Inquisitions Post Mortem, Edward III, Files 252-253

Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem: Volume 14, Edward III. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1952.

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A. E. Stamp, J. B. W. Chapman, Cyril Flower, M. C. B. Dawes, L. C. Hector, 'Inquisitions Post Mortem, Edward III, Files 252-253', in Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem: Volume 14, Edward III( London, 1952), British History Online https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/inquis-post-mortem/vol14/pp214-227 [accessed 4 December 2024].

Inquisitions Post Mortem, Edward III, Files 252-253


209.	EDWARD LE DESPENSER, knight.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
LONDON.	Inq. taken before the mayor, Thursday the feast of St. Lucy, 49 Edward III.
	He died on Sunday the feast of St. Martin last, seised of:— Parish of St. Peter the Less. A tenement in Castle Baynard ward. Douegate ward. 24s. yearly rent from a tenement held by Bartholomew Frestlyng. Parish of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist. A tenement at the corner of Fridaystret held for life by Richard Knouselee by demise of the said Edward at a rent of a pair of gilt spurs. The reversion belongs to Edward and his heirs. The premises are held of the king in free burgage, as is the whole city of London. Thomas le Despenser, aged 2 years and more, is his son and next heir.
LONDON.	Inq. taken on the same day before the same escheator and jury.
	All Hallows ad Fenum in the Ropery. The advowson of the church.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
YORK.	Inq. taken at Roderham, 12 January, 49 Edward III.
	Kymbirworth. 10 marks yearly rent issuing from the manor for the life of Lionel Dautry, knight, who survives. The manor is held of Euphemia de Heselarton, as of her manor of Malteby, service not known, and was demised by Edward to Lionel for the latter’s life, with reversion to himself and his heirs. Bautre. The manor, that is, 10 marks yearly rent issuing from tenements in Bautre and Austerfeld, held of the lady de Maulay by knight’s service; and a court, parcel of the manor, held at Bautre every three weeks. He died on 12 November last. Heir as above.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
WARWICK.	Inq. made at Chepyngderset, Friday the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 49 Edward III.
	Wynterton. The manor, held of the earl of Warwick, as of the manor of Brayles, by service of half a knight’s fee. It is worth 66s. 8d. yearly and no more, because long before his death the said Edward granted a yearly rent of 10 marks therefrom to Leysaunt de Avene, still living, for life. Date of death and heir as first above.
	Writ to the escheator to make inquisition touching a petition from the said Leysant (Lesandus) alleging that William Strete, Thomas Mortymer and Robert de Perlee, clerk, granted to him, long before the said Edward’s death, a rent of 6l. 13s. 4d. yearly for life from the said manor of Wynterton, as appears by their writing shewn before the king in the Chancery, and that the said rent is in arrear since Edward’s death because the manor has been taken into the king’s hand by reason of the minority of the heir, and praying the king to order that his hand be removed from the said rent. 20 May, 50 Edward III.
WARWICK.	Inq. (indented) taken at Chepyng Derset, 20 May, (fn. 1) 50 Edward III.
	The said Edward, long before his death, gave the said manor by charter to the said William, Thomas and Robert and their heirs. They were seised thereof accordingly, and at the request of Edward granted the said rent to Leysant de Avene for life in recompense for 100 marks’ worth of land in Wales which Edward had from the said Leysant. Leysant was seised of the rent and in full possession thereof long before Edward’s death, and never released his estate therein to anybody. He received it all the time until Edward’s death.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
NORTHAMPTON.	Inq. taken at Westhaddon, Monday after St. Hilary, 49 Edward III.
	Yelvertoft. The manor, with the advowson of the church at every second turn, the next turn being his (iam prima vice), held of the prince by knight’s service. Date of death and heir as first above.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
NOTTINGHAM.	Inq. taken at Retford, Saturday the eve of the Epiphany, 49 Edward III.
	Perlethorp. The manor (extent given), held of John duke of Lancaster, of the honor of Tykhill, by knight’s service. Date of death and heir (called Henry, in error) as first above.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
	Endorsement: He held nothing in co. Bedford.
BUCKINGHAM.	Inq. taken at Great Merlowe, Friday after the Conception, 49 Edward III.
