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Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 33 Henry VI [27 October 1454].
John Leeston' of Doncastre, mercer, querent, and
Robert White of Tykhill', mercer, and
Ellen, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Doncastre.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Ellen have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of John,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Ellen
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 20 pounds sterling.
John Leeston,
Robert White,
Ellen White
Doncaster, Tickhill
69
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 33 Henry VI [9 February 1455].
Ralph, earl of Westmorland,
Thomas de Clyfford', knight,
John Neuyll', knight,
Thomas Neuyll', knight, and
Richard Baynbryg', querents, and
Constance Barley and
Katherine Barley, deforciants.
1 messuage, 60 acres of land, 24 acres of meadow, 3 acres of wood and 14 shillings of rent in
Wystowe.
Plea of covenant.
Constance and Katherine have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard, the earl, Thomas, John and Thomas have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and their heirs
to the earl, Thomas, John, Thomas and Richard and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty.
The earl, Thomas, John, Thomas and Richard have granted to Constance and Katherine the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Constance and Katherine, of the earl, Thomas, John, Thomas and Richard and the heirs 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,
for the lives of Constance and Katherine.
And after the decease of Constance and Katherine the tenements shall revert to
the earl, Thomas, John, Thomas and Richard and the heirs of Richard,
quit of the heirs of Constance and Katherine, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Ralph, earl of Westmorland,
Thomas de Clifford,
John Neville,
Thomas Neville,
Richard Bainbridge,
Constance Barley,
Katherine Barley
Wistow or Westow
70
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 33 Henry VI [27 January 1455].
Robert Shatton', querent, and
Edmund Waddesley, esquire, deforciant.
1 messuage, 200 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow and 80 acres of pasture in
Stansall' and Wilsyk', which
Thomas Denyngton' holds for life.
Plea of covenant.
Edmund has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
and has granted for himself and his heirs that the tenements
- which Thomas held for life of the inheritance of Edmund in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Thomas ought to revert to Edmund and his heirs -
after the decease of Thomas shall remain to Robert and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Robert has given him 40 marks of silver.
Robert Shatton,
Edmund Wadsley,
Thomas Dennington
Stancil, Wilsic (both in Tickhill)
71
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 33 Henry VI [20 January 1455].
Thomas Palmer, querent, and
Thomas Tasker and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 1 garden in Blaketoft.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Tasker and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Palmer,
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.
Thomas Palmer has given them 100 shillings of silver.
Thomas Palmer,
Thomas Tasker,
Joan Tasker
Blacktoft
72
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 33 Henry VI [4 May 1455].
John Melton', esquire, and
Margery, his wife, querents, and
John Melton' the younger, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Taweton' and 30 messuages, 60 bovates of land and 80 acres of meadow in
Taweton', Oustwyk' and Catwyk'.
Plea of covenant.
John Melton', knight, and Elizabeth have granted to John Melton', esquire, and Margery the manor and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John Melton', esquire, and Margery and the heirs of their bodies, of John Melton', knight, 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.
In default of such heirs, the manor and tenements shall revert to
John Melton', knight, and Elizabeth and the heirs of John,
quit of the other heirs of John Melton', esquire, and Margery, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John Melton', knight, and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth.
John Melton,
Margery Melton,
Elizabeth Melton
Towton (in Saxton), Owstwick (in Garton and Roos), Catwick
73
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 33 Henry VI [4 May 1455].
John Sayvell', knight,
John Elys, clerk,
John Pilkyngton', esquire, and
William Bradford', querents, and
Richard Fitz William, esquire, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Haldenby and 12 messuages, 200 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow and 6 acres of wood in
Haldenby, Thribergh', Dalton',
Rauenfeld', Doncastre and Bramley.
Plea of covenant.
John, John, John and William have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Elizabeth,
as those which Richard and Elizabeth have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of John Pilkyngton'
to Richard and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth for ever.
Richard and Elizabeth have granted for themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth that they will render each year to
John, John, John and William for the life of
Elizabeth, the wife of
the aforesaid John Pilkyngton',
25 marks of silver, to wit, a moiety at the feast of Pentecost and the other moiety at the feast of St Martin in Winter.
John, John, John and William shall have the right to distrain.
And after the decease of Elizabeth, Richard and Elizabeth, his wife, and her heirs shall be quit of the payment for ever.
John Saville,
John Ellis,
John Pilkington,
William Bradford,
Richard FitzWilliam,
Elizabeth FitzWilliam,
Elizabeth Pilkington
Haldenby (in Adlingfleet), Thrybergh, Dalton (in Rotherham),
Ravenfield, Doncaster, Bramley (in Braithwell)
74
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 33 Henry VI [4 May 1455].
John Wombwell', esquire, querent, and
William Blythe and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages, 28 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in
Wombwell'.
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.
John has given them 40 marks of silver.
