Norton. Henry de Nuers et Juliana uxor sua omnibus hominibus et amicis suis et universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis, salutem. Notum facimus omnibus vobis nos recognovisse et reddidisse et ex parte nostra dedisse in perpetuam et liberam elemosinam ecclesie beati Augustini de Dauintre ius suum: ecclesiam scilicet de Northona cum omnibus appendiciis et libertatibus et consuetudinibus et omnibus rebus ad eandem ecclesiam pertinentibus, pro salute animarum nostrarum et antecessorum nostrorum, qui eam eidem ecclesie de Davintre longo ante tempore iniuste subtraxerant. Volumus ergo et precipimus ut iamdicta ecclesia de Davintre et monachi qui ibidem deo serviunt, eam libere possideant, et ab omni exactione quietam habeant. Et ut hec omnia rata sint et nullo possint impetu ire vel odii vel alio quolibet modo temerari aut violari, hanc recognitionem et redditionem et donationem ex parte nostra factam, presentis scripti testimonio, et sigilli nostri auctoritate confirmavi. Testibus: Willelmo presbitero de Falvesle , Symone presbitero de Daventre , Griff’ presbitero de Eddone , Willelmo presbitero de Weletone , Waltero filio Roberti , Philippo de Daventre , et eiusdem filius Willelmo , magistro Henrico, Johanne, Willelmo Gem , Thoma de Trop et eiusdem fratribus Waltero , Alano , Roberto de Trop et eiusdem filio Herberto , Gamel’ de Grafaa’, Nichola de Falvesle , Vincente de Weletone , Jordano clerico , Hugone Marm’, Johanne de Weletone , Willelmo parvo , Roberto fiere , Hugone Plumstone , Willelmo nepote priori Renn’, Willelmo Plat’, De hominibus et amicis Henrici, Gaufr’ de Cercedon , Willelmo filio Hamonis , Waltero clerico de Cercel’, Ber’ nepote Henrici, Willelmo Muschet’, Roberto filio Willelmi . ⟨1191–98.⟩

Norton. Robert de Nuiers omnibus s. ecclesie filiis salutem. Sciatis me concessisse ecclesie S⟨ancti⟩ A⟨ugustini⟩ de D⟨auintre⟩ et monachis ibidem deo servientibus totum quod Henricus de Nuiers frater meus et Juliana uxor sua filia et heres Henrici de Chaudri fecerunt predicte ecclesie & monachis de ecclesia de Norton. Recognoverunt enim eis ius suum: ecclesiam scilicet de Norton cum omnibus pertinenciis & libertatibus suis et reddiderunt et ex parte sua donaverunt et carta sua confirmaverunt quod ego ex parte mea et uxoris mee Marie pariter concedo et confirmo. Diligo enim ecclesiam et profectum ejus omnimodo cupio. In fratrem ibidem susceptus sum; et in die susceptionis fide affidavi in manu Philippi de D⟨auintre⟩ quod actionem et cartam fratris mei et meam ubique dum vixero contra omnes homines pro posse meo guarantizabo; Testibus Willelmo sacerdote de Falwelle , Simone capellano de D⟨auintre⟩ , Philippo de D⟨auintre⟩ , Willelmo Gimme, Willelmo nepote prioris. ⟨1191– .⟩

Norton. Letters patent of P[aul] abbot of Leicester , S[ilvester] prior of Kinelegurd , and Master Henry de Eston , reciting a letter of pope Innocent III ordering them to hear the dispute between J. priest, and the monks of D⟨aventry⟩ who hindered his presentation to the church of Northnorton (Given at Rome 26 May. a° 1.), announcing that James has surrendered his claim and that the monks will give him 5 marks 5/- for his expenses. Witnesses: Adam the chaplain, master Gerard of Rowelle , Sir Theobald , master Geoffrey of Depint’e , canons, master Roger of Sumerford , Hugh ‘clericus domini Lincoln’.’ [Torn.] ⟨1198.⟩

Norton. Matilda , relict of William Bigge of Norton by D⟨aventry⟩ , releases to D⟨aventry⟩ &c., all her right in that tenement in Nortone which they bought from her husband W. B., and which Philip le carter held. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Geoffrey de aula of D⟨aventry⟩ , Thomas Baudewyne of the same, Robert Baudewyne of the same, John Werreour of Drayton , Geoffrey Gamel of the same, William Adam of the same, Walter of Morkote of the same. ⟨18 Nov. 1322.⟩

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.⟩

Preston. Record of case heard in All Saints, Northampton, before the Official of Lincoln, between Geoffrey of Sutton , acting for D⟨aventry⟩ , who claim the church of Preston, and Roger of Buckingham , acting for Stephen de Camvile, rector of Mersche . Witnesses for D⟨aventry⟩ were: John Ilberd of Preston , Robert Boniour , Geoffrey Ivel , Gilbert Godfrey , Alexander Godfrey , John Russel , Henry ad fontem , Richard le Deye , brother Ralph of Wadford , Geoffrey de aula of D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon de aula of D⟨aventry⟩ , John Draper of D⟨aventry⟩ , William de Baddeby , Thomas de Falvesle , John Chocheman , Roger Cutte , William of Charwelton , Geoffrey Gamel , Robert le Baudewyne , Richard Jay , Guy of Mortone , John le Strange , Hugh le Cortiler , William Bigge , Hugh parcarius , William Whyte , Jordan Balle , John le Barker , Elyas de la Launde , John Wastere , Luke of Baddeby , Nicholas Selle , Simon Baudewyne , Robert Home , Nicholas de opere , William Snowe , Robert Paunsel , William Bocard , and Laurence of Preston . Adjournment to St. Frideswide’s, Oxford, on Tuesday after the Sunday on which is sung ‘Judica me deus’ [9 March]. 7 Feb. 1315. On that day D⟨aventry⟩ produced 4 witnesses: brother Peter de Horpole , Henry de Kibbeworth, chaplain, Walter Selle of D⟨aventry⟩ , and Robert Coke of Preston . Accused produced none. Adjournment till Tuesday after the Sunday on which is sung ‘Misericordia domini’ [13 April], in St. Margaret’s, Leicester, and then to the court-day after 3 May, in All Saints.

Staverton. Margery, daughter and heiress of Laurence and Cicely French , grants to D⟨aventry⟩ all her rent in Staverton from the lands which were held from her by reason of her inheritance in free alms. Witnesses: William Golafre of Norton , John son of Stephen of Branfelde of Throp , Henry the Smith , Thomas de Gaunt , Roger of Staverton , William West of D⟨aventry⟩ ⟨c. 1250–60.⟩

Staverton. William, prior, &c., of D⟨aventry⟩ grant to William Long , John his son and Agnes his son’s wife, and William and Alice , children of Agnes, 2 messuages with curtilages in Staverton. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: ... William Kent , John Willoughby , ... John West , John ... ⟨21 Dec. 1394.⟩

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.⟩