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291
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 5 Henry [IV] [27 January 1404].
Richard Rowe, merchant, querent, and
William Lambron', knight, and
Sibel, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Sutton' Priour.
Plea of covenant.
William and Sibel have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Richard,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Sibel
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Richard has given them 100 shillings of silver.
Richard Rowe, William Lambron,
Sibel Lambron
Sutton Prior
292
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 5 Henry [IV] [3 February 1404].
John Rowe, the parson of the church of Were Gyffard', and
John Novus, clerk, querents, and
[Walter] Pollard' and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of 27 messuages, of 12 carucates of land, of 40 acres of meadow, of 24 acres of wood, of 100 acres of moor and of 10 shillings of rent,
and a fourth part of 1 knight's fee in
Esthorwode, Mortho, Stoford',
Criditon' and Ryngisasshe.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Elizabeth have acknowledged the moiety and fourth part to be the right of John Rowe,
of which John and John have
the moiety of 1 messuage, of 1 carucate of land, of 20 acres of meadow and of 40 acres of moor of their gift.
John and John [have granted to Walter and Elizabeth] the same moiety
and have rendered it to them in the court,
to hold to Walter and Elizabeth and the heirs of their bodies, of John and John and the heirs of John Rowe 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.
And besides John and John granted for themselves and the heirs of John Rowe that
the moiety of 26 messuages, of [11] carucates of land, of 20 acres of meadow, of 24 acres of wood, of 60 acres of moor and of
the rent, and the fourth part
- which Walter Cornu
held [for life] of the inheritance of John Rowe in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Walter Cornu ought to revert to John and John and the heirs of John Rowe -
after the decease of Walter Cornu shall remain to Walter Pollard' and Elizabeth and their aforesaid heirs,
to hold together with the aforesaid moiety, of John and John and the heirs of John Rowe by the aforesaid services for ever.
In default of such heirs, the moiety and fourth part shall revert to John and John and the heirs of John Rowe,
quit of the other heirs of Walter Pollard' and Elizabeth, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Rowe, John Novus,
Walter Pollard, Elizabeth Pollard,
Walter Cornu
Wear Gifford, East Horwood, Mortehoe,
Stowford, Crediton, Ashreigney
293
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 5 Henry [IV] [6 October 1403].
John Fortescu and
Roger Mate, querents, and
John Frunde and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 18 acres of land in
Ermyngton'.
Plea of covenant.
John Frunde and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Roger,
as those which Roger and John Fortescu have of their gift.
John Fortescu and Roger have granted to John Frunde and Isabel the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John Frunde and Isabel, of the chief lords for their lives,
and after their decease the tenements shall remain to
John, son of the same John Frunde 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 Hugh,
brother of the same John, son of John, and the heirs of his body and
(2) to the right heirs of Isabel.
John Fortescue, Roger Mate,
John Frund, Isabel Frund,
Hugh Frund
Ermington
294
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 6 Henry [IV] [6 October 1404].
Richard Pyperell' the younger,
Alfred (Alueredus) Giffard', clerk, and
Richard Trevilien, chaplain, querents, and
Richard Denssell' and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Stokedamarle and
14 messuages, 4 carucates of land, 6 acres of meadow, 14 acres of wood, 40 acres of furze, 40 acres of heath and 2 shillings of rent in
Kemell' and Westwhytelegh'.
Plea of covenant.
Richard Denssell' and Isabel have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Alfred,
as those which Alfred, Richard Pyperell' and Richard Trevilien have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to Richard Pyperell', Alfred and Richard Trevilien and the heirs of Alfred for ever.
Richard Pyperell', Alfred and Richard Trevilien have given them 20 marks of silver.
Richard Piperell, Alfred Giffard,
Richard Trevelyan, Richard Densill,
Isabel Densill
Stoke Damerel, Camel's Head (in Stoke Damerel),
West Whitleigh (in St Budeaux)
295
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 6 Henry [IV] [17 May 1405].
Lawrence Hankyn
(or Lawrence Haukyn), clerk, and
John Laurence, querents, and
Richard Haselbeare and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 16 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in
Otery B'e Marie.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to Lawrence and John and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
Lawrence and John have given them 20 marks of silver.
