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Devon. Dorset.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 19 Henry VI [14 May 1441].
Robert Pyne of Hamme and
Simon Carvile, querents, and
Thomas Bonvile and
Leva (Leua)
(or Lena), his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Tamerton' Folyet and Warlegh'
and 20 messuages, 3 acres of land and 40 acres of meadow in
Tamerton' Folyet and Warlegh' in the county of Devon and the manor of
Shapton' in the county of Dorset.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Leva have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert and Simon have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Leva
to Robert and Simon and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty.
Robert and Simon have granted to Thomas and Leva the manors and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Leva and the heirs of the body of Leva, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the heirs of the body of Thomas,
(2) to James Sampson' and the male heirs of his body,
(3) to Roger Champernon' and the male heirs of his body and
(4) to the right heirs of Thomas.
Robert Pyne,
Simon Carville,
Thomas Bonville,
Leva Bonville
(or Lena Bonville),
James Sampson,
Roger Champernon
Ham, Tamerton Foliot, Warleigh (in Tamerton Foliot),
Shaftesbury
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Devon. Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 19 Henry VI [18 June 1441].
John Neuyll', son of
Ralph Neuyll', earl of Westmorland, and
Anne, his wife, querents, and
Ralph Neuyll', earl of Westmorland, deforciant.
The manors of Kenton', Lyfton', Shaftebeare and
Chetecombe, the hundred of Lifton' and
18 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Brampton' in the county of Devon and
the manor of Weton', 20 messuages, 300 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood and
50 pounds, 6 shillings and 8 pence of rent in Cotyngham in the county of York.
Plea of covenant.
The earl has granted to John and Anne the manors, hundred and tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John and Anne and the heirs of the body of John, of the earl and his heirs for ever,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
In default of such heirs, the manors, hundred and tenements shall revert to the earl and his heirs,
quit of the other heirs of John, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by the earl and his heirs.
John and Anne have given him 1000 pounds sterling.
John Neville,
Anne Neville,
Ralph Neville,
earl of Westmorland
Kenton, Lifton, Shebbear,
Chettiscombe (in Tiverton), Braunton,
Little Weighton (in Rowley), Cottingham
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Lincolnshire. Yorkshire. Derbyshire. Northamptonshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 19 Henry VI [25 June 1441].
Robert Bothe, knight,
William Bothe, clerk,
Richard Bothe,
Roger Bothe,
Robert Longley,
Seth de Worsley,
Peter Longley, clerk, and
Thurstan Percyuall', chaplain, querents, and
John Byron', knight, and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Cadnay,
20 messuages, 30 tofts, 100 bovates and 500 acres of land, 160 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood,
1000 acres of moor, 1000 acres of marsh, 1000 acres of turbary and 103 shillings and 5 pence of rent in
Cadnay, Housom, Somerby,
Northkelsey, Elsham, Hybaldestowe,
Croxston', Ulseby, Kirnyngton',
Oweneby and Frisby in the county of Lincoln and
30 messuages, 1 mill, 60 bovates of land, 140 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood and
43 shillings, 2 pence, 1 halfpenny and 1 farthing of rent in
Hodresfeld' and Hunshelf' in the county of York and
1 messuage, 5 tofts, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture and
40 acres of wood in Alton' in the county of Derby and
the manor of Armeston', 1 messuage, 500 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture and 10 acres of wood in
Armeston' in the county of Northampton.
Plea of covenant.
John and Margery have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Thurstan,
as those which Thurstan, Robert, William, Richard, Roger, Robert, Seth and Peter have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margery
to Robert, William, Richard, Roger, Robert, Seth, Peter and Thurstan and the heirs of Thurstan for ever.
Warranty.
Robert, William, Richard, Roger, Robert, Seth, Peter and Thurstan have given them 1000 pounds sterling.
Robert Booth,
William Booth,
Richard Booth,
Roger Booth,
Robert Longley,
Seth de Worsley,
Peter Longley,
Thurstan Percival,
John Byron,
Margery Byron
Cadney, Howsham (in Cadney), Somerby,
North Kelsey, Elsham, Hibaldstow,
Croxton, Ulceby, Kirmington,
Owmby (in Searby), Firsby,
Huddersfield,
Hunshelf (in Penistone),
Alton (in Wirksworth),
Armston (in Polebrook)
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Yorkshire. Nottinghamshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 19 Henry VI [1 July 1441].
Robert Ughtred', knight,
William Plompton', knight,
John, son of John Gresseley, knight,
John Langton', esquire,
Richard Ask', esquire,
Robert Nevile of Lyuersegge, esquire,
Henry Thwaytes,
Richard, son of
Robert Tempest, knight,
William Scargyll' the younger, esquire,
Thomas Clarell', the vicar of the church of Ledes, and
William Aldeburgh', esquire, querents, and
William Gascoign', knight, and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Sprotburgh' and Darthyngton' and a third part of the manors of
Emley and Hathelsey and of 1 messuage in
Doncastre in the county of York and
a third part of the manor of Plumptre in the county of Nottingham.
Plea of covenant.
William Gascoign' and Margaret have granted to Robert, William Plompton', John, John, Richard, Robert, Henry, Richard,
William Scargyll', Thomas and William Aldeburgh' the manors and third parts
and have remised and quitclaimed whatsoever they had in them for the life of Margaret
to Robert, William Plompton', John, John, Richard, Robert, Henry, Richard, William Scargyll', Thomas and William Aldeburgh'
and the heirs of William Aldeburgh' for ever.
Warranty.
Robert, William Plompton', John, John, Richard, Robert, Henry, Richard, William Scargyll', Thomas and William Aldeburgh' have given them
300 marks of silver.
Robert Ughtred,
William Plumpton,
John Gresley,
John Langton,
Richard Aske,
Robert Neville,
Henry Thwaites,
Robert Tempest,
Richard Tempest,
William Scargill,
Thomas Clarell,
William Aldeburgh,
William Gascoigne,
Margaret Gascoigne
Liversedge (in Birstall, Yorkshire), Leeds (in Yorkshire),
Sprotbrough, Darrington, Emley,
Haddlesey (in Birkin),
Doncaster,
Plumtree
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Somerset. Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 20 Henry VI [12 November 1441].
John Fortescu,
Walter Rodeney, esquire,
John Tretheke, esquire,
William Stevenes, chaplain, and
Stephen Austell', chaplain, querents, and
John Austell', esquire, and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Chirchehill', Fitzpaynescary, otherwise called
Litelcary, Pokerelleston' and Camerelton' and
8 messuages, 39 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture, 1 acre of wood and 4 acres of marsh in
Axbrigge, Sytecote, Banewell' and
Welles and the advowson of the church of the manor of Camerelton'
in the county of Somerset and
the manor of Chiriton' Fitzpayn' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Devon.
Plea of covenant.
John Austell' and Margaret have acknowledged the manors, tenements and advowsons to be the right of John Tretheke,
of which the same John, John Fortescu, Walter, William and Stephen have the manors of
Chirchehill', Fitzpaynescary, Chiriton' Fitzpayn', the tenements and the advowson of the church of Chiriton' Fitzpayn' of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to John Fortescu, Walter, John Tretheke, William and Stephen and the heirs of John Tretheke for ever.
And besides John Austell' and Margaret granted for themselves and the heirs of Margaret that the manor
of Pokerelleston'
- which Alice Beaumount, who was the wife of
John Fitzpayn', held for life -
and also that the manor of Camerelton' and the advowson of the church of the same manor -
which William Palton', knight, held for life -
of the inheritance of Margaret on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Alice and William Palton' ought to revert to John Austell' and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret -
after the decease of Alice and William Palton' shall remain to John Fortescu, Walter, John Tretheke, William and Stephen
and the heirs of John Tretheke,
to hold together with the aforesaid manors, tenements and advowson of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John Fortescu, Walter, John Trethek', William and Stephen have given them 1000 marks of silver.
John Fortescue,
Walter Rodney,
John Trethick,
William Stephens,
Stephen Austell,
John Austell,
Margaret Austell,
Alice Beaumont,
John FitzPayn,
William Palton
Churchill, Cary Fitzpaine (in Charlton Mackrell),
Puxton, Camerton, Axbridge,
Sidcot (in Winscombe), Banwell, Wells,
Cheriton Fitzpaine
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Gloucestershire. Wiltshire. Berkshire.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 20 Henry VI [3 November 1441].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1442].
John Kendale, querent, and
William Notyngham and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
13 messuages, 4 tofts, 1 mill, 2 carucates, 6 and a half virgates and 29 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 60 acres of wood
and 40 shillings of rent in Magna Teynton', Lee, Yeuynton',
Heydon', Walton' by Durherst,
Okynton', Bagynden', Baudynton',
Daglyngworth', Strode, Stratton' and
Southcerney in the county of Gloucester and
1 toft and 40 acres of pasture in Magna Chelworth' in the county of Wiltshire and
1 messuage, 1 dove-cot, 20 acres of meadow and 100 acres of pasture in Botley in the county of Berkshire.
Plea of covenant.
