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CP 25/1/293/73, number 401.
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County: Devon. Dorset. Somerset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St Martin, 34 Henry VI [12 November 1455].
Parties: Thomas Douryssh' the younger and John More, querents, and Hugh Stucle and Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Affeton', Estwolryngton', Westwolryngton', Thelbrygge, Meweshathe, Brygrowell', Bradeford' Tracy and Drayford' and the advowsons of the churches of Affeton', Estwolryngton', Westwolryngton', Thelbrygge and Meweshathe and also 27 messuages, 3 carucates, 44 ferlings and 20 acres of land, 34 acres of meadow and 375 acres of furze and heath in Sutton' Sachevyle, Chilmelegh', Wytherygge, Affeton', Romandeslegh', Hille, Wayssheford', Westcote, Ayssheraf', Southemolton', Stokryuers, Gratton', Seynt Dauyes Downe and Exon' in the county of Devon and the manor of Preston' by S[he]reueton' and 6 messuages, 1 dove-cot, 1 carucate and 80 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture and 44 acres of wood in Blaneford' of the Blessed Mary, Blaneford' Foru' and Halfehede in the county of Dorset and the manors of Chilton' Cantelowe and Trent and the advowson of a third part of the church of Trent in the county of Somerset.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Hugh and Katherine have acknowledged the manors, tenements, third part and advowsons to be the right of Thomas, as those which Thomas and John have of their gift, to hold to Thomas and John and the heirs of Thomas, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by Hugh and Katherine for themselves and the heirs of Katherine, against John, abbot of Dunkeswell, and his successors.
For this: Thomas and John have granted to Hugh and Katherine the manors, tenements, third part and advowsons and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Hugh and Katherine and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, the manors of Affeton', Estwolryngton', Westwolryngton', Thelbrigge, Meweshathe, Brygrowell', Bradeford' Tracy and Drayford' and 27 messuages, 3 carucates, 44 ferlings and 20 acres of land, 34 acres of meadow and 375 acres of furze and heath in the vills of Sutton' Sachevyle, Chilmelegh', Wytherygge, Affeton', Romandeslegh', Hille, Wayssheford', Westcote, Ayssheraf', Southemolton', Stokryuers, Gratton', Seynt Dauyes Downe and Exon' and the advowsons of the churches of Affeton', Estwolryngton', Westwolryngton', Thelbrygge and Meweshathe in the county of Devon shall remain to the heirs of the body of Katherine, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of Thomas Affeton' and (2) to the right heirs of Hugh. And the manors of Preston', Chilton' Cantelowe and Trent and 6 messuages, the dove-cot, 1 carucate and 80 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture and 44 acres of wood in the vills of Blaneford' of the Blessed Mary, Blaneford' Foru' and Halfehede and the advowson of a third part of the church of Trent in the counties of Dorset and Somerset shall remain to the heirs of the body of Hugh, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of Katherine and (2) to the right heirs of Hugh.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Dowrish, John Moore, Hugh Stewkley, Katherine Stewkley, Thomas Affeton
Places: Affeton (in East Worlington), East Worlington, West Worlington, Thelbridge, Meshaw, Bridgerule, Bradford Tracey, Drayford (both in Witheridge), Sutton Satchville (in Cheriton Fitzpaine), Chulmleigh, Witheridge, Romansleigh, Hill (in Cruwys Morchard), Washford Pyne, Westcott (in Rockbeare), Rose Ash, South Molton, Stoke Rivers, Gratton (in Meavy), St David's Down (in Exeter), Exeter, Preston Crawford (in Tarrant Crawford), Iwerne Courtney, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, Halfhide (in Sydling St Nicholas), Chilton Cantelo, Trent
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 402.
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County: Hampshire. Wiltshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St Martin, 34 Henry VI [12 November 1455].
Parties: Gilbert Kymer, clerk, Nicholas Upton', clerk, and Henry Wigmore, clerk, querents, and John atte Bergh', esquire, and Walter atte Bergh', esquire, and Anne, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Northchartford', Estchartford' and Secchefeld' and 1 messuage, 200 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood, 10 acres of pasture and 10 acres of heath in Northchartford', Estchartford' and Secchefeld' in the county of Southampton and the manors of Childehampton', Fouent, Sutton' Maundevile, Newenham, Feldes Court and Wynterslewe and 44 messuages, 1 mill, 2 dove-cots, 1700 acres of land, 80 acres of meadow, 2000 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 10 acres of moor, 100 acres of heath and 23 shillings, 1 penny and 1 halfpenny of rent in the city of Noue Sa[rum], Vetere Sa[rum], Stratford' subtus Castrum Sa[rum], Fyssherton' Anger, Bymerton', Wylton', Stoford', Litell' Wycheford', Swalclyff', Mountmyll', Fenny Sutton', Magna Sutton', Weremynstre, Magna Corsley, Parua Corsley, Chipmanslade, Lauerstoke, Swaynsfeld', Tolueston', Norigge, Madyngton', Whitparissh', Uueri, Langle, Wodefold', Alwardbury, Whithiton', Childehampton', Fouent, Sutton' Maundevile, Newenham, Feldes Court, Wynterslewe, Crokerton', Bogeley, Whiteborn', Kyngesfeld', Wodemanton' and Burghchalke in the county of Wiltshire.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Walter have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Gilbert, as those which Gilbert, Nicholas and Henry have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of John to Gilbert, Nicholas and Henry and the heirs of Gilbert for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by John for himself and his heirs.
For this: Gilbert, Nicholas and Henry have granted to John the manors of Northchartford', Estchartford', Secchefeld', Fouent, Sutton' Maundevile, Newenham, Feldes Court and Wynterslewe and 31 messuages, the mill, the dove-cots, 1600 acres of land, 82 acres of meadow, 1998 acres of pasture, the woods, the moor, the heaths and 18 shillings, 1 penny and 1 halfpenny of rent in the aforesaid vills and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of John. And after the decease of John the same manors and tenements shall remain to Walter and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to John Neuburgh', esquire, kinsman and heir of John Cuttyng', and his heirs. And Gilbert, Nicholas and Henry have also granted to Walter and Anne the manor of Childehampton' and 14 messuages, 300 acres of land, 18 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture and 5 shillings of rent in the vills of Fyssherton' Anger, Bymerton', Wylton' and Childehampton' and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Walter and Anne and the heirs of the body of Walter, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the aforesaid John Neuburgh' and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Gilbert Kymer, Nicholas Upton, Henry Wigmore, John atte Burgh, Walter atte Burgh, Anne atte Burgh, John Newborough, John Cutting
Places: North Charford, East Charford, Searchfield (all 3 in Charford), Childhampton (in Fugglestone), Fovant, Sutton Mandeville, Newnham (in Sutton Veny), Fields Court (in Corsley), Winterslow, Salisbury, Old Sarum (in Stratford-sub-Castle), Stratford-sub-Castle, Fisherton Anger, Bemerton, Wilton, Stoford, Little Wishford (both in South Newton), Swallowcliffe, Mount Mill (in Sutton Veny), Sutton Veny, Great Sutton (in Sutton Veny), Warminster, Great Corsley, Little Corsley (both in Corsley), Chapmanslade (in Corsley and Westbury), Laverstock, 'Swaynsfeld'', Thoulstone, Norridge (both in Upton Scudamore), Maddington, Whiteparish, 'Uueri', Langley, Woodfalls (both in Downton), 'Alwardbury', Witherington (in Downton), Crockerton (in Longbridge Deverill), Bugley (in Warminster), Whitbourne (in Corsley), Kingsfield (in Bradford-on-Avon), Woodminton (in Bowerchalke), Bowerchalke
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 403.
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County: Somerset. Cornwall.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Martin, 34 Henry VI [18 November 1455].
Parties: Thomas Stodeley, abbot of the monastery of the Blessed Mary of Stanley, querent, and Robert Hungerford' the elder, knight, and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Cryket Thomas in the county of Somerset and the manor of Trevryce in the county of Cornwall.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert and Margaret have acknowledged the manors to be the right of the abbot, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Robert to him and his successors for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Walter, abbot of the Blessed Mary of Keynsham, and his successors.
For this: The abbot has given them 300 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Studley, Robert Hungerford, Margaret Hungerford
Places: Stanley Abbey (in Wiltshire), Cricket St Thomas, Trerice (in Newlyn)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 404.
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County: Devon. Cornwall.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 34 Henry VI [3 February 1456].
Parties: Nicholas Ayssheton', Richard Chychester, William Hengston', John Wideslade, John More and Hugh Gyfford', clerk, querents, and John Cokworthy the younger, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Yernescombe and 5 messuages, 100 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 2 acres of wood and 8 acres of furze and heath in Cokworthy, Wodeyenstowe, Chepyngtoryton', Barnestaple and Tauestoke in the county of Devon and 3 messuages, 3 tofts, 4 acres of land and 500 acres of moor in Launceston', Vogelers and Trewynt in the county of Cornwall.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Cokworthy has acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Hugh, as those which Hugh, Nicholas, Richard, William, John Wideslade and John More have of his gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs to Nicholas, Richard, William, John Wideslade, John More and Hugh and the heirs of Hugh for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Nicholas, Richard, William, John Wideslade, John More and Hugh have given him 200 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Nicholas Ashton, Richard Chichester, William Hengston, John Wideslade, John Moore, Hugh Giffard, John Cogworthy
Places: Yarnscombe, Cogworthy (in Yarnscombe), Instow, Great Torrington, Barnstaple, Tawstock, Launceston, 'Vogelers', Trewint (in Altarnun)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 405.
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County: Essex. Hertfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 34 Henry VI [3 February 1456].
Parties: Nicholas Marchall', citizen and ironmonger of London', Ralph Gray, John Horn' and Richard Flemyng', querents, and Robert Maunser and Margery, his wife, deforciants.
Property: A third part of a third part of 1 toft, of 100 acres of land and of 10 acres of meadow in Bircheangre and Farnham in the county of Essex and a third part of a third part of 40 acres of land, of 4 acres of meadow and of 5 shillings of rent in Storteford' and Hokeryll' in the county of Hertford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert and Margery have acknowledged the third parts of the third parts to be the right of Nicholas, as those which Nicholas, Ralph, John and Richard have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margery to Nicholas, Ralph, John and Richard and the heirs of Nicholas for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Nicholas, Ralph, John and Richard have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Nicholas Marshall, Ralph Gray, John Horn, Richard Fleming, Robert Manser, Margery Manser
Places: London, Birchanger, Farnham, Bishop's Stortford, Hockerill (in Bishop's Stortford)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 406.
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County: Oxfordshire. Berkshire. Worcestershire. Gloucestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 34 Henry VI [9 February 1456].
Parties: William Broun' and Richard Bedford', querents, and William Fenys, knight, and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Hedyngdon', Wodpury, Takley, Chastelton', Salford', Northly, Wyuelcote, Walcote and Ipwell' and 10 messuages, 6 carucates, 13 virgates, 1 bovate [and] 69 acres of land and 60 acres of meadow and the hundreds of Bolyngden' and Northyate outside the north gate of Oxon' and the views of frankpledge of the manors of Hedyngdon' and Wodpury and of the hundreds of Bolyngden' and Northyate and also 9 pounds and 2 pence of rent in Wyghthill', Foukenend', Ouernorton', Cornwell', Tilgarsley and Staunton' Seynt Joh'n and in the vills of Wodpury, Takley, Chastelton', Salford', Northlye, Wyuelcote and Ipwell' and the advowsons of the churches of the vills of Takley and Salford' and also a moiety of 1 virgate of land in the vill of Wyuelcote in the county of Oxford and the manor of Sewekeworth' in the county of Berkshire and the manor of Hill' Crombe in the county of Worcester and the manor of Wyllecote and 1 messuage, 2 carucates of land and 6 acres of meadow in Aluescote in the county of Gloucester.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William Fenys and Margaret have acknowledged the manors, hundreds, views of frankpledge, tenements, moiety and advowsons to be the right of William Broun', as those which the same William and Richard have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of William to William Broun' and Richard and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: William Broun' and Richard have given them 300 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Brown, Richard Bedford, William Fiennes, Margaret Fiennes
Places: Headington, Woodperry (in Stanton St John), Tackley, Chastleton, Salford, North Leigh, Wilcote (in North Leigh), Walcot (in Charlbury), Epwell, Bullingdon, Northgate, Oxford, Whitehill (in Tackley), 'Foukenend'', Over Norton (in Chipping Norton), Cornwell, Tilgarsley (in Eynsham), Stanton St John, Sugworth (in Radley), Hill Croome, Willicote (in Quinton), Alscot (in Preston on Stour)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 407.
