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Essex. Kent.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 1 Henry [IV] [12 November 1399].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1400].
Thomas Erpyngham, knight,
James Byllyngford',
William Wolseley,
William Burgh' and
William Trendele, chaplain, querents, and
John Curson', knight, and
Beatrice, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Wokenden' Ep'i in the county of Essex and
the manor of Ulcombe in the county of Kent.
Plea of covenant.
John and Beatrice have acknowledged the manors to be the right of William Trendele,
and have rendered them to the same William, Thomas, James, William Wolseley and William Burgh' in the court,
to hold to Thomas, James, William, William and William and the heirs of William Trendele, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John and Beatrice for themselves and the heirs of Beatrice.
Thomas, James, William, William and William have given them 200 marks of silver.
Thomas Erpingham,
James Billingford,
William Wolseley,
William Burgh,
William Trendell,
John Curzon,
Beatrice Curzon
Cranham, Ulcombe
129
[Berkshire.]
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 23 Richard [II] [25 June 1399].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary, 1 Henry [IV] [20 January 1400].
William Benefeld' and
Maud, his wife, querents, and
Andrew Chapman and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 2 acres of land in
Breby and Assheton' Upton'*.
Plea of covenant.
Andrew and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William and Maud have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to William and Maud and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William and Maud have given them 10 marks of silver.
[Right-hand copy. The left-hand copy is number 3.]
[* Upthorp' in number 3.]
William Benefield,
Maud Benefield,
Andrew Chapman,
Agnes Chapman
'Breby', Aston Upthorpe (in Blewbury)
130
131
[Berkshire.]
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 23 Richard [II] [25 June 1399].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary, 1 Henry [IV] [20 January 1400].
William Benefeld' and
Maud, his wife, querents, and
Andrew Chapman and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 2 acres of land in
Breby and Assheton' Upthorp'*.
Plea of covenant.
Andrew and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William and Maud have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to William and Maud and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William and Maud have given them 10 marks of silver.
[Left-hand copy. The right-hand copy is number 2.]
[* Upton' in number 2.]
William Benefield,
Maud Benefield,
Andrew Chapman,
Agnes Chapman
'Breby', Aston Upthorpe (in Blewbury)
132
Dorset. Somerset. Oxfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 1 Henry [IV] [12 November 1399].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1400].
William Auger, chaplain, querent, and
Humphrey de Stafford', knight, the younger and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of the manors of Houke, Stapelford', Ouerkentecomb',
Netherkentecomb', Yerd', Fromesfoughchurch',
Westchikerell', Charleton', Badecomb',
Wydehouk', Gorewill', Sturmynstre Marchall',
Magna Crouford', Middelstrete and Speghtesbury and
a moiety of 4 messuages, of 5 carucates and 40 acres of land, of 36 acres of meadow, of 6 acres of wood and of 5 marks of rent in
Northporton', Southporton', Maydennyweton',
Loscomb', Wynterborn' Clencheston' and
Wynterborn' Martyn and a moiety [of the advowsons] of the
churches of the manors of Houke, Westchikerell' and
Badecomb' in the county of Dorset and
a moiety of the manor of Kyngesdon'
and a moiety of 1 messuage, of 1 carucate of land, of 5 acres of meadow and of 2 marks of rent in
Haibrok' and Sampford' in the county of Somerset and
a moiety of the manor of Crowell' and a moiety [of the advowson] of the church of the same manor in the county of Oxford.
Plea of covenant.
Humphrey and Elizabeth have acknowledged the moieties of the manors and of the tenements
and the moieties of the advowsons to be the right of William.
William has granted for himself and his heirs that the moieties of the manors and of the tenements and the moieties of the advowsons
- which Humphrey de Stafford' the elder and
Elizabeth, his wife,
held for the life of Elizabeth of the inheritance of William on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Elizabeth, the wife of Humphrey de Stafford' the elder, ought to revert to William and his heirs -
after the decease of Elizabeth shall remain to Humphrey de Stafford' the younger and Elizabeth, his wife,
and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Elizabeth, the wife of Humphrey de Stafford' the younger.
William Auger,
Humphrey de Stafford,
Elizabeth de Stafford
Hooke, Stalbridge, Higher Kingcombe,
Lower Kingcombe (both in Toller Porcorum), Yard Dairy (in Rampisham), Frome Vauchurch,
Chickerell, Charlton Marshall, Batcombe,
Withyhook (in Leigh), Gorwell (in Litton Cheney), Sturminster Marshall,
Great Crawford, Middlestreet (both in Spetisbury), Spetisbury,
North Poorton, South Poorton (in Powerstock), Maiden Newton,
Loscombe (in Powerstock), Winterbourne Clenston,
Winterbourne St Martin,
Kingsdon, Holbrook (in Burlescombe),
Sampford Arundel, Crowell
133
Middlesex. Buckinghamshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 1 Henry [IV] [20 January 1400].
Thomas Arthyngton', querent, and
John Kirkam of London' and
Amice, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages, 3 carucates of land and 10 marks of rent in
Rysshelep', Stanwell', Harewe,
Wexebrigge, Hykenham, Hylendon',
Hermodesworth', Alpurton' and Southcote
in the county of Middlesex and
64 shillings of rent in Horton' in the county of Buckingham.
Plea of covenant.
John and Amice have acknowledged the tenements 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 Amice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas has given them 200 marks of silver.
Thomas Arthington,
John Kirkham,
Amice Kirkham
London, Ruislip, Stanwell,
Harrow on the Hill, Uxbridge, Ickenham,
Hillingdon, Harmondsworth, Alperton (in Harrow on the Hill),
Southcote (in Ruislip), Horton
134
Warwickshire. Leicestershire.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 1 Henry [IV] [3 February 1400].
John Yepeswych' and
Thomas Kays, querents, and
Robert Litton' and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Bilton' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Warwick and
the manor of Ailmesthorp' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Leicester.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Maud have acknowledged the manors and advowsons to be the right of Thomas.
John and Thomas have granted to Robert and Maud the manors and advowsons
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Maud and the heirs of Maud, of the chief lords for ever.
John Ipswich,
Thomas Keys,
Robert Litton,
Maud Litton
Bilton, Elmersthorpe
135
Lincolnshire. Norfolk.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 1 Henry [IV] [2 May 1400].
Thomas de Bardolf' of Wormyngay, knight,
Richard Gray of Codnore, knight,
Robert de Scales of Noysilles, knight,
John Copuldyk', knight,
Thomas Dymmok', knight,
William de Waltham, clerk,
Simon de Burton', clerk,
Simon Barette,
Richard Gegge,
Thomas de Enderby and
Hugh de Goudeby, querents, and
Maud, who was the wife of
Ralph de Cromwell', knight, deforciant.
The manor of Candelsby
and 1 messuage called le Grenegarth' and 44 acres of land, 10 pounds and 17 shillings and 7 pence of rent and
2 parts of 1 messuage called Ledenhalle in the vill of Sc'o Bot'ho in the county of Lincoln and
a third part of the manor of Wymondham and a fourth part of the manor of
Bokenham Vet[er]i and 48 acres of pasture and
47 acres of wood in Bokenham in the county of Norfolk.
Plea of covenant.
Maud has acknowledged the manor, tenements, third part and fourth part to be the right of Simon de Burton',
as those which the same Simon, Thomas, Richard, Robert, John, Thomas, William, Simon Barette, Richard, Thomas and Hugh
have of her gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from herself and her heirs
to Thomas, Richard, Robert, John, Thomas, William, Simon, Simon, Richard, Thomas and Hugh
and the heirs of Simon de Burton' for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas, Richard, Robert, John, Thomas, William, Simon, Simon, Richard, Thomas and Hugh have given her 500 marks of silver.
Thomas de Bardolf,
Richard Grey,
Robert de Scales,
John Coppledick,
Thomas Dymock,
William de Waltham,
Simon de Burton,
Simon Barrett,
Richard Gedge,
Thomas de Enderby,
Hugh de Goadby,
Ralph de Cromwell,
Maud de Cromwell
Wormegay (in Norfolk), Codnor (in Derbyshire),
Newsells (in Barkway, Hertfordshire),
Candlesby, Greengarth, Leadenhall,
(both in Boston), Boston, Wymondham,
Old Buckenham
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Essex. Staffordshire. Warwickshire. Norfolk.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 1 Henry [IV] [2 May 1400].
Thomas de Bello Campo, earl of Warwick, and
Margaret, his wife, querents, and
Thomas Aldebury, clerk, deforciant.
The manor of Welcamstowe Touny in the county of Essex and
the manor of Drayton' Basset in the county of Stafford and
the manor of Lodbrokes in Toneworth' in the county of Warwick and
the manor of Paneworth' in the county of Norfolk.
Plea of covenant.
The earl has acknowledged the manors to be the right of Thomas Aldebury,
as those which Thomas has of his gift.
Thomas Aldebury has granted to the earl and Margaret the manors
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to the earl and Margaret and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of the earl.
Thomas de Beauchamp,
earl of Warwick,
Margaret de Beauchamp,
Thomas Aldbury
Walthamstow Tony (in Walthamstow), Drayton Bassett, Ladbrooks,
(in Tanworth-in-Arden), Panworth (in Ashill)
137
Somerset. Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 1 Henry [IV] [16 May 1400].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 2 Henry [IV] [6 October 1400].
Maior Parys,
John Frank',
Henry atte Leagh' and
John Boys, querents, and
John Lopenford' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 1 toft, 24 acres of land, 1 virgate of meadow, 12 pence of rent and a moiety of 4 messuages and of 1 acre of land in
Dunsterre and Karampton' in the county of Somerset and
2 messuages, 2 carucates of land, 200 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood and 2 shillings of rent in
Wymb[ourneford'?] in the county of Devon.
Plea of covenant.
John Lopenford' and Joan have acknowledged the tenements and rents to be the right of Henry,
and have rendered 2 messuages, the carucates of land, the pasture and the wood
to Henry, Maior, John Frank' and John Boys in the court,
and they have granted to Maior, John Frank, Henry and John Boys the rents,
together with the homages and all services of
William Pynson' and
William Jewe and their heirs,
in respect of all the tenements which they held before of John Lopenford' and Joan in the aforesaid vills,
to hold to Maior, John Frank', Henry, John Boys and the heirs of Henry, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides John Lopenford' and Joan granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that 2 messuages,
1 toft, 24 acres of land, the virgate of meadow and a moiety of 3 messuages and of 1 acre of land in the vills of
Dunsterre and Karampton'
- which William More and
Alice, his wife,
held for the life of Alice -
and also that a moiety of 1 messuage in the vill of Dunsterre -
which John Pete held for life -
[of the inheritance] of Joan on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Alice and John Pete ought to revert to John Lopenford' and Joan and the heirs of Joan -
after the decease of Alice and John Pete shall remain to Maior, John Frank', Henry and John Boys and the heirs of Henry,
to hold together with the aforesaid tenements and rent of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Maior, John Frank, Henry and John Boys have given them 100 marks of silver.
Maior Paris,
John Frank,
Henry atte Leigh,
John Boys,
John Lopenford,
Joan Lopenford,
William Pinson,
William Jew,
William Moore,
Alice Moore,
John Peet
Dunster, Carhampton, 'Wymb[ourneford']'
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Somerset. Gloucestershire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 1 Henry [IV] [25 June 1400].
Thomas Rigge and
Katherine, his wife, querents, and
John Deuereux, knight, and
Joan*, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Charlecombe and Norton' Malreward' [in] the county of Somerset and
the manors of Hanam, Churcheley and Upton',
excepting 1 toft, a moiety of 1 acre of land and 8 shillings and 7 pence of rent in the manor of
Hanam, in the county of Gloucester.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the manors to be the right of Katherine,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to Thomas and Katherine and the heirs of Katherine for ever.
Thomas and Katherine have given them 100 marks of silver.
[* Written as John here.]
Thomas Rigg,
Katherine Rigg,
John Devereux,
Joan Devereux
Charlcombe, Norton Malreward, Hanham (in Bitton),
Churchley (in Syston and Wick and Abson), Upton Cheyney (in Bitton)
139
Gloucestershire. Somerset.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 1 Henry [IV] [1 July 1400].
