1–12 John.
No. 1.—At Westminster, on the morrow [of the feast] of
SS. Simon and Jude, Apostles, 1 John [29th October, 1199].
Between Amabel, who was the wife of Robert, son of Henry,
plaintiff, and Richard, son and heir of the said Robert, (fn. 1) tenant,
respecting the reasonable dower in the said Robert's estate, and
a reasonable share of his chattels, for which she was sueing
Richard in that Court.
Richard granted to Amabel, in her pure viduity, the whole
town of Knuvesle [Knowsley], with the men and all appurtenances,
and also the whole town of . . . . with the men and appurtenances,
to hold for the term of her life, as her dower. And as to the chattels
for which she sued, Richard gave her forty shillings sterling, whereupon she released her claim against him, as well respecting dower,
as the said chattels.
No. 2.—At Westminster, at three weeks from Holy Trinity
Sunday, i John [5th July, 1199].
Between Geoffrey Arbalaster, plaintiff, and Peter, son of
Robert [de Hackensall], (fn. 2) tenant, of four oxgangs of land with
appurtenances in Hacunesho [Hackensall] and Presho [Preesall],
to wit, of the whole estate which Hugh, grandfather of the said
Peter, held in those towns, and of the rent of five shillings yearly of
the issue of four cows which Geoffrey stated that Peter had from
him to farm.
Geoffrey acknowledged the said land with appurtenances in
Hacunesho and Presho to be the right of Peter, to hold of him
(Geoffrey) and his heirs in perpetuity by the service of free serjeanty,
of performing suit to County and Wapentake Courts for the said
Geoffrey's land, and of summoning the pleas of Geoffrey's Court in
that town (fn. 3) (sic), excepting always eighteen acres of land lying near
the messuage which was the said Peter's, towards the north; and
excepting that messuage which contains two acres, and also excepting
a fishery, to wit that which is the nearest to the said messuage, and
excepting one acre of meadow, lying to the east of the path which
passes through the midst of the eá-land called Holm. Which said
land, messuage, fishery and meadow shall forever remain to the said
Geoffrey and his heirs, free from any claim of Peter and his heirs.
Moreover Geoffrey quit-claimed to Peter and his heirs, all his right
in the said rent of five shillings. And further be it known, that it
shall be lawful for Peter to make two fisheries for his own use, and
the use of his heirs, beyond Geoffrey's said fishery, towards the sea.
No. 3.—At Lancaster, (fn. 4) on the morrow of the Octave of
St. Luke, the Evangelist, 4 John [26th October, 1202].
Between Gilbert de Tours (de Turribus), plaintiff, and William,
son of Robert, tenant, of one carucate of land with appurtenances in
Lofwic [Lowick] and Vlveston [Ulverston]. An assize of mort
d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
William acknowledged the carucate of land with appurtenances,
to be the right and inheritance of Gilbert, for which acknowledgment
Gilbert gave him the said carucate of land with appurtenances, to
hold to him and his heirs in perpetuity, of Gilbert and his heirs, by
the service of twenty shillings, to be rendered by half-yearly instalments at Easter, and at the feast of St. Michael, for all service except
forinsec service. And be it known that William and his heirs shall pay
the said twenty shillings to Gilbert and his heirs at Hotton Rocelin.
No. 4.—At Lancaster, on. the morrow of the Octave of
St. Luke, the Evangelist, 4 John [26th October, 1202].
Between Hugh, son of Edward, plaintiff, and Alan, son of
Benedict, tenant, of two oxgangs of land with appurtenances in
Peniton. (fn. 5) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between
them.
Alan acknowledged the two oxgangs of land to be the right and
inheritance of Hugh, to hold to him and his heirs, of Alan and his
heirs in perpetuity, by performing the forinsec service which belongs
to two oxgangs of land in the town of Peninton, for all service. And
he rendered them to him. For this acknowledgment Hugh gave
Alan one pound of cumin.
No. 5.—At Lancaster, on Wednesday next after the feast of
SS. Simon and Jude, the Apostles, 4 John [30th October, 1202].
Between William de Rodeclive, plaintiff, and Roger de Middelton,
tenant, respecting the advowson of the Church of Radeclive with
appurtenances. An assize of last presentation had been summoned
between them.
Roger acknowledged the advowson of the said Church to be the
right and inheritance of William. And he rendered it to him, quitclaimed by himself and his heirs. For this acknowledgment William
gave Roger three shillings sterling.
No. 6.—At Lancaster, on Thursday next after the feast of All
Saints, 4 John [7th November, 1202].
Between Ysolt, who was the wife of Robert, plaintiff, and
Richard, son of Robert, tenant, respecting the reasonable dower
which she claimed in the free tenement which belonged to Robert
her husband in Thorenteleg. (fn. 6)
Richard acknowledged that fourteen acres of land with appurtenances which Jordan holds, seven acres of land with appurtenances
which Richard holds, four acres of land with appurtenances which
Adam held, three acres of land with appurtenances which Thomas
held, Braderode and Flaxerode with appurtenances, and the third
part of Thorenteleg mill with appurtenances, and the third part of
the service of Robert and William, and the third part of the service
of Roger de Bradeleg, which the said Richard and his heirs shall
yearly pay to Ysolt at the feast of St. Oswald, were the right of
dower of the said Ysolt, to hold all her life in the name of dower,
by the service of ten pence, to be rendered yearly at the feast of
St. Giles for all service. And he rendered them to her. For this
acknowledgment she gave him two shillings sterling.
No. 7.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the Octave of
St. Luke the Evangelist, 4 John [27th October, 1202].
Between Robert, son of Hawise, plaintiff, and Amabil, daughter
of Simon, tenant, and Richard, son of Robert de Lathum, whom
she vouched to warrant, respecting one oxgang of land with appurtenances in Andelevesarewe. (fn. 7) An assize of mort d'ancestor had
been summoned between them.
