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'Inquisitions Post Mortem, Richard II, File 109', in Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem, Volume 17, Richard II, (London, 1988) pp. 508-520. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/inquis-post-mortem/vol17/pp508-520 [accessed 25 April 2024]
Inquisitions Post Mortem, Richard II, File 109
| 1314 | JOHN LOVEKYN, ’stokfisshmonger’ |
| Writ of mandamus to enquire concerning the lands and death of the said John, and whether or no he was a bastard and died without heir of his body. 18 November, 22 Richard II. | |
| LONDON. | Inq. (indented) taken before the mayor, 13 December, [22] Richard II. |
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He left by will, as all citizens of London may do, the tenements inhabited by Margaret, late wife of William Walworth and tenements late held by Richard Abel and Henry Whitewell and the first two under-mentioned tenements in the parish of St Magnus to Margaret his wife for term of life, to be sold after her death by his executors or by the executors of his executors if they outlived, or by the executors of the said Margaret. He appointed his executors the said Margaret his wife, John Cantebrigg, senior, Richard Claydich and William Walworth, of whom John and William died in the lifetime of Margaret. After her death the said Richard sold these tenements to Roger Pereris, rector of St Michael …, William Oskham, Richard Radewell and Henry Whitewell, citizens and ’stokfisshmongers’ of London, who now occupy them.
By his said will he left the under-mentioned tenement on the corner of Crokedlane to the master of [the free chapel of St Mary] (fn. 1) Magdalene of Kyngston and his successors, which Reynold [Jurdan] (fn. 2) now master and chaplain now holds. By his said will he left the under-mentioned tenement in Candelwykstret to John Lovekyn [his nephew]. (fn. 1) He left the other under-mentioned tenements to be sold by his executors immediately after his death. They were so sold, and are now held as underwritten. The parish of St Michael of Crokedlane. [A tenement] … from the highway going towards the Thames in which Margaret late wife of William Walworth formerly lived, and a tenement in the same street which Richard Abel now holds. The parish of St Magnus. A tenement in the above-mentioned street, held by …, and another which William Radewell holds. The parish of St Marie atte Hill. A corner tenement which Henry Whitewell now holds. The parish of St Michael Crokedlane. A tenement which Reynold, master of the said chapel of St Mary Magdalene, now holds. The parish of St Mary Abbechirche. A tenement in Candelwykstrete which Thomas Iselham, draper, now holds. The parish of St Mary atte Hull. 3 tenements and 2 shops which William Rikhull holds, a tenement and a vacant plot called Treyreswharff which William bishop(?) of Winchester … hold, … on the corner of Tourestret which the same William Rikhill holds. The parish of St Magnus. … with its appurtenances in Oysterhill, which Henry … holds. The above tenements are held of the king in free burgage, as is the whole city. The said John was a freeman of the city and mayor several times, but whether he was a bastard is unknown. He died … anno [13]68, 42 Edward III. He had two wives, namely Isabel and Margaret, of whom he had no issue. [Defective on right hand side.] |
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| 1315 | JOAN, an idiot, DAUGHTER OF JOHN JORDAN (fn. 3) |
| Writ to enquire concerning the lands of the said Joan, an idiot, 2 April, 22 Richard II. | |
| LONDON. | Inq. (indented) taken before the mayor, 14 April, 22 Richard II. |
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She held, by gift of Edward III, the under-mentioned brewhouse and the reversion of a tenement which Alan Horewode and his wife late held for term of life.