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County: Middlesex. Devon.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 34 Henry VI [25 April 1456].
Parties: John Fortescu, knight, Robert Kirkeham, clerk, Thomas Westhorp', clerk, John Gogh', Peter Aumener and Richard Wodward', querents, and John Aumener and Maud, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 3 messuages, 162 acres of land, 16 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture, 12 acres of wood and 11 shillings of rent in Herfeld' in the county of Middlesex and 60 acres of land in Assheperton' in the county of Devon.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Aumener and Maud have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Peter, as those which Peter, John Fortescu, Robert, Thomas, John Gogh' and Richard have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Maud to John Fortescu, Robert, Thomas, John Gogh', Peter and Richard and the heirs of Peter for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John Fortescu, Robert, Thomas, John Gogh', Peter and Richard have given them 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Fortescue, Robert Kirkham, Thomas Westhorpe, John Gough, Peter Almoner, Richard Woodward, John Almoner, Maud Almoner
Places: Harefield, Ashburton
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 408.
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County: Hertfordshire. Bedfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St John the Baptist, 34 Henry VI [1 July 1456].
Parties: William Cantlowe, querent, and George Loughton' and Ermintrude (Armetrudis), his wife, deforciants.
Property: 20 acres of land in Cadyngton' and Kennesworth' in the county of Hertford and 1 messuage and 40 acres of land in Dunstaple and Hoghton' Regis in the county of Bedford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: George and Ermintrude have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William, as those which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Ermintrude to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: William has given them 20 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Cantlow, George Loughton, Ermintrude Loughton
Places: Caddington, Kensworth, Dunstable, Houghton Regis
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 409.
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County: Devon. Cornwall.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 26 Henry VI [21 April 1448]. And afterwards one week from St Michael, 35 Henry VI [6 October 1456].
Parties: John Penfon' and Nicholas Steven', querents, and John Robyn' atte Ford', deforciant.
Property: 2 messuages, 30 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow and 40 acres of pasture in Ford' and Hyllescote in the county of Devon and 3 messuages, 100 acres of land, 13 acres of meadow and 100 acres of pasture in Whyteley, Stapeldon', Launceston', Neuport and Westramenhenek' in the county of Cornwall.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Robyn' atte Ford' has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Nicholas, as those which Nicholas and John Penfon' have of his gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs to John Penfon' and Nicholas and the heirs of Nicholas for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John Penfon' and Nicholas have granted to John Robyn' atte Ford' the tenements and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John Robyn' atte Ford', without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of John Robyn' atte Ford'. And after the decease of John Robyn' atte Ford' the tenements shall remain to William Penfon' and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to William Skeynek' and the heirs of his body and (2) to the right heirs of John Robyn' atte Ford'.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Penfon, Nicholas Stephen, John Robin atte Ford, William Penfon, William Skeynek
Places: Ford (in Milton Abbot), Hellescott (in North Petherwin), Whiteleigh, Stapledon (both in Week St Mary), Launceston, Newport (in St Stephen by Launceston), 'Westramenhenek''
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 410.
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County: Yorkshire. City of York.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from St Michael, 35 Henry VI [27 October 1456].
Parties: John Langton', esquire, querent, and John Langton', knight, and Eupheme, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Farnley, Gargrave, Collyng', Multhorp', Hodilston' and Clackheton' and 30 messuages, 12 tofts, 62 bovates, 148 acres of land, 108 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood, 500 acres of moor, 20 acres of turbary and 107 shillings, 2 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in Farnley, Gargrave, Collyng', Multhorp', Hodilston', Clackheton', Kirkeby sup[er] Wharff', Okkenshawe, Scoles, Connonley, Popilwell', Wybsey, Byggyng', Poterton', Grymeston', Northmylforth', Swynflete, Rednesse, Lutton' sup[er] le Wold', Heslyngton', Naburn', Fenton', Ludryngton', Birkyn' and Farburn' and a moiety of the manor of Kirkeby sup[er] Wharff' in the county of York and 61 messuages, 1 dove-cot, 14 gardens, 80 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow and 9 pounds, 10 shillings and 2 pence of rent in Ebor' and Tange in the city of Ebor'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Langton', knight, and Eupheme have acknowledged the manors, tenements and moiety to be the right of John Langton', esquire, as those which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Eupheme to him and his heirs for ever.
For this: John Langton', esquire, has granted to John Langton', knight, the manors, tenements and moiety and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John Langton', knight, without impeachment of waste, of John Langton', esquire, and his heirs for the life of John Langton', knight, rendering yearly 1 rose 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 John Langton', knight, the manors of Farnley, Gargrave, Collyng', Multhorp' and Clackheton' and 12 messuages, 14 bovates and 13 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, the moor and 24 shillings, 2 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in the vills of Wybsey, Okkenshawe, Scoles, Popilwell' and Connonley and also 1 messuage in the city of Ebor' lying at Seynt Andrewegate shall remain to Eupheme, without impeachment of waste, to hold of John Langton', esquire, and his heirs by the aforesaid services for the life of Eupheme. And after the decease of Eupheme the aforesaid manors, tenements and moiety shall revert to John Langton', esquire, and his heirs, quit of the heirs of John Langton', knight, and Eupheme, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Langton, Eupheme Langton
Places: Farnley (in Leeds or Otley), Gargrave, Cowling (in Kildwick), Milthrop (in Sedbergh), Huddleston (in Sherburn in Elmet), Cleckheaton (in Birstall), Kirkby Wharfe, Oakenshaw, Scholes (both in Birstall), Cononley (in Kildwick), Popplewell (in Birstall), Wibsey (in Bradford), Biggin (in Church Fenton or Kirkby Malzeard), Potterton (in Barwick in Elmet), Grimston, North Milford (both in Kirkby Wharfe), Swinefleet, Reedness (both in Whitgift), Lutton (in Weaverthorpe), Heslington, Naburn (in Acaster Malbis and York), Church Fenton, Lotherton (in Sherburn in Elmet), Birkin, Fairburn (in Ledsham), York, Tang, St Andrewgate (both in York)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 411.
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County: Somerset. Devon.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Martin, 35 Henry VI [18 November 1456]. And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1457].
Parties: John Gogh' and Thomas Povy, querents, and Thomas Whalesburgh', esquire, and Maud, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Ovleknolle, Rowdon', Wode Auenaunt and Nettylcombe and the advowson of the church of Nettylcombe in the county of Somerset and the manor of Wode by Chykkeston' in the county of Devon.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas Whalesburgh' and Maud have acknowledged the manors and advowson to be the right of John, as those which John and Thomas Povy have of their gift, to hold to John and Thomas Povy and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by Thomas Whalesburgh' and Maud for themselves and the heirs of Maud, against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: John and Thomas Povy have granted to Thomas Whalesburgh' the manors and advowson and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Thomas Whalesburgh', of the chief lords for the life of Thomas Whalesburgh'. And after the decease of Thomas Whalesburgh' the manor of Ovleknolle shall remain to Elizabeth, who was the wife of Edmund Whalesburgh', now the wife of Thomas Vernon', esquire, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Elizabeth. And after the decease of Elizabeth the same manor shall remain to the right heirs of Thomas Whalesburgh', to hold of the chief lords for ever. And after the decease of Thomas Whalesburgh' the manors of Rowdon', Wode Auenaunt and Nettylcombe and the advowson shall remain to the aforesaid Elizabeth, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Elizabeth. And after the decease of Elizabeth the same manors and advowson shall remain to Maud and the heirs begotten by Thomas Whalesburgh' on the body of Maud, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Thomas Whalesburgh'. And also after the decease of Thomas Whalesburgh' the manor of Wode by Chykkeston' shall remain to Maud, without impeachment of waste, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Maud. And after the decease of Maud the same manor shall remain to the right heirs of Thomas Whalesburgh', to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Gough, Thomas Povey, Thomas Wellesborough, Maud Wellesborough, Edmund Wellesborough, Elizabeth Wellesborough, Thomas Vernon
Places: Old Knowle (in Carhampton), Rowden (in Stogumber), Wood Advent (in Nettlecombe), Nettlecombe, 'Wode', Chickstone (in Littleham)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 412.
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County: Norfolk. Suffolk. Wiltshire. Hampshire. Berkshire. Yorkshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 35 Henry VI [13 October 1456].
Parties: Miles Stapilton', knight, and Katherine, his wife, querents, and Richard Fryston' and Thomas Aslak', deforciants.
Property: The manors of Ingham, Waxtonesham, Lammesse and Stereston' and 80 acres of land in Ingham and Waxtonesham and the advowsons of the churches of Ingham, Waxtonesham, Lammesse, Stereston' and Sydystern' in the county of Norfolk and the manor of Weybrede in the county of Suffolk and the manor of Codford' Marie and a moiety of the manors of Stepyllangford', Deene and Grymstede and the advowsons of the churches of the same manors in the county of Wiltshire and the manor of Hampworth' in the county of Southampton and the manors of Northmoorton' and Hemseys and the advowsons of the churches of the same manors in the county of Berkshire and a moiety of the manors of Baynton', Codyrston', Bedale and Askam Bryan' and 8 tofts, 6 bovates and 44 acres of land in Ulvyngton' and Rumbaldkirke and the advowsons of the churches of Bedale and Melshamby in the county of York.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Miles has acknowledged the manors, tenements, moieties and advowsons to be the right of Richard, as those which Richard and Thomas have of his gift.
For this: Richard and Thomas have granted to Miles and Katherine the manors of Ingham, Waxtonesh[a]m, Lammesse, Stereston', Weybrede, Northmoorton' and Hemseys and the 8 tofts, 6 bovates [and] 124 acres of land in the vills of Ingham, Waxtonesham, Ulvyngton' and Rumbaldkirke and the moieties of the manors of Bedale, Askam Bryan', Baynton' and Codyrston' and the advowsons of the churches of the manors of Ingham, Waxtonesham, Lammesse, Stereston', Northmoorton', Hemseys and Bedale and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Miles and Katherine, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the lives of Miles and Katherine. And after the decease of Miles and Katherine the same manors, tenements, moieties and advowsons shall remain to Aubrey Veer', knight, Thomas Roos, knight, Thomas Tudenham, knight, Richard Fryston', clerk, John Selot, clerk, Simon Brayles, clerk, Thomas Saquevyle, Humphrey Foster, Henry Tudenham, John Heydon', John Fyncham and Simon Gunnore and the heirs of Simon Brayles, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Miles Stapleton, Katherine Stapleton, Richard Fryston, Thomas Aslak, Aubrey Vere, Thomas Roos, Thomas Tuddenham, John Sellett, Simon Brailes, Thomas Sackville, Humphrey Foster, Henry Tuddenham, John Haydon, John Fincham, Simon Gunnor
Places: Ingham, Waxham, Lamas, Starston, Syderstone, Weybread, Codford St Mary, Steeple Langford, West Dean, East Grimstead (in West Dean) or West Grimstead, Hamptworth (in Downton, Wiltshire), North Moreton, Hemseys (in North Moreton), Bainton, Cotherstone (in Romaldkirk), Bedale, Askham Bryan, Ovington (in Forcett), Romaldkirk, Melsonby
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 413.
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County: Hertfordshire. Essex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 35 Henry VI [3 February 1457].
Parties: Richard Scrope, clerk, William Cleruax, clerk, William Pekko and Thomas Conyers, querents, and John at Water and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 10 acres of land in Thorley in the county of Hertford and 106 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood and 4 shillings and 6 pence of rent in Storteford', Byrchangre and Stanstede in the county of Essex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard, as those which Richard, William, William and Thomas have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice to Richard, William, William and Thomas and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Richard, William, William and Thomas have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Scrope, William Clervaux, William Peckoe, Thomas Conyers, John at Water, Alice at Water
Places: Thorley, Bishops Stortford, Birchanger, Stansted Montfichet
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 414.
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County: Essex. Suffolk.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 35 Henry VI [9 February 1457].
