Inquisitions Post Mortem, Edward II, File 63

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Inquisitions Post Mortem, Edward II, File 63

183. LAURENCE DE SANCTO MARTINO.
Writ. 10 September, 12 Edward II. and duplicate
DORSET. Inq. 10 October, 12 Edward II.
Sutton Walraund. The manor (extent given), held of the king in chief as parcel of a moiety of the barony of Duene by knight’s service.
His daughters, Joan aged 6, and Sibyl aged 2, are his next heirs apparent, but Sibyl late his wife is pregnant.
SOUTHAMPTON. Inq. 7 October, 12 Edward II.
Duene. A third part of a moiety of the manor (extent given), held of the king in chief, as parcel of the barony of Duene, by knight’s service.
Heirs as above.
WILTS. Inq. 10 October, 12 Edward II.
Istgrinstede. A moiety of the township, held of the king in chief, as parcel of a moiety of the barony of Duene, by knight’s service.
Duene. Two parts of a moiety of the manor (extent given), held of the king in chief by barony.
Heirs as above.
WILTS. Inq. 12 October, 12 Edward II.
Ubetone. The manor (extent given), held jointly by the said Laurence and Sibyl his wife of the abbess of Wilton by service of 1/4 knight’s fee.
Weredore. The manor (extent given), held jointly as above of the said abbess by service of 1/4 knight’s fee.
Stupellangeford. A moiety of the manor (extent given), held jointly as above of the king in chief by knight’s service.
Heirs as above.
C. Edw. II. File 62. (14.)
184. JOHN PAYNEL.
Writ. 1 April, 12 Edward II.
SUSSEX. Inq. Wednesday in Easter week, 12 Edward II. (defective.)
Wolbedinge. Two parts of the manor (extent given), held of the king in chief by knight’s service.
Hamtonet. Two parts of a messuage, [106]a. arable and 2a. meadow; whereof 66a. land are held of Sir John de Sancto Johanne by service of 1/4 knight’s fee, and 40a. land are held of the bishop of Exeter by service of 10s. yearly and suit at the bishop’s court of Chedeham; and there are 10s. rent there, whereof two parts (are) 6s. 8d.
Pynkhurst. Two parts of a messuage, and of a carucate of land and 6l. rent &c.; whereof one part of the said land and rent is held of the earl of Arundell by service of 1lb. cummin (?) (semini), and the other part held of Sir Ralph de Camays, service unknown.
Bodeham by Petteworthe. A third part of a messuage, . .a. land, 6a. meadow, and 24s. (?) rent held of Henry de Perci, service unknown.
Maud his daughter, whom Nicholas de Optone [alias de Upton] married, aged 30, is his next heir.
SOUTHAMPTON. Inq. Friday in Easter week, 12 Edward II.
Ochangre. A capital messuage, 250a. land, 20a. meadow, 8a. wood, rents, services, &c., held of the king in chief by service of making and maintaining a certain bridge in the town.
Worldham. A capital messuage, 220a. arable, 4a. meadow, 8a. wood, rents &c. held of the king in chief, as of the king’s manor of Aulton which is in the hands of Queen Isabella, by service of rendering 9s. yearly at the same manor, and doing suit at the king’s hundred of Aulton. Edward de Sancto Johanne and Eva his wife, sometime the wife of William Paynel, hold a third part of the aforesaid lands &c. as dower of the said Eva.
Heir as above.
WILTS. Inq. Thursday before St. George, 12 Edward II.
Lytleton in the king’s hundred of Roghebergh. Two parts of the manor (extent given), held of the king in chief by service of 20s. yearly at the castle of Dyvis[is].
Knythteton. Two parts of the manor (extent given), held of Sir Henry Husee of Hertyng by service of 1/2 knight’s fee, and rendering 2s. yearly.
Heir as above, aged 27.
SURREY. Inq. Wednesday after St. John ante Portam Latinam, 12 Edward II.
He did not die seised of any lands &c. in his demesne as of fee in Surrey.
Writ of certiorari on the complaint of John Bernard, parson of Wernreret, and Ralph de Bokkingg, that the escheator had removed them from certain lands &c. above mentioned, of which they were enfeoffed by the said John Paynel with the king’s licence, 31 May, 12 Edward II.
SUSSEX. Inq. Thursday before the Nativity of the Blessed Mary, 13 Edward II.
The said John in April, 10 Edward II, enfeoffed Sir John Bernard, parson of Wernreret, and Ralph de Bokkyng of two parts of the manor of Wolbeddyngg, and of a messuage, 106a. land and 2a. meadow in Hamptonet, and of a messuage, a carucate of land and 6l. rent in Pynkhurst, which they held, with the king’s licence, for 1 1/2 year and more until a month and more after the said John’s death, when they were removed by the escheator. They were never enfeoffed of the lands in Bodeham by Petteworth. Nicholas de Upton and Maud his wife, sufficiently warned, came not.
SOUTHAMPTON. Inq. Monday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 13 Edward II.
The said John in April, 10 Edward II, enfeoffed the said Sir John and Ralph of his manors of Ochangre and West Worldham, which they held as abovesaid until removed as abovesaid. The said Nicholas and Maud, sufficiently warned, came not.
WILTS; HUNDREDS OF SWAVEBERGH, ROUBERGH, AUMBRESBERY AND BOLLESFELD. Inq. Wednesday after the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 12 Edward II.
The said John in April, 10 Edward II, enfeoffed the said Sir John and Ralph of two parts of the manor of Littleton and Knyghteton, which they held as abovesaid until removed as abovesaid. The said Nicholas and Maud, sufficiently warned, came not.
Writ of certiorari to enquire by what service the lands &c. in Bodeham are held &c. 26 February, 13 Edward II.
SUSSEX. Inq. 4 March, 13 Edward II.
Budeham. The lands &c. are held of the heir of Henry de Percy as of the manor of Petteworth by fealty, and service of fencing (includendi) 5 1/2 perches around the great park of Petteworth, for all services.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (1.)
185. WALTER DE FAUCUMBERGE alias DE FAUCOMBERGE.
Writ. 2 January, 12 Edward II.
YORK. Inq. Tuesday before the Purification, 12 Edward II.
Ryse. The manor (extent given), held jointly by the said Walter with Alice his wife and the heirs of their bodies, of the king, as of the honour of Albemarle, by service of 1/2 knight’s fee, and suit at the wapentake of Holdernesse.
John his son, aged 26 and more, is his next heir.
YORK. Inq. Tuesday after St. Agnes, 12 Edward II.
