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Northamptonshire. Huntingdonshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 1 Richard [II] [6 October 1377].
John Berle,
John Appelton',
William Alwalton', chaplain, and
Robert Mustarder, querents, and
Thomas Parker of Badyngton' and
Agnes, his wife, and
John de Glatton' of Burgo Sc'i Petri and
Ellen, his wife, deforciants.
11 messuages and 12 acres of land in the vill of Burgo Sc'i Petri in the county of Northampton and
2 acres of meadow in Ouerton' Longeuill' in the county of Huntingdon.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Agnes and John de Glatton' and Ellen have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of William,
of which William, John Berle, John Appelton' and Robert have
10 messuages and the land and the meadow of their gift,
to hold to John Berle, John Appelton', William and Robert and the heirs of William, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides Thomas and Agnes and John de Glatton' and Ellen granted for themselves and the heirs of Agnes and Ellen that
1 messuage
- which Alice Balsham held for life
of the inheritance of Agnes and Ellen in the vill of Burgo Sc'i Petri on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Alice ought to revert to Thomas and Agnes and John de Glatton' and Ellen
and the heirs of Agnes and Ellen -
after the decease of Alice shall remain to John Berle, John Appelton', William and Robert and the heirs of William,
to hold together with the aforesaid tenements of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John Berle, John Appelton', William and Robert have given them 100 marks of silver.
John Barley,
John Appleton,
William Alwalton,
Robert Mustarder,
Thomas Parker,
Agnes Parker,
John de Glatton,
Ellen de Glatton,
Alice Balsham
Bainton (in Northamptonshire), Peterborough, Orton Longueville
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Northamptonshire. Huntingdonshire. Derbyshire. Yorkshire. Oxfordshire. Essex. Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 47 Edward III [6 October 1373].
And afterwards the day after All Souls, 1 Richard [II] [3 November 1377].
Simon Symeon and
Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and
Giles de Cloune, the parson of the church of Gosberkirke,
Thomas Loges, the vicar of the church of Pynchebek',
William de Wodethorp', the parson of the church of Swalclyue,
Roger de Gayton', chaplain,
Robert de Luttryngton', chaplain, and
Richard de Skeffyngton', deforciants.
The manors of Magna Harwedon', Parua Harwedon', Thyngden'
and Northtoft' and
20 messuages, 500 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 10 pounds of rent in
Magna Harwedon', Parua Har[we]don', Thyngden',
Irtelyngburgh', Craneford', Norhampton',
Stokebrewere, Shetelhangre, Alderton' and
Grafton'
in the county of Northampton and
a moiety of the manor of Mullesworth' and the advowson of the church of the same vill in the county of Huntingdon and
2 messuages, 60 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in Belepere
and the office of forester of Morlepark' in DuffeldFryth' in the county of Derby and
4 messuages, 3 carucates and 10 acres of land, 20 acres of pasture and 20 pounds of rent in
Hendele[e, Hymmesworth'], Northelmeshale,
Southelmeshale and the vill of Ponte Fracto in the county of York and
1 acre of land in Swalclyue and the advowson of the church of the same vill in the county of Oxford and
6 acres of meadow in Uggele by Neuport' in the county [of Essex] and
the manors of Doubledyk' in Gosberkirke, Aillesthorp' and
Southorp' in the county of Lincoln and
the manors of Scalby and [Hayngton'] by Syxhull'
and 10 messuages, 1 carucate, 148 acres of land, 80 acres of meadow, 70 acres of pasture,
12 acres of wood, 40 acres of salt marsh and 10 pounds of rent and a rent of 24 quarters of salt in the vill of
Sc'o Bot'ho, Quadryng', Donyngton',
Pynchebek', Spaldyng', Wragby,
Kynthorp', Aylesthorp' and Gosberkirke
and the advowson of the church of the vill of Gosberkirke in the county of Lincoln.
Plea of covenant.
Simon and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors, tenements, rents, office, moiety and advowsons to be the right of Giles,
as those which Giles, Thomas, William, Roger, Robert and Richard have of their gift,
excepting 1 knight's fee in the manor of Doubledyk',
and they have granted to Giles, Thomas, William, Roger, Robert and Richard the fee,
together with the homages and all services of
William de Wyhom and
Beatrice, his wife, and
George Darcy and their heirs,
in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Simon and Elizabeth in the manor of Doubledyk',
to hold to Giles, Thomas, William, Roger, Robert and Richard and the heirs of Giles, to wit,
the manors of Skalby, Hayngton' and Doubledyk', 16 messuages, 4 carucates, 219 acres of land, 90 acres of meadow,
90 acres of pasture, 12 acres of wood, the marsh, 30 pounds of rent, the rent of 24 quarters of salt and the office and the fee
in the vills of Sc'o Bot'ho, Quadryng', Donyngton', Pynchebek, Spaldyng', Wragby, Kynthorp', Ailesthorp', Gosberkirke,
Swalclyue, Uggele, Hendelee, Hymmesworth', Northelmeshale, Southelmeshale, the vill of PonteFracto and Belepere
and the advowsons of the churches of Gosberkirke and Swalclyue
of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Simon and Elizabeth and the heirs of Simon.
Giles, Thomas, William, Roger, Robert and Richard have granted to Simon and Elizabeth
the manors of Magna Harwedon', Parua Harwedon', Thyngden', Northtoft', Aillesthorp' and Southorp',
20 messuages, 80 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 10 pounds of rent in the vills of
Magna Harwedon', Parua Harwedon', Thyngden', Irtelyngburgh', Craneford', Norhampton', Stokebrewere, Shetelhangre. Alderton' and
Grafton' and the moiety and the advowson of the church of the vill of Mullesworth'
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Simon and Elizabeth and the heirs of Simon begotten on the body of Elizabeth, of
Giles, Thomas, William, Roger, Robert and Richard and the heirs of Giles 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, remainder to the heirs of the body of Simon.
In default of such heirs, the same manors, tenements, moiety and advowson shall revert to
Giles, Thomas, William, Roger, Robert and Richard and the heirs of Giles, quit of the other heirs of Simon,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Simon Simeon,
Elizabeth Simeon,
Giles de Clowne,
Thomas Lodges,
William de Woodthorpe,
Roger de Gayton,
Robert de Lotherington,
Richard de Skeffington,
William de Wyham,
Beatrice de Wyham,
George Darcy
Gosberton, Pinchbeck, Swalcliffe,
Great Harrowden, Little Harrowden, Finedon,
Nortoft (in Guilsborough), Irthlingborough, Cranford,
Northampton, Stoke Bruerne, Shutlanger (in Stoke Bruerne),
Alderton, Grafton Underwood,
Molesworth,
Belper, Morley Park, Duffield Frith,
Hiendley (in Felkirk), Hemsworth, North Elmsall,
South Elmsall (both in South Kirkby), Pontefract,
Ugley, Newport,
Doubledyke (in Gosberton),
Elsthorpe (in Edenham), Southorpe,
Scawby, Hainton, Sixhills,
Boston, Quadring, Donington,
Spalding, Wragby,
Kingthorpe (in Apley)
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Staffordshire. Somerset.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 51 Edward III [31 May 1377].
And afterwards the day after All Souls, 1 Richard [II] [3 November 1377].
Robert de Alreston' and
Margaret, his wife, querents, and
John Pidele of Longer[i?...] and
Beatrice, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of 1 messuage, of 40 acres of land and of 6 acres of meadow in
Pencrich' in the county of Stafford and
a moiety of 2 messuages in Welles in the county of Somerset.
Plea of covenant.
John and Beatrice have acknowledged the moieties to be the right of Robert,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Beatrice
to Robert and Margaret and the heirs of Robert for ever.
Warranty.
Robert and Margaret have given them 20 marks of silver.
Robert de Alreston,
Margaret de Alreston,
John Piddle,
Beatrice Piddle
'Longer[i?...]', Penkridge, Wells
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Hampshire. Wiltshire.
Westminster.
The day after St Martin, 1 Richard [II] [12 November 1377].
Thomas Bouclonde, knight, and
Maud, his wife, querents, and
George de Meriet,
John Edward', clerk, and
John Dekne, deforciants.
The manors of Upwallop' and Netherwallop'
and 1 carucate of land in Burghton' in the county of Southampton and
the manor of Radelynche and 60 acres of land and 6 acres of meadow in
Beaupers in the county of Wiltshire.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Maud have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of John Edward',
as those which the same John, George and John Dekne have of their gift.
George, John and John have granted to Thomas and Maud the manors and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Maud and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to John Wroth' and
Margaret, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies and
(2) to the right heirs of Thomas.
Thomas Buckland,
Maud Buckland,
George de Meriet,
John Edward,
John Deacon,
John Wroth,
Margaret Wroth
Over Wallop, Nether Wallop, Broughton,
Redlynch (in Downton), 'Beaupers'
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Gloucestershire. Worcestershire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 51 Edward III [31 May 1377].
And afterwards one week from St Martin, 1 Richard [II] [18 November 1377].
Robert, the vicar of the church of Ouerbury, and
Robert de Carent', querents, and
John Poleyn and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 1 toft and 20 shillings of rent in Teukesbury and Aston' s[up[er] Ca]rent'
in the county of Gloucester and
1 messuage and 2 virgates of land in Ouerbury in the county of Worcester.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Robert de Carent',
as those which the same Robert and Robert the vicar have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to Robert and Robert and the heirs of Robert de Carent' for ever.
Warranty.
Robert and Robert have given them 100 marks of silver.
Robert,
Robert de Carrant,
John Pullen,
Alice Pullen
Overbury, Tewkesbury, Aston-on-Carrant (in Ashchurch)
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Hertfordshire. Lincolnshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 1 Richard [II] [13 October 1377].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1378].
Elizabeth, who was the wife of
William de Elyngton', knight, querent, and
Geoffrey Hulcote, deforciant.
The manor of Bygraue in [the county] of Hertford and
a fifth part of the manor of Mumby in the county of Lincoln.
Plea of covenant.
Geoffrey has acknowledged the manor and fifth part to be the right of Elizabeth,
and has remised and quitclaimed the manor from himself and his heirs
to her and her heirs for ever.
And besides Geoffrey granted for himself and his heirs that the fifth part
- which Margery, who was the wife of
John Maynard', knight,
held for life of the inheritance of Geoffrey on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Margery ought to revert to Geoffrey and his heirs -
after the decease of Margery shall remain to Elizabeth and her heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Elizabeth has given him 200 marks of silver.
