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Calendar of Documents Preserved in France 918-1206. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1899.

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'Calvados: Part 2', in Calendar of Documents Preserved in France 918-1206, ed. J Horace Round( London, 1899), British History Online https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/france/918-1206/pp164-189 [accessed 28 November 2024].

Part 2



	ABBEY OF ST. MARTIN, TROARN, FOR BENEDICTINE MONKS, IN THE DIOCESE OF BAYEUX.
	[Original Documents, Charter-roll, Cartulary, and “Liber Rubeus,” in Archives of the Calvados; Original Documents in Archives of the Manche; Cartulary in Bibliothèque Nationale, MS. Lat. 10,086. (fn. 1) ]
1069(?). (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 2. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 320.)	463. Note of the property (res) of St. Martin of Troarn, which earl Roger willed to be written down and presented for confirmation at the hand of king William. First, all Troarn etc. …. And because (quia) he was about to cross the sea with the king, the earl added on All Saints’ day, at the suggestion of his lieges and the request of the monks, the whole sluice (sclusa) of Troarn from land to land, giving it to St. Martin and ordering it to be entered on this charter. Next, all his share of Bures, saving his mother's share, in land and wood, etc. …. and the land of Geoffrey called the fool (stultus) in consideration of (pro) which [land] Geoffrey was made a monk in St. Martin's monastery …. and the land recently given by Roger Tanetin etc. …. The gifts of the king and his barons are as follows:— …. in Gourbesville (Goisbertivilla) the land of Alvred Malbenhenc etc. …. And what the king's barons granted before him is this (fn. 2) :—Roger de Belmont gave a carucate (carrum) in Brotona with pasture for St. Martin's swine …. At Lingronia William de Columberiis gave the whole church, with a third of the tithe, for his son William made a monk in St. Martin's monastery. At Tallivilla, Turstin de Croilleio, William de Columberiis, Roscelin son of Herald, Robert son of Rainfred, Richard vicomte of Avranches, have given all they held, for the weal of their lord and of their souls, etc. …. Odo bishop of Bayeux has given all episcopal dues from that vill and its church, and the king has gladly granted it, and his barons. And William de Columberiis has given the whole tithe of everything there belonging to him, etc. ….
	Confirmation by William duke of the Normans and king of the English of all the above endowment etc., as granted by him and his lieges, in the presence and with the witness of those of his lieges who are present, etc. ….
	[Signa] regis Willelmi Anglorum; Mathildis regine; Johannis archiepiscopi; Odonis episcopi Baiocensis; Hugonis Luxoviensis episcopi; Rogeri de Montegomerio; Rotberti comitis; filii regis; Rotberti filii ipsius Rogerii; Odonis comitis; Ricardi de Corcei; Radulfi de Montepincion.
	Curses on those who violate, and blessings on those who uphold this charter.
	Hec firmatio facta est a rege Willelmo Anglorum et principe Normannorum anno dominice Incarnationis M°LX°VIIII° (sic), secundo vero ex quo unctus est et coronatus. (fn. 3)
[1069–1079.] (Roll “of 1120” in private hands. (fn. 4) Trans. Vol. III. fo. 324.)	464. Writ of William I. (fn. 5) addressed to J[ohn] archbishop [of Rouen (fn. 6) ] and G[eoffrey] bishop of Coutances. He has granted to St. Martin's, Troarn all the land that Mabel the countess [of Shrewsbury] held of him in England, with all its appurtenances, to be enjoyed free of all service and dues, for the soul of Mabel, as he held it himself on the day he gave it. Therefore they are to give to St. Martin livery (facite liberare) of all that land.
[1079–1082.] (Cartulary of Troarn, (fn. 7) fo. I. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 318.)	465. Charter of Roger [de Montgomery], a Norman of the Normans (ex Northmannis Northmannus), son of Roger the great. Moved by the gracious inspiration of God and the desire for eternal salvation (salutis), and profiting by the example of many distinguished men in the past, he has resolved to construct, at Troarn, a church in honour of the most blessed confessor [St. Martin] and to endow it with no small part of his inheritance for the redemption of his soul and [those] of his relatives, and especially of his wife Mabel lately deceased (fn. 8); and of his sons, namely [with] all Troarn itself and the whole alleu of Bures etc. …. and the land of Ramberti— hulmus etc. …. which island his son Philip holds etc. …. This charter he is careful to present to his lord William prince of the Normans and, by the grace of God, king of the English, that it may be confirmed for ever by his hand (manus signo) so that he and his noble wife and offspring may share in the eternal reward of this endowment etc. ….
	[Signa] Willelmi regis; Mathildis regine; Rotberti comitis Northmannorum; Willelmi fratris ejus; Rogerii comitis; Rotberti filii ejus; Hugonis, Rogerii, Philippi, Arnulfi [filiorum ejus]; Willelmi archiepiscopi (fn. 9); Odonis presulis Baiocensis; Gisleberti Lisiacensis episcopi; Gisleberti Ebroicensis episcopi; Roberti Sagiensis episcopi (fn. 10); Michaelis Abrincatensis (fn. 11) episcopi; Rogerii Belmontensis vicecomitis; Rodberti comitis Mauritanie (sic); Willelmi abbatis Fiscanni; Girberti abbatis (fn. 12); Nicholai abbatis Sancti Audoeni; Guntardi Gemegiensis abbatis; Manierii abbatis Sancti Ebrulfi; Fulconis abbatis Divensis; Rotberti abbatis Sagiensis; abbatis Cadomensis; Willelmi abbatis Cormeliensis; abbatis Deodati Fontaneti; Anselmi abbatis Beccensis; Osberti abbatis Bernai.
[1079–1083.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 116. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 323.)	466. Charter of Herbert son of Geoffrey, notifying his gift to God and Martin his saint at Troarn, out of his inheritance, of the church of St. Mary in Diva and 15 burgesses (burgariis) and 5 salt-pans and the arable land there called Chaumont (Calvus mons), of which the fourth part is his, first for the soul of count Robert the great and of his son William king of the English, his lord, and his son Robert the second, then for the weal of his lord Roger [de Beaumont], to whom these things belong, and of his wife and his sons, namely Henry and Robert, also for the souls of his own father and mother, Geoffrey and Adelina, lastly for his weal and the redemption of his soul. He also gives two salt-pans at Touques (Tolca). All these endowments he has caused to be inscribed on this little charter (cartula) and to be confirmed, as is customary, by the authority of the above king and the attestation (subscriptione) of his lords and other of the faithful, that his gift may thus be lasting and safe from attack (invasione) by the pertidious.
	Confirmation and “signum” of William king of the English and prince of the Normaus.
	[Signa] Mathildis regine; Roberti comitis; Willelmi (fn. 13); Willelmi archiepiscopi; Odonis episcopi Baiocensis; Rogerii de Bellomonte; Roberti filii ejus; Henrici filii ejus; Herberti de Spineta; Matildis sororis ejus et Richard; filii ejus; Gisleberti episcopi; Rogerii comitis; Rodberti filii ejus.
1092, Feb. (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 86d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 323.)	467. Charter of Roger Tanetin, dated February, “1092,” notifying that he with his sons and brothers, Helias, Rainfred, Turstin, and Robert, have granted in inheritance and sold to abbot Arnulf and the monks of St. Martin's, Troarn, the share of the church and all the land they have hitherto held in Gislervilla, for the love of God and for their weal and that of their predecessois, and in consideration of (propter) 30 pounds in money of Le Mans, on the terms that if one should wish to infringe or undo this agreement or sale in any way, they are to defend and support it (tutores et adjustores sint) by every means, and their heirs [also], with the protection and defence of earl Roger and his sons, the abbey being the earl's, and the land being of his honour (honore), the charter being confirmed by him and Robert de Belesme his son.
	Hujus rei fidejussores fuerunt: Erneisus filius Wenchenel; Herbertus Gisler maior; Rogerius de Scuris. Ex parte Sancti Martini testes fuerunt hi: Willelmus de Buissuni; Goiffredus de Bruere; Serlo cementarius et Hugo filius ejus; Gislebertus nepos abbatis; Godefredus Baholt et Boso filii ejus; Ricardus filius Walterii Faber; Acardus sartor; Hugo Cananeus et filii ejus; Robertus Mala-Radix.
[1094–1098.] (Roll in private hands (fn. 14) Trans. Vol. III. fo. 325.)	468. Writ of William II. addressed to Walter the sheriff of Gloecestra. Horseleia, the land of St. Martin's, Troarn, is to be rated (rata) and quit at 7 hides for all claims (querelis) as in the time of the king's father; and Walter is to guard that land that no one may do it wrong.
