Search

Norton. Matilda , relict of W⟨illiam⟩ B⟨igge⟩ of N⟨orton⟩ , quit-claims to D⟨aventry⟩ her right in the same. Witnesses: John Herbert of Throp , Nicholas Golafre of Norton , Henry le Heyr of Weleton , John Martyn of the same, William Ace of the same, Symon de aula of D⟨aventry⟩ , Geoffrey de aula of D⟨aventry⟩ , John le Werour of Drayton . ⟨18 Nov. 1322.⟩

Norton. John Boteler (alias John Couper’) of D⟨aventry⟩ quit-claims to Wm. Catesby of Asshebyligger’, William Lane of Orlingber and William Staverton all his possession in Norton by D⟨aventry⟩ . (No witnesses.) 8 Jan. ⟨1484.⟩

Norton. A second charter, of the same tenor, gives Richard Lane as John Boteler ’s attorney for delivering seisin to the grantees. Given at Norton. 24 June ⟨1483.⟩

Norton. William Pyn, junior, of Norton grants to John Rede of the same ½ acre of arable land with its headrigs and meadow in the West field of Norton, over Farlithil (?) under Borow between the land of the prior of D⟨aventry⟩ and that of the prior of Combe. Given at Norton. Witnesses: Robert Gylus , John Wetyng , Thomas Bykenylt , William Clerk of Norton . ⟨31 May 1391.⟩

Norton. The same grants to the same ½ acre 1½ roods of arable land viz. ½ acre in Norton over Marsdaleforlong between the land of John Whytyng and that of John Morcote which they hold from Sir Brien Cornybye , and of which ½ acre the headrig extends as far as Marsdaleselade: the 1½ roods lie above the shot which reaches to Aylushulle by the land of John Whytyng . Given at N⟨orton⟩ . Witnesses: Robert Gylus , William Clerk , Richard Campioun , William Wryghte , John Whytynge of N⟨orton⟩ . ⟨6 June 1395.⟩

Norton. Agreement between William Rothwell, prior of D⟨aventry⟩ , and John Bischop, vicar of Norton, by D⟨aventry⟩ . J. B. is to pay tithes of a fee called Ynewatron, viz. 7½ virgates (Boundaries specified but partly illegible). Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: John […] of Heyford , John ⟨Wa⟩undell of D⟨aventry⟩ , Thomas Gerreys of Marton , Robert Hauberk of D⟨aventry⟩ , John Heywode of the same, Robert Gy[lyns] of Norton , John Whiting of the same, […] Campioun of the same. ⟨15 Aug. 1403.⟩

Norton. Grant from D⟨aventry⟩ to Thomas Harres , of a messuage in Norton between the tenement of William Knyghte and that of the prior (in which William the chaplain now lives) with half a virgate as in the schedule. Rent 8/-. Given in the chapter-house. Witnesses: William Knyghte junior of Norton , John Knyghte of the same, Thomas Alyn of the same, Thomas Clerke of the same, John Bodyngton of the same. 13 Jan. ⟨1491.⟩

Norton. ‘Per hanc cedulam indentatam declaratur tenura Thome Harres de omnibus terris et pratis que libere tenet de priore de D⟨avintre⟩ in campis de Nortone iuxta D. predictam videlicet ...’ (Total) in the East field 7 acres and a strip. ” ” ” South ” 5 ” 3 roods. ” ” ” West ” 5 ” a strip and 2 roods. i.e. 18 acres and 5 roods. The situation of each half-acre-strip, and the tenant on either side, is given. [Attached to MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 100.]

Norton. Copy of a charter by which W⟨illiam⟩ B⟨aker⟩ and W⟨illiam⟩ T⟨aylor⟩ grant to the same Emma those lands in N⟨orton⟩ which they had jointly with her [etc.], with remainder to John Geffrey son and heir of William Geffrey and his assigns. Given at N⟨orton⟩ . Witnesses: Walter Mauntell, kt., Henry Mauntell esq., William Knyght of N⟨orton⟩ , John Chapleyne of N⟨orton⟩ , William Rous of N⟨orton⟩ . 7 Aug. ⟨1474.⟩

Norton. John Geffrey grants to William Staverton of D⟨aventry⟩ , William Lane of Orlingbere , Edmund Newenham of Everdone and Thomas Lane, junior of D⟨aventry⟩ . [the lands which come to him under MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 102.] 21 Dec. ⟨1486.⟩

Norton. The same quit-claims [as MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 103] and as MS. Ch. Northants. 244. [Another copy] 20 March ⟨1488.⟩

Norton. William Lane, prior &c. quit claim to Robert Maunsell , William Knyghte of Nortone sen., John Knyght of Charewelton , Henry Clerk , John Falclyffe , and William Knyght of Norton, junior, all their right in 1 acre of arable land in the field of N⟨orton⟩ by D⟨aventry⟩ called Crosselonds furlong, which the said six have of the demise of Edward Newenham of Everdene gentilman, John Staverton, lately of Everdene , and Thomas Clerk of N⟨orton⟩ by D⟨aventry⟩ , in fee simple. Given in their chapter-house. 10 August ⟨1489.⟩

Thrupp. Inspeximus and confirmation of the following documents by John, Bishop of Lincoln . 14 March 1311.

