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Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 11 Henry [IV] [20 April 1410].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 1 Henry [V] [6 October 1413].
John Batyn, citizen of Exon', querent, and
John, son of
John Tychebourne of the county of Southampton, knight, deforciant.
The manors of Medenecombe and Breyngton'
and 7 tofts, 1 mill, 120 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow and a moiety of one knight's fee in
Rocombe Cadiho and Oueragabbewille.
Plea of covenant.
John, son of John, has acknowledged the manors, tenements and moiety to be the right of John Batyn,
of which the same John has the manor of Medenecombe and the tenements of his gift,
and has granted to John Batyn the moiety together with the homages and all services of
John Baron' and
John Clifford'
and their heirs in respect of all the tenements which they held before of John, son of John,
in the aforesaid vills,
to hold to John Batyn and his heirs of the chief lords for ever.
And besides John, son of John, granted for himself and his heirs that the manor of Breyngton'
- which William Durlyng' and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives
of the inheritance of John, son of John, on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of William and Joan ought to revert to John, son of John, and his heirs -
after the decease of William and Joan shall remain to John Batyn and his heirs,
to hold together with the aforesaid manor, tenements and moiety of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John Batyn has given him 200 marks of silver.
John Batten, John Tichborne,
John Baron, John Clifford,
William Darling, Joan Darling
Exeter, Maidencombe (in Stokeinteignhead), Brenton (in Exminster),
Rocombe Cadiho, Gabwell (both in Stokeinteignhead)
408
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 14 Henry [IV] [20 October 1412].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 1 Henry [V] [7 May 1413].
Robert Chalons, knight, and
Thomas Ferrers, querents, and
William Ferrers of Churcheton' and
Elizabeth, his wife, and
John Ferrers and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Daldich'
and 45 messuages, 39 ferlings of land, 16 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 30 acres of wood and 21 shillings and 7 pence of rent in
Honyton' and Louepitte.
Plea of covenant.
William and Elizabeth, his wife, have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Thomas,
as those which Thomas and Robert have of their gift.
Robert and Thomas have granted to John and Elizabeth, his wife,
the manor, 22 messuages, 27 ferlings of land, the meadow, wood, pasture and rent, together with the homages and all services of
Thomas Carew, knight,
William, the parson of the church of Gidesham,
John Calwe,
Reynold Flay,
Robert Basse,
William Ferrour,
Philip Doune (or Philip Donne),
Robert Juyll' and
John Prentys and their heirs,
in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Robert Chalons and Thomas Ferrers in the aforesaid vills,
and have rendered the same manor and tenements to them in the court,
to hold to John and Elizabeth, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides Robert Chalons and Thomas Ferrers granted for themselves and the heirs of Thomas
that 2 messuages and 2 ferlings of land in the vill of Louepitte
- which Alice Stowaye
and William Martyn' held for their lives -
that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land in the same vill
- which Thomas Sandlake
and Joan, his wife,
and William, son of the same Thomas and Joan, held for their lives -
that 1 messuage and 2 ferlings of land in the same vill
- which John Combe
and Joan, his wife,
and William, son of the same John and Joan, held for their lives -
that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land in the same vill
- which Alice Rosmond'
and Richard, son of the same Alice, held for their lives -
that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land in the same vill
- which Mariota Hubard'
held for life -
that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land in the same vill
- which Henry atte Wode
and Ela, his wife, held for their lives -
that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land in the same vill
- which William Artour
and Beatrice, his wife, held for their lives -
that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land in the same vill
- which Edward Walter
held for life -
that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land in the same vill
- which William Alwyn'
and Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land in the same vill
- which Robert Rosmond'
and Emma, his wife, held for their lives -
that 1 messuage in the vill of Honyton'
- which Richard Torn'e
and Helewise, his wife, held for their lives -
that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which Robert Juyll'
and Beatrice, his wife, held for their lives -
that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which Margery Walter
held for life -
that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which Robert Fynowe,
the parson of the church of Honyton',
held for life -
that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which Richard Raynald'
and Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which John Grigge
held for life -
that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which Agatha Shordech' held for life -
that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which John Modburye held for life -
that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which Roger Couelegh' held for life -
that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which John Piggesdon' held for life -
that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which Reynold Bakere
and Agnes, his wife, held for their lives -
and also that 1 messuage in the same vill
- which John Nywelond' held for life -
of the inheritance of Thomas Ferrers on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of
Alice and William Martyn', Thomas Sandlake and Joan and William, their son, John Combe and Joan and William, their son,
Alice and Richard, Mariota, Henry and Ela, William Artour and Beatrice, Edward, William Alwyn' and Joan, Robert Rosmond' and Emma,
Richard and Helwise, Robert Juyll' and Beatrice, Margery, Robert Fynowe, Richard and Joan, John Grigge, Agatha, John Modburye,
Roger, John Piggesdon', Reynold and Agnes and John Nywelond'
ought to revert to Robert Chalons and Thomas Ferrers and the heirs of Thomas -
after the decease of [the same persons] shall remain to John Ferrers and Elizabeth, his wife,
and their aforesaid heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid manor, tenements and rent of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to William Ferrers and Elizabeth, his wife, and the heirs of the body of Elizabeth and
(2) to the right heirs of William Ferrers.
