clans., i, 454<5; see 593-$.
15 Tanner, Notitia Monast. 16 Man. Angl., v, 508.
17 A'. Cur. Regis (Pipe R. Soc. xiv), 21. 18 Feet of F., 44, n. 79.
464 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
have been a younger son of Ralph de Nevill of Muston, and from him
probably descended Ralph de Nevill of Nunnington, and an un-named
brother of Ralph, who had a son William de Nevill of Cawthorne,1 dead
before September, 1238. Eustace, son of this William, was then under
age.2 In 1284-85 William de Nevill held land in Cawthorne of John, son of
Baldwin Wake,3 and in 1303 William de Nevill held 2 carucates there of
dame Joan Wake.4
Returning to the Nevills of Muston we find Robert Fitz-Richard engaged
in Michaelmas term, 1199, in a suit re lands in Yorkshire against Robert
de Nevill.5 Here Robert may be an error for Ralph, for in 1202 the
same Robert Fitz-Richard was demanding against Ralph de Nevill the
manors of Filey, Muston, " Slocton " and Reighton as his inheritance,
whereof his grandfather was seised temp. Henry I. As Robert did not
name his grandfather, the court gave judgment that Ralph and his heirs
should hold in peace for ever.6 On 22 January, 1221, the king granted,
until he attained his majority, to Ralph de Nevill of "Scottun" a weekly
market on Friday at Ralph's manor of Filey (Fislei) with a mandate to
the sheriff of York.7 Ralph was living in 1230 when Robert son of Gere-
brict demanded against him 2 bovates in Muston with 2 tofts as his right,
into which Ralph had no entry except by Geoffrey de Nevill, to whom
Gerebrict de Muston, father of the plaintiff, demised them for a term only.
Ralph answered that he had entry by Ralph de Nevill, father of the said
Ralph (sic\ who died seised thereof, and Robert acknowledged this.8
This seems to imply that Geoffrey de Nevill died without issue, and that
Ralph his brother was father of this Ralph living 1202-1230. Gilbert de
Gant was unsuccessful in a plea in 1231 against Ralph de Nevill, Simon de
Cockesfeud and Isabella his wife, wherein he complained that they held a
market in Filey to the injury of his market in Hunmanby.9
Before August, 1240, Ralph had been succeeded by William de Nevill,
named in an agreement whereby Simon de Cokefeud assigned 4 bovates in
Muston, partly adjoining William's land there, in satisfaction of a claim
made by Matilda, late the wife of Walter Escrop, to dower in 18 bovates in
that town.10 About this time Christiana, daughter of William Tedbald of
Flixton, granted to Simon de Cokefeud and Isabel, his wife, 3 messuages in
Filey of her inheritance, namely 2 messuages and tofts between the toft of
William son of Hugh and that of Jordan Crukel, and I messuage and toft
with a croft between the toft of Alan Codling and that of Robert, son of
Yvo ; for Mi. yearly.11
Roger de Nevill, a younger brother of Ralph de Nevill, occurs in 1219,
when Joan his wife was arraigning an assize of novel disseisin against the
abbot of Whitby.12 Before 1227 Roger de Nevill appears to have been slain
under circumstances which connected the men of the abbot of Whitby with
the -affair. In that year the abbot had respite of payment of 80 marks
proffered by him for an inquiry before the justices at the last eyre touching
the death of the said Roger.13 He left issue two daughters, through whom
this fee ultimately descended, as will be seen below.
In*i23i an old-standing dispute between the convent of Bridlington and
the men of Filey was settled before Ralph de Nevill and Simon de Cock-
feld by William Spirling, William son of Adam, Geoffrey son of Avice and
Chartul. of Bridlington, pp. 106-7, 125.
ib., p. 136. See Chartul. of Whitby, p. 391;*.
Kirkby's Quest, 143. 4 ib., 240.
A'. Cur. Regis, ii, 28. 6 Cur. Regis R., n. 25, m. 2d.
R. Lift. CSaus., i, 4466. 8 Assize R., 1042, m." 23.
Add. MS. 12269, f. 70</. 10 Feet of F.( 32, n. 87.
1 Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 323^. 12 Assize R., 1040, m. 2d.
ia Excerpt, e R. Fin., i, 157.
GANT FEE: FILEY 465
Elured Busing, proctors for the community of Filey, namely that the men
of Filey should be allowed to deduct their expenses in food and drink, salt
and fuel, when they went to fish at " Doggedraue," the modern Dogger
Bank, before paying tithe of oil then collected, namely ^od. yearly from
each ship by custom ; from boats from which they paid at will a I5th, i6th,
or sometimes a I7th, they were in future to pay the right tithe (a loth) every
fortnight ; they were no longer to use the fishery of " Crokesi," but if they
did they were to pay tithe ; the I2th penny of the tithes from large ships
and boats which the men used to take as their share they were to take no
longer, nor to receive anything out of the tithe towards the repair of nets
and lines, towards their breakfasts or other benefits.1
Early in the year 1241 Gilbert de Gant complained that William de
Nevill's market at Filey injured his own market at Hunmanby. An agree-
ment was, however, made, Gant granting the Friday's market to Nevill and
a fair yearly on the eve and day of St. Bartholomew, on condition that a
moiety of the fruits and profits arising from the markets and fair from tolls,
stallage, and amends of the assize of bread and ale should be given to Gant.
There was to be a joint-bailiff, or each could have his own to collect the
dues on sea and land.2 William de Nevill of Muston married Isabel,
daughter of Brian Fitz-Alan, who settled upon them and their issue 3 caru-
cates in Fimber. As there was no issue of the marriage the land was after-
wards granted by Brian Fitz-Alan, grandson of the above, to Sir Thomas
Burdun of Kexby.3
The next link is defective. In 1293 Richard Malebisse, great-grandson
of Richard living temp. John, and great-grandson of Ralph de Nevill (1194-
1202), was a co-parcener of this fee with Margery, wife of John de Hese-
lerton, and Cecily, wife of Robert de Heselerton, the great-great-grand-
daughters of the said Ralph de Nevill.4 They were also co-heirs of their
brother Simon de Lowthorpe, son of Thomas, son of Walter de Lowthorpe
by Hawise, his wife, daughter and co-heir of Roger de Nevill, named above.
R'ichard Malebisse was son of William Malebisse by Matilda his wife,
daughter and co-heir of the said Roger de Nevill. These descents are
recorded on the inquest taken after the death of Robert de Heselerton
in I3o8.5
1 175. Grant by Ralph de Nevill, for the soul of Avice, his wife, to the
canons of Bridlington of \ carucate in Filey, quit save of
Danegeld ; and confirmation of this gift by Geoffrey, son and
heir of Ralph. 1160-1165.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 57^. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 76.
Radulfus de Nevill' omnibus amicis suis et hominibus salutem.
Sciatis me dedisse Deo et canonicis de Bridflintona] dimidiam
carucatam terre in Fivel[e] in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam
solutam et quietam ab omni re preter Danegeld'. Hanc terram
dedi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridfelintona] pro anima mea et
pro anima Avis uxoris mee et pro animabus antecessorum et
heredum meorum. Hiis testibus, Ricardo Murdfac], Galfrido
herede suo donationem patris sui predictam concedente, Thoraldo
de Nevill' et Roberto et Alano de Nevill, Malgero clerico de
1 Chartul. of Bridlington, 78.
2 Feet of F., 35, n. 27. 3 Dodsw. MS., ix, f. 86</.
* Plac. de quo Warranto, 207. 8 CaL Inq. p. w., v, 54.
II 2 G
466 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Hundmanby, Theobaldo filio Adhelardi, Willelmo de Caltorn,
Henrico filio Arnaldi, Malgero filio Alani, Willelmo nepote
Willelmi Tosti. Valete.
1176. Grant by Ralph de Nevill, son of Ralph, to the canons of
Bridlington of stone in the quarry of Filey for the building of
their monastery and offices, to be delved and taken at their
charges, and a good free way over the cliff of the quarry for
the length of the said cliff in the place called Le Hoke and
elsewhere where they can find rock, and free entry and egress
for their carts. 1194-1230.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 59^. Pd. in Mon. Angl., vi, 288, n. 14.
Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid., p. 80.
Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quos presens scriptum pervenerit
Radulphus de Nevill filius Radulphi de Nevill salutem. Nove-
ritis me dedisse, concessisse et hac present! carta mea confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie et canonicis de Bridlintona, petram in petraria de
Fivele ad fabricam monasterii sui et officinarum suarum omnium
ubique illis habendam et ad sumptus suos fodiendam et capien-
dam ubi quantum et quando voluerint. Et preterea concessi
quod habeant largam, liberam et rationabilem viam super falesium 1
petrarie per totam longitudinem dicti falesii et ubique, scilicet tarn
in loco qui appellatur Le Hok quam alibi ubi possunt petram
invenire, cum libero ingressu et egressu ad carrectas suas ad
predictam petram cariandam. Et ego et heredes mei predictam
petrariam cum rationabili via et aliis pertinentiis predictis cano-
nicis contra omnes homines warantizabimus imperpetuum et
defendemus. In hujus autem rei testimonium huic scripto sigil-
lum meum apposui. Hiis testibus, etc.
1177. Adjudication by the abbot of Rievaulx and others, in pur-
, suance of the mandate of Celestine, in a dispute between the
canons of Bridlington and the monks of Whitby, namely that
the canons shall have the tithe of fish of parishioners of the
church of Filey plying to Whitby, and inhibition of the monks
of Whitby from exacting tithe from those men, and judgment
against the monks in 50 marks for tithes unjustly taken. 1 196.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 58. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 77. See Chartul. of Whitby, n. 374.
E[rnaldus] dictus abbas Ryevallis et Wfillelmus] de Kyrkeham
et J[ ] de Wartre priores omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis
salutem. Mandatum domini pape suscepimus in hec verba :
Celestinus episcopus servus servorum Dei dilectis filiis
abbati Ryevallensi, de, Kirkeham et de Wartre prioribus,
salutem et apostolicam benedictionem. Conquesti sunt
nobis dilecti filii nostri canonici de Bridflintona] de dilectis
1 Fr. " falese," Old Fr. " falaize," a down, a hill by the sea.
GANT FEE: FILEY 467
filiis monachis de Wyteby qui decimas a pyscatoribus par-
rochianis eorum contra rationem extorquent ad ecclesiam
de Bridflintona] sicut dicitur pertinentes. Ideoque dis-
cretion! vestre per apostolica scripta mandamus quatinus
si verum est quod asseritur eosdem monachos ab hujus-
modi decimarum, appellatione postposita/faciatis exactione
cessare, cogentes eos de hiis que de hujusfmodi] pro-
venientibus illicite acceperunt eis satisfacere competenter.
Quod si omnes hiis exequendis nequiveritis interesse duo
vestrum ea nichilominus exequantur. Datum Laterani iii.
idibus Martii, pontificatus nostri anno primo [l 191-2].
Partibus itaque legitime citatis et coram nobis comparentibus,
receptis ex utraque parte testibus et eorum attestationibus tandem
publicatis, auditis etiam per plures dies de eisdem disputationibus,
post multas allegationes et rationes hinc inde propositas, cum
intentio canonicorum plenissime nobis constaret et pars adversa
in probatione transactionis et longissimi temporis prescriptionis l
quas objecerant omnino defecissent, post quadriennium in majori
ecclesia Eboracensi presentibus partibus, ascitis nobis multis
viris discretis et honestis tarn religiosis quam secularibus, decimas
piscium parrochianorum ecclesie de Fivele apud Wyteby appli-
cantium predictis canonicis adjudicavimus, auctoritate apostolica
sub intimatione anathematis prohibentes ne monachi de Wyteby
decetero a parrochianis predictis decimas percipere presumerent,
eosdem etiam monachos in summam quinquaginta marcarum abla-
tarum memoratis canonicis condempnavimus. Et ut hec nostra
diffinitio rata in posterum perseveret earn presentis scripti muni-
mine et sigillorum nostrorum appositione duximus roborandam.
1 178. Settlement of a dispute between the canons of Bridlington and
those of Grimsby touching certain tithes whereby the right of
the canons of Bridlington was fully established and the canons
of Grimsby were condemned to pay 10 marks for tithes wrong-
fully exacted and were inhibited from henceforth exacting
tithes from the parishioners of Filey who were fishermen.
1190-1196.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 59. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Bn'd,,
p. 79.
Efrnaldus] dictus abbas Ryevallensis et Afnsketillus] prior de
Nostele et H[amo] precentor Eboracensis universis sancte matris
ecclesie filiis ad quos litere presentes pervenerint salutem in vero
salutari. Provida jurium prudentum decrevit religio causarum
decisiones scriptis memorialibus commendandas ne sententia
canonica terminata negotia recidiva litigantium contentione susci-
tarentur. Ea propter predecessorum nostrorum vestigiis inherentes
presentibus literis duximus insinuandum qualiter in causa que
1 See n. 874.
468 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
vertebatur inter canonicos de Brid[elintona] et canonicos de
Grimesby super decimationibus commissa processerimus et quern
finem eidem negotio auctoritate nobis facte commissionis im-
posuerimus. Convocatis itaque partibus et diversis, observata
juris sollempnitate, cytationibus emissis, presentibus hiis quos
causa contingebat, dies partibus constitutus fuit peremptorius ut
testes producerent et assertiones suas probationibus quibus
vellent affirmarent. Die vero statute testes ex parte canoni-
corum de Brid[elintona] fuerunt producti, jurati et examinati;
cum ex adversa parte nee testes aliqui producerentur nee alie
competentes probationes exhibentur, cumque ex parte canoni-
corum de Brid[elintona] trina fuisset facta testium productio per
quos omni exceptione majores nobis de eorundem canonicorum
de Brid[elintona] intentione fides plena facta fuisset, cumque de
contumacia canonicorum de Grimesby nobis plene constituisset,
restitutionem ablatorum prescriptis canonicis de Brid[elintona]
juxta formam mandati apostolici adjudicavimus, prescriptos
canonicos de Grimesby condempnantes in summam decem mar-
carum nomine proventuum ex prefatis decimationibus injuste
perceptorum extimationis taxatione legitime facta ; eisdem vero
auctoritate summi pontificis in hac parte nobis commissa pre-
cepimus quatinus decetero ab hujusmodi decimationum paro-
chianorum de Fivele piscatorum exactione omnino desisterent.
1 1 79. Grant by Ralph de Nevill, for the soul of Walter de Gant, to
the chapel of St. James the Apostle of Fordon of 10 acres of
land in Fordon. 1139-1156.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 1960?.
Rfadulfus] de Novilla omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis,
scilicet clericis et laicis, Francigenis et Anglicis, salutem et
orationum suffragia. Vestre vero fraternitati obnixe notifico me
concessisse capelle Sancti Jacobi apostoli de Fordun, pro redemp-
tione peccatorum meorum et pro anima Walteri de Gant uxorisque
ejus cum liberis, et pro anima patris matrisque mee et infantium
et omnium antecessorum meorum, in elemosina decem acras terre
ex utraque parte ville, liberas et quietas ab omni servitio, et
unam mansuram in eadem villa. Teste, Gilberto de Gaunt, etc.
1180. Notitia of the foundation of a hospital of one alderman and
14 brethren and sisters, known as Carman-spitell, in Flixton,
in the parish of Folkton in Hartfordlithe, by Acehorn, lord of
Flixton, in the time of king Athelstan, and endowment with a
toft, a croft and 2 ridges of moor and pasture in Flixton.
Patent R., 25 Henry VI, part ii, m. 17. Pd. in Mon. Angl., vi, 613.
. . . Cum quidam miles nobilis et devotus nomine Acehorn,
quondam dominus de Flixton, in parochia de Folketon in Hert-
GANT FEE : FORDON, FLIXTON 469
forthlith in comitatu Eboraci, pia accensus devotione transacto
tempore non modico, videlicet tempore christianissimi regis
Athelstani quondam regis Anglic progenitoris nostri, auctoritate
et licentia ipsius quondam regis, quoddam hospitale unius alder-
manni et quatuordecim fratrum et sororum infra Flixton pre-
dictam, pro conservatione populi inde transeuntis, ne populus
ille per lupos et alias bestias voraces et silvestres tune inibi
existentes devoretur, fecissit, fundasset et stabilisset, et eisdem
aldermanno, fratribus et sororibus quoddam toftum, unum croftum,
duos seliones more et pasture cum pertinentiis in Flixton pre-
dicta, ac communiam pasture sufficientem ad viginti et quatuor
vaccas et unum taurum ibidem per quendam locum vocatum Le
Forthside usque Lingholme circa quendam locum vocatum
Staxtonmere usque metam de Muston vocatum Mustonmere et
ad omnimoda alia averia sua ibidem quolibet anni tempore com-
munabili dedisset et concessisset, habenda eis et successoribus
suis imperpetuum, etc.
In 1447 Richard Perron, then alderman, and the brethren and sisters
stated that they had from time immemorial possessed 30 acres of arable
land in Flixton of the grant of other persons in frank-almoign ; that king
Athelstan had conferred on them within their precinct as much liberty and
franchise as pertained to Beverley, that the vicar of the church of Folkton
and his predecessors had been wont to come yearly on St. Andrew's day to
the chapel within the hospital dedicated in honour of God, the Virgin, Jesus
Christ and St. Andrew the Apostle to celebrate mass there with the bene-
diction of the chalice, and after mass to bless bread and water and to divide
it among the people and sprinkle them, that divers popes had granted great
indulgences to all hearing the mass and receiving the bread and water and
to the benefactors of the hospital, and that the evidences anciently made
thereupon had long been burned, and that divers lieges of the king passing
at night by the hospital in winter, unless they be entertained there, would
be in danger of water, marshes, and swamps, and that they were now
threatened with expulsion by the king's ministers because they were not
able to call upon their founder or produce their evidences ; the king there-
fore ratified the hospital, and granted that the alderman, brethren and
sisters of Carman-spitell be incorporate and capable of pleading or being
impleaded, and confirmed to them the premises.1
Spittal House stands on the high-road near Staxton, where the road to
Seamer leaves the main road leading from Malton to Hunmanby and Filey.
The bridge which carries the first-named road over the river Hartford is
known as Spittal Bridge.
Upon the partition of the fee of Gant in 1309 among the heirs of Robert
de Tateshale there were included among the possessions awarded to
Thomas de Cailli "the fees that the brethren and sisters of the hospital of
St. Mary, Hareford, held in Staxton." 2
1181. Grant by Gilbert de Gant to the hospital of St. Peter, York,
of a rent of IQS. from the mill at the donor's stew in Hunmanby.
1 Cat. Pat. R., 1446-52, p. 69. 2 CaL Close R., 1307-1313, p. 100.
470 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
This or a larger rent, and the mill with the profit thereof,
the donor gave to the brethren. 1142-1147.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 181.
Gfilebertus] de Gant omnibus fidelibus hominibus suis Francis
et Anglis salutem. Notum vobis sit omnibus me concessisse
et dedisse hospitali Sancti Petri de Eboraco redditum quendam
decem solidorum in quodam molendino meo ad vivarium meum
de Hundemanneby in elemosinam, pro anima patris mei et matris
mee et pro anima mea et omnium parentum meorum. Hanc
elemosinam concessi et dedi hospitali eidem liberam et quietam
a me et omnibus heredibus meis. Hiis testibus: Rodberto
decano, Radulfo de Novilla, Willelmo nepote episcopi, Ricardo
Scrop, Waltero filio Ivonis et Willelmo fratre ejus, Almerico de
Rictun, Gaufrido filio Maugeri, Willelmo filio Mororheri. Hunc
redditum molendini, si emendare et perficere possunt, bene con-
cedo eis et molendinum et totum proficuum quod inde poterunt
perquirere ; eisdem testibus prenominatis.
1182. Grant by Gilbert de Gant to the abbey of Rievaulx of 2
bovates in Hunmanby. 1147.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 50^ (old f. 46^). Pd. in Chartul. of
R., n. 78.
Gillebertus de Gant omnibus hominibus suis Francis et Anglis
tam presentibus quam futuris salutem. Notum sit vobis quod
ego dedi abbatie de Rievalle in elemosinam perpetuam duas
bovatas terre in Hundemanebia quietas et liberas ab omni servitio
et omnibus consuetudinibus, et communem pasturam ejusdem ville
per omnia sicut ad meum proprium opus habeo. His testibus :
Gjalfrido] de Gant, Wpllelmo] filio Wfalteri], Philippe de Chima,
Rlicardo] filio Gplleberti], S[aiero] de Arceles, R[adulfo] filio
Rfadulfi], Gfalfrido] filio Mfalgeri], G[regorio?] de Galmetuna,
W[altero] filio Bertini.
It is recorded in the chartulary that "in the time of dom. Ailred, the
abbot, Gilbert de Gant gave to us the grange of Hundemanebi with its
appurtenances."1 This entry follows those which are assigned to the year
1145. As abbot Aelred became abbot in 1147, and as Gilbert de Gant was
created earl of Lincoln in 1147-8, it is evident that this charter was executed
in 1147.
Some difficulty attends the identification of the witnesses, owing to the
use of the initial letter only of the name. The first was no doubt Geoffrey,
brother of the donor ; 2 William, son of Walter de Welle, was one of the
chief tenants in Lincolnshire in 1166 of the fee of Gant ;3 Saier de Arceles,
predecessor of Leon de Arceles, also a tenant of this fee in 1166 : * the next
may be Ralph, son of Ralph de Grendale ; 5 Geoffrey, son of Malger, was
of Erghum, now Argam, and was living in 1166;' G. de Galmetun, evi-
1 Chartul., 260. a Man. AngL, vi, 288, n. xi.
3 Red Bk., 383 ; Testa, 352. * Red Bk., 381.
6 Mon. Angl., vi, 286, n. i. 6 Red Bk., 384.
GANT FEE: HUNMANBY, REIGHTON 471
dently a tenant in Canton, may be Gregory, father of William de Galmeton ;
Walter, son of Berlin, was a tenant in Hunmanby.1
1183. Grant by Gilbert de Gant, earl of Lincoln, to the canons of
Bridlington of pasture in Hunmanby for 500 sheep, and 2
acres for the site of a sheep-fold. 1147-1156.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 55 ; Dodsw. MS. clix, p. 134. Abstr. in
Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid., p. 72.
Omnibus ad quos presens scriptum pervenerit G[ilbertus]
de Gant, comes Lincolnie, salutem. Noverit universitas vestra
me dedisse, concessisse et hac present! carta confirmasse Deo
et ecclesie Beate Marie de Bridlington et canonicis meis ibidem
Deo servientibus, in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
sufficientem pasturam ad quingentas oves in campo de Hunde-
manby cum situ unius bercarie in una parte campi, duas acras
continente, cum libero introitu et exitu per terram meam in eodem
campo. Hanc elemosinam feci canonicis meis pro anima mea
et omnium parentum meorum et hominum meorum qui sunt
mortui vel sunt morituri. Hiis testibus, etc.