Parties: John Denston', esquire, William Tyrell' of Gippyng', esquire, John Clopton', esquire, John Harleston' the younger, Thomas Drury, esquire, John Coote of Parua Hornyngesherth' and William Jerold', clerk, querents, and John Broun', Oliver Halsted' and John Smyth' and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 20 acres of land in Asshyn' in the county of Essex and 5 messuages, 180 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood and 33 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Stoke by Clare and Ouyngton' in the county of Suffolk.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Broun', Oliver, John Smyth' and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William Jerold', as those which the same William, John Denston', William Tyrell', John Clopton', John Harleston', Thomas Drury and John Coote have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret to John Denston', William, John Clopton', John Harleston', Thomas, John Coote and William and the heirs of William Jerold' for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: John Denston', William, John Clop[ton'], John Harleston', Thomas, John Coote and William have given them 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Denston, William Tyrrell, John Clopton, John Harlestone, Thomas Drury, John Coote, William Gerald, John Brown, Oliver Halstead, John Smith, Margaret Smith
Places: Gipping (in Suffolk), Little Horringer (in Horringer, Suffolk), Ashen, Stoke by Clare, Ovington (in Essex)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 415.
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County: Cambridgeshire. Huntingdonshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 35 Henry VI [9 February 1457]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [1 May 1457].
Parties: Thomas Dekyn' and John Brokeshawe, querents, and Ralph Gyddyng' and Cecily, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Coton', otherwise called Cotes, and the advowson of the church of Coton', otherwise called Cotes, and 3 messuages, 1 toft and 20 acres of land in Cantebrig' in the county of Cambridge and 8 messuages, 12 tofts, 80 acres of land, 13 acres of meadow, 6 acres of pasture, 4 acres of wood and 4 shillings of rent in Huntyngdon', Brampton' and Magna Stukeley in the county of Huntingdon.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Ralph and Cecily have acknowledged the manor, tenements and advowson to be the right of Thomas, as those which Thomas and John have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Cecily to Thomas and John and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against John, prior of Barnwell, and his successors.
For this: Thomas and John have given them 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Dickon, John Brookshaw, Ralph Gidding, Cecily Gidding
Places: Coton, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Brampton, Great Stukeley
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 416.
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County: Leicestershire. Northamptonshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after Ascension, 35 Henry VI [27 May 1457].
Parties: Thomas Rokes the elder, esquire, and Thomas Babyngton', esquire, querents, and Thomas Palmer, esquire, and Elizabeth, his wife, and William Nevyll' and Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Holt, Drayton', Keythorp', Byllesdon' and Lubbenham and 38 messuages, 1 mill, 36 and a half virgates of land, 32 acres of meadow, 80 acres of wood and 4 pounds, 7 shillings and 3 pence of rent and a rent of 1 pair of gilt spurs and 3 pounds and 3 quarters of pepper and 2 pounds of cumin in Holt, Drayton', Prestgraue, Brynghurst, Medborn', Keythorp', Goudeby, Toukeby, Byllesdon', Lubbenham, Frollesworth' and Leyre and the advowson of the church of Lubbenham and a moiety of the manor of Holt called Trusselmaner in the county of Leicester and 7 messuages, 1 mill and 3 and a half virgates of land in Rokyngham and Assheley in the county of Northampton.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas Palmer and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors, tenements, moiety, rent and advowson to be the right of Thomas Rokes, as those which the same Thomas and Thomas Babyngton' have of their gift.
For this: Thomas Rokes and Thomas Babyngton' have granted to Thomas Palmer and Elizabeth the manors of Holt, Drayton' and Keythorp' and the moiety, 26 messuages, 24 and a half virgates of land, 26 acres of meadow, the wood and 3 pounds, 15 shillings and 9 pence of rent and the rent of 3 pounds and 3 quarters of pepper and 2 pounds of cumin in the vills of Holt, Drayton', Keythorp', Tokeby, Goudeby, Byllesdon', Medborn' and Assheley and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Thomas Palmer and Elizabeth, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the lives of Thomas Palmer and Elizabeth. And after the decease of Thomas Palmer and Elizabeth the manor of Holt, the moiety, 10 messuages, 7 virgates of land, 26 acres of meadow, the wood and 9 shillings and 9 pence of rent in the vills of Holt and Medborn' shall remain to Katherine, daughter of Thomas Palmer and Elizabeth, and the heirs of her body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Joan, sister of the aforesaid Katherine, and the heirs of her body, (2) to Margaret Burgh', daughter of the aforesaid Thomas Palmer, and the heirs of her body, (3) to Elizabeth Skevyngton', daughter of the same Thomas Palmer, and the heirs of her body and (4) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Thomas Palmer. And after the decease of the same Thomas Palmer and Elizabeth the manor of Drayton' and 6 messuages, 1 mill, 6 virgates of land and 9 shillings of rent in the vills of Drayton', Prestgraue and Brynghurst shall remain to William Nevyll' and Katherine, his wife, and the heirs of the body of Katherine, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the aforesaid Joan and the heirs of her body, (2) to the aforesaid Margaret and the heirs of her body, (3) to the aforesaid Elizabeth Skevyngton' and the heirs of her body and (4) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Thomas Palmer. And Thomas Rokes and Thomas Babyngton' have also granted to William Nevyll' and Katherine the manor of Lubbenham and the advowson and also 10 messuages, 9 and a half virgates of land, 18 pence of rent and the rent of 1 pair of gilt spurs in the vill of Lubbenham and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to William and Katherine and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the aforesaid Joan and the heirs of her body, (2) to the heirs of the body of the aforesaid Thomas Palmer and (3) to the right heirs of the same Thomas Palmer. And also after the decease of the same Thomas Palmer and Elizabeth, his wife, the manor of Keythorp', 8 messuages, 10 virgates of land, 20 acres of wood, 60 shillings of rent and the rent of 3 pounds and 3 quarters of pepper and 2 pounds of cumin in the vills of Keythorp', Tokeby, Goudeby and Byllesdon' shall remain to Thomas Rokes the younger and the aforesaid Joan and the heirs of the body of Joan, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the aforesaid Katherine and the heirs of her body, (2) to the aforesaid Elizabeth Skevyngton' and the heirs of her body, (3) to the aforesaid Margaret and the heirs of her body and (4) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Thomas Palmer. And besides Thomas Rokes and Thomas Babyngton' have granted to the aforesaid Thomas Palmer 5 messuages, 1 mill, 2 virgates of land and 12 acres of meadow in the vill of Rokyngham and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Thomas Palmer, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of Thomas Palmer. And after the decease of Thomas the same tenements shall remain to the aforesaid Elizabeth Skevyngton' and Margaret and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, the same 5 messuages, 2 virgates of land and 12 acres of meadow shall remain to the heirs of the body of the aforesaid Thomas Palmer, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of the same Thomas Palmer. And the mill shall remain to the right heirs of John Durrant of Beroughdon', to hold of the chief lords for ever. And similarly Thomas Rokes and Thomas Babyngton' have granted to the aforesaid Thomas Palmer 4 messuages, 4 virgates of land, 6 acres of meadow and 6 shillings of rent in the vills of Frollesworth' and Leyre and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Thomas Palmer, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of Thomas Palmer. And after the decease of Thomas the same tenements shall remain to the aforesaid Elizabeth Skevyngton' and Margaret and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of the aforesaid Thomas Palmer and (2) to the right heirs of the same Thomas Palmer.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Rooks, Thomas Babington, Thomas Palmer, Elizabeth Palmer, William Neville, Katherine Neville, Katherine Palmer, Joan Palmer, Margaret Burgh, Elizabeth Skeffington, John Durrant
Places: Neville Holt, Drayton (in Bringhurst), Keythorpe (in Tugby), Billesdon, Lubenham, Prestgrave (in Bringhurst), Bringhurst, Medbourne, Goadby, Tugby, Frolesworth, Leire, Trussell's Manor (in Medbourne), Rockingham, Ashley, Barrowden (in Northamptonshire)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 417.
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County: Wiltshire. Dorset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St John the Baptist, 35 Henry VI [1 July 1457].
Parties: John Hele, clerk, and Thomas Tropenell', querents, and Robert Herdell' and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 19 messuages, 1 mill, 1 dove-cot, 300 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 160 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood, 9 shambles (macella) and common of pasture for 12 oxen, 1 bull and 700 sheep and common of pasture for all kinds of cattle in Hyndon', Mylton' and Knoyell' Ep'i in the county of Wiltshire and 2 messuages, 40 acres of land, 30 acres of pasture and common of pasture for 120 sheep in Wodecotys and Tollard' in the county of Dorset.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert and Alice have acknowledged the tenements and common to be the right of Thomas, as those which Thomas and John have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice to John and Thomas and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John and Thomas have given them 40 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Hele, Thomas Tropenell, Robert Herdell, Alice Herdell
Places: Hindon, Milton (in East Knoyle), East Knoyle, Woodcutts (in Sixpenny Handley), Tollard Royal
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 418.
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County: Essex. Hertfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St John the Baptist, 35 Henry VI [1 July 1457].
Parties: Richard Scrope, clerk, William Clervax, William Pekko and Thomas Conyers, querents, and John atte Water and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 2 messuages, 67 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 69 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood and 11 shillings of rent in Byrchangre, Stanstede and Farnham in the county of Essex and 16 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture and 6 shillings and 2 pence of rent in Storteford' and Thorley in the county of Hertford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard, as those which Richard, William, William and Thomas have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice to Richard, William, William and Thomas and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Richard, William, William and Thomas have given them 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Scrope, William Clervaux, William Peckoe, Thomas Conyers, John atte Water, Alice atte Water
Places: Birchanger, Stansted Montfichet, Farnham, Bishops Stortford, Thorley
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 419.
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County: Lincolnshire. Nottinghamshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 35 Henry VI [8 July 1457].
Parties: Robert Clyfton' and Richard Wyllughby, querents, and Thomas Chaworth', knight, and Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Westalyngton' and Souththoresby in the county of Lincoln and the manor of Estbriggeford', excepting the advowson of the church of the same manor, in the county of Nottingham.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas and Isabel have acknowledged the manors to be the right of Richard, as those which Richard and Robert have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel to Robert and Richard and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: Robert and Richard have granted to Thomas the manors of Westalyngton' and Estbriggeford' and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Thomas, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of Thomas. And after the decease of Thomas the same manors shall remain to Elizabeth, who was the wife of John, late lord Lescrop', daughter of the aforesaid Thomas, and the heirs of her body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Thomas. And Robert and Richard have also granted to Thomas the manor of Souththoresby and have rendered it to him in the court, to hold to Thomas, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of Thomas. And after the decease of Thomas the same manor shall remain to Elizabeth and the male heirs of her body, 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: Robert Clifton, Richard Willoughby, Thomas Chaworth, Isabel Chaworth, John, late lord Le Scrope, Elizabeth Chaworth
Places: West Allington, South Thoresby, East Bridgford
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 420.
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County: Huntingdonshire. Bedfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 35 Henry VI [8 July 1457].
Parties: John Beanley (or John Beauley) and Robert Heworth', querents, and William Durant and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 140 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow and 6 acres of wood in Euerton' in the county of Huntingdon and 1 toft and 40 acres of land in Euerton' in the county of Bedford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John and Robert have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice to John and Robert and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John and Robert have given them 50 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Beanley (or John Beauley), Robert Heworth, William Durant, Alice Durant
Places: Everton
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 421.
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County: Somerset. Devon.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 36 Henry VI [13 October 1457].
Parties: John Kayleway, querent, and William Kayleway and Joan, his wife, William Combe, Thomas Cifrewast and William Strode and Alice, his wife, daughter and heir of Roger Ledred', esquire, deforciants.
Property: 24 messuages, 19 tofts, 2 dove-cots, 4 gardens, 4 carucates and 160 acres of land, 48 acres of meadow, 115 acres of pasture and common of pasture for 40 oxen, 20 cows and 400 sheep (bidentes) in Wethirgraue, Trent, Horsyngton', Hyeham, Netherham, Stowell', Southcadbury, Babbecary, Somerton', Yevelchestre, Langeportestouer, Haygraue and Weston' by Cadbury in the county of Somerset and the manor of North' Wyke and 6 messuages, 2 tofts, 2 carucates of land, 16 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 200 acres of furze and 200 acres of heath and 6 shillings of rent in North' Wyke, Axmynstre, Okebere, Trylle and Colyton' in the county of Devon.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Joan, William, Thomas and William and Alice have acknowledged the manor, tenements and common to be the right of John, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan and Alice to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by William Strode and Alice for themselves and the heirs of William, against William, abbot of Sherborne, and his successors.
