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CLOPCOTE. Alan, son of Amfrid the son of Ruald , grants to the church of Wallingford in frankalmoigne his meadow which was the meadow of his father in Clopcote, lying in the eastern part of the castle before the postern, (c. 1189.) [Printed in the Monasticon, vol. iii. p. 280.]

Clapcote. Geoffrey the Cook of Wareng’ grants to W⟨allingford⟩ in free alms 7 acres of arable land and all his other land in C⟨lapcote⟩ , lying in ’peecam de W.’ on the North, free of all secular service, ’ego enim et heredes mei eam acquietabimus per officium nostrum in coquina’ ... For this gift made for the souls of Brian fitz-Count , his lord, and the lady Matilda his wife, he has received from the monks 60/-, and his son half a mark. Witnesses: Thomas Balle , Geoffrey de Yvoi , Nicholas son of Turolde , Thomas de Uruvall , Hugh de Yvoi , Ralph of Alu ’b, Hamo Purun , Gilbert Basset , Matthew of Sottewelle , Andrew son of Peter , William son of Richard , James son of Nicholas , Andrew the clerk . ⟨1127–50.⟩

Wallingford and Clapcote.. Master Christian of W⟨allingford⟩ , grants to W⟨allingford⟩ in free alms certain lands: (i) ... which Robert son of P...hel’ holds, for 6/6; (ii) ... mill for 4/-; (iii) the other land which Renur the clerk gave to him; (iv) also Walter and Osbert for 2/4; (v) after his death, all his books of the Divine Scriptures. For this they have granted him a daily provision of food and drink for himself [as long as ?] he shall remain a secular, and for his servant according to the provision made for a servant of the priory. Witnesses: Andrew son of Peter , ... Ferr’, William Gurmund . ⟨c. 1190–1200.⟩

Clapcote. Henry de porta grants to William the clerk of W⟨allingford⟩ , for his homage and service one acre of arable land in C⟨lapcote⟩ in Koclingforlong. Rent 1d. Witnesses: William son of Simon , Nicholas de stall[is], Hubert of Hotfelde , Simon Gurmund , Alexander Dublet , John de Luches , Robert de Bavra , Nicholas de Basinges , Henry son of Ywo , William son of Henry , Gilbert cunarius , Henry the clerk . ⟨c. 1220–30.⟩

Clapcote. Gilbert son of Adam the cooper grants to John of Devonshire that messuage in C⟨lapcote⟩ which R. treasurer of the Hospital [of S. John] with the consent of the chapter confirmed to Adam the cooper, father of the said Gilbert. Rent 12d. to the hospital and 1d. to Gilbert and his heirs. For this John gave him 16 marks. Witnesses: James capellanus de opido, Robert de Bavra , Thomas of Devonshire , Henry de porta , Walter son of Henry , Roger balistarius , John son of Adam the cooper , Asketil the dyer . ⟨c. 1220–30.⟩

Clapcote. Gilbert de Hande grants to W⟨allingford⟩ and the sacristan, half an acre of land in C⟨lapcote⟩ . Rent 2d. Witnesses: Nicholas de stall[is] , Hubert [Ho]tfeld , Clement the clerk , Peter the vintner , Nicholas de Basinges , Henry son of […], Simon de Basinges . ⟨c. 1220–30.⟩

Wallingford and Clapcote.. William Gurmund of W⟨allingford⟩ grants to the sacristan of W⟨allingford⟩ in free alms, to provide 3 lamps and 6 candles (each of three pounds) annually, and at least two candles and three lamps at every service, in honour of the blessed Virgin, 13/2 in quit-rents in W⟨allingford⟩ and C⟨lapcote⟩ . Wm. abbot of S. Alban’s , and Th. prior of W⟨allingford⟩ seal the charter with Wm. Gurmund. Witnesses: Master Stephen of Hettefeld parson of Wenggrave [Wingrave] , Walter, parson of ...horn, William parson of Kingesburi , Roger of Cornwall, rector of Brithewelle , Henry, chaplain of Holy Trinity, Wallingford , William ... Robegild , Hubert of Hatfeld , Nicholas des Estaus , Alexander Dublet , Peter the vintner , John son of Robegild , Nicholas de Basinges , Ralph of Wy ..., Roger of Hatfeld , Andrew the baker . ⟨1214–35.⟩