Lawrence Hankin (or Lawrence Hawkin),
John Lawrence,
Richard Haselbere, Margaret Haselbere
Ottery St Mary
296
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 6 Henry [IV] [3 May 1405].
Richard Blake, querent, and
Robert Blake and
Englisa
(or Euglisa), his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 23 acres of land in Haccombe and Combe.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Englisa have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which he has of their gift.
Richard has granted to Robert and Englisa the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Englisa and the heirs of the body of Robert, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to Thomasia, daughter of Richard Blake, and the heirs of her body,
(2) to John Wodelond' and
Edith, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies and
(3) to the right heirs of Robert.
Richard Blake, Robert Blake,
Englisa Blake (or Euglisa Blake),
Thomasia Blake,
John Woodland, Edith Woodland
Haccombe, Combeinteignhead (in Haccombe)
297
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 6 Henry [IV] [12 November 1404].
John Tayl and
Mariota, his wife, querents, and
Reynold Gylle and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
4 acres of land in Tauystoke.
Plea of covenant.
Reynold and Alice have acknowledged the land to be the right of John,
as that which John and Mariota have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to John and Mariota and the heirs of John for ever.
Warranty.
John and Mariota have given them 100 shillings of silver.
John Tayl, Mariota Tayl,
Reynold Gill, Alice Gill
Tavistock
298
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 6 Henry [IV] [3 November 1404].
John Jon of Kyngeswere, querent, and
John Bakere of Dertemouth' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 toft and a third part of 1 virgate of land in
Kyngeswere.
Plea of covenant.
John Bakere and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Jon,
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 Jon has given them 10 marks of silver.
John John, John Baker,
Alice Baker
Dartmouth, Kingswear
299
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 6 Henry [IV] [20 January 1405].
Thomas Blakehay and
Roger Blakehay, clerk, querents, by
the aforesaid Thomas, put in the place of Roger, and
Richard Osell' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Criditon'.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Alice have granted to Thomas and Roger the messuage
and have rendered to them in the court whatsoever they had in it for the life of Alice,
to hold to Thomas and Roger and the heirs of Thomas, of the chief lords for the life of Alice.
Warranty.
Thomas and Roger have given them 100 shillings of silver.
Thomas Blakehay, Roger Blakehay,
Richard Osel, Alice Osel
Crediton
300
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 7 Henry [IV] [25 June 1406].
William Venour and
William Bentley, querents, and
Robert Hulle and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 toft and 1 and a half acres of land in
Sutton' Vautort and Sutton' Priour.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William Venour,
as those which the same William and William Bentley have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to William and William and the heirs of William Venour for ever.
William and William have given them 20 marks of silver.
William Venner, William Bentley,
Robert Hull, Isabel Hull
Sutton Vautort, Sutton Prior
301
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 7 Henry [IV] [18 November 1405].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [13 June 1406].
Richard Hankeford' and
John Hankeford', querents, and
Thomas [B?]ubburgh' and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages, 1 dove-cot, 1 garden, 1 carucate and 2 ferlings of land, 12 acres of meadow and 4 acres of wood in
Frythelstok.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
of which John and Richard have the wood of their gift.
Richard and John have granted to Thomas and Margaret the wood
and have rendered it to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Margaret, of Richard and John and the heirs of John for the lives of Thomas and Margaret,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
And besides Richard and John granted for themselves and the heirs of John that
1 messuage, 1 ferling of land and the meadow
- which William G[ul?]sor[..] and
[Avice], his wife,
held for the life of Avice -
and that 1 messuage, the garden, dove-cot and a third part of the carucate of land
- which Walter Clerk and
Alice, his wife,
held [for their lives and which] after their decease ought to remain to
Eleanor, daughter of the same Walter and Alice, if Eleanor survives them,
to hold for the life of [Eleanor] -
and that a moiety of 2 parts of the carucate of land
- which Richard Spore held for the lives of Walter and Alice,
and which after the decease of Walter and Alice ought to remain to
the aforesaid Eleanor, if she survives them, to hold for life -
and that the other moiety of the 2 parts of the carucate of land
- which William and Avice held for the lives of Walter and Alice
and which after the decease of Walter and Alice ought to remain to Eleanor, if she survives them, to hold for life -
and also that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land
- which Alexander Mar[le] held for life -
of the inheritance of John in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made
- and which messuage and ferling of land after the decease of Alexander ought to remain
to Walter and Alice, if they survive him, to hold for their lives,
and which tenements after the decease of Walter and Alice ought to remain to
[Eleanor, if she] survives Alexander, Walter and Alice, to hold for life -
and which 2 messuages, dove-cot, [garden, 1 carucate] and 1 ferling [of land, and meadow]
after the decease of Walter, Alice, Alexander and Eleanor,
and which 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land and meadow after the decease of Avice [...]