Est Brunne. A messuage and 30l. rents &c. parcel of the manor of Skelton, which is held of the king in chief by service of a knight’s fee.
Heir as above.
YORK. Inq. Wednesday after St. Hilary, 12 Edward II. (defaced.)
Skelton. The castle with lands &c. (extent given), held of the king in chief by service of a knight’s fee.
Tenants by knight’s service:—
Ingelby and Erenclyf. 1/2 fee held by Robert de Colvill.
Maltby and Nonyngton. 1/4 fee held by William de Maltby.
Calde Ingelby. 1/7 fee held by John Gower; and 1/20 fee held by Adam de Skelton.
Skelton. 1/20 fee held by Thomas de Brunne.
Mersk. A manor (extent given), tenure unspecified; and 1/28 fee there held by William de Mersk.
Heir as above, aged 28 and more at the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist last.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (2.)
186. WILLIAM DE GOLDYNGTON.
Writ. 3 February, 12 Edward II.
[BUCKINGHAM.] Inq. Saturday after the octave of Easter, 12 Edward II.
Masseworth. A messuage, 280a. arable, 13a. meadow, 8a. pasture, rents &c. held of the honour of Wallingford and of Sir Philip de Eylesburi, Sir Ralph de Wedon, and of the lord of Haueregg, and (?) Nicholas de Bouedoune, service unknown but 53s. 4d. are payable to them for rent.
John his son, aged 21 and more, is his next heir.
HERTFORD. Inq. Monday before St. Mark, 12 Edward II.
Thele. The manor (extent given), held of the earl of Oxford by service of 1/2 knight’s fee.
Redon. 5a. meadow held of Robert son of Walter, knight, by service of an arrow yearly price 3d.
Stansted. 3 1/2a. meadow and 5s. 1d. rent, held of the abbot of Waltham by service of 2s. yearly.
Hodesdon. 7s. 3d. rent held of Walter de Northwich, knight, by service of 18d. yearly.
Quenehawe, Brantefeld, Tewynge and Watton. 68s. 9d. rent held of the abbot of Westminster, service unknown.
Heir as above.
ESSEX. Inq. Saturday before St. George, 12 Edward II. (much defaced.)
Chatelegh in Great Legh. Five marks rent in the hamlet, held of the king in chief by service of 1/10 knight’s fee, and an ell of scarlet price 5s.
Black Nottele. 15a. wood held of Thomas de Mandevile by service of 1lb. cummin.
Sturemere. A messuage, 137a. arable, 10a. meadow, 3a. pasture, 15a. wood and 2s. 3d. rent, held of John de Burnham by service of 1/2 knight’s fee; … .a. arable, 2a. meadow, and 2s. 4d. rent, held of the heirs of the earl of Gloucester, of the honour of Clare, by service of 32s. yearly.
Haverhull. 10 1/2a. arable and 1a. meadow, held of William le Moyne by service of 1/10 knight’s fee; 6a. land held of John de … . . ers by service of 2s. 4d. yearly; 6a. arable and 2a. (?) wood, held of the prior of Stoke by service of 2s. 4d. yearly; and a windmill held of Thomas le Brut by service of 1/4d. yearly.
Wytelee. A messuage, 80a. arable, and 2a. wood, held of the heirs of the earl of Gloucester, as of the honour of Clare, by service of finding a bailiff for the earl’s market (?) (march’) at his court of Stanbourne.
Little Colne. A messuage, 50a. arable, 4a. pasture, 6a. underwood, and 13s. 4d. rent, held of Thomas Wake, lord of Lidel, by service of 34s. yearly.
Little Colne and Halstede. 3a. arable, and 24s. 10 1/2d. rent, held of the earl of Oxford by service of . .s. yearly.
Colne. Two granges and 50a. land, held of the earl Marshal by service of a rose; 25a. (?) arable, 1a. meadow, 1a. pasture and 2s. rent, held of John de Boxsted (?) by service of 3s. 8d. yearly; and 6a. (?) land held of Nicholas de …… . . by service of 2s. yearly.
Aldham. A messuage, 100a. land, 2a. meadow, 4a. pasture, and 9s. 7d. rent, held of the heirs of Thomas de Merk’ by service of 1/5 knight’s fee; 11a. arable, and 1/2a. pasture, held of Adam Courteys by service of 1lb. cummin and 13d. (?); 5a. land, and 1/2a. pasture, held of Robert Pouwer(?) by service of 16d. yearly; 30a. arable, 1a. meadow, 1a. pasture, 4a. wood and 18d. rent, held of the earl of Oxford by service of a third part of 1/2 knight’s fee, and 5 marks yearly for life to Agnes late the wife of Robert de Aldham.
Raureth. The manor (extent given), jointly acquired by William de Goldington and Richard his son of John (?) de Chavent (?), knight, to hold to them and the heirs of the said William, of the king, as of the honour of Reylegh, by service of a knight’s fee, and suit at the court of the said honour.
Little Badewe. A manor called Le Gras (extent given), held for the life of Joan sometime the wife of John de Tany, knight, rendering 10 marks yearly; and the manor is held of John de Haulow and Maud his wife by service of 1/4 knight’s fee.
Renggers in Terling. The manor (extent given), held for the life of Joan late the wife of John de Taney, rendering 5 marks yearly; and the manor is held of the bishop of Norwich by service of 4s. 11d. yearly.
Heir as above.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (3.)
187. MAUD THE WIFE OF WALTER DE PAVELY, DAUGHTER AND HEIR OF STEPHEN DE BURGHERSH.
NORFOLK. Proof of age taken at Reydon, 23 March, 12 Edward II.
John de Morleye of Reydon, aged 60 and more, says that the said Maud is aged 14 and more, and this he knows because he is a parishioner there, and she was born in the parish and baptized in the church there, 9 August, 14 years ago, and he was her godfather.
Adam de Morleye of Reydon, aged 40 and more, agrees, and knows it because he was then esquire to the said Sir Stephen and so was present and saw it.
Geoffrey de Gyssingg, aged 50 and more, agrees, and knows it because he is next neighbour of the said town, and has a son of the same age.
Thomas Sweyn of Gyssingg, aged 40 and more, agrees, and knows it because he was with Robert de Gyssingg, steward of Sir Stephen, and so was present and saw it.
William Henry of Burston, 40 and more, agrees, and knows it because he was then with Lady Maud de Boyland, godmother of the said Maud, and was present when she lifted her from the font.
