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12-19 Henry III.
No. 29.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of Easter, 12 Henry III. [9th April, 1228].
Between William, son of Henry, plaintiff, and Gilbert, son of Roger, (fn. 1) tenant, by Henry, son of Gilbert put in his place, of half a carucate of land and one messuage with the appurtenances in Dalton. (fn. 2)
Gilbert acknowledged ten acres of this land to be the right of William, to wit, those ten acres which lie between Arkillesthorn and Soudhusthorn, extending to the highway which is the division between the town-field (campus) of Burton, and the town-field of Dalton; to hold to him and his heirs, of Gilbert and his heirs in perpetuity, together with all the land which William formerly held of the said Gilbert in Burton, rendering yearly for the said ten acres, as also for the other land, 2s. 6d. at four terms, to wit, at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist 7½d., at the feast of St. Michael 7½d., at the Nativity of our Lord, 7½d., and at Easter 7½d., for all service and exaction. With warranty.
For this acknowledgment William quit-claimed to Gilbert and his heirs, all the right which he had in the residue of the said land and messuage. And be it known that William and his heirs, and his men of Burton shall have "husbot & haybot" in a competent place by view of Gilbert's forester, and likewise common of pasture for their beasts in Gilbert's wood in Dalton, and likewise in the fields of that town after the corn and hay have been carried away. Be it known also that it shall be lawful for Gilbert and his heirs to uproot his wood, and make assart within the ancient fences, wherever they will, without gainsay of William and his heirs.
No. 30.—At Westminster, on the morrow of All Souls, 13 Henry III. [3rd November, 1228].
Between William de Tatham, plaintiff, and Robert, Abbot of Deulecres, tenant, by Brother William de Deulecres, his monk put in his place, of three carucates of land with the appurtenances in Roshale. (fn. 3)
William quit-claimed to the Abbot and his successors, and to his church of Deulecres, in perpetuity, all right in the land. For this quit-claim the Abbot gave him 200 marks sterling.
No. 31.—At Westminster, in three weeks from the feast of St. Michael, 13 Henry III. [20th October, 1229].
Between Sygerith de Dumplinton, (fn. 4) plaintiff, and Robert Grehley, tenant of 40 acres of land with the appurtenances in Dumplinton. (fn. 5)
Sygerith quit-claimed to Robert and his heirs in perpetuity, all her right in the land. For this quit-claim he gave her twenty shillings sterling.
No. 32.—At Westminster, in five weeks from the feast of St. Michael, 14 Henry III. [3rd November 1229].
Between Hubert de Burgh and Margaret, his wife, plaintiffs, by Henry de Bradegar put in their place, and Henry de Monckeden, deforciant, of the Manor of Horneby with the Castle, honour, and soke, and the advowson of the Priory of Horneby, the Manor of Malling [Melling] and the advowson of the Church of Malling, and the lands of Wra, Wraiton, Cancefeld, Weninton, Old Weninton, Tunstal, Argun [Arkholme], and Farleton, with the appurtenances. A plea of warranty of charter had been summoned between them. (fn. 6)
Henry acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Hubert and Margaret, as those which they have of his gift; to hold during the life of either of them, and after their decease to their heirs, of him and his heirs for ever, performing the service of half a knight for all service. And if they should die without heir of them issuing, the said tenements shall revert to Hubert's heirs, to hold of Henry and his heirs by right of inheritance for ever, by the said service. For this acknowledgment they gave him one goshawk of a year old (austurcus sorus).
No. 33.—At Westminster, on the morrow of St. Martin, 18 Henry III. [12th November, 1233].
Between William, son of Ralph, plaintiff, and William de Parles (fn. 7) and Matilda, his wife, tenants of the manor of Thoredesholm [Torrisholme], with the appurtenances.
William, son of Ralph, quit-claimed to William and Matilda, and the heirs of Matilda in perpetuity, all right in the manor. For this quit-claim they granted to him 16 acres of land with the appurtenances in Katon [Caton], to wit, those 16 acres which lie between the land of Ingerithe, formerly the wife of Thomas de Halton, and the land of Thomas de la More; to hold to him and his heirs, of them and the heirs of Matilda, rendering yearly one pair of steel spurs, or three pence, at the feast of St. Michael, for all service and demand.
No. 34.—At Lancaster, (fn. 8) on the Octave of St. John, ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235].