ought to revert [to Richard and John and the heirs of John] -
after the decease of Walter, Alice, Eleanor, Alexander and Avice
shall remain to Thomas and Margaret, to hold together with the wood of Richard and John
and the heirs of John by the aforesaid services for the lives of Thomas and Margaret,
and after the decease of Thomas and Margaret [the tenements shall revert] to Richard and John and the heirs of John,
quit of the heirs of Thomas and Margaret, to hold of the chief lords [for ever].
Richard Hankford, John Hankford,
Thomas Bibbear, Margaret Bibbear,
William G[ul?]sor[..],
Avice G[ul?]sor[..],
Walter Clarke,
Alice Clarke, Eleanor Clarke,
Richard Spoor, Alexander Marley
Frithelstock
302
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 7 Henry [IV] [3 November 1405].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [25 April 1406].
John, son of
John Herle, knight, and
Katherine, his wife, querents, and
John Herle, knight, and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Clyst Chambernon',
and 20 messuages, 300 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow and 10 acres of wood in
Clyst Chambernon', Clyst Wylm,
Hurne, Cowyk' and Hoghes.
Plea of covenant.
John Herle and Margaret have granted to John, son of John, and Katherine the tenements,
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John, son of John, and Katherine and the heirs of thier bodies, of John Herle and Margaret
and the heirs of Margaret 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.
And besides John Herle and Margaret granted for themselves and the heirs of Margaret that the manor
- which John Aller, clerk,
held for life of the inheritance of Margaret on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of John Aller ought to revert to John Herle and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret -
after the decease of John Aller shall remain to John, son of John, and Katherine and their aforesaid heirs,
to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of John Herle and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret by the aforesaid services
for ever.
In default of such heirs, the manor and tenements shall revert to John Herle and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret,
quit of the other heirs of John, son of John, and Katherine, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John, son of John, and Katherine have given them 200 marks of silver.
John Herle, Katherine Herle,
Margaret Herle, John Aller
Clyst Champernowne (in Clyst St George), Clyst William (in Plymtree),
Herne (in Halberton),
Cowick, Hayes (both in Exeter St Thomas)
303
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 7 Henry [IV] [12 November 1405].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1406].
William Hastyng', querent, and
Baldwin Malet, knight, deforciant.
The manor of Deaudon',
which Simon Michell' and
Joan, his wife, hold for the life of Joan.
Plea of covenant.
Baldwin has acknowledged the manor to be the right of William,
and has granted for himself and his heirs that the manor
- which Simon and Joan held for the life of Joan of the inheritance of Baldwin on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to Baldwin and his heirs -
after the decease of Joan shall remain to William and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
William has given him 100 marks of silver.
William Hastings, Baldwin Malet,
Simon Mitchell, Joan Mitchell
Dewdon (in Widdecombe in the Moor)
304
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 6 Henry [IV] [10 May 1405].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 7 Henry [IV] [6 October 1405].
Roger Wyke, querent, and
William Wyke the elder and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
1 toft and a moiety of 2 carucates of land and of 16 acres of meadow in
Southtauton'.
Plea of covenant.
William and Katherine have granted to Roger the tenements,
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to Roger and the heirs of his body, of William and Katherine and the heirs of Katherine for ever,
rendering yearly to William and Katherine and the heirs of Katherine 10 shillings of silver,
to wit, 30 pence at each of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, St Michael, Christmas and Easter,
and doing 2 suits a year at the court of Northwyke, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
In default of such heirs, the tenements shall revert to William and Katherine and the heirs of Katherine,
quit of the other heirs of Roger, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Roger has given them 20 marks of silver.