Peter Modyene, 50 and more, agrees, and knows it because he was then with Sir Adam, rector of Disce, who baptized the said Maud at the request of the rector of Reydon.
Roger de Combes of Burston, 50 and more, agrees, and knows it because his father was buried in the cemetery of the church of Reydon on the same day that the said Maud was baptized, and so he was present, and saw it.
Simon Baune of Dycleburgh, 60 and more, agrees, and knows it because he went with Sir Robert de Morleye, chaplain, kinsman of the said Maud, to the said church and saw her baptized.
Robert Agate of Brisingham, 50 and more, agrees, and knows it because he was then of the household of the said Stephen, and thus was present and saw these things.
William Qwytlok of Brisingham, aged 60 and more, agrees, and knows it because in the same year and time he married his wife in the parish of Reydon.
Reginald Edwy of Reydon, aged 50 and more, agrees, and knows it because he was then present in the church to hear his mass and saw these things.
John Bene of Reydone, aged 40 and more, agrees, and knows it because in the same year he acquired certain tenements in Reydon, as appears by the date in his charters.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (4.)
188. NICHOLAA THE WIFE OF JOHN DE HADRESHAM, DAUGHTER AND ONE OF THE HEIRS OF WILLIAM DE NEVILL.
Writ to the escheator to take the proof of age of the said Nicholaa, 30 April, 12 Edward II.
WILTS. Proof of age, 25 June, 12 Edward II.
John de Dumbredan, aged 66, says that the said Nicholaa was born at Blakereswelle on Wednesday the feast of St. Augustine the bishop in May, 25 Edward I., and baptized in the church of Wyteparosche on Thursday following, when he was present and saw it.
Nicholas de Chartres, aged 60, Richard Lovekin, aged 50, Ralph at Breche, aged 60, John Sylemory, aged 46, and John atte Merre, 53, prove the same.
John le Carpentir, aged 41, says the like, as appears certain to him by the statements of Christine her mother and of near neighbours, on the day of the feast of her purification.
William Varenox, aged 53, Richard le Cook, aged 50, and John le Taylur, aged 48, prove the age as does John le Carpentir.
John le Engleis, aged 42, says the like, for Juliana his sister was nurse to the said Nicholaa.
John le Cartere, aged 47, says the like, and knows it because he is next neighbour, and Margery his mother weaned (a lacte separavit’) the said Nicholaa.
William de Lusteshulle to whom the king has committed the wardship and marriage of the said Nicholaa and other heirs of the said William de Neyvile, was present.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (5.)
189. JOHN SON OF JOHN DE THEDEMERSH.
[BERKS.] Proof of age …………Souls (?) 12 Edward II. (defective.)
……………… . . says that the said John son of John [was aged 2]2 on the feast of St. Juliana last past, for he was born at Thedemersh on the said feast, 24 Edward I., and baptized the same day in the church of St. Lawrence there, which he recollects because he had a son, John, who was born on the second day after.
William atte Chamber (?), aged 50 and more, says the like, and recollects it because he was at that time with Lady Agnes de Somery, to whom it was announced on behalf of Sarra mother of the said John that she had borne him.
Bartholomew de Burghfeld (?), aged 50, says the like, and recollects it because on the same day he was shot with an arrow (sagittatus) in his right leg (tibiam) by Roger le Rede (?) in the same town, when the said John’s birth was announced.
John son of Thomas, aged 50, says the like, and recollects it because he had a son, John, born 15 days before.
William le Frensh, aged 45, says the like, and recollects it because his mother died on the same day.
Hugh Remund, aged 55, says the like, and recollects it because on that day he met (obviavit) the said John (going?) to the church wrapped in cloths to be baptized.
John de Greywelle, aged 60, says the like, and recollects it because he was present at the baptism.
Walter atte Hach, aged 56, says the like, and recollects it because on the said day John, parson of the church of …………told him of the said John’s baptism.
Gilbert atte More, aged 50, says the like, and recollects it because on that day he was a servant in the house of the said John’s father.
Roger Hathewy, 55, says the like, and recollects it because on the same day he bought of one Peter de Burghfeld a virgate of land in Thedemersh, and the date of the charter is evidence to him.
Ralph de Chur, aged 50, says the like, and recollects it because he had a brother Nicholas, who was servant of John the father at that time.
William ……horn, aged 46, says the like, and recollects it because he married Gunnilda his wife on the same day.
Master Richard de Abyndon, guardian of the lands, &c. being warned, was not present nor sent any one in his place.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (6.)
190. GRIFFIN SON AND HEIR OF WILLIAM DE LA POLE.
Writ to the escheator to take the proof of age of the said Griffin, 1 March, 12 Edward II.
[MONTGOMERY.] Proof of age taken at Macheloyt on Wednesday in Whitsun week, 12 Edward II.
Master John son of Adam, aged 62, says that the said Griffin was born at Macheloyt and baptized in the church there, and was aged 29 on Sunday the feast of the Annunciation in March last, and this he knows because he was present when the said Griffin was baptized.
Amanus ab Allov, aged 50 (xlx), says the like, for he also saw him baptized.
Griffin, vicar of La Pole, aged 60, says the like, for he was then parochial chaplain in the church of Macheloyt and baptized him.
William ab Allov, aged 46, says the like, and knows it because he was then bailiff of William, the father, in the land of Mauthov (?).
Adam le Hope of La Pole, aged 52, says the like, and knows it because he was servant of William, the father, and went to the church with the women who carried the said Griffin to be baptized.
David ab Ivor, aged 44, says the like, and knows it because he gave the said Griffin an ox on the day he was baptized.
Hugh Loyt, aged 50 (xlx), says the like, and knows it because on that day he fetched two barrels of ale from La Pole on a horse to Macheloyt.
Meredutth ab Lewelin, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because he gave the said Griffin a cow on the morrow after he was born.
William Page, aged 46, says the like, and knows it because he was with William, the father, and kept his palfrey that year.
Griffin son of Philip, aged 58, says the like, and knows it because he had a house built for himself in Macheloyt in that year.
Roger Colemon, aged 43, says the like, and knows it because his wife bore a daughter at the feast of Easter following in the same year, who still lives.
Madoc ab Kynewryc, aged 52, says the like, and knows it because Hugh Loyt fetched two barrels of ale in his house at La Pole to the use of the said William his lord, and told him that his lord’s wife had born a son, who was the said Griffin.
The bailiffs of Sir John de Cherletone, in whose hands are the lands &c. in wardship, could say nothing why the lands &c. ought not to be rendered to the said Griffin, as of full age.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (7.)
