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Broughton.. The rectors of Bolton in Lowland and Marton in Craven have, on the receipt of letters from John archbishop of York (given at his manor of Ripon, 21 Aug. 1442), ascertained by inquisition in the church of Skipton (27 Aug. 1442) that the church of Broughton which John Thewayt Esq. wished to give to the priory of B⟨olton⟩ , is worth, in land, 40/-, and in tithes &c. £13/6/4: that it should pay to the archbishop 14/2, to the King for a tenth 20/6, and that there are many burdens which they cannot estimate. [Items composing the tithes &c. are specified.] Names of the jurors: Richard More, vicar of Preston in Craven , Robert Newall, vicar of Otlay , Thomas Ben’, vicar of Carlton in Craven , John Kirkby , Richard Pacok , William Welle ’, chaplains; William Garegrave , Richard Pudsay , Henry Young , John Alcok , John Calio ’, William Ben ’, laymen. Given at Skipton. ⟨27 Aug. 1442.⟩

Broughton.. John Thwaytes, Esq., quit-claims to the prior &c. of Boulton his right in the advowson of the church of Broughton. An endorsement notes that it will be found amongst the Recognisances for Easter 31 Hen. VI, on the K.R. Mem. Roll. 6 Sept. ⟨1442.⟩

Broughton.. Transcripts(on paper) of an Inspeximus by William, dean, and chapter of York, of a charter of John abp. of York to Boulton, dated in the palace at York, 7 October, 1442, confirming to them the church of Broughton. They are to pay 4/- to the abp. and 2/8 to the dean and chapter: 10 marks to the vicar, and 3/4 in Lent, yearly, to the poor of the parish. 7 Dec. c. 1443. Endorsed: ‘Ex Registro Domini Johannis Kemp quondam Eboracensis Archiepiscopi, folio 454.’

Broughton.. Indenture by which Thomas, prior of Boulton , grants to John Thwaites and Isabella his wife the manor of Hille, on condition that if they are ejected from the rectory of Broughton they shall have again the manor of Hille. Given in the chapter-house. 20 July ⟨1452.⟩

Carlton.. Peter fitz-Grent gives the advowson of Karelton, with two bovates of land in K⟨arelton⟩ , and two bovates of land in Lotheriesdene with tofts (tochtis) and with common rights (‘et cum communitate ville’) in wood and plain, to S. Mary’s Bochelton, in free, for the soul of Everard his grandfather, &c. Witnesses: Robert the chaplain of Skipton , Mauger de Gisleburn , Adam the clerk of K⟨arelton⟩ , and Alexander the parson of K⟨arelton⟩ , and Everard his heir, and William his brother, and Aufras his brother, and Walter his brother, and Henry his brother, and Hugh de Suttune , and William Favel , Helte de Estbi . ⟨c. 1160–c. 1180.⟩

Carlton.. Everard fitz-Peter Grent, lord of Carletone , quit-claims to Boulton Abbey all his right in the advowson of C⟨arletone⟩ and the lands appurtenant, according to his father’s charter. The prior &c. will mention him in their prayers. Witnesses: John de Estone , William de Hebbedene , William de Farenhile , William fitz-Eduuard , Richard the chaplain , William de Somervil , Roger the clerk. ⟨c. 1230–c. 1250.⟩

Carlton.. Thomas de Alta Ripa , son and heir of John de Alta Ripa quitclaims to Boulton Abbey all his right in the advowson &c. of C. Witnesses: Sirs Robert de Plumpton , Roberg de Steveton , John Gilot , Henry de Kighelay , knights, John de Farnhil , William de Cesterhunt , Richard Tempest , William of York , Everard Fauuel . ⟨c. 1290.⟩

Carlton.. Seventeenth century transcript of letters of William, abp. of York , endowing the chapel of Carleton which is assessed at 12 marks a year, with a vicarage house, small tithes, and one mark a year. Given at Cawode. ⟨30 June⟩1311.

Kildewyk.. Inspeximus by William, abp. of York , of a charter of John de Lund, prior of Boulton in Craven , assigning to the church of Kyldewyk all portions touching the vicarage except tithes of corn, wool, lambs, and of the mill, dated [9] Feb. 1376 [rectius 1276], and given at Otteley. Given at York. 18 March 1321. Preston.

Kildewyk.. William archbishop of York announces that the vicarage of Preston was instituted by his predecessor, Thomas, and that another assignment was made by the dean and chapter sede vacante (by letters dated at Cawod, [20] Oct. 1307). He inspects letters of (i) John de Londa, prior of Boulton (who with Richard de Ottley , one of the canons, was made proctor of the monastery in this matter, 8 Feb. 1321); (ii) Robert de Spaldyngton, perpetual vicar of Preston . They have submitted their dispute to his decision and he has assigned the following to the vicar: ⟨10 Feb. 1321.⟩ all tithes except (i) those coming from the plough, (ii) the tithe of wool, (iii) the tithe of hay from 6½ oxgangs of glebe land, (iv) the tithe of hay from Raynor de Knoll of Helghfeld’s manor; a capital manse in which the rector used to live, with a garden, common rights, housebote and heybote; 9 oxgangs of land and 9 tofts. The vicar is to bear all ordinary charges; in extraordinary charges the monastery is to pay two parts and the vicar the third. Written by Richard de Snowhulle, notary public. Given at York.