William and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
of which he has 13 messuages, the tofts, the mill, the dove-cot, 2 carucates and 6 and a half virgates of land
and the meadow, the pasture, the wood and the rent in the
vills of Teynton', Lee, Heydon', Walton', Okynton', Bagynden', Baudynton', Daglyngworth', Strode,
Stratton', Southcerney, Chelworth' and Botley of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has granted to William and Elizabeth the same tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth, of the chief lords for ever.
And John also granted for himself and his heirs that 1 messuage and 30 acres of land
- which Simon Hale
held for life of the inheritance of John in the vill of Yeuynton' on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Simon ought to revert to John and his heirs -
after the decease of Simon shall remain to William and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth,
to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of the chief lords for ever.
John Kendall,
William Nottingham,
Elizabeth Nottingham,
Simon Hale
Taynton, Leigh, Evington (in Leigh),
Hayden (in Boddington), Walton Cardiff, Deerhurst,
Uckington (in Elmstone Hardwicke), Bagendon, Baunton,
Daglingworth, Stroud, Stratton,
South Cerney,
Great Chelworth (in Cricklade), Botley (in North Hinksey)
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Essex. Norfolk.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 20 Henry VI [9 February 1442].
Thomas Mullyng' and
Richard Holmache, querents, and
Robert Hunt and
Katherine, his wife, and
Simon Lyndesell', deforciants.
A third part of the manors of Bacons in Danesey and
Alfrestonhall' in Magna Dunmowe and
the advowson of a third part of the free chapel or prebend in the church of Danesey in the county of Essex and
a third part of the manors of Marham and Westtoftes in the county of Norfolk.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Katherine and Simon have acknowledged the third parts and advowson to be the right of Thomas,
as those which Thomas and Richard have of their gift.
Thomas and Richard have granted to Robert and Katherine the third parts and advowson
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Katherine, of the chief lords for the lives of Robert and Katherine, without impeachment of waste, and
for a term of 2 years further.
And after the decease of Robert and Katherine and the aforesaid term the third parts and advowson shall remain to
Thomas Dayrell' and
Isabel, his wife, and the heirs of the body of Isabel, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Katherine.
Thomas Mulling,
Richard Holmache,
Robert Hunt,
Katherine Hunt,
Simon Lindsell,
Thomas Darrell,
Isabel Darrell
Bacons (in Dengie), Dengie,
Alfriston (in Great Dunmow),
Marham, West Tofts
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Devon. Cornwall.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 18 Henry VI [25 June 1440].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 20 Henry VI [15 April 1442].
William Ketrych', querent, and
Roger March' and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
1 mill, 3 gardens, 1 acre and 1 rood of land in Plympton' Comitis in the county of Devon and
a moiety of 1 messuage and of 10 acres of land in Trematon' in the county of Cornwall.
Plea of covenant.
Roger and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements and moiety to be the right of William,
as those which he has of their gift.
William has granted to Roger and Elizabeth the tenements and moiety
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Roger and Elizabeth, of the chief lords for the lives of Roger and Elizabeth.
And after the decease of Roger and Elizabeth the tenements and moiety shall remain to
John March', son of Roger and Elizabeth, and the heirs of his body,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to John Brende, cordwainer, of
Plympton' Comitis and the heirs of his body,
(2) to Joan Hoigge and the heirs of her body and
(3) to the right heirs of Elizabeth.
William Kettridge,
Roger March,
Elizabeth March,
John March,
John Brent,
Joan Hodge
Plympton St Maurice, Trematon (in St Stephens by Saltash)
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Wiltshire. Hampshire. Buckinghamshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 20 Henry VI [22 April 1442].
The poor men of the almshouse of Newelm' called Newelm' Almeshous
in the county of Oxford, querents, and
William de la Pole, earl of Suffolk, and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Connok' in the county of Wiltshire and
the manor of Ramrugge, excepting the advowson of the church of the same manor, in the county of Southampton and
the manor of Merssh', excepting the advowson of the church of the same manor, in the county of Buckingham.
Plea of covenant.
The earl and Alice have granted to the poor men the manors
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to the poor men and their successors, the poor men of the same house, for ever.
Warranty by the earl and Alice and the heirs of Alice.
The poor men have given them 1 sore sparrowhawk.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
William de la Pole,
earl of Suffolk,
Alice de la Pole
Ewelme, Conock (in Chirton),
Ramridge (in Weyhill), Marsh Gibbon
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Suffolk. Essex.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 20 Henry VI [22 April 1442].
William Bothe, clerk,
Robert Crane,
Seth de Worsley and
Thomas Deneys, querents, and
Richard Bothe, esquire, and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Shirblount, 20 messuages, 1100 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood and
40 shillings of rent in Bergham, Codenham, Croffeld',
Pethawe, Hemyngeston', Gosbak',
Stonham Aspall', Henley,
Claydon', Magna Blakenham, Bailham,
Ofton', Elmesete, Nauton',
Whatefeld', Magna Brecete and Parua Brecete and
a moiety of the manor of Whatefeld' in the county of Suffolk and
the manor of Bodenykke in the county of Essex.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Katherine have acknowledged the manors, tenements and moiety to be the right of William,
as those which William, Robert, Seth and Thomas have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Katherine
to William, Robert, Seth and Thomas and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William, Robert, Seth and Thomas have granted to Richard and Katherine the manors, the messuages, 660 acres of land,
80 acres of meadow, 80 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood [and] 36 shillings of rent in the vills of
Bergham, Codenham, Croffeld', Pethawe, Hemyngeston', Gosbak', Stonham Aspall', Henley, Claydon', Blakenham Magna
and Bailham
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Richard and Katherine, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the lives of Richard and Katherine.
And after the decease of Richard and Katherine the same manors and tenements shall remain to
the male heirs of Richard begotten on the body of Katherine, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Katherine.
William Booth,
Robert Crane,
Seth de Worsley,
Thomas Dennis,
Richard Booth,
Katherine Booth
'Shirblount', Barham, Coddenham,
Crowfield (in Coddenham), Pettaugh, Hemingstone,
Gosbeck, Stonham Aspall,
Henley, Claydon, Great Blakenham,
Baylham, Offton, Elmsett,
Naughton, Whatfield, Great Bricett,
Little Bricett (in Offton),
Bodneck (in Asheldham)
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Wiltshire. Hampshire. Buckinghamshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 20 Henry VI [22 April 1442].
The chaplain and poor men of the almshouse of Ewelm' called Ewelm' Almeshous
in the county of Oxford, querents, and
William de la Pole, earl of Suffolk, and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Connok' in the county of Wiltshire and
the manor of Ramrugge, excepting the advowson of the church of the same manor, in the county of Southampton and
the manor of Merssh', excepting the advowson of the church of the same manor, in the county of Buckingham.
Plea of covenant.
The earl and Alice have granted to the chaplain and the poor men the manors
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to the chaplain and the poor men and their successors for ever.
Warranty by the earl and Alice and the heirs of Alice.
The chaplain and the poor men have received the earl and Alice into all the prayers which shall henceforth be made in the
church of Ewelm' for ever.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
William de la Pole,
earl of Suffolk,
Alice de la Pole
Ewelme, Conock (in Chirton),
Ramridge (in Weyhill), Marsh Gibbon
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Shropshire. Gloucestershire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 20 Henry VI [11 May 1442].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [3 June 1442].
Richard Talbot, archbishop of Dublin, querent, and
John Talbot, knight, and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Blakemere, Whytchirche and Dodyngton'
and the advowson of the church of the manor of Whytchirche in the county of Shropshire and
the manor of Payneswyke in the county of Gloucester.
Plea of covenant.
John and Margaret have acknowledged the manors and advowson to be the right of the archbishop,
as those which he has, to wit, the manors of Blakemere, Whytchirche and Dodyngton' and the advowson
of their gift and the manor of Payneswyke of the gift of John,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of John
to him and his heirs for ever.
For this, the archbishop has granted to John and Margaret the manors and advowson
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John 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 John.
Warranty by the archbishop and his heirs.
Richard Talbot,
archbishop of Dublin,
John Talbot,
Margaret Talbot
Blackmere (in Whitchurch), Whitchurch, Dodington (in Whitchurch),
Painswick
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Buckinghamshire. Leicestershire. Wiltshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 20 Henry VI [25 June 1442].
John Markham and
Thomas Stokdale, querents, and
Walter Strykland' and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Hauersham in the county of Buckingham and
2 parts of the manor of Claybrook' called the lady Clyntons Maner in the county of Leicester and
1 carucate of land and 4 acres of meadow in Bereford' and a moiety of the manor of
Compton' Chamberleyn' called the lady Clyntons Maner and
the advowson of the church of Bereford' in the county of Wiltshire.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Isabel have acknowledged the manor, tenements, 2 parts, moiety and advowson to be the right of Thomas,
as those which Thomas and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to John and Thomas and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
John and Thomas have granted to Walter and Isabel the manor, tenements, 2 parts, moiety and advowson
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Walter and Isabel, of the chief lords for the lives of Walter and Isabel.
And after the decease of Walter and Isabel the manor, tenements, 2 parts, moiety and advowson shall remain to
Richard Strykland', son of Walter and Isabel, and the heirs of his body,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the heirs of the bodies of Walter and Isabel,
(2) to the heirs of the body of Isabel and
(3) to the right heirs of Isabel.