John Deuereux, knight, and
Joan, his wife, querents, and
Thomas Rigge and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Nasse, Hanam,
Upton' and Hurst in Lydeney in the county of Gloucester and
the manors of Charlecombe and Norton' Malre[ward'] in the county of Somerset.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the manors to be the right of Katherine.
Thomas and Katherine have granted for themselves and the heirs of Katherine that they will render each year
to John and Joan for the life of Joan 24 marks of silver, to wit, 6 marks at the feast of St Michael, 6 marks at Christmas,
6 marks at Easter and also 6 marks at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist.
John and Joan shall have the right to distrain.
And after the decease of Joan, Thomas and Katherine and the heirs of Katherine shall be quit of the payment for ever.
John Devereux,
Joan Devereux,
Thomas Rigg,
Katherine Rigg
Nass (in Lydney), Hanham, Upton Cheyney (both in Bitton),
Hurst (in Lydney),
Charlcombe,
Norton Malreward
140
Sussex. Kent.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 1 Henry [IV] [1 July 1400].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 2 Henry [IV] [6 October 1400].
Thomas Kempe and
John Kempe, querents, and
William Scot and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
40 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 65 acres of pasture, 14 acres of wood and 10 shillings of rent in
Lambirherst in the county of Sussex and
1 messuage, 1 mill, 60 acres of land, 19 acres of pasture, 56 acres of wood and 10 shillings of rent in
Lambirherst in the county of Kent.
Plea of covenant.
William and Joan have acknowledged the tenements 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 Joan
to Thomas and John and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas and John have given them 100 marks of silver.
Thomas Kemp,
John Kemp,
William Scott,
Joan Scott
Lamberhurst
141
Sussex. Middlesex.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 1 Henry [IV] [8 July 1400].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 2 Henry [IV] [6 October 1400].
John Brook' and
John Alfray, querents, and
Richard Weyuyle and
Agatha, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages, 120 acres of land, 26 acres of meadow, 80 acres of pasture, 80 acres of wood, 7 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence of rent and
pasture for 500 sheep in Ouyngdon', Bercombe and Kyngeston'
by Lewes and the advowson of the church of the vill of
Ouyngdon' in the county of Sussex and
1 messuage, 70 acres of land and 3 acres of meadow in
Stebenheth' in the county of Middlesex.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Agatha have acknowledged the tenements, pasture and advowson to be the right of John Alfray,
as those which the same John and John Brook' have of their gift.
John and John have granted to Richard and Agatha the tenements, pasture and advowson
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Richard and Agatha and the heirs of Agatha, of the chief lords for ever.
John Brooke,
John Alfrey,
Richard Weyville,
Agatha Weyville
Ovingdean, Barcombe, Kingston,
Lewes, Stepney
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Oxfordshire. Somerset.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 22 Richard [II] [1 June 1399].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 2 Henry [IV] [6 October 1400].
Walter Hungerford' and
Katherine, his wife, querents, and
Thomas Peuerell' and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Stoke Basset' in the county of Oxford and
53 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Halton' in the county of Somerset.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Margaret have granted to Walter and Katherine the manor and rent
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Walter and Katherine and the heirs of their bodies, of Thomas and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret for ever,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
In default of such heirs, the manor and rent shall revert to Thomas and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret,
quit of the other heirs of Walter and Katherine, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Walter and Katherine have given them 100 marks of silver.
Walter Hungerford,
Katherine Hungerford,
Thomas Peverell,
Margaret Peverell
Stoke Basset (in Crowmarsh Gifford), Holton
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Essex. Kent. Buckinghamshire. Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 1 Henry [IV] [8 July 1400].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 2 Henry [IV] [6 October 1400].
Thomas Beaupyne,
Thomas Harewell' and
Edmund Westbrook', querents, and
William Venour and
Elizabeth, his wife,
Mabel Venour and
John Stapulford', deforciants.
The manors of Liston' Nethurhall' and Liston' Ouerhall' and the advowson of the church of
Liston' Nethurhall' in the county of Essex and
the manor of Magna Dels by Rouchestre in the county of Kent and
the manor of Wasseworth' [sic] called Goldyntones in the county of Buckingham and
the manor of Wasseworth' called Goldyntones in the county of Hertford.
Plea of covenant.
William has acknowledged the manors and advowson to be the right of Thomas Beaupyne,
as those which the same Thomas, Thomas Harewell' and Edmund have of his gift.
Thomas, Thomas and Edmund have granted to William and Elizabeth, Mabel and John the manors and advowson
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Elizabeth, Mabel and John and the heirs of the bodies of William and Elizabeth, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of William.
Thomas Beaupyne,
Thomas Harwell,
Edmund Westbrook,
William Venner,
Elizabeth Venner,
Mabel Venner,
John Stapleford
Liston Netherhall, Liston Overhall (both in Liston),
Lower Delce (in Rochester),
Goldingtons (in Marsworth, Buckinghamshire)
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Kent. Surrey. Derbyshire. Warwickshire. Leicestershire. Somerset. Northamptonshire. Worcestershire. Wiltshire. Cambridgeshire. Buckinghamshire. Bedfordshire. Hertfordshire. Suffolk. Norfolk.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 15 Richard [II] [25 November 1391].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 2 Henry [IV] [6 October 1400] (after the death of John de Roos and Philip).
Robert, bishop of London,
John, bishop of Hereford,
John de Roos of Hamelak', knight,
Robert de Haryngton', knight,
Gerard de Braybrok', knight, the elder,
Gerard de Braybrok', knight, the younger,
John Bagot', knight,
Philip Okore, knight, and
John Hull', querents, and
Reynold de Grey of Ruthyn, knight, deforciant.
The manors of Wykham, Clayndon' and Sautiers
and 20 messuages, 2 carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow and 40 shillings of rent in
Estpekham, Westpekham, Wattryngbury and
Demechirche in the county of Kent and
the manor of Westcote and 1 messuage in Suthwerk' in the county of Surrey and
the manor of Repyngdon' in the county of Derby and
the manors of Fulbrok', Burdyngbury, Allesley,
Fylongley, Pyllardyngton' and Chelmescote
in the county of Warwick and
the manors of Burbache, Barewell' and Nayleston'
and 4 messuages, 80 acres of land and 40 shillings of rent in Dadlyngton' and
the advowsons of the churches of Wystowe, Ypestoke and
Yarkeston' in the county of Leicester and
the manors of Berwyk', Stoford', Ottecombe,
Mylu[er]ton' and Littelm[ar]ston' in the county of Somerset and
the manor of Toucestr' in the county of Northampton and
the manor of Intebergh' in the county of Worcester and
6 messuages, 1 carucate of land, 10 acres of meadow and 20 shillings of rent in
Littelton' Huse, Fittelton', Cotes called
Coldecotes and Combe in Combe in the county of Wiltshire and
2 parts of the manor of Magna Shelford' in the county of Cambridge and
the manor of Croyndon' in the county of Buckingham and
the manors of Blounham and Kempston' in the county of Bedford and
the manor of La Mote and 8 pounds of rent in Stansted' Abbot and
Stansted' Bury in the county of Hertford and
the manors of Lydegate, Badmondesfeld', Reydon' and
Ottele and 3 messuages in the vill of Sc'o Ed'o and the office of steward (Senescalcia) of
the liberty of Sc'i Ed'i in the county of Suffolk and
the manors of Sutton', Wynneferthyng', Tybenhamrowe,
Foxlee, Hokham and Bergh' in the county of Norfolk.
Plea of covenant.
Reynold has acknowledged the manors, tenements, office, 2 parts and advowsons to be the right of John Hulle,
and has rendered them to the same John, the bishop, the bishop, John, Robert, Gerard, Gerard, John and Philip
in the court,
to hold to the bishop, the bishop, John, Robert, Gerard, Gerard, John, Philip and John and the heirs of John Hulle, of the chief lords for ever.
The bishop, the bishop, John, Robert, Gerard, Gerard, John, Philip and John have given him 1000 pounds sterling.
Robert, bishop of London,
John, bishop of Hereford,
John de Roos,
Robert de Harrington,
Gerard de Braybrook,
John Bagot,
Philip Okeover,
John Hull,
Reynold de Grey
Helmsley (in Yorkshire), Ruthin (in Denbighshire),
Wickham, Cleyndon (in Darenth), Salterns (in Upchurch),
East Peckham, West Peckham, Wateringbury,
Dymchurch,
Westcote (in Dorking), Southwark,
Repton,
Fulbrooke, Birdingbury, Allesley,
Fillongley, Pillerton, Chelmscott (in Brailes),
Burbage, Barwell, Nailstone,
Dadlington, Wistow, Ibstock,
Harston,
Barwick, Stoford (in Barwick), Odcombe,
Milverton, Little Marston (in West Camel),
Towcester, Inkberrow,
Littleton Pannell (in West Lavington), Fittleton, Coate,
Calcote (both in Bishops Cannings), Coombe (in Enford),
Great Shelford, Long Crendon, Blunham,
Kempston, La Mote (in Cheshunt), Stanstead Abbots,
Stanstead (Stanstead Abbots), Lidgate, Bansfield (in Wickhambrook),
Reydon, Otley, Bury St Edmunds,
Sutton, Winfarthing, Tibenham,
Foxley, Hockham, Bergh or Burgh
146-147
Kent. Surrey. Berkshire. Nottinghamshire. Warwickshire. Shropshire. Staffordshire. Wiltshire. Lincolnshire. Cambridgeshire. Essex. Norfolk. Suffolk.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 15 Richard [II] [25 November 1391].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 2 Henry [IV] [6 October 1400] (after the death of John de Roos and Philip).
Robert, bishop of London,
John, bishop of Hereford,
John de Roos of Hamelak, knight,
Robert de Haryngton', knight,
Gerard de Braybrok', knight, the elder,
Gerard de Braybrok', knight, the younger,
John Bagot', knight, and
Philip Okore, knight, querents, and
Reynold de Grey of Ruthyn, knight, deforciant.
The manors of Sutton' Valence, Est Sutton' and
Hertelegh' in the county of Kent and
the manor of Padyngden' in the county of Surrey and
the manor of Benham in the county of Berkshire and
the soke called Osewaldebeksokene in the county of Nottingham and
the manor of Aston' Cauntelowe in the county of Warwick and
the manor of Worfeld' in the county of Shropshire and
the manor of Wygyngton' in the county of Stafford and
the manor of Littelton' Paynell' in the county of Wiltshire and
10 messuages, 2 carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow and 100 shillings of rent in
Donyngton', Wadyngton', Golseby and
Alkebarewe in the county of Lincoln and
a third part of the manor of Magna Shelford' in the county of Cambridge and
the manors of Thoriton', Fordham, Braksted',
Redeswell', Hanyngfeld', Esthanyngfeld',
Westhanyngfeld', Southanyngfeld', Hassyngbrok' and
Walbury
in the county of Essex and
the manors of Saxthorp' and Goderiston' in the county of Norfolk and
the manor of Wridelyngton' in the county of Suffolk.
Plea of covenant.
Reynold has acknowledged the manors, soke, tenements and third part
to be the right of the bishop, the bishop, John, Robert, Gerard, Gerard, John and Philip,
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to the bishop, the bishop, John, Robert, Gerard, Gerard, John and Philip and their heirs,
of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
The bishop, the bishop, John, Robert, Gerard, Gerard, John and Philip have given him 1000 pounds sterling.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Robert, bishop of London,
John, bishop of Hereford,
John de Roos,
Robert de Harrington,
Gerard de Braybrook,
John Bagot,
Philip Okeover,
Reynold de Grey
Helmsley (in Yorkshire), Ruthin (in Denbighshire),
Sutton Valence, East Sutton, Hartley,
Paddington (in Abinger), Beenham, Oswaldbeck,
Aston Cantlow, Worfield, Wigginton (in Tamworth),
Littleton Pannell (in West Lavington),
Donington, Waddington, Goulceby,
Alkborough, Great Shelford,
Thorrington, Fordham, Broxted,
Ridgewell, East Hanningfield,
West Hanningfield, South Hanningfield, Hassingbrook (in Stanford-le-Hope),
Walbury (in Great Hallingbury),
Saxthorpe, Gooderstone, Worlington
148
Sussex. Kent.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 2 Henry [IV] [13 October 1400].
