Assize Roll, 1268. Divers Counties.

13 Edward I.

m. 11.

Assizes taken at Lancastre one month from Easter Day in the thirteenth year of the reign of King Edward [22 April 1285] [before John de Reygate and Geoffrey Aguyllun].

Reygate.

Novel disseisin—Agnes who was wife of John de Haydock v. Adam de Hyndele, Margery his daughter, Augustine del Wode, Hugh de Hulm, William le Reyueyedprest, Henry Mallesone, John son of Gilbert del Molyn, Ranulph Maylersone and Adam de Gedelowe re common of pasture in Kyllechyrth in 25 acres of moor.

Adam answers for all and, as to 20 acres, says that he holds the tenement wherein Agnes claims common of pasture by the law of England of the inheritance of one Elizabeth late his wife; that he and the said Elizabeth with Robert de Risselley and Ellen his wife and Thomas de Hyndeley and Jennet his wife are joint chief lords of the vill of Kilchith and approved their waste (where Agnes claims common) by mutual consent; and that the 20 acres were assigned to Adam and Elizabeth as their share of the approvement before Agnes had any free tenement in the vill to which common of pasture could belong. And should it appear that Agnes then had such free tenement, then she is his tenant, and he pleads the Statute of Merton, and says that Agnes has pasture enough; as to 3 acres, Agnes herself has reduced them to culture; as to the other 2 acres, Agnes agreed to their approvement. Verdict for defendants to above effect. Judgment accordingly.

Novel disseisin—Robert de Penketh v. William le Botiller of Werington, Robert de Forth, Robert Herth, Adam Galpe, Richard de Meles, Robert de Meles, Richard le Colte, Henry son of John le Walze, Adam de Penketh and Elyas de Kynger re a moiety of 100 acres of moor and heath [brusseti] in Penketh.

Henry de Kyghlay for the defendants says that the plaintiff is in seisin; this Robert admits. William and the others dismissed, and Robert fined for false claim.

Mort a'Ancestor—Robert son of Adam de Staynerlyth v. Simon le Tayllur and Beatrix his wife re 2 messuages, 20 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture and a moiety of 2 messuages, in Staynerlyth.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; no sureties as he pledged his faith.

Mort d'Ancestor—Simon Payn, in right of Simon Payn his father v. [blank] de Bullyng re one acre of land in Wygan.

Defendant says that one William de Hokeleschawe at one time gave the said acre to the said Simon with one Emma his daughter, and to the heirs of the bodies of Simon and Emma; Simon died and Emma survived a long time seised of the said acre and then by her will disposed of it; that Simon who now brings the writ is son and heir of the said Simon and Emma; and he asks Judgment whether he could have account of the said tenement. And Simon produces the Charter of William de Hokeleschawe in these words:—"Know etc. that I, William de Hokeleschawe, have given granted and by this my present Charter confirmed to Simon son of Payn de Werington all my land which I held in the vill of Wygan, namely one burgage and one acre of land etc. to have and to hold of me and my heirs to him and his heirs between him and Emma his wife procreate freely etc. yielding thence yearly to the Rector of the Church of Wygan twelve pence and to the said William and his heirs one pepper corn (granum piperis) for all etc. so that the said Simon and Emma shall not be able to alienate assign nor sell to anyone the said burgage or its belongings except to their heirs between them procreate. And I William and my heirs the said burgage with its belongings to the said Simon and Emma and their heirs as aforesaid against all folk for ever will warrant acquit and defend."

[The case ends here].

Mort d'Ancestor—Richard Maunsell v. Richard son of Emma de Marehalghe, Gilbert de Sutheworth and Emma his wife.

The Morrow of S. Matthew the Apostle [22 September] at Whytington is appointed for hearing Judgment, as Judgment is not yet made.

Mort d'Ancestor—Robert le Turnur v. Ingeram de Gynes and Christiana his wife and Ada who was wife of William de Lyndeseye re a toft, 8 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in Warton near Berewyk.

Put back to the Morrow of S. Matthew [22 September] at Whyttyngton. on behalf of the plaintiff.

Mort d' Ancestor—John son of Alexander de Haluetham, in right of Alexander his father v. Richard le Rus and Alice his wife re a messuage and an oxgang (except the moiety of one acre) in Chyrche.

Defendants come not, and they made essoin for not coming at Clyderow on the Octave of S. Michael [6 October 1284] and had by their essoin a day here at this day. Judgment that the Assize be taken against them through default; but put back to the Morrow of S. Matthew [22 September] at Whyttyngton for default of jurors as they have not come. The plaintiff puts Thomas del Grene in his place.

Of William son of Gilbert Leuedylove for unjust detinue.

Of Richard son of William de Walton for disseisin.

Of Richard del Hocke for the same.

Of Adam Austin for false claim.

m. 11 dorso.

Novel disseisin—John de Kyrkeby v. Roger de Lancastre and others re tenement in Kyrkeby ireleth.

Put back to the Morrow of S. Matthew [22 September] at Whyttyngton, on plaintiff's behalf.

