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Daventry, Drayton, Norton, and Staverton. Robert lord of Tinggrith , son of Sir Walter of D⟨aventry⟩ , quit-claims to Peter, prior, &c., of D⟨aventry⟩ and the almoner his right in 2 acres of land which Richard the tailor of D⟨aventry⟩ gave to the said almoner in free alms: 5 roods lie together over Mixene forlong by the land of Geoffrey Gamel and 1 rood over Teneacres in Drayton: ½ acre in the west field of D⟨aventry⟩, by the grantor’s windmill. Witnesses: John of Branfeld of Trop by D⟨aventry⟩ , John his son, John le Werreur of Draytone by D⟨aventry⟩ , Geoffrey Gamel of the same, Geoffrey le porter of the same, Thomas Baudewine of D⟨aventry⟩ , Geoffrey de aula of the same, Simon of Neubolde of the same, Geoffrey le porter of D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨1289–1291.⟩

Fawsley. Indenture by which James, prior [&c] of D⟨aventry⟩ grant to William son of Hugh of Northampton 3 virgates of land in Falvesle. Rent: 10/-. Witnesses: Robert archdeacon of Northampton , master Theobald master of the schools brother of the archdeacon, Henry the chaplain of D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon Campioun , master Thomas of Neuham , master Geoffrey of Doddeford , William the clerk . [Much torn.] ⟨1210–25.⟩

Fawsley. Indenture by which Hugh de Capes , by the mediation of Hugh bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and Sir Roger de Weleton , grants to Nicholas, prior of D⟨aventry⟩ , his right in a pasture called Golecroft, and that the said pasture shall remain enclosed as Hugh Russel closed it: he further grants a capital messuage in Falville which Hugh Russel once held which shall also remain enclosed as Hugh Russel enclosed it. The houses of their tenants in Falville shall stand in peace as H⟨ugh⟩ R⟨ussel⟩ let them stand. Also the lane called Schiteburlane by St. Bridgett’s well, which Hugh Russel blocked up for the common utility of the manor of Falville, shall so remain: and the road which he opened for the advantage of the whole manor, by Golecroft, and which is called the road to the New Bridge, shall always remain a common road. In return the prior and convent have given him two acres of their demesne in Falville, and ½ mark rent for which he may distrain. Witnesses: Thomas of Wimundeham precentor of Lichfield , Walter fitz-Symon of D⟨aventry⟩ , Eustace de Watford , Symon de Trop , Master Stephen, dean of Norton , William de Esseby , Symon de Esseby . ⟨1240–41.⟩

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.⟩

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.].

Welton. In the parish church of Bourton Statvir [Burton-upon-Stather, Lincs.] before Gocelin, canon of Lancaster, commissary general of the bishop of Lincoln in the cause [&c.]. Hearing postponed till Thur. after Ascension [7 June] in All Saints, Northampton. ⟨25 May⟩ 1291.

Welton. Oliver, bishop of Lincoln , to master Henry de Nassington , his official, committing to him [the same case ⟨see MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 116⟩]. Given at Burton Stathers [Burton-upon-Stather, Lincs.]. ⟨25 May⟩ 1291.

Welton. In a case heard before the bishop of Lincoln’s official in the church of All Saints, Northampton, between D⟨aventry⟩ (actor) by master Roger de Bendone their proctor, and John Mallory, lord of Weltone , Symon Tuwe of the same, Robert Ace , Richard le Heir , Robert de Dunstone , Richard Martin , Richard the marshal , Henry son of Wille (sic) of the same (accused) by William de Baddeby, clerk, their proctor, by reason of burials in the chapel of Welton. Previous hearing by bishop of Lincoln at Bostone Stayers. Case postponed to [4 July] in S. Margaret’s, Leicester. ⟨7 June⟩ 1291.

Welton. Similar mandate ⟨(See MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 118)⟩, save that the day fixed is the court-day after S. Edward the King [18 March]. ⟨ ⟨7 June 1291.⟩ ⟩ Endorsed ’venit Stamforde 6. Non. Oct. [10 Oct.] 1291’, followed by a summary of the letter of acknowledgement. [Partly obliterated.]

Welton. Mandate of the official of the court of Canterbury to the Bishop of Lincoln’s Official, to cite the prior, &c., of D⟨aventry⟩ to appear at the court of the Arches on the next court-day after S. Andrew [30 Nov.] since the proctor of John Maulore [&c.] has complained [&c.]. ⟨10 Aug.⟩ 1291. Endorsed: ’Venit apud Norht’. 7 Ides Novembrie 1291’ [7 Nov.]. [Partly obliterated.]

