Inquisitions Post Mortem, Henry VII, Entries 351-400

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Inquisitions Post Mortem, Henry VII, Entries 351-400

351 THOMAS TROPNELL.
Writ 22 Nov., inq. 3 May, 3 Hen. VII.
He enfeoffed Richard Beauchamp and John Catesby, knts., of the under-mentioned manors of Mayden Bradelegh, Chiklade, and Hyndon, to the use of his will.
He died the last day of January last, seised of the other under-mentioned manors, advowson, and lands in fee. Christopher Tropenell, aged 25 and more, is his son and heir.
WILTS. Manor of Great Chaldefeld, otherwise Chaldefeld, worth 10l., held of the King, as of the duchy of Lancaster, as of the honor of Trobrigge, by service of being constable of Trobrige Castle.
Manor of Little Dorneford, worth 100s., held of John Calston.
Manor of Est Harnham, worth 100s., held of Ralph Nevyle, service unknown.
Three messuages, 100a. land, and 20a. meadow in West Codford, worth 30s., held of Thomas, Earl of Arundell, service unknown.
A messuage, 20a. land, and 6a. meadow in Est Codford, worth 10s., held of the heirs of Miles Stepulton, knt., service unknown.
Three messuages, 120a. land, and 10a. meadow in Hertham within the parish of Cosham, worth 20s., held of the King, as of the duchy of Lancaster, as of the honor of Trobrigge, service unknown.
Manor of Mayden Bradelegh, worth, together with the manors of Hyndon and Chiklade, 20 marks, held of the Prior of Mayden Bradelegh, service unknown.
Manor of Chiklade, held of Edward, Earl of Salisbury, service unknown.
Manor of Hyndon, held of the Bishop of Winchester, service unknown.
The advowson of the church of Great Chiverell, of no yearly value above drawbacks and divine services, held of John Lancastell, esq., service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (104.)
352 WILLIAM WODEFORD.
Writ 28 Jan., inq. 27 April, 3 Hen. VII.
Richard Tunstall, knt., John Bellers, esq., Walter Ondeby, clk., Geoffrey Sherrard, esq., Simon Burton, Nicholas Ondeby, and John Sheldon, gave the under-mentioned manors to him, and Anne his wife, who survives, and the heirs of their bodies.
He died 28 July, 2 Hen. VII. Margaret Wodeford, aged 8 and more, is his daughter and heir.
LEIC. Manors of Brantyngby, Wyfordby, Frethby, and Garthorp, worth 20l., held of Ralph Wodeford, by knight-service.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (105.)
353 EDWARD PILKYNGTON.
Writ wanting; inq. 29 Oct., 3 Hen. VII.
John Pilkyngton, knt., his father, gave the under-mentioned manors and lands to James Smethurst, chaplain, and Robert Chaloner, who enfeoffed the said Sir John Pilkyngton thereof for the term of his life, with remainder to the said Edward in tail male, with remainder in default to Robert Pilkyngton, brother of the said Edward, in tail male.
He died without issue, 12 May, 1 Hen. VII.
YORK. Two messuages, 60a. land, 4a. meadow, 20a. pasture, and 6a. wood in Rawmershe, worth 40s., held, of the Dean and Chapter of the cathedral church of St. Mary’s, Suthwell, by a rent of 2s. yearly, for all service.
Four acres of meadow in Almondbury, worth 3s., held of the King, as of the duchy of Lancaster, by 12d. yearly rent for all service.
A messuage, 80a. land, 10a. meadow, 10a. pasture, and 20a. wood in Kyrkheyton; and 2 messuages, 100a. land, and 6a. meadow there, held of the Abbot of Fountains, by a yearly rent of 10 marks, for all service, worth 12d. yearly, over and above the said rent.
A messuage and a bovate of land in Leversege.
A rent of 6s. 8d., in Dalton beside Huddresfeld, and Eland, out of lands and tenements held of the said Abbot, service unknown.
Three roods of land in Hodilston, worth 6d., held of the Archbishop of York, by service of 1/4d. yearly, for all service.
A messuage called ‘le Hirst,’ 60a. land, 10a. meadow, 20a. pasture, and 6a. wood, late Robert Shagh’s, in Waddesworth; and 2 messuages, 60a. land, 10a. meadow, and 20a. pasture in Langfeld, late John Bug’s; worth 40s.; held of the King, as of the lordship of Wakefeld, service unknown.
A toft, 100a. land, and 40a. pasture, called ‘Litil Bradshagh,’ and ‘Mikel Bradshagh,’ in Ovendon.
Manor, or grange, of Bradley, in Bradley, worth 13l. 6s. 8d., held of the said Abbot, by the rent of a red rose on Midsummer day, if required, for all service.
A messuage called ‘Auneley graunge,’ 200a. land, 20a. pasture, and 12a. wood in Eland, worth 6d., held of the said Abbot, by a rent of 30s. 4d.
A rent of 4s. 2d. from a toft, late John Banastre’s, in Wakefeld, held of the King, as of the lordship of Wakefeld, by a yearly rent of 3d., for all service.
The advowson of a perpetual chantry at the altar of the Blessed Virgin in the south arch of the parish church of All Saints, Wakefeld, called ‘Pilkyngton Chauntrie,’ of no yearly value, held of the King, as of the lordship of Wakefeld, service unknown.
A rent of 7s. 1d., from a messuage in Waddesworth, held of the King, as of the said lordship, service unknown.
Manor of Elfletburgh.
A messuage, 20a. land, 8a. meadow, and 6a. wood in Mygeley, worth …, held of Gilbert Lacy, service unknown.
A messuage, 20a. land, 8a. meadow, and 6a. wood in Haldworth, worth 12s., held of John Savyle, knt., service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (106.) E. Series II. File 213. (8.)
354 ROBERT BYFLET, gent.
Writ 21 Oct., inq. 20 Nov., 3 Hen. VII.
He died 20 July, 2 Hen. VII, seised of the under-mentioned lands and reversion in fee. John Byflete, aged half a year and more, is his son and heir.
HANTS, Six acres of land in Kyngysclere, called ‘Hetche crofte,’ worth 20d., held of the King in chief by 1/40 of a knight’s fee.
A messuage, called ‘Coppidhalle,’ in Edmondesthorp Benham, worth 4d., held of the King, as of Winchester castle, by service of 2d. yearly.
Six messuages, 60a. land, 10a. meadow, 50a. pasture, and 30a. wood in Kyngesclere, worth 100s., held of John Melton, knt., by 18s. rent yearly.
Two tenements in Kyngesclere, worth 12s., held of the Prior of Bustlesham, by service of 4s. yearly.
Forty acres of pasture in Est Wodhay, worth 10s., held of the Bishop of Winchester, by service of 1 lb. pepper for all service.
Two messuages and 40a. land, called ‘Northampton,’ in Mochelldever, worth 10s., held of the Abbot of Hyde, service unknown.
The reversion of five messuages, 100a. land, 40a. pasture, and 12a. meadow in Kyngysclere, demised by the said Robert to Agnes Benham, widow, for the term of her life. The premises are worth 5l. yearly, and are held of John Melton, knt., service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (107.)
355 JOHN CATESBY, knt.
Writ 25 Jan., 2 Hen. VII; inq. 27 Nov., 3 Hen. VII.
Agnes Hychcok, late the wife of William Hychcok, deceased, being seised of the under-mentioned messuages and land in fee, enfeoffed John Catesby, knt., Thomas Wyndesore, esq., and Richard Pycot, serjeant-at-law, now deceased, and Roger Salysbury, esq., who survives, thereof.
He died 23 Jan. last. Humphrey Catesby, aged 30 and more, is his son and heir.
BUCKS. Three messuages, a cottage, 100a. land, 20a. meadow, and 8a. wood, in Astewode, worth 5 marks, held of Philip Curtes, as of the manor of Bury, formerly the Lord de la Zouche’s, by 8s. rent yearly.
Fifty acres of land in Hardmed, worth 10s., held of the manor of Hardmed, by suit of court and 18d. rent.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (108.) E. Series II. File 1. (5.)
356 JOHN CATESBY, knt.
Writ 25 Jan., 2 Hen. VII; inq. 27 Nov., 3 Hen. VII.
He died 23 Jan. last, seised of the under-mentioned manor in fee. Humphrey Catesby, aged 30 and more, is his son and heir.
BEDF. Manor of Hooberne, with its appurtenances in the hamlet of Stoppisley, in the parish of Luton, worth 10l., held of John Rotheram, as of the manor of Luton, by a rent of 50s., for all service.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (109.) E. Series II. File 1. (4.)
357 WILLIAM GASCOIGN, knt.
Writ 17 May, 2 Hen. VII; inq. 26 Nov., 3 Hen. VII.
He died 12 March, 2 Hen. VII, seised of the under-mentioned manor in fee. William Gascoign, aged 18 and more, is his son and heir.
William Hyll, late of Eccleshale, in the said county, gent., has, without the king’s authority, collected and received the rents, viz. 20l. at Lady-day next after the death of the said William Gascoign, and 24l. at Michaelmas.
