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CP 25/1/287/42, number 351.
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County: Nottinghamshire. Leicestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 19 Edward III [10 April 1345]. And afterwards two weeks from Holy Trinity in the same year [5 June 1345].
Parties: Gervase de Clifton', knight, querent, and John Martel, the parson of the church of Clifton', and Nicholas, his brother, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Clifton' and Wilford' and the advowsons of the churches of the same manors in the county of Nottingham and 2 messuages, 1 carucate of land and [12?] shillings of rent in Whatton' in the county of Leicester.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Gervase has acknowledged the manors, [tenements and advowsons] to be the right of John, of which John and Nicholas have the advowsons, the rent and 2 parts of the manors of his gift.
For this: John and Nicholas have granted to Gervase the same advowsons, rent and 2 parts and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold [to Gervase], of the chief lords for the life of Gervase. And besides John and Nicholas granted [for themselves and the heirs] of John that the third part of the manors - which Richard de Strelley and Ellen, his wife, held in dower of Ellen - and that the messuages and the carucate of land in the vill of Whatton', excepting 41 acres of land in the carucate - which Maud, who was the wife of John le Clerk', held for life - and that [25? acres? of ...] - which [Edmund] le Frensh' held for life - and that 7 and a half acres of land - which John, son of Robert, held for life - and also that [25? ... ...] - which Robert, son of William, held for life - of the inheritance of John Martel on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Ellen, Maud, [Edmund, John, son of Robert, and] Robert ought to revert to John Martel and Nicholas and the heirs of John - after the decease of Ellen, Maud, Edmund, John, son of Robert, and Robert [shall remain to Gervase], to hold together with the advowsons, rent and 2 parts, of the chief lords for the life of Gervase. And after the decease of Gervase all the manors, tenements and advowsons shall remain to Robert, son of the same Gervase, and Isabel, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Gervase, brother of the same Robert, and the heirs of his body, (2) to John, brother of the same Gervase, and the heirs of his body and (3) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Gervase de Clifton'.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Gervase de Clifton, John Martell, Nicholas Martell, Richard de Strelley, Ellen de Strelley, John le Clarke, Maud le Clarke, Edmund le French, Robert, John, son of Robert, William, Robert, son of William, Robert de Clifton, Isabel de Clifton, John de Clifton
Places: Clifton, Wilford, Long Whatton
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 352.
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County: Buckinghamshire. Oxfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 19 Edward III [17 April 1345].
Parties: William Le Haryere of Wycombe, chaplain, querent, and Geoffrey de Hugenden' and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 2 tofts, 104 acres of land, 7 acres of meadow, 8 acres of wood and 66 shillings and 8 pence of rent in Hugenden' and Parua Mussenden' in the county of Buckingham and 4 pounds of rent in Wykham in the county of Oxford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Geoffrey has acknowledged the tenements and rent to be the right of William, of which William has the messuage, the tofts, the land, the meadow and the wood of his gift.
For this: William has granted to Geoffrey and Alice the tenements and rent, together with the homages and all services of John atte Coumbe, Thomas Seriaunt, Thomas Ranner, Robert Le Smyth', Richard Pirnour (or Richard Piruour), Denise Horped', Joan Stinour (or Joan Stiuour), William de Wiuelesyate the younger, Richard Crouk', John Trigg', William Polet', Adam Yeeme and Joan, his wife, Simon Le Smyth', Edmund de Asple, William Sperlyng', Robert Perkyn, Adam Terry, Richard Holyman, Clement Le S[er]iaunt, Thomas atte Forde, Richard Goldewell', John Le Kyng', Thomas Test and Julian (Juliana) La Kyng' and their heirs, in respect of all the tenements which they held before of William in the aforesaid vills, and has rendered the tenements to them in the court, to hold to Geoffrey and Alice and the heirs of Geoffrey, of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Le Harrier, Geoffrey de Hughenden, Alice de Hughenden, John atte Combe, Thomas Sargeant, Thomas Ranner, Robert Le Smith, Richard Purner (or Richard Purver), Denise Orped, Joan Stainer (or Joan Stever), William de Wivelsgate, Richard Crook, John Trigg, William Pullet, Adam Yeme, Joan Yeme, Simon Le Smith, Edmund de Aspley, William Spurling, Robert Perkin, Adam Terry, Richard Holyman, Clement Le Sargeant, Thomas atte Ford, Richard Goldwell, John Le King, Thomas Test, Julian La King
Places: Wycombe (in Buckinghamshire), Hughenden, Little Missenden, Wykham (in Banbury)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 353.
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County: Wiltshire. Dorset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from Holy Trinity, 19 Edward III [29 May 1345].
Parties: Thomas de Cary, querent, and William de Boys and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 2 messuages, 2 carucates and 40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 30 acres of wood and 10 pounds of rent in Hulle Deuerel and Deuerel Langebrigge in the county of Wiltshire and 2 messuages, 1 carucate of land, 5 acres of meadow, 30 acres of wood and 100 shillings of rent in Fernham in the county of Dorset.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth to him and his heirs for ever.
For this: Thomas has given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas de Cary, William de Boys, Elizabeth de Boys
Places: Hill Deverill, Longbridge Deverill, Farnham
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 354.
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County: Cambridgeshire. Huntingdonshire. Somerset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after Ascension, 19 Edward III [6 May 1345]. And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [29 May 1345].
Parties: Thomas, son of Ralph Sanzauer, and Elizabeth, his wife, querents, by John de Strod', put in the place of Elizabeth by the lord king's writ, and Lawrence de Brenlee, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Croxton' in the county of Cambridge and the manor of Grantesdene in the county of Huntingdon and the manor of Spertegraue in the county of Somerset, which Elizabeth, who was the wife of Ralph Sanzauer, holds for life.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Lawrence has granted for himself and his heirs that the manors - which Elizabeth, who was the wife of Ralph, held for life of the inheritance of Lawrence on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Elizabeth ought to revert to Lawrence and his heirs - after the decease of Elizabeth shall remain to Thomas and Elizabeth, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Thomas.
For this: Thomas and Elizabeth, his wife, have given him 200 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Ralph Sans Aver, Thomas Sans Aver, Elizabeth Sans Aver, John de Strood, Lawrence de Brenley
Places: Croxton, Great Gransden, Spargrove (in Batcombe)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 355.
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County: Hertfordshire. Essex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 19 Edward III [5 June 1345].
Parties: Joan, who was the wife of Henry Gernet', knight, querent, and Thomas de la Haye and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Asshewelle and Hengstworth' in the county of Hertford and the manor of Wenyngton' and 260 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 20 shillings of rent in Aluythele and Reynham in the county of Essex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Joan, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth to her and her heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Joan has given them 200 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Henry Garnett, Joan Garnett, Thomas de la Hay, Elizabeth de la Hay
Places: Ashwell, Hinxworth, Wennington, Aveley, Rainham
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 356.
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County: Suffolk. Essex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St John the Baptist, 19 Edward III [25 June 1345].
Parties: Richard of the Bachous of Clare and Margaret, his wife, querents, by Richard de Cauendish', put in their place, and William de Wanteford' and Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
Property: [1] messuage in Clare in the county of Suffolk and 11 acres of land in Assh' in the county of Essex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Isabel have granted to Richard and Margaret the tenements and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Richard and Margaret and the heirs of their bodies, of William and Isabel and the heirs of William for ever, rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief lords all other services. In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to William and Isabel and the heirs of William, quit of the other heirs of Richard and Margaret, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Richard and Margaret have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard of the Backhouse, Margaret of the Backhouse, Richard de Cavendish, William de Wentford, Isabel de Wentford
Places: Clare, Ashen
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 357.
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County: Kent. Surrey.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 19 Edward III [8 July 1345].
Parties: John, son of John de Cobeham, knight, querent, by John de Crukern', his guardian, and Thomas de Alkham, the parson of the church of Southflete, and John de Sheldon', the parson of the church of Coulyng', deforciants.