1184. Notification by Gilbert, earl of Lincoln, of his gift to the
canons of Bridlington of whatever he had in demesne in the
meadow (of Hunmanby) and in Raincliff ; and of his confirma-
tion of the gifts of Audin de Hunmanby and Walter son of
Berlin of their part of the said meadow. 1 147-1 156.
Ghartul. of Bridlington, f. 32. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid., p. 41.
Gilbertus comes Lincoln[iensis] dapifero suo et ministris suis
Francis et Anglis salutem. Notum sit vobis me dedisse et pre-
sentis carte testimonio confirmasse in perpetuam elemosinam
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Brid[linton] et canonicis meis ibidem
Deo servientibus quicquid habui in dominio meo in prato et
Ravenclif ; et preterea concessi et confirmavi donationes Audoeni
de Hundemanby et Waited filii Bertini quas fecerunt eidem
ecclesie de suis partibus quas habuerunt in eodem prato. Hiis
testibus, etc.
1185. Grant by Gilbert de Gant, earl of Lincoln, to the church of
Rievaulx of 2 bovates in Hunmanby and confirmation of the
gift of Ralph de Nevill of the carucate formerly of Alfric in
Reighton. 1148-1156.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 51 (old f. 47). Pd. in Chartul., n. 79.
Gillebertus de Gant, comes Lincolniensis, omnibus fidelibus
suis et hominibus tarn presentibus quam futuris salutem. Notum
sit vobis me dedisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie
Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus duas bovatas terre
in Hundemanebia quietas et liberas ab omni servitio et omnibus
1 Mon. AngL, vi, 286, n. 2.
472 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
consuetudinibus et communem pasturam ejusdem ville per omnia
plenarie [et] quantum pastura pati potest, omni occasione remota,
in puram et perpetuam elemosinam. Preterea concede et con-
firmo donationem quam Radulfus de Novilla fecit eis de una
carrucata terre que fuit Alfrici in Strop in elemosinam perpetuam
sicut idem Radulfus sua carta testatur. Quare volo et precipio
ut predicti monachi elemosinas predictas libere et quiete et solute
teneant et habeant. T[estibus], Philippe de Kime dapifero
meo, Bald[wino] de Gant, Rogero de Trihantun, Herberto de
H[arpham?], G[ ] l de Arcels, Gfalfrido] filio Malgeri,2
G[regorio?] de Galmetuna, Waltero camerario, Outhan de
Hund[emanebi], Amalri de Rithun, et Johanne camerario.
This gift was confirmed by earl Simon and countess Alice, his wife.3 In
another confirmation by the countess the tenement of the monks of Rie-
vaulx, in Hunmanby, was described as " Grangia de Kamp," or de Kamb.4
Walter de Shankes, or Shaukes of Flotmanby, gave to the monks 2\ acres of
land in Suthdeiles (or dales) upon Stokelin-hil towards the south side, and
i rood in the valley below Kambe next the boundary of Folkton. 5 A great
number of small gifts to the monks in Hunmanby, Folkton, Willerby, Flot-
manby and in Swaledale are described in the great confirmation charter
issued by Edward III in 1327.*
The locality of " Strop " has not been identified, but it lay somewhere in
Reighton, as shown by the charter of Ralph de Nevill the donor.
1186. Grant by Simon, earl of Northampton, to the poor of the
hospital of St. Peter, York, of Walter, son of Arnald of
Hunmanby, with his children, chattels and tenement of 5
bovates in Hunmanby, in exchange for the mill of Hunmanby,
which earl Gilbert (de Gant) gave them. 1156-1174.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 181.
Universis filiis sancte matris ecclesie Simon comes Nor-
hamtune salutem. Notum sit vobis me et heredes meos con-
cessisse et dedisse Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri
Eboracensis Walterum filium Arnaldi de Hundemanabi cum
omnibus liberis et catallis et toto tenemento suo, scilicet quinque
bovatis terre in Hundemaneby, plenariis in terra arabili, pratis
et pascuis, aquis et viis et semitis et communi pastura ejusdem
ville et omnibus aisiamentis que ad eandem villam pertinent, in
puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni
seculari servitio preter orationes pauperum. Hoc autem eis
feci quoniam ipsi concesserunt mihi et heredibus meis molendinum
suum de Hundemaneby quod comes Gilebertus eis in puram et
perpetuam elemosinam dederat, tenendum de eis jure hereditario,
reddendo illis annuatim unam libram piperis ad Pentecosten pro
1 Perhaps for S[aiero]. 2 « Malgrim " ; MS.
8 See Mon. Angl., vi, 286, n. 2.
* Dodsw. MS., vii, f. 101. Pd. in Chartul. of Rievaulx, p.
5 ib., p. 299. 8 ft., 297-305.
GANT FEE: HUNMANBY, FOLKTON 473
omni servitio quod ad eos pertinet ; et ut ego et uxor mea et
antecessores et heredes nostri simus participes omnium bonorum
que fient in ilia domo nunc et imperpetuum. Hiis testibus:
Simone fratre comitis, Juliano capellano, Rogero constabulario,
Hereberto filio Alardi, Andrea de Muscampo, Ernisio de Nova-
villa, Willelmo filio Walteri, Roberto filio ejus de Wella, Hugone
filio Radulfi, Gaufrido Baard, Adam de Bovingtona, Roberto de
Rosel, Thoma pincerna, Ricardo dispensario, Ricardo coquo, et
multis aliis.
1187. Confirmation by earl Simon to the monks of Rievaulx of 2
bovates in Hunmanby which earl Gilbert de Gant gave ; and
grant with the consent of Alice his wife of pasture for 500
sheep, and for oxen and horses for 4 ploughs. Also confir-
mation of the carucate late of Alfric in "Strop" given by
Ralph de Nevill, and the gift made by Ranulf son of Walter
(de Greystoke) in Folkton. 1160-^.1175.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 5 id (old f. 47^). Pd. in Chartul. of
R., n. 80.
Omnibus filiis sancte matris ecclesie comes Symon salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Deo et
Sancte Marie et monachis Rievallfis] duas bovatas terre in
territorio de Hundemanebi, eas videlicet quas comes Gillebertus
de Gant antea illis donaverat, tarn plenarie quam eas tenuerunt
die qua fuit ipse comes vivus et mortuus, in pratis et aquis et
ceteris omnibus eisdem bovatis pertinentibus, et mansionem
fratribus eorum sicut fossata eorum per circuitum premonstrant.
Item concessi eis communem pasturam in eodem territorio ad
quingentas oves et ad boves et equos quantum pertinet ad iiiior
carrucas, ita ut foris et intus libere pascant ubicunque oves et
animalia aliorum hominum ejusdem ville pascunt. Et hanc meam
donationem illis tuebor et warantizabo contra omnes homines.
Omnia ista predicta concessi eis pro salute anime mee, patris
et matris et uxoris mee et omnium antecessorum meorum,
concessu et bona voluntate A[elize] uxoris mee, in perpetuam
elemosinam, libera et quieta a me et heredibus meis et soluta
ab omni terreno servitio et seculari exactione. Preterea presenti
carta confirmavi eis donationem quam Radulfus de Novilla fecit
eis de una carrucata terre que fuit Alfrici in Strop', in elemosinam
perpetuam sicut ejusdem Radulfi carta testatur. Item confirmavi
eis donationem quam Rannulfus filius Walteri fecit eis in
Folchetun sicut carta ejus testatur, salvo tamen servitio meo
et heredum meorum de Radulfo et Rannulfo et heredibus eorum,
nam monachi omnino quieti sunt de hoc servitio et liberi. His
testibus, Hugone abbate de Sancto Laurentio,1 Symone cellerario
de Sartis, Juliano capellano, Ricardo de Luvetot, Willelmo de
1 Of Revesby, co. Line.
474 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Colevilla, Rogero de Bennigw[ord], Simone filio Simonis, Rogero
filio Reinfridi, Willelmo filio Walteri, Helia Foliot, Hugone de
Muscampo, Andrea fratre ejus, Waltero de Cloptona, Simone
camerario, Willelmo de Remo.
1 188. Similar confirmation by countess Alice de Gant. i i6o-c.i 175.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 109^ (old f. iQ2d). Pd. in Chartul.
of R., n. 159.
Universis sancte ecclesie filiis comitissa A[elicia] de Gant
salutem. Noveritis me concessisse et presentis mee carte muni-
mine confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie de Rievalle et monachis
ibidem servientibus Deo duas bovatas terre in Hundemanebi,
bene et honorifice in perpetuam elemosinam tenendas, in pratis et
pascuis et in omnibus rebus eisdem duabus bovatis pertinenti-
bus, libere et quiete ab omni consuetudine et exactione terrena.
Preterea donationem quam Radulfus de Novilla fecit eis de una
carucata terre in Strop' et donationem quam Rannulfus filius
Walteri fecit eis in territorio de Folketun, concessi et hac
present! carta mea confirmavi plenarie per omnia, salvo tamen
servitio meo et heredum meorum de Radulfo et Rannulfo et
heredibus eorum, ita ut monachi sint liberi et quieti de hoc
servitio sicut eorum carte testantur. Hec omnia concessi et
confirmavi eis sicut in carta patris mei Gilleberti de Gant et in
carta domini mei Symonis habetur. Propter hanc concessionem
et confirmationem dederunt michi predicti monachi duas marchas
argenti. His testibus, Hugone abbate Sancti Laurentii, Juliano
capellano, Symone fratre comitis, Ricardo [de] Luvet[ot], Wil-
lelmo de Colevila, Helia Foliot, Rogero filio Reinfrei, Symone
cam[erario], Andrea de Muscham, Willelmo de Rothom[ago],
1 189. Grant by earl Simon, for the health of the soul of the countess
Alice de Gant, his wife, to the monks of Bardney of the moor
in Hunmanby lying on the east side of the vivary between the
Templars' toft and the Spittle (or Leper-house) which is on
the south side of the moor. 1156-1184.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 75.
Comes Simon omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus
et futuris salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse et presenti
carta mea, sigillo meo apposite, confirmasse, pro salute mea et
uxoris mee comitisse Aliz de Gaunt et pro animabus omnium
antecessorum nostrorum, Deo et Sancte Marie et Sancto Oswaldo
de Bardeney et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus moram unam
in territorio de Hundemanebi que jacet in orientali parte vivarii,
inter toftum quod est Templariis et maladeriam que est in
australi parte ipsius more. Totam hanc predictam moram dedi
et concessi predictis monachis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam ;
GANT FEE: HUNMANBY 475
ct licebit eis facere de ea quicquid eis et suis magis expedire
noverint. Hiis testibus, etc.
1 1 90. Grant by Osbert Manaunt of Hunmanby to William, son of
John de Hundmanby, of i bovate in Hunmanby lying near the
£ carucate of Ralph the butler, the donor's brother, with one
of his 3 tofts, namely that next the stew of Hunmanby, to
hold for \2d. yearly and by doing forinsec service where 10
carucates make a fee. 1155-1165.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 55. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid,,
P- 73-
Osbertus Manaunt de Hundmanby universis audituris et
visuris has literas salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse
et hac carta mea confirmasse Willelmo filio Johannis de Hund-
manby et heredibus suis, pro homagio suo et servitio et pro
pecunia quam mihi dedit, unam bovatam terre in Hundmanby
que jacet ubi[que] propinquior dimidie carrucate terre Radulfi
pincerne fratris mei, cum uno tofto de tribus toftis meis quod
jacet propinquius vivario de Hundman[by] et cum omnibus aliis
suis pertinentiis infra villam et extra vi[ll]am, in viis et in semitis,
in pratis et in pascuis et in omnibus libertatibus ad prefatam
bovatam terre pertinentibus ; tenendam de me et heredibus meis
in feodo et hereditate, liberam, solutam et quietam ab omnibus
servitiis et exactionibus, pro duodecim denariis mihi et heredibus
meis annuatim reddendis, scilicet medietatem ad Pentecosten et
medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini, et faciendo forinsecum
servitium quantum pertinet ad unam bovatam terre unde decem
carrucate faciunt feudum unius militis. Hiis testibus, Thoma
sacerdote, Radulfo pincerna, Rogero filio Malgeri, Almarico,
Waltero filio Yvonis, Toraldo, Ernaldo de Pratis, Symonfe] filio
Malgeri, Waltero filio Opsabg'l,1 Everardo 2 filio Cherdric, et
multis aliis.
1 191. Confirmation by Osbert Manaunt of Hunmanby to the canons
of Bridlington of i bovate in Hunmanby, which William son
of John of Hunmanby held of the donor and gave to the
canons with himself, which lay (as above). 1165-1175.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 55. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
P- 73-
Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Osbertus Manut
de Hundfmaneby] concessi et hac mea carta confirmavi ecclesie
Sancte Marie de Bridflintona] et canonicis ibidem Deo servienti-
bus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam unam bovatam terre in
Hundmanby, quam scilicet Willelmus filius Johannis de Hund-
manby tenuit de me et quam ipse dedit secum3 eidem ecclesie
1 Sic. 2 Or " Cuerardo."
" sem " altered to " semel," but "secum " probably meant.
476 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Sancte Marie de Brid[lintona], que jacet ubique propinquior
dimidie carrucate terre Radulfi pincerne fratris mei, cum uno
tofto de tribus toftis meis propinquius vivario de Hundmanby
et cum omnibus aliis pertinentiis et libertatibus intra villam et
extra villam ad prefatam bovatam pertinentibus ; tenendam de
me et heredibus meis liberam, solutam et quietam ab omnibus
servitiis et exactionibus secularibus preter forinsecum servitium
domini regis quod ipsi canonici facient pro ilia terra, quantum
scilicet pertinet ad unam bovatam terre unde decem carrucate
terre faciunt feudum unius militis. Hiis testibus, Willelmo de
Lekeburun, Herberto de Harpham, Roberto coco, Rogero mari-
scallo, Rogero de celario, Hugone de Norwygia, Jocelino de
Suthferiby, Gregorio de Buctona, Gaufrido portario.
1 192. Grant by Emery, son of Audin de Hundemanby, to the monks
of Bardney of 3 perches in Hunmanby lying at Ruchau
between land of Thorald and land of the son of William, son
of Ailef de Burton. He made this gift when he set forth to-
wards St. James (of Compostella). 1 1 73-1 184(?).
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 187.
Sciant tarn presentes quam futuri quod ego Almaricus films
Auhuuini de Hundemanby, consensu et assensu heredum meorum,
dedi et concessi et hac mea presenti carta confirmavi Deo et
Sancto Oswaldo et monachis de Bafdeney tres perticatas terre in
territorio de Hundemanby, scilicet de ilia terra que jacet apud
Ruchau inter Thoraldum et filium Willelmi filii Ailef de Burtona,
in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, pro anima mea et anteces-
sorum meorum. Hanc autem donationem feci eis quando ivi
versus Sanctum Jacobum et has tres perticatas dedi monachis
predictis in ilia parte que est propinquior Thoraldo. Hiis
testibus, Simone capellano de Bardeney, Willelmo fratre abba-
tis, etc.
1 193. Grant by Emery, son of Audin de Hundemanby, to the monks
of Bardney of the messuage formerly of Folberic, his father's
man, with the croft in Hunmanby. 1173-1194.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 188.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Amalricus films Audoeni
de Hundemanby salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et, concessu
heredum meorum, presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancto
Oswaldo et monachis de Bardeney in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni servitio seculari, man-
suram unam que fuit Folberici quondam hominis patris mei et
croftum eidem mansure pertinentem in territorio de Hunde-
inanbi, pro anima patris mei et matris mee et ante.cessorum
meorum et heredum meorum. Ego autem et heredes mei ad-
GANT FEE: HUNMANBY 477
quietabimus et warantizabimus eis hanc donationem. Testibus,
Johanne presbitero, etc.
The following gifts in Hunmanby were made to the convent of Bardney :
(i) William Gos gave a bovate which Evrard his father and Henry his
brother and afterwards the donor had held of the convent ; also a rood on the
south side of Akerdic with the mill standing on that land which he held of
the convent ; attested by Walter, dean of Folkton.1 (2) Arnald de Buketon
gave half a bovate which Alan, son of Emery de Foletorpe, had given him ;
attested by William, then vicar of Hunmanby.2 (3) Thomas, son of Athelard
de Willardebi, with the consent of Matilda his wife gave half a bovate,
which Philip Escrop formerly held, with the toft and croft. Ivo, son of
Walter (de Stacheston ?), confirmed this gift.3 (4) Walter de Stratton (sic)
gave parcels of land which he had purchased of William, son of Gerard de
Hundemanby, viz. in the south field at Linghou-dales 2a. and \r. extending
eastward from the Burton road to the tillage of Sir Gilbert de Gant in
Barkedale ; between the ditches i>\r., at " wandailes de Caldhouscore" ir.,
upon Caldhouberw and at the wandailes towards Bicton (?) 2a., in the west
field upon Mikelfeld 3?-., and on the east side at Stainhou 3^r., on the west
side of Stainhou 3r., in Hengenclif \a., upon the tofts jr., a^Vramscore 3^.,
from Crakenhou-gate to Suddaile i^a., and towards the south of Grethou
y. ; witnesses, Arnald de Buketon, Robert de Munceus, William de Ergum.4
(5) Walter, son of Isabel, and Roger his son gave to the church of All
Saints of Hunmanby and to Robert, abbot of Bardney (1187-1197), \a. on
the south side of his house by the road to Barkedale on the east, \\a. between
the ditches towards Burton by land which Gerard held of the monks on the
west.5 (6) Henry, son of Albert Sargant, gave to the church of All Saints
of Hunmanby \a. of his half carucate, whereof 2r. were of the gift of Albert
his father, ir, of the gift of Herbert, the father of his kinsman Geoffrey, and
ir. of his own gift; witness, Ralph de Ergum.6 (7) Arnald, son of Hilda,
gave to the same church of Hunmanby and to Robert, abbot of Bardney, the
patrons, an acre of meadow on the south side of his house upon Calvehil,
next the meadow of Malger de Ergum towards the west ; witnesses, Ralph
de Ergum, Simon de Burton.7 (8) William de Cresacre of Hunmanby
gave to the monks land lying in length from Akerdike to Thomas de
Rossal's land, and between land of Bardney and that late of Ives de Drax ;
witnesses, Walter dean of Folkton, Adam vicar of Muston.8 (9) Edric
Tr(o)p gave to the church of Hunmanby land on the north side of North-
dale, viz. 2\r. by Orthgerhou towards the west, i^r. at Middlebula ; witness,
Ralph, chaplain of Arram (Ergum).9 (10) Thorald de Hundemanby gave
to the same church 3^. in the town-fields, viz. between the road from Spelhou
and Linghou-stich ; witnessed as the last.10
1 194. Fine made at Northampton on Sunday after the Conversion of
St. Paul, 2 Richard (27 January, 1191), between Henry de
Gant, attorney of Robert de Gant, and Richard de Bardeney,
attorney of the abbot of Bardney, concerning (inter alia) a
toft in Hunmanby formerly of the tillage of Walter de Gant.
Released to the abbot. 1191.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 48^.
Hec est finalis concordia facta in curia domini regis apud
Norhamtoniam die Dominica proxima post Conversionem Beati
i Chartul., f. 183**. 2 ib. 3 ib.. f. 184. 4 ib.
5 ib., L 185. • ib., f. i&$d. 7 ib.,
8 ib., f. 1 86. 9 ib. 10 ib., f. 187.
478 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Pauli apostoli anno secundo regni regis Ricardi, coram comite de
Arundel et Willelmo Marescallo et Willelmo de Briwerre et
Hugone Bardulf et G[ilberto] filio Petri et Roberto de Witefeld et
Simone de Patushill et aliis baronibus et fidelibus domini regis
ibidem tune presentibus, inter Henricum de Gant, positum loco
Roberti de Gant ad lucrandum vel perdendum, et Ricardum de
Bardeney, positum loco abbatis de Bardeney, de v. solidis de dua-
bus bovatis terre in Folkingham, et de uno tofto in Hundemanby
ex occidental! parte ville quod fuit de cultura Walteri de Gant ;
unde placitum fuit inter eos in curia domini regis, scilicet quod
predictus Henricus de Gant clamavit predicta quieta, scilicet et
v solidos de duabus bovatis terre in Folkingham et unum toftum
quod fuit de cultura Walteri de Gant in Hundemanby, prenomi-
nato Ricardo ad opus abbatis et monachorum de Bardeney in
puram et perpetuam elemosinam. Et pro hac fine et concordia
predictus Ricardus de Bardeney dedit prenominato Henrico de
Gant quinque marcas argenti.
1 195. Grant by Robert de Gant to the monks of Bardney of a toft
on the western side of Hunmanby, formerly of the tillage of
Walter de Gant. 1191.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 70.
Omnibus Christi fidelibus Robertus de Gaunt salutem. Nove-
ritis me dedisse et concessisse et present! carta confirmasse
Deo et Sancto Oswaldo et monachis de Bardeney toftum unum
apud Hundemaneby ex occidentali parte ejusdem ville quod fuit
de cultura Walteri de Gaunt, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam,
et ex eodem tofto liberum exitum et introitum ex occidentali
parte usque ad viam ; et preterea quietos clamo memoratis
monachis quinque solidos de duabus bovatis terre pertinentibus
ad ecclesiam de Folkingham, unde placitum fuit inter me et
abbatem de Bardeney in curia domini regis. Testibus, Hugone
priore de Bridelingtona, magistro Roberto de Harden', etc.
1196. Agreement between Robert, abbot, and the convent of Bard-
ney and Hugh, prior, and the canons of Bridlington in a
dispute about thraves of the tithes of St. John of Beverley in
the parish of Hunmanby. The abbot releases all claim and
the prior agrees that between Christmas and Easter the
number of the ploughs shall be taken by the canons' Serjeant
before 2 or 3 liege men and by this number the canons shall
at harvest receive the com of St. John from the monks'
sheaves either in the fields or in the yard before removal to
the monks' grange. 1187-^.1197.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 97 d.
Sciant omnes tarn presentes quam futuri causam que vertebatur
inter Robertum abbatem et conventum de Bardeney et Hugonem
GANT FEE: HUNMANBY 479
priorem et canonicos de Bridelingtona super travis decimarum
Sancti Johannis de Beverlay in parochia de Hundemanebi hoc
modo sopitam fuisse, videlicet quod predictus Robertus abbas de
Bardeney in jure confessus est se nichil juris habere in supradictis
travis, et firmiter promiserunt ipse et conventus suus quod de
cetero nullam penitus questionem super hiis movebunt adversus
ecclesiam de Bridelingtona. Prior vero et canonici de Brideling-
tona predictas travas libere percipient et quiete possidebunt in
perpetuum, ita scilicet quod inter Natale Domini et Pascha
numerentur caruce per servientem canonicorum sub testimonio
duorum vel trium legalium hominum die vel termino quando ipse
serviens canonicorum hoc facere voluerit, et secundum hanc
numerationem legitime factam tempore autumpni recipient
canonici bladum Sancti Johannis in predicta parochia de Hunde-
manebi de tassis monachorum in campis vel in curte, simul in
uno capite vel in altero, vel in medio a summo usque deorsum
antequam monachi aliquid de blado suo carient in grangiam, et
cum vocatus fuerit serviens canonicorum per servientem mona-
chorum in autumpno ad recipiendum predictum bladum ipsa die
vel in crastino vel cum citius commode poterint sepedictum
bladum recipient canonici. Et ut firmum et stabile sit in per-
petuum quod inter partes terminatum est presentem paginam
eedem partes mutuis sigillis suis communierunt.