Between Geoffrey de Chetham, plaintiff, and Robert de Middleton, impedient, respecting one carucate of land with the appurtenances in Chetham. A plea of warranty of charter had been summoned between them.
Robert acknowledged the land to be the right of Geoffrey as that which Geoffrey has of his gift, to hold to him and his heirs of Robert and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly one mark of silver at four terms, to wit, at the Nativity of our Lord 3s. 4d., at Easter 3s. 4d., at the feast of St. John the Baptist 3s. 4d., and at the feast of St. Michael 3s. 4d., for all service and demand. With warrantry. For this acknowledgment Geoffrey gave him twenty shillings sterling. (fn. 9)
No. 35.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. John ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235]
Between Gilbert de Kellet, plaintiff, and William de Tunstal, tenant of one carucate of land with the appurtenances in Tunstal. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.
Gilbert quit-claimed to William and his heirs in perpetuity, all right in the land. For this quit-claim William gave him twenty shillings sterling.
No. 36.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. John ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235].
Between Alexander, son of Alexander, plaintiff, and Ralph, son of Roger, tenant of one toft with the appurtenances in Cliderow [Clitheroe]. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
Ralph acknowledged the toft to be the right of Alexander and rendered it to him, and quit-claimed all right therein to Alexander and his heirs in perpetuity. For this acknowledgment Alexander gave him half a mark of silver.
No. 37.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Octave of St. John ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [14th May, 1235].
Between Simon, son of Matthew, (fn. 10) plaintiff, and Alan de Kyrkeby, (fn. 11) deforciant, respecting common of pasture of Brocton [Broughton-in-Furness].
Simon quit-claimed to Alan and his heirs in perpetuity, all right in the common of pasture. For this quit-claim Alan granted that he and his heirs would render every year to Simon and his heirs four shillings for a tenement which he holds of him in Brocton, for which he formerly rendered only two shillings; to wit, one moiety at Easter, and the other moiety at the feast of St. Michael, for all service belonging to Simon or his heirs. And further Alan gave him six marks of silver. And if it happened that Simon's cattle, or those of his heirs strayed within the pasture of Alan or his heirs, between Welpesat and Styrespol, without a watch being set (sine wardo facto), they should be driven out without penalty.
No. 38.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235].
Between Ralph de Mitton, plaintiff, and Jordan de Wetelegh, (fn. 12) tenant of half an oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Hacton [Aighton].
Jordan acknowledged the land to be the right of Ralph, and rendered it to him, and quit-claimed to Ralph and his heirs in perpetuity, all right therein. Moreover he quit-claimed to him all his right in the lands and tenements which belonged to Robert de Mitton, Ralph's father, in Mitton and Hacton. For this acknowledgment Ralph gave him two marks of silver.
No. 39.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Octave of St. John ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May 1235].
Between William, son of Robert, plaintiff, and Benedict, Prior of Burescho, tenant of 40 acres of land with the appurtenances in Lathum.
William quit-claimed to the Prior and his successors, and to his Church of Burescho, in perpetuity, all his right in the land. For this quit-claim the Prior granted to him all that land which Everard de Marton formerly held of the Prior in Marton; to hold to William for life, of the Prior and his successors, and of his Church of Burescho, rendering yearly 2s. 6d sterling at the Nativity of the blessed Virgin Mary, for all service and demand. After his death the land to revert to the Prior and his successors, and to his Church of Burescho, quit of any claim by the heirs of William.
No. 40.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. John, ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235].
Between Thomas de Middleton, plaintiff, and William de Lancastre, tenant of two carucates of land with the appurtenances in Middelton and Kneton. (fn. 13)
Thomas acknowledged the land to be the right of William, to hold to him and his heirs, of Thomas and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly one pound of cumin at Pentecost, and performing forinsec service belonging to two carucates of land, where twelve carucates make the service of one Knight's fee, for all service and demand. For this acknowledgment William gave him 12½ marks of silver.
No. 41.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. John, ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235].
Between Richard de Bracebrigh, (fn. 14) plaintiff, and Gilbert de Barton, (fn. 15) tenant, respecting the fee of one knight and a half, with the appurtenances in Barton. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.
