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Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 1 Henry VII [23 April 1486].
William Pollard', son of
John Pollard', esquire, and
John Yeo, querents, and
Humphrey Poyntz, esquire, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of the manor of Ouerwollecomb' in the parish of Mortho
and a moiety of 10 messuages, of 200 acres of land, of 20 acres of meadow, of 100 acres of pasture, of 8 acres of wood, of 300 acres of furze and heath
and of 4 shillings of rent in Ouerwollecomb' in the parish of Mortho.
Plea of covenant.
Humphrey and Elizabeth have acknowledged the moieties to be the right of William,
as those which William and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to William and John and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William and John have granted to Humphrey and Elizabeth the moieties
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Humphrey and Elizabeth, without impeachment of waste, of the chief lords for the lives of Humphrey and Elizabeth,
and after their decease the moieties shall remain to
Fulk Prydeaux', esquire, and
Katherine, his wife, daughter of Humphrey and Elizabeth,
and the heirs of the body of Katherine by Fulk, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to Nicholas Poyntz, brother of the same Katherine, and the heirs of his body,
(2) to the heirs of the body of William Poyntz, brother of the aforesaid Nicholas, and
(3) to the right heirs of Elizabeth.
William Pollard, John Pollard,
John Yeo, Humphrey Poyntz,
Elizabeth Poyntz, Fulk Prideaux,
Katherine Poyntz, Nicholas Poyntz,
William Poyntz
Over Woolacombe (in Mortehoe)
235
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 1 Henry VII [25 June 1486].
William Shilston', querent, and
Thomas Kendure and
Tiffany, his wife, deforciants.
6 messuages, 500 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 200 acres of furze and heath, 4 acres of alder and rent of 1 penny in
Thrusshelton', Bratton' and Sourton'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Tiffany have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Tiffany
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 60 pounds sterling.
William Shilston, Thomas Kendure,
Tiffany Kendure
Thrushelton, Bratton Clovelly, Sourton
236
Devon and Cornwall.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 1 Henry VII [8 July 1486].
Robert Throkmerton', esquire, and
Edward Bartelot, querents, and
William Houghton, knight, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Stouford' iuxta Lyfton' and the manors of
Hewyssh', Bourlond' and Wykburgh', and
20 messuages, 800 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood and 100 shillings of rent in
Stouford' iuxta Lyfton', Northhewissh', Southhewissh',
Medelhewissh', Bourlond' and Wykburgh' in the county of Devon,
and the manors of Byenamye, Stratton', Swancote,
Seynt Marywyke, Seynt Clerecolshill', Leskerdcolshill' and
Wykeburgh', and
20 messuages, 2000 acres of land, 300 acres of meadow, 400 acres of pasture, 300 acres of wood and 100 shillings of rent in
Byenamye, Stratton', Seynt Marywyke,
Swancote, Seynt Clerecolshill', Leskerdcolshill'
and Tremyeth', and the advowson of the church of Seynt Marywyke in the county of Cornwall.
Plea of covenant.
William and Joan have acknowledged the manors, tenements and advowson to be the right of Edward,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to Robert and Edward and the heirs of Edward for ever.
Warranty.
Robert and Edward have granted to William and Joan the manors, tenements and advowson
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, successive remainders
(1) to Thomas Neuell', kinsman and heir of
William Neuell' of Pykell', knight,
and the male heirs of his body and
(2) to the right heirs of Guy de Blankmoustr',
late rector of Lansalwys.
Robert Throckmorton, Edward Bartelot,
William Houghton, Joan Houghton,
Thomas Neville, William Neville,
Guy de Blancmouster
Stowford, Lifton, Bowerland (in Okehampton),
Weekaborough (in Berry Pomeroy), North Huish, South Huish,
Binhamy (in Stratton, Cornwall), Stratton (in Cornwall),
Swannacot (in Week St Mary, Cornwall), Week St Mary (in Cornwall),
St Cleer Colshill (in Cornwall), Liskeard Colshill (in Cornwall),
Tremadart (in Duloe, Cornwall), 'Pykell'', Lansallos (in Cornwall)
237
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 3 Henry VII [25 June 1488].
John Hayes, gentleman, querent, and
Thomas Fegon' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 60 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 3 acres of wood in
Tyuerton',
which Isabel Hanyngton', widow, late the wife of
John Holewill', holds for life.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that the tenements
- which Isabel held for life of the inheritance of Joan in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Isabel ought to revert to Thomas and Joan and the heirs of Joan -
after the decease of Isabel shall remain to John and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 20 pounds sterling.
John Hayes, Thomas Fegon,
Joan Fegon, Isabel Hannington,
John Holwell
Tiverton
238
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 4 Henry VII [3 November 1488].
Otes Ghilberd', esquire,
Robert Whytyng' and
John Kyrton', querents, and
John Parker and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
4 messuages, 300 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow and 14 shillings and 7 pence of rent in
Dupeford'.
Plea of covenant.
John Parker and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Otes,
as those which Otes, Robert and John Kyrton' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to Otes, Robert and John Kyrton' and the heirs of Otes for ever.
Warranty.
Otes, Robert and John Kyrton' have given them 100 pounds sterling.
Otes Gilbert, Robert Whiting,
John Kirton, John Parker,
Joan Parker
Diptford
239
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 4 Henry VII [25 November 1488].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1489].