Robert Chalons, Thomas Ferrers,
William Ferrers, Elizabeth Ferrers,
John Ferrers,
Thomas Carew, William,
John Callow, Reynold Flay,
Robert Bass, William Ferrour,
Philip Down (or Philip Dunn),
Robert Jewell, John Prentice,
Alice Stowey, William Martin,
Thomas Sandlake, Joan Sandlake,
William Sandlake, John Combe,
Joan Combe, William Combe,
Alice Rosamond, Richard Rosamond,
Mariota Hubbard, Henry atte Wood,
Ela atte Wood, William Arthur,
Beatrice Arthur, Edward Walter,
William Alwin, Joan Alwin,
Robert Rosamond, Emma Rosamond,
Richard Turner, Helewise Turner,
Robert Jewell, Beatrice Jewell,
Margery Walter, Robert Finow,
Richard Reynold, Joan Reynold,
John Grigg, Agatha Shordech,
John Modbury, Roger Cowley,
John Piggesdon, Reynold Baker,
Agnes Baker, John Newland
Churston Ferrers, Dalditch (in Luppitt or East Budleigh), Honiton,
Luppitt, Gittisham
409
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 1 Henry [V] [7 May 1413].
Edward de Courtenay, son of
Edward, earl of Devon, knight*,
Robert Cary,
Robert Weye, clerk,
John Hendy, clerk,
and Gilbert Bisshop', querents,
and Nicholas Pontyngton' and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
53 shillings and 4 pence of rent issuing from the manors of
Cliston, Clauton', Halsforde,
Aissheston', Hokesbeare and Shapelegh' Hylyoun.
Plea of covenant.
Nicholas and Isabel have granted to Edward, Robert, Robert, John and Gilbert the rent,
which Walter Rodeney, knight, and
Joan, his wife, tenants of the aforesaid manors,
were accustomed to render to Nicholas and Isabel,
to receive each year, to wit, 13 shillings and 4 pence at each of the Nativity of St John the Baptist,
St Michael, Christmas and Easter by the hands of the aforesaid tenants,
to Edward, Robert, Robert, John and Gilbert and the heirs of John for ever.
They shall have the right to distrain against Walter and Joan and the heirs of Joan.
Edward, Robert, Robert, John and Gilbert have given them 100 marks of silver.
[* Refers to the son.]
Edward de Courtenay, Edward, earl of Devon,
Robert Cary, Robert Way,
John Hendy, Gilbert Bishop,
Nicholas Pontington, Isabel Pontington,
Walter Rodney, Joan Rodney
Cliston, Clawton, Halsfordwood (in Whitestone),
Ashton, Huxbear (in Hennock), Shapley Hellion (in North Bovey)
410
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 1 Henry [V] [20 October 1413].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1414].
William Pylton', clerk, querent, and
Thomas Claysshe and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and a moiety of 1 acre of land in Barnestaple.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Thomas that the messuage
- which Thomas Baker and
Joan, his wife, held for the life of Joan -
and also that the moiety in the same vill
- which Philip Russell' held for life -
of the inheritance of Thomas Claysshe on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan and Philip ought to revert to Thomas Claysshe and Isabel and the heirs of Thomas -
after the decease of Joan and Philip shall remain to William and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 10 marks of silver.