For this: John has granted to William Kayleway and Joan the manor and 14 messuages, 5 tofts, 4 carucates, 86 acres of land, 58 acres of meadow, 229 acres of pasture and the wood, the furze, the heath, the common and the rent in the vills of Trent, Horsyngton', Hyeham, Netherham, Stowell', Southcadbury, Babbecary, North' Wyke, Axmynstre, Okebere, Trylle and Colyton' and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to William Kayleway and Joan and the heirs of the body of Joan begotten by the aforesaid Roger, late her husband, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of Joan and (2) to the right heirs of Roger. And John has also granted to William Strode and Alice 16 messuages, 12 tofts, the dove-cots, the gardens, 1 carucate and 74 acres of land and 46 acres of pasture in the vills of Somerton', Yevelchestre, Longeportestouer, Haygrave and Weston' and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to William Strode and Alice and the heirs of the body of Alice, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of Joan and (2) to the right heirs of Roger.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Callaway, William Callaway, Joan Callaway, William Combe, Thomas Cifrewast, William Strode, Alice Leatherhead, Roger Leatherhead
Places: Weathergrove (in Sandford Orcas), Trent, Horsington, High Ham, Low Ham (in High Ham), Stowell, South Cadbury, Babcary, Somerton, Ilchester, Langport, Haygrove (in Bridgwater), Weston Bampfylde, Cadbury, North Wyke (in Axminster), Axminster, Ogbear (in Tavistock), Trill (in Axminster), Colyton
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 422.
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County: Essex. Middlesex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from St Michael, 36 Henry VI [20 October 1457].
Parties: Robert Ingilton' and Henry Cheueley, querents, and Charles Middelton' and Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Poynantis in the county of Essex and 1 messuage in Enfeld' in the county of Middlesex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Charles and Agnes have acknowledged the manor and messuage to be the right of Robert, as those which Robert and Henry have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes to Robert and Henry and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Robert and Henry have given them 40 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert Engleton, Henry Cheveley, Charles Middleton, Agnes Middleton
Places: Poynett's (in South Benfleet), Enfield
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 423.
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County: Gloucestershire. Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from St Michael, 36 Henry VI [27 October 1457].
Parties: William Whytyngton', esquire, Thomas Barton' and John Brugge, querents, and Joan Henbarowe and Thomas Brugge and Maud, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 15 messuages, 460 acres of land, 24 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 4 acres of wood and 18 shillings of rent in Wynchecombe, Gretton', Swyndon', Grete, Stallynge within the parish of Newent and Ketford' within the parish of Dymmok' and a third part of 5 messuages, of 400 acres of land, of 16 acres of meadow and of 40 acres of pasture in Hampenet, Doudeswell' and Quaddesley in the county of Gloucester and a third part of 4 messuages, of 34 acres of land, of 4 acres of meadow, of 16 acres of pasture and of 6 shillings and 1 penny of rent in Clifton' in the parish of Seuernestoke in the county of Worcester.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Joan and Thomas Brugge and Maud have acknowledged the tenements and third parts to be the right of John, as those which John, William and Thomas Barton' have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan and Maud to William, Thomas Barton' and John and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: William, Thomas Barton' and John have given them 200 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Whittington, Thomas Barton, John Bridge, Joan Henborough, Thomas Bridge, Maud Bridge
Places: Winchcombe, Gretton (in Winchcombe), Swindon, Greet (in Winchcombe), Stallion Hill (in Newent), Ketford (in Dymock), Hampnett, Dowdeswell, Quedgeley, Clifton (in Severn Stoke)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 424.
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County: Wiltshire. Somerset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from St Michael, 36 Henry VI [27 October 1457].
Parties: John Coche, clerk, and Robert Clay, querents, and James Broun' and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Cotys by Deuyses and 4 messuages, 300 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and common of pasture for 600 sheep in Swalclyf', Toterhyll' and Southbrom' by Deuyses in the county of Wiltshire and 1 messuage, 50 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 6 acres of wood in Horneblowton' in the county of Somerset.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: James and Joan have acknowledged the manor, tenements and common to be the right of John, as those which John and Robert have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan to John and Robert and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John and Robert have granted to James and Joan the manor and 2 messuages, 250 acres of land, 16 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and common of pasture for 500 sheep in the vills of Swalclyf', Toterhyll' and Southbrom' and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to James and Joan and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of Joan and (2) to the right heirs of James. And John and Robert have also granted to James and Joan 2 messuages, 50 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and common of pasture for 100 sheep in the vill of Swalclyf' and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to James and Joan, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of Joan. And after the decease of Joan the same tenements and common shall remain to Anne, one of the daughters of the same Joan, and the heirs of her body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Christian, the other of the daughters of the same Joan, and the heirs of her body and (2) to the right heirs of James. And besides John and Robert have granted to James and Joan 1 messuage, 50 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 6 acres of wood in the vill of Horneblowton' and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to James and Joan, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of Joan. And after the decease of Joan the same tenements shall remain to the aforesaid Christian and the heirs of her body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the aforesaid Anne and the heirs of her body and (2) to the right heirs of James.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Coche, Robert Clay, James Brown, Joan Brown, Anne, Christian
Places: Coate (in Bishops Cannings), Devizes, Swallowcliffe, Toothill (in Lydiard Tregoze), Southbroom, Hornblotton
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 425.
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County: Lincolnshire. Norfolk. Suffolk.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 36 Henry VI [3 November 1457].
Parties: Peter Ardern', Thomas Salisbury, clerk, William Babyngton', esquire, Richard Pynchebek', esquire, John Vavasour, John Pynchebek' and Thomas Fitz William the younger, querents, and Thomas Zouche, esquire, and Margaret, his wife, and John Edelyngton', clerk, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Haryngton', Forthyngton', Fryskeney, Freston', Tytton' and Frampton' in the county of Lincoln and the manor of Wyghtlyngham in the county of Norfolk and the manor of Horham in the county of Suffolk.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas Zouche and Margaret and John Edelyngton' have acknowledged the manors to be the right of Peter, as those which Peter, Thomas Salisbury, William, Richard, John Vavasour, John Pynchebek' and Thomas Fitz William have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret to Peter, Thomas Salisbury, William, Richard, John Vavasour, John Pynchebek' and Thomas Fitz William and the heirs of Peter for ever.
For this: Peter, Thomas Salisbury, William, Richard, John Vavasour, John Pynchebek' and Thomas Fitz William have given them 400 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Peter Arderne, Thomas Salisbury, William Babington, Richard Pinchbeck, John Vavasour, John Pinchbeck, Thomas FitzWilliam, Thomas Zouche, Margaret Zouche, John Edlington
Places: Harrington, Fordington (in Ulceby), Friskney, Freiston, Tytton (in Wyberton), Frampton, Whitlingham, Horham
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 426.
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County: Hertfordshire. Hampshire. Devon. Somerset. Gloucestershire. Yorkshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 36 Henry VI [3 February 1458].
Parties: Thomas Charleton', knight, Thomas Wytham and John Say, querents, and Richard, earl of Salisbury, and Alesia, his wife, and John Neuille, knight, son of the same earl and Alesia, and Isabel, the wife of the same John, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Shenley, excepting 200 acres of wood in the same place, in the county of Hertford and the manors of Estney and Efford' in the county of Southampton and the manor of Okeford' in the county of Devon and the manors of Knoll' and Gotehull', excepting the advowsons of the churches of Knoll' and Gotehull', in the county of Somerset and the manor of Rougherdcote in the county of Gloucester and 2 messuages, 1 toft, 90 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow and 2 acres of pasture in Federstan' in the county of York.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: The earl and Alesia and John Neuille and Isabel have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Thomas Wytham, as those which the same Thomas, Thomas Charleton' and John Say have of their gift.
For this: Thomas, Thomas and John Say have granted to John Neuille and Isabel the manors and tenements and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John Neuille and Isabel and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, the manors of Shenley, Efford', Okeford', Knoll', Gotehull' and Rougherdcote shall remain to the earl and Alesia and the heirs of the body of Alesia, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Alesia. And the manor of Estney and the messuages, the toft, the land, the meadow and the pasture in the vill of Federstane shall remain to the earl and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of the earl.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Charlton, Thomas Witham, John Say, Richard, earl of Salisbury, Alesia, countess of Salisbury, John Neville, Isabel Neville
Places: Shenley, Eastney (in Portsea), Efford (in Milford), Oakford, Knowle St Giles, Goathill, Gaunt's Earthcott (in Almondsbury), Featherstone
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 427.
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County: Hampshire. Wiltshire. Suffolk.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 36 Henry VI [9 February 1458].
Parties: William Boland', clerk, and John Welwyk', chaplain, querents, and John Chaworth', esquire, and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Kyngesworthy in the county of Southampton and the manor of Ambresbury called Countescourt, otherwise le Conyngarth', in the county of Wiltshire and the manor of Aluynglegh' in the county of Suffolk.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Chaworth' and Margaret have acknowledged the manors to be the right of William, as those which William and John Welwyk' have of their gift.
For this: William and John Welwyk' have granted to John Chaworth' and Margaret the manors and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold, to wit, the manor of Ambresbury to John Chaworth' and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret and the manors of Kyngesworthy and Aluynglegh' to John Chaworth' and Margaret and the heirs of the body of Margaret, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, the manors of Kyngesworthy and Aluynglegh' shall remain to the heirs of the body of John la Zouche, late of Kirtlyngton', knight, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to Thomas Chaworth', knight, and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Boland, John Welwick, John Chaworth, Margaret Chaworth, John la Zouche, Thomas Chaworth
Places: Kingsworthy, Countess Court (in Amesbury), Aveley (in Assington), Kirklington (in Nottinghamshire)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 428.
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County: Kent. Hertfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 36 Henry VI [9 February 1458].
Parties: William Boland', clerk, and John Welwyk', chaplain, querents, and William Chaworth', esquire, and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Ightam and Eynesford' and the advowson of the church of Ightam in the county of Kent and the manor of Whethamsted' called Ingesmaner in the county of Hertford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William Chaworth' and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors and advowson to be the right of William Boland', as those which the same William and John have of their gift.
For this: William Boland' and John have granted to William Chaworth' and Elizabeth the manors and advowson and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to William Chaworth' and Elizabeth and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of Elizabeth, (2) to the heirs of the body of John la Zouche, late of Kirtlyngton', knight, and (3) to Thomas Chaworth', knight, and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Boland, John Welwick, William Chaworth, Elizabeth Chaworth, John la Zouche, Thomas Chaworth
Places: Ightham, Eynsford, Ing's Place (in Wheathampstead), Kirklington (in Nottinghamshire)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 429.
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County: Essex. Kent. Middlesex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 36 Henry VI [30 April 1458].
Parties: Thomas Hethe, querent, and John Harpur of Ruysshale, esquire, and Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
Property: A moiety of the manor of Westilbury in Westilbury and the advowson of the free chapel of the same manor in the county of Essex and a moiety of the manor of Henhurst in the county of Kent and a moiety of 2 parts of the manor of Pountfreyt in the county of Middlesex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Eleanor have acknowledged the moieties and advowson to be the right of Thomas, as those which he has of their gift.
For this: Thomas has granted to John and Eleanor the moieties and advowson and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold, to wit, the moiety of the manor of Westilbury and the advowson to John and Eleanor and the heirs of the body of John and the moieties of the manors of Henhurst and Pountfreyt to John and the heirs of his body, 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: Thomas Heath, John Harper, Eleanor Harper
Places: Rushall (in Staffordshire), West Tilbury, Henhurst (in Cobham, Staplehurst or Yalding), Pontefract (in Stepney)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 430.
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County: Kent. Surrey.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St John the Baptist, 36 Henry VI [25 June 1458].
Parties: John Yngowe, John Matsale of London', grocer, and Richard Colvile of Lenn' Ep'i, mercer, querents, and John Colvile, citizen and grocer of London', and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Chafford' and 1 messuage, 4 tofts, 360 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow and 50 acres of wood in Penseherst, Speldeherst, Chedyngstone and Assherst in the county of Kent and 2 messuages, 3 tofts, 1 garden, 8 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow and 14 acres of pasture in Clopham in the county of Surrey, which Alice Whetenhale, widow, Thomas Swetenham and John Parker hold for the life of Alice.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Colvile and Margaret have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Richard, and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Margaret that the manor and tenements - which Alice, Thomas and John Parker held for the life of Alice of the inheritance of Margaret on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Alice ought to revert to John Colvile and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret - after the decease of Alice shall remain to John Yngowe, John Matsale and Richard and the heirs of Richard, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
For this: John Yngowe, John Matsale and Richard have given them 200 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Ingoe, John Mattishall, Richard Colville, John Colville, Margaret Colville, Alice Wettenhall, Thomas Swetenham, John Parker
Places: London, King's Lynn (in Norfolk), Chafford (in Penshurst), Penshurst, Speldhurst, Chiddingstone, Ashurst, Clapham
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 431.
