FORDHAM. Petronilla, daughter of Bartholomew de Gunthorp, called 'le Mey' grants to sir Gosceline de Gressenhale, rector of one moiety of the church of Fordham , one messuage in Fordham, with a grange which the said Gosceline had sold to her, to hold the same for his life at an annual rent of 6d. Dated at Fordham the Monday next after the feast of St. Faith, virgin, 1294 - 22 Ed. I.

John de Lisle of Toftes grants to master John de Brisele , John Curteys , and Thomas de Brisele , the reversion of one messuage in Fordham near 'Helegey,' which messuage sir Richard de Kyngeston, rector of the moiety of Fordham , held for his life. Dated at Fordham the Tuesday next before the feast of St. Mark, evangelist, 10 Ed. III.

RISTON and FORDHAM. Confirmation by John, bp. of Ely , of the donation of John de Lisle [Insula] of the advowsons of the church of Ryston, and the half of the church of Fordham to the prior and convent of the Holy Trinity, Norwich, for the sustentation of a perpetual chantry for the soul of the said John and Mary his wife. Dated at Dodyngton, 24 March, 1335, 10 Ed. III.

Inspeximus and confirmation by John, the prior, and convent of the cathedral church of Ely, of the donation of John de Lisle to the priory of the Holy Trinity, Norwich, viz. the advowson of the church of Ryston, and half of the advowson of the church of Fordham, to found a chantry. Dated in their chapter of Ely, 1 April, 1336.

John de Lisle de Toftes grants to sir John Curteys of Sweynsthorp, chaplain, and Thomas de Brisele , the advowsons of the church of Rystone, and the half of the church of Fordham. Dated at Fordham, 5 April, 10 Ed. III.

Sir Henry de Deen, kt., grants and gives licence to John de Lisle de Toftes his tenant, to give to the prior and convent of Norwich, for the use of the cellarer, the advowson of the church of Ryston, and half of the advowson of the church of Fordham, held of him by the service of one rose, per annum. Dated at Begeswelle the Sunday next after the feast of St. Ambrose, bp., 10 Ed. III.

John de Lisle de Toftes confirms to William de Claxton, prior of the Holy Trinity, Norwich , for the use of the cellarer, the advowson of the church of Ryston, and half of the advowson of the church of Fordham, to found a chantry for the souls of himself, his wife Mary , John de Hothum bp. of Ely , Rob. de Afford , Tho. Rosellin and Peter Accely, knts. and master John de Fenton . Dated at Ryston the Sunday next before the feast of St. Mark, evangelist, 10 Ed. III.

John de Lisle de Toftes grants to William de Claxton, the prior, and the monks of the church of the Holy Trinity, Norwich, for the use of the cellarer, one half-acre of land in Ryston near Fordham, in the deanery of Fincham, and also the advowson of the church of Ryston, and half the advowson of the church of Fordham. Dated at Ryston the Sunday next before the feast of St. Mark, evang., 10 Ed. III.

Sir Henry de Deen, kt., quit-claims to the prior and convent of Norwich, and to John Curteys of Sweynesthorp, chaplain, and to Thomas de Brisele , all claim in the advowson of the church of Ryston near Fordham, and the half of the church of Fordham. Dated at Bekeswelle the Sunday next after the feast of St. John ante port. Lat., 11 Ed. III.

Sir Robert de Benhale, kt., quit-claims to the prior and convent of the Holy Trinity, Norwich, and to John Curteys of Sweynesthorp , and Thomas de Brisele , all right in one piece of land in Ristone, and half of the church of Fordham. Dated at Norwich the Thursday in Easter week, 11 Ed. III.

Recital by Robert, the prior, and convent of Wyrmegaye, of the grant from the prior and convent of the cathedral church of Norwich and John, bp. of the same, for the appropriation of the half of the church of Fordham to the uses of the said prior and convent. Dated at Wyrmegaye, 5 Id. November, 1316.

An agreement by the prior and convent of Wyrmegeye for the payment of an annual pension of 3s. 4d. to the bp. of Norwich for the half of the church of Fordham, appropriated to that priory. date of month of Oct. Dated 1347.

FORDHAM. Depositions of thirteen men of Fordham concerning the right of the abbot and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme to the tithe of certain land in Fordham, in a cause between the said abbot and convent and sir N. de Brente, the rector. (c. 1200-10.) .

Inrolment of charters and documents concerning the churches appropriated to the abbot and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme, together with papal and episcopal confirmations of tithes, pensions, &c. [c. 1305] [14 membranes] .

(a) Confirmation of the appropriation of the church of Ludham to the abbot and convent by Pandulf, bp. elect of Norwich and chamberlain of the pope. Dated at London, 6 Id. February, 4th year of Pope Honorius III (8 Feb. 1220).

(b) Recital and confirmation of the grant of Pandulf, bp. elect of Norwich, of the appropriation of the church of Ludham to the abbot and convent, by William, the prior, and convent of the Holy Trinity, Norwich. Dated at Norwich, 4th year of Pope Honorius III.

