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Devon.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 1 Edward IV [3 February 1462].
John Kelly of Southwyke, esquire, querent, and
William Chambernon' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 2 tofts, 1 dove-cot, 100 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 4 acres of wood, 80 acres of pasture, 120 acres of furze and heath in
Bratton'.
Plea of covenant.
William 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 Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
John has given them 40 marks of silver.
John Kelly, William Champernon,
Joan Champernon
Southweek (in Germansweek), Bratton Clovelly
177
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 2 Edward IV [13 October 1462].
Thomas Mugge, querent, and
Robert Danester and
Agnes, his wife, daughter and heir of
Michael Mugge, deforciants.
The manor of Button' and
5 messuages, 200 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow and 100 acres of furze and heath in
Kealton', Scoryton', Hayford',
Broke, Bowedon' and Coleton' in the parish of
Bukfastlegh'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Agnes have acknowledged the manor and 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 Agnes
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas has granted for himself and his heirs that they will render each year to Robert and Agnes and the heirs of the body of Agnes
5 marks of silver at the 4 terms of the year, to wit, 16 shillings and 8 pence at each of Christmas, Easter, the Nativity of St John the Baptist
and St Michael.
Robert and Agnes and the aforesaid heirs of Agnes shall have the right to distrain.
Thomas Mugg, Robert Danester,
Michael Mugg, Agnes Mugg
Button (in Buckfastleigh), 'Kealton'', Scorriton,
Hayford, Brook House, Bowden,
Colston (all five in Buckfastleigh), Buckfastleigh
178
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 2 Edward IV [9 May 1462].
Roger Boway, querent, and
Andrew Peuerell' and
Nichole, his wife, and
William Shelyngford' and
Mabel, his wife, and
Elizabeth Botoure, deforciants.
2 messuages, 1 toft, 6 ferlings of land, 4 acres of meadow, 2 acres of alder and 2 acres of moor in
Shelyngford' Abb'is.
Plea of covenant.
Andrew, Nichole, William, Mabel and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Roger,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Nichole, Mabel and Elizabeth
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
Roger has given them 40 pounds sterling.
Roger Bowey, Andrew Peverell,
Nichole Peverell, William Shillingford,
Mabel Shillingford, Elizabeth Butter
Shillingford Abbots (in Shillingford and Exminster)
179
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 2 Edward IV [16 May 1462].
Thomas Wilcok' and
John Haget, querents, and
William Prydeaux' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Yewe, Blacchesburgh' and Myddelmerwode and
54 messuages, 8 tofts, 400 acres of land, 46 acres of meadow, 80 acres of pasture, 50 acres of wood, 200 acres of furze and heath and
66 shillings and 8 pence of rent in
Cryditon', Chepyngtoriton', Yewton',
Nymettrace, Claneburgh', Heyngsthyll',
Blacchesburgh', Merwode, Sprayton',
Knolle, Seyntsydewillesse, Honyton',
Elyngham, Fyneton' and Combralegh'.
Plea of covenant.
William and Alice have acknowledged the manors and 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 Alice
to Thomas and John and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas and John have granted to William and Alice the manors and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Alice, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the lives of William and Alice,
and after their decease the manors and tenements shall remain to
Fulk Prydeaux',
son of William and Alice, and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to John Prydeaux', brother of Fulk, and the heirs of his body,
(2) to the heirs of the bodies of William and Alice,
(3) to the heirs of the body of Alice,
(4) to the heirs of the body of William and
(5) to the right heirs of John Spenser'.
Thomas Wilcock, John Haggett,
William Prideaux, Alice Prideaux,
Fulk Prideaux, John Prideaux,
John Spencer
Yeo (in Crediton), Blatchborough (in Bradworthy), Marwood,
Crediton, Great Torrington, Yewton (in Crediton),
Nymet Tracey (in Bow), Clannaborough, Henstill (in Sandford),
Spreyton, Knowle (in Crediton), Saint Sidwell (in Exeter),
Honiton, 'Elyngham', Feniton,
Combe Raleigh
180
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 2 Edward IV [16 May 1462].