Mort d' Ancestor—Alice wife of Simon son of Henry de Hamelton, in right of Adam de Rissheford her father v. John son of Geoffrey de Hakeneshow (as to 20 acres), America who was wife of Geoffrey de Hakeneshow (as to 9 acres), the Abbot of Cokersond (as to 9 acres) and the Prior of Lancastre (as to 2 acres) re 40 acres of land in Hakenesho.

Defendants say that Simon husband of Alice is dead, and ask Judgment of the writ. Plaintiff cannot deny this and asks leave to withdraw the writ, which is granted.

Mort d'Ancestor—Cecily wife of Roger de Barton, in right of William de Sekom her father, v. Richard son of Ralph Attebank and William his brother re a sixth part of 2 messuages and 2 acres of land in Lyuerpol.

Defendants say that Cecily entered upon the tenement after her father's death and enfeoffed them by charter; this plaintiff denies. Verdict for defendants, with Judgment.

Nuisance—Thomas le Harpur of Kendale v. John de Inskyp of Wyttyngham and Adam son of Geoffrey re unjust divertion of the course of a certain water in Wyttyngham to hurt of plaintiff's free tenement.

The plaintiff had a certain watercourse direct to his mill at Wyttyngham, and this the defendants have diverted. They say that plaintiff has no fee nor free tenement in Whytyngham apart from Matilda his wife, of her inheritance. Thomas says that he has a tenement by purchase, and their plea should not avail; for elsewhere in the King's Court before the said Geoffrey [Aguyllun] and Alan de Walkyngham in that County he brought a writ against the said John and Adam for a pool which they had made higher, namely that by raising the said pool a certain watercourse which used to come straight to his mill could not do so; and John and Adam granted for themselves and their heirs that the said water should come direct etc. The Assize proceeds. Verdict for plaintiff. Judgment that the watercourse be brought back to its proper course by view of the jurors. Damages, 12d.

Novel disseisin—Elyas son of Gamel v. Henry son of Robert de Lathum of Torbok and Ellen his wife, Alexander Of-the-wode and William his son, Jordan son of Alexander Of-the-wode, Richard Of-the-wetschawe, Adam son of John de Halywell, William son of William le Walse, Richard son of Henry de Turton, Robert son of John, Adam le Munke, Richard son of Stephen and Adam Sken re common of pasture in 200 acres of moor, pasture and marsh, in Turton.

Henry son of Robert and Ellen answer for all; and as chief lords of the vill of Turton plead the Provisions of Merton and says that plaintiff is their tenant and has ample pasture. Elyas says that one Gamel his father brought a writ of measurement against the ancestors of the said Ellen and the said pasture was measured.

[Case unfinished. A blank space.]

Let enquiry be made as to suit between one Henry grandfather of the said Ellen and Gamel father of Elyas.

Mort d'Ancestor—Gilbert del Grenhurst and Ellen his wife v. Robert son of William de Boulton and others re lands in Toung and Magna Boulton.

Plaintiffs did not prosecute; sureties, Richard de Schipwallebothon and Adam del Brokes.

Adam son of Geoffrey and John de Inskyppe fined for trespass.

Robert de Sutton, one juror in the Assize of Novel disseisin between Adam de Irelaund and Robert de Holand, fined for trespass: and let him be amerced at one mark.

m. 12.

Novel disseisin—Hugh son of William son of Orm de Astelegh v. Jordan de Hulton parson of Weringeton Church re 4 acres of wood in Astelegh.

Richard son of Roger de Workedeley, for defendant, denies wrong, for he entered through one Peter de Tyldesley not named in the writ. Hugh says that Jordan disseised him by his own act. Put back for default of jurors to the Morrow of S. Matthew [22 September] at Whytington.

At that day come the jurors who say that Jordan disseised Hugh of 3 acres of wood and not of the rest. Judgment for plaintiff for 3 acres only. Damages, ½ mark; to the Clerks.

Novel disseisin—Roger de Wedeacre v. Matilda de Claghton, William de Mireschow, Isold his wife, Roger de Mireschowe and Siward de Barton re 6 acres in Claghton.

Later Roger withdraws. Later the parties come to terms, and the defendants acknowledge the said tenement to be the right of Roger to hold to him and his heirs quit of Matilda and the others and their heirs for ever.

Novel disseisin—Simon son of Roger de Kerdyn v. Robert Banastre and others re common of pasture in Kerdyn.

Plaintiff did not prosecute and is fined; nothing from sureties as he pledged his faith (quia fides in brevi).

Novel disseisin—Richard de Samellesbury v. Henry son of Gilbert de Penket, Richard his brother, Margaret de Penket and Robert de Penket re common of pasture in 40 acres of wood and 7 acres of moor in Penket belonging to his freehold in Werington.

Henry comes not and was not attached, not having been found; Richard says that he claims nothing; Robert and Margaret deny that the plaintiff was ever in seisin. Verdict for plaintiff against Robert and Margaret only. Judgment accordingly. Damages, 2s.; to the Clerks.

Mort d'Ancestor (Jury of 24)—Simon de Howyk v. Alice who was wife of Adam de Howyk re 10 acres in Howyk.