	Testibus: Hugone comite de Salopesberia, et Roberto filio Hamonis. Valete.
[1100–1106.] (Roll in private hands. (fn. 14) Trans. Vol. III. fo. 326.)	469. Charter of Henry I. addressed to Sampson (Sans[oni]) (fn. 15) bishop [of Worcester], Walter the sheriff of Gloecestra, and all his barons, French and English, of Gloecestra scira. He grants to St. Martin's, Troarn all that land which Mabel the countess [of Shrewsbury] held of his father in England with all its appurtenances, to be held as quit of all service and dues as his father granted for Mabel's soul, and as his father held it on the day he gave it to the countess.
	Testibus: Wald[rico] cancellario, et Roberto comite de Mellend. Apud Westimosterium (sic) in Natale.
[1100–1107.] (Roll in private hands. (fn. 14) Trans. Vol. III. fo. 325.)	470. Charter of Henry I. confirming to St. Martin's, Troarn and the monks there serving or to serve God, for his soul and those of his father and mother and of all his predecessors, the endowment they possessed throughout his realm in the time of his father and brother, namely Rogentona and Haringeia and Horsleia given by Roger earl of Shrewsbury, and three hides at Waltam given by Herluin and the tithes of Grafan and of Estretinona and two houses (masuras) in Cicestra and the tithe of Musetona given by Oismelin and the tithe of Mundreham given by Torstin de Fontanis, and the tithe of ….. (fn. 16) given by Ralf Bastardus, and that [of Offham] (fn. 16) given by Aseio. He also grants the gift of Robert de Rapoliolo, namely the church of St. Andrew, Witenehet with the priest's land and the tithes belonging to the vill, and that of Mapelel … with the priest's land, and one ploughland with the meadows appurtenant, and the tithe of the vill, and that of Mollenda with the priest and the tithes of the manor and one plough [land] with meadow and three tenants (hospites) with their land, and one in Espicevine and the church of Warocle with the tithes which Robert gave the saint.
	[Signa] Henrici regis; Mathildis regine; Roberti filii Homonis; Johannis episcopi Batuensis; Radulfi episcopi Cicestrensis; Mauricii episcopi Londinensis (fn. 17); Herberti episcopi Tetfordensis; Roberti episcopi Cestrensis; Gondulfi episcopi Rofensis; Hamonis dapiferi; Richard[i] filii Rogerii comitis; Willelmi camerarii; Walterii Gifart, et pluribus aliis (sic).
1103, 7 June. (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 148 (?). MS. lat., fo. 50. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 329.)	471. Charter of Henry de Columberiis, granting to St. Martin's, Troarn, all that his father William had given and granted, before he went on crusade (Jerosolimam pergeret), from the endowments of the church of Lingrona, belonging to his father and himself, namely the third part of the tithe of the whole parish, of which, in his life time, he retained twothirds, and the whole tithe of his demesne (proprie) land and his plough etc. … Also the whole tithe of the alleus of the men at Talliavilla as they held it in his father's time, burial, first fruits, and all else belonging to the revenue of the church.
	Facta est autem hec donatio et concessio M°C°III° anno ab incarnatione domini vij. idibus Junii, die dominica, in capitulo Sancti Martini Troarni, presidente domino abbate Arnulfo. Testes de parte Henrici: Mauricius filius Willelmi Talvaz, et Michael filius Gisleberti de Hantona, nepotes ipsius Henrici; Willelmus Pepin filius Fulcheredi de Cadomo; Anschetillus dapifer ejus; Robertus Waspal. Testes ex parte abbatis: Ranulfus de Curlibuef; Gislebertus nepos abbatis; Arnulfus dapifer; Herbertus Hosat; Turstinus de Gulet; Godefredus Gutta-auri; Goisfredus Cochepul.
	To make this grant of lasting effect, the abbot gave Henry a palfrey that he desired, and a marc of silver for bit and saddle.
[1103–1112.] (Roll in private hands. (fn. 18) Trans. Vol. III. fo. 326.)	472. Writ of Henry I. addressed to Sampson (Sanxoni) bishop of Worcester and Walter de Gloecestra and all his barons and officers, French and English of Gloecestre-scira. Henceforth the 10 hides of the manor of Horseleia are to acquit themselves for 7 hides from all gelds, things (rebus), and scots.
	Teste Rogero episcopo Salesberie.
[1100–1109.] (Roll in private hands. (fn. 18) Trans. Vol. III. fo. 327.)	473. Charter of Robert son of Haimon granting to St. Martin etc. [as in No. 475]. This he does by permission of Henry king of the English and Sanson bishop of Worcester. May he who shall violate this be excommunicated by God.
[1100–1109.] (Ibid.)	474. Testification by Sampson (Sanxo) bishop of Worcester, that Robert son of Haimon, with permission of the king and of himself, has granted etc. [as in No. 475]. This is done solemnly, so that anyone who may thenceforth violate it may know that he is transfixed by the sword of anathema.
[1100–1112.] (Roll in private hands. (fn. 18) Trans. Vol. III. fo. 326.)	475. Charter of Henry I. addressed to Sampson bishop [of Worcester] and Walter the sheriff and all his barons both French and English of Gloecestrascira. He grants to St. Martin's, Troarn the monastery and parish of Horseleia, absolutely free from subjection to the church and parish of Havelinges, as the church and parish of Havelinges is free from subjection to the church and parish of Horseleia, so that these parishes and churches may owe no subjection one to the other.
	Testibus: Roberto comite de Mellent, et Roberto capellano de Rotomago.
1105. (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 94d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 330.)	476. Notification that after Lancelin son of Osmond the priest, returned from Jerusalem, in the year 1105, the second Sunday after the octaves of Pentecost, he entered the chapter [house] of Troarn and granted the monks the whole tithe of the moustier (monasterii) of Airam etc. … and three acres of land for the soul of his brothers, who had died on pilgrimage (in via Dei) etc. …. And, for this grant, he brought forward his wife (domina) Agnes, of whose inheritance it was, and earnestly besought her to grant it of her own accord. And she raising her voice, said, in the hearing of all: “I gladly grant “[it] to God and St. Martin, and will cause it to be confirmed “(annexare) by my sons.”
	Test[es]: Ernaldus de Stochis et plures alii.
1115[?] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 49. MS. lat., fo. 41. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 330.)	477. Charter of Henry I. (fn. 19) giving to St. Martin's, Troarn and St. Mary of Cella, the church of Vire (Castrum Vire), and other benefactions [specified] in Normandy.
	Signum Ricardi comitis Cestrensis.
[1100–1114.] (Original [or quasi-original] now in archives of Calvados. Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 82. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 328.)	478. Charter of William count of Evreux and his wife Helvisa addressed to all [their] lords and friends, clerk and lay. For the weal of their predecessors, their lords, themselves their sons and all their successors, they give to St. Martin's, Troarn for ever all the parishioners of the bourg constructed at Waravilla, about St. German's church, which they held in exchange, for their demesne (propriis) fields and the land of their villeins, from Robert their baron (nostrum baronem) of Belfou, as Robert and his undertenant (vavassor) Ralf gave them to St. Martin's. They also give the dues to which they are entitled from one burgess in that bourg etc. …. and half the tithe of the dishes (discis) recently made or to be made or to be taken from the sea, as from their own land etc. …
	[Signa] Henrici dei gratia regis Anglorum; Willelmi comitis Ebroicensis; Helvise comitisse.
[Circ. 1130.] (Original in privatehands. (fn. 20) Seal broken. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 327.)	479. Writ of Henry I. addressed to his justices, sheriffs, and officers throughout England and Normandy, especially of the seaports. The wholy corrody and all the property of the monks of Troarn (Truardo), that their men can declare (affidare) to be for their own food and clothing, is to be free of toll and passage [money] and every due throughout England and Normandy. Ten pounds penalty for infringement.
	Testibus (fn. 21) : R[oberto] de Ver et Johanne Mariscallo (fn. 22) apud Cadomum.