Richard Reyne and
William Reyne, clerk, querents, and
John Holwell', deforciant.
1 messuage, 2 tofts, 30 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood, 12 acres of marsh and a moiety of 1 messuage in
Wynkeley and Credehampton'.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which Richard and William have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to Richard and William and the heirs of Richard for ever.
Warranty.
Richard and William have given him 30 pounds sterling.
Richard Raine, William Raine,
John Holwell
Winkleigh, 'Credehampton''
240
241
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 7 Henry VII [20 May 1492].
Thomas Lowe and
John Kyrton', querents, and
Richard Loche and
Christian, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 100 acres of land in Peatton' in the parish of Baunton'
and a moiety of a third part of the manor of Waysshefeld'
and the advowson of a third part of the church of Waysshefeld'.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Christian have acknowledged the tenements, moiety and advowson to be the right of John,
as those which John and Thomas have of their gift.
Warranty by Richard and Christian for themselves and the heirs of Christian.
Thomas and John have granted to Richard and Christian the tenements, moiety and advowson
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Richard and Christian 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 Christian and
(2) to the right heirs of Richard.
Thomas Lowe, John Kirton,
Richard Loach, Christian Loach
Petton (in Bampton), Washfield
242
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 9 Henry VII [3 November 1493].
John Sydenham the younger and
Katherine, his wife, querents, and
John Sydenham of Orchard' the elder, esquire, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 dove-cot, 2 gardens, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 14 acres of wood and 17 acres of moor in
Moreton' and Halberton'.
Plea of covenant.
John Sydenham the elder and Elizabeth have granted to John Sydenham the younger and Katherine the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John Sydenham the younger and Katherine and the heirs of the body of John,
of John Sydenham the elder 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, reversion to John Sydenham the elder and Elizabeth and the heirs of John,
quit of the other heirs of John Sydenham the younger and Katherine, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John Sydenham the elder and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth.
John Sydenham, Katherine Sydenham,
Elizabeth Sydenham
'Orchard'', 'Moreton'', Halberton
243
244
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 9 Henry VII [18 November 1493].
John Cruwys of Cruwysmorchard', querent, and
Roger Coyte and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 100 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow and 100 acres of furze and heath in
Westnorthdon' and Throulegh'.
Plea of covenant.
Roger and Eleanor have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Eleanor
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 40 marks of silver.
John Cruwys, Roger Coyte,
Eleanor Coyte
Cruwys Morchard, Northdown (in Throwleigh), Throwleigh
245
246
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 9 Henry VII [3 February 1494].
Nicholas Prous, querent, and
John Benet and
Emma, his wife,
William Stylle and
Roberta, his wife,
Thomas Bowedon' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Calwodlegh', Poughyll' and Forde and
40 messuages, 1 mill, 1 dove-cot, 60 carucates of land, 60 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood,
300 acres of furze and heath and 30 shillings of rent in
Cadeley, Uppecote, Stoklegh' Lukcombe,
Poughyll', Calwodeley,
Suttonsachevyle, Forde, Parua Stokeley,
Langelegh', Stokeleghenglysshe, Wynkelegh',
Wynkeleghtracy, Westchedeldon', Estchedeldon',
Wytherygge, Chaluelygh, Crosselond',
Coddeford', Barehays, Uphome,
Trendelmore, Myncheton', Neulond',
Stykerygge, Rukcombe, Estrukcombe,
Northtauton', Cryspyndowene, Raddeford' and
Cobbelond'.
Plea of covenant.
John, Emma, William, Roberta, Thomas and Alice have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Nicholas,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Emma, Roberta and Alice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Nicholas has given them 200 pounds sterling.
Nicholas Prowse, John Bennett,
Emma Bennett, William Still,
Roberta Still, Thomas Bowdon,
Alice Bowdon
Calverleigh, Poughill, Ford (in Cheriton Fitzpaine),
Cadeleigh, Upcott, Stockleigh Luscombe (both in Cheriton Fitzpaine),
'Suttonsachevyle', 'Parua Stokeley',
Langley (in Cadeleigh), Stockleigh English, Winkleigh,
Winkleigh Tracey (in Winkleigh), Cheldon,
Witheridge, Chawleigh, Crossland (in Halberton),
Coddiford (in Cheriton Fitzpaine), 'Barehays', 'Uphome',
Trundlemore Farm (in Cheriton Fitzpaine), 'Myncheton'', Newland (in Poughill),
Stickeridge, Ruckham (both in Cruwys Morchard),
North Tawton, Crispin (in Winkleigh), Raddiford (in Puddington),
'Cobbelond''
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248
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 10 Henry VII [3 May 1495].
William Hody, knight,
Thomas Malet, esquire, and
John Coker, esquire, querents, and
John Sydenham and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
8 messuages, 1 toft, 10 gardens, 80 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and 1 acre of wood in
Saltcombe, Badston', Malburgh' and
Soure.
Plea of covenant.
John Sydenham and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which William, Thomas and John Coker have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to William, Thomas and John Coker and the heirs of William for ever.
Warranty.
William, Thomas and John Coker have given them 300 pounds sterling.
[After the county is written 'Exempl[um]'.]