Robert remitted his right in that oxgang of land with appurtenances to Richard and his heirs in perpetuity. For this quit-claim
Richard gave Robert twenty shillings sterling. Let it be known
that Amabil shall hold that oxgang of land with appurtenances all
her life, in the name of dower.
No. 8.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the Octave of
St. Luke the Evangelist, 4 John [27th October, 1202].
Between Agnes, daughter of Robert, plaintiff, and Richard,
Andrew and Efward, sons of Siward, tenants of three oxgangs of
land with appurtenances in Litherlande. (fn. 8) An assize of mort
d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
Agnes remitted her right in the said land to Richard, Andrew
and Efward, and their heirs in perpetuity. For this quit-claim,
Richard gave Agnes one oxgang with appurtenances, of the said three
oxgangs, to wit that which was Eveward's, son of Siward, to hold to
her and her heirs in perpetuity, by forinsec service to be performed
for the same for all service. Furthermore, Richard gave Agnes one
mark of silver.
No. 9.—At Lancaster, on Thursday next after the feast of
SS. Simon and Jude, the Apostles, 4 John [31st October, 1202].
Between John, son of Vhtred, plaintiff, and Elias de Wenigton, (fn. 9)
tenant, of two oxgangs of land with appurtenances in Wenigton. (fn. 10)
An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
John remitted his right to Elias and his heirs in perpetuity.
For this quit-claim Elias gave him three shillings sterling.
No. 10.—At Lancaster, on Monday next after the feast of All
Saints, 4 John [4th November, 1202].
Between Sigrid, widow of Gilbert, son of Ketel, plaintiff, and
John, son of Finthor, tenant, respecting the reasonable dower which
she claimed in the free tenement which was Gilbert's, her husband,
in Gersingeham [Gressingham].
John acknowledged that the third part, of two parts of one
oxgang of land with appurtenances, to wit the third part of all his
portion with appurtenances in Scathekholm towards the south, and
the third part with appurtenances in Fite towards the south, and the
third part with appurtenances in Holm towards the south, and the
third part of Escrig with appurtenances towards the south, and
the third part of the crofts, which are towards Ulvesthweit on the
southernmost side, were the right and dower of Sigrith, to hold all
her life in the name of dower. For this acknowledgment she gave
him two shillings sterling.
No. 11.—At Westminster, on Tuesday next after the Conversion
of St. Paul, 4 John [28th January, 1203].
Between William, son of Edith, plaintiff, and Benedict Gernet, (fn. 11)
tenant, by Richard de Fiskwic, put in his place, &c., respecting one
carucate of land with appurtenances in Ekeleston. (fn. 12) An assize of
mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
William remitted his claim in that carucate to Benedict and his
heirs in perpetuity, except one oxgang and the third part of an oxgang
of land with appurtenances in Ekeleston, between Earwe [Yarrow
river] and Waleton, which Benedict granted to William and his heirs
to hold in perpetuity, in like manner as the mother of the said
William held it at the time of her death, rendering yearly for the
same sixteen pence, to wit, at Pentecost eight pence, and at the feast
of St. Michael eight pence for all service, saving forinsec service.
For this quit-claim Benedict gave William two marks of silver.
Furthermore, Benedict granted to William and his heirs, common of
all his pasture for his beasts, and acquittance of pannage of all his
own pigs in the pasture and wood belonging to the said town of
Ekeleston.
No. 12.—At Lancaster, on Tuesday next after the feast of
All Saints, 4 John [5th November, 1202].
Between Alan, son of Benedict, plaintiff, and Herbert de
Elhal, tenant of half a carucate of land with the appurtenances in
Thornebuthwait. (fn. 13) A grand assize had been summoned between
them.
Herbert acknowledged the land to be the right and inheritance
of Alan, and rendered it to him and his heirs in perpetuity. For
this acknowledgment Alan gave Herbert 12 marks of silver.
And let it be known that Adam de Hielande, and Leising
de Coleton and their heirs, shall hold the said land of Alan and
his heirs by the same service by which they formerly held of the
said Herbert.
No. 13.—At Lancaster, on Monday next after the feast of
All Saints, 4 John [4th November, 1202].
Between Henry, son of Bernard, plaintiff, and Alan de Windhull and Agnes his wife, (fn. 14) tenants of an oxgang of land with the
appurtenances in Ribbecestre. An assize of mort d'ancestor had
been summoned between them.
Alan and Agnes acknowledged the oxgang of land to be the
right and inheritance of Henry, to hold to him and his heirs in
perpetuity by the service of 12 pence yearly, to be rendered at
the feast of St. Giles, for all service saving forinsec service.
And they rendered it to him. For this acknowledgment Henry
gave to Alan one pound of cumin.
No. 14.—At Lancaster, on Tuesday next after the feast of
All Saints, 4 John [5th November, 1202].
Between Uhtred de Chyrche, plaintiff, and Matthew de
Hollande, (fn. 15) tenant of 14 oxgangs of land with the appurtenances
in Hollande.
Uhtred quit-claimed all his right in the said 14 oxgangs of
land to Matthew and his heirs in perpetuity. For which Matthew
gave him 6 marks of silver.
No. 15.—At Lancaster, on Tuesday next after the feast of
All Saints, 4 John [5th November, 1202].
Between Ellen, who was the wife of Richard, son of Gospatrick,
plaintiff, and Gospatrick de Charlton, tenant, respecting the reasonable dower which she claimed in the free tenement which belonged
to the said Richard, her husband, in Cherleton.
Ellen quit-claimed all her right in the said dower to Gospatrick
and his heirs in perpetuity. For this he gave her one oxgang with
the appurtenances, of two oxgangs of land which A[u]stin de
Cherleton held, to wit, that which lies towards the east, and he
gave her 4 sellions of land with the appurtenances in exchange
for the moiety of the capital messuage which belonged to the
oxgang of land which Gospatrick gave her, to wit, 2 sellions
which lie next to Jordan's ditch towards the south, and 2 sellions
near the said Jordan's sellion towards the south, to hold for her life
in the name of dower, performing forinsec service for all service.
