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Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VII: Volume 1, 1485-1500. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1955.

'Close Rolls, Henry VII: 1492-1495', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VII: Volume 1, 1485-1500, (London, 1955) pp. 238-251. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen7/vol1/pp238-251 [accessed 19 April 2024]

1492-1495


	1494

	802
Nov. 25.	John Echyngham, esquire of Barsham co. Suffolk, and Ralph Colyns clerk in 27l., Edward Gernyngham of Blonston co. Suffolk in 40l., to John Sutton gentleman, payable at Pentecost and Easter respectively.
	Condition, that if Edward acquit John Sutton of a bond dated 25 November last due to Richard Marland gentleman of 30l. 16s. 8d., this recognisance shall be voided etc
	803
	John Hewet, to Edward son of John Mountford and Anne his wife, now wife of Humphrey Seymour, their heirs and assigns. Demise by charter of two messuages, 100 acres of land and five acres of pasture in Hidcote Bertram co. Gloucester which he with Thomas Lucas, John Preston and William Burton late recovered by assize of novel disseisin against Humphrey Seymour and Anne his wife: and appointment of Henry Janyver as their attorney to convey seisin of the same. Witnesses: John Seyntlo, Alexander Baynham knight, Walter Denys. Dated Hidcote Bertram, 4 September, 10 Henry VII.
Sept. 4.	John Hewet (as above), to Humphrey Seymour and Anne his wife, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim of all actions, debts, quarrels and demands by reason of the assize of novel disseisin on the above lands in Hidcote Bertram and for all costs and charges of the said assize up to the date of these presents.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 11 November.
	804
Nov. 30.	Richard Martyn, gentleman of Sproton co. Suffolk, to Henry Elyot and Roger Elyot. Bond in 200l.
	Harry Elyot, gentleman of Wonersshe, and Roger Elyot, yeoman of Shalford co. Surrey, to Richard Martyn. Like bond in 200l.
	Condition, that if each party stand and obey the award of William Wareham, master of the rolls, and Sir Reynold Bray upon certain controversies moved or pending between them, so that the said award shall do naught to prejudice the judgement made with Elizabeth wife of Richard Martyn in chancery, if such award be delivered before Hilary next, this recognisance etc. shall be avoided etc.
	Membrane 11d.
	805
	Joan late wife of Sir Robert Billesdon, William Welbek, Henry Wynger, Nicholas Naynser, Simon and John Billesdon, Alexander Abberneth clerk and Richard Smyth, to John Gunthorpe and Richard Skypton clerks, their heirs and assigns. Demise and enfeoffment of a messuage and of all lands and tenements, rents, reversions and services called 'Wralebrigge, Gymbylls, Olde and Younge Abbottes' in Northweld co. Essex, with eight parcels of land called 'Marshallys,' two crofts called 'Chapmons' and three, fields called 'Millersfelde,' 'Brodefelde' and 'Fyppes,' also in Northweld, 'Utrgges' and 'Roundetoft' in Eppyng, 'Arneweys,' 'Talbottes' and 'Monkes' or 'Bobbyngeforth' in Grenestede: and also in the parishes of Castle Onger, High Onger, Staunford Ryvers, Bobyngeworth and Shelley co. Essex, and in all other lands of Robert Billesdon to the use of Joan, with remainder to Thomas their son and Elizabeth his wife: and appointment of Elyas Draper and John Weston as her attorneys etc. to convey seisin of the same. Dated 10 July, 9 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 November this year.
	806
	Alan Assheby, yeoman of Reygate, to Nicholas Harlyng, yeoman of Horne co. Surrey, his heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of all those lands etc. which the said Nicholas held of Richard Asshecombe of Edyngbryge co. Kent in the parishes of Horne and Wolkestede. Dated 17 October, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 October.