William Pilton, Thomas Clash,
Isabel Clash, Thomas Baker,
Joan Baker, Philip Russell
Barnstaple
411
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 1 Henry [V] [3 February 1414].
Robert Lywer, clerk,
Thomas Loteby, clerk,
Stephen Drake, clerk, and
Thomas Trebell', querents, and
Adam Touker and
Joan Hoghe, deforciants.
2 messuages, 2 ferlings of land and 5 acres of meadow in
Teyngton'drewe.
Plea of covenant.
Adam and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert, Thomas, Stephen and Thomas have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Adam and Joan
to Robert, Thomas, Stephen and Thomas and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty.
Robert, Thomas, Stephen and Thomas have given them 20 marks of silver.
Robert Lywer, Thomas Loteby,
Stephen Drake, Thomas Trebell,
Adam Tucker, Joan Howe
Drewsteignton
412
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 1 Henry [V] [3 November 1413].
John Coppyng and
Rose, his wife, querents, and
Peter Basse and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 24 acres of land in Otriton'.
Plea of covenant.
Peter and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Rose.
John and Rose have granted to Peter and Joan the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Peter and Joan and the heirs of their bodies, of John and Rose and the heirs of Rose 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 remain to
Warin Sechevile and the heirs of his body.
In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to John and Rose and the heirs of Rose,
quit of the other heirs of Peter and Joan and Warin, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Copping, Rose Copping,
Peter Bass, Joan Bass,
Warin Sackville
Otterton
413
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 1 Henry [V] [27 October 1413].
Henry Foleford',
Otes (Oto) Trenarthyan' and
Ralph Hulle the younger, querents, and
Robert Hulle the younger and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Horswill' and
36 messuages, 6 tofts, 2 dove-cots, 3 carucates, 24 ferlings and 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 4 acres of wood, 12 acres of marsh,
70 shillings, 1 penny and 1 halfpenny of rent and rent of 1 pound of cumin and 1 pair of gloves in
Milton', Horswill', Churchestowe,
Nyweton', Hurneford', Churleton',
Uppeton', Dodewill', Goueton,
Fenne, Myrefeld', Nokewill',
Stodbury, Bokelond',
Affewill', Thurleston', Hurberton',
Hydeswill', Aueton', Comberewe,
Wolston', Coleton', Aluyngton',
Dodebrok, Kyngesbrigge, Westbottorre,
Botehayes, Worthy,
Michelwill', Totteneys and Efford' Clement.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Joan have acknowledged the manor, tenements and rent to be the right of Henry,
as those which Henry, Otes and Ralph have of their gift.
Henry, Otes and Ralph have granted to Robert and Joan the manor,
30 messuages, the tofts, dove-cots, carucates, 20 ferlings and 64 acres of land, and the meadow, wood, marsh and rent
together with the homages and all services of
John, the prior of Plympton',
Thomas Dokynham,
the dean and chapter of the cathedral church of Salisbury and their successors,
Hugh Courtenay, knight,
William Hankeforde, knight,
Thomas Tolk,
Stephen Rope,
John Swete,
John Jaycok,
Nicholas Gilberd',
John Bastard',
Richard Bouryng,
Thomas Crispyn,
John Hyndeston',
John Lokyngton',
Robert Borle,
Ralph Horswill',
William Molys,
William Shynnere,
William Batyn,
Thomas Lustelegh',
Reynold Wilberdon',
John Torycomb',
Peter Scos and
Henry Waltham
and their heirs in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Henry Foleford', Otes and Ralph Hulle
in the vills of
Milton', Horswill', Churchestowe,
Nyweton', Hurneford', Churleton',
Uppeton', Dodewill', Goueton,
Fenne, Myrefeld', Nokewill', Stodbury,
Affewill', Thurleston', Hurberton',
Aueton', Comberewe,
Wolston', Coleton', Aluyngton',
Dodebrok, Kyngesbrigge, Westbottorre,
Botehayes, Worthy,
Michelwill', Totteneys and Efford' Clement,
and have rendered the same manor and tenements to to Robert Hulle and Joan in the court,
to hold to Robert and Joan and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the heirs of the body of Joan,
(2) to the heirs of the body of Robert and
(3) to Robert Hulle the elder and his heirs.