William Marchaunt' and
Richard Huntyngdon', querents, and
William Brenchesle, knight, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Codyngge and Southeye
and 30 acres of land and 5 acres of wood in Bryghtlynge in the county of Sussex and
3 messuages, 1 mill, 390 acres of land, 78 acres of meadow, 132 acres of pasture, 130 acres of wood and 41 shillings and 4 pence of rent in
Hadelo, Capele, Tudele,
Pepyngbury, Lamberherst, Brenchesle and
Goutherst in the county of Kent.
Plea of covenant.
William Brenchesle and Joan have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of William Marchaunt,
as those which the same William and Richard have of their gift.
William Marchaunt and Richard have granted to William Brenchesle and Joan the manors and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William Brenchesle and Joan, of the chief lords for the lives of William and Joan.
And after the decease of William Brenchesle and Joan the manors and tenements shall remain to
Richard Brenchesle and
Anne, his wife, to hold of the chief lords for the lives of Richard and Anne.
And after the decease of Richard Brenchesle and Anne the manors and tenements shall remain to
Thomas Chitthe [sic],
Thomas Wallere,
John Brook',
John Maycote and
Thomas Brooke, draper, and
the heirs of Thomas Wallere, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
William Merchant,
Richard Huntingdon,
William Brenchley,
Joan Brenchley,
Richard Brenchley,
Anne Brenchley,
Thomas Chich,
Thomas Waller,
John Brooke,
John Maycot,
Thomas Brooke
Cooden, Southeye (both in Bexhill), Brightling,
Hadlow, Capel, Tudeley (in Capel),
Pembury, Lamberhurst, Brenchley,
Goudhurst
149
Oxfordshire. Essex.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 2 Henry [IV] [12 November 1400].
Thomas Tyllyn and
Thomas Leuerton', querents, and
Thomas Chaucer and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Ewelme and the advowson of the church of Ewelme in the county of Oxford and
1 messuage called Termyns, 1 carucate of land, 20 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and 10 shillings of rent in
Hatfeld' Peuerell' in the county of Essex.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Chaucer and Maud have acknowledged the manor, tenements and advowson to be the right of Thomas Tyllyn,
as those which the same Thomas and Thomas Leuerton' have of their gift.
Thomas Tyllyn and Thomas Leuerton' have granted to Thomas Chaucer and Maud the manor, tenements and advowson
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas Chaucer and Maud and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Maud.
Thomas Tillin,
Thomas Leverton,
Thomas Chaucer,
Maud Chaucer
Ewelme, Termitts (in Hatfield Peverel), Hatfield Peverel
150
Oxfordshire. Surrey. Cambridgeshire. Suffolk.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 2 Henry [IV] [18 November 1400].
Walter Hoke and
Thomas Joop', querents, and
Philip Seintcler', knight, and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Barton' Seint Joh'n and Staunton' Seint Joh'n in the county of Oxford and
the manors of Lagham, Merdene, Heggecourt and
Burstowe in the county of Surrey and
the manor of Swafham Priour in the county of Cambridge and
the manor of Wytheresfeld' in the county of Suffolk.
Plea of covenant.
Philip and Margaret have acknowledged, to wit,
the manors of Barton' Seint Joh'n and Staunton' Seint Joh'n to be the right of Walter and Thomas and
the manors of Lagham, Merdene, Heggecourt, Burstowe, Swafham Priour and Wytheresfeld' to be the right of Walter.
Walter and Thomas have granted to Philip and Margaret the manors
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Philip and Margaret and the male heirs of their bodies, to wit,
the manors of Barton' Seint Joh'n and Staunton' Seint Joh'n of the lord king and his heirs and
the manors of Lagham, Merdene, Heggecourt, Burstowe, Swafham Priour and Wytheresfeld' of the chief lords, for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the male heirs of the body of Margaret and
(2) to the right heirs of Margaret.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Walter Hook,
Thomas Jope,
Philip Sinclair,
Margaret Sinclair
Steeple Barton, Stanton St John,
Lagham, Marden (both in Godstone), Hedgecourt (in Horne),
Burstow,
Swaffham Prior, Withersfield
151
Wiltshire. Hampshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 22 Richard [II] [13 April 1399].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary, 2 Henry [IV] [20 January 1401].
Master John Morys, the warden, and the scholars of the college called
Seinte Marie College of Wynchestre, near the city of Wynton', querents, and
Roger [G]ayton', late the parson of the church of Wath', and
John Wolde, the parson of the church of Claypole, deforciants.
The manor of Diryngton' in the county of Wiltshire and
a moiety of the manor of Fernham in the county of Southampton.
Plea of covenant.
Roger and John Wolde have acknowledged the manor and moiety to be the right of
the warden and the scholars and their college,
and have rendered them to the warden and scholars in the court,
excepting 10 pounds of rent and a rent of 5 pounds of pepper, 2 pounds of cumin and 3 pairs of gilt spurs
in the same manor and moiety,
and have granted to the warden and scholars the same rents, together with the homages and all services of
Sibel, the prioress of Ambresbury, and her successors,
John Ingram,
John Besyn,
John Mody and
Edith, his wife,
Thomas Besyn,
Thomas Spaldyng',
John Skyllyng',
John Stratford',
John Wysman,
William Fermer,
Richard Yonge,
Nicholas Bray,
William Mewe,
Henry Squyer,
Henry Jankyns,
John Cubbelwyk,
Thomas Romesy,
Henry Fermer,
Thomas Bedyng',
John Jankyns and their heirs,
in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Roger and John Wolde in the manor and moiety,
to hold to the warden and scholars and their successors and their college,
in free, pure and perpetual alms, for ever.
The warden and scholars have given them 1600 marks of silver.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
John Morris,
Roger Gayton,
John Wold,
Sibel,
John Ingram,
John Basin,
John Moody,
Edith Moody,
Thomas Basin,
Thomas Spalding,
John Skilling,
John Stratford,
John Wiseman,
William Farmer,
Richard Young,
Nicholas Bray,
William Mew,
Henry Squire,
Henry Jenkins,
John Cobblewick,
Thomas Romsey,
Henry Farmer,
Thomas Beeding,
John Jenkins
St Mary's College, Winchester, Waithe,
Claypole (both in Lincolnshire), Durrington, Vernham Dean,
Amesbury Priory (in Wiltshire)
152
Kent. Essex.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 2 Henry [IV] [6 October 1400].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1401].
John Kyrkeby*,
William Tannere,
the master of the college of Cobeham,
Thomas Alwyne,
Thomas Coggere and
John Garland', querents, and
John Mockyng', deforciant.
The manor of Nustede and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Kent and
6 messuages, 400 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 400 acres of marsh, 10 marks of rent and a rent of 14 hens and 120 eggs in
Mockyng, Horndon', Dunton',
Chaldewell', Stanford', Fobbynge,
Northbemflete, Childendych', Langedon' and
Coryngham in the county of Essex.
Plea of covenant.
John Mockyng' has acknowledged the manor, tenements, rents and advowson to be the right of John Kyrkeby,
as those which the same John, William, Thomas, Thomas and John Garland' have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to John Kyrkeby, William, Thomas, Thomas and John Garland' and the heirs of John Kyrkeby for ever.
Warranty.
John Kyrkeby, William, Thomas, Thomas and John Garland' have given him 200 pounds sterling.
[* Written Kykeby here, but Kyrkeby in the rest of the document.]
John Kirby,
William Tanner,
Thomas Alwin,
Thomas Cogger,
John Garland,
John Mucking
Cobham College (in Kent), Nursted, Mucking,
Horndon on the Hill, Dunton, Chadwell,
Stanford-le-Hope, Fobbing, North Benfleet,
Childerditch, Langdon Hills, Corringham
153
Sussex. Kent.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 2 Henry [IV] [12 November 1400].
William Brenchesle, knight, querent, and
William Duraunt the elder, deforciant.
The manor of Fernthe in the county of Sussex and 8 acres of meadow in
Hadlo in the county of Kent.
Plea of covenant.
William Duraunt has acknowledged the manor and meadow to be the right of William Brenchesle,
as those which William has of the gift of William Duraunt,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to William Brenchesle and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William Brenchesle has given him 100 pounds sterling.
William Brenchley,
William Durant
Frant, Hadlow
154-155
Lincolnshire. Nottinghamshire. Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 2 Henry [IV] [27 January 1401].
Hugh, son of
John Cressy, knight, querent, and
Robert Cumberworth' and
John Gayteford', deforciants.
The manors of Risga[t?]e, Braytoft, Claypole and
Exton' in the county of Lincoln and
the manor of Hodesake in the county of Nottingham and
the manor of Melton' in the county of York.
Plea of covenant.
Hugh has acknowledged the manors to be the right of John,
as those which John and Robert have of his gift.
Robert and John have granted to Hugh the manors
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to Hugh and the heirs of his body, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, a moiety of the manors shall remain to
John de Clifton', knight, and
Katherine, his wife, sister of the aforesaid
Hugh, and the heirs of the body of Katherine, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to
John Markham and his heirs begotten on the body of
Elizabeth, late his wife, sister of the aforesaid Hugh.
In default of such heirs a moiety of the same moiety shall remain to
William Erghom', knight, and his heirs begotten on the body of
Katherine, late his wife, sister of the aforesaid John Cressy.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to Elizabeth Vauasour, sister of the aforesaid John Cressy, and the heirs of her body,
(2) to Hugh Cressy of Oulecotes and the heirs of his body and
(3) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Hugh, son of John.
And the other moiety of the same moiety of the manors shall remain to the aforesaid Elizabeth Vauasour 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 William and his heirs begotten on the body of the aforesaid Katherine, late his wife,
(2) to the aforesaid Hugh Cressy and the heirs of his body and
(3) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Hugh, son of John.
And the other moiety of the manors shall remain to
the aforesaid John Markham and his heirs begotten on the body of Elizabeth, late his wife, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to
the aforesaid John de Clifton' and Katherine, his wife, and the heirs of the body of Katherine.
In default of such heirs, a moiety of the same moiety shall remain to
the aforesaid William and his heirs begotten on the body of Katherine, late his wife.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the aforesaid Elizabeth Vauasour and the heirs of her body,
(2) to the aforesaid Hugh Cressy and the heirs of his body and
(3) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Hugh, son of John.
And the other moiety of the aforesaid moiety of the manors shall remain to
the aforesaid Elizabeth Vauasour 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 William and his heirs begotten on the body of the aforesaid Katherine, late his wife,
(2) to the aforesaid Hugh Cressy and the heirs of his body and
(3) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Hugh, son of John.
John Cressy,
Hugh Cressy,
Robert Cumberworth,
John Gateford,
Katherine Cressy,
John de Clifton,
Elizabeth Cressy,
John Markham,
William Ergham,
Elizabeth Vavasour
Risegate (in Gosberton), Bratoft, Claypole,
'Exton'', Hodsock (in Blyth), Melton,
Oldcotes (in Blyth, Nottinghamshire)
156
Leicestershire. Staffordshire. Derbyshire.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 2 Henry [IV] [3 February 1401].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [17 April 1401].
Robert, the parson of the church of Broughton',
Edmund Wolfe*, dean of Asteley,
William Moreton', chaplain, and
Nicholas Palmer, querents, and
William Weylond' and
Hawise, his wife, deforciants.
12 messuages and 12 virgates of land in
Sharneford' and Aston' Flamuyll' in the county of Leicester and
1 messuage and 1 carucate of land in Hyntes in the county of Stafford and
3 messuages and 3 and a half virgates of land in Hathecotewarde, Oslaston' and
Coulond' in the county of Derby.
Plea of covenant.