STAFF. Manor of Thyrley, worth 44l. and more, held of the King in chief, service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (110.)
358 JOHN HAYWARD, gent.
Writ 23 Oct., inq. 26 Nov., 3 Hen. VII.
He died 24 Oct., 3 Hen. VII, seised, together with Anne his wife, William Tystede, and John Tychebourne, esqs., Richard Hayward, John Howchyn, clk., Thomas Welle, and John Cullok, ‘gentilmen,’ of the under-mentioned manor and lands, to the use of himself and the said Anne, and the heirs of their bodies. Thomas Hayward, aged 3 and more, is his son and heir.
HANTS. Manor of Halybourne, worth 10l., held of the Earl of Worcester, as of the manor of Aulton, service unknown.
A tenement, with its appurtenances, and divers lands and tenements in Faryngdon, worth 30s., held of the Bishop of Exeter, as of the manor of Faryngdon, service unknown.
A messuage in Sparkford, worth 13s. 4d., held of the Bishop of Winchester, as of the manor of Wulvesey, service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (111.)
359 JOHN GRESLEY, knt.
Writ, 10 Feb., 2 Hen. VII; inq. 26 Nov., 3 Hen. VII.
He died the last day but one of January, 2 Hen. VII, seised of the under-mentioned manors in fee. Thomas Gresley, knt., aged 31 and more, is his son and heir.
STAFF. Manor of Colton, worth 20l., held of the Earl of Stafford, service unknown.
Manors of Morton and Hyxton, worth 10l., held of the Bishop of Chester, service unknown.
Manor of Kyngeston, worth 10 marks, held of the Earl of Arundell, service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (112.)
360 RICHARD ENDERBY, knt.
Writ 19 Oct., inq. 20 April, 3 Hen. VII.
Findings as in No. 287. Age of heir, 14 and more.
CAMB. Manor of Trumpyngton, worth 16l., held of Thomas, Marquess of Dorset, Lord Ferrers de Groby, by knight-service.
Manor of Gyrton, worth 10l., one moiety thereof held of the said Marquess, by knight-service, and the other moiety of the duchy of Lancaster, by service of 1/3 of a knight’s fee.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (113.)
361 RICHARD ENDERBY, knt.
Writ 25 Nov., inq. 6 March, 3 Hen. VII.
Findings as in No. 287.
SALOP. Manor of Aldemere, otherwise called ‘Berwyk,’ worth 20 marks, held of the King in chief, by service of 1/5 of a knight’s fee.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (114.) E. Series II. File 830. (1.)
362 WILLIAM LANGLEY.
Com. 21 March, inq. 25 March, 3 Hen. VII.
He enfeoffed John Isaac, John Dygges, and others, of the under-mentioned manor and lands, but re-entered, resumed his former estate in, and made demises of, the premises.
He died 10 Feb., 22 Edw. IV. John Langley, aged 16 and more, is his son and heir.
Richard Guldeford, knt., occupied the premises from William Langley s death to All Hallows then following; he was expelled by William Malyvery, who remained in poesession till the last day of August, 1 Hen. VII, after which date the said Richard Guldeford resumed possession thereof, and so continued till John Darell, James Isaake, and Hugh Fournesse, the King’s commissioners for taking the present inquisition, seised the said manor and lands into the King’s hands.
KENT. Manor of Knolton, worth …., held of …… Arundell in chief, by knight-service.
Three hundred acres of land, meadow, pasture, and wood there, worth 13l. 6s. 8d., held of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Prior of Christchurch, Canterbury, in gavulkynde.
…… meadow, pasture, and wood in Shrynklyng, worth 40s., held of the King in chief, by service of one knight’s fee, and formerly held of Hamon Brember, who held of the King in chief, by the said service.
A rent of 42s. in Wannston; 60a. land, meadow, pasture, and wood in Thornton, worth ….; a rent of 4l. in the lordships or manors of Wardon and Leghes; a rent of 16s. 8d. in Sellyng; 20a. land in Margate, worth ….; a rent of 18s. in Sandwich; and a rent of 4l. in Shepardeswelde, held of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the King, the Prior of Christ Church, Canterbury, and others.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (115.)
363 ROBERT CONSTABLE, knt.
Writ wanting; inq. 20 June, 3 Hen. VII.
He died 23 May last. Marmaduke Constable, knt., aged …, is his son and heir.
YORK. He died seised in fee of the under-mentioned manor and lands, viz.:—
Manor of Flamburgh, worth 100 marks, held of the King in chief, as of the honor of Chester, by knight-service.
A messuage, 200a. land, 20a. meadow, 30a. pasture, and a windmill in Erghom, worth 5 marks, held of the Abbot of Bradnay, service unknown.
A messuage, 100a. land, 10a. meadow, and 40a. pasture in Bartyndale, worth …l., held of the said Abbot, service unknown.
Three messuages, 6 bovates of land, 15a. meadow, and a windmill in Newson beside Bempton, worth 6l., held of the Prior of Bridlyngton, service unknown.
A rent of 41s. in Bridlyngton and Swardby.
Six messuages, 10 bovates of land, and 50a. pasture in Tipthorp, worth 8l., held of the Prior of Gisburn, service unknown.
A messuage in Hornsee; a messuage and three bovates of land in Sighellisthorn; and a messuage and 2 bovates of land in Awburn; worth 4l.; held of the Abbot of St. Mary’s, York, service unknown.
A messuage, 20a. land, and 10a. meadow in Rotsee; 20a. pasture called ‘Burneynges’; and a messuage and 3 bovates of land in Thirnhome, worth 3l., held of the Prior of Gisburn, service unknown.
A messuage and 2 bovates of land in Burton Flemmynge; 12d. quit-rent in …..; a messuage and 4 bovates of land in Werethorp; a messuage in Scardeburghe; and a messuage and 2 bovates of land in Driffield; worth 50s.; held of the Dean and Chapter of St. Peter’s, York, by fealty only, for all service.
A messuage and 3 bovates of land in Beylby; a messuage, a bovate of land, and an acre of land in Lathom; 40a. meadow in a place called ‘Wedland’; and 2 messuages and 3 bovates of land in Langtoft; worth 4l. 10s.; held of the said Dean and Chapter, service unknown.
Two messuages and 4 bovates of land in Pokthorp; 2 messuages and 3 bovates of land in Wandisforth; and 100a. meadow in a place called ‘Catelholme’; worth 8l., held of Henry, Earl of Northumberland, service unknown.
A messuage and 2 bovates of land in Buttirwik.
He was seised, jointly with Agnes his sister, who survives, by the gift of Philip Wentworth, knt., and Robert Crane, esq., of the under-mentioned messuages and lands in Naffreton and Buttirwik, with remainder to his heirs:—
Six messuages, 21 bovates of land, 30a. meadow, 20a. pasture, worth 20 marks, and 4s. rent in Naffreton, held of the said Earl, service unknown.
A messuage, 10 bovates of land, 200a. meadow, and 200a. pasture in Buttirwik in Ridale, worth 20l., held of the Abbot of Meaux, service unknown.
He demised the under-mentioned manor of Holme to his son Marmaduke Constable at an annual rent of 20l., payable half-yearly:—
Manor of Holme in Spaldyng More, held of Margaret, Lady Clifford, as of the manor of Brumpton, the yearly value being 40l.
He gave the under-mentioned messuages and land in Righton and Felkirthorp to his son Robert Constable for the term of his life, with remainder to Marmaduke Constable, brother of the said Robert, and his heirs:—
Six messuages, 16 bovates of land, 6a. meadow, and 50a. moor in Righton; and a messuage, 4 bovates of land, and 4a. meadow in Felkirthorp; worth 10l.; held of the Provost and Chaplains of St. John’s, Beverley, by fealty and 5s. yearly rent.
He gave the under-mentioned messuages and land in Bempton, Hundmandby, and Buttirwik to Philip Constable, brother of the said Marmaduke, for the term of his life, with remainder to the said Marmaduke, and his heirs:—
A messuage and 2 bovates of land in Bempton; 3 messuages and 6 bovates of land in Hundmandby; and a messuage and 2 bovates of land in Buttirwik; worth 8l.; held of the Prior of Bridlyngton, service unknown.
He gave the under-mentioned land in Carthorp and Thweng to William Constable, brother of the said Marmaduke, for the term of his life, with remainder to the said Marmaduke, and his heirs,—
Two messuages and 4 bovates of land in Carthorp; and 2 messuages and 4 bovates of land in Thweng, worth 10 marks, held of the Abbot of St. Mary’s, York, by fealty and the rent of a red rose at Midsummer.
He gave the other under-mentioned lands to Roger Constable, brother of the said Marmaduke, for the term of his life, with remainder to the said Marmaduke, and his heirs,—
Two messuages and 4 bovates of land in Walkyngton; a messuage and 2 bovates of land in Godmandham; and 2 messuages and 4 bovates of land in Flixton, held of John, styled Lord de Graystoke, service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (116.)
364 ISABEL RESCAREK.
Writ 15 Feb., inq. 5 May, 3 Hen. VII.
