Lancashire Fines: 20-29 Henry III

20-29 Henry III

No 63.—At Nottingham, on the day of St. Michael, 20 Henry III. [29th September, 1236].

Between Geoffrey de Chetham, plaintiff, and Robert de Middelton, respecting one carucate of land with the appurtenances in Chetham, whereupon Geoffrey complained that Robert had not acquitted him towards the chief lords of that fee, of forinsec service belonging to that land. A plea "of fine made" had been summoned between them. (fn. 1)

Robert acknowledged the land to be the right of Geoffrey, 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 40d., at Easter 40d., at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist 40d., and at the Feast of St. Michael 40d., for all service belonging to Robert or his heirs. And Geoffrey and his heirs shall acquit the land towards the chief lords of that fee, of all other services belonging to that land. For acquittance of the said service to the chief lords, Robert granted to Geoffrey, the homage and service of Henry de Walley and his heirs, from the tenement which Henry beforetime held of Robert in the town of Assewrthe. (fn. 2) And Robert and his heirs shall give every year to Geoffrey and his heirs, for the said accquittance forty pence, to be received at Middelton by the hands of Robert and his heirs at the said four terms, to wit, ten pence at each term, to hold to Geoffrey and his heirs of Robert and his heirs for ever, rendering yearly one pair of iron spurs, or three pence at the Nativity of our Lord, and performing forinsec service for Robert and his heirs to the chief lords of that fee, for the land of Assewrthe, which the said Henry holds, as much as belongs to that land, for all service and exaction. And if Robert or his heirs shall make default in payment of the said 40d. at any of the said terms, it shall be lawful for Geoffrey and his heirs to distrain Robert and his heirs by their cattle upon their estate of Middelton, until full payment of the said 40d. yearly be made. Henry de Walley was present when this concord was made, and did homage to Geoffrey. And be it known that the fine formerly made between them, so far as relates to forinsec service belonging to the land of Chetham, shall be cancelled by this fine.

No. 64.—At Westminster, in one month from Easter, 20 Henry III. [27th April, 1236].

Between William, Earl Ferrers, and Agnes, his wife, plaintiffs, by Josseus de Chelvestun, and John de Kent put in their place, and Herbert, Prior of Marseye (fn. 3)., impedient, by brother Robert de Marseye put in his place, respecting the advowson of the church of Botheltun with the appurtenances. An assize of last presentation had been summoned between them.

William and Agnes acknowledged the advowson of the church to be the right of the Prior, and of his church of Marseye, and quit-claimed it from themselves and the heirs of Agnes to the Prior and his successors, and to his church of Marseye in perpetuity. The Prior received William and Agnes and the heirs of Agnes into all the benefits which should be thereafter made in his church of Marseye.

No. 65.—At Westminster, in one month from Easter Day, 22 Henry III. [1st May, 1238].

Between Simon Grubeheued, plaintiff, by Walter de Skaresbrek put in his place, and Robert de Lathum, deforciant, respecting three carucates of land in Chaldewall, three carucates in Raby, and two oxgangs in Lasarghe, (fn. 4) whereupon Simon complained that Robert did not observe the fine made in the King's court at Westminster, (fn. 5) between the said Simon, and Richard, son of Richard, brother of the said Robert, whose heir he is, (fn. 6) concerning the said land.

Simon quit-claimed to Robert and his heirs, all his right in the land. For this quit-claim Robert gave him four score marks of silver. This cancels the previous fine.

No. 66.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Martin, 26 Henry III [12th November, 1241].

Between John, Abbot of Fountains, by brother Robert, his Monk, put in his place, and William de Percy, (fn. 7) by Richemann Calle, put in his place, upon the plea that the said William deforced him from pasture in Longestrode, (fn. 8) contrary to the charters of his ancestors and his own, which the said Abbot has, and which William acknowledged before the Justices Itinerant at York, and warranted to the said Abbot. And the said Abbot complained that albeit he recovered his seisin in the said pasture against the said William before the Justices at York, nevertheless William raised lodges and hays in the said pasture, and enclosed about eight score acres of good pasture, whereby the Abbot has so much the less access thereto.