191. WILLIAM SON AND HEIR OF WILLIAM PLOKENET.
BERKS. Proof of age, 5 May, 12 Edward II.
Robert Pipard, aged 60, says the said William will be aged 22 at the feast of SS. Simon and Jude next, for he was born at Chepinglam-bourne on that feast 25 Edward I., and baptized the same day in the church of St. Michael there, which he knows because he had a son, Roger, born a month after, on the day that Alice mother of the said William purified herself.
Walter le Whyte, aged 55, says the like, and knows it because at the feast of St. Michael before the said William’s birth he made his son Robert an apprentice in the Drapery, London (in Draperia London’).
John le Man, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because he had a son, John, born at Christmas day next before.
Richard de Watlington, aged 45, says the like, and knows it because in 24 Edward I, he was serving Master William de Mountfort when the said Alice was pregnant with the said William.
John de Cicestre, aged 40, says the like, and knows it because at the feast of All Saints’ following the said William’s birth he married Joan his wife.
Richard Faber, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because at that time he was bailiff of William, the father, of his manor of Lambourne.
Richard Trabbe, aged 60, says the like, and knows it because William, the father, appointed him bailiff of his market of Chepinglamb[ourn] on Monday after the said birth.
William Hoetete, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because on the same day he sold to one William de Waneting a tenement in Lamburn for 20 marks, of which nothing has been paid him.
Stephen atte Mulle, aged 40, says the like, and knows it because on the same day as he was conducting his niece from Lamburne to Wolfricheston his horse fell on his right leg (tibiam) and broke it.
John Froile, aged 45, says the like, and knows it because Lucy his sister was born on the eve of the same feast.
Stephen Louecok, aged 60, says the like, and knows it because Henry le Deygher, his father, died at the feast of All Saints next following.
Adam Shole, aged 55, says the like, and knows it because he had a son, Greg(ory), born at Christmas day next after.
Robert de Hadele, guardian of the lands, &c. being warned, came not nor sent any one in his place.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (8.)
192. ROBERT, SON AND HEIR OF ADAM DE WELLE.
NORTHAMPTON. Proof of age, Thursday the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 12 Edward II.
Henry de Den, knight, aged 50, says the said Robert is of full age and more, for he was born at Blatherwyk in the manor of John Engayn in a great chamber by the hall towards the west, on the feast of the Circumcision in the morning, 25 Edward I, and baptized in the church of the Holy Trinity there, and this he knows because he had a brother, John, born in the said year.
William de Bernak, knight, aged 60, agrees, and adds that at the feast of St. Martin next before the said Robert’s birth he brought his wife from his manor of Barleston, co. Leicester, to his manor of Blatherwyk.
John Knyvet, aged 60 and more, agrees, and adds that John Engayn, father of John that now is, was buried in the priory of Fynnesheved by Blatherwyk on the eve of the Epiphany next before, and he was present at the burial.
William de Den, aged 40, agrees, and adds that he came to Blatherwyk often to the said manor about the feast when the said Robert was born, and immediately after stayed with Robert de Radford his first lord.
John de Arderne, aged 50, agrees, and adds that when Joan, mother of the said Robert, was purified at Blatherwyk he was present and dined (prandebat) there with other neighbours.
John Sandebroyl, aged 40 agrees, and adds that Margaret his daughter was born at the feast of St. Lucy next before.
William de Stocton, aged 50, agrees, and adds that he went and dined in the said manor of Blatherwyk with Lady Joan Engayn on the day the said Robert was born.
Thomas the clerk of Blatherwyk, aged 60, agrees, and adds that on the said feast he was of the household of Lady Joan Engayn, and was in the said manor for the anniversary of John Engayn sometime her husband.
William Jobold, aged 60, agrees, and adds that he was with Lady de Roos, his lady, at a feast at Blatherwyk with Lady Engayn on the feast of the Epiphany next after the said feast of the Circumcision.
Reginald Hastinel, aged 50, agrees, and adds that one Juliana his servant bore a male child in his service about the feast of St. Nicholas next before the said feast of the Circumcision, and the said Joan sent to him for her to be nurse to the said Robert, which he granted.
Robert Banston, aged 40, agrees, and adds that he married his wife at the feast of St. Hilary next after the said feast.
William Passemer, aged 40 and more, agrees, and adds that Alice his daughter was born on the same day, and was 21 on the feast of the Circumcision last.
Gilbert de Toutheby and Richard le Vavasour, guardians of the lands &c. came, but had nothing to show against the said proof of age.
C. Edw II. File 63. (9.)
193. GILBERT DE CLARE, sometime EARL OF GLOUCESTER AND HERTFORD.
Writ to the sheriff of Buckingham to extend and appraise the manor of Hameldon with the advowson of the church, of which Maud, late the wife of the said Gilbert, in the king’s court at Westminster claims a third part in dower against Bartholomew de Badelesmere, who vouches to warrant Hugh le Despenser, the younger, and Eleanor his wife, Hugh de Audeleye and Margaret his wife, and Roger Dammari and Elizabeth his wife, sisters and heirs of the said earl, and to be at Westminster on the octave of St. Hilary. 4 December, 12 Edward II.
BUCKINGHAM. Extent. Saturday the feast of St. Hilary, 12 Edward II.
Hameldon. The manor (extent given), whereof the abbot of Keynesham receives 2 marks rent from the mill, and the advowson of the church.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (10.)
194. HENRY DE PERCY.
Writ of certiorari on the complaint of Geoffrey Nowett that he cannot receive 40s. which the said Henry granted him until he should be provided with an ecclesiastical benefice of the value of 10 marks, which has not yet been provided, 1 January, 12 Edward II. (defective.)
[YORK.] Inq. taken at Theng on Thursday before St. Augustine the bishop, 12 Edward II. (defaced.)
Nafferton. Henry de Percy had of the gift of Geoffrey Nowet, 2 bovates of land in Nafferton, for which he granted to the said Geoffrey 40s. yearly to be received out of lands &c. in Wyndosme, until an ecclesiastical benefice worth 10 marks should be provided to the said Geoffrey by the said Henry or his heirs; and the said Geoffrey received the said 40s. for two years before the said Henry’s death. Both the lands in Nafferton and Wyndosme are now in the hands of Eleanor, late the wife of the said Henry, as dower, and no provision of an ecclesiastical benefice has been made to the said Geoffrey by the said Henry or his heirs.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (11.)
195. ROBERT, SON AND HEIR OF ROBERT DE WASSINGLE.
HUNTINGDON. Proof of age, 9 May, 12 Edward II.