	Great Merlowe. The manor (extent given), with the advowson of the church, held of the king in chief by service of one knight’s fee. The extent includes a fishery, rents and farms of tenants within the borough and of free and bond tenants outside the borough, a view of frankpledge, custom and tolls of the fair and market, and a view of frankpledge at Ivyngbery. Date of death and heir as first above.
	Writ of certiorari super vero valore feodorum &c., 20 November, 49 Edward III.
	Endorsement: He held no fees or advowsons in cos. Bedford and Buckingham, except the advowson of Great Merlowe as stated in the above inquisition.
BUCKINGHAM.	Inq. taken at Wycombe, 8 February, 50 Edward III.
	Bokelond. The manor, held of the bishop of Lincoln by knight’s service. Amondesham. Lands &c. worth 8l. yearly, held of the earl of Hereford by service of 3s. 6d. yearly. Sengleborgh. Lands &c. worth 8l. 13s. 4d. yearly, held of the earl of Stafford, of his pourparty of the inheritance of Gloucester, by service of 3s. yearly and suit to the court of Horwod twice a year. Edward le Despenser, the elder, deceased, and Anne his wife, also deceased, held all the premises in fee tail by a fine levied in the king’s court. Anne survived Edward, and, being sole, surrendered them to Edward named in the writ, son and heir of the said Edward and Anne in the said entail; and he died seised thereof. Date of death and heir as first above.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
SUFFOLK.	Inq. taken at Ipswich, Thursday after the Circumcision, 49 Edward III.
	He held the following of the right and inheritance of Elizabeth his wife, who survives:— Carleton. The manor, with the advowson of the church, held of the earl of Salisbury by knight’s service. Middelton. The manor, with the advowson of the church, held of Sir Robert de Swynlengton, as of his manor of Yoxford, by service of 4d. yearly. Clopton. The manor, with the advowson of the church, held of Sir John Brewes, knight, by knight’s service. Little Welnetham. The manor, with the advowson of the church, held of the abbot of St. Edmund’s by knight’s service. Blaxsale. The manor, held of the earl of Suffolk, the prior of Buttele, the prioress of Campesse and William de Kerdeston, knight, by knight’s service. Swynlonde. The manor, held of William Bourser, knight. Wyttnesham and Cokefeld. The manors, held of Sir John Brewes, knight, by knight’s service. Fenhall. The manor, held of the abbot of St. Edmund’s by knight’s service. Chesilford. The advowson of the church. Date of death and heir as above (York inquisition).
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
SUSSEX.	Inq. taken at Hertefeld, Friday the feast of St. Andrew, 49 Edward III.
	Retherfeld. The manor (extent given), lately parcel of the earldom of Gloucester, held of the king in chief by knight’s service. The extent includes 56 acres of poor and valueless land called ‘mareys’ and ‘buscaill,’ 22a. meadow in divers fields worth no more than 7d. the acre because reedy and marshy, a chace, acreage not known, which costs 100s. yearly for fencing in excess of any profits, a fulling-mill, a custom of 6l. 12s. yearly called ‘Souswyn,’ a custom of 50s. called ‘Andrewesyeve,’ a fair on the feast of St. Denis, two leets yearly, a plot called ‘Errigg’ within the enclosure of the chace, and a park with deer called ‘Hamsell’ within the chace. Thomas Salman holds a fourth part of a knight’s fee in Fernthe in right of Joan his wife by suit to the court of the manor aforesaid. Long before his death the deceased granted a yearly pension of 40l. out of the manor to Edward Dalyngregge, knight, for life, together with the office of ‘maysterforster’ of the said chace and park. There should be and used to be a chamberlain and 4 foresters there, each receiving 1d. daily, and a forester on ‘le Waterdoune’ receiving 1 1/2d. and there is there a ‘raungier’ throughout the whole chace, who receives 2d. a day. Edward died on 13 November last. Heir as above.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
DEVON.	Inq. taken at Chetelhampton, Monday before the Conversion of St. Paul, 49 Edward III.
	Chetelhampton. The manor (extent given, including a watermill with a fishery). Langgetrow. 61s. rents of assise, and a watermill. Chitelhampholtz. A close so called, wherein are 100 deer and more. Ralph Carminow has common of pasture therein for all manner of beasts throughout the year. All held of the king in chief by service of one knight’s fee. Date of death and heir as first above.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
DEVON.	Inq. taken at the same place and date and before the same jury.