Richard quit-claimed to Gilbert and his heirs, in perpetuity, all his right in that fee. For this quit-claim Gilbert granted to him three oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Bruneshop [Boysnope], to wit, whatever he (Gilbert) had in the town of Bruneshop on the day that this concord was made, except the town mill, which shall quietly remain to Gilbert and his heirs; to hold to Richard and his heirs, of Gilbert and his heirs, rendering yearly four barbed arrows, or one penny, at the feast of St. Michael, for all service, saving forinsec service. And be it known that Richard de Bruneshop (sic) shall be quit of multure [at Boysnope Mill] for ever.
No. 42.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. John, ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235].
Between John, Prior of Cuningesheued, (fn. 16) plaintiff, and William de Parles, tenant of one carucate of land with the appurtenances in Pulton. (fn. 17)
The Prior quit-claimed from himself and his successors, and from his church of Cuningesheued, to William and his heirs in perpetuity, all right in the land. For this quit-claim William granted to the Prior half an oxgang of land, and one toft, and one croft, with the appurtenances in the said town of Pulton, to wit, the half oxgang and the toft, which Richard, son of William, formerly held, and the croft which William, son of Andefrey, formerly held; to hold to the Prior and his successors and to his church, of William and his heirs, in free, pure and perpetual alms, quit from all secular service and demand.
No. 43.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. John, ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235].
Between Elias de Stiveton, plaintiff, and William de Lancastre, whom Hereward, Abbot of Cokersand, called to warranty, and who gave warranty to him, respecting one carucate of land with the appurtenances in Midelergh [Medlar]. (fn. 18) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
Elias quit-claimed to William and his heirs in perpetuity, all right in the land. For this quit-claim William gave him 25 marks of silver.
No. 44.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235].
Between Richard Waleys (Walensis), Blethin de Acton, and Madoc de Acton, plaintiffs, and Roger Gernet and Quenild his wife, Thomas de Bethum, and Avice de Mullum, deforciants, by the said Roger, put in the place of the said Quenild and Avice, respecting the advowson of the Church of Acton (fn. 19) with the appurtenances. An assize of last presentation had been summoned between them.
Roger, Quenild, Thomas and Avice acknowledged the advowson to be the right of Richard, Blethin, and Madoc, and rendered it to them in the said court, and quit-claimed from themselves and the heirs of Quenild, Thomas, and Avice, to Richard, Blethin, and Madoc and their heirs in perpetuity, all right therein. For this acknowledgment Richard, Blethin, and Madoc gave them two marks of silver.
No. 45.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235].
Between Richard de Trafford, plaintiff, and Robert de Hilton, deforciant, respecting common of pasture in Russum [Rusholme].
Richard quit-claimed to Robert and his heirs in perpetuity, all right in that common of pasture, saving, nevertheless, to himself and his heirs common of pasture on the stubbles and fallow land (in stipulis et warettis) of Robert and his heirs, in Russum, within these bounds, to wit, between the dyke which Richard de Hilton raised, and the land which Hugh de Haselum formerly held. For this quit-claim Robert gave him one mark of silver.
No. 46.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235].
Between John de Cancefeld, plaintiff, and Joan de Cancefeld, Utred Prat, Alice his wife, and William Kidel, tenants of three oxgangs of land with the appurtenances, except half an acre, in Cancefeld [Cantsfield]. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
John quit-claimed to Joan, Utred, Alice and William, and the heirs of Joan, Alice and William, in perpetuity, all right in that land, except in the half acre. For this quit-claim Joan, at the request of Utred, Alice and William, rendered to John one oxgang of land, which she held in dower in the said town of Cancefeld, to wit, that which John de Cancefeld formerly held, and quit-claimed to him and his heirs all her right therein in name of dower.
No. 47.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235].
Between Robert de Carrhou, plaintiff, and William Gawrad, tenant, by Robert, son of Edulf, put in his place, of eight acres of land with the appurtenances in Little Heton. (fn. 20)
William acknowledged the land to be the right of Robert, and rendered it to him, and quit-claimed to Robert and his heirs in perpetuity, all right therein. For this acknowledgment Robert gave him five marks of silver.
No. 48.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235].
Between Robert de Carrhou, plaintiff, and Edulf, son of Roger, tenant, by Thomas his son put in his place, of thirteen and a half acres of land with the appurtenances in Little Heton.
Edulf acknowledged the land to be the right of Robert. For this acknowledgment Robert granted it to him, to hold to him and his heirs, of Robert and his heirs, in perpetuity, rendering yearly 40½d. at two terms, to wit, at Pentecost 20½d. and at the feast of St. Martin 20d., and a halfpenny yearly for cornage (fn. 21) at the feast of St. Michael, for all service and demand.