Clapcote. William son of Geoffrey de aula confirms to W⟨allingford⟩ in free alms, the gift of his father, who is buried there, of 5 acres of arable land and one acre of meadow in C⟨lapcote⟩ . Witnesses: ...aller of Sandervile , John of Sottewelle , Miles of Mortone , John le Fleming , John Basset , Alexander Dublet , Nicholas de Stall [is], Clement the clerk , Hubert of Hatfelde . ⟨c. 1230–40.⟩

Wallingford and Clapcote.. Stephen de Stallis quit-claims to W⟨allingford⟩ , and sir William of Huntingdone, prior, in free alms, 6d. rent from pasture held by Robert de Luches in Portmonfeld in W⟨allingford⟩ . Witnesses: Alexander Dublet, Robert de Luches , Nicholas and Alexander de Stallis , ..., Peter the vintner , William vicar of Holy Trinity Wallingford , William the esquire . ⟨c. 1240–1254.⟩

Wallingford and Clapcote.. Robert Louches grants to W⟨allingford⟩ in free alms a certain pasture of 5 acres in Portfelde. Witnesses: Eustace the goldsmith, mayor, Nicholas son of Simon , Hubert Hatfeld , Nicholas the clerk , Nicholas the chaplain of S. Mary , Simon Hous . ⟨c. 1260–70.⟩

Wallingford and Clapcote.. John son of Hugh of Brehull , with the assent of Nicholaa his wife, grants to Alan of W⟨allingford⟩ , physician, his fish-pond (32 feet in length) at the East Gate. Rent: 2d. For this Alan has given him one mark. Witnesses: Alexander Dublet, mayor, master Peter of Benham , Nicholas the goldsmith , John Robechild , Ranulf the goldsmith , Stephen de Stallis , Jordan the goldsmith , […], William the clerk . ⟨c. 1250–1265.⟩

Wallingford and Clapcote.. Geoffrey son of Robert de aula grants to W⟨allingford⟩ 5 acres of land with meadow lying between the land of Kuth his brother and the land of Hubert of Hethfeld , paying 6d. to the lord of the fee. Also with his body he grants to them in free alms a messuage between the house of William Barat and that of Ralph Cruday . Witnesses: Ralph of Mackeneie and William his brother, John of Sotwelle and John his son, Henry bahstarius , Hubert of Hethfelde , Ralph [de Stallis?], Walter Bacun , Robert of ..., Walter of Leccon ’. ⟨c. 1260–c. 1270.⟩

Wallingford and Clapcote.. Hubert of Hethfeld grants to W⟨allingford⟩ in free alms rents of 5/6 from half a virgate and ½ one acre of land which Henry de Furno holds, lying by Northmulle, in Weyforlong, Thistelforlong, and Monekedene—a total of acres—for the upkeep of a candle weighing two pounds to burn before the image of St. Mary in the south part of the church of the Holy Trinity, during the celebration of mass, and whenever anyone else bums a candle there. Witnesses: Sir Richard de Turri, steward of the honour, Sir Henry de scaccario , Sir Robert Bryand , master John of Pesemer , master John of Tyvener , William son of Simon , Alexander Dublet . ⟨ … ⟩

John Huberd grants to Alan Russel of Clopcote and Alice his wife one acre of land lying in the field of Clopcote. [A fragment.] Dated ... St. Luke the evangelist, 4 Ed. II.

Wallingford and Clapcote.. Richard Gratard , son of Roger Gratard , grants to Richard Louches of W⟨allingford⟩ the plot with the barbican by the West Gate of W⟨allingford⟩ , also a plot outside the West Gate, to build on at pleasure. Witnesses: Robert of Sottewelle , Nicholas de la Barre , Nicholas of Medforde , John Maryot , John atte Forteye, junior, Swayn of Morteleye , Robert Boneface . Given at W⟨allingford⟩ ⟨28 March 1314.⟩

Clapcote. Osbert son and heir of Thomas le ferror of W⟨allingford⟩ grants to Richard de Louches of W⟨allingford⟩ his right in 2 crofts of arable land in C⟨lapcote⟩ , viz. one lying above la Lhinche, the other at Pute...s. Witnesses: Robert of Sottewelle , Rolond of Hastang , Robert of Makkeneye , John atte Forteye of Astone , William of Lattone , Robert Boneface . Given at C⟨lapcote⟩ . ⟨27 Dec. 1320.⟩

John Rotari of Wallingford grants to Walter Cripse 2 acres of arable land lying in the field of Clopcote for .... years, from the 16 Ed. II. Dated at Wallingford .... 16 Ed. II.