	807
	Cristina widow of John Bythemore esquire, to Thomas Ustewayte yeoman, his heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim in pure widowhood of the manor and advowson of Alwerton, with twenty messuages, six tofts, a dovecote, a mill, 600 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 300 acres of wood and 24s. of rent: and since her seal is to many unknown, she has appended the common seal of the borough of Wells. Witnesses: Thomas Tynen bishop (sic), prior of Wells hospital, William Hody, baron of the exchequer, Edmund Georges, John Seyntlo knights. Richard Nyk, archdeacon of Wells, Thomas Harryes treasurer, William Boket subdean, Edmund Mille, Richard Vowell gentlemen, Robert Pemberton, Richard Burnell, John Standerwyke. Dated 30 September, 10 Henry VII.
	(No memorandum.)
	808
Nov. 10.	Sir John Waren of Poynton co. Chester, John Irlande of Hutt co. Lancaster and Reynold Legh of Blakbroke co. Derby, to the king. Bond in 500 marks, conditional for its avoidance on the true allegiance of Sir John and his appearance before the king within two years of summons.
	809
Oct. 28.	Indenture between Sir Reynold Bray and John son of Paul Cheyne esquire and Margaret his wife, whereby John sold to Sir Reynold for 80l. all his lands and tenements, rents, reversions and services, woods, meadows, lesues and pastures which he held in Much Marlowe co. Buckingham, and before Christmas next he will make him a lawful estate of the same in law by fine, recovery or otherwise at cost of Sir Reynold. English.
	810
	William Porter, fishmonger of London, to Richard Passhemer gentleman, John Hawet and William Damps, serjeant of the king's household, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, chattels and debts in the city of London and elsewhere within the realm: and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of a silver spoon. Witnesses: Robert Blakwell, Richard Hubert, Richard Pagrave. Dated 12 October, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 November.
	Membrane 12d.
	811
Oct. 15.	Thomas Hobbys, guardian of All Souls Oxford, to John cardinal archbishop of Canterbury. Bond in 200l. to be avoided if Thomas resign the said office when summoned.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 October.
	812
Nov. 8.	Henry Medewall clerk and Robert Duplage, 'taillour' of London, to John Bracebrigge, draper of the same. Bond in 47l. whereof the said John is content.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 November.
	813
Jan. 26.	William Jurdan the elder, gentleman of Presteley in Fletewyk parish co. Bedford, to William Jurdan the younger, gentleman of London. Two bonds in 300l. each, payable at Easter and the Nativity of St. John Baptist next, or to be avoided if the elder William void the possession of Presteley manor, and make estate to the younger before 5 February, delivering all evidences concerning the premises to William Warham, master of the Rolls, and Thomas Barowe, master in chancery, within fifteen days after Easter.
	814
Feb. 2.	John Langford, esquire of Bradfelde co. Berks, to Christopher Jacobe of the same. Bond in 40l., payable at Easter, to be avoided if John before the Annunciation next make estate to Christopher of a parcel of land in Thele, worth 8s. beyond reprises, which Thomas Inglefeld esquire will assign to him in exchange for four acres of the said Christopher in the manor of Bradfeld.
	Christopher Jacobe, to John Langford. Like bond and condition for surrender of five acres in Berkshire.
	Membrane 13d.
	1494.
	815
Nov. 11.	John Cornelyson, 'cobbeler' of All Saints parish London, to the king. Bond in 100l., payable at St. Andrew's day next.
	Condition, that if John deliver to Garard de Here and Isabel his wife all goods and household stuffs in her keeping before that date, this recognisance shall be avoided.
	816
	Joan widow of Sir Robert Billesdon, John Gunthorpe, Richard Skypton clerks, to Thomas son of Robert and Joan, and Elizabeth his wife, their heirs and assigns. Demise and enfeoffment by charter at request of the said Joan of all lands and tenements, rents, reversions and services in the parishes of Grenested, Staunford Ryvers and Bobyngworth co. Essex, which John West tyler now occupies: and appointment of Elias Draper and John Weston as their attorneys etc., to convey seisin of the same. Dated 6 November, 10 Henry VII. [Entry repeated.]
	The same, to the same etc. Release and quitclaim of a messuage with lands and tenements, rents, reversions and services called 'Tackles' in Eppyng, a messuage called 'Serles or Cicilihierdes' in Theydon Garnon and all other messuages etc. of the late Sir Robert Billesdon in Theydon Garnon, Theydon Mount, Grenested, Staunford Ryvers and Bobyngworth co. Essex. Dated 6 November, 10 Henry VII. [Entry repeated.]