No. 49.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. John ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235].
Between Richard de Copland, plaintiff, and Roger de Heton and Agnes, his wife, impedients, respecting four oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Bowolton. (fn. 22) A plea of warranty of charter had been summoned between them.
Roger and Agnes acknowledged the land to be the right of Richard, as that which he has of their gift, to hold to him and his heirs of them and their heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly one pair of white gloves, or one penny, at the Nativity of our Lord, for all service, saving forinsec service; and they and their heirs will warrant the land to him and his heirs for ever. For this acknowledgment Richard gave them one sor sparrowhawk.
No. 50.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [19th May, 1235].
Between Walter de Tatham, plaintiff, and Ralph, Abbot of Croxton, (fn. 23) tenant, by brother Andrew, his monk, put in his place, of sixty acres of land with the appurtenances in Wytewra [Whiteray]. (fn. 24)
The Abbot granted to Walter twenty acres of the said land, to wit, those which lie near Walter's land between Midelgile (fn. 25) and Botnebek, (fn. 26) towards the north, to hold to him and his heirs, of the Abbot and his successors, and of his church of Croxton in perpetuity, rendering yearly one penny at Easter, to the house of Horneby for all service and demand. For this grant Walter quit-claimed to the Abbot and his successors, and to his church of Croxton, all right in the remainder of the land.
[Endorsed on the back].—The Earl of Kent [Hubert de Burgh], put in his claim to chase, and to the hawks which any persons might take, and also in case his cattle should enter upon that land.
No, 51.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May 1235].
Between Matthew de Bromhal and Ellen, his wife, plaintiffs, and Reyner, son of Henry, tenant of two oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Buterwrth. (fn. 27) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
Matthew and Ellen quit-claimed from themselves and the heirs of Ellen, to Reyner and his heirs in perpetuity, all their right in the land. For this quit-claim he gave them forty shillings sterling.
No. 52.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Octave of St. John ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [14th May, 1235].
Between Mabel, who was the wife of Geoffrey de Staleminne, (fn. 28) plaintiff, and Robert, Abbot of Furneis, tenant of the third part of half an oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Staleminne [Stalmine], which she claimed to be her reasonable dower of the free tenement which belonged to Geoffrey, formerly her husband, in the said town.
Mabel quit-claimed to the Abbot and his successors and to his church of Furneys, in perpetuity, all her right in the name of dower in the said third part. For this quit-claim the Abbot gave her half a mark of silver.
No. 53.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. John ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235].
Between Robert de Flayneburg (fn. 29) and Alice, his wife, plaintiffs, and Andrew de Hunewrthefeld, and Peter, and Alexander, his brothers, tenants of half an oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Hunewrthefeld [Hundersfield].
Andrew, Peter and Alexander acknowledged the land to be the right of Alice. For this acknowledgment Robert and Alice granted it to them, to hold to them and their heirs, of Robert and Alice, and the heirs of Alice in perpetuity, rendering yearly eight pence at the feast of St. Martin for all service saving forinsec service. Moreover Andrew, Peter and Alexander quitclaimed from themselves and their heirs, to Robert and Alice, and the heirs of Alice, all their right in the wood of Walseden, and in all other woods which belong to the said town of Hunewrthefeld, saving nevertheless to themselves and their heirs reasonable estover in the said woods for "Husbote & Haybote," by view of the foresters of Robert and Alice, and her heirs, without hindrance; and saving to Andrew, Peter and Alexander, and their heirs, common of herbage in those woods for their cattle of Hunewrthefeld. And be it known that it shall be lawful for Robert and Alice, and the heirs of Alice to assart the whole of that wood, which is on the north side of Lichitheselegh, and there to make meadow or arable land at their will, and to put up forges, and dig for iron and steel ore to supply those forges, wherever they will on the moors and in the woods which belong to the town of Hunewrthefeld. (fn. 30)
No. 54.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. John ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235].
Between Gilbert de Kellet, plaintiff, and Roger, son of Adam, tenant of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Tunstall. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.
Gilbert quit-claimed to Roger and his heirs in perpetuity, all right in this land. For this quit-claim Roger gave him ten shillings sterling.
No. 55.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235.]
Between Adam, son of Gilbert, (fn. 31) plaintiff, and Siward de Saleby, tenant of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Saleby [Salesbury]. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.
