Feet of Fines: CP 25/1/260/20


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CP 25/1/260/20, number 1.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster and York.
Date: At Westminster, the day after St John the Baptist, 7 Edward III [25 June 1333]. And afterwards, at York, the day after St Martin in the same year [12 November 1333].
Parties: Walter le Portes of Pepewell', querent, and John, son of Roger Coleman of Magna Inteberewe, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 3 virgates of land, 4 acres of meadow and 3 shillings and 1 penny of rent in Holberewe and Morton'underhull'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Walter, as those which Walter has of his gift.
For this: Walter has granted to John the tenements and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John, of the chief lords for the life of John. And after the decease of John the tenements shall remain to William, son of the same John, and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to John, brother of the same William, and the heirs of his body and (2) to the right heirs of John, son of Roger.
Note: [Endorsement: John, son of Henry Colman, puts in his claim.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Walter le Portes, Roger Coleman, John Coleman, William Coleman, Henry Coleman
Places: Pepwell (in Hartlebury), Inkberrow, Holborough Green, Morton Underhill (both in Inkberrow)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 2.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: One week from St Michael, 7 Edward III [6 October 1333].
Parties: Thomas Bertram and Alice, his wife, querents, by the aforesaid Thomas, put in the place of Alice, and John de Stoke, the parson of the church of Seggesberewe, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 6 acres of meadow and 20 shillings of rent in Hambury.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John has of his gift.
For this: John has granted to Thomas and Alice the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Thomas and Alice and the heirs of Thomas, of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Bertram, Alice Bertram, John de Stoke
Places: Sedgeberrow, Hanbury
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 3.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: One week from St Michael, 7 Edward III [6 October 1333].
Parties: Nicholas Randolf' of Queynton' and Cecily, his wife, querents, and Isolt La Large of Bredon', deforciant.
Property: 2 messuages, 2 acres of meadow and a moiety of 1 virgate of land in Bredon'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Isolt has granted to Nicholas and Cecily the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Nicholas and Cecily and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Cecily.
Warranty: Warranty by Isolt and her heirs.
For this: Nicholas and Cecily have given her 10 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Nicholas Randolf, Cecily Randolf, Isolt La Large
Places: Quinton, Bredon
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 4.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster and York.
Date: At Westminster, two weeks from Easter, 7 Edward III [18 April 1333]. And afterwards, at York, one week from St Michael in the same year [6 October 1333].
Parties: Robert de Somery and Sibel, his wife, querents, by Walter de Byrmyngeh[a]m, the guardian of Sibel, and Nicholas de La Sale, chaplain, and John Le Rous of Raggeleye, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Bishampton'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert has acknowledged the manor to be the right of Nicholas, as that which Nicholas and John have of his gift.
For this: Nicholas and John have granted to Robert and Sibel the manor and have rendered it to them in the court, to hold to Robert and Sibel, of the chief lords for the lives of Robert and Sibel. And after the decease of Robert and Sibel the manor shall remain to Thomas de Somery and Julian, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Robert.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert de Somery, Sibel de Somery, Walter de Birmingham, Nicholas de La Sale, John Le Rous, Thomas de Somery, Julian de Somery
Places: Ragley (in Arrow, Warwickshire), Bishampton
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 5.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 6 Edward III [10 May 1332]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 7 Edward III [18 April 1333].
Parties: Peter West' of Aston', querent, and Benet, son of Adam Jones of Blockeleye, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 toft, 1 mill and 1 acre of land in Blockeleye, which Robert de Glene and Joan, his wife, hold for the life of Joan.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Benet has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Peter, and has granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements - which Robert and Joan held for the life of Joan of the inheritance of Benet in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to Benet and his heirs - after the decease of Joan shall remain to Peter and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Peter has given him 40 marks of silver.
Note: This agreement was made in the presence of Robert and Joan, and they did fealty to Peter in the court.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Peter West, Adam Jones, Benet Jones, Robert de Glenn, Joan de Glenn
Places: Aston Magna (in Blockley), Blockley
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 6.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 7 Edward III [25 April 1333]. And afterwards two weeks from Holy Trinity in the same year [13 June 1333].
Parties: Nicholas de Mur[o], querent, and Roger de Radenore and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 3 messuages, 1 and a half carucates of land, 10 acres of meadow and 10 pounds of rent in Pupplynton', Wygorn' and Northwyk' by Wygornia[m].
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Roger and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Nicholas, as those which he has of their gift, to hold to Nicholas and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by Roger and Alice for themselves and the heirs of Alice.
