((m. 12.)) THE TITHING OF YATELEY
PARCEL OF THE HUNDRED AND MANOR OF CRONDAL
((29 March 1568 - 10 Elizabeth))
RICHARD ALLEN - To the view of frank-pledge with the hundred and court
of the manor there held on the 29th day of March, in the tenth year of the
reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England France and Ireland,
Defender of the Faith, &c, came Richard Allen, who holds of the lord of this
manor, according to the custom of the manor aforesaid, one capital messuage
commonly called le Haule place, one garden, one orchard, and four virgates of
land with appurtenances in Yateleye, viz, one close commonly called le Pipson
containing by estimation 2 acres, one wood commonly called Hawle grove
containing by estimation 8 acres, one other croft commonly called Galmannes
containing by estimation 2 acres, one close near the aforesaid messuage
containing by estimation 3 1/2 acres, one close commonly called Yeates feald
containing by estimation 11 acres of land, one marsh called Yatefelde More
containing by estimation 2 acres, one close commonly called Haulle feald
containing by estimation 16 acres of land, one other close commonly called le
Fursey close containing by estimation 6 acres, one close commonly called the
black hedge containing by estimation 7 acres, one close called Sellecroft
containing by estimation 12 acres of land, one parcel of land commonly called
le Marshe containing by estimation 7 acres, one close commonly called le
Neytes containing by estimation 8 acres, one wood commonly called the roughe
grove containing by estimation 3 acres, a marsh called Swyngles containing 3
1/2 acres, a marsh called William's More containing 6 acres of land, a marsh
called Manrede's containing 10 acres, a meadow called Frogge mead containing 8
acres, a marsh called bridge more containing 3 1/2 acres, in the common fields
there 2 acres, a water mill with pond and land adjoining to it containing 1
1/2 acres of land, two parcels of land called le calves lease and Mayes plott
containing between them 3 acres. Also one other messuage, a garden, an
orchard, and a fardel of land with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the
hallymot land of Thomas Smythe; viz., a pightel called an orchard, and garden
adjoining, ((Page 259)) containing an acre; two closes with pightels of wood
adjoining containing between them 9 acres, two meadows containing between them
6 acres and a rood of land, a marsh containing 6 acres. Also another
messuage, garden and orchard, containing between them an acre and a fardel of
land with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the hallimot land of Richard
Hawle; viz., two closes, a grove and a wood, and a meadow adjoining containing
between them 7 acres, two other closes called Hey close containing between
them 4 acres of land. And also another messuage, garden and orchard
containing 1 acre, and a fardel of land called Sealand's with appurtenances in
Yateley, parcel of the halymot land of Alice Piper; viz., four crofts and two
meadows containing between them 14 acres of land and meadow. Also a cottage,
a garden and orchard called Broke's with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of
the hallimot land of the aforesaid Alice Piper. Also a messuage, garden,
orchard, and a fardel of land with appurtenances in Yateley called Whealers
alias Westwood Bromowne, parcel of the hallimote land of Stephen Terrye; viz.,
a close adjoining to the said messuage containing 2 acres, a croft called
Whealer's containing 4 acres of land, a close called Lee close containing 4
acres, two woods called Westwood grove containing 4 acres, a meadow near the
aforesaid wood containing half an acre, a parcel of meadow near Waremouth
containing half an acre of land, a croft called Heath croft containing 2
acres. Also a curtilage called Sealand's, parcel of the hallimot land of the
aforesaid Alice Piper. Also a cottage and orchard containing an acre of land
called Gooding's, two crofts belonging to the said cottage with meadow
adjoining containing between them 6 acres, with appurtenances in Yateley, the
hallimot land of Johanna Westend. Also a messuage, garden, and orchard, and a
fardel of land with appurtenances in Yateley, called Annott's lande, parcel of
the hallimot ((land)) of Thomasina Savyn; viz., two crofts and a marsh
containing between them 8 acres. Also a messuage, garden, an orchard, and a
fardel of land with appurtenances in Yateley, called Lewes', parcel of the
hallymot land of Thomas Aslott; viz., four closes, a pightel, and a meadow,
containing between them 12 1/2 acres of land and pasture. Also a croft and a
marsh called Barnes more containing between them 5 acres of land with
appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the hallimot land of Thomas Pytt. Also a
cottage and garden containing half an acre with appurtenances in Yateley,
called Dunning's, parcel of the hallymot land of John Clark. Also another
cottage called Young's and a garden containing one rood with appurtenances in
Yateley, parcel of the hallimot land of Andrew Smyth. Also another cottage,
garden and orchard containing an acre called Ayes with appurtenances, parcel
of the hallimot land of John Wattys in Yateley. Also a ((Page 260)) cottage and
garden containing an acre, with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the
hallymot land of John Cawett. Also another cottage, garden and orchard,
called Knyllande, with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the hallymot land
of William Aylewarde. Also another cottage, garden, orchard and meadow,
called Agnes Pellars, containing between them 1 1/2 acre with appurtenances in
Yateley, parcel of the hallimot land of William Smyth. Also another cottage,
garden, and orchard, formerly Trythes, containing between them a rood of land,
with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the hallimot land of Elizabeth ap
Richards. Also another cottage, garden, and orchard containing a rood, called
Dawes, with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the hallimot land of John
Bolston. Also another cottage, garden, and orchard, formerly Edwardes,
containing a rood, with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the hallymot land
of Robert Good. Also a messuage, garden, orchard, and a fardel of land called
Crowchers, with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the hallimot land of
Richard White; viz., a close and a meadow containing between them 7 acres of
land and meadow. Also a croft called Ponde crofte containing 3 acres of land,
with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the hallymot land of Thomas Asturte.
Also a grove of wood with meadow adjoining, called Coles Groves, containing
between them 5 acres of wood and meadow, with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel
of the hallimot land of John Asturte. Also a messuage, garden, and orchard
containing an acre, called Chaundler's, and a fardel of land belonging to the
said messuage, with appurtenances in Yateley, parcel of the hallymot land of
Richard Creswell; viz., a close called Northcroft containing 8 acres of land,
a close called Churche crofte containing 5 acres, and another close called
Colesgrove containing 3 acres, a marsh called Chaundelors mead containing 6
acres of meadow. Which messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes,
woods, underwoods &c., all singular the premises with appurtenances, the lord
granted to the same Richard, after the death of William Allein, his father.
And now in the aforesaid court the said Richard surrendered the aforesaid
messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods,
&c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances, into the hands of the
lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuages,
gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, &c., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances, to the aforesaid Richard Allein, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the aforesaid manor, in the said
indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said Richard seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid ((Page 261)) messuages,
gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods &c., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances, to the said Richard Allein, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the aforesaid manor, in the said
indentures specified and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean
and Chapter, their successors and assigns, at the Feasts of the Annunciation
of the Blessed Mary and of St. Michael the Archangel, by equal portions 44s. 8
1/2d., and for one cock and one hen 4d., and the other burdens and services
therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall give for a heriot,
according to the form of the aforesaid indenture, when it happens, his best
animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Richard
Allein shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of
the aforesaid indentures, £13. 6s. 8d. and not more. And the said Richard gave
to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, £13. 6s. 8d., and for a
heriot, a horse of a grey colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of
his special grace pardoned and regave to him. And he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 12b.)) RENTS OF THE TENANTS OF THE AFORESAID RICHARD ALLEN, WITH THE
CUSTOMARY WORKS, FINES, AND HERIOTS, DUE AS WELL, TO THE SAID RICHARD, AS TO
THE LORD OF THE MANOR; FOR THE BEFORENAMED LANDS HELD OF THE SAID RICHARD BY
HALLIMOT, ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOM OF THE MANOR, DECLARED AND SPECIFIED IN THE
AFORESAID INDENTURES.
RICHARD CRESWELL, for the messuage, garden, and fardel of land above named pays yearly rent of {1. a vacant space, sufficient for nine or ten lines, and the entry thus left incomplete}
THOMAS SMYTHE, for the messuage and fardel of land above named, pays
yearly at the Feasts of the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary and Saint
Michael the Archangel, by equal portions, 4s., a roost-cock and a hen, and
four days customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor at the
said festivals, 2 1/2d. And in like manner the said Thomas, his heirs and
assigns, shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens, his best
animal; and moreover, they shall give to the said Richard Alleyn as a fine
when it falls, 40s. and not more.
RICHARD HAWLE, for the messuage and fardel of land above named, pays
yearly to the said Richard Alleyn, his heirs and assigns, in equal
portions at the before mentioned feasts 4s. 4d.; a cock and a hen, and
four days customary work. Paying also to ((Page 262)) the lord of the manor
at the aforesaid feasts 2 1/2d. And in like manner the heirs and assigns
of the said Richard shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens,
his best animal; and to the said Richard Allen as a fine when it falls,
20s. and not more.
ALICE PIPER, for the messuage and fardel of land above named, pays
yearly to the said Richard Alleyn, his heirs and assigns, at the said
feasts, 4s. 6d.; a cock and a hen, and five days customary work. Paying
also to the lord of the manor at the said feasts, 2 1/2d. In like manner
the heirs and assigns of the said Alice shall give to the said Richard
Allein as a fine when it falls, 15s. and not more; and moreover, to the
lord as a heriot when it happens, his best animal.
THE SAME ALICE, for her cottage above mentioned, pays annually to the
said Richard Alleyne, his heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, 6d.
and a day's customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor 2 1/2d.
In like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Alice shall give to the
said Richard as a fine when it falls, 5s. and not more; and to the lord as
a heriot when it happens, 6d. and not more.
THE SAME ALICE, for the curtilage above mentioned, pays yearly to the
aforesaid Richard Alleyne at the said feasts, 4d.; paying also to the lord
at the said feasts 2 1/2d. And in like manner her heirs and assigns shall
give to the said Richard Alleyn as a fine when it falls, 4d. and not more;
and to the lord as a heriot when it happens, 2d. and not more.