[1155.] Circ. 30 Sept. (Cartulary of Troarn. fo. 3. (fn. 23) Liber Rubeus, fo. 13. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 337.)	480. Charter of Henry II. granting to the abbey of St. Martin and the monks there serving God all the gifts rightfully made to them in England and Normandy, as they held them in the time of his great grandfather king William and his grandfather king Henry, etc. … In Goisbertivilla the land of Alvered Malbenhene etc. … Of the gift of his grandfather king Henry, and of Richard earl of Chester, the church of Vire (Castro-Vire) with all its appurtenances, and the tithe of all the rents belonging to that castle, namely from mills, ovens, toll, and lands. Of the gifts of barons, by permission of king William, Roger de Bellomonte gave them a cart [load] in the forest of Broctona, and free pannage for their swine there etc. and all that has been given them in the vill of Lingruna of the fee and gift of William de Columberiis and his men, Robert son of Hamo and his men, Jordan de Say and his men, Geoffrey de Constantino and his men; several lands in Bernièes (Bernerie) of the gift of Roger de Curcella, his heirs and his men etc … Of the gift of Adelicia, sister of Robert de Romilleio 5 acres of land etc. …. of the gift of Ranulf de Prateriis in England at Dalbeia and Holesheia, two-thirds of the tithe in crops (segetibus) and the tithe of “mala” (sic) and flocks and cheeses and fleeces, from the demesne, and the messuage of Seward the brewer (Braciatoris) etc … Of the gift of Walter de Meduana and his wife, and his sons Hamelin and Juhel, all his rights in the church of Muscampe etc. Of the gift of William de Traceio, the mill of Trebuchet and the tithe of his mills of St Vigor; of the gift of Richard de Novilla and of William, the church of Novilla etc. … Of that of Roger de Laceio, the church of St. Stephen de Rupe and a villein with 60 acres of land; of that of Walter de Meduana the tithe of the oven and mill at Fontenay Paynel (Paganelli) etc. … And in England, of the gift of earl Roger of Montgomery, the whole land of Rogentona, with its men and appurtenances; in Harengereia, land and men; in Walteham, three hides of land; tithes in Grafan and Estremeton; and in Chichester, two messuages and the church of St. Cyriac; and at Merseton tithes; and at Offham (Olfam) tithes. The abbey and the monks there serving God are to enjoy all the foregoing, etc. etc.
	Testibus: Theobaldo Canthuariensi archiepiscopo, et Johanne Wirecestrensi episcopo, et Gisleberto Herefordensi episcopo, et Thoma cancellario, et Willelmo fratre regis, et Roberto comite Legrecestrie, et Willelmo comite Glocestrie, et Raginaldo comite Cornubie, et Henrico de Essexa conestabulario, et Ricardo de Hume[to] (fn. 24) conestabul[ari]o, et Ricardo de Lucy, et Roberto filio comitis Legrecestrie, et Manesserio Biset dapifero, et Warino filio Geroldi camerario, et Roberto de Dunestanvilla, et Gocelyno de Baillolo, et Henrico de Oilly, et Willelmo de Lannalem, (fn. 25) et Willelmo de Bellocampo. Apud Wirecestriam. (fn. 26).
[1155–7.] (Qnasi-original (fn. 27) in archives of Calvados.)	481. Writ of Henry II. All that the monks of Troarn buy or sell, is to be quit of toll throughout his land in accordance with the charter of king Henry his grandfather. Ten pounds penalty for infringement.
	Testibus Theobaldo Cantuariensi archiepiscopo, et Johanne Wigornensi episcopo. Apud Wirecestr[iam].
[1167–1174.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 7. Liber Rubeus, fo. 16d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 345.)	482. Charter of Henry II. notifying that the dispute between the abbey of Troarn and count John [of Ponthieu] has been thus settled before him: abbot Gilbert and the convent of the abbey have quitclaimed to count John and his heirs the whole manor of Remberthomme and the tithe of the forest of Guffern, from Vinaz. And count John has granted to the abbey the tithe of the toll of Montgomery (Monsgomerici) and the holding of the sons of Roisa at Troarn, and all those named in the charters of the abbey, which it has from count Roger, count John's predecessor, in wood and plain, etc. And the count has placed that abbey in his [Henry's] keeping etc., quit of all service etc., to him and his heirs. This agreement between them, therefore, as made in his presence, is to have lasting effect.
	Testibus: R[otrodo] archiepiscopo Rothomagiensi; R[ogero] archipiscopo Eboracensi; Henrico episcopo Baiocensi; A[rnulfo] episcopo Lexoviensi; R[ichardo] episcopo Constanciensi; R[icardo] episcopo Abrincatensi; H[enrico] abbate Fiscanni; R[adulfo] abbate de Monteburgo; R[icardo] abbate Valacie; V[ictore] abbate Sancti Georgii de Bauchervilla; Richardo de Humeto constabulario; Willelmo de Curci dapifero; Fulcone Paenelio; Willelmo filio Hamonis; Ricardo de Canvilla (fn. 28); Seihero de Quincy. Apud Valon[ias]. (fn. 29)
[1184–1188.] (Original in archives of Calvados. Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 23. MS. lat., fo. 139. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 345.)	483. Writ of Henry II. addressed to the archbishop of Rouen and all his officers of Normandy. The prior of St. Mary's, Briweton and the canons regular there serving God and all their possessions are under his protection. They are, therefore, to guard them as his own, etc.…. and they are not to be impleaded for any holding in Normandy except before himself.
	Teste Willelmo clerico de camera, apud Merlebergam.
1190, 19 June. (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 101d. MS. lat., fo. 111. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 355.)	484. Charter of Richard I. addressed generally. He confirms to St. Martin's, Troarn and the monks there serving God the vill and island of Reimberhome etc., with the right of presentation to the church of St. Mary there, as given, with his assent, by John son of William count of Ponthieu, etc.
	Testibus: Willelmo de Humeto constabulario; Richardo de Humeto; Willelmo filio Radulfi senescallo Normannie; Roberto de Harec[ort] (fn. 30); Willelmo de Sancte Marie ecclesia, decano Moreton[ii] (fn. 31); Ricardo Britone; magistro Rogero Malchael; Willelmo de Calviz; Willelmo de Ouvilla. Datum per manum Johannis de Alencono, Lexoviensis archidiaconi, vicecancellarii nostri, xix. die Junii, apud Chin[onem] anno primo regni nostri.
1190. (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 100d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 354.)	485. Charter of John son of count William of Ponthieu, notifying that, by consent of Richard king of the English, and by that of his eldest son John, and his other sons Robert and William, he gives to the abbey of St. Martin etc., the vill and island called Raimberthome, etc. and the patronage of the church of St. Mary, Raimberthome etc.
	Hanc autem donationem feci ego Johannes filius Willelmi comitis Pontivi anno ab incarnatione Domini M^oC^o nonagesimo, anno primo regni regis Anglorum Richardi, per voluntatem ipsius, et saisiavi de omnibus predictis Durandum abbatem Troarni etc. ante Willelmum filium Radulfi senescallum Normannie apud Cadomum in scacario, presentibus et libere concedentibus filiis meis Johanne et Roberto et Willelmo. Predicti autem abbas et monachi Troarni videntes urgentes necessitates meas dederunt michi pro hac concessione mille et ducentas libras Andegavenses. Testibus: Henrico episcopo Baiocensi; Henrico abbate Sagiensi; Roberto abbate Sancti Andree de Goufern; Roberto archidiacono de Notingham; Rogero de Arreia; Roberto filio Bernardi archidiacono Baiocensi; Philippo de Croilleio; Philippo Suhart; Roberto de Briecurt; Henrico de Teilleio; Willelmo Bacun; Willelmo de Augervilla; Johanne filio Roberti de Briecort; Radulfo Travers; Radulfo de Rupa; Ricardo de Rupa; Henrico filio Radulfi fratre domini Willelmi senescalli Normannie; Willelmo de Maigneio; Willelmo de Calviz; Rainaldo le Blaer; Willelmo de Serans; Roberto de Riha; Fulcone de Brovilla; Willelmo de Escafol; Roberto de Corcell[is]; Hugone Mainerio; Thoma de Bottemonte et pluribus aliis.
[1206–1242.] (Roll in private hands. (fn. 32) Trans. Vol. III. fo. 333.)	486. Inspeximus by J[osceline] bishop of Bath and Glastonbury, addressed to the abbots of Fécamp and Valmont and the prior of Fécamp, of the following charters:—
[1142–1153.]	Agreement between the canons of Briweton and Alexander de Cantelu, by which Alexander delivers to the canons in feefarm for ever, to be held of him and his heris, for two marcs a year, all his rights in the town of Briweton, namely, the hundred and the market and the land of the court (de la curia) on the terms that if, by war or by being overpowered, Alexander is unable to warrant that land and agreement to the canons, they shall pay him nothing until he can do so. And they shall pursue their right as they best can. The agreement is confirmed on both sides by pledging faith (fide interposita) to be kept without fraud. For it the canons have given Alexander 40 shillings, and Ranulf his son and heir a palfrey, and his wife a gold coin. And Alexander and Ranulf his son and heir have offered it on the altar.