William de Ellington,
Elizabeth de Ellington,
Geoffrey Hulcott,
John Maynard,
Margery Maynard
Bygrave, Mumby
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Sussex. Surrey.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 1 Richard [II] [20 January 1378].
Richard Prudhum of the county of Lancaster, querent, and
Thomas Ladde and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 60 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow, 8 acres of wood and 5 shillings, 5 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in
Grenestede in the county of Sussex and
1 messuage, 30 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow, 8 acres of wood and 4 shillings, 5 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in
Lyngefeld' in the county of Surrey.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Agnes 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 Agnes
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Richard has given them 100 marks of silver.
Richard Prudhome,
Thomas Ladd,
Agnes Ladd
East Grinstead, Lingfield
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Buckinghamshire. Northamptonshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 1 Richard [II] [20 January 1378].
John de Pakynton',
John filz Thomas of Ouerweld' and
John Ippyng' of Montemor [sic], querents, by
John Rous, put in the place of John de Pakynton' and John Ippyng', and
John Trethynne and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
6 messuages, 1 toft, 207 acres of land and 6 acres of meadow and a third part of 1 messuage and of 45 acres of land in
Wenge in the county of Buckingham and
1 messuage, 1 and a half virgates of land and 2 acres of meadow in Creek' in the county of Northampton.
Plea of covenant.
John Trethynne and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John filz Thomas,
as those which the same John, John de Pakynton' and John Ippyng' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Isabel
to John de Pakynton', John filz Thomas and John Ippyng' and the heirs of John filz Thomas for ever.
Warranty.
John de Pakynton', John filz Thomas and John Ippyng' have given them 200 marks of silver.
John de Packington,
John FitzThomas,
John Iping,
John Rous,
John Trethyne,
Isabel Trethyne
Upperweld (in Wing, Buckinghamshire), Mentmore (in Buckinghamshire),
Wing, Crick
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Essex. Lincolnshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 51 Edward III [8 May 1377].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary, 1 Richard [II] [20 January 1378].
Simon, archbishop of Canterbury,
Walter fitz Wauter the younger, knight,
Thomas de Percy, knight,
Robert de Swynbourne, knight,
Thomas de Maundeuill' the elder, knight,
Richard de Upston', the parson of the church of Shymplyng',
John, the parson of the church of Magna Teye,
Roger de Wolferston' and
Clement Spice, querents, and
Walter fitz Wauter the elder, knight,
Alexander de Walden', knight, and
John Stowe, deforciants.
The manors of Lexden', Crixheth' and Le Cage
in the county of Essex and
a third part of the manors of Multon' and Beausolas in the county of Lincoln.
Plea of covenant.
Walter fitz Wauter the younger has acknowledged the manors and third part to be the right of Walter fitz Wauter the elder,
as those which the same Walter, Alexander and John Stowe have of his gift.
Walter fitz Wauter the elder, Alexander and John Stowe have granted to the archbishop, Walter fitz Wauter the younger,
Thomas, Robert, Thomas, Richard, John the parson, Roger and Clement the manors and third part
and have rendered them to them in the court,
excepting 12 pence of rent and a rent of 1 pound of cumin or 1 penny in the manor of Lexdon',
and they have granted to
the archbishop, Walter fitz Wauter the younger, Thomas, Robert, Thomas, Richard, John the parson and Roger
the same rents, together with the homages and all services of
Clement Spice and
Alice, his wife,
John Gildesburgh',
Robert Muskham, clerk, and
John Rous and their heirs,
in respect of all the tenements which they held before of
Walter fitz Wauter the elder, Alexander and John Stowe in the manor of Lexden',
to hold, to wit,
the manors and third part to the archbishop, Walter fitz Wauter the younger, Thomas, Robert, Thomas, Richard, John the parson,
Roger and Clement and the rents to the archbishop, Walter fitz Wauter the younger, Thomas, Robert, Thomas, Richard, John the parson
and Roger, and the male heirs of the body of Walter, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Walter fitz Wauter the younger.
Simon, archbishop of Canterbury,
Walter FitzWalter,
Thomas de Percy,
Robert de Swinburne,
Thomas de Mandeville,
Richard de Upstone,
John,
Roger de Woolverstone,
Clement Spice,
Alexander de Walden,
John Stowe,
Alice Spice,
John Guilsborough,
Robert Muskham,
John Rous
Shimpling (in Suffolk), Great Tey (in Essex), Lexden,
Creeksea, Cage (in Southminster), Moulton,
Beausolace (in Algarkirk)
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Sussex. Kent. Northamptonshire.
Westminster.
Three weeks from Easter, 1 Richard [II] [9 May 1378].
Roger Dalyngerigge,
John Edward' of Sa[ue?]hurst,
[Ralph Assheby?], the parson of the church of Iwehurst', querents, and
Edward Dalyngerigge, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Bodyhamme and [8 messuages?], 700 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood and 40 shillings of rent in
Bodyham'e and Salehurst in the county [of Sussex and]
1 mill and 6 acres of meadow in Benyndenne, Sandhurst and
Haukhurst in the county of Kent and
the manor of Hanynton'
and 2 messuages, [...] carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood and 60 shillings of rent in
Arthyngworthe, Sywelle, Holcote and
Barton' Pynke[nesham?] in the county of Northampton.
Plea of covenant.
Edward and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Roger,
as those which Roger, John and Ralph have of their gift.
Roger, John and Ralph have granted to Edward and Elizabeth the manors and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Edward and Elizabeth and the heirs begotten by Edward on the body of Elizabeth, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to the heirs of the body of Edward,
(2) to the heirs of the body of Elizabeth,
(3) to Walter Dalyngerigge, brother of the same Edward, and the male heirs of his body and
(4) to the right heirs of Elizabeth.
Roger Dallingridge,
John Edward,
Ralph Ashby,
Edward Dallingridge,
Elizabeth Dallingridge,
Walter Dallingridge
'Sa[ue?]hurst', Ewhurst (in Sussex),
Bodiam, Salehurst,
Benenden,
Sandhurst, Hawkhurst,
Hannington,
Arthingworth, Sywell, Holcot,
'Barton' Pynke[nesham?]'
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Hampshire. Wiltshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 50 Edward III [25 November 1376].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 2 Richard [II] [6 October 1378].
Richard Monk' and
John Stylle of Noua Sa[rum], chaplain, querents, and
John Shoune of Noua Sa[rum] and
Julian, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Westuderlegh' and Shirle and
5 messuages, 140 acres of land, 200 acres of pasture, 14 shillings of rent and a rent of 2 pounds of cumin and a moiety of 1 pound of pepper in
Suth'ampton', Hull' and Shirle in the county of Southampton and
6 messuages, 4 tofts, 2 carucates and 60 acres of land, 80 acres of wood and 4 pounds of rent in
Couuelesfeld' Loueras in the county of Wiltshire, which
John Sonde and
Joan, his wife, hold in dower of Joan.
Plea of covenant.
John Shoune and Julian have acknowledged the manors, tenements and rent to be the right of John Stylle,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Julian that the manors, tenements and rent
- which John Sonde and Joan held in dower of Joan of the inheritance of Julian in the aforesaid vills
on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to John Shoune and Julian and the heirs of Julian -
after the decease of Joan shall remain to Richard and John Stylle and the heirs of John, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Richard and John Stylle have given them 500 marks of silver.
Richard Monk,
John Still,
John Shone,
Julian Shone,
John Sand,
Joan Sand
Salisbury (in Wiltshire), West Tytherley, Shirley (in Millbrook),
Southampton, Hill (in Southampton), Cowsfield Lovers (in Whiteparish)
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Worcestershire. Warwickshire. Oxfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 51 Edward III [12 April 1377].
And afterwards two weeks from St Michael, 2 Richard [II] [13 October 1378].
Gaudin (Gaudinus) de Compton', the parson of the church of [del]
Rook,
John atte Forde, the parson of the church of Abbedeleye, and
William de Derset, chaplain, querents, and
John de Clare the elder and
Lora, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Woruesleye and 1 messuage and 1 virgate of land in
Dunleye in the county of Worcester and
14 messuages, 2 carucates, 6 acres and a moiety of 1 carucate and of 1 virgate of land, 1 rood of meadow and 31 shillings and 6 pence of rent
in Molyngton', Wotton' and Hulle in the county of Warwick and
6 messuages, 1 carucate and 3 virgates of land and 17 shillings, 10 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in
Magna Bourton' in the county of Oxford.
Plea of covenant.
John de Clare and Lora have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of John atte Forde,
of which the same John, Gaudin and William have the manor, 8 messuages, 2 virgates of land, the
moiety and 14 shillings and 4 pence of rent of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Lora
to Gaudin, John atte Forde and William and the heirs of John for ever.
And besides John de Clare and Lora granted for themselves and the heirs of John that
13 [messuages], 2 carucates, 6 virgates and 6 acres of land, 1 rood of meadow and 35 shillings, 12 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent
[in] the vills of Molyngton' and Magna Bourton'
- which John de Hardewyk and
John, his son,
held for their lives of the inheritance of [John] de Clare on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of John de Hardewyk' and John, his son,
ought to revert to John de Clare and Lora and the heirs of John -
after the decease of John de Hardewyk' and John, his son,
shall remain to Gaudin, John atte Forde and William and the heirs of John,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Gaudin, John atte Forde and William have given them 200 marks [of silver].
Gaudin de Compton,
John atte Ford,
William de Dorset,
John de Clare,
Lora de Clare,
John de Hardwick
Rock, Abberley (both in Worcestershire), Warley Wigorn (in Halesowen),
Dunley (in Areley Kings), Mollington (in Cropredy), Leek Wootton,
Wootton Hill (in Leek Wootton), Great Bourton (in Cropredy)
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Cambridgeshire. Suffolk.
Westminster.
One week from St Martin, 2 Richard [II] [18 November 1378].
Thomas Ufford' of Saham, mason, querent, and
John Smyth' of Frekenham, butcher, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants,
2 messuages, 28 acres of land and 2 folds in Cheuele and Ditton'
in the county of Cambridge and
12 acres of land in Ixnyng' in the county of Suffolk.
Plea of covenant.
John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements and folds 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 Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas has given them 100 marks of silver.
Thomas Ufford,
John Smith,
Joan Smith
Soham (in Cambridgeshire), Freckenham (in Suffolk), Cheveley,
Woodditton, Exning
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Buckinghamshire. Buckinghamshire. Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 2 Richard [II] [25 November 1378].