Henry Fulford, Otes Trenarthyan,
Ralph Hull, Robert Hull,
Joan Hull, John,
Thomas Dokynham, Hugh Courtenay,
William Hankford, Thomas Tolk,
Stephen Rope, John Sweet,
John Jaycock, Nicholas Gilbert,
John Bastard, Richard Bowring,
Thomas Crispin, John Hindstone,
John Lockington, Robert Borley,
Ralph Horswell, William Mullis,
William Shinner, William Batten,
Thomas Lustleigh, Reynold Wilberdon,
John Torycomb, Peter Scose,
Henry Waltham
South Milton, Horswell House (in South Milton), Churchstow,
Newton Ferrers, Hernaford (in Harberton), Charleton,
Upton, Didwell (both in South Milton), Goveton (in Charleton),
Venn (in Ugborough or Churchstow), Merrifield, Nuckwell (both in Churchstow),
Stadbury (in Aveton Gifford), Buckland (in Thurlestone), 'Affewill'',
Thurlestone, Harberton, 'Hydeswill'',
Aveton Gifford, Cumery (in Bigbury), Woolston (in West Alvington),
Collaton (in Newton Ferrers), West Alvington, Dodbrooke,
Kingsbridge, Bottor (in Hennock), 'Botehayes',
Worthy, 'Michelwill'', Totnes,
Efford, Plympton, Salisbury
414
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 1 Henry [V] [12 November 1413].
William Bolle, son of
John Bolle, and
Agnes, his wife, querents, and
Henry Froys and
Christian, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages and a moiety of 1 acre of land in
Otery B'e Marie.
Plea of covenant.
Henry and Christian have granted to William and Agnes the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Agnes and the heirs of their bodies, of Henry and Christian and the heirs of Christian 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 Henry and Christian and the heirs of Christian,
quit of the other heirs of William and Agnes, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
William and Agnes have given them 100 marks of silver.
William Boll, John Boll,
Agnes Boll, Henry Froys,
Christian Froys
Ottery St Mary
415
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 1 Henry [V] [20 October 1413].
Hugh Courtenay, knight, the elder, querent, and
William Wircestre and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
12 messuages, 10 acres of land, 9 acres of meadow, 2 acres of marsh and a moiety of 1 acre of alder in
Nyweton' Abb'is and Wolleburgh'.
Plea of covenant.
William and Margery have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Hugh,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margery
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Hugh has given them 100 marks of silver.
Hugh Courtenay, William Worcester,
Margery Worcester
Newton Abbot, Wolborough
416
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 1 Henry [V] [27 October 1413].
Robert Yeo of Atteworthy, querent, and
John Toker, son of
Baldwin Toker, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 30 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in Bradeworthy.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Robert has given them 20 marks of silver.
Robert Yeo, John Tucker,
Baldwin Tucker, Joan Tucker
Atworthy, Bradworthy
417
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 1 Henry [V] [27 October 1413].
Robert Yeo of Atteworthy, querent, and
John Dunnaworthy and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 40 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow and 40 acres of moor in
Bradeworthy.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Robert has given them 20 marks of silver.
Robert Yeo, John Dinworthy,
Alice Dinworthy
Atworthy, Bradworthy
418
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 1 Henry [V] [27 October 1413].
John Gribbell', querent, and
Henry Merwode and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
6 messuages and 2 and a half acres of land in Barnestaple.
Plea of covenant.
Henry and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Henry
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 20 pounds sterling.
John Gribble, Henry Marwood,
Joan Marwood
Barnstaple
419
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 1 Henry [V] [12 November 1413].
Ralph Leye, querent, and
John Fysshe and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 17 acres of land in Mirifeld'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Maud have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Ralph,
as those which he has of their gift.
Ralph has granted to John and Maud the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John and Maud, of Ralph and his heirs for the lives of John and Maud,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services,
and after the decease of John and Maud the tenements shall revert to
Ralph and his heirs, quit of the heirs of John and Maud, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Ralph Lee, John Fish,
Maud Fish
Merrifield (or Merryfield)
420
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 1 Henry [V] [20 October 1413].