Roger Wick, William Wick,
Katherine Wick
South Tawton, North Week (in North Tawton)
305
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 6 Henry [IV] [21 June 1405].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 7 Henry [IV] [6 October 1405].
Walter Milemede and
John Payn of Orchard', querents, and
Thomas Skydemour and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 mill, 1 carucate and 8 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 12 acres of wood, 2 shillings and 1 penny of rent and
a moiety of 1 carucate of land in
Bratton' and Courtenay Samford'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Joan have acknowledged the tenements and rent to be the right of Walter,
of which Walter and John have the messuage, mill, land, meadow and wood of their gift.
Walter and John have granted to Thomas and Joan the same tenements and the rent,
together with the homages and all services of
John Aleyn,
William Benet',
Richard Lerkeworthy and
William Carminowe
and their heirs in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Walter and John in the aforesaid vills,
and have rendered the same tenements to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Joan and the heirs of the body of Joan, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides Walter and John granted for themselves and the heirs of Walter that the moiety
- which John Vysac
held for life of the inheritance of Walter in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of John Vysac ought to remain to
Isabel,
sister of the same John, if she survives him, to hold for life,
and which after the decease of John Vysac and Isabel ought to revert to Walter and John Payn and the heirs of Walter -
after the decease of John Vysac and Isabel shall remain to Thomas and Joan and the aforesaid heirs of Joan,
to hold together with the tenements and rent of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs the tenements and rent shall remain to the right heirs of Thomas.
Walter Millmead, John Payne,
Thomas Skidmore, Joan Skidmore,
John Allen, William Bennett,
Richard Larkworthy, William Carminow,
John Visack, Isabel Visack
Orchard, Bratton, Sampford Courtenay
306-307
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 6 Henry [IV] [17 May 1405].
And afterwards one month from St Michael, 7 Henry [IV] [27 October 1405].
[Alice Clifford'], querent, and
[William] Hankeford', knight, and
John Hankeford', deforciants.
The manors of Shestrigge and Clyfford' Corbyn and
6 messuages, 3 carucates and 4 ferlings of land, 82 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood, 202 acres of moor,
12 shillings and 6 pence of rent and rent of 1 pound of pepper,
1 pound of cumin and 1 rose and a moiety of 1 knight's fee, in
Criditon', Knolle, Langelegh',
Wellisbeare, Poughille, Blaketoriton',
Lachebroke, Colbroke, Mollecote and
Yeow[e?]ton'.
Plea [of covenant].
Alice has acknowledged the manors, tenements, rent and moiety to be the right of John,
of which John and William have the manor of Clyfford' Corbyn of her gift.
[William and John have granted] to Alice the manor of Clyfford' Corbyn and the rent and moiety,
together with the homages and all services of
John Wibbury,
Margery Possebury,
Oliver Ceruyngton',
David Ceruyngton',
Walter Raynald',
Ralph Dab'non' and
Isabel, his wife,
John Hacche
and their heirs in respect of all the tenements which they held before of William Hankeford' and John Hankeford' in the aforesaid vills,
and have rendered the same manor to her in the court,
to hold to Alice, of William and John and the heirs of John for life,
rendering yearly 1 grain of corn at St Michael, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
And besides William and John granted for themselves and the heirs of John that the manor of Shestrigge
- which Nicholas Forster and
Margery, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, [10 acres] of meadow and 30 acres of moor in the vill of Criditon'
- which Richard Deyman and
Alice, his wife, and
John, son of the same Richard and Alice, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage, 1 ferling of land, 10 acres of meadow and 20 acres of moor in the vill of Wellisbeare
- which Robert Pennehay and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage, 1 ferling of land, 8 acres of meadow and 12 acres of moor in the same vill
- which Thomas Ley held for life -
and that 1 messuage, 2 ferlings of land, 12 acres of meadow and 20 acres of moor in the same vill
- which Walter Wodeman held for the life of
Eleanor, daughter of the same Walter,
and which after the decease of Eleanor ought to remain to
John, [son] of the aforesaid [Walter], if John survives Eleanor, to hold for life,
and which after the decease of John ought to remain to