William Hody, Thomas Malet,
John Coker, John Sydenham,
Elizabeth Sydenham
Salcombe, Batson (in Salcombe), Malborough,
Sewer (in Malborough)
249
250
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 10 Henry VII [17 May 1495].
John Kayleway, querent, and
John Wyke, deforciant.
2 messuages, 2 gardens, 147 acres of land, 16 acres of meadow, 24 acres of pasture and 5 shillings of rent in
Bryxton', Brodewodkelley, Wynkeley,
Al[c?]hedoune, Wodecrofte and Enderford'.
Plea of covenant.
John Wyke has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Kayleway,
as those which he has of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to John Kayleway and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John Kayleway has given him 100 marks of silver.
John Callaway, John Wyke
Brixton (in Broadwoodkelly), Broadwoodkelly, Winkleigh,
'Al[c?]hedoune', Woodcroft (in Broadwoodkelly),
Henford (in Ashwater)
251
252
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 10 Henry VII [1 July 1495].
James Chidlegh', esquire,
Thomas Hacche, esquire,
Leonard Gifford', esquire,
William Strode, esquire,
William Burgyn',
John Kyrton',
John Monke,
John Calard' and
John Blemesham, demandants, and
Humphrey Monke, esquire, and
Mary, his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of
Richard Champarnoun' of Inneswork', esquire, defendants.
A third part of 2 messuages, of 300 acres of land, of 10 acres of meadow, of 20 acres of wood and of 40 acres of furze and heath in
Harecomb' and Chudlegh'.
Plea of warranty of charter.
Humphrey and Mary have acknowledged the third part to be the right of James,
as that which James, Thomas, Leonard, William, William, John, John, John and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Mary
to James, Thomas, Leonard, William, William, John, John, John and John and the heirs of James for ever.
Warranty.
James, Thomas, Leonard, William, William, John, John, John and John have given them 100 marks of silver.
James Chudleigh, Thomas Hatch,
Leonard Giffard, William Strode,
William Burgin, John Kirton,
John Monk, John Callard,
John Blinsham, Humphrey Monk,
Richard Champernon, Mary Champernon
Inceworth (in Maker, Cornwall), Harcombe (in Sidbury), Chudleigh
253
254
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 11 Henry VII [27 October 1495].
Thomas Tremaill',
Philip Tremaill',
John Eston' and
Nicholas Whityng', querents, and
Thomas Waltham, son and heir of
John Waltham, deforciant.
6 messuages, 2 tofts, 4 gardens, 320 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 8 acres of wood, 20 acres of furze and heath and 17 shillings and 2 pence of rent in
Watercomb', Borcomb', Bykcomb',
Branscomb', Sydbury, Sydmouthe,
Oterton' and Kyngesbrygge.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas Waltham has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas Tremaill',
as those which the same Thomas, Philip, John and Nicholas have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to Thomas Tremaill', Philip, John and Nicholas and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas Tremaill', Philip, John and Nicholas have given him 200 marks of silver.
Thomas Tremayll, Philip Tremayll,
John Easton, Nicholas Whiting,
Thomas Waltham, John Waltham
Watercombe (in Branscombe), Borcombe (in Southleigh),
Bickham (in Branscombe),
Branscombe, Sidbury, Sidmouth,
Otterton, Kingsbridge
255
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 11 Henry VII [1 May 1496].
William Morished, clerk, and
Hugh Dyra, querents, and
John Baron', deforciant.
1 messuage and a fourth part of 1 virgate of land in Kynggeswere.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Hugh,
as those which Hugh and William have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to William and Hugh and the heirs of Hugh for ever.
Warranty.
William and Hugh have given him 40 pounds sterling.
William Morished, Hugh Dyra,
John Baron
Kingswear
256
257
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 11 Henry VII [5 June 1496].
William Sh[.p?]ton' and
Robert Torner, demandants, and
Richard Doweryssh' and
Nicholas Snape, impedients.
The manor of Stocley Englyssh' and
21 messuages, 693 acres of land, 46 acres of meadow, 40 acres of wood, 62 acres of furze and heath and 14 shillings of rent and
a moiety of 1 messuage and of 1 mill in
Credyhelyon', Upton' Helyon', Wolvedon',
Hatherlegh', Langber, Thornworthy,
Ledebrugg', Pyddeslegh', Aller,
Henstilhys, Yollond', Hollond' [deleted?],
Holford', Bynhole, Lypston', Aysshberton',
Bowtporte, Dowryssh', Lawarrodlegh',
Plymmouth', Plymton' Prior and Plymton' Comitis.
Plea of warranty of charter.
Richard has acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Robert,
as those which Robert and William have of his gift.
William and Robert have granted to Nicholas the manor and tenements
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to Nicholas for the term of 1 month,
and after the term the manor and tenements shall remain to Richard and
Joan, his wife, to hold of the chief lords for the lives of Richard and Joan,
and after their decease the manor and tenements shall remain to
Peter Doweryssh', son of the aforesaid Richard, and the heirs of his body,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to Isabel,
Alice and
Katherine, sisters of the aforesaid Peter, and the heirs of their bodies and
(2) to William Stapylhyll' and
Walter York and the heirs of William Stapylhyll'.