John Laurence and
Joan, his wife,
Robert Cary,
Lawrence Hankyn, clerk,
John Westecote, clerk,
Thomas Ferrers, clerk, and
John Blakelake, clerk, querents, and
Christopher Bokelond' and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 2 ferlings of land and 3 acres of meadow in Otery B'e Marie.
Plea of covenant.
Christopher and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Laurence,
as those which the same John, Joan, Robert, Lawrence, John Westecote, Thomas and John Blakelake have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to John, Joan, Robert, Lawrence, John, Thomas and John and the heirs of John Laurence for ever.
John, Joan, Robert, Lawrence, John, Thomas and John have given them 20 marks of silver.
John Lawrence, Joan Lawrence,
Robert Cary, Lawrence Hankin
(or Lawrence Hawkin), John Westcott,
Thomas Ferrers, John Blacklake,
Christopher Buckland, Agnes Buckland
Ottery St Mary
421
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 2 Henry [V] [18 November 1414].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1415].
William Prideaux the elder, querent, and
John Prideaux the elder, deforciant.
The manor of Godeford'.
Plea of covenant.
John has granted to William the manor [sic]
- which Elizabeth, who was the wife of
John Prideaux, knight,
held for life of the inheritance of John 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 William and the male heirs of his body, to hold of John and his heirs for ever,
rendering yearly to John and his heirs 1 grain of corn at St Michael, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
In default of such heirs the manor shall revert to John and his heirs,
quit of the other heirs of William, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
William has given him 100 marks of silver.
William Prideaux, John Prideaux,
Elizabeth Prideaux
Godford (in Awliscombe)
422
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 1 Henry [V] [20 October 1413].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 2 Henry [V] [22 April 1414].
John Lake of Exon' and
John Lussher, querents, and
William Wircestre and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
13 messuages, 1 dove-cot, 103 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 4 shillings and 6 pence of rent, a third part of 1 messuage, and a moiety of 1 acre of land in
Nyweton' [sic], Deuenebury and Exilond' iuxta Exon'.
Plea of covenant.
William and Margery have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Lake,
as those which the same John and John Lussher have of their gift.
John and John have granted to William and Margery
10 messuages, the dove-cot, 13 acres of land, the rent, the third part and the moiety
in the vills of Nyweton' Abb'is and Exilond'
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Margery and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides John and John granted for themselves and the heirs of John Lake that
1 messuage, 30 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in the vill of Deuenebury
- which Richard Wotton' and
Joan, his wife, and
Joan, daughter of Richard and Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage and 30 acres of land in the same vill
- which Thomas Wotton' and
Agnes, his wife,
William, son of Thomas and Agnes, and
Maud, sister of the same William, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage and 30 acres of land in the same vill
- which Roger Bonde and
Grecia, his wife,
and Felice (Felicia), daughter of Roger and Grecia, held for their lives -
and which after the decease of Richard and Joan and Joan, Thomas and Agnes and
William, son of Thomas and Agnes, and Maud, and Roger and Grecia and Felice
ought to revert to John and John and the heirs of John Lake -
after the decease of [the same persons] shall remain to William Wircestre and Margery and their aforesaid heirs,
to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs the tenements shall remain to
Hugh Courtenay, knight, the elder and his heirs.
John Lake, John Lusher,
William Worcester, Margery Worcester,
Richard Wootton, Joan Wootton,
Thomas Wootton, Agnes Wootton,
William Wootton, Maud Wootton,
Roger Bond, Grecia Bond,
Felice Bond, Hugh Courtenay
Exeter, Denbury, Exe Island,
Newton Abbot
423
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 2 Henry [V] [22 April 1414].
John Selman of Nywenham,
John Copleston' the younger,
John, son of
Richard Aysshe,
Richard Lyle, chaplain,
Thomas Noreys,
John Dabernoun' and
Robert Wode, querents, and
Thomas Reymound' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 40 acres of meadow and 200 acres of moor and 13 shillings and 6 pence of rent in
Holdesworthi, Symmeston', Doune,
Westlake, Estlake, Burscote and
Yeoldelond'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Reymound' and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert, John, John, John, Richard, Thomas Noreys and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to John, John, John, Richard, Thomas Noreys, John and Robert and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty.