William grants for himself and his heirs, that the Abbot and his successors shall have pasture to the quantity of twenty brood mares (matrices), with offspring of three years, and eight stallions throughout Longestrode, except within the enclosures around William's lodges, to wit, of Crey, Huberham, Yoghannetheit, Risegile, Depedale, Bekeresmotes, and Uhtredestal, (fn. 9) but so that these horses shall not be impounded if they by chance enter the said enclosures, but shall be driven out without injury. Also it shall be lawful for the Abbot to have his stud-men in the forest, and a lodge for their use, and to make folds where they will of the said William's wood, or of stone if he will, and to make fire of the wood to brand his horses. And the said William shall cause his foresters, stud-men and cow-herds to swear that they will not maliciously terrify nor chase the said horses, by horn or shout or by other device (machinamentum terroris), in order to drive them quickly from the said pasture, or terrify them so that they shall less freely and fully feed in any part of the pasture. And if any forrester, stud-man or cow-herd of the said William transgress in this respect and be convicted, William and his heirs shall make reasonable amend. Further the said William grants three cows with offspring of one year in the common pasture of Bukeden, and if by chance they make their way into the forest of Longestrode, they shall not be impounded by William and his heirs, or bailiffs, but driven out without injury. Further he grants that the stud-men of the Abbot and his successors shall take sufficient estovers for fuel in the common wood of Bukedene.

For this concession the Abbot grants to William and his heirs the free enjoyment of an enclosure, which by consent of William and the Abbot, has been made upon Creybecke (fn. 10), saving to the Abbot and his successors pasture within the same for his horses; and free enjoyment of all the lodges which have been made on the day hereof in the said forest, and liberty to enclose, dyke, and hedge at their will, without gainsay of the Abbot and his successors. But it shall not be lawful to William and his heirs to make more lodges, or more enclosures than already exist, or to enlarge them, except by consent of the Abbot. The Abbot also consents that William and his heirs shall cut hay in the said forest where they will, saving that the places where they do so shall not be put in fence, whereby the Abbot shall be deprived of pasture before harvest time (quo minus), or after at his will.

Be it known also that the Abbot and his successors shall cause their stud-men and cow-herds to abstain from chasing or terrifying William's cattle by horn, or shout, or other device, but if they do so, upon conviction, the Abbot and his successors shall make reasonable amend as abovesaid.

No. 67.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of St. John the Baptist, 26 Henry III. [8th July, 1242].

Between Richard, Abbot of Evesham, plaintiff, and William de Wedacre and Amiria his wife, deforciants, of the moiety of the manor of Farinton. (fn. 11)

William and Amiria acknowledged the moiety of the manor to be the right of the Abbot, and of his church of Evesham, and quit-claimed it to him and his successors. For this acknowledgment the Abbot gave them twelve marks of silver.

No. 68.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of St. Michael, 26 Henry III. [13th October, 1242].

Between John de la Wulfhal and Cecily his wife, plaintiffs, by the said John put in Cecily's place, and Alan le Norreis, (fn. 12) tenant of 11 acres of land in La Hall. (fn. 13)

Alan acknowledged the land to be the right of Cecily. For this acknowledgment John and Cecily granted it to Alan, to hold to him and his heirs of them and the heirs of Cecily, in perpetuity, rendering yearly 12d. at the Nativity of the B.V.M., for all service. For this grant Alan gave them three marks of silver.

No. 69—At Lancaster, (fn. 14) on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Richard Fiton, plaintiff, and Alexander, son of William, and Adam, son of Aumund, concerning the nativity of Alexander and Adam.

Richard acknowledged Alexander and Adam to be freemen, and released them from all manner of nativity and servitude. (fn. 15) For this quit-claim they gave him 20s. sterling.

No. 70.—At Lancaster, on the Quindene of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [25th November, 1241].

Between William de Karleton, (fn. 16) plaintiff, and Alan, Abbot of Leycestre, tenant, by brother Robert Furnienciu (?) his Monk put in his place, of one oxgang of Land in Crimbles.

