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Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 47 Edward III [27 May 1373].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [19 June 1373].
John de Herpesfeld',
John de Whitewell',
John Chishull', clerk, and
John de Mirfeld', querents, and
William de Rokesburgh', deforciant.
A moiety of the manor of Tewyng', which
John Spendeloue and
Joan, his wife, hold for the life of Joan.
Plea of covenant.
William has acknowledged the moiety to be the right of John de Herpesfeld',
and has granted for himself and his heirs that the moiety
- which John Spendeloue and Joan held for the life of Joan of the inheritance of William on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to William and his heirs -
after the decease of Joan shall remain to John de Herpesfeld', John de Whitewell', John Chishull' and John de Mirfeld'
and the heirs of John de Herpesfeld',
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John de Herpesfeld', John de Whitewell', John Chishull' and John de Mirfeld' have given him 100 marks of silver.
John de Harpsfield,
John de Whitwell,
John Chishall,
John de Mirfield,
William de Roxburgh,
John Spendlove,
Joan Spendlove
Tewin
33
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 47 Edward III [3 February 1373].
Roger Draper of Ware, querent, and
William Parker, mercer, and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Ware.
Plea of covenant.
William and Isabel have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Roger,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Roger has given them 10 marks of silver.
Roger Draper,
William Parker,
Isabel Parker
Ware
34
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 47 Edward III [15 May 1373].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [19 June 1373].
John Palyngton', querent, and
Thomas Dymmok' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
40 acres of land in
Magna Berkhampstede.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Joan have acknowledged the land 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 Thomas and Joan for themselves and the heirs of Joan.
John has given them 20 marks of silver.
John Palington,
Thomas Dymock,
Joan Dymock
Berkhamsted
35
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 47 Edward III [1 July 1373].
And afterwards one week from St Martin, 4[8] Edward III [18 November 1374].
William Croiser, knight,
William Bokebrugg', clerk,
John Whitewell',
John Malyn and
John Josep', chaplain, querents, by
John Hemery, put in the place of William, William, John Malyn and John Josep', and
Edward de Kendale, deforciant.
4 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 13 acres of meadow and 26 acres of wood in
Titeburst', Aldenham, Idelstre,
Egeswere and P[ar]ua Stanmere.
Plea of covenant.
Edward has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William Bokebrugg',
and [has granted for] himself and his heirs that the tenements
- which Robert Turk', citizen of London',
held for the term of 13 years and 51 weeks for 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist
for each year of the first 3 years and 25 weeks and each year then following until the end of the term
25 pounds sterling, [to wit, 6] pounds and 5 shillings at the feast of St Michael, 6 pounds and 5 shillings at Christmas,
6 [pounds and 5] shillings at Easter and also 6 pounds and 5 shillings at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist [and]
which after the aforesaid term ought to revert to Edward and his heirs -
after the aforesaid term [shall remain] to [William,] William, John, John and John
and the heirs of William Bokebrugg', to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
William, William, John, John and John have given him 200 marks of silver.
This agreement was made in the presence of Robert, and he did fealty to William, William, John, John and John in the court.
William Croyser,
William Buckbridge,
John Whitwell,
John Malin,
John Joseph,
John Hemery,
Edward de Kendall,
Robert Turk
Titburst (in Aldenham), Aldenham, Elstree,
Edgware, Little Stanmore (both in Middlesex), London
36
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 48 Edward III [18 November 1374].
John Basset' of Walkerne, querent, and
Robert Plesele of London', saddler, and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 toft and 16 acres of land in
Walkerne.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to John and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Robert and Agnes for themselves and the heirs of Agnes.
John has given them 20 marks of silver.
John Basset,
Robert Pleasley,
Agnes Pleasley
Walkern, London
37
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 48 Edward III [1 July 1374].
Geoffrey Sightere, querent, and
John Cheyne and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
A third part of the manor of Mardeleghe.
Plea of covenant.
