Feet of Fines CP 25/1/6/81
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1221
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 22 Henry VI [9 February 1444].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [26 April 1444].
Roger Hunt',
Walter Taylard',
John Laurence and
Richard Anderby, querents, and
William Brittevill' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manor [sic] of Rokesdonwodeende, Bereford' and
Chaluesterne and 80 acres of land in
Collesdene.
Plea of covenant.
William and Joan have acknowledged the manor and land to be the right of Roger,
as those which Roger, Walter, John and Richard have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to Roger, Walter, John and Richard and the heirs of Roger for ever.
Warranty.
Roger, Walter, John and Richard have granted to William and Joan the manor
and have rendered it to them in the court,
to hold to William and Joan and the heirs of their bodies, of Roger, Walter, John and Richard and the heirs of Roger 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, successive remainders
(1) to the heirs of the body of Joan and
(2) to the heirs of the bodies of Humphrey, son of
Henry de Bereford', and
Margaret, his wife.
In default of such heirs the manor shall revert to Roger, Walter, John and Richard and the heirs of Roger,
quit of the other heirs of William and Joan, Humphrey and Margaret, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
And Roger, Walter, John and Richard have also granted for themselves and the heirs of Roger that they will render each year
to William and Joan and their aforesaid heirs (and in default of such heirs to the same heirs named above) 20 shillings of silver from the
80 acres of land in Collesdene, to wit, a moiety at the feast of Easter and the other moiety at the feast of St Michael the Archangel.
William and Joan and their aforesaid heirs (and in default of such heirs the same heirs named above) shall have the right to distrain.
In default of such heirs, Roger, Walter, John and Richard and the heirs of Roger shall be quit of the payment for ever.
Roger Hunt,
Walter Taillard,
John Lawrence,
Richard Anderby,
William Bretteville,
Joan Bretteville,
Henry de Bereford,
Humphrey de Bereford,
Margaret de Bereford
Roxton Wood End (in Roxton), Barford,
Chawston, Colesden (both in Roxton)
1222
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 22 Henry VI [6 October 1443].
Simon Bernewell',
John Colyn',
William Preest and
Hugh Stanbrygge, querents, and
John Groue and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 2 tofts, 100 acres of land, 9 acres of meadow, 9 acres of pasture and 5 shillings of rent in
Eyton', Toturnho and Wypsnade.
Plea of covenant.
John Groue and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Hugh,
as those which Hugh, Simon, John Colyn' and William have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to Simon, John Colyn', William and Hugh and the heirs of Hugh for ever.
Warranty.
Simon, John Colyn', William and Hugh have given them 20 pounds sterling.
Simon Barnwell,
John Collins,
William Priest,
Hugh Stanbridge,
John Grove,
Alice Grove
Eaton Bray, Totternhoe, Whipsnade
1223
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 23 Henry VI [3 November 1444].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1445].
William Howes, querent, and
Thomas Russell' and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Dunstaple.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Agnes 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 Agnes
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 10 marks of silver.
William Howes,
Thomas Russell,
Agnes Russell
Dunstable
1224
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 24 Henry VI [27 January 1446].
Edmund Babe, querent, and
Thomas Kendale of Dunstaple and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Dunstaple.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Alice have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Edmund,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Edmund has given them 20 marks of silver.
Edmund Babb,
Thomas Kendall,
Alice Kendall
Dunstable
1225
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 25 Henry VI [23 April 1447].
John Spycer, clerk, and
John Blythe, querents, and
John Prudde of the vill of Sc'o Albano and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and a moiety of 1 acre of land in
Wobourne Chapell'.
Plea of covenant.
John Prudde and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Blythe,
as those which the same John and John Spycer have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to John Spycer and John Blythe and the heirs of John Blythe for ever.
Warranty.
John Spycer and John Blythe have given them 20 marks of silver.
John Spicer,
John Blyth,
John Prudd,
Joan Prudd
St Albans (in Hertfordshire), Woburn
1226
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 25 Henry VI [25 June 1447].