	Chetelhampton. The manor, with its members Whitecombe and Lange-trewe. Wynkeleye. The foreign court, with the views of Edrichescote, Holecombe, Ridelcombe, Wydecombe, Holecombe Bernard, Douland and Lomene, and Poremore. Date of death and heir as first above.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
WILTS.	Inq. taken at Sherston, 13 December, 49 Edward III.
	Sherston. The manor (extent given), with the advowson of the church, held of the king in chief by knight’s service. The extent includes 34s. rents of the borough, and a horse-mill. He charged the manor with yearly rents of 46l. in favour of Thomas Lyons, William Davyntre and Thomas Bray for their lives, and 100s. in favour of Gylemyn Godel for his life. He died on 11 November last. Heir as above.
BERKS.	Inq. taken at Stanford, 11 December, 49 Edward III.
	Stanford. The manor (extent given), with the advowson of the church and the view of frankpledge of Westhenneye, held of the king in chief by knight’s service. The extent includes rents of 64 hens and a quarter and 7 1/2 bushels of wheat as church-scot (churs’). The manor is charged by his grant with an annuity of 20l. to John Wythmale, knight, for life. Date of death and heir as last above.
SOUTHAMPTON.	Inq. taken at Asshele, 28 December, 49 Edward III.
	Asshele. The manor (extent given), held of the king in chief for a fourth part of a knight’s fee. The extent includes 36 1/2a. meadow at Stanbrygge, a several pasture at Staunden, 150a. several wood adjoining the forest of La Bere, 40 cocks and hens as church-scot (churset’), and rents of bondmen and 40 cocks and hens as church-scot in Little Sumborn. The manor is charged by his grant with an annuity of 10 marks to Henry Yakesle for life; and John Talmache is to have yearly a sparrowhawk or 2s. at Midsummer therefrom. Date of death and heir as last above.
OXFORD.	Inq. taken at Boreford, Friday after St. Lucy, 49 Edward III.
	Boreford. The manor (extent given, including 20l. rents in the borough from free tenants belonging to the manor, and 4l. from the market with the borough court). Shupton. The manor (extent given). It is charged by grant of the said Edward with an annual rent of 40l. in favour of John Daunteseye, knight. Caveresham. The manor (extent given, including a ferry with a boat). It is charged by his charters with 20l. yearly to Robert Turbuc for life, and 11l. 11s. 11d. to John Bonevyll for life. All the above he held of the king in chief by knight’s service. Chadlynton. The hundred, held of the king at a fee-farm of 110s. yearly. Date of death and heir as last above.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
WORCESTER.	Inq. taken at Upton on Severn, 5 December, 49 Edward III.
	Upton on Severn. The manor (extent given), held of the bishop of Worcester in socage, by fealty and service of 100s. yearly. Lambert de Weston, knight, and John de Aldrynton were seised thereof in fee, and enfeoffed thereof the said Edward and Elizabeth, his wife, to hold to them and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to the right heirs of Edward. All the tenants attorned to Edward and Elizabeth, who continued their estate until Edward’s death. The extent includes lands in fields called Byryfeld, Collyngeshurst (often overflowed by the Severn), Stonyleye (adjoining Malvern chace), and Talvardesleye, Stogmour and Alfardesfeld (all on the hills), 60a. meadow often flooded by the Severn, a pasture called ‘le Park,’ 20l. rent of assise, whence 100s. yearly is payable to the bishop of Worcester, and a kiddle worth 40d. a year only, because broken. He died on Sunday the feast of St. Martin, 49 Edward III, and Elizabeth survived him and still lives. They had between them an heir called Thomas, who is two years old and more.
WORCESTER.	Inq. taken at the same place and before the same jurors, 7 December, 49 Edward III.
	Byscheleye. The manor (extent given, including a park of 300a. with deer, and 20a. meadow often flooded by the Severn), held of the king in chief by knight’s service. Date of death and heir as above.
WORCESTER.	Inq. (on same membrane) taken at the same place and date and before the same jurors.