By deed dated 15 Dec., 21 Edw. IV, she enfeoffed her son John Rescarrek of the under-mentioned lands. The said John, aged 40 and more, is her son and heir.
CORNW. Twenty messuages, 2 tofts, 2 dovecots, 3 gardens, 10a. land, 40a. pasture, 12a. meadow, and 2a. wood in the under-mentioned places, viz. in Trevya, worth 10s., held of Nicholas Trevartha in socage; in Crawyn, worth 10s., held of Richard, Bishop of Exeter in socage; in Hellond, worth 13s. 4d., held of the Lord Hungyrforth, service unknown; in Dyllyoweboll, worth 20s., held of the same in socage; in ……, worth ….., held of the same in socage; and in Trenowith, worth 5s., held of the same, service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (117.)
365 THOMAS ROGERS.
Writ 25 Jan., inq. Monday after Holy Trinity, 3 Hen. VII.
By deed dated 1 Feb., 2 Hen. VII, he gave the under-mentioned manors to John Isbury, and Roger Cheyne, esqs., John Coton, Robert Fitzherberd, William Babthorp, clk., Thomas Marewe, gent., and John Clerk, to the use of himself for life, with remainder to the use of William son of Thomas Essex, and Elizabeth his daughter and heir, wife of the said William Essex, and the heirs of their bodies, according to the covenants made between him and the said Thomas Essex.
He died 19 Jan. last. The said Elizabeth, wife of William Essex, is his daughter and heir, aged 12 and more.
SUSSEX. Manor of Rumbaldyswyke, worth 20 marks, and the manor of Holyngardyn, worth 40s., held of John Covert, and Isabel his wife, in her right, as of the manor of Ryver, in the said county, service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (118.) E. Series II. File 1059. (11.)
366 ROBERT CONSTABLE, knt.
Writ wanting; inq. 22 June, 3 Hen. VII.
He gave the under-mentioned manors and lands, of the clear yearly value of 100l., to William Evers, knt., Walter Griffites, knt., and William Constable, clk., now deceased, and Marmaduke Constable, knt., by the name of Marmaduke Constable his son and heir apparent, their heirs and assigns.
He died 23 May last. Marmaduke Constable, knt., aged 31 and more, is his son and heir.
LINC. Manor of Somertby, held of the Lord Bewmont, service unknown.
Manor of Scremby, or Screnby, held of Richard Hastynges, knt., styled Lord Willoughby, service unknown.
Manor of Waynflet, held of the said Lord Willoughby, service unknown.
Thirty messuages, 60 bovates of land, 300a. meadow, 400a. pasture, and 40s. rent, in Sewerby, Clixby, Lymbergh, Hoggisthorp, Aynderby, Thirlby, Gayton, Sotby, Barow in le Marsh, Agthorp, and Thedilthorp, whereof the lands in Sewerby, Clixby, and Lymbergh are held of the Lord Bewmont, and the residue of the Lord Willoughby.
Four messuages, 40a. land, 20a. meadow, and 60a. pasture in Cumberworth.
Two messuages, 40a. land, 4a. meadow, and 10a. pasture in Momby.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (119.)
367 KATHARINE, late the wife of JOHN WHITEHED, esq.
Writ 29 Oct., inq. 29 March, 3 Hen. VII.
She died 30 Sept., 3 Hen. VII, seised of the under-mentioned manors in fee. Maurice Whitehed, aged 29 and more, is her son and heir.
HANTS. Manor of Tyderley, held of John Barantyne, by fealty and the rent of a rose at Midsummer.
Manor of Est Thorp, worth 5 marks, held of William Putenam, by fealty and the rent of a gillyflower at Martlemas.
Manor of Weston Braibef, worth 100s., held of Nicholas Lisle, knt., by fealty only, for all service.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (120.)
368 JOHN LUDLOWE.
Writ 26 Jan., inq. 14 April, 3 Hen. VII.
He died 10 Dec. last, seised of the under-mentioned messuages in fee. John Ludlowe, aged 27 and more, is his son and heir.
HANTS. Four messuages in Over Wallop, worth 40s., held of the Lord Dynham, by fealty and a rent of 13s. 4d. yearly, for all service.
A messuage in Lekford, worth 20s., held of the Prioress of St. Mary’s, Winchester, in socage, viz. by fealty, 15s. 6d. rent, and suit of court of the manor of Lekford.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (121.)
369 JOHN LUDLOWE.
Writ 25 Jan., inq. 10 April, 3 Hen. VII.
Findings as in No. 368.
WILTS. A messuage, a windmill, and a carucate of land in North Tudworth, worth 30s., held of the Prioress of Ammesbury in socage, viz. by fealty and 12d. rent.
Twelve messuages in Salisbury, worth 5 marks, held of the Bishop of Salisbury in socage, viz. by fealty and 32s. rent.
Seven cottages in Fisherton Aucher, worth 40s., held of Thomas Hampden, esq., as of the manor of Fisherton, by fealty, 2s. rent, and suit of court.
A messuage in Charleton, worth 13s. 4d., held of John Chyney, knt., as of the manor of Charleton, by fealty and the rent of 1 lb. pepper.
A cottage in Buddesden, worth 16s., held of the Prioress of Ambresbury, by fealty, 4s. rent, and suit of court of the manor of Buddesden.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (122.)
370 ELIZABETH, late the wife of EDWARD GREY, VISCOUNT LYSLE.
Writ 24 Sept., inq. 27 Oct., 3 Hen. VII.
Findings as in No. 249, touching the manor of Charlton.
WORC. Manor of Chadesley Corbet, otherwise called Chadesley Colles, worth 100 marks, held of the King, as of the earldom of March, service unknown.
Manor and advowson of Rybbesforde, worth 40 marks, held of the King, as of the said earldom, service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (123).
371 JOHN CHENEY, of Pakton, esq.
Writ 3 July, 2 Hen. VII; inq. 3 Nov., 3 Hen. VII.
He died 8 March last. Joan, wife of Thomas Say, aged 18 and more, and Isabel, wife of Edward Walgrove, aged 15 and more, are his cousins and next heirs, viz. daughters of John, his son.
WILTS. He held no lands.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (124.)
372 WALTER MAUNTELL, knt.
Writ 30 June, 2 Hen. VII; inq. 24 April, 3 Hen. VII.
He died 10 June last. John Mauntell, aged 24 and more, is his cousin and heir, viz. son of Henry his son.
N’HAMP. He died seised in fee of the under-mentioned manors:—
Manor of Nether Hayford, worth 6l., held of Humphrey Catesby and John Lomley, by 4d. at Michaelmas yearly, for all service.
Manor of Farnyngho, worth 20l., held of George, Lord le Straunge, as of the manor of Brackley, by 6d. at Michaelmas yearly, for all service.
Lady Joan Iwardby, widow, Roger Grey, clk., John Iwardby, esq., and William Danvers, enfeoffed him, and Amicia his wife, who survives, of the under-mentioned manor of Norton, and lands in Muscote, &c., with remainder to his right heirs:—
Manor of Norton by Daventre, worth 40 marks, held of Edward, Earl of Warwick, by 4d. on the feast of St. Peter ad Vincula yearly, for all service.
Twenty-five messuages, 60 virgates of land, 20a. meadow, and 40a. pasture, viz. in Muscote, worth 40s., held of John Gerveys, by a red rose at Midsummer yearly, for all service; in Stareton, worth 6s. 8d., held of Richard Horton, by two hens at Christmas yearly, for all service; in Glasthorp, worth 40s., held of Thomas, Marquess of Dorset, by 4d. at Michaelmas yearly, for all service; and in Michell Harowedon, Litell Harowedon, and Orlyngbere, worth 4 marks, held of Nicholas Vaus, knt., by 6d. on the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle yearly, for all service.
A messuage and a virgate and a half of land, which William Worley held in Over Hayford, worth 20s., held of Thomas Stafford, esq., by 1d. at Michaelmas yearly for all service.
He charged the under-mentioned manor of Gremscote with an annuity of 13s. 4d. in favour of Richard Emson, in consideration of good counsel received of him, and enfeoffed John, Bishop of Lincoln, Thomas, Marquess of Dorset, Richard Wydevylle, Lord Ryvers, John Catesby, knt., justice of the common pleas, William Danvers, serjeant at law, Richard Emson, John Chaunces, and others, of the said manor, the manors of Wotton and Over Hayford, and the under-mentioned lands in Bukbroke, &c., to the use of his will:—
Manor of Gremescote, worth 4l., held of the Prior of Donstable, by 4d. at Michaelmas yearly, for all service.
Manor of Wotton, worth 100s., held of Edmund, Earl of Kent, by service of 6d. at Easter yearly, for all service.
Manor of Over Hayford, worth 26l., held of Thomas Stafford, esq., by 19d. on the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle yearly, for all service.