Reynold, son of
Reynold de Grey, and
Margaret, daughter of
Thomas de Roos of Hamelake, knight, querents, and
Reynold de Grey of Ruthyn, knight, and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
72 shillings, 9 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in
Bollebrikhull' [sic] and a moiety of the manor of Walton',
excepting the advowson of a moiety of the church of Walton', in the county of Buckingham and
the manors of Sewenston' and Snelleston',
excepting the advowson of the church of the manor of Sewenston', in the county of Buckingham and
the manor of Eton' by the vill of Sc'o Neoto in the county of Bedford.
Plea of covenant.
Reynold de Grey and Eleanor have granted to Reynold, son of Reynold, and Margaret the manors, rent and moiety
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Reynold, son of Reynold, and Margaret and the heirs of their bodies, of
Reynold de Grey and Eleanor and the heirs of Reynold 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, rent and moiety shall revert to
Reynold de Grey and Eleanor and the heirs of Reynold, quit of the other heirs of Reynold, son of Reynold, and Margaret,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Reynold, son of Reynold, and Margaret have given them 1000 marks of silver.
Reynold de Grey,
Thomas de Roos,
Margaret de Roos,
Eleanor de Grey
Helmsley (in Yorkshire), Ruthin (in Denbighshire), Bow Brickhill,
Walton, Simpson, Snelson (in Lavendon),
Eaton Socon, St Neots (in Huntingdonshire)
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Kent. Sussex.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 2 Richard [II] [27 January 1379].
Ralph, son of
Thomas de Cobeham of Chafford', querent, and
Simon de Burgh' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Rodmer[egg']
and 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood and 40 shillings of rent in
Grombregg', Speldherst and Pensherst in the county of Kent and
100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood and 20 shillings of rent in
Retherfeld' and Wythyhamme in the county of Sussex.
Plea of covenant.
Simon and Joan have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of Ralph,
as those which he has of their gift,
to hold to Ralph and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.
Ralph has given them 500 marks of silver.
Thomas de Cobham,
Ralph de Cobham,
Simon de Burgh,
Joan de Burgh
Chafford (in Penshurst), Redemeregge, Groombridge (both in Speldhurst),
Speldhurst, Penshurst, Rotherfield,
Withyham
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Sussex. Surrey.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 50 Edward III [13 October 1376].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 2 Richard [II] [24 April 1379].
John Boyle, querent, and
Geoffrey Sonnynglegh' and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage, 22 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow and 19 pence of rent in
Estgrenstede in the county of Sussex and
12 acres of land in Lyngefeld' in the county of Surrey.
Plea of covenant.
Geoffrey and Joan have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John,
as those which he has of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 20 marks of silver.
John Boyle,
Geoffrey Sunningley,
Joan Sunningley
East Grinstead, Lingfield
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Shropshire. Staffordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 2 Richard [II] [24 April 1379].
Robert de Ferrers, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and
William de Bello Campo, knight, and
Lewis de Clifford', knight, deforciants.
The manors of Wemme, Lopynton' and Hynstok
and the advowson of the church of the manor of Wemme in the county of Shropshire and
the manor of Tyrle[ye?] in the county of Stafford.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors and advowson to be the right of William and Lewis,
as those which William and Lewis have of their gift.
William and Lewis have granted to Robert the manors and advowson
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to Robert, of the lord king and his heirs for the life of Robert.
And after the death of Robert the manors and advowson shall remain to Elizabeth, to hold of the lord king and his heirs for
the life of Elizabeth.
And after the death of Elizabeth the manors and advowson shall remain to the heirs of the bodies of Robert and Elizabeth,
to hold of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Elizabeth.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Robert de Ferrers,
Elizabeth de Ferrers,
William de Beauchamp,
Lewis de Clifford
Wem, Loppington, Hinstock,
Tirley (in Market Drayton, Shropshire and Staffordshire)
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Hertfordshire. Lincolnshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Michael, 2 Richard [II] [6 October 1378].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [24 April 1379].
Walter fitz Wauter of Wodeham, knight,
John Bataille,
John Iue, clerk,
Robert Asshecombe, citizen of London', and
Thomas Wrenche, querents, and
Alexander de Walden', knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Bygraue in the county of Hertford and
a fifth part of the manor of Mumby in the county of Lincoln.
Plea of covenant.
Alexander and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manor and fifth part to be the right of John Iue,
of which the same John, Walter, John Bataille, Robert and Thomas have the manor of their gift.
For this, Walter, John, John, Robert and Thomas have granted to Alexander and Elizabeth the manor
and have rendered it to them in the court,
to hold to Alexander 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 Elizabeth.
And besides Alexander and Elizabeth granted for themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth that the fifth part
- which Thomas Paynell', knight, and
Margery, his wife, held for the life of Margery
of the inheritance of Elizabeth on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Margery ought to revert to Alexander and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth -
after the decease of Margery shall remain to Walter, John, John, Robert and Thomas Wrench' and the heirs of John Iue,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty in respect of the fifth part.
Walter FitzWalter,
John Battle,
John Ive,
Robert Ashcombe,
Thomas Wrench,
Alexander de Walden,
Elizabeth de Walden,
Thomas Paynell,
Margery Paynell
Woodham Walter (in Essex), London, Bygrave,
Mumby
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Norfolk. Yorkshire. Berkshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 2 Richard [II] [9 February 1379].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [24 April 1379].
Brian de Stapilton', knight, the father (le piere),
Richard de Rauenser, clerk,
Brian de Stapilton', knight, the son (le fitz),
John de Boys,
Roger de Boys, knight,
Walter de Fundenhale, the parson of the church of Lammesse,
William de Sheffeld',
John Watekyn and
William de Holme, querents, and
Miles de Stapilton', knight, deforciant.
The manors of Ingham and Waxtonesham in the county of Norfolk and
the manors of Bedale and Cuthereston' in the county of York and
the manor of Northmorton' in the county of Berkshire.
Plea of covenant.
Miles has granted to Brian, Richard, Brian, John, Roger, Walter, William, John and William the manors
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Brian, Richard, Brian, John, Roger, Walter, William, John and William, of Miles and his heirs for
the lives of Brian, Richard, Brian, John, Roger, Walter, William, John and William,
rendering yearly to Miles for the life of Miles 500 marks of silver,
to wit, a moiety at Easter and the other moiety at the feast of St Michael,
and to the heirs of Miles a 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 Brian, Richard, Brian, John, Roger, Walter, William, John and William
the manors shall revert to Miles and his heirs,
quit of the heirs of Brian, Richard, Brian, John, Roger, Walter, William, John and William,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Brian, Richard, Brian, John, Roger, Walter, William, John and William have given him 1000 pounds sterling.
Brian de Stapleton,
Richard de Ravenser,
John de Boys,
Roger de Boys,
Walter de Fundenhall,
William de Sheffield,
John Watkin,
William de Holme,
Miles de Stapleton
Lamas (in Norfolk), Ingham, Waxham,
Bedale, Cotherstone (in Romaldkirk), North Moreton
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Warwickshire. Leicestershire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 2 Richard [II] [20 May 1379].
Robert de Ferrers, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and
William de Bello Campo, knight, and
Lewis de Clifford', knight, deforciants.
The manors of Oueresley and Merston' Botiler in the county of Warwick and
the manor of Northeborgh' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Leicester.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors and advowson to be the right of William,
as those which William and Lewis have of their gift.
William and Lewis have granted to Robert the manors and advowson
and have rendered them to him in the court,
to hold to Robert, of the chief lords for the life of Robert.
And after the decease of Robert the manors and advowson shall remain to Elizabeth, to hold of the chief lords for the life of
Elizabeth.
And after the decease of Elizabeth the manors and advowson shall remain to
Robert,
son of the aforesaid Robert 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 the heirs of the bodies of Robert de Ferrers and Elizabeth and
(2) to the right heirs of Elizabeth.
Robert de Ferrers,
Elizabeth de Ferrers,
William de Beauchamp,
Lewis de Clifford
Oversley (in Arrow), Butlers Marston, Narborough
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Oxfordshire. Berkshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 2 Richard [II] [20 May 1379].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [12 June 1379].
Robert Tresilyan, knight, querent, and
Richard Preston' and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
30 messuages, 20 shops, 6 solars, 12 cellars (celaria), 34 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 60 shillings of rent and a fishery in the water of
Thamisie in
Oxon' and the suburb of the same vill and the advowson of the chantry in the church of All Saints,
Oxon', called Stodeleyes Chauntrie in the county of Oxford
and 16 messuages, 6 acres of meadow and 100 shillings of rent in the suburb of Oxon' in the county of Berkshire.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Agnes have granted to Robert the tenements, fishery and advowson
and have remised and quitclaimed whatsoever they had in them for the life of Agnes
to him and his heirs for ever.
Robert has granted for himself and his heirs that they will render each year to Richard and Agnes for the life of Agnes
40 marks of silver, to wit, a moiety at the feast of St Michael and the other moiety at Easter.
Richard and Agnes shall have the right to distrain in the tenements and fishery.
And after the decease of Agnes, Robert and his heirs shall be quit of the payment for ever.
Robert Tresilian,
Richard Preston,
Agnes Preston
Thames, Oxford, Studley's Chantry
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Cambridgeshire. Nottinghamshire.
Westminster.
The day after St John the Baptist, 3 Richard [II] [25 June 1379].
Lawrence de Papenham, knight,
William de Notton' and
Thomas Cauel
(or Thomas Canel), querents, and
John Topclif' of Melreth' and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
4 messuages, 1 mill, 400 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture, 3 acres of wood and 10 pounds of rent in
Melreth', Meldeburn', Royston',
Eueresdon', Wendeye, Shengeye and
Crauden' in the county of Cambridge and
1 messuage, 100 acres of land, 8 acres of pasture, 3 acres of wood and 100 shillings of rent in
Upton' by Hedon' in the county of Nottingham.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Lawrence,
as those which Lawrence, William and Thomas have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to Lawrence, William and Thomas and the heirs of Lawrence for ever.
Warranty.
Lawrence, William and Thomas have given them 200 marks of silver.
Lawrence de Pabenham,
William de Notton,
Thomas Cavell
(or Thomas Cannell),
John Topcliffe,
Alice Topcliffe
Meldreth, Melbourn, Royston (in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire),
Eversden, Wendy, Shingay,
Croydon, Upton, Headon
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Essex. Kent.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 2 Richard [II] [12 June 1379].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [6 October 1379].
Edmund de Reynham, knight,
John Marler, clerk,
Robert Digges,
Nicholas de Massyngham and
John Bisshop', querents, and
Roger de Scales and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Shaldeford' and Pikotes in the county of Essex and
the manors of Hobury, Swanton', Sturmouth',
Litelbroke and Herbaldoun and
28 pounds, 6 shillings and 8 pence of rent in
Sydyngbourne, Upchirche and Wychelyng' in the county of Kent.