For this: Nicholas has given them 100 marks of silver.
Note: [For the querent's surname, see number 11.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Nicholas de Muro, Roger de Radnor, Alice de Radnor
Places: Peopleton, Worcester, Northwick (in Claines)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 7.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 8 Edward III [17 April 1334].
Parties: Master Henry de Ombresleye, clerk, and William de Ombresleye, chaplain, querents, and Robert de Sapy and Aline, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 4 messuages, 4 virgates and 3 parts of 1 virgate of land, 4 acres and 3 roods of meadow and 49 shillings and 12 pence of rent in Bretforton'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert and Aline have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Master Henry, and have rendered them to Master Henry and William in the court, to hold to Master Henry and William and the heirs of Master Henry, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by Robert for himself and his heirs.
For this: Master Henry and William have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Henry de Ombersley, William de Ombersley, Robert de Sapey, Aline de Sapey
Places: Bretforton
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 8.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 8 Edward III [27 January 1334]. And afterwards two weeks from Holy Trinity in the same year [5 June 1334].
Parties: Robert de Throkemarton' and Alice, his wife, querents, and Hugh de Mortuo Mari of Cheilmershe, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 10 acres of wood, 26 acres of meadow and 12 shillings of rent in Inteberwe, Astwod', Tyrnake, Morton', Knyghton', Bultus and Russhe.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Hugh.
For this: Hugh has granted to Robert and Alice the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Robert and Alice, of the chief lords for the lives of Robert and Alice. And after the decease of Robert and Alice the tenements shall remain to John de Throkemarton' and Maud, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Nicholas, brother of the same John, and the heirs of his body, (2) to Sibel, sister of the same Nicholas, and the heirs of her body, (3) to Alice, sister of the same Sibel, and the heirs of her body, (4) to Joan, sister of the same Alice, sister of Sibel, and the heirs of her body and (5) to the right heirs of Robert.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert de Throckmorton, Alice de Throckmorton, Hugh de Mortimer, John de Throckmorton, Maud de Throckmorton, Nicholas de Throckmorton, Sibel de Throckmorton, Joan de Throckmorton
Places: Chelmarsh (in Shropshire), Inkberrow, Astwood, Shurnock (both in Feckenham), Morton Underhill, Knighton, Bouts, Rush (all 4 in Inkberrow)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 9.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 8 Edward III [27 January 1334]. And afterwards two weeks from Holy Trinity in the same year [5 June 1334].
Parties: John, son of Robert de Throkemarton', and Maud, his wife, querents, and Robert de Throkemarton' and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 4 messuages, 3 virgates and 28 acres of land, 4 acres and 3 roods of meadow and 21 shillings of rent in Throkemarton' and Pupplynton'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert.
For this: Robert and Alice have granted to John and Maud the tenements and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Maud and the heirs of their bodies, of Robert and Alice and the heirs of Robert 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 Nicholas, brother of the same John, and the heirs of his body, (2) to Sibel, sister of the same Nicholas, and the heirs of her body, (3) to Alice, sister of the same Sibel, and the heirs of her body and (4) to Joan, sister of the same Alice, sister of Sibel, and the heirs of her body. In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to Robert and Alice, his wife, and the heirs of Robert, quit of the other heirs of John and Maud, Nicholas, Sibel, Alice, sister of Sibel, and Joan, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Robert de Throckmorton, John de Throckmorton, Maud de Throckmorton, Alice de Throckmorton, Nicholas de Throckmorton, Sibel de Throckmorton, Joan de Throckmorton
Places: Throckmorton, Peopleton
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 10.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 8 Edward III [17 April 1334]. And afterwards two weeks from Holy Trinity in the same year [5 June 1334].
Parties: William le Botiller and Sarah, his wife, querents, by Ralph de Pershore, put in the place of Sarah by the lord king's writ, and William de Okhampton' and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 toft and 8 acres of land in Magna Cumberton' and Parua Cumberton'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William de Okhampton' and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William le Botiller, as those which the same William and Sarah have of their gift, to hold to William le Botiller and Sarah and the heirs of William, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by William de Okhampton' for himself and his heirs.
For this: William le Botiller and Sarah have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William le Butler, Sarah le Butler, Ralph de Pershore, William de Okehampton, Joan de Okehampton
Places: Great Comberton, Little Comberton
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 11.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 8 Edward III [5 June 1334]. And afterwards the day after St Martin in the same year [12 November 1334].
Parties: Nicholas de Muro and Margaret, his wife, querents, and Robert de Whyteneye, deforciant.