John, John, John, John [sic], Richard, Thomas Noreys, John and Robert have given them 100 marks of silver.
John Selman, John Copplestone,
Richard Ash, John Ash,
Richard Lyle, Thomas Norris,
John Dabernon, Robert Wood,
Thomas Raymond, Joan Raymond
Newnham, Holsworthy, Simpson (in Holsworthy),
'Down', Lakes, Burscott,
Yellowland (all three in Holsworthy)
424
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 1 Henry [V] [9 February 1414].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 2 Henry [V] [22 April 1414].
John Gevan', merchant, querent, and
John Chapelman and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 29 acres of land and 3 acres of meadow in
Upboreton'.
Plea of covenant.
John Chapelman and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Gevan',
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of John
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty by John Chapelman for himself and his heirs.
John Gevan' has given them 10 marks of silver.
John Gevan, John Chapelman,
Joan Chapelman
Burraton
425
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 2 Henry [V] [22 April 1414].
John Dabernon,
Walter Clerk' and
Richard Reuell'
(or Richard Renell'), querents, and
William Blench' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
5 messuages, 3 ferlings of land, 1 acre of meadow and 8 acres of moor in
Magna Toryton' and Hunschaue.
Plea of covenant.
William and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard, John and Walter have of their gift.
John, Walter and Richard have granted to William and Joan the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Joan and the heirs of the body of Joan, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, the tenements shall remain to the right heirs of William.
John Dabernon, Walter Clarke,
Richard Revell (or Richard Renell),
William Blench,
Joan Blench
Great Torrington, Huntshaw
426
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 2 Henry [V] [22 April 1414].
Guy (Wydo) Vera, querent, and
Richard Henry of Plymmouth' in the county of Devon and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 toft, 1 acre of meadow and a moiety of 1 ferling of land in
Lomaton'.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Guy,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Guy has given them 10 marks of silver.
Guy Vere, Richard Henry,
Joan Henry
Plymouth, Lamerton
427
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 2 Henry [V] [12 November 1414].
John Dabernoun,
John Hankeford' and
Walter Clerk', querents, and
Robert Botiller of Shefford' and
Amy, his wife, and
Robert Cornysshe and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
21 acres of land and 1 and a half acres of meadow and a moiety of 1 messuage in
Goldeworth'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert, Amy, Robert and Margery have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Hankeford',
of which the same John, John Dabernoun and Walter have
14 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow and the moiety of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Amy and Margery
to John, John and Walter and the heirs of John Hankeford' for ever.
And besides Robert, Amy, Robert and Margery granted for themselves and the heirs of Amy and Margery that
7 acres of land and a moiety of 1 acre of meadow
- which John Emot and
Joan, his wife,
held for the life of Joan of the inheritance of Amy and Margery in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to Robert, Amy, Robert and Margery and the heirs of Amy and Margery -
after the decease of Joan shall remain to John Dabernoun, John Hankeford' and Walter and the heirs of John Hankeford',
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John Dabernoun, John Hankeford' and Walter have given them 20 marks of silver.
John Dabernon, John Hankford,
Walter Clarke, Robert Butler,
Amy Butler, Robert Cornish,
Margery Cornish, John Emmott,
Joan Emmott
Shefford, Goldworthy (in Parkham)
428
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 2 Henry [V] [3 November 1414].
John Hyppegras the younger, querent, and
John Cadehay and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 2 ferlings of land, 2 shillings of rent and a rent of 1 pair of spurs and 1 pair of gloves in
Churleton'.
Plea of covenant.