John and Margaret have granted to Geoffrey the third part
and have remised and quitclaimed whatsoever they had in it in dower of Margaret
to him and his heirs for ever.
Geoffrey has given them 100 marks of silver.
Geoffrey Sighter,
John Cheyne,
Margaret Cheyne
Mardleybury (in Welwyn)
38
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 48 Edward III [20 January 1375].
Simon Fouler of Bassyngburn', querent, and
John, son of George Mareshal of
Roiston', and
Rose, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 10 acres of land in
Roiston' and Therfeld'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Rose have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Simon,
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.
Simon has given them 20 marks of silver.
Simon Fowler,
George Marshall,
John Marshall,
Rose Marshall
Bassingbourn (in Cambridgeshire), Royston, Therfield
39
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 49 Edward III [13 May 1375].
John Garlek' of Sc'o Albano and
Maud, his wife, querents, by
John de Bretton', put in the place of Maud, and
Richard Merstone of Bernet' and
Cecily, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in the vill of Sc'o Albano.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Cecily have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of John,
as that which John and Maud have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Cecily
to John and Maud and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
John and Maud have given them 20 marks of silver.
John Garlick,
Maud Garlick,
John de Bretton,
Richard Marston,
Cecily Marston
St Albans, Chipping Barnet
40
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 49 Edward III [18 November 1375].
Richard Ludewyk' of Sc'o Albano and
John Garleke of Sco' Albano, querents, and
Richard Walyngford' and
Clemence, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 6 shops, 2 acres of land, 4 shillings and 1 penny of rent and a moiety of 1 acre of meadow in the vill of
Sc'o Albano.
Plea of covenant.
Richard Walyngford' and Clemence have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard Ludewyk',
as those which the same Richard and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Clemence
to Richard Ludewyk' and John and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty.
Richard Ludewyk' and John have given them 100 marks of silver.
Richard Ludwick,
John Garlick,
Richard Wallingford,
Clemence Wallingford
St Albans
41
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 49 Edward III [12 November 1375].
Thomas de Braybrok' of Ikylford' and
Alice, his wife, querents, and
Stephen Brunham of Magna Holewell' and
Christian, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 10 acres of land in Ikylford' and Piryton'.
Plea of covenant.
Stephen and Christian have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas,
as those which Thomas and Alice have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Christian
to Thomas and Alice and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas and Alice have given them 20 marks of silver.
Thomas de Braybrook,
Alice de Braybrook,
Stephen Burnham,
Christian Burnham
Ickleford, Holwell (in Bedfordshire), Pirton
42
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 49 Edward III [6 May 1375].
William de Mirfeld', clerk,
Roger Barneburgh', clerk,
John Chyshull', clerk, and
John Mirfeld', clerk, querents, and
John Cook' of Horndon' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
13 shillings, 11 pence and 1 farthing of rent and a rent of 1 rose in
Tewyng'.
Plea of covenant.
John Cook' and Joan have acknowledged the rent to be the right of John Chyshull',
and have granted to William, Roger, John Chyshull' and John Mirfeld' the rent,
together with the homages and all services of the prior of St Bartholomew and his successors,
John Maykyn,
Richard Mortimer,
Felice Melkandale,
Richard Heron',
Nicholas Strete of Dykeswell',
Richard Fauconer,
John Grenman,
Thomas Coup[er],
John Bruer and
John Lodewyk' and their heirs,
in respect of all the tenements which they held before of John Cook' and Joan in the aforesaid vill,
to hold to William, Roger, John Chyshull' and John Mirfeld' and the heirs of John Chyshull', of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John Cook' and Joan and the heirs of Joan.
William, Roger, John Chyshull' and John Mirfeld' have given them 20 marks of silver.
William de Mirfield,
Roger Barnbrough,
John Chishall,
John Mirfield,
John Cook,
Joan Cook,
John Makin,
Richard Mortimer,
Felice Melkandale,
Richard Heron,
Nicholas Street,
Richard Falconer,
John Greenman,
Thomas Cooper,
John Bruer,
John Ludwick
Horndon (in Essex), Tewin, St Bartholomew, London,
Digswell
43
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 49 Edward III [6 May 1375].