Property: The manors of Cobeham, Hoyuylle, Coulyng', Bekkele and Bekesbourn', the hundred of Shamele, 44 acres of meadow, 200 acres of marsh and 62 shillings of rent in Berlyng', Estmallyng', Boclond' and the vill of Sc'a Werburga, a third part of the manor of Nether Hardres and the advowsons of the church of Coulyng' and the chapel of Redefeld' in the county of Kent and 6 acres of land and 12 acres of meadow in Werplesdon' and Hacchesham by London' and the advowson of the church of Werplesdon' in the county of Surrey, which John de Cobeham, knight, holds for life.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas and John de Sheldon' have granted for themselves and the heirs of Thomas that the manors, hundred, tenements, third part and advowsons - which John de Cobeham held for life of the inheritance of Thomas on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of John de Cobeham ought to revert to Thomas and John de Sheldon' and the heirs of Thomas - after the decease of John de Cobeham shall remain to John, son of John, to hold, to wit, the manor of Cobeham, 40 acres of meadow and the marsh in the vills of Berlyng', Estmallyng' and Sc'a Werburga to John, son of John, and his heirs and all the other manors, hundred, tenements, third part and advowsons to John, son of John, and the heirs of his body, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, the manors of Hoyuylle, Coulyng', Bekkele and Beke[sbourn'], the hundred, the tenements, the third part and the advowsons shall remain to John, son of Henry de Cobeham, knight*, and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Note: This agreement was made in the presence of John de Cobeham, and he did fealty to John, son of John, in the court.
Note: [Endorsed: Henry, son and heir of Thomas de Cobeham, knight**, puts in his claim.] [* Refers to the son.] [** Refers to the father.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Cobham, John de Crewkerne, Thomas de Alkham, John de Sheldon, Henry de Cobham, Thomas de Cobham
Places: Southfleet (in Kent), Cooling, Cobham, 'Hoyuylle', Beckley (in Higham), Bekesbourne, Shamley, Barling (in East Sutton), East Malling, Buckland (in Maidstone), Hoo St Werburgh, Lower Hardres, Radfield (in Bapchild), Worplesdon, Hatcham (in Deptford), London
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 358.
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County: Nottinghamshire. Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 19 Edward III [13 October 1345].
Parties: Thomas de Multon' of Kirketon', knight, querent, and Walter de Som[er]deby and William, son of Hugh Randolf' of Westathelyngton', deforciants.
Property: A moiety of the manor of Estbriggeford' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Nottingham and 3 messuages, 1 carucate of land, 68 shillings, 5 pence, 1 halfpenny and 1 farthing of rent and a rent of 1 pound and 2 parts of 1 pound of pepper, 2 pounds and 2 parts of 1 pound of cumin and 1 quarter [and] 5 and a half bushels of salt in Kirketon' in Holand', Wyberton', Frankton', Algerkyrk', Soturton', Byker, Wygetoft' and the vill of Sc'o Botulpho and a moiety of the manor of Westathelyngton' in the county [of Lincoln.]
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas has acknowledged the tenements, moieties and advowson to be the right of Walter, as those which Walter and William have of his gift.
For this: Walter and William have granted to Thomas the tenements, moieties and advowson and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Thomas, of the chief lords for the life of Thomas. And after the decease of Thomas the tenements, moieties and advowson shall remain to Edmund, son of William Deyncourt', and Joan, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Robert, brother of the same Edmund, and the male heirs of his body, (2) to Thomas, brother of the same Robert, and the male heirs of his body and (3) to William Deyncourt', knight, and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas de Multon, Walter de Somerby, Hugh Randolf, William Randolf, William Deincourt, Edmund Deincourt, Joan Deincourt, Robert Deincourt, Thomas Deincourt
Places: West Allington, East Bridgford, Kirton in Holland, Wyberton, Frampton, Algarkirk, Sutterton, Bicker, Wigtoft, Boston
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 359.
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County: Norfolk. Suffolk.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 19 Edward III [13 October 1345].
Parties: Thomas, son of Robert de Ufford', earl of Suffolk, and Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and Edmund de Ufford' the brother (le Frere), Peter de Ty and Adam de Scakelthorp', the parson of the church of Dynyngton', deforciants.
Property: The manor of Hikelyngge, excepting the advowson of the priory of Hikelyngge and 10 knights' fees in the same manor, in the county of Norfolk and the manor of Baudreseye, excepting 6 knights' fees in the same manor, in the county of Suffolk.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Edmund, Peter and Adam have granted to Thomas and Elizabeth the manors and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Thomas and Elizabeth and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to Robert de Ufford', earl of Suffolk, and his heirs.
Warranty: Warranty by Edmund, Peter and Adam and the heirs of Edmund.
For this: Thomas and Elizabeth have given them 200 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert de Ufford, earl of Suffolk, Thomas de Ufford, Elizabeth de Ufford, Edmund de Ufford, Peter de Tye, Adam de Scagglethorpe
Places: Dennington (in Suffolk), Hickling, Bawdsey
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 360.
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County: Somerset. Devon.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 19 Edward III [5 June 1345]. And afterwards two weeks from St Michael in the same year [13 October 1345].
Parties: John Dauney, knight, querent, and Adam Bryan and John de Blakaford', deforciants.
Property: The manors of Heneton' and Modeford' in the county of Somerset and the manors of Norton' and Cornewoda and the advowson of the church of the manor of Cornewoda in the county of Devon.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Dauney has acknowledged the manors and advowson to be the right of Adam, as those which [Adam] and John de Blakaford' have of his gift.
For this: Adam and John de Blakaford' have granted to John Dauney the manors and advowson and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John Dauney and the male heirs of his body, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Richard, son of Alice, who was the wife of John Daumarle, and the male heirs of his body, (2) to Thomas, son of Isabel Kilgath', and the male heirs of his body, (3) to William Dauney and the male heirs of his body, (4) to John, brother of Nicholas Dauney, and the male heirs of his body and (5) to the right heirs of the aforesaid John Dauney, knight.
Note: [Endorsed: Thomas, brother of Nicholas, son of Joan de Langedon', puts in his claim.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Dawney, Adam Bryan, John de Blackford, John Daumarle, Alice Daumarle, Richard Daumarle, Isabel Killigarth, Thomas Killigarth, William Dawney, Nicholas Dawney, Joan de Langdon, Nicholas de Langdon, Thomas de Langdon
Places: Hinton, Mudford, Norton Dawney (in Dartmouth), Cornwood
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 361.
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County: Suffolk. Norfolk.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 19 Edward III [13 October 1345].
Parties: John de Verdon' of Briklesworth' and Maud, his wife, querents, and William Holwey of Horlee, chaplain, and John de Sprotton', chaplain, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Marclesham and Stanstede in the county of Suffolk and the manor of Saxlyngham and 8 knights' fees in Habeton', Fersfeld', Brisyngham, Tybenham, Aslacton', Shadnesfeld', Stouene, Ryngesfeld', Langhale and Kyrkestede and the advowson of the church of Multon' in the county of Norfolk.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John de Verdon' and Maud have acknowledged the manors, fees and advowson to be the right of William, of which William and John de Sprotton' have the manors and advowson of their gift.
For this: William and John [de Sprotton'] have granted to John de Verdon' and Maud the manors, fees and advowson, together with the homages and all services of Thomas Bacoun of Bacounisthorp', William del Park', John de Verdon' of Shadnesfeld', Philip Peuere, John, son and heir of Thomas de Neyrford', John Howard' and William de Middelton' and their heirs, in respect of all the tenements which they held before of William and John de Sprotton' in the vills of Habeton', Fersfeld', Brisyngham, Tybenham, Aslacton', Shadnesfeld', Stouene, Ryngesfeld', Langhale and Kirkestede and have rendered the manors and advowson to them in the court, to hold to John de Verdon' and Maud, of the chief lords for the lives of John de Verdon' and Maud. And after the decease of John and Maud the manors of Marclesham and Saxlyngham, the fees and the advowson shall remain to Thomas, son of Thomas de Verdon', the younger* and Margaret, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of John de Verdon'. And the manor of Stanstede shall remain to John, son of the same John de Verdon', to hold of the chief lords for the life of John, son of John. And after the decease of John the same manor shall remain to the aforesaid Thomas, son of Thomas, and Margaret and their aforesaid heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of the aforesaid John de Verdon'.