(c) Confirmation of the appropriation of the church of Ludham by John II, bp. of Norwich . Dated at Norwich in the synod of St. Michael by the hands of master Robert de Welloper , 2nd year of his pontificate.

(d) Confirmation by John I, bp. of Norwich , of the appropriation of the church of Ludham. [Undated.]

(e) Appropriation by Pope Urban IV of three parts of the church of Felmyngham to the abbot and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme. Dated at Mount Flaston ⟨recte Montefiascone ⟩ ("Montem Flaston'") , 10 Kl. October, 2nd year of his pontificate.

(f) Confirmation by Roger, bp. of Norwich , of the appropriation of the three parts of the church of Felmyngham. Dated at Hoxne, 5 Kl. Nov., 1267, and 2nd year of his pontificate.

(g) Confirmation of the appropriation of the church of Hornyngg by Simon, bp. elect of Norwich , to the uses of the abbot and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme. Dated at Thorp, on the day of St. Andrew the apostle, 1257.

(h) Recital and confirmation of the deed of Simon, bp. elect of Norwich, for the appropriation of the church of Hornyngg, to the uses of the abbot and convent by William, the prior, and convent of the Holy Trinity, Norwich. Dated in their chapter house the day and year above written (g).

(i) Appropriation of the same church of Hornyngg, by William, bp. of Norwich, temp. Daniel, abbot of Hulme.

(k) Appropriation of the same church of Horning by Walter, bp, of Norwich . Dated at Thorp, Kl. October, 1248,

(l) Confirmation of the appropriation of the church of Hornyngg by Simon, the prior, and convent of the Holy Trinity, Norwich.

(m) Confirmation of the appropriation of the church of Hornyng by Boniface, archbishop of Canterbury . Dated at Audyngton, 3 Kl. Aug., 1257.

(n) Appropriation of the churches of Neteshirde, Irstede, and Bastwik, by William, bp. of Norwich , at the request of William the abbot, to the abbey of St. Bennet of Hulme. [Undated.]

(o) Confirmation by William, bp. of Norwich (successor of William in n), of the appropriation of the churches of Neteshirde, Irstede, and Bastwik. [Undated.]

(p) Confirmation of the appropriation of the same churches by Simon, the prior, and convent of the Holy Trinity, Norwich. [Undated.]

(q) Appropriation of the churches of Hoveton and Asmanhage by William, bp. of Norwich, to the uses of the abbey and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme. [Undated.]

(r) Confirmation by Roger, the prior, and the convent of the Holy Trinity, Norwich, of the appropriation of the churches of Hoveton and Asmanghage. Dated at Norwich the Wednesday next after the feast of the Nativity B.V.M., 1258.

(s) Confirmation of the appropriation of the above churches by John, bp. of Norwich . Dated at Thorp by the hands of David de Ruddeby , 14 Kl. October, 6th year of his pontificate.

(t) Confirmation of the appropriation of the churches of Neteshirde, Irstede, and Bastwik, by Theobald, archbishop of Canterbury . [Undated.]

(u) Confirmation of the appropriation of the churches of Neteshirde, Irstede, and Bastwic, by Pope Alexander IV. Dated at Lateran, 2 Kl. March, 3rd year of his pontificate (1257).

(v) John, bp. of Norwich , grants to the abbot and monks of St. Bennet of Hulme the following pensions; viz. from the church of Neteshird one mark, church of Irstede one mark, church of Antingham 20s., church of Ludham half a mark, church of Hecham 40d., church of Nort Walsham 20s., church of St. Laurence, Suth Walsham, 8s., church of Felmingham 5s., church of Belage 12d., church of Askeby one mark, church of Scothowe one mark, church of Bastwik one mark, churches of Hoveton and Asshemanhawe one mark, church of St. Peter, Cumingesford, 1 lb. incense, church of Stalham 1 lb. incense, church of St. Michael's, Norwich, near the church of St. Christopher, 12d. [Undated.]

(w) Confirmation by William, the prior, and convent of the Holy Trinity, Norwich, of the ratification by Thomas, bp. of Norwich , of the possession of all tithes of the manors of the abbey of St. Bennet of Hulme. Dated at Norwich on the day of the Epiphany, 8th pontifical year of the said bp.

(x) Another confirmation by Roger, the prior, and convent of Norwich. Dated at Norwich the Wednesday next after the feast of the Nativity of B.V.M., 1258.

(y) Charter of confirmation of the tithes of the manors of the abbot and convent granted by Thomas, bp. of Norwich (see w). Dated at Norwich on the day of the Epiphany, 8th year of his pontificate.

(z) Hugh, son of Heudo , grants to the church of St. Bennet of Hulme that gift which Ernald and Roger his son, gave to the said church, viz. the third part of their tithes of Ingham, and the third part of Waxtonesham, and two parts of Wrthestede, and two parts of Brunstede, and half a part of Horseye.

(aa) Confirmation by William, bp. of Norwich, of the gift of Ernald and Roger of the tithes, to the church and brethren of St. Bennet of Hulme, as described (z).