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County: Northamptonshire. Essex. Surrey. Lincolnshire. Huntingdonshire. Buckinghamshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St John the Baptist, 36 Henry VI [1 July 1458].
Parties: William Catesby, knight, Henry Grene, esquire, Thomas Littelton', serjeant-at-law, Thomas Billyng', serjeant-at-law, Thomas Wake, esquire, Robert Tanfeld' and William Cumberford', querents, and Humphrey, duke of Buckingham, and Anne, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Navesby, 3 messuages, 4 tofts, 160 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture and 2 shillings of rent in Haculton' and Pedyngton' in the county of Northampton and the manors of Stanford' Ryvers, Tracyes, Suttons, Pyggesland', Botels and Brigges, 4 messuages, 4 tofts, 1000 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow and 200 acres of wood in Stanford' Ryvers and High' Ongre in the county of Essex and the manors of Effyngham, Chepstede, Waldyngham, Tyllyngdowne, Caterham, Porkele, Upwode, Gaters and Halyngbury, 6 messuages, 6 tofts, 1000 acres of land, 500 acres of pasture and 240 acres of wood in Tanrugg' and Caterham in the county of Surrey and the manor of Gritwell' in the county of Lincoln and the manor of Southo in the county of Huntingdon and the manors of Newenton' Blosmevyle, Clifton' and Polycoote in the county of Buckingham.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: The duke and Anne have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of William Catesby, as those which the same William, Henry, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, Robert and William Cumberford' have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Anne to William, Henry, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, Robert and William and the heirs of William Catesby for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: William, Henry, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, Robert and William have given them 1000 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Catesby, Henry Green, Thomas Littleton, Thomas Billing, Thomas Wake, Robert Tanfield, William Cumberford, Humphrey, duke of Buckingham, Anne, duchess of Buckingham
Places: Naseby, Hackleton, Piddington, Stanford Rivers, Traceys (in Stanford Rivers), Suttons (in Stapleford Tawney), Piggsland, Botelers, Bridges (all 3 in Stanford Rivers), High Ongar, Effingham, Chipstead, Woldingham, Tillingdon (in Tandridge), Caterham, Porkeley, Upwode, Gatiers, Halyngbury (all 4 in Caterham), Tandridge, Greetwell, Southoe, Newton Blossomville, Clifton Reynes, Little Pollicott (in Ashendon)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 432.
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County: Northamptonshire. Leicestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St John the Baptist, 36 Henry VI [1 July 1458].
Parties: Thomas Langton', querent, and Thomas Beauuer and Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 6 acres of meadow in Assheley in the county of Northampton and 8 messuages, 204 acres and 2 virgates of land, 20 acres of meadow and 4 shillings of rent in Medburne, Slauston' and Blaseton' in the county of Leicester.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas Beauuer and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Langton', as those which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: Thomas Langton' has given them 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Langton, Thomas Belvoir, Isabel Belvoir
Places: Ashley, Medbourne, Slawston, Blaston
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 433.
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County: Huntingdonshire. Leicestershire. Northamptonshire. Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 36 Henry VI [8 July 1458].
Parties: Thomas Flete and John Pygge, chaplain, querents, and John Browe and Elizabeth, his wife, and Thomas Pygge and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 2 messuages, 4 tofts, 140 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow and 2 acres of pasture in Stibyngton' in the county of Huntingdon and 7 messuages, 7 virgates of land, 10 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture in Carleton' Curlewe in the county of Leicester and 1 messuage, 1 toft, 100 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture and 40 acres of wood in Horpole and Benefeld' and a moiety of the manor of Flore called Tyllyesmanere in the county of Northampton and 16 messuages, 1 dove-cot, 364 acres of land, 70 acres of meadow and 40 acres of pasture in Gretford', Bargham, Brasseburgh' and Bramthorp' in the county of Lincoln.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Browe and Elizabeth and Thomas Pygge and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements and moiety to be the right of John Pygge, as those which the same John and Thomas Flete have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth, the wife of John Browe, to Thomas Flete and John Pygge and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: Thomas Flete and John Pygge have granted to Thomas Pygge and Elizabeth, his wife, 25 messuages, 4 tofts, the dove-cot, 7 virgates and 504 acres of land, 90 acres of meadow, 62 acres of pasture and the wood and the moiety in the vills of Stybyngton', Carleton' Curlewe, Horpole, Flore, Gretford', Bargham, Brasseburgh' and Bramthorp' and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Thomas Pygge and Elizabeth, his wife, and the heirs of the body of Elizabeth, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Elizabeth, the wife of John Browe, and the heirs of her body and (2) to the right heirs of Elizabeth, the wife of John Browe. And Thomas Flete and John Pygge have also granted to John Browe 1 messuage, 1 toft, 100 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow and 40 acres of pasture in the vill of Benefeld' and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John Browe, of the chief lords for the life of John. And after the decease of John the same tenements shall remain to Thomas Pygge and Elizabeth, his wife, and the heirs of the body of Elizabeth, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Elizabeth, the wife of John Browe, and the heirs of her body and (2) to the right heirs of Elizabeth, the wife of John Browe.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Fleet, John Pigge, John Browe, Elizabeth Browe, Thomas Pigge, Elizabeth Pigge
Places: Stibbington, Carlton Curlieu, Harpole, Benefield, Tilley's Manor (in Flore), Greatford, Barholm, Braceborough, Barnthorpe (in Braceborough)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 434.
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County: Middlesex. Essex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 37 Henry VI [13 October 1458].
Parties: Thomas Colt, Thomas Wytham, Nicholas Girlington', Henry Sotehill', John Wenslawe, Richard Pygot and John Ireland', querents, and John Norton' and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor called Suffolkes in Enefeld' and 5 messuages, 240 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 6 shillings and 8 pence of rent in Enefeld' in the county of Middlesex and 3 and a half acres of meadow in Sywardeston' in the parish of Waltham in the county of Essex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Norton' and Joan have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Thomas Colt, as those which the same Thomas, Thomas Wytham, Nicholas, Henry, John Wenslawe, Richard and John Ireland' have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan to Thomas, Thomas, Nicholas, Henry, John Wenslawe, Richard and John Ireland' and the heirs of Thomas Colt for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: Thomas, Thomas, Nicholas, Henry, John Wenslawe, Richard and John Ireland' have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Colt, Thomas Witham, Nicholas Girlington, Henry Soothill, John Wenslawe, Richard Pigott, John Ireland, John Norton, Joan Norton
Places: Suffolks (in Enfield), Enfield, Sewardstone (in Waltham Holy Cross)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 435.
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County: Kent. Sussex.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from St Michael, 37 Henry VI [20 October 1458].
Parties: John Cheyne, knight, Robert Hoorne, esquire, Ralph Seintleger, esquire, Thomas Seintnicholas, esquire, John Rowe, William Apulderfeld', John Metheley, Ralph Josselyn', John Norton', Thomas Fermory, William Harlakynden', William Bygge and William Clerk', querents, and William Fenys, knight, and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Crowthorn', Pury, Newelangport, Kenarton' and Cokryde and 250 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 300 acres of wood and 100 acres of marsh in Romeney, Lydde, Hope, the parish of All Saints by Romeney, the parish of St Martin by Romeney, Northene, Vet[er]i Romeney, the parish of Promehill', Snave, Orlaston', Werehoorne, Rokynge, Bylsyngton', Newchirch', Meresham, Aldyngton', Sellyng', Bonyngton', Bourghwermersh', Estbrygge, Demechirch', Kenarton', Wodechirch', Stone, Wyttersham, Snergate, Bederysden', Halden', Benynden', Tentirden', Bydynden', Midle, Asshford', Weuelesburgh' and Seyvynton' and the advowsons of the churches of Kynarton' and Midle and of the chapels of Crowethorn' in the county of Kent and 100 acres of land, 100 acres of pasture and 200 acres of marsh in the parish of Promehill' in the county of Sussex.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William Fenys and Margaret have acknowledged the manors, tenements and advowsons to be the right of John Cheyne, as those which the same John, Robert, Ralph, Thomas, John Rowe, William Apulderfeld', John Metheley, Ralph, John Norton', Thomas, William Harlakynden', William Bygge and William Clerk' have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret to John, Robert, Ralph, Thomas, John, William Apulderfeld', [John], Ralph, John, Thomas, William Harlakynden', William Bygge and William Clerk' and the heirs of John Cheyne for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John, Robert, Ralph, Thomas, John, William Apulderfeld', John, Ralph, John, Thomas, William Harlakynden', William Bygge and William Clerk' have given them 1000 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Cheyne, Robert Horne, Ralph Saint Leger, Thomas Saint Nicholas, John Rowe, William Applederfield, John Methley, Ralph Jocelyn, John Norton, Thomas Farmery, William Harlackenden, William Bigg, William Clarke, William Fiennes, Margaret Fiennes
Places: Crowthorne (in Hope All Saints), 'Pury', New Langport (in Lydd), Kenardington, Cockreed (in Hope All Saints), New Romney, Lydd, Hope All Saints, St Martin, Romney, Northene (in New Romney), Old Romney, Broomhill, Snave, Orlestone, Warehorne, Ruckinge, Bilsington, Newchurch, Mersham, Aldington, Selling, Bonnington, Burmarsh, Eastbridge, Dymchurch, Woodchurch, Stone in Oxney, Wittersham, Snargate, Bethersden, High Halden, Benenden, Tenterden, Biddenden, Midley, Ashford, Willesborough, Sevington
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 436.
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County: Cumberland. Westmorland.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from St Michael, 37 Henry VI [27 October 1458].
Parties: William Louther and Robert Louther, querents, and Elizabeth, who was the wife of Nicholas Radclyff', knight, deforciant.
Property: 6 messuages, 168 acres of land, 108 acres of meadow, 240 acres of pasture and 46 acres of wood in Penreth', Carleton' and Castelrygge in the county of Cumberland and 27 messuages, 1 water-mill, 620 acres of land, 410 acres of meadow and 1000 acres of pasture in Bolton' and Slegyll' in the county of Westmorland.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Elizabeth has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William, as those which William and Robert have of her gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from herself and her heirs to William and Robert and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: William and Robert have granted to Elizabeth the tenements and have rendered them to her in the court, to hold to Elizabeth, of the chief lords for the life of Elizabeth. And after the decease of Elizabeth the tenements shall remain to John Radclyff', son of the aforesaid Elizabeth, Christopher Radclyff', brother of the aforesaid John, Robert Radclyff', brother of the aforesaid Christopher, and Marmaduke Radclyff', brother of the aforesaid Robert Radclyff', to hold of the chief lords for the lives of John, Christopher, Robert Radclyff' and Marmaduke. And after the decease of John, Christopher, Robert Radclyff' and Marmaduke the tenements shall remain to the right heirs of Elizabeth, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Lowther, Robert Lowther, Nicholas Radcliffe, Elizabeth Radcliffe, John Radcliffe, Christopher Radcliffe, Robert Radcliffe, Marmaduke Radcliffe
Places: Penrith, Carleton (in Penrith), Castlerigg (in Crosthwaite), Bolton, Sleagill (in Morland)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 437.
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County: Buckinghamshire. Northamptonshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St Martin, 37 Henry VI [12 November 1458].
Parties: John Catesby and John Kyng', chaplain, querents, and Roger Salesbury, esquire, and Anne, his wife, William Wode, clerk, and Baldwin Willughby, esquire, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Yekeley and 6 messuages, 261 acres of land, 23 acres of meadow, 16 acres of pasture, 16 acres of wood called Geruaswode and 41 shillings and 6 pence of rent and a rent of 1 red rose in Stokgoldyngton' in the county of Buckingham and 14 messuages, 270 acres of land, 31 acres of meadow, 55 acres of pasture and 11 shillings, 7 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent and a rent of 3 clavi equini*, 1 clove, 1 pound of pepper, 1 pound of wax and a third part of a moiety of 1 pound of pepper in Grendon', Parua Dodyngton' and Bosyate in the county of Northampton.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Roger and Anne, William and Baldwin have acknowledged the manor, tenements and rent to be the right of John Kyng', as those which the same John and John Catesby have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Anne to John and John and the heirs of John Kyng' for ever.