Note: [* Refers to the son.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Verdon, Maud de Verdon, William Holway, John de Spratton, Thomas Bacon, William del Park, Philip Peyver, Thomas de Narford, John de Narford, John Howard, William de Middleton, Thomas de Verdon, Margaret de Verdon
Places: Brixworth (in Northamptonshire), Horley (in Surrey), Martlesham, Stanstead, Saxlingham, Hapton, Fersfield, Bressingham, Tibenham, Aslacton, Shadingfield, Stoven, Ringsfield (all 3 in Suffolk), Langhale (in Kirstead), Kirstead, Moulton, Baconsthorpe (in Norfolk)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 362.
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County: Huntingdonshire. Bedfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 19 Edward III [13 October 1345].
Parties: Adam de Swenebourn', knight, querent, and William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Swenesheued', excepting 3 knights' fees and the advowson of the church of the same manor, in the county of Huntingdon and the manor of Herdewyk', excepting 1 knight's fee, in the county of Bedford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: The earl has granted to Adam the manors and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Adam, of the earl and his heirs for the life of Adam, rendering yearly 20 marks of silver, to wit, a moiety at Christmas and the other moiety at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief lords all other services. And after the decease of Adam the manors shall revert to the earl and his heirs, quit of the heirs of Adam, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by the earl and his heirs.
For this: Adam has given him 200 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Adam de Swinburne, William de Bohun, earl of Northampton
Places: Swineshead, Hardwick
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 363.
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County: Wiltshire. Gloucestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from St Michael, 19 Edward III [20 October 1345].
Parties: William Kaylewey and Alice, his wife, querents, and Robert Murdak', deforciant.
Property: The manor of Lokynton' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in [the county] of Wiltshire and 1 messuage, 2 carucates of land, 24 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood and 5 shillings of rent in Herton' [in the county of Gloucester.]
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Alice have acknowledged the manor, tenements and advowson to be the right of Robert, of which he has 2 parts of 2 parts of the manor and of the tenements and the third part of the manor and of the tenements and the advowson of their gift.
For this: Robert has granted to William and Alice the 2 parts, the third part [and the advowson] and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to William and Alice and the heirs of the body of Alice, of the chief lords for ever. And besides Robert granted for himself and his heirs that the third part [of the 2 parts of the manor] and of the tenements - which Ellis atte Halle and Felice, his wife, held in dower of Felice of the inheritance of Robert on the day [the agreement was made], and which after the decease of Felice ought to revert to Robert and his heirs - after the decease of Felice shall remain [to William and Alice] and the aforesaid heirs of Alice, to hold together with the 2 parts, the third part and the advowson of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to Thomas de Bradeston' and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Callaway, Alice Callaway, Robert Murdak, Ellis atte Hall, Felice atte Hall, Thomas de Bradestone
Places: Luckington, Horton
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 364.
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County: Northamptonshire. Rutland. Essex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 19 Edward III [3 November 1345].
Parties: Geoffrey, son of Geoffrey de la Mare, knight*, querent, and Hugh de Cressy and Maud, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Makeseye in the county of Northampton and 5 marks of rent in Tykyncote in the county of Rutland and 1 messuage, 189 acres and 1 rood of land, 6 acres and 3 roods of meadow, 12 acres of wood and 70 shillings and 4 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in Waldene in the county of Essex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Hugh and Maud have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Geoffrey, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Maud to him and his heirs for ever.
For this: Geoffrey has given them 200 pounds sterling.
Note: [* Apparently refers to the father, though the final letter of militis has been obliterated.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Geoffrey de la Mare, Hugh de Cressy, Maud de Cressy
Places: Maxey, Tickencote, Walden
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 365.
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County: Oxfordshire. Somerset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St John the Baptist, 19 Edward III [25 June 1345]. And afterwards the day after All Souls in the same year [3 November 1345].
Parties: Robert de Wycham and Katherine, his wife, querents, and Ralph Fryday, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Swalclyue, excepting 1 acre of land in the same manor and the advowson of the church of the same manor, in the county of Oxford and a moiety of the manor of Clauerham, excepting 4 messuages, 1 carucate of land, 20 acres of meadow and 15 acres of alder in the same moiety, in the county of Somerset.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert has acknowledged the manor and moiety to be the right of Ralph, as those which Ralph has of his gift.
For this: Ralph has granted to Robert and Katherine the manor and moiety and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Robert and Katherine and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, the moiety shall remain to Richard, brother of the same Robert, and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever. And the manor shall remain to the same Richard and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Thomas, brother of the same Richard, and the heirs of his body and (2) to the right heirs of Robert.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert de Wykeham, Katherine de Wykeham, Ralph Friday, Richard de Wykeham, Thomas de Wykeham
Places: Swalcliffe, Claverham (in Yatton)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 366.
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County: Essex. Northamptonshire. Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 19 Edward III [27 January 1345].
Parties: John, son of Adam de Welle, and Maud, his wife, querents, and Adam de Welle, knight, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Theydengernoun, 1 messuage, 172 acres of land, 7 acres of meadow, 12 acres of wood, 43 acres of pasture and 68 shillings and 7 pence of rent in Eppyng' atte Hethe, 1 messuage, 175 acres of land, 11 acres of meadow, 4 acres of wood, 23 acres of pasture and 76 shillings and 7 pence of rent in Theydengernoun and Theydenboys in the county of Essex and the manor of Faxton' in the county of Northampton and 1 messuage, 27 acres of meadow, 64 acres of pasture, 11 pounds, 15 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Sutton' by Markeby in the county of Lincoln.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Adam has granted to John and Maud the manors and tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Maud and the heirs of their bodies, of Adam and his heirs for ever, rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief lords all other services. In default of such heirs, the manors and tenements shall revert to Adam and his heirs, quit of the other heirs of John and Maud, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John and Maud have given him 200 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Adam de Well, John de Well, Maud de Well
Places: Theydon Garnon, Epping Heath (in Epping), Theydon Bois, Faxton, Sutton on Sea, Markby
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 367.
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County: Gloucestershire. Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 18 Edward III [3 November 1344]. And afterwards two weeks from St Hilary, 19 Edward III [27 January 1345].
Parties: Peter de MonteForti, querent, and Thomas de Compton' and John de Middelham, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Mune in the county of Gloucester and the manor of Castellegh' in the county of Worcester.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Peter has acknowledged the manors to be the right of Thomas, as those which Thomas and John have of his gift.
For this: Thomas and John have granted to Peter the manors and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Peter, of the chief lords for the life of Peter. And after the decease of Peter the manors shall remain to Alice, the wife of Richard le Nouers, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Alice. And after the decease of Alice the manors shall remain to Robert de Pembrugg' and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Peter de Montfort, Thomas de Compton, John de Middleham, Richard le Nowers, Alice le Nowers, Robert de Pembridge
Places: Mune (in Dymock), Castle Leigh (in Leigh)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 368.
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County: Suffolk. Norfolk.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 18 Edward III [13 October 1344]. And afterwards two weeks from St Hilary, 19 Edward III [27 January 1345].
Parties: John de Wyngefeld', knight, querent, and Lawrence de Sc'o M[...], the parson of the church of Esham, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Sylham and the advowsons of the churches of Esham and Sylham in the county of Suffolk and 2 messuages, 1 carucate of land and 11 shillings, 4 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in Redenhale, Mendham, Brokdissh', Aldebergh' and Sterston' in the county of Norfolk.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Lawrence has acknowledged the manor, tenements and advowsons to be the right of John, and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs to John and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John has given him 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Wingfield, Lawrence de Saint M[...]
Places: Esham (in Syleham), Syleham, Redenhall, Mendham, Brockdish, Alburgh, Starston
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 369.
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County: Sussex. Hampshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 20 Edward III [9 February 1346].
Parties: Henry Romyn and Joan, his wife, querents, and Simon Michel, chaplain, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 2 acres of wood, 30 acres of pasture and 20 shillings of rent in Stoghton' in the county of Sussex and 2 messuages, 2 mills, 2 carucates of land, 2 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood and 47 shillings of rent in Warblyng[ton'] and Hauonte in the county of Southampton.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Henry has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Simon, as those which Simon has of his gift.
For this: Simon has granted to Henry and Joan the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Henry and Joan and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Henry.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Henry Romaine, Joan Romaine, Simon Mitchell
Places: Stoughton, Warblington, Havant
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 370.
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County: Middlesex. Buckinghamshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 19 Edward III [13 October 1345]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 20 Edward III [30 April 1346].