Property: 3 messuages, 1 and a half carucates of land, 10 acres of meadow and 10 pounds of rent in Pupplynton' and Wygorn'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Nicholas and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert, as those which he has of their gift.
For this: Robert has granted to Nicholas and Margaret the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Nicholas and Margaret and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Roger de Bredewardyn and Nicholas, son of Bertrand de Muro, and the heirs of the body of Nicholas and (2) to the right heirs of Nicholas, son of Bertrand.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Nicholas de Muro, Margaret de Muro, Robert de Whitney, Roger de Bredwardine, Bertrand de Muro
Places: Peopleton, Worcester
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 12.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 8 Edward III [13 October 1334].
Parties: John Comyn and Joan, his wife, querents, and Thomas West', knight, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Morton' Underhull'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas has acknowledged the manor to be the right of John, and has rendered it to John and Joan in the court, to hold to John and Joan and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by Thomas for himself and his heirs.
For this: John and Joan have given him 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Comin, Joan Comin, Thomas West
Places: Morton Underhill (in Inkberrow)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 13.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: The day after All Souls, 8 Edward III [3 November 1334]. And afterwards one week from St Hilary in [the same] year [20 January 1335].
Parties: William de Bello Campo, querent, and John de Monte Alto and John Payn of Caneford', clerk, deforciants.
Property: The manors of Kelmesham and Caldecote.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William has acknowledged the manors to be the right of John de Monte Alto, as those which the same John and John Payn have of his gift.
For this: John de Monte Alto and John Payn have granted to William the manors and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to William and the heirs of his body, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to Thomas de Bradeston and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William de Beauchamp, John de Mold, John Payne, Thomas de Bradestone
Places: Canford Magna (in Dorset), Kinsham, 'Caldecote' (both in Bredon)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 14.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: The day after All Souls, 8 Edward III [3 November 1334]. And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1335].
Parties: William de Bello Campo and Joan, his wife, querents, and John de Monte Alto and John Payn of Caneford', deforciants.
Property: The manors of Poywyk' and Braunesford'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William has acknowledged the manors to be the right of John de Monte Alto, as those which the same John and John Payn have of his gift.
For this: John de Monte Alto and John Payn have granted to William and Joan the manors and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to William and Joan and the heirs of the body of William, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to Thomas de Bradeston and his heirs.
Note: [Endorsed: Giles de Bello Campo puts in his claim.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William de Beauchamp, Joan de Beauchamp, John de Mold, John Payne, Thomas de Bradestone, Giles de Beauchamp
Places: Canford Magna (in Dorset), Powick, Bransford (in Leigh)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 15.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 9 Edward III [3 February 1335].
Parties: Richard Braz and Margaret, his wife, querents, and Richard de Clent', deforciant.
Property: A moiety of the manor of Douerdale and a fourth part of the manor of Rudmarleye Adam and the advowson of the church of Douerdale.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard Braz and Margaret have acknowledged the moiety, fourth part and advowson to be the right of Richard de Clent', as those which he has of their gift.
For this: Richard de Clent' has granted to Richard Braz and Margaret the moiety, fourth part and advowson and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Richard Braz and Margaret and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Margaret.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Brace, Margaret Brace, Richard de Clent
Places: Doverdale, Redmarley Adam (in Great Witley)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 16.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 9 Edward III [27 January 1335]. And afterwards three weeks from Easter in the same year [7 May 1335].
Parties: Thomas de Euesham, clerk, and John de Braunesford', the parson of the church of Herforton', querents, and Peter de Neuill' and Olive, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Croule Syward'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas and John have acknowledged the manor to be the right of Peter. For this, Peter and Olive have granted for themselves and the heirs of Peter that the manor - which Joan, who was the wife of John Syward', held for life of the inheritance of Peter on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to Peter and Olive and the heirs of Peter - after the decease of Joan shall remain to Thomas and John and the heirs of John, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by Peter and his heirs.
Note: This agreement was made in the presence of Joan, and she did fealty to Thomas and John in the court.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas de Evesham, John de Bransford, Peter de Neville, Olive de Neville, John Siward, Joan Siward
Places: Harvington (in Chaddesley Corbett), Crowle
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 17.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 10 Edward III [13 October 1336]. And afterwards one week from St Martin in the same year [18 November 1336].
Parties: Richard Bulky of Stodleye and John, son of John le Br[udly], and Alice, his wife, querents, and John le Brudly of Ouerewolfrynton' and Joan, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 2 messuages, 24 acres and 1 and a half virgates of land and 4 shillings of rent in Ouerewolfrynton' and Thorndon'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John le Brudly, as those which the same John and Joan have of his gift.
