Feet of Fines CP 25/1/5/57
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1406
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 15 Edward III [1 July 1341].
And afterwards two weeks from St Hilary, 16 Edward III [27 January 1342].
Master Edmund Morteyn, querent, and
John Thomas de Dunstaple, deforciant.
1 messuage, 1 toft and 1 shop in
Dunstaple.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Master Edmund,
and has granted for himself and his heirs that the messuage and the toft
- which John de Say and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives
- and also that the shop
- which Alice Thomas held for life
- of the inheritance of John Thomas in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of John de Say and Joan and Alice ought to revert to John Thomas and his heirs -
after the decease of John de Say and Joan and Alice shall remain to Master Edmund and his heirs,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Master Edmund has given him 20 marks of silver.
Edmund Mortain,
John Thomas,
John de Say,
Joan de Say,
Alice Thomas
Dunstable
1407
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 16 Edward III [27 January 1342].
Thomas de Hoo, knight, and
Isabel, his wife, querents, and
Hawise, who was the wife of
Robert de Hoo, deforciant.
The manor of Hoo.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas has acknowledged the manor to be the right of Hawise,
as that which she has of his gift.
Hawise has granted to Thomas and Isabel the manor
and has rendered it to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Isabel and the heirs of Thomas, of the chief lords for ever.
Thomas de Hoo,
Isabel de Hoo,
Hawise de Hoo,
Robert de Hoo
Luton Hoo (in Luton)
1408
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 16 Edward III [20 January 1343].
William de Northwell', clerk, querent, and
John le Clerk' of Lyghtgraue the elder and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
A fourth part of 1 toft in Lymbury.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have acknowledged the fourth part to be the right of William,
as that which he has of their gift,
to hold to William and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John and Alice for themselves and the heirs of Alice.
William has given them 10 marks of silver.
William de Northwell,
John le Clarke,
Alice le Clarke
Leagrave, Limbury (both in Luton)
1409
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 16 Edward III [27 January 1342].
The abbot of Wardon', querent, and
Margery, daughter of
William Le Coynte of Wardon', deforciant.
A third part of a moiety of the manor of Wardon'.
Plea of covenant.
Margery has acknowledged the third part to be the right of the abbot and his church of the Blessed Mary of Wardon',
as that which he has of her gift,
to hold to the abbot and his successors and their church, of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
Warranty by Margery for herself and her heirs.
The abbot has given her 20 marks of silver.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
William Le Coynte,
Margery Le Coynte
Warden Abbey, Old Warden
1410
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 16 Edward III [27 January 1342].
The abbot of Wardon', querent, and
Walter de Sheluestrode and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
A third part of a moiety of the manor of Wardon'.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Joan have acknowledged the third part to be the right of the abbot and his church [of the Blessed M]ary of Wardon',
as that which he has of their gift,
to hold to the abbot and his successors and their church, of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
Warranty by Walter and Joan for themselves and the heirs of Joan.
The abbot has given them 20 marks of silver.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Walter de Shelvestrode,
Joan de Shelvestrode
Warden Abbey, Old Warden
1411
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 16 Edward III [27 January 1342].
The abbot of Wardon', querent, and
Walter de Sheluestrode and
Joan, his wife, and
Margery, daughter of
William le Coynte of Wardon', deforciants.
A third part of a moiety of the manor of Wardon', which
Thomas le Archer and
Isabel, his wife, hold in dower of Isabel.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Joan and Margery have acknowledged the third part to be the right of the abbot and
his church of the Blessed Mary of W[ard]on',
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan and Margery that the third part
- which Thomas and Isabel held in dower of Isabel of the inheritance of Joan and Margery on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Isabel ought to revert to Walter and Joan and Margery and the heirs of Joan and Margery -
after the decease of Isabel shall remain to the abbot and his successors and their church,
to hold of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
The abbot has given them 10 pounds sterling.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king, in the presence of Thomas and Isabel, and they did fealty to the abbot in the court.
Walter de Shelvestrode,
Joan de Shelvestrode,
William le Coynte,
Margery le Coynte,
Thomas le Archer,
Isabel le Archer
Warden Abbey, Old Warden
1412
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 16 Edward III [20 January 1343].
William de Northwell', clerk, querent, and
John le Clerk' of Lyghtgraue the younger and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
2 roods of meadow and a fourth part of 1 messuage in
Lymbury and Biscote.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which he has of their gift,
to hold to William and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John and Alice for themselves and the heirs of Alice.
William has given them 20 marks of silver.
William de Northwell,
John le Clarke,
Alice le Clarke
Leagrave, Limbury, Biscot (all 3 in Luton)
1413
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 16 Edward III [14 April 1342].