William acknowledged the land to be the right of the Abbot, and of his church of Leycestre, and quit-claimed it to him and his successors, and to his church in perpetuity. The Abbot received William and his heirs into every benefit hereafter to be made in the church of Leycestre.

No. 71.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Richard de Dutton, plaintiff, and Richard de Frekelton, tenant of three oxgangs of land with the appurtenances in Norhicbiec [Norbrec].

Richard de Frekelton acknowledged the land to be the right of Richard de Dutton, and rendered it to him, and quit-claimed it from himself and his heirs to Richard de Dutton and his heirs in perpetuity. For this quit-claim Richard de Dutton gave him one mark of silver.

No. 72.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Richard, son of William de Bothelton, plaintiff, and Hugh de Shoresworth, tenant, of the fourth part of one oxgang of land in Schoresworth. (fn. 17) (fn. 18)

Hugh acknowledged the land to be the right of Richard. For this acknowledgment Richard granted it to Hugh, to hold of the chief lords of the fee by the service accustomed, and for 2s. to be rendered yearly to Richard at four terms, to wit, at the Nativity of our Lord 6d., at the Annunciation of the B. V. Mary 6d., at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist 6d., and at the feast of St. Michael 6d., with power to make distraint for non-payment.

No. 73.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [12th November, 1241].

Between Roger of Shyotlesworth, plaintiff, and Geoffrey de Denton, concerning the nativity of Roger.

Geoffrey acknowledged Roger to be a freeman, and quitclaimed to him and his heirs all manner of nativity and servitude, for ever. For this quit-claim Roger gave him twenty marks of silver.

No. 74.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Adam de Bilinton, plaintiff, and Elias de Plesinton, tenant of two oxgangs of land in Hunecotes, and between the said Adam de Bilinton, plaintiff, and Adam de Plesinton, tenant, of two oxgangs of land in Hunecotes [Huncoat].

Adam de Bilinton quit-claimed to Elias and Adam and their heirs, all his right in the land. For this quit-claim they gave him 40s. sterling. Adam de Plesinton at the request of Elias granted to the Abbot of Kirkestall the said two oxgangs, to wit, those for which Adam de Bilinton sued Adam de Plesinton; to hold to the Abbot and his successors, of Adam in free and perpetual alms, rendering yearly at the feast of St. Giles 6d., and performing forinsec service, for all service. With warranty from Adam to the Abbot.

No. 75—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18 November, 1241].

Between William, son of Henry, plaintiff, and Roger, son of Henry, tenant of four oxgangs and 24 acres of land in Oswaldtuisil (fn. 19) (fn. 20) [Oswaldtwisle]. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

William acknowledged the land to be the right of Roger. For this acknowledgment Roger granted to William one and a half acre and one rood of the said land, lying on the east side of Ducworthley, next to Dunserope; to hold of Roger by the service of one pair of gloves, price ½d., to be rendered yearly at the feast of St. Oswald, for all service. With warranty.

No. 76.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [12th November, 1241].

Between Geoffrey de Wallay and Avice his wife plaintiffs, and Adam de Bilinton, tenant of 12 acres of land with the appurtenances in Bilinton.

Adam acknowledged the land to be the right of Avice, and rendered it to her, to hold to Geoffrey and Avice and the heirs of Avice, of Adam, and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering yearly 12d. at the feast of St. Giles for all service and exaction. With warranty. For this acknowledgment Geoffrey and Avice gave him one sor sparrow-hawk (osperuerium sorum).

No. 77.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [12th November, 1241].

Between Paulinus de Baunton and Joan his wife, plaintiffs, and Richard de Hereford, tenant of 38 acres of land in Tydeswell. (fn. 21)

Richard acknowledged the land to be the right of Joan. For this acknowledgment Paulinus and Joan granted it to Richard, to hold for the term of his life, of them and the heirs of Joan, rendering yearly 2s., to wit, at Easter 1s, and at the feast of St. Michael 1s., for all service and exaction. After the decease of Richard, one moiety lying furthest from the sun, with the capital messuage, to revert to the said Paulinus and Joan and the heirs of Joan; the other moiety without the capital messuage to be held by the heirs of Richard, of Paulinus and Joan and the heirs of Joan in perpetuity for 2s. yearly for all service.

