Feet of Fines CP 25/1/5/67
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1726
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 1 [Richard II] [28 May 1378].
William Styn and
Margery, his wife, querents, and
Richard Sweyn and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 10 acres of land, 3 acres of pasture and 1 rood of wood in
Stanbrugge.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to William and Margery and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William and Margery have given them 20 marks of silver.
William Stine,
Margery Stine,
Richard Swain,
Joan Swain
Stanbridge (in Leighton Buzzard)
1727
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 1 Richard [II] [2 May 1378].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [20 June 1378].
John Whyte, querent, and
John Clerk' of Luton' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 100 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 1 acre of wood and 10 shillings of rent in
Luton'.
Plea of covenant.
John Clerk' and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Whyte,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John Whyte has given them 100 marks of silver.
John White,
John Clarke,
Alice Clarke
Luton
1728
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 1 Richard [II] [2 May 1378].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [20 June 1378].
Reynold de Grey, knight, querent, and
Henry Hacoun of Husseburn' Craule and
Lettice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 4 acres of meadow and 1 acre of wood in
Euersholt' and Tyngrith'.
Plea of covenant.
Henry and Lettice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Reynold,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Lettice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Reynold has given them 100 marks of silver.
Reynold de Grey,
Henry Hacon,
Lettice Hacon
Husborne Crawley, Eversholt, Tingrith
1729
1730
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 1 Richard [II] [12 November 1377].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1378].
Richard Ronhale,
John Roulond',
William Norton' and
John Lewes, querents, by
William Goldyngton', put in their place, and
John Boteler of Stacheden' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 20 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture and 30 shillings of rent in
Bedeford' and Bydenham.
Plea of covenant.
John Boteler and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to Richard, John Roulond', William and John Lewes and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty.
Richard, John Roulond', William and John Lewes have given them 100 marks of silver.
Richard Ronhale,
John Rowland,
William Norton,
John Lewis,
William Goldington,
John Butler,
Joan Butler
Stagsden, Bedford, Biddenham
1731
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 2 Richard [II] [20 January 1379].
Robert Durdaunt of Eddeworth', querent, and
John Robert' of Eddeworth' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 acre and 3 roods of land in Eddeworth'.
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 10 marks of silver.
Robert Durdent,
John Robert,
Alice Robert
Edworth
1732
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 2 Richard [II] [24 April 1379].
William Walleworth', citizen of London',
William Cressewyk' and
John Frost, querents, and
William [Bretteuill'] of Bereford', knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Bretteuill' in Bereford'.
Plea of covenant.
William Bretteuill' and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manor to be the right of William Walleworth',
as that which the same William, William Cressewyk' and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed
Henry Fayrye,
John Fayrye,
John Fayrye,
Hugh Fayrye and
Robert Fayrye, villeins (natiui) of the same manor,
from themselves and the heirs of William
to William Walleworth', William Cressewyk' and John and the heirs of William Walleworth' for ever.
William Walleworth', William Cressewyk and John have granted to William Bretteuill' and Elizabeth the manor,
excepting the aforesaid villeins,
and have rendered it to them in the court,
to hold to William Bretteuill' and Elizabeth and the heirs of the body of William, of William Walleworth', William Cressewyk' [and John]
and the heirs of William Walleworth' for ever,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
In default of such heirs, the manor shall revert to William Walleworth', William Cressewyk' and John
and the heirs of William Walleworth', quit of the other heirs of William Bretteuill', to hold of the chief lords for ever.
William Walworth,
William Cresswick,
John Frost,
William Bretteville,
Elizabeth Bretteville,
Henry Fairey,
John Fairey,
Hugh Fairey,
Robert Fairey
London, Great Barford, Brytvilles (in Great Barford)
1733
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 48 Edward III [27 January 1374].
And afterwards one month from Easter, 2 Richard [II] [8 May 1379].
John Bylcok', clerk, and
William Yeddefen, querents, and
Simon Lymboteseye and
Mary, his wife, deforciants.