1197. Grant by Robert, the chaplain of Hunmanby, to the convent of
Bardney of a bovate in Hunmanby which John the chaplain,
his uncle, held of the convent.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 183^.
Omnibus Christi fidelibus, etc. Robertus de Hundemanby
capellanus salutem. Noveritis me dedisse et concessisse, etc.
[as #.1199] unam bovatam terre in territorio de Hundemanby,
cum tofto et omnibus pertinentiis suis, quam Johannes capellanus
avunculus meus tenuit de eis, que scilicet fuit Osgoti pastoris,
habendam et possidendam, etc. Ego vero Robertus etc. Hiis
testibus, Roberto, Ricardo capellanis de Bardney, etc.
1 198. Grant by Geoffrey, son of Emery de Hundemanby, to the con-
vent of Bardney of a bovate in the territory of " Folethorpe "
of the fee of Wihomarc the knight, except 4^ acres, for which
he assigns the same extent elsewhere, belonging to his 2
bovates. 1191-^.1210.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 183.
Omnibus Christi fidelibus [ad quos presens carta pervenerit]
Galfridus films Amalrici de Hundemanby salutem. Noverit
universitas vestra me dedisse et concessisse [et hac present!
carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancto Oswaldo et abbati et
conventui de Bardney, pro salute anime mee et antecessorum
480 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
meorum] unam bovatam terre et dimidiam in territorio de
Folethorpe cum omnibus pertinentiis et libertatibus suis, scilicet
de feodo Gumeri militis, exceptis quatuor acris terre et dimidia
minus, pro quibus assignavi eis alibi tot acras ad valenciam
illius terre de duabus bovatis meis, partes scilicet ex parte
orientali vivarii assignavi tres rodas, et ex parte aquilonari crofti
Willelmi Houner quinque rodas et dimidiam, et ad Billinghou
duas rodas et dimidiam, et ad Paddemar in tribus locis duas rodas
et dimidiam, et ad Langsic unam rodam, et ad Caldhou tres rodas,
et ad Cotehou dimidiam acram, habendas et tenendas, etc. Ego
vero, etc. Hiis testibus, magistro Leonio vicario de Burtona, etc.
1199. Grant by Geoffrey, son of Emery de Hundemanby, to the
convent of Bardney of a bovate in Hunmanby on the West
side of John Dun's bovate. 1191-^.1210.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 183.
Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quos presens carta pervenerit
Galfridus films Amalrici de Hundemanby salutem. Noverit
universitas [vestra] me dedisse et concessisse et hac presenti
carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancto Oswaldo et abbati et
conventui de Bardney, pro salute anime mee et antecessorum
meorum, unam bovatam terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in
campis de Hundemanby quam tenui de domino G[ilberto] de
Gaunt, que scilicet jacet proxima bovate Johannis Dun ex occi-
dentali parte, habendam et possidendam in liberam, puram et
perpetuam elemosinam, solutam et quietam ab omm seculari
servitio et demanda. Ego vero predictus Galfridus et heredes mei
predictam terram predictis monachis warantizabimus contra omnes
homines in perpetuum ; et ut donatio mea stabilis et firma per-
maneat in perpetuum, presentem cartam sigillo meo roboravi.
Hiis testibus, Ricardo et Roberto capellanis de Bardney, magistro
Leonio, Johanne de Beningwrde, Walwano, Willelmo de Ounesby,
Rogero clerico de Sancto Botulfo, Nicholao, Giffardo servientibus
domini abbatis de Bardney, Thoma de Poingtfona], Thoma de
Berri, Roberto portario.
1200. Confirmation by Gilbert de Gant to the monks of Bardney of
a bovate in Hunmanby given by Geoffrey son of Amalric
(Emery) de Hundemanebi ; a bovate with 2 tofts in Barton
(-upon-Humber) given by Hugh the clerk, son of Lambert.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 70.
Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quos presens scriptum pervenerit
Gilbertus de Gaunt salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me con-
cessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse, pro salute anime
mee et antecessorum meorum, Deo et Sancto Oswaldo et monachis
de Bardeney donationem unius bovate terre cum pertinentiis suis
GANT FEE: HUNMANBY, WOLD NEWTON 481
in territorio de Hundemanebi quam Galfridus films Amalrici de
Hundemanebi illis dedit in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, sicut
carta ipsius Galfridi quam inde habent testatur. Concede etiam
eisdem monachis et confirmo donationem unius bovate terre cum
duobus toftis et omnibus pertinentiis in territorio de Bartona
quam Hugo clericus films Lamberti eis dedit in liberam, puram
et perpetuam elemosinam, solutam et quietam ab omni seculari
servitio et demanda. Et in hujus rei robur et testimonium presens
scriptum sigillo meo roboravi. Hiis testibus, etc.
1201. Grant in fee by Walter de Percy to Erneis, son of Besing,
of those 2 carucates in (Wold) Newton which the grantor's
mother gave him of her marriage, to hold quit of all custom
and service except Danegeld, Erneis and his heirs paying 26s.
8d. yearly to redeem the service of this fee from all charges ;
upon condition that after the grantor's death Erneis shall
hold the tenement of the monks of Whitby, to whom the
grantor, by the confirmation of William de Percy, his brother,
had given those carucates, stipulating that they would never
alienate the service of Erneis and his heirs. 1142-1154.
Chartul. of Whitby, f. 54^; Add. MS. 4715, f. nod. Pd. in Chartttl.,
n. 207.
Walterus de Perci omnibus hominibus suis Francis et Anglis
et universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse et hac mea
carta confirmasse, Hernisio filio Besing et heredibus suis in feudo
et hereditate illas duas carucatas terre quas mater mea michi
dedit in Neutona de matrimonio suo, ad tenendum de me solutas
et quietas ac liberas ab omni consuetudine et servitio, excepto
recto Danegildo regis. Prefatus vero Hernisius, ut sibi et heredi-
bus suis servitium hujus liberi feudi ab omnibus aliis rebus redi-
meret, concessit ut ipse et heredes sui post ipsum reddant michi
pro illis duabus carucatis terre et pro omnibus pertinentiis suis
annuatim viginti sex solidos et octo denarios ; et hoc concessi
et pro hoc homagium suum accepi, ita tamen ut cum obierim
predictas carucatas terre quas ego pro redemptione anime mee
ecclesie Sancte Hilde de Wyteby, concessione ac confirmatione
Willelmi de Perci fratris mei, dedi in puram et perpetuam elemo-
sinam, predictus Hernisius et heredes sui teneant cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis de ecclesia Sancte Hylde de Wytebi cum predicto
jure et cum tota libertate cum quibus de me tenuit, videlicet ut
nichil amplius ecclesie isti pro terra ista faciant quam reddere
annis singulis viginti sex solidos et octo denarios, dimedietatem
ad Pentecosten et medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini, et quod
ecclesia Sancte Hylde de Wyteby servitium Hernisii et heredum
suorum nemini det, sed in manu sua retineat. Et ego Galterus
de Perci et heredes mei warantizabimus totam predictam terram
II 2 H
482 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis predictis Hernisio filio Besing et
heredibus suis contra omnes homines. Hiis testibus, Roberto
decano Sancti Petri Eboracensis, Geroldo canonico, Serlone
canonico, Toma filio Paulini canonico et aliis.
1202. Confirmation by William de Percy, for the soul of Walter, his
brother, to the monks of Whitby of 2 carucates in (Wold)
Newton which the said Walter gave them. 1 142-1 154.
Chartul. of Whitby; Add. MS. 4715, f. yd. Pd. in Chartul., p. 364.
Willelmus de Percy omnibus hominibus suis Francis et
Anglis salutem. Notum sit vobis et omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis
tarn presentibus quam futuris me dedisse et concessisse eccle-
sie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Whiteby et monachis ibi-
dem Deo servientibus, pro anima mea et antecessorum meorum
et pro anima Walteri fratris mei, in liberam et perpetuam elemo-
sinam duas carucatas terre in Neuetona1 solutas et quietas et
liberas ab omni servitio et consuetudine, quas predictus Walterus
frater meus prefate ecclesie dedit ; et ego ut advocatus do et con-
cede et utriusque nostrorum, mei scilicet et Walteri fratris mei,
presenti carta mea confirmo donationem. Testibus hiis, Osberto
archidiacono, Arnaldo presbitero de Tatecastre et Nicholao filio
ejus, Arnaldo de Walton,2 Gilberto canonico filio Fulconis, Willelmo
clerico de Heala, Gilberto de Arches, Hugone filio Adriani de
Mundebegun,3 Ricardo filio Osberti, Roberto dapifero de Aichton,
Rogero de Frodingheia, Radulfo de Irton et Daniele fratre ejus,
Ernisio de Eboraco et Aldredo fratre ejus et multis aliis.
1203. Confirmation by William de Percy of the gift which Emma, his
mother, made to the canons of Bridlington of i carucate in
(Wold) Newton of her marriage (dowry), quit of all customs
save the king's geld, which is called " Tenemantale." c. 1 140-
H75-
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 54. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 72.
W[illelmus] de Percy omnibus hominibus suis Francis et
Anglis salutem. Sciatis quod mater mea Emma dedit ecclesie
Sancte Marie de Bridlington et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus
unam carucatam terre in Neutona de maritagio suo, solutam,
liberam, et quietam ab omni servitio [et] ab omnibus consuetudini-
bus, in elemosinam, preter geldum regis quod dicitur Tenemanetal ;
ego vero concedo, confirmo, et do eandem ipsam carucatam
predicte ecclesie solutam, liberam, et quietam ab omni servitio
et ab omnibus consuetudinibus preter predictum geldum regis,
in elemosinam, tarn pro anima mea quam pro animabus omnium
predecessorum et decessorum parentum et amicorum meorum.
1 " Newton Rocheforth" in Chartul. z " Welton" in Chartul.
3 "de Mundeg." ; ib.
GANT FEE : WOLD NEWTON 483
Hanc autem concessionem et donum meum confirmo hujus pre-
sentis sigilli mei testimonio atque istorum testium. Hiis testi-
bus, etc.
Emma, the wife of Alan de Percy, was a daughter of Gilbert de Gant I,
who had a berewick in Wold Newton belonging to his manor of Hunmanby,
rated at 7 carucates, and a manor of I carucate which Chilbert had formerly
held in Hunmanby. The king likewise had a manor in Newton, rated at
3 carucates, which Chilbert had held, and I carucate which Ligulf had held.
According to Kirkbyfs Quest there were 12 carucates in Wold Newton of
the fee of Gant, held by Percy, of which the canons of Bridlington had I
carucate, the monks of Whitby 2 carucates, the parish church 2 bovates,
and Percy's tenant, Rocheford, 8 carucates and 6 bovates.1 In addition to
Wold Newton the Percies held of the fee of Gant 3 carucates in Canton
and 6 carucates in Staxton.
1204. Fine made at York on Wednesday after the octave of Peter and
Paul the apostles, 33 Henry II (8 July, 1187), between the
abbot and monks of Bardney and Simon de Rocheford, touch-
ing the chapel of (Wold) Newton. Simon released his claim.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 48^.
Hec est finalis concordia facta in curia domini regis apud
Eboracum die Mercurii proxima post octabas apostolorum Petri et
Pauli,anno regis Henrici Secundi trecesimo tertio,coram G[aufrido]
de Luci et Hugone de Morwic et Jocelino archidiacono Cicestrie
et Willelmo Vavasore etc., justiciariis domini regis qui tune ibi
aderant, inter abbatem et monachos de Bardeney et Simonem de
Rocheford super capella de Neutona, unde asisa summonita fuit
in curia domini regis ; scilicet quod predictus Simon de Rocheford
totum jus et clamium quod in predicta capella clamabat quietum
clamavit de se et heredibus suis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam
pro anima patris sui et uxoris sue et antecessorum suorum pre-
dicto abbati et monachis de Bardenaya.
1205. Fine made at York on Saturday after the octave of Peter and
Paul the apostles, 3 Richard (n July, 1192), between Robert,
abbot of Bardney and William de Rocheford, concerning the
advowson of the chapel of (Wold) Newton. William released
his right for 5 marks.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 48.
Hec est finalis concordia facta in curia domini regis apud
Eboracum, die Sabbati proxima post octabas apostolorum Petri
et Pauli, anno regni regis Ricardi tertio, coram H[uberto] decano
Eboracensi et R[icardo] archidiacono Hereford et Hugone Bardulf
et Willelmo de Stutevilla et Willelmo filio Aldel[ini] et Henrico
de Wichetton, tune justiciariis domini regis, et aliis baronibus et
fidelibus domini regis ibidem tune presentibus, inter Robertum
abbatem de Bardeney tenentem et Willelmum de Rocheford
1 op. cit., 53.
484 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
petentem, de advocatione capelle de Neutona, unde placitum fuit
inter eos in curia domini regis et unde recognitio de ultima presen-
tatione summonita fuit inter eos in curia domini regis, scilicet
quod prefatus Willelmus quietum clamavit in perpetuum de se
et heredibus suis totum jus et clamium suum quod habuit in
predicta advocatione capelle de Neutona prefato Roberto abbati
de Bardeney et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus. Et pro hac
quieta clamantia et fine et concordia predictus Robertus abbas
dedit prenominato Willelmo quinque marcas argenti.
It is evident that Simon de Rocheford died between July, 1187, and
July, 1192.
1206. Quit-claim by William de Rochford to Robert, abbot, and the
convent of Bardney of his right in the chapel of (Wold)
Newton. 1192.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 196.
Omnibus Christi fidelibus, etc. Willelmus de Rochford' salu-
tem. Noverit universitas vestra me quietum clamasse totum
clamium meum et quicquid juris habui in capella de Neutuna
Roberto abbati et conventui de Bardeney in puram et perpetuam
elemosinam de me et de heredibus meis in perpetuum, pro salute
anime mee et pro animabus patris et matris mee et antecessorum
meorum, ita quod neque ego neque heredes mei in eadem capella
nee in ejus pertinentiis aliquam reclamationem habebimus nee
habere poterimus in futurum. Testibus, Willelmo de Stutevilla,
etc.
1207. Confirmation by William, son of Simon de Rocheford, to the
canons of Bridlington of the carucate in (Wold) Newton,
which Emma de Gant gave and William de Percy her son
confirmed ; and quit-claim of the service which he had claimed
from their men of Newton. For this prior Hugh gave him
i mark. ^.1190-1195.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 54. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.y
p. 72.
Willelmus filius Symonis de Rocheford omnibus fidelibus
salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac carta confirmasse ecclesie
Sancte Marie de Brid[lintona] et canonicis ibidem Deo servienti-
bus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam illam carrucatam terre
in Neutona cum omnibus pertinentiis suis quam Emma de Gant
dedit eis et Willelmus de Percy filius ejus confirmavit. Preterea
quietum clamavi in perpetuum de me et de heredibus meis eidem
ecclesie et eisdem canonicis totum servitium quod clamabam de
hominibus eorum in Neutona. Et Hugo prior et memorati
canonici dederunt mihi unam marcham argenti pro ista quieta
clamantia. Hiis testibus, Ricardo de Grendale et Thoma fratre
ejus, Willelmo de Boytorp, Waltero de Folketon, Jordano de
GANT FEE : WOLD NEWTON, REIGHTON 485
Ping', Wfillelmo] Pigace, Willelmo de Lekeburn, Gilberto fratre
ejus, Benedicto de Eboraco, Jocelino de Suthferiby, Roberto coco.
1208. Grant by Malger de Ergom and Geoffrey his son and heir, with
the consent of Walter de Gant, to St. Mary's, Bridlington, of ^
carucate in Reighton, quit except of tenmanetale. 1 130-1 139.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 35. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
P-45-
Notum sit omnibus ecclesie filiis quod Malgerus de Ergom
et Gaufridus films ejus et heres illius dederunt Sancte Marie
de Brid[linton] dimidiam carucatam terre in Ryctona solutam
et quietam ab omnibus seryitiis excepto geldo regis quod est
temanetale, concessu domini Walteri Gant. Hiis testibus, Tosti
canonico Sancti Petri, Morcario,1 Willelmo consistore, Lamberto
consistore, Radulfo de Nova-villa, Willelmo de Munda-villa,
Ricardo filio Fulconis, Syuuaredo de Karthorp', Gocelino Buc,
Adellardo filio Willelmi consistoris, Almarico fratre Malgeri,
Morello preposito.
1209. Grant by Ralph de Nevill, with the consent of Geoffrey, his
son and heir, and Hadewise his wife, to the church of
Rievaulx of i carucate in Reighton which Aluric held of him.
i 148-1156.
.Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 52 (old f. 48). Pd. in Chartul., n. 81.
Omnibus filiis sancte ecclesie tarn presentibus quam futuris
Radulfus de Novavilla salutem. Notum sit omnibus tarn presen-
tibus quam futuris me dedisse et concessisse, per concessum filii
mei Gaufridi qui est heres meus et per concessum uxoris mee
Hadewise, Deo et ecclesie Beate Marie Rievallis et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus, pro anima mea et uxoris mee et filii mei
et omnium antecessorum nostrorum, unam carrucatam terre,
illam scilicet quam habui in Rihtuna quam Aluricus de me
tenuit, plenarie cum omnibus eidem carrucate pertinentibus in
pratis et pasturis et aliis rebus, liberam et quietam ab omni
terreno servitio et consuetudine et assisis et auxiliis in per-
petuam elemosinam. Hiis testibus, domino abbate Elia de
Ruchforde, Waltero decano de Rudestein, Rogero presbitero
de Hundemanebi, Elfwino presbitero de Rihtuna, Willelmo de
Rudestein, Gaufrido filio Malgeri, Henrico de Wilardebi, Turoldo
de Novavilla, Roberto filio Malgeri, Eustachio de Moncellps],
Guarino de Rihtuna, Alurico filio Arthuri et Gerbodo filio suo.
The second Gilbert de Gant founded the abbey of Rufford when earl of
Lincoln. As we have seen, he was not yet earl when he gave land in
Hunmanby to Rievaulx in the time of abbot Aelred, who succeeded to the
government of that house in 1147. It is therefore probable that Rufford was
1 " Mortario " ; MS.
486 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
founded in 1 148, as chronicled by the " Annales Cestrie." l Consequently
this gift, being attested by Elias, the first abbot of Rufford, is unlikely to
have been made earlier than that year.
It is interesting to note that Eustace de Monceaux was a witness of this
gift. He held land in Reighton of the fee of Albemarle of Holderness.2
1210. Grant by Malger de Richton to the canons of Bridlington of
2 bovates of those 2 carucates in Reighton which were of
his mother's marriage dowry, and which he held of Ralph de
Nevill, with a toft of 2 acres. 1190-1210.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 3$d. Pd. in Lancaster's Charlul. of Brid.,
p. 46.
Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Malgerus de
Rychtona dedi et concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi ecclesie
Sancte Marie de Brid[linton] et canonicis ibidem Deo servien-
tibus in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam duas bovatas
terre de duabus carucatis maritagii matris mee in Rychtona quas
teneo de Radulfo de Nevill' et que jacent propinquiores soli, cum
tofto duarum acrarum propinquiori tofto Serlonis fabri versus
occidentem et cum omnibus aliis pertinentiis et libertatibus et
aysiamentis in villa et extra villam, liberas et quietas in perpetuum
ab omni servitio seculari et exactione. Ego autem Malgerus et
heredes mei adquietabimus eandem terrain de omni servitio et
exactione et warantizabimus earn prefatis canonicis contra omnes
homines. Hiis testibus, Ricardo de Grendale, Waltero de
Bovington, Willelmo filio ejus, Waltero de Thorp, Willelmo de
Percy, Thoma de Alost, Gilberto de Scrop, Eustachio de Rych-
ton, et filio ejus Adam.
1211. Grant by Ralph, abbot, and the convent of Bardney, to
William their clerk, son of Malger de Ergum, of their chapel
of Arram with the tithes of i carucate of the said Malger in
that town belonging to the church of Hunmanby, rendering a
yearly pension of los. to the convent. Malger affirms this
obligation and pledges himself that his son William shall do
the same when of age. c. 1 1 95-1 2 14.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 195.
Omnibus Christi fidelibus ad quos presens cirographum per-
venerit Radulfus abbas et conventus de Bardeney salutem.
Noverit universitas vestra nos concessisse et dedisse et presenti
cirographo confirmasse Willelmo clerico nostro, filio Malgeri de
Ergum, capellam nostram de Ergum cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis de nobis tenendam, et decimas unius carucate terre de terra
predicti Malgeri in eadem villa ecclesie nostre de Hundemanby
pertinentes, sub annua pensione decem solidorum nobis ad duos
terminos solvendorum, videlicet v solidos ad Pentecosten et v
solidos ad festum Sancti Martini. Predictus vero Malgerus pro
1 Cotton MS. 2 Kirkby's Quest, 77, 377.
GANT FEE: REIGHTON, ARRAM> RUpSTON 487
se et pro Willelmo memorato filio suo super sacrosancta juravit
de fidelitate nobis servanda et de predicta pensione ad predictos
terminos fideliter solvenda, et quod memoratus Willelmus filius
suus idem sacramentum faciet de predicto beneficio et de fidelitate
servanda cum ad etatem pervenerit. Sepedictus vero Malgerus
tanquam testis et plegius parti nostre hujus cirographi sigillum
suum apposuit ; nos autem partem cirographi Willelmi filii sui
clerici nostri sigillo capituli nostri confirmavimus, salvis in om-
nibus matricis ecclesie libertatibus et debitis consuetudinibus ei
exhibendis. Hiis testibus, Radulfo de Galmertun' decano, Simone
capellano de Burtona, etc.
1212. Notification by William de Ergum to Matthew, abbot of
Bardney, of his resignation of the chapel of Arram. 1217-1223.
Chartul. of Bardney ; Vesp. E. xx, f. 195.
Viro venerabili et domino in Christo karissimo M[atthaeo]
Dei gratia abbati de Bardeney suus Willelmus de Ergum eternam
in Domino salutem. Vestra noverit discretio me capellam de
Ergum per litteras istas patentes vobis resignare, vestre signifi-
cans excellentie quatinus de ipsa tanquam de vacante disponatis.
Et in hujus rei testimonium presenti scripto sigillum meum
apposui. Valete in Domino.
1213. Surrender by Malger, son of Turold de Rudstane, to Robert
de Gant for 30 marks and a horse worth 2os. of i carucate
in Rudston, on condition that he gives it to the church of
Bridlington. 1156-^.1175.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 143. Abstr. in Lancaster's Charttil. of B rid. ,
p. 191.