John Markham,
Thomas Stockdale,
Walter Strickland,
Isabel Strickland,
Richard Strickland
Haversham, Lady Clinton's Manor (in Claybrooke),
Barford, Lady Clinton's Manor (in Compton Chamberlain)
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Essex. Surrey. Suffolk. Middlesex.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 20 Henry VI [1 July 1442].
Richard Combe,
William Palmer and
William Denys, querents, and
John Bourghchier and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Beaumond' and Crippynges
and the advowson of the church of Beaumond' in the county of Essex and
the manor of Westhorslegh' and the advowson of the church of
Westhorslegh' in the county of Surrey and
the manor of Berneres in Ikelyngham
and the advowson of the church of All Saints of Ikelyngham in the county of Suffolk and
the manor of Berneresbury in Iseldon' in the county of Middlesex.
Plea of covenant.
John and Margery have acknowledged the manors and advowsons to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard, William and William have of their gift.
Richard, William and William have granted to John and Margery the manors and advowsons
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John and Margery and the heirs of their bodies,
to wit, the manor of Westhorslegh' and the advowson of the church of Westhorslegh' of the lord king and his heirs for ever
and the manors of Beaumond', Crippynges, Berneres and Berneresbury and the advowsons of the churches of
Beaumond' and All Saints of Ikelyngham of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Margery.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Richard Combe,
William Palmer,
William Dennis,
John Bourchier,
Margery Bourchier
Beaumont, Crepping (in Wakes Colne),
West Horsley, Icklingham Berners (in Icklingham), Icklingham,
Barnsbury (in Islington)
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Northumberland. Vill of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 20 Henry VI [6 October 1441].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 21 Henry VI [6 October 1442].
Richard Caudray, clerk,
John Richard', clerk,
Richard Drax, clerk, and
Robert Cavell', clerk, querents, and
Ralph Neuyll', earl of Westmorland, deforciant.
The manors of [Bywell', Bolbek', Styford']
in the county of Northumberland and
90 pounds, 16 shillings and 8 pence of rent in the vill of Noui Castri sup[er] Tynam of the fee-farm of the vill of
Noui Cast[ri super] Tynam.
Plea of covenant.
The earl has acknowledged the manors and rent to be the right of Richard, John, Richard and Robert,
as those which they have of his gift,
to hold to them, their heirs and assigns, of the lord king and his heirs for ever,
under the condition that if the earl or his heirs or any other pretending to have
any right or title through the earl or any of his antecessors shall recover against
John Neuyll', son of the earl, and
Anne, his wife, or either of them
the manors of [Kenton', Lyfton',
Shaftebeare] and Chetecombe, the hundred of
Lyfton'
and 18 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Brampton' in the county of Devon,
the manor of Weton', 20 messuages, 300 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow,
500 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood and
50 pounds, 6 shillings and 8 pence of rent in Cotyngham
in the county of York or any parcel thereof and they or [either] of them [by reason?] of that recovery
shall be expelled therefrom or if John Neuyll' and Anne or either of them shall be ejected or amoved from the manors of
Kenton', Lyfton', Shaftebeare and Chetecombe, the hundred of Lyfton'
the rent in [Brampton'], the manor of W[eton', the] messuages, the land, the meadow, the pasture, the wood and
the rent in Cotyngham or any parcel thereof by any person or persons of this kind,
then Richard, John Richard', Richard and Robert shall enfeoff John Neuyll' and Ann and either of them so long as they are living
of and in so much of [the manors of Bywell'], Bolbek' and
Styford' and the rent in the vill of Noui Castri sup[er] Tynam to the same annual value as that which
from the manors of Kenton', Lyfton', Shaftebeare and Chetecombe, the hundred of Lyfton' and the rent in [Brampton'],
the manor of [We]ton',
the messuages, the land, the meadow, the pasture, the wood and the rent in Cotyngham
is recovered against John Neuyll' and Ann or either of them or from which they are ejected or amoved
immediately after a recovery, ejection or amovement of this kind,
to hold to John Neuyll' and Ann and the heirs of the body of John Neuyll', of the chief lords,
provided always that after the decease of John Neuyll' and Ann
the estate which Richard, John Richard', Richard and Robert have
in the manors of Bywell', Bolbek' and Styford' and [the rent in] the vill of Noui Castri sup[er] Tynam
by virtue of the aforesaid gift except in that part in which they shall enfeoff John Neuyll' and Ann or either of them
shall completely cease and shall be held for absolutely nothing.
Richard, John Richard', Richard and Robert have given him 1000 pounds sterling.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Richard Cawdrey,
John Richard,
Richard Drax,
Robert Cavell,
Ralph Neville,
earl of Westmorland,
John Neville,
Anne Neville
Bywell St Andrew, Bulbeck Common (in Slaley), Styford (in Bywell St Andrew),
Newcastle upon Tyne,
Kenton, Lifton, Shebbear,
Chettiscombe (in Tiverton), Braunton,
Little Weighton (in Rowley), Cottingham
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Yorkshire. Northumberland. City of York.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 21 Henry VI [20 October 1442].
William, lord Fitz Hugh', querent, and
John, lord Scrop', and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Couerham, Bellerby and Thyrne and
60 messuages, 20 tofts, 15 gardens, 40 bovates and 400 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 1000 acres of pasture, 300 acres of wood and
4 pounds of rent in
Couerham, Bellerby, Thyrne,
Aglethorp', Caldebergh', Melmorby in
Couerdale, Caldecotes, Bentham in
Lounesdale, Sadbergh' by Dent and
Ellyngstryng' in the county of York and
the manors of Benton' and Halywell'
and 200 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow and 100 acres of pasture in Benton' and Halywell' in
the county of Northumberland and 24 messuages and 12 gardens in the city of Ebor'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Elizabeth have granted to William the manors and tenements
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to William and the male heirs of his body, of John 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 manors and tenements shall revert to John and Elizabeth and the heirs of John,
quit of the other heirs of William, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth, against the abbot of the monastery of the Blessed Mary, York, and his successors.
William has given them 2000 [pounds ...].
William, lord FitzHugh,
John, lord Scrope,
Elizabeth, lady Scrope
Coverham, Bellerby (in Spennithorne), Thirn (in Thornton Watlass),
Agglethorpe (in Coverham), Caldbergh (in Coverham), Melmerby (in Coverham),
Coverdale (in Coverham), Colcotes (in Low Bentham), Low Bentham,
Lonsdale, Sedbergh, Dent (in Sedbergh),
Ellingstring (in Masham),
Longbenton, Holywell (in Earsdon),
York
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Devon. Cornwall.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 21 Henry VI [20 October 1442].
Thomas Pentier, clerk, querent, and
John Pentier and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 1 toft, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture and 11 shillings of rent in
Fyreworthy, Claweton', Haldesworthy and
Holecomb' in the county of Devon and
19 messuages, 1 mill, 1 dove-cot, 369 acres of land, 65 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture and 9 shillings and 1 halfpenny of rent in
Estecote, Aluecote, Twychene,
Benecote, Pengynva, Treburthek',
Bodmyn', Trewynan', Trewynt,
Mowthe and Dollysdon' in the county of Cornwall.
Plea of covenant.
John and Maud 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 Maud
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas has granted to John and Maud the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John and Maud and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Maud.
Thomas Pentier,
John Pentier,
Maud Pentier
'Fyreworthy', Clawton, Holsworthy,
Hollacombe,
Escott, Alvacott,
Titching (all 3 in North Tamerton),
Bennacott (in Boyton), Pengenna (in St Kew), Treburthick (in St Eval),
Bodmin, Trewennan (in St Teath), Trewint (in Altarnun),
'Mowthe', Dolsdon (in North Tamerton)
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Surrey. Sussex.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 21 Henry VI [12 November 1442].
Richard Waller,
Thomas Uuedale,
John Thornebury,
William Port,
Thomas Batayle and
John Monke, querents, and
Walter Moyle and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
4 messuages, 12 tofts, 1 dove-cot, 292 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 30 acres of wood, 12 acres of heath and
12 acres of rushes in
Wodyton' and Okkele in the county of Surrey and
8 acres of land in Wernham and Ruggewyke in the county of Sussex.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard, Thomas, John, William, Thomas and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to Richard, Thomas, John, William, Thomas and John and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty against Edmund, abbot of Westminster, and his successors.
Richard, Thomas, John, William, Thomas and John have given them 100 pounds sterling.
Richard Waller,
Thomas Uvedale,
John Thornbury,
William Port,
Thomas Battle,
John Monk,
Walter Moyle,
Margaret Moyle
Wotton, Ockley, Warnham,
Rudgwick
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Huntingdonshire. Bedfordshire. Kent.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 21 Henry VI [18 November 1442].
Humphrey, earl of Buckingham, and
Anne, his wife, querents, and
John Harpur, deforciant.
The castle, vill, lordship, manor and soke of Kynbauton' in the county of Huntingdon and
the manors of Hardewyk' and Tilbroke in the county of Bedford and
the castle and manors of Tunbrugge, Haddelo, Dachehurst,
Brastede, Edenbrugge and Ealdyng' in the county of Kent.
Plea of covenant.