5 messuages, 26 acres of land, 2 and a half acres of meadow and 2 shillings and 6 pence of rent in
Ampthull', Milbrok' and Chelynton'.
Plea of covenant.
Simon and Mary have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which John and William have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Mary
to John and William and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
John and William have given them 100 marks of silver.
John Bilcock,
William Edvin,
Simon Limbersey,
Mary Limbersey
Ampthill, Millbrook, Chellington
1734
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 2 Richard [II] [12 June 1379].
Simon Twywell' of Bedeford', querent, and
John Westby of Bedeford' and
Beatrice, his wife, deforciants.
3 acres of land in Bedeford'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Beatrice have acknowledged the land to be the right of Simon,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Beatrice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Simon has given them 100 shillings of silver.
Simon Twywell,
John Westby,
Beatrice Westby
Bedford
1735
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 2 Richard [II] [6 October 1378].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [12 June 1379].
John de Ryslee, querent, and
John Bakeputz and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 50 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow, 5 acres of pasture and a rent of 2 capons in
Hockelyue.
Plea of covenant.
John Bakeputz and Eleanor have granted to John de Ryslee the tenements and rent
and have remised and quitclaimed whatsoever they had in them in dower of Eleanor
to him and his heirs for ever.
John de Ryslee has given them 100 marks of silver.
John de Riseley,
John Bakepuiz,
Eleanor Bakepuiz
Hockliffe
1736
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 2 Richard [II] [20 May 1379].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [12 June 1379].
John Moreton' of Potesgraue, querent, and
Robert Oxenford' and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 2 shops in Wobournchapel,
which John Porter of Wobournchapel holds for life.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Katherine have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Moreton',
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Katherine that the tenements
- which John Porter held for life of the inheritance of Katherine in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of John Porter ought to revert to Robert and Katherine and the heirs of Katherine -
after the decease of John Porter shall remain to John Moreton' and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John Moreton' has given them 20 marks of silver.
John Morton,
Robert Oxford,
Katherine Oxford,
John Porter
Potsgrove, Woburn
1737
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 2 Richard [II] [8 July 1378].
And afterwards one week from St Michael in the same year [6 October 1378].
Thomas de Stratton',
Nicholas Westerdale and
John Smalefelawe, querents, by the aforesaid Nicholas, put in the place of John, and
William Bronnesford' and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Beeston'.
Plea of covenant.
William and Isabel have acknowledged the manor to be the right of John,
as that which John, Thomas and Nicholas have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to Thomas, Nicholas and John and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas, Nicholas and John have given them 200 marks of silver.
Thomas de Stratton,
Nicholas Westerdale,
John Smallfellow,
William Bromford,
Isabel Bromford
Beeston (in Northill)
1738
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 2 Richard [II] [6 October 1378].
Roger Deen and
John Bolmere the younger, querents, and
Richard Bolmere and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 5 acres of land in S[to]kton'.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which John and Roger have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to Roger and John and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
Roger and John have given them 20 marks of silver.
Roger Dean,
John Bolmer,
Richard Bolmer,
Joan Bolmer
Little Staughton
1739
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 3 Richard [II] [9 February 1380].
John Poynant', querent, and
Richard Megre and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 60 acres of land and 5 acres of meadow in
Shefford', Mepertishale, Clyston' [sic] and
Camelton'.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 100 marks of silver.
John Poynant,
Richard Meager,
Elizabeth Meager
Shefford (in Campton), Meppershall, Clifton,
Campton
1740
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 3 Richard [II] [1 July 1379].
John Curteys of Turueye, querent, and
Walter Fetaill' of Turueye and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
9 acres of land and a moiety of 1 messuage in Turueye.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Agnes 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 Agnes
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 10 marks of silver.
John Curtis,
Walter Fetaill,
Agnes Fetaill
Turvey
1741
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 2 Richard [II] [1 May 1379].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [6 October 1379].
Nicholas Bacoun, querent, and
John Est and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages and 7 acres of land in
Felmersham.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Nicholas,
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.