Whilst still of sound mind she sold and alienated divers of the under-mentioned tenements, as is enrolled in the hustings of London, except the tenement called le Ledenporche and other houses in the parishes of St Michael Crookedlane and St Martin Orgar which she leased to Roger Moore and then to John Walcote, two shops in the parish of St Margaret Briggestrete which are vacant and an annual rent of 20 marks reserved to her for term of life from the under-mentioned tenements in Billyngsgate, Puddynglane and Briggestrete. The parish of St Michael Croookedlane. A brewhouse with certain shops adjoining on the corner of St Michael’s lane towards Candelwykstrete, with the reversion of another tenement annexed which Alan Horewode and his wife late held for term of their lives, and a tenement called le Ledenporche with a shop adjacent. The parish of St Martin Orgar. A tenement. Billyngsgate. Six shops with a solar and a quay. The parish of St Marie at Hull. The reversion of a messuage and quay which Idonea Stokyngbury, late wife of John Jurdan, held in dower. The parish of St Margaret de Briggestrete. A tenement with two cellars in Fyncheslane called Puddynglane, 2 shops in Briggestrete and 2 shops in Crokedlane. The above tenements etc. are held of the king in free burgage, as is the whole city. There pertains to the king on account of her idiocy only the said two shops in Crokedlane in the parish of St Margaret, the reversion of the tenements which John Walcote holds in the parishes of St Michael Crokedlane and St Martin Orgar, and the said rent of 20 marks. John Katerington, clerk, and Parnel his wife, who have the custody of the said Joan, as it is said, have taken the said rent of 20 marks. |
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| Writ, to enquire concerning the lands of the said Joan, and who has held them since the time of her idiocy. 12 February, 22 Richard II. | |
| KENT. | Inq. (indented) taken at Derteford, 1 March, 22 Richard II. |
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The said Joan married one Henry Cambrugge in the church at Plumstede and has been an idiot from birth. For many years she dwelt in the hospice of Thomas de Erithe at Plumstede and after at Borstalle in the same town. She held no land in the said county, but was seised in demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned tenements in the city of London.
The parish of St Marie at Hulle. 2 messuages, 6 shops with 6 solars above and a quay on the west side of Billinggesgate. The parish of St Margaret Bruggestrete. A tenement with 2 cellars in Puddynglane, a shop with a solar above in Bruggestret and 2 shops with solars above in Croketlane. The parish of St Michael of Croketlane. A shop on the west side of Bruggestrete, and a messuage called le Ledenporche with a shop adjoining in the lane of St Michael of Croketlane, and a brewhouse with 5 shops adjoining on the corner of the said lane towards Candelwicstrete. The parish of St Martin Orgar. 2 shops with solars above in the lane and parish of St Martin Orgar. The jurors do not know who occupies the said tenements, by what title, nor the value nor by what service the tenements are held. The said Joan had one daughter legitimately born of the said marriage, to wit, Margery, who married Thomas Lancastre, esquire, of the county of Worcester. |
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| 1317 | THOMAS BRATTON SON OF PETER DE BRATTON |
| Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Thomas, parcel of whose lands are in the hands of Nicholas Lond during his minority, and parcel in the hands of John Radyngton by the grant of John Auucher, esquire, who likewise held them by the king’s commitment. 20 June, 22 Richard II. | |
| SOMERSET. | Proof of age taken at Dunsterre, the last day of June, 23 Richard II. |
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The jurors say that the said Thomas is aged 21 years and more and was born at Bratton and baptized in the church of Mynhede, 1 February, 1 Richard II.