Fifteen messuages, 20 virgates of land, 40a. meadow, and 60a. pasture, viz. in Bukbroke, worth 60s., held of John, Lord Ferrers, 4d. at Michaelmas yearly, for all service; in Flore, worth 4 marks, held of John Turpyn, by a red rose at Midsummer yearly, for all service; in West Coton, Hardyngston, and Farthyngston, worth 60s., held of the Prior of St. Andrew, of the town of Northampton, by 2d. at Michaelmas yearly, for all service; in Northampton, worth 20s., held of the Abbot of Sulby, by 2s. at Easter yearly, for all service; and in St. James Yende, Dalyngton, and Duston, worth 10s., held of William Stanley, knt., and Nicholas Vaus, knt., by a red rose at Midsummer yearly, for all service.
A wood called ‘Shortwode’ in the parish of Rode, worth 10s., held of the Prior of Lenton, by a red rose at Midsummer, for all service.
A meadow called ‘Halmede,’ in Nether Hayforde, late John Lomley’s.
He enfeoffed Richard Horton of the under-mentioned land in Astrope and Purston, for the term of his life, with remainder to Edward Mauntell in tail male, with remainder to his own right heirs:—
A messuage, two virgates and a half of land, 6a. meadow, and 10a. pasture in Astrope and Purston, worth 40s., held of the King, as of the duchy of Lancaster, as of the honor of Leicester, by 6d. at Michaelmas yearly, for all service.
He was seised, jointly with William Cokkys, William Hynd, William Baker, William Preston, clk., and Thomas Emerston, of the under-mentioned land in Rode and Asshen, and enfeoffed Thomas Mauntell, now deceased, and Margaret his wife, who survives, thereof, for their lives in survivorship, with remainder to William Danvers, Richard Knyghtley, and John Pekke, to the use of his will:—
Eight messuages, 20 virgates of land, 15a. meadow, 30a. pasture, a wood called ‘Shortwode’ excepted, in Rode and Asshen, worth 10 marks, held of the Prior of Lenton, by 2d. at Michaelmas yearly, for all service.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (125.) E. Series II. File 669. (8.)
373 RICHARD HAUTE, esq.
Writ 11 May, 2 Hen. VII; inq. 14 Nov., 3 Hen. VII.
He enfeoffed John Lynsay, rector of the church of Danbery, co. Essex, Robert Fuller of Estwode, in the same county, and John Thorpe of Ightham, co. Kent, of the under-mentioned manor and lands, to the use of the Lady Elizabeth Darcy, widow, late wife of the said Richard Haute, for the term of her life, with remainder to the use of himself and his heirs.
He died on Palm Sunday last. Edward Haute, aged 11 and more, is his son and heir.
KENT. Manor of Hastynglegh, worth 10 marks, held of the King, as of the duchy of Lancaster, by service of 1/2 of a knight’s fee.
A messuage, called ‘le Mote,’ with a watermill, and 250a. land in Ightham, worth 10l., held of John, Archbishop of Canterbury, service unknown.
C. Series II. Vol. 3. (126.) E. Series II. File 458. (1.)
374 JOHN CATESBY, knt.
Writ 25 Jan., 2 Hen. VII; inq. the eve of St. Simon and St. Jude the Apostles, 3 Hen. VII.
He died 23 Jan. last. Humphrey Catesby, aged 30 and more, is his son and heir.
LEIC. He held no lands.
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375 JOHN CATESBY, knt.
Writ 25 Jan., 2 Hen. VII; inq. …….
A fragment.
WARW. …… in Flechampstede, within the lordship in ……….. Weston under We[theley] ………… Longbrigge beside Warwick….
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376 JOHN DARELL, knt.
Writ 25 May, inq. Monday after the Apostles Simon and Jude, 3 Hen. VII.
He was seised, jointly with Katharine his wife, now deceased, of the under-mentioned messuages and lands, by the gift and feoffment of William Saunderson, chaplain.
He died the Sunday after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, 2 Hen. VII, without issue. Thomas Darell, aged 23 and more, is his brother and heir.
YORK. Sixteen messuages, and cottages, with 26 bovates of land, and a water-mill in Cesay, worth 16l. 12s., held of the Bishop of Durham, as of the manor of Northallerton, service unknown.
Eight messuages and 10 bovates of land in Dalton, worth 6l. 13s. 4d., held of Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, as of the manor of Topclyff, by knight-service.
Ten acres of meadow in Thormanby, worth 24s., held of Thomas Basworth, esq., as of the manor of Thormanby, service unknown.
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377 HUGH HASTYNGES, knt.
Writ wanting; inq. 1 Oct., 4 Hen. VII.
By deed dated 26 March, 18 Edw. IV, one Guy Farefax, knt., justice of the King’s bench, Thomas Mydylton, John Dawney, Robert Portyngton, Hugh Bosworth, parson of the church of Derfeld, and Thomas Palmer, rector of the church of Smeton, gave the under-mentioned messuage called ‘Fenwyk Hall,’ &c., to the said Hugh, and Anne his wife, who survives, and the heirs of their bodies.
By deed dated at Fenwyk, 12 April, 33 Hen VI, one John Hastynges, esq., son and heir of Edward, Lord de Hastynges, knt., gave the under-mentioned manor of Askarne, &c., to the said Hugh and Anne, and his heirs begotten on the body of the said Anne.
By deed dated at Norton 25 Aug., 15 Edw. IV, one Henry Sotehill, John Heydon, William Stather, rector of the church of Swanton, Thomas Palmer, rector of the church of Smeton, and Thomas Trygett, gave the under-mentioned messuage, &c., in Norton, to the said Hugh and Anne, and his heirs.
He died 7 June last. John Hastynges, aged 22 and more, is his son and heir.
YORK. A capital messuage called ‘Fenwyk Hall,’ with closes and coppices (named) in Fenwyk, worth 20l., held of the King, as of the honor of Pountfret, parcel of the duchy of Lancaster, by knight-service.
Manor of Askarne; with all lands, rents, and services, late belonging to the said Edward, Lord de Hastynges, knt., in Polyngton, Snayth, and Shafton; certain lands called ‘Kyrkeby feldes’ and ‘Oldcote croft’ in Fenwyk and Mosseley; a messuage, &c., late Thomas Tayllor’s, called ‘Redeplace,’ in Mosseley; a rent of 4 marks, 16d., and the service of Thomas Southworth, issuing from certain lands and tenements called ‘Felyhalfeld’ in Fenwyk; certain lands called ‘Pocok croft’ and ‘Gobarn croft’ in Fenwyk; and certain lands and tenements called ‘Richardfeld,’ ‘Edmondtoft,’ and ‘Newyng’ in Mosseley; worth 20l.; held of the King, as of the said honor and duchy, by knight-service.
A capital messuage in Norton, with all lands, &c., belonging to the said messuage, which the said Hugh Hastynges, knt., son of the said John Hastynges, lately had and occupied at the will of the said John, and of them the said Henry Sotehill, &c.; also other lands there (named), which they the said Henry Sotehill, &c., together with John Nevill, late Earl of Northumberland, had inter alia of the gift and feoffment of the said John Hastynges; worth 10l.; held of the King, as of the said honor and duchy, by knight-service.
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378 JOHN POLEY, esq.
Writ 12 Nov., 3 Hen. VII; inq. 3 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
The said John Poley, late of Wurmyngford, co. Essex, esq., died the last day but one of October, 3 Hen. VII., seised of the under-mentioned manor in fee. Richard Poley, aged 19 and more, is his son and heir.
SUFF. Manor of Boxsted Hall, worth 13l. 6s. 8d., held of the King, as of the honor of Lancaster, by service of 1/12 of a knight’s fee.
C. Series II. Vol. 4. (2.) E. Series II. File 604. (2.)
379 THOMAS BEAUMONT.
Writ 28 Feb., 3 Hen. VII; inq. 13 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
Findings as in No. 270.
DEVON. Manor of Heaunton Punchardon, worth 10l., held of Edward, Earl of Devon, as of the honor of Okehampton, by knight-service.
Manor of Est Aisshford, worth 60s., held of the said Earl, as of the said honor, by service of 1/2 of a knight’s fee.
Manor of Parkeham, worth 10l., held of the said Earl, as of the said honor, by knight-service.
Manor of Bulkeworthy, worth 20s., held of Edward, Earl of Warwick, who is now in the King’s custody, as of the honor of Gloucester, by service of 1/2 of a knight’s fee.
Manors of Shirewyll and Yeolston, worth 14l., with the hundred of Shirewill, held of the said Earl of Devon, as of the honor of Okehampton, by knight-service.
Manor of Saunton, worth 6l., held of the Countess of Richemond and Derby, as of the honor of Toriton, by service of 1/2 of a knight’s fee.
Manor of Est Hagynton, worth 100s., held of the said Countess, as of the manor of Dertyngton, by knight-service.
Manor of Stoke Ryvers, worth 100s., held of the said Earl of Devon, as of the honor of Okehampton, by service of 1/10 of a knight’s fee.
Manor of Whomberlegh, worth 6l., held of the said Earl of Warwick, as of the honor of Gloucester, by knight-service.
Manor of Hundeshaue, worth 53s. 4d., held of the King, as of the honor of Bradenynche, parcel of the duchy of Cornwall, by service of ‘a sparhawke.’