John Cadehay and Maud have granted to John Hyppegras the rent
together with the homages and all services of
John Holeway,
John Bone
(or John Boue), clerk,
Nicholas Ayssherygge, clerk,
Thomas Bray,
Walter Myryfeld',
John Storton' and
Thomasia, his wife,
John, son of
William Hill',
John Gag[.],
John Panter,
John Rugge and
John Waryn and their heirs
in respect of all the tenements which they held before of John Cadehay and Maud in the aforesaid vills [sic],
to hold to John Hyppegras and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides John Cadehay and Maud granted for themselves and the heirs of John that the messuage and land
- which John Rowe and
Anastasia, his wife, and
John, son of the same John and Anastasia,
held for their lives
and which after the decease of John Rowe and Anastasia and John, son of the same John and Anastasia,
ought to revert to John Cadehay and Maud and the heirs of John -
after the decease of John Rowe and Anastasia and John, son of the same John and Anastasia,
shall remain to John Hyppegras and his heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid rent of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John Hyppegras has given them 100 marks of silver.
John Hyppegras, John Cadhay,
Maud Cadhay, John Holloway,
John Bone (or John Bove),
Nicholas Ashridge, Thomas Bray,
Walter Merifield, John Storton,
Thomasia Storton, John Hill,
William Hill, John Gage,
John Panter, John Ridge,
John Warin, John Rowe,
Anastasia Rowe
Charleton
429
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 2 Henry [V] [27 October 1414].
John Daundy of Gydesham, querent, and
Peter Golde and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 20 acres of land in
Alfyngton' and Otery B'e Marie.
Plea of covenant.
Peter and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Isabel that
1 messuage and 18 acres of land in the aforesaid vills
- which Margery Russell' held for life -
and also that 2 acres of land in the same vills
- which Richard White held for life -
of the inheritance of Isabel on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Margery and Richard ought to revert to Peter and Isabel and the heirs of Isabel -
after the decease of Margery and Richard shall remain to John and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 20 marks of silver.
John Dandy, Peter Gould,
Isabel Gould, Margery Russell,
Richard White
Gittisham, Alphington, Ottery St Mary
430
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 2 Henry [V] [27 October 1414].
William Gibbe of Fenton' and
Roger Willyam, querents, and
John Hillyng' of Westlegh' and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 2 ferlings and 7 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in
Dupeford' and Legh' Oi'm Sc'orum.
Plea of covenant.
John and Margery have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William and Roger have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of John
to William and Roger and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty by John for himself and his heirs.
William and Roger have given them 100 marks of silver.
William Gibb, Roger William,
John Hilling, Margery Hilling
Fenton, Westleigh, Diptford,
Leigh (in Churchstow)
431
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 1 Henry [V] [3 November 1413].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity, 2 Henry [V] [10 June 1414].
John Osebarn', clerk, and
John Bynford', querents, and
John Chuderlegh' and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
4 tofts, 1 mill, 1 carucate and 400 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 12 acres of wood, 40 acres of pasture and 1 penny of rent in
Doulyscheford', Kenne and Exemynstre.
Plea of covenant.
John Chuderlegh' and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Osebarn',
of which the same John and John Bynford' have 3 tofts, the mill, the carucate and 267 acres of land,
13 acres of meadow, 8 acres of wood, 26 acres of pasture and the rent of their gift,
John Osebarn' and John Bynford' have granted to John Chuderlegh' and Margaret the same tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John Chuderlegh' and Margaret, of the chief lords for their lives.
And besides John Osebarn' and John Bynford' granted for themselves and the heirs of John Osebarn' that
1 toft, 133 acres of land, 7 acres of meadow, 4 acres of wood and 14 acres of pasture in the vill of Kenne
- which John Jacob and
Joan, his wife,
held for their lives of the inheritance of John Osebarn' on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of John Jacob and Joan ought to revert to John Osebarn' and John Bynford' and the heirs of John Osebarn' -
after the decease of John Jacob and Joan shall remain to John Chuderlegh' and Margaret,
to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of the chief lords for their lives.
And after the decease of John Chuderlegh' and Margaret the tenements shall remain to
Thomas Chuderlegh', son of the same John and Margaret, and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to John, brother of the same Thomas, and the heirs of his body,
(2) to the heirs of the bodies of John Chuderlegh' and Margaret and
(3) to the right heirs of Margaret.
John Osborne, John Binford,
John Chudleigh, Margaret Chudleigh,
John Jacob, Joan Jacob,
Thomas Chudleigh
Dowlish Ford, Kenn, Exminster
432
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 2 Henry [V] [18 May 1414].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [10 June 1414].