Henry Seint Jon knows this because Peter de Bratton was at lunch with him at Estluccombe when one came to the said Peter to announce the birth of his son, upon which he went with the said Peter to the church at Mynhede and was present at the baptism of the said Thomas, and saw his name written in the missal of the church there. Oliver Huwyssh, William Worthy and William Gloudesham, each aged 60 years and more, know this because they were present on the day of the baptism of the said Thomas. Peter de Bratton asked Adam vicar of the said church to write the day and year of the birth in the missal there, which writing was done in their presence. William Hamelyn and John Huwyssh, each aged 60 years and more, and John Ryvers, aged 50 years and more, know this because they were starting a journey towards St Thomas of Canterbury on pilgrimage when Thomas Stratton, godfather of the said Thomas, announced the birth to them at Dunsterre. Henry Hamme, age 55 years and more, knows this because on the day Thomas was born a certain hall (aula) was consumed by fire. Robert Thorne and John Stowey, each aged 50 years and more, and William Prikeproud, aged 46 years and more, know this because at that time they took demesne lands of the manor of Mynhede by indenture, sealed in the said church, of the lady Joan de Mohun. John Sandhull, aged 66 years and more, knows this because he had a daughter who was born and baptized on the same day. The escheator warned Nicholas Lond and John Radyngton to be present. |
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| 1318 | EDWARD SON OF ROBERT TREGOYS, knight |
| Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Edward son of Robert Tregoys, knight, the son of Joan late the wife of Edward Seynt Johan, knight, a tenant in chief, who claims to be of full age. The lands of his inheritance are in the custody of John Halsham by the king’s commitment. The said Edward is said to have been born and baptized at Westgrenestede. 1 May, 22 Richard II. | |
| SUSSEX. | Proof of age taken at Brembre, 16 May, 22 Richard II, in the presence of the said John Halsham. |
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John Holne, aged 48 years and more, says that the said Edward was aged 21 years on the feast of St George last past. This he knows because he married one Katharine the Monday after the birth of the said Edward.
Nicholas Wylcombe, aged 51 years and more, agrees and knows this because he was beginning a journey to Calais and heard mass in the church at Westgrenstede at the same hour at which the said Edward was baptized there. John Clothale, aged 56 years and more, agrees and knows this because he met one John Hemery carrying the said Edward to be baptized. James de Byne, aged 54 years and more, agrees and knows this because that same day he buried John, his first born son. Stephen Epsle, aged 58 years and more, William Epsle, aged 55 years and more, Simon Epsle, aged 53 years and more, and James Lucy, aged 49 years and more, agree, and say that on the day Edward was baptized they were sitting together in the church of Sheple which is in the next parish to the town of Westgrenestede in whose church Edward was baptized when one John Edyng came and told them of the baptism. John Hemery, aged 60 years and more, agrees and knows this because he carried the said Edward to the church on the day of the baptism. Peter Flwer, aged 46 years and more, agrees and knows this because he carried a burning candle in his hand to the font when the said Edward was baptized. Walter de Burgh, aged 50 years and more, agrees and knows this because Thomas his son was born the Tuesday after the birth of the said Edward. John Graunt, aged 53 years and more, agrees and knows this because one Stephen Palfreyman of the household of Robert Tregoys came to his house at Launcynge and told him of the said baptism. |
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| 1319 | THOMAS SON OF RES AP GRIFFITH, knight |
| Writ to the escheator to take proof of age of the said Thomas, the lands of whose inheritance are in the hands of Ralph de Nevill, earl of Westmorland, by the king’s commitment. He is said to have been baptized at Whichenore. 17 April, 22 Richard II. | |
| STAFFORD. | Proof of age taken at Lichfield, 20 April, 22 Richard II. |
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The jurors say that the said Thomas is aged 21 years and more, and was born at Whichenore and baptized in the church there, 24 May, 51 Edward III.