Parties: John de Cherleton' of London', querent, and John Payn, the parson of the church of Ikenham, and John de la Pole, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Couele and Hilyndon' in the county of Middlesex and 1 messuage, 80 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow and 24 [shillings] of rent in Brokton' and la Graue in the county of Buckingham.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John de Cherleton' has acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of John de la Pole, as those which the same John and John Payn have of his gift.
For this: John Payn and John de la Pole have granted to John de Cherleton' the manors and tenements and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John de Cherleton', of the chief lords for the life of John. And after the decease of John the manors and tenements shall remain to John, son of the same John, and Maud, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to John de Triple of London', fishmonger (Pessoner), and the heirs of his body and (2) to the right heirs of the aforesaid John de Cherleton'.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Charlton, John Payne, John de la Pole, Maud de Charlton, John de Triple
Places: London, Ickenham (in Middlesex), Cowley, Hillingdon, Broughton, Grove
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 371.
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County: Norfolk. Yorkshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 20 Edward III [30 April 1346].
Parties: William de la Pole, son and heir of Richard de la Pole, knight*, and Margaret, his wife, querents, and Edmund de Benhale, the parson of the church of Drayton', and William, son of Thomas de Hedon' of Weston', deforciants.
Property: The manor of Cislond' and Lodne and 60 acres of land in Thweyt, excepting the advowson of the church of Thweyt, in the county of Norfolk and 8 shillings of rent and 2 parts of 13 messuages, of 2 mills, of 2 dove-cots, of 10 bovates [and] 139 acres of land, of 121 acres of meadow, of 150 acres of pasture and of 18 pounds, 14 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull', Westeluelegh', Hesell', Oustmerk', Wylarby, Feriby and Mitton' by Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull' in the county of York.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William de la Pole has acknowledged the manor, rent and 2 parts to be the right of Edmund, as those which Edmund and William, son of Thomas, have of his gift.
For this: Edmund and William, son of Thomas, have granted to William de la Pole and Margaret the manor, rent and 2 parts and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to William de la Pole and Margaret and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of William de la Pole.
Note: [* Refers to the son.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William de la Pole, Richard de la Pole, Margaret de la Pole, Edmund de Benhall, Thomas de Hedon, William de Hedon
Places: Drayton, Weston, Sisland, Loddon, Thwaite St Mary, Kingston upon Hull, West Ella (in Kirk Ella), Hessle, Owstmarsk (in Kingston upon Hull), Willerby (in Cottingham and Kirkella), North Ferriby, Myton (in Kingston upon Hull)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 372.
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County: Wiltshire. Buckinghamshire. Kent. Berkshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Michael, 15 Edward III [6 October 1341]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 20 Edward III [30 April 1346].
Parties: Thomas Talbot', clerk, querent, and Richard Talbot' and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Swyndon' in the county of Wiltshire and the manor of S[...]ynton' and 4 pounds of rent in Hertwell' in the county of Buckingham and the manor of Melton' in the county of Kent and 2 parts of the manor of Shryuenham in the county of Berkshire, which Mary, who was the wife of Aymer (Adomarus) de Valencia, late earl of Pembroke, holds in dower.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors, rent and 2 parts to be the right of Thomas, and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth that the manors, rent and 2 parts - which Mary held in dower of the inheritance of Elizabeth on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Mary ought to revert to Richard and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth - after the decease of Mary shall remain to Thomas and his heirs, to hold of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
For this: Thomas has given them 200 pounds sterling.
Note: This agreement was made by the command of the lord king, in the presence of Mary, and she did fealty to Thomas in the court.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Talbot, Richard Talbot, Elizabeth Talbot, Aymer de Valence, earl of Pembroke, Mary de Valence
Places: Swindon, S[...]ynton, Hartwell, Milton, Shrivenham
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 373.
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County: Gloucestershire. Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 19 Edward III [27 January 1345]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [10 April 1345].
Parties: Hugh Mustel and Isabel, his wife, querents, by Peter de Eggeworth', put in the place of Isabel, and Ralph de Bullesdon' of Clifton', chaplain, deforciant.
Property: 4 messuages, 1 mill, 5 carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood and 100 shillings of rent in Botynton', Parua Gutynge and Herdewyk' in the county of Gloucester and 1 messuage, 2 carucates and 10 acres of land, 16 acres of meadow, 9 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood and 51 shillings and 1 penny of rent in Haberleye, Kydermunstre, Trimpeleye and Pokeston' in the county of Worcester.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Hugh has acknowledged the tenements [to be] the right of Ralph, of which Ralph has 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 4 acres of meadow and 2 shillings of rent in the vill of [Herdewyk'] and 2 parts of all the other tenements of his gift.
For this: Ralph has granted to Hugh and Isabel the [same] tenements and 2 parts and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Hugh and Isabel and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. And besides Ralph granted for himself and his heirs that the third part of 4 messuages, of the mill, of 6 carucates and 10 acres of land, of 32 acres of meadow, of the pasture, of the wood and of 7 pounds, 9 shillings and 1 penny of rent in the vills of Botynton', Parua Gutynge, Haberleye, Kydermunstre, Trimpeleye and Pokeston' - which John, son of John de la Mare of Ryndecombe, and [Amy], his [wife], held in dower of Amy of the inheritance of Ralph on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Amy ought to revert to Ralph and his heirs - after the decease of Amy shall remain to Hugh and Isabel and their aforesaid heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid tenements and the 2 parts, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Thomas, son of Thomas le Botiller, knight, and [the heirs of his body], (2) to Alan, brother of the same Thomas, and the heirs of his body and (3) to Thomas le Botiller, knight, and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Hugh Mustell, Isabel Mustell, Peter de Edgworth, Ralph de Bullesdon, John de la Mare, Amy de la Mare, Thomas le Butler, Alan le Butler
Places: Clifton, Boddington, Farmcote (in Guiting Power), Hardwicke (in Elmstone Hardwicke), Habberley (in Kidderminster), Kidderminster, Trimpley, Puxton (both in Kidderminster), Rendcomb (in Gloucestershire)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 374.
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County: Berkshire. Oxfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 20 Edward III [14 May 1346].
Parties: Thomas de Mussynden', querent, and Thomas de Foxlee and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Appelton' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Berkshire and 20 acres of meadow in More in the county of Oxford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas de Foxlee and Joan have granted to Thomas de Mussynden' the manor, meadow and advowson and have remised and quitclaimed whatsoever they had in them for the life of Joan to him and his heirs for ever.
For this: Thomas de Mussynden' has granted for himself and his heirs that they will render each year to Thomas de Foxlee and Joan for the life of Joan 24 marks, to wit, a moiety at the feast of St Michael and the other moiety at Easter. Thomas de Foxlee and Joan shall have the right to distrain. And after the decease of Joan, Thomas de Mussynden' and his heirs shall be quit of the payment for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas de Missenden, Thomas de Foxley, Joan de Foxley
Places: Appleton, Northmoor
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 375.
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County: Nottinghamshire. Derbyshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 20 Edward III [14 May 1346].
Parties: Thomas de Sibethorp', the parson of the church of Bekyngham, querent, and John Brett, knight, and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Wyuerton' in the county of Nottingham and the manor of Williampthorp' and 1 messuage, 2 bovates of land, 4 acres of meadow, 5 acres of wood and 21 shillings of rent in Henkyrsyl in the county of Derby.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John has acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Thomas, as those which Thomas has of his gift.
For this: Thomas has granted to John and Joan the manors and tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Joan and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas de Sibthorpe, John Brett, Joan Brett
Places: Beckingham (in Nottinghamshire), Wiverton, Williamthorpe (in North Wingfield), Inkersall (in Staveley)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 376.
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County: Suffolk. Norfolk.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 20 Edward III [14 May 1346].
Parties: Henry de Redenhale and Margaret, his wife, querents, and William de Herleston', clerk, and William de Elyngham, deforciants.
Property: 5 messuages, 40 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture and 10 shillings of rent in Cokeleye in the county of Suffolk and 1 messuage, 100 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, 5 acres of wood and 5 acres of alder in Redenhale, Aldebergh', Sterston' and Dycleburgh' in the county of Norfolk.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Henry has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William de Herleston', as those which the same William and William de Elyngham have of his gift.
