abstracted by Chris Phillips This piece contains fines numbered 351-375. AALT images are in directory (full path) AALT7/CP25(1)/CP25_1_87_48-50. 2017-02-26 Last updated 3 Hertfordshire. Westminster. One month from Easter, 26 Edward I [4 May 1298]. Henry Milksop, querent, and William Milksop and Maud, his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage, 70 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 7 acres of wood [and] 5 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Hertford' inthe Byry. Plea of covenant. William and Maud have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Henry. Henry has granted to William and Maud the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to William and Maud and the heirs of William, of the chief lords for ever. Henry Milksop, William Milksop, Maud Milksop Hertingfordbury 4 Hertfordshire. Westminster. Five weeks from Easter, 26 Edward I [11 May 1298]. William Tolymer, John, son of Geoffrey de Whethamstede, and Margaret, his wife, querents, and Ralph de Hurle and Joan, his wife, deforciants. The manor of Oxheye. Plea of covenant. Ralph and Joan have acknowledged the manor to be the right of William and Margaret, and have rendered it to William, John and Margaret in the court, to hold to William, John and Margaret and the heirs of William and Margaret, of the chief lords for ever. William, John and Margaret have granted for themselves and the heirs of William and Margaret that they will render each year to Ralph and Joan for the life of Joan 25 marks at 3 terms, to wit, at the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary 9 marks, at the feast of St John the Baptist 8 marks and at the feast of St Michael 8 marks. Ralph and Joan shall have the right to distrain. And after the decease of Joan, William, John and Margaret and the heirs of William and Margaret shall be quit of the payment for ever. William Tolmer, Geoffrey de Wheathampstead, John de Wheathampstead, Margaret de Wheathampstead, Ralph de Hurley, Joan de Hurley Oxhey (in Watford) 5 Hertfordshire. Westminster. The day after Ascension, 26 Edward I [16 May 1298]. William Aunfray of Aston', querent, and Walter de Swanenegelegh', impedient. 1 messuage and 15 acres of land in Aston'. Plea of warranty of charter. Walter has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William. For this, William has granted to Walter the tenements and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Walter, of William and his heirs for the life of Walter, 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 Walter the tenements shall revert to William and his heirs, quit of the heirs of Walter, to hold of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by William and his heirs. William Anfrey, Walter de Swangley Aston 6 Hertfordshire. Westminster. Two weeks from St Martin, 26 Edward I [25 November 1297]. Philip de Warewyk' and Julian, his wife, demandants, and Ranulph de Monte Kaniso and Aubreye (Albreda), his wife, and John, son of the same Ranulph, tenants. A third part of 2 messuages, of 2 tofts, of 225 acres of land, of 6 acres of meadow, of 4 acres of pasture and of 8 acres of wood in Harpesfeld', which Philip and Julian claimed [as] the reasonable dower of Julian, which appertains to her from the free tenement which was of John le Honorable, formerly her husband, in the aforesaid vill. Plea. Philip and Julian have acknowledged the third part to be the right of John, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves to Ranulph and Aubreye and John and the heirs of John for ever. Ranulph, Aubreye and John have given them 10 pounds sterling. Philip de Warwick, Julian de Warwick, Ranulph de Munchensy, Aubreye de Munchensy, John de Munchensy, John le Honourable Harpesfield (in St Albans) 7 Hertfordshire. Westminster. The day after Ascension, 26 Edward I [16 May 1298]. Nicholas de Pyrewell' and Alice, his wife, querents, and William de Hannescompe and Muriel, his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage, 14 acres of land, a moiety of 1 acre of meadow and 2 shillings of rent in Hyche. Plea of covenant. William and Muriel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Nicholas, and have rendered them to Nicholas and Alice in the court, to hold to Nicholas and Alice and the heirs of Nicholas, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by William and Muriel for themselves and the heirs of Muriel. Nicholas and Alice have given them 7 marks of silver. Nicholas de Purwell, Alice de Purwell, William de Hanscombe, Muriel de Hanscombe Hitchin 8 Hertfordshire. Westminster. One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 26 Edward I [9 February 1298]. John Rugheued and Christian, his wife, querents, and John Em and Nichole, his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage in the vill of Sc'o Albano. Plea of covenant. John and Nichole have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of John Rugheued, and have rendered it to them [sic] in the court, to hold to John and Christian and the heirs of John Rugheued, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by John and Nichole for themselves and the heirs of Nichole. John and Christian have given them 6 marks of silver. John Roughead, Christian Roughead, John Emm, Nichole Emm St Albans 9 Hertfordshire. Westminster. One week from St Hilary, 26 Edward I [20 January 1298]. John de Tungreue and Joan, his wife, querents, and Richard le Clerk' of Buntingford' and Maud, his wife, impedients. 