William Shipton, Robert Turner,
Richard Dowrich, Nicholas Snape,
Joan Dowrich, Peter Dowrich,
Isabel Dowrich, Alice Dowrich,
Katherine Dowrich, William Staplehill,
Walter York
Stockleigh English, Creedy (in Upton Hellions), Upton Hellions,
Woolladon (in Meeth), Hatherleigh, Langabear (in Hatherleigh),
Thornworthy (in Lynton), Lydbridge (in Hatherleigh), Pidsley,
Aller, Henstill, Yelland (all four in Sandford),
Holland (in Plympton St Mary), Halford, Benhole (in Shaugh Prior),
Lipson (in Plymouth),
Ashburton, Boutport (in Barnstaple), Dowrich (in Sandford),
'Lawarrodlegh'', Plymouth, Plympton Prior,
Plympton St Maurice
258
259
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 12 Henry VII [23 April 1497].
William Hale, clerk, and
Peter Skryche, clerk, querents, and
William Edward' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of 1 messuage, of 40 acres of land, of 20 acres of meadow and of 20 acres of furze and heath in
Brent.
Plea of covenant.
William Edward' and Alice have acknowledged the moiety to be the right of Peter,
as that which Peter and William Hale have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to William Hale and Peter and the heirs of Peter for ever.
Warranty against John, abbot of St Peter, Westminster, and his successors.
William Hale and Peter have given them 20 pounds sterling.
William Hale, Peter Skritch,
William Edward, Alice Edward
South Brent
260
261
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 13 Henry VII [18 November 1497].
Philip Courtenay, esquire, querent, and
John Hill', deforciant.
100 acres of land in Wenbury.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the land to be the right of Philip,
as that which he has of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed it from himself and his heirs
to Philip and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Philip has given him 40 pounds sterling.
Philip Courtenay, John Hill
Wembury
262
263
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 13 Henry VII [6 May 1498].
William Courtnay, knight, querent, and
John Morgan' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
2 acres of land in Comberalegh'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have acknowledged the land to be the right of William,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 100 shillings of silver.
William Courtenay, John Morgan,
Alice Morgan
Combe Raleigh
264
265
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 13 Henry VII [6 May 1498].
William Burgyn',
John Gilbert,
John Kyrton' and
William Stapylhyll', querents, and
William Barnehous and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 200 acres of land and 8 acres of meadow in Chudlegh' and Bakelford'.
Plea of covenant.
William Barnehous and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William Burgyn',
as those which the same William, John, John and William Stapylhyll' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to William Burgyn', John, John and William Stapylhyll' and the heirs of William Burgyn' for ever.
Warranty.
William Burgyn', John, John and William Stapylhyll' have given them 20 pounds sterling.
William Burgin, John Gilbert,
John Kirton, William Staplehill,
William Bernhouse, Joan Bernhouse
Chudleigh, Battleford (in Ipplepen and Little Hempston)
266
267
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 13 Henry VII [13 May 1498].
John Aryscote the elder, querent, and
William Kemethorne, deforciant.
1 messuage, 26 acres of land, 14 acres of meadow and 10 acres of furze and heath in
Holdesworthy.
Plea of covenant.
William has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which he has of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to John and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given him 20 pounds sterling.
John Arscott, William Kemthorne
Holsworthy
268
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 13 Henry VII [13 May 1498].
John Kayleway, querent, and
John Corter and
Joan, his wife, who was the wife of
Richard Wyke, deforciants.
2 messuages, 2 gardens, 147 acres of land, 16 acres of meadow, 24 acres of pasture and 5 shillings of rent in
Bryxton', Brodewodekelly, Wynkeley,
Alchedon', Wodecroft and Enderford'.
Plea of covenant.
John Corter and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Kayleway,
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 Kayleway has given them 40 pounds sterling.
John Callaway, John Corter,
Joan Wyke, Richard Wyke
Brixton (in Broadwoodkelly), Broadwoodkelly, Winkleigh,
'Alchedon'', Woodcroft (in Broadwoodkelly), Henford (in Ashwater)
269
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 14 Henry VII [27 October 1498].
John Calle the elder and
John Calle the younger, querents, and
John Knyght' and
Ibota, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 toft, 2 gardens, 200 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 2 acres of pasture and 20 acres of furze and heath in
Briggerull'.
Plea of covenant.
John Knyght' and Ibota have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Calle the younger,
as those which the same John and John Calle the elder have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Ibota
to John Calle the elder and John Calle the younger and the heirs of John Calle the younger for ever.
Warranty.
John Calle the elder and John Calle the younger have given them 40 marks of silver.
John Call,
John Knight, Ibota Knight
Bridgerule
270
271
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 15 Henry VII [3 November 1499].
John Belworthy, clerk, and
Nicholas Page, clerk, querents, and
Richard Louet and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of 1 messuage, of 40 acres of land, of 20 acres of meadow and of 20 acres of furze and heath in
Brent.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Joan have acknowledged the moiety to be the right of Nicholas,
as that which Nicholas and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to John and Nicholas and the heirs of Nicholas for ever.
Warranty.
John and Nicholas have given them 20 pounds sterling.