For this: William and William have granted to Henry and Margaret [the tenements] and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Henry and Margaret and the heirs of the body of Henry, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Thomas, son of Peter, son of Peter del Brok', and the heirs of his body, (2) to John, brother of the same Thomas, and the heirs of his body, (3) to Anne, sister of the same John, and the heirs of her body, (4) to Theobald, son of Richard de Carleton', and the heirs of his body, (5) to Eleanor, sister of the same Theobald, and the heirs of her body, (6) to Elizabeth, sister of the same Eleanor, and the heirs of her body and (7) to the right heirs of Henry.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Henry de Redenhall, Margaret de Redenhall, William de Harlestone, William de Ellingham, Peter del Brooke, Thomas del Brooke, John del Brooke, Anne del Brooke, Richard de Carlton, Theobald de Carlton, Eleanor de Carlton, Elizabeth de Carlton
Places: Cookley, Redenhall, Alburgh, Starston, Dickleburgh
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 377.
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County: Herefordshire.* Hertfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after Ascension, 20 Edward III [26 May 1346].
Parties: The lord king, querent, and Richard Talbot' and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Hertfordyngbury, excepting the advowsons of the church of Hertfordyngbury and the priories of Hertford' and Wylemondesleye.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manor to be the right of the lord king, as that which he has of their gift, to hold to the lord king and his heirs for ever, in exchange for the land and hundred of Irchingfeld' and the manor of Wormelowe in the county of Hereford and also for the homage and services of Reynold de Grey for the manor of Wylton' and of Thomas de Dageworth' and Eleanor, his wife, for the manor of Kilpek', and of the heirs of Reynold and Eleanor, rendered and granted by the lord king to Richard and Elizabeth and the heirs of Richard
Warranty: Warranty by Richard and Elizabeth for themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth.
Note: [* Added in a later hand.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Talbot, Elizabeth Talbot, Reynold de Grey, Thomas de Dagworth, Eleanor de Dagworth
Places: Hertingfordbury, Hertford Priory, Wymondley Priory (all 3 in Hertfordshire), Archenfield (in Herefordshire), Wormelow (in Llangarren, Herefordshire), Wilton (in Bridstow, Herefordshire), Kilpeck (in Herefordshire)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 378.
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County: Wiltshire. Dorset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after Ascension, 20 Edward III [26 May 1346].
Parties: John de [Barton', clerk, and John de Melton' of Barton'], querents, and Richard de Gascrik' and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: A moiety [of the manor of Piriton'] in the county of Wiltshire and a moiety of the manor of Rammesham and the advowson of the church of the same manor [in the county of Dorset.]
Action: [Plea] of covenant.
Agreement: Richard and Elizabeth have acknowledged the moieties and advowson to be the right of John de Melton', of which the same John and John Barton' have the moiety of the manor of Piriton' and the advowson of their gift, to hold to John de Barton' and John de Melton' and the heirs of John de Melton', of the chief lords for ever. And they have granted for themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth [that the moiety] of the manor of Rammesham - which John de Mundene, John Briot' and Robert Hayward' held for their lives of the inheritance of Elizabeth on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of John de [Mundene], John Briot' and Robert ought to revert to Richard and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth - after the decease of [John de Mundene], John Briot' and Robert shall remain to John de Barton' and John de Melton' and the heirs of [John de Melton', to hold together with] the moiety of the manor of Piriton' and the advowson [of the chief lords for ever.]
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John de Barton' and John de Melton' have given them [...] marks [of silver.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Barton, John de Melton, Richard de Gascrick, Elizabeth de Gascrick, John de Munden, John Briot, Robert Hayward
Places: Barton, Purton, Rampisham
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 379.
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County: Lincolnshire. Nottinghamshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 19 Edward III [13 October 1345]. And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity, 20 Edward III [18 June 1346].
Parties: Norman de Swynford', knight, and Margaret, his wife, querents, and Master Thomas de Redynges, the parson of the church of Lee, and Robert Danmartyn, chaplain, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Gaytburton' and Lee and 3 messuages, 7 bovates of land, 12 acres of meadow and 6 marks, 4 shillings and 8 pence of rent in Stowe of the Blessed Mary, Upton', Kesseby and Scotthorn' by Nettelham in the county of Lincoln and 1 messuage, 1 bovate of land and 10 shillings of rent in Westburton' and Leuerton' in the county of Nottingham.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Norman and Margaret have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Master Thomas, of which Master Thomas and Robert have the manors, 2 messuages, 5 bovates of land, the meadow and the rent, excepting a third part of 2 parts of the manor of Lee, of their gift.
For this: Master Thomas and Robert have granted to Norman and Margaret the same manors and tenements and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Norman and Margaret and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. And besides Master Thomas and Robert granted for themselves and the heirs of Master Thomas that the third part of 2 parts of the manor of Lee - which Agnes, who was the wife of Robert de Trihampton', held in dower - and also that 2 messuages and [3] bovates of land in the vills of Stowe of the Blessed Mary, Upton', Kesseby and Scotthorn' - which John de Malbyrthorp' and Dulcia, his wife, [held] for their lives - of the inheritance of Master Thomas on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Agnes, John and Dulcia ought to revert to [Master] Thomas and Robert and the heirs of Master Thomas - after the decease of Agnes, John and Dulcia shall remain [to Norman] and Margaret and their aforesaid heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid manors and tenements of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Margaret.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Norman de Swinford, Margaret de Swinford, Thomas de Riddings, Robert Dammartin, Robert de Trehampton, Agnes de Trehampton, John de Mablethorpe, Dulcia de Mablethorpe
Places: Lea, Gate Burton, Stow, Upton, Kexby (in Upton), Scothern, Nettleham, West Burton, Leverton
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 380.
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County: Cambridgeshire. Norfolk.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from Holy Trinity, 20 Edward III [18 June 1346].
Parties: Mary de Sc'o Paulo, countess of Pembroke, querent, and Richard Talbot' and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The advowson of the abbey of minoresses of Watirbech' in the county of Cambridge and the advowson of the church of Saxthorp' in the county of Norfolk.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard and Elizabeth have acknowledged the advowsons to be the right of the countess, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth to her and her heirs for ever.
For this: The countess has given them 200 marks of silver.
Note: This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Mary de Saint Paul, countess of Pembroke, Richard Talbot, Elizabeth Talbot
Places: Waterbeach Abbey, Saxthorpe
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 381.
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County: Middlesex. Essex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 20 Edward III [30 April 1346]. And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [18 June 1346].
Parties: John Galeys and Idonie, his wife, querents, and Hugh le Mareschal and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage and 20 acres of land in Stebenhethe in the county of Middlesex and 4 acres of meadow in Westhamme in the county of Essex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Hugh and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, and have rendered them to John and Idonie in the court, to hold to John and Idonie and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever.
For this: John and Idonie have given them 40 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Galeys, Idonie Galeys, Hugh le Marshall, Margaret le Marshall
Places: Stepney, West Ham
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 382.
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County: Berkshire. Nottinghamshire. Oxfordshire. Gloucestershire. Buckinghamshire. Essex. Lincolnshire. Sussex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Michael, 20 Edward III [6 October 1346].
Parties: John, archbishop of Canterbury, John Engayne, knight, Oliver de Bohun, knight, Robert de Teye, Peter Fauelore, William de Penbrigge and William de Dersham, querents, and William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Henton' and Spene in the county of Berkshire and the manors of Pyriton', Hasle, Kertlyngton', Ascote and Dadyngton' in [the county of Oxford] and the vill and manor of Wycombe in the county of Buckingham and the manor of Longebenyngton' in the county of Lincoln and the manor of Kneshale in the county of Nottingham and the manor of Newenham in the county of Gloucester and the manor of Wykes in the county of Essex and 42 pounds of rent in Bosham in the county of Sussex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: The earl has acknowledged the manors, vill and rent to be the right of the archbishop, John, Oliver, Robert, Peter, William de Penbrigge and William de Dersham, as those which the archbishop, John, Oliver, Robert, Peter, William de Penbrigge and William de Dersham have of his gift.
For this: The archbishop, John, Oliver, Robert, Peter, William de Penbrigge and William de Dersham have granted to the earl and Elizabeth the manors, vill and rent and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to the earl and Elizabeth and the heirs of the body of the earl, of the lord king and his heirs for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the lord king and his heirs for ever.
