abstracted by Chris Phillips This piece contains fines numbered 1-33. AALT images are in directory (full path) AALT2/CP25no1/CP25_1_3. 2015-04-10 Last updated 380 Bedfordshire. Westminster. Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 5 Edward II [8 July 1311]. Simon de Estwyk' and Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and Benet de Kent', deforciant. 1 messuage, 1 mill, 1 carucate of land, 6 acres of meadow and 40 shillings of rent in Estwyk' by Bykeleswade. Plea of covenant. Simon has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Benet, as those which Benet has of his gift. Benet has granted to Simon and Elizabeth the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Simon and Elizabeth, of the chief lords for the lives of Simon and Elizabeth. And after the decease of Simon and Elizabeth the tenements shall remain to John, son of the same Simon and Elizabeth, and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever. Simon de Astwick, Elizabeth de Astwick, Benet de Kent, John de Astwick Astwick, Biggleswade 381 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 5 Edward II [6 October 1311]. Peter, son of William le Porter, querent, and Agnes, who was the wife of William le Porter of Eueresholt', deforciant. 1 messuage, 27 acres and 3 roods of land, 5 acres and 3 roods of meadow and 4 shillings of rent in Eueresholt'. Plea of covenant. Agnes has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Peter, as those which he has of her gift. Peter has granted to Agnes the tenements and has rendered them to her in the court, to hold to Agnes, of Peter and his heirs for the life of Agnes, rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief lords all other services. And after the decease of Agnes the tenements shall revert to Peter and his heirs, quit of the heirs of Agnes, to hold of the chief lords for ever. William le Porter, Peter le Porter, Agnes le Porter Eversholt 382 Bedfordshire. Westminster. The day after All Souls, 5 Edward II [3 November 1311]. William Louel of Boueneye and Alice, his wife, querents, and Henry de Sewell' and Joan, his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage, 67 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture and 25 shillings of rent in Heghton' Regis. Plea of covenant. Henry and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William, as those which William and Alice have of their gift. William and Alice have granted to Henry and Joan the tenements and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Henry and Joan and the heirs of the body of Henry, of William and Alice and the heirs of William for ever, rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief lords all other services. In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to William and Alice and the heirs of William, quit of the other heirs of Henry, to hold of the chief lords for ever. William Lovel, Alice Lovel, Henry de Sewell, Joan de Sewell Boveney (in Burnham, Buckinghamshire), Houghton Regis 383 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Martin, 5 Edward II [18 November 1311]. Peter le Lorenge, querent, and Henry de Sewelle, deforciant. 4 messuages, 4 tofts, 1 mill, 263 acres and 1 rood of land, 32 acres of meadow, 27 acres of pasture and 4 shillings of rent in Hoghton' Regis, Sewell', Eyton', Toturnho and Badelesdon' and 103 shillings and 8 pence of rent in Hoghton' Regis, Sewell', Eyton', Dunstaple and Hare. Plea of covenant. Henry has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Peter, as those which Peter has of his gift. Peter has granted to Henry the tenements and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Henry and the heirs of his body, of Peter 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 shall revert to Peter and his heirs, quit of the other heirs of Henry, to hold of the chief lords for ever. Peter le Loring, Henry de Sewell Houghton Regis, Sewell (in Houghton Regis), Eaton Bray, Totternhoe, Battlesden, Dunstable, Hare (in Chalgrave) 384 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 5 Edward II [6 October 1311]. John, son of Robert Bakoun, querent, and Richard de Harecurt', and Maud, his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage, 120 acres of land, 13 acres of meadow, 15 acres of pasture, 15 acres of wood and 9 marks of rent and a moiety of 1 mill in Cherleton' Mogerhanger. Plea of covenant. Richard has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John has of his gift. John has granted to Richard and Maud the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Richard and Maud and the heirs of Richard, of the chief lords for ever. Robert Bacon, John Bacon, Richard de Harcourt, Maud de Harcourt Chalton, Moggerhanger (both in Blunham) 385 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 5 Edward II [6 October 1311]. Guy de Wroxhille and Maud, his wife, and William, son of the same Guy and Maud, the younger*, querents, and Robert de Gostwyk', deforciant. 