No. 78.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Eva, daughter of Ralph, plaintiff, and Agnes, daughter of Stephen, and Adam, her son, tenants, of fourteen oxgangs of land in Merlay [Great Mearley]. (fn. 22)

Eva quit-claimed all her right in the land to Agnes and Adam and their heirs. For this quit-claim they gave her 8s. sterling.

No. 79.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [12th November, 1241].

Between Gregory de Wimerleg, plaintiff, and Geoffrey, Prior of Lancaster, tenant, of six oxgangs of land in Hulle [Hoole].

Gregory quit-claimed all his right in the land to the Prior and his successors, and to his Church of Lancaster. For this quit-claim the Prior gave him 20s. sterling. (fn. 23)

No. 80.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between William, son of Roes, plaintiff, and Richard, son of William, tenant, of one oxgang of land in Newton.

William quit-claimed all his right in the land to Richard and his heirs. For this quit-claim Richard gave him two marks of silver.

No. 81.—At Lancaster, on the Quindene of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [25th November, 1241].

Between Robert de Huland, plaintiff, and Adam de Pemberton, tenant, of twelve oxgangs of land in Pemberton.

Robert quit-claimed all his right to Adam, who gave Robert the homage and service of Thomas de Siuerdelege and his heirs, from the whole tenement which Thomas holds of the said Adam in Siuerdelege, to wit, 5s. 6d. yearly. Robert and his heirs to hold the same of Adam and his heirs in perpetuity, paying 3d. yearly, or one pair of steel spurs at the Nativity of our Lord for all service. With warranty. The said Thomas was present when this concord was made, and acknowledged that the said service would be due yearly by him to Robert.

No. 82.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Elyas, son of Syrith, and Augnes, daughter of Henry, plaintiffs, and Adam de Hocton, (fn. 24) tenant, of two-thirds of four oxgangs of land in Hocton [Hoghton], which Elyas and Agnes claimed to be the reasonable share which belonged to them, of the inheritance of Steymill de Hocton, their grandfather, whose heirs they were.

Elyas and Agnes quit-claimed all their right in the land to Adam. For this quit-claim he gave them two marks and a half of silver.

No. 83.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Alice, daughter of Alan, plaintiff, and Adam de Eccliston, tenant, of one oxgang and a half of land in Eccliston. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

Alice acknowledged the land to be the right of Adam, for which acknowledgment he granted it to Alice and her heirs, to hold of him and his heirs in perpetuity, performing in all things the service belonging to that land. With warranty.

No. 84.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Alice, daughter of Robert the Harper, plaintiff, and Simon de Bireches, tenant of sixteen acres of land in Burschehou [Burscough].

Simon acknowledged the land to be the right of Alice, and quit-claimed it to her and her heirs. For this acknowledgment she gave him one mark of silver.

No. 85.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Emma, daughter of Quenilda, plaintiff, and Elen her sister, deforciant, of the moiety of two oxgangs of land in Kirkedal, (fn. 25) which Emma claimed to be the reasonable share which belonged to her, of the inheritance of Quenilda de Kirkedal, mother of the said Emma and Elen, whose heirs they were.

Emma quit-claimed to Elen and her heirs all her right in the land. For this quit-claim Elen gave Emma one mark of silver.

No. 86.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Avice de Middelton, plaintiff, and Adam, son of Adam, tenant, of seven oxgangs of land in Middelton. (fn. 26) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

Avice quit-claimed to Adam and his heirs all her right in the land. For this quit-claim Adam gave her 40s. sterling.

No. 87.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between William, son of Henry, plaintiff, and Robert, son of Adam de Radeclif, tenant, of two oxgangs, half an oxgang, and the third part of half an oxgang of land in Ducworth, (fn. 27) and between the said William, son of Henry, plaintiff, and Robert, son of Adam de Radclif, tenant, of two oxgangs and half an oxgang of land in Oswaldtwisil. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

William acknowledged the said lands to be the right of Robert and his heirs. For this acknowledgment Robert granted to William one and a half acres and one rood of land lying on the eastern side of Ducworthley next to Dunshope, to hold to him and his heirs of Richard and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering one barbed arrow yearly at the feast of St. Oswald for all service. With warranty.