William Rushall, aged 41 years and more, knows this because he had a daughter, Joan, who was born the same day and year. William Forester, aged 44 years, knows this because he [had] a black horse which broke its right foreleg at Lichefeld on the same day that Thomas was born and baptized. David Brid, aged 60 years, knows this because one John Brid died at Lichefeld, 26 May, 51 Edward III, on which day he heard of the birth of the said Thomas. Robert Bust, aged 50 years, knows this because he had a son, John, who crossed the sea Monday before Christmas, 51 Edward III. Henry Fraunceys, aged 48 years, knows this because William, his son, was buried in the church at Whichenore, Sunday before Easter, 51 Edward III. Richard Strangelford, aged 62 years, knows this because he carried 2 gallons of wine from Lichefeld to the mother of the said Thomas on the day that he was born. Robert Teyntorell, aged 61 years, knows this because he was at Whichenore the said Friday before Pentecost, 51 Edward III, on which day he heard of the birth of the said Thomas. Thomas Wysse, aged 49 years, knows this because the age of the said Thomas is written in the missal in the church at Whichenore. Robert del Hurst, aged 42 years, knows this because John Dodmore, chaplain, his kinsman, celebrated his first mass in the said church of Whichenore, Sunday before Pentecost, 51 Edward III. Richard de Chaumber, aged 54 years, knows this because one John Horne was slaughtered on the said day. John Avorell, aged 61 years, knows this because, with his greyhounds, he killed a doe in the park at Whichenore on the said day. William Byker, aged 47 years, knows this because a concord was made at Lichefeld, Saturday before Pentecost, 51 Edward III, between himself and one Richard Chaumberlayn, on a trespass. |
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| 1320 | PETER DE MALO LACU |
| Writ to take proof of age of Peter de Malo Lacu son and heir of Peter de Malo Lacu son and heir of Peter de Malo Lacu the sixth and kinsman and heir of Thomas de Malo Lacu, the lands of whose inheritance are in the custody of Thomas de Percy, now earl of Worcester, by the king’s commitment. The said Peter is said to have been born at the manor of Bergh, Yorks, and baptized in the church of St Mary of Lokynton. The escheator is to warn the said earl to be present. 14 April, 22 Richard II. | |
| Endorsed with a note that the said earl was warned to be present. | |
| YORK. | Proof of age taken at Beverley, 21 April, 22 Richard II. |
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The jurors say that the said Peter was born at the manor of Bergh and baptized in the church of St Mary of Lokynton on the feast of St Bartholomew, 1 Richard II, and is now aged 21 years and more.
William Jakelyn of Etton, aged 41 years, knows this because he had a son, John, who was born on the same day. Richard Liolf, aged 44 years, knows this because he had a white horse which broke its right leg at Lokyngton, of which injury it died on the said day. Nicholas le Boeff of Cave, aged 50 years, knows this because one John Marshall … died there the said 20 August, on which day he heard of the birth of the said Peter. John Cokerell of Mollescroft, aged 41 years, knows this because he had a son, Robert, who crossed over the sea Monday before Michaelmas, 1 Richard II. William Tothe of Middelton, aged 48 years, knows this because he had a son, William, who was buried in the said church the said day. John atte Priours of Middelton, aged 55 years, knows this because he carried 2 gallons of sweet wine from Beverley to the mother of the said Peter on the day of his birth. Robert Spenser of Brunne, aged 46 years, and Thomas Brunne of Baynton, aged 44 years, know this because they were at a fair at Aldeburgh in Holdernesse on the said day, where they heard of the birth of the said Peter. William Abell of Lokington, aged 42 years, and Thomas de Ellerton of Nessewyk, aged 50 years, know this because the age of the said Peter is written in the missal of the church of Lokyngton in the said year 1 Richard II. William Marshall of Ake, aged 43 years, knows this because a poacher was taken in the park of Beverley and was imprisoned for that cause at Beverley in the said year. William Warde of Lokyngton, aged 60 years and more, knows this because a concord on a trespass was made by the arbitration of four men between himself and Robert Spencer at Aldeburgh on the said day, on which day he heard of the birth of the said Peter. |
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| 1321 | WILLIAM SON OF RICHARD MOLYNS |
| Writ to take proof of the age of the said William, who is said to have been born in the parish of St Stephen in the ward of Colmanstrete and baptized in the church there. The escheator is to warn Margaret, late wife of the said Richard, who holds the lands by the king’s commitment, to be present and show if there be any cause why the lands should not be restored if he is of age. 5 February, 22 Richard II. | |
| LONDON. | Proof of age (indented) taken before the mayor, Thursday, 6 February, 22 Richard II. |
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John Hamerton, aged 60 years and more, says that the said William was aged 21 years on the morrow of the Epiphany last past, and was born at London in the said parish of St Stephen Colmanstret in the ward of Colmanstret, and baptized in the church there. William de Molyns, grandfather of the said William, John prior of Seint Marie Overe and dame Philippa Berford acted as godparents, that is, on 7 January 1 Richard II. This he knows because John, his first born son, died on the day of the said baptism, and his death is recorded in the kalendar of his psalter.