John, son of
John atte Spitele of Luyton' the younger, and
Julian, his wife, querents, and
Robert, son of
Walter le Coupere of Sc'o Albano, and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Luyton'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Alice have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of John,
as that which John and Julian have of their gift,
to hold to John and Julian and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Robert and Alice for themselves and the heirs of Alice.
John and Julian have given them 10 marks of silver.
John atte Spital,
Julian atte Spital,
Walter le Cooper,
Robert le Cooper,
Alice le Cooper
Luton, St Albans (in Hertfordshire)
1414
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 16 Edward III [14 April 1342].
William de Northwell', clerk, querent, and
William Est' of Luyton' and
Agatha, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of 1 acre of meadow and a fourth part of 1 toft in
Lymbury and Byshcote.
Plea of covenant.
William Est and Agatha have acknowledged [the tenements] to be the right of William de Northwell',
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to William de Northwell' and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by William Est and Agatha for themselves and the heirs of Agatha.
William de Northwell' has given them 10 pounds sterling.
William de Northwell,
William East,
Agatha East
Luton, Limbury, Biscot (both in Luton)
1415
1416
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 15 Edward III [25 November 1341].
And afterwards one week from St John the Baptist, 16 Edward III [1 July 1342].
Thomas Fermbaud' and
Alice, his wife, querents, by
Thomas de Tochewyk', put in the place of Alice by the lord king's writ, and
Thomas, son of
Henry de Adyng[ra]ue, deforciant.
A moiety of the manor of Hocclyue, which
John de Morteyn, knight, and
John, his son, hold for the life of
Ellen, who was the wife of
Henry de Adyng[ra]ue.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas, son of Henry, has acknowledged the moiety to be the right of Thomas Fermbaud',
and has granted for himself and his heirs that the moiety
- which John de Morteyn and John, his son, held for the life of Ellen of the inheritance of Thomas, son of Henry,
on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Ellen ought to revert to Thomas, son of Henry, and his heirs -
after the decease of Ellen shall remain to Thomas Fermbaud' and Alice and the heirs of Thomas,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas Fermbaud' and Alice have given him 20 pounds sterling.
This agreement was made in the presence of John de Morteyn and John, his son, and they acknowledged that they had nothing in the moiety except for the life of Ellen and rendered the moiety to Thomas Fermbaud' and Alice in the court.
[Endorsed: John de Chetwode, knight, and Lucy, his wife, put in their claim.]
Thomas Fermbaud,
Alice Fermbaud,
Thomas de Tetchwick,
Henry de Addingrave,
Thomas de Addingrave,
John de Mortain,
Ellen de Addingrave,
John de Chetwood,
Lucy de Chetwood
Hockliffe
1417
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 16 Edward III [1 July 1342].
Richard de Ruthyn, querent, and
Roger de Massyngham of London', mercer, deforciant.
1 messuage, 1 carucate [and] 53 acres of land, 36 acres of meadow, 5 acres of wood and 50 shillings of rent in
Bromham and Stachesden'.
Plea of covenant.
Roger has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to Richard and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Richard has given him 100 marks of silver.
Richard de Ruthin,
Roger de Massingham
London, Bromham, Stagsden
1418
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 16 Edward III [12 November 1342].
William Mile, querent, and
John Ippegraue and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
6 acres of land in Alricheseye.
Plea of covenant.
John and Isabel have acknowledged the land to be the right of William,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 10 marks of silver.
William Mile,
John Ipgrave,
Isabel Ipgrave
Arlesey
1419
1420
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 16 Edward III [8 July 1342].
And afterwards one week from St Michael in the same year [6 October 1342].
John Auenel, knight, and
John, his son, querents, by
William de Holecote, guardian of John, son of John, and
Nicholas, son of
Walter de Holewell', knight, deforciant.
The manor of Parua Holewell'.
Plea of covenant.
Nicholas has granted for himself and his heirs that the manor, excepting 1 mill, 10 acres of land and 20 acres of pasture
in the same manor
- which Joan, who was the wife of
Walter de Holewell', knight,
held for life of the inheritance of Nicholas on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to Nicholas and his heirs -
after the decease of Joan shall remain to John Auenel and John, his son, and the heirs of the body of John, son of John,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of John Auenel.
Nicholas also granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements above excepted
- which the aforesaid Joan held for life of the inheritance of Nicholas in the manor on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to Nicholas and his heirs -
after the decease of Joan shall remain to John Auenel and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John and John have given him 100 marks of silver.
[Endorsed: Robert de Holewell', son of Walter de Holewell', knight, of the county of Bedford, puts in his claim.]
John Avenell,
William de Holcote,
Walter de Holwell,
Nicholas de Holwell,
Joan de Holwell,
Robert de Holwell
Little Holwell (in Shillington)
1421
1422
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 17 Edward III [3 February 1343].