STEPHEN TERRY, for the messuage and fardel of land above mentioned,
pays yearly to the aforesaid Richard Alleyne, his heirs and assigns, at
the said feasts, 6s. 8d.; paying also to the lord of the manor at the said
feasts, 4 1/2d. And the heirs and assigns of the said Stephen shall give
as a fine when it falls, 26s. 8d.; and to the lord as a heriot when it
happens, his best animal.
JOHANNA WESTON, for the cottage and land above named, pays yearly to
the aforesaid Richard Alleyn, his heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid
feasts, 22d.; and to the lord of the manor at the same feasts 2 1/2d. And
in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Johanna shall give to the
said Richard as a fine when it falls, 33s. 4d., and not more; and to the
lord as a heriot when it happens, 20d.
THOMASYN SAVYN, for the messuage and fardel of land above named, pays
yearly to the said Richard Alleyn, his heirs and assigns, at the said
feasts, 20d.; a cock and a hen, and four days ((Page 263)) customary work.
Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d. at the said feasts. The
heirs and assigns of the said Thomasin shall give to the said Richard
Alleyn as a fine when it falls, 10s., and not more; and moreover they
shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens, 6s.
THOMAS ASLOTT, for the messuage and fardel of land above named, pays
yearly to the aforesaid Richard Alleyn, his heirs and assigns, at the
aforesaid feasts, 2s. 8d., and three days customary work. Paying in like
manner to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d. at the said feasts. The heirs
and assigns of the said Thomas shall give to the lord {RHJ: should this
not be Richard Alleyn?} as a fine when it falls, 38s., and not more; and
moreover they shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens, his best
animal.
THOMAS PYTT, for the land above named, pays yearly to the said
Richard Alleyn, his heirs and assigns, on the aforesaid feasts, 16d., and
one day's work. Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d. at the said
feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas Pitt shall give to
the aforesaid Richard Alleyn as a fine when it falls, 10s. and not more;
and moreover, they shall give to the lord 20d., as a heriot when it
happens.
JOHN CLARK, for the cottage before named, pays yearly to the said
Richard Allein, his heirs and assigns, at the said feasts, 10d., and a
day's customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d. on
the said feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John shall
give to the aforesaid Richard Alleyn as a fine when it falls, 5s. and not
more; and moreover, they shall give to the lord a capon, as a heriot when
it happens.
ANDREWE SMYTHE, for the cottage before named, pays yearly to the said
Richard Alleyne, his heirs and assigns, at the said feasts, 6d., and a
day's customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor 2 1/2d on the
said feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the said Andrew shall give to
the said Richard Allein as a fine when it falls, 4s. and not more; and
moreover, they shall give to the lord a capon as a heriot, when it
happens.
JOHN WATTYS, for the cottage before named, pays yearly to the said
Richard Alleyne, his heirs and assigns, at the feasts, 9d., and one day's
customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d. on the said
feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John shall give to the
said Richard Alleine as a fine when it falls, 5s. 4d. and not more; and
they shall give to the lord a capon as a heriot, when it happens.
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JOHN CAWETT, for the cottage before named, pays yearly to the said
Richard Alleyn, his heirs and assigns, at the said feasts, a penny, and a
day's customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d. at
the said feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John Cawett
shall give to the said Richard Allein as a fine when it falls, 5s. and not
more; and moreover, they shall give to the lord a hen as a heriot, when it
happens.
WILLIAM AYLEWARD, for the cottage before named, pays yearly to the
said Richard Allein, his heirs and assigns, on the said feasts, 3d., and a
day's customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d. at
the said feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the said William shall give
to the said Richard Alleyn as a fine when it falls, 5s. and not more; and
moreover, they shall give to the lord a hen as a heriot, when it happens.
WILLIAM SMYTHE, for the cottage and land before named, pays yearly to
the said Richard Alleine, his heirs and assigns, on the said feasts, 13
1/2d., and a day's customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor 2
1/2d. at the said feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
William shall give to the said Richard Alleyn as a fine when it falls, 6s.
8d. and not more; and moreover, they shall give to the lord a capon as a
heriot, when it happens.
ELIZABETH AP RICHARDES, for the cottage before named, pays yearly to
the said Richard Allein, his heirs and assigns, on the said feasts, 6d.,
and a day's customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d.
at the said feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Elizabeth
shall give to the said Richard Alleyn as a fine when it falls, 6s. 8d. and
not more; and moreover, they shall give to the lord a capon as a heriot,
when it happens.
JOHN BOLSTONE, for the cottage before named, pays yearly to the said
Richard, his heirs and assigns, on the said feasts, 6d., and a day's
customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d at the said
feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John shall give to the
said Richard Alleine as a fine when it falls, 5s.; and moreover, they
shall give to the lord a capon as a heriot, when it happens.
ROBERT GOOD, for the cottage before named, pays yearly to the said
Richard, his heirs and assigns, on the said feasts, 6d., and a day's
customary work. Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d. at the said
feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Robert shall give to
the said Richard as a fine when it falls, 6s. and not more; and moreover,
they shall give to the lord a capon as a heriot, when it happens.
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RICHARD WHYTE, for the messuage and land before named, pays yearly to
the aforesaid Richard Allein, his heirs and assigns, on the said feasts,
2s. 4d., one cock and a hen. Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2
1/2d. at the said feasts. And the heirs and assigns of the said Richard
White shall give to the said Richard Allein as a fine when it falls, 10s.
and not more; and moreover, they shall give to the lord, his best animal
as a heriot, when it happens.
JOHN ASTURTE, for the land before named, pays yearly to the said
Richard Allein, his heirs and assigns, on the said feasts, 4d. Paying
also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d. at the said feasts. And the heirs
and assigns of the aforesaid John shall give to the said Richard Allein as
a fine when it falls, 10s. and not more; and moreover, they shall give to
the lord a pig for a heriot, when it happens.
THOMAS ASTURTE, for his lands before named, pays yearly to the
aforesaid Richard Allein, his heirs and assigns, on the said feasts, 12d.
Paying also to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d at the said feasts. And the
heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Thomas shall give to the said Richard
Allein as a fine when it falls, 6s. and not more; and moreover, they shall
give to the lord a sheep for a heriot, when it happens.
((m. 13.)) ANDREW SMITHE - To the view of frank-pledge with the hundred and
court of the manor there held on the 29th March, in the 10th year of the reign
of Elizabeth, by the grace of God Queen of England, France, and Ireland,
Defender of the Faith, came Andrew Smythe, who holds of the lord of this
manor, according to the custom of the said manor, a messuage, garden, and
orchard, called Colcatt's containing 4 acres of land; also divers separate
((parcels)) of land called Handeforde containing between them 30 acres of land
and marsh; also another parcel of land called Costelaire containing 30 acres
of land and marsh, and a pightel of land called Stacye's containing half an
acre, a cottage and curtilage adjoining containing half an acre called Jaques
side; and two closes in the common field, one of which is called Alexander's
and the other Golepitell, containing two acres of land with appurtenances in
Yateley. Which said messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, &c., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the same Andrew
after the surrender of George Woodcock. Now in the aforesaid court the said
Andrew surrendered the aforesaid messuage, cottage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements &c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances into the hands
of the ((Page 266)) lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
same to the said Andrew Smythe, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom
of the manor, in certain indentures between the Dean and Chapter of the
Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, Winchester, lord of the said manor of
the one part, and John White, knight; Giles Powlett, gentleman; John Wattes
and John Crainston, and others, tenants of the manor of the other part, made,
specified, and declared. And upon this, the lord by his steward granted to
the said Andrew seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances.
To have and to hold the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Andrew, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the
said indentures specified. Paying yearly therefor to the said Dean and
Chapter, their successors and assigns, at the Feasts of the Annunciation of
the Blessed Mary and of Saint Michael the Archangel, by equal portions 5s.
2d., and all other burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens, his
best animal. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Andrew shall give to
the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures,
2s. and not more. And the same Andrew gave to the lord as a fine for such
entrance thereupon had, 2s., and for a heriot a black coloured cow. Which
said fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave him,
and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
ANDREW SMYTHE - To the same court there held of the day and year before
named, came the same Andrew Smythe, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a marsh with a parcel of heath adjoining of the lord's
waste in the common field of Yateley, containing between them 5 acres of land
and marsh. Also another parcel of waste land near the aforesaid messuage
called Colcattes now enclosed containing 13 rods in length and 4 in breadth,
with appurtenances in Yateley. Which several parcels of waste land the lord
granted to the said Andrew of the waste ground of the lord. And now in the
aforesaid court the said Andrew Smythe surrendered the said parcels of land
with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the same to the said Andrew, his heirs and assigns, in the
form above specified. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the
said Andrew seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To
have and to hold to him, his heirs and assigns, in the manner and form
aforesaid. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, viz., for
the parcel of marsh with appurtenances, 6d., and for the parcel of land near
the said messuage, ((Page 267)) 6d.; also the other burdens and services
therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is
not heriotable. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Andrew shall give
to the lord as a fine when it falls, for the marsh, 10d., and for the parcel
of land near the said messuage, 10d., and not more. And the same Andrew gave
to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 20d., and for a heriot
nothing. Which said fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
THOMASINA SMITH, wife of William Smyth. - To the same court there held on
the day and year above named, came Thomasina Smyth, wife of William Smyth; who
holds in like manner according to the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden,
orchard, and half a virgate of land with appurtenances in Yateley, called
Knyllande, namely, a close and a marsh containing between them 10 acres of
land, and marsh, and another close called Parke Crofte, containing 6 acres,
another croft called Midle Crofte, and another croft called Rye Crofte,
containing between them 7 3/4 acres. Also a toft of a messuage and a fardel
of land with appurtenances in Yateley, called Gowlande, viz., a marsh called
Gole-more, containing 5 acres of marsh, two meadows, containing between them 5
acres, another close called Goleland, containing 10 acres of land, another
close called Pondecrofte containing 5 acres, a pightel near Pondcrofte ende
containing a rood of land, and also a pightel with two selions in the field
there called Widworth fealde, containing 2 1/2 acres called Potells pittell.
Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, woods, underwood,
&c., all and singular the premises with all and singular appurtenances, the
lord granted to the same Thomasina, after the death of Robert Catche, her
father. And now in the aforesaid court, the said Thomasina surrendered the
aforesaid messuage &c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances into
the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
same to the aforesaid Thomasina, her heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the said manor in the aforesaid indentures specified, and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the same Thomasina seizin of
all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
same to the said same Thomasina, her heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor as aforesaid. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean and
Chapter, their successors and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal
portions, viz., for the messuage and land called Knyllande, 6s. 8d., and for
the toft and land called Gowlande, 5s. 2d., and for a certain rent ((Page 268))
called Rye Silver, 10d.; and the other burdens and services therefor due by
the aforesaid indentures. And she shall give to the lord as a heriot,
according to the form of the aforesaid indentures when it happens, her two
best animals. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
Thomasina shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form
of the aforesaid indentures, 11s. 2d., and not more. And the said Thomasina
gave to the lord as a fine upon such entrance thereupon had, 11s. 2d., and for
a heriot two cows of a brynded colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the
lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to her. And she did fealty to
the lord and was admitted tenant thereof. Saving the right of the aforesaid
William Smyth for the term of his life, in the messuage and half virgate of
land aforesaid called Knyllande; by the surrender of the aforesaid Thomasina,
his wife.
WILLIAM SMYTHE - To the same court there held on the day and year
aforesaid, came William Smythe, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a piece of land containing 1 1/2 acre in Yateley, lying
near the house of the aforesaid William, also a small paddock of land annexed
to Gowlande, on the west side of the same messuage, with appurtenances. Which
aforesaid separate parcels of land the lord granted to the same William, after
the separate surrender of John Alexander and John Asturte. And now in the
aforesaid court the said William surrendered the said lands into the hands of
the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the same to the said
William, and his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor
specified in the said indentures. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said William seizin of all and singular the premises. To have
and to hold the said William, and his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor &c. Paying therefor yearly to the Dean, &c., portions,
viz., for the piece of land lying near the messuage of Thomasina Smyth
aforesaid, one penny, and for the paddock, one halfpenny; and all other
burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the
aforesaid indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And the heirs
and assigns of the aforesaid William shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the said indentures, viz., for the piece of
land near the aforesaid house, 4d., and for the paddock, 4d., and not more.
And the said William gave to the lord as a fine for entrance thereupon had,
8d., and for a heriot nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special
grace pardoned and regave it to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was
admitted tenant thereof.
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((m. 13b.)) RICHARD WHITE - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Richard White, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a cottage, a garden and orchard, containing an acre, and
4 acres of land lying in the south side of the same messuage (sic), also a
croft called Churchar containing 5 acres, and 2 acres of land lying in the
common field there, called Wydworth, with appurtenances in Yateley. Which
aforesaid messuages, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances, the lord granted to the said Richard after
the surrender of Richard White, his father. And now in the aforesaid court
the said Richard surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances
into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant
the aforesaid messuage, &c., to the said Richard White, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor, &c., declared and specified in the
before mentioned indentures. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to
the said Richard seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances.
To have and to hold, &c., to the said Richard White, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c.,
2s. 10 1/2d. and the other burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not
heriotable. And the heirs and assigns of the said Richard shall give to the
lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the aforesaid indentures
4s. 4d. and not more. And the same Richard gave to the lord as a fine for
entrance thereupon had, 4s. 4d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which said fine
the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to
the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN ASTURTE - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came John Asturte, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a parcel of land called Forrep land containing 5 acres and 1 rood
of land in Yateley. Which said parcel of land with appurtenances, the lord
granted to the same John after the surrender of John Catche. And now in the
aforesaid court, the said John surrendered it into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid parcel of land with
appurtenances to the aforesaid John, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to
the said John seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To
have and to hold the aforesaid parcel of land with appurtenances to the said
John, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c. Paying ((Page 270))
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., one penny, and all other burdens and
services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall give to the
lord as a heriot according to the form of the said indentures, nothing,
because it is not heriotable. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
aforesaid indentures, 12d. and not more. And the said John gave to the lord
as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 12d. and for a heriot, nothing.
Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him,
and he did his fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
ROBERT MAY - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Robert May, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage and garden with curtilage adjoining, and a croft
adjoining the said curtilage containing between them one acre, also another
croft called Litle croft containing an acre, one close containing 4 acres, and
a small meadow called East meade containing 1 1/2 acre of meadow with
appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, lands, tenements,
&c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the
same Robert after the surrender of John Ruges. And now in the aforesaid
court, the said Robert surrendered the said cottage, garden, lands, tenements
etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances into the hands of the
lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid cottage,
garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances to the aforesaid Robert, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor specified and declared in the aforesaid indentures. And
upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Robert seizin of all and
singular the premises. To have and to hold the aforesaid cottage, garden,
orchard, lands, &c., to the said Robert, his heirs and assigns, according to,
&c. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 21d. and all other burdens
and services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall give to
the lord as a heriot, nothing, because it is not heriotable, according to the
form of the aforesaid indentures. And the heirs and assigns of the said
Robert shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of
the said indentures, 6s. 8d. and not more. And the said Robert gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 6s. 8d. and for a heriot,
nothing. Which said fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
ROBERT MAY - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came the same Robert May, who holds in like manner ((Page 271)) according
to the custom of the manor, a cottage with curtilage adjoining, called
Twychemers, containing one acre, with appurtenances in Yateley. Which
aforesaid cottage, &c., the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to
the said Robert after the surrender of William Ruges. And now in the
aforesaid court, the said Robert surrendered the said cottage, &c., the
premises with appurtenances, with the intention that the lord should regrant
the aforesaid cottage, &c. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to
him seizin of the cottage and the rest the premises with appurtenances. To
have and to hold the aforesaid cottage, &c., to the aforesaid Robert, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor. Paying therefor
yearly to the said Dean, &c., 3 1/2d. and the other burdens and services
therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is
not heriotable. And the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Robert shall give
to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said
indentures, 12d. and not more. And the same Robert gave to the lord as a fine
for such entrance thereupon had, 12d. and for a heriot, nothing. Which
aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and
he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN ASTURTE - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came John Asturte, who held in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land with
appurtenances in Yateley, called Sturt Bensye, viz., a close with a wood
adjoining the said messuage containing between them 5 acres of land and wood,
one other wood called Sturt grove containing 4 acres, a meadow adjoining the
said wood containing 2 1/2 acres, another grove of wood called Myl grove
containing by estimation 7 acres of wood and pasture, a close called Lony lane
Reade containing 7 acres, a close called Yldeworth containing 8 acres of land,
a meadow adjoining the said close containing by estimation an acre and a rood
of meadow, a close called Slythurst croft containing 5 acres, in the field
there called Widworth half an acre, and in the field there called Le midle
feald half an acre. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said John after the surrender of John
Asturte his father. And now in the aforesaid court, the said John surrendered
the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord,
with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances to the same John Asturte, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom of ((Page 272)) the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified,
and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said John
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said John Asturte,
his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid
indenture specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 10s. and
the other burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures. And he
shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the custom of
the manor in the aforesaid indenture specified, his best animal. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 10s. and not
more. And the same John Asturte gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 10s., and for a heriot a cow of a black colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 14)). MARTIN SHONCK - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Martin Shonck, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land
with appurtenances in Yateley called Shanck's, viz., 3 closes lying together
containing by estimation 16 acres of land, a close called Stonecroft
containing 5 acres of land, one other croft containing 1 1/2 acre, two meadows
containing between them 3 acres of land, one close of heath containing 2 1/2
acres. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, land, tenements, closes,
woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances, the
lord granted to the said Martin after the surrender of William Shanck, his
father. And now in the aforesaid court, the said Martin surrendered the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, garden,
orchard, land, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances to the said Martin Shanck, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom of the manor set out in the before mentioned indentures. And upon
this the lord by his steward granted to the said Martin siezin of all and
singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid
messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Martin, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified.
Paying therefor annually to the said Dean, &c., 6s 6 1/2d., and for a certain
rent called Rye silver, 10d., and all other burdens and services therefor due
by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall give to the lord for a heriot when
it happens according to ((Page 273)) the form of the aforesaid indentures, his
best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Martin
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
aforesaid indentures, 10s. and not more. And the said Martin Shonck gave to
the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had 10s., and for a heriot a
cow of a brown colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave him, and he did fealty to the lord and was
admitted tenant thereof.
WILLIAM WISDOME - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came William Wisdome, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a cottage, garden, orchard and the toft of a messuage, and a
fardel of land with appurtenances in Yateley, viz., one close called Thachars
containing 6 acres of land; also a small close adjoining the said close
containing half an acre of land. Which aforesaid cottage, garden, orchard,
land, tenements, closes, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said William after the surrender made by
Izabella, daughter and heir of Richard Wisdome, deceased. And now in the
aforesaid court the said William Wisdome surrendered the aforesaid cottage,
&c., into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should
regrant the aforesaid cottage, &c., to the said William Wisdome, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom of the manor specified and declared in the
aforesaid indentures. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the
said William seizin of all and singular the premises. To have and to hold the
aforesaid cottage, &c., with appurtenances to the aforesaid William Wisdome,
his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the said
indentures specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 2s 10
1/2d. and all other burdens and services thereupon due by the aforesaid
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form
of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid William shall give to the lord
as a fine when it falls according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, 7s.