The earl has acknowledged the castles, vill, lordship, manors and soke to be the right of John,
as those which John has of his gift.
John has granted to the earl and Anne the castles, vill, lordship, manors and soke
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to the earl and Anne and the heirs of the body of the earl,
to wit, the castle, vill, lordship, soke and manors of Kynbauton', Hardewyk' and Tilbroke
of the lord king and his heirs for ever
and the castle and manors of Tunbrugge, Haddelo, Dachehurst, Brastede, Edenbrugge and Ealdyng'
of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of the earl.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Humphrey, earl of Buckingham,
Anne, countess of Buckingham,
John Harper
Kimbolton,
Hardwick (in Keysoe), Tilbrook,
Tonbridge, Hadlow, Dachurst (in Tonbridge),
Brasted, Edenbridge, Yalding
247
Northamptonshire. Lincolnshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 21 Henry VI [20 January 1443].
William, bishop of Lincoln,
Ralph Cromwell', knight,
Nicholas Dixon', clerk,
William Tresham,
John Taylboys,
William Heton',
Thomas Palmer and
William Stanlowe, querents, and
William, earl of Suffolk, and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Parua Burley
and 129 acres of land and 8 and a half acres of meadow in Burley and
Pillesyate in the county of Northampton and
9 messuages, 4 tofts, 129 acres of land, 24 acres of meadow and 20 shillings of rent in
Staunford', of which messuages one is called le Tabard', in the county of Lincoln.
Plea of covenant.
The earl and Alice have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Ralph,
as those which Ralph, the bishop, Nicholas, William Tresham, John, William Heton', Thomas and William Stanlowe
have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to the bishop, Ralph, Nicholas, William Tresham, John, William Heton', Thomas and William Stanlowe
and the heirs of Ralph for ever.
Warranty against the prior of Eye and his successors.
The bishop, Ralph, Nicholas, William Tresham, John, William Heton', Thomas and William Stanlowe have given them
200 pounds sterling.
William, bishop of Lincoln,
Ralph Cromwell,
Nicholas Dixon,
William Tresham,
John Tailboys,
William Heaton,
Thomas Palmer,
William Stanlow,
William, earl of Suffolk,
Alice, countess of Suffolk
Burghley (in Stamford Baron), Pilsgate (in Barnack),
Stamford, The Tabard (in Stamford)
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Suffolk. Surrey.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 21 Henry VI [9 February 1443].
Robert Ponynges, knight, and
Margaret, his wife, querents, and
Thomas Lysores, clerk,
Richard Corner, clerk,
John Fooche, clerk,
William Clerk', clerk, and
John Norton', deforciants.
The manor of Wrentham in the county of Suffolk and
1 messuage, 1 garden and 3 acres of land in
Suthwerk' in the county of Surrey.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas, Richard, John, William and John have granted to Robert and Margaret the manor and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Margaret, without impeachment of waste, of Thomas, Richard, John, William and John and the heirs of
William for the lives of Robert and Margaret and for a term of 1 year further,
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 Robert and Margaret and the aforesaid term the manor and tenements shall revert to
Thomas, Richard, John, William and John and the heirs of William,
quit of the heirs of Robert and Margaret, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Robert and Margaret have given them 300 pounds sterling.
Robert Poynings,
Margaret Poynings,
Thomas Lisores,
Richard Corner,
John Foach,
William Clarke,
John Norton
Wrentham, Southwark
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Devon. Somerset. Wiltshire. Gloucestershire. Herefordshire. Shropshire. Berkshire. Yorkshire. Staffordshire. [Wales.]
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 21 Henry VI [5 May 1443].
Nicholas Ayssheton',
Robert Joce,
William Hyndeston' and
John Wydeslade, querents, and
William Bourgchier and
Thomasia, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Toustoke, Nymettracy, Baunton',
Ufcolmp', Holne and Parua Tottenes and
the hundred and borough of Baunton' and
the advowsons of the churches of Toustoke and Nymettracy
and the advowson of the chantry of Baunton',
2 messuages, 1 toft and 1 carucate of land in Exon', Shillyngford'
and Criditon' and
a moiety of the manor of Milton' Daumarll', of 4 messuages, of 300 acres of land and of 20 acres of meadow in
Exon', Milton' Daumarll', Wayte,
Brendesworthy and Stoddesdon' in the county of Devon and
the manors of Honyspyll', Wyggebeare and Hunstyle
and the advowson of the church of
Honyspyll' and a moiety of 1 messuage, of 300 acres of land, of 20 acres of meadow and of 20 acres of wood in
Quarm' in the county of Somerset and
a moiety of the manors of Crofton' and Staunton' and the advowson of the church of
Staunton' in the county of Wiltshire and
the manor of Bentham called Huntecourt in the county of Gloucester and
a third part of the manor of Dyllowe in the county of Hereford and
the castle and manor of Whytyngton' and the advowsons of the churches of
Whytyngton' and Sullaton' and a third part of the manors of
Egmondon' and Rubij Castri in the county of Shropshire
and the March of Wales adjacent to the same county and
the manor of Wantynge and the hundred of Wantynge in the county of Berkshire and
the manor of Edlyngton' in the county of York and
a third part of the manors of Tunstall', Horton', Betley and
Heley and 30 shillings of rent in
Ouerlangesdon' in the county of Stafford.
Plea of covenant.
William Bourgchier and Thomasia have acknowledged
the castle, manors, hundreds, borough, tenements, moieties, third parts and advowsons to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert, Nicholas, William Hyndeston' and John have of their gift.
Nicholas, Robert, William Hyndeston' and John have granted to William Bourgchier and Thomasia
the castle, manors, hundreds, borough, tenements, moieties, third parts and advowsons
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William Bourgchier and Thomasia and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Thomasia.
Nicholas Ashton,
Robert Joce,
William Hindstone,
John Wideslade,
William Bourchier,
Thomasia Bourchier
Tawstock, Nymet Tracey (in Bow), Bampton,
Uffculme, Holne, Little Totnes (in Totnes),
Exeter, Shillingford St George, Crediton,
Milton Damerel, White (in Shebbear), Braundsworthy (in Black Torrington),
Stadson (in Bradford),
Huntspill, Wigborough (in South Petherton), Huntstile (in Chilton Trinity),
Quarme (in Exton),
Crofton (in Great Bedwyn), Stanton Fitzwarren,
Bentham, Hunt Court (both in Badgeworth),
Dilwyn,
Whittington, Selattyn, Edgmond,
Redcastle (in Hodnet),
Wantage,
Edlington,
Tunstall (in Wolstanton), Horton, Betley,
Heighley (in Audley), Upper Longsdon (in Leek)
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Staffordshire. Shropshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 21 Henry VI [31 May 1443].
John Derynton' and
Richard Nicholson', querents, and
John Barbour and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Weston' and Flosbrok' in the county of Stafford and
4 messuages, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture and 40 acres of wood in
Rodyngton' in the county of Shropshire.
Plea of covenant.
John Barbour and Joan have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of John Derynton',
as those which the same John and Richard have of their gift.
John Derynton' and Richard have granted to John Barbour and Joan the manors and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John Barbour and Joan and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, the manor of Flosbrok' and the tenements shall remain to the right heirs of Joan
and the manor of Weston' shall remain to the heirs of the body of John Barbour,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, the manor of Weston' shall remain to the right heirs of Joan, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Derrington,
Richard Nicholson,
John Barber,
Joan Barber
Weston, Flashbrook (in Adbaston), Rodington
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Essex. Middlesex.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 21 Henry VI [1 July 1443].
Robert, abbot of the church of the
Blessed Mary of the Graces by the Tower of London',
John Pemberton', clerk,
Nicholas Norton', clerk,
Miles Wyndesore,
Henry Langley,
John Derham and
Robert Oppey, clerk, querents, and
Walter Grene, esquire, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Bonhunt in the county of Essex and
1 messuage, 100 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture and 20 acres of wood in
Hadley, Enfeld' and Barnet in the county of Middlesex.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Robert Oppey,
as those which the same Robert, the abbot, John, Nicholas, Miles, Henry and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to the abbot, John, Nicholas, Miles, Henry, John and Robert and the heirs of Robert Oppey for ever.
Warranty.
The abbot, John, Nicholas, Miles, Henry, John and Robert have given them 200 marks of silver.
Robert,
John Pemberton,
Nicholas Norton,
Miles Windsor,
Henry Langley,
John Durham,
Robert Opy,
Walter Green,
Elizabeth Green
Abbey of St Mary de Graciis, London, Wicken Bonhunt,
Monken Hadley, Enfield, Barnet
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Hertfordshire. Buckinghamshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 21 Henry VI [8 July 1443].
John Whittokesmede and
John Mervyn', querents, and
William Stiropp' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
40 messuages, 6 tofts, 100 acres of land, 24 and a half acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, 2 acres of wood, 40 shillings of rent and a rent of
2 capons in Berkhampstede, Merston', Ware and
Veyses in the county of Hertford and
5 acres of meadow in Wynegraut [sic] in the county of Buckingham.
Plea of covenant.
William and Joan have acknowledged the tenements and rent to be the right of John Whittokesmede,
as those which the same John and John Mervyn' have of their gift.