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 23 November.
	817
Nov. 26.	Memorandum of the delivery of a writ to John Sutton as deputy of the sheriff of Leicester ordering him to cause Thomas Wygston, merchant of Leicester, to appear in chancery at Hilary next, to say why distraint should not be made of his lands and chattels, to satisfy a debt of 100 marks to John Rede and John Aysshe gentlemen, due on St. Philip and St. James day last, but still unpaid.
	818
Nov. 13.	Memorandum of the delivery of a writ to William Counser as deputy of the sheriff of Surrey, dated 28 November, ordering him to cause proclamation to be made in Guldeford and other towns in Surrey, to summon Henry Elyot of Wonersh and Roger Elyot of Shalford to appear before the king at Hilary next, under penalty of 500l., to be levied of their lands and chattels to answer charges brought against them.
	Membrane 14d.
	819
Nov. 10.	Indenture between Thomas son of Sir Robert Byllesdon, and Simon Byllesdon an executor of his will, witnessing that whereas in chancery on 5 June last, it was decreed by the cardinal archbishop of Canterbury as chancellor that the said Simon and William Werboys, his co-executor, should pay Thomas 52l. 10s. out of the issues of lands of the yearly value of 10l., of which Sir Robert for a marriage between Thomas his son and Elizabeth . . . made estate to them before the Purification, 4 Henry VII; Simon has now paid Thomas 20l., and has caused Thomas Boterell, draper of London, to be bound to him by several obligations in 32l. 10s. etc. English.
	1495.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 February this year.
	820
Jan. 7.	Sir Robert Poynter, to the king. Bond in 500l., payable at the Purification next etc.
	Condition, that if Thomas Marshall, Richard Webbe, Richard Lyvett, Thomas Huchyns and William Berkeley, collectors of the second fifteenths in Gloucester, pay at that date to Sir Reynold Bray such sums as have been collected in arrears, or appear at Westminster to submit their bodies to prison in default of such payments, then this recognisance shall be voided etc.
	Thomas Marshall of Hasfeld, Richard Webbe of Wykeware, Richard Lyvett of King's Charlton, Thomas Huchyns of Frampton, William Berkeley of Iron Acton and William Symmonds of Newent, yeomen of Gloucestershire, have bound themselves to the king in 160l. under like conditions.
	821
March 4.	The abbot of Ryvers, to the king. Bond in 500 marks, payable at St. Peter ad Vincula next.
	Brian Stapleton and Thomas Ellerkare esquires, to the king. Bond in 200l., payable at Michaelmas next in four instalments.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 March.
	822
March 19.	Margery de la Lee, widow of Barnestone co. York, to the king. Bond in 500 marks, payable at Easter, to be avoided if she does not marry without the king's license.
	Membrane 15d.
	823
Feb. 19.	Indenture between Sir Henry Willoughby and John Boteler of Wodehall co. Hertford and John his son, who have sold to Henry the third part of the manor of Middelton co. Warwick and all lands and tenements etc. therein, and in the hundred of Hymleford and in Drayton co. Stafford: and will make him a legal estate of the same before the Ascension next with warranty in fee simple, delivering all evidences, muniments etc. concerning the premises before 4 May: for which bargain so kept the said Sir Henry will pay them 382l., i.e. 120l. at date of sealing, 40l. on May 4 and 40l. on St. David's day etc.: and if the same be entailed, they will grant him an equivalent amount of land elsewhere. English.
	John Boteler the younger, esquire, son of John Boteler of Wodehall co. Hertford, to Sir Henry Willoughby, Sir Thomas Boteler, Thomas Keveel serjeant at law, John Ardreu, John Mermyon esquires and Robert Laurence clerk, their heirs and assigns. Gift and confirmation by charter with warranty of the above lands in Warwick and Stafford: and appointment of Thomas Twyford and Thomas Shepard as his attorneys etc. to convey seisin of the same. Dated 20 February, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 21 February.