6d., and not more. And the same William gave to the lord as a fine upon
entrance thereupon had, 7s. 6d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid
fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
THOMAS RIDGES - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Thomas Ridges, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage with curtilage, and garden adjoining, with appurtenances
in Yateley. Which aforesaid cottage, curtilage, and garden, the lord granted
to the said Thomas after the ((Page 274)) surrender of John Aslot. And now in
the aforesaid court the said Thomas Ridges surrendered the aforesaid cottage,
&c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that
the lord should regrant the aforesaid cottage, &c., with appurtenances to the
said Thomas Ridges, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said
manor in the aforesaid indentures specified. And upon this the lord by his
steward, granted to the said Thomas seizin of all and singular the premises
with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid cottage, curtilage and
garden with appurtenances to the said Thomas Ridges, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor, in the said indenture specified. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 4 1/2d., and the other burdens and
services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And the aforesaid Thomas
shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of the said
indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Thomas Ridges shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, 3s., and
not more. And the said Thomas gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 3s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which said fine the lord of
his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
LAWRENCE THAIRE - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Lawrence Thaire, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a cottage and curtilage with a garden adjoining, with
appurtenances in Yateley; which aforesaid cottage, garden, orchard, etc., the
premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Lawrence Thaire,
after the surrender of William Ridge. And now in the aforesaid court the said
Lawrence surrendered the aforesaid cottage, garden, and curtilage with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the said cottage, garden, land, tenements, etc., the premises
with appurtenances to the said Lawrence, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Lawrence seizin of
all the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid
cottage, garden, orchard, land, tenements, &c., all and singular the premises
with appurtenances to the said Lawrence Their, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 4 1/2d., also the other burdens
and services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall give to
the lord as a heriot according to the form of the said indentures, nothing,
because it is not ((Page 275)) heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid Laurence shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, 2s., and not more.
And the same Laurence gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon
had, 2s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHANNA ASTURTE - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Johanna Asturte, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a cottage, a curtilage, and a grove of wood and pasture, of the
waste ground of the lord, containing between them 1 1/2 acre, with
appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid cottage, garden, and curtilage,
etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the
said Johanna after the death of Robert Asturte, her uncle. And now in the
aforesaid court the said Johanna surrendered the aforesaid cottage, garden,
orchard, land, tenements etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid cottage, garden, etc., the premises with
appurtenances to the said Johanna, her heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor in the said indentures specified. And upon this the lord
by his steward granted to the said Johanna seizin of all the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid cottage, garden, orchard,
land, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances to the
said Johanna, her heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in
the said indenture specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c.,
5d., and all other burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid
indentures. And she shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form
of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the said Johanna shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, 2s., and
not more. Which said fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave
to her, and she did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 14b.)) MATILDA, NOW THE WIFE OF JOHN CLARK - To the same court there
held on the day and year above named, came Matylda, daughter and heir of
Richard May, and now the wife of John Clark, who holds in like manner
according to the custom of the manor a messuage, garden, orchard, and a
virgate of land with appurtenances, formerly Eastes; also another messuage,
and half a virgate of land with appurtenances in Yateley, viz., a close called
le Wheat Pidell containing 3 acres of land, a close called Lentridge close
containing 5 acres of land, ((Page 276)) a close called Barlie close containing
6 acres of land, a close called Fore acre containing 5 acres, a close called
East croft with a marsh adjoining containing 7 1/2 acres, a close called
Hegley containing 16 acres, a close called Brode croft containing 15 acres, a
close called Pyck croft containing 6 acres, a close called Brixhill containing
8 acres, a close called Fylthier more with two closes adjoining the said marsh
containing between them 15 acres; also three meadows, a marsh, and a close
containing between them 16 acres; also another cottage, garden, curtilage and
orchard, with appurtenances, parcel of the land of John Asturte, held of the
aforesaid Matilda by hallemot; also another cottage, curtilage, and orchard
with appurtenances, parcel of the land of Robert Sage, held of the said
Matilda by hallemot; also another cottage, curtilage and orchard with
appurtenances, parcel of the land of Richard May, held of the said Matilda by
hallemot; and also another cottage, curtilage, and orchard with appurtenances,
parcel of the land of William Theire, held of the said Matilda by hallemot.
Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the same Matilda after the death of Andrew May, her grandfather.
And now in the aforesaid court the said Matilda surrendered the aforesaid
messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods,
etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances into the hands of the
lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuages,
gardens, etc., with appurtenances to the said Matilda, her heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor in the certain indentures between the
Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, &c., specified
and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said
Matilda seizin of all and singular the premises. To have and to hold the
aforesaid messuages, gardens, &c., with appurtenances to the said Matilda, her
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the above-mentioned
indentures specified. Paying therefor annually to the said Dean and Chapter,
their successors and assigns, at the before named feasts in equal portions,
15s. 7d., and for a cock and a hen, 4d., also the other burdens and services
therefor due by the said indentures. And she shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, two of
her best animals. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said
Matilda shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form
of the said indentures, 10s., and not more. And the same Matilda gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 10s., and for a heriot, two
cows of a redd colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to her, and she did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
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TENANTS BY HALLEMOT
JOHN ASTURTE aforesaid, for the cottage and land above named, held of
the aforesaid Matilda by hallemot; pays therefor yearly at the said feasts
by equal portions, to the aforesaid Matilda, her heirs and assigns, 12d.,
and a day's customary work in the autumn, and all other burdens and
services therefor due and accustomed. And in like manner paying to the
said Dean and Chapter 2 1/2d. And in like manner the heirs and assigns
of the aforesaid John, shall give to the said Matilda, her heirs and
assigns, as a fine when it falls, 5s., and not more. And the aforesaid
John shall give moreover, to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors
and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, a capon.
ROBERT SAGE aforesaid, for the cottage and lands of the above named
tenements, held of the aforesaid Matilda by hallemot; pays yearly on the
aforesaid feasts by equal portions, to the said Matilda, her heirs and
assigns, 4d., and a day's customary work in the autumn, and all other
burdens and services therefor due and accustomed. And in like manner
paying to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, on
the said feasts, 2 1/2d. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
aforesaid Robert, shall give to the said Matilda, her heirs and assigns,
as a fine when it falls, 5s. And the aforesaid Robert shall give to the
said Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it
happens, a capon.
RICHARD MAY aforesaid, for the cottage and land of the above named
tenements, held of the aforesaid Matilda by hallemot; pays yearly on the
above named feasts by equal portions, to the aforesaid Matilda, her heirs
and assigns, ((*BLANK*)) and a day's customary work in the autumn, and all
other burdens therefor due and accustomed. And in like manner paying to
the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, at the same
feasts, 2 1/2d. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said
Richard, shall give to the said Matilda, her heirs and assigns, as a fine
when it falls, 6s. 8d., and not more. And the aforesaid Richard shall
give to the said Dean and Chapter, their heirs and successors, as a heriot
when it happens, one of his best capons.
WILLIAM THEIR aforesaid, for the cottage and land of the above named
tenements, held of the aforesaid Matilda by hallemot; pays therefor yearly
at the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, to the aforesaid Matilda, her
heirs and assigns, ((*BLANK*)), and a day's customary work in the autumn;
and all other burdens therefor due and accustomed. And in like manner
paying to the Dean and ((Page 278)) Chapter, their successors and assigns,
at the aforesaid feasts, 2 1/2d. In like manner the heirs and assigns of
the aforesaid William, shall give to the aforesaid Matilda, her heirs and
assigns, as a fine when it falls, 6s. 8d., and not more; and the aforesaid
William, moreover, shall give to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, one of his best
capons.
LAURENCE WATTES - To the same court held on the day and year before
named, came Lawrence Wattes, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a cottage, garden, and curtilage, with appurtenances, in
Yateley. Which aforesaid cottage, garden, and curtilage, with appurtenances,
the lord granted to the said Laurence after the surrender of John Watts,
eldest son, and nearest heir, of Stephen Watts, deceased; thereupon made to
the use of the aforesaid Laurence, his son, in full satisfaction of certain
legacies granted to the said Laurence, by the last will of Alice Smith, his
mother's sister's child. And now in the aforesaid court, the said Laurence
surrendered the said cottage, curtilage, and garden, into the hands of the
lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid cottage,
garden, and curtilage, with appurtenances, to the said Laurence Watts, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid
indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the same Laurence seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the said cottage, garden, and curtilage,
with appurtenances, to the said Laurence, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom of the manor, in the said indentures specified and declared.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and
assigns, at the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 3 1/2d., and the other
burdens and services thereupon due, by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of the said indentures,
nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid Laurence shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, 12d., and not more.
And the same Laurence gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon
had, 12d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 15.)) JAMES HOBSON - To the same court held on the day and year above
named, came James Hobson, who holds of the lord of this manor according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of land, with
divers other lands and tenements, in the occupation of divers tenants by
hallemot; with appurtenances in ((Page 279)) Yately, viz., a close called
Barnefeald, containing 12 acres of land, a close called Churchefealde close,
containing 11 acres, a close called Lee close, containing 5 acres, a close
called Wellefeald close, containing 16 acres, a close called West close,
containing 2 acres, a close called Dawson close, containing 8 acres, and a
close called Wancroft, containing 4 acres. Three crofts called Birchettes,
containing 13 acres, a meadow called Great meade, containing 9 acres, a meadow
called Stanforde meade, containing 3 acres, a grove of wood called Home grove,
containing 10 acres of wood, and another grove called Little Birchett,
containing 2 acres of land and wood. Also another messuage, garden, orchard,
with appurtenances, parcel of the land of Johanna Bolsham, tenant by hallemot;
and also another cottage, garden, orchard and 4 acres of land, with
appurtenances, parcel of the hallemot land of William Dawe. Which aforesaid
messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, woods, underwoods, etc., all and
singular, the premises with appurtenances, the lord granted to the said James
after the death of Thomas Hobson, his father. And now in the aforesaid court
the said James Hobson surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances, into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances, to the said
James Hobson, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor set
out in the aforesaid indentures. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said James Hobson seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances, to the said James Hobson, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their heirs and assigns,
on the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 14s. 5d., and for a cock and a hen,
4d., and all other burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens,
according to the form of the said indenture, his best animal. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the said James shall give to the lord as a
fine according to the form of the said indentures, when it falls, 23s. 4d.,
and not more. And the said James gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 23s. 4d., and for a heriot a bull of a browne colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
TENANTS BY HALLEMOT
JOHANNA BOLSHAM, now the wife of Thomas Asturte, for the cottage,
garden, and orchard, pays yearly to the aforesaid James ((Page 280)) Hobson,
his heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 14d.,
and the other burdens and services therefor due and of customary right.