Richard Denys and
Thomas Wylcok, querents, and
William Prydeaux' and
Alice, his wife, and
John Denys and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Thuburgh'
and a third part of the manors of Esseraiffe and Curreworthy,
and a third part of the advowson of the church of the manor of Esseraiffe,
and 30 messuages, 6 tofts, 5 water mills, 1 fulling mill, 500 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 80 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 500 acres of furze and
heath, 4 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence of rent and rent of 1 pair of spurs and 1 pound of pepper in
Esseraiffe, Curreworthy, Hyghanton',
Inwarlegh' [sic], Romandeslegh', Estansty,
Westansty, Weston', Knoghtonbeanpell',
Hetherlond', Wheteford', Mylton' Damerell',
Northlewe, Neweton' Sc'i Petroci, Stoke Sc'i Nectani,
Welcombe, Bradeworthy, Whyteley,
Suttecombe, Hertelond', Holdesworthy and
Lampford',
which Agnes, who was the wife of
Stephen Gyfford' held for life.
Plea of covenant.
William, Alice, John and Eleanor have acknowledged the manor, third parts, tenements and rent to be the right of Richard,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Alice and Eleanor that the manor, third parts, tenements and rent
- which Agnes, who was the wife of Stephen Gyfford', held for life of the inheritance of Alice and Eleanor
in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Agnes ought to revert to William, Alice, John and Eleanor and the heirs of Alice and Eleanor -
after the decease of Agnes shall remain to Richard and Thomas and the heirs of Richard, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Richard and Thomas have granted to William and Alice a moiety of the manor of Thuburgh'
and a moiety of the third part of the manors of Esseraiffe and Curreworthy
and a moiety of the third part of the advowson of the church of the manor of Esseraiffe,
and also a moiety of the aforesaid tenements and rent in the aforesaid vills,
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Alice and the male heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to Fulk Prydeaux' and the heirs of his body,
(2) to John Prydeaux', brother of Fulk, and the heirs of his body,
(3) to the heirs of the body of Alice,
(4) to John Denys and Eleanor and the heirs of their bodies,
(5) to the heirs of the body of Eleanor,
(6) to the heirs of the body of William Prydeaux' and
(7) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Stephen Gyfford'.
And Richard and Thomas also granted to John Denys and Eleanor the other moiety [of all the property, as above]
to hold to John Denys and Eleanor and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the heirs of the body of Eleanor,
(2) to William Prydeaux' and Alice and the heirs of their bodies,
(3) to the heirs of the body of Alice,
(4) to John Denys [sic] and the heirs of his body and
(5) to the right heirs of Stephen Gyfford'.
Richard Dennis, Thomas Wilcock,
William Prideaux, Alice Prideaux,
John Dennis, Eleanor Dennis,
Stephen Giffard, Agnes Giffard,
Fulk Prideaux, John Prideaux
Thuborough (in Sutcombe), Rose Ash, Curworthy (in Inwardleigh),
Highampton, Inwardleigh, Romansleigh,
East Anstey, West Anstey, 'Weston'',
'Knoghtonbeanpell'', Hatherland Stantern (in Washfield), 'Wheteford'',
Milton Damerell, North Lew, Newton St Petrock,
Stoke St Nectan (in Hartland), Welcombe, Bradworthy,
Whitely (in Bardworthy), Sutcombe, Hartland,
Holsworthy, 'Lampford''
181
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 3 Edward IV [8 May 1463].
William Coffyn', esquire, querent, and
William Raymore and
Thomasia, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 20 acres of land and 5 acres of meadow in
Abbotesham.
Plea of covenant.
William Raymore and Thomasia have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William Coffyn',
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Thomasia
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William Coffyn' has given them 20 pounds sterling.
William Coffin, William Raymor,
Thomasia Raymor
Abbotsham
182
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 3 Edward IV [20 May 1463].
Henry Gurlyn', clerk, querent, and
Otes Hoygge and
Alice, his wife, who was the wife of
Thomas Russell', deforciants.
2 messuages, 1 toft and 8 and a half acres of land in
Bydeford' and Doddon',
called Clemens Dauy.
Plea of covenant.
Otes and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Henry,
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.
Henry has granted to Otes and Alice the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Otes and Alice and the heirs of Otes, of the chief lords for ever.
Henry Girling, Otes Hogg,
Alice Hogg, Thomas Russell
Bideford, 'Doddon'', 'Clemens Dauy'
183
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 3 Edward IV [3 November 1463].