Peter de Hynewyk', clerk, querent, by
William de Holcote, put in his place, and
Richard Lef' and
Constance, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 40 acres of land and 6 acres of meadow in
Flittewyk'.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Constance have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Peter,
as those which he has of their gift,
to hold to Peter and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Richard and Constance for themselves and the heirs of Constance.
Peter has given them 40 marks of silver.
[Endorsed: David, son and heir of Bartholomew Snou of Flittewyk', puts in his claim.]
Peter de Hinwick,
William de Holcote,
Richard Leaf,
Constance Leaf,
Bartholomew Snow,
David Snow
Flitwick
1423
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 17 Edward III [3 February 1343].
Master Henry de la Dale, querent, by
Ralph le Deyster, put in his place, and
Geoffrey de Plumsted' and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 140 acres of land and 6 shillings of rent in
Podyngton'.
Plea of covenant.
Geoffrey and Katherine have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Master Henry,
as those which he has of their gift,
to hold to Master Henry and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Geoffrey and Katherine for themselves and the heirs of Katherine.
Master Henry has given them 100 marks of silver.
Henry de la Dale,
Ralph le Dyster,
Geoffrey de Plumstead,
Katherine de Plumstead
Podington
1424
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 17 Edward III [9 February 1343].
Robert de Wodemancote and
Emma, his wife, querents, and
Roger Foliot' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
30 and a half acres of land, 1 acre and 1 rood of meadow, 2 acres of wood, 18 shillings of rent and a fourth part of 1 messuage, of 1 toft and of 1 mill
in Faldo, Hegham, Pollokeshull',
Barton', Kechyng' and Sharpenho.
Plea of covenant.
Roger and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Emma,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to Robert and Emma and the heirs of Emma for ever.
Warranty.
Robert and Emma have given them 20 marks of silver.
Robert de Woodmancote,
Emma de Woodmancote,
Roger Foliot,
Alice Foliot
Faldo (in Higham Gobion), Higham Gobion, Pulloxhill,
Barton in the Clay, Kitchen (in Pulloxhill), Sharpenhoe (in Streatley)
1425
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 17 Edward III [27 January 1343].
Robert de Heyes, chaplain, querent, and
Thomas de Swynford', knight, and
Nichole, his wife, deforciants.
16 messuages, 3 carucates and 6 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood and 53 shillings of rent in
Shutlyngdon', Barton' and Hegham Gobyoun.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Nichole have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which he has of their gift.
Robert has granted to Thomas and Nichole the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Nichole and the heirs of Nichole, of the chief lords for ever.
Robert de Hayes,
Thomas de Swinford,
Nichole de Swinford
Shillington, Barton in the Clay, Higham Gobion
1426
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 17 Edward III [27 January 1343].
And afterwards one month from Easter in the same year [11 May 1343].
Alexander Buzon and
Margaret, his wife, querents, by
Thomas de Tochewyk', guardian of Margaret, and
John de Rokesdon' and
Robert Olyuer, chaplain, deforciants.
The manor of Stachesden' and 1 messuage and 1 carucate of land in
Felmersham and Radewell'.
Plea of covenant.
Alexander has acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of John,
of which [John and] Robert have the manor of his gift.
Robert and John have granted to Alexander and Margaret the manor
and have rendered it to them in the court,
to hold to Alexander and Margaret and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides John [and Robert] granted for themselves and the heirs of John that the messuage and the land
- which Edmund Buzon
held for life of the inheritance [of John in] the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Edmund [ought] to revert to John and Robert and the heirs of John -
after the decease of Edmund shall remain to Alexander and Margaret and their aforesaid heirs, to hold
together with [the manor] of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Alexander.
Alexander Boson,
Margaret Boson,
Thomas de Tetchwick,
John de Roxton,
Robert Oliver,
Edmund Boson
Stagsden, Felmersham, Radwell (in Felmersham)
1427
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 17 Edward III [8 July 1343].
Richard de Ruthyn, querent, and
Thomas Gundewyne of Broghton' and
Katherine, his wife,
Thomas le Deye and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 carucate, 53 acres of land, 36 acres of meadow, 5 acres and 1 rood of wood and 50 shillings of rent in
Bromham and Stachesden'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Gundewyne and Katherine, Thomas le Deye and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Katherine and Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Richard has given them 100 marks of silver.
Richard de Ruthin,
Thomas Gundwin,
Katherine Gundwin,
Thomas le Day,
Joan le Day
Broughton (in Buckinghamshire), Bromham, Stagsden
1428
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 17 Edward III [3 November 1343].
John de Wassyngle and
Maud, his wife, querents, by
John Hopay, put in the place of Maud, and
Robert, son of
Henry de Mounfort, and
Richard le Parker of Euerton', deforciants.
3 messuages, 160 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture, 8 acres of wood and 10 shillings of rent in
Cranfeld'.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert and Richard have of his gift.
Robert and Richard have granted to John and Maud the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John and Maud and the male heirs begotten by John on the body of Maud, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of John.