Paying also on the same feasts to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, 4d. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of
the said Johanna shall give to the aforesaid James, his heirs and assigns,
as a fine when it falls, 20d., and not more. And moreover, the said John,
his heirs and assigns, shall give to the Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, a capon.
WILLIAM DAWE, for the cottage and lands aforesaid, held of the
aforesaid James by hallemot; pays yearly to the said James Hobson, his
heirs and assigns, on the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 17d., and
the other burdens and services therefor due and of customary right.
Paying also to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, 2
1/2d. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid William
shall give to the said James, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it
falls, 6s. 8d., and not more. And moreover, the said William, his heirs
and assigns, shall give to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, one of his best pigs.
STEPHEN TERRYE - To the same court held on the day and year above named,
came Stephen Terry, who holds in like manner according to the custom of the
manor, a messuage, a garden, and half a virgate of land with appurtenances in
Yateley, called Bromehams; viz., a close called Barneclose containing 4 acres,
a meadow called Bromeham's meade containing 1 1/2 acre, a close called Brode
close containing 6 acres, a close called Somercroft containing 10 acres, a
close called Rye Earshe containing 5 acres, a close called Stoney croft
containing 4 acres, a close called Heath croft containing 2 acres, and a marsh
called Frogmore containing 2 acres. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, lands,
tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Stephen, after the death of William Terrye. And now in
the said court the said Stephen surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Stephen, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the
said indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted seizin to the said Stephen of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Stephen, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor specified in the aforesaid indentures. Paying therefor
yearly to the said ((Page 281)) Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns,
at the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 7s. 4d., and for a certain rent
called Rye silver, 20d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by
the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Stephen shall give to the
lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the indentures, 7s. 6d.,
and not more. And the same Stephen gave to the lord as a fine for such
entrance thereupon had, 7s. 6d., and for a heriot, a bull of a browne colour.
Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHANNA BOLSHAM, NOW THE WIFE OF THOMAS ASTURT - To the same court held
on the day and year above named, came Johanna Bolsham, now the wife of Thomas
Asturte; who holds in like manner according to the custom of the manor, a
cottage, and garden with a parcel of land adjoining containing half an acre of
land, a close called North plott near Grene mille bridge containing an acre,
also in the field there called Widworth feald 1 1/2 acre of land, with
appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid cottage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, etc., all and singular with appurtenances the lord granted to the
said Johanna after the death of ((*BLANK*)) Bolsham, her father. And now in the
aforesaid court, the said Johanna, separately examined, surrendered the
aforesaid cottage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the said cottage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Johanna, her heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor in the said indentures specified and declared. And upon
this the lord by his steward granted to the said Johanna seizin of all and
singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the said
cottage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Johanna, her heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c.,
2s. 1d., and the other burdens and services thereupon due by the aforesaid
indentures. And she shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not
heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Johanna
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 3s. 4d., and no more. And the said Johanna gave to the lord
as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 3s. 4d., and for a heriot, nothing,
because as above. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned
and regave to her, and she did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant
thereof.
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THE SAME JOHANNA, holds of Matilda Sone by hallemot; a cottage,
curtilage, and garden adjoining, with appurtenances in Yateley; and pays
to the aforesaid Matilda Sone, her heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid
feasts by equal portions, 7d., and to the lord of the manor, 2 1/2d. And
in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Johanna shall give
to the lord as a heriot, a capon; and to the aforesaid Matilda as a fine
when it falls, 12d., and not more.
((m. 15b.)) RICHARD CLARK - To the same court held on the day and year above
named, came Richard Clark, who holds of the lord of the manor according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land
called Foard Howse, with appurtenances in Yateley, viz., a close with a
pightel adjoining called Home close containing 4 acres of land, a grove of
wood containing 3 acres, a meadow called Home meade containing 3 acres, a
close called West close containing 2 acres, a close called Lane Reade
containing 3 acres, a close called Pirkes containing 2 acres, a close called
Heath close containing 1 1/2 acre, a marsh called Hally more containing 3
acres, a meadow called West meade, a grove adjoining the said marsh containing
2 acres, a meadow called East mead with a grove adjoining containing between
them 2 acres of land and meadow, in the common field there called le Widworth
by estimation 1 acre, in the common field there by estimation 2 acres, a close
called Birchetts containing 1 acre. Also a cottage with garden adjoining, and
a croft adjoining the said cottage containing between them 2 acres, part of
the hallemote land of Thomasina Savyn, held of the aforesaid Richard. And
also another cottage, garden, and orchard containing between them half an acre
of land, parcel of the hallemote land of Clement Wastell, held of the said
Richard. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc.,
all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said
Richard upon the surrender of Richard Clark, his grandfather. And now in the
aforesaid court the said Richard Clark surrendered the aforesaid messuage,
&c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that
the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the
said Richard Clark, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the
manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this the
lord by his steward granted to the said Richard seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances to the said Richard, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom of the manor in the said indentures specified. Paying yearly
therefor to the said Dean and Chapter, ((Page 283)) their successors and
assigns, on the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 5s. 10d., and for a
certain rent called Rye silver, 10d., also the other burdens and services
therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best
animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Richard shall
give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said
indentures, 7s. 6d., and not more. And the same Richard gave to the lord as a
fine for such entrance thereupon had, 7s. 6d., and for a heriot, a bull of a
browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
TENANTS BY HALLEMOTE.
THOMISINA SAVIN, for the cottage, garden, and the rest of the
premises held of the aforesaid Richard by hallemot; pays yearly to the
said Richard Clark, his heirs and assigns, on the before named feasts by
equal portions, 2s., and the other burdens and services therefor due and
accustomed. Paying also to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, at the same feasts by equal portions, 2 1/2d. And
in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Thomisina shall give to
the said Richard, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it falls, 2s., and
not more; and, moreover, the same Thomisina, her heirs and assigns, shall
give to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a
heriot when it happens, his best pig, or 2s., at the option of the said
Dean and Chapter by agreement.
CLEMENT WASTELL, for the cottage and garden of above named, held of
the aforesaid Richard by hallemot; pays yearly to the said Richard, his
heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 4d., and the
other burdens and services therefor due and accustomed. Paying also to
the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, at the same
feasts by equal portions, 2 1/2d. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid Clement shall give to the said Richard, his heirs
and assigns, as a fine when it falls, 12d., and not more; and, moreover,
the said Clement, his heirs and assigns, shall give to the said Dean and
Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, 6d.
RICHARD CLARK - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came the same Richard Clark, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land
with appurtenances in Yateley, called Clark's; ((Page 284)) viz., a close with a
grove of wood containing 6 acres, a meadow called North meade containing 3
acres of meadow, a close with a grove adjoining called Reade's containing 5
acres, in the common field there called ((*BLANK*)) containing 2 acres. Which
aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, land, tenements, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Richard after the
surrender of the aforesaid Richard Clark, his grandfather. And now in the
aforesaid court, the said Richard surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the
said Richard, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in
the aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by
his steward granted to the said Richard seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances to the said Richard Clark, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom of the manor specified in the aforesaid indentures. Paying
therefor yearly to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their successors and
assigns, at the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 5s. 5d., and for a certain
rent called Rye silver, 10d., and all other burdens and services therefor due
by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Richard shall give to the lord
as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 10s.
8d., and not more. And the said Richard gave to the lord as a fine for such
entrance thereupon had, 10s. 8d., and for a heriot, a cow of a black colour.
Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
RICHARD CLARK - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came the same Richard, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, one toft of a cottage with curtilage adjoining, and an acre of
land with appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid toft the lord in like
manner granted to the said Richard after the surrender of Richard Clark, his
grandfather. And now in the said court, the aforesaid Richard surrendered the
said toft, curtilage, land, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises
with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the said toft, &c., with appurtenances to the said Richard
Clark, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the
aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said Richard seizin of all ((Page 285)) and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid cottage,
garden, lands, tenements, &c., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances to the said Richard, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and
assigns, on the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 4d., and also the other
burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give
to the lord as a heriot, according to the form of the said indentures,
nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the said Richard shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls
according to the form of the said indentures, 16d., and not more. And the
same Richard gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 16d.,
and for a heriot, nothing, because it is not heriotable. Which aforesaid fine
the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to
the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 16.)) JOHN ALEXANDER - To the same court held on the day and year above
named, came John Alexander, who holds of the lord of this manor according to
the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, cottage, and a virgate
of land with appurtenances in Yateley; viz., a close called Home close,
containing 4 acres of land, a close called Barne croft, containing 1 1/2 acre,
a close called Nether croft, containing 2 acres, a close called Great Vessell,
containing 8 acres, a close called Little Vessell, containing 3 acres, and a
close called West croft, containing 5 acres; also in the field called le
Midlefeald, 4 acres of land, in the field called le Widworth, a grove of wood,
containing 6 acres of wood, a close called Burchett's grove, containing 3
acres, a close called le Lower grove, containing 2 acres, a close called le
Furze grounde, containing 4 acres, a marsh called Ferne hall, containing 3
acres, a meadow called Ferne haule mead, containing 3 acres, a meadow called
East meade, containing 4 acres of meadow, a close called Great mead,
containing 6 acres, a close called Borstokes, containing 3 acres of meadow, a
parcel of land called Gose and another parcel of land called Norman's,
containing between them an acre of land. And also another cottage, garden,
orchard, and a close upon which a barn is built, containing 2 acres of land,
parcel of the hallimot land of William Smyth. Which aforesaid messuage,
garden, orchard, land, tenements, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said John after the
death of Edward Alexander, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the
said John surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the
hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with ((Page 286)) appurtenances to the said John, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor expressed and declared
in the before named indentures. And upon this the lord by his steward granted
to the said John seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances.
To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances, to the
said John, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor as
aforesaid. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, on the before named feasts by equal portions, 12s.