John Gyffard' of Yeo,
Robert Gyffard' of Yeo,
William Hillyng, clerk, and
Richard Gyer, querents, and
Thomas Gille of Warkelegh' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
6 messuages, 4 tofts, 600 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood, 100 acres of furze and heath, 40 acres of moor and 40 shillings of rent in
Innewardysle, Slade, Coddelake,
Middelhill', Wonebowe, Whyttehill',
Heddon', Morehay, Stauntor,
Kewerygge, Hetherlond', Bykcombe,
Sampford' Peuerell', Okeford', Highbray,
Leuerdole, Hebotre, Baunton',
Hunsam and Palmeryshayes iuxta Teuerton'
and common of pasture in Hetherlond'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Alice have acknowledged the tenements and common to be the right of William,
as those which William, John, Robert and Richard have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to John, Robert, William and Richard and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
John, Robert, William and Richard have given them 100 pounds sterling.
John Giffard, Robert Giffard,
William Hilling, Richard Guyer,
Thomas Gill, Alice Gill
Yeo (in Crediton), Warkleigh, Inwardleigh,
Slade (in Washfield), 'Coddelake', 'Middelhill'',
Windbow (in Washfield), 'Whyttehill'', Haydon (in Washfield),
Moorhay (in Ashwater), Stantor (in Marldon), Kerridge (in Washfield),
Hatherland Stantern (in Washfield), 'Bykcombe', Sampford Peverell,
Oakford, High Bray, Livery Dole (in Heavitree),
Heavitree, Bampton, Huntsham,
Palmer's (in Tiverton), Tiverton
184
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 3 Edward IV [20 October 1463].
Robert Boylond', chaplain, querent, and
Nicholas Elewyn' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 2 tofts, 90 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 20 acres of furze and heath and 20 acres of moor in
Westwolfardesworthy, Gorben' and Estbokkyshe.
Plea of covenant.
Nicholas 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 granted to Nicholas and Joan the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Nicholas 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 Robert Holand' of
Westbukkysshe and the heirs of his body and
(3) to the right heirs of Joan.
Robert Boyland, Nicholas Elwin,
Joan Elwin, Robert Holland
West Town (in Woolfardisworthy), Gorvin (in Hartland), Bucks (in Woolfardisworthy)
185
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 5 Edward IV [1 July 1465].
Gregory Westby, querent, and
Margaret, lady Hungerford' and
Botreaux', widow, and
Thomas Hungerford', knight, son of
Robert, late lord Hungerford' and
de Moleyns, knight,
and Anne, wife of Thomas, deforciants.
The manors of Cadbury Castell' and Stokley Englys and
14 messuages, 8 carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 30 acres of wood, 100 acres of heath and 20 shillings of rent in
Cadbury Castell' and Stokley Englys.
Plea of covenant.
Margaret, Thomas and Anne have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Gregory,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Anne
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Gregory has given them 300 marks of silver.
Gregory Westby,
Margaret, lady Hungerford
and Botreaux,
Thomas Hungerford,
Robert, late lord Hungerford
and de Moleyns,
Anne Hungerford
Cadbury Castle, Stockleigh English
186
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 5 Edward IV [28 April 1465].
Philip Courtenay, esquire, querent, and
John Mauncell' and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Loughtor and 1 messuage in Plympton' Comitis.
Plea of covenant.
John and Margery have acknowledged the manor and messuage to be the right of Philip,
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.
Philip has given them 200 pounds sterling.
Philip Courtenay, John Mansell,
Margery Mansell
Loughtor (in Plympton St Mary), Plympton St Maurice
187
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 5 Edward IV [12 November 1465].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1466].
John Sydenham the younger and
Richard Brugge, querents, and
Richard Bitellysgate, esquire, deforciant.
6 messuages, 4 tofts, 612 acres of land, 21 acres of meadow, 130 acres of pasture, 12 acres of wood and 46 acres of moor in
Otery B'e Marie, Knyghteston', Braynescombe,
Littelcombe, Colyton', Colyford',
Sydemouth', Asserton' and Sydeford'.
Plea of covenant.
Richard Bitellysgate has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which John and Richard Brugge have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to John and Richard Brugge and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
John and Richard Brugge have granted to Richard Bitellysgate
6 messuages, 1 toft, 412 acres of land, 9 acres of meadow, the pasture and 6 acres of moor in the vills of
Braynescombe, Littelcombe, Colyton', Colyford', Sydemouth', Asserton' and Sydeford',
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to Richard Bitellysgate and the heirs of his body, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to
Hugh Lutterell' and his heirs.
And John and Richard Brugge have also granted to Richard Bitellysgate
3 tofts, 200 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 12 acres of wood and 40 acres of moor in the vills of
Otery B'e Marie and Knyghteston',
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to Richard Bitellysgate for the term of 1 year, of the chief lords,
and after that term the same tenements shall remain to the aforesaid
Hugh Lutterell' and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Sydenham, Richard Bridge,
Richard Bittlesgate, Hugh Luttrell
Ottery St Mary, Knightstone (in Ottery St Mary), Branscombe,
Littlecombe (in Branscombe), Colyton, Colyford (in Colyton),
Sidmouth, Asherton (in Sidmouth), Sidford (in Sidbury)
188
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 6 Edward IV [8 July 1466].