William Weylond' and Hawise have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert, the dean, William Moreton' and Nicholas have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Hawise
to Robert, the dean, William Moreton' and Nicholas and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty.
Robert, the dean, William Moreton' and Nicholas have given them 100 pounds sterling.
[* Apparently altered from Wolse.]
Robert,
Edmund Wolf,
William Morton,
Nicholas Palmer,
William Wayland,
Hawise Wayland
Broughton, Astley (in Warwickshire),
Sharnford, Aston Flamville,
Hints,
Hearthcote (in Church Gresley),
Osleston (in Sutton on the Hill), Culland (in Brailsford)
157
Kent. Sussex.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 2 Henry [IV] [17 April 1401].
Robert Sprynget of Goutherst and
John Aldolf, querents, and
Richard Sandhell' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
26 acres of land and 2 shillings, 2 pence, 1 halfpenny and 1 farthing of rent in
Pepyngbery in the county of Kent and
10 acres of land in Fernthe in the county of Sussex.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Joan 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 Joan
to Robert and John and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
Robert and John have given them 20 marks of silver.
Robert Springett,
John Aldulf,
Richard Sandell,
Joan Sandell
Goudhurst (in Kent), Pembury, Frant
158
Yorkshire. Nottinghamshire. Lincolnshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 2 Henry [IV] [17 April 1401].
Robert de Waterton', querent, and
John de Ecton', knight, and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Eueryngham, Brocton' and
Skynmergreue in the county of York and
the manor of North' Leuerton' in the county of Nottingham and
a moiety of the manor of Westburgh' in the county of Lincoln.
Plea of covenant.
John and Katherine have granted to Robert the manors and moiety
and have rendered whatsoever they had in them for the life of Robert to him in the court,
to hold to Robert, of the chief lords for the life of Robert.
Robert has given them 200 marks of silver.
Robert de Waterton,
John de Etton,
Katherine de Etton
Everingham, Brotton, Skinningrove (in Brotton),
North Leverton, Westborough
159
Warwickshire. Worcestershire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 2 Henry [IV] [9 February 1401].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [5 June 1401].
Richard Birches, chaplain,
Richard Belne and
John Bukmore, querents, and
John Duddeley of Couentre, wiredrawer, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 2 tofts, 1 carucate of land, 4 acres of meadow, 2 acres of wood and 10 shillings of rent in
Toneworth' and Solyhull' in the county of Warwick and
1 messuage, 2 tofts, 1 carucate of land, 4 acres of meadow, 2 acres of wood and 10 shillings of rent in
Yerdeley in the county of Worcester.
Plea of covenant.
John Duddeley and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard Birches,
as those which the same Richard, Richard Belne and John Bukmore have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to Richard, Richard and John Bukmore and the heirs of Richard Birches for ever.
Warranty.
Richard, Richard and John Bukmore have given them 100 marks of silver.
Richard Birches,
Richard Belne,
John Buckmore,
John Dudley,
Joan Dudley
Coventry (in Warwickshire), Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull,
Yardley
160
Derbyshire. Warwickshire. Northamptonshire. Gloucestershire. Bedfordshire. Oxfordshire. Berkshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 2 Henry [IV] [5 June 1401].
Drew Barentyn,
John Harwedon',
William Mackeney and
Richard Cudlyngton', clerk, querents, and
Philip Seyntclere, knight,
Ives Fitz Waryn, knight, and
Maud, his wife,
Baldwin Seyntgeorge, knight,
John Hore and
Joan, his wife, and
Thomas Loundres and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Meysham in the county of Derby and
the manors of Wyshawe and Shoteswell' and the advowson of the church of
Wyshawe in the county of Warwick and
the manors of Stene and Farnyngho and the advowson of the church of
Stene in the county of Northampton and
the manor of Bykemersshe in the county of Gloucester and
the manor of Biscote in the county of Bedford and
the manors of Bryghtwell' Huscarlus and
Newenham in the county of Oxford and
the manor of Wittenham in the county of Berkshire.
Plea of covenant.
Philip, Ives and Maud, Baldwin, John Hore and Joan and Thomas and Joan have acknowledged
the manors and advowsons to be the right of Richard,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Philip, Maud, Baldwin, Joan and Joan
to Drew, John Harwedon', William and Richard and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Drew, John Harwedon', William and Richard have given them 1000 marks of silver.
Drew Barentine,
John Harrowden,
William Mackney,
Richard Kidlington,
Philip Sinclair,
Ives FitzWarin,
Maud FitzWarin,
Baldwin Saint George,
John Hoare,
Joan Hoare,
Thomas Loundres,
Joan Loundres
Measham, Wishaw, Shotteswell,
Steane, Farthinghoe, Bickmarsh (in Welford, Warwickshire),
Biscot (in Luton), Brightwell Baldwin, Newnham Murren,
Long Wittenham
161
Bedfordshire. Buckinghamshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 2 Henry [IV] [1 May 1401].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [5 June 1401].
Edmund Brudenell' and
Alice, his wife, querents, and
John Cheyne of Isnamstede, deforciant.
1 messuage, 2 carucates of land and 6 marks of rent in
Bereford' by Newenham in the county of Bedford and
1 acre of land and a moiety of the advowson of the abbey of Mussenden' in
Magna Mussenden' in the county of Buckingham, which
Philip la Vache, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, hold for the life of Elizabeth.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the tenements and the moiety of the advowson to be the right of Edmund,
and has granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements and the moiety of the advowson
- which Philip and Elizabeth held for the life of Elizabeth
of the inheritance of John in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Elizabeth ought to revert to John and his heirs -
after the decease of Elizabeth shall remain to Edmund and Alice and the heirs of Edmund, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Edmund and Alice have given him 100 marks of silver.
Edmund Brudenell,
Alice Brudenell,
John Cheyne,
Philip la Vache,
Elizabeth la Vache
Chenies (in Buckinghamshire), Barford, Newnham (in Goldington),
Great Missenden
162
Lincolnshire. Nottinghamshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 2 Henry [IV] [25 June 1401].
John Belle of Sc'o Bot'ho,
William Michell',
John Gulle and
Robert Tolleston', chaplain, querents, and
Roger Shyrre of Frampton' and
Ellen, his wife, deforciants.
A sixth part of the manor of South' Waynflete in the county of Lincoln and
2 messuages, 40 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 3 shillings and 4 pence of rent and a rent of a moiety of 1 pound of cumin in
Southwell', Morton', [Ro]lleston',
Upton' and Auerham in the county of Nottingham.
Plea of covenant.
Roger and Ellen have acknowledged the tenements, rents and sixth part to be the right of Robert,
and have rendered them to Robert, John, William and John in the court,
to hold to John, William, John and Robert and the heirs of Robert, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Roger and Ellen for themselves and the heirs of Ellen.
John, William, John and Robert have given them 100 pounds sterling.
John Bell,
William Mitchell,
John Gull,
Robert Tolleston,
Roger Shear,
Ellen Shear
Boston, Frampton (both in Lincolnshire), Wainfleet,
Southwell, Morton, Rolleston,
Upton, Averham
163-164
Oxfordshire. Bedfordshire. Berkshire. Gloucestershire. Northamptonshire. Warwickshire. Derbyshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 2 Henry [IV] [25 June 1401].
Baldwin Berford', knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and
Drew Barentyn,
John Harwedon',
William Mackeney and
Richard Cudlyngton', clerk, deforciants.
The manors of Bryghtwell' Huscarlus and
Newenham in the county of Oxford and
the manor of Byscote in the county of Bedford and
the manor of Wyttenham in the county of Berkshire and
the manor of Bykemyrssh' in the county of Gloucester and
the manors of Ste[ne] and Farnyngho and the advowson of the church of
Stene in the county of Northampton and
the manors of Wysshawe and Shoteswell' and the advowson of the church of
Wysshawe in the county of Warwick and
the manor of Meysham in the county of Derby.
Plea of covenant.
Drew, John, William and Richard have granted to Baldwin and Elizabeth the manors of Bryghtwell' Huscarlus, Newenham, Byscote, Wyttenham, Stene,
Farnyngho, Wysshawe, Shoteswell' and Meysham and the advowsons
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Baldwin and Elizabeth and the heirs of the body of Baldwin, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides Drew, John, William and Richard granted for themselves and the heirs of Richard that the manor of Bykemerssh'
- which William Grynell' of Caumpden'
held for life of the inheritance of Richard on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of William Grynell' ought to revert to Drew, John, William Mackeney and Richard
and the heirs of Richard -
after the decease of William Grynell' shall remain to Baldwin and Elizabeth and the aforesaid heirs of Baldwin,
to hold together with the aforesaid manors and advowsons of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, a moiety of the manors of Bryghtwell' Huscarlus, Newenham and Byscote shall remain to
Ives fitz Waryn, knight, and
Maud, his wife, and the heirs of Maud, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
And the other moiety of the same manors shall remain to
Baldwin Seyntgeorge, knight, and his heirs,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
And the manors of Stene, Farnyngho, Shoteswell' and Bykemerssh' and the advowson of the church of Stene shall remain to
Philip Seintclere, knight, and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
And the manors of Wysshawe and Wittenham and the advowson of Wysshawe shall remain to
John Hore and
Joan, his wife, and the heirs of John, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
And the manor of Meysham shall remain to
Thomas Loundrez and
Joan, his wife, 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 heirs of the body of Thomas and
(2) to the right heirs of Joan, the wife of Thomas.
Baldwin Bereford,
Elizabeth Bereford,
Drew Barentine,
John Harrowden,
William Mackney,
Richard Kidlington,
William Grinnell,
Ives FitzWarin,
Maud FitzWarin,
Baldwin Saint George,
Philip Sinclair,
John Hoare,
Joan Hoare,
Thomas Loundres,
Joan Loundres
Brightwell Baldwin, Newnham Murren,
Biscot (in Luton), Long Wittenham,
Bickmarsh (in Welford, Warwickshire),
Steane, Farthinghoe,
Wishaw, Shotteswell,
Measham, Chipping Campden (in Gloucestershire)
165
Hampshire. Wiltshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 2 Henry [IV] [1 July 1401].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 3 Henry [IV] [6 October 1401].
John Chaundeler, clerk,
John Aynell', clerk, and
Nicholas Partute, clerk, querents, and
Thomas Chapeleyn and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Crydelestrowe and 1 messuage in Lymyngton' in the county of Southampton and
the manor of Chysyngbury and 1 carucate of land in Litelcote in the county of Wiltshire.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Joan have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Nicholas,
as those which Nicholas, John and John have of their gift.
Nicholas, John and John have granted to Thomas and Joan the manors and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
excepting 10 shillings of rent in the same manors,
and have granted to Thomas and Joan the same rent,
together with the homages and all services of
the prior of Okebourne and his successors,
John Roches, son and heir of John Roches, knight,
Ives Fitz Waryn,
John Bacon',
Richard Litelcote,
William Stourton',
Nicholas Coudray,
John Tannere,
Nicholas Asshford',
Walter Olde and
John Giffard'
and their heirs, in respect of all the tenements which they held before of John Chaundeler, John Aynell' and Nicholas Partute
in the aforesaid manors,
to hold to Thomas and Joan and the heirs of the body of Joan, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Joan.
John Chandler,
John Aynell,
Nicholas Partout,
Thomas Chaplin,
Joan Chaplin,
John Roches,
Ives FitzWarin,
John Bacon,
Richard Littlecott,
William Stourton,
Nicholas Cowdray,
John Tanner,
Nicholas Ashford,
Walter Old,
John Giffard
Criddlestyle (in Fordingbridge), Lymington, Chisenbury,
Littlecott (in Enford), Ogbourne Priory (in Wiltshire)
166
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 18 Richard [II] [25 April 1395].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 3 Henry [IV] [6 October 1401].
[William Kelk] of Bernetby and
Robert Tyrwhyt', querents, and
John Ingelby and
Ellen, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 mill, 10 bovates of land, 12 acres of meadow and 18 shillings of rent in
Melton' and Northferiby.
Plea of covenant.