	Haneleye. The manor (extent given), held of the king in chief. The extent includes a castle, 8a. meadow often flooded by the Severn, two parks of 30a. and 100a. with deer, and a chace with suitors to its court, namely, the abbot of Pershore, the prior of Great Malvern, John Alesbery and John Bromewych, knights, William Bracy, Richard de Ruyhale, Simon de Berga and John Clyvelode. Date of death and heir as above.
	Writ, 18 November, 49 Edward III.
GLOUCESTER.	Inq. taken at Bristol, 20 January, 49 Edward III.
	Bristol. The foreign court.
GLOUCESTER.	Inq. taken at Teukesbury, Thursday the eve of St. Thomas the Apostle, 49 Edward III.
	Teukesbury. The manor and borough (extents given), held of the king in chief by knight’s service. The extent of the manor includes 71s. rent of serjeanty, a rent called ‘medselver,’ and a view of frankpledge and other courts. The extent of the borough includes 10l. 7s. 5d. rent of assise, with the rent of Oldebury, ‘fulstall’ and stallage, 60s. toll, and pleas &c. Faireford. The manor (extent given), held of the king in chief by knight’s service. The extent includes two fairs at the feasts of the Ascension and St. James the Apostle, a warren, and two law-days (legales dies) at Hockday and Michaelmas. Sobbury. The manor (extent given), with the borough of Chepyngsobbury (extent given) annexed thereto, held of the king in chief by knight’s service. The extent of the manor includes a pasture called ‘Mansedmede,’ several from the Purification until Michaelmas, a close of pasture called ‘Leigrave,’ and a park with deer. The extent of the borough includes two fairs at the feasts of the Ascension and St. John the Baptist. He died on 11 November last. Thomas his son, aged 2 years on 22 September last, is his heir.
HEREFORD AND THE ADJACENT MARCH OF WALES.	Inq. taken at Hereford, 4 January, 49 Edward III.
	Ewyas. The castle and a moiety of the lordship, held of the king in chief by knight’s service, as of the right and inheritance of Elizabeth his wife, who survives. He died on 11 November last. Thomas his son, aged 2 years, is his heir.
MARCH OF WALES.	Inq. taken at Costyneston, 10 January, 49 Edward III.
	Griffithesmor. A pasture so called. Costyneston and Cogan. The manors.
GLAMORGAN.	Inq. taken at Kaerdif, 1 December, 49 Edward III. (Twenty-four jurors.)
	Glamorgan and Morganwg. The whole lordship, held of the king in chief. It is a royal lordship and contains the following:— Kaerdyf. A castle, 4l. 4s. 9d. rent of the borough with farms of divers houses, a mill, a fishery, tolls, prisage of ale, a rabbit-warren, and pleas &c. of the hundred court. Glamorgan county. 35 3/4 knights’ fees, each fee paying 6s. 8d. yearly to the said castle, 26s. 7d. rent of assise at Kybour and Glinnog, escheated land worth 13s. 8d. yearly, the toll of Glynnog, advowries there worth 5s. yearly, and pleas &c. of the county court. Rooth. The manor (extent given). Lequyth. 315a. demesne land, 57a. meadow, 35a. pasture, a fishery, 75s. 6 1/2d. rent, works of customary tenants worth 59s. 10 1/2d. yearly, tenements of bondmen in the lord’s hand worth 7s. 2d. yearly, and pleas &c. of court. Bovyarton. The manor (extent given, including a garden with a parcel of dayworks (dayvatarum) of land worth 11s., 5a. land in a park, 147a. lands of bondmen in the lord’s hand for lack of tenants, pasture of the wood of Koydlowe, and tolls of the manor with the ports of Aberthau, Barry and Ogemore). Whytechurch. The manor (extent given, including a fishery). Keyrfilly. The castle, rents of assise, tolls, a fishery in Nant Gledyr (aqua Egregidis), a coal-mine, and pleas &c. of the hundred court with prisage of ale. Sengh[enith] above Caugh’. A parcel of arable worth 6l. 0s. 2 1/2d. yearly, 21l. 4s. rents of free and bond tenants, two mills, a fulling-mill, and pleas &c. of court. Sengh[enith] below Caugh’. A parcel of demesne land worth 50s. 