Note: This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John, archbishop of Canterbury, John Engaine, Oliver de Bohun, Robert de Tey, Peter Fawler, William de Pembridge, William de Darsham, William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, Elizabeth de Bohun
Places: Hinton Waldrist, Speen, Pyrton, Haseley, Kirtlington, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Deddington, Wycombe, Long Bennington, Kneesall, Newnham, Wix, Bosham
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 383.
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County: Devon. Somerset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after Ascension, 20 Edward III [26 May 1346]. And afterwards two weeks from St Michael in the same year [13 October 1346].
Parties: Nicholas de Boleuylle, knight, and Joan, his wife, querents, and Henry Power, Simon de Fareweye, chaplain, and Walter Gerard', chaplain, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Shete and Wyscombe in the county of Devon and the manors of Sock' and Yuelcestre in the county of Somerset.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Nicholas has acknowledged the manors to be the right of Henry, as those which Henry, Simon and Walter have of his gift.
For this: Henry, Simon and Walter have granted to Nicholas and Joan the manors and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Nicholas and Joan, of the chief lords for the lives of Nicholas and Joan. And after the decease of Nicholas and Joan the manors shall remain to Nicholas, son of the same Nicholas, and Agnes, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to William, brother of the same Nicholas, and the heirs of his body, (2) to Henry, brother of the same William, and the heirs of his body, (3) to Otes (Oton), brother of the same Henry, and the heirs of his body, (4) to Thomas, brother of the same Otes, and the heirs of his body and (5) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Nicholas de Boleuylle.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Nicholas de Boleville, Joan de Boleville, Henry Power, Simon de Fairway, Walter Gerrard, Agnes de Boleville, William de Boleville, Henry de Boleville, Otes de Boleville, Thomas de Boleville
Places: Shute, Wiscombe (in Southleigh), Sock, Ilchester
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 384.
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County: Norfolk. Essex. Kent.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 20 Edward III [13 October 1346].
Parties: John de Segraue of Folkestane and Florence, his wife, querents, and William de Kent' of Stokke, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Lodne in the county of Norfolk and the manor of Morton' in the county of Essex and 6 pounds, 13 shillings [and] 4 pence of rent in Folkestane in the county of Kent.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John has acknowledged the manors and rent to be the right of William, as those which William has of his gift.
For this: William has granted to John and Florence the manors and rent and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Florence and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of John.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Segrave, Florence de Segrave, William de Kent
Places: Folkestone, Stoke, Loddon, Moreton
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 385.
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County: Nottinghamshire. Yorkshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from St Michael, 20 Edward III [20 October 1346].
Parties: John de Bella aqua and Isabel, his wife, querents, and William de Wakebrugge and John de Farnesfeld', chaplain, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Kirtelyngton' and 3 messuages, 6 bovates of land, 6 acres of meadow, 5 pounds, 6 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Hokerton', Midelthorp', Erleshagh', Edyngleye and Halum in the county of Nottingham and the manor of Byrne and 15 acres of meadow in Westhathelsey in the county of York.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John de Bella aqua has acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of John de Farnesfeld', as those which the same William and John [sic] have of his gift.
For this: William and John de Farnesfeld' have granted to John de Bella aqua and Isabel the manors and tenements and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John de Bella aqua and Isabel and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Thomas de Bella aqua, brother of the same John de Bella aqua, and the male heirs of his body and (2) to the right heirs of John de Bella aqua.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Bellew, Isabel de Bellew, William de Wakebridge, John de Farnsfield, Thomas de Bellew
Places: Kirklington, Hockerton, Middlethorpe (in Norwell), Earlshaw (in Caunton), Edingley, Halam, Burn (in Brayton), West Haddlesey (in Birkin)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 386.
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County: Warwickshire. Wiltshire. Herefordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 20 Edward III [13 October 1346].
Parties: Baldwin de Fryuill' and Ida, his wife, querents, and Baldwin de Wytteneye, deforciant.
Property: The castle of Tamworth' and a third part and a moiety of a fourth part of the manor of Middilton', excepting the homage and services of John, son of Henry de Lisle, in the county of Warwick and a moiety of the manor of Yatesbury in the county of Wiltshire and the manors of Brianes Maune and Ferne in the county of Hereford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Baldwin de Fryuill' and Ida have acknowledged the castle, manors, moieties and third part to be the right of Baldwin de Wytteneye, as those which he has of their gift.
For this: Baldwin de Wytteneye has granted to Baldwin de Fryuill' and Ida the castle, manors, moieties and third part and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Baldwin de Fryuill' and Ida and the heirs of their bodies, to wit, the castle, the manor of Brianes Maune and the moiety of the manor of Yatesbury of the lord king and his heirs and the manor of Ferne, the third part and the moiety of the fourth part of the chief lords, for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Baldwin de Fryuill'.
Note: This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Baldwin de Freville, Ida de Freville, Baldwin de Witney, Henry de Lisle, John de Lisle
Places: Tamworth (in Staffordshire), Middleton, Yatesbury, Maund Bryan, Ferne (both in Bodenham)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 387.
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County: Suffolk. Essex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 19 Edward III [27 January 1345]. And afterwards two weeks from St Michael in the same year [13 October 1345].
Parties: William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, and Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and Thomas, son of William Boteuileyn, knight, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Neuton' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Suffolk and the manor of Braundon' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Essex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas has acknowledged the manors and advowsons to be the right of the earl, and has granted for himself and his heirs that the manor of Neuton' and the advowson of the church of the same manor - which William de Clopton' held for life - and also that the manor of Braundon' and the advowson of the church of the same manor - which John Fermer held for the lives of Robert de Scardeburgh' and Margaret, his wife - of the inheritance of Thomas on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of William, Robert and Margaret ought to revert to Thomas and his heirs - after the decease of William de Clopton', Robert and Margaret shall remain to the earl and Elizabeth and the heirs of the earl, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
For this: The earl and Elizabeth have given him 200 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William de Bohun, earl of Northampton, Elizabeth de Bohun, William Buttevelyn, Thomas Buttevelyn, William de Clopton, John Farmer, Robert de Scarborough, Margaret de Scarborough
Places: Newton, Brundon (in Ballingdon)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 388.
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County: Somerset. Hampshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 20 Edward III [30 April 1346]. And afterwards one week from St Martin in the same year [18 November 1346].
Parties: Thomas de Weston', knight, querent, and William de Weston', clerk, deforciant.
Property: 2 messuages, 2 carucates of land, 30 [acres] of meadow and 60 shillings of rent in Weston' and Berewyk' by Bathon' in the county of Somerset and 1 messuage and 1 carucate of land in Nywechurche in the Isle of Wight (Insula Vecta) in the county of Southampton, which Margaret, who was the wife of John de Weston' [holds] for life.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas, and has granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements - which Margaret held for life of the inheritance of William in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Margaret ought to revert to [William and] his heirs - after the decease of Margaret shall remain to Thomas and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Thomas has given him 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas de Weston, William de Weston, John de Weston, Margaret de Weston
Places: Weston, 'Berewyk'', Bath, Newchurch
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 389.
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County: Herefordshire. Gloucestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Martin, 20 Edward III [25 November 1346].
Parties: John de Wysham, knight, and Joan, his wife, querents, by Gilbert de Berdefeld', put in their place, and Richard de Morton', chaplain, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Tedesterne de la Mare and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Hereford and 2 messuages, 200 acres of land, 30 acres of pasture and 60 acres of wood in the vill of Sc'o Briauello and la Newelonde by the vill of Sc'o Briauello in the forest of Dene in the county of Gloucester.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard has granted to John and Joan the manor, tenements and advowson and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Joan and the heirs of the body of John, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to John de Bures, son of Andrew de Bures, and his heirs.
Note: [Endorsed: Richard, son of Richard de Baggynden', puts in his claim.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Wisham, Joan de Wisham, Gilbert de Bardfield, Richard de Morton, John de Bures, Andrew de Bures, Richard de Bagendon
Places: Tedstone Delamere, St Briavels, Newland, Forest of Dean
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 390.
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County: Cambridgeshire. Middlesex. Suffolk.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Michael, 14 Edward III [6 October 1340]. And afterwards one week from St Hilary, 20 Edward III [20 January 1347] (after the death of John Skynner).