1 messuage, 40 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow and 2 acres of wood in Merston'. Plea of covenant. Guy has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert, as those which Robert has of his gift. Robert has granted to Guy, Maud and William the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Guy, Maud and William and the heirs of the body of William, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Sapience, sister of the same William, and the heirs of her body and (2) to Joan, sister of the same Sapience, and her heirs. [* Refers to the son.] Guy de Wroxhill, Maud de Wroxhill, William de Wroxhill, Robert de Gostwick, Sapience de Wroxhill, Joan de Wroxhill Marston Moretain 386 Bedfordshire. Westminster. Two weeks from St Martin, 5 Edward II [25 November 1311]. John, son of John Merlyn of Pertinhale, querent, and Nicholas de Couynton' (or Nicholas de Conynton') and Emma, his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage, 17 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in Pertinhale. Plea of covenant. Nicholas and Emma have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which he has of their gift, to hold to John and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Nicholas and Emma for themselves and the heirs of Emma. John has given them 20 pounds sterling. John Merlin, Nicholas de Covington (or Nicholas de Conington), Emma de Covington (or Emma de Conington) Pertenhall 387 Bedfordshire. Westminster. Two weeks from St Michael, 5 Edward II [13 October 1311]. Neil, son of John de Saleford', and Margery, his wife, querents, and Hugh, son of Neil de Saleford', impedient. The manor of Saleford'. Plea of warranty of charter. Hugh has acknowledged the manor to be the right of Neil, as that which Neil and Margery have of his gift, to hold to Neil and Margery and the heirs of Neil, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Hugh for himself and his heirs. Neil and Margery have given him 100 marks of silver. John de Salford, Neil de Salford, Margery de Salford, Hugh de Salford Salford 388 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 5 Edward II [6 October 1311]. John Auuerey and Ellen, his wife, querents, by William Sampson, put in the place of Ellen, and Robert de Otteford' and Joan, his wife, impedients. 8 and a half acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in Sharnbrok'. Plea of warranty of charter. Robert and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John and Ellen have of their gift, to hold to John and Ellen and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Robert and Joan for themselves and the heirs of Joan. John and Ellen have given them 100 shillings of silver. John Avery, Ellen Avery, William Sampson, Robert de Otford, Joan de Otford Sharnbrook 389 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 5 Edward II [6 October 1311]. John Auuerey and Ellen, his wife, querents, by William Sampson, put in the place of Ellen, and Robert de Otteford' and Joan, his wife, impedients. 8 and a half acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in Sharnbrok'. Plea of warranty of charter. Robert and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John and Ellen have of their gift, to hold to John and Ellen and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Robert and Joan for themselves and the heirs of Joan. John and Ellen have given them 100 shillings of silver. John Avery, Ellen Avery, William Sampson, Robert de Otford, Joan de Otford Sharnbrook 390 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 5 Edward II [6 October 1311]. John, son of William de Throp', querent, and Geoffrey le Clerk' of Styuynton' and Maud, his wife, deforciants. 5 acres of land in Turueye. Plea of covenant. Geoffrey and Maud have acknowledged the land to be the right of John, as that which he has of their gift, to hold to John and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Geoffrey and Maud for themselves and the heirs of Maud. John has given them 6 marks of silver. William de Thorpe, John de Thorpe, Geoffrey le Clarke, Maud le Clarke Stevington, Turvey 391 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 5 Edward II [6 October 1311]. Hugh le Sweyn of Wotton' and Sarah, his wife, and John, son of the same Hugh and Sarah, querents, and Robert de Gostwyk', deforciant. 