Malgerus filius Turoldi de Rudstan omnibus hominibus tarn
presentibus quam futuris salutem. Sciatis me sponte reddidisse
et quietam de me et heredibus meis clamasse Roberto de Gaunt
unam carrucatam terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in Rudstan
pro triginta marcis argenti et pro uno equo pretii viginti solidorum.
Hac conditione terram prefatam Roberto de Gaunte reddidi, ut
earn ecclesie Sancte Marie Bridelingtone in elemosinam perpe-
tuam daret. Preterea sciatis me affidasse et jurasse quod nee ego
nee aliquis pro me in terra prenominata jus aliquod clamabit vel
inde uncquam querelam aliquam movebit. Hiis testibus, Mascia *
de Curcy et Ricardo filio ejus, Willelmo capellano de Rudstan,
Roberto de Belgrant, Willelmo de Playz 2 et Rogero filio ejus,
Waltero de Bempt[on], Willelmo filio consistoris de Spetona,
Reginaldo filio Edmundi de Thorp' et Roberto fratre ejus, Osberto
de Martona, Henrico Silver, Simone de Stayngrive, Serlone
Tallin. Valete.
1 i.e. Matliia ; see n. 1214. Better is Masci ; Red Bk., p. 430.
a "Floyz"; MS.
488 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
At the Survey Ralph Paynel held Merlesuen's late manor in Rudston,
assessed at 8 carucates. Early in the reign of Henry II this tenement was
held by Malger, son of Thorold de Rudston, of Robert de Gant for the
service of one knight. Before 1166 it had passed to Robert de Rudstan,
brother of Malger.1 The chartulary of Bridlington shows that a great many
parcels of land in this place were given to the canons of Bridlington, who
had 4 carucates there in 1284-5 ne^ of the fee of Luterel.2
1214. Grant by Robert de Gant for the souls of earl Gilbert (de
Gant), Alice the grantor's wife and Avice his daughter, to
the convent of Bridlington of i carucate in Rudston which
Malger, son of Turold (de Rudstan), had surrendered to him.
1156-^.1175.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 143. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartitl. of Brid.,
p. 191.
Rfobertus] de Gaunt universis sancte ecclesie filiis salutem.
Notum sit vobis me dedisse et presentis carte testimonio confir-
masse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridpintona] unam carrucatam
terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis apud Rudstan quam Malgerus
films Turoldi aliquo tempore de me tenuit et quam idem Malgerus,
renunciato suo jure, mihi reddidit. Hanc carrucatam terre cum
'omnibus pertinentiis suis dedi et confirmavi ecclesie predicte in
elemosinam perpetuam, liberam et quietam ab omni servitio et
consuetudine et geldo preter Danegeudum, pro anima mea et pro
animabus patris et matris mee et comitis Gilberti et omnium
antecessorum meorum et pro animabus Adeliz uxoris mee et
Aviz filie mee et omnium antecessorum earum. Hiis testibus,
Mathia de Curcy et Ricardo filio ejus, Willelmo de Ploiz et
Rogero filio ejus, Willelmo capellano de Rudstan, Simone de
Stayngrive, Roberto de Belgant, Waltero de Bempton', Willelmo
filio consistoris de Speton', Reginaldo filio Edmundi de Thorp'
et Roberto fratre ejus, Osberto de Marton', Serlone Talun,
Henrico Silver.
1215. Quit-claim by William de Thorp to the canons of Bridlington
of i carucate in Rudston, which he purchased for the use of
the canons from Malger son of Thorold and Robert his
brother, with the consent of Robert de Gant. ^.1175-1191.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 143. Abstr. in Lancaster's Charttd. of Brid.,
p. 191.
Willelmus de Thorp omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis
salutem. Sciatis me reddidisse et quietam clamasse et hac carta
confirmasse in perpetuum ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridflintona]
et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus unam carrucatam terre in
Rudstan cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, illam scilicet quam emi
ad opus eorundem canonicorum a Malgero filio Thoraldi et
Roberto fratre ejus, concedente Roberto de Gaunte, ita quod
1 Red Bk., 433. 2 Kirkby's Quest, 56.
GANT FEE: RUDSTON, BARTON 489
illi fratres juraverunt nunquam se illam terram calumpniaturos
per se vel per alium hominem ; et quam de ipsis canonicis tenui
per annos aliquot sub firma annual! quamdiu illis et michi placuit.
Hiis testibus, Ricardo de Grendale etThoma fratre ejus, Willelmo
de Sywardeby, Malgero de Erghom, Willelmo filio Adelardi de
Besingby, Gilberto de Speton', Henrico Silver et Gregorio et
Henrico filiis ejus, Willelmo de Logeville, Willelmo de Lekeburn',
Ricardo de Bucton', Willelmo de Edlington, Ern[aldo] filio1
Willelmi de Bucton, Philippe de Traneby, Hugone de Clive.
1216. Grant by Robert Escrop to Wimarcha and her lawful heir of
his house (in Barton-upon-Humber ?) next that of Reiner, for
4^. yearly; the grantor acquitting the tenement against the
earl and his heirs. 1156-1184.
Belvoir Castle deeds. Pd. in Hist. MSS. Com. (1905), p. 82.
Robertus Escrop omnibus hominibus suis et amicis tarn
Francis quam Anglis tarn futuris quam presentibus salutem.
Sciatis me dedisse et presenti carta confirmasse Wimarche et
cuicunque ei libuerit suum heredem facere, pro quodam falvo
equo et xxfci solidis, domum meam que est proxima domui Reinerii
cum toto purprisio, in feodo et hereditate de me et heredibus
meis tenendam, ab omni servitio et exactione et consuetudine
liberam et quietam, preter tamen quatuor denarios singulis annis
infra octavas Pentecostes reddendos; et siquid servitium vel
exactio vel consuetudo a consule sive heredibus suis sive'mini-
stris suis inde exigatur, ego vel heres meus adquietabo. Testfibus]
his, Ricardo Escrop decano, Gaufrido capellano, Hugone Escrop,
magistro Robberto de Maltona, magistro Alano de Bartona,
Alexandro de Lening, Johanne de Metheltona, Johanne de Bon-
debi, Thoma filio Toke de Hedona, Girardo de Auresbi, Walwano,
Saxelino de Hesel, R . . . rio 2 Blasel, Wlm[er]o, Gamello merca-
tore, Agmundo Ferthig, Gilberto filio Morelli, Radulfo clerico,
Ernisio filio Brictive, Ricardo filio Hugonis de Crostona,R[oberto?]
filio Ernisii, Waltero de Kilum, . . . Arnaldo de Harenis.
The inferior limit of date of this document may be fixed by the reference
to the " consul," who was the superior lord of the fee. Robert Scrope held
i knight's fee in 1166 of earl Simon of Northampton, the "consul" of the
charter, who died in 1184. Walter de Kilham is named in the Pipe Roll of
1 158, and Robert son of Walter in that of 1196.
The first upon record of the name Scrope or L'Escrop was Richard
Escrop, who married Agnes, daughter of Richard Fitz-Gilbert (de Clare) (as
it would appear from the next charter below), and held of the fee of Gant
the fourth part of the town of Barton-upon-Humber.3 He was the father
of Robert Escrop, and perhaps of Hugh Escrop, whose service for land,
perhaps in Barton-upon-Humber, was given to Bridlington by Gilbert de
Gant, earl of Lincoln.4 R. Escrop, who gave to the same house 2 bovates in
1 " filii " ; MS. z Document defective.
? .Mon Angl., vi, 286. 4 See p. 434 above.
4QO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Flotmanby, may be identified as Richard Escrop or Robert his son.1 Master
Robert Escrop attested charters of Robert de Gant,2 brother of Gilbert de
Gant, earl of Lincoln, and may have been a brother of Richard Escrop.
Richard Escrop was a witness, before 1173, of a charter of Gilbert de
Gant II,3 and is probably the person who attested the charter above as
"decanus." It will be seen from a charter given below that the countess
Aliz de Gant, daughter of Gilbert de Gant, gave to Robert Scrop of Barton,
son of Richard Scrop and Agnes, the grantor's maternal aunt, land which
his ancestors had held of her ancestors and of her in Barton, namely the
fourth part of the town of Barton, doing the service of half a knight.
Among the witnesses were Hugh Scrop, Josceline Scrop, Richard (Scrop)
the dean and John Scrop.4 The date of this grant would appear to be
subsequent to the death of earl Simon in 1183 or 1184. It would be
interesting to know if the donee was the same Robert as the tenant in 1166
of earl Simon. It is possible that he was a nephew of the elder Robert, and
that the latter's sons were Philip and Simon Escrop of Flotmanby, whose
issue determined in the male line in the time of John and Henry III.
In 1189 Robert Escrop accounted in the Lincolnshire roll for an amerce-
ment ; and William Escrop for having withdrawn a plea.5 In 1194 Robert
" Estcrop " instituted a claim against William de Boythorpe for one knight's
fee in Boythorpe and Millington. He still owed 100^. in 1204 for the writ of
right thereof; 8 Philip Escrop rendered an account for the archbishop;7
and in a plea between Ralph de Gousel and the abbot of Newhouse about
land in Newhouse, co. Line., Robert "de Scrope" essoined himself by
Andrew de Barton, and Andrew de Scrop by Sefrid.8
Robert "de Scrup" of Barton-upon-Humber was succeeded by William
his son before June, 1202, when Agnes, relict of Robert, by her said son
recovered a small tenement in Barton. A few days later Robert " de Scrob "
released his right in a toft in Barton.9 From 1201-1203 Philip Escrop
acted as under-sheriff of Cumberland for William de Stutevill.10 He prob-
ably died in 1203 or 1204. Another Philip Escrop, of co. Nottingham, re-
turned to allegiance in 1217, and with Hugh de Cappella recovered seisin
in 1218 of the manor of Oxton, co. Nott.11 On 27 May, 1217, the land of
Robert Estrop (Escrop ?) in Coleby, co. Line., was committed to Philip the
clerk,12 possibly Philip Escrop. This Coleby branch of the family is noticed
below.
From Bridlington charters preserved by Dodsworth, supplemented by
a final agreement made in 1205, it appears that Philip Escrop of Flotmanby
had daughters Alice and Matilda, who married Thomas de Willardby, and
in that year they brought an assize of mort cTancestor against Simon Escrop,
their uncle, touching 6 bovates in Flotmanby, i bovate in Hunmanby and
2 bovates in Willerby ; as a result of the plea Simon acknowledged their
right, and they settled it upon him and the heirs of his body with reversion
in default of an heir to their own right heirs.13 A charter executed at York
on Tuesday before St. Gregory, 6 John (8 March, 1204-5), points to a con-
nexion between the Escropes of Flotmanby and those of Barton-upon-
Humber. By this deed Matilda and Alice, her sister, granted to Simon
Scrop, their uncle, for his homage and service I carucate of land in Flot-
manby, the service of Walter Chaukes for 2 bovates, a windmill and 2
1 Man. Ebor., 227. z Mon. AngL, vi, 288.
3 CaL Chart. A'., 1300-26, p. II. * Dodsw. MS., vii, 310.
6 Pipe A'., I Ric. I, 62, 72. • In 1205 the entry appears no longer.
7 «'&., 6 Ric. I, Yorks. 8 R. Cur. Reg. (Pipe K. Soc. xiv), 6.
9 Lines. Fines, pp. 40, 47. 1Q Pipe R.
11 R. Litt. Claus., i, 323, 358^. See Thoroton, Notts (ed. Throsby), iii, 44.
About the same time Walter Escrop was prior of Thornholme ; Selby Chartul.^ ii, 297.
12 R. Litt. Clans., i, 309^. J3 Yorks. Fines, John, n. 244.
GANT FEE: SCROPE FAMILY 491
bovates in Willerby, i bovate in Hunmanby, 2 bovates and the service of
2 other bovates in Folkton, £ carucate of land in Newbigging and the
service of William Scrop of Barton for 28 acres of land, the said Simon
doing forinsec service.1 By another deed (attested by four local men, who
also attested the last, and by Walter Scrop), Thomas de Willardby and
Matilda his wife released to Henry le Scrop, son of Simon le Scrop, her
uncle, their right in 2 bovates in Flotmanby which Philip le Scrop, her
father (pater noster), held of the alms of St. Mary's, Bridlington, with a
windmill which he held of the house of Thornton (co. Line.) at one penny
rent, and 2 bovates in Folkton of the fee of Robert de Boythorpe, and
in all other the lands and services of the said Philip.2 One of the above
tenements, namely 2 bovates in Flotmanby, had been given to Bridlington
by Simon Scrop,3 who also enfeoffed Walter, son of Walter son of Reginald
the usher, of 2 bovates in Flotmanby.4
Simon Escrope was succeeded by his son Henry Escrope, who married
Juliana, daughter of Roger Brune of Thornton. He and his wife gave to
Whitby 2 bovates in North Fyling, during the abbacy of Roger ( 1223-44). 5
As Henry, son of Simon Scrope, he gave to Bridlington land in Flotmanby,
and the service of Walter Shaukes and his heirs for 2 bovates there which
Alice le Scrope, relict of Ivo, son of Walter de Staxton, released to the
canons.6 He also released to the canons other lands in Folkton, Willerby,
Flotmanby and Hunmanby.7 In 1229 Elias, son of Osbert Fisher (of
Flotmanby), appealed Amfrey, son of Arthur, of the death of Geoffrey Scrop
of co. York.8
The family continued to hold a diminishing interest in Flotmanby.
Walter, son of Gilbert Scrop, confirmed to Rievaulx 50 acres in Flotmanby
which belonged to 6 bovates of his demesne there, and which Simon Scrop
of Flotmanby gave to the monks. The witnesses show that the confirma-
tion was made during the early years of Henry III.9 On 3 November,
1239, Matilda, relict of Walter "Escrep," quit-claimed to master Simon le
Conestable her right of dower in 5 bovates and 33 acres of land in Flotmanby,
for which he gave her for life a toft formerly held by Emma, the relict of
Osbert Fisher, certain easements of his fee and 6 marks.10 Some years
later than this transaction Richard de Bernevill gave to the canons of
Bridlington 5 bovates, a messuage with a chapel and certain buildings in
Flotmanby, which he had by the gift of Agnes, daughter of Ascelin Scrop.11
These seern to be the last references to the family of Scrop at Flotmanby.
For some time we hear little more of the Scropes of Barton. In Easter
term, 1248, Margaret, relict of Philip Scrope, demanded against Agnes
Brian her dower or third part of 30 acres of land in Barton. Agnes called
to warrant, as to 4 acres of the tenement, Henry Scrope.12 In 1283-1284 an
assize came to recognise if Robert le Scrop, father of Jocean le Scrop, was
seised of 2 tofts and the third part of 2 bovates of land in Barton-upon-
Humber, which Gilbert de Gaunt then held. They afterwards made
concord.13
We now return to the line settled at Coleby. About the year 1210
Hugh de Traneby granted to Geoffrey Escrop, his nephew, a toft and all
his land in Tranby, near Kingston-upon-Hull, which Hubert his father gave
to Hulina, the grantor's sister, in marriage, doing forinsec service. The
Dodsw. MS., vii, 32 1</. 2 ib. 3 »/*., 308^.
ib., 324. 5 Chartul. of Whitby, 127.
ib., citing Controversy between Scrope and Grosvcnor, p. 8.
Cal. Pat., 1307-13, p. 444. 8 Close R., 1227-31, p. 143.
ChartuL of Rievaulx, 239. 10 Feet of F., 31, n. I.
11 Dodsw. MS., vii, 309^.
12 Assize R. 273, m. 8d ; Line. N. and Q., vi, 159.
13 Assize R. 502, m. 29 ; Line. Ar. and Q., ix, 190.
492 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
witnesses of this deed were, Ralph de Colebi, Ttirstin de Colebi, Ralph son
of Ralph de Colebi, Lawrence son of Thurstan de Colebi, Anketin de
Tranebi and Ivo his son, Robert de Hesel and John his son (?), William
Canteclerand Robert his brother.1 In 1272 Gerard, son of Robert Scrope
of co. Line., obtained a writ for an assize of mort cfancestor; but it was
subsequently cancelled.2
From an extent made in December 1282, it appears that William le
Scrope held at the death of Peter of Savoy a twelfth part of a knight's fee
in Castle Bolton, and rendered 9 shillings rent for land in East Bolton,
in Wensleydale.3 He confirmed to Rievaulx a bovate in East Bolton.* I
suggest that the Scropes of Bolton sprang from the line at Coleby, the
determining cause of the migration being the influence of Peter of Savoy,
who was chief lord of both places.
1217. Confirmation by Alice de Gant, countess (of Northampton),
daughter of Gilbert de Gant, to Robert Scrop of Barton
(-upon- H umber), son of Richard Scrop by Agnes (his wife),
the grantor's maternal aunt, of the land which Robert's
ancestors held of her ancestors in Barton(-upon-Humber),
namely a 4th part of the town, doing the service of half a
knight ; and of common of pasture for all cattle and sheep
in Litelmersc, acquittance of tolls and other dues, and liberty
to take hares in her warrens. 1184-1185.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS.
vii, f. 310.
Aliz de Gant comitissa, filia Gileberti de Gant, omnibus
amicis et hominibus suis tarn Francis quam Anglis salutem.
Sciatis me concessisse et hac mea presenti carta confirmasse
Roberto Scrop de Barton, filio Ricardi Scrop et filio Agnetis
matertere mee, totam terram quam antecessores sui tenuerunt de
antecessoribus meis et de me in Barton, scilicet quartam totius
ville de Barton cum suis pertinentiis in campis, in pratis, in
pascuis, in viis, in semitis, in aquis, in molendinis et in omnibus
aisiamentis in villa et extra villam, scilicet illi et heredibus suis,
tenendum de me et heredibus meis libere et quiete et honorifice
in feodo et hereditate ; faciendo mini et heredibus meis servitium
dimidii feodi unius militis pro omnibus que ad me pertinent. Et
ego Aliz comitissa concessi predicto Roberto et heredibus suis et
confirmavi [habere] cum bobus suis, vaccis et equis et ovibus et
cum omnibus averiis et pecoribus tarn parvis quam magnis com-
munem pasturam in Litelmerse sine omni dono et solutione et
pretio et demanda de me et de heredibus meis. Et predictus
Robertus et heredes sui et omnes homines sui erunt quieti et liberi
de teloneo et stalagio et cariagio per mare et per terram et in portu
cum mercatoriis suis et de loquelis et de causis et de placitis et
de omnibus querelis in curia mea que ad me pertinent. Et ego
Aliz de Gant et heredes mei warantizabimus predicto Roberto et
1 Dodsw. MS., vii, 325. 2 Excerpt, e R. Fin., ii, 560.
3 Cat. Inq. p. m., ii, 222, 343. * Chartul. of Rievaulx, 97.
GANT FEE: BARTON, SPEETON 493
heredibus suis libertatem habendi canes et capiendi lepores in
warendis nostris ubique tarn libere quam corporibus nostris sine
impedimento alicujus et sine causa. Et ego Aliz de Gant et
heredes nostri concessimus et confirmavimus predicto Roberto
et heredibus suis libertatem quam habet de terra sua de Barton
in omnibus locis ubicunque tenet terram de nobis. Hiis testibus,
Phillippo de Kima, Willelmo filio Walteri, Herberto filio Alardi,
Petro de Scrembi, Hugone filio Radulfi, Radulfo filio Gilberti,
Lamberto de Scotenni, Waltero de Scotenni, Hugone de Scotenni,
Waltero Picot, Hamone Franceis, Hugone Scrop, Jocelino Scrop,
Ricardo decano, Johanne Scrop.
On 27 January, 1202, Gilbert de Gant confirmed by fine to William de
Stutevill 4 bovates and 7 tofts with other tenements in Barton, 25 bovates
in Litelmersc, and 2 bovates in Hunmanby, which Stutevill had purchased
of Gilbert's fee. Gilbert also demised to him for life i carucate in Barton
which Peter de la Stane held (tenuif). For this Stutevill relinquished his
purchases in Gilbert's fee in Swaledale and delivered up the charters made
to him by Robert de Gant, Gilbert's father.1 It will be remembered that
Gilbert had been in ward of Stutevill for some years before 1201.
1218. Grant by William de Siwardebi, with the consent of Leceline
his wife and Arnald his heir, to the canons of Bridlington of
Stephen Harald and his progeny. 1185-1195.
Brit. Mus., Add. ch., n. 20551.
Willelmus de Siwardebi omnibus amicis suis Francis et
Anglis salutem. Sciatis me, assensu et concessione Leceline
uxoris mee et Ernaldi heredis nostri, dedisse ecclesie Sancte
Marie de Bredlingtona et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus
Stephanum Harald et crmnes suos, liberos et quietos de me et
de omnibus meis. His testibus : Ernaldo et Helya presbiteris,
Willelmo de Buketona, Henrico Silver et Luca filio ejus, Willelmo
filio Adelardi,2 Gilleberto de Spetona, Godefrido de Martona, Here-
berto de Harpam, Roberto de Sualadala, Symone de Hunde-
manebi, Rogero filio Ernaldi.
Circular seal of dark green wax, equestrian. Legend: + SIGILL'
WILLELMI DE SIWARTBI.
1219. Grant by Gilbert de Gant, earl of Lincoln, for the welfare of
Baldwin his brother, to the canons of Bridlington of 3 caru-
cates in Speeton which William son of Lambert held of him.
1147-1156.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 32; Dodsw. MS. clix, f. 131^. Abstr. in
Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid., p. 41.
Gilbertus comes Lincolnie omnibus hominibus suis Francis et
Anglis salutem. Notum vobis sit me dedisse et presentis carte
testimonio confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie Brideling[tonensis]
1 Line. Fines, p. 17. 2 de Bessingby.
494 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus in perpetuam elemosinam
tres carucatas terre in Spetona, illas videlicet quas Willelmus
filius Lamberti de me tenuit. Hanc terram concessi et dedi eis
cum omnibus suis pertinentiis in villa et extra villam, in terra
arrabili et in pascuis, in prato et in ripa, in terra et in mari, in
viis et in semitis, pro animabus antecessorum meorum et pro
remissione omnium peccatorum et nominatim pro Baldwyno fratre
meo. Hiis testibus, Gaufrido de Gaunt, Roberto de Gaunt,
Philippo de Kyma dapifero, Herberto filio Adelard' constabulfario],
Willelmo filio Walteri, Radulfo filio Gilberti, Radulfo de Novavilla,
Gaufrido filio Malgeri, Thoma de Belveer, Radulfo Pylato, Johanne
camerario, Gilberto de Lahe, Hugone de Gant, Willelmo de
Barchewritha, Ryc[ard]o nepote Samsonis, Roberto filio consta-
bularii, Nigello filio camerarii, Thoma filio Wizonis, Thoma de
Picawrda, Johanne nepote Herberti.