Plea of covenant.
Roger and Joan have acknowledged the manors and rent to be the right of John Bisshop',
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that the manors of Shaldeford' and Pikotes
- which Katherine, who was the wife of
Ralph de Hemenhale, knight,
held for life -
and that the manor of Hobury -
which Philip Styward' held for a term of 20 years -
and that the manor of Swanton' and the rent -
which John Lyghtchild' held for a term of 7 years -
and that the manor of Sturmouth' -
which William Groue held for a term of 2 years -
and that the manor of Litelbroke -
which William de Ramesden' held for a term of 2 years -
and also that the manor of Herbaldoun -
which John Rop[er]e of Cantuar'
held for a term of 5 years -
of the inheritance of Joan in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which manors of Shaldeford' and Pikotes after the decease of Katherine
and also the manors of Hobury, [Swanton'], Sturmouth', Litelbrok', Herbaldoun and the rent
after the aforesaid terms ought to revert to Roger and Joan and the heirs of Joan -
after the decease of Katherine and the aforesaid terms
shall remain to Edmund, John Marler, Robert, Nicholas and John Bisshop' and the heirs of John Bisshop',
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Edmund, John Marler, Robert, Nicholas and John Bisshop' have given them 1000 pounds sterling.
Edmund de Rainham,
John Marler,
Robert Diggs,
Nicholas de Massingham,
John Bishop,
Roger de Scales,
Joan de Scales,
Ralph de Hempnall,
Katherine de Hempnall,
Philip Styward,
John Lightchild,
William Grove,
William de Ramsden,
John Roper
Shalford, Picots (in Great Saling), Howbury (in Crayford),
Swanton, Stourmouth, Littlebrook (in Stone),
Harbledown, Sittingbourne, Upchurch,
Wichling, Canterbury (in Kent)
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Middlesex. Buckinghamshire.
Westminster.
One week from the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 2 Richard [II] [9 February 1379].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [6 October 1379].
Richard Bouelyth', querent, and
Geoffrey Blomham of Ware, mason, and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
A moiety of 2 messuages, of 6 [acres] of land and of 3 acres of meadow in
Woxebrugge in the county of Middlesex and
a moiety of 2 messuages, of 30 acres of land, of 2 acres of meadow and of 5 acres of wood in
Foulmere and Euere in the county of Buckingham, which
Isabel Bonche
(or Isabel Bouche) of Woxebrugg' holds for life.
Plea of covenant.
Geoffrey and Isabel, his wife, have acknowledged the moieties to be the right of Richard,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Isabel, the wife of Geoffrey, that the moieties
- which Isabel Bonche held for life of the inheritance of Isabel, the wife of Geoffrey,
in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Isabel Bonche ought to revert to Geoffrey and Isabel, his wife, and the heirs of Isabel -
after the decease of Isabel Bonche shall remain to Richard and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Richard has given them 20 marks of silver.
Richard Bovelith,
Geoffrey Blomham,
Isabel Blomham,
Isabel Bunch
(or Isabel Bouche)
Ware (in Hertfordshire), Uxbridge, Fulmer,
Iver
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Hampshire. Wiltshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 2 Richard [II] [20 May 1379].
And afterwards one week from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [6 October 1379].
William Rikhull',
John Shelford', citizen of London', and
Roger Faryndon', the parson of the church of
St Margaret in Lothebury, London', querents, and
Richard Monk' and
John Stille of Naua Sa[rum], chaplain, deforciants.
The manor of Westuderlegh' in the county of Southampton and
6 messuages, 4 tofts, 2 carucates and 60 acres of land, 80 acres of wood and 4 pounds of rent in
Couuelesfelde Loueras in the county of Wiltshire, which
John Sonde and
Joan, his wife, hold in dower of Joan.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and John Stille have acknowledged the manor and tenements to be the right of John Shelford',
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Richard [sic] that the manor and tenements
- which John Sonde and Joan held in dower of Joan of the inheritance of John Stille
in the aforesaid vill on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to Richard and John Stille and the heirs of John -
after the decease of Joan shall remain to William, John Shelford' and Roger and the heirs of John,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by John Stille and his heirs.
William, John Shelford' and Roger have given them 200 marks of silver.
William Rickhill,
John Shelford,
Roger Farringdon,
Richard Monk,
John Still,
John Sand,
Joan Sand
London, Lothbury (in London), Salisbury (in Wiltshire),
West Tytherley, Cowsfield Lovers (in Whiteparish)
31
Oxfordshire. Berkshire.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [27 October 1379].
Thomas de Brumpton', querent, and
John de Lichefeld' and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Middelaston' in the county of Oxford
and the manor of Brumpton' in the county of Berkshire.
Plea of covenant.
John and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors to be the right of Thomas,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth
to him and his heirs for ever.
Thomas has given them 200 marks of silver.
Thomas de Brimpton,
John de Lichfield,
Elizabeth de Lichfield
Middle Aston (in Steeple Aston), Brimpton
32
Yorkshire. Lincolnshire.
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [27 October 1379].
Robert de Hilton' and
Isabel, his wife, querents, and
John Conestable of Halfam [sic], knight,
John de Hothum, knight,
William de Hilton',
John de Redenes and
John de Fitlyng', deforciants.
The manors of Swyne and Wystede in the county of York and
the manor of Foulestowe in the county of Lincoln.
Plea of covenant.
Robert has acknowledged the manors to be the right of John Conestable,
as those which the same John, John de Hothum, William, John de Redenes and John de Fitlyng' have of his gift.
John, John, William, John and John have granted to Robert and Isabel the manor of Swyne
and have rendered it to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Isabel and the heirs of Robert, of the chief lords for ever.
John, John, William, John and John have also granted to Robert and Isabel the manors of Wystede and Foulestowe
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Isabel and the heirs of Robert, of the chief lords for ever,
rendering yearly to John, John, William, John and John for the lives of John, John, William, John and John from the manor of Wystede
100 pounds and also from the manor of Foulestowe 100 pounds sterling, to wit,
a moiety at Easter and the other moiety at the feast of St Michael.
John, John, William, John and John shall have the right to distrain.
And after the decease of John, John, William, John and John, Robert and Isabel and the heirs of Robert shall be quit of the payment for ever.
Robert de Hilton,
Isabel de Hilton,
John Constable,
John de Hotham,
William de Hilton,
John de Reedness,
John de Fitling
Halsham (in Yorkshire), Swine, Winestead,
Fulstow
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Somerset. Devon.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 3 Richard [II] [20 January 1380].
John Copleston' and
Walter Leuerich', querents, and
William Asthorp', knight, and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Camlerton' and 1 messuage and 1 carucate of land in Doultynge
and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Somerset and
the manors of Hemyok, Hydon', Sandfordpeuerell',
Allerepeuerell' and Morlegh'
and 30 messuages, 1 mill, 6 carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow,
100 acres of pasture, 60 acres of moor, 24 shillings of rent and 1 knight's fee in Madeforde,
Madeshamel, Gorewill', Priston',
Swyndon', Aysshethomas, Ernescombe and
Trobrigge and the hundreds of Hemyok and Halberton'
and the advowsons of the churches of
the manors of Hemyok, Hydon', Sandfordpeuerel and
Morlegh' and the advowson of the cell of the priory of
Monte Acuto of Carswill' and
the profit of a moiety of the view of frankpledge in the manor of Halberton' in the county of Devon.
Plea of covenant.
William and Margaret have acknowledged the manors, tenements, fee, hundreds, profit and advowsons to be the right of John,
and have rendered them to John and Walter in the court,
to hold to John and Walter and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by William and Margaret for themselves and the heirs of Margaret.
John and Walter have given them 1000 pounds sterling.
John Copplestone,
Walter Leveridge,
William Aisthorpe,
Margaret Aisthorpe
Camerton, Doulting, Hemyock,
Clyst Hydon, Sampford Peverell, Aller Peverell (in Kentisbeare),
Moreleigh, Maidenford (in Barnstaple) or Madworthy (in Beaworthy),
'Madeshamel', Gorwell (in Barnstaple), Preston,
'Swyndon'', Ash Thomas (in Halberton), Yarnscombe,
'Trobrigge', Halberton, Montacute Priory (in Somerset),
Carswell Priory
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Herefordshire. Derbyshire.
Westminster.
One week from St John the Baptist, 3 Richard [II] [1 July 1379].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1380].
Thomas de Neuill' and
Joan, his wife, querents, and
William de Furnyuall', deforciant.
A fee of 1 knight and a moiety of 2 fees of 1 knight [sic] in
Pottelay, Pionia, Waluesthorp' and
Monsley in the county of Hereford and
the advowson of the church of Eyom in the county of Derby.
Plea of covenant.
William has granted for himself and his heirs that the fee, moiety and advowson
- which Joan, who was the wife of
Thomas Furnyuall', knight,
held in dower of the inheritance of William in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Joan, who was the wife of Thomas, ought to revert to William and his heirs -
after the decease of Joan, who was the wife of Thomas,
shall remain to Thomas de Neuill' and Joan, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies,
to hold of William 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 fee, moiety and advowson shall revert to William and his heirs,
quit of the other heirs of Thomas and Joan, his wife,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Thomas and Joan, his wife, have given him 100 marks of silver.
Thomas de Neville,
Joan de Neville,
William de Furnivalle,
Thomas Furnivalle,
Joan Furnivalle
Putley, Pyon, Woolhope,
Munsley, Eyam
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Somerset. Dorset.
Westminster.
Three weeks from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [20 October 1379].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1380].
Thomas Orchard' and
Robert Orchard' and
Mary, his wife, querents, and
John Orchard', deforciant.
9 messuages, 120 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 13 acres of wood and 80 acres of pasture in
Stapele, Astyngton' and Bykenhull'
and the manor of Orchard' by Taunton'
and the advowson of the church of the same manor in the county of Somerset and
40 acres of land in Boukeresweston' and a fourth part of the manor of
Boukeresweston' and the advowson of the church of the same manor in
the county of Dorset.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas has acknowledged the manor, tenements, fourth part and advowsons to be the right of John,
of which John has the manor, 8 messuages, 80 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, the wood and the pasture and
the advowsons of his gift.