Siward granted to Adam one acre and one rood of the said land, to wit, those which lie between Brademedwe and Clouwes; to hold to him and his heirs, of Siward and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly one penny at the Nativity of our Lord, for all service and demand. For this grant Adam quit-claimed to Siward and his heirs all his right in the remainder of the land. And Siward gave Adam one mark of silver.
No. 56.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Octave of St. John ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [14th May, 1235].
Between William de Pres, plaintiff, and Gilbert de Croft, (fn. 32) tenant of two carucates of land with the appurtenances in Birtone [Burton-in-Kendal] and Dalton. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.
William quit-claimed to Gilbert and his heirs in perpetuity, all his right in the land. For this quit-claim Gilbert gave him twenty shillings sterling.
No. 57.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235].
Between Adam de Copenewra, plaintiff, and Benedict, son of Ketel, (fn. 33) tenant of one oxgang of land, with the appurtenances in Gersingham.
Adam acknowledged the land to be the right of Benedict, to hold to him and his heirs, of Adam and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly sixpence at the feast of St. Michael, for all service pertaining to Adam or his heirs, and acquitting the land towards the chief lords of that fee, of all other services belonging to the said land. For this acknowledgment Benedict gave him forty shillings sterling.
No. 58.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235].
Between Robert, Abbot of Furneys, plaintiff, and Matthew de Redeman and Amabel his wife, (fn. 34) impedients, respecting the fourth part of the Manors of Carleton and Dreg (fn. 35) with the appurtenances. A plea of warranty of charter had been summoned between them.
Matthew and Amabel acknowledged the fourth part of these Manors to be the right of the Abbot, and of his church of ffurneys, as that which he and his church have of their gift; to hold to him and his successors, and to his church in perpetuity, performing to the chief lords of that fee for Matthew and Amabel, and Amabel's heirs, forinsec service belonging to that fourth part, for all service and exaction. And Matthew and Amabel and the heirs of Amabel will warrant the said fourth part to the Abbot and his successors, and to his church, by the said service. For this acknowledgment the Abbot gave them forty marks of silver.
No. 59.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Octave of St. John ante portam Lantinam, 19 Henry III. [14th May, 1235].
Between Ellen, who was the wife of Richard de Ryminton, plaintiff, and Adam de Bredekyrk, tenant of one oxgang of land with the appurtenances in Westhus. (fn. 36)
Ellen acknowledged the land to be the right of Adam, to hold to him and his heirs, of her and her heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly sixpence at four terms, to wit, at the Nativity of our Lord 1½d., at Easter 1½d., at the feast of St. John the Baptist 1½d., and at the feast of St. Michael 1½d., for all service, saving forinsec service. For this acknowledgment Adam gave her half a mark of silver.
No. 60.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235].
Between Hamon de Oregrave, plaintiff, and Robert, Abbot of Furneys, tenant of half an oxgang, and half an acre of land, except five and a half acres of land with the appurtenances in Oregrave. (fn. 37)
Hamon quit-claimed to the Abbot and his successors, and to his church of Furneys, all his right in the land, except as aforesaid. For this quit-claim the Abbot gave him two marks of silver.
No 61.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Ascension of our Lord, 19 Henry III. [18th May, 1235].
Between William Aaron and Godith his wife, plaintiffs, and Hugh de Morewyc, tenant of three oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Farleton. (fn. 38)
William and Godith quit-claimed from themselves and the heirs of Godith to Hugh and his heirs in perpetuity, all their right in the land. For this quit-claim Hugh gave them four marks of silver.
No. 62.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of the Octave of St. John, ante portam Latinam, 19 Henry III. [13th May, 1235].
Between Robert, Abbot of Furneys, plaintiff, and Hamon, son of Roger de Houegrave, impedient, respecting a certain iron mine (minera ferri) with the appurtenances in Houegrave [Orgrave]. A plea of warranty of charter had been summoned between them.
Hamon acknowledged the mine to be the right of the Abbot, and of his church of Furneys, as that which he and his church have of the gift of Roger de Houegrave, father of Hamon, whose heir he is; to hold to the Abbot and his successors and church, of Hamon and his heirs, in free, pure and perpetual alms for ever, quit from all secular service and exaction. Hamon and his heirs will warrant the said mine to the Abbot and his successors, and to his church as aforesaid. The Abbot has received Hamon and his heirs into every benefit and prayer hereafter to be made in his church of Furneys.