1220. Fine at Westminster at the Michaelmas exchequer, 28 Henry
II, namely on Saturday next (before) the feast of St. Luke
the Evangelist (16 October, 1182), between the canons
of Bridlington and Thomas de Alost, whereupon the canons
put themselves on the assize of Windsor whether they or
Thomas had the best right to the town of Speeton, and
Thomas quit-claimed the town to them for i carucate in
Fraisthorpe, to be held of them for 2s. yearly.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 32. Abstr. in Lancaster's ChartiiL of Brid.,
p. 41.
Hec est finalis concordia facta in curia domini regis apud
Westmonasterium ad scaccarium Sancti Michaelis anno xxviii
r[egni] r[egis] Henrici secundi die Sabbati proxima festo Sancti
Luce evangeliste, coram Rficardo] Wintonensi et G[aufrido]
Elyensi et Jfohanne] Norwicensi episcopis et Rannulpho de
Glanvill' et Ricardo thesaurario et Godefrido de Luci et Willelmo
Maud[uit] et Willelmo Bass[et] et Alano de Furnellfis] et Roberto
de Witefeld' et Rayin[aldo] de Geddingfes] et aliis justiciariis et
fidelibus domini regis qui tune ibi aderant, inter canonicos de
Brid[linton] et Thomam de Alost de villa de Spetona, unde pre-
dicti canonici posuerunt se in assisam de Windlesor' utrum illi
an predictus Thomas majus jus in terram illam haberet ; scilicet
quod predictus Thomas clamavit quietam predictam villam de se
et heredibus suis predictis canonicis imperpetuum pro una caru-
cata terre in Fraystingthorp quam ipse Thomas et heredes tene-
bunt de canonicis, reddendo eis inde annuatim ii. solidos argenti.
Et pro hac concordia predicti canonici dederunt predicto Thome
viginti marcas argenti.
1221. Confirmation by Henry de Galmton to the canons of Bridling-
ton of i bovate in Staxton which Richard his father gave to the
GANT FEE: SPEETON, STAXTON 495
church of St. Peter of Willerby when he deraigned the land
of Staxton ; and a toft, and 3 tillages there, which the said
Richard gave to the canons of Bridlington for having a chantry
at the chapel of Staxton, reckoned as 2 bovates, namely one
to the west of the hospital of Staxton and the other to the
west of the hospital of Flixton, and the third on the wold to
the east of the boundary of Willerby. 1 180-1200.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. ^Qd. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 92.
Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Henricus de Galm-
tona concessi et hac mea carta confirmavi ecclesie Sancte Marie
de Bridlintona et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et
perpetuam elemosinam illam bovatam terre in Staxtona quam
Ricardus pater meus dedit ecclesie Sancti Petri de Willardby
quando disrationavit terram de Staxtona, cum tofto quod God-
winus tenuit, et tres culturas terre arabilis in eadem Staxtona
quas idem Ricardus pater meus dedit ecclesie de Bridelintona,
pro habenda cantaria capelle in Staxtona, que computantur pro
duabus bovatis ; quarum una jacet ad occidentem hospitalis l de
Staxtona, altera ad occidentem hospitalis de Flixtona ex altcra
parte vie, tertia super waldum ad orientem divise de Willardby.
Hec omnia concessi et confirmavi predictis canonicis in perpetuam
elemosinam, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in villa et extra villam,
libera et quieta ab omnibus consuetudinibus et servitiis sine aliquo
retinemento, pro anima patris mei et matris mee et mea et pro
animabus omnium antecessorum meorum. Ego autem Henricus et
heredes mei warantizabimus predictam terram memoratis canonicis
contra omnes homines. Hiis testibus, Willelmo et Johel' capel-
lanis Bridelintonensibus, Henrico Silver et Luca filio ejus,
Willelmo de Lekeburn, Roberto de Harpham, Gaufrido porter de
Bridelintona, Hugone de Norweg[ia], Roberto coco.
1222. Notification by Walter de Gant to Thurstan, archbishop of
York, of the gift made by Adelard de Willardby, his man, to
the canons of Bridlington of the church of Willerby. c.i 130-
"39-
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 76; Dodsw. MS. clix, f. 148 ; ix, f. 141. Abstr.
in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid., p. 100.
Tfurstino] Dei gratia Eboracensi archiepiscopo et omnibus
fidelibus sancte Dei ecclesie Walterus de Gaunt salutem. Notifico
vobis quatinus Adelardus de Willardeby, homo meus, dedit et
concessit ecclesiam de Willardby, que est in feudo meo, ecclesie
Sancte Marie Bridlingtonfensis] et canonicis qui sunt in eadem
ecclesia Domino servientes in elemosinam, cum omnibus rebus que
ad eandem ecclesiam pertinent, me presente et concedente. Hiis
testibus : Jordano Painello, et Roberto fratre meo, Fornone pres-
1 i(hospitalem" j MS.
496 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
bitero de Rudestan, et Godrico filio suo, Theobardo fratre ejus-
dem Adelardi et presbitero ejusdem ecclesie, Ulfo presbitero,
Willelmo constabulario, Malgero de Erghom, Ricolfo de Galmeton,
Radulfo de Novavilla, Wfillelmo] de Mundavilla, Ricardo Baart,
Balledo filio Gilbert!, Gocelino Buc, Odone, Ivone militibus
Jordani,1 Ernaldo de Marton, Waltero de Harpham, Henrico
filio ejus[dem] Adelardp], Rogero presbitero filio Gerberti, Ri-
cardo pincerna et Gerardo fratre ejus, Ernaldo de Hundmanby,
et multis aliis.
1223. Confirmation by Walter de Gant to St. Mary's, Bridlington, of
a messuage in Willerby which renders ^d. and an acre of land
obtained by exchange, given by Henry de Willardby. ^.1130-
"39-
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 88. Abstr. in Lancaster's ChartnL of Brid.^
p. 118.
Universis sancte ecclesie fidelibus Walterus de Gaunt salu-
tem. Notum vobis sit quod ego concede et confirmo Sancte Marie
de Bridlintona unum mansum terre in Willardby quod reddebat
iiii. d., et cum manso unam acram per cambicionem alterius acre ;
hoc est quicquid fossatis canonicorum ibidem inclusum est ; e[t]
hoc dono et concessu Henrici de Willardby. Hii sunt testes,
Robertus de Gaunt, Galterus filius Rageineri, Radulfus de Nova
Villa, Lambertus consistor, Rogerus de Amundavilla, Galterus de
Humbi, Toli de Driffeld.
1224. Confirmation by Henry de Willardby of the gift made by
Adelard his father of the church of Willerby and \ carucate ;
and gift to the canons of Bridlington, with the consent of
Adelard his son, of | carucate near the other \ carucate, and
pasture for 500 hog-sheep; for the souls of Walter de Gant,
and earl Gilbert, his lords. 1165-1175.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 76. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 100.
H[enricus] de Willardby omnibus ecclesie filiis salutem.
Notum sit vobis quod ego concessi et presentis carte testimonio
confirmavi donationem quam fecit Adelardus pater meus de
ecclesia de Willardby cum dimidia carucata terre in eadem villa
cum omnibus suis pertinentiis in perpetuam elemosinam ecclesie
Sancte Marie de Bridel[intona] et canonicis ibidem Deo servien-
tibus. Preterea dedi et presentis carte testimonio confirmavi
eidem ecclesie in perpetuam elemosinam aliam dimidiam carucatam
terre juxta priorem dimidiam carucatam cum omnibus suis-
pertinentiis, et preterea pasturam sufficientem quingentis arie-
tibus in campo ejusdem ville in perpetuam elemosinam. Hec
omnia concessi et dedi et confirmavi predicte ecclesie, cum con-
1 Jordan Paynel.
GANT FEE: WILLERBY 497
sensu et assensu Adelardi filii mei et heredis mei, in liberam et
perpetuam elemosinam ita quod ego et heredes mei adquietabimus
totam illam carucatam terre de omnibus servitiis et consuetu-
dinibus preter Danegeldum, pro animabus dominorum meorum
Walteri de Gaunt et comitis Gilberti et pro anima patris mei
et omnium antecessorum meorum et pro anima mea et omnium
parentum et amicorum meorum. Hiis testibus, Baldrico pres-
bitero, Everardo clerico, Galfrido filio Malgeri,1 Radulfo fratre
ejus, Roberto Hascin, Thoma de Buct[ona], Herveo de Rottese,
Willelmo fratre ejus, Lamberto fratre meo, Willelmo filio meo,
Henrico filio Petri, Ivone de Willard[eby].
A charter in this series indicates that Henry de Willardby succeeded
his father Adelard "venator" before the death of Walter de Gant in 1139.
He lived until as late as 1172 at least, and Adelard his son until 1192 2 or
later. Adelard had several sons and daughters and a brother Roger, whose
issue are traceable in the chartulary of Bridlington ; but, their ancestors
having alienated most part of their fee in Willerby to the canons, the family
fell into obscurity. Canton had been granted out to free tenants, and was
held during the I3th century by the families of Acclum and Bosshale.
1225. Confirmation by Henry de Willardby to the canons of
Bridlington of the gift made by Adelard his father of the
church of Willerby with £ carucate; grant also with the
consent of Adelard his son and heir and Henry his younger
son of 7 bovates in Willerby and pasture for 500 hog-sheep,
the lordship of the pasture of Willerby, and Theobald son of
Licolf with his progeny and the toft with the houses thereon.
1165-1175.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. ^6d. Abstr. in Lancaster's ChartuL of Brid.,
p. 101.
Henricus de Willardby omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis salutem.
Notum sit vobis quod ego concessi et presentis carte testimonio
confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridlintona et canonicis
ibidem Deo servientibus donationem quam fecit Adelardus pater
meus de ecclesia de Willardby cum dimidia carucata terre in
eadem villa cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in liberam et perpetuam
elemosinam. Preterea concessi et dedi eidem ecclesie et canonicis
ejus septem bovatas terre in Willardby cum omnibus pertinentiis
suis, et insuper pasturam sufficientem quingentis arietibus in
campo ejusdem ville in elemosinam perpetuam et liberam. Con-
cessi etiam et dedi predicte ecclesie et canonicis illius totam
pasturam meam de Willardby et dominium totius pasture ejus-
dem ville et Theobaldum filium Licolfi cum liberis et cum tofto
integro quod de me antea tenuerat et cum domibus que in ipso
tofto fuenmt in die quo feci hanc donationem in elemosinam
liberam et perpetuam. In fide vero mea pactus sum predictis
canonicis quod nunquam faciam attractum virorum religiosorum
1 de Erghum. 2 ChartuL, p. 102.
II 2 I
498 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
vel aliorum in terram de Willardby, ne pastura illorum impediatur.
Hec omnia concessi et dedi et hac mea carta confirmavi ecclesie
Sancte Marie de Bridelintona et canonicis ejusdem ecclesie cum
consensu et assensu Adelardi filii et heredis mei et Henrici filii
mei in elemosinam perpetuam et liberam ; ita quod ego et heredes
mei warantizabimus et adquietabimus omnia prenominata de om-
nibus servitiis et consuetudinibus et geldis preter Danegeldum,
pro animabus dominorum meorum Walteri de Gaunt et Gilberti
comitis et pro anima patris mei et omnium antecessorum meorum
et pro anima mea et pro animabus omnium parentum meorum.
Hiis testibus, Thoma et Odone canonicis de Novo Burgo,
Radulfo canonico de Boltona, Galfrido canonico de Wartria,
magistro Reynero, Simone de Folketon, Petro de Siglesthforn],
Alexandro de Brignest[ona], Roberto de Scraingesham, Francone
clerico, Roberto portario, Gregorio et Malgero clericis, Willelmo
de Brus, Adam de Compoland',1 Rogero de Thornetona, Umfrido
de Croiuil',2 Henrico Silver, Reynero pincerna, Serlone Talum,
Godefrido de Martona, Ern[isio] et Goldeuec fratre ejus, Roberto
de Baeng',3 Willelmo de Torn[etona],4 Thoma de Kernetfby],
Radulfo de Bray, Ricardo filio Petri de Sigelesthorn, Reynero
castfeloc], Benedicto de la Hall'.
1226. Confirmation by earl Simon of the gift made by Adelard,
father of Henry de Willardby, and the same Henry, to the
canons of Bridlington of the church of Willerby and £ caru-
cate there, and of £ carucate adjoining the same, which the
same Henry gave with the consent of Adelard his son, and
pasture for 500 hog-sheep in Willerby ; which gift Henry
acknowledged and warranted before the grantor in the court
of Hunmanby . 1 1 66- 1 1 80.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. yjd. Abstr. in Lancaster's ChartuL of Brid.,
p. 132.
Comes Sfimon] omnibus ecclesie filiis salutem. Notum sit
vobis quod ego concessi et presentis carte testimonio confirmavi
donationem quam fecit Adelardus pater Henrici de Willardfby] et
idem 5 Henricus de ecclesia de Willardby cum dimidia carucata
terre in eadem villa cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, in perpetuam
elemosinam, ecclesie Sancte Marie de Brid[elintona] et canonicis
ibidem Deo servientibus. Preterea concessi et hac mea carta con-
firmavi eidem ecclesie in perpetuam elemosinam aliam dimidiam
carucatam terre juxta priorem dimidiam carucatam cum omnibus
pertinentiis suis quam predictus Henricus dedit in liberam et
perpetuam elemosinam eidem ecclesie de Brid[elintona], et
preterea pasturam sufficientem quingentis arietibus in campo
ejusdem ville in perpetuam elemosinam. Hec omnia concessi et
1 "Coupland" in Adelard's confirmation. 2 "Crouile"; ib.
3 " Elkesdon " ; ib. 4 " Thort' " ; ib. 5 "eisdem " ; MS.
GANT FEE : WILLERBY 499
confirmavi sicut idem H[enricus] eadem confirmavit cum assensu
et consensu Adelardi filii sui, ita quod idem Henricus et heredes
. sui adquietabunt totam predictam carucatam terre de omnibus
servitiis et consuetudinibus preter Danegeldum, sicut carta
ipsius Hfenrici] testatur quam ipse recognovit et warantizavit
coram me in curia mea apud Hundmanby et rogavit me ut hec
omnia confirmarem per cartam meam. Hiis testibus, Juliano
capellano, Galfrido de Novilla, Herberto filio Adelardi, Ricardo
de Galmet[ona], Andrea de Muscham, Willelmo de Bariawrd',1
Waltero de Cloctfon], Willelmo de Rothomago, Lamberto
fratre Henrici et Rogero filio Henrici, Serlone Talun, Willelmo
de Creseta, H[enrico] filio Ricardi de Balm'.
1227. Confirmation by earl Simon to the canons of Bridlington of 3
bovates in Willerby given by Henry (de Willardby), besides the
carucate mentioned in the grantor's other confirmation, and
besides the lordship of the whole pasture of that town, and 2
tofts there given by Adelard. c. 1 1 70-1 1 80.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. tyjd. Abstr. in Lancaster's ChartuL of Brief. ,
p- 132.
Symon comes omnibus ecclesie filiis salutem. Notum sit
vobis me concessisse et presentis carte testimonio confirmasse
ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridelfintona] et canonicis ibidem Deo
servientibus tres bovatas terre in Willardeby ex donatione Hen-
rici cum suis pertinentiis, preter unam carucatam terre quam
in alia carta eidem ecclesie confirmavi in eadem villa, et preterea
dominium totius pasture ejusdem ville, et ex donatione Adelardi
duo tofta in eadem villa. Hec omnia eis confirmavi ita libere et
quiete sicut carte donatorum testantur. Hiis testibus, Juliano
capellano, Hugone de Lisuris, Rogero filio Hugonis, Petro de
Stanes, Andrea de Muscham, Petro de Screnby, Radulfo de
Grendal', Willelmo Luvet, Rogero camerario, Milone, Thoma
filio Johannis, Hugone filio Ernisii de Nevilla, Ricardo Cola,
Thoma filio Rogeri, Radulfo de Gousla, Willelmo de Octona,
Stephano de Grendal, Willelmo de Thornetona, Philippo Scrop,
Serlone Talun et Roberto nepote ejus, Reinaldo Casteloc et
Gregorio fratre ejus.
122S. Grant by Henry de Willardby, with the consent of Adelard and
Henry his sons, to the monks of Rievaulx of 5 acres in Willerby
by the way to Foxholes, i\ acres below Galeclint tending
towards the bounds of Fordon and z\ acres below Crostdic,
also \ acre in Greindeslac west of Midelberg for a sheep-fold
and a messuage at Kornedale for a dwelling for the monks and
1 Probably for " Barca\v(o)rd."
5OO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
their household ; also pasture for 300 sheep. This grant was
first made in 1152 and renewed in 1172.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 86. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.,
p. 114.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Henricus de Willard[by]
salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievall[ensis] et monachis ibidem
Deo servientibus, consensu et bona voluntate Adelardi et Henrici
filiorum meorum et ceterorum heredum meorum, pro anima patris
mei et matris mee et omnium parentum meorum, pro redemptione
anime mee et heredum meorum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam
x. acras terre in campo de Willardby, v. videlicet juxta viam que
vadit de Willardby ad Foxholes ad orientem ejusdem vie supra
Survesdal' et duas acras terre et dimidiam subtus Galeclint que
tendunt usque ad divisas de Fordona ; et item duas acras terre
et dimidiam subtus Crostdic * ad aquilonem. Preter hec dedi
predictis monachis dimidiam acram terre in Greindeslaca 2 ad
occidentem de Midelberg', ubi poterunt facere bercariam suam ;
et mansuram unam dedi eis in Kornedale ubi poterunt edificare
domum ad habitandum fratribus et familie sue, et pratum quod
vocatur Houedele octo perticatas habens in latitudine, et aliud
pratum quod vocatur Wandele habens in latitudine quinque
perticatas et tendit ad aquam que vocatur Havereford.3 Et preter
hec do eis pasturam ad trecentas oves per omnem pasturam de
Willardby intus et extra per omnia, exceptis segetibus et pratis.
Hec omnia dedi eis libera et quieta tenenda in perpetuum ab
omni terreno servitio et seculari consuetudine et exactione. Hanc
donationem ego Henricus et heredes mei warantizabimus monachis
contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Hanc donationem dedi
domui Rievallensi in anno Domini M°.C°.LII , sed earn renovavi
in anno ejusdem Domini M°.C°.LXXII. Hiis testibus, Roberto
capellano de Helmesle, Roberto clerico de Sancto Oswaldo,
Hugone clerico Everardi 4 de Ros, Roberto clerico de Sproxtona,
Ricardo clerico de Neutona, Roberto de Sproxtona, Tecius,
Hugone filio Willelmi, Willelmo Engelram, Willelmo de Rudestan,
Roberto de Tweng', Roberto filio Radulfi, Stephano de Killum,
Huroldo5 de Novavilla, Roberto filio Hasculfi, Willelmo de
Thorp', Henrico [de] Everingham, Malgero de Ergom, Willelmo
filio Roberti, Waltero filio Willelmi, Thoma filio Gualonis,
Lamberto de Willardby, Henrico filio Henrici.
The next deed in the chartulary (f. 86^0 is a confirmation, with the same
witnesses, by Adelard, son of Henry de Willardby. The dating clause is
omitted.
1 " Crorstdic" in Adelard's confirmation. 2 " Greinesdalaca " ; ib.
3 " Haveresford " ; ib.
4 "Everardode Ros"; ib. 6 "Turoldo"; ib.
GANT FEE: WILLERBY 501
1229. Grant by Alard de Willardeby to the monks of Rievaulx of 3!
acres of land in Willerby. 1172-1175.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 102 (old f. 96). Pd. in Chartul., n, 147.
See Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 86d.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Alardus de Willardebi
salutem. Notum sit vobis me dedisse et presenti carta
confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et mona-
chis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro anima patris mei et matris
mee et pro anima mea et omnium parentum meorum, in liberam
et perpetuam elemosinam tres acras prati et dimidiam in prato
de Willardebi de dominio meo per easdem divisas quas ego et
Malgerus monachus fecimus. Hanc donationem feci predictis
monachis sub testimonio Gregorii prioris et capituli Sancte Marie
de Bredlintona, et quia volui hanc donationem meam esse
ratissimam et perpetuo stabilem prece mea dominus prior pre-
dictus de Bredlintona sigillum suum carte mee affixit. His
testibus, Baldewino de Gant et Gilleberto, canonicis Bredlintonie,
Gaufrido cellarario de Bredlintonia, Roberto presbitero de Willar-
debi, Turoldo de Novavilla, Thoma filio ejus, Henrico fratre
meo, Odone de Neutona, Serlone Talun, Roberto filio Vic-
toris, Ernaldo, Roberto Joie, Willelmo de Tornetona, Ivone de
Willardebi, Goldheuce.
1230. Grant by Silvan, abbot, and the convent of Rievaulx to the
canons of Bridlington of those io£ acres of land in Willerby
and other tenements there given to the monks by Henry de
Willardby ; and demise of pasture for 300 sheep of the war-
ranty of Turold de Nevill and Odo de Neuton. Done in 1175.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 86J. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid.^
p. 115.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis frater S[ilvanus] vocatus
abbas et conventus Rievallenis salutem. Sciatis nos dedisse et
hac carta nostra confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bride-
lintona et canonicis illius decem acras terre arabilis et dimidiam
in campo [de] Willard[by] in elemosinam perpetuam et liberam
sicut Henricus dominus ejusdem ville nobis eas dedit ; quarum v.
sunt juxta viam que vadit de Willardby ad Foxholes ad orientem
ejusdem vie supra Surbuskedale et due acre et dimidia subtus
Galeclinth et tendunt usque ad divisas Fordone, et alie due acre
et dimidia subtus Crostdic a[d] aquilonem, et dimidia acra terre in
Grenesdaleslack' ad occidentalem partem Midelberhe, que omnes
acre efficiunt x. acras et dimidiam. Preterea concessimus et dimi-
simus ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridlintona et canonicis ejusdem
ecclesie omnes conventiones et donationes quas Henricus de
Willardby nobis fecit quietas in perpetuum, preter pratum de
dominio ejusdem Henrici quod nobis retinuimus. Super hec
omnia concessimus et dimisimus predictis canonicis pasturam
5O2 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
trecentarum ovium de warantizatione Turoldi de Nevilla et Odonis
de Neutona et successorum eorum quietam, quam ipsi canonici
nobis concesserant Hanc cartam fecimus et tradidimus ecclesie
Sancte Marie de Bridlintona anno Domini M°.C°.LXXV°. Hiis
testibus, Ricardo priore de Novo Burgo et Bernardo canonico
ejus, Roberto filio Simonis de Sigillo, Henrico molendinario de
Scardeburg, Thoma et Ricardo de Novoburgo, Serlone Talun,
Roberto filio Victoris, Roberto de Edenham, Thoma et Ernpsio]
de Bridlintona, Radulfo de Camera, Alberto et Henrico canonicis
de Giseburna.
1231. Confirmation by Alexander III to Silvan, abbot of Rievaulx,
of a fishery given by Bernard de Balliol and possessions given
by Acharis de Tunstal, Henry de Willardeby and Adelard his
son. 1174-1178.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 1840? (old f. i&jd). Pd. in ChartuL of R.,
p. 378.
Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis filiis
Silvano abbati et fratribus Rievallensibus salutem et apostoli-
cam benedictionem. Justis petentium desideriis dignum est nos
facilem prebere consensum et vota que a rationis tramite non
discordant effectu stint prosequente complenda. Eapropter,
dilecti in Domino filii, vestris justis postulationibus grato con-
currentes assensu piscariam et alias possessiones a Bernardo de
Bailloil monasterio vestro pia largitione concessas, et possessiones
illas quas Acharias de Tonstal et Henricus de Willard[ebi] et
Alardus films ejus prescripto monasterio in perpetuam ele-
mosinam dederunt, sicut eas rationabiliter possidetis, vobis et per
vos eidem monasterio auctoritate apostolica confirmamus et pre-
sentis scripti patrocinio communimus. Decernimus ergo ut nulli
omnino hominum liceat hanc paginam nostre confirmationis in-
fringere vel ei aliquatenus contraire. Si quis autem hoc attemp-
tare presumpserit indignationem omnipotentis Dei et Beatorum
Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus se noverit incursurum. Data
Anagnie, ij Idus Martii.
1232. Confirmation by earl Simon and countess Alice his wife to the
monks of Rievaulx of the gift and sale made by Henry de
Willardby, and licence to the monks to acquire land and pasture
from the grantors' men by gift or purchase. ^.1170—1184.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, f. 109 (old f. 102). Pd. in ChartuL of Rievaulx, n. 158.
Comes Symon et Aliz comitissa uxor ejus, omnibus fidelibus
hominibus suis salutem. Notum sit vobis nos concessisse et
hac presenti carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie
Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus totam donationem
et venditionem quam fecit eis Henricus de Willardebi, libere et
quiete tenendam sicut in cartis et cyrographis ejusdem Henrici
GANT FEE: WILLERBY, BROMPTON 503
continetur. Concedimus etiam eisdem monachis accipere terram
et pasturam ubicunque voluerint de liberis hominibus nostr s,
tarn de dono quam de emptione, ubi utile invenerint sibi, salvo
per omnia servitio nostro, ita tamen ut monachi et tenure eorum
et pecora nunquam vexentur nee inquietentur pro aliquo defectu
servitii nostri qui evenerit, sed semper quieti sint et res eorum
quamdiu in feudo ipso invenire poterimus unde servitium nostrum
perfici possit. Quare volumus et firmiter precipimus ut monachos
predictos et possessiones eorum ubique manuteneatis sicut no-
stras. His testibus, Acio abbate de Valle Dei, Petro et Herveio
monachis ejusdem domus, Juliano capellano comitis, Herberto
constabulario, Roberto filio Hugonis de Tatresh[ale], Maur[itio]
dapifero, Andrea de Muscham, Rogero filio Hugonis et Willelmo
fratre suo, Symone camerario, Symone filio comitis, Adam de
Bovinctun, Roberto Rosel.
Alice de Gant, the countess, issued a contemporary confirmation, in
much the same terms as this.1
1233. Quit-claim by Robert, son of Lemeri de Watton, to master
Henry de Willardby of \ carucate in Willerby and \ carucate in
Brompton, with 20 acres of arable on the wold of Brompton,
for 26 marks. ^.1170-1179.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 81 and f. 82. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of
Brid., p. 108.
Cunctis Christi fidelibus presentibus et futuris Robertus filius
Lemeri de Wattona salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me
quietum clamasse de me et de heredibus meis et resignasse
magistro Henrico de Willardby et heredibus suis totum jus et
clamium quod unquam habui vel habere potui in dimidia caru-
cata terre de Willardby cum pratis et paschuis et mariscis et
omnibus aliis pertinentiis suis, et in dimidia carucata terre de
Brumtona cum pertinentiis, et in viginti acris terre arabilis in
waldo de Brumptona cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, pro xx. et sex
marcis argenti quas prior et conventus de Bridlintona mihi pro
prefato Henrico persolverunt pro hac mea quieta clamatione. Et
in hujus rei etc. Hiis testibus, magistro Gilberto priore ordinis
de Sempingham, Petro priore de Wattona, Johanne capellano de
Wattona, Ricardo capellano de Bridelingtona, Galfrido de Maunde-
villa, magistro Roberto de Bridelingtona, Adam filio Haldani de
Scardeburg, Henrico de Wattona, Fulcone Plaiard'.
1234. Grant by Henry de Willardby to the canons of Bridlington of
3 perches in YVillerby which he retained when he gave them
the toft belonging to 2 bovates with i bovate. 1170-1180.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 87^. Abstr. in Lancaster's Ckartul. of Brid.,
p. 116.
Ilenricus de Willardby omnibus ecclesie filiis salutem.
1 Chartul., n. 160.
504 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Notum sit vobis me dedisse in perpetuam elemosinam ecclesic
Sancte Marie Bridlintonensis et canonicis ejusdem ecclesie tres
perticatas tofti in Willardby quas retinueram quando dedi eidem
ecclesie toftum duarum bovatarum cum una bovata, ita quod
totum toftum quod Theobaldus tenuerat integrum sit datum eidem
ecclesie in perpetuam elemosinam. Hiis testibus, Hamundo
capellano, Willelmo capellano, Willelmo de Otringham, Roberto
clerico de Bridlintona, Asketillo clerico de Wetewang, Malgero
clerico, Henrico filio Henrici de Willardby, Francone clerico,
Waltero de Grendale, Gregorio filio H[enrici] Silver, Roberto filio
Vitoris, Willelmo de Thornton, Hugone de Scalleby.
1 235. Grant by Adelard de Willardby to the canons of Bridlington
of i acre of meadow in Willerby Marsh in the close on the
east side of the intake by the eastern ditch of that close, and
i acre of arable in his tillage on the southern side of Willerby.
1170-1185.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. Sjd. Abstr. in Lancaster's ChartuL of Brid.,
p. 117.
Adelardus de Willardby omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis salutem.
Sciatis me dedisse et presentis carte testimonio confirmasse Deo
et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridelingtona et canonicis ibidem Deo
servientibus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam unam acram
prati in marisco de Willardby in crofto quod jacet in orientali
parte ovenami juxta orientale fossatum ejusdem crofti, et unam
acram terre arabilis in australi parte de Willardby infra fossatum
in australi parte culture mee. Hanc autem terram dedi eis
quietam et solutam ab omni seculari servitio, et ego adquietabo
et warantizabo earn contra omnes calumpniatores. Hiis testibus,
Henrico de Boithorp, Durando de Butterwik, Willelmo filio
Raineri, Henrico de Galmetona, Rogero fratre Adelardi, Willelmo
de Biningtona, Odone de Newetona, Radulfo clerico de Galmetona,
Rogero Prosinel, Willelmo filio Edrici.
XXII.— GREYSTOKE FEE
1236. Notification by Henry I to archbishop Thurstan, Nigel de
Aubigny, Anschetil de Bulmer and the barons of Yorkshire
of his gift to Forne, son of Sigulf, of the land of Thornton
(-le-Moor), being of the fee of Robert Malet, for which Alured,
son of living, renders 2os. yearly. 1114-1123.
% Reg. of Greystoke chs., f. 14 ; Dodsw. MS. cxxvi, f. yod.
Hfenricus] rex Anglorum Turstino archiepiscopo et Nigello
de Albini et Ansch[etillo] de Bulmer et baronibus de Euerwicsira
salutem. Sciatis me dedisse Fornoni filio Sigulfi terrain de
Torentona que est de feodo Robert! Malet, unde Alueredus filius
Ilvingi reddit xx.s. per annum pro omnibus illis consuetudinibus
quibus tenet aliam terram suam ; et Walterus Espec eum inde
seisiri faciat. Testibus: cancellario Ranulfo et Pagano filio
Johannis, apud Windesor.
Of Sigulf, the father of Forne, nothing whatever is known. Possibly he
was the son of an unnamed sochman of the East Riding contemporary with
the Domesday Survey. Forne, his son, comes into prominence during the
second decade of Henry I's reign as a trusted minister of the crown in
Yorkshire. Probably about the same time, having received from Henry I
a small fee at Nunburnholme, and in the neighbourhood, he gave to St.
Mary's, York, 3 carucates and I bovate in Millington, the church of
Huggate with its glebe and tithe, and 7 bovates in Hawold.1 He and Ivo,
his son, gave to the canons of Hexham 2 bovates in Millington.2 After
Ranulf Meschin resigned the land of Carlisle in 1120-21 Henry I granted,
or more probably confirmed, Greystoke and its members to Forne, son of
Sigulf, for a yearly cornage rent of £4.* Forne attested the charter of
Ranulf Meschin to Stephen, abbot (d. 1112), and the abbey of St* Mary,
York, founding the priory and cell of Wetherhal.4 As his name occurs
among those of several important tenants of Ranulf who attested the
charter, it is probable that he already held Greystoke. About 1120 Forne
attested a charter of Alexander, king of Scots, to the priory of Scone.6 He
was present at Durham in 1121 at a gathering of north country magnates.*
Forne died during the financial year which ended at Michaelmas, 1130,
for then Ivo, or Ives, his son, accounted for loos, for livery of his father's
land.7 In the same roll Robert de Oilli's debt of £4 of the farm of Scalby,
near Scarborough, is recorded, and also the remittance of Danegeld amount-
ing to ^7, i6s. in respect of his fee of Hook Norton, co. Oxon.8 This Robert
1 CaL Chart. R., iii, 114. 2 The Church of Hex ham, i, 59; ii, 81.
3 Testa, 379/>; V.C.H. C^^>llb., i, 421^.
4 Prescott, Keg. of W., 4. 5 Lawrie, Early Scottish Charters, 30.
8 Syin. of Durham, ii, 261. Mr. Arnold, the editor, misled by Mr. Hinde,
accepts the hitter's erroneous reading of " Ligulfi" for the correct kt Sigulfi."
7 A'. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 25. 8 #., 6.
505
506 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
had taken to wife Edith, daughter of Forne, the lady whose liaison" with
Henry I is indirectly mentioned by John of Hexham in the statement
that Robert Fitz-Edith, " Henrici regis nothus," was at the siege of Win-
chester in H4I.1 Leland preserves the story of the "chattering pyes "
which led to the foundation of the priory of Augustine canons at Osney,
near Oxford, in 1129, by Robert de Oilli and his wife Edith.2 A gift of
land in Yorkshire to this priory, mentioned in a charter below, confirms
the identity of Edith, the wife of Robert de Oilly, with Edith, the daughter
of Forne.
' Ivo, son of Forne, and Agnes his wife gave to the church of St. Mary,
Carlisle, a carucate in Stainton, in the parish of Dacre, and 2 messuages.
The gift was confirmed by their son Walter, and grandson Ranulf.3 Ivo
does not appear to have been a man of much activity, for his name seldom
appears in contemporary records. He died before 1156, when Henry de
Oilli, his nephew, was pardoned 2os. of Danegeld in Yorkshire, apparently
in respect of the Greystoke fee in that county, and in Coniscliffe, co. Durham.*
This may indicate a favour obtained by De Oilli for Ivo's heir. The names
of Ivo's children were : Walter the heir, Robert, Adam, William,8 and a
daughter Alice, said to have been married by her father to Edgar, the
illegitimate son of earl Gospatric.8
According to the chartulary of Rievaulx, Walter, son of Ivo, gave \ caru-
cate in Folkton to the monks of that house in the year U58.7 In 1161
William, son of Ivo, contributed 10 marks towards the levy of that year,8
probably in respect of his brother Walter's fee. The entries in the roll of
1 162 in connexion with the levy for the army in that year are instructive.
In Northumberland the sheriff accounted for I mark for the fee of Walter,
son of Ivo,9 doubtless that in Coniscliffe and Coquetdale ; and the sheriff
of York accounted for I mark from the fee of Ranulf, son of Walter (son of
Ivo), and showed the king's writ excusing I mark to Henry de Oilli,10 in
respect no doubt of a knight's fee which he held in Huggateand Millington
of the fee of the same Ranulf. This seems to indicate that Walter died
during the fiscal year, and that the sheriff of Northumberland had neglected
to alter his account in conformity with the event. At the death of Henry
de Oilli in 1164 the kinght's fee which he had held of the fee of Greystoke
passed to Arnald de Mandevill, who held it in u66.u Ranulf, son of
Walter, accounted in 1168 for 44.$-. 5^. for the levy due from his 3^ fees
to the aid to marry the king's daughter.12 He paid scutage on the same
number of fees in 1172. He was amerced ^100 in uSofor leaving
the realm without the king's licence and for a surety in default 13 Next
year he made an agreement in Yorkshire with Robert, son of Brunne,14
and in 1182 successfully defended a claim brought by Richard Malebisse
to 6 carucates in Thornton-le-Moor.15 Geoffrey de Mandevill now held
Huggate as successor to Arnald his father, to whose land he had succeeded
in January, 1179. In 1185 licence was granted for respective agreements
between Ranulf, son of Walter and (a) William son of Peter, (b) Herbert son
of Anketill, and (c) Hugh son of Eissolf.16 In Cumberland Henry, son of
Sym. of Durham, ii, 310. See Round, Geoffrey de Mandeville, 94^., 434«.
Mon. Aiigl., vi, 251 ; ib. v, 404.
ib., vi, i44/>. The confirmation is wrongly described in the Ancestor, vi, 124.
Pipe /v'., 2 Hen, II, 27. * ib., 27 Hen. II, 26 ; Cumb.
See a charter (of dubious authenticity) in this series. Also Hist, of Norlhmnb.
.39-
7 op. cit., 261. a Pipe A»tj 7 Hen IT) 37 . Yorks.
9 /*., 8 Hen. II, 11. " ib. " bed Bk., 414
12 Pipe A'., 14 Hen. II, 89. '3 //,., 26 Hen. II, 73.
!4 ib., 27 Hen. II, 44. « ib., 28 Hen. II, 45.
16 Pipe A'., 31 Hen. II, 72, 73, 187.
GREYSTOKE FEE : PEDIGREE 507
Robert, recovered his right to the advowson of the church of Dacre against
Ranulf, son of Walter.1 Ranulf died in or about the year 1 190, at which
time a debt of 2^ marks for the scutage of Wales was recorded against him
and repeated yearly until 1198, when William de Stutevill paid it.2 Amabel,
his relict, married Roger, son of Hugh, brother and heir of John son of
Hugh, lord of Cowpen,3 and had Coniscliffe in dower. She was living in
1214, when she made fine with the king, as relict of Roger son of Hugh,
not to be compelled to marry.4
It is possible that Beatrice, wife of Walter, and mother of Ranulf, may
have been a kinswoman of Scolland, lord of Bedale. Ranulf was at any
rate possessed of all Mickleton with the demesne and the service of Guy de
Boveincurt for certain lands there and in Northumberland, and of the
service of Lonton and Thringarth, and also of the forest or free chase of
Lune. These he gave to Henry, son of Hervey, lord of Ravensworth, in
marriage with Alice his daughter.5 It is possible, however, that Alice was
heir of an unrecorded wife of Ranulf, who may have brought these lands to
him in marriage. King John in 1201 confirmed to Henry, son of Hervey,
inter alia all the land towards the valley of Lune being of the grant and
quit-claim of Robert de Rokeby and Agnes his wife, also a parcel of 7 acres
of land lying between Lonton and Crosthwaite of their gift, and right of
entry and egress for Henry's sheep to and from the common pasture there.8
Thus it appears that the Greystokes had considerable possessions in Upper
Teesdale in the I2th century.
William, son and heir of Ranulf, may have been in ward to William de
Stutevill for a few years before 1194, when he had acquittance of 66s. Sd.
of scutage, having served in person with his knights in the army in
Normandy.7 His name recurs in the accounts of various scutages down to
1 200, when he paid 4m. towards ,£4, 8s. lod. due the previous year to the
first scutage after John's coronation." In 1202 he paid 8.r. 8^. more,9 and the
balance in 12.07. u In that year he made an agreement with Gilbert de
Gant about his land in Ellerton-upon-Derwent.11 He died in 1209, leaving
by Heloisede Stutevill, his wife, Thomas, his eldest son and heir, under age.
Thereupon Robert de Vieuxpont proffered 500 marks and 5 palfreys for
custody of the heirs and their land, their marriage, and that of Heloise de
Stutevill, relict of William.12 This lady had possessions in her own right in
Kirkoswald and Lazenby, co. Cumb., and large possessions which she held
in dower of the endowment of her former husbands, namely William de
Lancaster II, baron of Kendal, who died in u84,13 and Hugh de Morevill,
who died in I2O2.14 The estate of Heloise de Stutevill in Cumberland was
valued at ,£30 in I2I9,15 and that in co. Lancaster at ,£5, ioj.'6 She was
probably born about 1 165, and must therefore have been 37 or 38 years of age
when she married William, son of Ranulf de Greystoke. She was living in
1226. 7 Thomas de Greystoke, son and heir of William, as a mere lad, was
in the last expedition of Poitou in the reign of John with Robert de Vieux-
pont, his guardian. This must have been in 12 16. He can hardly have
been of age in November, 1222, when he had acquittance of .£6, \y. i\d.,
demanded at the Exchequer for the scutage of Poitou, then excused for the
reason stated above.18 In 1219 Thomas had land in Cumberland worth
I V.C.H. Cumb., i, 358. 2 Pipe R., 10 Ric. I.
3 Cf. A'. C/vz;-/., 87 ; Chaitul. of Bi'inkburn, 159-160.
4 R. Litt. Clans., i, 174. ° Gale, Keg. Hon. de Richniund, app., 58.
6 R. Chart., 883. 7 Pipe R., 6 Ric.
8 ib., 2 John. 9 tb., 4 John. 10 ib., 9 John.
II Yorks. Fines, n. 287. l2 V.C.H. Cumb., i, 406.
13 V.C.H. Lanes., i, 361. )4 V.C.H. Cumb., i, 391.
'5 ib., 420. le Testa, 371.
17 A'. Litt. C/aus., ii, 155^. 18 ib., i, 519^.
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,£50 a year. He was then still in ward of Robert de Vieuxpont, who had
married him to his daughter.1
The connexion of the Mandevills with Huggate continued as late as
1200, when Ernald de Mandevill demanded against Geoffrey de Mandevill
2 carucates in that town.2 There is a good account of the family of Grey-
stoke in 7*ke Ancestor (vi, 121-134) by the Rev. James Wilson.
The following table shows the lordship in 1086 of the lands in Yorkshire
in later times comprised within the fee of Greystoke there.
LAND OF THE KING.
Manor Holder Extent Extent
or Soc. 1066. Manor. Soc. 1086. 1284-5.
car. bov. car. bov.
S Pocklington Nunburnholme i o (below)
S „ Millington 7 o(?) 7 o
M Baret Huggate 3 14 (below)
M Otre Flixton 8080
M „ Folkton 2 o(?) i o(?)
LAND OF THE KING'S THEGNS.
fMorcar \
MJTuruet [ Nunburnholme (Forne, 1086) 10 o^
iTurchil J 120
S Pocklington Nunburnholme I o J
M Ingrede Huggate (Ernuin, priest, 1086) 8 o 10 o
M Autbert Hawold * (Autbert, 1086) i o
LAND OF ROBERT MALET.
M Edmund Thornton-le-Moor 6 2424
In addition to these lands the Greystokes held 2^ carucates in Beilby,
described as 6 carucates in 1219," of the socage of Pocklington ; and High
and Low Coniscliffe with Ulnaby and Thornton, probably 20 carucates, in
co. Durham. Coniscliffe was held of the crown until 1189, and thereafter
of the bishop of Durham for i knight's fee.7
1 237. Notification by Henry I to the archbishop of York and barons
of Yorkshire, Cumberland, Northumberland and Westmor-
land that he has delivered to Ivo, son of Forne, the land which
his father held in chief, etc. 1129-1133.
Reg. of Greystoke chs., f. 142 ; Dodsw. MS* cxxvi, f. god.
H[enricus] rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et omni-
bus baronibus suis Francis et Anglis de Ebora[ci]scira et de
Cumerelanda etde Northumberlanda et de Westmerlanda salutem.
Sciatis me reddidisse Ivoni filio Fornonis totam terram patris sui
quam tenuit de me in capite. Testibus : David rege Scotie et Gau-
frido cancellario et Roberto de Brus et Gaufrido filio Pagani.
1 V.C.H. Cumb., i, 420. z Cur. Reg. R., 24, m. 13^.
3 Baret's manor contained 8i car., of which 7 car. passed to the fee of Paynel.
4 Surveyed in North Dalton.
5 Edmund's manor contained 5 car., of which 2\ car. apparently belonged to the
honor of Eye. 8 Testa, 375. 7 Surtees, Durham, i, app., 128.
5IO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
1238. Grant by Edith, wife of Robert de Oilli, to the poor of the
hospital of St. Peter, York, of a toft in Huggate and 68J acres
of land in the fields there, of which 53 acres lay towards
Wetwang. c. 1145-1 156.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 179.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn futuris
quam presentibus quod ego Edit uxor Roberti de Oyli et heredes
mei concessimus et dedimus Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti
Petri Eboracensis in perpetuam elemosinam unum toftum in
Hugat, et in campis ejusdem ville Ixviii. acras terre et dimidiam
acram, videlicet versus Wetewanghe liii. acras et in aliis duobus
locis xv. acras et dimidiam acram, et communem pasturam pecoribus
suis ; pro salute anime mee et pro animabus patris et matris mee
et Roberti de Oyli domini mei et pro heredibus meis, sicut liberam
et quietam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam et ab omnibus
geldis et auxiliis et consuetudinibus et omni humano servitio im-
munem, ut simus participes omnium beneficiorum et orationum
que fiunt in ilia sancta domo Dei in vita et in morte. Isti sunt
testes, Robertus presbiter, Nicholaus clericus, Robertus filius
Arnaldi et Gamellus frater ejus, Walterus filius Herbert! et
Rogerus frater ejus, Robertus clericus, Robertus filius Ivonis,
Robertus filius Sigherige, Robertus filius Gamelli, Arnaldus
filius Cneuti, Gaufridus frater Nicholai, Willelmus clericus, et
multi alii.