William Herteshorn, aged 40 years and more, agrees and knows this because at the time of the said baptism he was present in the said church and saw four torches being carried before him to the font. He got on to a bench in order to see the child, and in getting down again he fell into the church and broke his shin. Nicholas Bedewes, aged 40 years and more, agrees and knows this because Agnes wife of John Bereford died on the same day. Walter Adam, aged 60 years and more, agrees and knows this because Alice his wife bore a son, now aged 21 years, on the same day, of which birth the said Alice died. John Andrew, aged 60 years and more, agrees and knows this because on the same day Nicholas Brembre, then being mayor of London, held a common council at the Guildhall, to which he was summoned but was not present so that he was amerced. Stephen Baron, aged 45 years and more, agrees and knows this because that same day the vicar of the said church was arrested at the Compter and was delivered for the baptism of the said William. Henry Rydesdale, aged 45 years and more, John Mympe, aged 46 years and more, William Miccham, aged 52 years and more, Robert Martyn, aged 50 years and more, John Baron, aged 42 years and more, and John Selby, aged 48 years and more, agree and know this because they were present in the church at the baptism of the said William and saw him lift his right hand and take the said Philippa by her veil. The said Margaret was warned to be present. |
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| 1322 | RALPH DE FERRARIIS, knight |
| Writ of precipimus, 28 January, 22 Richard II | |
| CALAIS. | Inq. taken at Calais, 11 November, 22 Richard II. |
| The said Ralph in his lifetime granted by charter to Henry de Ferrariis, knight, all his lands within the town of Calais. The said Henry stood seised by William Ermyn, clerk, his attorney, and possessed them for four years, after which he granted them to divers persons without any refeoffment by the said Ralph, by virtue of which the said Ralph held no lands within the said town at the time of his death. | |
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| 1323 | WILLIAM DACRE, knight |
| Writ, Chester, 18 August, 23 Richard II | |
| WESTMORLAND. | Inq. (indented) taken at Appelby, Thursday after the Nativity of St Mary, 23 Richard II. |
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He died seised in his demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned messuage and burgage. He granted Adam de Threweld the under-mentioned lands in Overton for term of life.
Barton. A messuage called Trostormote, which is waste, held of the king in chief by knight’s service. Appelby. A burgage, held of the king in burgage and for 2d. ’housegabull’ yearly at St Peter’s Chains. Overton. The reversion of certain lands in le Coteflat, held by Adam de Threweld for term of life. He died 20 July last past. Thomas, aged 12 years, is his son and heir, and will be aged 13 years on the morrow of SS Simon and Jude next coming. |
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| Writ, Chester, 18 August, 23 Richard II | |
| CUMBERLAND. | Inq. (indented) taken at Carlisle, Saturday before the Nativity of St Mary, 23 Richard II. |
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He died seised in his demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned manor of Irthyngton, the castle of Naward which pertains to it, the manors of Brampton, Burgh upon Sands, Kirkoswald, Lasyngby, Ayketon and Rouclif, and divers lands in Glassenby. He died seised in fee as in right of the under-mentioned services and advowsons.