John and Ellen have acknowledged the tenements and rent to be the right of Robert,
of which Robert and William have the tenements of their gift,
and they have granted to William [and Robert] the rent,
together with the homages and all services of the
prior of Feriby and his successors,
Maud Wykes,
Thomas de Welton',
William Wesci,
Robert Crosse of Hull',
John Pothowe,
William Melton',
Thomas de Melton',
William Ricardson',
William Balcok,
William Gardyner,
Robert Haldenby,
Walter Ake,
William Balkholme and
William Feriby and their heirs,
in respect of all the tenements which they held before of John Ingelby and Ellen in the aforesaid vills,
to hold to William Kelk and Robert Tyrwhit and the heirs of Robert, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John and Ellen and the heirs of Ellen.
William and Robert have given them 100 marks of silver.
William Kelk,
Robert Tyrwhitt,
John Ingleby,
Ellen Ingleby,
Maud Wykes,
Thomas de Welton,
William Vescy,
Robert Cross,
John Potto,
William Melton,
Thomas de Melton,
William Richardson,
William Balcock,
William Gardiner,
Robert Haldenby,
Walter Ake,
William Balkholme,
William Ferriby
Bernetby, Melton (in Welton), North Ferriby,
Kingston upon Hull
167-168-169-170
Somerset. Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 2 Henry [IV] [1 May 1401].
And afterwards two weeks from St Michael, 3 Henry [IV] [13 October 1401].
Richard Dill', chaplain,
Roger Abyn, chaplain, and
[Walter Tolomere], chaplain, querents, and
Walter Tylly and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of the manor of [Corypole?]
and a moiety of 31 messuages, of 3 tofts, of 1 dove-cot, of 450 acres of land, of [90?] acres of meadow,
of 88 acres of pasture, of 4 acres of wood, of 31 acres of moor, of 11 shillings, 11 pence, 1 halfpenny, 1 farthing and a moiety of
a moiety of 1 farthing of rent, and a moiety of a rent of 3 roses, and a moiety of a moiety of 1 pound of cumin, in
[Canyngton'], [Hunspill'], [Cherdelynch'],
Northpederton', Hardyngton', Smalcombe,
Boncombe, Samford' Brytte,
[Welyton',
Weycombe, ..., Chelton', Oterhampton',
Stokelond' and Stokecursy], and a moiety of the advowson of the church of
Cherdelynch' in the county of Somerset and
a moiety of a third part of the manor of Hegheheaunton'
and a moiety of 4 messuages, of 58 acres of land, of 2 acres of wood
and of 22 acres [of marsh] and a moiety of 1 penny of rent in
Bokelond' Dynham and Plymmouth'
and a moiety of a third part of the advowson of the church of
Hegheheaunton' in the county of Devon.
Plea of covenant.
Walter Tylly and Joan have acknowledged the the moieties of the manor, of the tenements, of the rents
and of the third part of the manor, and the moieties of the advowson and of the third part of the advowson,
to be the right of Walter Tolomere,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that a
moiety of the manor, of 4 messuages, of 1 dove-cot, of 130 acres of land, of 17 [acres and]
1 rood of meadow, of 52 acres of pasture, of 4 acres of wood, of 5 acres of moor,
of 11 shillings, 11 pence, 1 halfpenny, 1 farthing and a moiety of a moiety of 1 farthing of rent,
and a moiety of a rent of 3 roses and a moiety [of a moiety] of 1 pound of cumin
in the vills of Canyngton', Hunspill', Stokelond', Oterhampton' and Northpederton'
and the moiety of the advowson of the church of Cherdelynch'
- which Richard Boyton' and
Margery, his wife, held for the life of Margery -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 30 acres of land, of 2 acres of meadow and of 4 acres of moor
in the vill of Cherdelynch' -
which Henry Mares and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage and of 15 acres of land in the vill of Canyngton' -
which Nicholas Borbache,
Cristopolitanus, held for life -
and that a moiety of 29 acres of land, of 1 and a half acres of meadow and of 7 acres of moor in the same vill -
which John Pileman and
Christian, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage and of 12 acres of land in the same vill -
which John Danyell' held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 3 acres of land and of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which John Asshwater and
Joan, his wife, and
John, son of the same John and Joan, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 6 acres of land in the same vill -
which John Marchall' held for life -
and that a moiety of 8 acres of land in the same vill -
which John Asshwater and Joan, his wife, and
Richard Howe held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of land and of 3 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which Edward Touker held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 3 acres of land and of 2 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John Bowe and
Joan, his daughter, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which the same John Bowe and
Walter, his son, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 2 messuages, of 1 toft and of 2 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which Julian Lyff' and
John, her son, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 2 acres of land and of 1 acre of pasture in the same vill -
which Richard Bonde held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage in the same vill -
which John Bruton' and
Lucy, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage and of 1 toft in the same vill -
which John Sydenham the elder held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 18 acres of land and of a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which Thomas Andrewe and
Alice, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 6 acres of pasture in the same vill -
which Hugh Gournay and
Beatrice, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 1 toft, of 1 acre of land and of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which Roger Trapp' and
Joan, his wife, and
Robert, son of the same Joan, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 30 acres of land in the same vill -
which Joan Pyllok' and
Richard, her son, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 4 acres of land and of a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which John Smyth' and
Margaret, his wife, held for the life of Margaret -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 5 acres of land and of 1 acre and 1 rood of meadow in the same vill -
which Margaret Dey held for life -
and that a moiety of 6 acres of pasture in the same vill -
which John Somer held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which Robert Tryllok held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which John Bolley and
Agnes, his wife, held for the life of Agnes -
and that a moiety of 4 acres of land in the same vill -
which Thomas Panter held for life -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of land in the vill of Hunspill' -
which Margaret Riche held for life -
and that a moiety of 2 messuages in the vill of Stokelond' -
which Walter Joce held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 2 acres of land and of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which Henry Power and
Joan, his wife, and
William, son of the same Henry and Joan, and
Isabel, sister of the same William,
held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 12 acres of land in the vill of Oterhampton' -
which Simon White held for life -
and that a moiety of 6 acres of meadow and of 5 acres of moor in the vill of Smalcombe -
which Richard Grey and
Christian, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 18 acres of land and of 3 acres of meadow in the vill of Chelton' -
which John Kechewyn and
Ellen, his wife, and
John, son of the same John and Ellen, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 3 acres of land and of 3 acres of pasture in the vill of Smalcombe -
which Richard [Hoper] held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 6 acres of land and of 1 acre of meadow in the vill of Chelton' -
which William Hoggys and
Margery, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 16 acres of land and of 2 acres of meadow in the vill of Boncombe -
which William Cachebare held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 5 acres of land and of 12 acres of meadow in the vill of Northpederton' -
which John Magote and
Joan, his wife, and
John, son of the same John and Joan, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 4 [acres] of land and of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which Henry Schotell' held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage and of 4 acres of land in the same vill -
which John Bythesee and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 4 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John Iue and
Agnes, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 2 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John Felpys and
Elizabeth, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 3 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John Bolpanne held for life -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which Thomas Semer
(or Thomas Somer) held for life -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which Nicholas Tunyng' held for life -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John Pechy held for life -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John Boncorps held for life -
and that a moiety of 2 messuages, of 60 acres of land and of 17 acres of pasture and of 2 acres of moor in
the vills of Welyton', Weycombe and Samford' Brytte -
which John Boydon' held for life -
and that a moiety of 2 messuages, of 10 acres of land, of 1 acre of meadow and of 8 acres of moor in the vill of
Hardyngton' -
which John Lyff' and
Margery Schyrborne held for their lives -
and that a moiety of a third part of the manor of Hegheheaunton' and a moiety of a third part of the advowson of the church of
Hegheheaunton' -
which Margaret Cary held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 10 acres of land, of 10 acres of marsh and of 1 acre of wood in the vill of Bokelond'
Dynham -
which John [Ulf] and
Christian, his wife, and
Margery Schyrborne held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage [and] of 14 acres of land in the same vill -
which Thomas Skompe and
Thomasia, his wife, and
Margery Schyrborne held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 14 acres of land and of 6 acres of marsh in the same vill -
which Walter Hortopp' and
Agnes, his wife,
Richard, son of the same Walter and Agnes, and
[Margery] Schyrborne held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 20 acres of land and of 6 [acres of marsh] in the same vill -
which Robert Styllyng' and
Margery Schyrborne held for their lives -
and also that a moiety of 1 penny of rent in the vill of Plymmouth' -
which Joan, who was the wife of
William Cole,
and [William Cofyn and]
Alice, his wife, held for their lives -
of the inheritance of Joan, the wife of Walter Tylly, on the day the agreement was made,
and which same moieties after the decease of Henry and Joan, his wife, the Cristopolitanus, John and Christian, John, John and Joan,
his wife, and John, John, John and Joan, his wife, Richard Howe, Edward, John and Joan, his daughter, John and Walter,
his son, Julian and John, Richard Bonde, John and Lucy, John, [Thomas] and Alice, Hugh and Beatrice, Roger Trapp'
and Joan, his wife, and Robert, Joan Pyllok' and Richard, her son, Margaret, Margaret, John, Robert, Agnes, Thomas,
Margaret, Walter Joce, Henry and Joan, his wife, and William and Isabel, Simon, Richard Grey and Christian, John and Ellen
and John, Richard Hoper, William and Margery, William, John and Joan, his wife, and John, Henry, John and
Joan, his wife, John and Agnes, John and Elizabeth, John, Thomas, Nicholas, John, John, John, John and Margery, Margaret,
John and Christian and Margery, Thomas and Thomasia and Margery, Walter Hortopp' and Agnes and Richard,
son of the same Walter and Agnes, and Margery, Robert and Margery and Joan,
who was the wife of William Cole, and William and Alice ought to remain to
Richard Boyton' and Margery, his wife, if Margery survived [the same persons, omitting William and Alice at the end],
to hold for the life of Margery, and which same moieties after the decease of Margery, the wife of Richard Boyton',
[and the same persons] and also the moiety of the manor, of 4 messuages, of 1 dove-cot, of 130 acres of land, of 17 acres and
1 rood of meadow, of 52 acres of pasture, of 4 acres of wood, of 5 acres of moor,
of 11 shillings, 11 pence, 1 halfpenny, 1 farthing and a moiety of a moiety of 1 farthing of rent,
and a moiety of a rent of 3 roses and a moiety of a moiety of 1 pound of cumin
and the moiety of the advowson and of the third part of the advowson*
after [the decease] of Margery, the wife of Richard Boyton', ought to revert
to Walter Tylly and Joan, his wife, and the heirs of Joan -
after the decease of Margery, the wife of Richard Boyton', [and the same persons]
shall remain to Richard Dill', Roger Abyn' and Walter Tolomere and the heirs of Walter, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Richard Dill', Roger Abyn' and Walter Tolomere have given them 200 marks of silver.
[CP 25/1/290/64, number 59, concerns some of the same property and tenants.]
[* Apparently the third part of the advowson is included here in error.]
Richard Dill,
Roger Abin,
Walter Tolomere,
Walter Tilley,
Joan Tilley,
Richard Boyton,
Margery Boyton,
Henry Mares,
Joan Mares,
Nicholas Burbage,
John Pillman,
Christian Pillman,
John Daniel,
John Ashwater,
Joan Ashwater,
John Marshall,
Richard Howe,
Edward Tucker,
John Bow,
Joan Bow,
Walter Bow,
Julian Life,
John Life,
Richard Bond,
John Bruton,
Lucy Bruton,
John Sydenham,
Thomas Andrew,
Alice Andrew,
Hugh Gurney,
Beatrice Gurney,
Roger Trapp,
Joan Trapp,
Robert,
Joan Pillock,
Richard Pillock,
John Smith,
Margaret Smith,
Margaret Day,
John Somer,
Robert Trillek,
John Bowley,
Agnes Bowley,
Thomas Panter,
Margaret Rich,
Walter Joce,
Henry Power,
Joan Power,
William Power,
Isabel Power,
Simon White,
Richard Grey,
Christian Grey,
John Kitchwin,
Ellen Kitchwin,
Richard Hooper,
William Hodges,
Margery Hodges,
William Cachebare,
John Magot,
Joan Magot,
Henry Shuttle,
John Bythesea,
Joan Bythesea,
John Ive,
Agnes Ive,
John Phelps,
Elizabeth Phelps,
John Bolpanne,
Thomas Seymour
(or Thomas Somer),
Nicholas Tuning,
John Peachy,
John Boncorps,
John Boydon,
Margery Sherborne,
Margaret Cary,
John Ulf,
Christian Ulf,
Thomas Scamp,
Thomasia Scamp,
Walter Hartopp,
Agnes Hartopp,
Richard Hartopp,
Robert Stilling,
William Cole,
Joan Cole,
William Coffin,
Alice Coffin
Currypool (in Charlinch), Cannington, Huntspill,
Charlinch, North Petherton, Hardington,
Smallcombe (in Camerton), Buncombe (in Broomfield), Sampford Brett,
Williton (in St Decuman),
Weacombe (in West Quantoxhead), Chilton Trinity,
Otterhampton, Stockland Bristol,
Stogursey,
Highampton, Buckland Dinham (in Georgeham), Plymouth
171-172
Somerset. Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 2 Henry [IV] [1 May 1401].
