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GUILSBOROUGH. Letters patent of Queen Elizabeth, dated at Westminster, June 20th, and 41st year of her reign, granting a licence of alienation to Richard , William , and Henry Gardner , for two virgates of land in Gilsborowe, late parcel of the possessions of William Belcher, esq., and held of the crown in capite.

Letters patent of K. James I, dated at Westminster, 1 Sept., 10 of his reign, granting a licence of alienation to Dabridgcourt Belcher, esq., Elizabeth his wife, and Christiana Belcher, widow, for a messuage, garden, &c., in Guilsborrowe, to Richard and William Gardner .

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.⟩

Welton. William Baron of Haverborugh quit-claims to Alice daughter of John Slauston late of Welton all her right in those lands, &c., in W⟨elton⟩ late of the said John. Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Thomas Tuwe esq., Thomas Fyssher of D⟨aventry⟩ , William Brokhole , Richard Ynglond , John Othehulle of Welton . 10 Feb. ⟨1441.⟩ Seal.

Fragment of a charter dated 7 [Ed. II]?, being a release of some land at Daventry to the priory.

Thomas fitz-Walter lord of D⟨aventry⟩ quit-claims to D⟨aventry⟩ all his right in certain tenements and rents in D⟨aventry⟩ and Drayton. [Mutilated and partly effaced.] ⟨29 Sept. 1366.⟩

William Yonge, vicar of D⟨aventry⟩ , grants to Roger Newenham of D⟨aventry⟩ , ½ acre of arable land in the north field of Drayton, in Ayreslade, the land of Robert Godechep , which W. Y. had by the gift of John Gymelin . Witnesses: John Waundel , John, ... Edmund Porter ... ⟨… after 7 July 1360.⟩

King Henry VIII, by letters sealed, confirms the union and incorporation of the churches or chapels of Hedyngton, Merston, Byndesey, Churchill, Frytewell, Ellsfylde, Wornall, Oclee, Bryll, Borstall, Overwinchindon, Fallewysley, Great [Preston] and Little Preston, Welton, West Haddon, Stratton, Norton, Coldeassheby, Daventre, Throppe, Throppe-Mondewell, Foxston, Stalforde, Byssebroke, Chycheley, Newporte Paynell, Ascewodde, Wyllyn, Sandeforde, Wodde pery, Douton basset, Ragdale, Aston, Bromyngham, Rudeby and Wettwange, in Lincoln, Lichfield, and York dioceses; also annual portions from the churches or parishes of St. Giles without the walls of Oxford, Fulthorn, Beckeley, Lovyngham, Uppelamborn, and Sonyngwell, in the dioceses of Lincoln and Salisbury, formerly belonging to the suppressed monasteries of St. Frideswide, Tyckford, Littlemore, and Canwall; made by Thomas Crumwell, K.G., to King Henry VIII's college in Oxford. Dated 31 July, 1537, and 29 year of his reign. [Wigram no. 96]

Ralph Bulge of Purston, jun., grants to William, the abbot, and canons of St. Mary, Oseney, in frankalmoigne, an annual rent of one penny, which was accustomed to be paid to him by sir Jordan, the chaplain, for 2 messuages which he held of him in Estrop; also another rent of 1d., which Hugh de Lyons ("Leonibus") and Matilda his wife were accustomed to pay for a messuage in the same village. (c. 1270-80.)

THENFORD, Northamptonshire. Indenture between the abbot and convent of Oseney, and the prior and convent of Coldnorton, concerning two parts of the tithes of the fee which antiently belonged to the church of St. George within the castle, Oxford, within the parish church of Theneford. Dated at Cold Norton, 20 March, 1394. [Mutilated.]

Bargain and sale. Beaurepaire (Hampshire), Cranes (Hampshire), Bradley (Hampshire), Steventon (Hampshire), North Fareham (Hampshire), Broxhead (Hampshire), Chineham (Hampshire), Bullesdens (Hampshire), Froyle (Hampshire), Peper Harow (Surrey), Piccards (Surrey), Peper Harow (Surrey), Bradenstoke (Wiltshire), Swakeleys (Middlesex), Little Weldon (Northamptonshire), Steventon (Hampshire), Bradley (Hampshire), London, St Bride (City of London). 14 Eliz. I. Oct. 13, 1572. Indenture made between (1) John Jobson, esq., son and heir of Sir Francis Jobson, and Elizabeth, one of the daughters and coheirs of Sir Richard Pexall deceased, and (2) William Marshall of Muche Hadham, Hertfordshire, gent., being a bargain and sale of the fourth part of the manors of Bawreper, Cranes, Bradley, Stevington, Northfarram, Brokeshed, Chynam, Bullesdens, Bentworthe and Froyle, and advowsons of the churches of Stevington and Bradley, Hampshire, fourth part of the manor of Petit Welden alias Little Welden, Northamptonshire, and keeping of the King's Buckhounds, fourth part of the manor of Swacliffe, Middlesex, fourth part of the manor of Peperharowe and Pycards, Surrey, advowson of the church of Peperharowe, fourth part of the manor of Bradenstock and Clack, Wiltshire, fourth part of lands in Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Middx, Surrey and Wilts [details given], fourth part of a messuage in London, parish of St. Bridget, ward of Faringdon Without, and fourth part of all manors, lands, etc., of which Sir Richard Pexall died seized (signed by John Jobson and Elizabeth Jobson).