Ralph Bevyle, aged 60, says that the said Robert was aged 21 on the feast of St. Benet, 11 Edward II., which he knows because Beatrice his daughter was nurse to the said Robert when he was born, also he had a son, Thomas, of his wife at that time, and on the Sunday following he entered the service of John Engayne, knight. The said Robert was born in Wassingle and baptized in that church on the eve of St. Benet, 24 Edward I.
William de Hamslap, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because on the same day he had an oxhouse burned with 4 oxen and 2 plough beasts (affris), and his hand was consumed m the same fire.
Robert a Bovetoun of Galton, aged 50, says that the said Robert was 21 on the said feast, and knows it because in the year the said Robert was born, John his son and heir was drowned in his fountain, on account of which his mother was sick for half a year following.
Ralph Aissi, says the like, and knows it because in the same year he had a son George born, and baptized in the said church.
John Bolcot (?), aged 40 and more, says the like, and knows it because in the same year Thomas his brother was stricken through with a sword by a nocturnal robber and received his death.
John de Caldecote, aged 50, agrees, and knows it because in the same year Maud his daughter was married, and he gave her 12a. land in free marriage, and the date is in the charter.
Richard de Herst, aged 60, says the like, and knows it because in the same year Cecily his mother died.
Richard de Schereford, says the like, and knows it because in the same year he married Alice his wife, and he recollects it by the age of John his son and heir.
Roger son of John, John Wastel, Simon son of Thomas, and Lawrence le Neuman, each aged 50 and more, say the like, and know it because in the same year they bought all the corn of the church of Glatton of Robert de Suylyngton, then rector, for 104 marks, by which purchase they lost 16 marks, and this they recollect well by the said rector’s writing.
John de Suyneford, who has the wardship of the lands, &c., appeared, but had nothing to say why they ought not to be restored to the said Robert, as of full age.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (12.)
196. JOHN, SON AND HEIR OF THOMAS DE LOVETOFT alias DE LOVETOT.
Writ to the escheator to take the proof of age of the said John, 7 June, 12 Edward II.
HUNTINGDON. Proof of age, 30 July, 13 Edward II.
William du Lay, 50, says that the said John was aged 21 at the feast of the Purification, 12 Edward II., and he knows it because he had a son and heir, John, born at Sutho and baptized in the church there on the eve of that feast, 26 Edward I., and on the same day the said John was born, and baptized in the same water.
William Grymbaud, 40, says the like, and knows it because his sister Alice was married on the same day at Dodyngton by Sutho, 26 Edward I.
Geoffrey le Marschal, 40, says the like, and knows it because his eldest brother died on the same day.
Robert le Moygne, 50, says the like, and knows it because the said John’s nurse took charge (custod’) of his first-born son who was born and baptized on Easter eve following in the same year.
John Porthors, 50, says the like, and knows it because he had a daughter, Maud, born on the same day, and baptized in the same church on the eve of the Purification, 26 Edward I.
Ralph Vernoun, 40, says the like, and knows it because in the same week he married Alice his wife, 26 Edward I.
John the clerk, 60, says the like, and knows it because his firstborn daughter was born in 26 Edward I., and baptized in the church of Sutho on the eve of the said day of the Purification.
Stephen de Dalham, 50, says the like, and knows it because in that year he was servant of Thomas de Lovetot, the father, and had the administration of all his goods of the manor of Sutho.
Walter Gilberd, 40, says the like, and knows it because his son and heir was born at the feast of Easter following.
Thomas Letice, 50, says the like, and knows it because his wife died on the same day, 26 Edward I.
William son of Roger, 50, says the like, and knows it because he had a son born on Palm Sunday, 26 Edward I., who died in Easter week following.
Walter de la More, 40, says the like, and knows it because at the feast of the Epiphany, 26 Edward 1., he was seised of his inheritance after the death of John his father.
The attorney of Master James de Mohoun had nothing to say why this proof ought not to be made.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (13.)
197. RICHARD, SON AND HEIR OF JOHN DE FREVYLE.
CAMBRIDGE. Proof of age, 23 July, 12 Edward II. (defective.)
Hugh le Ro. ., aged 60, says that the said Richard was born in Gritton, co. Cambridge, and baptized in the same church on Saturday after Ash Wednesday, 26 Edward 1., and was aged 21 on that day 12 Edward II., which he knows because in the same year he built a chamber to the value of 20l., and in the following year, 27 Edward I. it was burned.
Geoffrey de Colne, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because his first-born son, John, died on the same day.
Roger de la March, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because in the same year his wife died from a daughter, Alice.
John Freysel, aged 40, says the like, and knows it because in the same year died his father’s sister named Margery.
Geoffrey de Gilling, aged 40, says the like, and knows it because in the same year his eldest brother died.
William the clerk of Hokyton, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because he had a daughter, Letice, born on the same day and baptized in the same church.
Nicholas Mabely, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because William his son and heir was born the same day and baptized in the same church.
William the clerk of Gritton, aged 60, says the like, and knows it because on the same day the king’s purveyors (captores) of beasts took of him two hogs price 20s. and gave him nothing.
Andrew de Hoketon, 50, says the like, and knows it because on the same day he married his wife.
Robert Sodelomb, 50, says the like, and knows it because the lady of Trompeton had a son at the same time, and his mother was nurse to the child.
Peter Condy, aged 60, says the like, and knows it because his mother died the same day, and he had his (or her) inheritance in Toft.
William le Freman, 60, says the like, and knows it because he had a brother, Roger, born on the same day.
The attorney of the earl of Pembroch, who had the wardship &c., came from the manor of Caxtone, but had nothing to say against the said proof.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (14.)
198. JOHN, SON AND HEIR OF PHILIP PAYNEL.
Writ to the escheator to take the proof of age of the said John, 26 Dec. 12 Edward II.
DORSET. Proof of age made at Maydene Nyweton, 25 January, 12 Edward II. (defaced.)
William le Bars, aged 50, says that the said John was aged 22 on Christmas eve last, for he was born at Ramesham on that day 25 Edward [I], and on the same day baptized in the church of St. Andrew there, which he recollects because one Thomas Posite died on the feast of St. Vincent next after, and he married Letice, relict of the said Thomas, at Christmas day following.
Thomas de Bonevyle, aged 60, says that the said John was born as abovesaid, and knows it because John de Bonevyle his brother came from Flanders on the feast of St. Nicholas next before that Christmas day, and lifted the said John Paynel from the sacred font.