For this: John le Brudly and Joan have granted to Richard the tenements and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Richard, of the chief lords for the life of Richard. And after the decease of Richard the tenements shall remain to John, son of John, and Alice and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of John, son of John.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard Bulky, John le Brudly, Alice le Brudly, Joan le Brudly
Places: Studley, Upper Wolverton (in Stoulton), Thorndon (in Inkberrow)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 18.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 10 Edward III [8 July 1336]. And afterwards one week from St Martin in the same year [18 November 1336].
Parties: Roger Braket' of Pudlesdon' and Alice, his wife, querents, and Walter Braket' of Pudlesdon', deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage and 1 virgate of land in Temedebury.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Roger and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Walter, as those which he has of their gift.
For this: Walter has granted to Roger and Alice the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Roger and Alice and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Alice.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Roger Brackett, Alice Brackett, Walter Brackett
Places: Puddlestone (in Herefordshire), Tenbury
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 19.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 9 Edward III [13 October 1335]. And afterwards two weeks from St Hilary, 10 Edward III [27 January 1336].
Parties: Thomas de Dounton', querent, and John de Sapy, knight, and Sibel, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 10 acres of meadow, 2 acres of pasture, 40 shillings of rent and a moiety of 1 acre of wood in Poywyk'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Sibel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas, as those which he has of their gift, to hold to Thomas and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by John and Sibel for themselves and the heirs of Sibel.
For this: Thomas has given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas de Downton, John de Sapey, Sibel de Sapey
Places: Powick
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 20.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 9 Edward III [13 October 1335]. And afterwards two weeks from St Hilary, 10 Edward III [27 January 1336].
Parties: Walter de Uske and Alice, his wife, querents, and Amice, daughter of Walter Frisshelou, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 100 acres of land and 2 marks of rent in Wykkewaneford'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Walter and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Amice, as those which she has of their gift.
For this: Amice has granted to Walter and Alice the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Walter and Alice and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Walter.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Walter de Usk, Alice de Usk, Walter Frislow, Amice Frislow
Places: Wickhamford
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 21.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 10 Edward III [27 January 1336]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [14 April 1336].
Parties: John le Smale, clerk, querent, and Nicholas de Quenton' of Aluethechirche, deforciant.
Property: 2 messuages, 280 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 4 acres of alder and 14 pence of rent in Aluethechirche.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Nicholas has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John has of his gift.
For this: John has granted to Nicholas the tenements and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Nicholas, of John and his heirs for the life of Nicholas, 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 Nicholas the tenements shall revert to John and his heirs, quit of the heirs of Nicholas, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John le Small, Nicholas de Quinton
Places: Alvechurch
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 22.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 10 Edward III [21 April 1336]. And afterwards two weeks from Holy Trinity in the same year [9 June 1336].
Parties: Adam de Pagenham of Legh', querent, and John le Webbe of Legh', deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 4 acres of meadow, 2 acres of wood, 2 shillings and 1 penny of rent and a rent of a moiety of 1 pound of cumin in Legh'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Adam has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John has of his gift.
For this: John has granted to Adam the tenements and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Adam, of the chief lords for the life of Adam. And after the decease of Adam the tenements shall remain to Richard de Abrighton' and Agnes, daughter of Adam de Pagenham, and the heirs of the body of Agnes, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Margaret, sister of the same Agnes, and the heirs of her body and (2) to the right heirs of Adam.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Adam de Pakenham, John le Webb, Richard de Albrighton, Agnes de Pakenham, Margaret de Pakenham
Places: Leigh
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 23.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: The day after St Martin, 10 Edward III [12 November 1336]. And afterwards two weeks from St Hilary, 11 Edward III [27 January 1337].
Parties: Joan, who was the wife of Thomas Botetourt', querent, and Richard de Fokerham, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 carucate and 17 acres of land, 7 and a half acres of meadow, 4 acres of wood and 20 shillings of rent in Werueleye.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Joan, of which she has the messuage, the carucate of land, 6 acres of meadow, the wood and the rent of his gift.