6d., and for a certain rent called Rye silver, 20d. Also the other burdens
and services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give to the
lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures,
his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
John shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of
the said indentures, 33s. 8d., and not more. And the said John gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 33s. 8d., and for a heriot a
cow of a black colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
LAND HELD OF THE AFORESAID JOHN BY HALLIMOT
WILLIAM SMYTH, for the aforesaid land held by hallimot of the
aforesaid John; pays yearly on the said feasts by equal portions to the
said John Alexander, his heirs and assigns, 18d. And also to the said
Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, 2 1/2d. And in like
manner his heirs and assigns shall give to the said John, his heirs and
assigns, as a fine for the said premises when it falls, 2s., and not more.
And moreover, he shall give to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, a capon.
THOMAS ASTURTE - To the same court held on the day and year above named,
came Thomas Asturte, who holds in like manner according to the custom of the
manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Yateley; viz., a close called Barlie croft, containing 10
acres of land, a close called Pycke croft, containing 4 acres, a close called
Long croft, containing 3 1/2 acres, two crofts called the North crofts,
containing 5 acres, and a close called Burned, containing 3 acres; and in the
field called le Widworth, containing one acre, also a meadow containing 4 1/2
acres, and two groves of wood called Kennes mores, containing 4 acres of wood.
Which said messuage, garden, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Thomas, after the
((Page 287)) surrender of John Asturte, his father. And now in the said court
the aforesaid Thomas surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances, into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Thomas, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the
aforesaid indentures expressed and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said Thomas seizin of all and singular the premises
with appurtenances. To have and to hold the messuage, &c., with
appurtenances, to the said Thomas, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the said manor in the said indentures specified and declared.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and
assigns, at the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 6s. 4d., and for the rent
called Rye silver, 10d., and all the other burdens and services therefor due
by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas shall give to the lord as
a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 9s., and
not more. And the same Thomas gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 9s., and for a heriot a cow of a red colour. Which aforesaid
fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and
he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
THOMAS ASTURTE - To the same court held on the day and year above named,
came the same Thomas, who holds in like manner according to the custom of the
manor, a cottage, garden, and three closes called Heathreaden, containing
altogether 12 acres of land, with appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid
cottage, garden, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said Thomas after the surrender of the
aforesaid John Asturte, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the said
Thomas surrendered the said cottage, lands and tenements, &c., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the
intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid cottage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Thomas, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And
upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Thomas seizin of all and
singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid
cottage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Thomas, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor specified in the said indentures. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, on
the aforesaid ((Page 288)) feasts by equal portions, 2s. 1d., and the other
burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid indenture. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot according to the custom of the manor, nothing,
because it is not heriotable. And the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 3s. 2d., and not more. And the same Thomas gave to the lord
as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 3s. 2d., and for a heriot, nothing.
Which aforesaid fine the lord in like manner pardoned and regave to him, and
he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
THOMAS ASTURTE - To the same court held on the day and year above named,
came the same Thomas, who holds in like manner, a close, called Gannett's with
appurtenances in Yateley. Which said close the lord granted to the said
Thomas after the surrender of Thomas Pitte. And now in the aforesaid court
the said Thomas in like manner surrendered the said close with appurtenances
into the hands of the lord, with the aforesaid intention. And upon this the
lord by his steward granted to the said Thomas seizin of the aforesaid close
with appurtenances. To have and to hold the said close with appurtenances to
the said Thomas, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor
specified in the aforesaid indentures. Paying therefor yearly to the said
Dean, &c., 1d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the
aforesaid indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot according to
the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And
the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas shall give to the lord as a fine when
it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 16d., and not more.
And the said Thomas gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon
had, 16d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 16b.)) RICHARD RUGES - To the same court held on the same day and year,
came Richard Ruges, who holds of the lord of this manor according to the
custom of the manor, a capital messuage with curtilage, garden, orchard and
half a virgate of land; and divers lands held of the said Richard by hallemot
with appurtenances in Yateley, viz., a close with a marsh adjoining the said
messuage containing between them 7 acres of land, another close containing 5
1/2 acres, another close called Reade's containing 1 acre, in the common field
there 6 acres of land, another close called Holly mores containing 4 acres of
pasture, a parcel of meadow called Jushutt's containing 4 acres, a parcel of
meadow called Bostock's containing 3 acres, and also a cottage with ((Page 289))
curtilage and garden adjoining containing an acre of land, parcel of the land
of Richard Geale held by hallemot. And also a parcel of land upon which is
built a messuage with a mill for malting, parcel of the land of the aforesaid
Richard Geale held in like manner by hallemot. And also a parcel of land
containing half an acre, parcel of the land of John Geale held in like manner
by hallemot. Also another parcel of land containing half an acre, parcel of
the land of William Wisdome held by hallemot. Which aforesaid messuage,
garden, orchard, lands, tenements, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Richard Ruges
after the surrender of Thomas Ruges {This Thomas Ruges was probably the eldest
son of William Ryges and Thomasyn his wife. This William died 29th August
1532 - Ex. Brass in Yateley Church}, his father. And now in the court
aforesaid, the said Richard Ruges surrendered the said messuage, &c.,with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Richard
Ruges, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the
aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said Richard seizin of all and singular the premises
with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Richard, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor specified in the said indentures. Paying therefor yearly
to the said Dean, &c., 4s. 4d., and for a certain rent called Rye silver, 10d,
and the other burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures.
And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the
form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs
and assigns of the said Richard shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls
according to the form of the said indentures, 10s., and not more. And the
said Richard gave to the lord for such entrance thereupon had, 10s., and for a
heriot, a cow of a black colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of
his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
TENANTS BY HALEMOTE
RICHARD GEALE, for the cottage and land aforesaid, held of the said
Richard Ruges by hallemot; pays therefor yearly to the said Richard Ruges,
his heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, 10d., and the other
burdens and services therefor due and of customary right. Paying also to
the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, at the same
feasts, by equal portions, 2 1/2d. And in like manner the same Richard
Geale shall give to the said Richard ((Page 290)) Ruges, his heirs and
assigns, as a fine when it falls, 2s. 6d., and not more; and moreover, the
said Richard Geale shall give to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter as a
heriot when it happens, one of his best capons.
THE SAME RICHARD GEALE, for the parcel of the land held of the
aforesaid ((Richard)) Ruges by hallemot; pays yearly to the aforesaid
Richard Ruges at the said feasts, by equal portions, 3d., and to the
aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, a halfpenny.
And in like manner he shall give to the aforesaid Richard Ruges, his heirs
and assigns, as a fine when it falls, a capon; and to the aforesaid Dean
and Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens,
one of his best capons.
JOHN GEALE, for the parcel of land held in like manner of the
aforesaid Richard Ruges by hallemot; pays yearly to the said Richard
Ruges, his heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal portions,
3 1/2d., also all other burdens and services therefor due and of customary
right. Paying also to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and
assigns, at the said feasts, a halfpenny. And in like manner the heirs
and assigns of the said John shall give as a fine when it falls, to the
aforesaid Richard Ruges, his heirs and assigns, a capon; and they shall
give, moreover, to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter as a heriot when it
happens, his best hen.
WILLIAM WYSDOM, for the aforesaid parcel of land held in like manner
of the aforesaid Richard Ruges by hallemot; pays yearly to the aforesaid
Richard Ruges, his heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal
portions, 4d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the
aforesaid indentures. Paying also to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter,
their successors and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, a halfpenny. And
in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid William shall give
to the aforesaid Richard Ruges, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it
falls, a capon; and they shall give, moreover, to the said Dean and
Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, his
best hen.
RICHARD RUGES - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came the aforesaid Richard Ruges, who holds in like manner according to
the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of
land called Paskeys with appurtenances in Yateley, viz., a close called Home
close with a marsh adjoining containing between them 5 acres of land and
marsh, another close called Dyning's containing 4 acres, in the common field
there 2 acres ((Page 291)) of land, and a parcel of meadow containing 4 1/2
acres. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all
and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said
Richard after the surrender of Roger Dawe. And now in the aforesaid court the
said Richard surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into
the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
aforesaid messuage &c., with appurtenances to the said Richard, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures
specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 4s. 5d., and for a
certain rent called Rye silver, 10d., and the other burdens and services
therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, his
best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
Richard shall give to the lord as a fine when it happens according to the form
of the said indentures, 13s. 4d., and not more. And the said Richard gave to
the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 13s. 4d., and for a
heriot, a cow of a brinded colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord
of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the
lord, and was admitted tenant thereof.
WILLIAM SELLANDE - To the same court held there on the day and year above
mentioned, came William Seallande, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, curtilage, garden, and orchard with two
crofts adjoining, called Seallande's, containing between them 2 1/2 acres of
land, a close called Hedge close containing 4 acres, and a grove of wood with
a close adjoining called Birchett containing 4 acres of land and wood, with
appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said William after the death of ((*BLANK*)) Sealand, his father.