Parties: John de Tilteye and John Skynner [...], querents, and John de Pulteneye, knight, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Cheuele in the county of Cambridge and the manor of Popeler in the county of Middlesex and the manor of Wytheresfeld' in the county of Suffolk.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John de Pulteneye has acknowledged the manors to be the right of John de Tilteye, as those which the same John and John Skynner have of his gift.
For this: John de Tilteye and John Skynner have granted to John de Pulteneye the manors and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John [de Pulteneye], of the chief lords for the life of John de Pulteneye. And after the decease of John the manors shall remain to [John ..., archbishop of Canterbury], and Margaret, the wife of the aforesaid John de Pulteneye, to hold of the chief lords for the lives of the archbishop and Margaret. And after the decease of the archbishop and Margaret the manors shall remain to John de Eccleshale and William, son of the aforesaid John de Pulteneye and of Margaret, and the heirs [of the body] of William, [to hold of the chief lords] for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the heirs of the body of the aforesaid John de Pulteneye. [In default of such heirs], the manor of Popeler shall remain to William de Pulteneye, son of William Erneys, and the male heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) [to Henry, brother] of the same William de Pulteneye, and the male heirs of his body and (2) to the right heirs of the aforesaid John de Pulteneye. And the manor of Cheuele shall remain to the aforesaid Henry and the male heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) [to the aforesaid William] de Pulteneye, son of William, and the male heirs of his body and (2) to the right heirs of the aforesaid John de Pulteneye. And the manor of Wytheresfeld' shall remain to Thomas de Pulteneye, son of John Spigurnell', and the male heirs [of his body, to hold of the chief lords] for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Hugh, brother of the same Thomas, and the male heirs of his body, (2) to the aforesaid William de Pulteneye, [son of William], and the male heirs of his body and (3) to the aforesaid Henry and the male heirs of his body and (4) to the right heirs of the aforesaid John de Pulteneye.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Tiltey, John Skinner, John de Poultney, John de Stratford, archbishop of Canterbury, Margaret de Poultney, John de Eccleshall, William de Poultney, William Erneys, Henry de Poultney, John Spigurnell, Thomas de Poultney, Hugh de Poultney
Places: Cheveley, Poplar, Withersfield
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 391.
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County: Lincolnshire. [Northamptonshire.]
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Martin, 18 Edward III [18 November 1344]. And afterwards two weeks from St Hilary, 20 Edward III [27 January 1346].
Parties: Richard de Wylughby, knight, the elder, querent, and John de Meperteshale, knight, and Cecily, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Uffyngton' by Staunford' in the county of Lincoln and 6 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in Burleye and Pyllesgate in the county of Northampton.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Cecily have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Richard, and have granted for themselves and the heirs of John that the manor and tenements - which Thomas de PonteFracto of Staunford' held for life of the inheritance of John on the day the agreement was made for 12 marks rendered each year of the first 10 years and each year then following for 24 marks, and which after the decease of Thomas ought to revert to John and Cecily and the heirs of John - after the decease of Thomas shall remain to Richard and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords [for ever.]
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Richard has given them 100 marks of silver.
Note: This agreement was made in the presence of Thomas, and he did fealty to Richard in the court.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard de Willoughby, John de Meppershall, Cecily de Meppershall, Thomas de Pontefract
Places: Uffington, Stamford, Burghley (in Stamford Baron), Pilsgate (in Barnack)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 392.
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County: Hertfordshire. Buckinghamshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 20 Edward III [27 January 1346].
Parties: John le Irmonger of Parua Horewod', querent, and Thomas de Abyndon', deforciant.
Property: 3 messuages, 88 acres of land, 13 acres of meadow, 13 shillings and 5 pence of rent and a moiety of 1 mill in Gobelcot' and Merston' in the county of Hertford and 4 messuages, 15 acres of land and 2 shillings, 5 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in Pichelesthorp' and Masworth' in the county of Buckingham.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John has of his gift.
For this: John has granted to Thomas the tenements and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Thomas, of the chief lords for the life of Thomas. And after the decease of Thomas the tenements shall remain to Geoffrey, son of the same Thomas, and Margery, daughter of the aforesaid John, and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Thomas.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John le Ironmonger, Thomas de Abingdon, Geoffrey de Abingdon, Margery le Ironmonger
Places: Little Horwood (in Buckinghamshire), Gubblecote, Long Marston (both in Tring), Pitstone, Marsworth
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 393.
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County: Oxfordshire. Hampshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 19 Edward III [13 October 1345]. And afterwards two weeks from St Hilary, [20?] Edward III [27 January 1346?].
Parties: [John Inge, knight, and Alice, his wife], querents, and William Inge, the parson of the church of Heampton', deforciant.
Property: The manor of Bourton' in the county of Oxford and 1 messuage, 2 carucates [of land, 40?] acres of meadow and [46? shillings and 8] pence of rent in Pambere in the county of Southampton.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William has granted to John and [Alice the manor and has rendered it to them] in the court, to hold to John and Alice and the heirs of their bodies, of William and his heirs for ever, rendering [yearly ... ... at the feast of the Nativity] of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief lords all other services. And besides William granted for himself and his heirs that the messuages, the land, the meadow and the rent - which John Geruays of Iwode and Philip, his son, Gervase, John and Nicholas, brothers of the same Philip, held for their lives of the inheritance of William in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of John Geruays, Philip, Gervase, John and Nicholas [ought to revert to William and his heirs] - after the decease of [the same persons] shall remain to John Inge and Alice and their aforesaid heirs, to hold together with the manor of William and his heirs by the aforesaid services for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to John, son of Alice Basset', and the heirs of his body, (2) to Hildebrand, brother of the same John, son of Alice, and the heirs of his body, (3) to Joan ap Adam, daughter of the aforesaid John Inge, and the heirs of her body, (4) to Alice, sister of the same Joan, and the heirs of her body, (5) to Elizabeth, sister of the same Alice, sister of Joan, and the heirs of her body, (6) to Eleanor, sister of the same Elizabeth, and the heirs of her body and (7) to Desid[er]ata, sister of the same Eleanor, and the heirs of her body. In default of such heirs, the manor and tenements [shall revert to William and his heirs], quit of the other heirs of John Inge and Alice, his wife, John, son of Alice, Hildebrand, Joan, Alice, sister of Joan, Elizabeth, [Eleanor and Desiderata, to hold of the chief lords] for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Inge, Alice Inge, William Inge, John Gervase, Philip Gervase, Gervase Gervase, Nicholas Gervase, Alice Basset, John Basset, Hildebrand Basset, Joan ap Adam, Elizabeth Inge, Eleanor Inge, Desiderata Inge
Places: Heanton Punchardon (in Devon), Bourton, Pamber, Iwood (in Basingstoke, Hampshire)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 394.
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County: Buckinghamshire. Essex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 21 Edward III [3 February 1347].
Parties: John de Bohun of Midhurst' and Cecily, his wife, querents, and Richard Laxman, Richard le Graunt' and Griffin de Sutton', deforciants.
Property: The manor of Crawele and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Buckingham and the manor of P[ar]ua Badewe and the advowson of the church of the same manor and 100 shillings of rent in Bergholte and Bures in the county of Essex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Cecily have acknowledged the manors, tenements and advowsons to be the right of Richard Laxman, as those which Richard, Richard and Griffin have of their gift.
For this: Richard, Richard and Griffin have granted to John and Cecily the manors, tenements and advowsons and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Cecily and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the heirs of the body of Cecily. In default of such heirs, the manors, tenements and advowsons shall remain to Ralph Filiol, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Ralph. And after the decease of Ralph the manors, tenements and advowsons shall remain to William, son of John de Sutton', knight, and the male heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Richard, brother of the same William, and the male heirs of his body and (2) to John, brother of the same Richard, and his heirs.
Note: [Endorsed: Thomas, son of Thomas de Rokesle, Edmund Morda[...] and Ellen, his wife, and Agnes de Brook' put in their claim.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Bohun, Cecily de Bohun, Richard Laxman, Richard le Grant, Griffin de Sutton, Ralph Fillol, John de Sutton, William de Sutton, Richard de Sutton, Thomas de Rokesley, Edmund Morda[...], Ellen Morda[...], Agnes de Brooke
Places: Midhurst (in Sussex), North Crawley, Little Baddow, West Bergholt, Bures St Mary
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 395.