Reference to Edith, daughter of Forne and the family of Oilli, will be
found in the notes on p. 506 above. Walter, son of Herbert, and Roger his
brother, witnesses of this charter, were members of the local family. Walter
de Hugate and Geoffrey de Hugate of Harthill wapentake were amerced
in 1166 for default in making a presentment from the court.1 Geoffrey de
Hugate was amerced 6 marks in 1176 for forest trespass.2
1239. Grant (similar to the last) by Henry de Oilli. ^.1145-1156.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 179.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn futuris
quam presentibus quod ego Henricus de Oyli et heredes mei
concessimus et dedimus Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti
Petri Eboracensis in perpetuam elemosinam unum toftum in
Hugat, et in campis ejusdem ville Ixviii. acras terre et dimidiam
acram, videlicet, versus Wetewanghe liii. acras et in aliis duobus
locis xv. acras et dimidiam, et communem pasturam pecoribus suis ;
pro anima patris mei et pro matre mea et pro meipso et uxore mea
et pro meis heredibus, sicut liberam et quietam et puram et per-
petuam elemosinam et ab omnibus geldis et auxiliis et consue-
tudinibus et omni humano servitio immunem, ut simus participes
omnium beneficiorum que fiunt -in ilia sancta domo Dei in vita
et in morte. Isti sunt testes, Rfobertus] presbiter, Nicholaus
1 Pipe A\, 12 Hen. II, 48. 2 ib., 22 Hen. II, 116.
GREYSTOKE FEE: HUGGATE, ULNABY 511
clericus, Rfobertus] filius Arnaldi et Gamellus frater ejus,
Walterus filius Herbert! et Rogerus frater ejus, Rfobertus]
clericus, Rfobertus] filius Ivonis, Rfobertus] filius Sigheride,
Rfobertus] filius Gamelli, Arnaldus filius Cneut, Gaufridus frater
Nicholai, Willelmus clericus, Matildis uxor H[enrici] de Oilli,
Nicholaus capellanus, Bard filius Rogeri, Alicia filia Gamelli,
Henricus, Willelmus filius Gilleberti.
1240. Notification by Henry II to the barons of Yorkshire, North-
umberland, Cumberland and Westmorland that he has de-
livered to Walter, son of Ivo, the land which his father held
of Henry I. 1155-1162.
Reg. of Greystoke chs., f. 142 ; Dodsw. MS. cxxvi, f. 90^.
Hfenricus] rex Anglorum [etc.] baronibus de Eborfaciscira],
Northumberlanda, Cumbrfelanda] et Westmerflanda] salutem.
Sciatis me dedisse Waltero filio Ivonis totam terram patris sui
quam tenuit de rege Henrico avo meo. Teste Thoma can-
cellario.
1241. Confirmation by Walter, son of Ivo, to Edgar, son of earl
Gospatric, with Alice, the grantor's sister, in frank marriage of
the land which Ivo and Agnes, his father and mother, gave
them in frank marriage, namely 10 manors: Ulnaby and
Thornton-Hall (par. Coniscliffe) ; in Westmorland, Knock -
Salcock and Yanwath ; in Cumberland, Blencowe ; in Coquet-
dale, Trewhitt and Caistron, Great and Little Tosson and
Flotterton, to hold by doing utware. <r. 1150-1 162.
Chartul. of Newminster penes the earl of Carlisle, f. 6l. Pd. in New-
minster Chartul. (Surtees Soc. Ixvi), p. 117.
Walterus filius Yvonis omnibus [audientibus et videntibus has
litteras] salutem. Notum sit vobis quod ego et heredes mei
damus et concedimus Edgaro filio Cospatrici comitis cum Aliz
sorore mea et heredibus suis en fraunkmariage totam terram
quam pater meus Yvo et Agnes mater mea dederunt et conces-
serunt eis in fraunkmariage, scilicet x maneria: Uluenebi et
Thornetona juxta Tese, et in Westmarilond Chonoc-salchild et
Euenewit, et in Cumberland Gleneklau, et in Cokedale Tirwit
et Cers1 et Thosse et alterum Tosse et Flotweyton, cum nemore
et piano et prato et cum aquis et molendinis et cum omnibus
rebus liberrime pertinentibus eisdem villis 2 per rectas divisas.
Et Edgarus concessit ex parte sua et heredibus suis pro amore
facere de ista terra quod pertinet ad Utware recte. Et has
predictas terras quas pater meus Yvo et mater mea Agnes eis
concesserunt ego hac carta mea confirmo.
1 Sic for " Cestern (?) "
2 Or "earundem villarum." The Chartnl. has " ejusdem ville."
512 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
There is little to show that anything more than Caistron descended in
the line of Edgar and his son Patrick. Consequently there is a doubt as
to the authenticity of this feoffment. In 1202 Theobald de Scotton quit-
claimed to Alexander, son of Ralph de Brankeston, his right in certain lands
in Northumberland, and in I bovate in Coniscliffe and £ carucate in Thorn-
ton (Hall).1 Yanwath belonged to the Greystokes in the thirteenth century,2
and Blencowe was long held under them by the local family.
1 242. Notitia of a grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to
Thomas, son of Ulveat, of his land in Millington, namely 26
bovates, to hold for life for 25 shillings yearly rent. <r.ii5o-
1161.
Chartul, of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 166, n. 5.
Item, va carta et in eodem folio (xxxvto) est quedam carta per
quam Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum
assensu capituli sui dedit et concessit Thome filio Ulueat tenere de
ipsis totam terram suam in Milingtona, scilicet xxvj bovatas terre
in vita sua tantum etc. Reddet autem predictus Thomas predictis
abbati et conventui pro eadem terra unoquoque anno xxv solidos
ad festa Martini et Pentecostes.
Afterwards abbot Clement granted the tenement, as 25 bovates, to
Thomas the younger, son of Thomas son of Ulveat, for his life at the same
rent.3 At a later date James, son of Everard de Milington, held 10 bovates ;
Simon, son of James de Milington, released to the monks 2 bovates; and in
1227 William, son of Thomas, recovered from the monks 15 bovates in
Millington.* Abbot Savary also granted to Thomas, son of Ulveat, to hold
freely 4 bovates in Yapham for is. 2d. yearly.5
1 243. Grant by Ellis de Amundevill to the poor of the hospital of
St. Peter, York, of 4 bovates in Huggate with messuages and
feeding grounds, for 20*. yearly rent, which they had by the
gift of Robert de Oilli, who then had that town, and by the
confirmation of king Stephen, c. 1 1 60-1 171.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS., B 455, f. 179^.
Notum sit archiepiscopo Eboracensi totique capitulo ecclesie
Sancti Petri et omnibus hominibus meis et amicis cunctisque
sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn futuris quam presentibus quod
ego Elias de Amundavilla et heredes mei concedimus et in per-
petuam elemosinam damus Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti
Petri iiii. bovatas terre in Hugate, plenarie in mansuris et in
campis et in pasturis, liberas et quietas et immunes ab omnibus
geldis et consuetudinibus et auxiliis et ab omni humano servitio
quod ad terram pertinet, sicut liberam elemosinam, pro remissione
1 Yorks. Fines, n. 196.
2 Trans. Ctimb. and Westmhi. Archaolog. So(., N.S. viii, 281.
3 Chartul., f. 166, n. 4. 4 #., nos. I, 2, and 6.
5 #., f. 270, n. 8.
GREYSTOKE FEE: MILLINGTON, HUGGATE 513
peccatorum meorum et pro animabus patris et matris mee et om-
nium antecessorum meorum, et pro viginti solidis quos pauperes
prefate domus singulis annis habere solebant ex dono et elemosina
Roberti de Olei in eadem villa, que tune temporis ejus fuit, et ex
concessione et confirmatione carte domini mei regis Stephani.
Isti sunt testes, Serlo canonicus, David lardanarius, Gocelinus
de Areci, Teobaldus clericus et Murdacus frater ejus, Walterus
filius Faghenolfi, Eadwardus, Siwardus de Stangata, Arnaldus
Sote-vagine, et Osmundus.
1 244. Return made by Ranulf, son of Walter (de Greystoke), of the
knights' fees held by him in demesne, and of him in service.
1166.
Lib. Rubeus de Scaccario, f. I2oct. Pd. in Red Bk., 434.
Reverentissimo domino suo regi Anglorum Ranulfus filius
Waited salutem. Sciatis quod antecessores mei tenuerunt de
rege Hfenrico] avo vestro feoda militum meorum et ego modo
vestri gratia de vobis teneo per servitium iij militum et iij partis
militis ; et ego facio servitium de dominio meo de ij militibus et
tribus partibus x militis ; et Ernaldus de Mondevilla facit servitium
j militis.
For the fee of Arnald or Arnulf de Mandevill in Huggate, see no. 1236,
above.
1245. Notification by Ranulf son of Walter to his men holding free
tenements that if any will demise any pasture or land to the
monks of Rievaulx for a term he will consent to it. 1162-
"75-
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 49. Fd. in ChartuL of Rievaulx, n. 83.
Radulfus filius Walteri hominibus meis qui liberum feudum
de me tenent salutem. Si quis vestrum pasturam aut terram
aliquam de meo feudo monachis Rievallis ad terminum pertinere
voluerit, bene concede. His testibus, Rogero filio Alveredi,
Gilleberto de Brideshale, Alano filio Adam, Thoma filio Petri,
Thoma filio Elvive, Amfrido filio Amfridi.
1246. Confirmation by Ranulf, son of Walter (de Greystoke), to
Malger son of Geoffrey de Ergum of the turbary on the
marsh of Flixton which his father and ancestors held of the
donor's predecessors. 1162-^. 1 1 75.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 275''.
Ranulfus filius Walteri omnibus audientibus et videntibus
has literas salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac mea karta
1 Perhaps this should read " tertia parte.."
II 2 K
514 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
confirmasse Malgero filio Galfridi de Ergum turbariam in marisco
de Flixtona quam pater ejus et antecessores sui tenuerunt de me
et de antecessoribus meis in feudo et hereditate illi et heredibus
suis ; tenendam de me et heredibus meis libere ; reddendo mihi
pro omnibus servitiis meis annuatim vi denarios ad Pentecosten,
et viam rationabilem apud turbariam ad iendum et rediendum
qualem antecessores sui tenuerunt de me et de meis anteces-
soribus. Hiis testibus, Alano persona de Folketon, Radulfo
presbytero de Ergum, Roberto presbytero, Johanne persona de
Craistoc, Amfrido de Flixton, Ada de Bovington, Willelmo filio
Roberti, Roberto filio Amfridi, Thoma filio Ricardi, Ricardo de
Taulestun, Henrico de Folketon, Alexandro de Bonekil, Ace de
Flixton, et multis aliis.
1247- Grant by Ranulf, son of Walter (de Greystoke), to the monks
of Rievaulx of the \ carucate in Folkton which they held of
Walter his father, and the tillage of Rainsdale, and pasture for
1000 sheep and the plough-beasts that till that land. 1162-
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 48^. Pd. in Chartul. of Rievaulx, n. 82.
Omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam futuris
Rannulfus filius Walteri salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et presenti
carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis
et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et puram et per-
petuam elemosinam illam dimidiam carrucatam terre que est in
territorio Folktunie quam tenuerunt de Waltero patre meo ad
terminum. Preterea do eis illam culturam que vocatur Ravenes-
dale et pasturam ad mille oves et ad animalia que terram pre-
dictam colunt, in campis, in pratis et mareschis ejusdem ville,
sine omni retenamento. Quare volo ut hec omnia teneant et
habeant de me et de heredibus meis bene et in pace et plenarie,
libera et quieta ab omni consuetudine et geldis et assisis et omni
terreno servitio et seculari exactione pro me et uxore mea et pro
anima patris mei et antecessorum meorum. His testibus, Roberto
decano, Johanne archidiacono, Simone de Sigillo, Alexandro
canonico, Ricardo medico, Rogero filio Alveredi, Gilleberto de
Brideshale, Petro presbitero, Alano filio Ade, Thoma filio Petri,
Amfrido filio Amfridi, Ricardo filio Ordari, Helia filio Gerardi de
Fanecurt, Thoma de Everingham, Gaufrido Darel, Thoma filio
Elveve, Roberto filio Simonis de Sigillo.
According to the chartulary of Rievaulx1 this half carucate \vas given to
the monks by Walter son of Ivo, father of Ranulf, in 1 158. It belonged to
the fee of Gant.
1 Jul. D. i, f. 15 ; Chartitl., p. 261,
GREYSTOKE FEE : FOLKTON, RAINSDALE 5 I 5
1248. A similar grant, making an exchange for Dedhilledale.
1162-1176.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. in, old f. 104. Pd. in Chartul., n. 161.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Rannulfus filius Waited
salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac present! carta confirmasse
Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo
servientibus in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam illam
dimidiam carrucatam terre que est in territorio Folketonie quam
tenuerunt de Waltero patre meo ad terminum, preter terram de
Dedhilledale quam retinui in manu mea pro qua dedi eis in
escambium sex acras terre in latere oriental! de campo, quas feci
mensurare in presentia mea per perticatas. Preterea dedi eis
illam culturam que vocatur Ravenesdale et pasturam ad mille oves
et ad animalia que terram predictam colunt in campis, in pratis,
[etj in marescis ejusdem ville sine omni retinemento. Quare volo
ut hec omnia teneant et habeant de me et heredibus meis bene et
in pace et plenarie libera et quieta ab omni consuetudine et geldis
et assisis et omni terreno servitio et seculari exactione pro me et
pro uxore mea et pro anima patris mei et antecessorum meorum.
His testibus de tota donatione preter escambium, Roberto decano
Eboracensi, Johanne archidiacono, Symone de Sigillo, Alexandro
canonico, Ricardo medico, Rogero filio Alveredi, Gilleberto de
Brideshale, Petro presbitero, Alano filio Ade, Thoma filio Petri,
Amfrido filio Amfridi, Ricardo filio Ordari, Helya filio Gerardi de
Fanecurt, Thoma de Everingaham, Gaufrido de Arel, Thoma filio
Elvive, Roberto filio Symonis de Sigillo. His testibus de escambio,
Johanne abbate de Jorevalle, Symone presbitero de Folketun,
Petro Scrope, Ivone de Bridesale, Symone de Staingrif, Gaufrido
de Novavilla et Radulfo fratre ejus, Johanne de Alneia, Thuroldo
de Novavilla, Henrico de Boiethorpe, Willelmo filio Theobaldi,
Alardo de Willardebi.
1249. Confirmation by Beatrice, relict of Walter son of Ivo (de
Greystoke), of the gift which Walter her husband made to
the monks of Rievaulx of land and pasture in Folkton.
1 162-^.1175.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. md, old f. 104^. Pd. in Chartul.,
n. 162.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn presentibus quam
futuris Beatrix uxor quondam Walteri filii Ivonis salutem. Sciatis
me concessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse pro anima
patris mei et matris mee et viri mei Walteri donationem filii mei
Rannulfi quam dedit monachis Rievallis in Folketunia in pasturis
et terris sicut in carta predicti filii mei continetur. Hanc dona-
tionem confirmo eis in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam. "His
testibus: Hamundo de Valeines, magistro Roberto scriptore,
516 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
Roberto Chambord, Roberto capellano, Briano clerico, Drogone l
et Willelmo filio ejus, Roberto de Sproxtona et uxore ejus,
Willelmo de Surdevals et uxore ejus, Radulfo Biset et uxore ejus,
Odone [de] Builefer[d], Roberto filio ^Eldredi, ^Elwardo et Rogero
filio ejus.
Robert the chaplain, Wiiliam de Surdevals, and Odo de Buleford attest
a charter of Robert de Ros (1153-1 163).*
1250. Grant by William son of Theobald to the monks of Rievaulx,
for 8 marks, of 1 6 acres of land in the townfield of Folkton,
namely 4 acres in Camb in Witefield, 7 acres in Aldefeld and
the rest in Sternekelde. 1162-1167.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 53, old f. 49. Pd. in Chartul., n. 84.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Willelmus filius Theo-
baldi salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta mea con-
firmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis
ibidem Deo servientibus in perpetuum xvj acras terre in campo
de Folketun pro viij marcis argenti quas dederunt michi pro omni
servitio; ex quibus quatuor sunt in Camb in Witefeld et [in]
Aldefeld vij et relique sunt apud Sternekelde. Hanc terram ego
affidavi warantizare predictis monachis contra omnes homines in
manu Alexandri presbiteri et canonici Sancti Petri Eboracensis
coram Simone de Sigillo et aliis multis. Et quia de dote uxoris
mee erant xj acre, dedi excambium uxori mee ad valentiam ipsarum
xj acrarum, ut tota terra predicta quieta remaneret domui Rievallis
et libera ab omni servitio terreno et seculari consuetudine excepto
quod singulis annis dabunt michi monachi vel heredibus meis
libram unam cimini pro recognitione ejusdem tenure. His
testibus, Symone de Sigillo et Alexandro canonicis ecclesie
Sancti Petri, Roberto Schira, Roberto filio Simonis de Sigillo,
Radulfo de Langetofth, Willelmo Fossardo juniore, Alano filio
Ade, Rogero filio Alveredi, Adam filio Dolfini, Ketello presbitero
Sancti Martini,3 Gerardo filio Lewini, Alano filio Amfridi, Ricardo
de Taulestun, Alexandro filio Orm, Rogero dapifero Alfredi,
Johanne de Fulkerebrig', Willelmo dispensatore, Gilleberto pre-
posito de Fulketuna, Henrico de Fulketuna, Symone presbitero
de Fulketuna, Roberto capellano de Maltuna, Willelmo de Folke-
tona, Alano clerico de Folketona.
This deed of sale was confirmed by Ranulf son of Walter by charter
attested by the same witnesses as the above down to Alexander son of
Orm, with the addition of John Seinter (sic}.* According to the table of
benefactors, it was made in the time of abbot Silvan.6
1251. Confirmation by Ranulf, son of Walter (de Greystoke), to the
monks of Rievaulx of the land in Folkton given them by
William son of Theobald. Should William at any time omit
1 de Harum. a Chartul., 131. 3 Probably in Coney Street, York.
4 Chartul., n. 148. B ib., p. 261.
GREYSTOKE FEE: FOLKTON, RAINSDALE 517
the service due to him, Ranulf will claim it from Willian
directly, not troubling the monks. 1162-1167.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. 102^, old f. g6d. Pd. in ChartuL, n. 148.
Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Rannulfus filius Walteri
salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac presenti carta mea con-
firmasse pro anima patris mei et matris mee et omnium ante-
cessorum meorum in puram et perpetuam elemosinam Deo et
ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis et monachis ibidem Deo
servientibus totam terram quam vendidit eis Willelmus filius
Theobaldi in campo Folketunie, liberam et quietam ab omni
terreno servitio et seculari exactione sicut in carta ipsius Wiilelmi
continetur. Quod si Willelmus aliquando supersederit sejvitium
meum facere ad ipsum Willelmum inde me capiam, et terra
monachorum et omnia que ad eos pertinent quieta erunt. His
testibus,1 Symon de Sigillo et Alexander canonici ecclesie Sancti
Petri, Robertus Schira, Robertus filius Symonis de Sigillo,
Radulfus de Langetofth, Willelmus Fossardi junior, Johannes
Seinter, Alanus filius Ade, Rogerus filius Alveredi, Adam filius
Dolfini, Ketellus presbiter Sancti Martini, Gerardus filius Lewini,
Alanus filius Amfridi, Ricardus de Taulestun, Alexander
filius Orm.
1252. Testimony by Robert, dean, and the chapter of York that
Ranulf son of Walter has granted to the monks of Rievaulx
half a carucate of land in Folkton, a tillage called Rainsdale,
and pasturage for 1000 sheep. 1175-1186.
Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul. D. i, f. i6od, old f. 143^. Pd. in Chartul., n. 233.
Robertus decanus et capitulum Sancti Petri de Eboraco
omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos littere iste prevene-
rint salutem. Notum sit vobis omnibus Rannulfum filium Walteri
in presentia nostra dedisse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievallis
in liberam et puram elemosinam dimidiam carrucatam terre in
territorio Folketunie et preterea quandam culturam que vocatur
Ravenesdale et pasturam ad mille oves et ad animalia cultui
predicte terre necessaria in campis, in pratis et marescis ejusdem
ville, sine omni retinamento, libere et quiete abomni consuetudine
et terreno servitio sicut in carta ipsius Rannulfi exinde facta
continetur. Huic ergo donationi nobis coram facte presenti
scripto et sigilli nostri impressione attestamur.
1253. Confirmation by Ranulf, son of Walter (de Greystoke), to the
church of Bridlington of 2 bovates in Folkton which Theobald
son of Reinfrid and William his son gave. 1162-1175.
Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 68. Abstr. in Lancaster's ChartuL of Brid., p. 90.
Ranulphus filius Walteri omnibus ecclesie filiis salutem.
Notum sit vobis me concessisse et presentis carte testimonio
1 S/v.
518 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
confirmasse ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridlintona duas bovatas
terre in Folketona quas Theobaldus films Reinfridi et Willelmus
films ejus dederunt eidem ecclesie ; illas bovatas cum omnibus
suis pertinentiis concessi et confirmavi predicte ecclesie in
perpetuam elemosinam solutas et quietas ab omnibus servitiis et
consuetudinibus preter servitium regis ; et calumpniam quam
habebam in tofto quod ad illas bovatas pertinet quietam clamavi.
Hiis testibus, Rogero filio Alueredi, Roberto de Hug[ate],
Radulfo clerico de Brunne, Petro de Santona, Petro capellano,
Alano filio Ade, Amfrido filio Amfridi, Thoma filio Petri, Waltero
filio Auti, Henrico clerico, Ricardo filio Orgeri, Willelmo dispen-
sario, Henrico de Kyrkeby, Randulpho de Stapeltona, Willelmo
Tachel, Willelmo coco, Osberto clerico, Adam fratre ejus, Ernys
de Beleby, Gilberto filio Wpllelmi] de Brideli[ntona].
1 254. Grant by Arnulf de Mandevill and Alice his wife to the poor
of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of a toft and 10 acres of
land in Huggate next that of Robert de Wetwang ; and con-
firmation of the gift made by Edith daughter of Forne and
Henry de Oilli her son. 1164-1178.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 179.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tarn futuris
quam presentibus quod ego Arnulfus de Mandavila et uxor mea
Aeliz et heredes mei concessimus et dedimus Deo et Beato Petro
et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis in perpetuam
elemosinam unum toftum in Hugat et in campis ejusdem ville
Ixviii. acras terre et dimidium acre, videlicet versus Wetwanghe
liii. acras et in aliis duobus locis xv. acras et dimidium acre, et
communem pasturam pecoribus suis, quam elemosinam Edit filia
Forne et Henricus de Oyli filius ejus eisdem pauperibus prius
dederant, pro salute animarum nostrarum et pro animabus patrum
nostrorum et matrum, parentum et propinquorum et omnium
antecessorum nostrorum, sicut liberam et quietam et puram et
perpetuam elemosinam et ab omnibus geldis et auxiliis et
consuetudinibus et omni humano servitio immunem, ut simus
participes omnium beneficiorum et orationum que fiunt in ilia
sancta domo Dei in vita et in morte. Hiis testibus : Waltero de
Barevila, Roberto de Hugate, Arnaldo filio Cneuth. Et preter
hec addimus ex dono nostro unum toftum et x. acras terre juxta
Robertum de Wetewanghe. [Testibus] Radulfo de Gloucestria,
Pastorali capellano, Waltero Palmer, Petro de Hugate, Ricardo
Nafrenz,1 Waleramno, Lewino filio Turewif, Gamello de Blaike-
streta, Radulfo capellano, Patricio capellano, Henrico capellano,
Johanne capellano, Wydone diacono, Martino clerico, Gaufrido,
1 or " Nafrerez."
GREYSTOKE FEE: HUGGATE 519
Rogerio clerico, Thoma clerico, Willelmo clerico, et multis
aliis.