And now in the aforesaid court the said William surrendered the aforesaid
messuage, garden, lands, tenements, &c., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid messuage, garden, lands, tenements, woods,
underwoods, &c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances to the said
William Sealand, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor
in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by
his steward granted to the said William seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid cottage,
garden, orchard, lands, tenements, woods, underwoods, &c., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances to the said William, his heirs and assigns,
according to ((Page 292)) the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures
specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 5s. 0 1/2d., and the
other burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he
shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of the said
indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns of the said William Sealande shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 6s. 8d., and
not more. And the said William Sealand gave to the lord as a fine for such
entrance thereupon had, 6s. 8d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid
fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 17.)) THOMAS WASTELL - To the same court held on the day and year above
named, came Thomas Wastell, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a fardel of land with
appurtenances in Yateley, called Whites; viz., a meadow called Mylgrove meade
containing an acre and a rood of meadow, also 7 acres of land adjoining the
said messuage, also the toft of a messuage, called Woodland's, containing half
an acre, and a fardel of land belonging to the said toft, viz., a meadow
called Woodland's meade, containing 3 acres and a rood of meadow, and 7 1/2
acres lying together. Which aforesaid messuage, toft, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Thomas after the surrender of William Ruges. And now in
the said court the said Thomas Wastell surrendered the said messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Thomas Wastell, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor
specified and declared in the aforesaid indentures. And upon this the lord by
his steward granted to the said Thomas seizin of all and singular the premises
with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Thomas, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., portions, viz., for
the said messuage and lands, called Whites, 3s. 3d., and for the aforesaid
toft and lands, called Woodlandes, 2s. 8d., and for a certain rent, called Rye
silver, 10d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form
of the aforesaid indentures when it happens, his best animal. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Thomas shall give to the lord as
a fine when it falls according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, viz.,
for the said messuage, 6s., and for the said toft, 6s., and not more. And the
said Thomas gave to the lord as a fine for such ((Page 293)) entrance thereupon
had, 12s., and for a heriot a cow of a browne colour. Which aforesaid fine
and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he
did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
WILLIAM GEALE - To the same court there held on the same day and year
above named, came William Geale, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a toft of a messuage, and three crofts adjoining to the
said messuage containing between them 4 acres of land, called Groves Gibbes
with appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid toft of a messuage, etc., all
and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said
William after the surrender of Nicholas Geale. And now in the aforesaid court
the said William surrendered the aforesaid toft, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention
that the lord should regrant the aforesaid toft, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances to the said William, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the aforesaid manor in the above mentioned
indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said William seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid toft, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances to the aforesaid William, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., specified. Paying therefor yearly to
the aforesaid Dean, &c., 20d., and the other burdens and services therefor due
by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot according
to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable.
And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid William shall give
to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said
indentures, 14d., and not more. And the said William gave to the lord as a
fine for such entrance thereupon had, 14d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which
aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and
he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN GEALE - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came John Geale, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a parcel of meadow, called Worth meade, otherwise White meade,
containing 3 1/2 acres of meadow with appurtenances in Yateley. Which said
parcel of meadow with appurtenances the lord granted to the said John after
the surrender of Roger Dawe. And now in the aforesaid court the said John
surrendered the said parcel of meadow with appurtenances into the hands of the
lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant it to the aforesaid
John, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c. And upon this the
lord ((Page 294)) by his steward granted to the said John seizin of all and
singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid
parcel of meadow with appurtenances to the said John Geale, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., specified. Paying therefor yearly to
the said Dean, &c., 8d., and, &c. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot
according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not
heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said John shall
give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said
indentures, 12d., and not more. And the same John gave to the lord as a fine
for such entrance thereupon had, 12d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which
aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and
he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN GEALE - To the same court held there on the day and year above
named, came the same John Geale, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a cottage with a curtilage adjoining, containing half an
acre of land with appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid cottage, &c., the
premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said John after the
surrender of John Cockes. And now in the aforesaid court he surrendered in
like manner the said cottage, etc., the premises with appurtenances into the
hands of the lord, with the intention aforesaid. And upon this the lord by
his steward granted to the said John seizin of all and singular the premises
with appurtenances in the manner and form aforesaid. Paying therefor yearly
to the said Dean, &c., 18d., and, &c. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is
not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said John
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 2s., and not more. And the same John gave to the lord as a
fine for such entrance thereupon had, 2s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which
aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and
he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
THOMAS CATCHE - To the same court held on the day and year above named,
came Thomas Catche, who holds in like manner according to the custom of the
manor, a cottage, a garden with a curtilage, and croft adjoining, containing
between them 2 acres. Also a grove of wood adjoining the said croft
containing 2 acres of wood with appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid
cottage, lands, tenements, etc., the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Thomas after the surrender of William Catche, his father.
And now in the said court the aforesaid Thomas surrendered the said cottage,
garden, etc., ((Page 295)) all and singular the premises with appurtenances into
the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
said garden, orchard, tenements etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances to the aforesaid Thomas Catche, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom, &c. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said
Thomas seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have
and to hold the aforesaid cottage, garden, lands, tenements &c., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances to the said Thomas Catche, his heirs
and assigns, according to the custom, &c. Paying therefor yearly to the
aforesaid Dean, &c., 20 1/2d., and, &c. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is
not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 2s., and not more. And the said Thomas gave to the lord as a
fine for such entrance thereupon had, 2s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which
aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and
he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 17d.)) RICHARD CATCHE - To the same court held there on the day and
year above named, came Richard Catche, who holds of this manor according to
the custom of the manor, a cottage and garden, with a close adjoining,
containing between them 2 1/2 acres, called Riollis; also a marsh containing
an acre, with appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid cottage, garden, land
tenements, &c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Richard after the death of Edward Catche, his brother.
And now in the same court the aforesaid Richard surrendered the said cottage,
garden, land, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid cottage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Richard, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., declared. And
upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Richard seizin of all
and singular the premises. To have and to hold the said cottage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Richard Catche, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c.,
14d., and, &c. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not
heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Richard
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 2s., and not more. And the same Richard gave to the lord as
a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 2s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which
aforesaid fine the lord of his ((Page 296)) special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof. Saving
the right of Milicia Catche, widow, during her widowhood, according to the
form of the aforesaid indentures.
EDWARD MAY - To the same court held on the day and year above named, came
Edward May, who holds in like manner according to the custom of the manor, a
cottage, garden, and close, parcel of lez Forreplande, containing between them
two acres of land; two small meadows whereof, one is called lez Hale,
containing between them 3 1/2 acres of meadow, with appurtenances in Yateley.
Which aforesaid cottage, garden, land, tenements, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Edward after the
surrender of Andrew May, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the said
Edward surrendered the said cottage, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the said cottage, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances to the said Edward, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the
said Edward seizin of all and singular the premises. To have and to hold the
aforesaid cottage, garden, land, tenements, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances to the said Edward May, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said
Dean, &c., 14d., and, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is
not heriotable. And the heirs and assigns of the said Edward shall give to
the lord for a fine when it falls according to the form of the said
indentures, 20s., and not more. And the said Edward gave to the lord as a
fine for such entrance thereupon had, 20s., and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
JAMES CATCHE - To the same court held there on the day and year above
named, came James Catche, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage, garden, and orchard, containing half an acre, also a
parcel of land called Gifford's, containing 5 acres of land, another parcel of
land called Halle acre, containing 4 acres, another parcel of land called
Knelle, containing two acres, another parcel of land called Cannys containing
an acre, and a close towards Eversley, containing 5 acres; a meadow containing
3 acres, and a grove of wood containing 1 1/2 acre, with appurtenances in
Yateley. Which aforesaid cottage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said James, his heirs and assigns, after the death of Robert
((Page 297)) Catche, his brother. And now in the aforesaid court the said James
surrendered the aforesaid cottage, &c., with appurtenances, into the hands of
the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said cottage,
&c., with appurtenances, to the said James Catche, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said James seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the said cottage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, &c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances to the said
James, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., declared. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 7s. 4d., and &c., indentures. And he
shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of
the said indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid James shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls
according to the form of the said indentures, 10s., and not more. And the
said James gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 10s.,
and for a heriot, a cow of a black colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot
the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to
the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN GOODINGE - To the same court held there on the day and year above
named, came John Goodinge, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a messuage, garden, and orchard, and half a virgate of land,
formerly Barbour's; another messuage, and half a virgate of land formerly
Atmeade's; also the toft of another messuage, and half a virgate of land,
formerly Dymar's, with appurtenances in Yateley; viz., one close called Home
croft, containing 2 1/2 acres of land, another close called Lomy lane Reade,
containing 5 acres, another close called Stoke croft, containing 5 1/2 acres,
a meadow called Goodinge meadowe, containing 6 acres of meadow and wood, two
parcels of marsh and meadow called Wood-howse, containing between them 5
acres, another close called Pourclose, containing 4 acres, another close
called Downing's, containing 3 acres, in the common field there two acres of
land, a meadow called Whetle, containing 4 1/2 acres, and another close with a
parcel of land adjoining, called Goodinge's croft, containing 4 acres of land.
Which aforesaid messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said John Goodinge, after the death of ((*BLANK*)) Goodinge, his
father. And now in the said court the aforesaid John surrendered the
aforesaid messuages, &c., with appurtenances, into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuages, &c., with
appurtenances to the said John Goodinge, his heirs and assigns, ((Page 298))
according to the custom, &c., declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said John seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuages, &c., with
appurtenances, to the said John Goodinge, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 13s.
6d., and for a certain rent called Rye sylver, 20d., and &c., indentures. And
he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of
the said indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the said John shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls
according to the form of the said indentures, 20s., and not more. And the
same John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 20s.,
and for a heriot, a cow of a black colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot
the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to
the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 18.)) RICHARD GEALE - To the same court held there on the day and year
above named, came Richard Geale, who holds of the lord of the manor according
to the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of land
called Lanys, with appurtenances in Yateley; viz., a close called le Home
fealde, containing 20 acres of land, a close called le White croft, containing
3 1/2 acres, a close called le Long croft, containing 6 acres, a close called
le Birchett feald, containing 10 1/2 acres, a close called le Burned read,
containing 10 1/2 acres, a close called Apul garden, containing an acre, and a
close called Casey, containing 3 1/2 acres; a parcel of land lying in Slyford
hill, containing half an acre, two acres of meadow, and an acre of pasture,
lying in Casey, a meadow called Downe mead, containing 9 acres, a parcel of
wood called Downe grove, containing 7 1/2 acres, and another parcel of wood,
called Home grove, containing 7 acres. Which aforesaid messuage, garden,
orchard, lands, tenements, woods, underwoods, closes, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the same Richard after the
surrender of Nicholas Geale, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the
said Richard surrendered the said messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements,
woods, underwoods, &c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances into
the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances, to the said Richard Geale, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this
the lord by his steward granted to the said Richard seizin of all and singular
the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage,
&c., with appurtenances to the said Richard Geale, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the
said Dean, &c., 20s., ((Page 299)) and 2d. for a hen, and &c. indentures. And
he shall give to the lord for a heriot when it happens according to the form
of the said indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the said Richard shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls
according to the form of the said indentures, 23s. 4d., and not more. And the
said Richard gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 23s.