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County: Middlesex. Essex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Martin, 19 Edward III [25 November 1345]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 21 Edward III [15 April 1347].
Parties: William de Walyngford', citizen and skinner of London', querent, and Walter, son of John Meu of Stebenheth', deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 44 acres of land and 5 marks of rent in Stebe[nheth' in] the county of Middlesex and 5 acres of meadow in Westhamme in the county of Essex, which Hugh le Mareschal and Margaret, his wife, hold for the life of Margaret.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Walter has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William, and has granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements - which Hugh and Margaret held for the life of Margaret of the inheritance of Walter in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Margaret ought to revert to Walter and his heirs - after the decease of Margaret shall remain to William and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: William has given him 40 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William de Wallingford, John Mew, Walter Mew, Hugh le Marshall, Margaret le Marshall
Places: London, Stepney, West Ham
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 396.
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County: Warwickshire. Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 21 Edward III [29 April 1347].
Parties: John de Peyto the younger and Beatrice, his wife, and Roger de Bisshop[esdon'], querents, by Thomas de Holt', put in the place of Beatrice, and Hugh de Nayleston', the parson of the church of Sheldon', deforciant.
Property: 4 [messuages?], 10 virgates of land, 22 acres of meadow, 6 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood and 70 shillings of rent in Lapwo[rth'], Rowynton', Bisshewode and Lynden' in the county of Warwick and 25 messuages, 14 virgates of land, 20 acres of meadow, 30 acres [of pasture], 4 acres of wood and 11 shillings of rent in Pippewelle, Waresleye and Hulle in the county of Worcester.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Roger have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Hugh, of which he has 27 messuages, 21 virgates of land and the meadow, the pasture, the wood and the rent of their gift.
For this: [Hugh] has granted to John and Beatrice the same tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Beatrice, of the chief lords for the lives of John and Beatrice. And besides Hugh granted for himself and his heirs that 1 messuage and 2 virgates of land in the vill of Lynden' - which Walter Huchounes held for life - and also that 1 messuage and 1 virgate of land in the vill of Hulle - which Richard, the parson of the church of Newynton', held for life - of the inheritance of Hugh on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Walter and Richard ought to revert to Hugh and his heirs - after the decease of Walter and Richard shall remain to John and Beatrice, to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of the chief lords for the lives of John and Beatrice. And after the decease of John and Beatrice all the tenements shall remain to Roger, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Roger. And after the decease of Roger the tenements shall remain to [John], son of John de Bisshopesdon', and the male heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Roger.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Peyto, Beatrice de Peyto, Roger de Bishopton, Thomas de Holt, Hugh de Nailstone, Walter Hutchins, Richard, John de Bishopton
Places: Sheldon (in Warwickshire), Lapworth, Rowington, Bushwood (in Old Stratford), Lyndon (in Bickenhill), Pepwell, Waresley (in Hartlebury), Hill (in Fladbury), Newton or Newington
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 397.
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County: Berkshire. Oxfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from Holy Trinity, 21 Edward III [3 June 1347].
Parties: Thomas Wer, chaplain, and Richard le Venour of Sottewell', querents, and William, son of Robert atte Halle of Goldore, and Alice, his wife, and Giles Hermere of Merston' and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage and 3 acres of land in Walyngford' and Clopcote in the county of Berkshire and 4 and a half acres of land in Croum[er]ssh' Giffard' and Neuwenham by Walyngford' in the county of Oxford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Alice and Giles and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard, and have rendered them to Richard and Thomas in the court, to hold to Thomas and Richard and the heirs of Richard, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by William and Alice, Giles and Joan for themselves and the heirs of Alice and Joan.
For this: Thomas and Richard have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Were, Richard le Venner, Robert atte Hall, William atte Hall, Alice atte Hall, Giles Hermer, Joan Hermer
Places: Sotwell (in Berkshire), Golder (in Pyrton, Oxfordshire), Marston, Wallingford, Clapcot (in Wallingford), Crowmarsh Gifford, Newnham Murren
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 398.
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County: Buckinghamshire. Hampshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from Holy Trinity, 21 Edward III [3 June 1347].
Parties: Roger de Sifrewast, knight, querent, and William de Sifrewast' and John de Wodeberwe, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Chesham in the county of Buckingham and 1 messuage, 2 carucates of land, 3 acres of meadow, 4 acres of wood and 4 pounds of rent in Quedhampton' in the county of Southampton.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Roger has acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of William, as those which William and John have of his gift.
For this: William and John have granted to Roger the manor and tenements and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Roger, of the chief lords for the life of Roger. And after the decease of Roger the manor and tenements shall remain to John de Sifrewast', knight, the father of the same Roger, to hold of the chief lords for the life of John. And after the decease of John the manor and tenements shall remain to the right heirs of Roger, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Roger de Syfrewast, William de Syfrewast, John de Woodborough, John de Syfrewast
Places: Chesham, Quidhampton (in Overton)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 399.
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County: Buckinghamshire. Oxfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from Holy Trinity, 21 Edward III [3 June 1347].
Parties: Philip le Tauerner of Thame, querent, and Roger le Lorymer of Thame and Mariota, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage in Magna Mussenden' in the county of Buckingham and 1 messuage in Noua Thame in the county of Oxford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Roger and Mariota have acknowledged the messuages to be the right of Philip, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Roger to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Philip has given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Philip le Taverner, Roger le Lorimer, Mariota le Lorimer
Places: Great Missenden, New Thame (in Thame)
 
CP 25/1/287/42, number 400.
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County: Devon. Somerset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from Holy Trinity, 21 Edward III [3 June 1347].
Parties: Ralph, son of Thomas de Shyllyngford', John Stone of Honeton', William de Cheseweye and Richard atte Well', querents, and Richard de Chuselden' and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Southtauton' and Rewe and 36 messuages, 12 shops, 2 mills, 8 carucates, 1 ferling and 22 acres of land, 73 acres of meadow, 43 acres of wood, 11 pounds, 2 shillings and 2 pence [of rent and pasture] for all their animals in 15 acres of moor in Exon', the suburb of the same city, Silpherton', Aunk', Nethereaynelesdon' (or Nethereayuelesdon'), Northtauton', Wyghelegh', Sprayton' and Saunford' Courtenay and the advowson of the church of the manor of Rewe in the county of Devon and the manor of Penne and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Somerset.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard de Chuselden' and Joan have acknowledged the manors, tenements, pasture and advowsons to be the right of John, and have rendered the manors of Rewe [and] Penne, 34 messuages, the shops, 1 mill, 1 ferling, 6 carucates and 22 acres of land, 73 acres of meadow, 40 acres of wood, the rent, the pasture and the advowsons to John, Ralph, William and Richard atte Well' in the court, to hold to Ralph, John, William and Richard atte Well' and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever. And besides Richard de Chuselden' and Joan granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that the manor of Southtauton' - which Richard de Lamburne held for life - and that 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land and 3 acres of wood in the vill of Northtauton' - which Simon atte Pitte held for the life of Henry Godman - and also that 1 messuage, 1 mill and 1 carucate of land in the vill of Saunford' Courtenay - which John de Ponton' held for life - of the inheritance of Joan on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Richard de Lamburne, Henry and John de Po[nto]n' ought to revert to Richard de Chuselden' and Joan and the heirs of Joan - after the decease of Richard de Lamburne, Henry and John de Ponton' shall remain to Ralph, John Stone, William and Richard atte [Well' and] the heirs of John, to hold together with the aforesaid manors, tenements, pasture and advowsons [of the chief] lords for ever.
For this: Ralph, John Stone, William and Richard atte Well' have given them 200 marks [of silver.]
Note: [Endorsed: Juhel (Johelus) de Bukyngton' puts in his claim.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas de Shillingford, Ralph de Shillingford, John Stone, William de Cheeseway, Richard atte Well, Richard de Chiselden, Joan de Chiselden, Richard de Lambourn, Simon atte Pitt, Henry Goodman, John de Ponton, Juhel de Bickington
Places: Honiton (in Devon), South Tawton, Rewe, Exeter, Silverton, Aunk (in Clyst Hydon), 'Nethereaynelesdon'' (or 'Nethereayuelesdon''), North Tawton, Willey (in Sampford Courtenay), Spreyton, Sampford Courtenay, Pendomer


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