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Drayton. J⟨ohn⟩ D⟨eye⟩ , chaplain, and R⟨ichard⟩ R⟨olf⟩ , quit-claim to Peter, prior, &c., of D⟨aventry⟩, in free alms, their right in (i) 4 strips of arable land in the east field of D⟨aventry⟩ , which they had of the gift of John Snow , (ii) ½ acre of arable land in Drayton which they had of the gift of Thomas Robard , (iii) a rent of 3/- which they had of the gift of John le Warde of West Haddon . Witnesses: Simon de D⟨aventry⟩ , John de D⟨aventry⟩ , Robert Simond of the same, John Wolf of Horepol , Simon Newebolde of D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨19 Feb. 1349.⟩

The Tailor tenement in Longemershe. John son and heir of John Neel of D⟨aventry⟩ grants to Richard the tailor half an acre of arable land in the south field of D⟨aventry⟩ , in the Longemershe, between the land of Simon of Skerewyth and that of Simon Baudewyne . Witnesses: Simon Baudewyne , Simon de aula , William de pistrino , Geoffrey de la sale , John le drapere of D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨26 Mar. 1318.⟩

Staverton. J⟨ohn⟩ P⟨hilip⟩ of W⟨eltone⟩ , Alice de Bradewelle , daughter of the late Hugh de Bradewelle , his wife, grant to D⟨aventry⟩ a house in Stavertone, with part of a court, lying between the tenement of Adam Kynge and that late of Hugh de Bradewelle , with 2 acres of arable land in S⟨taverton⟩ viz. ½ acre in the South field over Overcaldewellehul by Roger Evermond ’s land and ½ acre in Combesmede; ½ acre in the north field under le Schonele by William Abbey ’s land; one rood in Holecombe mede, one rood in Foxhole mede. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: William Frennche of Stavertone , John le Frennche of the same, Nicholas Ro of the same, Robert le West, senior of the same, Richard de aula of the same, Simon Bawdewyne of D⟨aventry⟩ , Geoffrey de aula of the same, Simon de Newebolde of the same, John drapere of the same. ⟨6 Feb. 1320.⟩

Staverton. Hugh de Bradewelle in Staverton grants to Alice his daughter a house in Stavertone, 2 acres [as above]. Witnesses: William West of Stavertone , Roger Evermond , Gilbert franciscus , Adam West , Thomas son of Bartholomew of the same. ⟨18 Oct. 1302.⟩

Ravenesthorp. Reginald Lafe son and heir of the late John Layfe of R⟨avenesthorp⟩ grants to Peter, prior, &c. of D⟨aventry⟩ and to the Chapel of S. Mary in free alms, 4/- rent from a messuage and land adjacent in R⟨avenesthorp⟩ , which he bought from John his father. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Sir John of D⟨aventry⟩ , kt., Robert of D⟨aventry⟩ his son, Eustace de Burneby in Watf’, William Brito, senior, of Tewe , William Brito , junior, of the same, Adam de Tewe in R⟨avenesthorp⟩ , Geoffrey de aula of D⟨aventry⟩ , John le Werrour of Drayton . ⟨22 Sept. 1314.⟩

Ravenesthorp. The same grant in the form of a demise from Michaelmas 8 Ed. II for 100 years. Witnesses: Sir John fitz- Philip de D⟨aventry⟩ , kt. , John Neel of the same, John Tewe , William Fodryngaye , William de Cotone , John Herberd of Haddone , John Herberd of Throp . ⟨c. 1314.⟩

Staverton. Adam de B. leases to D⟨aventry⟩ a messuage, curtilage and 2 acres of land in Stavertone (Rent ¼d.) which Alice daughter of Hugh de Bradewelle once held from him. For 20 years. Witnesses: William le Freynche of Stavertone , John le Freynche of the same, Nicholas le Ro of the same, Robert West , senior of the same, Simon Bawdewyne of D⟨aventry⟩ , Geoffrey de aula of the same, Simon Newebolde of the same. ⟨21 Dec. 1319.⟩

Staverton. Henry son and heir of Hugh de Bradewelle of Stavertone , quit-claims to Alice his sister his right in [the same]. Given at London. Witnesses: William Frances of S⟨taverton⟩ , John Frances of the same, Robert West , senior, Richard de aula , Nicholas le Ro , John Gunnild (?). ⟨July 1317–July 1318.⟩

Staverton. A⟨dam⟩ de B. in Upper Kateby grants to D⟨aventry⟩ the ¼d. rent aforesaid. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: William le Freynche of Stavertone , John le Freynche of the same, Nicholas le Ro of the same, Robert West , senior of the same, Simon Bawdewyne of D⟨aventry⟩ , Geoffrey de aula of the same, Simon Newebolde of the same. John Drapere . ⟨21 Dec. 1319.⟩

