Lancashire Fines: 1-11 Henry III

Lancaster.

3 Henry III.

No. 1.—At Lancaster, (fn. 1) on Wednesday next after the feast of St. Hilary, 3 Henry III. [16th January, 1219].

Between Syrith, daughter of Godwin, and Wynniva and Matilda, her sisters, plaintiffs, and Walter Mutun, tenant of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Ribecestre. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

Syrith, Wyniva and Matilda quit-claimed from themselves and their heirs to Walter and his heirs in perpetuity, all their right in the land. For this quit-claim Walter gave them twenty shillings sterling.

No. 2.—At Lancaster, on Wednesday next after the Octave of St. Hilary, 3 Henry III. [23rd January, 1219].

Between Beatrice, formerly the wife of Hugh de Mitton, Michael de Athelakeston, and Avice, his wife, and Richard, son of Swain and Yseuda, his wife, plaintiffs, (fn. 2) and Nicholas de Yeland, tenant, of two oxgangs of land and two parts of one oxgang with the appurtenances in the town of Hoton. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

Beatrice, Michael and Avice, his wife, Richard and Yseuda, his wife, quit-claimed from themselves and their heirs to Nicholas and his heirs in perpetuity all their rights in the land. For this quit-claim Nicholas gave them ten marks of silver.

No. 3.—At Lancaster, on Tuesday next after the Octave of St. Hilary, 3 Henry III. [22nd January, 1219].

Between Richard de Wykerdley, plaintiff, and Richard de Hylton, tenant of six oxgangs of land (fn. 3) with the appurtenances in Hylton, whereupon a plea had been summoned between them in the said Court by the King's writ of præcipe quod reddal; in which land Richard de Hylton had no entry except by Yvort, his father, to whom Richard de Wikerley had pledged the same for a term which has now expired, as he avers, and which Richard de Wikerley claims to be his inheritance.

Richard de Hylton acknowledged the land to be the right of Richard de Wikerley. For this acknowledgment he granted the said land to Richard de Hylton, to hold of him to farm for the term of 17 years, rendering yearly two shillings at the feast of St. John the Baptist, and performing forinsec service, for all other service and demand. At the end of 17 years, the land to quietly return to Richard de Wikerley or his heirs, unless in the mean time Richard de Hylton or his heirs, with good intent towards Richard de Wirkedley or his heirs, shall do something whereby the land ought finally to remain to them. For confirmation of this agreement Richard de Hylton gave Richard de Wyrkedley one mark of silver.

No. 4.—At Lancaster, on Monday next after the Purification of the Virgin Mary, 3 Henry III. [4th February, 1219].

Between William, son of Robert, plaintiff, and Gilbert fitz Renfrid, tenant of eight oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Lathebote. (fn. 4) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them,

William quit-claimed the land from himself and his heirs, to Gilbert and his heirs. For this Gilbert gave him two oxgangs of land in Warton which belonged to Robert de Treueles; and also the service of eight shillings yearly to be received of William, son of Warin, in Thistelton, and homage; to hold to him and his heirs, of Gilbert and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly two shillings at the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary, for all secular service and demand, saving forinsec service to the chief lord.

No. 5.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, 3 Henry III. [16th June, 1219].

Between Thomas le Waleis, plaintiff, by Richard le Waleis put in his place, and William le Butiller, (fn. 5) tenant of two oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Bruches. (fn. 6) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

Thomas acknowledged the land to be the right of William. For this acknowledgment William granted to Thomas the moiety of the said two oxgangs, to wit, that moiety which lies towards the sun; to hold to him and his heirs, of William and his heirs, by the service of twelve pence yearly at the feast of St. John the Baptist, for all service, except forinsec service.

No. 6.—At Westminster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 5 Henry III. [20th January, 1221].

Between Adam le Arbalaster and Alice, his wife, plaintiffs, by the said Adam put in Alice's place, and Richard Waleys, tenant of four oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Withull. (fn. 7)

Adam and Alice quit-claimed from themselves and their heirs to Richard and his heirs in perpetuity, all their right in the land. For which Richard gave them ten marks of silver.

No. 7.—At Westminster, on the morrow of the Purification of the Virgin Mary, 7 Henry III. [3rd February, 1223].