Richard de Crokeston, aged 60, says the like, and recollects it because he went in the army with Sir William Russel to Flanders at the feast of the Decollation of St. John the Baptist next before, and it was in 25 Edward I.
William de Sarum, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because he had a son, John, born at the feast of the Purification next following, who will be aged 22 at that feast next.
William de Bonevyle, aged 60, says the like, and knows it because he married one Joan at the feast of St. Nicholas next before, which was in 25 Edward I.
Robert de Sancto Quintino, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because he buried Christina his mother on the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle 25 Edward I., and on Christmas eve following the said John was born.
John de Chauntemarle aged 60, says the like, and knows it because he married Anastasia his daughter to one Robert de Combe at the feast of St. Michael, 24 Edward I., and on Christmas eve following the said John was born.
John Wyleton (?), aged 60, says the like, and knows it because [he had?] a son William who was born at the feast of the Purification, 25 Edward I., [and] on Christmas eve next before, the said John was born.
John Warfoghel, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because on the feast of the Epiphany, 25 Edward I., his court at Maydene Nyweton was burned, and [on Christmas eve] before that feast the said John was born.
Robert Basset, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because he …… one Alice on the feast of the Circumcision, 25 Edward I., and [on Christmas eve] next before that feast the said John was born.
John de Ramesham, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because …… acquired to himself a tenement in Ramesham of Ralph le Skyk on the feast of the Epiphany 25 [Edward I.], and on Christmas eve next before the said John was born.
Thomas Grey, aged 60, says the like, and knows it because he acquired to himself a mill at Ramesham of Philip Paynel on Christmas day, 26 Edward 1., at which time [the said John] was one year old.
Hugh Dispencer, the elder, being warned to come and show what he could why the lands &c. which he holds of the heirs’ inheritance ought not to be rendered to him, came not nor sent anyone.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (15.)
199. RALPH, SON AND HEIR OF ALAN BLOYOU.
[CORNWALL.] Proof of age, taken before Otto de Bodrugan, knight, and Osbert H ……, 12 January, 12 Edward II. (defective and defaced.)
Michael le Petit, knight, aged 60, says that the said Ralph was aged 22 on Monday after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary last, for he was born at Treguwal on that day, 24 Edward I., and on the morrow baptized in the church of St. Ludevon of the same town, and this he recollects because he has a son, John, born on the same day, now aged 22.
John de Sodburi, knight, aged 50, says the like, and recollects it because he married one Joan in the same month as the said Ralph was born.
John Treyagu, knight, aged 40, says the like, and recollects it because he was at Treguwal on that day, and John his son broke his leg (tibiam) on the same day.
Robert de Bodenewel, aged 60, says the like, and recollects it because on the same day he delivered to …… Gosewyn (?) a carucate of land in Bodenewel for a term of 30 years, of which 22 have elapsed.
John de Canterbur[i], aged 40, says the like and recollects it because on the same day …… married his daughter Maud in the said church, 22 years ago.
Vivian P ……, aged 50, says the like, and recollects it because in riding towards Treguwal he broke his horse’s neck by misfortune on the same day.
Thomas le Chaunceller, aged 60, says the like, …………… .……… . Walwayn, aged 50 ……………………………………Morres(?), aged 60 ………………………… . .
C. Edw. II. File 63. (16.)
200. WILLIAM, SON AND HEIR OF NICHOLAS LE ARCHER.
Writ to the escheator to take the proof of age of the said William, 21 May, 12 Edward II.
[KENT.] Proof of age taken at Charletone by Dover, 6 August, 13 Edward II.
The said William was aged 21 on Sunday the feast of the Annunciation last.
John de Wetacre alias de Whetacre knows it because Juliana his wife was in the chamber with Anabel mother of the said William, when she bore him, and he himself was then and for three years after dwelling in Dover, and afterwards dwelt where he now dwells outside Dover.
Thomas Rakestrau knows it because the town of Dover was burned by aliens from across the sea, of the power of the king of France, on the day of St. Peter ad Vincula 24 years last past, and the said William was born in Dover and baptized in the church of St. Nicholas there on Sunday the feast of the Annunciation two years after.
Thomas le Clerk knows it because Sir Edward the king’s father crossed from the port of Wynchilse to Flanders on the feast of St. Barthlomew 1297, and came with his ships to Dover the same day, and the said William was born on the feast of the Annunciation preceding.
Richard ate Lane knows it because Lady Margaret, sometime queen of England, landed at Dover on the feast of the Annunciation next nineteen years ago, and the said William was born at the said feast two years before.
Stephen ate Napeltone, Peter de Hauekenge, Adam Russel, Stephen Koc, Henry de Etynden, Peter Rolf, Richard de Schatindon and Peter ate Welle, agree, for at the time of the heir’s birth they were all neighbours and as it were friends (familiares) of the said Nicholas.
William le Archer, to whom the wardship of the lands and heir were committed by the king, came but said nothing but that the king ought to render the lands &c. to the said heir, as of full age.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (17.)
201. THEOBALD DE VERDOUN.
Writ of certiorari on the complaint of the prioress of Grace Dieu that the escheator unjustly distrained her to pay to the king the issues of the priory, lately vacant and in the king’s hand by reason of the minority of the heir of the said Theobald patron of the priory, for the time of the vacancy, 5 August, 12 Edward II.
LEICESTER. Inq. taken at Belton, 29 August, 12 Edward II.
The heir of the said Theobald, patron of the said priory, if he were of full age, ought not to receive any issues of the priory in time of vacancy, nor have his ancestors been accustomed to receive them, nor in any way to interfere with the priory, except to have a man within the priory during the vacancy, carrying a rod in his hand on behalf of the lord to guard the priory from damage.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (18.)
202. ROBERT DE FOXOLES, BROTHER AND HEIR OF JOHN DE FOXOLES, who held of the heir of Thomas de Cailly, and he of the king in chief by knight’s service.
YORK; EAST RIDING; WAPENTAKE OF DICKERING. Proof of age taken at Thweng, 24 May, 12 Edward II. (defective.)
Richard Thorny, aged 61, says that the said Robert was born on Monday in Easter week, 25 Edward I. at Foxholes, and baptized the same day in the church there by William Astyn, chaplain, and this he recollects because he went to Foxholes when the said Richard’s mother lay in childbirth, and gave him a golden ring when he was being carried by his nurse from the church into the court of Ralph de Foxholes, by which it is clear to him that the said Robert is aged 21 and more.
Richard Lascy, aged 50, says the like, and knows it because he has a son of the same age.