Naward. The castle, which is worth nothing but is in great need of repair as it is near the March and in great danger from the Scots. Irthyngton. The manor (extent given), largely waste owing to destruction by the Scots. The extent includes rents (waste) in Cambokhill and Little Cambok. Brampton. The manor (extent given), largely waste for the said cause. The extent includes rents, partly waste, in le Wodhous, Wraa, Brakanhill, Esby, Bovetby, Ternestwayt and Barkeholme, a toll, a water-mill, a park with the herbage of le Brigwod and a pasture called Geltisdale. Cumquitton, which is parcel of the manor of Irthyngton, and Eschapio on Kynheury. Divers rents, largely waste for the said cause. Hayton, parcel of the said manor. A water-mill and rents, partly waste. Askirton, Waltonwod, Northmore and Foulewod, parcels of the said manor. Rents, largely waste for the said cause. Le Greves and Spadadam. Pastures, so called. Farlam. The manor and lands in Milton and le Norwod. John de Bracanstwait and Alice his wife hold them for term of life by the gift of William with reversion to his heirs. Rocheburne, Brerestwait and Prenqueportmore. Divers lands held by John de Lammore for term of life by the gift of William, with reversion to his heirs. Castelkayrok. Divers lands likewise held by John de Hoton for term of life. Burgh upon Sands. The manor (extent given), partly waste for the aforesaid cause. The extent includes a corn-mill and pastures in Polburgh, Raysnet and Frethnet. Kirkoswald. The manor (extent given, including a corn-mill and a fulling-mill). Laysingby. The manor (extent given including a corn-mill and a wood called le Baronwod). Ayketon. The manor (extent given). Rouclif. The manor (extent given including a fishery called le Newdraght). Glassingby, Merghamby, Ulvesby and Melmerby. Divers rents. Le Newland in the forest of Inglewod. A parcel of land. Warnyll. Lands held by John Dalston for term of life with reversion to the heirs of William. [Grenerigge.] (fn. 4) The reversion of lands held by Amand Mounceux for term of life, as above. Ayketon. The reversion of lands held by John Roke for term of life, as above. Newbygyng and Blencow. The reversion of lands held by Richard de Dacre for term of life, as above. Bovetby, parcel of the manor of Brampton. The reversion of lands held by Thomas Knyght for term of life, as above. Cumrew. The reversion of lands held by Adam Mill and William his son for term of life, as above. Irthyngton, Brampton, Kirkoswald, Lasyngby, Burgh, Rouclif and Ayketon. Rents of divers free tenants of the manors, and a rent called ’gavylzeld’ in Kirkoswald, rents of 4 lb. pepper in Burgh, 2 lb. cummin and 4 lb. pepper and 3 lb. cummin in …, and rents in Westfarlam. Divers free tenants held of the said William by homage and …, to wit, Peter Tilliol, knight, the heir of William Ingles, knight, the heir of Richard de Kirkbrid, knight, in Stapilton, the same Peter Schaleby (sic), the heir of John de S… in …, the heir of Ralph Hastynges, knight, in Crogelyn and Newbygyng, the heir of Brian de Stapilton, knight in Ormesby, the heir of William de Wyndesore, knight, in Fenton, the heir of Gerard de Wydryngton, knight, in Lanerton and Overdenton, Roland de Vaux in Trethermane and Torcrossek, the heir of …, knight, in Leversdale and Bromehill, John de Lammor in Talkan, and in Cumcacche and Wartheriok, Robert de Newby in Newby, Thomas … in Blaterne, Thomas del Hall in Dentone, the heir of John de Edenham in Cumrewe, William de Stapilton in Kirkcambok, Roland Vaux in Scalwra, William Vaux de Caterlyn in Caterlyn, the heir of John de Warwik, knight, in Bernardhowe, John de Scalwraa in Scalwraa, the heir of Gilbert de Whelpedale in Ormesby, the heir of Robert de Leversdale in Kircambok, John de Braconstwait in Rochburne and in …, William Beauchamp in Waymersik, the heir of … de Castelkayrok in Castelkayrok, William de Legh, knight, in Surlyngham, Norfolk, the heir of John de Midelton, knight, in Bothecatstrum], (fn. 5) Robert de Ogle, knight, in Thorisby and Crofton, the