Staverton. The quit-claim for MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 6, no. xl. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: William le Freynche of Stavertone , John le Freynche of the same, Henry le eyr of Weltone, Benedict of Draytone in Weltone , Simon Baudewyne of D., Simon de aula of D⟨aventry⟩ , Geoffrey de aula , John drapere of the same, Simon Newebolde of the same. ⟨2 Feb. 1320.⟩

Staverton. The quit-claim for MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 6, no. xlv. Witnesses: William le Freynche of Stavertone , John Freynche of the same, Nicholas le Ro of the same, Robert West , senior, of the same, Richard de aula of the same, Simon Bawdewyne of D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon de aula of the same, Geoffrey de aula of the same, Geoffrey de aula of the same (sic). ⟨23 Dec. 1319.⟩

Staverton. John Philip of Weltone leases to D⟨aventry⟩ a house, &c., in Staverton [see MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 6, no. xl]. Witnesses: William le Freynche of Stavertone , John Freynche of the same, Nicholas le Ro of the same, Robert West , senior, of the same, Richard de aula of the same, Simon Bawdewyne of D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon de aula of the same, Geoffrey de aula of the same, Simon de aula . ⟨25 Dec. 1319.⟩

Drayton. J⟨ohn⟩ D⟨Deye⟩ of D⟨aventry⟩, chaplain, grants to Peter de celario of D⟨aventry⟩ one acre of arable land in Drayton, which he had of the gift of Joan late the wife of John Braudestone of D⟨aventry⟩ , viz. ½ acre in the north field between Geoffrey le portere ’s land and the high road to Leicester, ½ acre in the north field above Russhebedds by William Rede ’s land. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Simon of D⟨aventry⟩ , John son of Sir Robert of D⟨aventry⟩ , kt. , Robert Simond of the same, John Branfelde of Throp , Geoffrey Portere of Draytone . ⟨30 March⟩ 1349.

Drayton. Isabella, widow of Adam le Somenour of D⟨aventry⟩ , sells to John de Braudestone of D⟨aventry⟩ , ½ acre of land in the north field of Drayton, lying above Russchebedds, by William le Rede ’s land, which fell to her after the death of her elder sister, the wife of Robert de Welton . Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: John de pistrino , William de Stavertone , Robert Symond , William de aula , Thomas Bawdewyne of D⟨aventry⟩, Richard the smith , John Adam of Braudestone . Monday, S. Andrew’s day, 7 Ed. III. (In 7 Ed. III S. Andrew’s day, 30 Nov. 1333, fell upon a Tuesday.)

Drayton. Matilda daughter of Richard Gymme of Drayton grants to Richard Newebolde of D⟨aventry⟩ , one acre of arable land in Drayton, viz. ½ acre at Stenenforde, by the prior of D⟨aventry⟩ ’s land, and ½ acre above Roweforlong of Roger of D⟨aventry⟩ ’s land. Witnesses: John le Werrour , Thomas le Whyte , Geoffrey Porter of Draytone , Simon Newebolde of D⟨aventry⟩ , William West, junior. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨6 Nov. 1348.⟩

Drayton. John le cowherde of the priory of D⟨aventry⟩ grants to Juliana his sister ½ acre of land in Drayton over Rowforlong by Roger of D⟨aventry⟩ ’s land. Witnesses: John le Werrour , Thomas le Whyte , Robert Godchep , William Adam , John de Morcote . Given at Draytone. ⟨8 Dec. 1348.⟩

Drayton. Thomas le Werrour of D⟨aventry⟩ grants to John le Deye one acre in Drayton, viz. ½ acre lying in the north field over Rynhul by the prior of D⟨aventry⟩ ’s land; and ½ acre in the south field over Grenehul by the land of Agnes Weleys . Witnesses: Robert Symond , William Bawdewyne , Richard Godchep , Robert Godchep , William Adam . Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨14 April 1349.⟩

Drayton. Agnes relict of Jordan Balle of D⟨aventry⟩ and Robert, chaplain, her son, sell to Alan le Somenour of the same and Isabella his wife the pourparty of Alice, which fell to her on the death of Agnes her sister (sic) wife of Robert de Welton , viz. one ½ acre in the north field of Drayton above Russchebeddes by the lord of D⟨aventry⟩’s land. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Roger of D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon his brother, Michael of Northampton , Robert Godchep , Roger Lucas of D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨12 March 1331.⟩