For this: Joan has granted to Richard the same tenements and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Richard, of Joan and her heirs for the life of Richard, 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 besides Joan granted for herself and her heirs that 14 acres of land and 1 and a half acres of meadow - which Agnes Thedrych' held for life - and that 1 acre of land - which John Sweynes held for life - and also that 2 acres of land - which Nicholas de Radewell' held for life - of the inheritance of Joan in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made, and which after the death of Agnes, John and Nicholas ought to revert to Joan and her heirs - after the decease of Agnes, John and Nicholas shall remain to Richard, to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of Joan and her heirs by the aforesaid services for the life of Richard. And after the decease of Richard all the tenements shall revert to Joan and her heirs, quit of the heirs of Richard, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Botetourt, Joan Botetourt, Richard de Fockerham, Agnes Thedrich, John Swains, Nicholas de Radwell
Places: Warley Wigorn (in Halesowen)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 24.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 10 Edward III [13 October 1336]. And afterwards two weeks from St Hilary, 11 Edward III [27 January 1337].
Parties: Geoffrey Le Spens[er] of Upton' sup[er] Sabrinam and Ellen, his wife, querents, and William Le Yonge, chaplain, deforciant.
Property: 2 messuages, 12 acres of land and 2 and a half acres of meadow in Upton' sup[er] Sabrinam.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Geoffrey has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William, as those which William has of his gift.
For this: William has granted to Geoffrey and Ellen the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Geoffrey and Ellen and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to Robert, son of the same Geoffrey, and his heirs.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Geoffrey Le Spencer, Ellen Le Spencer, William Le Young, Robert Le Spencer
Places: Upton on Severn
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 25.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 11 Edward III [27 January 1337]. And afterwards one month from Easter in the same year [18 May 1337].
Parties: John, son of Geoffrey de Aston' of Someruill', querent, and Isolt de Twyford', deforciant.
Property: 2 messuages and a moiety of 1 virgate of land in Cherleton'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Isolt has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, of which he has 1 messuage and the moiety of her gift, to hold to John and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever. And besides Isolt granted for herself and her heirs that 1 messuage - which Margery Steuenes held for life of the inheritance of Isolt in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Margery ought to revert to Isolt and her heirs - after the decease of Margery shall remain to John and his heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John has given her 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Geoffrey de Aston, John de Aston, Isolt de Twyford, Margery Stevens
Places: Aston Somerville (in Gloucestershire), Charlton (in Cropthorne)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 26.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 11 Edward III [27 January 1337]. And afterwards three weeks from Easter in the same year [11 May 1337].
Parties: John, son of William de Douerdale, and Thomas, brother of the same John, and Maud, sister of the same Thomas, querents, and Eustache, who was the wife of William de Douerdale, deforciant.
Property: 2 messuages, 82 acres of land, 14 acres of meadow, 6 acres of pasture, 16 acres of wood, 7 marks of rent and a third part of 1 messuage in Sodynton' and Estham and the advowson of the church of the vill of Estham.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Eustache has acknowledged the tenements and advowson to be the right of Maud, of which Maud, John and Thomas have 1 messuage, 42 acres of land, 11 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture, 8 acres of wood, 4 marks, 6 shillings and 8 pence of rent, 2 parts of 1 messuage and the advowson of her gift.
For this: John and Thomas and Maud have granted to Eustache the same tenements and the advowson and have rendered them to her in the court, to hold to Eustache, of John and Thomas and Maud and the heirs of Maud for the life of Eustache, 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 besides John and Thomas and Maud granted for themselves and the heirs of Maud that 40 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 2 acres of pasture, 8 acres of wood, 2 marks, 6 shillings and 8 pence of rent and the third parts [sic] of 2 messuages in the vills of Sodynton' and Estham - which Joan, who was the wife of John de Carruwe, held for life of the inheritance of Maud in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to John and Thomas and Maud and the heirs of Maud - after the decease of Joan shall remain to Eustache, to hold together with the aforesaid tenements and the advowson of John and Thomas and Maud and the heirs of Maud by the aforesaid services for the life of Eustache. And after the decease of Eustache all the tenements and the advowson shall revert to John and Thomas and Maud and the heirs of Maud, quit of the heirs of Eustache, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William de Doverdale, John de Doverdale, Thomas de Doverdale, Maud de Doverdale, Eustache de Doverdale, John de Carew, Joan de Carew
Places: Soddington (in Mamble), Eastham
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 27.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 11 Edward III [11 May 1337].
Parties: Hugh de Cokeseye, querent, and William de Portes the younger and Maud, his wife, deforciants.
Property: The manor of Tymberhongle.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Maud have acknowledged the manor to be the right of Hugh, and have rendered it to him in the court, to hold to Hugh and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by William and Maud for themselves and the heirs of William.
For this: Hugh has given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Hugh de Cooksey, William de Portes, Maud de Portes
Places: Timberhonger (in Bromsgrove)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 28.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: One week from Holy Trinity, 11 Edward III [22 June 1337].