1 messuage, 90 acres of land and 7 acres of meadow in Wotton'. Plea of covenant. Hugh has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert, as those which Robert has of his gift. Robert has granted to Hugh, Sarah and John the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Hugh, Sarah and John and the heirs of the body of John, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of John. Hugh le Swain, Sarah le Swain, John le Swain, Robert de Gostwick Wootton 392 393 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 5 Edward II [6 October 1311]. Richer de Wroxhull' and Isabel, his wife, querents, and Thomas Hamund' of Merston', deforciant. 2 messuages, 110 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 7 acres of wood and 2 shillings of rent in Merston' and Kemston'. Plea of covenant. Richer has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas, as those which Thomas has of his gift. Thomas has granted to Richer and Isabel the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Richer and Isabel and the heirs begotten by Richer on the body of Isabel, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Richer. [Endorsed: Maud de Argentem puts in her claim etc.] Richer de Wroxhill, Isabel de Wroxhill, Thomas Hammond, Maud de Argentine Marston Moretain, Kempston 394 395 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Martin, 5 Edward II [18 November 1311]. Ralph le Butiller and Hawise, his wife, querents, and Thomas Paynel and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants. 4 acres of land and 6 acres of meadow in Eye and Shyuelesho. Plea of covenant. Ralph and Hawise have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas, as those which Thomas and Elizabeth have of their gift. Thomas and Elizabeth have granted to Ralph and Hawise the tenements and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Ralph and Hawise and the heirs begotten by Ralph on the body of Hawise, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Hawise. [Endorsed: The prioress of Marchkyate and the convent put in their claim etc.] Ralph le Butler, Hawise le Butler, Thomas Paynell, Elizabeth Paynell Ion (in Lower Gravenhurst), Silsoe (in Flitton), Markyate Priory 396 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 5 Edward II [6 October 1311]. Humphrey de Bohum, earl of Hereford and Essex, and Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and Peter de Herdwyk', chaplain, deforciant. 1 messuage, 140 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 20 shillings of rent in Tillebrok', Dene and P[er]tenhale, which Bartholomew de Enefeld' holds for life. Plea of covenant. Peter has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of the earl, and has granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements - which Bartholomew held for life of the inheritance of Peter in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Bartholomew ought to revert to Peter and his heirs - after the decease of Bartholomew shall remain to the earl and Elizabeth and the heirs of the earl, to hold of the chief lords for ever. Warranty. The earl and Elizabeth have given him 100 marks of silver. This agreement was made in the presence of Bartholomew, and he did fealty to the earl and Elizabeth in the court. Humphrey de Bohun, earl of Hereford and Essex, Elizabeth de Bohun, Peter de Hardwick, Bartholomew de Enfield Tilbrook, Dean, Pertenhall 397 398 Bedfordshire. Westminster. The day after All Souls, 5 Edward II [3 November 1311]. John de Stok', the parson of the church of Strixton', querent, and John de Grey, deforciant. The manors of Harewold', Podyngton', la Ley, Brockburwe and Wrast'. Plea of covenant. John de Grey has acknowledged the manors to be the right of John de Stok', as those which John de Stok' has of his gift. John de Stok' has granted to John de Grey the manors and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John de Grey, of the chief lords for the life of John de Grey. And after the decease of John de Grey the manors shall remain to Roger, son of the same John de Grey, and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to John, son of Ralph Basset of Drayton', and the heirs of his body, (2) to Ralph, brother of the same John, son of Ralph Basset, and the heirs of his body and (3) to the right heirs of John de Grey. [Endorsed: Henry, son of John de Grey, puts in his claim etc.] John de Stoke, John de Grey, Roger de Grey, Ralph Basset, John Basset, Henry de Grey Strixton (in Northamptonshire), Harrold, Podington, Thurleigh, Brogborough (in Ridgmont), Wrest (in Flitton), Drayton Bassett (in Staffordshire) 399 400 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 5 Edward II [6 October 1311]. Ralph le Butiller and Hawise, his wife, querents, and Henry le Notte of Sulihull', deforciant. 