And afterwards one week from St Michael in the same year [6 October 1466].
John Wydeslade, gentleman, and
William Eliot, gentleman, querents, and
Robert Rokley and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Orcherton'
and 16 messuages, 2 mills, 2 gardens, 1 carucate and 400 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow and 240 acres of wood in
Orcherton', Roughdon' in the parish of Modbury
in the hundred of Magna Modbury, and
Parua Modbury in the parish of Blakauton'
in the hundred of Blakauton'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to John and William and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
John and William have granted to Robert and Elizabeth the manor and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Elizabeth, of the chief lords for the lives of Robert and Elizabeth,
and after their decease the manor and tenements shall remain to the right heirs of
Elizabeth, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Wideslade, William Elliott,
Robert Rockley, Elizabeth Rockley
Orcheton (in Modbury), Rowden, Modbury,
Little Modbury (in Modbury), Blackawton
189
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 6 Edward IV [13 October 1466].
John Symon', clerk, and
William Martyn', clerk, querents, and
John Symon' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
34 acres of land, 2 and a half acres of meadow, 1 acre of wood and 12 pence of rent in Hille Exton'.
Plea of covenant.
John Symon' and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Symon', clerk,,
as those which the same John and William have of their gift.
John Symon', clerk, and William have granted to John Symon' and Alice the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John Symon' and Alice and the heirs of Alice, of the chief lords for ever.
John Simon, William Martin,
Alice Simon
'Hille Exton''
190
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 6 Edward IV [6 October 1466].
William Pylland', querent, and
William Gagham and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages and 14 acres of land in Goodlee.
Plea of covenant.
William Gagham and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William Pylland',
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.
William Pylland' has given them 40 marks of silver.
William Pilland, William Gagham,
Alice Gagham
Goodleigh
191
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 7 Edward IV [8 May 1467].
Joan Trevele, late the wife of
Thomas Trevele, querent, and
John Coner
(or John Couer) and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages and 1 garden in Exilond' in the parishes of
B'e Marie de Stappye and Sc'i Edmundi Regis.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan, his wife, have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Joan Trevele,
as those which she has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to her and her heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Joan Trevele has given them 100 marks of silver.
Joan Trevell, Thomas Trevell,
John Coner (or John Cover),
Joan Coner (or Joan Cover)
Exe Island (in Exeter St Mary Steps and St Edmund the King)
192
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 7 Edward IV [26 April 1467].
Walter Bridwoode, querent, and
Richard Fortescu and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Boltebury Alyn'
and 1 messuage, 1 dove-cot, 230 acres of land and 10 acres of meadow in Galmeton',
which Margaret, who was the wife of
Richard Strode, holds for life.
Plea of covenant.
Richard Fortescu and Margaret, his wife, have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Walter,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Richard that the manor and tenements
- which Margaret, who was the wife of Richard Strode, held for life of the inheritance of Richard Fortescu
on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Margaret ought to revert to Richard Fortescu and Margaret, his wife, and the heirs of Richard -
after the decease of Margaret, who was the wife of Richard Strode, shall remain to Walter and the heirs of his body,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Richard Fortescu, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Walter Bridwood, Richard Fortescue,
Margaret Fortescue, Richard Strode,
Margaret Strode
Bolberry Allen (in Malborough), Galmpton (in South Huish)
193
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 7 Edward IV [7 June 1467].
John Reyny and
William Smyth', querents, and
William Jose and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 1 garden, 21 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in
South' Molton'.
Plea of covenant.
William Jose and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William Smyth',
as those which the same William and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to John and William Smyth' and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty against John, abbot of Hartland, and his successors.
John and William Smyth' have given them 20 pounds sterling.
John Reaney, William Smith,
William Jose, Agnes Jose
South Molton
194
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 7 Edward IV [3 February 1468].
John Reygny and
John Shepherd', chaplain, querents, and
William Joce and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages, 1 toft, 1 shambles (macellum), 2 gardens, 166 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 6 acres of moor and 19 shillings and 10 pence of rent in
Kyngeslonde, Southmolton' and Nymet Ep'i.
Plea of covenant.