No. 16.—At Lancaster, on Tuesday next after the feast of
All Saints, 4 John [5th November, 1202].
Between Akarias de [Oust]wick, (fn. 16) plaintiff, and William de
Tunstall, and Thomas his son, tenants, by the said Thomas put
in the said William's place, etc., of 100 acres of land with the
appurtenances, beyond the stream which runs between Alnov and
Tunstall, and the several meadows of Canceveld and Tunstall,
as far as the stream of Lone.
Akarias quit-claimed his right in the land to William and
Thomas and their heirs. And for this quitclaim they granted to
him 4 hills (?) to wit, Scaleberge, Herdhappelire, Withekenberg,
and Sorithsteinberg, from the brook between Scaleberg and
Lethoneberg downwards as that brook runs into Kant, (fn. 17) and so
upwards by the brook which comes from Watriveling and runs
down towards Crosseberg, to lie uncultivated for common pasture
of all their beasts in Tunstall and Canceveld for ever.
And let it be known that William and Thomas and their
heirs, and their men shall cause Lethorneberg, Struteberg, Lathebolt, Thorneberg, and Witeberg, and Langerig to be cultivated to
whatever extent they may wish, and the residue which shall be
uncultivated shall remain for the common pasture of the beasts
as well of Akarias, as of William and Thomas and their men,
so that no meadow shall be made in all this aforesaid uncultivated land.
Which common pasture Akarias and his heirs shall hold of
William and Thomas and their heirs in perpetuity, by the service
of one pound of pepper to be rendered yearly at the Nativity of
our Lord for all service. And if it shall happen that William
and Thomas, or their heirs shall wish to convert (attornare) any
other common pasture within the bounds of Tunstall, they shall
provide for Akarias and his heirs, reasonable entry to that pasture
for the said service.
No. 17.—At Lancaster, on Monday next after the feast of the
Apostles Simon and Jude, 4 John [4th November, 1202].
Between Ralph de Reineford, plaintiff, and William Her . . .
tenant of three oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Reineford. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between
them.
Ralph quit-claimed his right in the land to William and his
heirs. And for this quit-claim William gave Ralph three parts,
with the appurtenances, of the wood and plain which he had
within Blacstaneclohhum and Lannclohhum, and from Blacstaneclohhum upwards to Brokkarelee, and from Brokkarelee to Biricherelee, and from Biricherelee Lannclohhum downwards to the
pool (tor pens) of Sanki; to hold to him and his heirs of the said
William and his heirs in perpetuity, by the service of two pence,
to be rendered yearly at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist for
all service.
And let it be known that Ralph and all his men who shall
dwell on that land, shall have common of the whole pasture
which belongs to the town of Reineford, (fn. 18) as well in wood as in
plain, for their beasts, and shall have their pigs acquit of pannage
throughout the whole of the said William's wood in Reineford;
and likewise William and all his men shall have common of
pasture in all Ralph's land, as well in wood as in plain, and shall
have their pigs acquit of pannage in the wood which is in that
land for ever.
No. 18.—At Lancaster, on the feast of the Apostles Simon
and Jude, 4 John [28th October, 1202].
Between Robert, son of Helias, plaintiff, and Ralph de Reineford, tenant of 20 acres of land with the appurtenances in
Wolvemor. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned
between them.
Robert quit-claimed his right in the land to Ralph and his
heirs in perpetuity, and for this quit-claim Ralph gave him two
marks of silver.
No. 19.—At Lancaster, on Wednesday next [after] the feast
of the Apostles Simon and Jude, 4 John [30th October, 1202].
Between Uhtred, son of Caruwad', plaintiff, and Richard,
son of Robert, tenant of 16 acres of land with the appurtenances
in Lathum. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned
between them.
Richard acknowledged the land to be the right and inheritance of Uhtred, to hold to him and his heirs, of Richard and
his heirs in perpetuity, by two shillings to be rendered yearly on
the morrow of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for all
service; and he rendered it to him. For this acknowledgment
Uhtred gave him ten shillings sterling.
No. 20.—At Lancaster, on Tuesday next after the feast of
the Apostles Simon and Jude, 4 John [29th October, 1202].
Between Adam, son of Mary and Dionisia his wife, plaintiffs,
and Richard de Hocwik, tenant of one carucate of land with
the appurtenances in Hocwik. An assize of mort d'ancestor had
been summoned between them.
Adam and Dionisia quit-claimed all their right in the land to
Richard and his heirs in perpetuity. For this quit-claim Richard
gave them half a caracute of land with the appurtenances in Hokwik,
to wit, two oxgangs with the appurtenances, which Amabel daughter
of John held, and one oxgang which Orme de Hokwik held, and
one oxgang which Roger de Hokwic held; to hold free and acquitted
from the said Richard and his heirs for ever, performing the service
due therefrom to the Abbot of Evesham, the chief lord.
No. 21.—At Lancaster, on the feast of the Apostles Simon and
Jude, 4 John [28th October, 1202]:
Between Thomas, son of Jordan, plaintiff, and Hugh de Elande,
and Uhtred and Michael, tenant (sic) of two oxgangs of land with
the appurtenances in Hunnordesfeld. (fn. 19) An assize of mort d'ancestor
had been summoned between them.
Hugh, Uhtred and Michael acknowledged the land to be the
right of Thomas, to hold to him and his heirs, of Hugh and his heirs
in perpetuity, by the service of 2s. 8d. to be rendered yearly at the
feast of St. Martin for all service, saving forinsec service. And they
rendered it to him. For this acknowledgment Thomas gave Hugh
one mark of silver.
No. 22.—At York, on Thursday next after the Octave of St.
Martin, 4 John [21st November, 1202].
Between William, son of Waldef de Ulverston, plaintiff,
and Roger de Hedon, tenant of half a carucate of land with the
appurtenances in Thorwerghe. (fn. 20) An assize of mort d'ancestor
had been summoned between them.