William de Redenes, aged 60, says the like, and knows it because he had a daughter, Alice, married 7 years ago, who was of the same age.
Thomas de Ecton, aged 40, says the like, and knows it because he was in the said church with others who …… from the font, and at the request of Ralph de Fankfos, father of the said Robert de Foxholes, was a godfather of the same [Robert].
Marmaduke de Garton, aged 60, says the like, and knows it because Richard his brother crossed the seas and stayed there three years, and returned with the pilgrims coming from the court in the year of Jubilee.
………… onceby, aged 51, says the like, and knows it because he was present in the said church with others when the said …… . . news came that his kitchen was burned.
………… . ., aged 40, says the like, and knows it because when the said Robert was born there came two servants of his father and announced the birth to him, and to each he gave a pair of shoes (sotularum).
………… thorp, aged 60, says the like, and knows it because on the morrow of the said Robert’s birth he commanded there ……… . by Alice his daughter, now married 14 years ago.
……… . . aged 50, William son of Stephen aged 63, John Squier aged 40, and Robert Dryng aged 44, say the like ………… . . all were with Ralph de Fankfos, father of the said Robert, at Thweng …………………………………
C. Edw. II. File 63. (19.)
203. SIMON SCOT alias SCOTT of Ulseby.
Writ of certiorari on the complaint of Nicholas, son and heir of the said Simon, who was killed by the Scots at Stryvelyn, that the sub-escheator in co. Lincoln, asserting that the said Simon had adhered to the king’s enemies, had taken into the king’s hand as forfeited, a messuage and land in Ulseby, which ought to descend to him, 23 January, 12 Edward II.
LINCOLN. Inq. Sunday after St. Juliana, 12 Edward II.
Ulseby. A messuage and a bovate of land were held of Robert son of John Comyn by service of 8s. yearly, by the said Simon, who was killed at Dernington in the king’s fealty on the feast of St. Barnabas, 8 Edward II., and the sub-escheator seized the said tenements of his own will into the king’s hand, as abovesaid.
Nicholas his son, is his next heir.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (20.)
204. ROBERT DE GILPYN.
Writ of certiorari on the complaint of Richard de Gylpyn, brother and heir of the said Robert who was accused of the death of John de Coupeland and died before he was convicted, that the late escheator took into the king’s hand 2 messuages, 19 1/2a. land, and 3a. meadow which were of the said Robert in Helsyngton, as if he had been convicted of felony, 12 September, 12 Edward II.
WESTMORELAND. Inq. Wednesday the feast of St. Luke, 12 Edward II.
Helsyngton. Two messuages, 18 1/2a. (sic) land, and 3a. meadow, held of John de Lancastr[ia] and Elizabeth his wife, as of the dower of the said Elizabeth of the inheritance of William de Ros, which were of the said Robert, were taken into the king’s hand, as abovesaid, during the lifetime of the said Robert who was not convicted, as abovesaid.
Richard de Gilpyn, his brother, is his next heir.
C. Edw. II. File. 63. (21.)
205. JOHN HUSE.
Writ of plenius certiorari, on the complaint of the abbess of Wylton, to enquire whether the said John on the day he died held the manor of Brudemere, co. Wilts, at fee farm of the said abbess or not, and if the manor is now in the wardship of Ingelram Bellenger, and for what cause, 12 July, 12 Edward II.
WILTS. Inq. Saturday after St. Matthias, 12 Edward II.
Brudemere. The said John on the day he died held the manor of the said abbess at fee farm for 71s. 3d. in money, 14qr. wheat, 4qr. barley, 6qr. 6bus. oats, 13 1/2qr. malt, and 192 fleeces of wool yearly, for all services saving royal service. Two parts of the manor are now in the hands of Ingelram Berenger by the king’s demise until the lawful age of Roger, son and heir of John Huse, kinsman and heir of John de Berewyco, still a minor, for 50 marks paid at the king’s exchequer, and the abbess has been satisfied for the said two parts of the farm. The manor was taken into the king’s hand because the abbot of Lysewy held of the king in chief by knight’s service in Kyngeston Deverel, a messuage, 2 carucates of land, and 60s. rent, which he let at fee farm to Sir John de Vernoun, knight, and his heirs, rendering 14 marks yearly; and the abbot afterwards, with the king’s licence, gave the said 14 marks rent to Sir John de Berewico and his heirs, to hold of the king in chief by the service abovesaid; which John, with the king’s licence, gave the same to John Huse and his heirs, to hold as abovesaid; who died seised thereof, and his son Roger being under age, the escheator seized the said rent, together with the manor of Brudemere and other lands &c. whereof the said John died seised, into the king’s hand.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (22.)
206. EDMUND DE COLEVILL.
Writ to the sheriff of Lincoln, to enquire if the said Edmund died seised of a messuage and 2 bovates of land in Auburn, whereof Margaret late his wife recovered seisin in the king’s court at Westminster against Agnes the wife of Thomas de Munden by default of the said Agnes, and if so, what damages the said Margaret has by the detention of her said dower, 28 November, 12 Edward II.
LINCOLN. Inq. Monday after St. Hilary, 12 Edward II.
The said Edmund did not die seised of the said tenements as of fee.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (23.)
207. GUICHARD DE HIBBURN.
Writ, 26 December, 12 Edward II.
NORTHUMBERLAND. Inq. 1 December, 13 Edward II.
Neuton upon Sea. A messuage, 60a. land, rents, tofts &c., held by the courtesy of England of the inheritance of Isabel sometime his wife.
Hibburn. The manor, now worth nothing because destroyed by the Scots, held by the courtesy of England, as abovesaid.
Yerdhill. Rents formerly worth 6l. 13s. 4d., and a water-mill, but now totally destroyed and burnt by the Scots, held by the courtesy of England, as abovesaid.
All held of the heir of Nicholas de Sancto Mauro, a minor and in the king’s wardship, by service of 1/4 knight’s fee.
His daughters, Maud aged 16, and Alice aged 18, are next heirs of the said Isabel.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (24.)
208. ALICE, LATE THE WIFE OF RICHARD LE WAYTT alias LE WAYTE, and daughter and one of the heirs of William de Nevill.
Writ. 30 April, 12 Edward II.
BERKS. Inq. Thursday after St. Peter ad Vincula, 13 Edward II.
Southmorton. There are in the king’s hand by reason of the minority of the said Alice a moiety of 31s. 3/4d. yearly rent from certain lands &c., held of Nicholaa and the said Alice, daughters and one heir (sic) of the said William, which have never been parted between the said Nicholaa and Alice; and the said rent is held of the king in chief by service of 1/4 knight’s fee.