5d. yearly, 21l. 16s. 2 1/2d. rents of tenants, a coal-mine, and pleas &c. of court. Enysnailgon. Divers parcels of demesne arable worth 67s. 8d. yearly, a mill, and 25l. 11s. 9d. rent. Seyngh[enith] Receptor. A small lordship valued at 74s. yearly. Rothery. A parcel of arable worth 40s. yearly, a fulling-mill, the mill of Lanvedu, two mills in the charge of the reeve of Rothery, and 100s. rents of tenants and customary works. Lantrissen. The castle and town (extent given, including tolls and prisage of ale). Cloune. The manor (extent given, including the mills of Pendeuelynges, Eneswern, Vylenmaure, Aldare, Eweneslake and Istradvadok, the fulling-mill of Trewern, and another fulling-mill). Glynrotheny. A parcel of arable worth 70s. 2 1/4d. yearly, a pasture worth 100s. yearly, 109s. 6d. rent of assise, and pleas &c. of court. Cumbrehenok. A parcel of pasture worth 100s. yearly. Meyskyn. 28l. 2s. 8d. rent of assise, a farm worth 15l. 10s. 3 1/2d. yearly, and pleas &c. of court. Meyskyn Receptor. Lands &c. worth 9l. 11s. 8d. Penturgh. Lands &c. worth 55s. 4d. yearly, and pleas &c. of court. Lanblethyan. Lands &c. worth 4l. yearly, 25s. rent of assise, and pleas &c. of court, and the castle and manor (extent given, including a fulling-mill and land and meadow at Huwardisfeld). Coubrugg. The town. Talvan. The castle and manor, and the township (extents given). Talvan Receptor. Divers parcels of pasture, with the underwood of Karthmayllok. Ruthyn. Lands &c. worth 6l. 5s. 10d. yearly, and pleas &c. of court. Tyryzarlth (Tyryarth). The [town] (extent given). Kenfeg. The castle and manor (extent given, including 5l. 6s. rent of assise in the borough and manor, tolls worth 106s. 8d. yearly, the profits of Bothale with the pasture of Mulhamme and Milmote, prisage of ale, and pleas &c. of the hundred court). Neeth. The castle, borough and manor (extent given, including the profits of Bothalle, a fishery, and a meadow called Castelmede. The land, pasture and meadow by the sea are worth 8l. yearly if the sea-walls are well kept, but are worthless otherwise). This side Neeth. Escheated land worth 24s. 6d. yearly, 4l. 13s. 8 1/2d. rent and pleas &c. of court. Beyond Neeth. Escheated land worth 4s. 8d. yearly, the farms of the lands of Pergom, Hirolle and Grehunt, 28l. 4s. 7d. rent of assise, and pleas &c. of court. Neeth Receptor. Issues estimated at 10s. yearly. Britton. A ferry, 16s. 11d. rent of assise, and works of customary tenants worth 6s. 4d. yearly. Kylthybebilth. Escheated land worth 13s. 4d. yearly, and 66s. 9 1/4d. rent of assise. Lanmays. Profits with pleas &c. of court worth 112s. 4d. yearly. The lordship is held of the king in chief, but whether by barony or by knight’s service the jurors know not. [Radur.] (fn. 2) The manor, held of the king in chief. Date of death and heir as above (Gloucester inquisition).
	Extent of the lands &c.> of the said Edward. It contains all the lands &c. mentioned in the above inquisitions except the 2 tenements in London, the manor of Upton on Severn, and the lands &c. held by Edward in right of his wife. It also omits advowsons. It contains the following additional entries:—
WALES.	Angle. 16s. rent of assise.
[GLOUCESTER.]	Wodeleystille. The court.
	The premises are divided into three approximately equal shares, one of which is marked ‘dos.’
	Writ of certiorari super vero valore feodorum &c., 5 March, 50 Edward III.
NORTHAMPTON.	Inq. taken at Westhaddon, 12 January, 49 Edward III (sic).
	Yelvertoft. The advowson of the church at every third turn, the next turn being his (iam prima vice). He died on the feast of St. Martin last. Thomas his son, aged 2 years and more, is his heir.
	Similar writ, 20 November, 49 Edward III.
WILTS.	Inq. taken at Dounton, 12 January, 49 Edward III.
	Wyntereslewe. The advowson of the church. Date of death and heir as last above.
	Similar writ, 20 November, 49 Edward III.