Between Robert de Viliers, plaintiff, and Walter de Holes, and Beatrice his wife, tenants of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Holes. (fn. 8)

Robert acknowledged the land to be the right of Beatrice, to hold of him and his heirs, to Walter and Beatrice, and the heirs of Beatrice, in perpetuity, rendering yearly two shillings at two terms, to wit, one moiety at Easter, and the other at the feast of St. Michael, for all service, except forinsec service. Moreover Robert granted to them, and the heirs of Beatrice, common of pasture in the said town for all their own beasts, wherever the beasts of the free men of the said town depasture. Nevertheless the said Robert and his heirs shall have power to break up (frussire) a portion of the pasture, lying between the water of Ascalon and "la onisse," in whatever place shall be to their greater advantage, for the improvement of the Manor of Holes, without gainsay of Walter and Beatrice, and the heirs of Beatrice. For this acknowledgment they gave him twenty shillings sterling.

No. 7a.—At Westminster, on the morrow of St. Luke, 8 Henry III. [19th October, 1224].

Between Simon de Grubbeheued, plaintiff, and Richard, son of Richard, tenant of the Manor of Lathom with the appurtenances. (fn. 9)

Simon quit-claimed from himself and his heirs, to Richard and his heirs, in perpetuity, all right in the manor. For this quit-claim Richard granted to Simon three carucates of land in Childewal, and three carucates in Raby, and two oxgangs in Anlauesargh, to wit, the whole of his land in the said towns; to hold of him and his heirs, to Simon and his heirs for ever, rendering yearly one pound of cumin, or four pence at the Nativity of our Lord, for all service, saving forinsec service. And Richard and his heirs will warrant to Simon and his heirs the land hereby granted.

No. 8.—At Westminster, on the Octave of St. Michael, 8 Henry III. [6th October, 1224].

Between Matilda, daughter of Henry, plaintiff, and Roger, son of Roger de Leycestre, respecting one carucate of land with the appurtenances in Ribbelton. Matilda complained that Roger had not kept the agreement made by chirograph in the court of King John, between Roger, father of the said Roger, whose heir he is, and the said Matilda. There had been a "plea of fine made" between them.

Roger granted to Matilda one oxgang of land of the said carucate, to wit, that which William de Echelton held; to hold to her and her heirs, of him and his heirs in perpetuity, together with two other oxgangs of land, which she formerly held, being part of the said carucate, by the said fine; rendering yearly two shillings at the four terms, to wit, at the Nativity of our Lord 6d., at Mid-Lent 6d., at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist 6d., and at the feast of St. Michael 6d., for all service, custom, and secular demand, And Roger and his heirs will warrant to Matilda and her heirs the said three oxgangs for the said service. For this acknowledgment Matilda quit-claimed from herself and her heirs, to Roger and his heirs for ever, all her right in the surplus of the said carucate. And be it known that the fine previously made is hereby cancelled. (fn. 10)

No. 9.—At Westminster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 9 Henry III. [20th January, 1225].

Between William Gernet, plaintiff, and Roger Gernet, whom William le Vilein and Cecily his wife called to warrant, respecting Cecily's dower of the Manor of Fischwic with the appurtenances, which Manor William Gernet claimed against William and Cecily, and which Roger warranted to them. (fn. 11)

William Gernet quit-claimed from himself and his heirs, to Roger, William and Cecily, and the heirs of Roger, in perpetuity, all his right in the Manor. For this quit-claim Roger granted that William Gernet and his heirs should have and hold half a carucate of land in Crophill, which he formerly held of Roger and his heirs, performing therefor forinsec service belonging to half a carucate of land, where 21 carucates make the service of one knight for all service.

No. 10.—At Westminster, in a month from Easter, 9 Henry III. [27th April, 1225].

Between Nicholas, Master of the Hospital of St. Leonard of Lancaster, plaintiff, and Roger, son of Ralph, impedient of five acres of land with the appurtenances in Lancastre, respecting which a plea of warranty of charter had been summoned between them. (fn. 12)

Roger acknowledged the land to be the right of the Master, and of the Hospital of St. Leonard of Lancaster, as that which they have of the gift of Warin, son of Emma, his grandfather, whose heir he is; to hold to the Master and his successors and to the said Hospital, of Roger and his heirs in perpetuity, in free, pure and perpetual alms, quit of all secular service and demand. And Roger and his heirs will warrant the land to them as aforesaid for ever. For this acknowledgment the Master has received Roger and his heirs into all benefits and prayers which shall hereafter be made in the said Hospital.

No. 11.—At Westminster, on the morrow of the feast of SS. Simon and Jude, Apostles, 9 Henry III. [29th October, 1224].

Between Simon de Haleshal, plaintiff, and Robert de Holand, tenant of two carucates of land, with the appurtenances in Holand. (fn. 13)

Simon quit-claimed to Robert and his heirs in perpetuity, all his right in the land. For this quit-claim Robert gave him five marks of silver.

No. 12.—At Lancaster, (fn. 14) on the morrow of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [14th January, 1227].