Thomas Wauton', knight,
Roger Hunte,
John Enderby,
Thomas Rokeston',
Walter Lounde and
John Laurence, querents, and
Thomas Chamberleyn' and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 2 tofts, 43 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 6 acres of pasture in
Parua Stoghton' and Pertenhale.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Chamberleyn' and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Rokeston',
as those which the same Thomas, Thomas Wauton', Roger, John, Walter and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to Thomas Wauton', Roger, John, Thomas Rokeston', Walter and John and the heirs of Thomas Rokeston' for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas Wauton', Roger, John, Thomas Rokeston', Walter and John have given them 100 marks of silver.
Thomas Wauton,
Roger Hunt,
John Enderby,
Thomas Roxton,
Walter Lound,
John Lawrence,
Thomas Chamberlain,
Margaret Chamberlain
Little Staughton, Pertenhall
1227
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 25 Henry VI [11 June 1447].
Thomas Boleyn', clerk,
William Okehurst' and
William Tauerner, querents, and
Robert Lee of Fytelworth' in the county of Sussex and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Bramhanger and 40 shillings of rent called Lellefordfee.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Joan have acknowledged the manor and rent to be the right of William Tauerner,
as those which the same William, Thomas and William Okehurst' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to Thomas, William and William and the heirs of William Tauerner for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas, William and William have given them 100 marks of silver.
Thomas Boleyn,
William Oakhurst,
William Taverner,
Robert Lee,
Joan Lee
Fittleworth (in Sussex), Bramblehanger,
Lalleford (both in Luton)
1228
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 26 Henry VI [2 June 1448].
Henry Mathewe of Dunstaple, draper, and
Thomas Stratton' of Hussebourne Crawele, querents, and
John Mathewe of Hussebourne Crawele and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages and 6 acres of land in Hussebourne Crawele.
Plea of covenant.
John and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas,
as those which Thomas and Henry have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to Henry and Thomas and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
Henry and Thomas have given them 20 pounds sterling.
Henry Matthew,
Thomas Stratton,
John Matthew,
Isabel Matthew
Dunstable, Husborne Crawley
1229
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 26 Henry VI [25 November 1447].
Edmund de Grey, knight, querent, and
John Brigge and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 170 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture and 20 pence of rent in Turvey.
Plea of covenant.
John and Maud have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Edmund,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Maud
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Edmund has granted to John and Maud the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John and Maud, of Edmund and his heirs,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services, for the lives of John and Maud.
And after the decease of John and Maud the tenements shall revert to Edmund and his heirs,
quit of the heirs of John and Maud, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Edmund de Grey,
John Bridge,
Maud Bridge
Turvey
1230
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 27 Henry VI [27 April 1449].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [15 June 1449].
William Gunwardby,
bishop of Dunkeld (Duncalden'),
John Wakeryng',
John Gerveys, clerk,
Richard Gerveys,
Robert Davers,
Thomas Burgoyne,
William Peck',
John Blaunche and
Thomas Gevyngdale, querents, and
John Pamplion' of London', brewer, and
Agnes, his wife, kinswoman and heir of
Nicholas Feroun, late of Bedford', deforciants.
1 messuage called le Swan in Bedford' and
5 acres of land in Luton'.
Plea of covenant.
John Pamplion' and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Gevyngdale,
as those which the same Thomas, the bishop, John Wakeryng', John Gerveys, Richard, Robert, Thomas Burgoyne, William
and John Blaunche have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to the bishop, John Wakeryng', John Gerveys, Richard, Robert, Thomas, William, John Blaunche and Thomas
and the heirs of Thomas Gevyngdale for ever.
The bishop, John Wakeryng', John Gerveys, Richard, Robert, Thomas, William, John Blaunche and Thomas have given them
30 pounds sterling.
William Gonerby,
bishop of Dunkeld,
John Wakering,
John Gervase,
Richard Gervase,
Robert Davers,
Thomas Burgoyne,
William Peck,
John Blanche,
Thomas Givendale,
John Pamplin,
Agnes Pamplin,
Nicholas Fearon
London, Bedford, The Swan (in Bedford),
Luton
1231
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 28 Henry VI [9 February 1450].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [19 April 1450].
John Hychecok', querent, and
William Hychecok' and
John Williams, deforciants.
1 toft, 13 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in
Maldon'.
Plea of covenant.
William and John Williams have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Hychecok',
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 against William, abbot of Woburn, and his successors.
John Hychecok' has given them 40 pounds sterling.