John Wombwell,
William Blyth,
Joan Blyth
Wombwell (in Darfield)
75
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 33 Henry VI [1 July 1455].
Richard Byngham,
John Hewet,
John Byngham, son of
Richard Byngham,
John Moungomery and
Roger Doget, clerk, querents, and
Stephen Scrope, esquire, deforciant.
The manor of Wyghton' Underthewalde.
Plea of covenant.
Stephen has acknowledged the manor to be the right of Roger,
as that which Roger, Richard, John, John and John have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed it from himself and his heirs
to Richard, John, John, John and Roger and the heirs of Roger for ever.
Warranty.
Richard, John, John, John and Roger have given him 300 marks of silver.
Richard Bingham,
John Hewett,
John Bingham,
John Montgomery,
Roger Doggett,
Stephen Scrope
Market Weighton
76
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 33 Henry VI [8 June 1455].
Richard Weltden' and
Ralph Leek', querents, and
Thomas Witham and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Wrelton'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Agnes have acknowledged the manor to be the right of Ralph,
as that which Ralph and Richard have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to Richard and Ralph and the heirs of Ralph for ever.
Warranty.
Richard and Ralph have given them 200 marks of silver.
Richard Weldon,
Ralph Leek,
Thomas Witham,
Agnes Witham
Wrelton (in Middleton)
77
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 34 Henry VI [3 November 1455].
Nicholas Beawe, clerk,
John Goldyng', clerk, and
Thomas Squyer, chaplain, querents, and
Thomas Ask', esquire, and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
5 messuages, 3 tofts, 7 bovates and 4 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow and a moiety of 1 bovate of land in
Scuruton' and Aynderby in the Myre.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Ask' and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Squyer,
as those which the same Thomas, Nicholas and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to Nicholas, John and Thomas Squyer and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
Nicholas, John and Thomas Squyer have given them 100 pounds sterling.
Nicholas Bew,
John Golding,
Thomas Squire,
Thomas Aske,
Isabel Aske
Scruton, Ainderby Myers (in Hornby)
78
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 34 Henry VI [18 November 1455].
William Kelk', querent, and
Thomas Kelk' and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 2 tofts and 140 acres of land in
Baynton' and Appilgarth'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty against John, abbot of the monastery of the Blessed Mary, York, and his successors.
William has given them 40 marks of silver.
William Kelk,
Thomas Kelk,
Elizabeth Kelk
Bainton, Applegarth (in Bainton)
79
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 34 Henry VI [27 October 1455].
John Passelewe, querent, and
Robert Cursone and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 26 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in
Calthorn'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Alice 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 Alice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 20 marks of silver.
John Passlow,
Robert Curzon,
Alice Curzon
Cawthorne
80
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 34 Henry VI [3 November 1455].
Edmund Mauleuerer and
Eleanor, his wife, querents, and
William Mauleuerer, knight, and
Robert Mauleuerer, esquire, deforciants.
3 messuages, 190 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 9 acres of wood and 13 shillings and 4 pence of rent in
Dryghlynton', Wodosom', Adwalton' and
Scoylcrofte.
Plea of covenant.
William and Robert have granted to Edmund and Eleanor the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Edmund and Eleanor and the heirs of the body of Edmund, of William and Robert and the heirs of William
by the service of a tenth part of 1 knight's fee for ever,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist.
In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to William and Robert and the heirs of William,
quit of the other heirs of Edmund and Eleanor, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Edmund Mauleverer,
Eleanor Mauleverer,
William Mauleverer,
Robert Mauleverer
Drighlington (in Birstall), Woodsome (in Almondbury), Adwalton (in Birstall),
'Scoylcrofte'
81
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 34 Henry VI [18 November 1455].
Thomas Palyser of Sandhoton', querent, and
William Warde of Neuby sup[er] Wysk and
John Warde, son of the same William, of Neuby sup[er] Wysk, deforciants.
1 messuage and 2 bovates of land in Munby.
Plea of covenant.
William and John 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 William
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas has given them 20 pounds sterling.
Thomas Palliser,
William Ward,
John Ward
Sandhutton (in Thirsk), Newby Wiske, Maunby (both in Kirby Wiske)
82
Vill of Kingston upon Hull [Yorkshire].
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 34 Henry VI [12 November 1455].
Thomas Hemylsey of Ebor',
Guy Fairfax,
John Evenwod', clerk, and
John Thwenge, querents, and
Henry Gascoigne and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull'.
Plea of covenant.
Henry and Margaret have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Thomas,
as that which Thomas, Guy, John and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Henry
to Thomas, Guy, John and John and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty by Henry and Margaret for themselves and the heirs of Margaret.
Thomas, Guy, John and John have given them 40 marks of silver.
Thomas Hemelsey,
Guy Fairfax,
John Evenwood,
John Thwing,
Henry Gascoigne,
Margaret Gascoigne
York, Kingston upon Hull
83
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 34 Henry VI [9 February 1456].
