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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.⟩

John Neel and the prior &c. of D⟨aventry⟩ agree that the tithes of crops from a croft called Gemmeser shall be commuted for a rent of 1d. Witnesses: Sir Robert Fitz-Walter lord of D⟨aventry⟩ , William of Bradden , kts., Thomas of Boltisham , John of Craunford , John Abbe of Staverton , William West of the same, William of Drayton in D⟨aventry⟩ , Robert Werrour of the same. [Torn.] 13 Ed. I.

John Neel grants to D⟨aventry⟩ in free-alms 1½ acres of land in D⟨aventry⟩ , lying over Fischwerehul between the prior’s land and the Daventry-Norton road. In exchange they have given him a croft called Millewardis croft in D⟨aventry⟩ by the Walton road on the west. They also release to him their right in 5 strips at the head of D⟨aventry⟩ towards Drayton, by the high road to Leicester on the north. Witnesses: Sir Robert fitz-Walter lord of D⟨aventry⟩ , John fitz-Philip , William of Drayton , Robert le Werrour , Robert Gemme , Simon de aula , William de Campedene . 15 Ed. I.

John Neel grants to D⟨aventry⟩ in free-alms ½ acre of land in D⟨aventry⟩ , lying over Suthbrok under Hauton hill between the prior’s land on the west and the land late of William Randolf on the east. In exchange John receives two roods of arable land under Ryehill between his own land on the west and that of Simon le Champiun on the east. Witnesses: Sir Robert Fitz-Walter lord of D⟨aventry⟩ , John fitz Philip , Master William of Drayton , Baldwin le Champiun , Thomas de pistrino , Robert le Werrour , Simon de aula . ⟨29 Sept. 1287.⟩

The Tailor tenement in Longemershe. The same to the same, another ½ acre in L⟨ongemershe⟩ . Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Simon Baudewyne of D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon de aula of the same, Geoffrey de aula of the same, John Bakhous of the same, Simon Neubolde of the same, John Draper of the same, John Werrour of Drayton , Geoffrey Gamel of the same. ⟨14 Feb. 1320.⟩ [MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 6, no. 1 is a transcript.]

Daventry, Drayton, Norton, and Staverton. William Catesby, esq., of Asshebyelygger , William Lane of Oslyngbery, gentleman, William Staverton of D⟨aventry⟩ , gentleman, to William Lane, prior, &c., of D⟨aventry⟩ their right in 3 half acres of arable land and a rood of meadow in D⟨aventry⟩ which the grantors had jointly of the gift of William Holte of D⟨aventry⟩, yeoman and Joan his wife, the cousin and heir of William Wryght late of D⟨aventry⟩ . 14 Nov. ⟨1483.⟩

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.⟩

Drayton. Thomas de Falwesle grants to D⟨aventry⟩ in free alms ½ acre of land in the west field of Drayton by D⟨aventry⟩ , over Mixeneforlong between the monks’ land and that of Geoffrey le Porter . Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Simon de aula of D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon Baudewyne of the same, William de pistrino , Geoffrey de aula , John Scop , Jordan Balle , John le Werreur . ⟨17 Feb. 1311.⟩

Lubenham [Leics.]. Indenture (in French) by which Peter of Harpol, prior &c. of D⟨aventry⟩ grant to Mons. Thomas of Ferreis, ‘chief mees’ in La—— and the tithes for three years. Rent: 10 marks at All Saints. Witnesses: Mons. Thomas Malesors of Lebenham , Nicholas of Vielstone , Nicholas Herberd , John of Vielstone , and Thomas Dyfeld . Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . –July. ⟨1350.⟩

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.⟩

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.

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.⟩

Memorandum of the settlement of a dispute between the University and the Prior and Convent of St. Frideswide respecting the Assize of bread and beer. ⟨1382/83, March 9.⟩

Oxford, St Frideswide Dionysia daughter of Lambert fitz-Thomas grants to St. F. in free alms the land at the head of her garden. Witnesses: […] fitz-Owin, mayor, Jordan Rufus, Philip the miller, Richard of Stocwelle, Geoffrey son of […], Richard son of Henry , master Philip, rector of Henneia, John of Brochulle, clerk. ⟨c. 1220–5.⟩

Oxford, St Frideswide Roger Fitz-Richard of Winchester grants land to St. F. Witnesses: Thomas son of Nigel the dean, Adam Rufus, Richard Fierbraz, William — Master William de Knict[eton] , John de Bruehulle , Payn of Knicteton, Ralph de cellario. (N.B. This omits the 40/- clause.) ⟨c. 1200–10.⟩

Oxford, St Frideswide A fragmentary copy of MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. F. 7. Roger Fitz-Richard of Winchester grants land to St. F. Witnesses: Thomas son of Nigel the dean, Adam Rufus, Richard Fierbraz, William — Master William de Knict[eton] , John de Bruehulle , Payn of Knicteton, Ralph de cellario. ⟨c. 1200–10.⟩

Oxford, St Frideswide Alice widow of Helyas of Stoke grants land to Ralph son of Nigel. Witnesses: John Padi, mayor, Philip the miller, Robert Oeyn , William Crampe , John of Kingestone , John of Brohulle , Adam le Macon , Nicholas the janitor, Alfred sub muro, Hugh of Hakeberne , master Godfrey, Ralph de Baracin [= de bracino?]. ⟨c. 1226.⟩

Oxford, St Frideswide Agreement between St. F. and the nunnery of Godstow to exchange certain rents. Witnesses: Philip of O, mayor, Ralph le Plomer , and Henry of Gamage , bailiffs, Henry Oweyn, John of O, John Sewy , Paulinus of Cridinton. 1286 ⟨Nov. 1.⟩ (MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. F. 13A is a mutilated copy.)

Oxford, St Frideswide Nicholas the goldsmith, son of Nicholas the priest and Matilda his wife, quit-claim to St. F. their right in a solar bequeathed to them by Joan Paske. Witnesses: Nicholas of Kingston, mayor, John Culverd , Thomas Sowy , bailiffs, Henry Owein , William the spicer, John of Eu , Philip of Eu, Ralph le Plomer , Thomas Pope . ⟨Mich. 1284–Mich. 1285.⟩

Oxford, St Frideswide Simon of Gloucester and Prior and Convent of St. Frideswide. Agreement as to certain rents in arrear. 1242/43, ⟨Feb. 2⟩

Oxford, St Frideswide Prior and Convent of St. Frideswide to the Warden and Scholars of Canterbury Hall. Demise of various tenements. 1367, July 20

Oxford, St. Aldate’s Henry son of Simeon grants to Warin the smith land by the church of St. Aldate’s, between the land of Segrim son of Robert and that of Reginald the baker. Witnesses: John Kepeharm, Laurence Kepeharm, Henry son of Segrim, Joscelin son of Senare, William Grente, Robert Tregod. ⟨c. 1200–9.⟩

Oxford, St. Aldate’s Henry son of Simeon grants the same to St. F. Witnesses: Thomas, mayor, Adam Rufus, Robert son of Oein, Benedict Kepherem, Henry son of ..., Laurence Halegod, Nicholas the janitor. [Torn.] ⟨c. 1210–20.⟩

Oxford, St. Aldate’s Henry Virun grants to William Dodeman a solar and cellar. Witnesses: William Crompe, John of Brohulle, Miles of Cukesham, Richard of Nortone, William Abbot, Richard Produn, Gilbert Polet’, Robert Chacches’, Walter Haringe, Thomas pisc’. ⟨c. 1230–37.⟩