	824
Feb. 27.	Thomas West lord de la Ware, to the king. Acknowledgment of the receipt of 500 marks at the hands of Reynold Bray, esquire of the king's body, for all lands etc. in Sussex which came to his hands by reason of the forfeiture of John duke of Norfolk, to the use of Thomas Howard earl of Surrey.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 February.
	825
March 2.	Richard Lessy clerk, Nicholas Talbot, Clement Cotton, Edward Delahay, John Hancheth esquires, Owen William, Thomas Nanseclose, Richard Brocas, John Dornes and Thomas Manory gentlemen, each of Berhamstede co. Hertford, to the king. Three bonds in 200l., 100l., 100l., payable respectively at Pentecost 1495, 1496 and 1497.
	Membrane 16d.
	1492.
	826
	Sir William Radmyll, Henry Kyghley esquire, John Hall and William Arnold, to Robert Brokys and Thomas Holbroke, their heirs and assigns. Demise by charter of all lands and tenements in Roghey in Horsham parish, which they held by enfeoffment of John Colyn of Roghey co. Sussex: and appointment of John Bull and Richard Foys as their attorneys etc. to convey seisin of the same. Witnesses: Robert Smyth, Robert Stanys, Richard Gardyner. Dated 18 April, 7 Henry VII.
	1494.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 October this year.
	827
	Anne daughter of Lambert May, 'plommer' of London, to Clemence late wife of Lambert, her heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim of a tenement in Cordewanerstrete in St. Mary Aldermarychirche London, formerly of the said Lambert. Dated 4 December, 10 Henry VII.
	1495.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 January.
	1494.
	828
Nov. 24.	William Slyngesby, gentleman of Henyngham co. Essex, to William Warham, keeper of the chancery rolls. Bond in 100l., payable at Christmas next, to be avoided if the said William Slyngesby release his title in a free chapel called 'Southbrennebroke' in the parish of Southwelde co. Essex, to William Warham before the Annunciation next, and make no waste therein.
	829
	1495.
	William and Robert Hancok, to John Sedley, auditor of the exchequer, his heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of all lands and tenements situated in the parish of Hertley co. Kent called 'Hayes' formerly of John Cotyer. Dated 26 January, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 January.
	830
	Walter Mervyn esquire, to Walter Oudeby clerk and Nicholas Oudeby, their heirs and assigns. Demise by charter of the manor of Wyfordby co. Leicester, which he lately recovered against them by writ of ingress, to the use and intentions expressed in these indentures: and appointment of John Wodeford and Henry Russell as his attorneys etc. to enter therein and convey seisin of the same. Dated 29 January, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 January.
	831
	Sir William Capel, to William Burbage, his heirs and assigns. Demise and enfeoffment of 26 acres of land or meadow, whereof 16 acres are called 'Swantons' lying in the Seche fields abutting Secchieth, in the parish of All Saints, South Lynn; and the other ten acres lie in 'Gaywode field' beside the waters of Lynn well, to the use of William Burbage: and appointment of Simon Goodsone chaplain and John Taillour as his attorneys etc. to convey seisin of the same. Dated Southlynn, 6 November, 10 Henry VII.
	1495.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 February this year.
	Membrane 17d.
	1493.
	832
	Affirmation by William Spynk, prior of Holy Trinity Norwich, to carry out the charitable bequests of Walter Lybert, formerly bishop of Norwich, who bequeathed 100 marks, a cape of russet tissue, a vestment with dalmatic of gold, silk called 'Bawdekyn' and two capes to the see, with 100l. for the scholars of Oxford, repairs to the church and pavement: and 400 marks to his executors William Pykenham, John Bulman and James Hoberd for a perpetual chantry, to be provided by the said prior to say masses for the souls of Walter Lybert and Thomas Browne late bishops, John Lybert and Richard Hodge monks, to receive 2s. 4d. for attendance at the same, with specific ritual to be observed thereat: and priests without fraud or bad faith to preach in all churches of the diocese and the cathedral on Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter: or if not properly performed, the executors will advise the prior to reform the same: to which conditions the prior and convent have bound themselves. Dated the Chapter House, Norwich, 22 March, 1493.
	1494.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment before Thomas Shenkwyn, clerk at Norwich, 6 November this year, by virtue of a writ of dedimus potestatem directed to him.