For this, John has granted to Thomas and Robert and Mary the same manor, tenements and advowsons
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Robert and Mary and the heirs of the bodies of Robert and Mary, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides John granted for himself and his heirs that 1 messuage, 40 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow
in the vill of Astyngton'
- which Adam Purdy and
Alice, his wife, and
William, son of the same Adam and Alice,
held for their lives -
and also that 40 acres of land in the vill of Boukeresweston' and the fourth part -
which John Botiler and
Ellen, his wife, held for their lives -
of the inheritance of John Orchard' on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Adam and Alice and William, John Botiller and Ellen ought to revert to John Orchard' and his heirs -
after the decease of Adam and Alice and William and John Botiller and Ellen
shall remain to Thomas and Robert and Mary and the aforesaid heirs of Robert and Mary, to hold
together with the aforesaid manor, tenements and advowsons of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Thomas.
Warranty by John Orchard' and his heirs.
Thomas Orchard,
Robert Orchard,
Mary Orchard,
John Orchard,
Adam Purdey,
Alice Purdy,
William Purdy,
John Butler,
Ellen Butler
Staple Fitzpaine, Ashington, Bickenhall,
Orchard Portman, Taunton, Buckhorn Weston
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Leicestershire. Warwickshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Martin, 3 Richard [II] [25 November 1379].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1380].
John Mannyng', chaplain, and
Ralph atte Syche, chaplain, querents, and
Thomas de Bermyngeham, knight, and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
A third part of the manor of Stapelton' by Hynkeley in the county of Leicester and
1 messuage, 3 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow and 26 shillings and 8 pence of rent in
Castelbromwych' in the county of Warwick.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Isabel have acknowledged the tenements and third part to be the right of John,
as those which John and Ralph have of their gift.
John and Ralph have granted to Thomas and Isabel the tenements and third part
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Thomas and Isabel, of the chief lords for the lives of Thomas and Isabel.
And after the decease of Thomas and Isabel
the tenements and third part shall remain to
Richard, son of the same Isabel, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Richard.
And after the decease of Richard the tenements and third part shall remain to the right heirs of Isabel, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Manning,
Ralph atte Sitch,
Thomas de Birmingham,
Isabel de Birmingham,
Richard
Stapleton, Hinckley, Castle Bromwich
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Norfolk. Suffolk.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 3 Richard [II] [27 January 1380].
William de Ufford', earl of Suffolk,
John Louell', knight,
John de Todenham, knight,
John de Holkham,
John Marlere, clerk,
Richard de Walton' and
William Cosyn, chaplain, querents, and
Robert Howard', knight, and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Tyryngton', Wygenhale, Suthclenchwarton',
Estwynch', Estwalton', Suth'wotton',
Garboldesham and Fersfeld' and
2 messuages, 30 acres of land, 100 acres of pasture and 20 shillings of rent in
Walpool, Northwold', Upwell' and
Outwell' in the county of Norfolk and the
manor of Brokes in the county of Suffolk.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Margaret have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of William Cosyn,
as those which the same William, the earl, John, John, John, John and Richard have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Robert
to the earl, John, John, John, John, Richard and William and the heirs of William Cosyn for ever.
Warranty.
The earl, John, John, John, John, Richard and William have given them 500 marks of silver.
William de Ufford,
earl of Suffolk,
John Lovell,
John de Tuddenham,
John de Holkham,
John Marler,
Richard de Walton,
William Cousin,
Robert Howard,
Margaret Howard
Terrington, Wiggenhall, South Clenchwarton (in Clenchwarton),
East Winch, East Walton, South Wootton,
Garboldisham, Fersfield, Walpole,
Northwold, Upwell, Outwell,
Broke's Hall (in Ipswich)
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Oxfordshire. Yorkshire. Northamptonshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 2 Richard [II] [19 June 1379].
And afterwards two weeks from St Hilary, 3 Richard [II] [27 January 1380].
Robert de Grey of Rotherfeld' and
Joan, his wife, querents, by
John Cassy, the guardian of Joan, and
William de Aston', clerk,
Ralph de Forthington', clerk,
Thomas Coubrigg' and
John Bablake, deforciants.
The manors of Cogges, Herdewyk' and Rotherfeld' and
moieties of the manors of Feryngford' and Som[er]ton'
and the advowson of the church of the manor of Rotherfeld' and
moieties of the advowsons of the churches of the manors of Feryngford' and
Som[er]ton' in the county of Oxford and
the manors of Drynghous and Upton' in the county of York and
the manor of Duston' in the county of Northampton.
Plea of covenant.
Robert has acknowledged, to wit,
the manors of Cogges, Herdewyk', the moieties of the manors of Rotherfeld', Feryngford' and Som[er]ton'
and the advowson of the church of the manor of Rotherfeld' and the moieties of the advowsons of the churches of
the manors of Feryngford' and Som[er]ton' to be the right of William, Ralph, Thomas and John, and the manors of
Drynghous, Upton', Duston' and the moiety of the manor of Rotherfeld' to be the right of William,
of which William, Ralph, Thomas and John have the manor of Rotherfeld' and the advowson of his gift.
William, Ralph, Thomas and John have granted to Robert and Joan the manor of Rotherfeld' and the advowson
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Robert and Joan and the heirs of the body of Robert, to wit,
a moiety of the manor of Rotherfeld' and the advowson of the lord king and his heirs
and the other moiety of the same manor of the chief lords, for ever.
And besides William, Ralph, Thomas and John granted for themselves and their heirs that the
manors of Cogges, Herdewyk' and the moiety of the manor of Feryngford'
and the moiety of the advowson of the church of the manor of Feryngford'
- which Avice, who was the wife of
John Grey, knight, the grandfather of the aforesaid Robert,
held in dower -
and that the moiety of the manor of Som[er]ton' and the moiety of the advowson of the church of the same manor -
which Maud, who was the wife of
John Grey, knight, the father of the aforesaid Robert,
held in dower - of the inheritance of William, Ralph, Thomas and John -
and William, Ralph, Thomas and John granted for themselves and the heirs of William that
the manor of Drynghous -
which the aforesaid Avice held in dower -
and that the manor of Duston' -
which the aforesaid Maud held in dower -
and also that the manor of Upton' -
which the same Maud held for life -
of the inheritance of William - on the day the agreement was made -
and which after the decease of Avice and Maud,
to wit, the manors of Cogges, Herdewyk', the moieties of the manors of Feryngford' and Som[er]ton'
and the moieties of the advowsons of the churches ought to revert to William, Ralph, Thomas and John and their heirs,
and the manors of Drynghous, Upton' and Duston' ought to revert to William, Ralph, Thomas and John and the heirs of William -
after the decease of Avice and Maud shall remain to Robert and Joan and the heirs of the body of Robert,
to hold together with the manor of Rotherfeld' and the advowson, to wit,
the manors of Cogges, Herdewyk' and the moieties of the manors of Feryngford' and Som[er]ton'
and the moieties of the advowsons of the churches of the lord king and his heirs
and the manors of Drynghous, Upton' and Duston' of the chief lords, for ever.
In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Robert.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Robert de Grey,
Joan de Grey,
John Cassy,
William de Aston,
Ralph de Forthington,
Thomas Cowbridge,
John Bablake,
John Grey,
Avice Grey,
Maud Grey
Rotherfield, Cogges, Hardwick,
Fringford, Somerton, Dringhouses (in Acomb and York),
Upton, Duston
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Yorkshire. Northumberland.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 3 Richard [II] [8 April 1380].
Henry, son of
Henry de Percy, and
Elizabeth, his wife, querents, and
Henry de Percy,
earl of Northumberland, deforciant.
The manors of Tadcastre, Gristwaith', Aistenby and
Thorstanby in the county of York and
the manor of Neuburn' in the county of Northumberland.
Plea of covenant.
The earl has granted to Henry, son of Henry, and Elizabeth the manors
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Henry, son of Henry, and Elizabeth and the male heirs of their bodies, of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
In default of such heirs, the manors shall revert to the earl and his heirs, to hold of the lord king and his heirs for ever.
Henry, son of Henry, and Elizabeth have given him 1000 pounds sterling.
This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.
Elizabeth de Percy,
Henry de Percy,
earl of Northumberland
Tadcaster, Gristhwaite, Asenby (both in Topcliffe),
Throxenby (in Scalby), Newburn
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Middlesex. Buckinghamshire.
Westminster.
The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 3 Richard [II] [3 February 1380].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [8 April 1380].
John Vyrly, querent, and
Thomas Vyrly, citizen of London', and
Margaret, his wife, deforciants.
1 messuage and 2 carucates of land in
Herefeld' in the county of Middlesex and
a moiety of 1 carucate of land in Herefeld' in the county of Buckingham.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Margaret have granted for themselves and the heirs of Margaret that the tenements
- which Nicholas Bleseworth'
held from the feast of St Michael, 3 Richard [II], for a term of 12 years then next following
of the inheritance of Margaret in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the aforesaid term ought to revert to Thomas and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret -
after the aforesaid term shall remain to John and his heirs, to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John has given them 100 marks of silver.
This agreement was made in the presence of Nicholas, and he did fealty to John in the court.
John Virley,
Thomas Virley,
Margaret Virley,
Nicholas Blisworth
London, Harefield
41
Hertfordshire. Bedfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Michael, 3 Richard [II] [13 October 1379].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter in the same year [8 April 1380].
John Rokell' and
John Radesw[ell'], querents, and
Thomas Jesse and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
80 acres of land, 4 acres of wood and 5 shillings of rent in
Westcadyngton' and Walden' in the county of Hertford and
12 acres of land, 1 acre of wood and 2 shillings of rent in
Estcadyngton' in the county of Bedford.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Alice have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John Rokell',
as those which the same John and John Radeswell' have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to John and John and the heirs of John Rokell' for ever.
Warranty.
John and John have given them 100 marks of silver.
John Rockell,
John Radswell,
Thomas Jesse,
Alice Jesse
Caddington (in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire), Walden
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Oxfordshire. Buckinghamshire.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 2 Richard [II] [20 May 1379].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 3 Richard [II] [8 April 1380].
John de Baldyndon' and
Alice, his wife, querents, and
Gilbert Wace, knight, and
William de Shiltwode, clerk, deforciants.
The manor of Draycote
and 16 messuages, 12 tofts, 4 shops, 3 cellars (celaria), 6 market stalls (scabella), 260 acres of land, 24 acres of meadow,
6 acres of pasture and 12 shillings of rent in Thame and Weston' in the county of Oxford and
1 messuage, 1 toft, 100 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow and 6 acres of pasture in
Crendon' in the county of Buckingham.
Plea of covenant.
