Fragment of the rule of the priory, containing regulations respecting novices. On the back a fragment of a bede-roll in French, with notes of prayers. (c. 1300.) .

West-Haddon. Margery, widow of R⟨obert⟩ D⟨olyn⟩ , quit-claims to the same, her right in a third part of two roods, of her dower in W⟨esthaddon⟩ , viz. one over Colecroft by the land of William de Ravenestrop , and the other over le Lonewronge by the land of John Herbert , for a certain sum of money. Witnesses: John Herbert , Richard Walter , William of cotes , John le Freman , John of Stowe . ⟨c. 1310–20.⟩

The Hall Tenement. John Tresham , Thomas Stafford , and Thomas Halle , grant to Thomas Emson, esq., John Dey, clerk, John Chauncy , Robert Chauntrell , and Robert Skypton , all their lands in Newenham, Daventre, and Drayton. To hold the same for the uses declared in the last will of the said Thomas Halle . 20 Oct. ⟨1507.⟩

Lubenham [Leics.]. Fourteenth-century transcripts, on paper, of two charters, by which William Malesovers grants to D⟨aventry⟩ in free alms (i) a messuage and land which Richard of Thedingworth once held in L⟨ubenham⟩ . Witnesses: Robert fitz-Walter, lord of D⟨aventry⟩ , Eustace of Watford , Richard of Lot[rington] , Hugh Yrneyn of Thedingworth , Robert son of Adam of Langton , Robert son of the rector of [Halveton], Thomas, son of Ivo of Haverberg . ⟨1255–65.⟩ (ii) a messuage and half a virgate in L⟨ubenham⟩ . Witnesses: Sir Ascer, vicar of D⟨aventry⟩ , William of Scaldeby clerk of Sir Edmund, King Henry’s son , Roger son of William of Foxtune , clerk, Henry of Osbesston […], […] of Thedingwurth , Robert […] of Langeton , Robert son of the rector of Halveton . ⟨1265–77.⟩

Preston. Memorandum of a return made by the archdeacon of Northampton to R., bp. of Lincoln , that whereas Geoffrey de Hanvyle had presented Matthew de Glynham, King’s clerk, to the rectory of Preston, by an inquiry it was found that the said rectory was not vacant and that the patronage belonged to D⟨aventry⟩ . Given at Norton. ⟨10 Nov.⟩ 1266.

Drayton. Henry the carpenter of Drayton and Agnes his wife grant to Simon de ... and Adeline his wife ½ acre of arable land in the north field of Drayton. [Mutilated.] Witnesses: ... Werrour of the same, Geoffrey Gamel of the same, ... ⟨c. 1280–1300.⟩

Daventry, Drayton, Norton, and Staverton. List of services and rents, for lands in Drayton and Staverton, of some tenants of D⟨aventry⟩ , contained in Richard de Boudon ’s charter. from Simon fitz-Philip of Drayton 3 roods for homage, ” the same and Mary Coynterel 3 half-acres for homage and service and 1d. ” William fitz-Simon 1 acre for homage and service and two roses. ” Thomas scriptor of Drayton 2 roods for service and one rose. ” William Gemme and Heleuise his daughter ½ acre, for one flower. ” ” ” one acre for homage and service and one rose. ” ” ” one rood for homage and service and one rose. ” ” ” 2½ acres one rood for homage and service and 1d. ” Richard rufus of Staverton 1 acre for homage and service and one clove gillyflower. ” Gilbert le Graunt 1 acre for homage and service and ½d. ⟨c. 1260–70.⟩

Evenley. Margery, widow of Thomas le Jeovene of Evenle , quit-claims to Agnes her daughter her right in a third part of a certain messuage which Agnes has of her gift. Witnesses: Richard de Foxle , Thomas de Foxle , Ralph Thebaud , William de Mortone , Gerard de Cretor⟨er⟩ . Given at Evenle. ⟨29 Sept. 1323.⟩

DAVENTRY, HADDON, and WELTON. Fragment of a list of names in Daventry, Haddon, to which the seals of the dean of Daventry, parson of Braybroke. (Heading gone.) Temp. Hen. III. (c. 1260-70.) .

Welton. Robert Lovel of Welton grants to Benedict of Drayton in Welton , John Ossebom of Branteston and ..., the rent which he used to receive from William Ketilburn . Witnesses: ... John Martyn , Henry le Eyr, clerk. ⟨1310–20.⟩

Fragment of an inhibition of ... , bp. of Lincoln, ... Dated 13 Kl. July, [1310?].

Illegible charter, temp. Ed. I.