William de Mirfeld', clerk,
Roger Barneburgh', clerk,
John Chyshull', clerk, and
John Mirfeld', clerk, querents, and
John Cook' of Hornedon' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of the manor of Tewyng',
which John Spendloue and
Joan, his wife, hold for the life of Joan.
Plea of covenant.
John Cook' and Joan, his wife, have acknowledged the moiety to be the right of John Chyshull',
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan, the wife of John Cook', that the moiety
- which John Spendloue and Joan, his wife,
held for the life of Joan of the inheritance of Joan, the wife of John Cook', on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan, the wife of John Spendloue,
ought to revert to John Cook' and Joan, his wife, and the heirs of Joan -
after the decease of Joan, the wife of John Spendloue,
shall remain to William, Roger, John Chyshull' and John Mirfeld' and the heirs of John Chyshull',
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
William, Roger, John Chyshull' and John Mirfeld' have given them 100 marks of silver.
William de Mirfield,
Roger Barnbrough,
John Chishall,
John Mirfield,
John Cook,
Joan Cook,
John Spendlove,
Joan Spendlove
Horndon (in Essex), Tewin
44
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 49 Edward III [1 July 1375].
Luke Ruddok, querent, and
Adam Tristrem' and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Hycchen'.
Plea of covenant.
Adam and Maud have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Luke,
as that which he has of their gift,
to hold to Luke and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Adam and Maud for themselves and the heirs of Maud.
Luke has given them 10 marks of silver.
Luke Ruddock,
Adam Tristram,
Maud Tristram
Hitchin
45
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 49 Edward III [8 July 1375].
Luke Ruddok, querent, and
Thomas Peyntour and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Hichyn.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Maud have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Luke,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Maud
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Luke has given them 10 marks of silver.
Luke Ruddock,
Thomas Painter,
Maud Painter
Hitchin
46
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 49 Edward III [1 July 1375].
Robert Feltwell' and
Nicholas de Aston', querents, by the aforesaid Robert, put in the place of Nicholas, and
Thomas Lucas of Hycchen' and
Ellen, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Hycchen'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Ellen have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Robert,
as that which Robert and Nicholas have of their gift,
to hold to Robert and Nicholas and the heirs of Robert, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Thomas and Ellen for themselves and the heirs of Thomas.
Robert and Nicholas have given them 10 marks of silver.
Robert Feltwell,
Nicholas de Aston,
Thomas Lucas,
Ellen Lucas
Hitchin
47
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 49 Edward III [27 January 1375].
William de Kymberlee, querent, and
John Berry of Esttodenham and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Horwell' and
20 acres of land in Therfeld'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manor and land 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 Elizabeth
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 100 marks of silver.
William de Kimberley,
John Berry,
Elizabeth Berry
East Tuddenham (in Norfolk), Horwellbury (in Kelshall), Therfield
48
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 49 Edward III [12 November 1375].
John Difford' and
John Dunton', querents, and
Stephen Bakere and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Watton' atte Stone.
Plea of covenant.
Stephen and Margery have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of John Difford',
as that which the same John and John Dunton' have of their gift,
to hold to John and John and the heirs of John Difford', of the chief lords for ever.
John and John have given them 10 marks of silver.
John Difford,
John Dunton,
Stephen Baker,
Margery Baker
Watton-at-Stone
49
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 49 Edward III [25 June 1375].
And afterwards one week from St Michael in the same year [6 October 1375].
Walter Hotofte of Ware, querent, and
Robert de la Saucerie and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Ware.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Maud have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Walter,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Maud
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Walter has given them 20 marks of silver.
Walter Hotoft,
Robert de la Saucery,
Maud de la Saucery
Ware
50
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 50 Edward III [8 July 1376].
And afterwards one week from St Michael in the same year [6 October 1376].