John Hitchcock,
William Hitchcock,
John Williams
Maulden
1232
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 30 Henry VI [27 January 1452].
William Colette, querent, and
Thomas Alkyn' and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 17 and a half acres of land, 1 and a half acres of meadow and 1 acre of wood in
Caysho and Stoughton'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Agnes 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 Agnes
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 20 pounds of silver.
William Colet,
Thomas Alkin,
Agnes Alkin
Keysoe, Little Staughton
1233
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 30 Henry [VI] [1 July 1452].
Thomas Kyrton',
Richard Boteler and
Grace, his wife, querents, and
John Grene and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages, 24 acres and 1 rood of land, 1 acre and a moiety of 1 rood of meadow and 1 acre of wood in
Bydenham.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which Thomas, Richard and Grace have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of John
to Thomas, Richard and Grace and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Thomas, Richard and Grace have given them 40 marks of silver.
Thomas Kirton,
Richard Butler,
Grace Butler,
John Green,
Alice Green
Biddenham
1234
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 30 Henry VI [13 October 1451].
John Worsley, querent, and
John Pall',
Nicholas Haweden' and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
6 messuages, 60 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 2 acres of pasture in
Wotton', Merston' and Bedford'.
Plea of covenant.
John Pall', Nicholas and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Worsley,
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 Worsley has given them 40 pounds of silver.
John Worsley,
John Paul,
Nicholas Hawdon,
Isabel Hawdon
Wootton, Marston Moretain, Bedford
1235
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 31 Henry VI [20 January 1453].
John Nasshe',
Roger Cely,
Thomas Nasshe' and
John Arnold', querents, and
Lawrence Catelyn' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 3 acres of land in Wouburn' Chapell'.
Plea of covenant.
Lawrence and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Nasshe',
as those which the same John, Roger, Thomas and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to John, Roger, Thomas and John and the heirs of John Nasshe' for ever.
Warranty.
John, Roger, Thomas and John have given them 20 marks of silver.
John Nash,
Roger Cely,
Thomas Nash,
John Arnold,
Lawrence Catlin,
Alice Catelyn'
Woburn
1236
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 31 Henry VI [11 May 1453].
Thomas Edy and
William Edy, querents, and
John Logge and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Wroxhill'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have granted to Thomas and William the manor
and have remised and quitclaimed whatsoever they had in it for the life of Alice
to Thomas and William and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Thomas and William have given them 40 pounds sterling.
Thomas Edy,
William Edy,
John Logg,
Alice Logg
Wroxhill (in Marston Moretain)
1237
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 31 Henry VI [3 June 1453].
John Heton', esquire, querent, and
Robert Ecleston' and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Backenho and 8 messuages, 295 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow and 214 acres of pasture in
Ravenesden', Thyrly, Sharnebroke,
Parua Stokton', Honyden', Bolnehurst,
Colmorth', Wylden' and Caysho.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Katherine have acknowledged the manor and 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 Katherine
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and the convent of the same place and their successors.
John has given them 300 pounds sterling.
John Heaton,
Robert Eccleston,
Katherine Eccleston
Backnoe (in Thurleigh), Ravensden, Thurleigh,
Sharnbrook, Little Staughton, Honydon (in Eaton Socon),
Bolnhurst, Colmworth, Wilden,
Keysoe
1238
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 31 Henry VI [3 November 1452].
John Balle of Wotton', querent, and
Thomas Wychecombe of London', carpenter, and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 44 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 5 acres of pasture, 1 acre of wood and 6 pence of rent in
Turvey.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Alice have acknowledged the tenements and rent 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 Alice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 40 marks of silver.
John Ball,
Thomas Wychcombe,
Alice Wychcombe
Wootton, London, Turvey
1239
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 33 Henry VI [27 January 1455].
Ralph Fallwolle, querent, and
William Doget and
Joan, his wife, who was the wife of
Thomas Bygood the elder, deforciants.
1 messuage in Dunstaple.
Plea of covenant.
William and Joan have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Ralph,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Ralph has given them 20 pounds sterling.
Ralph Falliwell,
William Doggett,
Thomas Bigod,
Joan Bigod
Dunstable
1240
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 32 Henry VI [12 November 1453].