John and Alice have acknowledged the manor, tenements and rent to be the right of Gilbert,
of which Gilbert and William have 5 messuages, 12 tofts, 4 shops, the cellars and the market stalls,
346 acres and 1 rood of land, 30 acres of meadow and 11 acres of pasture of their gift.
Gilbert and William have granted to John and Alice the same tenements and the rent,
together with the homage and all services of
Walter Knottyng'
and his heirs, in respect of all the tenements which he held before of Gilbert and William in the vill of Thame,
and have rendered the same tenements to them in the court,
to hold to John and Alice and the heirs of John begotten on the body of Alice, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides Gilbert and William granted for themselves and the heirs of Gilbert that the manor
- which Katherine, who was the wife of
Henry Chalfhunte, knight,
held for life -
and that 1 messuage in the vill of Thame -
which William Sherman held for life -
and that 1 messuage in the same vill -
which John Bate and
Agnes, his wife, held for the life of Agnes -
and that 1 messuage in the same vill -
which William Wylde held for life -
and that 1 messuage in the same vill -
which Peter Burgeys held for life -
and that 1 messuage in the same vill -
which John Taillo[ur] held for life -
and that 1 messuage in the same vill -
which Walter Porchet' held for life -
and that 1 messuage and 2 acres of land in the same vill -
which John Reynald' held for life -
and that 1 messuage and 1 toft in the same vill -
which Roger Halte held for life -
and that 1 messuage in the same vill -
which Michael Flemmyng' held for life -
and that 1 messuage in the same vill -
which Robert Pede held for life -
and that 1 messuage in the same vill -
which Thomas Bayllif' held for life -
and that 5 acres and 3 roods of land in the same vill -
which Richard Edesore and
Agnes, his wife, held for the life of Agnes -
and that 6 acres of land and 1 acre of pasture in the same vill -
which Robert Aylesbury held for life -
and also that 1 messuage in the vill of Weston' -
which Nicholas Muleward' held for life -
of the inheritance of Gilbert on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of
Katherine, William Sherman, Agnes, William Wylde, Peter, John, Walter, John, Roger, Michael, Robert, Thomas, Agnes, Robert and Nicholas
ought to revert to Gilbert and William de Shiltwode and the heirs of Gilbert -
after the decease of [the same persons] shall remain to John de Baldyndon' and Alice and the aforesaid heirs of John,
to hold together with the aforesaid tenements and the rent of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to William, brother of the same John de Baldyndon', and the male heirs of his body and
(2) to Isabel, sister of the same William, brother of John,
and the male heirs of her body.
In default of such heirs the manor, tenements and rent shall remain to Benet, brother of the aforesaid John de Baldyndon',
to hold of the chief lords for the life of Benet.
And after the decease of Benet the manor, tenements and rent shall remain to the right heirs of the aforesaid
John de Baldyndon', to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John de Baldon,
Alice de Baldon,
Gilbert Wace,
William de Shiltwood,
Walter Knotting,
Henry Chalfont,
Katherine Chalfont,
William Sherman,
John Bate,
Agnes Bate,
William Wilde,
Peter Burgess,
John Taylor,
Walter Porchet,
John Reynold,
Roger Halt,
Michael Fleming,
Robert Pede,
Thomas Bailiff,
Richard Edser,
Agnes Edser,
Robert Aylesbury,
Nicholas Muleward,
William de Baldon,
Isabel de Baldon,
Benet de Baldon
Draycot (in Waterstock), Thame, South Weston,
Long Crendon
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Norfolk. Suffolk.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 2 Richard [II] [27 January 1379].
And afterwards three weeks from Easter, 3 Richard [II] [15 April 1380].
Roger de Boys, knight,
John de Boys and
John de Dunmowe, querents, and
Katherine de Brewes, deforciant.
4 knights' fees and 56 shillings and 1 halfpenny of rent and a rent of 3 capons in
Lyng', Greyneston', Milham,
Swafham, Rugham, Wesenham,
Nerford', Narburgh', Weston',
Limwade, Florden', Howe,
Mundham, Loden', Hales,
Hekyngham and Rauenyngham in the county of Norfolk and
5 and a half knights' fees and 51 shillings of rent in
Brounefeld', Wysete, Chedestan,
Cokeleye, Rumburgh', Specteshale,
Wenham, Wenaston', Walpole,
Midelton', Dersham, Mellis and
Halleworth' in the county of Suffolk.
Plea of covenant.
Katherine has acknowledged the fees and rent to be the right of Roger,
and has granted to Roger, John and John the fees and rent,
together with the homages and all services of
the prior of Runburgh' [sic] and his successors,
William de Ufford', earl of Suffolk,
John Argentyn, knight,
William de Burghwode,
John atte Grene,
John Dauidsone of Doune,
Julian (Juliana) le Hunte,
Thomas le Hunte,
Alice de Rougham,
John Reed',
Richard Berthelmeusone Reed',
Richard Hokere,
William Butteuyleyn,
John Brewes and
Joan, his wife,
John de Sparham,
Robert de Ty,
Bartholomew Berd',
Richard de Slacforde,
Robert Ferk',
Thomas Rog[er]essone Hipp',
Thomas Russell',
William Semere,
Geoffrey Wisk',
Margaret Semer,
Maud Felon',
Hugh Lucas,
Robert Gyse,
Geoffrey Wodeside,
Emma Dannok',
Martin Wley,
Peter de Hekyngham,
John de Hekyngham,
William Pepir,
William de Poyton',
William Payon' of Lodne,
John Krekman,
Sarah Skot',
Nicholas de Castelle,
William Dalisun,
Richard Cosyn,
Richard Autres,
Robert Loueday,
Julian (Juliana) de Wotton',
Thomas le Coy,
Pernel de Nerford',
Simon Beniamyn,
Roger Clerk',
William Germyn, knight,
Bartholomew de Weston',
Henry Rose,
Alan Genne,
Richard de Stonh[a]m,
John de Chikeryng',
Roger de Nerford',
Nicholas Chirlok',
Robert de Peyton' and
William Mundeuyll' and their heirs,
in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Katherine in the aforesaid vills,
to hold to Roger de Boys, John de Boys and John de Dunmowe and the heirs of Roger,
of the chief lords for ever.
Roger, John and John have given her 100 pounds sterling.
Roger de Boys,
John de Boys,
John de Dunmow,
Katherine de Brewes,
William de Ufford,
earl of Suffolk,
John Argentine,
William de Burghwood,
John atte Green,
John Davidson,
Julian le Hunt,
Thomas le Hunt,
Alice de Rougham,
John Reed,
Richard Reed
(son of Bartholomew Reed),
Richard Hooker,
William Buttevelyn,
John Brewes,
Joan Brewes,
John de Sparham,
Robert de Tye,
Bartholomew Bird,
Richard de Slackford,
Robert Ferk,
Thomas Hipp
(son of Roger Hipp),
Thomas Russell,
William Seymour,
Geoffrey Wisk,
Margaret Seymour,
Maud Felon,
Hugh Lucas,
Robert Guise,
Geoffrey Woodside,
Emma Dannock,
Martin Woolley,
Peter de Heckingham,
John de Heckingham,
William Pepper,
William de Poyton,
William Payne,
John Krekman,
Sarah Scott,
Nicholas de Castle,
William Dallison,
Richard Cousin,
Richard Attres,
Robert Loveday,
Julian de Wootton,
Thomas le Coy,
Pernel de Narford,
Simon Benjamin,
Roger Clarke,
William Jermyn,
Bartholomew de Weston,
Henry Rose,
Alan Genn,
Richard de Stonham,
John de Chickering,
Roger de Narford,
Nicholas Sherlock,
Robert de Peyton,
William Mundeville
Lyng, Grimston, Mileham,
Swaffham, Rougham, Weasenham,
Narford, Narborough, Weston Longville,
Lenwade (in Great Witchingham), Flordon, Hoe,
Mundham, Loddon, Hales,
Heckingham, Raveningham, Bramfield,
Wissett, Chediston, Cookley,
Rumburgh, Spexhall, Wenham,
Wenhaston, Walpole, Middleton,
Darsham, Mellis, Halesworth,
'Doune'
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Berkshire. Oxfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 3 Richard [II] [8 April 1380].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [27 May 1380].
William de Wykeham, bishop of Winchester,
Master John de Bukyngham, clerk,
John de Campeden', clerk,
Robert Perlee, clerk, and
Robert [de? C]herleton', querents, and
Hugh Segraue, knight, and
Isabel, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Burefeld' and 1 messuage, 2 carucates of land, 10 acres of meadow, 6 acres of pasture and 6 acres of wood in
Burefeld' and Sheffeld' in the county of Berkshire and
the manor of Bolehuythe in the county of Oxford.
Plea of covenant.
Hugh and Isabel have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of the bishop,
as those which the bishop, Master John, John, Robert and Robert have of their gift.
The bishop, Master John, John, Robert and Robert have granted to Hugh and Isabel the manors and tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to Hugh and Isabel and the heirs of Hugh, of the chief lords for ever,
rendering yearly to the bishop, Master John, John, Robert and Robert and the heirs of the bishop for the life of Isabel for the manor of
Burefeld' and the tenements 40 pounds and for the manor of Bolehuythe 10 pounds sterling, to wit, a moiety at
Easter and the other moiety at the feast of St Michael.
The bishop, Master John, John, Robert and Robert and the heirs of the bishop shall have the right to distrain.
And after the decease of Isabel, Hugh and his heirs shall be quit of the payment for ever.
William de Wykeham,
bishop of Winchester,
John de Buckingham,
John de Campden,
Robert Parley,
Robert de Charlton,
Hugh Segrave,
Isabel Segrave
Burghfield, Sheffield (in Burghfield), Bolney (in Harpsden)
45
Derbyshire. Oxfordshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Easter, 3 Richard [II] [8 April 1380].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [27 May 1380].
James de la Venne, the vicar of the church of Castro Ep'i, and
John, son of Roger Collynge, querents, and
Roger Collynge and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
A fourth part of the manor of Rodbourn'
and a sixth part of the manors of Moggynton' and Eggynton',
a third part of 1 mill in Eggynton' and the advowson of
a third part of the churches of the manors of Rodbourn' and Moggynton'
and of a sixth part of the church of the manor of Eggynton' in the county of Derby and
a third part of the manor of Wodepirie in the county of Oxford.
Plea of covenant.
Roger and Eleanor have granted to James and John the third parts, fourth part, sixth part and advowson
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to James and John and the heirs of James, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty by Roger and Eleanor and the heirs of Eleanor.
James and John have given them 200 marks of silver.