(bb) Inspeximus and confirmation by William, bp. of Norwich, of the charter of Arnald de Ingham and Beatrice his wife and Roger his son granting to the church and brethren of St. Bennet of Hulme in frankalmoigne the third part of all their tithes of Ingham, and the third part of Waxtonesham, and two parts of Wrthestede, and two parts of Brunstede, and half a part of Horseye, which his father Edric gave to the said ahbey. Dated at Laneham, 15 Kl. Oct., 1283, and the 6th year of his consecration.

(cc) Ordination of William, bp. of Norwich (to whom the cause had been referred), concerning the third part of the tithes of corn of the lordships of sir Oliver de Ingham , viz. from the land called 'Bordlond' within the limits of the parish of Waxtonesham claimed by Thomas de Skerningg, rector of Great Waxtonesham , against the abbot and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme. Dated at Bukenham, Kl. May, 1283, and 5th year of his consecration.

(dd) Robert, the master of the order of Semplingham (sic), Thomas, the prior, and convent of the house of Semplingham, have received to perpetual farm of the abbot and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme, all the tithes both great and small which they have in the parish of St. Mary, Fordham, at an annual rent of 20s. Dated at St. Bennet of Hulme, 1242, on the morrow of Palm Sunday.

(ee) Decree of John de Fereby, official of the bishop of Norwich , in a cause promoted by Nicholas, the abbot, and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme, patrons of the church of St. Margaret, Antingham, against sir Thomas, rector of the said church, for subtraction of a pension of 20s. in lieu of tithes for five years past; decided in favour of the abbot and convent. Dated at Norwich the Monday next after the feast of the Ascension, 1291.

(ff) Notarial instrument by which William, rector of the church of Haskeby , renounces before John de Rees, commissary of the archbishop of Canterbury , at the time of his visitation, all right to the tithes of Haskeby which belong to the abbot and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme. Dated 1303, 5 Id. March, and witnessed by Alan de Dersingham, notary public.

(gg) John, bp. of Norwich , at the petition of the earl Roger Bigot , grants that the convent of St. Bennet of Hulme may receive each year from the church of St. Laurence of Suth Wallesham by the hands of the parson of the same an annual pension of 8s. [Undated.]

(hh) Testimony of Thomas, bp. of Norwich , that two parts of the tithe of corn of Swaneton belong to the abbot and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme.

(ii) Composition between the prior and convent of Norwich and the abbot and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme, concerning two sheaves of the tithes of the lordships of sir Richard de la Rokele , sir Robert de Gorton , kts., and their villagers holding of the fee of the said abbot and convent in the village of Cruchestok, also concerning two parts of all the lesser tithes of the court of the said Richard de la Rokele, and of two parts of the tithes of flax and hemp, arising from the fee of the said abbot and convent. Dated 1239, 1st year of William, bp. of Norwich.

(kk) Eborard, bp. of Norwich , confirms the gift of Richard Vetule that he made to the light of the church of St. Bennet of Hulme, namely two sheaves of the tithe of corn of his lordship at Hanigge.

(ll) Confirmation by Pope Gregory of all the lands, possessions, tithes, woods, and goods, of the abbot and convent. Dated 6 Non. July, 9th year of his pontificate (1236).

(mm) Bull of Pope Gregory concerning two parts of the tithe of corn. Dated 8 Kl. August, 5 year of his pontificate (1232).

(nn) Bull of Pope Innocent concerning tithes and lands of the abbot and convent. Dated at Lugdun, 5 Id. May, 6th year of his pontificate (1249).

(oo) Theobald, archbp. of Canterbury , confirms to Hugh, the abbot, and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme, the gift of King Stephen to that abbey.

(pp) John, archbp. of Canterbury , confirms to the abbot and convent the churches of Ludham, Netheshirde, Horningg, Bastwyk, Hoveton St. Peter, Hoveton St. John, Assemenhavve, and three parts of the church of Felmingham. Dated at Frekenham, Kl. April, 1281, and 3rd year of his consecration.

(qq) Bull of Pope Alexander concerning tithes, manors, and all other things belonging to the abbey. Dated at Lateran, 2 Kl. March, 3rd year of his pontificate (1257).

(rr) Bull of Pope Lucius addressed to Thomas, the abbot, and brethren of St. Bennet of Hulme, concerning their privileges and possessions. Dated, &c.

(ss) Bull of Pope Innocent addressed to the abbot and convent concerning their privileges and possessions. Dated at Lugdun, 12 Kl. June, 1248, and 6th year of his pontificate.

(tt) Confirmation by William, bp. of Norwich , of the composition between Robert, the abbot, and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme, and Isabella, daughter of Robert de Castre , concerning two parts of the tithes of corn from the lordship of the said Isabella in Castre. Dated at Hoxne, Nones of September, and 4th year of his episcopate.

(uu) Convention between Robert, the abbot, and convent of St. Bennet of Hulme, and Isabella, daughter of Robert de Castre , concerning two parts of the tithes of corn of her lordship of Castre, viz. that the said abbot and convent remit all their right in consideration of an annual pension of 20s. sterling. Dated at St. Bennet of Hulme, 10 Kl. June, 1243.