Jury of 24 to convince the jury of 12 of the Assize taken lately at Clyderhow before Geoffrey Aguyllun and Alan de Walkyngham. Defendant comes not and had essoin for not coming at Clyderhow in the Octave of S. Michael [6 October 1284]. Judgment that the Jury be taken against her by default, but put back to the Morrow of S. Matthew [22 September 1285] at Whyttington for default of the 24 who come not. The Sheriff to have them there at that term, and also the 12.

Novel disseisin (Jury of 24).—William de Thorneton v. Henry de Chernock re 8 acres of wood in Chernock.

Put back to the Morrow of S. Matthew at Whyttington for default of the Jury of 12. The Sheriff to have them there etc. and the same day given to the 24.

Novel disseisin—Richard de Soureby v. Alice la Botiller, Simon de Hole, William son of Walter de Carleton, Hugh de Whytingham, Adam de Kyrkeham and Adam Bariun re 16 acres in Soureby.

Alice answers for all and says that plaintiff leased the land to William son of Richard le Butiller for a term of 8 years; William assigned it to Edmund his brother, and he to Alice; and 4 years have still to run. Verdict to that effect. Judgment for defendants.

Mort d'Ancestor—Roger son of Alan de Sutton, under age, in right of Alan his father v. Lymoca daughter of Alan de Sutton re a messuage, 21 acres of land and 3 acres of meadow, in Raynhull.

Defendant comes not, and had essoin for not coming at Clyderhow on the Octave of S. Michael last and was given a day here now; Assize taken against her by default. Verdict that Alan did not die seised, for he enfeoffed Lymoca before he died. Judgment for defendant. Plaintiff excused fine for false claim, being under age.

Novel disseisin—Richard son of Richard Byrun v. Matthew de Cleg re a dyke set up at Butterworth.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; no sureties, etc.

Novel disseisin—Richard de Rowenacres v. Adam de Bykerstat and Stephen de Bykerstat re a tenement in Bykerstat.

Plaintiff comes and withdraws; he and his pledges to prosecute are fined, namely Adam son of Ythel de [biank] and Richard [blank] of Bykerstat.

Novel disseisin (Jury of 24)—Ralph de Mitton v. Anabel who was wife of Jordan de Mitton re a tenement in Aghton.

Put back to the Morrow of S. Matthew at Whyttington for default of the Jury of 12. The Sheriff to have them there; same day given to the 24.

m. 12 dorso.

Novel disseisin—William de Schureneton v. Thomas de Tunstall re a messuage and 12 acres in Hecleston.

Plaintiff withdraws; sureties, William son of Thomas de Quitul and Adam de Schouyngeton. Later a covenant is made between them, and Thomas acknowledges the said tenement to be the right of William and surrenders it to him and his heirs for ever.

Novel disseisin—Geoffrey son of Hugh de Gorehull v Richard son of Robert de Radecliue re 30 messuages, 20 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow and 20 acres of moor and heath (brusseti), in Radecliue.

Richard says the action is unjust because Hugh father of Geoffrey (his heir) enfeoffed him of the tenement, and Geoffrey ratified the enfeofment. Geoffrey says that his father enfeoffed him twelve years before his death. Verdict for defendant, with Judgment.

Mort d'Ancestor—Matilda wife of Henry son of Matthew de Schelf, in right of her mother Anabel daughter of Michael de Brerecliue v. John son of Ranulph de Fennycotes and Matilda his wife (as to a messuage and 18 acres) and Richard le Provost and Richard his son (as to 6 acres) re a messuage and 24 acres of land in Brerecliue.

John and Matilda say that they claim nothing but the nutriment of Alice and Agnes daughters of one Matilda daughter of Henry de Wyndehull who are now seised in fee of the freehold of the said tenement; and they produce a charter in the name of one Michael son of Robert de Brereclyf, by which he granted to Alice and Agnes all the land which Robert de Brereclyf formerly held in the territory of Brereclyf, which is the tenement now sought. The plaintiff says that they should not shelter themselves under this answer, for the said Michael enfeoffed Matilda wife of the said Henry, so that Alice and Agnes never after the said feoffment of Matilda had any rights therein. Day given to hear Judgment at Clyderhow on the Octave of S. Hilary [20 January 1285–6].

And Richard son of Richard says he holds all the said tenement against his father, which his father admits, and he calls his said father to warrant; as to 3 acres Anabel did not die seised; and as to the other 3 acres, Henry and Matilda held them after the death of Anabel, and Henry enfeoffed one Adam de Brereclyf who enfeoffed Richard. This plaintiff denies. Let enquiry be made.

Mort d'Ancestor—John son of Christiana de Lyngard, Petronilla wife of William son of Simon de Stode, Matilda her sister and Quenild wife of Roger a la Croyze, in right of Robert de Eccleston, uncle of John and brother of the other three v. Simon son of William de Merton (as to 3 oxgangs) and Richard son of Gilbert de Northecrosse (as to ½ oxgang) re 3½ oxgangs in Little Eccleston.

The parties make concord, Simon giving ½ mark for leave. John, William and Petronilla, Matilda, Roger and Quenild acknowledge the 3 oxgangs to be the right of Simon and his heirs, to hold to him and the heirs of his body, and if Simon die without issue then the tenement to revert to the plaintiffs and the heirs of John, Petronilla, Matilda, and Quenild.