For this: John and John have granted to Baldwin the manor and 1 messuage, 21 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow, 1 acre of pasture in the tenure of Lawrence Hewet and the wood in the vill of Stokgoldyngton' and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Baldwin, of the chief lords for the life of Baldwin. And after the decease of Baldwin the same manor and tenements shall remain to Agnes, daughter and heir of John Mortymer the younger, esquire, the wife of the same Baldwin, and the heirs of her body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Agnes. And John and John have also granted to Roger and Anne 13 messuages, 301 acres and 1 rood of land, 36 acres of meadow, 61 acres and 3 roods of pasture and 11 shillings, 7 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent and the rent of 3 clavi equini, 1 clove, 1 pound of wax and 1 pound and a third part of a moiety of 1 pound of pepper in the vills of Stokgoldyngton' and Grendon' and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Roger and Anne, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of Anne. And after the decease of Anne the same tenements and rent shall remain to Baldwin, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Baldwin. And after the decease of Baldwin the same tenements and rent shall remain to Agnes and the heirs of her body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Agnes. And besides John and John have granted to Roger and Anne 6 messuages, 88 and a half acres and 1 rood of land, 17 acres of meadow and 8 acres and 1 rood of pasture and 41 shillings and 6 pence of rent and the rent of 1 red rose in the vills of Stokgoldyngton', Parua Dodyngton' and Bosyate, together with the homages and all services of the abbess of Pratis, Norhampton', Thomas Shepherd', William Walker, John Wheler, William Rote, John Fitz Joh'n, John Dykon', William West, John Haselbache and John Raven' and their heirs, in respect of all the tenements which they held before of John and John in the vill of Stokgoldyngton', and have rendered the same tenements to them in the court, to hold to Roger and Anne, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of Anne. And after the decease of Anne the same tenements and rent shall remain to Agnes and the heirs of her body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to Roger and his heirs.
Note: [* Described by Daniel Turner, in 'The art of surgery' (1741), as "the callous Warts from the Horse-heels," used as a traditional remedy.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Catesby, John King, Roger Salisbury, Anne Salisbury, William Wood, Baldwin Willoughby, Lawrence Hewett, John Mortimer, Agnes Mortimer, Thomas Shepherd, William Walker, John Wheeler, William Root, John FitzJohn, John Dickon, William West, John Haselbech, John Raven
Places: Akeley, Jarvis's Wood (in Stoke Goldington), Stoke Goldington, Grendon, Denton, Bozeat, Delapre Abbey (in Northamptonshire)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 438.
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County: Suffolk. Essex. London.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 37 Henry VI [9 February 1459].
Parties: Agnes Caundyssh', querent, and William Caundyssh', deforciant.
Property: The manors of Grymston', Blofeld', Burnevyles and Moston' Hall' and 6 messuages, 200 acres of land and 10 marks of rent in Brytewell', Walton', Faltenham [sic], Morston', Fylstowe and Gippewico and the advowsons of the churches of [Tr]emley of St Martin and Tremley of St Mary in the county of Suffolk and the manor of Stretehale in Stretehale and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Essex and 26 shillings and 8 pence of rent in the parish of the Blessed Mary Organ', London', in London.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Agnes has acknowledged the manors, tenements and advowsons to be the right of William, as those which he has of her gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from herself and her heirs to him and his heirs for ever. For this, William has granted to Agnes the manors, tenements and advowsons and has rendered them to her in the court, to hold to Agnes, without impeachment of waste, of William and his heirs for the life of Agnes, rendering yearly 1 rose 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 Agnes the manors, tenements and advowsons shall remain to Augustine Caundyssh', son of Thomas Caundyssh', esquire, and the male heirs of his body, to hold of William and his heirs for ever, rendering yearly to William for the life of William 100 shillings of silver, to wit, a moiety at the feast of Easter and the other moiety at the feast of St Michael the Archangel, and to the heirs of William 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to George Caundyssh', brother of the same Augustine, and the male heirs of his body, to hold of William and his heirs by the same services. William shall have the right to distrain in the manors and tenements in the county of Suffolk. In default of such heirs, the manors, tenements and advowsons shall revert to William and his heirs, quit of the other heirs of Agnes, Augustine and George, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by William and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Agnes Cavendish, William Cavendish, Augustine Cavendish, Thomas Cavendish, George Cavendish
Places: Grimston, Blowfield (both in Trimley), Burnaville's (in Levington), Moston Hall (in Trimley), Brightwell, Walton, Falkenham, Morston (in Trimley), Felixstowe, Ipswich, Trimley St Martin, Trimley St Mary, Strethall, 'Blessed Mary Organ'', London
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 439.
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County: Berkshire. Oxfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from Easter, 35 Henry VI [15 May 1457]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 37 Henry VI [8 April 1459].
Parties: William Brounyng', esquire, querent, and Agnes Wolmonger, widow, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Wyghtham and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Berkshire and the manor of Cerseden' in the county of Oxford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Agnes has acknowledged the manors and advowson to be the right of William, of which he has the manor of Cerseden' of her gift, and has remised and quitclaimed it from herself and her heirs to him and his heirs for ever. And besides Agnes granted for herself and her heirs that the manor of Wyghtham and the advowson - which Alice Denton', late the wife of Richard Wyghtham, holds for life of the inheritance of Agnes on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Alice ought to revert to Agnes and her heirs - after the decease of Alice shall remain to William and his heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid manor of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Browning, Agnes Woolmonger, Alice Denton, Richard Wightham
Places: Wytham, Sarsden
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 440.
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County: Somerset. Wiltshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 37 Henry VI [3 June 1459].
Parties: Nicholas Carent, clerk, William Carent, esquire, and John Chafyn', querents, and Robert Leuersegge and Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Berkeley and Fayreoke and the advowsons of the churches of Berkeley and Fayreoke and 25 messuages, 4 tofts, 6 mills, 2 dove-cots, 500 acres of land, 182 acres of meadow, 306 acres of pasture, 300 acres of wood, 150 acres of furze and heath and 40 shillings of rent in Berkeley, Fayreoke, Orchardley, Lullyngton', Wooford', Standerwyke, Skydmours, Wayfers, Hayders and Raden' and also a moiety of the manor of Orchardley and the advowson of the church of Orchardley in the county of Somerset and 3 messuages, 4 tofts, 80 acres of land, 34 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture and 3 shillings and 6 pence of rent in West Assheton' and Hylpurton' in the county of Wiltshire.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert and Agnes have acknowledged the manors, tenements, moiety and advowsons to be the right of William, of which William, Nicholas and John have the manor of Fayreoke and a moiety of the manor of Orchardley together with the advowsons of the churches of the manors of Fayreoke and Orchardley, 13 messuages, 8 tofts, 4 mills, 1 dove-cot, 280 acres of land, 134 acres of meadow, 186 acres of pasture, 80 acres of wood, 50 acres of furze and heath, 33 shillings and 6 pence of rent in the vills of Fayreoke, Orchardley, Lullyngton', Wooford', Standerwyke, Skydmours, Wayfers, Hayders, West Assheton' and Hylpurton' and 1 mill and 2 acres of meadow in Raden' of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes to Nicholas, William and John and the heirs of William for ever. And besides Robert and Agnes granted for themselves and the heirs of Agnes that the manor of Berkeley and the advowson of the church of the same manor and 15 messuages, 1 mill, 1 dove-cot, 300 acres of land, 80 acres of meadow, 160 acres of pasture, 220 acres of wood, 100 acres of furze and heath and 10 shillings of rent in the vill of Berkeley - which John Neuburgh' and Alice, his wife, hold for the life of Alice of the inheritance of Agnes on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Alice ought to revert to Robert and Agnes and the heirs of Agnes - after the decease of Alice shall remain to Nicholas, William and John and the heirs of William, to hold together with the aforesaid manor of Fayreoke, tenements, moiety and the advowsons of the churches of Fayreoke and Orchardley of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: Nicholas, William and John have given them 400 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Nicholas Carant, William Carant, John Chaffin, Robert Liversedge, Agnes Liversedge, John Newborough, Alice Newborough
Places: Berkley, Fairoak (in Berkley), Orchardleigh, Lullington, Oldford (in Berkley and Standerwick), Standerwick, 'Skydmours', 'Wayfers', 'Hayders', Rodden, West Ashton (in Steeple Ashton), Hilperton
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 441.
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County: Oxfordshire. Gloucestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 37 Henry VI [3 June 1459].
Parties: William Brome and William Cobcote, querents, and Thomas Conyers, esquire, deforciant.
Property: The manors of Hedyngdon', Walcote and Ipwell' in the county of Oxford and the hundreds of Hedyng[don', B]olyngden' and Northyate outside the north gate of Oxon' in the said county and also the views of frankpledge of the manor of Hedyngdon' and of the hundreds of Hedyngdon', Bolyngden' and Northyate in the aforesaid county and the manor of Alvescote in the county of Gloucester.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas has acknowledged the manors, hundreds and views of frankpledge to be the right of William Brome, and has granted for himself and his heirs that the manors, hundreds and views of frankpledge - which Elizabeth, who was the wife of Thomas Blount, holds for life of the inheritance of Thomas Conyers on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Elizabeth ought to revert to Thomas Conyers and his heirs - after the decease of Elizabeth shall remain to William and William and the heirs of William Brome, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: William and William have given him 200 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Broom, William Copcote, Thomas Conyers, Thomas Blount, Elizabeth Blount
Places: Headington, Walcot (in Charlbury), Epwell, Bullingdon, Northgate, Oxford, Alscot (in Preston on Stour)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 442.
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County: Yorkshire. Westmorland.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after St John the Baptist, 37 Henry VI [25 June 1459].
Parties: Robert Danby of Thorp', Thomas Wytham, Thomas Colt and John Wencelagh', querents, and John Lisle, knight, and Anne, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Londe called Lunde and the service of 1 knight's fee and of a fourth part of 1 knight's fee in Burton' Annays and also a moiety of the advowson of the church of Hilderwell' in the county of York and the services of a moiety of 1 knight's fee, of a fourth part of 1 knight's fee, of an eighth part of 1 knight's fee and of a thirtieth part of 1 knight's fee in Parua Barton', Stirkeland', Tyreth', Middelton' in Lounesdale, Wyndergh', Magna Stirkland', Louther, Skelmesergh', Staynton', Nateland', Siresergh', Wyndergh', Hakethorp', Wynseyll' [sic], Trostormond', Neweby, Tyregh', Stirkeland' Ketyll', Roucheworth' [sic], Kirkeby in Kendale, Hesyngton', Berburn', Baldeston', Staueley, Godmond', Skelmersshe. Astwait, Dylacre, Lioncastre [sic], Sleddale, Preston' Richard', Slegill', Parua Louther, Rigmayden', Tyrell', Preston' and Marsshalholme in the county of Westmorland.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Lisle and Anne have acknowledged the manor, the services and the moiety of the advowson to be the right of Robert, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Anne to Robert, Thomas, Thomas and John Wencelagh' and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: Robert, Thomas, Thomas and John Wencelagh' have given them 400 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert Danby, Thomas Witham, Thomas Colt, John Wensley, John Lisle, Anne Lisle
Places: Thorpe, Lund, Burton Agnes, Hinderwell, 'Parua Barton'', Little Strickland (in Morland), Tirril (in Barton), Middleton (in Kirkby Lonsdale), Winder (in Barton), Great Strickland (in Morland), Lowther, Skelsmergh (in Kendal), Stainton (in Heversham), Natland (in Kendal), Sizergh (in Helsington), Winder (in Asby), Hackthorpe (in Lowther), Whinfell (in Kendal), Cross Dormont (in Barton), Newby (in Morland), Strickland Ketel (in Windermere), Routhworth (in Kendal), Kendal, Helsington, Barbon (in Kirkby Lonsdale), Bowston (in Windermere), Staveley Godmond (in Windermere), Asthwaite (in Kendal), Dillicar (in Kendal), Hincaster (in Heversham), Long Sleddale, Preston Richard (in Heversham), Sleagill (in Morland), Little Lowther (in Windermere), Rigmaden (in Mansergh), 'Preston'', Marshalholm (in Heverham)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 443.
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County: Hampshire. Huntingdonshire. Oxfordshire. Dorset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 37 Henry VI [8 July 1459].