John Bellworthy, Nicholas Page,
Richard Lovett, Joan Lovett
South Brent
272
273
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 15 Henry VII [29 May 1500].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [21 June 1500],
Peter Eggecombe, knight, and
Simon Carswyll', querents, and
John Pyke and
Thomasia, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages, 3 gardens and a moiety of 3 messuages, of 3 gardens and of 30 acres of land,
and a third part of 20 acres of land
in Plymmouth', Compton' and Reuelstok'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Thomasia have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Simon,
as those which Simon and Peter have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Thomasia
to Peter and Simon and the heirs of Simon for ever.
Warranty.
Peter and Simon have given them 40 marks of silver.
Peter Edgecumbe, Simon Kerswell,
John Pyke, Thomasia Pyke
Plymouth, Compton (in Marldon), Revelstoke
274
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 15 Henry VII [25 November 1499].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1500].
Martin Ferrers, querent, and
John Fennyng' and
Margery, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 2 gardens, 30 acres of land, 20 acres of pasture, 1 acre of wood and 20 acres of furze and heath in
Fen' in the parish of North Alyngton'.
Plea of covenant.
John and Margery have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Martin,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margery
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Martin has given them 40 marks of silver.
Martin Ferrers, John Fenning,
Margery Fenning
Venn (in East Allington)
275
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after All Souls, 16 Henry VII [3 November 1500].
Lucy Cole, widow, querent, and
William Harry, deforciant.
1 messuage and 5 acres of land and common of pasture for 1 mare with a colt (pullus) of the age of 1 year, 5 cattle (au[er]ia), 12 sheep (bidentes), 1 ringed pig
(porcus annulatus),
1 cock and 12 hens in Northcote.
Plea of covenant.
William has acknowledged the tenements and common to be the right of Lucy,
as those which she has of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to her and her heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Lucy has granted to William the tenements and common
and has rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to William, of the chief lords for the life of William,
and after his decease the tenements and common shall remain to
Stephen Harry, son of the aforesaid William,
and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Lucy.
Lucy Cole, William Harry,
Stephen Harry
Northcote (or Northcott)
276
277
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 16 Henry VII [3 February 1501].
John Cole, querent, and
John Hill', late of Shylston', esquire, deforciant.
The manor of Herford' and the advowson of the church of the same manor,
and 1 messuage, 40 acres of land, 40 acres of pasture, 10 acres of furze and heath and 45 shillings, 5 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in
Herford' and Henyok' (or Heuyok').
Plea of covenant.
John Hill' has acknowledged the manor, tenements and advowson to be the right of John Cole,
as those which he has of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to John Cole and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John Cole has given him 100 marks of silver.
John Cole, John Hill
Shilston (in Modbury), Harford,
'Henyok'' (or 'Heuyok'')
278
279
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 16 Henry VII [3 February 1501].
Thomas Gyffard' and
Anne, his wife, and
Roger Gyffard', querents, and
Robert Batyn', deforciant.
300 acres of land, 52 acres of meadow, 30 acres of wood, 200 acres of furze and heath and 4 shillings and 9 pence of rent in
Waldon' in the parish of Milton Damarell',
Wodecot in the parish of Thornbury,
Combhed' in the parish of Colbroke,
Wodeland' in the parish of West Ansty and in the parish of
Samford' Courteney.
Plea of covenant.
Robert has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas,
as those which Thomas, Anne and Roger have of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to Thomas, Anne and Roger and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas, Anne and Roger have given him 40 marks of silver.
Thomas Giffard, Anne Giffard,
Roger Giffard, Robert Batten
Waldon (in Milton Damerell),
Woodacott (in Thornbury),
'Combhed'', Colebrooke,
Woodland, West Anstey, Sampford Courtenay
280
281
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 18 Henry VII [12 November 1502].
John Frye, clerk, querent, and
John Pengelly, deforciant.
1 messuage, 1 dove-cot, 96 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in Croft and Charleton'.
Plea of covenant.
John Pengelly has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Frye,
as those which he has of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to John Frye and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John Frye has given him 100 marks of silver.
John Fry, John Pengelly
Croft (in Charleton), Charleton
282
283
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 18 Henry VII [12 November 1502].
John Frye, clerk, querent, and
Hugh Walys and
Christian, his wife,
Thomas Maruell'
(or Thomas Marnell') and
Agnes, his wife, and
John Pengelly, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 dove-cot, 96 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in Croft and Charleton'.
Plea of covenant.
Hugh, Christian, Thomas, Agnes and John Pengelly have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Frye,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Christian and Agnes
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John Frye has given them 100 marks of silver.
John Frye, Hugh Wales,
Christian Wales,
Thomas Marvel (or Thomas Marnell),
Agnes Marvel (or Agnes Marnell),
John Pengelly
Croft (in Charleton), Charleton
284
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 18 Henry VII [30 April 1503].
Charles (Karolus) Hoppyng' and
Richard Aller, querents, and
William Pytford' and
Thomasia, his wife, deforciants.
10 messuages, 10 gardens, 30 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 6 acres of wood and 6 acres of marsh in
Wynkelegh' Keynys and Aysshereyne.
Plea of covenant.
William and Thomasia have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Charles,
as those which Charles and Richard have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Thomasia
to Charles and Richard and the heirs of Charles for ever.
Warranty.
Charles and Richard have given them 40 pounds sterling.
Charles Hopping, William Pitford,
Thomasia Pitford, Richard Aller
Winkleigh Keynes (in Winkleigh), Ashreigney
285
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 18 Henry VII [7 May 1503].