Parties: Aline Burnel, querent, and John Drugel, deforciant.
Property: 2 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 10 acres of meadow, 4 acres of wood and 17 shillings of rent in Sockeleye.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Aline, and has rendered them to her in the court, to hold to Aline and her heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by John for himself and his heirs.
For this: Aline has given him 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Aline Burnell, John Drugel
Places: Suckley
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 29.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 11 Edward III [4 May 1337]. And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [22 June 1337].
Parties: Richard de la Lowe, querent, and Adam, son of William de la Lowe, deforciant.
Property: 4 messuages, 8 acres and 1 and a half virgates of land and 2 and a half acres of meadow in Elmeleye Louet and Oldeswyneforde.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Richard has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Adam, as those which Adam has of his gift.
For this: Adam has granted to Richard the tenements and has rendered them to him in the court, to hold to Richard, of Adam and his heirs for the life of Richard, 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 Richard the tenements shall remain to Adam, son of the same Richard, and the heirs of his body, to hold of Adam, son of William, and his heirs by the aforesaid services for ever. In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to Adam, son of William, and his heirs, quit of the heirs of Richard and also of the other heirs of Adam, son of Richard, to hold of the chief lords for ever. For this, Richard has given him 40 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Richard de la Lowe, William de la Lowe, Adam de la Lowe
Places: Elmley Lovett, Oldswinford
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 30.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: One week from St Hilary, 11 Edward III [20 January 1338].
Parties: Nicholas Russel and Agnes, his wife, querents, and Robert Russel, the parson of the church of Strengesham, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Strengesham and the advowson of the church of the same manor.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Nicholas has acknowledged the manor and advowson to be the right of Robert, as those which Robert has of his gift.
For this: Robert has granted to Nicholas and Agnes the manor and advowson and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Nicholas and Agnes and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to John, son of the same Nicholas, and the heirs of his body, (2) to Edmund, brother of the same John, and the heirs of his body, (3) to Robert, brother of the same Edmund, and the heirs of his body, (4) to Christian, sister of the same Robert, brother of Edmund, and the male heirs of her body, (5) to Margaret de Appurleye, sister of the same Christian, and the male heirs of her body, (6) to Margery de la Boure, sister of the same Margaret, and the heirs of her body and (7) to the right heirs of Nicholas.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Nicholas Russell, Agnes Russell, Robert Russell, John Russell, Edmund Russell, Christian Russell, Margaret de Apperley, Margery de la Bower
Places: Strensham
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 31.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: York.
Date: One week from Holy Trinity, 12 Edward III [14 June 1338].
Parties: William Dudekyn and Agnes, his wife, querents, and John de Bures the elder, deforciant.
Property: 3 messuages, 1 mill, 2 and a half carucates of land, 24 acres of meadow and 8 shillings of rent in Blokkeleye.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John has of his gift.
For this: John has granted to William and Agnes the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to William and Agnes and the heirs of the body of William, of John 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 John and his heirs, quit of the other heirs of William and Agnes, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William Dudkin, Agnes Dudkin, John de Bures
Places: Blockley
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 32.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St Michael, 13 Edward III [6 October 1339].
Parties: John de Honesworth', the parson of the church of Bolkyng' [sic], querent, and Thomas de Womborne and Agatha, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 mill and 4 acres of land in Werueleye.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Thomas and Agatha have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agatha to him and his heirs for ever.
For this: John has given them 10 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Handsworth, Thomas de Wombourne, Agatha de Wombourne
Places: Bocking (in Essex), Warley Wigorn (in Halesowen)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 33.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 13 Edward III [18 April 1339]. And afterwards two weeks from Holy Trinity in the same year [6 June 1339].
Parties: William Fitz Aer and Margery, his wife, querents, by Hugh de Plash', put in the place of Margery, and Henry Fitz Aer, deforciant.
Property: The manor of Ridmarleye Adam.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William has acknowledged the manor to be the right of Henry, as that which Henry has of his gift.
For this: Henry has granted to William and Margery the manor and has rendered it to them in the court, to hold to William and Margery and the heirs of William, of the chief lords for ever.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William FitzAer, Margery FitzAer, Hugh de Plash, Henry FitzAer
Places: Redmarley Adam (in Great Witley)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 34.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 13 Edward III [11 April 1339]. And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [30 May 1339].
Parties: Walter de Clodeshale and Richard, his son, querents, by Richard de Clent, put in the place of Walter, and John de Shymplyng'ford', deforciant.