John de Holt' and
Alice, his wife, querents, and
Elizabeth, who was the wife of
Roger de Elmerugge, deforciants.
The manor of Sauecomp' and the advowson of the church of the same manor and
1 messuage, 2 carucates of land, 10 acres of meadow, 8 acres of wood and 40 shillings of rent in
Staundon'.
Plea of covenant.
Elizabeth has acknowledged the manor, tenements and advowson to be the right of John,
and has rendered them to John and Alice in the court,
to hold to John and Alice and the heirs of John, to wit,
the manor and advowson of the lord king and his heirs and the tenements of the chief lords for ever,
rendering to Elizabeth for her life 20 marks a year at the terms of St Michael and the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary
by equal portions. Elizabeth shall have the right to distrain.
And after the decease of Elizabeth, John and Alice and the heirs of John shall be quit of the payment for ever.
Warranty by Elizabeth and her heirs.
John and Alice have given her 200 marks of silver.
This agreement, as regards the manor and advowson, was made by the command of the lord king.
John de Holt,
Alice de Holt,
Roger de Elmridge,
Elizabeth de Elmridge
Sacombe, Standon
51
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 50 Edward III [25 November 1376].
John Northhawe, citizen and tanner of London', and
Felice, his wife, querents, by
William de Sandford', put in the place of Felice, and
John Aylward' of London', saddler, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 100 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow and 16 shillings of rent in
Waltonford', Wylleye and Magna Wylmundele.
Plea of covenant.
John Aylward' and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Northhawe,
as those which the same John and Felice have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to John Northhawe and Felice and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
John Northhawe and Felice have given them 100 marks of silver.
John Northhaw,
Felice Northhaw,
William de Sandford,
John Aylward,
Joan Aylward
London, Walsworth (in Hitchin), Willian,
Great Wymondley
52
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 50 Edward III [11 May 1376].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [15 June 1376].
John Tubbe, clerk, and
John Pounfreyt, clerk, querents, and
Percival Symeon and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 toft, 200 acres of land and 15 acres of wood in
Brantefeld', Qwenhaghe and Benyngho.
Plea of covenant.
Percival and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Tubbe,
as those which the same John and John Pounfreyt have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Percival
to John and John and the heirs of John Tubbe for ever.
Warranty.
John and John have given them 100 marks of silver.
John Tubb,
John Pomfret,
Percival Simeon,
Agnes Simeon
Bramfield, Queen Hoo Hall (in Tewin), Bengeo
53
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 50 Edward III [11 May 1376].
Robert [W]est, citizen of London', and
Isabel, his wife, querents, and
William Lymesy and
Ellen, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 46 acres of land, 5 and a half acres of meadow and 2 acres of wood in
Amwell'.
Plea of covenant.
William and Ellen have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert and Isabel have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed 1 messuage, 38 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow and the wood
from themselves and the heirs of Ellen
to Robert and Isabel and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty in respect of the same tenements.
Robert and Isabel have granted for themselves and the heirs of Robert that they will render each year to William and Ellen
for the lives of William and Ellen 100 shillings of silver, to wit, 25 shillings at each of the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist,
the feast of St Michael, Christmas and Easter.
William and Ellen shall have the right to distrain.
And after the decease of William and Ellen, Robert and Isabel and the heirs of Robert shall be quit of the payment for ever.
And also for this Robert and Isabel have granted to William and Ellen the residue of the tenements, to wit,
1 messuage, 8 acres of land and a moiety of 1 acre of meadow,
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Ellen of Robert and Isabel and the heirs of Robert for the lives of William and Ellen,
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 William and Ellen the same tenements shall revert to
Robert and Isabel and the heirs of Robert, quit of the heirs of William and Ellen, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Robert West,
Isabel West,
William Limesy,
Ellen Limesy
London, Great Amwell
54
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 49 Edward III [3 November 1375].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity, 50 Edward III [15 June 1376].