John and John have granted to William and Joan the tenements and rent
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Joan and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the heirs of the body of Joan and
(2) to the right heirs of Joan.
John Whiteoxmead,
John Mervin,
William Stirrup,
Joan Stirrup
Berkhamsted, Long Marston (in Tring), Ware,
'Veyses', Wingrave
253
Somerset. Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 22 Henry VI [6 October 1443].
William Steuenes, clerk,
John Trethek', esquire, and
Thomas Perceuall', querents, and
John Austill', esquire, and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Alampton' and 3 carucates of land, 10 acres of meadow and 300 acres of wood in
Dycheyate and Lyncombe in the county of Somerset and
the manors of Weststodeleygh', Eststodeleygh', Hederlond',
Mere, Cove and Combe and
the advowsons of the church of Weststodeleygh' and the chapel of Hederlond'
in the county of Devon.
Plea of covenant.
John Austill' and Margaret have acknowledged the manors, tenements and advowsons to be the right of John Trethek',
of which the same John, William and Thomas have the manors of
Alampton' [and] Weststodeleygh', the tenements and the advowson of the church of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to William, John Trethek' and Thomas and the heirs of John for ever.
And besides John Austill' and Margaret granted for themselves and the heirs of Margaret that
the manors of Eststodeleygh', Hederlond', Mere, Cove and Combe and the advowson of the chapel
- which Alice Beaumont, late the wife of
John Fitz Payn', esquire,
held for life of the inheritance of Margaret on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Alice ought to revert to John Austill' and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret -
after the decease of Alice shall remain to William, John Trethek' and Thomas and the heirs of John,
to hold together with the aforesaid manors, tenements and advowson of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
William, John Trethek' and Thomas have given them 1000 marks of silver.
William Stephens,
John Trethick,
Thomas Percival,
John Austell,
Margaret Austell,
Alice Beaumont,
John FitzPayn
Alhampton (in Ditcheat), Ditcheat, Lyncombe,
West Stoodleigh, East Stoodleigh (both in Stoodleigh),
Hatherland Stantern (in Washfield),
Mere, Cove (both in Tiverton), Combe Sackville (in Silverton)
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Hertfordshire. Essex. Suffolk.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 22 Henry VI [6 October 1443].
Nicholas Dautre and
John Thornton', querents, and
Robert Armeburgh' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 2 carucates of land, 2 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 4 acres of wood and 6 shillings and 8 pence of rent in
Weston' called Hauuyll' and
a moiety of the manors of Ouerhall' in Gedelyston', Brokholes
in Munden' and Rosehall' in Saret in the county of Hertford and
a moiety of the manor of Giffardes called Stanle in
Magna Sampford' and Parua Sampford' in the county of Essex and
3 messuages, 3 tofts, 200 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood and 13 shillings of rent in
Chevynton', Hardgraue, Depden' and
Chedbury in the county of Suffolk.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Joan have acknowledged the tenements and moieties to be the right of Nicholas,
as those which Nicholas and John have of their gift.
Nicholas and John have granted to Robert and Joan the tenements and moieties
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Joan, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the lives of Robert and Joan.
And after the decease of Robert and Joan the tenements and moieties shall remain to
John Palmer and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to Joan, sister of the same John Palmer, and the heirs of her body, and
(2) to Philip Thornbury, knight,
John Brokholes, clerk,
Henry Gairstang',
Robert Armeburgh',
Reynold Armeburgh' and
John Gerveys and the heirs of Philip.
Nicholas Dawtrey,
John Thornton,
Robert Armborough,
Joan Armborough,
John Palmer,
Joan Palmer,
Philip Thornbury,
John Brockholes,
Henry Garstang,
Reynold Armborough,
John Gervase
Howells (in Weston), Overhall
(in Gilston), Brokholes (in Great Munden),
Rooshall (in Sarratt),
Stanley Giffards (in Great Sampford and Little Sampford),
Chevington, Hargrave, Depden,
Chedburgh
255
Warwickshire. Essex.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 22 Henry VI [13 October 1443].
John Thornton' and
Nicholas Dautre, querents, and
Robert Armeburgh' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of a third part of the manor of Mamcestre called Brokholes
in the county of Warwick and
a moiety of the manors of Brokholes in Radwynter and
Newehall' in Assheldeham in the county of Essex.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Joan have acknowledged the moieties to be the right of John,
as those which John and Nicholas have of their gift.
John and Nicholas have granted to Robert and Joan the moieties
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Joan, of the chief lords for the life of Joan.
And after the decease of Joan the moieties shall remain to
Philip Thornbury, knight,
John Brokholes, clerk,
Henry Gairstang',
Robert Armeburgh' and
Joan Palmer, to hold of the chief lords for a term of 10 years.
And after the aforesaid term the moieties shall remain to
John Palmer and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the aforesaid Joan Palmer and the heirs of her body and
(2) to the aforesaid Philip, John Brokholes, Henry, Robert and
John Gerveys and the heirs of Philip.
John Thornton,
Nicholas Dawtrey,
Robert Armborough,
Joan Armborough,
Philip Thornbury,
John Brockholes,
Henry Garstang,
Joan Palmer,
John Palmer,
John Gervase
Brokholes (in Mancetter), Brockholes
(in Radwinter), New Hall (in Asheldham)
256
Devon. Somerset.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 22 Henry VI [20 October 1443].
William Denys, esquire, and
Joan, his wife, querents, and
John Kemys,
John Austell',
Thomas May[?] and
John Howghe, deforciants.
The manor of Combe Raly and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Devon and
the manor of Alleston' and the advowson of the free chapel of All Saints of the same manor in the county of Somerset.
Plea of covenant.
William and Joan have acknowledged the manors and advowsons to be the right of John Austell',
as those which the same John, John Kemys, Thomas and John Howghe have of their gift.
John, John, Thomas and John have granted to William and Joan the manors and advowsons
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Joan and the heirs of the body of Joan, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Joan.
William Dennis,
Joan Dennis,
John Kemmis,
John Austell,
Thomas May,
John Howe
Combe Raleigh, Alston Sutton (in Weare)
257
Wiltshire. Hampshire. Somerset.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 22 Henry VI [27 October 1443].
John Payn' and
Henry Champeneys, querents, and
Thomas Payn' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of the manor of Combe Bysset in the county of Wiltshire and
9 messuages, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood and 6 pounds of rent and a rent of
6 quarters of salt in
Romsey, Dene, Hyde,
Mounte and Merchewode in the county of Southampton and
the manor of Ocle,
excepting 10 messuages, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture and 4 acres of wood of the same manor,
in the county of Somerset.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Joan have acknowledged the manor, tenements, rent and moiety to be the right of John,
as those which John and Henry have of their gift.
John and Henry have granted to Thomas and Joan the manor, tenements, rent and moiety
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Joan and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the heirs of the body of Joan,
(2) to the heirs of the body of Thomas and
(3) to the right heirs of Joan.
John Payne,
Henry Champneys,
Thomas Payne,
Joan Payne
Coombe Bisset,
Romsey, West Dean,
Hyde (in Fordingbridge or Winchester), Mount Farm (in Mottisfont),
Marchwood (in Eling),
Oakley (in Chilthorne Domer)
258
Essex. Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 22 Henry VI [18 November 1443].
Robert Denys, chaplain, and
John Grafton', querents, and
Nicholas Marchall' and
Elizabeth, his wife, and
Thomas Heignes and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
2 parts of a third part of 1 toft, of 100 acres of land and of 10 acres of meadow in
Byrchangre and Farnham in the county of Essex and
2 parts of a third part of 40 acres of land, of 4 acres of meadow and of 5 shillings of rent in
Storteford' and Hokerell' in the county of Hertford.
Plea of covenant.
Nicholas and Elizabeth, Thomas and Eleanor have acknowledged the 2 parts to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth and Eleanor
to Robert and John and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty.
Robert and John have given them 20 marks of silver.
Robert Dennis,
John Grafton,
Nicholas Marshall,
Elizabeth Marshall,
Thomas Haines,
Eleanor Haines
Birchanger, Farnham, Bishop's Stortford,
Hockerill (in Bishop's Stortford)
259
Suffolk. Essex. Cambridgeshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 22 Henry VI [18 November 1443].
John Doreward', esquire,
John Martyn',
Thomas Bokkyng' and
Thomas Baron', querents, and
Richard Waldegrave, knight, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Smalbrygge, Tan[ys], Edwardston',
Ouysden' and Attylton' and the advowson of the church of
Ouysden' in the county of Suffolk and
the manor of Wythyrmondford' in the county of Essex and
the manor of Westele Watyrle in the county of Cambridge.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Joan have acknowledged the manors and advowson to be the right of Thomas Baron',
as those which the same Thomas, John, John and Thomas Bokkyng' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to John, John, Thomas and Thomas and the heirs of Thomas Baron' for ever.
Warranty.
John, John, Thomas and Thomas have granted to Richard and Joan the manors and advowson
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold, to wit, the manors of Smalbrygge, Tanys, Edwardston', Ouysden', Attylton' and Wythyrmondford' and the advowson
to Richard and Joan and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Richard.
And the manor of Westele Watyrle to Richard and Joan, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the lives of Richard and Joan.