	Testes sunt: Robertus de Sumery; Robertus Luvellus; Alveredus Horder; Segar de Breweham; Anketil Milet; Helias nepos prioris; Eustachius pastor; Walterus cocus; Robertus Warham; Rogerus Craba; Wulwinus Stord, et Willelmus frater ejus; Willelmus Palmer; Hugo Sochia, et Robertus frater ejus; Edglaf de Estrop; Ricardus de Lisewige; Willelmus Talia, et multi alii.
[? 1146.]	Charter of William the chamberlain de Tankarvilla addressed to Robert bishop of Bath. He grants to the canons of Briweton their brethren the lands which Alexander de Cantalupi has given then in alms, in accordance with his charter, and the virgate that Theodoric de Meinnil Malgeri has assigned to the church of Briwetone, and the wood called Pinkewod, and all that the men of his (nostro) fee have given.
	Testibus: Stephano Burdeth; Ricardo de Tankarvilla; Roberto de Mortuomari, et Willelmo clerico de Tankarvilla. Apud Tankarvillam.
[? 1146.]	Charter of R[obert] (fn. 33) bishop of Bath, reciting that, in the year 1146, Alexander de Canteleu gave to St. Mary's, Briwetone, for the support of the brethren there militant for God, half a hide and a quarter of land, of his inheritance (de jure hereditario) which Aldetha and her predecessor Laduel held in his time and that of his father, free of all claim or service. At the request of Alexander, he connrms this gift. May he who assists the brethren in preserving it receive reward and life eternal at the last judgment. Anathema on him who detracts from the gift. He executes this charter in the chapter of Wells.
	Testibus.… Ivone ejusdem ecclesie decano; Eustachio, Hugone, Martino archidiaconis; Reginaldo cantore et toto capitulo.
[1150–1161.]	Charter of T[heobald] (fn. 34) archbishop of Canterbury, primate, and legate. He confirms to the canons regular of Briwetone the place where they serve God, with all their possessions, ecclesiastical and earthly, which they rightfully and canonically possess, or may obtain thereafter, their present possessions being these: the church of Briwetone with all its appurtenances, and the land which William de Moyon held in that vill, with the men and all else that he had there, in accordance with his charter, the land of Briwenham also given by him, the church of Lochesberge confirmed to them by Robert bishop of Bath, the lands in the parish of Briwetone, given by Alexander de Cantelu and Henry de Carevilla, a virgate of land given by Wandrille (Wandregisilus) de Curcella, and Roger de Grantona, and two-thirds of the tithe of Pidecumba and Dichenescova given by Geoffrey de Kari, who also gave a virgate of land at Dichenescova and another at Hunewica. All this he confirms to them for ever, in accordance with the charters of the bishop of Bath and their other benefactors.
[Circ. 1160.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 21. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 348.)	487. Charter of William de Moyon addressed to all his men, French and English. For the love of God, and for the weal of his soul and [those] of his wife and relatives, he gives the canons of Briweton the tithe of his cuttlefish (sepiarum) (fn. 35) and waters (ewiarum) at Lyon in alms for ever. And he directs it to be paid every year without diminution.
	Testibus his: God[eholda]uxore mea, et Willelmo filio meo Roberto Bulian; Symone Britone; Hugone de Pontechardon; Balduino clerico, et multis aliis.
[1142–1160.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 21d. MS. lat., fo. 136d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 348.)	488. Charter of Guarin, chaplain of the earl of Gloucester, addressed to Philip bishop of Bayeux and all faithful [sons] of the church. He notifies that, for the weal of his soul and [those] of his father and mother and relatives, he has given in alms for ever to St. Mary's, Briweton and the canons there serving God, and to St. Peter's, Lyon, the whole of his land at Lyon, at the request and with the assent of Robert his brother and heir, and by consent of his lord, William de Moyon.
	Testibus: Roberto fratre meo, et Ansketillo nepote meo, et multis aliis.
[Circ. 1160.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 21. MS. lat., fo. 137. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 347.)	489. Charter of William de Moyon addressed to Philip bishop of Bayeux and all faithful sons of the church. He grants, so far as in him lies, to St. Mary's, Briweton and the canons regular there serving God, in alms for ever the church of Lyon with all its appurtenances; he also grants them the land which master Guarin has given them, on condition that, so long as he lives they shall perform to him, should he require it, the service charged on that land, but, after his death, shall hold it free of all demand and service.
	Testibus: Willelmo filio Durandi; Willelmo Britone; Hugone de Pontecarde (fn. 36); Roberto Bulione; Roberto de Lyon; Symone Britone; Willelmo de Chetenora; [Ricardo de Lanceha (fn. 37) ]; Radulfo de Piro; Radulfo Danesia (fn. 38); Willelmo Notho; Hugone Norreis (fn. 39); Alexandro de Badealtona, et aliis multis.
[Circ. 1160.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 21. MS. lat., fo. 137. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 347.)	490. Charter of William de Molon addressed to all his men, present and future, notifying that, for the love of God, and for the weal of his soul and [those] of his father and his men, he grants the church of Lyon, etc. ut supra.
	Same witnesses.
[1163–4.] (Original in archives of Calvados. Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 22d. MS. lat., fo. 138d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 344.)	491. Writ of Henry II. addressed to R[otrou] bishop of Evreux and R[eginald] de Sancto Walerico. The canons of Briweton are to hold their church of Lion with all its appurtenances and especially those 12 acres that Hubert de Perrepont gave as well, etc. as when he last crossed the sea, and in accordance with the charters of Hubert and of William de Moyon. And they are not to suffer anyone to wrong them therein, for all their possessions are under his protection.
	Teste Ricardo Pict[aviensi] archidiacano (fn. 40) apud Wigorniam.
[1156–1175.] (Original in archives of Calvados. Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 22d. MS. lat., fo. 138d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 344.)	492. Writ of Henry II. addressed to the vicomte and all officers of the Hiesmois (de Reiesmo (fn. 41) ). The priory (ecclesia) of Briweton and the canons there serving God and all their possessions are under his protection. They are to hold them in peace, especially the church of Lion, with its tithes and all other appurtenances, and if anyone wrongs them therein, his officers are to do them full justice without delay. Unless they do, his justice of Normandy is to do so.
	Teste Ricardo de Lucy, apud Pictav[um].
[N.D.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 20d. MS. lat., fo. 137. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 346.)	493. Charter of William de Moyon addressed to all his men, French and English. He grants to his canons of Briweton for the weal of his sould and [those] of all his relatives [and] friends, the gifts which William de Moyon his father made them of the church of Lyon with all its appurtenances, and especially the lands which master Warin and Hubert the dapifer gave them in alms; and whatever other lands they possess in the vill of Lyon he grants to them free [of claim]. He also grants them the same liberty and dues from (in) their men on sea and land. in harbour in boats (levibus), (fn. 42), in fish, as he has from (in) his own men in the vill of Lyon.
	His testibus: Gaufrido de Moyon; Rogero de Evreceio (fn. 43); Riolfo de Hermanvilla; Radulfo de Plumet[ot], Willelmo de Pontchardon; Ricardo clerico; Osberto Blancagnel; Willelmo de Lyon (fn. 44); Willelmo Benart; Thoma de Behee; Ricardo de Moyon; Roberto filio (fn. 45) Ricardi; Henrico Corbet; Henrico de Aule, et pluribus aliis.
[1142–1164.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 21d. MS. lat., fo. 137d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 349.)	494. Charter of Richard de Moyon, clerk, addressed to Philip bishop of Bayeux and all the clergy of that church. He has given to St. Mary's, Briweton and the canons regular there serving (militantibus) God, and offered on the altar of the Blessed Virgin as a possession for ever, a moiety of the church of Lyon, which he obtained by gift of Philip bishop of Bayeux, William the chaplain, who then possessed the whole of that church, consenting to it etc. …. He therefore humbly implores the bishop to invest the canons with what belonged to him.
	Testibus ….. Stephano canonico de Tantona, et Roberto de Meretona, Johanne et Willelmo sacerdotibus; Willelmo clerico, et Gaufrido de Kari, et aliis multis.