No. 88.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Bernard, son of Beatrice, plaintiff, and Bernard, son of Richard, tenant, of one oxgang of land in Gosnar [Goosnargh]. A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.

Bernard, son of Richard, acknowledged the lands to be the right of Bernard, son of Beatrice, (fn. 28) and his heirs. For this acknowledgment the latter granted to Bernard, son of Richard, six acres of land in Gosnar, lying on the north side of Foxholhirst, to hold to him and his heirs, of Bernard, son of Beatrice and his heirs in perpetuity, rendering 12d. yearly at the Assumption of the B.V.M., and performing forinsec service belonging to that land for all service. With warranty. The land not to be given, mortgaged, or alienated except to Bernard, son of Beatrice or his heirs, provided that he or they should be willing to give as much as others would give for the land.

No. 89.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between William, son of Orm, plaintiff, and William, son of William, tenant, of two oxgangs of land in Clauton [Claughton in Lonsdale]. An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

William, son of Orm, quit-claimed all his right in the land to William, son of William and his heirs. For this quit-claim William, son of William, gave him six marks of silver.

No. 90.—At Lancaster, on the morrow of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [12th November, 1241].

Between Geoffrey de Walleye and Avice his wife, plaintiffs, and Roger de Witton, tenant, of three oxgangs of land in Hunnecotes. (fn. 29)

Geoffrey and Avice quit-claimed their right in the land to Roger and his heirs, for which Roger granted to Geoffrey and Avice forty acres of land in Bilinton, to hold to them and the heirs of Avice of the chief lord of the fee by the service belonging to that land. Afterwards Roger, at the request of Geoffrey and Avice, granted the said three oxgangs of land to the Abbot of Kirkstall, to hold to him and his successors and to the church of Kirkstall in frankalmoign, of the said Roger and his heirs, rendering yearly four barbed arrows at the feast of St. Giles, and performing forinsec service belonging to that land for all service. With warranty to the Abbot.

No. 91.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Richard, son of William, plaintiff, and Richard, son of Robert, tenant of the fourth part of one oxgang of land in Shoreswrth. (fn. 30) A jury of grand assize had been summoned between them.

Richard, son of Robert, acknowledged the land to be the right of Richard, son of William, for which acknowledgment the latter granted the said land to Richard, son of Robert, to hold to him and his heirs, of the chief lords of the fee in perpetuity, for the service belonging to that land, and rendering 12d. yearly at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Richard, son of William, and his heirs, for all service. With power reserved to make distraint in case of default of payment.

No. 92.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Ralph, son of Jordan, (fn. 31) and Cecily his wife, plaintiffs, and Richard, son of Gamel, and William his brother, concerning the nativity of Richard and William.

Ralph and Cecily acknowledged that Richard and William were free men, and for themselves and their heirs released Richard and William and their heirs from all nativity and servitude for ever. For this acknowledgment Richard and William gave them 20s. sterling.

No. 93.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Richard, son of Christiana de Alreton, plaintiff, and Gilbert de Barton, (fn. 32) tenant of one knight's fee and half a knight's fee in Barton, except four oxgangs of land in Hetun.

Richard quit-claimed all right in the said knight's fees, except as above, to Gilbert and his heirs in perpetuity. For this quitclaim Gilbert gave him fifteen marks of silver.

[Endorsed]. Henry, son of Margery, put in his claim.

No. 94.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Margaret and Godith, daughters of Richard, son of Uviet, plaintiffs, and Alexander, son of Roger, tenant, of the third part of the Manor of Wythalg. (fn. 33)

Margaret and Godith quit-claimed all their right in the third part of the said manor to Alexander and his heirs. For this quit-claim he gave them four marks of silver.