And after the decease of Richard and Joan the same manor shall remain to
Thomas Waldegrave and the male heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to Richard, brother of the same Thomas, and the male heirs of his body,
(2) to the heirs of the body of the aforesaid Thomas, brother of the aforesaid Richard, and
(3) to the right heirs of the aforesaid Richard Waldegrave, knight, the father of the aforesaid Thomas.
John Dorward,
John Martin,
Thomas Bocking,
Thomas Baron,
Richard Waldegrave,
Joan Waldegrave,
Thomas Waldegrave
Smallbridge, Tanys (both in Bures St Mary), Edwardstone,
Ousden, Attleton Green (in Wickhambrook),
Wormingford,
Westley Waterless
260
Lincolnshire. Rutland.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 22 Henry VI [20 January 1444].
Ralph Cromwell', knight,
Richard Moresby, clerk,
William Tresham,
Thomas Palmer and
William Weldon', querents, and
Elizabeth, who was the wife of
Richard Grey, knight, and
Elizabeth, who was the wife of
Richard Vernon', esquire, deforciants.
The manors of Cheyll' Halle, Southwythom' and Metryngham
called Bassetteshalle and
24 messuages, 1 mill, 16 tofts, 20 bovates and 570 acres of land, 134 acres of meadow, 400 acres of pasture and 8 pounds, 2 shillings and 4 pence of rent
with view of frankpledge in Southwythom' and Metryngham with appurtenances in
Gosberkerke, Surflete, Boston',
Byker, Spaldyng', Metryngham,
Southwythom', Quadryng', Donyngton',
Pynchebeke and Staunford' in the county of Lincoln and
1 messuage, 68 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture in
Thistelton' in the county of Rutland.
Plea of covenant.
Elizabeth and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors, tenements and view of frankpledge to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard, Ralph, William, Thomas and William have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth, who was the wife of Richard Grey,
to Ralph, Richard, William, Thomas and William and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty by Elizabeth, who was the wife of Richard Grey, for herself and her heirs.
Ralph, Richard, William, Thomas and William have given them 1000 pounds sterling.
Ralph Cromwell,
Richard Moresby,
William Tresham,
Thomas Palmer,
William Weldon,
Richard Grey,
Elizabeth Grey,
Richard Vernon,
Elizabeth Vernon
Cheal (in Gosberton), South Witham, Metheringham,
'Bassetteshalle' (in Metheringham), Gosberton, Surfleet,
Boston, Bicker, Spalding,
Quadring, Donington, Pinchbeck,
Stamford,
Thistleton
261
Sussex. Gloucestershire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 22 Henry VI [20 January 1444].
Maud, abbess of the monastery of St Saviour and Saints Mary the Virgin and Bridget of
Syon' of the order of St Augustine, called St Saviour's, querent, and
Edmund, bishop of Exeter, late
bishop of Hereford, deforciant.
The vills of Brede and Stenynges and the manors of
Brede, Stenynges, Cherlton',
Wormynghurst', Wygenholt, Ecclesdon',
Bassettesfee, Angmeryng', Soumtynge,
Langenhurst', Bargham, Wyke and
Billynghurst' and the advowsons of the churches of
Stenynges, Angmeryng' and Asshurst in the county of Sussex and
the manors of
Cheltenham, Salmondesbury and Sloughtre and the hundreds of
Cheltenham, Salmondesbury and Sloughtre
in the county of Gloucester, which
John Cornewaill', knight, holds for life.
Plea of covenant.
The bishop has acknowledged the vills, manors, hundreds and advowsons to be the right of the abbess and her monastery,
and has granted for himself and his heirs that the vills, manors, hundreds and advowsons
- which John Cornewaill' held for life of the inheritance of the bishop on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of John ought to revert to the bishop and his heirs -
after the decease of John shall remain to the abbess and her successors and their monastery,
to hold in free, pure and perpetual alms for ever.
The abbess has given him 1 sore sparrowhawk.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Maud,
Edmund, bishop of Exeter,
late bishop of Hereford,
John Cornwall
Syon Abbey (in Isleworth, Middlesex),
Brede, Steyning, Charlton (in Steyning),
Warminghurst, Wiggonholt, Ecclesden (in Angmering),
Basset's Fee (in Billingshurst), Angmering, Sompting,
Langenhurst (in Kirdford), Barpham (in Angmering), Wick (in Lyminster),
Billingshurst, Ashurst,
Cheltenham, Salmondsbury, Slaughter
262
Herefordshire. Shropshire. Worcestershire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 22 Henry VI [20 January 1444].
Roger Amondesham and
Thomas Pykeryng', querents, and
Maculin (Makelinus) Walweyn', esquire, and
Katherine, his wife,
Roland Wynnesle and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Laweton', Ouer Maner of Stoklacy and
Nethir man[er] of Stoklacy and
8 acres of meadow in Warton' in the county of Hereford and
13 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Nethir Heyton' in the county of Shropshire and
12 shillings of rent in Childernhanley in the county of Worcester.
Plea of covenant.
Maculin and Katherine and Roland have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Roger,
as those which Roger and Thomas have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from Maculin and Katherine and the heirs of Katherine
to Roger and Thomas and the heirs of Roger for ever.
Warranty by Maculin and Katherine for themselves and the heirs of Katherine.
Roger and Thomas have granted to Roland and Isabel the manor of Laweton' and the rent
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Roland and Isabel and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to Katherine and her heirs.
And Roger and Thomas have also granted to Maculin and Katherine the manors of Ouer Maner of Stoklacy and Nethir Maner of
Stoklacy and the meadow
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold, to wit, the manor of Nethir Maner of Stoklacy to Maculin and Katherine for the lives of Maculin and Katherine
and the manor of Ouer Maner of Stoklacy and the meadow to Maculin and Katherine for the life of Katherine, of the chief lords.
And after the decease of Maculin and Katherine the manor of Nethir Maner of Stoklacy and after the decease of
Katherine the manor of Ouer Maner of Stoklacy and the meadow shall remain to
Robert and Isabel and their aforesaid heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Katherine.
Roger Amersham,
Thomas Pickering,
Maculin Walwyn,
Katherine Walwyn,
Roland Winsley,
Isabel Winsley
Lawton (in Kingsland), Over Manor,
Nether Manor (both in Stoke Lacy), Wharton (in Leominster),
Lower Hayton (in Stanton Lacy), Hanley Child
263
Wiltshire. Hampshire.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 22 Henry VI [3 February 1444].
Reynold Longe, querent, and
Robert Longe, esquire, and
Margaret, his wife, and
Thomas Wayte, deforciants.
10 messuages, 9 virgates and 1 acre of land, 10 acres of meadow and 12 pence of rent in
Shreueston', Neuton', Orcheston' and
Madynton' in the county of Wiltshire and
the manor of Estwade in Warblyngton' and
30 acres of meadow in Haffunte in the county of Southampton.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Margaret and Thomas have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Reynold,
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.
Reynold has granted to Robert and Margaret the manor and tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Margaret, of the chief lords for the life of Margaret.
And after the decease of Margaret the manor and tenements shall remain to
John Longe and
Margaret, his wife,
daughter of the aforesaid Margaret, and the heirs of their bodies, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the aforesaid Thomas and the heirs of his body and
(2) to the right heirs of John.
Reynold Long,
Robert Long,
Margaret Long,
Thomas Waite,
John Long
Shrewton, Newton Tony, Orcheston,
Maddington,
Wade Court (in Havant), Warblington, Havant
264
Somerset. Devon.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 22 Henry VI [3 February 1444].
John Workeman' of Battescomb', querent, and
Richard Brytte of Wyuelyscombe and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 ferling and 20 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 1 acre of moor, 1 acre of alder and 40 acres of furze and heath in
Chipstaple, Radyngton' and Battescombe'
in the county of Somerset and
1 messuage, 2 ferlings of land, 3 acres of meadow, 16 acres of moor, 12 acres of alder and 20 acres of furze and heath and common of pasture for
6 oxen and 40 sheep in Hokworth', Hanlegh' and Pouleteslegh'
in the county of Devon.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Joan have acknowledged the tenements and common to be the right of John,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 100 marks of silver.
John Workman,
Richard Brett,
Joan Brett
Wiveliscombe (in Somerset),
Chipstable, Raddington, Batscombe (in Raddington),
Hockworthy, Handley, Powletts Leigh (both in Clayhanger)
265
Westmorland. Devon. Oxfordshire. Buckinghamshire. Northamptonshire. Norfolk. Yorkshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 22 Henry VI [9 February 1444].
John Monketon',
Ralph Acclom and
Robert Aspere, querents, and
George Neuille, knight, [and]
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Euersham, Morelande and Warcop'
in the county of Westmorland and
the manors of Tettecote, Doncare, North' Bovy and
Larkebury in the county of Devon and
the manor of Nook' in the county of Oxford and
the manor of Wyngraue in the county of Buckingham and
the manors of Stowe, Kyslingbury, Brampton',
Burton' and Bosyate in the county of Northampton and
the manors of Southpikenham, Northpikenham, Howton',
Fouldon' and Kerbroke in the county of Norfolk and
the manors of Snape and Welle in the county of York.
Plea of covenant.
George and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors to be the right of Ralph,
as those which Ralph, John and Robert have of their gift.