William, son of the aforesaid Walter, if William survives John, to hold for life -
and that 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 30 acres of meadow and 60 acres of moor in the vill of Lachebroke
- which John Boterell' and
Alice, his wife, held for their lives,
and which after the decease of John Boterell' and Alice ought to remain to
John, son of the same John and Alice, if John survives John Boterell' and Alice,
to hold for life -
and that 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 12 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and 60 acres of moor in the vill of
Blaketoriton'
- which Thomas Souche and
Rose, his wife, held for their lives
- of the inheritance of John Hankeford' on the day the agreement was made -
and which tenements after the decease of Thomas and Rose ought to remain to
John, son of the same Thomas and Rose, if he survives them, to hold for life -
which [manor] of Shestrigge, 3 messuages, 1 carucate and 2 ferlings of land, 28 acres of meadow and 62 acres of moor
after the decease of Nicholas, Margery, Richard, Alice, his wife, John their son, Robert, Joan and Thomas,
and which 1 messuage, 2 ferlings of land, 12 acres of meadow and 20 acres of moor
after the decease of Eleanor, John, son of Walter, and William, son of Walter,
and which 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 30 acres of meadow and 60 acres of moor
after the decease of John Boterell', Alice, his wife, and John, their son,
and which 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 12 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and 60 acres of moor
after the decease of Thomas Souche, Rose and John, their son -
ought to revert to William Hankeford' and John Hankeford' and the heirs of John -
after the decease of [the same persons] shall remain to Alice Clifford', to hold
together with the manor, rent and moiety, of William Hankeford' and John Hankeford' and the heirs of John,
by the aforesaid services for life.
And after the decease of Alice, the manors, tenements, rent and moiety shall revert to
William Hankeford' and John Hankeford' and the heirs of John, quit of the heirs of Alice Clyfford', to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Alice Clifford, William Hankford,
John Hankford, John Wibbery,
Margery Posbury, Oliver Cervington,
David Cervington, Walter Reynold,
Ralph Dabernon, Isabel Dabernon,
John Hatch, Nicholas Forster,
Margery Forster, Richard Deyman,
Alice Deyman, John Deyman,
Robert Penhay, Joan Penhay,
Thomas Lee, Walter Woodman,
Eleanor Woodman, John Woodman,
William Woodman, John Boterell,
Alice Boterell, Thomas Zouche,
Rose Zouche, John Zouche
'Shestrigge', East Clifford (in Dunsford), Crediton,
Knowle (in Crediton), Langley (in Dunsford),
Welsbeare (in Poughill),
Poughill, Black Torrington, Lashbrook (in Bradford),
Colebrooke, Mullacott (in Ilfracombe), Yeoton (in Crediton)
308
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 6 Henry [IV] [8 July 1405].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 7 Henry [IV] [6 October 1405].
William Hankeford', knight,
Christian, his wife, and
Richard, son of the same William and Christian, querents, and
Philip de Estecote, deforciant.
2 tofts, 1 carucate of land, 8 acres of meadow and 12 acres of moor called
Estecote in Frethelstoke.
Plea of covenant.
Philip has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William, Christian and Richard have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to William, Christian and Richard and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William, Christian and Richard have given him 10 marks of silver.
William Hankford, Christian Hankford,
Richard Hankford, Philip de Estecote
'Estecote', Frithelstock
309
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 8 Henry [IV] [27 October 1406].
John Hankeford',
Richard Webber and
Richard Foys, querents, and
Walter Toly and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and a moiety of 1 acre of land in
Chepyngtoryton'.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard Foys,
as those which the same Richard, John and Richard Webber have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to John, Richard and Richard and the heirs of Richard Foys for ever.
Warranty.
John, Richard and Richard have given them 100 shillings of silver.
John Hankford, Richard Webber,
Richard Foys, Walter Tooley,
Alice Tooley
Great Torrington
310
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 8 Henry [IV] [27 October 1406].
Simon Paule, the vicar of the church of Alvyngton', querent, and
William Dodewill' and
Sibel, his wife, deforciants.
A third part of 1 messuage, of 1 dove-cot, of 3 ferlings and 9 acres of land, of 3 acres of meadow and of 4 and a half acres of wood in
Alvyngton' and Wodehous.