Manor of Beauford, worth 4l., held of the said Earl of Devon, as of the honor of Plympton, by service of 1/4 of a knight’s fee.
Manor of Lancarse, worth 66s. 8d., held of the Earl of Devon, as of the honor of Okehampton, by service of 1/4 of a knight’s fee.
Manor of Langelegh, worth 20s., held of the said Earl of Devon, as of the honor of Plympton, by service of 1/2 of a knight’s fee.
Manor of Mersh, worth 40s., held of the Earl of Devon, by fealty only.
Manor of Lyne, worth 20s., held of the said Earl of Warwick, as of the honor of Gloucester, by service of 1/8 of a knight’s fee.
Manor of Gyddesham, worth 40s., held of the same, as of the said honor of Gloucester, by knight-service.
Manor of Lampford, worth 20s., held of the Abbot of Hertlond, by fealty, for all service.
Manor of Belston, worth 40s., held of the said Earl of Devon, as of the honor of Okehampton, by service of 1/3 of a knight’s fee.
Manor of Tottescombe, worth 20s., held of the said Earl of Warwick, as of the honor of Gloucester, by fealty, for all service.
Manor of Uppelomyn, worth 100s., held of the said Earl of Warwick, as of the said honor, by knight-service.
Manor of Rydelcombe, worth 40s., held of the said Earl of Warwick, as of the said honor, by service of 1/7 of a knight’s fee.
A messuage and a carucate of land in Tetteburne, worth 20d., held of the Earl of Devon, as of the honor of Okehampton, by knight-service.
Two messuages, and 60a. land in Courtysknoll, worth 20s., held of John Tremayne, by service of 1/4 of a knight’s fee.
Two messuages and 100a. land in Anstymonye, worth 6s. 8d., held of the said Countess, as of the honor of Barnestapel, by service of 1/2 of a knight’s fee.
One hundred acres of land in Aylyscote, worth 6s. 8d., held of the said Countess, as of the said honor, by the same service.
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380 THOMAS, BISHOP OF LONDON.
Writ 5 April, inq. 8 May, 4 Hen. VII.
He gave the under-mentioned tenement called ‘Clent,’ and lands in Wy, Crundale, Godmersham, and Waltham, to John Roper, gent., Nicholas Wright, clk., and John Chauncy, to the use of his last will, viz. that after his death they should make an estate thereof to Thomas Kempe, his nephew, in tail male with remainder to the said Thomas in tail, with remainder in default to John Kempe, his, the Bishop’s, brother, in tail male, with remainder to the said John in tail, with remainder to his own right heirs.
He died Saturday after the feast of the Annunciation last, seised of the other under-mentioned manors and lands in fee. Thomas Kempe, esq., aged 44 and more, is his cousin and heir, viz. son of William Kempe, his brother.
KENT. Manor of Bocton Alulph, worth 28l., held of the King, as of the honor of Boulogne, by service of one knight’s fee.
Manor of Stoutyng, worth 22l., held of John, Archbishop of Canterbury, by service of one knight’s fee.
Manor of Asshemersfeld, worth 100s., held of John, Abbot of St. Augustin’s without the walls of Canterbury, by service of 1/2 of a knight’s fee.
Manor of Hadlowe, worth 6 marks, held of Jasper, Duke of Bedford, and Katharine his wife, late the wife of Henry, late Duke of Buckingham, as of the manor of Tunbregge, co. Kent, by service of one knight’s fee.
An acre of land in Stapilherst, together with the advowson of the church of Stapilherst, appendent and belonging to the said acre of land, worth 2s., held of the King as of the lordship, or manor, of Merden, co. Kent, by service of 1/100 of a knight’s fee.
Fifty acres of land and 10a. wood in Stapilherst, called ‘Henherst,’ 20a. whereof, worth 10s., are held of the said Archbishop, service unknown; 16a., worth 5s., of Alexander Clifford, esq., as of the manor of Sutton Valence, service unknown; 10a., worth 10s., of Reginald Sondes, esq., as of the manor of Houndeherst, service unknown; and the residue, viz. 4a. land, and 10a. of wood, worth 2s., of Richard, Earl Ryvers, by fealty and 12d. rent.
A messuage, 80a. land, 20a. wood, 100a. moor, and 100a. heather, called ‘Sandlyng,’ in Saltwode and Postlyng, whereof the messuage and 24a. in Saltwode, worth 20s., are held of John Sellyng, as of the manor of Brokhill, by fealty and 24s. rent; 8a. in Postlyng, worth 2s. of Thomas, Earl of Arundell, as of the manor of Postlyng, by fealty and 3s. rent; and the residue, worth 40s., of the said Archbishop, by fealty, and 40s. 1 1/2d. rent.
A messuage, or tenement, called ‘Clente,’ 200a. land, 24a. meadow, 120a. pasture, and 140a. wood, in Wy, Crundale, Godmersham, and Waltham, and which are of the tenure of gavelkynde; whereof 16a. land in Crundale, worth 13s. 4d., are held of John Lee, clk., the Master, and the Confraternity of the College of All Saints, Maidestone, service unknown; 26a. land in Wy, worth 15s., of Thomas Combes, esq., as of the manor of Combe, service unknown; 24a. pasture in Godmersham, worth 4s., of William, Prior of Christchurch, Canterbury, service unknown; 7a. wood in Waltham, of no value except when felled, of the Prior of St. John of Jerusalem in England, service unknown; and the messuage, or tenement, called ‘Clente,’ and the residue of the land, worth 100s., of John, Abbot of St. Martin’s, Battle, co, Sussex, service unknown.
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381 EDMUND SHAA, knt.
Writ 6 May, 3 Hen. VII; inq. 4 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
By his will he directed that his feoffees should continue seised of such lands as he had purchased in fee simple, to the use of Julian his wife so long as she continued unmarried, on condition that she accepted the legacies given her by his will in full of that share of his goods to which she was entitled by the custom of London; and that immediately on her decease, or in case she disturbed his executors, and sought a further share of his goods, she should have no part of his manors and lands, but that Hugh Shaa, his son, should have his manors of Arden Hall, and Horndon House in tail male, with remainder to John Shaa his cousin in tail male, with remainder to his own right heirs.
He died 20 April, 3 Hen. VII. Hugh Shaa, aged 22 and more, is his son and heir.
ESSEX. He died seised in fee of the:—
Manor of Horndon House, worth 14l., and the manor of Ardern Hall, worth 10l., held of William Poynes, as of the manor of North Wokyndon, service unknown.
One Thomas Sanger, and Agnes, his wife, late the wife of Thomas Fraunces, and sole daughter and heir of William Grene of Tyllyngham, being seised in demesne as of frank tenement and of fee respectively of the under-mentioned lands, acknowledged a fine thereof to the said Edmund Shaa, and one John Shaa, who survives, and the heirs of Edmund:—
Twelve acres of land, 4a. marsh, and a weir called ‘le South Were,’ in Tyllyngham, worth 20s., held of the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul’s, London, as of the manor of Tyllyngham, by service of 2d.
One Reginald Rokes, William Hynckley, and others, enfeoffed the said Edmund, one Thomas Wood, and others, and their heirs, of the under-mentioned lands:—
All those lands and tenements in Tyllyngham, which formerly belonged to John Hydeman, with a croft there called ‘Gamys croffte,’ worth 40s., held of the said Dean and Chapter, service unknown.
Richard Herd of Tyllyngam, and others, enfeoffed the said Edmund, Thomas Wode, and others, and their heirs, of certain lands in Tyllyngam, called Hyfeldes, &c.:—
Certain lands in Tyllyngam called ‘Hyfeldes,’ and two enclosed crofts in Tyllyngam, containing 24a. of land, worth 26s. 8d., held of the said Dean and Chapter, service unknown.
Thomas Wattes, ‘stacioner,’ and others, enfeoffed the said Edmund and John Shaa, and others, and their heirs, of the under-mentioned lands:—
Lands, tenements, &c., called ‘Maundefeldes,’ and ‘Dotes,’ in Tyllyngam and Daunsey; lands, &c., in Tyllyngam called ‘Germeyns landes’; and all the other lands, &c., of the said Thomas, in co. Essex; worth 46s. 8d.; held of the said Dean and Chapter, by fealty and the rent of a red rose.
One John Keme, and others his co-feoffees, enfeoffed the said Edmund and John, and others, and their heirs, of the under-mentioned lands, which they had of the feoffment of William Gaynysford:—
Lands, &c., in Westley and Langdon, worth 41s., held of the Abbot of Waltham, as of the manor of Abbottes Hall in Est Thorndon, service unknown.
Andrew Newman enfeoffed the said Edmund and John, and others, and their heirs, of the under-mentioned croft:—
A croft of land in North Wokyndon, called ‘Fancroffte,’ worth 40s., held of the said William Poynes, as of the said manor of North Wokyndon, service unknown.
The said Edmund Shaa died seised in fee of:—
Ten acres of land in Horndon, and 2 messuages, 57a. land, and 20s. rent, in Horndon, worth 3l., held of the Abbess of Berkyng, service unknown.