	833
Nov. 20.	James Louther, esquire of Ludeerd Milicent co. Wilts, and Richard Colyngbourne, gentleman of London, to Thomas Clerk gentleman. Bond in 10l. payable at Easter, or levied etc. in Wiltshire and London.
	Conditions, for payment of the same by instalments of 4 marks, each 12 May.
	1495.
	834
Jan. 15.	John Shaa and Ralph Lathom, goldsmiths of London, to the king. Bond in 1000l., payable at Easter next, unless Geoffrey Doune appear before the king when summoned.
	835
	John Abell and Elizabeth his wife, late wife of John Manory, to Andrew Tannewynter and Margaret his wife, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all those lands and tenements, rents, revenues and services, lying in the parishes of Chabham, Wyndelysham, Bysseley and elsewhere in the hundred of Godley co. Surrey, formerly of Nicholas atte Broke, of which Andrew and Margaret were seised by gift of Thomas Twhates, Thomas Manory, Thomas Purwache, John Normeton and John Aleyne. Dated 27 January, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 January.
	836
Feb. 17.	Sir Peter Lee of Bradley co. Lancaster, Richard Delvys of Dodyngton co. Chester and Thomas Agar of Broughton co. Northampton, to the king in 100 marks for the loyalty and appearance of Thomas Venables esquire.
Feb. 26.	Thomas West lord de la Ware, to the king. Bond in 500 marks for the loyalty of Thomas marquis of Dorset during his life.
	Membrane 18d.
	837
March 2.	Thomas archbishop of York, John bishop of Salisbury, Geoffrey Blythe archdeacon of Cleveland, Hugh Trotter, treasurer of York, Henry Carnebull, archdeacon of the East Riding, Richard Restwold of Vache co. Buckingham and Thomas Rotherham of Someries co. Bedford, to the king. Four bonds in 500 marks each, payable at the Purification next. Cancelled (in Schedule).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Ramsbury by the bishop of Salisbury: at London by the others.
	838
March 19.	Richard Stone, gentleman of Westminster, and Robert Wode clerk, to the king. Bond in 20l., payable at All Saints next or levied etc. in Middlesex and Buckingham.
	839
April 28.	Sir Thomas Twaytis of Barons co. Surrey in 1000l., Thomas Bradbury of St. Stephen's Colmanstrete and Thomas Ryche of St. Mary le Bowe, mercers, and Walter Povy, alderman and 'taillour' of London, in 250 marks each, to the king; to be avoided if the said Sir Thomas make a perfect fine with his highness in all causes pending between them before Christmas, or surrender himself to custody within the Tower of London.
	840
April 28.	John Bradman, salter of St. Laurence Poulteney, Richard Cornyssh, gentleman of St. Botulph's, Aldrichesgate, and John Storke, grocer of St. Andrew's Undershaft, to Thomas Lovell. Bond in 100l., each payable at Michaelmas, to be cancelled if 100 marks be paid before that date.
	841
April 28.	Memorandum of mainprize by William Butery of St. Laurence Jewry, Ralph London of St. Mary le Bone, mercer, and Richard Everdon, fishmonger of St. Botulph's Billingsgate, in 100l. for John Bradman and he himself in 200l. for his true allegiance.
	Like mainprize by Thomas Ustwayte, gentleman of Grynwich, William Roos, 'skynner' of St. Augustine's Watlingstrete, and James Bettis, gentleman of Aldermary London, in 40l. for the allegiance of Katherine Horner.
	Membrane 19a.
	1494.