Lewis Pollard',
John Cole of Slade and
John Ford', querents, and
Richard Lytelton' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
3 messuages, 200 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood and 200 acres of furze and heath in
Blaccheworthy, Cornewde [sic], Morchard' Ep'i and
Wytherygge.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Cole,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Richard
to Lewis, John and John and the heirs of John Cole for ever.
Warranty by Richard and Alice for themselves and the heirs of Alice.
Lewis, John and John have given them 200 marks of silver.
Lewis Pollard, John Cole,
John Ford, Richard Littleton,
Alice Littleton
Slade (in Cornwood or Morchard Bishop),
Blatchworthy (in Stoodleigh) or Blachford (in Cornwood),
Cornwood,
Morchard Bishop, Witheridge
286
287
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 18 Henry VII [26 May 1503].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [18 June 1503].
Thomas Tremayll' and
Philip Tremayll', querents, and
Elizabeth Walshe, widow, deforciant.
1 toft, 2 gardens, 50 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 5 acres of wood, 5 acres of furze and heath and 2 acres of moor
in Sydbury and Sonde.
Plea of covenant.
Elizabeth has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas,
as those which Thomas and Philip have of her gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from herself and her heirs
to Thomas and Philip and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas and Philip have given her 20 pounds sterling.
Thomas Tremayll, Philip Tremayll,
Elizabeth Walsh
Sidbury, Sand (in Sidbury)
288
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 19 Henry VII [27 October 1503].
Matthew Lowys, querent, and
Richard Meryet and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of 3 messuages, of 2 and a half acres and 1 virgate of land and of 1 acre of meadow in
Honyton'.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Agnes have acknowledged the moiety to be the right of Matthew,
as that which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Matthew has given them 20 marks of silver.
Matthew Lowes, Richard Meriet,
Agnes Meriet
Honiton
289
290
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 20 Henry VII [12 November 1504].
John Frye, clerk, querent, and
John Haydon' and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 24 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 30 acres of heath and 1 acre of moor in
Bremleygh' and Farewey.
Plea of covenant.
John Haydon' and Margaret have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Frye,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John Frye has given them 20 pounds sterling.
John Fry, John Haydon,
Margaret Haydon
Brimley Farm (in Farway), Farway
291
292
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 20 Henry VII [25 November 1504].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [6 April 1505].
Lewis Pollard', serjeant-at-law,
John Gilbert, esquire, and
Robert Boweryng', querents, and
Robert Perche and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 2 gardens, 10 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood and 20 acres of furze and heath in
Aluyngton' and Wodehouse.
Plea of covenant.
Robert Perche and Eleanor have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert Boweryng',
as those which the same Robert, Lewis and John have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Eleanor
to Lewis, John and Robert Boweryng' and the heirs of Robert Boweryng' for ever.
Warranty.
Lewis, John and Robert Boweryng' have given them 40 pounds sterling.
Lewis Pollard, John Gilbert,
Robert Bowring, Robert Perch,
Eleanor Perch
West Alvington, Woodhouse (in West Alvington)
293
Devon.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 20 Henry VII [13 April 1505].
William Courteney, knight, querent, and
John Crosse, deforciant.
3 messuages, 1 garden, 1 virgate of land and 1 acre of meadow in Honyton'.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
as those which he has of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to William and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given him 20 pounds sterling.
William Courtenay, John Cross
Honiton
294
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 20 Henry VII [8 July 1505].
John Drewe, querent, and
Nicholas Badworthy, deforciant.
10 messuages, 3 tofts, 400 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, 300 acres of furze and heath and 4 pounds of rent in
Shebbeer, Cultisworthy, Bekyngton' Abbot,
Bretworthy, Wolsworthy, Credehoo and
Ilfordescombe.
Plea of covenant.
Nicholas has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which he has of his gift,
and has remised and quitclaimed them from himself and his heirs
to John and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has granted to Nicholas the tenements
and has rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to Nicholas, of John and his heirs for the life of Nicholas,
rendering yearly 1 rose at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, and doing to the chief
lords all other services.
And after the decease of Nicholas the tenements shall revert to John and his heirs,
quit of the heirs of Nicholas, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Drew, Nicholas Badworthy
Shebbear, Culsworthy (in Abbots Bickington), Abbots Bickington,
'Bretworthy', Woolfardisworthy, Croyde (in Georgeham),
Ilfracombe
295
296
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 16 Henry VII [21 May 1501].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 21 Henry VII [26 April 1506].
Charles (Karolus) Hoppyng' and
Margaret, his wife, querents, and
Richard Leuermore, deforciant.
7 messuages, 80 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 20 acres of furze and heath in
South Fenotery, Neweton' Popelford',
Colaton A[bbot], Beauport and the fee of
Sc'e Satiuole outside the east gate of the city of Exeter.
Plea of covenant.