And Richard acknowledges that Robert died seised of the ½ oxgang, and has leave to surrender it to the plaintiffs as heirs of Robert.

Novel disseisin—Eugenia who was wife of Richard Byrun v. Ralph de Cleg and Matthew de Cleg re 7 acres in Butterworth.

Matthew says that he holds of the gift of Ralph, who says that he entered in right of Alice (sister of Eugenia) who is present. Verdict for defendant, with Judgment. No fine, plaintiff being poor.

Novel disseisin—Hugh le Jeu v. John le Gadder re common of pasture in 10 acres of moor, wood and marsh in Hyndeley.

John comes and says that he holds of Robert Banastre. [Case unfinished.]

m. 13.

Mort d'Ancestor—Gilbert de la Grenhyrst v. Robert son of William de Boulton and Alexander de Bosco re 2 messuages, 7 acres of land, 7 acres of meadow and 1 acre of wood in Tong.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Richard de Schyppewellebothem and Adam del Brockeholes.

Novel disseisin—James de Ethelyston v. Robert son of William de Ethelyston and others re a tenement in Ethelyston.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Henry de Wedeacre and William le Fouler of Kelghgrymeshare.

Novel disseisin—Peter de Heppay v. Robert de Lathum re common of pasture in Anlaseharghe.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, William son of Elyas and Richard son of Robert de Wythenul.

Novel disseisin—Ellen daughter of Adam de Kendale v. Alexander de Kendale.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, William son of Adam de Brockehol and Simon Carpenter.

Novel disseisin—Simon de Fissewyk v. Benedict Gernet and others re a tenement in Fissewyk.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Robert Noel and Richard Wachet of Fyschewyk.

Novel disseisin—William son of Henry de Thornes v. Henry de Thornes and others re a tenement in Harewode.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Geoffrey de Platte and Henry de Platte.

Novel disseisin—Roger Trauers v. Henry de Hyton and others re a tenement in Quyston.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Adam de Haukesheye and Henry his brother.

Novel disseisin—Roger son of Roger de Kerden v. Richard Banastre and others re common of pasture in Kerden.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; no sureties as he pledged his faith.

Novel disseisin—William son of John de Aspel v. Robert de Gydelawe of Aspell re common of pasture in Aspell.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; no sureties.

Novel disseisin—Helewise who was wife of Adam de Penyston v. Henry de Lascy, Earl of Lincoln, and Gilbert de Clyfton re a tenement in Tottyngton.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; no sureties.

Novel disseisin—William de Sutton v. Thomas de Sutton and Master John de Ulneswalton re a tenement in Ulneswalton.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; no sureties.

Mort d'Ancestor—Constance daughter of Henry de Wodeford of Preston v. Henry de Stubbyheued and Ellen his wife re a messuage in Preston.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; no sureties.

Nuisance—John de Quytyngham v. Thomas Harpur of Kendale and Matilda his wife re a pool set up in Whytyngham to hurt of plaintiff's free tenement.

Plaintiff says that, owing to the pool and watercourse running to the mill of the defendants, the men of Whyttingham and other vills around go across his land and meadows and trample on them, so that mill is a great nuisance. Defendants say that they hold in common with one Adam de [blank] who has a sixth part of the pool and of the profits of the mill and is not named in the writ; and, as the only claim is for damage done by people coming to the mill who trample on plaintiff's crops and meadow, such that he himself of his own will could restrain them, he asks whether he should answer.

Adjourned to the Morrow of S. Matthew [22 September] at Wyttyngton to hear Judgment. Later adjourned to Cliderhow on the Octave of S. Hilary [20 January 1265–6] as Judgment is not yet made.

Novel disseisin—Henry de Ryggeby v. Adam de Hoghton, Geoffrey de Wryghtington, Robert son of Robert de Wrythgtington, Roger le Hore, William Brodeheye, Adam Award, Robert Of-the-Yate, Adam le Kekere and Thomas le Leche re common of pasture in 26 acres of moor and 14 acres of moor and pasture and 12 acres of wood in Wryghtington.

m. 24 dorso.

Fines and Amercements at Lancastre one month from Easter day in the year abovesaid [13 Edward I].

Agnes who was wife of John Haydok for false claim, 40d.

Robert Penket for the same, ½ mark.

Roger son of Adam de Stainerley for not prosecuting, 20d.

Roger de Barton and Cecily his wife for false claim, 40d.

John de Inschyppe of Whytyngham for disseisin, 40 [erased] ½ mark.

Adam son of Geoffrey de Whytyngham for the same, ½ mark.

Gilbert de Grenhurst and Ellen his wife for not prosecuting, ½ mark.

Richard de Schyppewallebothem and Adam del Brockes, his surety, for the same, ½ mark.

Robert de Sutton for trespass, 40d.

Roger de Wedacre, for himself and sureties, for not prosecuting [erased] withdrawing, 40d.

Simon son of Roger de Kerden for the same [erased] not prosecuting, 40d.

Margaret de Penket for disseisin, 40d.

Richard de Soureby for false claim, ½ mark; surety, Robert de Ireland.

Richard son of Richard Byroun for nor prosecuting, 40d.