Parties: Thomas Sese and John Bechampton', querents, and John Popham, knight, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Southchardeford' in the county of Southampton and the manor of Maugre in the county of Huntingdon and the manor of Chynnore in the county of Oxford and 15 shillings of rent in the county of Dorset.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Popham has acknowledged the manors and rent to be the right of Thomas, as those which Thomas and John Bechampton' have of his gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs to Thomas and John Bechampton' and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Thomas and John Bechampton' have granted to John Popham the manors and rent and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John Popham and the heirs of his body, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, the manors and rent shall remain to Alice, the wife of William Herteshorne, daughter of John Malyns, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Alice. And after the decease of Alice the manors and rent shall remain to Elizabeth, the wife of Charles Bulkeley, daughter of the said Alice, and the heirs of her body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Robert Roter and the heirs of his body, (2) to Margaret Roter, sister of the aforesaid Robert, and the heirs of her body, (3) to Katherine Roter, sister of the aforesaid Robert, and the heirs of her body, (4) to Alice Roter, sister of the aforesaid Robert, and the heirs of her body, (5) to Ellen Roter, sister of the aforesaid Robert, and the heirs of her body and (6) to the right heirs of the aforesaid John Popham.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Sees, John Beachampton, John Popham, John Malins, Alice Malins, William Hartshorne, Charles Bulkeley, Elizabeth Bulkeley, Robert Rutter, Margaret Rutter, Katherine Rutter, Alice Rutter, Ellen Rutter
Places: South Charford (in Charford), Maugre (in Little Paxton), Chinnor
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 444.
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County: Northamptonshire. Buckinghamshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 38 Henry VI [3 November 1459].
Parties: Richard Quatermayns, esquire, Ralph Verney, Edmund Thorn', Richard Foweler and Thomas Foweler, querents, and Richard Hobbes of Mulsho, deforciant.
Property: 4 messuages, 100 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow and 30 acres of pasture in Whiston' and a moiety of the manor of Whiston' and the advowson of the church of Whiston' in the county of Northampton and 2 messuages, 80 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture in Neweportpaynell' and Mulsho in the county of Buckingham.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard Hobbes has acknowledged the tenements, moiety and advowson to be the right of Richard Foweler, as those which the same Richard, Richard Quatermayns, Ralph, Edmund and Thomas have of his gift, and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs to Richard Quatermayns, Ralph, Edmund, Richard Foweler and Thomas and the heirs of Richard Foweler for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Richard Quatermayns, Ralph, Edmund, Richard Foweler and Thomas have given him 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Quatermain, Ralph Verney, Edmund Thorne, Richard Fowler, Thomas Fowler, Richard Hobbs
Places: Moulsoe, Whiston, Newport Pagnell
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 445.
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County: Hertfordshire. Bedfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 38 Henry VI [3 November 1459].
Parties: John Beaumont, querent, and Roger Tocotys, esquire, and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 46 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow and 8 pence of rent in Hichen, Pryton' and Ikelingford' in the county of Hertford and 36 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and a moiety of 1 acre of wood in Magna Holewelle and Arlichesey in the county of Bedford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Roger and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against John, abbot of the monastery of the Blessed Mary, York, and his successors.
For this: John has given them 40 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Beaumont, Roger Tocotes, Elizabeth Tocotes
Places: Hitchin, Pirton, Ickleford, Holwell, Arlesey
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 446.
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County: Devon. Buckinghamshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 38 Henry VI [3 November 1459].
Parties: John More and John Meryfeld', querents, and Joan, who was the wife of John Dynham, knight, John Dynham, esquire, and Nicholas Broughton', esquire, and Philippe, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Ilstyngton', Dunterton' and Notesworthy and the advowson of the church of Dunderton' in the county of Devon and the manors of Ethrope and Cranewyll' and 100 messuages, 400 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood and 10 marks of rent in Wodesdon', Aysshendon', Hamme, Melkhurst, Blakegrove, Warmyston', Codyngton' and Kymbell' in the county of Buckingham.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Joan, John Dynham and Nicholas and Philippe have acknowledged the manors, tenements and advowson to be the right of John More, as those which the same John and John Meryfeld' have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan and Philippe to John More and John Meryfeld' and the heirs of John More for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John More and John Meryfeld' have granted to Joan the manors of Ethrope and Cranewyll' and the tenements in the county of Buckingham and have rendered them to her in the court, to hold to Joan, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of Joan. And after the decease of Joan the same manors and tenements shall remain to Roger Dynham, brother of the aforesaid John Dynham, esquire, and the male heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Charles Dynham, brother of the aforesaid Roger, and the male heirs of his body, (2) to the aforesaid John Dynham, esquire, and the male heirs of his body, (3) to Oliver Dynham, brother of the aforesaid John Dynham, esquire, and the male heirs of his body, (4) to the heirs of the body of the aforesaid Joan and (5) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Joan. And John More and John Meryfeld' have also granted to the aforesaid John Dynham, esquire, the manors of Ilstyngton' and Notesworthy and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John Dynham, esquire, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the life of the aforesaid Joan. And after the decease of Joan the same manors shall remain to the aforesaid Charles 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 Roger and the male heirs of his body and (2) to the right heirs of the aforesaid John Dynham, esquire. And besides John More and John Meryfeld' have granted to the aforesaid Philippe the manor of Dunterton' and the advowson, excepting 1 messuage, 100 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and 40 acres of furze and heath in the same manor which John Sargent now holds, and have rendered them to her in the court, to hold to Philippe, of the chief lords for the life of Philippe. And after the decease of Philippe the same manor and advowson shall remain to the aforesaid John Dynham, esquire, without impeachment of waste, to hold of the chief lords for the life of the aforesaid Joan. And after the decease of Joan the same manor and advowson shall remain to the aforesaid Charles 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 Roger and the male heirs of his body and (2) to the aforesaid John Dynham, esquire, and his heirs. And further John More and John Meryfeld' have granted to the aforesaid Joan the 1 messuage, 100 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and 40 acres of furze and heath above excepted in the manor of Dunterton' and have rendered them to her in the court, to hold to Joan, of the chief lords for the life of Joan. And after the decease of Joan the same tenements shall remain to the aforesaid Charles 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 Roger and the male heirs of his body and (2) to the aforesaid John Dynham, esquire, and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Moore, John Merrifield, John Dinham, Joan Dinham, Nicholas Broughton, Philippe Broughton, Roger Dinham, Charles Dinham, Oliver Dinham, John Sargeant
Places: Ilsington, Dunterton, Natsworthy (in Widecombe in the Moor), Eythrope, Cranwell (both in Waddesdon), Waddesdon, Ashendon, Ham (in Waddesdon), 'Melkhurst', Blackgrove, Wormstone (both in Waddesdon), Cuddington, Kimble
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 447.
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County: Warwickshire. Coventry.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 38 Henry VI [3 February 1460].
Parties: William Brasier, chaplain, Thomas Bateson', chaplain, Simon Birches and William Yon', querents, and John Whalley of Coventre and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 2 carucates of land and 10 acres of meadow in Franketon' sup[er] Dunnesmore in the county of Warwick and 1 messuage in Couentre.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Simon, as those which Simon, William, Thomas and William have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice to William, Thomas, Simon and William and the heirs of Simon for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: William, Thomas, Simon and William have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Brazier, Thomas Bateson, Simon Birches, William Yon, John Whalley, Alice Whalley
Places: Coventry, Frankton
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 448.
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County: Lincolnshire. Yorkshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 38 Henry VI [3 February 1460].
Parties: Thomas Dalison', clerk, and William Knyght', clerk, querents, and John Fitz William and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 3 messuages, 8 bovates of land, 16 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture in Wykynby in the county of Lincoln and 3 messuages, 128 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 65 acres of pasture, 13 acres of wood, 12 pence of rent and a rent of 3 ounces of pepper in Snayth' and Carleton' by Snayth' in the county of York.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements and rent to be the right of Thomas, of which Thomas and William have 3 messuages, 128 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 65 acres of pasture, 13 acres of wood, 12 pence of rent and a rent of 3 ounces of pepper in the vills of Snayth' and Carleton' by Snayth' of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan to Thomas and William and the heirs of Thomas for ever. And besides John and Joan granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that 3 messuages, 8 bovates of land, 16 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture in Wykynby - which John Greseley, knight, Margaret Babthorp', William Babthorp' and John Hewet hold for the life of Robert Chamberleyn' of the inheritance of Joan on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Robert ought to revert to Joan and her heirs - after the decease of Robert shall remain to Thomas and William Knyght' and the heirs of Thomas, to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of the chief lords for ever.
For this: Thomas and William Knyght' have granted to John Fitz William the tenements and rent in the vills of Snayth' and Carleton' by Snayth' and have rendered the same tenements and rent to him in the court, to hold of the chief lords for the life of John Fitz William. And after the decease of John the same tenements and rent shall remain to Ralph Babthorp' and Isabel, his wife, and the heirs of the body of Ralph, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Joan and the heirs of her body and (2) to the right heirs of Joan.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Dallison, William Knight, John FitzWilliam, Joan FitzWilliam, John Gresley, Margaret Babthorpe, William Babthorpe, John Hewett, Robert Chamberlain, Ralph Babthorpe, Isabel Babthorpe
Places: Wickenby, Snaith, Carlton (in Snaith)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 449.
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County: Devon. Cornwall.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 38 Henry VI [3 February 1460].
Parties: Thomas Crabbe, querent, and Nicholas Ive and Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Streteralegh' and Beaudeporte and 12 messuages, 2000 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow, 200 acres of wood and 10 shillings of rent in Streteralegh' and Beaudeporte in the county of Devon and 4 messuages, 2 tofts, 1 mill, 300 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture and 20 acres of wood in Argallas in the county of Cornwall.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Nicholas and Margaret have acknowledged the manors and tenements, together with the homages and all services of Richard Leu[er]more and John Potell' and their heirs, in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Nicholas and Margaret in the aforesaid vills, to be the right of Thomas, as those which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Thomas has granted to Nicholas and Margaret the manors and tenements, together with the homages and services, and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Nicholas and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret, of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Crabbe, Nicholas Ive, Margaret Ive, Richard Levermore, John Pottle
Places: Strete Raleigh (in Whimple), Beautiport (in Aylesbeare), Arallas (in St Enoder)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 450.
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County: Devon. Dorset.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 38 Henry VI [9 February 1460].
Parties: Thomas Courtenay, earl of De[von, John] Cayleway, Stephen Gyfford' and John Beare of Hundesham, querents, and Hugh Champernoun' and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Wynkelegh' Keynes and Weryngston' by Honyton' and 50 messuages, 500 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow, 200 acres of wood and 200 acres of furze and heath in Wynkelegh' Keynes in the county of Devon and the manors of Candelwake and Stokewake and 20 messuages, 600 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 400 acres of pasture and 100 acres of wood in Stokewake in the county of Dorset.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Hugh and Joan have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Stephen, as those which Stephen, the earl, John and John have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan to the earl, John, Stephen and John and the heirs of Stephen for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: The earl, John, Stephen and John have given them 1000 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Courtenay, earl of Devon, John Callaway, Stephen Giffard, John Beare, Hugh Champernon, Joan Champernon
Places: Huntsham (in Devon), Winkleigh Keynes (in Winkleigh), Weston (in Awliscombe), Honiton, Caundle Wake (in Caundle Bishop), Stoke Wake
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 451.
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County: Wiltshire. Oxfordshire. Buckinghamshire. Cornwall. Warwickshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 38 Henry VI [4 May 1460].
Parties: William, bishop of Winchester, John Fortescu, knight, John Prisot, knight, Peter Arderne, knight, John Baynton', knight, Humphrey Stafford', esquire, son of John Stafford', knight, Gregory Westby, John Mervyne, John Touke (or John Tonke) and John Wynge, querents, and Robert Hungerford', knight, lord Hungerford' and de Molyns, and Eleanor, his wife, daughter and heir of William Molyns, knight, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Somerford' Mauduytte, Lee, Gore, Box, Whitele, Farnhill' in Fonthell' and Funtell' Gifford' and the advowsons of the churches of Somerford' Mauduytte and Funtell' Gifford' and 40 messuages, 20 tofts, 10 carucates of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood and 16 pounds of rent in Somerford' Mauduytte, Lee, Gore, Box, Whitle, Crawele in Trowe, Farnhill' in Fonthell', Funtell' Gifford' and Fetylton' in the county of Wiltshire and the manors of Henley sup[er] Thamisiam, Broughton', Bampton', Aston' Bampton', Stanlake and Swerford' and the advowsons of the churches of Broughton' and Stanlake and 5 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture and 10 acres of wood in Broughton', Bampton', Aston' Bampton', Stanlake and Swerford' in the county of Oxford and the manors of Ludgarsale, Adyngton', Weston' Turvile, Ilmere, Aston' Molyns, Chardeslee Molyns, Stoke Poges and Ditton' and the advowsons of 2 chantries in Stoke Poges and Ditton' and the advowson of the abbey of Burnham and 30 messuages, 10 tofts, 8 carucates of land, 50 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture and 20 acres of wood in Ludgarsale, Adyngton', Weston' Turvile, Ilmere, Aston' Molyns, Chardeslee Molyns, Stoke Poges, Cippenham, Ditton', Dachet, Foulmere, Brehill' and Bechyngdon' in the county of Buckingham and the manors of Pengelly, Polrewen' and Trengof' in the county of Cornwall and 4 marks of rent in Wodecote, otherwise called Wodemancote, in the county of Warwick.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert and Eleanor have acknowledged the manors, tenements and advowsons to be the right of John Wynge, as those which the same John, the bishop, John Fortescu, John Prisot, Peter, John Baynton', Humphrey, Gregory, John Mervyne and John Touke have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Eleanor to the bishop, John, John, Peter, John, Humphrey, Gregory, John, John and John and the heirs of John Wynge for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against John, abbot of Glastonbury, and his successors.