Property: The manor of Pebmore and 1 messuage, 60 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood and 2 shillings of rent in Foxcote and the advowson of the church of the aforesaid manor.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John has acknowledged the manor, tenements and advowson to be the right of Richard, and has rendered them to Walter and Richard in the court, to hold to Walter and Richard and the heirs of Richard, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by John for himself and his heirs.
For this: Walter and Richard have given him 100 pounds sterling.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Walter de Cladswall, Richard de Cladswall, Richard de Clent, John de Shimplingford
Places: Pedmore, Foxcote (in Oldswinford)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 35.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 13 Edward III [6 June 1339].
Parties: Henry de Stretford', clerk, querent, and Robert, son of Robert Jones of Longedon', and Margery, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 5 messuages, 1 carucate of land, 16 acres of meadow, 8 acres of pasture and 8 pence of rent in Longedon' and Eldresfeld'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Robert and Margery have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Henry, as those which he has of their gift.
For this: Henry has granted to Robert and Margery the tenements and has rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Robert and Margery and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Robert.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Henry de Stratford, Robert Jones, Margery Jones
Places: Longdon, Eldersfield
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 36.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 14 Edward III [30 April 1340]. And afterwards one week from St Martin in the same year [18 November 1340].
Parties: John, son of John Golafre, knight*, and Amice, his wife, querents, and John Golafre, knight, and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 5 messuages, 1 toft, 3 carucates, 60 acres and a moiety of 1 virgate of land, 20 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood and 10 shillings of rent in Barcliue, Brytlamton', Magna Cumberton' and Parua Cumberton'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John Golafre and Elizabeth have granted to John, son of John, and Amice 2 messuages, the carucates of land, the meadow, the pasture, the wood and the rent and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John, son of John, and Amice and the heirs of their bodies, of John Golafre and Elizabeth and the heirs of John 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. John Golafre and Elizabeth also granted for themselves and the heirs of John that the toft and 60 acres of land in the vill of Barclyue - which Paulinus de Barcliue held for life - and that 1 messuage and a moiety of 1 virgate of land in the vill of Brytlamton' - which Adam Gibbes held for life - and also that 2 messuages in the vill of Parua Cumberton' - which William Jannes and Robert le Cook' held for their lives - of the inheritance of John Golafre on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Paulinus, Adam, William and Robert ought to revert to John Golafre and Elizabeth and the heirs of John - after the decease of Paulinus, Adam, William and Robert shall remain to John, son of John, and Amice and their aforesaid heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of John Golafre and Elizabeth and the heirs of John by the aforesaid services for ever. In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to John Golafre and Elizabeth and the heirs of John, quit of the other heirs of John, son of John, and Amice, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: John, son of John, and Amice have given them 100 marks of silver.
Note: [* Refers to the son.]

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John Golafre, Amice Golafre, Elizabeth Golafre, Paulinus de Barclive, Adam Gibbs, William Jannes, Robert le Cook
Places: 'Barcliue', Bricklehampton (in Pershore), Great Comberton, Little Comberton
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 37.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 14 Edward III [13 October 1340].
Parties: William de Hampton', the parson of the church of Elmeleye, querent, and James Dabetot' and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage and 1 carucate of land in Wodmuncote and Ekynton'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: James and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William, as those which he has of their gift, to hold to William and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by James and Alice for themselves and the heirs of James.
For this: William has given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: William de Hampton, James d'Abitot, Alice d'Abitot
Places: Elmley, Woodmancote (in Defford), Eckington
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 38.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Three weeks from Easter, 14 Edward III [7 May 1340]. And afterwards one week from St Michael in the same year [6 October 1340].
Parties: Thomas Cassy, querent, and Roger le Dekene, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 10 acres of meadow, 1 acre of pasture and 10 shillings of rent in Wyth' [sic], Wychebaud', Salwarpe, Haddesouere, Elmeley Louet' and Wytton' of St Mary.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Roger 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: Warranty by Roger for himself and his heirs.
For this: Thomas has given him 40 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Thomas Cassy, Roger le Deacon
Places: Droitwich, Wychbold (in Dodderhill), Salwarpe, Hadsor, Elmley Lovett, Witton (in Droitwich)
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 39.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 14 Edward III [30 April 1340]. And afterwards one week from St Michael in the same year [6 October 1340].
Parties: The abbot of Pershore, querent, and Master Adam de Herewynton', clerk, deforciant.