1 255. Grant by Geoffrey de Mandevill to the poor of the hospital of
St. Peter, York, of a toft in Huggate, next that of Robert de
Wetwang's, of his demesne tillage, in width 4 perches and in
length between two roads, and 5 acres of land next that of
St. Mary's, Os'eney (co. Oxon.), and 5 acres next that of the
nuns of Watton, with common of pasture for 8 score sheep,
with the lambs until Martinmas; also confirmation of the
gift of his father. 1178-1190.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 179.
Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam presentibus
quam futuris quod ego Gaufridus de Mandavilla et heredes mei
concessimus et dedimus et presenti carta nostra confirmavimus
Deo et Beato Petro et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Ebora-
censis in perpetuam elemosinam terras quas pater meus dedit
predictts pauperibus, videlicet, unum toftum in Hugat, et in cam-
pis ejusdem ville sexaginta octo acras terre et dimidiam acram,
versus Wetewa[n]ghe quinquaginta tres acras et in aliis duobus
locis quindecim acras terre et dimidiam acram, et aliud toftum juxta
Robertum de Wetewa[n]ghe de dominica cultura nostra inter
duas vias, habens latitudinem quatuor perticarum et longitudinem
a regia via usque ad aliam viam ; et decem acras terre, videlicet,
quinque acras propinquiores terre Sancte Marie de Osanaia et
quinque acras terre juxta terrain sanctimonialium de Watuna ; et
communem pasturam ad octies viginti oves cum agnis earum
usque ad proximum festum Sancti Martini, et tune agni separa-
buntur a matribus ne numerus augeatur ; et predicti pauperes
habebunt animalia et aliam pecuniam sicut ceteri homines ejusdem
ville. Hec omnia confirmavimus prenominatis pauperibus in
liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam, solutam et immunem
et quietam ab omni humano servitio preter orationes pauperum.
Hanc elemosinam warantizabimus sepedictis pauperibus contra
omnes homines ; et si contigerit nos non posse istam elemosinam
warantizare dabimus eis escambium ad valitudinem in eadem
villa. Hec omnia fecimus ut simus participes omnium benefi-
ciorum et orationum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo Dei, tam in
vita quam in morte. Hiis testibus : Nicholao persona de Hugat,
Petro filio Roberti, Waltero filio Arnoldi, Roberto de Sancto
Jacobo, Arnoldo filio Cnut, Arnoldo clerico, Waltero Walraven,
Waltero de Wic, Nicholao Aticupe, Unfrido de Pasci, Radulfo de
Tigrevilla.
1256. Confirmation by Geoffrey de Mandevill to the canons of
Osney of a mark's worth of land in Huggate, which Alice his
520 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
mother demised to them and Arnulf his father assigned,
namely 3 bovates and 8 acres of land with the ditch of Warter
for an acre, and an acre at 'Toxlac.' 1178-^.1193.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 299^.
Notum sit cunctis fidelibus quod ego Gaufridus de Mandevile
concessi et present! carta confirmavi ecclesie Sancte Marie de
Oseneia et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et
perpetuam elemosinam illam mercatam terre quam Aeliz mater
mea eis dimisit in Hugate, sicut Ernulfus de Mandevile pater
meus eis assignavit et carta sua confirmavit, scilicet, duas bovatas
terre quas Robertas Niwecume tenuit, et bovatam quam Ernaldus
filius Kentig tenuit, et post ilium Gunto, et iiijor acras sub Middel-
holm Cliff et iiijor acras ultra Scardic, et fossatum de Wartre pro
una acra, et unam acram apud Toxlac. Quare volo et firmiter
statuo quatinus prefata ecclesia et canonici jamdictas tenuras
habeant et teneant bene et in pace, plenarie et integre cum
omnibus pertinentiis suis liberas et quietas ab omni consuetudine
et servitio quod ad me vel heredes meos pertinet. Hiis testibus :
Roberto Battaile, Serlone, Turberto, Roberto coco, Randulfo
coco, Galfrido et Hugone, pistoribus, Willelmo Anguin, Randulfo
filio Euerwini, et multis aliis.
1257. Grant by Hugh, abbot, and the convent of Osney, with the
consent of Geoffrey de Mandevill, to the church of Newburgh,
of one mark's worth of land in Huggate, which Alice wife of
Ernulf de Mandevill devised to the church of Osney, in con-
sideration of 12 marks given by the convent of Newburgh
and because the situation of the land, remote from their abbey,
rendered it of little value. 1184-^.1200.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. xci,
f-5i.
Hugo Dei gratia abbas ecclesie Beate Marie de Oseneia ejus-
demque ecclesie conventus omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis,
salutem in vero salutari. Ad omnium notitiam volumus pervenire
nos, cum consensu et voluntate G[aufridi] de Mandevill, conces-
sisse ecclesie Beate Marie de Novo Burgo unam marchatam terre
in Hugate quam Aliz uxor Ernulfi de Mandevill ecclesie nostre
divisit, concedente eodem Ernulfo et carta sua confirmante,
scilicet duas bovatas quas Robertus Neucume tenuit, et bovatam
quam Ernaldus filius Kenting tenuit, et iiijor acras sub Midel
Holcif, et quatuor acras ultra Scardic, et fossam de Wartre pro
una acra, et unam acram aput Toplac. Hanc terrain cum omni
jure nostro ecclesie de Novoburgo concessimus, et chartas quas
de eadem terra habuimus jam dicte ecclesie resignavimus ; nos
etiam in recompensatione prefate terre ab ecclesia de Novoburgo
xij. marcas argenti recepimus ; quia terra ilia a domo nostra nimis
GREYSTOKE FEE: HUGGATE 521
erat remota, et ideo minus utilis. Ut ergo hec concessio rata
habeatur in perpetuum et firma, nos cartha nostra et sigilli nostri
appositione earn corroboravimus. His testibus, magistro Radulfo
de Sancto Martino, Henrico de Oilli, Gaufrido de Maundevill et
Ernulfo fratre ejus, Willelmo filio Elie et Elia fratre ejus, Petro
de Sancto Martino, Richardo Franceis, Willelmo ultra Haiam,
Luca de Wurda.
[Drawings of seals of Hugh , the abbot, and of the church of Osney.~\
1258. Quit-claim by William son of Sibil de Huggate to the poor of
the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land in Huggate which his
ancestors held of the hospital by charters from the hospital,
and the hospital held by the gift of Edith daughter of Forne,
Geoffrey de Mandevill, and Walter son of Herbert (de Hugate).
1185-1200.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 179^.
Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus literas has quod
ego Willelmus filius Sibille de Hugate resignavi et quietum
clamavi pro me et pro heredibus meis Deo et pauperibus hospitalis
Beati Petri Eboracensis et fratribus ibi Deo servientibus omne
jus meum et clameum que habui in tota terra de Hugate quam
antecessores mei tenuerunt de predicto hospitali secundum cartas
quas habuerunt de predicto hospitali, ex dono Edit filie Forni et
ex dono Galfridi de Mandevile et ex dono Walteri filii Herberti.
Et ut hec quieta clamatio firmior sit testimonio sigilli mei corro-
boravi. Hiis testibus; Rogero, Adam, Roberto, Willelmo capel-
lanis ; Stephano, Suano, Willelmo Balchi, Godefrido, fratribus ;
Johanne persona de Lonesdale, Ricardo clerico.
1259. Quit-claim by William son of Sibil de Hugate to Roger son of
Gerard and Dionisia his wife of the land in Huggate specified
in the last charter. 1185-1200.
Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B 455, f. 179^.
Notum sit omnibus audientibus et videntibus literas has quod
ego Willelmus filius Sibille de Hugate resignavi et quietum
clamavi Rogero filio Girardi et Dionisie uxori sue et heredibus
suis omne jus meum et clameum quod habui in tota terra de
Hugate, quam antecessores mei tenuerunt de hospitali Beati
Petri Eboracensis in Hugate, secundum cartas quas predicta
domus habet ex dono Edit filie Forne et ex dono et concessione
Galfridi de Mandevile et ex dono Walteri filli Herberti de terris
omnibus et toftis que predicta domus habet cum omnibus perti-
nentiis in predicta villa de Hugate. Hiis testibus, magistro
hospitalis Eboracensis cum toto suo capitulo, Rogero, Adam,
Roberto, Willelmo, capellanis ; priore de Wartre cum suo capi-
522 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
tulo; Johanne persona, Ricardo clerico, Willelmo filio Petri,
Roberto et Nicholao de Hugate, et multis aliis.
1260. Demise by Geoffrey de Mandevill, son of Geoffrey, to
Geoffrey his father, son of Arnulf de Mandevill, for his life, of
the moiety of his tenement in Highworth (co. Wilt.), with
the chief messuage and a hide of land which the grantor held
in demesne, for all which he has made fine with the king.
1190-1194.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 299.
Sciant tam presentes quam * futuri quod ego Galfridus de
Mandevila films Galfridi de Mandevila concessi domino Galfrido
patri meo filio Arnulfi de Mandevila medietatem totius tenementi
mei in Wrtham, in redditibus et consuetudinibus, in omnibus
libertatibus et in omnibus pertinentiis suis, et capitale messua-
gium et pomeria et unam hidam terre quam habui in dominico,
unde finem feci versus dominum regem, tenendum et habendum
omnibus diebus vite sue bene et in pace ; et quando regalia ser-
vitia evenerunt pater meus recipiet regale servitium de libere
tenentibus suis, et ego de manu sua predictum servitium recipiam,
et post decessum domini patris mei, scilicet, redeat terra predicta
michi vel heredibus meis tam libere et quiete et in eodem statu
quam ego earn sibi tradidi et liberavi. Hanc conventionem
tenendam ex utraque parte inter se affidarunt. Hiis testibus,
Roberto de Mandevilla, Radulfo fratre ejusdem, Galfrido Brien,
Hugone de Mandevilla, Thoma de Anesia, Ricardo de Anesia,
Johanne de Bratton, Thoma fratre ejusdem, et multis aliis.
In dor so i " Hugate."
This Wiltshire charter is given here on account of its importance in
proving the descent of the Mandevill family. Mr. Round has referred to it
in Geoffrey de Mandeville (p. 232). He states that Worth, or Highworth,
co. Wilt., was still held by the Mandevills in I292-93,2 but I am unable to
find confirmation of this statement. In 1281 Isabella de Forz, countess of
Albemarle, was the chief lord, and Adam de Stratton was her tenant.3
Geoffrey de Mandevill, the grantor of this demise, was the tenant of lands
in Highworth and Bratton in 1212,* and in I232.6 He died in 1246, when
Ralph his son and heir had livery of a knight's fee in these places.8 In 1255
Ralph owed 2os. yearly for custody of the castle of Devizes in time of peace,
and in time of war 40 days' service with the garrison there at his own charges
in respect :>f £ knight's fee in Bratton.7 Brattpn descended to William de
Mandevill,8 who was succeeded in 1333 by his brother, John de Mandevill.
1 " et " ; MS. * op. cil., 233. 3 Placit. de quo War., 808.
4 RedBk.,4*g\ Testa, 1426, 143. & Close R., 1231-1234,51,85, 168.
• Excerpt, e Rot. Fin., ii, 3. 7 R. Hund. ii, 2376.
8 Feudal Aids, v, 210. ? Co*. Inq. p. m., vii, 358.
GREYSTOKE FEE: HIGHWORTH, HUGGATE 523
126.1. Grant by Geoffrey de Mandevill II to the canons of St. Peter's,
York, of 10 bovates in Huggate, held of the donor by Robert
son of Peter (de Hugate), with the tofts. 1203-1204.
Reg. Mag. Album, pt. i, f. 35.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis hanc cartam visuris
vel audituris Galfridus de Mandevilla salutem. Noverit univer-
sitas vestra me, divine pietatis intuitu et pro salute anime mee
et antecessorum meorum, dedisse et presenti carta mea confir-
masse Deo et Beato Petro Eboracensi et canonicis ibidem Deo
servientibus, in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam, decem
bovatas terre in Hugate quas Robertus films Petri de me tenuit,
scilicet octo bovatas quas idem Robertus in dominico tenuit cum
capitali messuagio ejusdem Roberti cum omnibus toftis ad pre-
dictas bovatas terre pertinentibus et cum omnibus pertinentiis et
aisiamentis suis infra villam et extra, et duas bovatas terre
quas Henricus films Thurkilli tenuit cum tofto ejusdem Henrici
et omnibus pertinentiis suis et aisiamentis, tenendas et habendas
libere et quiete absque omni seculari servitio et exactione. Et
ego et heredes mei warantizabimus Beato Petro et canonicis
ibidem Deo servientibus prenominatas decem bovatas terre cum
pertinentiis contra omnes homines et ab omni forinseco servitio
defendemus quamdiu aliquis vixerit. Hiis testibus, Simone
decano Eboracensi, Hamone thesaurario Eboracensi, Adam archi-
diacono Eboracensi, Willelmo archidiacono de Notingham, Radulfo
archidiacono Cliflandfie], magistro Radulfo de hospitali, Willelmo
de Mala Palude, magistro Erardo, magistro G[re]g[orio], magistro
Lisiardo, Willelmo de Stighondebi, canonicis Ebor[acensibus] ;
Hugone et Ricardo capellanis decani, Benedicto clerico, Juliano,
Willelmo filio Petri, Johanne de Neubalde, Nicholao de Hugate,
Thoma fratre ejus, Henrico filioThurkilli, Alano clerico de Hugate,
Willelmo de Sancto Johanne,1 Willelmo porcelli, et multis aliis.
Et ego tactis sacrosanctis juravi me hoc servaturum.
1262. Grant by Robert son of Peter de Huggate to Geoffrey de
Mandevill II, his lord, of a rent of 2s. from land held of him,
to acquit the forinsec service of 10 bovates which the same
Geoffrey has given to St. Peter's, York. c. 1203-1 204.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. xci,
f. $gd, n. c. 44.
Notum sit omnibus hoc scriptum visuris vel audituris quod
ego Robertus films Petri de Hugat dedi et concessi et presenti
charta mea confirmavi domino meo Galfrido de Mandevilla et
heredibus suis redditum duorum solidorum per annum finaliter
tenendum et habendum de terra quam Elias de Blod de me tenuit
ad acquietandum forinsecum servitium decem bovatarum terre
1 Possibly an error for " Jacobo."
524 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
quas idem Galfr[id]us dedit Deo et Beato Petro Eboracensi in
liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam, scilicet octo bovatas
terre cum dominico tofto meo et omnibus pertinentiis quas ego
tenui prius de ipso, et duas bovatas Henrici cum tofto et omnibus
pertinentiis quas etiam tenui de eodem domino meo. Et ego et
heredes mei warantizabimus prefato domino meo G[alfrido] et
heredibus suis predictum redditum duorum solidorum. Hiis
testibus, Willelmo filio Petri de Gu)?emundeham, Roberto filio
Gaufridi, Waltero fratre ejus, Waltero filio Walteri, Willelmo
de Sancto Jacobo, Alano clerico, Nicholao filio Gunildi, Petro filio
Rogeri, Nicholao de Hugat, Thoma fratre ejus, Henrico clerico,
Roberto Dun.
1263. Confirmation by the convent of Watton to William son of Peter
(de Goodmanham) of 6 bovates in Huggate, parcel of 19
bovates which Walter son of Geoffrey (de Hugate) gave them,
provided that if the said William desired to give the land to
religion it should be given to their order, subject to \zd. due
yearly to Robert son of Geoffrey de Hugate. 1203-1216.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f- 335-
Cunctis Christi fidelibus conventus de Wattona salutem.
Noverit universitas vestra nos, assensu magistri, concessisse et
hac carta nostra confirmasse Willelmo filio Petri et heredibus
suis sex bovatas terre in territorio de Hugate de illis novemdecim
bovatis terre quas Walterus films Galfridi nobis dedit, cum
omnibus pertinentiis, libertatibus et aisiamentis infra villa[m] et
extra, ad dandum ubicunque voluerit. Ita tamen quod si terram
illam religioni dare voluerit, dabit earn si sibi placuerit in ordine
nostro, salvo servitio quod habere debet Robertus films Galfridi
de Hugat de eadem terra, scilicet duodecim denarios per annum
pro omni servitio, scilicet sex denarios ad Pentecosten et sex
denarios ad festum Sancti Martini. Hiis testibus, Ranulpho
priore de Allerton,1 Johanne de Oketona, Willelmo filio Ade de
Gartona, Olivero de Gunnebia, Nicholao de Hugat, Thoma fratre
ejus, Nicholao filio Ernaldi, Rogero Hai, Nicolao filio Galfridi,
Willelmo Battaile, Ada filio ejus, Willelmo de Belebia, et multis
aliis.
A grant by the prior of Ellerton to Oliver de Gunby of 4 bovates in
Huggate has been noticed above. These 4 bovates had been given to the
convent by William son of Peter (de Goodmanham), their patron. The
grant to Oliver was attested by William son of Peter, William son of Adam
de Carton, Walter son of Walter, Walter son of Geoffrey, Robert son of
Peter, Nicholas son of Arnald de Hugate, William Battaile, Thomas de
Hugate, Nicholas son of Geoffrey, William de Hugate, Geoffrey Furmage
and Walter Sneipe.2
William son of Adam de Garton resigned to the convent of Ellerton
1 Ellerton on Spalding moor. 2 Dodsw. MS. vii, 334.
GREYSTOKE FEE: HUGGATE 525
3 bovates w^hich he held of them in Carton, lying between the 3 bovates
which Adam son of William Bataill held and the 2 bovates which Robert de
Seizevaus formerly held. For this the canons gave him 20 marks for the
redemption of his body from the prison of Scartheburg. This was attested
by William son of Peter, Oliver de Gunnebi, Nicholas son of Stephen de
Carton, Reiner his brother, Adam le Norrais, Robert son of Peter de
Hugate, Nicholas son of Ernulf, Gregory his brother, Thomas son of Roger
de Hugate and Roger de Dalton.1
William de St. James of Huggate gave to the convent of Ellerton the
land belonging to his half carucate upon the new improvement (frussura)
on the " wald " in Huggate, lying between land of Richard son of Peter
and land of Robert son of Geoffrey the knight. Witnesses : William son
of Roger, Richard son of Peter, Robert Chopin, William de Herlethorpe,
William de Gudmundham and Stephen (de Gudmundham ?).
Geoffrey de Torny and Avice his wife released to the canons of Ellerton
8 bovates with tofts and crofts in Huggate (except 60 acres) and 4 bovates
with tofts and crofts in Laytham, which they had by the gift of Walter son
of Geoffrey, the knight of Huggate, and Matilda his mother. Among the
witnesses were W(illiam) prior of St. Andrew's, York, and William de
St. James.2 The date is 1230-1240. In 1246 Richard son of the said
Geoffrey de Torny confirmed this gift.3
1264. Quit-claim by Walter, son of Geoffrey the knight, of Huggate,
to William son of Peter (de Goodmanham) his lord of \ caru-
cate of the grantor's demesne in Huggate with 4 tofts and
the tillages in various places which Matilda his mother some-
time pledged to his said lord. ^.1200-1220.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS.
vii, f. 335^.
Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris Walterus filius Gal-
frido militis de Hugat salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me
redd[id]isse et omnino quietum clamasse de me et heredibus
meis domino meo Willelmo filio Petri et heredibus ejus vel quibus
assignare voluerit, pro pecunia sua quam michi dedit in magno
negotio meo, dimidiam carrucatam terre de dominico meo in
territorio de Hugate cum omnibus ejus pertinentiis, et iiiior toftos
in eadem villa, quos scilicet Reginaldus Ruper et Thomas de
Beauvez et Ricardus Blundus et Turstatius Blundus aliquando
tenuerunt, et omnes culturas quas mater mea Matilda invadiavit
aliquando eidem domino meo Willelmo filio Petri, scilicet totam
carrucatam meam apud Waterinar versus Wilton, et iiijor acras
terre in Waldo versus Fridatorp, et totam carrucatam meam
apud Sill burn edalemun, et totam carrucatam meam apud Grene-
holm, et totum Refholeslac, et totam culturam meam inter Ref-
holeslac et Wetewanghedale, et desuper Refholes totam culturam
meam usque ad Fimersti, et tres acras terre in dimidia carrucata
mea super Middelhom inter Halleslac et Paineslac, et tres acras
terre super Oxeholm in dimidia carrucata mea, et duas acras
terre super Suthakerkands in cultura mea proximiores divise
versus aquilonem, et sex acras terre in toftis versus Wetewanghe,
1 Dodsw. MS. vii, 338. 2 «&., 357. 3 ib.
526 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS
et unam acram et dimidiam in dimidia carrucata mea super
Estelandes juxta terram canonicorum de Ellerton. Et ego et
heredes mei warantizabimus eidem domino Willelmo et heredibus
ejus hanc quietam clamationem contra omnes homines in per-
petuum. Hiis testibus, Willelmo filio Ade de Garton, Olivero de
Gunnebi, Jurdano clerico, Waltero filio Walteri, Roberto filio
Petri, Nicholao filio Arnaldi, Henrico clerico de Hugate, Roberto
filio Saive, Galfrido Furmage.
1265. Grant by Geoffrey de Mandevill II to the convent of Watton
of pasture for 200 sheep in the fields of Huggate, with land for
a sheep-fold. 1200-1216.
From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii,
f. 299.
Cunctis Christi fidelibus Galfridus de Mandevill salutem.
Noverit universitas vestra me, concessu et assensu heredum
meorum, dedisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et
Beate Marie et conventui domus de Wattona in puram et per-
petuam elemosinam, pasturam sufficientem ducentis ovibus ubique
in campis de Hugate cum tota terra ilia que jacet de Kirkholm-
nab per fundum vallis versus orientem usque ad Cnapesties, et
abinde versus austrum usque ad feudum Galfridi militis, scilicet
quicquid terre arabilis in eodem loco habui, ad bercariam fa-
ciendam in eadem terra et ad fossandum et includendum et
ut inde omnem voluntatem suam faciant, cum libero introitu et
exitu tarn ovibus de bercaria ad pascuam quam ceteris animalibus
et ad omnia necessaria peragenda. Hanc predictam pasturam
cum prenominata terra dedi prenominato conventui pro animabus
antecessorum meorum et pro salute mea et uxoris mee et omnium
meorum ut michi et illis prosit in perpetuum. Et ego et heredes
mei warantizabimus et adquietabimus prenominatam terram cum
predicta pastura predicto conventui contra omnes homines de
omnibus rebus in perpetuum. Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovin-
tona, Rogero Maulever[er], Ricardo [de] Helperthorp, Jordano
de Buggethorp, Willelmo de Santon, Petro fratre ejus, Willelmo
de Ripplingham, Waltero de Hugate, Galfrido de Hugate, Nicholao
filio Arnaldi, Gregorio fratre ejus, Arnaldo clerico, Herveio le
Waleis, Fulconi Placard, Radulfo de Cranzwic.
In dorso : " Howald."
Seal of Geoffrey de Mandevill: "very faire, on horseback with
sword and shield, in red wax."
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