William quit-claimed his right in the land to Roger and his heirs
in perpetuity. For this quit-claim Roger gave him ten marks of
silver.
No. 23.—At Lancaster, on Wednesday next after the feast of
the Apostles Simon and Jude, 4 John [30th October, 1202].
Between William, son of Roger, (fn. 21) plaintiff, and William, Prior
of the Hospital of [St John of] Jerusalem, tenant of one acre of
land with the appurtenances in Bardeseia. An assize of mort
d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
William quit-claimed his right in the land to the said Prior and
his successors in perpetuity. For this quit-claim the Prior gave him
five shillings sterling.
No. 24.—At Lancaster, on Monday next after the feast of
the Apostles Simon and Jude, 4 John [4th November, 1202].
Between Thomas de Rawinton, plaintiff, and Alexander de
Pulkinton, and William his brother, and Alice his sister, tenants of
two and a half oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Rowinton (fn. 22)
and Wrdestorn. (fn. 23) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
Thomas quit-claimed his right in the land to Alexander,
William and Alice, and their heirs in perpetuity. For this quit-claim,
Alexander granted to the said Thomas one oxgang of land with the
appurtenances in Wrdestorn being one of the said oxgangs, to hold
to him and his heirs of Alexander and his heirs for ever, by forinsec
service for all service.
No. 25.—At Lancaster, on Monday next after the feast of the
Apostles Simon and Jude, 4 John [4th November, 1202].
Between Walter de Aldeventon, plaintiff, and Siward de
Deukesbiri, tenant of 6 oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in
Adelventon. (fn. 24) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned
between them.
Siward, acknowledged the land to be the right and inheritance
of Walter. For this acknowledgment Walter granted the land to
him, to hold to him and his heirs in perpetuity, by the service of
3s. 6d. to be rendered yearly at the feast of St. Martin for all service,
saving forinsec service.
No. 26.—At Lancaster, on Tuesday next after the feast of All
Saints, 4 John [5th November, 1202].
Between Margaret, formerly the wife of Richard de Lancaster,
plaintiff, and Robert, son of Bernard, Orme, son of Roger, and Roger,
his brother, tenants, respecting the reasonable dower which she
claimed in the free tenement which belonged to the said Richard her
husband in Wrichtington, Perebold, and Dauton. (fn. 25)
Margaret quit-claimed her right in the said dower to Robert,
Orme, and Roger, and their heirs in perpetuity. For which quit-claim
they gave her three marks of silver.
No. 27.—At Lancaster, on Friday next after the feast of St. Luke
the Evangelist, 4 John [25th October, 1202].
Between Syrid, daughter of Vivian, plaintiff, and Henry, son of
Bernard, (fn. 26) tenant, of 4 oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in
Perebold. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned
between them.
Syrid quit-claimed her right in the land to Henry and his heirs
in perpetuity. For this quit-claim he gave her 8 shillings sterling.
No. 28.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the Octave of
St. Luke the Evangelist, 4 John [27th October, 1202].
Between Gilbert de Towers, plaintiff, and William, son of
Robert, (fn. 27) tenant, of one carucate of land with the appurtenances in
Hotunr . . au. (fn. 28) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned
between them.
William acknowledged the land to be the right and inheritance
of Gilbert, and rendered it to him. For this acknowledgment Gilbert
gave him one mark of silver.
No. 29.—At Lancaster, on Wednesday next after the feast of
the Apostles Simon and Jude, 4 John [30th October, 1202].
Between Simon Blundel and Sigherid his wife, plaintiffs, and
Alan and Benedict de Liddigate, (fn. 29) tenants, of two parts (i.e., 2/3rds)
of two oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Gildus and
Sureheued. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned
between them.
Simon and Sigherid, his wife, quit-claimed their right in the
land to Alan and Benedict and their heirs in perpetuity. For
this quit-claim Alan and Benedict gave them 16 shillings sterling.
No. 30.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the Octave of
St. Luke the Evangelist, 4 John [27th October, 1202].
Between Alexander, son of William, (fn. 30) plaintiff, and John and
Geoffrey, sons of Robert, tenants of two oxgangs of land with
the appurtenances in Neubold. An assize of mort d'ancestor
had been summoned between them.
John and Geoffrey acknowledged the land to be the right and
inheritance of Alexander. For this acknowledgment Alexander
gave this land to Geoffrey, to hold to him and his heirs in perpetuity, by the service of two shillings to be rendered yearly at the
feast of St. Martin for all service, saving forinsec service.
No. 31.—At Lancaster, on Monday next after the feast of All
Saints, 4 John [4th November, 1202].
Between Matilda, formerly the wife of Ralph Dagun, (fn. 31) plaintiff,
and Thomas the Parson, and Adam the Clerk of Middelton, and
Avice, wife of Ranulph the Parson, Matthew de Colwe, Thomas
Chanceben, William, son of Ranulph, and Matthew de Quike,
tenants, respecting the reasonable dower which she claimed in the
free tenement which belonged to the said Ralph, her husband, in
Solhher [Sholver].
Matilda quit-claimed all her right in the land to Thomas, Adam,
Avice, Matthew, Thomas, William, and Matthew, and their heirs in
perpetuity. For this quit-claim they gave her thirty shillings sterling.
No. 32.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of
All Saints, 4 John [3rd November, 1202].
Between John, son of Robert, plaintiff, and Alan de Windhul
and Agnes, his wife, tenants of one oxgang of land with the
appurtenances in Ribbecestre. (fn. 32) An assize of mort d'ancestor had
been summoned between them.
Alan and Agnes acknowledged the land to be the right and
inheritance of John, to hold to him and his heirs in perpetuity,
by the service of 12 pence to be rendered yearly at the feast of
St. Giles for all service, saving forinsec service. And they rendered it to him. For this acknowledgment John gave Alan one
pound of cumin.
No. 33.—At York, on Sunday next after the Octave of St.
Martin, 4 John [24th November, 1202].