Between Geoffrey de Glasbroc and Edith his wife, plaintiffs, and Richard de Cotun, tenant of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Billesburg. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

Geoffrey and Edith quit-claimed to Richard and his heirs in perpetuity, all their right in the land. For this quit-claim he gave them four marks of silver.

No. 13.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [20th January, 1227].

Between Robert Gredley, plaintiff, and Thomas de Brunhill, Alexander de Harwude, Thomas de Wurthington, and Adam de Radclive, deforciants, (fn. 15) respecting suit of court (de sectis), which Robert claimed of them from the tenements which they hold of him in Harwude, Wurthington, Leoure and Brimhill, whereupon he claimed from them, beside other services which they owe for their said tenements, that they should perform suit to him fortnightly at his court at Mamecestre, whereas they only acknowledge that they ought to do suit from month to month. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.

Thomas, Alexander, Thomas and Adam acknowledged for themselves and their heirs, that they would perform suit at the court of Robert and his heirs at Mamecestre every three weeks, and fortnightly at pleas to be held by the King's writ, and at the judgment of thieves. For this acknowledgment Robert quitclaimed to them all arrears of suits unto this day.

No. 14.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [20th January, 1227].

Between William de Liveseye, plaintiff, and Adam de Bilington, tenant of 20 acres of land with the appurtenances in Liveseye. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.

Adam acknowledged 12 acres of the said land, to wit, those 12 acres on the west side of the water of Derewente, to be the right of William, and quit-claimed them from himself and his heirs to William and his heirs in perpetuity. For this acknowledgment William quit-claimed from himself and his heirs to Adam and his heirs for ever, all his right in the residue of the land.

No. 15.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [20th January, 1227].

Between William, son of Thomas de Tunstal, plaintiff, and Roger, son of William de Tunstal, deforciant, respecting customs and services which William claimed of Roger from two oxgangs of land with the appurtenances, which Roger holds of him in Tunstal, whereupon William claimed that Roger should render to him yearly 7s. 7½d., which customs and services Roger did not acknowledge.

Roger acknowledged the land to be the right of William. For this acknowledgment William granted it to Roger for life, to hold of him and his heirs, rendering yearly 7s. 7½d. and one pound of pepper at two terms, to wit, one moiety at the Nativity of our Lord, and the other at the feast of St. Martin, for all service and demand. After the death of Roger the land to peaceably revert to William and his heirs.

No. 16.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [20th January, 1227].

Between Jordan the Goldsmith (aurifaber), plaintiff, and William, son of Ketel, tenant of half an oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Aston. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.

William acknowledged the land to be the right of Jordan. For this acknowledgment Jordan granted it to William, to hold to him and his heirs, of Jordan and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly six pence at two terms, to wit, at Easter three pence, and at the feast of St. Michael three pence, for all service, saving forinsec service belonging to the land. For this grant William gave him half a mark of silver.

No. 17.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [20th January, 1227].

Between Adam de Bury, plaintiff, and John de la Mare, tenant of 200 acres of land and one mill with the appurtenances in Suttelesworth. (fn. 16) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

John acknowledged the moiety of the land and mill with the appurtenances, in demesnes, and the services of the free tenants, who held of the said tenement at this time, to be the right of Adam, to wit, that moiety of the whole demesne, wheresoever it lies towards the north (versus umbram), to hold to Adam and his heirs, of John and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly twelve pence at two terms, to wit, at Easter six pence, and at the feast of St. Michael six pence, for all service and demand. And be it known that those who were formerly enfeoffed by John, shall perform the moiety of the service due from their tenements to Adam and his heirs, and the other moiety to John and his heirs.

No. 18.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [14th January, 1227].

Between Alexander de Kirkeby, plaintiff, and Robert, Abbot of Furness, tenant of four oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Kirkeby. (fn. 17)

Alexander quit-claimed from himself and his heirs to the Abbot and his successors and to his church of Furness, in perpetuity, all his right in the land. For this quit-claim the Abbot gave him five marks of silver.

No. 19.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [20th January, 1227].

Between Eve, formerly the wife of Adam de Edesford, plaintiff, and Jordan de Whetelegh, tenant of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Whetelegh. (fn. 18)

Jordan acknowledged the land to be the right of Eve. For this acknowledgment she gave it to him, to hold to him and his heirs begotten of Mayancia, formerly his wife, and sister of Eve, and their heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly to Eve and her heirs one pound of cumin at the feast of St. Giles, and to the chief lords of that fee fourteen pence at the said term, for all service and demand, saving forinsec service belonging to that land.

No. 20.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [20th January, 1227].