No. 95.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between John de Harewode, plaintiff, and William de Samlesbyry, concerning this, that William should acquit John of the service which Thomas Grelley claimed from John, of the free tenement which John holds of William in Harewode, (fn. 34) and of which the said William as mesne tenant between them ought to acquit him, as he says. Whereupon John complained that whereas he holds of William half a carucate of land in Harewode by performing forinsec service for all service, William did not acquit him of the suit which the said Thomas claimed from him at his Court of Mamecestre.

William acknowledged the half carucate of land to be the right of John, to hold to him and his heirs of the chief lords of the fee by performing forinsec, and all other services belonging to the said land. William granted this for himself and his heirs, and acquitted John and his heirs of the said suit of court for ever. For this grant John remitted all claim on account of losses and expenses incurred by reason of the said suit of court.

No. 96.—At Lancaster, on the Quindene of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [25th November, 1241].

Between Walter de Tatham, plaintiff, and Stephen de Oxenethweyt, Thomas, son of Alan and Lawrence his brother, tenants, of twelve acres of land in Tatham.

Stephen, Thomas and Lawrence acknowledged the land to be the right of Walter, and quit-claimed it to him and his heirs. For this acknowledgment Walter gave them half a mark of silver.

No. 97.—At Lancaster, on the Quindene of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [25th November, 1241].

Between Richard Rigmayden and Agnes his wife, and Alice, sister of Agnes, and Godith, daughter of Gilbert Whithaud, plaintiffs, and Walter de Tatham, tenant, of two carucates of land in Tatham and Ireby.

Richard, Agnes, Alice and Godith quit-claimed all their right in the land to Walter. For this quit-claim he gave them eight marks of silver.

No. 98.—At Lancaster, on the Octave of St. Martin, 26 Henry III. [18th November, 1241].

Between Robert, son of Richard de Alreton, plaintiff, and Thomas Gretley, whom Geoffrey de Chetham and Margaret his wife called to warrant, and who warranted to them, twelve oxgangs of land in Alreton. (fn. 35) An assize of mort d'ancestor had been summoned between them.

Robert quit-claimed all his right in the land to Thomas. For this quit-claim Thomas gave him 40s. sterling.

No. 99.—At Westminster, in one month from Easter, 29 Henry III. [14th May, 1245].

Between Gilbert, son of Thomas de Hilketelashal, plaintiff, and Symon, son of Thomas, deforciant, of one carucate of land in Keggewrth, (fn. 36) concerning which a plea of covenant had been summoned between them.

Simon acknowledged the land to be the right of Gilbert. For this acknowledgment Gilbert granted the land to Simon, to hold to him and his heirs lawfully begotten upon his wife, of the said Gilbert and his heirs, rendering yearly one pair of gilt spurs or 6d. at Easter, and performing at a scutage of 20s. [on the knight's fee], when any should happen, one penny, and so proportionately more or less, and to the chief lords of the fee all other services belonging to that land. With warranty to Simon and his heir lawfully begotten, provided always that it should not be lawful for Simon or his heir to grant, sell, mortgage, or otherwise to alienate that land. After the decease of Simon, if he should happen to die without heir, the land to revert to Gilbert and his heirs. Afterwards Gilbert remitted to Simon forty marks of silver, which Simon owed him.

No. 100.—At Westminster, on the Quindene of Easter, 29 Henry III. [30th April, 1245].

Between Alice, formerly the wife of Alan de Singelton, plaintiff, and William, son of Alan, (fn. 37) tenant, of two carucates of land in Thorenton.

Alice acknowledged the land to be the right of William. For this acknowledgment William granted it to her together with the third part of his fishery in Singelton, to hold during her life of William and his heirs, performing all the services belonging to that land, provided always that it should not be lawful for her to grant, sell, mortgage, or otherwise to alienate that land or fishery. After the death of Alice, the whole to revert to William and his heirs. Afterwards William granted for himself and his heirs to Alice, that if she should not be able to grind in her mill of Thorenton, that she might grind her own corn and barley in William's mill in Singelton, free from multure. And Alice quitclaimed to William and his heirs all her right in the tenements which formerly belonged to Alan, her husband, in the name of her dower; and afterwards William gave her £10 sterling.