John de Washingley,
Maud de Washingley,
John Hopey,
Henry de Montfort,
Robert de Montfort,
Richard le Parker
Everton, Cranfield
1429
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 17 Edward III [12 November 1343].
Richard Blithe and
Ellen, his wife, querents, and
Roger Stalworthe and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 1 rood of land in
Elnestowe.
Plea of covenant.
Roger and Maud have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard and Ellen have of their gift,
to hold to Richard and Ellen and the heirs of Richard, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Roger and Maud for themselves and the heirs of Maud.
Richard and Ellen have given them 10 marks of silver.
Richard Blyth,
Ellen Blyth,
Roger Stalworth,
Maud Stalworth
Elstow
1431
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 17 Edward III [18 November 1343].
John, son of
Alan le Porter' of Wouburn' Chapel, querent, and
Walter Ketel of Euersholt' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 4 and a half acres of land and 4 pence of rent in
Husseburn' Craule.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Joan 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 Walter and Joan for themselves and the heirs of Joan.
John has given them 20 marks of silver.
Alan le Porter,
John le Porter,
Walter Kettle,
Joan Kettle
Woburn, Eversholt, Husborne Crawley
1432
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 17 Edward III [20 October 1343].
John, son of
John Pycot', and
Isabel, his wife, querents, by
Robert de Burgh', put in the place of Isabel by the lord king's writ, and
William de Ounesby
(or William de Ormesby), the parson of the church of Dodyngton', deforciant.
The manor of Kerdyngton' and the advowson of 2 parts of a moiety of the church of
Houghton' Conquest'.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the manor and advowson to be the right of William,
as those which William has of his gift.
William has granted to John and Isabel the manor and advowson
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John and Isabel and the heirs of their bodies, of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of John.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
John Picot,
Isabel Picot,
Robert de Burgh,
William de Ownsby
(or William de Ormsby)
Great Doddington (in Northamptonshire), Cardington, Houghton Conquest
1433
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 17 Edward III [20 October 1343].
Maud, who was the wife of
Ralph Gernet' of Kerdyngton', querent, and
John, son of
Ralph Gernet' of Kerdyngton', deforciant.
3 messuages, 118 acres of land, 4 and a half acres of meadow, 2 acres of pasture and 2 shillings of rent in
Kerdyngton' and Cotus.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the tenements and rent to be the right of Maud,
of which she has 46 acres and 1 and a half roods of land, 2 acres and 1 rood of meadow, 1 acre and 1 rood of pasture
and 2 parts of 2 parts of 1 messuage of his gift,
and has granted to Maud the rent, together with the homage and all service of
Alice la Fisshere
and her heirs, in respect of all the tenements which she held before of John in the aforesaid vills,
to hold to Maud and her heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
And he has remised and quitclaimed 22 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow, 3 roods of pasture and
the third part of 2 parts of 1 messuage from himself and his heirs
to Maud and her heirs for ever.
And besides John granted for himself and his heirs that 17 acres and a moiety of 1 rood of land, 1 acre of meadow and
the third part of 1 messuage
- which Idonie, who was the wife of
Roger Gernet',
held in dower -
and that 22 and a half acres of land -
which the same Idonie held for life -
and that 1 messuage, 10 acres of land and 1 rood of meadow -
which the aforesaid Idonie and
Margery Gernet' held for their lives -
and also that 1 messuage -
which John le Smyth' held for life -
of the inheritance of John, son of Ralph, in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Idonie, Margery and John le Smyth' ought to revert to John, son of Ralph, and his heirs -
after the decease of Idonie, Margery and John le Smyth' shall remain to Maud and her heirs, to hold
together with the aforesaid tenements of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Maud has given him 100 marks of silver.
Ralph Garnett,
Maud Garnett,
John Garnett,
Alice la Fisher,
Roger Garnett,
Idonie Garnett,
Margery Garnett,
John le Smith
Cardington, Cotes (in Cardington)
1434
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 17 Edward III [18 November 1343].
Adam de Queldryk', the vicar of the church of
Swaneburn', querent, and
John, son of
Peter Bryan, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Middelton' Bryan.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the manor to be the right of Adam,
as that which he has of their gift,
to hold to Adam and his heirs, excepting 1 messuage in the same manor, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John and Joan for themselves and the heirs of John.
Adam has granted to John and Joan the aforesaid messuage
and has rendered it to them in the court,
to hold to John and Joan, of Adam and his heirs for the lives of John and Joan,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
And after the decease of John and Joan the messuage shall revert to Adam and his heirs,
quit of the heirs of John and Joan, to hold together with the manor of the chief lords for ever.
Adam de Wheldrake,
Peter Bryan,
John Bryan,
Joan Bryan
Swanbourne (in Buckinghamshire), Milton Bryan