Newenham. Indenture by which John, abbot of [Evesham] grants to William le Freman of Newenham 3 acres of land called Astcroft and 3 strips and 3 butts by ... of Newenhams land, and a plot called Luttlepassage, and another plot called Hardemede with the meadow called Muchelepassage, i.e. the land which they brought from William le Moyner of N⟨ewenham⟩ . Rent: 11/-. Witnesses: Ralph Dolphin , Richard ...grene , John le Dur , John Reynaud . ⟨c. 1300.⟩

Drayton. John of Knoston in D⟨aventry⟩ and Lecia his wife grant to Thomas de Falusle for a sum of money a certain part of their ’placeta’, i.e. their chief house in D⟨aventry⟩ , which extends from their doors unto Thomas’s house and is in breadth from the highway towards their court 24 feet. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Thomas le Barkere , John Scop , Robert ..., ...le, Godefrey de spineto . Monday before … 22 Ed⟨ ….⟩

Staverton. John son of William Adam of Dra[yt]on grants to Thomas de Fallusle in D⟨aventry⟩ ½ acre of arable land in the East field of Staverton extending to Hasacumbe, between the monks’ land and that of Roger Evermund . Witnesses: Simon de aula , Robert Waleys , Robert Gemme , Robert le Werrour , John Scop . Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨21 June 1295.⟩

Preston. Memorandum of an agreement between master ... rector of Marsh, co. Bucks, and Sir Alexander, perpetual vicar of Great Preston , about the tithes of Little Preston. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨25 April⟩ 1292. An inquisition subjoined in another hand, taken at Preston, concerning the lands and tithes of Little Preston. ⟨23 April⟩ 1297.

Agnes late the daughter of William the smith in D⟨aventry⟩ quit-claims to Geoffrey Herberd of Troph for a sum of money all her ’placea’ in D⟨aventry⟩ with houses, buildings easements, &c., lying in le Browund by the messuage of William Yrenhel , extending from the highroad to William Launwal ’s croft and stretching southward from William Yrenhel ’s messuage. Witnesses: ... de Twe in Weletone , John Osbern of Falkelyme , John Hawyse , ..., ... Werrour of Drayton , Robert de Weletone in D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon of ... ⟨Dec 1297.⟩

John fitz-Philip de D⟨aventry⟩ grants to Walter de Buckeby of D⟨aventry⟩ 2/- rent in D⟨aventry⟩ from Simon de aula , from the tenement which Walter holds from Simon in D⟨aventry⟩ . Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: William de Drayton , Thomas de pistrino , Geoffrey de aula , Robert Walies , John Scoph , Thomas ..., Roger Cuth . ⟨21 Dec. 1300.⟩

Norton. John ? quitclaims to Michael de Norton of D⟨aventry⟩ and Letia his wife, for a sum of money, all his right in 3 acres of land which they have of his grant. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: John Scop , John Alberd , Nicholas Celle of D⟨aventry⟩ . Sunday after the Nativity … 31 Ed. I.

Drayton. John Bere son and heir of the late John Bere of D⟨aventry⟩ grants to Roger the marshal of the same and Agnes his wife ½ acre of arable land in the south field of Drayton, lying above Crondonsichefurlong, between John of Knoston ’s land and that which Walter Coleman held in villainage. Witnesses: Sir John fitz-Philip of D⟨aventry⟩ , John Neel of the same, Simon Baudewyne of the same, John Scoph of the same, Geoffrey de aula of the same, Thomas le Barkere of the same, ...de Buckeby, clerk. ⟨28 June 1308.⟩

Daventry and Drayton, The Symond Holding. Philip de Opthrop of D⟨aventry⟩ grants to Matilda his daughter 3 half-acres of land in D⟨aventry⟩ , viz. in the south field ½ acre above Waltforlong by the land of Hylewyse super montem; in the north field ½ acre at le Russebeddes by the land of Helewyse and ½ acre with headrigs, at Baneslade by the said H’s land. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Geoffrey Gamel , John Blaunfront of Drayton, Geoffrey de aula , Nicholas Celle , Thomas Nicholas , Thomas le Barkere , Robert Baudewyne of D⟨aventry⟩. ⟨13 April 1309.⟩

Daventry and Drayton, The Symond Holding. John Neel of D⟨aventry⟩ quit-claims to Robert Symon of the same and Henry his son. Witnesses: Simon Baudewyne of D⟨aventry⟩ , Geoffrey de aula of the same, William de pistrino of the same, Simon de aula of the same, John Scop of the same, Nicholas Celle of the same, John the cook of the same. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨21 Sept. 1320.⟩

Thomas de Falls, of D⟨aventry⟩ is bound to John Neel of the same, to deliver to him or to his attorney a certain feoffment which he caused to be made of 2/- rent in D, before Michaelmas 6 Ed. II, or to repay 20/4. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨18 June 1312.⟩

Welton. The same to the same, for a certain sum of money, 1 acre of arable land and ½ acre of meadow in W⟨elton⟩ , viz. in the west field ½ acre at ... and ½ acre at Cockesmedeoverende ... Given at W⟨elton⟩ . Witnesses: John of Tewe , Henry the heir , John Martyn , William Ace , John Norman of W⟨elton⟩ . ⟨28 May 1312.⟩

Small fragment of a charter, temp. Ed. II.