1 messuage, 2 and a half carucates of land, 16 acres of meadow, 40 acres of wood and 40 shillings of rent in Strateleye, Wrast, Shyuelesho, Pollokeshill', Eye, Faldo and Sharpenho and a moiety of the manor of Heghham. Plea of covenant. Ralph and Hawise have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Henry, as those which he has of their gift. Henry has granted to Ralph and Hawise the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Ralph and Hawise and the heirs begotten by Ralph on the body of Hawise, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Hawise. [Endorsed: The prioress and convent of Holy Trinity of Bosto [sic] by Margkyate put in their claim etc.] Ralph le Butler, Hawise le Butler, Henry le Nott Solihull (in Warwickshire), Streatley, Wrest, Silsoe (both in Flitton), Pulloxhill, Ion (in Lower Gravenhurst), Faldo (in Higham Gobion), Sharpenhoe (in Streatley), Higham Gobion, Markyate Priory 401 Bedfordshire. Westminster. Two weeks from St Hilary, 6 Edward II [27 January 1313]. William Lecke, querent, and Clarice, who was the wife of William Eueresholt', deforciant. 3 messuages, 8 acres of land and 1 acre of heath in Birchemor. Plea of covenant. Clarice has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William, and has remised and quitclaimed them from herself and her heirs to him and his heirs for ever. Warranty. William has given her 10 pounds sterling. William Leck, William Eversholt, Clarice Eversholt Birchmoor (in Woburn) 402 Bedfordshire. Westminster. Two weeks from St Hilary, 6 Edward II [27 January 1313]. William de Wassingle and Agnes, his wife, querents, and Henry de Deen, clerk, deforciant. 2 messuages, 132 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 2 acres of pasture and 7 shillings of rent in Craunfeld'. Plea of covenant. William has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Henry, as those which Henry has of his gift. Henry has granted to William and Agnes the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to William and Agnes and the heirs of William, of the chief lords for ever. William de Washingley, Agnes de Washingley, Henry de Dean Cranfield 403 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Hilary, 6 Edward II [20 January 1313]. Henry de Rowelle, querent, and Richard, son of Roger de Mulho of Stratton', and Maud, his wife, deforciants. 5 acres and a moiety of 1 rood of land in Stratton'. Plea of covenant. Richard and Maud have acknowledged the land to be the right of Henry, as that which he has of their gift, to hold to Henry and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Richard and Maud for themselves and the heirs of Richard. Henry has given them 10 marks of silver. Henry de Rowell, Roger de Millow, Richard de Millow, Maud de Millow Stratton (in Biggleswade) 404 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 6 Edward II [9 February 1313]. William Inge and Isolt, his wife, and Fremund (Fremundus) Inge, querents, by Henry de Snypeston', put in the place of Isolt and Fremund, and Master Robert Inge, deforciant. The manor of Weston'. Plea of covenant. William has acknowledged the manor to be the right of Master Robert, as that which Master Robert has of his gift. Master Robert has granted to William and Isolt and Fremund the manor and has rendered it to them in the court, to hold to William and Isolt and Fremund and the heirs begotten by William on the body of Isolt, of the lord king and his heirs for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of William. This agreement was made by the command of the lord king. William Inge, Isolt Inge, Fremund Inge, Henry de Snipston, Robert Inge Westoning 405 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from Holy Trinity, 6 Edward II [17 June 1313]. Walter de Huntyngfeld' and Joan, his wife, querents, by Ralph de Dokesworth', put in the place of Joan, and John de Wresle, deforciant. The manor of Beston'. Plea of covenant. John has acknowledged the manor to be the right of Walter, and has rendered it to Walter and Joan in the court, to hold to Walter and Joan and the heirs of Walter, of the chief lords for ever. Walter and Joan have given him 10 marks of silver. Walter de Huntingfield, Joan de Huntingfield, Ralph de Duxford, John de Riseley Beeston (in Northill) 406 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from Holy Trinity, 6 Edward II [17 June 1313]. Roger, son of William Le Welshe, querent, and Robert Syre and Alice, his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage in Dunstaple. Plea of covenant. Robert and Alice have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Roger, as that which he has of their gift, to hold to Roger and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Robert and Alice for themselves and the heirs of Alice. Roger has given them 40 shillings of silver. William Le Welsh, Roger Le Welsh, Robert Syer, Alice Syer Dunstable 407 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from Holy Trinity, 6 Edward II [17 June 1313]. Robert de Wauton' and Emma, his wife, querents, and Simon le Warenn' and Joan, his wife, deforciants. 