heir of Brian de Stapilton, knight, in Little Bampton and Owthtrertby, William de Legh, knight, in Isell, Plumland and Blencrake, Nicholas de Harryngton, knight, William de Culwen, knight, and Thomas Benet in Drombough, Bawnes, Whitrig, Glassyng and Fyngland, the same Nicholas in Beumond, Robert de Bampton in Bampton and Little Bampton, Roger de Martindale in Grenesdale, Neuton and Alanby, Thomas del Sandes in le Sandes, William de Stapilton in Langbergh, the heir of Gilbert Peper in Parton, the heir of Richard de Kirkbrid, knight, in Orton, the heir of Thomas de Whytrig and William de Ar … in Cumquitton and Wathenpole, the heir of Clement de Skelton, knight, in Weganby, William de Aghanby and the heir of William Byset in Bowrestede, Nicholas de Haveryngton, knight, William de Culwen, knight, and Thomas Benet in Brunscath, William de Kerby, Robert Solas and Roger de Martindale in Wylmerby, M … de Stapilton, John Wylkynson and Thomas de [?Mul]ton in Langbergh, William de Aghanby and the heir of William Byset in Bowrestede, Roland Vaux, Robert de Briscogh, John Sturdy and John Fox in la Murehous, the heir of John Beauchamp in Kirkoswald and Lasyngby, the same heir, and Thomas del Garth and the heir of John de Edneham in Kirkoswald, Richard de Coupeland in Santon and Garthscogh, Richard de Hirton in Hirton, Alan de Coupland, the heir of Richard de Coupland, Henry Tayntrell, William Beuchampe, Robert de Echrengton, Richard Morthyng and the heir of John de Scanlow in Hale, Robert de Ponsonby in Hale, the heir of Thomas de …, knight, in Gosforth, the heir of Richard de Coupland in Bolton, Alan Penyngton, knight, in Gosforth, Robert de Haveryngton, knight, in Gosforth, John de Hoton in Milneton, Richard Cokeson and Roger del Hall in Lasyngby. Lanercost. The advowson of the priory. Ayketon and Kirkoswald. The advowsons. Carlisle. The gift of corrodies for three poor men in the hospital of St Nicholas taking food, clothing and other sustenance … The above manors, land etc. are held of the king in chief by homage and fealty, the service of a barony and for 41s. 5 1/2d. cornage yearly to the Exchequer at Carlisle by the hands of the sheriff. The above corrodies(?) (fn. 6) are held of the king by knight’s service. Date of death and heir as next above. [Galled and illegible in places.] |
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| 1325 | EDMUND MALYNS |
| BERKS. | Inq. (indented) taken at Walyngford, 16 September, 23 Richard II. |
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He held no lands etc. in the said county. But John Harndon, John Boner, vicar of Burnam, and William Achecote, vicar of Chalgrave, were seised in their demesne as of fee of two parts of the under-mentioned manor of Purlegh and of the reversion of the third part which Isabel late wife of Edmund Malyns father of the said Edmund holds in dower for term of life. The said John, John and William granted to the said Edmund younger son of Edmund the said two parts and the reversion of the third part of the manor for term of life with successive remainders to the heirs of the body of Edmund Malyns the father of the said Edmund, Thomas Barentyn and Joan his wife and their heirs male, and to the right heirs of the said Edmund Malyns the father, the king’s licence having been obtained.
Purlegh. Two parts of the manor and the reversion of the third part, held of the king in chief by the service of an eighth part of a knight’s fee. He died on Pentecost Sunday last past. Reynold Malyns, aged 24 years and more, is the son of the said Edmund the father and brother of Edmund the son and his next heir. |
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| 1326 | MARGARET LATE WIFE OF FULK DE PENBRUGG, knight |
| BERKS. | Inq. taken virtute officii at Maydenhithe, Friday before Michaelmas, 23 Richard II. |
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She died seised in her demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned manor of Shottesbrok. She held the under-mentioned lands (tenure not stated).