William Hankeford', knight, and
Christian, his wife, querents, and
John Herbard' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 toft and 9 and a half acres of land in
Wydefeld' and Bokelond' Bruer and
common of pasture for 31 cattle in 100 acres of land and 40 acres of moor in the same vills
and reasonable estover of turbary in the same moor.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements, common and estover to be the right of William,
as those which William and Christian have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to William and Christian and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William and Christian have given them 20 marks of silver.
William Hankford, Christian Hankford,
John Herbert, Joan Herbert
Widefield (in Inwardleigh), Buckland Brewer
433
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 2 Henry [V] [10 June 1414].
John Nycke of Tauystoke, querent, and
John Manby and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in the vill of Sutton' Priour.
Plea of covenant.
John Manby and Margaret have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of John Nycke,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John Nycke has given them 10 marks of silver.
John Nick, John Manby,
Margaret Manby
Tavistock, Sutton Prior
434
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 3 Henry [V] [14 April 1415].
William Barry and
Nicholas Stoddon', querents, and
Thomas Peny (or Thomas Peuy) and
Emma, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Exilond'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Emma have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Nicholas,
as that which Nicholas and William have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Emma
to William and Nicholas and the heirs of Nicholas for ever.
Warranty.
William and Nicholas have given them 10 marks of silver.
William Barry, Nicholas Stoddon,
Thomas Penny (or Thomas Pevy),
Emma Penny (or Emma Pevy)
Exe Island
435
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 3 Henry [V] [9 June 1415].
And afterwards one week from St Michael in the same year [6 October 1415].
Henry Foleford' and
Willelma, his wife, querents, and
John Keynes the elder and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 2 carucates of land, 40 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 200 acres of moor and a moiety of 6 acres of wood in
Blaketoryton' and Halewylle,
called Whiteleylond' and Radefernlond'.
Plea of covenant.
Henry has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which John and Joan have of his gift.
For this, John and Joan have granted to Henry and Willelma the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Henry and Willelma, of John and Joan and the heirs of John for the term of 2 years,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist for all customary service and exaction
belonging to John and Joan and the heirs of John for the whole term,
and after the term, the tenements shall remain to
Nicholas Keynes and
William Keynes,
to hold of John and Joan and the heirs of John by the aforesaid services, for the life of
John Keynes of Wynkelegh',
and after the decease of the same John, the tenements shall remain to
Edmund,
son of the aforesaid John Keynes the elder, and the male heirs of his body,
to hold of John Keynes the elder and Joan and the heirs of John by the aforesaid services for ever.
In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to John Keynes the elder and Joan and the heirs of John,
quit of the heirs of Henry and Willelma, Nicholas and William, and also of the other heirs of Edmund,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John Keynes the elder and Joan and the heirs of John.
Henry Fulford, Willelma Fulford,
John Keynes, Joan Keynes,
Nicholas Keynes, William Keynes,
Edmund Keynes
Black Torrington, Halwill,
Higher Whiteleigh (in Black Torrington), 'Radefernlond'', Winkleigh
436
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 3 Henry [V] [20 October 1415].
John Boure, the vicar of the church of Monkelegh', and
Walter Clerk of Fenne, querents, and
Ellis Valet and
Thomasia, his wife, deforciants.
1 toft, 2 ferlings of land, 8 acres of meadow and 10 acres of wood in
Fadecote and Nyweton' Sc'i Petroci, which
John Hankeford' and
Joan, his wife, hold for their lives.
Plea of covenant.
Ellis and Thomasia have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Boure,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Thomasia that the tenements
- which John Hankeford' and Joan held for their lives of the inheritance of Thomasia in the aforesaid vills
on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of John Hankeford' and Joan ought to revert to Ellis and Thomasia and the heirs of Thomasia -
after the decease of John Hankeford' and Joan shall remain to John Boure and Walter and the heirs of John Boure,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John Boure and Walter have given them 20 marks of silver.
John Bower, Walter Clarke,
Ellis Valet, Thomasia Valet,
John Hankford, Joan Hankford
Monkleigh, Venngreen, Vaddicott (in Shebbear),
Newton St Petrock