James de la Venn,
Roger Colling,
John Colling,
Eleanor Colling
Bishops Castle (in Shropshire), Radbourne, Muggington,
Egginton, Woodperry (in Stanton St John)
46
Bedfordshire. Buckinghamshire. Hertfordshire.
Westminster.
One week from St Hilary, 3 Richard [II] [20 January 1380].
And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity in the same year [27 May 1380].
Thomas de Roos of Hamelak, knight,
Ralph Paynell', knight,
William de Rempston' and
William Hamsterley, querents, and
Reynold de Grey of Ruthyn, knight, and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Henlowe and Berkford'
and 1 messuage, 1 carucate of land, 4 acres of meadow and 4 acres of wood in Euersholt in the county of Bedford and
the manor of Bragenham
and 4 messuages, 1 toft, 39 acres and a moiety of 1 virgate of land in
Sewenston', Woketon', Northale
and South' Caldecote in the county of Buckingham and
12 acres of land in Berkhampsted' in the county of Hertford.
Plea of covenant.
Reynold and Eleanor have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Thomas,
and have rendered them to Thomas, Ralph, William and William in the court,
to hold to Thomas, Ralph, William and William and the heirs of Thomas, of the chief lords for ever.
Thomas, Ralph, William and William have given them 500 pounds sterling.
Thomas de Roos,
Ralph Paynell,
William de Rempstone,
William Hamsterley,
Reynold de Grey,
Eleanor de Grey
Helmsley (in Yorkshire), Ruthin (in Denbighshire), Henlow,
Barford, Eversholt, Bragenham (in Soulbury),
Simpson, Woughton on the Green, Northall (in Edlesborough or Wing),
Caldecote (in Newport Pagnell), Berkhamsted
47
Hertfordshire. Warwickshire. Wiltshire. Kent.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 3 Richard [II] [27 May 1380].
Gerard de Sothill', querent, and
John de Clynton', knight, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Pyryton' in the county of Hertford and
the manor of Amyngton' in the county of Warwick and
the manor of Northlydeard' in the county of Wiltshire and the
manors of Huntyngton' and Bensted' in the county of Kent.
Plea of covenant.
John has acknowledged the manors to be the right of Gerard,
as those which Gerard has of his gift.
Gerard has granted to John and Joan the manors
and has rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to John and Joan and the heirs of John, of the chief lords for ever.
Gerard de Soothill,
John de Clinton,
Joan de Clinton
Pirton, Amington (in Tamworth), Lydiard Millicent,
Hunton, Bensted (in Hunton)
48
Northamptonshire. Leicestershire. Buckinghamshire.
Westminster.
One week from Holy Trinity, 3 Richard [II] [27 May 1380].
Richard Waryn of Fresyngfeld' and
John Caltoft' of Harleston', querents, and
Wakelin (Wakelinus) Brewes and
Katherine, his wife, deforciants.
9 messuages, 8 virgates of land and 24 acres of meadow in
Weston' by Billyng' in the county of Northampton and
1 messuage and 3 virgates of land in Burton' Noueray in the county of Leicester and
the advowson of the church of Emberton' in the county of Buckingham.
Plea of covenant.
Wakelin and Katherine have acknowledged the tenements and advowson to be the right of Richard,
and have rendered 1 messuage and 3 virgates of land to Richard and John in the court,
to hold to Richard and John and the heirs of Richard, of the chief lords for ever.
And besides Wakelin and Katherine granted for themselves and the heirs of Katherine that
9 messuages, 8 virgates of land and 24 acres of meadow in the vill of Weston'
- which Alan de Stokes
held for life of the inheritance of Katherine on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Alan ought to revert to Wakelin and Katherine and the heirs of Katherine -
after the decease of Alan shall remain to Richard and John and the heirs of Richard, to hold
together with the aforesaid tenements and advowson of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
Richard and John have given them 100 pounds sterling.
Richard Warin,
John Caltoft,
Wakelin Brewes,
Katherine Brewes,
Alan de Stokes
Fressingfield (in Suffolk), Harleston (in Northamptonshire), Weston Favell,
Billing, Burton Overy, Emberton
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Norfolk. Suffolk.
Westminster.
Two weeks from Holy Trinity, 3 Richard [II] [3 June 1380].
Thomas Howard', clerk,
Nicholas Godard' and
Walter Godard', querents, and
William Howard' of Wygenhale and
Elizabeth, [his] wife, deforciants.
78 acres of land, 65 acres of marsh and a moiety of 1 messuage in
Wygenhale, Clenchewarton', Ilsyngton' and
Watlyngton' and
a third part of 7 pounds, 10 shillings, 5 pence and 1 halfpenny, 3 cocks and 2 hens of rent in the vills of
Wygenhale and Ilsyngton'
and Tilneye, Lenn' Ep'i, Southclenchewarton',
Emneth', Secchith', Tiryngton' and
Westwalton' in the county of Norfolk and
a third part of 50 acres of land, of 40 acres of marsh and of 34 shillings of rent in Mildenhale in the county of Suffolk.
Plea of covenant.
William and Elizabeth have acknowledged the tenements and third parts to be the right of Thomas,
as those which Thomas, Nicholas and Walter have of their gift.
Thomas, Nicholas and Walter have granted to William and Elizabeth the tenements and third parts
and have rendered them to them in the court,
to hold to William and Elizabeth and the male heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever.
In default of such heirs, successive remainders
(1) to William, son of the same Elizabeth, and the male heirs of his body,
(2) to John, brother of the same William, son of Elizabeth, and the male heirs of his body and
(3) to the right heirs of Elizabeth.
Thomas Howard,
Nicholas Goddard,
Walter Goddard,
William Howard,
Elizabeth Howard,
William,
John
Wiggenhall, Clenchwarton, Islington,
Watlington, Tilney, King's Lynn,
South Clenchwarton (in Clenchwarton), Emneth, Setchey,
Terrington, West Walton, Mildenhall
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Wiltshire. Berkshire. Dorset. Somerset.
Westminster.
The day after Ascension, 49 Edward III [1 June 1375].
And afterwards one week from St John the Baptist, 4 Richard [II] [1 July 1380].
Thomas de Hungerford', knight,
Hildebrand Barre,
Peter de Ramshull',
John Barre the younger,
William Gardiner, the parson of the church of Wycheford',
John Syward', clerk, and
Walter de Ramesbury, clerk, querents, and
[Robert] de Loundres, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants.
The manors of Saltharp' and Wekelescote
and 3 messuages, 2 carucates and 2 virgates of land, 20 acres of meadow [and] 8 shillings and 10 pence of rent in
Chilton', Sherston' and Somerford' in the county of Wiltshire and
the manor of [Migeham] in the county of Berkshire and
a moiety of the manor of Adesham in the county of Dorset and
a moiety of the manor of Styueleygh' in the county of Somerset.
Plea of covenant.
Robert and Elizabeth have acknowledged the manors, tenements and moieties to be the right of John Syward',
and have rendered 2 parts of the manors of Saltharp', Wekelescote and Migeham and of the rent
to the same Thomas, Hildebrand, Peter, John, William, John [and Walter] in the court,
to hold to Thomas, Hildebrand, Peter, John, William, John and Walter and the heirs of John Syward', of the chief lords for ever.
And besides Robert and Elizabeth granted for themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth that the messuages, [the land],
the meadow and the moieties
- which Felice, who was the wife of
Edmund Euerard', knight,
held for life -
and also that the third part [of the manors of] Saltharp', Wekelescote and Migeham and of the rent -
which the same Felice held in dower -
of the inheritance of Elizabeth in the aforesaid [vills on the day] the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Felice ought [to revert] to Robert and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth -
after the decease of Felice shall remain to Thomas, Hildebrand, Peter, John, William, John and Walter
and the heirs of John Syward',
to hold [together with] the 2 parts, of the chief lords [for ever].
Warranty.
Thomas, Hildebrand, Peter, John, William, John and Walter have given them 300 pounds [sterling].
Thomas de Hungerford,
Hildebrand Barr,
Peter de Ramshill,
John Barr,
William Gardener,
John Siward,
Walter de Ramsbury,
Robert de Loundres,
Elizabeth de Loundres,
Edmund Everard,
Felice Everard
Wishford (in Wiltshire), Salthrop, Westlecott (both in Wroughton),
Chilton Foliat, Sherston Magna, Somerford Keynes,
Midgham, Attisham (in Broadwindsor), Stewley (in Meare)
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Oxfordshire. Warwickshire. Berkshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St John the Baptist, 4 Richard [II] [8 July 1380].
Master John de Bukyngham, clerk,
John de Campeden', clerk,
Robert Perlee, clerk,
William de Walleworth', citizen of London',
Stephen Haym of Wynton',
William de Worston',
William Ryngebourne and
Robert de Cherlton', querents, and
William de Wyndesore, knight, and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Keyngham and 3 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 20 acres of meadow and 40 shillings of rent in
Keyngham in the county of Oxford and
the manor of Compton' Murdak' in the county of Warwick and
the manor of Drayton' called Ellesfeldes
and 3 messuages, 3 carucates of land, 40 acres of meadow and 20 shillings of rent in
Draiton' and Sutton' in the county of Berkshire.
Plea of covenant.
William de Wyndesore and Alice have acknowledged the manors and tenements to be the right of Robert Perlee,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to Master John, John, Robert, William de Walleworth', Stephen, William de Worston', William Ryngebourne and Robert
and the heirs of Robert Perlee for ever.
Warranty.
Master John, John, Robert, William de Walleworth', Stephen, William de Worston', William Ryngebourne and Robert have given them
1000 pounds sterling.
John de Buckingham,
John de Campden,
Robert Parley,
William de Walworth,
Stephen Hame,
William de Worston,
William Ringbourne,
Robert de Charlton,
William de Windsor,
Alice de Windsor
London, Winchester (in Hampshire), Kingham,
Compton Verney, Drayton, West Drayton (in Drayton),
Sutton Courtenay
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Somerset. Bristol. [Gloucestershire.]
Westminster.
One month from St Michael, 4 Richard [II] [27 October 1380].
Robert Cheddre,
William Cheddre the elder,
Roger Seward' and
William Draper, clerk, querents, and
Richard Clyuedon' and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants.
8 messuages, 2 virgates of land and 20 acres of meadow in Sandford' by Banewell'
in the county of Somerset and
1 messuage, 1 toft, 1 acre of land, 5 acres of pasture and 22 shillings of rent in
Bristoll' and the suburb of Bristoll'
and the advowson of the church of St Lawrence, Bristoll',
in the county of Bristol.
Plea of covenant.