Kildewyk.. Public instrument witnessing that in the Cathedral church of York, Thomas Salby, vicar of Preston-in-Craven gave power of attorney to Master William Malster, Doctor of Decrees, canon of York , John Worseley, Bachelor of Laws, William Brandon , John Gysburne and John Haymer, clerks, in a case before the archbishop concerning his vicarage. 10 May 1455.

Leeds.. The Dean and Chapter of S. Peter’s, York, confirm to the monastery of Holy Trinity, York, everything that Jordan Paganel , his sons William and Jordan , and their men, may have granted, particularly the church of Leeds. ⟨c. 1170–90.⟩

Leeds.. R[ichard] abbot of Selby , H. treasurer, and L. canon of York , at the command of Pope Innocent III ([9] Dec. [1204]) have passed judgment in a dispute between the priory and the Abbey of Kirkstall over an agreement by which the Abbey was to pay 20/- for the tithes of 4 carucates of land in West Hadinglai, ½ ploughland in East Hadinglai, 2 carucates in West Allerton, and 1 bovate in East Allerton, and to pay tithe for any further land acquired in that parish (Leeds). The Abbey, accused of withdrawing the 2 ploughlands in East Allerton, objected that they had received the tithes and paid the rent for 50 years with right unshaken. It is now decreed that the Priory shall grant to the Abbey the tithes of grain and vegetables from the 2 ploughlands in East Allerton, in exchange for the tithes of 2 ploughlands of land in West Allerton, and that the Abbey shall pay 3/- more, and shall remit the tithes of 18 acres and one oxgang in East Allerton.. ⟨1204–5.⟩

Paper book containing ff. 1–18: [16–18 blank]. Valuation of manors: ⟨1547.⟩

• 1. In Norfolk lately of sir Richard Southwell , kt.—
  • (i) Woodnorton cum membris (Stibborde, Folsham, Hilderstone, Bawgerham, East Byntrey, and Thymllethorpe).
  • (ii) Upton cum membris (South Walsham, Wyttone, and Northbirlingham).
  • (iii) Wendlynge.
  • (iv) East Walton.
  • (v) Swanton Newars and Cardestone.
• 2. In Montgomeryshire lately of Thomas lord Wriothesley, kt.’
  • (i) the rectories of Myvod, Poole, and Guillesfelde.
  • (ii) the rectory of Bowdon Magna, and in Leicestershire, of the same.
• 3. In Devon, lately of sir William Petes, kt., the rectory of Torryton Magna with St. Giles.
• 4. In Worcestershire, lately of the Dean &c. of Westminster, rents from Offenhame, Hamptone, South Litteltone, Myddell Litteltone, Bradesene, Aldingtone, and Wykensford.
• 5. In Oxon., lately of sir Thomas Pope, kt., the manor of Dodington.
• 6. In Cheshire, lately of Wm. Brendred , rent from Rothestone.
• 7. In Northants. and Bedfordshire, annuities from the rectories of Haringworthe, and Copull [Cople].
• 8. In Cheshire, the rectory of Runcorn, and in Gloucester that of Allesworth.
• 9. In Yorkshire, lately of Richard Morrysone , and once of the hospital of St. James (Northallerton), Romanby, Osmundesley [Osmotherley], Silton, Nunhouse, Thornton, Northetringtone, Ellerbeck, Twyselle, Long Newtone.

The book was made as a ‘Boke of Requests’, and shows that Ch. Ch. were claiming about £70 from these properties.

Robert Ughtred, kt., son and heir of the late Henry Ughtred, kt., quit-claims to Thomas Wolsey , Cuthbert bishop of London , John, bishop of Lincoln , John, bishop of Bath and Wells , William Gascoyn of Cardington, kt., Robert Carter, clerk, Robert Toncie(?), clerk, William Holgill, clerk, William Frankelyn, clerk, Thomas Henngye Esq., and John Sayntclere, Esq., his right in the manor of Keyby (Yorks.), 10 messuages, 10 tofts, 1000 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 2000 acres of pasture, 1000 acres of wood, 2000 acres of moorland, 2000 acres of marsh, and 100/- rent in K⟨irby⟩ , Upper Catton, Nether Catton, Croxeby, Stannford Brigge and Suthemmesley, and free fishing in the water of Darwent. 15 June 1524.

Early 19th cent. plan of Hunslet Township.

Indenture by which Sir Robert Ughtred, kt., sells to Symonde Webbe, of London, gent., William Chaloner of London, gent., for money already paid, his manors of Lepyngton and Barthorpe, with the ‘Armes belonging to the same called the armes of Lepyngton’, with rents, &c., advowsons in L⟨eppington⟩ , B⟨arthorp⟩ , and Northdalton. 5 July 1524.

Lease by Peter Lambert of Addingham (Yorks.), yeoman, to Samuel Sunderland, Esq., of Harden in the parish of Thyngley (Yorks.) for £90 two several closes of arable land known as Hobroyd or Hall-Inge and Carr land Close in Stetton or Steveton (Yorks.). For 7000 years. Rent: one red rose. 18 Jan ⟨1676.⟩

Ground plan of the parish church of All Saints in Wath upon Dearne.

Grant. Altofts (Yorkshire). 1360.

Bond. Tickhill (Yorkshire). 1396.

Receipt. Tickhill (Yorkshire). 1404.