Nicholas has given them 10 marks of silver.
Nicholas Bacon,
John East,
Joan East
Felmersham
1742
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 2 Richard [II] [18 November 1378].
And afterwards the day after All Souls, 3 Richard [II] [3 November 1379].
William atte Rydy, querent, and
Henry Souter of Herlyngdon' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 16 acres of land in Herlyngdon'.
Plea of covenant.
Henry and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
of which he has 5 and a half acres of land and 2 parts of a twentieth part of the messuage of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
And besides Henry and Joan granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that 2 and a half acres of land
and the third part of the twentieth part of the messuage
- which Agnes, who was the wife of
Ralph Lambard' of Herlyngdon',
held in dower -
and also that the whole residue of the tenements, to wit, 8 acres of land and 19 parts of the messuage
- which Wimarc (Wimarca), who was the wife of
John Lambard', 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 and Wimarc ought to revert to Henry and Joan and the heirs of Joan -
after the decease of Agnes and Wimarc 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 atte Rydy,
Henry Souter,
Joan Souter,
Ralph Lombard,
Agnes Lombard,
John Lombard,
Wimarc Lombard
Harlington
1743
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [13 October 1379].
Thomas Koc' of Kempston' and
Isabel, his wife, querents, and
John Godefray, deforciant.
2 tofts, 100 acres of land, 7 acres of meadow, 5 acres of pasture, 8 acres of wood, 3 shillings of rent and a moiety of 1 messuage in
Kempston'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which he has of their gift.
John has granted to Thomas and Isabel the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Isabel and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Thomas.
Thomas Cock,
Isabel Cock,
John Godfrey
Kempston
1744
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [13 October 1379].
Richard Parmonter and
Alice, his wife, querents, and
Richard de Halton', cutler, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Pertenhale.
Plea of covenant.
Richard de Halton' and Joan have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Richard Parmonter,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to Richard Parmonter and Alice and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty.
Richard Parmonter and Alice have given them 10 marks of silver.
Richard Parminter,
Alice Parminter,
Richard de Halton,
Joan de Halton
Pertenhall
1745
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [6 October 1379].
John Aleyn of Risle, querent, and
Henry Myrthyn and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 10 acres of land in Risle.
Plea of covenant.
Henry and Agnes 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 Agnes
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 20 marks of silver.
John Allen,
Henry Myrthyn,
Agnes Myrthyn
Riseley
1746
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [13 October 1379].
John Rycher of Kympston' Bourn', querent, and
Thomas Koc' and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
1 toft, 20 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow and 2 acres of wood in
Wotton'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Isabel 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 Isabel
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 20 marks of silver.
John Richer,
Thomas Cock,
Isabel Cock
Kempston Bourne (in Kempston), Wootton
1747
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [13 October 1379].
John de Merton', the parson of the church of Magna Brykhull',
John de Roslee,
Adam Seyer, chaplain, and
Robert Lary, chaplain, querents, by
John More, put in the place of John de Merton' and Adam, and
Thomas Koc' of Kempston' and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 64 acres of land, 2 acres of pasture and 12 shillings of rent in
Wotton'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert, John, John and Adam have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to John, John, Adam and Robert and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty.
John, John, Adam and Robert have given them 100 marks of silver.
John de Merton,
John de Roseley,
Adam Sayer,
Robert Lary,
John Moore,
Thomas Cock,
Isabel Cock
Great Brickhill (in Buckinghamshire), Kempston, Wootton
1748
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 4 Richard [II] [6 October 1380].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1381].
William Kyng', cook, querent, and
Hamon Flamuyll' and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 19 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in
Salugho.
Plea of covenant.
Hamon and Maud have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Hamon
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 20 marks of silver.
William King,
Hamon Flamville,
Maud Flamville
Salph End (in Renhold)
1749
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 4 Richard [II] [28 April 1381].
Hugh de Faryngton', clerk, querent, and
Joan, who was the wife of
William Pycard', deforciant.
The manor of Goldyngton'.