John Courtman and Joan his wife, daughter and heir of John Ive, acknowledged a fine of the under-mentioned lands to the said Edmund, John, and others, and the heirs of Edmund:—
A messuage, 60a. land, 6a. meadow, 5a. wood, and 15s. rent in Bulvan, worth 5l., held of the said Abbess, service unknown.
William Courtman, and others, enfeoffed the said Edmund, John, and others, and their heirs, of the under-mentioned lands:—
Lands, tenements, rents, and services, in Bulvan, anciently called ‘Shermans,’ worth 3l., held of the said Abbess, by service of 1d.
One John Keme of Horndon enfeoffed the said Edmund, John, and others, and their heirs, of the under-mentioned lands:—
Lands, &c., in Mokkyng, called ‘Fordmanys,’ ‘Brokes,’ ‘Brillis Crofftes,’ and ‘Fordmannis Heth,’ worth 40s., held of the said Abbess, service unknown.
Thomas Porte enfeoffed the said Edmund Shaa, John Shaa, and others, of the under-mentioned lands, to hold to the said Edmund and John, and the others their co-feoffees, in fee:—
Lands, tenements, rents, and services, sands, weirs, fisheries, &c., in Tyllyngam and Danngey, worth 3l., formerly John Camside’s, held of the said Dean and Chapter, service unknown.
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382 ROBERT STRELLEY, knt.
Writ 13 Feb., 3 Hen. VII; inq. 12 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
He died 12 March last, seised of the under-mentioned manors and lands in fee. John Strelley, esq., aged 40 and more, is his son and heir.
NOTTS. Manor and advowson of Strelley, the former worth 10 marks, held of the King, as of the honor of Peverell, by service of 1/2 of a knight’s fee. The advowson is of no value, because from the death of the said Robert to the present time it has been filled by Thomas Lemyng, the rector there.
Manor and advowson, (Robert Palmer, rector), of Bilbourgh, the former worth 5 marks, held of the King, as of the said honor, by service of 1/20 of a knight’s fee.
Two bovates of land in Strelley, of no value above the rent yearly paid for them, held of Edward, Lord Hastynges, as of the manor of Arnall in the said county, in free socage, by 16d. yearly rent.
A messuage and 3 bovates of land and meadow in Bramcote, worth 10s., held of John, Prior of Felley, service unknown.
Ten bovates of land in Hemsell, worth 10s., held of the Prior of Beauvale, service unknown.
A messuage, a croft, 6 bovates of land and meadow, a messuage called ‘le Crosse howse,’ and 4a. meadow in South Leyverton, worth 13s. 4d., held of the Prior of St. John of Jerusalem in England, in free socage, by 4d. at Michaelmas yearly, for all service.
A toft, 8a. land, and one acre of meadow in North Leyverton, worth 3s. 4d., held of the lord of North Leyverton, in free socage, by 4s. yearly, for all service.
A toft, 10a. land, and a certain fair at Lytylbourgh, worth 5s., held of the King, as of the duchy of Lancaster, service unknown.
Six acres of meadow in Stretton, and 2a. meadow in Bole, worth 12d., held of the King, as of the said duchy, in free socage, by 3 1/2d. at Michaelmas yearly, for all service.
Six messuages, 2 cottages, a close, a toft, and 20 bovates of land, lying dispersedly in South Whetley, worth 40s., held of John Smyth, service unknown.
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383 ROBERT STRELLEY, knt.
Writ 13 Feb., 3 Hen. VII; inq. 12 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
He died 12 March last, seised of the under-mentioned manor in fee. John Strelley, esq., aged 40 and more, is his son and heir.
DERBY. Manor of Shipley, worth 5l., held of John Savage the younger, knt., as of the manor of Ilkeston, by homage, and suit of court twice yearly.
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384 JOHN GROOS.
Writ 28 April, 3 Hen. VII; inq. 3 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
The date of his death is not specified. John Groos, aged 20 and more, is his nephew (nepos) and heir.
NORF. He held at his death, jointly with Margaret his wife, who survives, the under-mentioned manors, to them and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder in default to Henry Heydon, his heirs and assigns, as by a deed of feoffment made thereof, 20 March, 2 Ric. III, by Edmund Hevenyngham, John Bishop, and Thomas Gryme, fully appears:—
Manors of Over Halle and Nethir Halle, with their appurtenances, in Irsted, Netisherd, Berton, Beeston, and Smalburgh, worth 20 marks, held of the Abbot of St. Benet’s, Hulme, by knight-service, quantity unknown.
He held the under-mentioned lands, &c., jointly with his wife, for their lives in survivorship, with reversion to Henry Heydon, as appears by a deed of feoffment, dated 20 March, 2 Ric. III, from Robert and Edmund Hevenyngham, esqs., Thomas Hevenyngham, clk., and John Bishop:—
Lands, tenements, meadows, and services, to the yearly value of 10 marks, in Westwyk and Worsted, held in socage of Isabel ……, as of the manor of Metton, by 2s. 6d. rent.
He held the under-mentioned messuage, &c., jointly with the said Margaret his wife, for their lives in survivorship, with reversion to the said Henry Heydon, by the demise feoffment and confirmation of Roger Splitt, chaplain:—
A messuage, with other lands, tenements, rents, and services, of the clear yearly value of 6 marks, in Sloley, Skothough, Westewyk, Wursted, Tunsted, and Sco Ryston, formerly William atte Brigge’s, held of Edmund Jenney, as of the manor of Sloley, by knight-service, quantity unknown.
He held the under-mentioned messuage, &c., jointly with Margaret his wife, John Hevenyngham, knt., Henry Grey, knt., and Thomas Hevenyngham, in fee simple, as appears by a deed dated 10 Jan., 2 Ric. III:—
A messuage and five score acres of land, meadow, moor, water, and pasture, with an alder-grove, in Wroxham, worth 5 marks, held of the Prioress of Carrowe, as of the manor of Wroxham, in socage, by 13s. 4d. yearly.
He held the under-mentioned moiety of a manor, jointly with his wife Margaret, for their lives in survivorship, to them and the heirs of his body, with remainder in default to Henry Heydon and William Boleyn, knts., Richard Southwell and Richard Brome, esqs., John Wutton, John Wyntyr the younger, and Thomas Brampton, their heirs and assigns, as by a deed dated 19 April, 14 Edward IV, appears:—
A moiety of the manor of Illyngton with its appurtenances in Illyngton, Larnyng, Methwold, Rougham, and Hokham, worth 100s., held of William Knevet, knt., as of the manor of Bokenham, by service of one knight’s fee.
He held the under-mentioned manor, jointly with his said wife, for their lives in survivorship, with remainder to Henry Spylman, Henry Falk, Henry Wylton, and Thomas Pakke, clk., to the use of the will of Thomas Wulman, as appears by a deed dated 26 July, 20 Edw. IV:—
Manor of Malveseres in Swenyngton, Attilbrigge, Aldirford, Wychyngham St. Mary, Wichyngham St. Faith’s, Booton, Brandeston, Heverlond, and Felthorp, worth 4l., parcel whereof is held of the heirs of John Bardwell, as of the manor of Harlyng, service unknown, and the residue of Hugh Hastyng, service unknown.
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385 JOHN CHOKKE, esq.
Writ 10 May, 3 Hen. VII; inq. 28 Oct., 4 Hen. VII.
One Thomas Chokke, esq., and John Staunton, gent., being seised of the under-mentioned manor of Staunton Drewe in fee, gave it to him, and Elizabeth his wife, who survives, and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to his right heirs.
He gave the other under-mentioned manors and lands to John Seyntlo, knt., John Byconyll, Christopher Wroughton, Richard Chokke, and John Dodyfaunt, esqs., John Staunton, gent., and John Bokelond, clk., to the use of his will.
He died 7 May, 3 Hen. VII. John Chokke, aged 18 and more, is his son and heir.
SOMERS. Manor of Staunton Drewe, worth 20l., held of Robert, Bishop of Bath, service unknown.
Manor of Longe Assheton, worth 20l., held of the King in chief, by service of one knight’s fee.
Manor of Eston in Gordano, worth 10l., held of Thomas Yonge, esq., by fealty, and 1 lb. pepper.
Manors of Flyntford and Raden, worth 20l. apiece, held of the lord of Frome, by knight-service.
Forty messuages in Briggewater, worth 20l., held of Giles Daubeney, knt., service unknown.
Eight messuages in Lamport Estover and Lamport Westover, and 4 messuages in Bokelond St. Mary, worth 4l., held of Thomas Seyntmaur, knt., service unknown.
A messuage, a dovecot, 14a. land, and 12a. meadow in Carswell, worth 20s., held of John Arthure, esq., service unknown.
Six messuages, 40a. land, and 20a. meadow in Wolfeton, worth 40s., held of Thomas Seyntmaur, knt., service unknown.
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386 JOHN CHOKKE, esq.
Writ 10 May, 3 Hen. VII; inq. 30 Oct., 4 Hen. VII.