Between Henry de Fiskwic and Matilda, his wife, plaintiffs,
and Roger de Leicestre, tenant of one carucate of land with the
appurtenances in Ribelton. An assize of mort d'ancestor had
been summoned between them. (fn. 33)
Roger acknowledged the land to be the right of the said
Henry and Matilda, and granted it to them, to hold to them and
their heirs in perpetuity, by the service of ten shillings to be
rendered yearly, to wit, at the feast of the Nativity of our Lord,
2s. 6d.; at Easter, 2s. 6d.; at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist,
2s. 6d.; and at the feast of St. Michael, 2s. 6d., for all service,
saving forinsec service. For this grant Henry and Matilda gave
him four marks of silver.
No. 34.—At York, on Saturday next after the Octave of St.
Martin, 4 John [23rd November, 1202].
Between Alexander, son of Ulf de Hiton, plaintiff, and Roger de
Heton, tenant of four oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in
Urswic. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between
them.
Roger acknowledged the land to be the right of Alexander. For
this acknowledgment Alexander granted the said land to Roger and
his heirs, to hold of Ulf, father of the said Alexander, by the service
of 5s. 4d. yearly for all service, to wit, 2s. 8d. at Easter and
2s. 8d. at the feast of St. Michael. And after the decease of Ulf,
Roger and his heirs shall hold the land of Alexander and his heirs
in perpetuity, by the aforesaid service. For this grant Roger gave
Alexander ten marks of silver.
No. 35.—At Lancaster, on the feast of the Apostles Simon and
Jude, 4 John [28th October, 1202]. (fn. 34)
Between Henry de Pulkinton, plaintiff, and Alexander de
Pulkinton, tenant of three oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in
Revington and Worthesthorn. (fn. 35) An assize of mort d'ancestor
had been summoned between them.
Henry quit-claimed all his right in the land to Alexander and
his heirs in perpetuity. For this quit-claim Alexander gave him one
mark of silver.
No. 36.—At Westminster, in three weeks from Easter, 5 John
[16 May, 1204].
Between Gilbert fitz Reimfrei and Hawise his wife, plaintiffs,
by Hugh le Spicer put in their place, and Hugh de Letewelle,
tenant, by William de Paris, put in his place, of the sixth part of
two carucates of land with the appurtenances in Scoteford and
Natebi. (fn. 36)
Hugh acknowledged the land to be the right of Hawise and
remitted it to the said Gilbert and Hawise, and to the heirs of
Hawise in perpetuity. For this acknowledgment they gave him
17 marks of silver.
No. 37.—At Westminster, in three weeks from Holy Trinity,
6 John [11th July, 1204].
Between William, Prior of Lancaster, plaintiff, by Master
Benedict, put in his place, and Peter de la Hulle, (fn. 37) tenant of four
oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Hull. (fn. 38)
Peter acknowledged the land to be the right of the Prior and
Church of St. Mary of Lancaster. For this acknowledgment the
Prior granted the said land to Peter to hold for life, by the free service
of half a mark yearly, for all service and demand of the said Prior
and his successors, to be rendered at the two terms, to wit, at the
feasts of St. Martin 40d. and at Pentecost 40d. After Peter's decease
the land to revert to the Prior and his successors, quit of all claim by
the heirs of the said Peter for ever.
No. 38.—At Westminster, [date mutilated].
Between Gilbert fitz Reinfred and Hawise his wife, plaintiffs,
by Adam, son of Roger, put in their place, and Juliana de
Scozford, tenant, by Nicholas de Lacton, put in her place, of the
sixth part of three carucates of land with the appurtenances in
Scozford and Nateby, and in Burgh. (fn. 39)
Juliana acknowledged the land to be the right of Gilbert and
Hawise and quit-claimed it to them and the heirs of Hawise in
perpetuity. For this acknowledgment they gave her 17 marks of
silver.
No. 39.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of St. Michael,
6 John [13th October, 1204].
Between Roger, Abbot of Evesham, plaintiff, by William
de Capes put in his place, and Robert, son of Geoffrey, (fn. 40) tenant
of three oxgangs of land and a messuage with the appurtenances
in Penwrtham.
Robert acknowledged the land and messuage to be the right
of the Abbot and Church of St. Egwin of Evesham. For this
acknowledgment the Abbot granted the land and messuage to
Robert and his heirs, to hold of the Abbot and his successors
in perpetuity, by the free service of five shillings yearly for all
service, to be rendered at the Assumption of the Blessed Mary.
For this grant Robert gave the Abbot five marks of silver.
No. 40.—At the Exchequer, London, on Thursday next after
the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, 7 John [20th October, 1205].
Between Robert Gresley, plaintiff, by Theobald Hautein put
in his place, and Richard de Pierpont, tenant of 40 acres of wood
with the appurtenances in Lostok and Rumwrth. A jury
of grand assize had been summoned between them. (fn. 41)
Richard acknowledged the wood to be the right of Robert,
and rendered it to him. For this acknowledgment Robert gave him
a gold ring.
No. 41.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of St.
Matthias the Apostle, 7 John [26th February, 1206].
Between William, Abbot of Leicestre, plaintiff, and Peter de
Stalemin, tenant of two oxgangs of land with the appurtenances
in Kokerheim. (fn. 42)
Peter acknowledged the land to be the right of the Abbot,
and of his Church of Leicestre, and remitted it to him and to
his successors, and to his church of Leicestre. For this acknowledgment the Abbot gave him thirty shillings sterling. And be
it known that Peter has acknowledged that he has no charter
thereof from William de Lancaster. Wherefore if he or his
heirs should hereafter proffer any charter, it shall be held of no
effect.