Deed to lead to a common recovery. Beaurepaire (Hampshire), Cranes (Hampshire), Bradley (Hampshire), Steventon (Hampshire), North Fareham (Hampshire), Broxhead (Hampshire), Chineham (Hampshire), Bullesdens (Hampshire), Froyle (Hampshire), Peper Harow (Surrey), Piccards (Surrey), Bradenstoke (Wiltshire), Swakeleys (Middlesex), Little Weldon (Northamptonshire). 26 Eliz. I. Nov. 13, 1584. Indenture made between (1) Pexall Brocas of Beawreper, and (2) Sir Thomas Sherley of Wyston, Sussex, and Henry Gyfford of Sumborne, Hampshire, esq., deed to lead to a common recovery of the manors of Bawreper, Cranes, Bradley, Stevington, Northfarram, Brokeshed, Chynam, Bullesdens, Bentworthe and Froyle, Hampshire, the manor of Peperharowe and Pycards, Surrey, the manor of Bradenstock and Clack, Wiltshire, the manor of Swacliffe, Middlesex, the manor of Little Welden, Northamptonshire, with lands and appurtenances [details given] (Pexall Brocas).

Exemplification of a common recovery. Beaurepaire (Hampshire), Cranes (Hampshire), Bradley (Hampshire), Steventon (Hampshire), North Fareham (Hampshire), Broxhead (Hampshire), Chineham (Hampshire), Bullesdens (Hampshire), Froyle (Hampshire), Peper Harow (Surrey), Piccards (Surrey), Bradenstoke (Wiltshire), Swakeleys (Middlesex), Little Weldon (Northamptonshire). 27 Eliz. I. Nov. 28, 1584. Exemplification of a common recovery made between Sir Thomas Sherley and Henry Gyfford, and Pexall Brocas esq., concerning the manors of Beaurepaire, Cranes, Bradley, Steventon, North Fareham, Broxhead, Chineham, Bullesdens, and Froyle.

Deed to lead to a common recovery. Beaurepaire (Hampshire), Cranes (Hampshire), Bradley (Hampshire), Steventon (Hampshire), North Fareham (Hampshire), Broxhead (Hampshire), Chineham (Hampshire), Bullesdens (Hampshire), Froyle (Hampshire), Peper Harow (Surrey), Piccards (Surrey), Bradenstoke (Wiltshire), Swakeleys (Middlesex), Little Weldon (Northamptonshire). 26 Eliz. I. Nov. 13, 1584. Indenture made between (1) Pexall Brocas of Beawreper, and (2) Sir Thomas Sherley of Wyston, Sussex, and Henry Gyfford of Sumborne, Hampshire, esq., deed to lead to a common recovery of the manors of Bawreper, Cranes, Bradley, Stevington, Northfarram, Brokeshed, Chynam, Bullesdens, Bentworthe and Froyle, Hampshire, the manor of Peperharowe and Pycards, Surrey, the manor of Bradenstock and Clack, Wiltshire, the manor of Swacliffe, Middlesex, the manor of Little Welden, Northamptonshire, with lands and appurtenances [details given]. Counterpart of MS. D. D. Brocas 123 (Sherley and Gifford).

Covenant. Steventon (Hampshire), Steventon (Hampshire), Roche Court (Hampshire), Broxhead (Hampshire), Little Weldon (Northamptonshire), Little Brickhill (Buckinghamshire). 8 Jas. I. Jan. 1, 1611. Indenture made between (1) Sir Pexall Brocas of Stevington, Hampshire; (2) Edmond Brockett of Luton, Bedfordshire, professor of Divinity; George Sculler and William Cuffley of Kingesley, and Raphe Gardiner of Sherborne St John, yeoman, and (3) Sir Thomas Thinn of Longleate, Wiltshire, and Sir Richard Gifforde of Kingsonborne, Hampshire, covenant by (1) to (2) of the manor of Stevington, Hampshire; the advowson of the church of Stevington; the manor of North Farham alias Roch Court , Hampshire; the manor of Broxheade alias Brocasheade, Hampshire; the manor of Parva Weldonne alias Petit Weldonn, Northamptonshire; lands and tenements in Little Brickhill and Soggnall, and the bailiwick, custody and keeping of his Majesty's buckhounds, (signed by Pexall Brocas).