[1142–1164.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 21d. MS. lat., fo. 137d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 348.)	495. Letter of Robert bishop of Bath addressed to his worshipful and most beloved brother Philip bishop of Bayeux and to all the chapter. His dear son Richard de Moyon, clerk, has acknowledged in his presence that he has given absolutely in alms for ever to St. Mary's, Briweton and the canons regular there serving God all his rights in the church of Lyon and his tithe at Maisuns. He humbly implores him, therefore, at Richard's entreaty, to invest those canons with that tithe because as yet they have not enjoyed the endowment.
[1151–1164.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 22. MS. lat., fo. 137d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 349.)	496. Charter of Philip bishop of Bayeux granting to his dear sons William the prior and the canons regular of Briweton, lest dispute should arise in future, a moiety of the church of Lyon, which Richard the clerk, son of William de Moyon, sometime possessed, as granted by Richard himself, [together] with the other moiety which they possessed of his own gift; and thus he confirms to them the whole church of Lyon as a possession for ever.
	Test[ibus] (fn. 46) : Willelmo decano; Herberto cantore; Hunfrido archicapellano; Thoma archidiacono; Patricio archidiacono; Roberto subdecano; Ricardo succentore; Willelmo custode, et multis aliis canonicis de capitulo Baiocensi.
[Circ. 1170.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 22. MS. lat., fo. 138. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 352.)	497. Charter of Henry bishop of Bayeux, notifying that Richard de Moyon has resigned into his hands the tithes which he said he possessed wrongfully, since they belonged to the church of Lion, namely the tithes of the demesne of the lord of Maisons, and, at his request, the bishop restores them to the Maisons, and, at his request, the bishop restores them to the church of Lion to be held in peace as it held them of old.
	Testibus his (sic) (fn. 47) : Ranulfus archicapellanus; Henricus precentor; Jocelinus, Godardus capellani; Galfridus sacerdos de Doura; Thomas clericus, et alii.
[1164–1205.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 22. MS. lat., fo. 138. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 352.)	498. Charter of Henry bishop of Bayeux recalling to memory the gift by his predecessor Philip of the church of Briweton, etc. to the brethren of Briweton. He appoints that the bishop's aid, exacted [every] third year, shall not exceed 10 shillings in money of Le Mans, nor shall more be demanded of them for “circata” and synodal payments than they gave in his predecessors’ time.
[1164–1205.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 22d. MS. lat., fo. 138d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 353.)	499. Charter of Henry bishop of Bayeux ratifying the agreement between the canons of Bruton (Broetonia) and the priest of Plumetot as to two sestiers of wheat and four capons of annual rent from 16 acres of land, the tithe of which was held in common by the churches of Lion and of Plumetot, as it was made in the chapter of Bayeux and recited in the canons' charter; namely; that the priest of Plumetot relcases to the church of Lyon and the canons of Briweton all his moiety of that tithe, and the priest and a certain clerk on behalf of the canons have sworn that this agreement shall not be disturbed.
	Testes interfuerunt: Robertus subdecanus; Hunfridus Bos; Thomas archidiaconus; Radulfus avunculus episcopi; Willelmus de Crisetot; Radulfus de Pereriis; Ricardus de Croileio, et Ricardus de Ros canonici, et Gislebertus de Chevreceio qui dominus erat fundi in predicta compositione nominati; etiam (fn. 48) Radulfus et Rogerus nepotes Gisleberti, et Balduinus clericus et Willelmus de Moyon, et Humfredus de Pereis. (fn. 49)
[Circ. 1150.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 23. MS. lat., fo. 139. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 350.)	500. Charter of William de Chevreci (fn. 50) notifying his gift to the priory of St. Mary of Briweton and the canons regular there serving God of two acres of his demesne, where the chapel of St. James stands, at Crisselon and two [out of three tithe] sheaves there from his knight's fee (feudo lorice), for the weal of his soul and [those] of his wife, predecessors and sons.
	Testes: … Rogerus et Radulfus et Robertus, milites, nepotes mei; Willelmus de Waravilla; Iwanus (fn. 51) de Moyon; Radulfus de Piro; Robertus Flamenc; Fulco; Unfridus; Johannes Rufus, et multis aliis (sic).
[Circ. 1150.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 23, MS. lat., fo. 139d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 350.)	501. Charter of William de Chevreio, (fn. 50) notifying his gift to the priory etc. and to St. Peter of Lyon, for the weal of his soul and [those] of his relatives two manses of land (mansiones terre) at Lyon, held of him by Samson the priest, and an acre of his demesne at Crisselon, both of them free from all secular service.
	Testibus: Radulfo de Plumetot; Sanson Caluz; Alberto presbitero; Osmondo fratre Dionisii, et pluribus aliis.
[1142–1164.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 26. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 351.)	502. Charter of Philip, bishop of Bayeux, notifying that William de Cheverci has resigned into his hands two-thirds of his tithe at Crisselon, which he had kept back. At his request and by his consent (concessione), the bishop has given it to St. Mary's, Briweton in alms for ever; he also confirms to that priory six acres of land that Richard Caluz gave it at his death. Blessings on those who keep and curses on those who dare to violate this ordinance. (fn. 52).
[N. D.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 23d. MS. lat 10,086, fo. 139d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 350.)	503. Charter of William Cornardus giving, with the assent and by the wish of Matilldis his wife and his heirs, in frankalmoin for ever, to St. Mary's, Briweton and the canons there serving God, for the weal of his soul, half and acre of land from his demesne at Crisselon, in the day-work (dieta) called culturate, next the half acre that Martin's man holds in fee. He makes this gift to the abbey (sic) on condition that the canons, at their own cost provide and keep fonts (fontes) in the chapel of Crisselon. And, for his warranty (guarantagio) the canons have given him, of the charity of their house, twenty seven shillings in money of Tours.
	Hiis testibus; Willelmo et Roberto capellanis; Ricardo de Mevenni; Radulfo clerico; Guillelmo et Thoma et Ricardo clericis; Philippo de Macheay; Ricardo Blangevini; Ricardo filio Fulconis; Ricardo Bigud; Sanson filio Guillelmi et alii (sic).
[? 1177–1194.] (Original in archives of La Manche; Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 27d. MS. lat., fo. 226. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 368.)	504. Letter of William de Moyon to H. (sic) (fn. 53) bishop of Coutances, notifying that for the love of God, and the weal of his soul, and those of all his relatives and friends, he gives his canons of Briweton the churches of Moyon and Taissy with all their appurtenances, so far as he is concerned, to hold after the decease of his brother Thomas. He therefore implores the bishop. to invest the said canons with those churches, as it is his to do, etc.
[? 1177–1194.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 27. MS. lat., fo. 225d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 346.)	505. Charter of William de Moyon addressed to all his men French and English. He grants to the canons of Briweton all rights in churches and in ecclesiastical endowments throughout his land in England and Normandy after (p[ost]) (fn. 54) the decease of Thomas his brother, in frank almoin for ever, for the weal of his soul and those of his predecessors and successors; namely, in the churches of Moyon, Taissy, and Beaucodrai, and in the chapel of Deodvilla, with all their appurtenances and in the rent from Maisuns, which Richard de Moyon held and in the churches of Brinkelai and Manehafd[e] (fn. 55) and the chapel of Toteberga.
	His testibus: Roberto filio Ricardi; Matheo de Pin; Ricardo clerico; Herkenbaldo capellano; Waltero clerico; Willelmo de Locumba; Henrico de Aule (fn. 56); Willelmo; Rogero portario, et pluribus aliis.
1184, 10 April. (MS. lat. fo. 216.)	506. Charter of William [bishop] elect of Coutances, notifying that, on the presentation of William son of John, he has instituted Roger the priest as parson of the church of Magnevilla. (fn. 57)
	Actum est hoc anno ab incarnatione Domini M°C°LXXXIIII°, iiij° id. Aprilis, apud Constancias, presentibus Ricardo de Poil[leyo] archidiacono; Johanne capellano; Patricio de Lerver' presbitero; Roberto de Colewast; Gaufrido de burgo Acardi et pluribus aliis.
[1184.] (MS. lat., fo. 215.)	507. Charter of William son of John de Muleres, notifying that he gives, for the love of God, in alms for ever, to the church of St. Mary, Breuton and the canons there serving God, all his rights in the church of St. Mary, Mandevilla.
	His testibus: Rogero sacerdote; Johanne sacerdote; Radulfo clerico; Ricardo filio Johannis; Hunfrido filio Johannis; Roberto elemosinario; Nicolao de Rosello.
1184, 22 May. (Original in private hands. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 353. (fn. 58) )	508. Charter of William, bishop elect of Coutances, reciting that William son of John, laudably anxious for the weal of his soul, has assigned to the house of St. Mary, Briwiton his right of patronage in the church of St. Mary, Magnavilla, wishing to devote it to sacred uses. He has resigned it into the hands of the bishop, who, with his willing consent, has assigned it to the canons of that house for ever.