No. 42.—At Westminster, on the Octave of Holy Trinity,
8 John [4th June, 1206].
Between Siward de Langetre, plaintiff, and Ralph de Stanedis,
tenant of one carucate of land with the appurtenances in
Langetre, and one carucate of land with the appurtenances in
Stanedis. (fn. 43)
The carucate of land in Langetre, and the moiety of the
advowson of the church of Stanedis, and the moiety of common
of the wood of Stanedis, in all matters and liberties appurtenant
to that wood, together with 16 acres of assarted land in that
town, near the said wood towards the north, shall remain to
Siward and his heirs, quit of any claim by Ralph and his
heirs for ever. The carucate of land in Stanedis, with the
other moiety of the advowson of the church of that town,
and the other moiety of common of wood of that town in all
matters and liberties, together with 16 acres of assarted land on
the south side of Stanedis church, shall remain to Ralph and
his heirs, quit of any claim by Siward and his heirs for ever.
And be it known that neither of them shall have power
hereafter to make any assart in the wood of Stanedis without
the consent of the other. Any chirograph previously made between
them respecting this land to be altogether of no effect.
No. 43.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of Holy Trinity,
8 John [11th June, 1206].
Between Henry de Kelet, (fn. 44) plaintiff, by Hugh Le Specier put
in his place, and Matilda, daughter of Uhctred, tenant, by Adam
her son, put in her place, of one carucate and a half of land
with the appurtenances in Kellet, and half a carucate of land
with the appurtenances in Bar.
Henry quit-claimed his right in the land to Matilda and
her heirs in perpetuity. For this quit-claim Matilda gave him
five marks of silver.
No. 44.—At Westminster, in three weeks from Easter, 8 John
[13th May, 1207].
Between Gilbert, son of Roger fitz Reinfred, and Hawise,
his wife, plaintiffs, by Adam de Hieland, put in their place,
and Paul, Abbot of Leicestre, and the Convent of the same
place, tenants of two carucates of land with the appurtenances in
Cokerheim (fn. 45) and Crimbles. An assize of mort d'ancestor had
been summoned between them.
Gilbert and Hawise lovingly, and for the souls of their
ancestors, quit claimed to the Abbot and Convent, and to their
successors, all right in the said land from themselves and their
heirs in perpetuity. The Abbot and Convent lovingly agreed, at
the petition of Gilbert and Hawise, and of the heirs of Hawise,
to appoint at the present time three canons in their church of
Cokerheim, and when Reginald, chaplain of the same church
shall die, the said Abbot and Convent and their successors will
appoint in the said church four canons, and so for ever.
No. 45.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of St. Michael,
8 John [13th October, 1206].
Between William, Abbot of Leicestre, plaintiff, by brother
Peter his canon, put in his place, and Herbert de Elhale,
tenant of two oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in
Crumles [Crimbles]. (fn. 46)
Herbert acknowledged the land to be the right of the said
Abbot, and of the church of St. Mary de Pratis of Leicestre,
and remitted it to him and his successors in perpetuity. For
this acknowledgment the Abbot gave him 5½ marks of silver.
No. 46.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of Easter, 9 John
[20th April, 1208].
Between Adam, son of Roger, and Herbert de [Elhale,
by . . . . ] de Geersteng, put in his place, respecting two
oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Elhale, and half a
carucate of land with the appurtenances in Thornubythuieitht
[Nibthwaite]. A plea of warranty of charter had been summoned between them. (fn. 47)
Herbert warranted to Adam the said land, and the charter
thereof which Grimbald de Elhal, father of Herbert, made to
Roger, son of Adam, father of the said Adam, in these words—
"Know all men, present and to come, that I Grimbald de
Elhale have given and granted, and by this my present charter
confirmed to Roger, son of Adam and his heirs, two oxgangs of
land with the appurtenances in Elhale, and half a carucate of
land with the appurtenances in Thornubythueith, with Sunneva my
daughter in frank marriage; to hold of me and my heirs, to
him and his heirs of the said Sunneva issuing, freely and quietly,
peacefully and honourably, with all easements and liberties thereunto appertaining. And when it shall happen that service ought
to be performed respecting that marriage, he who shall hold that
land, and his heirs, shall render to me and my heirs for all
service and demand, one pound of cumin at the feast of St.
Michael."
For this warranty and agreement Adam gave Herbert three
marks of silver.
No. 47.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of St. Michael,
9 John [13th October, 1207].
Between Albrea de Tylly, plaintiff, by Richard de Ketelewell
put in her place, and Henry de Blakeburne, tenant of the
third part of two carucates of land with the appurtenances in
Wisewell, which the said Albrea claimed to be her reasonable
dower of the gift of William de Arches formerly her husband,
in the said town. (fn. 48)
Henry acknowledged the said third part to be the reasonable dower of Albrea. For this acknowledgment she granted
the same to him and his heirs, to hold of her during her life
by free service, rendering yearly one sparrow hawk at the feast
of St. James for all service. And for this grant he gave her
5 marks of silver. And be it known that the sparrow hawk
shall be a sor, and sound (sorus et integer).
No. 48.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of Easter,
9 John [20th April, 1208].
Between Hugh de Moretuyn and Margaret his wife, by
Henry the porter, put in Margaret's place, and Richard le
Boteler, of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in
Warton, and the service of four oxgangs of land with the
appurtenances in the same town. A plea of warranty of charter
had been summoned between them. (fn. 49)
Richard warranted to Hugh and Margaret the said land and
service, and the charter thereof, which Quenild, mother of Richard,
made to the said Margaret, in these words—
"Know all men present and to come, that I Quenild de
Wartun, with the assent and consent of Richard le Boteler,
my heir, have given and granted, and by this my present charter
confirmed to Margaret, daughter of Richard, son of Roger, for
her homage and service, one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Wartun, to wit, that oxgang which Gospateric held.
Moreover, I have given and granted to the said Margaret, all
the service of Stephen le Boteler and his heirs from four oxgangs
of land, which ought to be made to me. To hold of me and
my heirs, freely and quietly, performing so much knight's service
as belongs to five organgs of land, when nine carucates make
the service of one knight, for all service."
For this warranty Hugh and Margaret gave Richard one
mark of silver.