For this: The bishop, John, John, Peter, John, Humphrey, Gregory, John, John and John have given them 1000 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William, bishop of Winchester, John Fortescue, John Prissett, Peter Arderne, John Baynton, Humphrey Stafford, John Stafford, Gregory Westby, John Mervin, John Took (or John Tonk), John Wing, Robert Hungerford, lord Hungerford and de Moleyns, William Moleyns, Eleanor Moleyns
Places: Little Somerford, Lea, Gore (in Market Lavington), Box, Whitley (in Melksham), Fernhill (in Fonthill Gifford and Tisbury), Fonthill Gifford, Trow Crawley (in Alvediston), Fittleton, Henley, Broughton, Bampton, Aston (in Bampton), Standlake, Swerford, Ludgershall, Addington, Weston Turville, Ilmer, Aston Mullins (in Dinton), Chearsley, Stoke Poges, Ditton (in Stoke Poges), Burnham Abbey, Cippenham (in Burnham), Datchet, Fulmer, Brill, Beachendon (in Waddesdon), Pengelly (in St Neot), Polruan (in Lanteglos by Fowey), Trengoffe (in Warleggan), Woodcote (in Leek Wootton)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 452.
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County: Herefordshire. Shropshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after Ascension, 38 Henry VI [23 May 1460].
Parties: John Anlaby, esquire, and John Beuyn' (or John Benyn'), querents, and John Hugyn' and Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 40 messuages, 10 tofts, 140 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood and 2 shillings of rent in Lempster, Leon', Castelton', Ayssheton' and Morton' in the county of Hereford and 18 messuages, 2 tofts, 1 dove-cot, 12 gardens, 135 acres of land, 13 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture and 12 acres of wood in Luddelowe and Staunton' Lacy in the county of Shropshire.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Hugyn' and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Anlaby, of which the same John and John Beuyn' have 18 messuages, 2 tofts, the dove-cot, the gardens, 135 acres of land, 13 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture and 12 acres of wood in the vills of Luddelowe and Staunton' Lacy in the county of Shropshire of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes to John Anlaby and John Beuyn' and the heirs of John Anlaby for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John Anlaby and John Beuyn' have granted to John Hugyn' and Agnes the same tenements and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John Hugyn' and Agnes and the male heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to William Heys, son and heir of the said Agnes, and the male heirs of his body, (2) to the heirs of the bodies of John Hugyn' and Agnes, (3) to Joan Heys, daughter of the aforesaid Agnes, and the heirs of her body and (4) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Agnes. And besides John Anlaby and John Beuyn' granted for themselves and the heirs of John Anlaby that 40 messuages, 10 tofts, 140 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood and 2 shillings of rent in the vills of Lempster, Leon, Castelton', Ayssheton' and Morton' in the county of Hereford - which Walter Norton' and Isabel, his wife, hold for the life of Isabel of the inheritance of Agnes [sic] on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Isabel ought to revert to John Anlaby and John Beuyn' and the heirs of John Anlaby - after the decease of Isabel shall remain to John Hugyn' and Agnes and their aforesaid male heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the aforesaid William Heys, son and heir of the said Agnes, and the male heirs of his body, (2) to the heirs of the bodies of John Hugyn' and Agnes, (3) to the aforesaid Joan Heys, daughter of the aforesaid Agnes, and the heirs of her body and (4) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Agnes.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Anlaby, John Bevin (or John Benin), John Huggin, Agnes Huggin, William Hays, Joan Hays, Walter Norton, Isabel Norton
Places: Leominster, Leen (in Pembridge), Castleton (in Clifford), Ashton, Moreton (both in Eye), Ludlow, Stanton Lacy
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 453.
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County: Vill of Kingston upon Hull. Yorkshire. Lincolnshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 36 Henry VI [9 February 1458]. And afterwards one week from St Michael, 39 Henry VI [6 October 1460].
Parties: Thomas Thurland', querent, and Nicholas Bedford' and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 11 messuages, 1 garden and 20 acres of land in Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull' and Swanland' in the vill of Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull' and the manor of Estcrofte, 35 messuages, 8 tofts, 1 windmill, 1 dove-cot, 500 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 6 acres of wood and 62 shillings of rent in Beuerley, Molscrofte, Walkyngton', Paule, Birstwyk' and Lounde sup[er] le Wold' in the county of York and the manor of Horkestowe in the county of Lincoln.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Nicholas and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Thomas, of which he has the manor of Estcrofte and the messuages, the garden, the tofts, the mill, the dove-cot, 420 acres of land, 52 acres of meadow, the wood and the rent in the vills of Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull', Swanland', Beuerley, Molscrofte, Walkyngton', Paule and Birstwyk' of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Nicholas to him and his heirs for ever. And besides Nicholas and Elizabeth granted for themselves and the heirs of Nicholas that the manor of Horkestowe and 100 acres of land and 8 acres of meadow in the vill of Lounde sup[er] le Wold' - which Agnes, who was the wife of John Bedford', holds for life of the inheritance of Nicholas on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Agnes ought to revert to Nicholas and Elizabeth and the heirs of Nicholas - after the decease of Agnes shall remain to Thomas and his heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid manor and tenements of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Thomas has given them 300 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Thurland, Nicholas Bedford, Elizabeth Bedford, John Bedford, Agnes Bedford
Places: Kingston upon Hull, Swanland (in North Ferriby), Estcroft (in Beverley), Beverley, Molescroft (in Beverley), Walkington, Paull, Burstwick, Lund, Horkstow
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 454.
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County: Norfolk. Suffolk. Northamptonshire. Hertfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from St Michael, 39 Henry VI [20 October 1460].
Parties: Ralph Lever and Nicholas Nabbe, clerk, querents, and William Haryngton', knight, and Elizabeth, his wife, Thomas Pylkyngton', esquire, and Margaret, his wife, and Arthur Pylkyngton', deforciants.
Property: The manor of Bresyngham and 20 messuages, 600 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 50 acres of wood and 6 pounds of rent in Bresyngham and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Norfolk and the manor of Stansted' and 10 messuages, 200 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of wood and 8 pounds of rent in Stansted' in the county of Suffolk and the manor of Clypston' and 20 messuages, 300 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood and 6 pounds of rent in Clypston' and Kaylmerssh' and the advowsons of the church of Clypston' and of the chantry of the Blessed Mary in the church of Clypston' in the county of Northampton and the manor of Stagenho and 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and 40 shillings of rent in Stagenho in the county of Hertford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Elizabeth, Thomas and Margaret and Arthur have acknowledged the manors, tenements and advowsons to be the right of Nicholas, as those which Nicholas and Ralph have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth to Ralph and Nicholas and the heirs of Nicholas for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Ralph and Nicholas have granted to Thomas the manors, tenements and advowsons and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Thomas and the male heirs of his body, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Roger Pylkyngton', brother of the aforesaid Thomas, and the male heirs of his body, (2) to Edmund Pylkyngton', brother of the aforesaid Thomas and Roger, and the male heirs of his body, (3) to the aforesaid Arthur Pylkyngton' and the male heirs of his body, (4) to the aforesaid William Haryngton' and the heirs of his body and (5) to John Pylkyngton', son of Robert Pylkyngton', esquire, and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Ralph Lever, Nicholas Nabb, William Harrington, Elizabeth Harrington, Thomas Pilkington, Margaret Pilkington, Arthur Pilkington, Roger Pilkington, Edmund Pilkington, John Pilkington, Robert Pilkington
Places: Bressingham, Stanstead, Clipston, Kelmarsh, Stagenhoe (in St Pauls Walden)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 455.
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County: Buckinghamshire. Hertfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One month from St Michael, 39 Henry VI [27 October 1460].
Parties: John Barlowe, Roger Barlowe, Thomas Santon' and Thomas Wymark', querents, and [Thomas] Charleton', knight, and Benet, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Masseworth' and 1 toft, 20 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in Masseworth' in the county of Buckingham and 1 toft, 1 mill called Fordmyln', 40 acres of land and 8 acres of meadow and 40 shillings of rent in Berkhamsted', Merston' and Forde in the county of Hertford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas Charleton' and Benet have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of John, as those which John, Roger, Thomas Santon' and Thomas Wymark' have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Benet to John, Roger, Thomas Santon' and Thomas Wymark' and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John, Roger, Thomas Santon' and Thomas Wymark' have given them 200 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Barlow, Roger Barlow, Thomas Santon, Thomas Wymark, Thomas Charlton, Benet Charlton
Places: Marsworth, 'Fordmyln'', Berkhamsted, Long Marston, 'Forde'
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 456.
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County: Cornwall. Devon.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after All Souls, 39 Henry VI [3 November 1460].
Parties: Thomas Lyegh'a, querent, and John Braken' and Joan, his wife, daughter and heir of Sibel, late the wife of Robert Paulyn', deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 30 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture in Litelbrygge and Meryfeld' in the county of Cornwall and 1 messuage, 30 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture and 6 shillings of rent in Northecote in the county of Devon.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas, of which he has 1 messuage, 30 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture in the vills of Litelbrygge and Meryfeld' of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan to him and his heirs for ever. And besides John and Joan granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that 1 messuage, 30 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture and 6 shillings of rent in the vill of Northecote - which Stephen Putte holds for life of the inheritance of Joan on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Stephen ought to revert to John and Joan and the heirs of Joan - after the decease of Stephen shall remain to Thomas and his heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
For this: Thomas has given them 40 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Lyegha, John Bracken, Joan Bracken, Robert Paulin, Sibel Paulin, Stephen Putt
Places: Littlebridge, Merrifield (both in Bridgerule), Northcott (in Poughill)
 
CP 25/1/293/73, number 457.
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County: Northumberland. Hertfordshire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 39 Henry VI [3 February 1461].
Parties: Robert Tanfeld', querent, and John Heron', esquire, and Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Crawley and Eshete with appurtenances in Hygelegh', Branton' and Hertyshed' and a fourth part of the manor of Whytyngham, 40 messuages, 12 tofts, 1000 acres of land, 400 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture and 40 shillings of rent in Felton', Temple Thornton', Clyfton', Caldewell', Dudden', Barton', Thornton', Magna Ryle, Glenton', Nedirton', Abirwyk' and Edlyngham in the county of Northumberland and the manor of Sabrisford', otherwise Sabrisworth', in the county of Hertford.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Agnes have acknowledged the manors, tenements and fourth part to be the right of Robert, as those which he has of their gift.
For this: Robert has granted to John and Agnes the manors, tenements and fourth part and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Agnes and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to Brian Rouclyff', Thomas Graunt, clerk, Thomas Rep[p]lyngham, Nicholas Stathum and John Croke and the heirs of Thomas Graunt, clerk, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert Tanfield, John Heron, Agnes Heron, Brian Roecliffe, Thomas Grant, Thomas Replingham, Nicholas Statham, John Crook
Places: Crawley (in Eglingham), Eshott (in Felton), Hedgeley, Branton (both in Eglingham), Hartside (in Ingram), Whittingham, Felton, Temple Thornton (in Hartburn), Clifton-with-Coldwell (in Stannington), Duddo (in Norham), Barton, Thrunton (both in Whittingham), Ryal (in Stamfordham), Glanton (in Whittingham), Netherton (in Alwinton), Abberwick (in Edlingham), Edlingham, Sawbridgeworth


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