Between Matilda, daughter of Robert, plaintiff, and Richard, son of Roger, (fn. 19) tenant of five oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Frekelton.

Matilda quit-claimed from herself and her heirs to Richard and his heirs in perpetuity, all her right in the land. For this quit-claim Richard gave her three marks of silver.

No. 21.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [14th January, 1227].

Between Roger, son of Roger de Heton, plaintiff, and Robert, Abbot of Furness, tenant of 15 acres of land with the appurtenances in Querneberg. (fn. 20) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

Roger acknowledged the land to be the right of the Abbot, and of his church of Furness, and quit-claimed it from himself and his heirs to the Abbot and his successors in perpetuity. For this acknowledgment the Abbot gave him two marks of silver.

No. 22.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Hillary, 11 Henry III. [20th January, 1227].

Between Roger de Tunstal and Matilda his wife, by the said Roger put in Matilda's place, plaintiffs, and Richard, Prior of St. Wilfrid of Horneby, (fn. 21) tenant of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Wenington; and between the said Roger and Matilda, plaintiffs, and the said Prior, whom William, son of Richard called to warrant, and who warranted to him, respecting one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in the said town. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them,

Roger and Matilda quit-claimed from themselves and the heirs of Matilda to the Prior and his successors, in perpetuity, all their right in the land. For this quit-claim the Prior gave them ten shillings sterling.

No. 23.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [14th January, 1227].

Between Elias the Clerk, plaintiff, and William, son of Thomas, tenant of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Ribbelcestre. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.

William acknowledged the land to be the right of Elias. For this acknowledgment Elias granted it to him, to hold to him and his heirs, of Elias and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly twelve pence at the feast of St. Giles for all service and demand, saving forinsec service belonging to that land.

No. 24.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [20th January, 1227].

Between Adam, son of Walter, plaintiff, and Adam de Ieland, tenant of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Warton. (fn. 22) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

Adam, son of Walter quit-claimed from himself and his heirs to Adam de Ieland and his heirs in perpetuity, all right in the land. For this quit-claim Adam de Ieland gave him two marks of silver.

No. 25.—At Lancester, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [20th January, 1227].

Between Roger de Bowelton, plaintiff, and Syward de Dukesbiri, tenant of one carucate of land with the appurtenances in Dukesbiri. (fn. 23)

Syward acknowledged the land to be the right of Roger. For this acknowledgment Roger granted it to him, to hold to him and his heirs, of Roger and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly 6s. 4d. at the feast of St. Martin, for all service and demand, saving forinsec service belonging to that land. And Roger and his heirs shall acquit Syward and his heirs every year from forty pence to the chief lords of that fee for ever Elias de Tonge was present when this concord was made, and agreed thereto. And Roger granted to him and his heirs in perpetuity, eighteen pence of the said rent, to be received yearly at the feast of St. Martin. And if escheats, relief or wardship shall accrue from this land, the profit so arising shall be divided between Roger and Elias and their heirs.

No, 26.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Hilary, 11 Hen. III. [14th January, 1227].

Between Robert, Abbot of Furness (de Fornacibus) plaintiff, and Alexander de Kirkeby, deforciant, respecting the advowson of the church of Kyrkeby Yrlith. (fn. 24) A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.

Alexander acknowledged the advowson of that church to be the right of the Abbot and of his church of Furness, and quitclaimed it from himself and his heirs, to the Abbot and his successors in perpetuity. The Abbot received Alexander into every benefit thereafter to be made in the church of Furness for ever.

No. 27.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [20 January, 1227].

Between Edward de Brochol, plaintiff, and William, son of Roger, tenant of one carucate of land with the appurtenances in Samlesbiri. (fn. 25)

Edward quit-claimed from himself and his heirs to William and his heirs in perpetuity, all right in the land. For this quitclaim William gave him ten marks of silver.

No. 28.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Hilary, 11 Henry III. [14th January, 1227].

Between Avice, formerly the wife of William Brun, and Robert Plumbe, and Cecily his wife, plaintiffs, and Robert, son of Ulfy, tenant of one oxgang and three parts of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Dileworth. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.

Robert, son of Ulfy acknowledged the land to be the right of Avice, Robert and Cecily. For this acknowledgment they granted to him the moiety of the said land, to wit, that moiety which lies towards the north, to hold to him and his heirs, of them and the heirs of Avice and Cecily, in perpetuity, rendering yearly twenty-two pence at the feast of St. Giles, for all service and demand, of which Avice, Robert and Cecily and the heirs of Avice and Cecily will acquit Robert and his heirs towards the chief lords, of twenty-one pence yearly for ever. And they will answer to the chief lords of the fee for the service which belongs to the moiety which remains to them in demesne.