No. 49.—At Derby, on Monday next before the Ascension
of our Lord, 10 John [4 May, 1209].
Between Walter, son of Swain, plaintiff, and W[illiam],
Abbot of Leicestre, tenant of one oxgang of land with the
appurtenances in Crumeles.
Walter acknowledged the said oxgang to be the right of
the Abbot, and of his church of Leicestre, and quit-claimed, and
will warrant it to the Abbot and his successors, and to his said
church in perpetuity. For this acknowledgment Grimbald, son
and heir of Herbert de Elhal, who formerly granted and quitclaimed that oxgang to the Abbot in the court of the Lord the
King, (fn. 50) gave Walter 8½ marks of silver.
No. 50.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of
St. Michael, 10 John [5th October, 1208].
Between Siward de Derewent, and Juliana his wife, plaintiffs,
and William de Reineford, tenant of three oxgangs of land with
the appurtenances in Reineford. (fn. 51) A jury of grand assize had
been summoned between them.
Siward and Juliana acknowledged the land to be the right of
William. For this acknowledgment William gave and granted to
Siward and Juliana ten acres of that land, with a share of the
new cultivation between the place called Bicswahe and the ford
(vadus) of Holecroft, to hold to them and the heirs of Juliana, of
him and his heirs, by the free service of sixpence to be rendered
yearly at the Assumption of the Blessed Mary, for all service.
No. 51.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of
St. Michael, 10 John [5th October, 1208].
Between Helen, formerly the wife of John de Heselrigg,
plaintiff, and Ralph de Heselrigg, tenant of the third part of two
carucates and 13 acres and a half of land with the appurtenances
in Heselrigg, (fn. 52) which Helen claimed against Ralph in dower, of
the gift of the said John, formerly her husband.
Ralph acknowledged the said third part to be the dower of
Helen, to hold of him and his heirs, rendering yearly 3 shillings
at two terms, to wit, at Pentecost and the feast of St. Martin, for
all service. For this acknowledgment Helen quit-claimed to Ralph
her right in the name of dower in seven score sheep, with the
whole of their issue for 14 years, and in all the corn and
household goods, which belonged to the said John, formerly her
husband.
No. 52.—At Knareburch, on Thursday next after the feast
of St. Mark the Evangelist, 10 John [30th April, 1209].
Between Reiner, son of Ralph, plaintiff, and Eudo de Lungvillers, tenant of 4 oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in
Bridestwisel. (fn. 53) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
Reiner acknowledged the land to be the right of Eudo. For
this acknowledgment Eudo gave and granted to Reiner three
oxgangs of the said land, towards the east, to hold to him and
his heirs, of Eudo and his heirs by the service of 6 shillings
to be rendered yearly on St. Giles' day, for all service saving
forinsec service. So that Eudo and his heirs shall acquit Reiner
and his heirs from all service to the chief lords for that land.
And for this grant Reiner quit-claimed to Eudo and his heirs
in perpetuity, all right in the fourth oxgang of the said four
oxgangs, to wit, in that which is towards the west. So that
20 acres of land which Thomas, son of Gospatric, formerly
held, part of the said four oxgangs, are computed to Eudo in
his oxgang, which remains to him; for which 20 acres Reiner
and his heirs shall have 20 acres of that oxgang, which remains
to Eudo towards the west.
No. 53.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of
St. Nicholas, 10 John [7th December, 1208].
Between Alice de Haggethorp, plaintiff, and Alice de Windeg,
tenant by Adam de Yeland put in her place, of half a carucate
of land with the appurtenances in Haggestorp. (fn. 54)
Alice de Haggetorp quit-claimed to Alice de Windeg and
her heirs all right in the land. For this quit-claim the latter
gave the former three marks of silver, and one cow of the price
of 5 shillings.
No. 54.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of
St. Nicholas, 10 John [7th December, 1208].
Between Richard de Heggefeld and Godith his wife, by the
said Richard put in Godith's place, and Thomas [T]honestal,
and Matilda his wife, by the said Thomas put in Matilda's
place, and Ingrid, John, and Acarias, by Benedict the priest
put in Ingrid's place, plaintiffs, and Hugh de Morewic, of
the rent and multure of six carucates of land with the appurtenances in Farletones and Cancefeld. (fn. 55)
John, Acarias and Ingrid quit-claimed from themselves and
their heirs, and Richard and Godith, Thomas and Matilda quitclaimed from themselves and the heirs of Godith and Matilda,
to Hugh and his heirs, all their right in the multure of three
carucates of the said six carucates in Farletones, in perpetuity.
For this quit-claim, Hugh remitted to them and their heirs
twelve solidates and four denariates of rent, part of thirty-nine
solidates of rent, which they ought to pay yearly to him from
the manor and mill of Cancefeld, and from the multure of the
said six carucates, which they hold of him in Cancefeld and
Farletones.
No. 55.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of St.
Michael, 11 John [5th October, 1208].
Betwee Sybil and Amiria, daughters of William, plaintiffs,
and Adam Banastre, tenant of half a carucate of land with the
appurtenances in Bekaneshou. An assize of mort d'ancestor had
been summoned between them. (fn. 56)
Sybil and Amiria acknowledged the land to be the right of
Adam. For this acknowledgment he granted to them the moiety
of the said land, to wit, that moiety lying towards the south, to
hold to them and their heirs, of him and his heirs by the free
service of 2s. 6d., to be rendered yearly at the feast of St.
Michael for all service. And be it known that no part of the
said land, which William, son of Henry held, ought to be
comprized in the said moiety, which remains to Sybil and Amiria.
No. 56.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of
St. Nicholas, 10 John [7th December, 1208].
Between Gilbert fitz Reinfrid and Hawise, his wife, plaintiffs,
by Gilbert de Lancaster, put in her place, and Richard Boteler,
tenant of one carucate of land with the appurtenances in
Clacton. (fn. 57) A jury of grand assize had been summoned between
them.