Robert Gray of Burgh' Walles, chaplain, and
Edmund Parker of Burgh' Walles, querents, and
Richard Whippy and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 34 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in
Sutton' in the parish of Campsall' and in
Campsall', Auston' and Burgh' Walles.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Maud have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Edmund,
as those which Edmund and Robert have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Maud
to Robert and Edmund and the heirs of Edmund for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
Robert and Edmund have given them 40 marks of silver.
Robert Gray,
Edmund Parker,
Richard Whippy,
Maud Whippy
Burghwallis, Sutton (in Burghwallis and Campsall), Campsall,
Owston
84
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 34 Henry VI [9 February 1456].
Richard Wymark', clerk, and
Thomas Sotehill', clerk, querents, and
John Haryngton' and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
5 messuages, 50 acres of land, 13 acres and 3 roods of meadow and 10 acres of pasture in
Doncastre, Wheteley, Longneuton' and
Bentley.
Plea of covenant.
John and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard and Thomas have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to Richard and Thomas and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
Richard and Thomas have given them 100 pounds sterling.
Richard Wymark,
Thomas Soothill,
John Harrington,
Isabel Harrington
Doncaster, Wheatley, Long Newton (both in Doncaster),
Bentley (in Arksey)
85
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 34 Henry VI [25 April 1456].
Robert Shepherd' and
Agnes, his wife, querents, and
Henry Hodilstone and
Christian, his wife, deforciants.
11 and a half acres of land in
Selby.
Plea of covenant.
Henry and Christian have acknowledged the land to be the right of Robert,
as that which Robert and Agnes have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Christian
to Robert and Agnes and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty.
Robert and Agnes have given them 10 pounds sterling.
Robert Shepherd,
Agnes Shepherd,
Henry Huddleston,
Christian Huddleston
Selby
86
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 34 Henry VI [25 June 1456].
Henry Percy, earl of Northumberland,
John Marschall', clerk, canon of the cathedral church of the Blessed Peter,
Ebor',
William Langton', clerk, and
John Knapton', chaplain, querents, and
John Morley of Normanby in Clevelande and
Agnes, his wife, and
Nicholas Morley, deforciants.
8 tofts, 1 mill, 10 bovates and 14 acres of land, 16 acres of meadow and 100 acres of pasture in
Magna Upsale and Parua Upsale by Gysburn' in Clevelande.
Plea of covenant.
John Morley and Agnes and Nicholas have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Knapton',
as those which the same John, the earl, John Marschall' and William have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to the earl, John Marschall', William and John Knapton' and the heirs of John Knapton' for ever.
Warranty.
The earl, John Marschall', William and John Knapton' have given them 100 pounds sterling.
Henry Percy,
earl of Northumberland,
John Marshall,
William Langton,
John Knapton,
John Morley,
Agnes Morley,
Nicholas Morley
York, Normanby, East Upsall,
West Upsall (all 3 in Ormesby), Guisborough
87
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 34 Henry VI [30 May 1456].
Robert,
the prior of the house and church of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary the Virgin in Monte Gracie of the Carthusian order
in the county of York, querent, and
James Strangways, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The advowson of the church of Begh'ton'.
Plea of covenant.
James and Elizabeth have acknowledged the advowson to be the right of the prior and his successors,
as that which he has of their gift,
to hold to the prior and his successors, of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
Warranty by James and Elizabeth for themselves and the heirs of James.
The prior has given them 1 sore sparrowhawk.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Robert,
James Strangeways,
Elizabeth Strangeways
Mount Grace Priory, Beighton (in Derbyshire)
88
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 34 Henry VI [25 June 1456].
William Gascoigne, knight,
Henry Vavasour, esquire, and
Christopher Dronsfeld', esquire, querents, and
Thomas Denman' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 4 tofts, 80 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture and 10 acres of wood in
Grysbroke.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William, Henry and Christopher have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to William, Henry and Christopher and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William, Henry and Christopher have given them 40 marks of silver.
William Gascoigne,
Henry Vavasour,
Christopher Dronsfield,
Thomas Denman,
Joan Denman
Greasbrough (in Rotherham)
89
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 35 Henry VI [6 October 1456].
Thomas Lasyngby, querent, and
Thomas Baron' and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 72 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture in
Magna Langton' sup[er] Swale and Magna Danby sup[er] Wysk.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Baron' and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Lasyngby,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas Lasyngby has given them 40 pounds sterling.
Thomas Lasingby,
Thomas Baron,
Agnes Baron
Great Langton, Danby Wiske
90
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 35 Henry VI [3 November 1456].
Richard Pygot, son of
John Pygot,
Brian Roclyf',
John Wenslowe and
Nicholas Tauerner, querents, and
John Doreward' the younger and
Elizabeth, his wife,
Thomas Grene,
William Maliore and
Denise, his wife,
John Norton',
John Heron', knight,
Richard Barton',
John Heron',
Percival Grysacres,
John Woderoffe,
Thomas Goldesburgh' and
Lawrence Exilby, chaplain, deforciants.