Plea of covenant.
William and Sibel have acknowledged the third part to be the right of Simon,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Sibel
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Simon has given them 10 marks of silver.
Simon Paul, William Dodwell,
Sibel Dodwell
West Alvington, Woodhouse (in West Alvington)
311
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 8 Henry [IV] [20 October 1406].
Alexander Jule, querent, and
Walter Cornu and
Constance, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage in Southeton' Dertemouth'.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Constance have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Alexander,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Constance
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Alexander has given them 10 marks of silver.
Alexander Jewell, Walter Cornu,
Constance Cornu
Southtown Dartmouth
312
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 8 Henry [IV] [20 October 1406].
John Torryng, querent, and
Walter Prate and
Lucy, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, a fourth part of 1 acre of land, and 7 shillings of rent in
Modberyburgh'.
Plea of covenant.
Walter and Lucy have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which he has of their gift.
John has granted to Walter and Lucy the tenements
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Walter and Lucy, of John and his heirs for the lives of Walter and Lucy,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services,
and after the decease of Walter and Lucy the tenements shall revert to John and his heirs,
quit of the heirs of Walter and Lucy, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Torring, Walter Pratt,
Lucy Pratt
Modbury
313
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 8 Henry [IV] [6 October 1406].
Thomas Nythewaye, querent, and
Thomas Kyngman and
Joan, his wife,
Thomas Munde and
Joan, his wife, and
Richard atte Knolle and
Edith, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 2 dove-cots, 1 carucate of land, 6 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood, 20 acres of moor and 1 penny of rent in
Wodehous, Wolcombe and Wolveslegh'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Kyngman, Joan, Thomas Munde, Joan, Richard and Edith have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of
Thomas Nythewaye,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan, Joan and Edith
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas Nythewaye has given them 100 marks of silver.
Thomas Netheway, Thomas Kingman,
Joan Kingman, Thomas Mund,
Joan Mund, Richard atte Knowle,
Edith atte Knowle
Woodhouse (in Sidbury), Woolcombe (in Sidmouth),
Wolversleigh (in Sidbury)
314
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 8 Henry [IV] [27 October 1406].
Ralph atte Crosse and
Joan, his wife, querents, and
Robert Adam and
John Legh', deforciants.
4 messuages, 80 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 10 acres of alder and 6 acres of moor in
Tuuerton'.
Plea of covenant.
Ralph and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert and John have of their gift.
Robert and John have granted to Ralph and Joan the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Ralph and Joan, of the chief lords for their lives,
and after their decease the tenements shall remain to
Robert Crosse
and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, the tenements shall remain to
John Walle, clerk,
to hold of the chief lords for life,
and after his decease the tenements shall remain to
Nicholas Coterell' and his heirs,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Ralph atte Cross, Joan atte Cross,
Robert Adam, John Leigh,
Robert Cross, John Wall,
Nicholas Cotterell
Tiverton
315
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 8 Henry [IV] [27 October 1406].
William Whelere and
Alice, his wife, querents, and
Nicholas Churchehille and
Sarah, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 100 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 50 acres of pasture and 50 acres of moor in
Northwode, Whiddon', Westcobbecombe,
Estcobbecombe, Newelond' and Loppethorn'.
Plea of covenant.
Nicholas and Sarah have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Alice,
as those which William and Alice have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Sarah
to William and Alice and the heirs of Alice for ever.
Warranty.
William and Alice have given them 100 marks of silver.
William Wheeler, Alice Wheeler,
Nicholas Churchill, Sarah Churchill
Northwood, Whiddon, Cobbacombe (in Tiverton),
Newland, Lapthorne (in Modbury)
316
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 8 Henry [IV] [3 November 1406].
John Hankeford', querent, and
John Stowe and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 24 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture in
Kemeworthy and Southenywelond'.
Plea of covenant.
John Stowe and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Hankeford',
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 by John Stowe and Alice for themselves and the heirs of John.
John Hankeford' has given them 100 marks of silver.
John Hankford, John Stowe,
Alice Stowe
Kimworthy, South Newland (both in Bradworthy)