Shottesbrok. The manor, with the advowson of the college there, held of the king in chief as of the castle of Wyndesore by a rent of 3s. 4d. or a pair of gilt spurs yearly at Michaelmas. Benetfeld. 50a. land called le Hethynnyngg, held of the king as of the manor of Cookham, which is of the ancient demesne, quit of all rent. Waltham Seynt Laurens. A messuage and 2 virgates of land, held of the bishop of Winchester as of his manor of Wergrave for 18s. 5d. yearly and suit to his court every three weeks. She died 10 June, 22 Richard II. William son of Lawrence Trusell, aged 12 years and more, is her kinsman and heir, to wit, son of Lawrence son of Warin brother of William Trusell father of the said Margaret. |
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| C. Ric. II File 109 (11) | |
| E. Enrolments etc. of Inq. No. 343 | |
| 1327 | JOAN LATE WIFE OF NICHOLAS WAUMFORD |
| Writ, Oxford, 16 July, 23 Richard | |
| CORNWALL. | Inq. taken at Stratton, Tuesday before the Assumption, 23 Richard II |
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She held no lands in chief. She held the under-mentioned manor of Efforde for term of her life of John Keynes and Joan his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of the said Nicholas, and of John Durant kinsman and other heir of Nicholas, to wit, son of Eleanor the other daughter and heir of Nicholas, by fealty and 6d. yearly. The reversion of the said manor belongs to the said Joan and John Durant.
Efforde. The manor, held as above. The said heirs hold it of the king as of the castle of Launston as of the duchy of Cornwall by knight’s service, except a messuage and a carucate of land called Wastpreyhele, parcel of the said manor, held of John Fareweye and Agnes his wife in her right as of the manor of Pennalym. She died Sunday after SS Peter and Paul last past. The said Joan is aged 40 years and more and John Durant is aged 8 years. The next heirs of the said Joan late wife of Nicholas are not known. |
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| C. Ric. II File 109 (12) | |
| 1328 | JOAN SPENCER, (fn. 7) an idiot |
| LONDON. | Inq. taken before the mayor, 11 July, 22 Richard II. |
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John Katerinton and Parnel his wife, mentioned in the writ, who have the custody of the said Joan and of her lands within the city of the value of 20 marks, do not find her sufficient sustenance.
The [said] annual rent of 20 marks, which is due to Joan for term of life, arises from tenements in the parishes of St Mary atte Hull, St Margaret Briggestrete and St Magnus, the repair of which pertains to the tenants. The said tenements are well kept and in good repair. She holds in her demesne as of fee simple by gift of Edward III two shops with a solar above in Crokedlane in the said parish of St Margaret which for lack of payment of a quitrent to the prioress and convent of Haliwell by … and for lack for repair are about to fall down. The reversion of certain lands and tenements in the parishes of St Michael Crokedland and St Martin Orgar after the completion of certain terms for which they are leased pertains to the said Joan and her heirs. They are in good repair. [Left hand side damaged.] |
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| C. Ric. II File 109 (13) | |
| 1329 | HENRY FERROUR |
| NORTHAMPTON. | Inq. taken virtute officii at Great Creton, 29 July, 22 Richard II. |
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He held the under-mentioned messuage and lands for term of life by the gift of Edward III with reversion to the king.
Great Creton. A messuage and 30a. land and meadow. He died 19 July last past. |
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| E. Inq. P.M. File 70 (4) | |
| 1330 | ELIZABETH WIFE OF THOMAS DAUDELE |
| SOMERSET. | Inq. (indented) taken virtute officii at Yevelchestre, 8 March, 22 Richard II. |
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John Hele was seised in his demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned lands and enfeoffed Thomas de Audele, knight, and Elizabeth his wife, to themselves and their heirs. They were seised therein, and the said Thomas died without heirs of their bodies and Elizabeth died likewise. The said lands come into the king’s hand as well by the minority of the under-mentioned Robert de Ponynges as by the custody of the manor of Stoke Curcy which is held of the king in chief.
Stokecursy. 5 messuages. Wachet. 2 messuages. Durburgh. 12a. land and meadow. She died 1 June, 17 Richard II. Robert de Ponynges, aged 19 years at the feast of St Andrew last past, is her kinsman and heir, to wit, son of Isabel her sister. |
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| E. Inq. P.M. File 71 (10) |