The manors of Studeley, Salley, Lynton' in Crauen',
Parua Apulton', Hertforde, Staynton',
Foston' and Nafferton' and
20 messuages, 50 acres of land and 10 acres of meadow in
Wynkesley, Rypon', Brompton' by
Aluerton', Coppedhewyk', Rychemond',
Gillyng' by Rychemond' and Grantley.
Plea of covenant.
John Doreward' and Elizabeth, Thomas, William and Denise, John Norton', John Heron', knight, Richard Barton',
John Heron', Percival, John Woderoffe, Thomas and Lawrence have acknowledged the manors and tenements
to be the right of Richard Pygot,
as those which the same Richard, Brian, John Wenslowe and Nicholas have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth and Denise
to Richard Pygot, Brian, John Wenslowe and Nicholas and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Richard Pygot, Brian, John Wenslowe and Nicholas have given them 1000 pounds sterling.
Richard Pigott,
John Pigott,
Brian Roecliffe,
John Wensley,
Nicholas Taverner,
John Dorward,
Elizabeth Dorward,
Thomas Green,
William Malory,
Denise Malory,
John Norton,
John Heron,
Richard Barton,
Percival Grisacres,
John Woodruffe,
Thomas Goldsborough,
Lawrence Exilby
Studley Roger, Sawley (both in Ripon), Linton in Craven,
East Appleton (in Catterick), Hartforth (in Gilling West), Stainton,
Foston on the Wolds, Nafferton, Winksley (in Ripon),
Ripon, Brompton (in Northallerton),
Copt Hewick (in Ripon), Richmond, Gilling West,
Grantley (in Ripon)
91
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 35 Henry VI [27 October 1456].
John Constable of Halsham, esquire, querent, and
John Wencelagh' and
Cecily, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 toft, 3 bovates of land, 12 acres of meadow, 9 acres of pasture, 2 shillings of rent and a fourth part of 1 bovate of land in
Esthalsham.
Plea of covenant.
John Wencelagh' and Cecily have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Constable,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Cecily
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
John Constable has given them 40 marks of silver.
John Constable,
John Wensley,
Cecily Wensley
East Halsham (in Halsham)
92
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 35 Henry VI [13 October 1456].
John Sotehill', esquire,
Robert Bollyng', esquire,
William Rotheley and
Edward Rotheley, querents, and
Thomas Walker of
Allerton' by Castelford', deforciant.
1 messuage, 30 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 6 acres of wood and 10 acres of pasture in
Cregilston'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William, John, Robert and Edward have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to John, Robert, William and Edward and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
John, Robert, William and Edward have given him 40 pounds sterling.
John Soothill,
Robert Bolling,
William Rothley,
Edward Rothley,
Thomas Walker
Allerton Bywater (in Kippax), Castleford, Crigglestone (in Sandal Magna)
93
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 35 Henry VI [9 February 1457].
Nicholas Wymbyssh', clerk,
William Babyngton', esquire,
Thomas Burgoyne,
Thomas Babyngton',
Thomas Neuill' of Derleyton',
John Sheffeld',
John Haydon', chaplain, and
John Blakeburn', querents, and
Richard Arnall' of Arnall' in the county of Nottingham and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
6 messuages, 170 acres of land, 82 acres of meadow and 40 shillings of rent in
Parua Tylse, Arkesey, Whetley and
Doncastre.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Blakeburn',
as those which the same John, Nicholas, William, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, John Sheffeld' and John Haydon' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to Nicholas, William, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, John, John and John and the heirs of John Blakeburn' for ever.
Warranty.
Nicholas, William, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, John, John and John have given them 200 marks of silver.
Nicholas Wimbish,
William Babington,
Thomas Burgoyne,
Thomas Babington,
Thomas Neville,
John Sheffield,
John Haydon,
John Blackburn,
Richard Arnold,
Isabel Arnold
Darlington (in Durham), Arnold (in Nottinghamshire), Tilts (in Doncaster),
Arksey, Wheatley (in Doncaster), Doncaster
94
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 35 Henry VI [27 January 1457].
Richard Marschall' and
William Marschall', querents, and
John Wodecok of Seteryngton' and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 4 bovates of land, 12 acres of meadow and 2 shillings of rent in
Berwyke, Barnebowe and Shippyn'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Katherine have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard and William have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Katherine
to Richard and William and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty.
Richard and William have given them 40 marks of silver.
Richard Marshall,
William Marshall,
John Woodcock,
Katherine Woodcock
Settrington, Barwick in Elmet, Barnbow,
Shippen (both in Barwick in Elmet)
95
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 35 Henry VI [27 January 1457].
William Lascy and
Thomas Gylsland', querents, and
John Asshton' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
5 messuages, 200 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 1 and a half acres of moor in
Redenesse.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William and Thomas have of their gift.