One Nicholas Seyntlo, esq., and Richard Brugge being seised of the under mentioned manor in fee, gave it to John Chokke, esq., son of Richard Chokke, and Elizabeth his wife, who survives, daughter of John Wroughton, esq., and the heirs male of their bodies, with remainder to the said Richard Chokke in tail, with remainder in default to William Carent in tail, with remainder to the right heirs of the said Richard.
The date of his death is not specified in the inquisition. John Chokke, aged 18, is his son and heir.
DORSET. Manor of Randolveston, worth 20 marks, held of the King, by knight-service.
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387 JOAN BOYNTON, widow.
Writ 23 Jan., inq. 23 July, 4 Hen. VII.
By deed dated 16 Jan., 37 Hen. VI, one John Rudston, clk., being seised of the under-mentioned manor in fee, gave it, by the King’s licence, to her and the heirs of her body by Christopher Boynton, with remainder to the said Christopher in tail, with remainder to Robert Danby and Elizabeth his wife and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to the said Elizabeth in tail, with remainder to the heirs of the body of Thomas Boynton, knt., with remainder to the heirs of the body, of John Conyers of Hornby, with remainder in default to the right heirs of the said Christopher Boynton.
She died 10 Jan. last. John Barton, aged 21 and more, is her next heir; and Henry Boynton, aged 21 and more, is the next heir of the bodies of the said Christopher Boynton and the said Joan his wife.
YORK. Manor of Castel Levinton, worth 10l., held of the King in chief, by service of 1/8 of a knight’s fee.
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388 RICHARD STRANGWAYS, knt.
Writ wanting; inq. 22 July, 3 Hen. VII.
By their deeds dated 1 Nov., 18 Edw. IV, the said Richard, and one James Strangwayes, knt., now deceased, being seised of the under-mentioned manor in fee, gave a life annuity of 20 marks thereout to Robert Strangwayes, esq., and a like annuity to Thomas Strangwayes, esq., both of whom survive. Further by deed dated 10 June, 1 Hen. VII, the said Richard having survived the said James, and being solely seised of the said manor in fee, gave an annuity of 10l. 3s. thereout to John Trafford and John Bothe, knts., Thomas Asheton the elder, esq., John Langley, esq., and John Wode, chaplain, to the use of Joan his wife, who survives, for the term of her life.
He died 13 April last, seised of the said manor in fee, subject to the said annuities. James Strangways, knt., aged 28 and more, is his son and heir (as in No. 250).
DERBY. Manor and advowson of Ekyngton, worth 10 marks, held of the King in chief, by service of 1/20 of a knight’s fee.
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389 ROBERT CRESSY, of FYRBEK, esq.
Writ of Mandamus 24 May, 3 Hen. VII; inq. 21 Sept., 4 Hen. VII.
By deed dated at Firbeke, 20 Sept., 2 Ric. III, one Robert West, and Thomas March, gave the under-mentioned manor to him, and Maud his wife, and the heirs of their bodies.
He died 6 Oct., 2 Ric. III. The said Maud survived him, and died 12 Oct., 3 Hen. VII. Isabel, aged 7, is her daughter and heir by the said Robert.
YORK. Manor of Firbeke, worth 3l. 6s. 8d., held of the King, as of the honor of Tykhill, by knight-service, viz. homage, fealty, and scutage, and a rent of 21s., at Martlemas and Whitsuntide equally.
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390 AGNES AT HYLL.
Writ 4 Oct., inq. 10 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
Agnes at Hyll, widow, died 28 July, 3 Hen. VII, seised of the under-mentioned manor in fee. Henry at Hill, aged 31 and more, is her cousin and heir, viz. son of Thomas at Hill, her son.
SURREY. Manor of Herpyngton, worth 33s. 4d., held of the King in chief, by service of 1/8 of a knight’s fee.
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391 JOAN RAWESON, widow.
Writ of Mandamus 8 Oct., inq. 6 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
Thomas Fyler, her father, enfeoffed John Marshall, citizen and mercer of London, John Penley, esq., Richard Isham, gent., John Hawes, gent., John Boudon, clk., John Benyngton, grocer of London, John Gadde the elder, sherman, and Thomas Clifford, of London, scryvener, of the under-mentioned manor and lands to the use of his last will. Being seised thereof accordingly they enfeoffed Richard Luke, clk., now deceased, and John Whitmore, clk., who survives, of the premises to the same use.
She died 20 Dec., 22 Edw. IV. John Rawson, aged 14 and more, is her son and heir.
One John Marshall, Thomas Champeney, and the said John Rawson, have taken the issues and profits of the said manor and lands since her decease.
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ESSEX. A messuage and 80a. land, called ‘Hoggekyn FitzAndrewes,’ in Willynghale Andrew, otherwise called Spaynes Willynghale, worth 53s. 4d., held of Elizabeth Middelyng, service unknown.
A tenement called ‘Rolfes’ in Willynghale aforesaid, with 31a. land in the fields of Willynghale, worth 26s. 8d., held of Katharine, late the wife of Clement Spyce, as of the manor of Spaynysshall, by fealty and 5s. yearly.
A tenement called ‘Andrewes’ in Great Waltham, with 42a. land adjoining the said tenement in Waltham field, worth 26s. 8d., held of the Lady Elizabeth, Queen of England, as of the manor of Berners beside Plasshe, by fealty and 12s. 8d. yearly.
Manor called ‘Midilmade,’ or ‘Bassettes manoir,’ formerly Roger Fitz Andrewe’s, in Little Badwe, worth 10l., held of the Bishop of London, service unknown.
Forty acres of land and meadow, and 4a. wood, in Wodham Wautier, worth 20s., held of John, Lord FitzWater, service unknown.
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392 ELIZABETH UVEDALE, widow.
Writ 21 June, 3 Hen. VII; inq. 6 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
The said Elizabeth, late the wife of Thomas Uvedale, knt., gave the under-mentioned manors of Puttelworth, &c., whereof she was seised in fee, to Henry, Duke of Buckingham, Richard Beauchamp, late Bishop of Salisbury, William Hastynges, knt., late Lord Hastynges, Richard Fenys, knt., late Lord Dacres, Thomas Seintleger, knt., and Thomas Beauchamp, esq., now deceased, and John Fenys, Thomas Mountgomery, and John Norbury, knts., and Richard Hawles, esq., who survive, their heirs and assigns.
Thomas Pounde, William Uvedale, esq., William Elys, John Wayte, and Thomas Berewyke, gave the under-mentioned manor of Fountley, whereof they were seised in fee, to Thomas Uvedale, knt., and the said Elizabeth, then his wife, and the heirs of the said Thomas. She survived her said husband, and at her death the said manor descended to William Uvedale, esq., as son and heir of the said Thomas Uvedale, knt.
She died 19 June last. Robert Uvedale, aged 20 and more, is her son and heir.
HANTS. Manor and advowson of Puttelworth, the former worth 10 marks, and the latter nothing, held of the King, by service of a pair of gilt spurs, price 3s.
Manor of Henton Bourhont, worth 6l., held of the Prior of St. Swithin’s Winchester.
The bailiwick called the ‘Est Bayly,’ in the forest of Bukholt, worth 40s., held of Thomas West, knt., Lord la Warr.
Sixteen messuages, 100a. land. 6a. meadow, 20a. pasture, and 6a. wood in Hooke, in the parish of Tychefeld, worth 40s., held of the said Thomas, Lord la Warr, service unknown.
A messuage called Buttmesfeld in the parish of Tychefeld, worth 40s., held of John Poulet, esq., service unknown.
Ten messuages, 100a. land, and 8a. meadow in Broughton, worth 40s., held of the lordship of Broughton, service unknown.
Manor of Fountley, in the parish of Tychefeld, worth 100s., held of John Poulet, esq., service unknown.
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393 JOHN FERBY.
Writ 25 June, 3 Hen. VII; inq. 4 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
He enfeoffed William Besels, Humphrey Conyngesby, and William Peude, who survive, of the under-mentioned manor.
He died 5 Dec., 3 Hen. VII. Margaret Fereby, aged 6 and more, is his daughter and heir.
KENT, Manor of Knyghtes Place, worth 12 marks, held of the Abbot of Lesenes, in socage, viz. by fealty and 44s. yearly, for all service.
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394 JOHN VANE.
Writ 25 June, 3 Hen. VII; inq. 4 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
John Holden, late of Huntyngdon, co. Kent, being seised of the under-mentioned land in fee, enfeoffed John Snelle, Robert Snelle, and Robert Codde thereof. Margaret Fromonde, daughter and heir of John Snell, the survivor of them, being seised of the said premises in fee, enfeoffed Richard Fromonde thereof, who being thus seised in fee enfeoffed the said John Fane, together with John Clerk the younger, and Nicholas Becher, thereof, to the use of the said John Fane. John Fane enfeoffed Richard Fane, his son, Thomas Durbarre, John Godeman, John Childern, and Thomas Sandeherst thereof to the use of the said Richard, and his heirs.
The said John Fane died Tuesday before the feast of Pentecost last past. The said Richard Fane, aged 30 and more, is his son and heir.