And afterwards two weeks from St Michael, 3 Henry [IV] [13 October 1401].
[Richard Dill'], chaplain,
Roger Abyn, chaplain, and
Walter Tolomere, chaplain, querents, and
Baldwin Malet' and
Avice, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of the manor of Corypole
and a moiety [of 31] messuages, of 3 tofts, of 1 dove-cot, of 450 acres of land, of 90 acres of meadow,
of 88 acres of pasture, [of 4 acres] of wood, of 31 acres of moor, of 11 shillings, 11 pence, 1 halfpenny, 1 farthing and a moiety of
a moiety of 1 farthing of rent, and a moiety of a rent of 3 roses, and a moiety of a moiety of 1 pound of cumin, in
Canyngton', Hunspill', Cherdelynche,
Northpederton', Hardyngton', Smalcombe,
[Boncombe], Samford' Brytte,
Welyton',
Weycombe, Chelton', Oterhampton',
Stokelond' and Stokecursy, and a moiety of the advowson of the church of
Cherdelynche in the county of Somerset and
a moiety of a third part of the manor of [Hegheheaunton']
and a moiety of 4 messuages, of 58 acres of land, of 2 acres of wood
and of 22 acres of marsh and a moiety of 1 penny of rent in
[Bokelond' Dynham and] Plymmouth'
and a moiety of a third part of the advowson of the church of
Hegheheaunton' in the county of Devon.
Plea of covenant.
Baldwin and Avice have acknowledged the the moieties of the manor, of the tenements, of the rents
and of the third part of the manor, and the moieties of the advowson and of the third part of the advowson,
to be the right of Walter Tolomere,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Avice that a
moiety of the manor, of 4 messuages, of 1 dove-cot, of 130 acres of land, of 17 acres and
1 rood of meadow, of 52 acres of pasture, of 4 acres of wood, of 5 acres of moor,
of 11 shillings, 11 pence, 1 halfpenny, 1 farthing and a moiety of a moiety of 1 farthing of rent,
and [a moiety] of a rent of 3 roses and a moiety of a moiety of 1 pound of cumin
in the vills of Canyngton', Hunspill', Stokelond', Oterhampton' and Northpederton'
and the moiety of the advowson of the church of Cherdelynche
- which Richard Boyton' and
Margery, his wife, held for the life of Margery -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 30 acres of land, of [2] acres of meadow and of 4 acres of moor
in the vill of Cherdelynche -
which Henry Mares and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage and of 15 acres of land in the vill of Canyngton' -
which Nicholas Borbache,
Cristopolitanus, held for life -
and that a moiety of 29 acres of land, of 1 and a half acres of meadow and of 7 acres of moor in the same vill -
which John Pileman and
Christian, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage and of 12 acres of land in the same vill -
which John Danyell' held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 3 acres of land and of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which John Asshwater and
Joan, his wife, and
John, son of the same John and Joan, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 6 acres of land in the same vill -
which John Marchall' held for life -
and that a moiety of 8 acres of land in the same vill -
which John Asshwater and Joan his wife and
Richard Howe held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of land and of 3 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which Edward Touker held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 3 acres of land and of 2 acres [of meadow] in the same vill -
which John Bowe and
Joan, his daughter, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which the same John Bowe and
Walter, his son, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 2 messuages, of 1 toft and of 2 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which Julian Lyff' and
John, her son, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 2 acres of land and of 1 acre of pasture in the same vill -
which Richard Bonde held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage in the same vill -
which John Bruton' and
Lucy, [his wife], held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage and of 1 toft in the same vill -
which John Sydenham the elder held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 18 acres of land and of a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which Thomas Andrewe and
Alice, [his wife], held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 6 acres of pasture in the same vill -
which Hugh Gournay and
Beatrice, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 1 toft, of 1 acre of land and of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which Roger Trapp' and
Joan, [his] wife, [and
Robert], son of the same Joan, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 30 acres of land in the same vill -
which Joan Pillok' and
Richard, her son, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 4 acres of land and of a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which John [Smyth'] and
Margaret, his wife, held for the life of Margaret -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 5 acres of land and of 1 acre and 1 rood of meadow in the same vill -
which Margaret Dey held for life -
and that a moiety of 6 acres of pasture in the same vill -
which John Somer held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which Robert Tryllok' held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which John Bolley and
Agnes, his wife, held for the life of Agnes -
and that a moiety of 4 acres of land in the same vill -
which [Thomas Panter] held for life -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of land in the vill of Hunspill' -
which Margaret Riche held for life -
and that a moiety of [2] messuages in the vill of Stokelond' -
which Walter Joce held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of [2] acres [of land and of 1 acre] of meadow in the same vill -
which Henry Power and
Joan, his wife, and
William, son of the same Henry and Joan, and
Isabel, sister of the same William,
held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 12 acres of land in the vill of Oterhampton' -
which Simon White held for life -
and that a moiety of [6 acres of meadow and of 5 acres] of moor in the vill of Smalcombe -
which Richard Grey and
Christian, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 18 acres of land and of 3 acres of meadow in the vill of Chelton' -
which John Kechewyn and
Ellen, his wife, and
John, son of the same John and Ellen, [held for their lives] -
and that a moiety of 3 acres of land and of 3 acres of pasture in the vill of Smalcombe -
which Richard Hoper held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 6 acres of land and of 1 acre of meadow in the vill of Chelton' -
which William Hoggys and
Margery, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 16 acres of land and of 2 acres of meadow in the vill of Boncombe -
which William Cachebare held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 5 acres of land and of 12 acres of meadow in the vill of Northpederton' -
which John Magote and
Joan, his wife, and
John, son of the same [John and Joan], held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 4 acres of land and of 1 acre of meadow in the same vill -
which Henry Schotell' held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage and of 4 acres of land in the same vill -
which John Bythesee and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
[and that a moiety of 4] acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John Iue and
Agnes, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 2 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John Felpys and
Elizabeth, his wife, held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 3 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John [Bolpanne] held for life -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which Thomas Semer
(or Thomas Somer) held for life -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which Nicholas Tunyng' held for life -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John Pechy held for life -
and that a moiety of 5 acres of meadow in the same vill -
which John Boncorps held for life -
and that a moiety of 2 messuages, of 60 acres of land and of 17 acres of pasture and of 2 acres of moor in
the vills [of Welyton, Weyco]mbe and Samford' Brytte -
which John Boydon' held for life -
and that a moiety of 2 messuages, of 10 acres of land, of 1 acre of meadow and of 8 acres of moor in the vill of
Hardyngton' -
which John Lyff' and
Margery Schirborne held for their lives -
and that a moiety of a third part of the manor of Hegheheaunton' [and a moiety] of a third part of the advowson of the church of
Hegheheaunton' -
which Margaret Cary held for life -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 10 acres of land, of 10 acres of marsh and of 1 acre of wood in the vill of Bokelond'
Dynham -
which John Ulf' and
Christian, his wife, and
Margery Schirborne held for their lives -
and that [a moiety of 1] messuage and of 14 acres of land in the same vill -
which Thomas Skompe and
Thomasia, his wife, and
Margery Schirborne held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 14 acres of land and of 6 acres of marsh in the same vill -
which Walter Hortopp' and
Agnes, his wife,
[Richard, son of the same Walter and] Agnes, and
Margery Schirborne held for their lives -
and that a moiety of 1 messuage, of 20 acres of land and of 6 acres of marsh in the same vill -
which Robert Styllyng' and
Margery Schirborne held for their lives -
and also that a moiety of 1 penny of rent [in] the vill of Plymmouth' -
which Joan, who was the wife of
William Cole,
and William Cofyn and
Alice, his wife, held for their lives -
of the inheritance of Avice, on the day the agreement was made,
and which same moieties after the decease of Henry and Joan, the Cristopolitanus, John and Christian, John,
John and Joan and John, John, John and Joan, Richard Howe, Edward, [John and Joan], John and Walter,
his son, Julian and John, Richard Bonde, John and Lucy, John, Thomas and Alice, Hugh and Beatrice, Roger Trapp'
and Joan and Robert, Joan and Richard, her son, Margaret, Margaret, John, Robert, Agnes, Thomas,
Margaret, Walter Joce, Henry and Joan and William and Isabel, Simon, Richard Grey and Christian, John and Ellen
and John, Richard Hoper, William and Margery, William, John and Joan and John, Henry, John and
Joan, John and Agnes, John and Elizabeth, John, Thomas, Nicholas, John, John, John, John and Margery, Margaret,
John and Christian and Margery, Thomas and Thomasia and Margery, Walter Hortopp' and Agnes and Richard,
son of the same Walter and Agnes, and Margery, Robert and Margery and Joan
and William and Alice ought to remain to
Richard Boyton' and [Margery, his wife], if Margery survived [the same persons, omitting William and Alice at the end],
to hold for the life of Margery, and which same moieties after the decease of Margery, the wife of [Richard Boyton',
and the same persons] and also the moiety of the manor, of 4 messuages, of 1 dove-cot, of 130 acres of land, of 17 acres and
1 rood of meadow, of 52 acres of pasture, of 4 acres of wood, of 5 acres of moor,
of 11 shillings, 11 pence, [1 halfpenny], 1 farthing and a moiety of a moiety of 1 farthing of rent,
and a moiety of a rent of 3 roses and a moiety of a moiety of 1 pound of cumin
and [the moiety of the advowson and] of the third part of the advowson*
after the decease of Margery, the wife of Richard Boyton', ought [to revert]
to Baldwin and Avice and the heirs of Avice -
after the decease of Margery, the wife of Richard Boyton', [and the same persons]
shall remain to Richard Dill', Roger Abyn and Walter Tolomere and the heirs of Walter, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Richard Dill', Roger Abyn and Walter Tolomere have given them 200 marks of silver.
[CP 25/1/290/64, number 59, concerns some of the same property and tenants.]
[* Apparently the third part of the advowson is included here in error.]