Property: 1 messuage, 1 toft, 1 and a half carucates of land, 12 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture in Pershore, which Ellen, who was the wife of Hugh le Porter of Pershore, holds for life.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Master Adam has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of the abbot and his church of St Edburga of Pershore, and has granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements - which Ellen held for life of the inheritance of Master Adam in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Ellen ought to revert to Master Adam and his heirs - after the decease of Ellen shall remain to the abbot and his successors and their church, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: The abbot has given him 100 marks of silver.
Note: This agreement was made by the command of the lord king, in the presence of Ellen, and she did fealty to the abbot in the court.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Adam de Harvington, Hugh le Porter, Ellen le Porter
Places: Pershore
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 40.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 14 Edward III [30 April 1340].
Parties: John de Gretton' and Margaret, his wife, querents, and Ralph le Botiller of Upton' sup[er] Sabrinam and Alice, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 2 messuages and 1 carucate of land in Marteleye and Wycheneford'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Ralph and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, as those which John and Margaret have of their gift, to hold to John and Margaret and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by Ralph and Alice for themselves and the heirs of Ralph.
For this: John and Margaret have given them 40 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: John de Gretton, Margaret de Gretton, Ralph le Butler, Alice le Butler
Places: Upton on Severn, Martley, Wichenford
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 41.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from Easter, 14 Edward III [30 April 1340].
Parties: The abbot of Pershore, querent, and George de la Graue of Bradeweye and Joan, his wife, and John, son of the same George, deforciants.
Property: 3 messuages, 1 carucate of land and 6 acres of meadow in Bradeweye.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: George and Joan and John have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of the abbot and his church of St Edburga of Pershore, and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to the abbot and his successors and their church, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty by George and Joan and John for themselves and the heirs of George.
For this: The abbot has given them 100 marks of silver.
Note: This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: George de la Grove, Joan de la Grove, John de la Grove
Places: Pershore, Broadway
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 42.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: Two weeks from St Hilary, 14 Edward III [27 January 1340]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [30 April 1340].
Parties: Walter Usk' and Alice, his wife, and Agnes, daughter of the same Walter and Alice, querents, and John le Parkere and Maud, his wife, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage and a moiety of 1 virgate of land in Wykewoneforde, which Maud, who was the wife of Walter Fremon, holds for life.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: John and Maud, his wife, have granted for themselves and the heirs of Maud that the tenements - which Maud, who was the wife of Walter, held for life of the inheritance of Maud, the wife of John, in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Maud, who was the wife of Walter, ought to revert to John and Maud, his wife, and the heirs of Maud - after the decease of Maud, who was the wife of Walter, shall remain to Walter and Alice and Agnes and the heirs of the bodies of Walter and Alice, to hold of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Walter.
Warranty: Warranty.
For this: Walter and Alice and Agnes have given them 10 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Walter Usk, Alice Usk, Agnes Usk, John le Parker, Maud le Parker, Walter Freeman, Maud Freeman
Places: Wickhamford
 
CP 25/1/260/20, number 43.
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County: Worcestershire.
Place: Westminster.
Date: One week from St John the Baptist, 14 Edward III [1 July 1340].
Parties: Peter de Greete and Agnes, his wife, and Peter, son of the same Peter and Agnes, querents, by William de Norton', put in the place of Agnes, and by the same William, the guardian of Peter, son of Peter and Agnes, and William de Sallewarp', the parson of the church of Cubbeworth', and Thomas de Piriton', the parson of the church of Dersleye, deforciants.
Property: 1 messuage, 2 carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow and 3 shillings of rent in Piriton' and Seuernestok'.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: William and Thomas have granted to Peter de Greete and Agnes and Peter, son of Peter and Agnes, the tenements and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to Peter de Greete and Agnes and Peter, son of Peter and Agnes, and the heirs of the body of Peter, son of Peter and Agnes, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to Bernard, brother of the aforesaid Peter, son of Peter de Greete and Agnes, and the heirs of his body, (2) to John, brother of the same Bernard, and the heirs of his body, (3) to Nicholas, brother of the same John, and the heirs of his body, (4) to Agnes, sister of the same Nicholas, and the heirs of her body and (5) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Peter de Greete.
Warranty: Warranty by William and Thomas and the heirs of Thomas.
For this: Peter de Greete and Agnes and Peter, son of Peter and Agnes, have given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)
Persons: Peter de Greet, Agnes de Greet, William de Norton, William de Salwarpe, Thomas de Pirton, Bernard de Greet, John de Greet, Nicholas de Greet
Places: Kibworth Beauchamp (in Leicestershire), Dursley (in Gloucestershire), Pirton, Severn Stoke


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