Welton. Mandate from the dean of the Arches to the bishop of Lincoln’s official [as MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 120]. Given at London. ⟨23 Oct.⟩ 1291.

Welton. The bishop of Lincoln’s official acknowledges a mandate from the official of the court of Canterbury received on 7 Ides. Nov. [see D. 120]. He has cited them to appear on the next law-day after S. Andrew the Apostle. Given at London. ⟨28 Nov.⟩ 1291.

Welton. Mandate from the dean of the Arches to the bishop of Lincoln’s official, to do justice notwithstanding the inhibition of the court of Canterbury. Given at London. ⟨7 Dec.⟩ 1291.

Welton. The dean of D⟨aventry⟩ acknowledges a citation of Symon de Wymundham and Reginald de Heydone , officials of the court of Canterbury (sede vacante) for John Maulore , Simon of Tywe , Robert Ace , Richard le Heyr , Robert de Dustone , Richard Martyn , Richard the marshal , Thomas the clerk , Henry ale Grene , Richard Brown , Richard Lovel , William Brun , John super montem , Richard his brother, Henry son of William , Thomas the marshal , William son of Robert King , Henry Slay , William son of Thomas the miller , Richard Vincent , Agnes wife of Robert of Dustone , Eustace the porter , Alice wife of John Ingeland , Thomas the clerk of the same, ’ac totam communitatem ville de Welton’, to appear at the court of the Arches before the court-day after the Sunday on which is sung ’misericordia domini’. In the cause [&c.]. Given at London [10 April] 1294. The Dean has executed this mandate, but John Maulore and Henry Slay are now dead. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨21 April⟩ 1294.

Welton. Sentence of the dean of the Arches against the parishioners of Welton. The lord of W⟨elton⟩ and his accomplices had buried a certain Adam the reeve of W⟨elton⟩ in the cemetery there. His body or bones, and the body or bones of any one buried there after him, are to be exhumed, and buried by the monks in a suitable place. The parishioners are also to pay 30 marks costs to the monks. Endorsed: ’Lat’ fuit ista sentencia 12 Kal’ Augusti [12 July] Anno [&c.] 1296 Fodringh’.’

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.⟩

Welton. William [son of John Gemme of Draitone grants to D⟨aventry⟩ in free alms, 12d. rent from one virgate in Weletone. Witnesses: Sirs Robert fitz-Walter , Philip of D⟨aventry⟩ , kts., master William Punte , William Plumstone , Henry the smith , Jordan of Uptrop , Simon Gamel . [Fragmentary.] ⟨1255–c. 1265.⟩

Welton. Simon Vitor son of Simon Vitor of Northampton grants in free alms to D⟨aventry⟩ the land which Richard Luvel holds from him in Welton, which he had of the gift of John Gemme at a rent of 8/-. The monks are to pay him 12d. a year and the ’hostilarius’ of D⟨aventry⟩ is to receive the 8/- a year from Richard Luvel . Witnesses: Sir Walter fitz-Simon , William the knight, John Baiuel , William son of Nigel […] the porter, Roger the porter , William Plumstone . [Torn.] ⟨1230–40.⟩

Welton. Indenture by which William, prior [&c.] of D⟨aventry⟩ grants to John Wolf, perpetual vicar of Welton , for life all those lands and tenements in W⟨elton⟩ . which ... the prior’s bondman once held in villainage. Rent: 24/-. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Sir John Malori, kt., Thomas Tewe of Weltone , John Waundel of D⟨aventry⟩ [Torn.] ⟨8 Dec. 1377.⟩

West-Haddon. Robert son of Simon, clerk of Haddon gives to D⟨aventry⟩ a rood of land in H⟨addon⟩ , viz. at Cerllewelle between the land of the monks and that of Herbert son of Gamel . Witnesses: Simon de Trop , Simon Campion , Geoffrey Caterich , Robert de Trop , Stephen of Ravenstorp , Richard de Trop , Walter son of Geoffrey . ⟨c. 1210–20.⟩

Matthew de Stratton, archdeacon of Buckingham grants to Oseney land in Astrop and Sutton. Feb. 3, 1267.

Matthew de Stratton, archdeacon of Buckingham, grants to Oseney lands in Astrop and Sutton. c. 1266.

Philip de Wappel' grants to Matthew [de Stratton], archdeacon of Buckingham lands in Sutton and Astrop. c. 1260.

Radulf Bulge de Pursone grants to Matthew [de Stratton], archdeacon of Buckingham land in Astrop. c. 1260.