Richard Dill,
Roger Abin,
Walter Tolomere,
Baldwin Malet,
Avice Malet,
Richard Boyton,
Margery Boyton,
Henry Mares,
Joan Mares,
Nicholas Burbage,
John Pillman,
Christian Pillman,
John Daniel,
John Ashwater,
Joan Ashwater,
John Marshall,
Richard Howe,
Edward Tucker,
John Bow,
Joan Bow,
Walter Bow,
Julian Life,
John Life,
Richard Bond,
John Bruton,
Lucy Bruton,
John Sydenham,
Thomas Andrew,
Alice Andrew,
Hugh Gurney,
Beatrice Gurney,
Roger Trapp,
Joan Trapp,
Robert,
Joan Pillock,
Richard Pillock,
John Smith,
Margaret Smith,
Margaret Day,
John Somer,
Robert Trillek,
John Bowley,
Agnes Bowley,
Thomas Panter,
Margaret Rich,
Walter Joce,
Henry Power,
Joan Power,
William Power,
Isabel Power,
Simon White,
Richard Grey,
Christian Grey,
John Kitchwin,
Ellen Kitchwin,
Richard Hooper,
William Hodges,
Margery Hodges,
William Cachebare,
John Magot,
Joan Magot,
Henry Shuttle,
John Bythesea,
Joan Bythesea,
John Ive,
Agnes Ive,
John Phelps,
Elizabeth Phelps,
John Bolpanne,
Thomas Seymour
(or Thomas Somer),
Nicholas Tuning,
John Peachy,
John Boncorps,
John Boydon,
Margery Sherborne,
Margaret Cary,
John Ulf,
Christian Ulf,
Thomas Scamp,
Thomasia Scamp,
Walter Hartopp,
Agnes Hartopp,
Richard Hartopp,
Robert Stilling,
William Cole,
Joan Cole,
William Coffin,
Alice Coffin
Currypool (in Charlinch), Cannington, Huntspill,
Charlinch,
North Petherton, Hardington, Smallcombe (in Camerton),
Buncombe (in Broomfield), Sampford Brett, Williton (in St Decuman),
Weacombe (in West Quantoxhead), Chilton Trinity,
Otterhampton, Stockland Bristol, Stogursey,
Highampton, Buckland Dinham (in Georgeham), Plymouth
173
Norfolk. Lincolnshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 22 Richard [II] [9 February 1399].
And afterwards the day after St Martin, 3 Henry [IV] [12 November 1401].
John Carp', clerk,
Thomas More, clerk,
William Aillesham, clerk,
John Spenser,
Richard Muriel and
John Profyt, querents, and
Thomas de Morlee, knight, deforciant.
The manors of Banham, Marchals, Greys
and a moiety of the manor of Bekhalle in the county of Norfolk and
the manor of Aslagby in the county of Lincoln.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas de Morlee has granted for himself and his heirs that the manors of Banham, Marchals, Greys and the moiety
- which
Robert Braybrok,
bishop of London,
Thomas de Erpyngham, knight,
William Rikhill', knight,
John Churcheman,
John Sturmy,
Thomas Weylond',
William Curson' of Byllyngford',
John Gurnay, son of
Edmund Gurnay, and
James Byllyngford'
held for the lives of
Joan, who was the wife of
Thomas de Felton', knight, and
of Sibel de Felton', abbess of Berkyng' -
and also that the manor of Aslagby -
which the aforesaid Joan held for life -
of the inheritance of Thomas de Morlee
on the day the agreement was made,
and which manor of Aslagby after the decease of Joan ought to remain to
the bishop, Edmund Stafford',
bishop of Exeter,
John Armestorp',
William Rikhill',
Robert Nyweport',
Richard Rokell',
John Leuet',
John Sturmy and
Edmund Gyrne, if the abbess survived Joan,
to hold for the life of the abbess,
and which manors and moiety after the decease of Joan and the abbess
ought to revert to Thomas de Morlee and his heirs -
after the decease of Joan and the abbess shall remain to
John Carp', Thomas More, William Aillesham, John Spenser, Richard Muriel and John Profyt and the heirs of John Spenser,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John Carp', Thomas More, William Aillesham, John Spenser, Richard Muriel and John Profyt have given him 200 pounds sterling.
John Carp,
Thomas Moore,
William Aylesham,
John Spencer,
Richard Meriell,
John Proffitt,
Thomas de Morley,
Robert Braybrook,
bishop of London,
Thomas de Erpingham,
William Rickhill,
John Churchman,
John Sturmy,
Thomas Wayland,
William Curzon,
John Gurney,
Edmund Gurney,
James Billingford,
Thomas de Felton,
Joan de Felton,
Sibel de Felton,
Edmund Stafford,
bishop of Exeter,
John Armsthorpe,
Robert Newport,
Richard Rockell,
John Levitt,
Edmund Gurne
Banham, Marshalls, Greys,
Beck Hall (all 3 in Banham), Aslackby, Billingford (in Norfolk),
Barking Abbey (in Essex)
174
Bedfordshire. Oxfordshire. Berkshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 3 Henry [IV] [20 January 1402].
Robert Shotesbrok, querent, and
Amauri (Almaricus) de Sc'o Amando, knight, and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Hoghton', Milbrok, Amthull' and
Grange by Milbrok and
6 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 80 [acres] of meadow, 80 acres of wood, 100 shillings of rent in
Prestle and Stypyngle in the county of Bedford and
the manors of Bloxham and Alcrynton'
and the hundred of Bloxham and a third part of the manor of Adderbury,
excepting 1 acre of land in the manor of Bloxham, in the county of Oxford and
the manors of [Wodehay] and Ildesle in the county of Berkshire.
Plea of covenant.
Amauri has acknowledged the manors, hundred, tenements and third part to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert has of his gift.
Robert has granted to Amauri and Eleanor the manors of Bloxham, Alcrynton', Milbrok', Amthull' and Grange, the hundred and the
third part,
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Amauri and Eleanor and their heirs, of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
Robert has also granted to Amauri and Eleanor the manors of Hoghton', Wodehay and Ildesle and the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Amauri and Eleanor, of the chief lords for the lives of Amauri and Eleanor.
And after the decease of Amauri and Eleanor the same manors and tenements shall remain to
John Chitterne, clerk,
Thomas Peuere,
Edmund Daunuers,
Richard Parker of Malmesbury and
Henry Ingepene and the heirs of Edmund, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Robert Shottesbrook,
Amauri de Saint Amand,
Eleanor de Saint Amand,
John Chitterne,
Thomas Peyver,
Edmund Danvers,
Richard Parker,
Henry Inkpen
Houghton Conquest, Millbrook, Ampthill,
'Grange', Priestley (in Flitwick),
Steppingley,
Bloxham, Alkerton, Adderbury,
West Woodhay, Ilsley,
Malmesbury (in Wiltshire)
175
Oxfordshire. Cambridgeshire.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 3 Henry [IV] [12 November 1401].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1402].
Thomas Hore of Magna Childerlee and
Stephen Tomson', clerk, querents, and
John Hore and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Ellesfeld' and a moiety of a third part of the manor of Chalgraue
in the county of Oxford and
1 messuage, 2 [tofts], 5 shops, 8 acres of land and 10 acres of meadow in
Caumbrigg' and Rampton' and the manor of
Magna Childerlee and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Cambridge.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the manors, tenements, moiety and advowson to be the right of Thomas,
and have rendered the manors, tenements and advowson to Thomas and Stephen in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Stephen and the heirs of Thomas, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides John and Joan granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that the moiety
- which Thomasia, who was the wife of
William Ellesfeld', held in dower
of the inheritance of Joan on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Thomasia ought to revert to John and Joan and the heirs of Joan -
after the decease of Thomasia shall remain to Thomas and Stephen and the heirs of Thomas, to hold
together with the manors and tenements [sic] of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas and Stephen have given them 200 marks of silver.
Thomas Hoare,
Stephen Thompson,
John Hoare,
Joan Hoare,
William Elsfield,
Thomasia Elsfield
Elsfield, Chalgrove,
Cambridge, Rampton, Childerley
176-177
Dorset. Somerset. Oxfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 3 Henry [IV] [27 January 1402].
John Dynham, knight, and
Maud, his wife, and
Humphrey Stafford', knight, the elder, querents, and
William Ekerdon', clerk, deforciant.
A moiety of the manors of Houke, Stapelford', Ouerkentecombe,
Nytherkentecombe, Yerde, Fromefoughchurch',
Westchikerell', Charleton', Badecombe,
Wydyok', Gorewell', Middelstrete,
Speghtesbury, Magna Crouford' and Sturmynstre Marcharll'
and a moiety of 4 messuages, of 5 carucates and 40 acres of land, of 36 acres of meadow, of 6 acres of wood and of 5 marks of rent in
Northpourton', Southpourton', Maydenneweton',
Loscombe, Wynterborne Clencheston' and
Wynterborne Martyn and a moiety of the advowsons of
the churches of the manors of Houke, Westchikerell' and
Badecombe in the county of Dorset and
a moiety of the manor of Kyngesdon'
and a moiety of 1 messuage, of 1 carucate of land, of 5 acres of meadow and of 2 marks of rent in
Haybrouk' and Sampford' in the county of Somerset and
a moiety of the manor of Crowell' and a moiety of the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Oxford,
which Humphrey Stafford' of Houke, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, hold for the life of Elizabeth.
Plea of covenant.
John and Maud have acknowledged the moieties of the manors and of the tenements
and the moieties of the advowsons to be the right of William.
William has granted for himself and his heirs that the moieties of the manors and of the tenements and the moieties of the advowsons
- which Humphrey Stafford' of Houke, knight,
and Elizabeth held for the life of Elizabeth of the inheritance of William on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Elizabeth ought to revert to William and his heirs -
after the decease of Elizabeth the moieties of the manors of Houke, Stapelford', Ouerkentecombe, Yerde, of
2 messuages and of 2 carucates of land in the vills of Northpourton' and Southpourton' and the moiety of the advowson of the church
of the manor of Houke shall remain to Humphrey Stafford', knight, the elder,
to hold, to wit, the moiety of the manor of Houke and the moiety of the advowson of the church of the same manor
of the lord king and his heirs and the moieties of the manors of Stapelford', Ouerkentecombe, Yerde, of 2 messuages
and of 2 carucates of land of the chief lords, for the life of Humphrey.
And after the decease of Humphrey Stafford', knight, the elder the same moieties of the manors and of the tenements and
the same moiety of the advowson and also the moieties of the manors of
Nytherkentecombe, Fromefoughchurch', Westchikerell', Charleton', Badecombe, Wydyok', Gorewell', Middelstrete,
Speghtesbury, Magna Crouford' and Sturmynstre Marchall', Kyngesdon' and Crowell', of 3 messuages, of 4 carucates and 40 acres of land,
of 41 acres of meadow, of 6 acres of wood and of 7 marks of rent and the moieties of the advowsons of the churches of
Westchikerell', Badecombe and Crowell' after the decease of Elizabeth shall remain to
John and Maud and the heirs of their bodies, to hold, to wit, the moiety of the manor of Houke and the moiety of the advowson of
the church of the same manor of the lord king and his heirs and the moieties of the manors of Stapelford',
Ouerkentecombe, Nytherkentecombe, Yerde, Fromefoughchurch', Westchikerell', Charleton', Badecombe, Wydyok,
Gorewell', Middelstrete, Speghtesbury, Magna Crouford' and Sturmynstre Marchall', Kyngesdon' and Crowell' and the tenements
of the chief lords*, for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the heirs of the body of Maud,
(2) to Humphrey Stafford' the younger, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies,
(3) to the heirs of the body of the same Elizabeth and
(4) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Humphrey Stafford', knight, the elder.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
[* The moieties of the advowsons to be held of the chief lords are omitted here.]
John Dinham,
Maud Dinham,
Humphrey Stafford,
William Eckerdon,
Elizabeth Stafford
Hooke, Stalbridge, Higher Kingcombe,
Lower Kingcombe (both in Toller Porcorum), Yard Dairy (in Rampisham), Frome Vauchurch,
Chickerell, Charlton Marshall, Batcombe,
Withyhook (in Leigh), Gorwell (in Litton Cheney), Middlestreet (in Spetisbury),
Spetisbury, Great Crawford (in Spetisbury), Sturminster Marshall,
North Poorton, South Poorton (in Powerstock), Maiden Newton,
Loscombe (in Powerstock), Winterbourne Clenston,
Winterbourne St Martin,
Kingsdon, Holbrook (in Burlescombe),
Sampford Arundel, Crowell
178
Yorkshire. Lincolnshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 3 Henry [IV] [27 January 1402].
Robert, son of
William Neuyll', knight, and
Alice, his wife, querents, and
William Neuyll' of Roldeston', knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Yarnewyk in the county of York and
the manor of Sutton' in the county of Lincoln.
Plea of covenant.
William and Elizabeth have granted to Robert and Alice the manors
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Alice and the heirs of their bodies, of William and Elizabeth and the heirs of William for ever,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
In default of such heirs, the manors shall revert to William and Elizabeth and the heirs of William,
quit of the other heirs of Robert and Alice, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Robert and Alice have given them 200 marks of silver.