William and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Reygny,
as those which the same John and John Shepherd' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to John and John and the heirs of John Reygny for ever.
Warranty.
John and John have given them 40 pounds sterling.
John Reaney, John Shepherd,
William Jose, Agnes Jose
Kingsland Barton (in South Molton), South Molton, Bishops Nympton
195
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 8 Edward IV [3 February 1469].
John Cloteworthy of Suthmolton', mercer, and
Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and
William Broughton', esquire, and
Joan, his wife,
John Underdoune and
Joan, his wife,
John Caffe and
Isabel, his wife, and
William Gere and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
4 shillings of rent in Suthmolton'.
Plea of covenant.
William, Joan, John Underdoune, Joan, John Caffe, Isabel, William and Alice have acknowledged the rent to be the right of
John Cloteworthy,
as that which the same John and Elizabeth have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Joan, Joan, Isabel and Alice
to John Cloteworthy and Elizabeth and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
John Cloteworthy and Elizabeth have given them 40 shillings of silver.
John Clatworthy, Elizabeth Clatworthy,
William Broughton, Joan Broughton,
John Underdown, Joan Underdown,
John Kaffe, Isabel Kaffe,
William Gear, Alice Gear
South Molton
196
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 8 Edward IV [8 May 1468].
William Dawe, querent, and
Peter Pyke and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Plymmouth'.
Plea of covenant.
Peter and Eleanor have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of William,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Eleanor
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 20 pounds sterling.
William Dawe, Peter Pyke,
Eleanor Pyke
Plymouth
197
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 8 Edward IV [20 October 1468].
John Reyny and
John Denys, querents, and
William Joce and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 1 toft, 1 garden and 4 acres of land in Barnestaple and Neuport Ep'i.
Plea of covenant.
William and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Reyny,
as those which the same John and John Denys have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to John and John and the heirs of John Reyny for ever.
Warranty.
John and John have given them 40 marks of silver.
John Reaney, John Dennis,
William Jose, Agnes Jose
Barnstaple, Newport (in Bishops Tawton)
198
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 9 Edward IV [27 October 1469].
John Chowne, querent, and
John Thomas and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 21 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in the fee of Sc'i Nich'i of the city of Exon',
in the parish of Sc'i Dauid outside the north gate of the city of Exon',
Duryurd' and Cowyke.
Plea of covenant.
John Thomas and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Chowne,
as those which he has of their gift,
John Chowne has granted to John Thomas and Agnes the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John Thomas and Agnes, of John Chowne and his heirs for the lives of John Thomas and 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 John Thomas and Agnes the tenements shall remain to
William Pascowe and
Margery, daughter of
Thomas Ruddok,
and the heirs of their bodies, of John Chowne and his heirs by the aforesaid services for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to
Roger Shordyche and the heirs of his body (same tenure and services).
In default of such heirs, reversion to John Chowne and his heirs, quit of the heirs of John Thomas and Agnes
and also of the other heirs of William and Margery and Roger, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Chown, John Thomas,
Agnes Thomas, William Pascoe,
Margery Ruddock, Thomas Ruddock,
Roger Shoreditch
Saint Nicholas, Exeter St David, Duryard (in Exeter St David),
Cowick (in Exeter St Thomas)
199
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 11 Edward IV [27 October 1471].
John Orchard' and
John Meryfeld', querents, and
William Wollecombe and
Stephen Taprell' and
Sibel, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, a moiety of 1 carucate of land, and 4 acres of meadow in Robyston' within the
tithing of Rouburgh'.
Plea of covenant.
William, Stephen and Sibel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Orchard',
as those which the same John and John Meryfeld' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Sibel
to John and John and the heirs of John Orchard' for ever.
Warranty against John, abbot of Tavistock, and his successors.
John and John have granted to William Wollecombe the tenements
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to William and the heirs of his body, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to Sibel and her heirs.
John Orchard, John Merrifield,
William Woolacombe, Stephen Taprell,
Sibel Taprell
Rubbytown (in Tavistock), Roborough
200
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 11 Edward IV [18 November 1471].
James Boys,
John Bysshop' and
Richard Adam, querents, and
William Boys, deforciant.
1 messuage, 1 dove-cot, 96 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in
Crofte and Charleton'.
Plea of covenant.
William has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of James,
as those which James, John and Richard have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to James, John and Richard and the heirs of James for ever.
Warranty.
James, John and Richard have given him 50 pounds sterling.
James Boyce, John Bishop,
Richard Adam, William Boyce
Croft (in Charleton), Charleton