John Pekworth' and
Robert Clerk', querents, and
Robert Catelyn' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Potton'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert Catelyn' and Joan have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Robert Clerk',
as that which the same Robert and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to John and Robert Clerk' and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
John and Robert Clerk' have given them 100 shillings of silver.
John Peckworth,
Robert Clarke,
Robert Catlin,
Joan Catlin
Potton
1241
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 34 Henry VI [20 January 1456].
John Mark' and
Amy, his wife, querents, and
Robert Craas and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Shefford'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Elizabeth have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of John,
as that which John and Amy have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to John and Amy and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
John and Amy have given them 10 marks of silver.
John Mark,
Amy Mark,
Robert Craze,
Elizabeth Craze
Shefford (in Campton)
1242
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 34 Henry VI [18 November 1455].
John Fitz Gefferey the elder, esquire, querent, and
Thomas Stathum, esquire, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Clopham.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manor 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 Elizabeth
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 300 pounds sterling.
John FitzGeoffrey,
Thomas Statham,
Elizabeth Statham
Clapham
1243
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 34 Henry VI [13 October 1455].
William Smyth' the elder, querent, and
John Welles the elder, deforciant.
15 acres of land and 3 acres of meadow in
Toterno.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William has of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to William and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given him 10 pounds sterling.
William Smith,
John Wells
Totternhoe
1244
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 37 Henry VI [22 April 1459].
Richard Anable, querent, and
Robert Dysney and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
12 messuages, 140 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 2 shillings of rent in
Dunstaple, Toturnho, Houghton' Regis,
Sewell', Wyppesnade, Cadendon' and
Kenesworth'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
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 against Robert, abbot of Biddlesden, and his successors.
Richard has given them 100 pounds sterling.
Richard Anable,
Robert Disney,
Margaret Disney
Dunstable, Totternhoe, Houghton Regis,
Sewell (in Houghton Regis), Whipsnade, Caddington,
Kensworth
1245
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 37 Henry VI [27 May 1459].
Walter Taylard',
William Salt, esquire,
William Stanford',
Thomas Casteley,
Geoffrey Elyngton' and
John Barnham, querents, and
William Cressevyle and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 42 acres of land and 3 roods of meadow in
Alderychesey.
Plea of covenant.
William Cressevyle and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which John, Walter, William Salt, William Stanford', Thomas and Geoffrey have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to Walter, William Salt, William Stanford', Thomas, Geoffrey and John and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
Walter, William Salt, William Stanford', Thomas, Geoffrey and John have given them 40 pounds sterling.
Walter Taillard,
William Salt,
William Stanford,
Thomas Castley,
Geoffrey Ellington,
John Barnham,
William Cressville,
Alice Cressville
Arlesey
1246
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 37 Henry VI [25 June 1459].
Richard* Barbour, the vicar of the parish church of Harewold', and
John Draper of Turvey, querents, and
William Fyssher and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
4 messuages, 60 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow and 1 rood of pasture in
Turvey.
Plea of covenant.
William and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to Richard and John and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty by William and Isabel for themselves and the heirs of William.
Richard and John have given them 40 pounds sterling.
[* Called Robert in number 27.]
Richard Barber,
John Draper,
William Fisher,
Isabel Fisher
Harrold, Turvey
1247
Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 39 Henry VI [27 October 1460].
William Mordaunt and
Margaret, his wife, and
John Mordaunt, querents, and
William Fyssher and
Isabel, his wife,
Robert* Barbour, the vicar of the parish church of Harewold', and
John Draper of Turvey, deforciants.
1 messuage in Turvey.
Plea of covenant.
William Fyssher and Isabel, Robert and John Draper have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Margaret,
as that which William Mordaunt and Margaret and John Mordaunt have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to William Mordaunt and Margaret and John Mordaunt and the heirs of Margaret for ever.
Warranty by William Fyssher and Isabel, Robert and John Draper for themselves and the heirs of William Fyssher.
William Mordaunt and Margaret and John Mordaunt have given them 20 pounds sterling.
[* Called Richard in number 26.]
William Mordaunt,
Margaret Mordaunt,
John Mordaunt,
William Fisher,
Isabel Fisher,
Robert Barber,
John Draper
Harrold, Turvey