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Indenture by which Richard, abbot of Tewkesbury leases to William Warde, lately of Everton (Gloucs.) , Margery his wife, and William and Thomas their sons, the manor of Little Compton, with certain lands called Byllandis, and a close called Taylershay, from the feast of the Annunciation last past for 40 years, if any of them shall live as long. Rent: £5/6/8. They are bound to the abbot in a bond of £20, of the same date, to keep the agreement. Given at Tewkesbury, in the chapter-house. 19 Sept. ⟨1438.⟩

Letters of John, bp. of Worcester permitting John, abbot of Tewkesbury , to appropriate the church of Little Compton, paying ¾ to the bishop, and ¾ to the archdeacon of Gloucester, yearly. Given in his castle at Hertlebury. 26 May 1472. Confirmation of this by Robert, prior, and the chapter of Worcester. Given in the chapter-house. 29 May. Confirmation by John Seggden, S.T.P., archdeacon of Gloucester . Given at Bristol. 16 June.

Indenture by which John Abbot of T⟨ewkesbury⟩ , leases to Richard Bolde of Little Compton , and Margery his wife, the manor of Little Compton for 24 years from this date. Rent: £5/6/8. ⟨28 Sept. 1477.⟩