Richard and Agnes have acknowledged the tenements and advowson to be the right of William Cheddre,
as those which the same William, Robert, Roger and William Draper have of their gift,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Agnes
to Robert, William, Roger and William and the heirs of William Cheddre for ever.
Warranty.
Robert, William, Roger and William have given them 100 marks of silver.
Robert Cheddar,
William Cheddar,
Roger Seward,
William Draper,
Richard Clivedon,
Agnes Clivedon
Sandford (in Winscombe), Banwell,
Bristol (in Gloucestershire and Somerset)
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Buckinghamshire. Hertfordshire. Huntingdonshire. Bedfordshire. Cambridgeshire.
Westminster.
One month from Easter, 3 Richard [II] [22 April 1380].
And afterwards the day after All Souls, 4 Richard [II] [3 November 1380].
John Cheyne of Isnamsted', knight, and
Peter Grassian, querents, and
James de Beele of Luk', merchant, and
Amice, his wife, kinswoman and heir of
John de Pleissy, knight, deforciants.
[The manor] of Netherbury in Magna Mussenden' and
a moiety of the advowson of the abbey of Mussenden' in the county of Buckingham and
7 messuages, 140 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 40 acres of wood and 10 marks of rent in
Sandrugge and Hemlamsted' in the county of Hertford and
a moiety of the manor of Copmanford' and a moiety of the advowson of the church of the same manor
in the county of Huntingdon and
1 messuage, 2 carucates of land and 6 marks of rent in Bereford' by Newenham
in the county of Bedford and
1 messuage, 1 mill, 2 carucates of land and 10 marks of rent in Melreth' in the county of Cambridge.
Plea of covenant.
James and Amice have acknowledged the manor, the tenements and the moiety of the manor
and the moieties of the advowsons to be the right of John,
and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Amice that the manor, excepting 110 acres [sic]
and a moiety of 4 acres of wood
in the same manor
- which Isabel,
who was the wife of John Golaffre, knight,
held for life -
and also that the tenements, the moiety of the manor and the wood above excepted
and the moieties of the advowsons -
which Philip de la Vache, knight, and
Elizabeth, his wife, held for the life of Elizabeth,
of the inheritance of Amice in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of Isabel and Elizabeth ought to revert to James and Amice and the heirs of Amice -
after the decease of Isabel and Elizabeth shall remain to John and Peter and the heirs of John,
to hold of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty.
John and Peter have given them 500 marks of silver.
John Cheyne,
Peter Grassian,
James de Beale,
Amice de Beale,
John de Plessy,
John Golafre,
Isabel Golafre,
Philip de la Vache,
Elizabeth de la Vache
Chenies (in Buckinghamshire), Lucca (in Italy),
Netherbury (in Great Missenden), Missenden Abbey,
Sandridge, Hemel Hempstead,
Coppingford,
Barford, Newnham (in Goldington),
Meldreth
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Cornwall. Devon. Berkshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 3 Richard [II] [27 January 1380].
And afterwards one week from St Hilary, 4 Richard [II] [20 January 1381].
John Hulle,
Robert Hulle the elder,
Robert Hulle the younger and
Noel Paderda, querents, and
Thomas [F]ychet', knight, and
Ricarda, his wife, deforciants.
The manor of Halton' and 1 messuage, 2 mills and 4 pounds of rent and a moiety of 1 acre of land in
Magna Trewynt' and Pynpont' in the county of Cornwall and
the manors of Dydesham and Chapellegh' in the county of Devon and
the manor of Inkepenne in the county of Berkshire.
Plea of covenant.
Thomas and Ricarda have granted to John, Robert, Robert and Noel the manors of Halton', Dydesham and Chapellegh'
and the tenements
and have rendered them to them in the court,
excepting 29 messuages, 2 carucates and 11 and a half ferlings of land and 20 knights' fees in the same manors,
and have granted to John, Robert, Robert and Noel the fees,
together with the homages and all services of
Edward de Courtenay,
earl of Devon,
Warin Lercedekene, knight,
John Coulyng',
Thomas Geffre,
Roger William,
Walter Damont,
Nicholas Baret',
John Henry,
Gilbert Langa,
John Goseford',
John atte Wille,
John Willa,
Stephen Bant',
Roger Hamely,
Julian (Juliana) Bernard',
John Poddyng',
Walter Randolf',
William Penpont',
Stephen Ouerey,
William Tresmayn,
John Estecote,
William Trelouny,
Edmund Bozoun,
Roger Trenant'
(or Roger Treuant'),
William Pieres,
Roger Saunder and
Isabel, his wife,
Walter Strecchelegh',
John Stibba,
John Wolhay and
Robert Reple
and their heirs, in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Thomas Fychet' and Ricarda
in the same manors,
to hold to John Hulle, Robert Hulle, Robert Hulle and Noel and the heirs of John, for the life of Thomas Fychet'
of Thomas and Ricarda and the heirs of Ricarda,
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 Thomas and Ricarda granted for themselves and the heirs of Ricarda that 1 messuage and 1 carucate of land
of the tenements in the manor of Halton' above excepted
- which Richard Semer held for life -
and that 1 messuage and 1 carucate of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Thomas Thorne held for life -
and that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Clarice Froum held for life -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the manor of Dydesham above excepted -
which John Ropere and
Alice, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Richard Michelmo[ur] and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which William Michelmo[ur] and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which John Cok' and
Idonie, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Walter Dybba and
Fine (Fyna), his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Henry Gara and
Julian, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which William Webba and
Cenota, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which John Phelip' and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Adam Frapa and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Henry Pieres and
Edith, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Roger Logoun and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Roger Pykard' and
Alice, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Thomas Wryght' and
Isabel, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage and 4 ferlings of land of the tenements in the manor of Chapellegh' above excepted -
which John atte Chapele and
Alice, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 2 messuages and a moiety of 1 ferling of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which William Fort' and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 2 messuages and 1 ferling of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Robert Reple and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 2 messuages and 1 ferling of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Walter Bal and
Joan, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Robert Glas and
Isabel, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage and a moiety of 1 ferling of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which William Abbot' and
Maud, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage and a moiety of 1 ferling of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which William Saunder and
Alice, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage and a moiety of 1 ferling of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which Richard Prys and
Malina, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage and 1 ferling of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which John Hochecomb' and
Agnes, his wife, held for their lives -
and that 1 messuage and a moiety of 1 ferling of land of the tenements in the same manor above excepted -
which John Stibba and
Soromunda, his wife, held for their lives -
and also that the manor of Inkepenne -
which Henry Inkepenne held for life -
of the inheritance of Ricarda on the day the agreement was made,
and which after the decease of
Richard, Thomas Thorn', Clarice, John Ropere and Alice, Richard and Joan,
William and Joan, John Cok' and Idonie, Walter and Fine, Henry and Julian, William and Cinota,
John Phelip' and Joan, Adam and Joan, Henry and Edith, Roger and Joan, Roger and Alice,
Thomas Wryght' and Isabel, John atte Chapele and Alice, William and Joan, Robert Reple and Joan, Walter and Joan,
Robert Glas and Isabel, William and Maud, William and Alice, Richard and Malina, John [Hethecomb'?] and Agnes,
John Stibba and Soromunda and Henry
ought to revert to Thomas Fychet' and Ricarda and the heirs of Ricarda -
after the decease of [the same persons]
shall remain to John Hulle, Robert Hulle, Robert Hulle and Noel and the heirs of John for the life of Thomas Fychet',
to hold together with the aforesaid manors, tenements and fees of Thomas and Ricarda and the heirs of Ricarda
for the life of Thomas Fychet',
by the aforesaid services.
And after the decease of Thomas the manors, tenements and fees shall revert to Ricarda and her heirs,
quit of the heirs of Thomas Fychet', to hold of the chief lords for ever.
John Hulle, Robert Hulle, Robert Hulle and Noel have given them [200?] pounds sterling.
John Hull,
Robert Hull,
Noel Paderda,
Thomas Fitchett,
Ricarda Fitchett,
Edward de Courtenay,
earl of Devon,
Warin Archdeacon,
John Cowling,
Thomas Jeffrey,
Roger William,
Walter Damont,
Nicholas Barrett,
John Henry,
Gilbert Langa,
John Gosford,
John atte Will,
John Willa,
Stephen Bant,
Roger Hamley,
Julian Bernard,
John Podding,
Walter Randolf,
William Penpont,
Stephen Overy,
William Tresmayne,
John Eastcott,
William Trelawny,
Edmund Boson,
Roger Trenant
(or Roger Trevant),
William Piers,
Roger Saunder,
Isabel Saunder,
Walter Stretchley,
John Stibba,
John Woolley,
Robert Repley,
Richard Seymour,
Thomas Thorne,
Clarice Frome,
John Roper,
Alice Roper,
Richard Michelmore,
Joan Michelmore,
William Michelmore,
John Cook
(or John Cock),
Idonie Cook
(or Idonie Cock),
Walter Dybba,
Fine Dibba,
Henry Gara,
Julian Gara,
William Webba,
Cenota Webba,
John Philip,
Joan Philip,
Adam Frapa,
Joan Frapa,
Henry Piers,
Edith Piers,
Roger Logon,
Joan Logon,
Roger Pickard,
Alice Pickard,
Thomas Wright,
Isabel Wright,
John atte Chappell,
Alice atte Chappell,
William Fort,
Joan Fort,
Joan Repley,
Walter Ball,
Joan Ball,
Robert Glass,
Isabel Glass,
William Abbot,
Maud Abbot,
William Saunder,
Alice Saunder,
Richard Price,
Malina Price,
John Hodgecombe,
Agnes Hodgecombe,
Soromunda Stibba,
Henry Inkpen
Halton (in St Dominic), Trewint, Penpont (both in Altarnun),
Dittisham, Chapel Lee (in Ermington), Inkpen
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Berkshire. Wiltshire.
Westminster.
Two weeks from St Hilary, 4 Richard [II] [27 January 1381].
Richard Fode, querent, and
Richard Dalron and
Alice, his wife, deforciants.
2 messuages, 56 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and pasture for 8 oxen and 14 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in
Shaldeborne in the county of Berkshire and
3 messuages, 24 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow and 3 pence of rent in
Shaldeborne in the county of Wiltshire.
Plea of covenant.
Richard Dalron and Alice have acknowledged the tenements and pasture to be the right of Richard Fode,
and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Alice
to him and his heirs for ever.
Warranty.
Richard Fode has given them 100 marks of silver.
Richard Food,
Richard Dalron,
Alice Dalron
Shalbourne (in Berkshire and Wiltshire)