1 messuage in Buntingford'. Plea of warranty of charter. Richard and Maud have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of John, as that which John and Joan have of their gift, to hold to John and Joan and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Richard and Maud for themselves and the heirs of Maud. John and Joan have given them 6 marks. John de Tungreve, Joan de Tungreve, Richard le Clarke, Maud le Clarke Buntingford (in Layston) 10 11 Hertfordshire. York. One week from St Martin, 27 Edward I [18 November 1299]. William Aygnel, querent, by Ralph Peny, put in his place, and John le Ussher, deforciant, by John Godard', put in his place. 3 messuages, 1 acre and a moiety of 1 virgate of land, 4 acres of meadow, 49 shillings and 6 pence of rent and a rent of 1 pound of cumin in Rykemensworthe. Plea of covenant. John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William, and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to William and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by John for himself and his heirs. William has given him 100 marks of silver. [Endorsed: John Grimbaud', son and heir of Roger Grimbaud', puts in his claim etc. Giles dil La Garderobe puts in his claim etc. Walter dil La More puts in his claim etc.] William Agnell, Ralph Penny, John le Usher, John Goddard, John Grimbaud, Roger Grimbaud, Giles dil La Wardrobe, Walter dil La Moore Rickmansworth 12 Hertfordshire. York. One month from Easter, 29 Edward I [30 April 1301]. Peter de Essheby, querent, and John de Folfenne and Agnes, his wife, deforciants. 1 messuage and 45 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in Magna Bisseye by Watford. Plea of covenant. John and Agnes 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 John and Agnes for themselves and the heirs of Agnes. Peter has given them 20 marks of silver. Peter de Ashby, John de Foulfen, Agnes de Foulfen Bushey, Watford 13 Hertfordshire. Westminster. One month from Easter, 24 Edward I [22 April 1296]. Agnes de Valent', querent, by Richard de Keleshulle, put in her place, and Alice, daughter of John Sampson, deforciant. 53 acres of land, 9 acres of wood and a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in Hertfordingebury. Plea of covenant. Alice has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Agnes, and has remised and quitclaimed them from herself and her heirs to Agnes and her heirs for ever. Agnes has given her 40 marks of silver. Agnes de Valence, Richard de Kelshall, John Sampson, Alice Sampson Hertingfordbury 14 15 Hertfordshire. York. One week from St John the Baptist, 28 Edward I [1 July 1300]. Nicholas de Bosco and Margery, his wife, querents, and Ralph Le Mareschal, impedient. 1 messuage, 2 carucates and 60 acres of land, 22 acres of meadow, 16 acres of pasture and 56 shillings and 8 pence of rent in Northcote, Westhalden' and Fynle. Plea of warranty of charter. Nicholas and Margery have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Ralph. For this, Ralph has granted to Nicholas and Margery the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Nicholas and Margery and the heirs begotten by Nicholas on the body of Margery, of Ralph and his heirs for ever, rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief lords all other services. In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to Ralph and his heirs, quit of the other heirs of Nicholas and Margery, to hold of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Ralph and his heirs. [Endorsed: Ralph, son of Ralph le Mareschal, puts in his claim etc.] Nicholas de Wood, Margery de Wood, Ralph Le Marshall Norcott (in Northchurch), 'Westhalden'', 'Fynle' 16 Hertfordshire. York. One week from St John the Baptist, 28 Edward I [1 July 1300]. Roger Cusyn and Margery, his wife, querents, by William Tebaud, put in their place, and Nicholas de Castello, deforciant, by Gregory de Castello and Simon de Hedersett, put in his place. 18 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 200 acres of wood, 13 acres of meadow, 1600 acres of pasture and 9 marks of rent in Northmymes, which tenements Sarah, who was the wife of Walter de Castello, holds for life. Plea of covenant. Nicholas has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Roger, and has granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements - which Sarah held for life of the inheritance of Nicholas in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Sarah ought to revert to Nicholas and his heirs - after the decease of Sarah shall remain to Roger and Margery and the heirs of Roger, to hold of the chief lords for ever. This agreement was made in the presence of Sarah, and she did fealty to Roger and Margery in the court. Roger Cousin, Margery Cousin, William Tebold, Nicholas de Castle, Gregory Castle, Simon de Hethersett, Walter de Castle, Sarah de Castle North Mimms 17 Hertfordshire. York. Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 29 Edward I [11 June 1301]. John Le Usser and Joan, his wife, querents, by John Godard, put in their place, and William Aygnel, deforciant, by Ralph Peny, put in his place. 3 messuages, half a virgate and 1 acre of land, 4 acres of meadow, 49 shillings and 6 pence of rent and a rent of 1 pound of cumin in Rikemersworth'. Plea of covenant. John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William. For this, William has granted to John and Joan the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Joan and the heirs begotten by John on the body of Joan, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to John de Wodewyk' and the heirs of his body and (2) to the right heirs of Joan, quit of the other heirs of John and John. Warranty by William and his heirs. John Le Usher, Joan Le Usher, John Goddard, William Agnell, Ralph Penny, John de Woodwick Rickmansworth 18 Hertfordshire. York. One week from St Martin, 29 Edward I [18 November 1301]. Roger Brien, querent, and John Lydel and Alice, his wife, impedients. 1 messuage, 20 acres of land, 3 roods of meadow, 8 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent and a rent of 2 cloves in Alfladewyk'. Plea of warranty of charter. John and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Roger, as those which he has of their gift, to hold to Roger and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by John and Alice for themselves and the heirs of Alice. Roger has given them 5 marks of silver. Roger Bryan, John Liddell, Alice Liddell Beauchamps, formerly Affledwick (in Layston) 19 20 Hertfordshire. York. Two weeks from St Martin, 30 Edward I [25 November 1301]. Lawrence de Brok' and Ellen, his wife, querents, by Hugh de Emmyngton', put in their place, and Ralph Pyrot, deforciant, by Thomas le Sok', put in his place. The manor of la Maudeleyne. Plea of covenant. Lawrence has acknowledged the manor to be the right of Ralph. Ralph has granted to Lawrence and Ellen the manor, to hold to Lawrence and Ellen and the heirs begotten by Lawrence on the body of Ellen, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Lawrence. [Endorsed: And John de Syfrewast puts in his claim etc.] Lawrence de Brooke, Ellen de Brooke, Hugh de Emmington, Ralph Perrot, Thomas le Soke, John de Syfrewast Maudeleyns (in Northchurch) 21 Hertfordshire. York. One month from Easter, 30 Edward I [20 May 1302]. Peter Le Plummer of Sc'o Albano, querent, and Richard de Broghton' and Joan, his wife, impedients. 1 messuage in the vill of Sc'o Albano. Plea of warranty of charter. Richard and Joan have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Peter, as that which he has of their gift, to hold to Peter and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Richard and Joan for themselves and the heirs of Joan. Peter has given them 10 marks of silver. Peter Le Plummer, Richard de Broughton, Joan de Broughton St Albans 22 Hertfordshire. York. One week from Holy Trinity, 30 Edward I [24 June 1302]. Robert de Veer, earl of Oxford, [querent], by John de Cantebrugg', put in his place, and John de Dukesworth', impedient, by Ralph de Dukesworth', put in his place. 1 messuage, 100 acres of land and 6 acres of wood in Waleden' Reg'. Plea of warranty of charter. John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of the earl, as those which the earl has of his gift. The earl has granted to John the tenements and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John and the heirs of his body, of the earl and his heirs for ever, rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief lords all other services. In default of such heirs, the tenements shall remain to Roger de Heyham, brother of the same John, to hold of the earl and his heirs by the aforesaid services for the life of Roger. And after the decease of Roger the tenements shall revert to the earl and his heirs, quit of the other heirs of John and also of the heirs of Roger, to hold of the chief lords for ever. Robert de Vere, earl of Oxford, John de Cambridge, John de Duxford, Ralph de Duxford, Roger de Heigham Kings Walden 23 Hertfordshire. York. One week from St John the Baptist, 30 Edward I [1 July 1302]. Master Thomas de Wamb'ge, querent, and Peter le Keu of Honesdon', deforciant. 2 messuages and 18 acres of land in Wydiford by Honesdon'. Plea of covenant. Peter has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas, as those which Thomas has of his gift, to hold to Thomas and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Peter for himself and his heirs. Thomas has given him 20 pounds sterling. Thomas de Wanborough, Peter le Kew Hunsdon, Widford 24 Hertfordshire. York. One week from Holy Trinity, 30 Edward I [24 June 1302]. Roger, son of Robert de Barneburgh', and Richard, brother of the same Roger, querents, by Richard de Brofton', the guardian of Roger and Richard, and Robert de Barneburgh', impedient, by Robert de Thurneby, put in his place. 