	842
July 11.	Indenture between Henry lord Grey and Sir Reynold Bray, whereby the said lord has sold Sir Reynold the manors of Newebotell and Chorleton with all lands and tenements, rents, reversions, services, meadows and pastures therein, and in Purston and Astrop co. Northampton, and will make a lawful estate thereof to him before Martinmas, discharged of all rents, statutes of the staple and other charges: and he will cause Sir William Stanley the chamberlain and all persons seised thereof to his use to release to Reynold all his rights therein: for which covenant Sir Reynold will pay lord Grey as much money as may amount to the yearly value of the premises for eighteen and a half years, of which he has paid 60l.: the rest due to be paid fifteen days after Sir William etc. cede interest therein: and the said lord will ensue the same by fine or recovery. And he will before St. Andrews day next make a sufficient estate of the manor of Aylesford co. Kent: and the tenants shall make estate to lord Grey and Katherine his wife for term of their lives without impeachment of waste, as long as Sir Reynold holds the said manors in Northamptonshire: but if they be lawfully recovered by lord Grey, Sir Reynold shall re-occupy Aylesford manor, and lord Grey will deliver all evidences and muniments thereof to him: and for 600l. paid him, the said lord shall also make to Sir Reynold estate of the manors of Corby and Castle Bytham co. Lincoln. Whereunto etc. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 November this year.
	1495.
	843
	Richard son of Richard Coke, yeoman of Sutton co. Surrey, to Joan Coke widow of the said Richard, her heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty, to comply with the last will of Richard, of that messuage situate in Surrey, and of all other lands and tenements, arable lands, rents, meadows, lesues and pastures, woods, ditches and hedges in Sutton and Carsalton which Thomas Yonge, husbondman of Sutton, now holds by demise of Richard Coke the elder, with remainder to John Coke, brother of the grantor, by deed dated 6 January, 10 Henry VII. Dated Sutton, 10 January, 1495.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 January.
	844
April 18.	Memorandum of mainprize by Robert Grene 'girdeler,' Robert Serle 'bruer,' James Berkeby scrivener and William Pecok, 'peuterer' of St. Sepulchre's parish London, for Thomas Betenson clerk in 40l., to appear in chancery and to be of true allegiance to his highness.
	Membrane 19b. (fn. 1)
	845
	To the archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at Westminster on 14 October next under the clause premunientes.
	Like orders to the archbishop of York, fifteen other bishops, and the guardian of the vacant sees of Lincoln and Bath and Wells and of Bangor and Worcester whose bishops are overseas.
	To the abbot of Peterborough, twenty-four other abbots and the priors of Coventry and St. John of Jerusalem.
	To Arthur prince of Wales (Henry) duke of York, Jasper duke of Bedford, Thomas marquis of Dorset, Thomas earl of Arundell, ten other earls, Edward Hastynges of Hungerford, 'chivaler': twenty-five other 'chivalers' and John viscount Wellys.
	To Thomas Bryan knight, Thomas Tremayle, Guy Fairfax knight, John Vavasour, William Danvers, John Fyneux, James Hobart, the king's attorney, John Fissher, Thomas Wode, Robert Rede.
	To the sheriff of Cornwall. Order to elect two knights of the shire and two burgesses of every borough, informing the king of the names of those so elected.
	Like orders to thirty-two other sheriffs throughout England.
	To the sheriffs of London, Norwich, Lincoln, Coventry and Canterbury. Order to elect two citizens for each.
	To the sheriffs of Nottingham, Kingston on Hull, Southampton, Gloucester and Newcastle on Tyne. Order to elect two burgesses each.
	To the constable of Dover and of the Cinque ports. Order to elect two barons of every port.
	To the chancellor of the County Palatine of Lancaster. Like order as to the sheriff of Cornwall above.
	N.B.—No order for representatives for Bristol on the roll.
	Membrane 20d.
	846
Feb. 12.	Indenture between John son of Walter Berewe and William Beynam gentleman whereby the said John will before Christmas next enfeoff by deed Sir Alexander Beynam, Reynold Hody, John Broke and William Beynam in such lands etc. whereof the said Walter Berewe was seised to his use in St. Briavellys, Ettelowe, Blakeney and Aure parish in the forest of Dene in fee simple, to the use of John Berewe and Agnes his wife, with remainder to Joan sister of John and her heirs, as specified, to be entailed in the marriage indenture of John and Agnes Berewe, between Walter Berewe and John Haresfeld father of Agnes; and in default of issue to them, to the use of William Beynam and his heirs, who is to receive 4s. a year of the profits of the 'hall' until he be contented of seven marks, should Joan have issue: or else, if John and Joan prefer to keep the money, William shall have fee simple of the premises: provided that, if John be not agreeable to perform the payments, Joan shall have no benefit of the covenant; with mutual bonds of 40l. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 February.