Henry, son of the said Richard and Alice, aged 1 1/2 at the feast of St. Peter ad Vincula last, is her next heir.
SURREY. Inq. Wednesday after the Commemoration of St. Paul, 12 Edward II.
Kyngeston. 20s. rent held of the king as of his manor of Schene in free socage by service of 20s. yearly.
Coumbnevill. A moiety of the manor (extent given), held of Robert son and heir of Hugh de Nevill in socage by service of a bow (arcus de Aubourn) and five arrows (sagittar’ inflecchetar’) yearly.
She was 16 when she died on the feast of St. Gregory last a year ago.
Heir as above, aged one year on the feast of St. Gregory last.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (25.)
209. ROBERT BAREL.
Writ, 20 May, 12 Edward II.
DORSET. Inq. 29 September, 13 Edward II.
Dorcestre. A cottage, which is rated at 3d. yearly towards the fee farm of £16 for the said town paid yearly at the king’s exchequer by the hands of the bailiffs of the town.
Fordynton. 20a. land held of the manor according to the custom thereof, by service of rendering 6s. yearly at the manor; which manor is of the ancient demesne of the crown of England, and is in the hands of Sir Hugh de Audele for the life of Margaret his wife, by the king’s demise.
Maud atte Westgate, his aunt, aged 50 and more, is his next heir.
C. Edw. II. File 63. (26.)
210. JOHN DE COGGESHALE.
Writ, 24 March, 12 Edward II.
ESSEX. Inq. 22 May, 12 Edward II.
Rugworth in the hundred of Rocheford. A marsh called Rugworth, containing a capital messuage and 150a. arable held of William Cosyn by service of 1lb. cummin, as of the manor of Suttone which is held of the king in chief by knight’s service.
John his son, aged 18, is his next heir.
ESSEX; HUNDRED of HENGFORD. Inq. 18 September, 13 Edward II.
Codham alias Codham Neville. The manor (extent given), held of Margaret de Nevile by service of 1/2 and 1/4 knight’s fee; 40a. land held of Alice de Wateville by service of 1/4 knight’s fee; 20a. land and 4s. rent, held of Guy Ferre by knight’s service and by service of 10s. yearly; and a grove containing 10a. held of John de Botiturte by service of 18d.
Halstede. 25s. rent held of John de Burser by service of 1/2 knight’s fee.
Little Berdefeld. 8s. rent held of Ralph de Monte Hermero in socage.
Reynes. 3s. 1d. rent held of the bishop of London in socage.
Shaldeford. A capital messuage, 87a. arable, 6 1/2a. meadow, a grove containing 12a., 6a. alder wood, and 2s. 3d. rent of assise, called ‘le Sharnhalle’, held of Humphrey de Northwode, lord of Shaldeford, in socage, and by service of 10s. yearly; 10 1/2a. land held of John son of Nicholas by knight’s service, viz.—1d. for scutage when it runs; and 15a. arable held of the abbot (sic) of St. Osith by the like service.
Dodinho. The manor (extent given), held of Robert de Beverle by service of 1/2 knight’s fee.
Arkesdene. 10a. arable, and 3r. pasture, held of the abbot of Waldene, in socage, and by service of 12s. yearly.
Cristishale. 1a. wood, 5a. arable, 1/2a. meadow, and 3s. rent, held of Nicholas de Segrave, in socage, and by service of 2s. yearly.
Dodinho. 18d. rent held of the earl of Hereford, service unknown.
Heir as above.
ESSEX; HUNDRED of WYHAM. Inq, 5 October, 13 Edward II.
Little Bemflete. A capital messuage, 106a. arable, and 13s. 6d. rent, held of the king, as of the honour of Reylegh, by service of a knight’s fee, and suit at the court of the barony of Reylegh; 47a. arable, 10a. pasture, la. meadow, and 40a. wood in Hadlegh, held of the abbot of Westminster, in socage, and by service of 19s. 8d. yearly, and suit at the abbot’s court at Great Bemflete; 18a. arable and 3a. 1r. meadow, held of John de Boun, in socage, and by service of 8s. 2d. yearly; 30a. arable, 4a. meadow, 2a. pasture, and 6s. 8d. rent, held of Thomas de Wodeham, in socage, and by service of 20s. yearly; and 10s. 9d. rent in Bemflete held of the prior of Bisschoppisgate, in socage, and by service of 6s. yearly.
Coggeshale. A capital messuage, a water-mill, 8a. wood, 203a. arable, 6a. meadow, 3a. pasture, rents &c., held of John Fillol by service of 1/2 knight’s fee, and 64s. 4d. yearly; a bakehouse, an oast-house (torallum) with a pond, 33a. arable, 1 1/2a. meadow, 4a. pasture, and 2s. 7d. rent of assize, held of the abbot of Westminster, in socage, and by service of 16s. yearly; 44a. arable, and 3s. rent, held of the abbot of Coggeshale by knight’s service; and 2 granges and 2 chambers, a garden, and 56a. arable, held of the same abbot, in socage, and by service of 17s. 6d. yearly.
Messingg and Inworth. Three messuages and 20a. arable, held of John de Kellevedon by service of 1/10 knight’s fee.
A water-mill called Pountelmelne, and 2s. 2d. rent of assize, held of the heir of John de Braham, in socage, and by service of a clove gilly-flower.
Heir as above.
Return [from the escheator] that the said John was seised of the manors of Pakelesham in Essex, and Bradeker in Norfolk, as he understands, but Geoffrey de Brochole and other men of Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, have entered upon the same, and do not permit him to interfere in the king’s name.
Writ to Richard de Rodeney, escheator, to take the abovesaid manors of Paclesham and Bradiker into the king’s hand without delay, and enquire &c. 20 February, 13 Edward II.
ESSEX. Inq. Wednesday the eve of the Ascension, 13 Edward II.
Pakelesham. The manor held of Drew de Barentyn, one of the heirs of William de Blaumoster of Childe Canefeld, by service of 2 marks yearly; which said Drew holds the same of Sir Aymer de Valencia by knight’s service, and it is charged with doing suit at the hundred (court) of Rocheford, 1d. called ‘wardpeny’, and 6s. for hidage, to be paid yearly at the said hundred.
NORFOLK. Inq. 19 July, 14 Edward II.
Bradeker. The manor (extent given), held of Aymer de Valencia by service of 1/2 knight’s fee.
C. Edw. II. Fih 63. (27.)
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