Richard acknowledged the land to be the fee and right of
Hawise. Moreover he acknowledged a certain other carucate
of land with the appurtenances in the said town, to wit, that
which Richard, son of Uctred, and Robert de Stanford held, to
be the fee and right of Hawise, and quit-claimed from himself
and his heirs, to Gilbert and Hawise, and the heirs of Hawise,
all right in the said fee and land. So that Adam de Clacton,
who held half a carucate of the said land, of Richard by forinsec
service for half a carucate of land, where nine carucates with
the appurtenances make the service of one knight, for all service,
and the heirs of the said Adam; and Michael de Clacton, who
held half a carucate of the said land of Richard by the said
service, and the heirs of the said Michael; and Walter de Wenequec
who held half a carucate of the said land of Richard by the said
service, and the heirs of the said Walter; and Richard de Stanford, who held half a carucate of the said land of the said Richard
by the said service, and the heirs of Richard de Stanford; shall
hold the said land of Gilbert and Hawise, and the heirs of
Hawise, as they formerly held of Richard Boteler. For this quitclaim Gilbert and Hawise gave Richard Boteler two marks of
silver. And be it known that the land belonging to the house
of the Hospital of Jerusalem, which the Brethren thereof formerly
held of that half carucate, and which the said Adam held, shall
be held as they formerly held it.
No. 57.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of St.
Michael, 10 John [5th October, 1208].
Between Henry de Kellet, plaintiff, and Hugh de Morwic,
deforciant, respecting the course of the waters of Solebec and
Mikelebec, whereupon Henry complained that Hugh had diverted
those waters from their course to the injury of his free tenement
in Clahton [Claughton, in Lonsdale].
Henry granted for himself and his heirs, that Hugh and his
heirs may freely and without hindrance of Henry or his heirs,
divert the said waters to their mill of Farleton at their pleasure,
and so that they may have the greater easement thereof. For
this agreement, Hugh gave him five marks of silver. And
Henry and his heirs will warrant the said waters to be so
conducted to the said mill, to Hugh and his heirs against all
men, in perpetuity.
No. 58.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of
St. Nicholas, 10 John [7th December, 1208].
Between Stephen de Hamerton, plaintiff, and Hugh de
Mitton, tenant of one carucate of land with the appurtenances
in Acton [Aighton]. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them. (fn. 58)
Stephen quit-claimed all his right in the land to Hugh and
his heirs. For this quit-claim Hugh gave him 14 marks of
silver.
No. 59.—At York, on the Quindene of Easter, 10 John
[12th April, 1209].
Between Robert Gredley, plaintiff, and Richard, son of Robert,
deforciant, respecting the services and customs which Robert
claimed from him, for the tenement which he held of Robert
in Alreton [Allerton], (fn. 59) the which Richard refused to render to
him.
Richard rendered to Robert the whole of the tenement, which
he held of him, and as he held it of him, and quit-claimed it
from him and his heirs, to Robert and his heirs in perpetuity.
For this quit-claim Robert gave him 40 shillings.
No. 60.—At Lancaster, on Sunday next after the feast of
St. Nicholas, 10 John [7th December, 1208].
Between Helias de Bilinton, plaintiff, and Helias de Plesinton,
tenant of one carucate of land with the appurtenances in
[Plesin]ton, and 6 acres of land with the appurtenances in
Billinton.
Helias de Billinton acknowledged the land to be the right of
Helias de Plesinton, to hold of him and his heirs by the free
service of eight shillings to be rendered yearly at the feast of
St. Giles, for all service saving forinsec service belonging to that
land. For this acknowledgment Helias de Plesinton gave him six
marks of silver.
No. 61.—At York, on the morrow of St. Thomas the Apostle,
12 John [22nd December, 1210].
Between Sabina de Hocwic, plaintiff, and Richard de Hocwic,
tenant of half a carucate of land with the appurtenances in
Hocwic. (fn. 60)
Richard acknowledged the land to be the right of Sabina.
this acknowledgment Sabina granted the land to him, to
hold of the chief lords of that fee, except two oxgangs of the
said land, to wit, one with the messuage and other appurtenances,
which Albin, son of Sired held, and another which Richard, son
of Warin held, with the messuage which belonged to Roger
Briton; and except 10 acres of the said land, which lie between
the marsh of Hocwic and Smeleden; and except the homage and
service of Roger, son of Gamel, from nine acres of land, which
he holds of that land, to wit, 18 pence for all service; which
2 oxgangs, 10 acres of land, messuages and service shall quietly
remain to Sabina and her heirs. This concord was made in
the presence of, and with the consent of Roger [son of] Gamel,
who also acknowledged that he owed that service. And be it
known that Sabina and her heirs shall hold the said two oxgangs,
10 acres of land, two messuages, and the service of Roger
[son of] Gamel, of the Abbot of Evesham and his successors by
the service thereto belonging.
No. 62.—At Lancaster, [between 25th October and 7th November,
1202].
Between Edusa, who was the wife of Alan de Windhulle, (fn. 61)
plaintiff, and Alan, son of Alan, tenant, respecting the reasonable
dower belonging to her of the free tenement which Alan her
husband held in Skelmersdale, and Syfrethelegh, Penbreton,
and Windhull.
Edusa quit-claimed to Alan and his heirs, all her right in
the said dower. For this quit-claim he granted to Edusa one toft
in Penbreton which is called Hennewurthe, and one oxgang of
land with the appurtenances which Harvey held, and one oxgang
of land which Ailwin held, and all the third part of the meadow
called Torkraell towards the east in Skelmersdale, and one oxgang
of land which Ralph held in Skelmaresden, and the third part of
one oxgang of land in the said town which Levenat held, and the
third part of certain land called Tunstede of Alan's demesne in
Skelmaresden, towards the west; to hold to Edusa for life in
the name of dower. After her decease, the said land shall
peaceably revert to Alan and his heirs. Moreover he gave her
3 marks of silver, 22 pence and 16 woodland mares. And let it
be known that Edusa shall have the third part of the mill of
Skelmeresden for life.