2 messuages in the vill of Sc'o Albano. Plea of warranty of charter. Robert has acknowledged the messuages to be the right of Roger, as those which Roger and Richard have of his gift, to hold to Roger and Richard and the heirs of Roger, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Robert for himself and his heirs. Roger and Richard have given him 10 [pounds] sterling. Robert de Barnbrough, Roger de Barnbrough, Richard de Barnbrough, Richard de Broughton, Robert de Thurnby St Albans 25 Hertfordshire. York. One week from Holy Trinity, 30 Edward I [24 June 1302]. John Le Squeler, querent, by William de Toternho, put in his place, and Richard de Hertford' and Julian, his wife, deforciants, by John de Mauwardyn, put in their place. 1 messuage in the vill of Sc'o Albano. Plea of covenant. Richard and Julian have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of John, as that which he has of their gift, to hold to John and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Richard and Julian for themselves and the heirs of Julian. John has given them 100 shillings of silver. John Le Skiller, William de Totternhoe, Richard de Hertford, Julian de Hertford, John de Marden St Albans 26 Hertfordshire. York. The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 31 Edward I [3 February 1303]. Henry Spygurnel and Thomas, his brother, querents, by William de Bragenha', put in their place, and Thomas, son of Thomas de Stodham, impedient, by Geoffrey Horn, put in his place. 10 marks of rent in Bareworth'. Plea of warranty of charter. Thomas, son of Thomas, has acknowledged the rent to be the right of Henry, as that which Henry and Thomas, his brother, have of his gift, to hold to Henry and Thomas, his brother, and the heirs of Henry, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Thomas, son of Thomas, for himself and his heirs. Henry and Thomas, his brother, have given him 100 marks of silver. Henry Spigurnell, Thomas Spigurnell, William de Bragenham, Thomas de Studham, Geoffrey Horn Barworth (in Studham) 27 Hertfordshire. York. One week from St Hilary, 31 Edward I [20 January 1303]. Alan de Bolyton', querent, by William de Cotenham, put in his place, and Robert de Upwyk', deforciant, by Hamon de Waleden', put in his place. 1 messuage, 1 mill, 150 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 14 acres of wood, 12 acres of pasture and 20 shillings of rent in Upwyk'. Plea of covenant. Robert has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Alan. Alan has granted to Robert and Agnes, his wife, the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Robert and Agnes and the heirs of Robert, of the chief lords for ever. Alan de Bullington, William de Cottenham, Robert de Upwick, Hamon de Walden, Agnes de Upwick Upwick (in Albury) 28 Hertfordshire. York. One month from Easter, 31 Edward I [5 May 1303]. Thomas, the prior of the church of St Thomas the Martyr of Cruce Roesie, querent, and Adam de Twynham, impedient, by William de Claueringe, put in his place. 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 3 acres of meadow, 2 acres of pasture and 26 shillings of rent in West Rede. Plea of warranty of charter. Adam has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of the prior and his church of St Thomas the Martyr, as those which the prior has of his gift, to hold to the prior and his successors and their church of St Thomas the Martyr, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Adam for himself and his heirs. The prior has given him 200 marks of silver. This agreement was made by the command of the lord king. Thomas, Adam de Twynham, William de Clavering Royston Priory, Reed 29 Hertfordshire. York. Two weeks from Easter, 31 Edward I [21 April 1303]. Adam de Swillington', querent, and Joan, who was the wife of Ralph de Trehampton', deforciant, by William de Birton', put in her place. 2 parts of the manor of Thunrigg'. Plea of covenant. Adam has acknowledged the 2 parts to be the right of Joan. For this, Joan has granted to Adam the 2 parts and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Adam, of Joan and her heirs for the life of Adam, 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 Adam the 2 parts shall revert to Joan and her heirs, quit of the heirs of Adam, to hold of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Joan and her heirs. Adam de Swillington, Ralph de Trehampton, Joan de Trehampton, William de Burton Thundridge 30 31 Hertfordshire. York. One week from St John the Baptist, 31 Edward I [1 July 1303]. John de Rykelyng', querent, and Ermetruda, daughter of Adam de Whyteberewe, impedient. 60 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture, 2 acres of wood, 53 shillings and 4 pence of rent and a moiety of 3 messuages in Ware. Plea of warranty of charter. Ermetruda has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which he has of her gift, to hold to John and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. Warranty by Ermetruda for herself and her heirs. John has given her 100 pounds sterling. [Endorsed: John de Broway [interlined: the younger] and Joan, [interlined: his] wife, put in their claim etc.] John de Rickling, Adam de Whitborough, Ermetruda de Whitborough, John de Browey, Joan de Browey Ware