Covenant. Beaurepaire (Hampshire), Cranes (Hampshire), Bradley (Hampshire), Steventon (Hampshire), North Fareham (Hampshire), Broxhead (Hampshire), Chineham (Hampshire), Bullesdens (Hampshire), Froyle (Hampshire), Peper Harow (Surrey), Piccards (Surrey), Peper Harow (Surrey), Bradenstoke (Wiltshire), Swakeleys (Middlesex), Little Weldon (Northamptonshire), Steventon (Hampshire), Bradley (Hampshire). 15 Eliz. I. Nov. 30, 1572. Indenture made between (1) John Jobson, esq., and (2) Sir John Savage and Dame Eleanor his wife, being a covenant by (1) to (2) relating to the fourth part of the manors of Beaurepair, Cranes, Bradley, North Farram, Brokeshed, Chynam, Bullesdens, Bentworth and Froyle, with the advowsons of the churches of Stevington and Bradley, Hampshire; the fourth part of the manor of Petit Weldon alias Little Welden, Northamptonshire, with the bailiship and bailiwick of the keeping of the King's buckhounds; the fourth part of the manor of Swacliff, Middlesex, the fourth part of the manor of Peperharrowe and Piccards, Surrey, withe the advowson of the church of Peperharrowe, and the fourth part of the manor of Braddenstocke and Clarke, Wiltshire (signed by John Jobson) (endorsed with a note of enrolment on the dorse of the close rolls).

Bargain and sale. North Fareham (Hampshire), Roche Court (Hampshire), Little Weldon (Northamptonshire), Bradenstoke (Wiltshire). 1 Chas. I. Oct. 2, 1625. Bargain and sale by Thomas Taylor of Yardley, Hertfordshire, esq, to Sir Pexall Brocas of Little Brickehill, Buckinghamshire, of two parts in twelve parts to be divided of the manors of North Fareham, Roch Court, Quabbe, Mayles, Proulingworth, , Wickham and Titchfield, Hampshire, and of one part in twelve parts to be divided of the manor of Petite Weldon and the bailiwick of the keeping of the Royal Buckhounds [Northamptonshire?], and of the manor or manors of Bradenstocke cum Clacke and Lineham, Wiltshire (signed and sealed by Taylor) (Endorsement: note of enrolment on the dorse of the Close Rolls on 2 Jan. 1626).

Fine. Steventon (Hampshire), Roche Court (Hampshire), Broxhead (Hampshire), Little Weldon (Northamptonshire), Little Brickhill (Buckinghamshire), Dagnall and Spigurnel (Buckinghamshire). 8 Jas. I. Hilary term, 1611. Exemplification dated 23 January 1611, of a final concord made Hilary term, 8 Jas. I, between Edmund Brockett, S.T.P., George Scullard, gent., William Cufley and Ralph Gardener, querents, and Sir Pexall Brocas, deforciant, concerning the manors of Steventon, North Fareham alias Roche Court, and Broxhead alias Brocashed, Hampshire; Little Weldon alias Petit Weldon, Northamptonshire; the bailiwick and keeping of the King's Buckhounds; the manors of Little Brickhill & Bagnall.

Henry of Lancaster, earl of Derby, confirms to D⟨aventry⟩ all the lands, &c., which Thomas fitz-Walter of D⟨aventry⟩ gave them. Given at Kenilworth. 11 Oct. ⟨1338.⟩

Daventry, The Mills. Nicholas, prior, &c., of D⟨aventry⟩ quit-claims to Roger the miller the tithes of their three mills in D⟨aventry⟩ which he held from them, namely, one windmill and two water-mills, of which one is called Middilmilne and the other Cuttulemilne. Rent: 12d. Roger quit-claims his right in any suit of two mills—one horse-mill and one water-mill, which they held; the former in their courtyard, the latter in the lower stock-pond. He further quit-claims his right in their wood called Armele, and is to pay 6d. for the tithes of his windmill which he holds from Walter fitz-Simon, lord of D⟨aventry⟩ in Drayton . Witnesses: Sir Walter fitz-Simon, lord of D⟨aventry⟩ , Sir Simon de Trop , Roger Gulafre , William son of Nigel , John Gemme , John Baivel , Walter son of Jordan , John of Neubolt , Roger the porter . ⟨3 April 1244.⟩

Daventry, The Mills. Geoffrey son of Roger the miller of D⟨aventry⟩ grants to D⟨aventry⟩ the croft lying between the Almoner’s croft and the Welton road, for which they gave him 3 marks. Witnesses: Sir Robert fitz-Walter, kt., Sir Philip of D⟨aventry⟩ , kt., John Gemme , William Plumstone , John of Neubot , Henry the smith , Jordan of Uptrop . ⟨c. 1270–80.⟩

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.⟩

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.⟩