	Actum est hoc anno verbi incarnati M^oC^oLXXX^oIIII^o apud Constancias xj. kal. Junii, presentibus: Rogero abbate sancti Salvatoris; Ricardo de Poil[leio] archidiacono; Willelmo filio Tecelini, et pluribus aliis.
[1184.] (MS. lat., fo. 215.)	509. Charter of William son of John de Weston notifying the above gift and that of 14 sestiers of wheat from the revenue of his hand at Siccavilla, which land he has granted to Wimund “bonus satis” and Richard his “nepos” and their heirs before William son of Ralf, then the king's justice (justicia) in Normandy, to be held of the said priory (ecclesie) and its canons on the terms of paying them annually, for ever the said 14 sestiers of wheat in the month of September. And for this they have pledged their faith (fidelitatem fecerunt) to the canons, and they have sworn to pay the said rent in the chapel of St. George the martyr, at Caen, before the justices then holding the exchequer (tunc scacarium tenentibus). He further gives land at Sortenvilla and the chapel of Ste. Regouefe ut infra.
	His testibus: Willelmo filio Radulfi justicia Normannie; Herberto de Argento[mo]; Rogero de Arri; Roberto de Curli; Roberto almonario; Ricardo filio Johannis, et Unfredo filio Johannis; Randulfo Russello; Alb[er] to capellano de Lyons; Radulfo clerico; Roberto filio Rannulfi; Hugone filio God[ ]; Wimundo de Craucumba; Ricardo Brun; Willelmo; Gaif; Gervasio de Sparkeford; Radulfo de Hechton[e]; Nicholao de Rosello; Willelmo Cainel; Petro clerico de Mandevilla, et multis aliis.
[1184.] (MS. lat., fo. 215d.)	510. [Letter of] William son of John de Weston addressed to Henry II. Inspired by God, he grants to the canons of Briweton the church of Mannevilla with all its appurtenances for the weal of his soul and of his body, and for his weal and that of his friends, in frank almoine for ever, and the chapel of Ste. Regouefe the virgin, and one vavassor's holding of land, in Sortenvilla and all his demesne there, namely the land on which is the vineyard; and one “bordagium” and 14 sestiers of wheat at Siccavilla. He implores, therefore, his majesty, on bended knees, relying on his innate clemency, to confirm and protect the above endowment for the love of God and the sake of religion.
[1184.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 39d. MS. lat., fo. 222. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 356.)	511. Charter of William son of John [de Muleres (fn. 59) ] notifying his gift to St. Mary's, Briweton, and the canons there serving God, of his chapel of Ste. Regouefe of Sortenvilla with all its appurtenances and all his demesne of Sortenvilla, namely the land which was vineyard, and a “bordagium” which Caius held, and the holding of a vavassor which Robert the priest (sacerdos) and Thomas the priest son of Ralf the priest held; and the canons of Briweton are to celebrate divine service in that chapel and to make provision for the honourable maintenance of the offices of the church there.
	His testibus: Rogero capellano; Johanne capellano; Radulfo sacerdote; Radulfo clerico; Ricardo filio Johannis (fn. 60); Roberto elemosinario; Willelmo Cainel; Willelmo Gaif’ (fn. 61); Ricardo Bru’; Gervasio de Spacheforda. (fn. 62)
1184. (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 89d. MS. lat., fo. 222d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 357.)	512. Notification by William bishop of Coutances that William son of John has made the above grant of the chapel of Ste. Regouefe, and resigned its patronage into his hands. He now confirms it to the canons of Briweton.
	Actum est hoc anno verbi incarnati M°C°LXXXIIII. (fn. 63) apud Constantias.
[? 1192.] (Cartulary of Troarn, fo. 39. MS. lat. fo. 223. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 358.)	513. Notification by Henry bishop of Bayeux, William bishop of Coutances, and Bernard abbot of La Val (de Valle) that they have received a mandate of Celestine III., as follows:—
1191, 4 Dec.	Mandate of Celestine III. addressed to the above, reciting that the prior and brethren of Briweton have complained to him, that when they had obtained canonically, and for some time possessed in peace the chapel of Ste. Regouefe, and a vavassour's holding, they were wrongfully and unlawfully despoiled thereof. They are therefore to compel those who detain the said chapel and holding to appear before them and do justice to the brethren.
	Datum Laterani ii. non. (sic) Decembris pontificatus nostri anno primo.
	They have accordingly summoned to their presence Nicolas who professed (gerebut) himself to be parson of that chapel, and Robert the priest who ministered there as a vicar etc. … As neither Robert, nor anyone for him put in an appearance, they decred that the proctor of the canons should be placed in possession of the fee they claimed and of the chapel, saving in all things the possession of Nicolas, etc. Subsequently on the day appointed for Nicolas to produce his witnesses, he neither came nor sent anyone to make answer for him. And when the evidence laid before them by the canons’ proctor had fully proved to them that the chapel was the right of the canons, they called together prudent and honourable men and, after weighing the matter, adjudged the chapel to the canons and their proctor by authority of the Pope committed to them, enjoining on Nicolas silence for ever as to his rights or his possession.
1200. (Original in private hands; three seals, broken. MS. lat., fo. 222d. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 359.)	514. Notification by William bishop of Countances and the chapter that the dispute between master Nicolas parson of the church of St. Peter, Surtenvilla, in the name of that church, on the one part, and the prior and canons of St. Mary's, Briweton, on the other, concerning the chapel of Ste. Regouefe, has been thus settled in his presence. The said Nicolas will raise no complaint henceforward against the said canons, or anyone in possession through them, as to that chapel or its offerings, but will allow them to dispose of it as they will without any opposition from him and his successors. And the canons, for lasting peace, will pay a marc of silver annually to Nicolas and to each of his successors, rector, for the time being, of Surtenvilla, half on January 1, and half on July 1, at Pierreville. And Nicolas for himself and the church of Surtenvilla, and William canon of St. Mary's, Breweton, at the bidding of G[ilbert] its prior, on behalf of that house, have sworn their corporal oath before him to observe this agreement.
	Actum apud Constancias anno gracie M^oCC^o
[N. D.] (Cartulary of Troaro, fo. 40. MS. lat., fo. 224. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 357.)	515. Notification by William bishop of Coutances that he has never granted any right to Richard de Pol[leio] his archdeacon or master Richard Hairon his clerk in the chapel of Ste. Regouefe and, that neither of them has ever been presented to that chapel, either by the canons of Briweton, who are its patrons, or by anyone else, as they have themselves confessed in his presence. He notifies this, lest from ambition, or from evil suggestion by anyone, both or either of them should claim any rights in that chapel against the canons of Briweton.
	ABBEY OF ST. MARY, ARDENNES, FOR PREMONSTRATENSIAN CANONS, IN THE DIOCESE OF BAYEUX.
	[Original Documents, Copies, and Cartulary in Archives of the Calvados.]
[1152–4.] (Cartulary in archives, H. 117, fo. 281d.)	516. Writ of Henry duke of the Normans and of Aquitaine and count of the Angevins addressed to Robert son of Bern[ard] and the men of Caen. They are to cause the prior of Ardennes to hold (faciatis tenere) his house at Caen etc. And if anything has been taken thence it is to be restored. And if they do not do [this], let William son of John do [it], that he may no more hear complaint.
	Teste Ricardo de Hummez constabulario. Apud Cadomum.
1176. (Original formerly in archives. (fn. 64) )	517. Charter of Philippa, daughter of Hugh de Rosello giving to God and the abbey of St. Mary of Ardennes and the canons there serving God, for the weal of her soul and those of her father and mother and predecessors, quit of all demands 10½ acres of her own demesne at Grouchy (Groceium), etc. which gift she offers by a book on the altar of St. Mary, in the presence of the convent and of many others. And for this endowment, the canons have admitted her and her predecessors to the benefits of their prayers and those of their order and have granted her free sepulture among themselves by her desire, at her death. Moreover, of the substance of their church, they have acquitted her, at the king's exchequer, of 30 pounds of Anjou, which she owed the king, and have given her 100 shillings of Anjou.