John, Ralph and Robert have granted to George and Elizabeth the manors
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold, to wit, the manors of Euersham, Morelande, Warcop', Snape, Welle, Burton', Bosyate,
Northpikenham, Southpikenham, Howton', Fouldon' and Kerbroke to George and Elizabeth and the heirs of George
and the manors of Stowe, Kyslingbury, Brampton', Wyngraue, Nook', Tettecote, Doncare,
North' Bovy and Larkebury to George and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth, of the chief lords for ever.
John Monkton,
Ralph Acklam,
Robert Asper,
George Neville,
Elizabeth Neville
Heversham, Morland, Warcop,
Tetcott, Downicary (in Broadwoodwidger), North Bovey,
Larkbeare (in Talaton),
Noke,
Wingrave,
Stowe Nine Churches, Kislingbury, Brampton Ash,
Burton Latimer, Bozeat,
South Pickenham,
North Pickenham, Houghton on the Hill, Foulden,
Carbrooke,
Snape (in Well), Well
266
Lincolnshire. Yorkshire. City of Lincoln. Vill of Kingston upon Hull.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 22 Henry VI [26 April 1444].
John Vampage,
William Tresham,
Drew Barantyn',
William Stokes,
John Bamburgh',
Robert Crane and
Richard Willughby, querents, and
William Dales, deforciant.
1 messuage, 3 tofts, 80 acres of land and 10 acres of meadow in
Irby, Rothewell', Swalowe and
Briggesley in the county of Lincoln and
2 messuages and 1 mill in
Hedon' in Holdernes in the county of York and
4 messuages and 4 gardens in Lincoln' in the city of Lincoln' and
4 messuages and a moiety of 1 messuage in Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull' in the vill of Kyngeston' sup[er] Hull'.
Plea of covenant.
William Dales has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Drew,
as those which Drew, John, William Tresham, William Stokes, John, Robert and Richard have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to John, William Tresham, Drew, William Stokes, John, Robert and Richard and the heirs of Drew for ever.
Warranty.
John, William Tresham, Drew, William Stokes, John, Robert and Richard have given him 300 marks of silver.
John Vampage,
William Tresham,
Drew Barentine,
William Stokes,
John Bamburgh,
Robert Crane,
Richard Willoughby,
William Dales
Irby upon Humber, Rothwell, Swallow,
Brigsley,
Hedon,
Lincoln, Kingston upon Hull
267
Staffordshire. Shropshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 22 Henry VI [10 May 1444].
Michael Selman', querent, and
Agnes, who was the wife of
Richard Selman' of Morton', deforciant.
18 messuages, 2 tofts, 1 dove-cot, 300 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture and 30 acres of wood in
Morton', Orslowe and Wilbryghton' in the county of Stafford and
2 messuages, 60 acres of land, 14 shillings and 5 pence of rent and a rent of 1 pair of gilt spurs in
Wodecote, Brokton' by Longford',
Neweport and Welyngton' in the county of Shropshire.
Plea of covenant.
Agnes has acknowledged the tenements and rent to be the right of Michael,
as those which he has of her gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from herself and her heirs
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Michael has given her 200 marks of silver.
Michael Selman,
Richard Selman,
Agnes Selman
Moreton (in Gnosall), Orslow (in Church Eaton), Wilbrighton (in Gnosall),
Woodcote (in Sheriff Hales), Brockton (in Longford),
Newport, Wellington
268
Hampshire. Sussex. Wiltshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 22 Henry VI [8 July 1444].
John Pelham, knight, and
Edmund Mille, querents, and
John Bremshet, esquire, deforciant.
The manors of Gatcombe and Bremshet and the advowsons of the churches of
the manors of Gatcombe and Bremshet in the county of Southampton and
the manor of Tordewyk' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Sussex and
the manor of Crossheton' in the county of Wiltshire.
Plea of covenant.
John Bremshet has acknowledged the manors and advowsons to be the right of John Pelham,
as those which the same John and Edmund have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to John Pelham and Edmund and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
John Pelham and Edmund have granted to John Bremshet the manor of Gatcombe and the advowson of the church of the same manor
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to John, of the chief lords for the life of John Bremshet.
And after the decease of John Bremshet the same manor and advowson shall remain to
Katherine, daughter of the aforesaid John Pelham,
and the male heirs begotten by the same John Bremshet on the body of Katherine,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of John Bremshet.
And John Pelham and Edmund have also granted to John Bremshet and Katherine the manors of Bremshet, Tordewyk' and
Crossheton' and the advowsons of the churches of Bremshet and Tordewyk'
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John Bremshet and Katherine, of the chief lords for the life of
Joan, who was the wife of
William Bremshet, the mother of the same John Bremshet.
And after the decease of Joan the same manors and advowsons shall remain to the right heirs of John Bremshet,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Pelham,
Edmund Mill,
John Bramshott,
Katherine Pelham,
William Bramshott,
Joan Bramshott
Gatcombe, Bramshott, Terwick,
Croucheston (in Bishopstone)
269
Leicestershire. Nottinghamshire.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 23 Henry VI [27 October 1444].
William Clerk',
Thomas Muston',
Richard Byngham,
Richard Illyngworth' and
William Cliston'
(or William Clifton'), clerk, querents, and
Robert Nevill' and
Joan, his wife, and
John Loughton', deforciants.
The manor of Prestwold', 4 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow and 100 acres of pasture in
Prestwold', Howeton', Burton' and
Cotes in the county of Leicester and
5 messuages, 8 tofts, 20 bovates of land, 30 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture and 2 shillings of rent in
Goteham and Leek' in the county of Nottingham,
which Nicholas Wymbyssh', clerk,
Ralph Pole and
Joan, who was the wife of
John Nevill', hold for the life of Joan.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Joan, his wife, and John have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of William Clerk',
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of John that the manor and tenements
- which Nicholas, Ralph and Joan, who was the wife of John Nevill',
held for the life of Joan of the inheritance of John on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan, who was the wife of John Nevill',
ought to revert to Robert and Joan, his wife, and John and the heirs of John -
after the decease of Joan, who was the wife of John Nevill',
shall remain to William, Thomas, Richard, Richard and William and the heirs of William Clerk',
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Robert and Joan, his wife, and the heirs of Joan.
William, Thomas, Richard, Richard and William have given them 300 marks of silver.
William Clarke,
Thomas Muston,
Richard Bingham,
Richard Illingworth,
William Clyston
(or William Clifton),
Robert Neville,
Joan Neville,
John Loughton,
Nicholas Wimbish,
Ralph Pole,
John Neville
Prestwold, Hoton, Burton on the Wolds,
Cotes (both in Prestwold), Gotham, Leake
270
Derbyshire. Nottinghamshire. Lincolnshire.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 23 Henry VI [27 October 1444].
Maud, countess of Cambridge,
Ralph Cromewell', knight,
Edmund Fitz William, esquire,
William Babyngton', esquire, and
Hugh Cressy, esquire, querents, and
Nicholas Fitz William and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Stanton', Bradeston' and Wellesthorp' and
12 messuages, 300 acres of land and 7 pounds of rent in
Stanton', Bradeston' and Willesthorp' in the county of Derby and
the manors of Hayton', Misterton', Styrton' and
Carleton' in Lyndryke and
20 messuages, 600 acres of land and 6 pounds of rent in
Hayton', Misterton', Stirton',
Carleton' in Lyndryke, Blythe, Holme by
Blythe,
Styrop', Mysne, Sutton',
Gryngelay, Matersay and Stokwyth'
in the county of Nottingham and
the manor of Middylcarleton' called Carleton' Makerell'
and 80 acres of land and 20 shillings of rent in
Carleton' by Lincoln' and Middylcarleton' in the county of Lincoln.
Plea of covenant.
Nicholas and Margery have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Edmund,
as those which Edmund, the countess, Ralph, William and Hugh have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margery
to the countess, Ralph, Edmund, William and Hugh and the heirs of Edmund for ever.
Warranty.
The countess, Ralph, Edmund, William and Hugh have given them 1000 marks of silver.
Maud, the countess of Cambridge,
Ralph Cromwell,
Edmund FitzWilliam,
William Babington,
Hugh Cressy,
Nicholas FitzWilliam,
Margery FitzWilliam
Stanton by Dale, Breaston, Wilsthorpe (in Sawley),
Hayton, Misterton, Sturton le Steeple,
Carlton in Lindrick, Blyth, Holme House (in Carlton in Lindrick),
Styrrup (in Blyth), Misson,
Sutton-cum-Lound, Gringley on the Hill, Mattersey,
West Stockwith (in Misterton),
Carlton Mackerel (in North Carlton), North Carlton,
Lincoln, Middle Carlton (in North Carlton)
271
Norwich. Norfolk.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 23 Henry VI [20 January 1445].