Richard de Rowynacres for not prosecuting; Adam son of Ithel de Bykerstat and Richard de Bykerstat, his sureties, 5s.

William de Schureuyngton for withdrawing; William son of Thomas de Quitul and Adam de Schovington, his sureties, 40d.

Geoffrey son of Hugh de Gorehull for false claim, ½ mark.

Simon son of William de Merton, fine for leave to concord, ½ mark; surety, John son of Christiana.

James de Etheleston for not prosecuting; Henry de Wedeacre, his surety, 40d.

Peter de Heppay, for himself and sureties, for not prosecuting, 20s.

Ellen daughter of Adam de Kendale for not prosecuting; William son of Adam de Brockholles and Simon Carpenter, her sureties, 5s.

Simon de Fyschewyk, for himself and sureties, for not prosecuting, 40d. [erased] ½ mark.

Robert Noel and Richard Wachet of Fissewyk his surety, 40d. [erased] William [erased] Geoffrey de Platte and Henry de Platte, sureties of William son of Henry de Thornes who did not prosecute, ½ mark.

Roger Trauers for not prosecuting, 40d.

Adam Haukeseye and Henry his brother, his sureties, 10s., of which Henry, 40d.

Roger son of Roger de Kerden for not prosecuting, 20d.

William son of John de Asepell for the same, 20d.

Helewise who was wife of Adam de Peniston for the same, 20d.

William de Sutton for the same, 20d. [erased] 40d.

Constance daughter of Henry de Wodeford [erased] (Poor).

Nicholas [erased] Richard de Brandolfholm, a juror, for absence, ½ mark.

Richard de Ascheworth for the same, 40d.

Roger Kay of Byry for the same, 40d.

Roger de Lyghteholes for the same, 1 mark.

Adam Dodeman for the same, 40d.

Ralph son of Henry Akeman of Spotland for the same, 40d.

Richard de Garteside for the same, ½ mark.

Henry Blackestubbe of Butterworth for the same, 40d.

John de Aynesworth and Roger de Boulton for the same, 40d.

Nicholas Blundel for the same, 40d.

Alvreric de Thornton of Derbyshire for the same, 40d.

Peter de Wyndehull for the same, ½ mark.

Robert le Byron for the same, 40d.

Robert de Lathum for the same, ½ mark.

Alan le Noreys for the same, 40d

Alan de Halesale for the same, 40d.

William le Clerke of Hulme and Robert son of Robert le Mercer for the same, 40d.

Adam de Haukeseye for the same, 40d.

Adam de Chyrcheleye for the same, 40d.

Ranulph de Rayneford for the same, 40d.

John de Merclowe for the same 40d.

Richard de Taldeford for the same, 40d.

Richard de Lascelles for the same, 40d.

John de Stanystrete for the same, 40d.

John de Ryggemayden for the same, 40d.

m. 25.

Richard de Perpount for the same, 40d.

Roger de Chysenhale for the same, 40d.

John de Noteschaw and Alan de Kerden for the same, 40d.

Thomas del Henes for the same, 40d.

Michael de la Leye for the same, 1 mark.

Adam le Clerk of Dounom for the same, 20d.

John de Wymotehuses for the same, ½ mark.

John son of Simon de Reued for the same, 20d.

William de Wyndehull for the same, 40d.

Adam son of Ralph de Clyderhow for the same, 20d.

Robert son of Nicholas de Worthesthorne for the same, ½ mark.

Robert son of John de Hurstwode for the same 1 mark.

Richard del Crosse for the same, 40d.

William Blundel for the same, ½ mark.

John de Meluyr for the same, 20d.

Adam [erased] Robert de Holden for the same, 40d.

Richard de Riston for the same, 20d.

John [erased] Roger de Fulewode of Chyrch for the same 20d.

William de Dunkaneshalghe and Adam son of Roger de Chyrche for the same, 40d.

Adam de Berdeseye for the same 20s. [erased] 1 mark.

Thomas de Schyngelton for contempt, 40d.

Richard son of William de Waleton for disseisin, ½ mark.

Roger de Slen and Julian [his wife] for false claim, ½ mark.

m. 30.

Essoins For Absence Taken At Lancastre One month from Easter in the year aforesaid [22 April 1285].

Roger de Burton plaintiff v. Thomas son of Robert de Bethum, Adam le Fowler and Robert Roberd in Assize of Novel disseisin, by Roger de Slen. On the morrow of S. Matthew [22 September] at Wytenton. Affered. Assize exacted. New.

Adam de Hoghton plaintiff v. Peter de Burnehull and others in Assize of Novel disseisin, by Adam son of Adam. On the morrow, &c. Affered. Assize exacted. Old.

Same plaintiff v. Thomas son of Thomas le Despenser and others in Assize of Novel disseisin, by Adam son of Adam. On the morrow etc. Affered. Assize exacted. Old.

Same plaintiff v. Richard Woderoue and others in Assize of Novel disseisin, by William Clerk. On the morrow etc. Affered. Assize exacted. Old.

John le Pestur of Wygan v. Roger Lorimer of Wygan in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor, by Richard Degge: Hugh son of the said John, by Walter Alleblack: Matilda sister of the said John [erased] Hugh, by Roger Swete. On the morrow of S. Matthew at Wytinton. Affered. Assize exacted. New.