William and Thomas have granted to John and Joan the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John and Joan and the heirs of Joan, of the chief lords for ever.
William Lacy,
Thomas Gilsland,
John Ashton,
Joan Ashton
Reedness (in Whitgift)
96
Vill of Kingston upon Hull [Yorkshire].
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 35 Henry VI [15 May 1457].
John Michell', citizen and grocer of London', querent, and
John Stevenson' and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
8 messuages in the vill of Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull'.
Plea of covenant.
John Stevenson' and Katherine have acknowledged the messuages to be the right of John Michell',
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Katherine
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John Michell' has granted to John Stevenson' and Katherine the messuages
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John Stevenson' and Katherine, of John Michell' and his heirs for the life of Katherine,
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 Katherine the messuages shall revert to John Michell' and his heirs,
quit of the heirs of John Stevenson' and Katherine, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Mitchell,
John Stephenson,
Katherine Stephenson
London, Kingston upon Hull
97
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 35 Henry VI [15 May 1457].
William Baxter, clerk,
Thomas Sprotley, clerk, and
John Baxter the elder, querents, and
John Beuerley of Conyngston' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 7 acres of land in
Sprotley in Holdernesse.
Plea of covenant.
John Beuerley and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William, Thomas and John Baxter have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to William, Thomas and John Baxter and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
William, Thomas and John Baxter have given them 40 marks of silver.
William Baxter,
Thomas Sproatley,
John Baxter,
John Beverley,
Alice Beverley
Coniston (in Swine), Sproatley
98
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 36 Henry VI [20 October 1457].
Richard Symmes of Barneslay, querent, and
Robert Greyfe of Fishelake and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow and 2 acres of wood in
Cumberworth'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Richard has given them 40 marks of silver.
Richard Sims,
Robert Greif,
Alice Greif
Barnsley (in Silkstone), Fishlake, Cumberworth (in High Hoyland)
99
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 36 Henry VI [20 October 1457].
Richard Waterton' and
Robert Sheffeld' the younger, querents, and
John Topcliff' and
Joan, his wife, and
Walter Grymeston' and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
7 messuages, 220 acres of land, 80 acres of meadow, 80 acres of marsh and 10 shillings of rent in
Eske.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan and Walter and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert and Richard have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan and Elizabeth
to Richard and Robert and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty.
Richard and Robert have given them 100 marks of silver.
Richard Waterton,
Robert Sheffield,
John Topcliffe,
Joan Topcliffe,
Walter Grimston,
Elizabeth Grimston
Eske (in Beverley)
100
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 36 Henry VI [12 November 1457].
William Myrfeld', esquire, and
Robert Neuille, esquire, querents, and
James Hamyrton', esquire, and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
5 messuages, 156 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 26 shillings and 8 pence of rent and a rent of 1 pound of pepper in
Pountfret, Preston' Jakelyn', Federston',
Ayketon', Fryston' by the Water and Sutton'.
Plea of covenant.
James and Katherine have acknowledged the tenements and rent to be the right of William,
as those which William and Robert have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Katherine
to William and Robert and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
William and Robert have given them 200 marks of silver.
William Mirfield,
Robert Neville,
James Hamerton,
Katherine Hamerton
Pontefract, Purston Jaglin (in Featherstone) , Featherstone,
Ackton (in Featherstone), Water Fryston (in Ferry Fryston),
Sutton (in Brotherton)
101
Vill of Kingston upon Hull [Yorkshire].
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 36 Henry VI [3 November 1457].
Thomas Gedney, clerk,
John Knapton', clerk, and
Thomas Kirkeman, clerk, querents, and
William Whetley and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
4 messuages, 9 tofts, 2 dove-cots, 35 acres and 1 rood of land, 1 acre and 1 rood of meadow, 9 acres of pasture and 5 shillings of rent in
Wolferton', Neuton', Kirkelueley and
Willardby.
Plea of covenant.
William and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Kirkeman,
as those which the same Thomas, Thomas Gedney and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of William
to Thomas, John and Thomas and the heirs of Thomas Kirkeman for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas, John and Thomas have given them 100 marks of silver.
Thomas Gedney,
John Knapton,
Thomas Kirkman,
William Wheatley,
Alice Wheatley
Wolfreton, Newington (both in Kirk Ella), Kirk Ella,
Willerby (in Cottingham and Kirk Ella)
102
Vill of Kingston upon Hull [Yorkshire].
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 36 Henry VI [3 November 1457].
Thomas Gedney, clerk,
John Knapton', clerk, and
Thomas Kirkeman, clerk, querents, and
Thomas Crosse and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages and 6 acres of land in
Hesill' and Tranby.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Crosse and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Kirkeman,
as those which the same Thomas, Thomas Gedney and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to Thomas Gedney, John and Thomas Kirkeman and the heirs of Thomas Kirkeman for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
Thomas Gedney, John and Thomas Kirkeman have given them 40 pounds sterling.