Plea of covenant.
Joan has acknowledged the manor to be the right of Hugh,
and has rendered it to him in the court,
to hold to Hugh and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Joan for herself and her heirs.
Hugh has given her 100 pounds sterling.
Hugh de Farington,
William Picard,
Joan Picard
Goldington
1750
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 4 Richard [II] [5 May 1381].
Thomas de Hesilden', querent, and
Hugh de Faryngton', clerk, deforciant.
The manor of Goldyngton'.
Plea of covenant.
Hugh has acknowledged the manor to be the right of Thomas,
and has rendered it to him in the court,
to hold to Thomas and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Hugh for himself and his heirs.
Thomas has given him 200 marks of silver.
Thomas de Hazelden,
Hugh de Farington
Goldington
1751
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 4 Richard [II] [28 April 1381].
Robert Baa, querent, and
John Clogon and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 toft and 7 and a half acres of land in
Themesford'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Margaret 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 Margaret
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Robert has given them 20 marks of silver.
Robert Bath,
John Clogon,
Margaret Clogon
Tempsford
1752
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 4 Richard [II] [13 October 1380].
William Bateman,
Ralph Bateman,
John Rodelond', the parson of the church of Todyngdon', and
William de Haddon', clerk, querents, and
John Sheelf' of Eyton' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
4 and a half acres of land in Toturno.
Plea of covenant.
John Sheelf' and Joan have acknowledged the land to be the right of William Bateman,
as that which the same William, Ralph, John Rodelond' and William de Haddon' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to William, Ralph, John Rodlond' and William and the heirs of William Bateman for ever.
Warranty.
William, Ralph, John Rodlond' and William have given them 10 marks of silver.
William Bateman,
Ralph Bateman,
John Rodland,
William de Haddon,
John Shelf,
Joan Shelf
Toddington, Eaton Bray or Eaton Socon,
Totternhoe
1753
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 5 Richard [II] [27 January 1382].
Gerard Braybrok', knight,
William Bateman,
John Erneys and
Edmund Mareschall', querents, and
John Wappenham and
Avina
(or Anina), his wife deforciants.
1 messuage in Dunstaple.
Plea of covenant.
John Wappenham and Avina have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Edmund,
as that which Edmund, Gerard, William and John Erneys have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Avina
to Gerard, William, John Erneys and Edmund and the heirs of Edmund for ever.
Gerard, William, John Erneys and Edmund have given them 10 marks of silver.
Gerard Braybrook,
William Bateman,
John Erneys,
Edmund Marshall,
John Wappenham,
Avina Wappenham
(or Anina Wappenham)
Dunstable
1754
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 5 Richard [II] [18 November 1381].
John Rous, querent, and
Thomas Fynden' and
Beatrice, his wife, deforciants.
20 acres of land in Stratton'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Beatrice have acknowledged the land to be the right of John,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Beatrice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 20 marks of silver.
John Rous,
Thomas Finden,
Beatrice Finden
Stratton (in Biggleswade)
1755
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 4 Richard [II] [28 April 1381].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 5 Richard [II] [6 October 1381].
William Fysshere, chaplain, and
John Mason', chaplain, querents, and
John Godefrey and
Agatha, his wife, deforciants.
3 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in Wotton'.
Plea of covenant.
John Godefrey and Agatha have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William and John Mason' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agatha
to William and John Mason' and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William and John Mason' have given them 100 shillings of silver.
William Fisher,
John Mason,
John Godfrey,
Agatha Godfrey
Wootton
1756
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 5 Richard [II] [18 November 1381].
John Broun of Wrastlyngworth', querent, and
Geoffrey Cobbe of Wympole and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 4 tofts, 96 acres of land and 1 acre and 1 rood of meadow in
Wrastlyngworth'.
Plea of covenant.
Geoffrey and Eleanor 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 Eleanor
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 100 marks of silver.
John Brown,
Geoffrey Cobb,
Eleanor Cobb
Wrestlingworth, Wimpole (in Cambridgeshire)