Clapcote. Richard son and heir of John de Louches , of W⟨allingford⟩ , quit-claims to William Blakemer of Cokham and Cecilia his wife, his right in one acre of land in Clopcote, which Cecilia had of the gift of Jordan Huberd of C⟨lapcote⟩ , and which lies between the land of Jordan le carpenter and that of Ralph le arblaster , and is called la Leightone acre. Witnesses: John de Louches , brother of the grantor, Sweyn of Mortleye , Walter of Basinges , Walter le carpenter (?), ... son of Osbert of Notelee , Thomas Dene , Gilbert du char . Given at W⟨allingford⟩ . ⟨16 March 1325.⟩

Roger Badecok of Wallingford grants to Alice his daughter 5 acres of land lying in the field of Clopcote; paying annually 10 quarters of barley during his life, and to his right heirs after his decease one quarter of wheat. Dated at Wallingford the Sunday next after the feast of St. Katherine, 1 Ed. III.

Clapcote. John, son of Osbert of Notle of W⟨allingford⟩ , grants to John of Wy... of All Saints, W⟨allingford⟩ , one acre of arable land in C⟨lapcote⟩ , in Middelforlong. Witnesses: Gilbert du char , Walter le crypse , Thomas of O[tterburne] , Peter son of Alan Rossel , […] called of Meleborne, inkeeper, John of Poleham , Simon Kynelm , Robert Boneface, clerk. Given at C⟨lapcote⟩ . ⟨8 April 1329.⟩

Clapcote. William Badecok of W⟨allingford⟩ grants to Walter Crypse a toft with arable land adjacent, lying between the said Walter’s land on the north, and the garden which belonged to Sir William de Bereford by Wallingford castle on the south, in the village of C⟨lapcote⟩ , reaching from the high road on the west to the barbican of the castle on the east. It is 28 feet wide by the road, and 68 feet by the barbican; length 55 and 58 feet. Witnesses: Richard de Louches : Gilbert du char , Thomas Aleyn , Simon Kenelm , Nicholas le coupere . Given at C⟨lapcote⟩ . ⟨6 Feb. 1331.⟩

Clapcote. Indenture by which Walter le crypse grants to William of Melbourn of the county of Leicester 12d. rent of an acre of arable land in C⟨lapcote⟩ , lying at Gourishesdene. Witnesses: Sweyn of Mortleye , Gilbert du char , Thomas Aleyn , Simon Kenelm , Nicholas le coupere . Given at C⟨lapcote⟩ ⟨23 April 1331.⟩

Letters patent of King Edward III, dated at York, 23 Jan., the 6th of his reign, giving licence to Richard de Louches - to grant a messuage, 13 1/2 acres of land, and one acre of meadow in Clopcote to the prior and convent of Wallingford, for one chaplain to celebrate in the said priory each day for his soul and the souls of Wm. Heyron and Walter de Pulton , and the ancestors of the said Richard.

Clapcote. John of Notele son of Osbert of Notele of W⟨allingford⟩ , grants to the priory all his lands, goods, and chattels in W⟨allingford⟩ , or C⟨lapcote⟩ , or elsewhere. Witnesses: Richard Moryn, mayor, Richard de Lusches , Richard Wyting ’, John [ ? constable] of Wallingford castle , Thomas Aleyn , Thomas of Otterburne , Gilbert de Char of C⟨lapcote⟩ Given at W⟨allingford⟩ . ⟨29 Sept. 1333.⟩

Clapcote. William son of William the marshal of W⟨allingford⟩ , grants to William Heron, prior , &c. of W⟨allingford⟩ 8 acres of arable land in C⟨lapcote⟩ viz. 3 acres in or abutting on Algarsforlong, ½ acre in le Inlond, between the Shillingford road on the West and le Rysshepathe on the east, 1 acre at Gykendene, 1½ acres Tounforlong, ½ acre in le Thistelforlong, ½ acre in Westlingforlong. Witnesses: Richard de Louches , Gilbert du char , Thomas Aleyn , Thomas of Oterburne , Walter Crips , William Knight, clerk. Given at C⟨lapcote⟩ . ⟨12 March 1334.⟩