Thomas Gedney,
John Knapton,
Thomas Kirkman,
Thomas Cross,
Elizabeth Cross
Hessle, Tranby (in Hessle)
103
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 36 Henry VI [9 February 1458].
John Langton', esquire,
Robert Mauleuerer, esquire, and
Thomas Holgate, clerk, querents, and
William Vavasour and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Baddesworth'
and 11 messuages, 22 bovates and 120 acres of land, 52 acres of meadow, 120 acres of pasture, 36 acres of wood and
4 pounds, 18 shillings and 6 pence of rent in
Baddesworth', Caulthorne, Rogerthorpe,
Whassyngton', Barnyngham and Gyllyng'.
Plea of covenant.
William and Isabel have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of John,
as those which John, Robert and Thomas have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to John, Robert and Thomas and the heirs of John for ever.
John, Robert and Thomas have granted to William and Isabel the manor and
10 messuages, 22 bovates of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 30 acres of wood and 62 shillings and
6 pence of rent in the vills of Baddesworth', Caulthorne and Rogerthorpe,
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Isabel and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Isabel.
John Langton,
Robert Mauleverer,
Thomas Holgate,
William Vavasour,
Isabel Vavasour
Badsworth, Cawthorne, Rogerthorpe (in Badsworth),
Whashton (in Kirkby Ravensworth), Barningham, Gilling West
104
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 36 Henry VI [27 January 1458].
William Dolfyn' the younger and
Agnes, his wife, daughter of
Richard Rysh'worth', querents, and
William Dolfyn', son of
Richard Dolfyn' of Roderham and
Elizabeth, his wife,
John Barnby and
Richard Galbergh', chaplain, deforciants.
2 messuages in Roderham.
Plea of covenant.
William Dolfyn', son of Richard Dolfyn', and Elizabeth, John and Richard Galbergh' have acknowledged the messuages
to be the right of William Dolfyn' the younger,
as those which the same William and Agnes have of their gift,
to hold to William Dolfyn' the younger and Agnes and the heirs of William, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by William Dolfyn', son of Richard Dolfyn', and Elizabeth for themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth.
William Dolfyn' the younger and Agnes have given them 20 pounds sterling.
William Dolphin,
Agnes Rushworth,
Richard Rushworth,
Richard Dolphin,
Elizabeth Dolphin,
John Barnby,
Richard Gawber
Rotherham
105
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 36 Henry VI [30 April 1458].
John Lathum, clerk,
Robert Beelby, chaplain,
Thomas Pakeman and
Robert Derkyn', querents, and
William Thoresby of Selby and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
7 messuages, 60 acres of land and 4 shillings of rent in Selby.
Plea of covenant.
William and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which John, Robert, Thomas and Robert have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to John, Robert, Thomas and Robert and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
John, Robert, Thomas and Robert have given them 40 pounds sterling.
John Latham,
Robert Belby,
Thomas Pakeman,
Robert Durkin,
William Thoresby,
Margaret Thoresby
Selby
106
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 36 Henry VI [23 April 1458].
John Russell' of Ebor', yeoman, querent, and
Thomas Martyn', citizen and vintner of the city of London', and
Margaret, his wife, daughter of
John Turnor, late of Naferton', deforciants.
3 messuages and 40 acres of land in
Naferton' in the county of York.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Margaret 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 Margaret
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 100 shillings of silver.
John Russell,
Thomas Martin,
Margaret Turner,
John Turner
York, London, Nafferton
107
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 36 Henry VI [1 July 1458].
William Darsset, clerk,
Thomas Overey, clerk, and
Thomas Fareman, clerk, querents, and
Henry Holthorp', deforciant.
The manors of Northolm' and Magna Eddeston'
and 1 messuage, 1 mill, 1 dove-cot, 1 garden, 120 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow and 5 marks, 10
shillings and 2 pence of rent in
Hayton', Slyngesby and Fryton'.
Plea of covenant.
Henry has acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Thomas Overey,
as those which the same Thomas, William and Thomas Fareman have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to William, Thomas and Thomas and the heirs of Thomas Overey for ever.
Warranty.
William, Thomas and Thomas have given him 200 pounds sterling.
William Dorset,
Thomas Overy,
Thomas Fairman,
Henry Holthorpe
North Holme (in Great Edstone), Great Edstone, Hayton,
Slingsby, Fryton (in Hovingham)
108
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 37 Henry VI [18 November 1458].
George Gairgraue, querent, and
John Bunny and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages and 15 acres of meadow in Pountfret.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of George,
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.
George 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
Richard Bunny,
son of the aforesaid John, and the male heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to Robert Bunny, brother of the same Richard, and the male heirs of his body,
(2) to Thomas Bunny, brother of the same Robert, and the male heirs of his body and
(3) to the right heirs of the aforesaid John Bunny.