West-Haddon. R. S. of W⟨est⟩ H⟨addon⟩ grants to D⟨aventry⟩ and the chapel of S. Mary 6d. rent from a toft and two strips of land in W⟨est⟩ H⟨addon⟩ which Robert Hulle once held from him. Given at W⟨est⟩ H⟨addon⟩ . Witnesses: William de Extone , Walter Wyllam , John Knyth , William Warde , Richard of Olneya , Simon of D⟨aventry⟩ , clerk. ⟨6 Feb. 1355.⟩

Daventry, The Mills. Peter, prior, &c.; of D⟨aventry⟩ grant to John son of Roger Miller of D⟨aventry⟩ for his service, 2 acres of arable land in D⟨aventry⟩ and Drayton viz. in the south field of D⟨aventry⟩ 3 half acres lying at le Loch by the land of Simon de aula . In the south field of Drayton a half acre over Putforlong between the monks’ land and that of William of Drayton . Rent 2d. For this grant John gave the prior; &c., an acre of arable land ‘cum divisa eidem adiacente’ in the south field of Drayton over Ryenhul by the land of John Neel , on which acre Ryenhulmylne was situated, which acre and mill Roger, father of the said John, used to hold from the monks. Witnesses: John fitz-Philip of D⟨aventry⟩ , William of Draytone of the same, Symon de aula of the same, Robert Gemme of Drayton , Robert le Werrour of the same, Geoffrey Gamel of the same. John son of William Adam . ⟨1289–1318.⟩

Daventry, The Mills. Robert, son of John the miller of D⟨aventry⟩ , and Matilda his wife sell to John le draper of the same and Matilda his wife a portion of their court in D⟨aventry⟩ lying by the tenement of the said John and Matilda, 11 feet in width from the wall of their cellar to John Bateman ’s wall. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Symon de aula , John Runysche , Ralph de bracino , John Londy , William Fische , Robert Waleis , Geoffrey de [P]ost . ⟨9 July 1318.⟩

Walter fitz-Robert lord of D⟨aventry⟩ quit-claims to D⟨aventry⟩ , &c., his right in a wall behind their ‘vivaria’ in D⟨aventry⟩ . It extends from his ‘cultura’ behind his ‘vivaria’ to the house which a certain Bertram once held from the monks in the same vill in le Netherend. The monks may also enclose a certain road in D⟨aventry⟩ between their granges and their garden, extending from the high-road to their Hospital. Witnesses: John fitz-Philip of D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon de aula of the same, Richard le Warde of the same, Robert Waleys , John Godchep , William the porter , Robert le Werrour . ⟨c. 1310–20.⟩

Thomas Fitz-Waut’, kt., lord of D⟨aventry⟩ , quit-claims to William, prior of D⟨aventry⟩ , &c., all his right in the tenements late of Nicholas Herberd , and Richard Newbolde , in le Netherhende and in the tenement late of William Ruynysch which messuage John Wyluby now holds in D⟨aventry⟩ . Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: John Waundel , Robert Westone , Robert Barker , John Bernarde , John Saunders . ⟨24 Dec. 1377.⟩

Daventry and Drayton, The Symond Holding. John Neel of D⟨aventry⟩ gives to Robert Symond of D⟨aventry⟩ and Henry his son 9½ acres of arable land in Drayton, viz. in the Southern field 5 roods together over Mawelonde by the land of Geoffrey le Porter ; 5 roods lying together over Westbrocforlong by the land of Geoffrey Gamel ; ½ acre over Northlongforlong by the land late of Lucas de Baddeby : In the North field 5 roods lying together over Waltforlong by the land of the lord which John son of Ralph once held in villeinage; 5 roods lying together in the same shot by the land of Helewise super Montem; 5 roods lying together over Tunstale by the land of Simon de Potkote ; 5 roods ‘into’ Oldegore by the land of Optrhop; ½ acre abutting on Gosecroft by the land of Symon of Potkote; 1 acre abutting on Gosecroft by the land of Symon son of Sir John of Daventry on the one part and the land late of Henry Carpenter of Drayton on the other. Witnesses: John Scop , Nicholas Celle , Geoffrey de aula , John Cuth , Robert Baudewyne of D⟨aventry⟩ Given at D⟨aventry⟩ ⟨25 April 1314.⟩

Daventry and Drayton, The Symond Holding. William son of Sir John of D⟨aventry⟩ , kt. , grants to Henry son of Robert Symond of D⟨aventry⟩ 1 acre of arable land in Drayton viz., in the North field half an acre over Langedone by the land of William Gymme , and in the South field half an acre under Stepenhul by the land of the said William. Witnesses: Robert Willymet of D⟨aventry⟩ , Robert Symond of the same, William de aula , John le Werrour of Drayton , Geoffrey le porter of the same. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . ⟨4 April 1342.⟩