	Actum est autem hoc publice in aula regis, in castello Cadomi, coram judicibus regis ad scacarium sedentibus, anno ab incarnatione Domini M°LXXVI°. Super hoc autem testes sunt Dominus Ricardus Wintoniensis episcopus, qui tunc temporis erat capitalis justicia; Gislebertus Pipart; Richardus Giphart; Simon de Tornebu; Gaufridus monachus; Rannulfus de Grantval; Simon de Scuris; Robertus Belet; Willelmus de Caliz; Rogerus de Scuris; Willermus Torstin, et alii plures.
1190, 27 March. (Collated copy of Vidimus in archives, H. 573, also Great Cartulary, H. 117, fo. 281d, and collated copy from the Great Cartulary in H. 468.)	518. Charter of Richard I. addressed generally. He gives and grants to St. Mary of Ardennes and its canons all his land at Noyeres etc. namely, Tesnières (Taisnerias).
	Testibus: Waltero Rothomagensi archiepiscopo; Willelmo filio Radulfi senescallo Normannie; Roberto de Harcourt; Willelmo de Sancte Marie ecclesia decano Moret[onii]; Willelmo de Sanceio. Data apud Liona (sic) per manum Willelmi Elyensis episcopi, cancellarii nostri, vigesimo septimo die Martii anno primo regni nostri.
[1190], 7 April. (Original in archives, H. 2.)	519.. Charter of Richard I., quit-claiming his canons of Ardennes of all toll and passage [money] etc. on their own property.
	Teste Willelmo de Sancto Johanne vij. die Aprilis. Apud Danfront.
[1190], 8 April. (Original in archives, H. 2.)	520. Charter of Richard I. taking under his protection the abbey of Ardennes and its canons and all their officers and property. No one is to do them wrong; nor are they to be impleaded from the day he shall have started on crusade (iter peregrinationis) till the day he returns therefrom.
	Teste Willelmo de Humeto constabulario. Apud Danfront.
	ABBEY OF ST. MARY, AUNAY, FOR CISTERCIAN MONKS, IN THE DIOCESE OF BAYEUX.
	[Original Documents in Archives of the Calvados, La Manche, and the Orne. (fn. 65) ]
1136. (Original in archives of the Orne. (fn. 66) Seal broken. Trans. Vol. III. fo. 316.)	521. Notification [dated] that Gerburgis mother of William Goidus of Aspres and all her sons, the said Goidus, Richard the deacon, Gilbert, Payn, and Walter, have given Vivian abbot of Aunay and his brethren certain land [specified]; that William de Aspris, “dapifer” of Laigle, has also done so; and that Richer lord of Laigle (de Aquila) confirms these gifts, with freedom from toll and all secular lordship throughout his land.
	Horum munerum testes sunt: Gaufridus abbas de Savigneio, et Guillelmus sacerdos de Gloz; Anschitillus de Redeo; Guillelmus de Fontenillo: Paganus Guastinel[lus], et Guillelmus Guastinellus.
1151. (Original in D'Anisy's collection. (fn. 67) Seal broken. Trans. Vol. I. fo. 5.)	522. Charter of Gilbert de Saieo, dated 1151. He gives the abbey (ecclesie) of the Holy Trinity and St. Mary of Aunay (Alnctum) and the monks there serving God all his land at Vendes (Venneiis) which he held as his own, and the tenants, for the weal of his soul [and those] of his father and mother and his brother Enguerrand and Geoffrey de Marigneio and all his friends. This he does in his castle of Marigny.
	His hominibus testantibus: Roscelino capellano; Guillelmo de Vilers; Gilberto Oisom; Gaufrido de Saieo nepote suo; Maugerio Maucovenant; Guillelmo de Tot.
	[Signa] Gilleberti de Saieo; Gaufridi nepotis sui; Maugerii Maucovenant; Jordani de Maisnileio.
[1152–4.] (Original, formerly sealed, in archives of La Manche, II. 20.)	523. Writ of Henry, duke of the Normans and of Aquitaine, and count of the Angevins, (fn. 68) addressed to P (fn. 69) de Sai. He is to cause the abbot of Aunay (Alneto) to have possession of the churches of Cenilly (Senillero) as he has proved his right (sicut disratiocinavit) to them in his [Henry's] court at Rouen; and whatever William de Bruilleio has taken thence is to be restored. If he does not do this, Richard de Haia is to do it (illud faciat) without delay.
	Teste Ricardo de Humeto constabulario, per Rog[erum] archid[iaconum]. Apud Cadomum.
[? 1156, Feb.] (Original in archives of the Calvados, H. 669. Trans. Vol. I. fo. 7.)	524. Writ of Henry II. addressed to the archbishop of Rouen and all his officers of Normandy. The abbot and monks of Aunay are to enjoy all their holdings and endowments in lands, tithes, mills and all else in peace etc., because they and all their possessions are under his protection.
	Teste Ricardo de Humeto, apud Chinonem in exercitu.
[1157.] (Two collated copies of 17th century in archives of La Manche, H. 1.)	525. Charter of Henry II. addressed generally. He confirms (concessisse) to the abbey (ecclesie) of the Holy Trinity and St. Mary of Aunay, and the monks there, all the gifts that have been made to them etc. …. In England, the church of Curtintona; and at Bernecestria the tithe of the demesne, and the chapel of Gyula, with the tithes of the demesne of the gift of Robert de Mattonio, etc. … and of the gift of Richard de Humeto and Agnes his wife the church of Remilly (Rumilleio) and those of Essemby and Limberga etc.
	Testibus: Nigello Elyensi episcopo, et Hilario Cicestrensi episcopo, et comite Reginaldo, et Roberto de Novo Burgo, et Ricardo de Humeto constabulario, et Mannessero Biset dapifero. Apud Damfrontem.
[Circ. 1180.] (Original in archives of La Manche, H. 1.)	526. Charter of Henry II similar to the preceding.
	Testibus: Gaufrido filio meo; Stephano de Turon[is] senescallo Andegavie; Alvredo de Sancto Martino; Gisleberto Pipart; Roberto de Briuecurt; Gerardo de Canvilla; Radulfo de Fongeriis; Radulfo Tesson; Nigello de Moret[onio (fn. 70) ]. Apud Moreton[ium].
[Circ. 1160.] (Parchment copy in archives of La Manche, 11. 47. (fn. 71) )	527. Charter of Richard de Humeto constable of the king of England. He gives to the abbey of Aunay (Alneto) and the brethren there dwelling the church of Marigny (Marigneio) at the prayer and by the permission (concessu) of the lady Lucy de Alneto and of his wife Agnes and his son William.
	Testibus: Guillelmo de Humeto, et Rogero Suart, et Radulfo de Maisnil, et Pagano de Cardonvilla; Roberto capellano cognomine Daco; Gaufrido clerico Malovenant; Petro de Buris; Guillelmo Carbonnel et multis aliis.
[1158–1164.] (Original in archives of the Calvados, (fn. 72) Seal broken. (fn. 73) Trans. Vol. I. fo. 6.)	528. Charter of William Derlie, chamberlain, and Ascira his wife, granting to Robert de Jovigneio and his heirs all the land that belonged to Ralf de Insula which they had or ought to have in England and Normandy. For making this grant king Henry has given him, with Ascira 120 pounds sterling and 100 shillings of his own money (de suis denariis). For this sum, he and his wife have abjured (extrajuravimus) that land in favour of Robert de Jovigneio and his heirs.
	Testibus his: Rogero Eboracensi archiepiscopo; Rotrou Ebroicensi, (fn. 74) Arnulfo Lexoviensi episcopis; Willelmo Arondel, Hugone comitibus; Ricardo de Luci; Henrico camerario; Hugone de Gonnevilla; Willelmo de Bellocampo; Hugone de Piris; Willelmo Malet; Willelmo de Breosa. Per manum Stephani capellani. Apud Pedestram.
[1216–1231.] (Original in archives of the Calvados, H. 669. Fine seal of one of the bishops on parchment tag.)	529. Letters patent of R[obert] bishop (antistes) of Bayeux and H[ugh] bishop of Coutances addressed to Henry III. They wish him health, prosperity, and peace, and humbly intimate to his majesty (regali celsitudini) that they have inspected a sealed charter of his grandfather Henry, the glorious king of the English (Angl’) as follows:—
[1170–1180.]	Writ of Henry II. addressed to all his officers of his land and seaports. The monks of Aunay are to be free of toll and passage-money, etc. on all their own property, and no one is to trouble them therein.
	Testibus: Ricardo de Humeto constabulario; Mauricio de Croun; Seero de Quinci. Apud Wudest[ocam].