George Gargrave,
John Bunny,
Joan Bunny,
Richard Bunny,
Robert Bunny,
Thomas Bunny
Pontefract
109
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 37 Henry VI [3 November 1458].
Thomas Farnell' and
Thomas Astley, querents, and
William Santon' and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Pountfreit.
Plea of covenant.
William and Isabel have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Thomas Farnell',
as that which the same Thomas and Thomas Astley have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to Thomas and Thomas and the heirs of Thomas Farnell' for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas and Thomas have given them 40 marks of silver.
Thomas Farnell,
Thomas Astley,
William Santon,
Isabel Santon
Pontefract
110
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 37 Henry VI [9 February 1459].
William Burgh' the elder,
Thomas Wytham,
John Yarme, clerk,
Lawrence Wilson', clerk, and
John Shirwynd', clerk, querents, and
Christopher Conyers of Horneby, esquire, and
John Conyers, knight, and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Hoton' sup[er] Wysk', Pynchonthorp', Holtby
and Thornton' in the More and
20 messuages, 7 tofts, 10 gardens, 20 bovates and 140 acres of land, 48 acres of meadow and 200 acres of pasture in
Hoton' sup[er] Wysk', Pynchonthorp', Holtby,
South'cowton', Kirkelethome, Warloby,
Melsamby, Brompton' sup[er] Swale and Estappylton'.
Plea of covenant.
Christopher and John Conyers and Margery have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William, Thomas, John Yarme, Lawrence and John Shirwynd' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margery
to William, Thomas, John Yarme, Lawrence and John Shirwynd' and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty by John Conyers and Margery for themselves and the heirs of Margery, against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
William, Thomas, John Yarme, Lawrence and John Shirwynd' have given them 200 marks of silver.
William Burgh,
Thomas Witham,
John Yarm,
Lawrence Wilson,
John Sherwind,
Christopher Conyers,
John Conyers,
Margery Conyers
Hornby (in Great Smeaton), Hutton Bonville (in Birkby),
Pinchinthorpe (in Guisborough),
High Holtby (in Hornby), Thornton Le Moor (in North Otterington),
South Cowton (in Gilling West), Kirkleatham,
Warlaby (in Ainderby Steeple), Melsonby, Brompton upon Swale (in Easby),
East Appleton (in Catterick)
111
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 37 Henry VI [3 February 1459].
Henry del Hall' and
Ellen, his wife, querents, and
Thomas Scamenden' and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 3 bovates of land and 10 acres of meadow in
Smethelay.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Elizabeth have granted to Henry and Ellen the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Henry and Ellen and the heirs of the body of Ellen begotten by Henry, of Thomas and Elizabeth and the heirs
of Elizabeth 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 Thomas and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth,
quit of the other heirs of Henry and Ellen, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Henry del Hall,
Ellen del Hall,
Thomas Scammonden,
Elizabeth Scammonden
Smithley (in Darfield)
112
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 37 Henry VI [22 April 1459].
John Lacy, querent, and
James Thomson' and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
A third part of 1 messuage, of 120 acres of land and of 40 shillings of rent in
Crumwelbothom, Owrom and Halyfax.
Plea of covenant.
James and Elizabeth have acknowledged the third part to be the right of John,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
John has given them 40 marks of silver.
John Lacy,
James Thompson,
Elizabeth Thompson
Cromwell Bottom, Owram (both in Halifax), Halifax
113
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 37 Henry VI [8 April 1459].
John Langton', esquire, and
John Vavasour, querents, and
Robert Helyerd' the elder, esquire, and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Arnall' and 6 messuages, 6 tofts, 12 bovates and 22 acres of land and 80 acres of meadow in
Arnall', Ryston', Roweton',
Sutton', Staynfery, Drypole and
Preston'.
Plea of covenant.
John and John have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert and Katherine have of their gift.
For this, Robert and Katherine have granted to John Vavasour the manor and tenements
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to John Vavasour, of Robert and Katherine and the heirs of Robert for the life of John Vavasour,
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 John the manor and tenements shall remain to
Robert Helyerd', son of the aforesaid Robert Helyerd' the elder and Katherine,
and Elizabeth, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies,
to hold of Robert Helyerd' the elder and Katherine and the heirs of Robert by the aforesaid services for ever.
In default of such heirs, the manor and tenements shall revert to
Robert Helyerd' the elder and Katherine and the heirs of Robert, quit of the other heirs of
John Vavasour and Robert Helyerd' the son and Elizabeth, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Robert Helyerd' the elder and Katherine and the heirs of Robert, against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
John Langton,
John Vavasour,
Robert Hilliard,
Katherine Hilliard,
Elizabeth Hilliard
Arnold (in Long Riston and Swine), Long Riston, Rowton (in Swine),
Sutton-on-Hull, Stoneferry (in Sutton-on-Hull), Drypool,
Preston
114
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 37 Henry VI [25 June 1459].
