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Convention between the church of Kirkestal and the church of the Holy Trinity, York, by which the church of Kirkestal agrees to pay annually 20s. as compensation for tithes which they were accustomed to have from the lands which the monks of Kirkestal hold in the parish of Ledes, viz. 4 carucates of land in West Hadigleia (Haddlesey), half in Est Hadigleia, 2 carucates in West Alretuna, one bovate in East Alretun, the assart of Sinleia, of Mideleia, le Enclov, Westrod[aid] the vale of Bramleia. Witn. Richard abbot of Fountains etc. (c. 1133-43.) .

Robert de Stapelton, son of William de Stapelton , confirms to William his brother, for his homage and service, the whole of his land which he has in the village of Brameley of the gift of Emma his mother, excepting the service of the heirs of John de Lungheuilers and of Robert de Coygners and his heirs of Westermoley. Witn. sir John de Hoderale, steward of Pontefract . (c. 1250-60.) .