[1173–4.] (Original in archives of the Calvados, H. 669. Trans. Vol. I. fo. 6.)	530. Charter of Henry II. addressed generally. He gives and grants to his constable, Richard de Humeto and his heirs for his service, Stanfort with all appurtenances of the castle and borough except the service of the abbot of Peterborough and of William de Lanvall[ei (fn. 75) ]. He also gives Ketene and Dudinton with their appurtenances, and, of the fee of earl Giffard, Risemberga and Siringeham (fn. 76) with their appurtenances; and in Normandy, Meysi with all its appurtenances and the haie of La Luteniera with its appurtenances, to be held by him and his heirs, of the king and his heirs, in fee and inheritance.
	Testibus: Rotrou (sic) archiepiscopo Rothomagensi; Henrico episcopo Baiocensi; Arnulfo (fn. 77) Lexoviensi episcopo; Frogero Sagiensi episcopo; R[icardo] electo Winton[iensi]; Johanne decano [Saresberiensi]; Willelmo de Curci dapifero; Jordano Taissun; Fulcone Paenello; Johanne de Solineio; Roberto Bertram; Hugone de Gund[evilla]; Ricardo filio comitis; Hugone de Cressy; Roberto de Stutevilla (fn. 78); Roberto Briton. Apud Cadomum.
[Circ. 1178.] (Original in D'Anisy's collection. (fn. 79) Seal [drawing]. Trans. Vol. I. fo. 8.)	531. Charter of Bertram (Bertrannus) de Verdun, granting to the abbey of Aunay and the monks there serving God, for the weal of his soul and [those] of his predecessors and successors, the church of Limberga, with all its appurtenances, lands, tithes, and all other endowments (elemosine) free from all demands or service, and reciting how the grant was made, namely, that Richard de Humeto had given him, for his service, half the vill of Limberga, with the presentation to the church, and that, afterwards, at the request of Richard, he resigned into his hands the right of presentation to the church, which Richard gave the monks, he himself joining in the gift, in the presence of king Henry, on condition that two monks should always be received into the abbey who should specially celebrate divine service, for the weal of his soul and that of his father.
	[Testes]: Willelmus de Humeto; Engueramus de Humeto; Jordanus Taisson; Johannes de Soligneio; Willelmus de Solers; Nicholaus de Venoes (fn. 80); Gualterius de Cardonvilla; Robertus de Manerio; Willelmus de Similleio.
[Circ. 1180.] (Original in archives of the Calvados, H. 668. Seal broken. See also Cart. Ant. DD. 1, 2. Trans. Vol. I. fo. 8.)	532. Charter of Henry II. addressed generally. He grants to William de Humeto the office of [royal] constable, which his father Richard de Humeto, held of him, to be held in fee and inheritance of him and his heirs. He also grants to William what he granted and gave to his said father, in fee and inheritance for his service, namely Standfort with all the appurtenances of the castle and borough held there by the king. And he further gives him Ketene with its appurtenances and Dudinton and, of Giffard's fee, Risemberga and Suringeh[am] and the land of Vaddone and of Vinchendone in Norfolk; and, in Normandy, Meisy and the haie of La Luteniere, etc. …
	Testibus: R[icardo] Winton[iensi], et Henrico Baiocensi, episcopis; Nicholao capellano; Waltero filio Roberti; Ranulfo de Glanvilla; Hugone de Creissi; Fulcone Paienell; Bertrano de Verdun; Ricardo Giffard; Roberto de Stut[evilla (fn. 81) ]; Gilberto Pipard. Apud Cadomum.
[1181–1188.] (Original in archives of the Calvados, H. 669. Trans. Vol. I. fo. 10.)	533. Writ of Henry II. notifying that the abbot and monks of Aunay and their possessions are in his keeping, and directing that no one is to do them wrong. They are to receive prompt justice, if wronged, and are to lose nothing to which they are entitled and to render no unaccustomed dues or services.
	Teste Willelmo de Humeto, apud Wodest[ocam (fn. 82) ].
1186. (Original in archives of the Calvados, H. 1251. Seal on parchment tag, its centre displaying a figure seated, with halo.)	534. Charter of Robert prior of St. Andrew's, Northampton notifying that an agreement has been made, in 1186, between himself and Vivian abbot of Aunay and his convent of Aunay, to this effect: Robert prior of Northampton and his convent have granted to the monks of Aunay of the tithe (decimationis) of the demesne of Aesleb[i] which St. Andrew's monastery possesses canonically from days of old, on condition of the monks of Aunay paying them six loads (summas) of wheat etc. annually. And the monks of Northampton are to receive this annually at Aesleb[i] in the barn (horreo) of the monks of Aunay, within the octave of St. Michaelmas, measured by the king's great measure in use (habitam) at Northampton at the time of the making of this agreement between the above monks. To secure the observance of this agreement unbroken, it is fortified by the prior's seal, and by the testimony of the persons named below, and especially of six priests, three on one side and three on the other, pledging their faith for its observance, their names being: Josephus, et Willelmus ejus vicarius; Ricardus de Sancto Michaele; Willelmus de Aisl[ebi]; Daniel de Siwelle; Willelmus de Willeb[i]. Et aliorum nomina sunt hec; Hugo Ridel decanus; Alexander de Cranelle decanus; Johannes de Sancto Petro; magister Alexander; Simon filius Widonis.
1190, 20 June. (Original in archives of the Calvados. (fn. 83) H. 668. Seal broken [drawing (fn. 84) ]. Trans. Vol. I. fo. 11.)	535. Charter of Richard I. addressed generally. He gives and restores to his beloved officer (familiari) Richard de Humeto, (fn. 85) for his service and homage, and to Gila his wife, and their heirs Popevilla and Warrevilla, with all their appurtenances, to be held of him and his heirs, with Richard's barony, as his inheritance in right of Gila his wife. (fn. 86).
	Testibus: Godefrido Wintoniensi episcopo; Willelmo filio Radulfi senescallo Normannie; Pagano de Rochefort senescallo Andegav[ie (fn. 87) ]; Roberto de Harecort; Phillippo de Columberiis; Gaufrido de Cella; Willelmo de Sancte Marie Ecclesia decano Moreton[ensi]. Data per manum Johannis de Alencone Lexoviensis archidiaconi vicecancellarii nostri [xx. die] Junii. Apud Chin[onem] anno primo regni nostri.
1190, 25 June. (Original in archives of the Calvados. (fn. 88) Seal broken. Trans. Vol. I. fo. 12.)	536. Charter of Richard I. renewing above charter of Henry II. to William de Humeto.
	Testibus: Godefrido episcopo Wintoniensi; Hugone episcopo Cestrie; Willelmo filio Radulfi senescallo Normannie; Roberto archidiacono Nottingeham et (sic) filio ejus (fn. 89); Pagano de Rocheford senescallo Andegav[ie (fn. 90) ]; Willelmo comite Arundel; Roberto de Harecurt; Willelmo de Foro; Phillipo de Columberiis; Rogero de Saceio; Godefrido de Lacell[is]. Datum per manum Johannis de Alenchun Lexoviensis archidiaconi, vicecancellarii nostri, anno primo regni nostri vicesima quinta die Junii, apud Turonem.
1194. (Original in archives of the Calvados. H. 896. Seal broken. Trans. Vol. I. fo. 13.)	537. Charter of Thomas de Verdun granting to St. Mary's, Aunay and the monks there serving God the gift made by Juliana de Sancto Remigio, whose inheritance he possesses by hereditary right, quit of all service, aid, due, and other secular exaction, namely land at Formigneium worth a measure (modium) of wheat, a measure of barley and eight measures (minas) of oats, with the reguard of the men holding that land. He and his heirs will always acquit that land of all demands on it, as being frank almoin. He makes this confirmation in the year 1194, and offers it, with his own hands, on the altar of the abbey to last for ever.
	Testibus: Ricardo de Garsale; Willelmo de Follavilla; Willelmo de Warwich; Ricardo de Bartonia; Willelmo Coquo.
1201. (Original in D'Anisy's collection. (fn. 91) Seal broken. Trans. Vol. I. fo. 13.)	538. Charter of Ranulf earl of Chester notifying that, of his pity and charity, he has given to St. Mary's, Aunay and its monks quittance of all toll etc., when selling, buying, transferring or exchanging anything that belongs to themselves, at his fairs and markets, and in all places and lands under his dominion. He prohibits, under penalty of 100 shillings any man of his from troubling the monks therein.
	Actum fuit hoc apud Breceium anno ab incarnatione Domini M^oCC^oI^o. Testibus: Nicolao de Clincampo; Willelmo Bacon; Nicolao Chamberleng; Sylvano de Clincampo; Ricardo de Clincampo.