• (i) Richard, bishop of Lincoln grants the churches of Scaldeford, Bissebrok, and Southrop to D⟨aventry⟩ (The amount they paid for it is not legible.) Given at Bukkedene, 27 November 1266.
• (ii) Letters of the dean and chapter confirming (1). Given at Lincoln 21 April 1267.
• (iii) Letter of the bishop to the archdeacon of Northampton to give D⟨aventry⟩ corporal possession of the Church. Given at Leicester. 31 March 1286. (The Inspeximus tells us that this was on the death of Robert le Paumer, rector of Throp ). D⟨aventry⟩ instituted as their vicar, John of Daventry, chaplain: it was then found that the tithes were worth (1) of grain 15 marks a year (2) of hay from demesne meadows 8/- (3) of hay from other meadows, (4) of 2 virgates 2 acres pertaining to the Church, with pasture 32/-, (5) All other tithes 3½ marks. The monks are to bear two-thirds of all burdens on the Church, and the vicar one-third.
• (iv) Letters patent of Oliver, bishop of Lincoln to the archdeacon of Northampton to put John of D⟨aventry⟩ in possession. Given at Theyden. 4 May 1286.
• (v) Letters patent of the same (the same date) saying that at the instance of the monks he has written [as in (iv)] to the archdeacon. Given at Storne Park [Lincs.].

Thrupp. John son and heir of Thomas Capes of Thropp by D⟨aventry⟩ grants to John Mylwarde of the same ¾ rent from a messuage and two virgates of land, which John of Braunfeld holds from the grantor in T⟨hrupp⟩ by D⟨aventry⟩ with homages, wards, &c. Given at Norton. Witnesses: Thomas Dysonell , William Clerk , John son of Henry att Watre of Norton , John Herbard , William Herbard of Throp . ⟨15 Sept. 1346.⟩

Thrupp. Alice Perkyns , widow of Roger Parkyns of Thrope by D⟨aventry⟩ , grants to John Parkyns her son of Throp all her land in T⟨hrupp⟩ and in Westone which they lately held jointly with the said Roger of the gift of William Wat of Horpolle . Given at T⟨hrupp⟩ . Witnesses: John Boterell , John Garlyk , Richard Falclyff , Robert Harberd , Walter Braunfeld . ⟨21 Sept. 1420.⟩

Thrupp. William Harres of Thrope grants to Richard Chaumber of Thrope 2 acres of arable land, with headrigs in T⟨hrupp⟩ , viz. ½ acre lying over Borowgh longe between the land of William Staverton and that of the prior: ½acre lying over Gladefarlong between the land of Richard Knyghtley and that of Thomas Bradley : 1 acre beneath Hayway between John Spenser ’s land and that of John Falclaffe . He has appointed John Smyth of Muscot and Nicholas Cowley as his attorneys to deliver seisin. Witnesses: William Knyght, senior of Norton , William Knyght, junior of the same, Henry Clerk of the same, Henry Bakby of the same, John Brafeld of Thrope , and Thomas Harres of the same. Given at Trope. 3 April ⟨1482.⟩

Thrupp. William Harres and Alice his wife quit-claim the same two acres to Richard Chaumber in fee simple. Given at Trope. 28 April ⟨1482.⟩

Thrupp. John Falclyff quit-claims to Edmund Newenham , William Staverton , and Henry Gryffythe his right in a messuage, croft, and half a virgate of land in T⟨hrupp⟩ , which the said three, and the late William Catesby, esq., held jointly from him. Given at T⟨hrupp⟩ . Witnesses: Nicholas Catesby, Esq., Thomas Graunte , William Knyghte of Norton , Thomas Leke , and John […] of T⟨hrupp⟩ . [Torn.] ⟨8 Jan. 1487.⟩

Thrupp. Henry Archer, clerk, vicar of the church of M[an]devil by Throp is bound to Thomas Ilston, prior, &c., of D⟨aventry⟩ in £4 to be paid at Michaelmas, if he does not pay 6/8 a year at Michaelmas. 30 January ⟨1504.⟩

Welton and Thorp. Philip son of Robert son of Roon of Hocton confirms to D⟨aventry⟩ land in Welleton and in Trop which his father gave them in free alms, and releases them from 10/- which they used to pay his father for the forinsec service of the said land, and for which Robert de Braibroc attorned them. Witnesses: Walter fitz- Simon fitz-Walter , William of D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon Campion , Nigel, Geoffrey Campioun of Weletone , Roger the porter , Alan Gemme , William Gemme , John Baiuel . ⟨1210–25.⟩

Welton and Thorp. Henry de Braibroc quit-claims to J⟨ames⟩ prior of D⟨aventry⟩ to the monks 10/- rent which ’J’ had in Weletona and Trop of the fee of Berkhampstead. Witnesses: Ralph de Brai , Ralph de Erligbere , Nicholas de Noers , William de insula , William de D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon of Maidwell , Richard of Bukereville , master Thomas of […], Simon Camp[ioun] . ⟨1210–25.⟩

‘Prioratus de D. de officio celerarii.’ A rental dealing with Daventry, Drayton, Welton, Haddon, Staverton, Norton, Preston, Fawsley, Everdon, Buckby, Thorp by Norton. (2 ms.) ⟨c. 1400.⟩

Memoranda of services and rents of the priory […] Hen. VI., 1 and 2 Rich. III, and 1 Hen. VII in Daventry, Drayton, Norton, Welton and Staverton.

Rental of D⟨aventry⟩ , Welton, (West) Haddon, Staverton, Norton, Preston, Fawsley, Buckby, Everdone. Total £20/2/2. ⟨15 Cent.⟩

Court roll of the ⟨Daventry⟩ Priory, comprising the View of Frankpledge and the ’parva curia’ at Norton. Dates: 10 Oct. 4 Hen. VI. 4 May 4 Hen. VI. 23 Oct. 5 Hen. VI. 13 May 5 Hen. VI. 24 Oct. 6 Hen. VI. 21 April 6 Hen. VI. 3 Dec. 7 Hen. VI. 23 April 7 Hen. VI.