Richard has acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Margaret,
and has granted for himself and his heirs that
5 messuages, 60 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 10 acres of furze and heath
in the vills of Neweton' Popelford', Colaton Abbot, Beauport and the fee of Sc'e Satiuole
outside the east gate of the city of Exeter
- which
Richard Helyer and
Elizabeth, his wife, held for the life of Elizabeth -
and that 1 messuage, 20 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow and 10 acres of furze and heath
in the vill of South Fenotery
- which
William Dabern', otherwise called
William Bocher, held for life -
and also that 1 messuage in the fee of Sc'e Satiuole
outside the east gate of the city of Exeter
- which
[Isolt (Isota)] Barbour, widow, held for life -
of the inheritance of Richard Leuermore on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Elizabeth, the wife of Richard Helyer, William Dabern', otherwise called Bocher,
and Isolt ought to revert to Richard and his heirs -
after the decease of the same Elizabeth, William and Isolt shall remain to Charles and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Charles and Margaret have given him 40 pounds sterling.
Charles Hopping, Margaret Hopping,
Richard Levermore, Richard Helier,
Elizabeth Helier, William Dabern,
William Butcher, Isolt Barber
Venn Ottery, Newton Poppleford,
Colaton Abbot (in Colaton Raleigh), Beautiport (in Aylesbeare), Saint Sidwell,
Exeter
297
298
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 21 Henry VII [10 May 1506].
William Wheddon', querent, and
John Broke and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 1 garden in Neuton' Abbot.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
William has given them 20 pounds sterling.
William Wheddon, John Brooke,
Joan Brooke
Newton Abbot
299
300
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 21 Henry VII [1 July 1506].
John Bonauenture, esquire,
Nicholas Dynham, gentleman, and
John Snowe, querents, and
John Lisle, knight, and
Mary, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Sympston' and 2 messuages, 2 tofts, 150 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 80 acres of pasture and 20 acres of wood in
Down', Westlake, Burscote,
Holdesworthy, Estlake and Yeoldelond'.
Plea of covenant.
John Lisle and Mary have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of John Snowe,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Mary
to John Bonauenture, Nicholas and John Snowe and the heirs of John Snowe for ever.
Warranty.
John Bonauenture, Nicholas and John Snowe have given them 200 marks of silver.
John Bonaventure, Nicholas Dinham,
John Snow, John Lyle,
Mary Lyle
Simpson (in Holsworthy), 'Down'', Lakes,
Burscott (both in Holsworthy), Holsworthy, Yellowland (in Holsworthy)
301
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 22 Henry VII [2 May 1507].
John Chechester, esquire,
Thomas Stukeley, esquire, and
John Helyer', querents, and
Nicholas Bratton', esquire, deforciant.
The manor of Shillyngford' and
10 messuages, 1 mill, 500 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood, 200 acres of furze and heath and 6 shillings of rent in
Shillyngford', which
Joan Loty, widow, holds for life.
Plea of covenant.
Nicholas has acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of John Chechester,
and has granted for himself and his heirs that the manor and tenements
- which Joan held for life of the inheritance of Nicholas on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to Nicholas and his heirs -
after the decease of Joan shall remain to John, Thomas and John and the heirs of John Chechester,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John, Thomas and John have given him 100 pounds sterling.
John Chichester, Thomas Stukeley,
John Helier, Nicholas Bratton,
Joan Lotty
Shillingford
302
Devon.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 22 Henry VII [14 May 1507].
William Rede, knight,
John Fortescue, esquire,
William Barrantyne,
Thomas Hobson',
Richard Raweson', clerk, and
Christopher Fissher, clerk, querents, and
Adrian Fortescu, knight, and
Anne, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Hode and 60 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture and 25 acres of wood in
Hode.
Plea of covenant.
Adrian and Anne have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Thomas,
as those which Thomas, William, John, William, Richard and Christopher have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Anne
to William, John, William, Thomas, Richard and Christopher and the heirs of Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
William, John, William, Thomas, Richard and Christopher have given them 200 marks of silver.
William Reed, John Fortescue,
William Barantyne, Thomas Hobson,
Richard Rawson, Christopher Fisher,
Adrian Fortescue, Anne Fortescue
Hood (in Dartington)
303
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 22 Henry VII [9 February 1507].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [6 June 1507].
John Wyngfeld', knight,
Nicholas Vaus, knight,
William Sandes, knight, and
Edward Wyngfeld', knight, querents, and
Thomas Brandon', knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
A fourth part of the manors of
Hertlond' Bydell', Hertlond' Buterbury, Hertlond' Castell',
Hurton', Harpesford', Kynges Carswell',
Whitehethfeld', Fenne Oterey, Ilstyngton' [sic],
Hydon', Hemyok', Sydmouth',
Southbrook, Dunterton', Offewyll',
Mateford', Neuton' Popelford' and Budlegh', and
of the hundreds of Hertlond', Heytor and Hemyok'.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Elizabeth have acknowledged the fourth part of the manors and hundreds to be the right of William,
as that which William, John, Nicholas and Edward have of their gift,
to hold to John, Nicholas, William and Edward and the heirs of William,
to wit,
a fourth part of the manors of Hertlond' Bydell', Kynges Carswell' and Harpesford',
and of the hundred of Hertlond', of the lord king and his heirs for ever,
and a fourth part of the manors of Hertlond' Buterbury, Hertlond' Castell', Hurton', Whitehethfeld', Fenne Oterey, Ilstyngton',
Hydon', Hemyok', Sydmouth', Southbrook, Dunterton', Offewyll', Mateford', Neuton' Popelford' and Budlegh',
and of the hundreds of Heytor and Hemyok', of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Thomas and Elizabeth for themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth (in respect of the property not held of the king).