10 and a half acres of land in Eton', which Agnes Crisp holds for life. Plea of covenant. Simon and Joan have acknowledged the land to be the right of Emma, and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that the land - which Agnes held for life of the inheritance of Joan in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Agnes ought to revert to Simon and Joan and the heirs of Joan - after the decease of Agnes shall remain to Robert and Emma and the heirs of Emma, to hold of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Simon and Joan and the heirs of Simon. Robert and Emma have given them 1 sore sparrowhawk. This agreement was made in the presence of Agnes, and she did fealty to Robert and Emma in the court. Robert de Wauton, Emma de Wauton, Simon le Warenne, Joan le Warenne, Agnes Crisp Eaton Socon 408 Bedfordshire. Westminster. The day after St John the Baptist, 6 Edward II [25 June 1313]. John de Seybrok' and Margery, his wife, querents, and Hamon de Cayso, deforciant. 3 messuages, 50 acres of land and 1 virgate of meadow in Holcote. Plea of covenant. John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Hamon, as those which Hamon has of his gift. Hamon has granted to John and Margery the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Margery and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever. John de Seabrook, Margery de Seabrook, Hamon de Keysoe Hulcote 409 0409d Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from Holy Trinity, 6 Edward II [17 June 1313]. Stephen Creuequer of Bereford', querent, and Bartholomew Sauuage of Rauenesdene, deforciant. 1 messuage, 180 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow, 1 acre of pasture and 40 shillings of rent in Rauenesdene and Bollenhirst', which Thomas de Mordon' holds for life. Plea of covenant. Bartholomew has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Stephen, and has granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements - which Thomas held for life of the inheritance of Bartholomew in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Thomas ought to revert to Bartholomew and his heirs - after the decease of Thomas shall remain to Stephen and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever. Warranty. Stephen has given him 1 sore sparrowhawk. This agreement was made in the presence of Thomas, and he did fealty to Stephen in the court. [Endorsed: John de la Haye puts in his claim.] Stephen Crevequer, Bartholomew Savage, Thomas de Mordon, John de la Hay Great Barford, Ravensden, Bolnhurst 410 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Michael, 6 Edward II [6 October 1312]. John, son of Simon de Le Hanger, querent, and Nicholas de Kerdyngton' and Alice, his wife, deforciants. 6 acres of land in Hamtille. Plea of covenant. Nicholas and Alice have acknowledged the land to be the right of John, as that which he has of their gift, to hold to John and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Nicholas and Alice for themselves and the heirs of Alice. John has given them 10 marks of silver. Simon de Le Hanger, John de Le Hanger, Nicholas de Cardington, Alice de Cardington Ampthill 411 Bedfordshire. Westminster. Two weeks from St Michael, 6 Edward II [13 October 1312]. John de Sc'o Albano, querent, and Simon de Bramelhangre and Isabel, his wife, deforciants. 20 acres of land and 13 pence of rent in Luyton'. Plea of covenant. Simon and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which he has of their gift, to hold to John and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Simon and Isabel for themselves and the heirs of Simon. John has given them 10 pounds sterling. John de Saint Albans, Simon de Bramblehanger, Isabel de Bramblehanger Luton 412 Bedfordshire. Westminster. Two weeks from St Michael, 6 Edward II [13 October 1312]. John de Sc'o Albano and Denise, his wife, querents, and John de Hegh[a]m, the parson of the church of Helpeston', deforciant. 