LEICESTER.	Inq. made at Boseworth, Monday before the Conversion of St. Paul, 49 Edward III.
	Boseworth. The advowson of the church at every fourth turn, the next turn being his (iam prima vice), held of the king in chief. Date of death and heir as last above.
	Similar writ, 20 November, 49 Edward III.
LEICESTER.	Inq. (indented) made at Leycestre, Thursday before the Annunciation, 50 Edward III.
	Boseworth. The advowson of the church at every fourth turn (as above), held of the right and inheritance of Elizabeth his wife, who survives and holds the advowson. He died on 11 November last. Heir as above.
	Similar writ, 20 November, 49 Edward III.
WORCESTER.	Inq. taken at Upton on Severn, 7 December, 49 Edward III.
	Severnestoke. One knight’s fee. Chadesleye Corbet. One knight’s fee. Both belonging to the manor of Hanleye, which is held of the king in chief by knight’s service. Eldresfeld. One knight’s fee belonging to the manor of Byschel’, which is held in like manner. Date of death and heir as above.
	Similar writ, 20 November, 49 Edward III.
NORFOLK.	Inq. taken at Estderham, Monday after the Circumcision, 49 Edward III.
	Warham, Bychamwell, Berton St. Andrew, Caldecote and Schengham. The advowsons of the churches.
	Similar writ, 20 November, 49 Edward III.
DEVON AND CORNWALL.	Inq. taken at Chetelhampton, Monday before St, Paul, 49 Edward III.
	Womberlegh and Lomene. 12 1/2 knights’ fees, held by John de Welyngton by knight’s service. Lanteglos, Conerton and Benerton. 4 1/2 knights’ fees, held by the same John. Burlescombe and Lomene Clavyle with their members. 10 1/2 knights’ fees. Bydeforde. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by Theobald Greneville. Kilkampton. One knight’s fee, held by the same Theobald. (Place not named.) 3 knights’ fees, held by the lady de Blount. Calewodlee. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by Andrew de Calwodelee. Canonsleye. The advowson of the abbey. Langetrewe. The advowson of the church. Date of death and heir as above.
	Similar writ, 20 November, 49 Edward III.
GLOUCESTER.	Extent made at Teukisbury, 20 December, 49 Edward III.
	Clyfton. One knight’s fee, held by John de Sancto Laudo. Alrinton. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by the abbot of Osseney. Sharnecote, Northcote and Sodyngton. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by Roger ap Adam. Estleche. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by the heirs of Herbert de Sancto Quintino. Teukisbury. The advowson of the abbey.
[PEMBROKE.]	Extent made at le Angle, 8 January, 49 Edward III.
	Le Angle. One knight’s fee, held by John de Angle. Roscrouthur. One knight’s fee, held by Walter de Hilton. Mirian. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by Nicholas son of Nicholas Bonevill. Lony. One knight’s fee, held by Richard Stakepol. Castle of Malwayn (sic). 4 knights’ fees, held by Guy de Brian. Scrinehull. 6 bovates of land, held by the heirs of John de Castel. Le Angle. 16s. rent of assise. Malros and Walweyniscastel. The advowsons of the churches.
HEREFORD.	Extent made at Hereford, 4 January, 49 Edward III.
	Almaly, Leghton, Micheleschurche, Manewhitchurche, Stanford Facon, Standon, Aadpychard and Bysshampton. 4 1/2 knights’ fees, held by Philip and Rees ap Hoel and Joan Pychard. Malmeshull. A tenth part of a knight’s fee, held by William Gernon. Grendon. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by John Grendon. All held in right of Elizabeth his wife, who survives.
MARCH OF WALES ADJOINING GLOUCESTER COUNTY.	Extent made at Kaerdyf, 16 January, 49 Edward III.