William Vauasour, querent, and
John Woderof and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 6 tofts, 52 acres of land and 6 and a half acres of meadow in
Ferybrigg'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 40 pounds sterling.
William Vavasour,
John Woodruffe,
Elizabeth Woodruffe
Ferrybridge (in Ferry Fryston and Pontefract)
115
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 38 Henry VI [3 February 1460].
William Thorpe, querent, and
Thomas Abyrforth' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 10 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in
Barston'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 10 pounds sterling.
William Thorpe,
Thomas Aberford,
Joan Aberford
Barkston Ash (in Saxton and Sherburn in Elmet)
116
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 38 Henry VI [23 May 1460].
John Norton', esquire,
Ranulph Pygot, esquire, and
Lawrence Exilby, chaplain, querents, and
Agnes, who was the wife of
William Gen, daughter and heir of
George Lyllyng', and
Edward Gen, son of the same Agnes, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of the manor of Nunwyk' and 2 messuages, 40 acres of land and 12 acres of meadow in
Norton' Conyers.
Plea of covenant.
Agnes and Edward and Joan have acknowledged the tenements and moiety to be the right of John,
as those which John, Ranulph and Lawrence have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to John, Ranulph and Lawrence and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty by Agnes and Edward and Joan for themselves and the heirs of Joan.
John, Ranulph and Lawrence have given them 40 pounds sterling.
John Norton,
Ranulph Pigott,
Lawrence Exilby,
George Lilling,
Agnes Lilling,
William Genn,
Edward Genn,
Joan Genn
Nunwick (in Ripon), Norton Conyers (in Wath)
117
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 39 Henry VI [3 November 1460].
John Knapton', chaplain,
Thomas Wylton', clerk,
Thomas Gedney, clerk, and
Thomas Kyrkeman', chaplain, querents, and
Thomas Saunderson' and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 3 tofts, 2 bovates of land and 12 acres of meadow in
Preston' in Holdernesse.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Saunderson' and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Gedney,
as those which the same Thomas, John, Thomas Wylton' and Thomas Kyrkeman' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Thomas
to John, Thomas Wylton', Thomas Gedney and Thomas Kyrkeman' and the heirs of Thomas Gedney for ever.
Warranty by Thomas Saunderson' and Isabel for themselves and the heirs of Isabel.
John, Thomas Wylton', Thomas Gedney and Thomas Kyrkeman' have given them 40 marks of silver.
John Knapton,
Thomas Wilton,
Thomas Gedney,
Thomas Kirkman,
Thomas Sanderson,
Isabel Sanderson
Preston
118
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 39 Henry VI [27 October 1460].
Ellis Raynforth', querent, and
Alan Kyghley, deforciant.
8 messuages, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow and 100 acres of pasture in
Kyghley and Scoles.
Plea of covenant.
Alan has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Ellis,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to Ellis and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Ellis has given him 100 marks of silver.
Ellis Rainforth,
Alan Keighley
Keighley, Scholes (in Keighley)
119
Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 39 Henry VI [27 October 1460].
Ranulph Pygot,
Lawrence Exilby, chaplain, and
John Arnclyff', chaplain, querents, and
Robert Arthyngton', esquire, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
5 messuages, 9 tofts, 180 acres of land and 25 acres of meadow in
Warlaghby, Munkton' and Thorp' by
Rypon'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Ranulph,
as those which Ranulph, Lawrence and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Robert
to Ranulph, Lawrence and John and the heirs of Ranulph for ever.
Warranty.
Ranulph, Lawrence and John have given them 200 marks of silver.
Ranulph Pigott,
Lawrence Exilby,
John Arncliffe,
Robert Arthington,
Joan Arthington
Warlaby (in Ainderby Steeple), Bishop Monkton,
Thorpe (both in Ripon)
120
Vill of Kingston upon Hull [Yorkshire].
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 39 Henry VI [3 November 1460].
Nicholas Elys, querent, and
Hugh Swynflete and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in
Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull'.
Plea of covenant.
Hugh and Margaret have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Nicholas,
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 against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
Nicholas has given them 20 pounds sterling.
Nicholas Ellis,
Hugh Swinfleet,
Margaret Swinfleet
Kingston upon Hull
121
Vill of Kingston upon Hull [Yorkshire].
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 39 Henry VI [3 November 1460].
John Holme,
William Eland',
John Scales,
Thomas Etton' and
John Darrys, querents, and
Hugh Swynflete and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull'.
Plea of covenant.
Hugh and Margaret have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of William,
as that which William, John, John, Thomas and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to John, William, John, Thomas and John and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
John, William, John, Thomas and John have given them 40 pounds sterling.
John Holme,
William Elland,
John Scales,
Thomas Etton,
John Darras,
Hugh Swinfleet,
Margaret Swinfleet
Kingston upon Hull