Matilda daughter of Henry de Schefton v. Robert son of Thomas le Hunte in Assize of Novel disseisin by William Swetynger [erased]. Elsewhere below.

Adam Knyfsmith of Wygan [erased], as he is in the King's Service, plaintiff v. Simon Payn in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor, by John de Tyldesleghe. On the morrow etc. Affered. Assize exacted. Old.

m. 30 dorso.

Adam de la Croyce v. Robert son of Thomas le Hounte in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor, by John Page: Matilda daughter of Henry de Sefton in the same, by William Corting: Henry le Charpenter in the same, by Robert Swyn: Thomas de Ines in the same, by John Tempest: William le Chapelayn in the same, by Roger Frend: Robert de Rowyngeton in the same, by Nicholas Gas: Robert Grindlas in the same, by Henry Mareschall: Thomas le Aukersman in the same, by Thomas Dof: Emma his wife in the same, by Hugh de Seleby: Master Adam de Wylton in the same, by Inngram Gryne: Juliana de Bykersagh [erased] (dead) in the same, by Richard Prat [erased]: Hugh de Bulling in the same, by Thomas Mat: William de Preston in the same, by Thomas Thop. On the morrow of S. Matthew of Wytenton. Assize exacted.

William de Oxeclif [erased], as he is in the King's service v. John Bleghan and Sigrith his wife in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor, by John Hare.

Roger de Croftes and Alice his wife, whom John de Bleghan [erased] William de Oxeclyf calls to warrant v. John Bleghan and Sigrith his wife in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor, by William de Barre.

William de Oxecliue who is in the King's service, who calls to warrant Roger de Croftes and Alice his wife v. John Blegan in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor.

On the morrow of S. Matthew at Wytynton.

Robert de Molyneus plaintiff v. William de Ayntre in Assize of Novel disseisin, by Thomas Banastre. On the morrow etc. Affered. Assize exacted. Old.

Robert de Molyneus plaintiff v. Richard de Molyneus and others in Assize of Novel disseisin, by Richard Cucce. On the morrow etc. Affered. Old.

Roger de Walley plaintiff v. Adam de Hoghton in Assize of Novel disseisin, by William Proundes. On the morrow, etc. Affered. Old.

Jordan de Kenyan plaintiff v. Margery daughter of William son of William de Sonky in Assize of Novel disseisin, whence a Jury of 24, by Walter Brun. On the morrow etc. Affered. The 12 and 24 jurors exacted. Old.

Adam Kybbel plaintiff v. William son of Richard Kyde in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor, by Roger de Sutton. On the morrow etc. Affered. Assize exacted. New.

Alesia wife of Geoffrey le Boteler v. Richard son of Adam de Scales in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor, by Robert Hareghe. Others in the writ. On the morrow etc. Affered. Assize exacted. New.

m. 19.

Assizes Taken At Whyttyngton On The Morrow Of S. Matthew the Apostle in the thirteenth year of the reign of King Edward [22 September 1285] [before John de Reygate and Geoffrey Aguyllun].

Mort d Ancestor—Robert le Turner, in right of William le Pestur his father v. Ingelram de Gynes, Christiana his wife and Ada who was wife of William de Lyndeseye re a toft, 8 acres of land and one acre of meadow, in Warton nigh Berwyk.

The parties make concord, Robert giving ½ mark for leave. It is agreed that defendants acknowledge the tenement to belong to Robert and grant it to him to hold of Ingram and Christiana and the heirs of Christiana by the service due and accustomed; and Robert remits damages.

Novel disseisin—William de Ormiston v. Adam de Ormiston, Constance his mother and Richard le Haler re a tenement in Ormiston.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Thomas son of Henry de Urmeton and Patrick de Urmeton.

Novel disseisin—Thomas de Ormiston v. same defendants re 12 acres of moor and 2 acres of land in Ormiston.

Defendants say there is no vill of Ormiston, for the land is in Urmeston; moreover that William father of Adam died seised in fee, and on his death Adam entered as heir.

Thomas says that William father of Adam enfeoffed him (Thomas) of the tenement a long time before his death, and put him in seisin, and he stayed there in peace more than six days until, etc.

Put back to the Octave of S. Hilary [20 January 1285–6] at Clyderhowe, for default of jurors.

Novel disseisin—William son of Katherine v John de Caton re 2 tofts and 2 oxgangs in Caton.

Plaintiff says that one William his father and Katherine his mother gave him the tenement and he held it for sixteen years till John disseised him. Verdict, that William was never in seisin. Judgment for defendant.

Novel disseisin—Adam de Burgh v. Edmund the King's brother and others re a tenement in Gersingham.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, William de Land and Nicholas de Sleddale.

Novel disseisin—William de Wyresdale v. Roger de Lancastre re common of pasture in Kyrkeby Irelyth.

Put back to the Octave of S. Hilary at Clyderhow [20 January 1285–6] on plaintiff's behalf.

Mort d' Ancestor—Sigrith wife of John de Bleghan, in right of Hugh son of Hugh her uncle, v. William de Oxeclyf re a messuage in Lancastre.