	847
	Walter Robarth esquire and John his son, kinsman of Ralph Penne, to wit son of Margaret his sister, to Humphrey Conyngesby, Richard Grotemore, William Skypwyth and Thomas Coke, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim of a manor or capital messuage called 'Pennes place' in Aldenham co. Hertford, and of other lands etc. called 'Chesell, the Tenne Acres, Great and Little Redyngis, Sholondis and the More'; two acres of Westerley, lands called 'Wellende, Bendhill, Brightlondis, and Pore of the Wowes' in the parishes of Aldenham, Ilestre, Rugge and Shelney in that county, with warranty against the abbot of Bath and his successors. Dated 14 February, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 February.
	848
	John son of John Boteler of Wodehall co. Hertford, to Sir Henry Willoughby. Acknowledgment of the receipt of 120l. for the third part of the manor of Middelton co. Warwick (No. 823). Dated 21 February, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 February.
	1492.
	849
	William Plomer, 'bocher' of Otford co. Kent, to Nicholas Lathell and John Sedley, barons of the exchequer, and Richard Pette, yeoman of Sebenocke, their heirs and assigns. Gift by charter with warranty of all his lands and tenements, rents, reversions and services, meadows, lesues, pastures, woods, hedges and ditches lying in the yoke of Rye in the parish of Otford, saving a rood of land in Nocke Crofte. Dated Otford, 20 October, 8 Henry VII. Witnesses: John Guston, Peter Parker, Robert Totishoft.
	1493.
	The same, to the same. Release and quitclaim of the above lands in Otford. Dated 29 July, 8 Henry VII.
	1495.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 1 March this year.
	Membrane 21d.
	850
	Clement Bond, 'laborer' of Herteley co. Kent, and John Bond, 'turnour' of London, executors of John Bond, rector of Herteley, to John Sedley, auditor of the exchequer, his heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of 'Hayes' tenement containing 23 acres of arable land, and 'Bassedene' tenement, containing 35 acres of arable land and pasture lying in the parish of Herteley aforesaid. Dated 6 May, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 May.
	851
	William bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, to Bartholomew Rede and John Shaa goldsmiths, John Bray, Thomas Frowyk and John Rede gentlemen, Henry Wodecok and Christopher Elyot, citizens of London, their heirs and assigns. Demise of the manor of Sheperton with twenty messuages and gardens, 800 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture and 20 acres of wood in Upper Sheperton, Nethersheperton, Netherhalford and Lytlyngton co. Middlesex; and 20 acres in Surrey which William Smyth, now bishop of Coventry, Reynold Bray, William Hody, Henry Colet knights and Richard Emson with the above Bartholomew Rede etc. released in the court before Thomas Bryan at Trinity, 5 Henry VII, by writ of entry in the post against John archbishop of Canterbury, Edward lord Dudley, John Savage, Geoffrey Downes knights and Richard Sutton: and appointment of Robert Fenrother and Thomas Caterall goldsmiths as their attorneys etc. to convey seisin of the same. Dated 12 February, 10 Henry VII.
	The same, to the same. Release and quitclaim of the above lands in Middlesex and Surrey. Dated 15 February, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 6 April, before Sir William Huse at Heghcot co. Northampton by virtue of a writ of dedimus potestatem directed to him.
	852
	John Norton esquire, Robert Norton chaplain and Thomas Foster, to the king, his heirs and assigns. Grant of the manor of Gillyng co. York, in event of their failure to pay an annual rent of 25l. 11s. 7½d.: which manor the king by letters patent dated 15 May, 7 Henry VII, granted John Norton with all messuages, lands and tenements, rents, reversions, services and hereditaments in Gillyng, saving to the king all knights' fees, advowsons, wards and marriages, reliefs, homages, heriets, escheats and goods of felons and fugitives, waifs and strays: and Gillyng manor is held of the king in chief by service of a twentieth of a knight's fee and a rent of 25l.: and for failure to pay the same, the said John grants to the king ingress into his manor of Hartford co. York and distraint therein for arrears due. Dated 15 May, 10 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 May.