John, Nicholas, William and Edward have granted to Thomas and Elizabeth the fourth part of the manors of
Hertlond' Bydell', Hertlond' Buterbury, Hertlond' Castell', Hurton', Harpesford' and Kynges Carswell',
and of the hundred of Hertlond',
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Elizabeth and the heirs of the body of Thomas,
to wit, a fourth part of the manors of Hertlond' Bydell', Kynges Carswell' and Harpesford',
and of the hundred of Hertlond', of the lord king and his heirs for ever,
and a fourth part of the manors of Hertlond' Buterbury, Hertlond' Castell' and Hurton'
of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder
to Charles Brandon', esquire, to hold for life, and
after his decease to the right heirs of Elizabeth, to hold for ever.
And John, Nicholas, William and Edward have also granted to Thomas and Elizabeth
a fourth part of the residue of the manors of Whitehethfeld', Fenne Oterey, Ilstyngton',
Hydon', Hemyok', Sydmouth', Southbrook, Dunterton', Offewyll', Mateford', Neuton' Popelford' and Budlegh',
and of the hundreds of Heytor and Hemyok',
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Elizabeth and the heirs of Thomas, of the chief lords for ever.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
John Wingfield, Nicholas Vaux,
William Sands, Edward Wingfield,
Thomas Brandon, Elizabeth Brandon,
Charles Brandon
'Hertlond' Bydell'', Butterbury (in Hartland), 'Hertlond' Castell'',
Harton (in Hartland), 'Harpesford'', Kingskerswell,
Whiteheathfield Barton (in Cullompton), Venn Ottery, Ilsington,
'Hydon'', Hemyock, Sidmouth,
Southbrook (in Broad Clyst), Dunterton, Offwell,
Matford (in Exminster), Newton Poppleford, Budleigh,
Hartland, Haytor
304
Devon.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 22 Henry VII [8 July 1507].
Richard Strode, querent, and
Robert Rosemaryn' and
Katherine, his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of
Robert Langman' the elder, deforciants.
1 messuage, 1 toft, 3 gardens, 100 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow, 2 acres of wood and 8 shillings of rent in
Langhuyssh', Venton', Fenton',
Ludbroke, Bradford', Byrchelond',
Blakeland' and Ugburgh'.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Katherine have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Richard,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Katherine
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Richard has given them 40 pounds sterling.
Richard Strode, Robert Rosemary,
Katherine Rosemary, Robert Langman
Langage, Venton, Fenton (all in Plympton St Mary),
Ludbrook, Broadaford (both in Ugborough), Birchland,
Blacklands (both in Plympton St Mary), Ugborough
305
306
Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 23 Henry VII [18 November 1507].
Lewis Pollard', serjeant-at-law of the lord king,
John Copleston', esquire,
John Fortescu of Bryghtlegh', esquire,
John More of Columpton',
William Merwode, esquire,
Anthony Pollard',
John Hext,
Hugh Pollard',
John Ackelane,
John Coblegh' and
Richard Pollard', querents, and
Charles Brandon', esquire, and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Okeford' and 5 messuages, 1 mill, 200 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood,
300 acres of furze and heath
and 20 shillings of rent and rent of 2 arrows (catapulte) in Okeford', and the advowson of the church of
Okeford'.
Plea of covenant.
Charles and Margaret have acknowledged the manor, tenements, rent and advowson to be the right of Lewis,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Margaret
to Lewis, John, John, John, William, Anthony, John, Hugh, John, John and Richard and the heirs of Lewis for ever.
Warranty.
Lewis, John, John, John, William, Anthony, John, Hugh, John, John and Richard have given them 200 pounds sterling.
Lewis Pollard, John Copplestone,
John Fortescue, John Moore,
William Marwood, Anthony Pollard,
John Hext, Hugh Pollard,
John Ackland, John Cobley,
Richard Pollard, Charles Brandon,
Margaret Brandon
Brightley, Cullompton, Oakford
307
308
Devon.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 23 Henry VII [21 May 1508].
Elizabeth Poyntz, widow, who was the wife of
Nicholas Poyntz, querent, and
John Halle, brother and heir of
Walter Halle, [who was the] son and heir of
Simon Halle, deforciant.
The manor of Braventer and 8 messuages, 1 toft, 1 mill, 200 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 30 acres of wood and
13 shillings and 4 pence of rent in
Southyll', Brayventer and Southmolton'.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Elizabeth,
and has granted for himself and his heirs that the manor and tenements
- which
Joan Harries, widow, held for life of the inheritance of John
on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to John and his heirs -
after the decease of Joan shall remain to Elizabeth, to hold of the chief lords for life,
and after her decease the manor and tenements shall remain to
John Poyntz,
first-born son of the same Elizabeth and of Nicholas Poyntz, late her husband,
and the heirs of his body, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to Richard Poyntz, brother of the aforesaid John Poyntz, and the heirs of his body and
(2) to the right heirs of Elizabeth.
Warranty.
Elizabeth Poyntz, Nicholas Poyntz,
John Hall, Walter Hall,
Simon Hall, Joan Harris,
John Poyntz, Richard Poyntz
'Braventer', 'Southyll'', South Molton