William had essoin of the King's service one month from Easter at Lancastre [22 April] and after that he appeared in Court and had a day by his essoin here at this day; and William says he was never essoined of the King's service and altogether denies that essoin; so the Assize is taken against him by the default he made a month from Easter at Lancastre.

Verdict, that Hugh did not die seised. Judgment for defendant. Plaintiff excused fine, being poor.

Novel disseisin (Jury of 24)—Ralph de Mitton v. Amabel who was wife of Jordan de Mitton re a tenement in Aghton.

Put back to the octave of S. Hilary [20 January] because John de Briddestwysill one of the Jury of 12 comes not, and for default of the 24; the Sheriff to have them present at the said term.

Novel disseisin—Adam de Leure v. Henry de Leure, Henry de Bornden and John de Burnden re 8 acres of land and 1 acre of meadow in Magna Leure.

Verdict for defendants, with Judgment.

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Novel disseisin—Richard le Noreys v. Master Alan de Bretton, Henry Trauers and Richard de Chyrchel re common of pasture in Whystan, in 30 acres of moor, 20 acres of wood and 10 acres of heath (brusseti).

Henry and Richard come, and Master Alan appears by John Sampson his bailiff. They say that the 10 acres of heath are in Prestcote and Chyrchel, not in Whystan. Henry says that the 20 acres of wood were enclosed by his father who held it as his severalty, as does Henry since his father's death; and plaintiff holds elsewhere to the value of that approvement. Richard de Chyrchel says that the 30 acres of moor are in Chyrchel, not in Whystan.

Verdict, that the 10 acres of heath are in Chyrchel and the rest in Whystan; that one [blank] father of Henry enclosed the 20 acres of wood, and Plaintiff holds elsewhere to that value; and that Richard de Chyrchal has not disseised the plaintiff. Judgment for defendants.

Mort d'Ancestor—Roger le Lorimer of Wygan v. John le Pestur of Wygan and others re a messuage and toft in Wygan.

Plaintiff did not prosecute; no sureties.

Mort d'Ancestor—Robert son of Thomas le Hount, in right of William le Hount his uncle v. Matilda daughter of Henry de Sefton (as to one toft and one acre), Henry le Carpenter, deceased (as to one toft), Thomas de Ines (as to one toft), William le Chappeleyn (as to one toft), Hugh de Ballynge (as to one acre), William de Preston (as to one acre of meadow), Robert de Rowinton (as to one toft), Robert Gryndelas (as to one toft), Thomas Aukersman and Emma his wife (as to one toft) and Master Alan de Walleton (as to one acre) re 7 tofts, 3 acres of land and one acre of meadow in Wygan.

Matilda says that she does not hold all the tenement claimed from her, for Thomas de Ines holds one third of it and William Chaplain another third. Plaintiff says that she holds it all, and held it on the day his writ was issued, namely 9 August in the 11th year of the now King's reign [1283].

Thomas de Ines says that he cannot defend without Alienor his wife; and William de Preston that he cannot be sued without Alienor his wife. The plaintiff cannot deny this and asks leave to withdraw his writ against Thomas and William, which is granted.

Robert Gryndelase calls to warrant Hugh le Mercer; to have him at Clyderhow on the Octave of S. Hilary.

Henry and Hugh appear. The other defendants (Robert de Rouynton and Adam de Welleton are dead) come not, and they were essoined for absence at Lancastre a month from Easter last; the Assize is taken against them in default.

Verdict for plaintiff against Henry le Charpentier, Robert de Rouington and Adam de Waleton; and for William le Chappelayn, Thomas Aukersman, Emma his wife and Hugh de Bullyng against plaintiff. Judgment accordingly. Damages, 26s. 6d.; to the Clerks.

Mort d' Ancestor—Adam Kibbel, in right of Adam Kibbel his father v. William son of Richard de Rybbel re a messuage in Wurtheston.

Defendant says that one Richard, grandfather of plaintiff, was seised after the death of Adam the father, and the writ of Mort d'Ancestor should be a claim in right of the last in seisin; and that Adam who now brings this Assize is heir of Richard. Adam by his guardian, being under age, says that Adam his father died seised in fee, and after his death Richard intruded. As Adam is under age and the Justices wish to be more certain of this matter the enquiry proceeds.

Verdict, that Adam died seised in fee of the gift of the said Richard his father who, after Adam's death, intruded upon the messuage and enfeoffed the defendant, William.

A day given to hear Judgment at Clyderhow on the Octave of S. Hilary [20 January 1285–6].

Novel disseisin—Adam de Billing v. Henry de Huton and Ranulph de Bloiner re a moiety of 2 messuages, a curtilage and a rent of 80 spurs (esparduciarum) of iron.

Defendants say that Plaintiff has elsewhere to the value of the moiety and curtilage, and as to the rent of the said spurs (esparduciorum) of iron, plaintiff was never seised. [No more appears].

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Fines and Amercements at Whyttyngton on the morrow of S. Matthew the Apostle in the thirteenth year [of the reign of king Edward] [22 September 1285].

Jordan de Hulton, Parson of Werington Church, for disseisin, 1 mark.

Hugh son of William son of Orm de Astelegh for false claim, 40d.

Gilbert le Noreys for not prosecuting, 40d. [erased]. ½ mark.