1 messuage, 80 acres of land and 60 shillings of rent in Luyton'. Plea of covenant. John de Sc'o Albano has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John de Hegh[a]m, as those which John de Hegh[a]m has of his gift. John de Hegh[a]m has granted to John de Sc'o Albano and Denise the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John de Sc'o Albano and Denise and the heirs of John de Sc'o Albano, of the chief lords for ever. John de Saint Albans, Denise de Saint Albans, John de Higham Helpston (in Northamptonshire), Luton 413 Bedfordshire. Westminster. Three weeks from St Michael, 6 Edward II [20 October 1312]. John de Morteyn and Joan, his wife, querents, and William Broun of Rothewelle, deforciant. A third part of the manor of Telesworth', which Henry de Sewelle and Joan, his wife, hold in dower of Joan. Plea of covenant. William has granted to John and Joan, his wife, the third part [sic] - which Henry and Joan, his wife, held in dower of Joan, his wife, of the inheritance of William on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Joan, the wife of Henry, ought to revert to William and his heirs - after the decease of Joan, the wife of Henry, shall remain to John and Joan, to hold of the chief lords for the lives of John and Joan, his wife. And after the decease of John and Joan, his wife, the third part shall remain to Thomas, son of the same John and Joan, his wife, and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Edmund, brother of the same Thomas, and the heirs of his body and (2) to the right heirs of John de Morteyn. John and Joan, his wife, have given him 100 pounds sterling. This agreement was made in the presence of Henry and Joan, his wife, and they did fealty to John and Joan, his wife, in the court. John de Mortain, Joan de Mortain, William Brown, Henry de Sewell, Joan de Sewell, Thomas de Mortain, Edmund de Mortain Rothwell (in Northamptonshire), Tilsworth 414 Bedfordshire. Westminster. Two weeks from St Michael, 6 Edward II [13 October 1312]. Ralph le Clerk' of Eye, querent, and Richard, son of Walter de Pekesdene, deforciant. 2 messuages, 40 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow and 2 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Eye, Magna Grauenherst', Parua Grauenherst and Syuelesho. Plea of covenant. Ralph has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard, as those which Richard has of his gift. Richard has granted to Ralph the tenements and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Ralph, of the chief lords for the life of Ralph. And after the decease of Ralph the tenements shall remain to Margaret, daughter of William le Maister, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Margaret. And after the decease of Margaret the tenements shall remain to Hamon, son of the aforesaid Margaret, and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to Constance (Custancia) and Maud, sisters of the aforesaid Hamon, and the heirs of Constance. Ralph le Clarke, Walter de Pegsdon, Richard de Pegsdon, William le Master, Margaret le Master, Hamon, Constance, Maud Ion (in Lower Gravenhurst), Upper Gravenhurst, Lower Gravenhurst, Silsoe (in Flitton) 415 Bedfordshire.* Westminster. Two weeks from St Martin, 6 Edward II [25 November 1312]. Richard, son of Richard Grapynel, querent, and Richard Grapynel and Margery, his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage and 12 acres of land in Elnestowe, Wilshampstede and Maydenebury. Plea of covenant. Richard Grapynel and Margery have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard, son of Richard, as those which he has of their gift. Richard, son of Richard, has granted to Richard Grapynel and Margery the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Richard Grapynel and Margery, of Richard, son of Richard, and his heirs for the lives of Richard Grapynel and Margery, 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 Richard and Margery the tenements shall revert to Richard, son of Richard, and his heirs, quit of the heirs of Richard Grapynel and Margery, to hold of the chief lords for ever. [* Written as Beckford'.] Richard Grapinel, Margery Grapinel Elstow, Wilshamstead, Maidbury (in Elstow) 416 Bedfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Martin, 6 Edward II [18 November 1312]. Henry Spigurnel, querent, and William de La Quarere, deforciant. 1 messuage, 64 acres of land, 1 acre and 1 rood of meadow and a moiety of 1 acre of wood in Wybesnade, Eyton' and Stodham. Plea of covenant. William has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Henry, as those which Henry has of his gift, to hold to Henry and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by William for himself and his heirs. Henry has given him 100 shillings of silver. Henry Spigurnell, William de La Quarry Whipsnade, Eaton Bray, Studham