William Neville,
Robert Neville,
Alice Neville,
Elizabeth Neville
Rolleston (in Nottinghamshire), Yarnwick (in Kirklington), Sutton
179
Essex. Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 3 Henry [IV] [27 January 1402].
Edmund Bybbesworth', querent, and
Hugh Bybbesworth' and
Avice, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Southous and
Magna Salyng' and 12 pence of rent in
[Spr]yngfeld' and a moiety of the manor of Latton'
and also the advowson of the church of Spryngfeld' in the county of Essex and
the manor of Bybbesworth' in the county of Hertford.
Plea of covenant.
Hugh and Avice have acknowledged the manors, rent, moiety and advowson to be the right of Edmund,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Hugh
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Edmund has given them 200 marks of silver.
Edmund Bibbesworth,
Hugh Bibbesworth,
Avice Bibbesworth
South House (in Great Waltham), Great Saling, Springfield,
Latton, Bibbesworth (in Kimpton)
180
Herefordshire. Warwickshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 3 Henry [IV] [9 February 1402].
Thomas Lucy, querent, and
John Smert and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Kyngeston' and Bodenham Fourches in the county of Hereford and
the manor of Shreueley in the county of Warwick.
Plea of covenant.
John and Isabel have granted to Thomas the manors
and have rendered whatsoever they had in them for the life of Isabel to him in the court,
to hold to Thomas and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever,
rendering yearly to John and Isabel for the life of Isabel 26 marks of silver, to wit,
a moiety at Easter and the other moiety at the feast of St Michael.
Thomas has given them 100 marks of silver.
Thomas Lucy,
John Smart,
Isabel Smart
Kingstone, Bodenham, Shrewley
181
Oxfordshire. Somerset. Gloucestershire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 3 Henry [IV] [27 January 1402].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [9 April 1402].
John Popham, knight, and
Isabel, his wife, querents, and
Walter Romesey, knight, deforciant.
20 acres of meadow and 118 shillings and 9 pence of rent in Oxon' and the suburbs of the same vill in the county of Oxford and
2 parts of the manor of Wynfred' in the county of Somerset and
1 messuage, 1 carucate of land and 10 acres of meadow in Uleigh' and Camme
in the county of Gloucester,
which Eleanor, who was the wife of
John, son of
Peter le Veel, knight, holds for life.
Plea of covenant.
Walter has granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements and 2 parts
- which Eleanor held for life of the inheritance of Walter on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Eleanor ought to revert to Walter and his heirs -
after the decease of Eleanor shall remain to John and Isabel and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of Walter and his heirs for ever,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
In default of such heirs, the tenements and 2 parts shall revert to Walter and his heirs,
quit of the other heirs of John and Isabel, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John and Isabel have given him 100 marks of silver.
John Popham,
Isabel Popham,
Walter Romsey,
Peter le Veale,
John le Veale,
Eleanor le Veale
Oxford, Winford, Uley,
Cam
182
Somerset. Gloucestershire. Warwickshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 3 Henry [IV] [16 April 1402].
Joan Scouyle, querent, and
Henry Vyell' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
60 acres of land in Clauerham in the county of Somerset and
4 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Schenyndon' in the county of Gloucester and
5 marks of rent in Couyntre in the county of Warwick.
Plea of covenant.
Joan has acknowledged, to wit, the land and the 5 marks of rent to be the right of
Henry and the 4 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence of rent to be the right of Alice.
Henry and Alice have granted to Joan the land and rents
and have rendered them to her in the court,
to hold, to wit, the land and the 5 marks of rent to Joan, of Henry and Alice and the heirs of Henry,
and the 4 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence of rent to Joan, of Henry and Alice and the heirs of Alice, for the life of Joan,
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 Joan the land and the 5 marks of rent shall revert to Henry and Alice and the heirs of Henry
and the 4 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence of rent shall revert to Henry and Alice and the heirs of Alice,
quit of the heirs of Joan, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Joan Scoville,
Henry Veale,
Alice Veale
Claverham (in Yatton), Shenington, Coventry
183
Berkshire. Wiltshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 3 Henry [IV] [16 April 1402].
John atte Twychene the elder and
Robert Bele the elder, querents, and
John Kirke and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 4 acres of land in Wokyngham in the county of Berkshire and
16 acres of land in Hurst in the county of Wiltshire.
Plea of covenant.
John Kirke and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert and John atte Twychene have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to John atte Twychene and Robert and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty.
John atte Twychene and Robert have given them 20 marks of silver.
John atte Twitchen,
Robert Beale,
John Kirk,
Alice Kirk
Wokingham, Hurst (in Berkshire and Wiltshire)
184
Yorkshire. City of York.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 3 Henry [IV] [23 April 1402].
Robert Tirwhit and
Richard Woluyn, querents, and
William, son of
John de Feryby, deforciant.
11 messuages, 19 tofts, 632 acres of land, 23 acres and 1 rood of meadow and 6 pounds, 9 shillings and 6 pence of rent in
Feryby, Swanland', Eluele,
Melton', Hothom', North'caue and
Kirkeby in Crendellyth' and the advowsons of the chantries of 2 chaplains in the chapel of
St James of Melton' in the county of York and
2 messuages and 4 shops in the city of Ebor'.
Plea of covenant.
William has acknowledged the tenements and advowsons to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert and Richard have of his gift,
to hold, to wit, the advowsons to Robert and Richard and the heirs of Robert, of the chief lords for ever.
Robert and Richard have granted to William the tenements
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to William and the heirs of his body, of Robert and Richard and the heirs of Robert for ever,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
In default of such heirs, remainder
to Constance, daughter of
John Carpe of Ellerker, and the heirs of her body.
In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to Robert and Richard and the heirs of Robert,
quit of the other heirs of William and Constance, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Robert Tyrwhitt,
Richard Wolven,
John de Ferriby,
William de Ferriby,
John Carp,
Constance Carp
North Ferriby, Swanland (in North Ferriby), Kirk Ella,
Melton (in Welton), Hotham, North Cave,
Kirby Grindalythe, Melton, York,
Ellerker (in Brantingham)
185
Middlesex. Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 3 Henry [IV] [5 May 1402].
John Dapriggecourt, knight,
Ralph Marchinton' and
Peter de Middulton', querents, and
Walter Parker, ciizen and skinner of London', and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 100 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 6 acres of wood and 26 shillings of rent in
Enfeld' in the county of Middlesex and
10 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in
Chesthunt in the county of Hertford.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which John, Ralph and Peter have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to John, Ralph and Peter and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
John, Ralph and Peter have given them 100 marks of silver.
John Dabridgecourt,
Ralph Marchington,
Peter de Middleton,
Walter Parker,
Margaret Parker
London, Enfield, Cheshunt
186
Hampshire. Somerset. Wiltshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 3 Henry [IV] [20 January 1402].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [28 May 1402].
John [Wykyng'],
John [Fanteleroy] and
John Top', chaplain, querents, and
Walter Romesey, knight, and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 1 carucate of land, 20 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood, 12 pounds of rent and a rent of 12 quarters of salt in
Romesey, Dene, la Hide and
Mer[che]wode in the county of Southampton and
the manor of Ocle
and 2 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 25 acres of meadow, 70 acres of wood, 6 pounds and 10 shillings of rent and
a rent of 1 pound of wax and a moiety of 1 pound of pepper in Oturhampton', Comewyche and
Pypulpenne and
a third part of the manor of Modeford' Terry in the county of Somerset and
a moiety of the manor of Combe Biset, excepting 1 acre of land in the same moiety, in the county of Wiltshire.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Alice have acknowledged the manor, tenements, rents, moiety and third part to be the right of John Wykyng',
as those which the same John, John Fanteleroy and John Top' have of their gift.
John, John and John have granted to Walter and Alice the manor, tenements, rents, moiety and third part
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Walter and Alice, to wit,
the moiety of the lord king and his heirs
and the manor, tenements, rents and third part of the chief lords, for the lives of Walter and Alice.
And after the decease of Walter and Alice the manor, 2 messuages, 1 carucate of land, 20 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood,
12 pounds of rent and a rent of 12 quarters of salt in the vills of Romesey, Dene, la Hide and Merchewode
and the moiety and third part shall remain to
Thomas, son of
Thomas Romesey, to hold to Thomas and the male heirs of his body,
to wit, the moiety of the lord king and his heirs and the same manor, tenements, rents and third part of the chief lords, for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder
to Walter, brother of the same Thomas, and the male heirs of his body.
In default of such heirs, the moiety shall remain
to the right heirs of the aforesaid Walter Romesey from the side of
Margaret Biset, his mother, to hold of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
And the same manor, tenements, rents and third part shall remain to the right heirs of
the same Walter Romesey, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
And 2 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 25 acres of meadow, 70 acres of wood, 6 pounds and 10 shillings of rent and
a rent of 1 pound of wax and a moiety of 1 pound of pepper in the vills of Oturhampton', Comewyche and Pypulpenne
shall remain to the aforesaid Walter, brother of Thomas, 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 Thomas and his aforesaid male heirs and
(2) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Walter Romesey.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
John Wiking,
John Fauntleroy,
John Topp,
Walter Romsey,
Alice Romsey,
Thomas Romsey,
Margaret Bissett
Romsey, Dean, Hyde (in Winchester),
Marchwood (in Eling),
Oakley (in Chilthorne Domer), Otterhampton,
Combwich (in Otterhampton), Pipplepen (in North Perrott), Mudford Terry (in Mudford),
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Berkshire. Oxfordshire. Wiltshire. Gloucestershire. Derbyshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 3 Henry [IV] [5 May 1402].
And afterwards two weeks from Holy Trinity in the same year [4 June 1402].
Henry Ingepenne,
William Tuderle and
Philip Shipiere, querents, and
Amauri (Almaricus) de Sc'o Amando, knight, and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Seint Eleyne by Abyndon' and Eton' by
Comenore and 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land and 10 pounds of rent in
Chilton' and Sutton' in the county of Berkshire and
the manors of Pudlicote and Childeston' in the county of Oxford and
the manors of Netherauene and Hakleston' in the county of Wiltshire and
the manors of Southcerney and Cerneywyke in the county of Gloucester and
the manor of Catton' sup[er] Trentam in the county of Derby.
Plea of covenant.
Amauri has acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Henry,
of which Henry, William and Philip have the manors of Seint Eleyne, Pudlicote, Childeston',
Netherauene, Hacleston, Southcerney and Cerneywyke and Catton' and the tenements of his gift.
Henry, William and Philip have granted to Amauri and Eleanor the same manors and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Amauri and Eleanor, of the chief lords for the lives of Amauri and Eleanor.
And besides Henry, William and Philip granted for themselves and the heirs of Henry [that the manor] of Eton'
- which Margaret, who was the wife of
John Euesham,
held for life of the inheritance of Henry on the day the agreement was made,
[and which after] the decease of Margaret ought to revert to Henry, William and Philip and the heirs of Henry -
after the decease of Margaret [shall remain to Amauri] and Eleanor, to hold together with the aforesaid manors and tenements
of the chief lords for the lives of Amauri and Eleanor.
And after the decease of Amauri and Eleanor the manors and tenements shall remain to
Thomas Peyure,
Geoffrey Ippelpenne,
Henry Durneford', clerk, and
Edmund Daunvers and the heirs of Edmund, to hold of the chief lords [for ever].
Henry Inkpen,
William Tytherley,
Philip Shipiere,
Amauri de Saint Amand,
Eleanor de Saint Amand,
John Evesham,
Margaret Evesham,
Thomas Peyver,
Geoffrey Ipplepen,
Henry Durnford,
Edmund Danvers
St Helen's (in Abingdon), Eaton (in Appleton),
Cumnor, Chilton, Sutton Courtenay,
Pudlicote, Chilson (both in Shorthampton),
Netheravon, Haxton (in Fittleton),
South Cerney, Cerney Wick (in South Cerney),
Catton (in Croxall)