Richard le Noreys and Luke de Sutton, his sureties, 40d.

Robert son in law of the Chaplain and Henry son of Sudda for the same, 40d.

Robert le Turner, fine for leave to concord, surety Ingram de Gynes, ½ mark.

William de Urmeston for not prosecuting, Thomas son of Henry de Urmeston and Patrick de Urmeston his sureties, ½ mark.

William son of Katherine for false claim, 40d.

Adam de Burgh for not prosecuting, William de Coupeland and Nicholas de Stedale his sureties, 40d.

Adam son of William de Leure for false claim, 20d.; surety, Adam de Leure.

Richard le Norreys for false claim, 40d.

Henry le Charpenter of Wygan and Robert de Rouyngton for unjust detinue, 40d.

Master Adam de Waleton for the same, ½ mark.

Henry de Huton for disseisin, ½ mark.

Hugh le Jeu for not prosecuting, 40d.

John de Stanystret and Andrew de Middelton his sureties, 40d.

Richard son of Adam de Scoles for not prosecuting, 40d.

Richard Rabok of Huton and Adam son of Agnes de Huton, sureties of Henry de Huton for not prosecuting, 40d.

William de Moles, a juror, for absence, ½ mark.

Roger de Lyghte-ellers for the same, ½ mark.

Richard son of John de Hilton for the same, 40d.

Adam de Dydesbyrs for the same, 40d.

Robert de Horelleton for the same, 40d.

Richard de Rouynacres for the same, ½ mark [erased] 40d.

Stephen de Ditton for the same, 40d.

John de Ditton for the same, 40d.

Stephen de Bykerstath for the same, 20d.

Richard del Schawe for the same, 40d.

Alan de Allesale for the same, 40d.

Robert Oliver of Lancastre for the same, 40d.

Robert Grymeprest and Peter Stythy for the same, 40d.

Hugh le Teynturer for the same, 40d.

John de Tateham for the same, 1 mark.

William Blundel for the same, 20s.

Jordan de Standysche for the same, 40d.

Roger de Middelton for the same, ½ mark.

Richard de Workedley for the same, 40d.

Robert de Wolston for the same, 40d.

Roger Noel for the same, 40d.

Henry Banastre for the same, 20d.

Almaric de Lechainton for the same, 40d.

Richard del Crosse for the same, 20d.

William de Ayntre for the same, 20d.

William Deman of Schefton for the same, 20d.

Peter [erased] Geoffrey de Brascebrigge for the same, 1 mark.

Henry de Trafford for the same, ½ mark.

Richard de Billington for the same, 20d.

Adam de Wynkedeley for the same, 20d.

Adam de Prestwyche for the same, 40d.

William de Hopewode for the same, 40d.

Robert de Byrches for the same, 40d.

Robert de Redyche for the same, 20d.

Jordan de Redyche for the same, 20d.

Matthew Clegge for the same, 40d.

John son of Henry de Aynesworth for the same, 40d.

Richard de Haywod in Rouyngton for the same, 40d.

Elyas de Tonge for the same, 20d.

Roger de Bothelton, 40d. 20d. [erased].

Award de Hawod, one summoner, for trespass, 40d.

Richard de Aschehyrst of Dalton for the same, 40d.

m. 31.

Essoins of absence at Whyttyngton on the morrow of S. Matthew the Apostle in the thirteenth year [of King Edward] [22 September 1285].

Robert de Bolde plaintiff v. Henry de Lascy, Earl of Lincoln, in Assize of Novel disseisin, by Henry Bal. On the Octave of S. Hilary at Clyderhow [20 January 1285–6]. Affered. Assize exacted. Old.

Andrew son of Thomas de Wordehull v. Henry son of Michael de Wordehull and Agnes his wife in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor, by William Benet. On the Octave, &c. Affered. New.

William son of Roger Breton v. Adam Breton in Assize of Mort d' Ancestor, by Thomas Banaster [erased].

Mirreda daughter of Adam Gaderpeynye in the same, by Roger Balnet [erased]. It does not lie because no summons is attested.

Henry de Huton plaintiff v. Richard de Wodefalle [erased] Wolfalle and Richard son of the same Richard de Ulfall in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor, by Roger Balnet. Old.

Robert de Whytefeld v. the Abbot of Stanlawe in Assize of Novel disseisin, by John Tempest.

Henry son of Richard [erased] le Botyller v. Nicholas son of William [erased] le Botyller in Assize of Mort d'Ancestor, by William de Thorneburgh. On the Octave of S. Hilary at Clyderhow. Affered. Assize exacted. New

Richard le Noreys plaintiff v. Master Alan Breton, Henry Trauers and Richard de [Prestecote, erased] Chyrchehull in Assize of Novel disseisin, by William Prat. New [erased]. Later comes.

Eva de Scottelesworth plaintiff v. Roger son of Roger de Shottelesworth and others in Assize of Novel disseisin, by Roger Bond. On the Octave of S. Hilary at Clyderow. Affered. Assize exacted. New.

The same plaintiff v. Adam de Byry in Assize of Novel disseisin, by Henry Gangeof. On the Octave, &c. Affered. Assize exacted. New.