KENT. Seventy acres of land in Snergate, worth 4 marks, held of John, Archbishop of Canterbury, service unknown.
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395 BERNARD BROCAS.
Writ 23 June, 3 Hen. VII; inq. 3 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
A fine was levied in the octave of St. John the Baptist, 14 Edw. IV, between the said Bernard, and Philippa his wife, who survives, querents, and William Sandys, knt., and Margaret his wife, deforciants, of the under-mentioned manor, to the use of the said Bernard and Philippa, and the heirs of his body, to be holden of the said William and Margaret by the service of a rose, and doing service for the said William and Margaret to the chief lords of the fee, with remainder after the death of the said Bernard and Philippa, in default of issue of the body of the said Bernard, to the said William and Margaret Sandys, and the heirs of the said William.
Bernard Brocas died without issue 20 May last past. Gawyn Brocas, aged 60 and more, is his brother and heir. Cf. No. 417.
HANTS. Manor of Shirborne Coudray, worth 10 marks, held of John Poulet, esq., service unknown.
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396 JOHN BAMME, esq.
Writ 3 May, 3 Hen. VII; inq., 4 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
One John Bamme late of Gyllyngham, co. Kent, esq., and Robert Chamberleyne, knt., William Hampton, knt., William Stonour, then esquire and John Northwode the elder, esq., were seised of the under-mentioned manor to the use of the said John Bamme and his heirs, and the performance of his last will. By his last will he directed that Elizabeth his wife should occupy the said manor, and other lands, for the term of her life.
The said John Northwode, and others, were seised of the under-mentioned lands in Dertford to the above use, and the said John made his will thereof as above.
He died 1 May, 3 Hen. VII. Edmund Bamme, aged 21 and more, is his son and heir.
KENT. Manor of Grench, with lands in Gillyngham, Chetham, Reynham, Upchirch, Hertlep, Bredeherst, and the parish of St. James’ in the Isle of Grean: the said manor, with its appurtenances, is member and parcel of the Liberty of the Cinque Ports, by what service the jury know not; and all the other aforesaid lands are held of the Archbishop of Canterbury, at a rent of 26s. 8d., and by doing suit to Archbishop’s court.
Certain lands, tenements, and mills, in the parishes of Dertford, Sutton and Wilmyngton, worth 20l., held of John Brook, Lord de Cobham, knt., and the Prioress and Convent of Dertford, service unknown.
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397 KATHARINE, late the wife of RICHARD HARCOURT, knt.
Writ 24 Oct., inq., 10 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
By deed dated 23 Sept., 2 Hen. VII, Richard Harecourt, knt., her late husband, gave the under-mentioned manor and lands to Richard Lewkenore, esq., and others (as in No. 201), to the use of his last will, which he declared by an indenture dated 27 Sept. following, viz. that the said Katharine, his wife, should have a life estate therein, with remainder as to his purchased lands in Lagham and Godston to William Harecourt his son in tail male, with remainder to Richard son of Christopher Harecourt in tail male, with remainder to Simon, brother of the said Richard the son, in tail male, with remainder to the heirs male of the body of Miles Harecourt in tail male, with remainder to his own right heirs; and with remainder as to the said manor, after her decease, to the said Miles Harecourt in tail, with remainder to the heirs of the body of Christopher Harecourt in tail, with remainder to William, son of the said Richard Harecourt, knt., in tail, with remainder to Anne late wife of Henry Fenys, Lord de Say, and Alice wife of William Bessiles in tail, with remainder to the right heirs of Edith his late wife for ever.
She died 14 Oct. last. Elizabeth the wife of William Chalthorpe, knt., aged 30, and Joan the wife of William Hudulston, esq., aged 26 and more, are her daughters and heirs.
SURREY. Manor of Lagham, with its appurtenances, in the parish of Walkamsted, worth 8l., held of William Puttenham, service unknown.
A messuage, called ‘lez Belle,’ in the street of the town of Godston, with 3a. land thereto adjoining, worth 20s., held of Edward Asshton, by fealty, and 4d. rent yearly, for all service.
A messuage, and 14a. land, called ‘Nasshes’ 8a. land called ‘lez Barelond,’ and 6a. land called ‘Symon Turners,’ in Stanstret and Godston, in the parish of Walkamsted, worth 13s. 4d., held of William Swan, service unknown.
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398 ROBERT BROUN.
Writ 26 April, 3 Hen. VII; inq. Tuesday after All Hallows, 4 Hen. VII.
One Stephen Smyth of Mersey, cousin and heir of Stephen Smyth of White Colne, viz. son of Robert, son of the said Stephen, being seised of the under-mentioned manor in fee, enfeoffed John Forster, esq., and Ambrose Gresacre, now deceased, and Master John Crowland, clk., and William Copley, who survive, thereof, to the use of the said Robert Browne and the performance of his will. By his last will the said Robert directed that the said feoffees should take the issues and profits of the said manor for the payment of his debts, and after these were paid, should enfeoff one Humphrey Browne, his younger son, thereof.
He died the last day of April, 3 Hen. VII. One Wistan Browne, aged 15 and more, is his son and heir.
CAMB. Manor called ‘Trayles’ in Meldeburn, Melreth, and Bassyngburn, worth 10 marks, held of the Warden and Scholars of the College of St. Mary’s, Winchester, in Oxford, as of the manor of Takeley. co. Essex, by fealty and a rent of 10 marks yearly.
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399 HENRY BELKNAP, esq.
Writ wanting; inq. 10 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
He gave the under-mentioned manor to Henry Auchier, esq., William Knoyle, esq., Thomas Knoyle, gent., and Ralph Standyssh, to the use of Margaret his wife for the term of her life.
He died 20 June, 3 Hen. VII. Edward Belknap, aged 17 and more, is his son and heir.
SUSSEX. Manor of Knell with its appurtenances lying in the parish of Bekle and Pesemarshe, worth 20l., held of Edward Hastynges, knt., Lord Hastyng, as of the castle of Hastyng, service unknown.
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400 ELIZABETH UVEDALE, widow.
Writ 21 June, 3 Hen. VII; inq. 3 Nov., 4 Hen. VII.
By deed dated 5 Dec., 3 Hen. VII, Edmund Crofter and Thomas Belton gave the under-mentioned lands in Crannelegh, Alfold, Iweherst, Shyre, Abyngeworth, and Shaldford, to the said Elizabeth, late the wife of Thomas Uvedale, knt., deceased, and sometime the wife of William Sydney, late of Baynardes, esq., likewise deceased, and the heirs of her body begotten by the said William Sydney, with remainder in default to William Sydney of Kyngesham, in tail male, with remainder to the right heirs of the said William Sydney of Baynardes. Cf. No. 401 for date of settlement.
Anne the wife of William Uvedale, aged 28 and more, and Elizabeth, wife of John Hampden, aged 29 and more, are daughters and heirs of the said William Sydney of Baynardys, begotten on the body of the said Elizabeth.
By deed, dated 2 Sept., 13 Edw. IV, Thomas Pownd, and William Uvedale, esqs., William Elys, John Wayte, and Thomas Berwyk (as in No. 392), gave the under-mentioned manor of Tychesey to Thomas Uvedale, knt., and the said Elizabeth, then his wife, with remainder to his heirs.
William Uvedale, aged 33 and more, is son and heir of the said Thomas Uvedale, knt.
The said Elizabeth gave the under-mentioned manors and advowsons of Waldyngham and Tattysfeld, whereof she was seised in fee, to Henry, late Duke of Buckingham, and others (as in No. 392).
She died 19 June, 3 Hen. VII. Robert Uvedale, aged 20 and more, is her son and heir.
SURREY. Seven messuages, 2 tofts, 200a. land, 200a. pasture, 30a. meadow, 120a. wood, and 100s. rent in Crannelegh, worth 10l., held of Thomas, Earl of Ormund, as of the manor of Vachery, service unknown.
One hundred acres of land, 120a. of pasture, 40a. meadow, 100a. wood, and 10s. rent in Alfold, worth 4l., held of Henry Clyfford, service unknown.
Seven messuages, 200a. land, 200a. pasture, 40a. meadow, 120a. wood, and 4l. 10s. rent in Iweherst, worth 4l., held of the Abbot of Graces, beside the Tower of London, service unknown.
One hundred acres of land, 100a. pasture, 8a. meadow, and 10a. wood in Shyre, worth 10s., held of the Abbot of Netley, service unknown.
Fifty acres of land, 40a. pasture, 10a. meadow, and 20a. wood in Abyngeworth, worth 20s., held of John Guldeford, knt., service unknown.
A messuage, 50a. land, 50a. pasture, and 6a. meadow in Shaldford, worth 20s., held of Henry Clyfford, knt., service unknown.
Manor of Tychesey with its appurtenances in Tychesey, Lyngefeld, Crowherst, and Oxsted, worth 20 marks, held of Edward, Duke of Buckingham, service unknown.
Manor of Waldyngham, worth 4l., held of the said Duke, as of the manor of Blacchynglegh, service unknown.
Manor and advowson of Tattysfeld, worth 6l., held of John, Archbishop of Canterbury, service unknown.
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