Grant in frankalmoign. Sopwell, Benedictine priory. [c. 1253] (1253). . Grant from Sir John de Scheldford, kt., in frankalmoigne, to the church of St. Mary of Soppewelle, and to the nuns there, 5s. of annual rent with homages, reliefs, wards, escheats, and all other appurtenances in the Soke of the Park (Socha de Parco), which he bought of Geoffrey, son of John de Eywude; rendering yearly one halfpenny. [Witnessed by Will. [?] de St. Leger, seneschal of St. Albans, who held that office in 1253.]