William Ludham, clerk,
Henry Rant, clerk, and
Thomas Croftys, esquire, querents, and
Thomas Bumpsted' the elder, esquire, and
Juetta (Joetta), his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages and 100 shillings of rent in Norwico and
the manor of Tasburgh', 20 messuages, 100 acres of land and 30 shillings of rent in
Tasburgh', Saxlyngham, Hemnale,
Therston' and Hegham by Norwicum in the county of Norfolk.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Bumpsted' and Juetta have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William, Henry and Thomas Croftys have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Juetta
to William, Henry and Thomas Croftys and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William, Henry and Thomas Croftys have granted to Thomas Bumpsted' and Juetta the manor and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas Bumpsted' and Juetta, of William, Henry and Thomas Croftys and the heirs of William
for the lives of Thomas Bumpsted' and Juetta,
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 Thomas and Juetta the manor and tenements shall revert to William, Henry and Thomas Croftys
and the heirs of William, quit of the heirs of Thomas Bumpsted' and Juetta, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
William Loudham,
Henry Rant,
Thomas Crofts,
Thomas Bumpstead,
Juetta Bumpstead
Norwich, Tasburgh,
Saxlingham, Hempnall, Tharston,
Heigham
272
Gloucestershire. Wiltshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 23 Henry VI [27 January 1445].
Richard Wynter, the parson of the church of Cotes, querent, and
William Goldyng' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
4 messuages, 1 carucate, 2 virgates, 2 acres and a moiety of 1 virgate of land [and] 30 acres of meadow in
Dounameney, Bydefeld', Lekehampton' and
Cotes in the county of Gloucester and
3 messuages, 2 carucates of land and 10 acres of meadow in
Pole and Shernecote in the county of Wiltshire.
Plea of covenant.
William has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard has of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to Richard and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Richard has granted to William and Joan the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Joan, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the lives of William and Joan.
And after the decease of William and Joan the tenements shall remain to
William Paunton' and
Joan, daughter of
William Goldyng', and the heirs of the body of Joan, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of William Goldyng'.
Richard Winter,
William Golding,
Joan Golding,
William Panton
Down Ampney, Bidfield (in Miserden),
Leckhampton, Coates,
Poole Keynes,
Shorncote
273
Cambridgeshire. Essex.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 23 Henry VI [9 February 1445].
Thomas Tudenham, knight,
John Dereward', esquire,
John Wyggemore,
John Stodhagh',
John Bramsham,
Henry Hale and
Matthew Drury, querents, and
Henry Caldebek' and
Cecily, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages, 1 dove-cot, 140 acres of land, 16 acres of pasture, 19 pence of rent and a rent of 1 pound of pepper and
the liberty of having 1 free fold for 300 sheep and also
a moiety of 1 mill in Abyton' Magna, Abyton' Parua, Pampesworth',
Hyldresham and Barkelowe and also the advowson of a moiety
of the church of Barkelowe in the county of Cambridge and
3 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture in Barkelowe in the county of Essex.
Plea of covenant.
Henry Culdebek' and Cecily have acknowledged the tenements, rent, liberty, moiety and advowson to be the right of Matthew,
as those which Matthew, Thomas, John, John, John, John and Henry Hale have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Henry
to Thomas, John, John, John, John, Henry Hale and Matthew and the heirs of Matthew for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas, John, John, John, John, Henry Hale and Matthew have given them 300 marks of silver.
Thomas Tuddenham,
John Dorward,
John Wigmore,
John Stadhaugh,
John Bramsham,
Henry Hale,
Matthew Drury,
Henry Caldbeck,
Cecily Caldbeck
Great Abington, Little Abington, Pampisford,
Hildersham, Bartlow
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Warwickshire. Buckinghamshire. Staffordshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 23 Henry VI [9 February 1445].
Ralph Boteler, knight, treasurer of England,
John Dyve and
Nicholas Norman', querents, and
William Ferrers, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Castelbromwyche,
a moiety of the manor of Whitacre and a fourth part of the manors of
Glascote and Pyrycrofte in the county of Warwick and
a moiety of the manor of Dourton' in the county of Buckingham and
a moiety of the manor of Barre in the county of Stafford.
Plea of covenant.
William has acknowledged the manor, moieties and fourth part to be the right of Ralph,
as those which Ralph, John and Nicholas have of his gift.
Ralph, John and Nicholas have granted to William and Elizabeth the manor, moieties and fourth part
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Elizabeth and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of William.
Ralph Butler,
John Dive,
Nicholas Norman,
William Ferrers,
Elizabeth Ferrers
Castle Bromwich, Whitacre, Glascote,
Perry Croft (both in Tamworth), Dorton, Barr
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Shropshire. Herefordshire. Wiltshire. Hertfordshire. Devon. Gloucestershire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 23 Henry VI [9 February 1445].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [11 April 1445].
John Troutbek', esquire, and
Margery, his wife, querents, and
John Vampage and
Richard Tounlay, deforciants.
A moiety of the manors of Fordesham and Neuport and
a third part of the manor of Egemundon' in the county of Shropshire and
a third part of the manors of Monyton' sup[er] Wayam and Dillewe in the county of Hereford and
a moiety of a moiety of the manors of Broughton' and Asshton' Gyffard' and
the advowson of a moiety of the church of Codeford' in the county of Wiltshire and
the manor of Oxey Richard' in the county of Hertford and
a moiety of the manors of Westraddon', Nymet of St George and
Neweton' Tracy by Bernestaple and
6 shillings of rent in Estansty and Westansty and a fourth part of the manor of
Kylmynton' and
the advowson of a moiety of the church of Neweton' Tracy in the county of Devon and
a moiety of a moiety of the manor of Beggeworth' in the county of Gloucester.
Plea of covenant.
John Troutbek' and Margery have acknowledged the moiety of the manors of Fordesham and Neuport and the third part
of the manor of Egemundon' to be the right of John Vampage and Richard
and the manor, the moieties of the manors of Broughton', Asshton' Gyffard', Westraddon', Nymet of St George,
Neweton' Tracy and Beggeworth', the rent, the third part of the manors of Monyton' and Dillewe,
the fourth part and the advowsons to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard and John Vampage have of their gift.
John Vampage and Richard have granted to John Troutbek' and Margery the manor, moieties, rent, third parts, fourth part and advowsons
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John Troutbek' and Margery and the heirs of their bodies, to wit,
the moiety of the manors of Fordesham and Neuport and the third part
of the manor of Egemundon' of the lord king and his heirs for ever and
the manor, the moieties of the manors of Broughton', Asshton' Gyffard', Westraddon', Nymet of St George,
Neweton' Tracy and Beggeworth', the rent, the third part of the manors of Monyton' and Dillewe,
the fourth part and the advowsons of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Margery.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
John Troutbeck,
Margery Troutbeck,
John Vampage,
Richard Townley
Ford, Newport, Edgmond,
Monnington on Wye, Dilwyn,
Broughton Gifford,
Ashton Gifford (in Codford St Peter), Codford,
Oxhey Richard (in Watford),
West Raddon (in Shobrooke), George Nympton, Newton Tracey,
Barnstaple, East Anstey, West Anstey,
Kilmington,
Badgeworth
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Cornwall. Devon.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 23 Henry VI [9 February 1445].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [11 April 1445].
John Fortescu, knight,
Nicholas Ayssheton', one of the justices of the lord king of the Common Bench,
Walter Moylle, one of the serjeants-at-law of the lord king,
John Cheyne of Pynne,
Thomas Janyn', clerk,
John Gogh' and
Robert Espur, querents, and
Thomas Whalysburgh' and
Maud, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Treseder, Elewyn' and Lankarve
in the county of Cornwall and
the manor of Bery Erber in the county of Devon.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Whalysburgh' and Maud have granted to John, Nicholas, Walter, John, Thomas Janyn', John and Robert the manors
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John, Nicholas, Walter, John, Thomas Janyn', John and Robert, of Thomas Whalysburgh' and Maud
and the heirs of Thomas for the life of Elizabeth,
the wife of Edmund Whalysburgh', daughter of the aforesaid John Fortescu,
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 Elizabeth the manors shall revert to
Thomas Whalysburgh' and Maud and the heirs of Thomas,
quit of the heirs of John, Nicholas, Walter, John, Thomas Janyn', John and Robert,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Thomas Whalysburgh' and Maud and the heirs of Maud.
John, Nicholas, Walter, John, Thomas Janyn', John and Robert have given them 300 marks of silver.
John Fortescue,
Nicholas Ashton,
Walter Moyle,
John Cheyne,
Thomas Jennings,
John Gough,
Robert Espur,
Thomas Wellesborough,
Maud Wellesborough,
Elizabeth Fortescue,
Edmund Wellesborough
Pinn Court (in Pinhoe), Treseder (in St Buryan),
'Elewyn'',
Lancarffe (in Bodmin), Berrynarbor
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Middlesex. Surrey.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 23 Henry VI [25 April 1445].
Guy Porkelee and
Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and
William Bokelond', esquire, and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 6 shops, 2 gardens, 30 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in
Stanes, Stanwell' and Eglesford' in the county of Middlesex and
10 acres of land and 5 and a half acres of meadow in Egham and Thorp' in the county of Surrey.
Plea of covenant.
William and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Guy,
as those which Guy and Elizabeth have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to Guy and Elizabeth and the heirs of Guy for ever.
Warranty.
Guy and Elizabeth have given them 100 marks of silver.
Guy Porkley,
Elizabeth Porkley,
William Buckland,
Alice Buckland
Staines, Stanwell, Ashford,
Egham, Thorpe