	Cogan. 2 knights’ fees, late of John Cogan. Dynaspowys. 3 1/2 knights’ fees, held by Richard de Dudleye, John Daundeseye, John Fallesleye, Robert Play, Henry Zakesleye and Thomas Broun. Sully and Koytcherch. One knight’s fee, held by the said John, John, Robert, Henry and Thomas. Wrynchston. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by the same. Wonfo. 2 knights’ fees, held by John le Flemmyng. Pennarke. 3 knights’ fees, held by Elizabeth Blount, John de Arendel, and John de Hacch. Penarke. One knight’s fee called ‘Westbarry,’ held by John de Hacche, Thomas Michel and John Andrewe. Nicholaston (Villa Sancti Nicholai). 3 knights’ fees, held by John de Clyngton. St. Fagans. [One] knight’s fee, held by Henry Pershay. Lanrhed. [A moiety of] a knight’s fee, held by William de Whydyndon. Lustelbon. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by Thomas ap Madok ap Ruyn. Lancovyan. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by Thomas Basset. St. Hilary and Bewerpere. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by John Basset. Newcastle. A tenth part of a knight’s fee, held by William de Cosynton, John Newemarche and Thomas Hoton. Karewygeu, Corrok and Pendeuelyng. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by David ap Wyllym. Penethlyn and Lamyhangel. [Two] knights’ fees, held by Richard Chaundos, John ap Rees and Alice Denys. Landough. One knight’s fee, held by Robert le Walssh. Lanmays. [Two parts] of a knight’s fee, held by John Flemyng. Landowe. One knight’s fee, held by John Wynchestre. Ogemore. 4 knights’ fees, held by the duke of Lancaster. St. Donat’s. One knight’s fee, held by Robert Ryvers and Thomas Hye. Marcros. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by John de la Bere; and a moiety of a fee, held by Laurence de Aune and another. Marthelmaur. One knight’s fee, held by William de Cosynton, John Newemarch and Thomas [Ho]ton. Neweton Nottash. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by William Cotebury, Henry …… and John Daundeseye. St. Athan. 4 knights’ fees, held by William de Cosynton, John Newemarch, Thomas Hoton, Richard Chaundos, Philip le Flemmyng, John Joel, John Wynchestre and Robert Walssh. Lyswerny. One knight’s fee, held by Henry Pershay. Lanherry. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by John Turbervill. Coyt[yf]. The serjeanty, held by William Cosynton, John Newmarch and Thomas de Hoton. The lord of Glaumorgan shall have wardship and marriage thereof when they fall in. Avene. The serjeanty, held by John Daundeseye and John de Fallesleye. Merthir, Thawe, Kylthergayr, Neeth and Rothry. The advowsons of the churches. Morgan and Neeth. The advowsons of the abbeys.
	Similar writ, 20 November, 49 Edward III.
SURREY.	Inq. taken at Guldeforde, 22 January, 49 Edward III.
	Shaldeford. One knight’s fee, held by Robert de Monte Alto. Wodeton. One knight’s fee, held by William Latymer. Wauton. 1 1/2 knights’ fees, held by John son of John de Brewes. Bokelond. 1 1/2 knights’ fees, held by Richard, earl of Arundel. Tanregge, Northtalworth and Okle. 3 1/2 knights’ fees, held by the prince of Wales and Alice late the wife of John de Warbulton. Mykelham. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by William Husee; and a fourth part of a fee, held by the prior of Reygate. Wodemeresthorn. One knight’s fee, held by the lady de Inge and the sisters and heirs of John de Bello Campo. Herewardeslee. A third part of a knight’s fee, held by Andrew Peverel. Farlegh, Maldon, Chissyndon and Thorncroft. 4 knights’ fees, held by the scholars of Merton Hall, Oxford. Puryfright. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by Edward prince of Wales and his wife. Totyng and Stretham. One knight’s fee, held by the prior of Okeborne. Waleton on Thames. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by Thomas son of John de Legh. Burgham. One knight’s fee, held by Alice late the wife of Thomas de Wyntreshull. Tolesworth. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by the prior of Merton. Longeditton. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by the prior of St. Mary’s by Bisshopesgate, London. Fernthe. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by Robert Bromfeld. Chelesham and Warlyngham. 3 knights’ fees, held by John de Godeston. Apse. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by Henry son and heir of Oliver Brocas. Hamstede. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by the heir of Bartholomew de Burgherssh. Loselee. One knight’s fee, held by Joan de Bures, daughter and heir of Robert Dool. Tolesworth. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by the prior of Merton. Wyke. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by the abbot of Waverlee, Thomas Bans, Walter de Wyke and John de Lytewyne. Westbechesworthe. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by John brother and heir of Richard Husee. Stoke Daubernon, Fecham and Aldebury. 4 knights’ fees, held by William Croiser.