William Page, cordwainer, and
Emma, his wife, querents, and
Thomas Barbour of Magna Berkhamsted' and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Magna Berkhamsted'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Maud have granted to William and Emma the messuage
and have rendered it to them in the court,
to hold to William and Emma and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of William.
Warranty by Thomas and Maud and the heirs of Thomas.
William and Emma have given them 100 shillings of silver.
William Page,
Emma Page,
Thomas Barber,
Maud Barber
Berkhamsted
55
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 50 Edward III [15 June 1376].
Geoffrey Hunden',
John Quyneld',
John Basset of Chishull' and
John Basset of Walkern', querents, by
John Heydon', put in the place of John Basset and John Basset, and
William Rokesburgh' and
Pernel, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 4 tofts, 140 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 2 acres of pasture and 4 pounds of rent in
Asshewell', Hynxstworth' and Redreth'.
Plea of covenant.
William and Pernel have granted to Geoffrey, John, John and John the tenements
and have rendered whatsoever they had in them for the life of Pernel to them in the court,
to hold to Geoffrey, John, John and John and the heirs of John Basset of Chishull', of the chief lords for the life of Pernel.
Geoffrey, John, John and John have given them 100 marks of silver.
Geoffrey Hunden,
John Quineld,
John Basset,
John Haydon,
William Roxburgh,
Pernel Roxburgh
Chishall (in Essex), Walkern, Ashwell,
Hinxworth, Ruddery (in Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire)
56
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 50 Edward III [22 June 1376].
John de Henxteworth' and
Maud, his wife, querents, and
William atte Ree and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 4 acres of meadow, 15 acres of wood and 40 shillings of rent in
Estreed' and Westreed'.
Plea of covenant.
William and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
and have rendered them to John and Maud in the court,
to hold to John and Maud and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by William and Agnes for themselves and the heirs of Agnes.
John and Maud have given them 100 marks of silver.
John de Hinxworth,
Maud de Hinxworth,
William atte Rye,
Agnes atte Rye
East Reed (in Reed), Reed
57
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 50 Edward III [23 May 1376].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [15 June 1376].
William Ferrour of Wendelbourgh' and
Margery, his wife, querents, by the aforesaid William, put in the place of Margery, and
Philip Cysselot of Abboteswalden' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 30 acres of land in
Wattonatston'.
Plea of covenant.
Philip and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William and Margery have of their gift,
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 10 marks of silver.
William Ferrour,
Margery Ferrour,
Philip Cysselot,
Joan Cysselot
Wellingborough (in Northamptonshire), St Pauls Walden,
Watton-at-Stone
58
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 50 Edward III [23 May 1376].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [15 June 1376].
John Thurnston', querent, and
William Hayward' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 20 acres of land in Wattonatteston'.
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.
Warranty.
John has given them 20 marks of silver.
John Thurnston,
William Hayward,
Joan Hayward
Watton-at-Stone
59
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 41 Edward III [20 June 1367].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 51 Edward III [12 April 1377].
Richard de Braghyng', querent, and
John Fuotekoc' and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
A sixth part of 8 messuages, of 320 acres of land, of 18 acres of meadow, of 13 acres of pasture, of 105 shillings and 10 pence of rent in
Aspedene, Alswyk', Bokelond',
Throkkyngg', Wythihale, Alsurwyk',
Wakele, Leyston', Buntyngford' and
Westmille, which
Nicholas de Langele and
Alice, his wife, hold for the life of Alice.
Plea of covenant.
John and Agnes have acknowledged the sixth part to be the right of Richard,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Agnes that the sixth part
- which Nicholas and Alice held for the life of Alice of the inheritance of Agnes in the aforesaid vills
on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Alice ought to revert to John and Agnes and the heirs of Agnes -
after the decease of Alice shall remain to Richard and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Richard has given them 10 marks of silver.