	Similar writ, 28 December, 49 Edward III.
	Writ of diem clausit extremum, 28 December, 49 Edward III.
SOMERSET.	Extent made at Welles, Thursday the feast of St. Valentine, 50 Edward III.
	Pubbelowe. The manor, held of him by Edmund de Sancto Laudo, clerk, ………., parson of the church of Bakwell, William ……., parson of the church of Alre, and Nicholas Saltkote, parson of the church of Newton Seynloo, by knight’s service. Newton Seyntloo. The manor, held by the same by knight’s service. Estharpetre. 2 1/2 knights’ fees, held by John Deverous by knight’s service. Stoke Giffard. 1 3/4 knights’ fees, held by John Rodeneye, knight, by knight’s service. Haluetre and Littelton. One knight’s fee, held by the abbot of Keynesham, Walter Romeseye, knight, and Maud Basset. West Ludford. 2 knights’ fees, held by James de Audele. Upton Caboche. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by Edward Burnel. Meryet. One knight’s fee, held by John Meryet, knight. Northovere. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by the master of the hospital of Bridgwater (de Ponte Walteri). Asshton. Three-fourths of a knight’s fee, held by Robert de Asshton. Bakwell. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by John de Rodeneye, knight. Wynford. A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by the same. Bodecombe. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by ………. . [Ragelbury.] (fn. 3) A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by the abbot of Flaxlegh. [Bichenestoke.] (fn. 3) A tenth part of a knight’s fee, held by Nicholas Ive; and a fourth part of a fee, held by Nicholas de Sancto Laudo. [Stokewode.] (fn. 3) An eighth part of a knight’s fee, held by the abbot of Keynesham. Pegelynche and Farlegh. 1 3/4 knights’ fees, held by Thomas de Hungerford, knight. …… A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by ……. . Henton Bluet. One knight’s fee, held by Robert Cheddre. Haluetre. One knight’s fee, held by John de Rodeneye, knight. Bedminstre. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by Thomas de Berkelegh. Assh[combe]. (fn. 3) …… of a knight’s fee, held by Richard Arthur. Brystilton. Two knights’ fees, held by John la Warre, knight. Miggel. One knight’s fee, held by Richard de Acton. Wellewe. ……… of a knight’s fee, held by Thomas de Hungerford, knight. Twyverton. One knight’s fee, held by John de Rodeney. Bakerich. A sixteenth part of a knight’s fee, held by the abbot of St. Augustine’s, Bristol. Radestoke. One knight’s fee, held by ……. . Banastre. D[ynin]gton. (fn. 3) One knight’s fee, held by Ellis de la Lynde. Clopton. One knight’s fee, held by Richard Artour. Capenore. A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by Walter ……. . …… A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by ………. …… A moiety of a knight’s fee, held by ………. …… A fourth part of a knight’s fee, held by the master of the hospital of St. John, Bristol. Clyvedon. One knight’s fee, held by Edmund de Clyvedon, now deceased. As to the writ of diem clausit extremum the jurors say that the said Edward held no lands &c. in the said counties of the king or others. He died on Sunday the feast of St. Martin, 49 Edward III. Heir as above.
	C. Edw. III. Files 252 and 253.
	E. Inq. P.M. File 39. (8.) (Warwick, Nottingham, Hereford and Worcester.)
	E. Enrolments &c. of Inq. No. 173. (14.) (Oxford.)
	Do. Do. No. 173. (21.) (Hants.)
	Do. Do. No. 173. (22.) (Berks.)
	Do. Do. No. 173. (25.) (Wilts.)
	Do. Do. No. 178. (Glamorgan and March of Wales.)
	Do. Do. No. 180. (Devon.)
	Do. Do. No. 182. (London.)
	Do. Do. No. 183. (7.) (Suffolk.)
SOMERSET.	Inq. taken at Welles, 22 November, 49 Edward III.
	He held no lands &c. in the county on the day of his death. Date of death and heir as first above.
DORSET.	Inq. taken at Dorchestre, 23 November, 49 Edward III.
	He held no lands &c. in the county on the day of his death. Date of death and heir as first above.
	E. Enrolments &c. of Inq. No. 179. (2.)