Richard de Braughing,
John Fuotekoc,
Agnes Fuotekoc,
Nicholas de Langley,
Alice de Langley
Aspenden, Buckland,
Throcking, Wyddial, Alswick Hall (in Layston),
Wakeley, Layston, Buntingford (in Layston),
Westmill
60
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 51 Edward III [31 May 1377].
Thomas Tyler, querent, and
Robert Medle and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 22 acres of land and 1 acre and a half of wood in
Hattefeld' Ep'i.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Alice have acknowledged the 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 Alice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas has given them 20 marks of silver.
Thomas Tyler,
Robert Medley,
Alice Medley
Hatfield
61
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 50 Edward III [18 November 1376].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 51 Edward III [12 April 1377].
Nicholas Aston' of Kyngeswalden', querent, and
John Vynter of Hicchen and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 11 and a half acres of land in
Hicchen.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have granted to Nicholas the tenements
and have rendered whatsoever they had in them for the life of Alice to him in the court,
to hold to Nicholas and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Nicholas has given them 10 marks of silver.
Nicholas Aston,
John Vinter,
Alice Vinter
Kings Walden, Hitchin
62
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 51 Edward III [31 May 1377].
Nicholas Laurence and
Margery, his wife, and
John Swanbourne and
Alice, his wife, querents, and
Robert Dykeswell' and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
A third part of the manor of Wynderigge and
a third part of 60 acres of land, of 3 acres of meadow and of 2 acres of wood in
Kyngesbury.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Agnes have granted to Nicholas and Margery and John and Alice the third parts
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Nicholas and Margery and John and Alice and the heirs of Margery and Alice, of the chief lords for ever,
rendering each year to Robert and Agnes for the life of Agnes 10 pounds sterling, to wit, 50 shillings at each of
the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, the feast of St Michael, Christmas and Easter.
Robert and Agnes shall have the right to distrain.
And after the decease of Agnes, Nicholas and Margery and John and Alice
and the heirs of Margery and Alice shall be quit of the payment for ever.
Nicholas and Margery and John and Alice have given them 100 marks of silver.
Nicholas Lawrence,
Margery Lawrence,
John Swanbourne,
Alice Swanbourne,
Robert Digswell,
Agnes Digswell
Windridge (in the parish of St Michael, St Albans), Kingsbury (in St Albans)
63
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 51 Edward III [31 May 1377].
Robert Gardyner of Ware, querent, and
John Wynterbourne of Thefysham and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Ware.
Plea of covenant.
John and Margaret have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Robert,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Robert has given them 20 marks of silver.
Robert Gardiner,
John Winterbourne,
Margaret Winterbourne
Ware, Teversham (in Cambridgeshire)
64
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 51 Edward III [3 February 1377].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [12 April 1377].
Adam Lanchestre and
Maud, his wife, querents, by
John de Bretton', put in the place of Maud, and
Nicholas Hertford' and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 toft, 1 garden and 2 acres of land in the vill of
Sc'o Albano.
Plea of covenant.
Nicholas and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Adam,
as those which Adam and Maud have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to Adam and Maud and the heirs of Adam for ever.
Warranty.
Adam and Maud have given them 10 marks of silver.
Adam Lanchester,
Maud Lanchester,
John de Bretton,
Nicholas Hertford,
Agnes Hertford
St Albans
65
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 50 Edward III [20 January 1377].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 51 Edward III [12 April 1377].
Margaret, who was the wife of
Alan Mareys, querent, and
Alan Pynnore and
Avice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 3 roods of land in the vill of Sc'o Albano.
Plea of covenant.
Alan and Avice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Margaret,
as those which she has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alan
to her and her heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Margaret has given them 10 marks of silver.
Alan Marsh,
Margaret Marsh,
Alan Pinner,
Avice Pinner
St Albans
66
Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 51 Edward III [31 May 1377].
Henry Greneweye of Sc'o Albano, querent, and
John Dynnesle and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in the vill of Sc'o Albano.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Henry,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of John
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Henry has given them 10 marks of silver.
Henry Greenway,
John Dinsley,
Alice Dinsley
St Albans