4d., and for a heriot, a cow of a browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and
heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
RICHARD GEALE - To the same court held there on the day and year above
named, came the same Richard, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Yateley; viz., a close commonly called Bocher's, containing
10 acres of land, and another adjoining the said close containing 1 1/2 acre,
another close called Stratfild croft containing 3 acres, another close called
Lunne Lane, containing 3 acres, a parcel of land near Strowde poole containing
a rood of land, a parcel of land lying near the hedge of the marsh there
containing 1 acre, a close commonly called le Beache close containing 8 acres,
a close lying in Smalleshottes ((containing)) 2 acres, a meadow called Bocher's
meade containing 3 acres of land and meadow, a parcel of wood near the said
meadow containing 2 acres, and a parcel of wood commonly called Bocher's
grove, containing 3 acres of wood. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard,
lands, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the
lord granted to the said Richard after the surrender of the aforesaid Nicholas
Geale. And now in the court aforesaid, the said Richard surrendered the
aforesaid messuage, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances
into the hands of the lord, with the intention aforesaid. And upon this the
lord by his steward granted in like manner, to the said Richard seizin of all
and singular the premises. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, etc.,
the premises with appurtenances as above. Paying therefor yearly to the said
Dean, &c., 10s., and &c. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Richard shall give to the lord
as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 6s. 8d.,
and not more. And the same Richard Geale gave to the lord as a fine for such
entrance thereupon had, 6s. 8d., and for a heriot, a cow of a browne colour.
Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((Page 300))
RICHARD GEALE - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came the same Richard Geale, who holds in like manner of the lord of
the manor, a close called Petmore, containing 4 acres of land and 4 acres of
wood, two closes called Richards containing 7 acres of land, a close called
the Oke feald containing 8 acres, a close called the Packer Read, containing 6
acres, in the common field there called ((*BLANK*)) half an acre, in the field
there called ((*BLANK*)) half an acre, a pasture called le Mershe containing 2
acres, a close called Mylgrove containing 4 acres of pasture and 3 acres of
wood, and a parcel of meadow containing 1 1/2 acre, with appurtenances in
Yateley. Which aforesaid crofts, closes, lands, tenements, etc., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Richard
after the surrender of the aforesaid Nicholas. And now in the said court the
aforesaid Richard surrendered the said crofts, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention as
above. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Richard
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the said crofts, &c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances to
the aforesaid Richard, his heirs and assigns, as above. Paying therefor
yearly to the said Dean, &c., 10s., and for a certain rent called Rye sylver
10d., and, &c. indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Richard shall give to the lord
as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 7s., and
not more. And the same Richard gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 7s., and for a heriot, a cow of a brynded colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
RICHARD GEALE - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came the same Richard, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a parcel of land called Dasyers, and also a toft of a messuage,
a garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land with appurtenances in Yateley;
viz., a close called Stone croft containing 3 1/2 acres of land, a marsh
containing an acre, in the field there called le Midle feald an acre, one acre
of land in the common field there, in the field there called Widworth 2 acres
of land, a parcel of marsh called Batlenmore containing an acre, a parcel of
meadow in the marsh there called Fease-more containing 5 acres of meadow, and
a parcel of wood containing 2 acres. Which aforesaid toft, garden, orchard,
lands, tenements, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the ((Page 301))
premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Richard after the
surrender of the aforesaid Nicholas. And now in the aforesaid court the said
Richard Geale surrendered the said toft, &c., with appurtenances into the
hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
aforesaid toft, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, &c., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances to the said Richard Geale, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said Richard seizin of all and singular the premises
with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid toft, garden, orchard,
lands, tenements, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances to the said Richard Geale, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c.,
viz., for the land belonging to the said toft, 4s. 5d., and for a certain rent
called Rye silver, 10d., and for the land called Dasyers, one penny, and the
other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord for a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Richard shall give to the
lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures,
viz., for the toft and land belonging to the said toft, 7s., and for the land
called Dasyers, 14d., and not more. And the same Richard gave to the lord as
a fine for such entrance thereupon had, viz., for the whole, 8s. 2d., and for
a heriot, a bull of a redd colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord
of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 18b.)) RICHARD GEALE - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Richard Geale, who holds of the lord of this manor according
to the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of
land with appurtenances in Yateley, viz., a close adjoining to the said
messuage containing an acre of land, and another close called Stone crofte
containing 2 1/2 acres; also in the field called le Midle feald 2 acres, and
in a field called Widworth 2 acres of land, a parcel of meadow lying in
Batlemore containing an acre, a parcel of meadow in a certain marsh called
Lese-moor containing 5 acres, a parcel of pasture in Lese moor aforesaid
containing 2 acres of land, and one acre of land called Wybridge lying near
Goodinges grove. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements,
&c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the
said Richard after the surrender of Nicholas Geale, his father. And now in
the said court the aforesaid Richard Geale surrendered the said messuage,
garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular the ((Page 302))
premises with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention
that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances
to the said Richard, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the
manor in certain indentures between the Dean, &c., and declared. And upon
this the lord by his steward granted to the same Richard seizin of all and
singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid
messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Richard Geale, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly
to the Dean, &c., 4s. 4d., and for the rent commonly called Rye silver, 10d.,
and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord for a heriot
when it happens according to the custom of the manor, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Richard Geale shall give to the
lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures,
9s., and not more. And the said Richard gave to the lord as a fine for such
entrance thereupon had, 9s., and for a heriot, a cow of a black colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
RICHARD GEALE - To the same court here held on the day and year above
named, came the same Richard, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land with
appurtenances in Yateley; viz., a close called Newe wood howse close,
containing 10 acres of land, another close called Barr close, containing 6
acres of land, and a meadow called Bostock's meade, containing 7 acres of
land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all
and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said
Richard Geale, after the surrender of the aforesaid Nicholas. And now in the
aforesaid court the said Richard surrendered the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances, into the hands of the lord, with the intention aforesaid. And
upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Richard seizin of all
and singular the premises. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances, to the said Richard, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom aforesaid. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 4s. 2d.,
and for a cock, 2d., and for the rent called Rye silver, 10d., and the other,
&c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord for a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the said Richard shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 9s., and not
more. And the same Richard gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 9s., and for ((Page 303)) a heriot, a cow of a black colour.
Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
ROBERT MYLWAYE, otherwise PEARS - To the same court there held on the day
and year above named, came Robert Mylwaye, otherwise Pears, who holds in like
manner according to the custom of the manor, a messuage, a garden, orchard,
and half a virgate of land, commonly called Pyrk's, with appurtenances in
Yateley; viz., two Pightels adjoining the said messuage, containing between
them with the gardens and orchards aforesaid, 3 acres of land; a wood
adjoining the said pightel, containing 3 acres, a close called Acre crofte,
another close called Yander lande, with a wood adjoining, containing between
them 14 acres of land and wood; a close called Marle landes, containing 2 1/2
acres of land, two closes called Readen, containing 10 acres of land, a meadow
called Pyrk meade, containing 5 acres, a wood with a meadow adjoining, called
3 1/2 acres, and the herbage of half an acre of meadow in a certain meadow
belonging to Edward May. And also the toft of a messuage, and half a virgate
of land with appurtenances in Yateley; viz., one close with a parcel of land
adjoining to it, called Catche's fealde, containing 8 acres of land, another
close commonly called Brick hill, containing 8 acres, another close called the
Deane feald, containing 9 acres, another close called Coomes, containing 6
acres, a close called Blacke lande containing 4 acres, two marshes called
White's more, containing 1 1/2 acre of land, one acre lying in a certain
croft, called Three Men's croft, and a meadow with a wood adjoining, called
Catche's meade, containing 4 1/2 acres of land and meadow. Which aforesaid
messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods,
&c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the
said Robert after the death of William Mylway, otherwise Pears, his father.
And now in the aforesaid court the said Robert surrendered the aforesaid
messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances, into the hands of the lord, with the intention
that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuages, &c., with appurtenances,
to the said Robert, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Robert
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the aforesaid messuages, &c., with appurtenances, to the said Robert, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid
indentures specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean &c., 13s. 1d.,
and 4d. for a cock and hen, and the other &c., indentures. And he shall give
to the lord for a heriot when it happens according to the form of ((Page 304))
the said indentures, his two best animals, viz., for each messuage, one, his
best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Robert
shall give to the said lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of
the said indentures, 46s. 8d., and not more. And the said Robert gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 46s. 8d., and for a heriot,
two steers of a browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of
his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
MATILDA SONE - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Matilda Sone, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a messuage, garden, and orchard called Norton's, a close called
Pond close containing by estimation 2 acres, another close called Long croft
containing 3 acres, two other closes, one of which is called Midle close and
the other Pyrke's containing between them 3 1/2 acres, with appurtenances in
Yateley. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, &c.,
all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said
Matilda after the death of ((*BLANK*)) Sone, her father. And now in the
aforesaid court the said Matilda surrendered the said messuage, etc., with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances, to the said
Matilda, her heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Matilda seizin of
all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
said messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Matilda, her heirs and
assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures
specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 23d., and the other
burdens thereupon due by the aforesaid indentures. And she shall give to the
lord for a heriot according to the form of the said indentures, nothing,
because it is not heriotable. And the heirs and assigns of the said Matilda
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 5s., and not more. And the said Matilda gave to the lord as
a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 5s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which
aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to her, and
she did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 19.)) JOHN TERRYE - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came John Terrye, who holds of the lord of this manor according
to the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of
land with appurtenances in Yateley, called Inshotts, viz., one close called
Home close, containing 4 acres of land, another close called Whittcroft,
containing 2 acres, another close ((Page 305)) called Park containing 6 acres,
another close called Pyrk's, containing 2 1/2 acres, another close called
Holye mores containing 10 acres, a meadow called East meade, containing half
an acre of meadow, another meadow called Inshottes containing 3 acres, a grove
of wood called Inshottes grove containing 2 acres of land and wood, another
close called Inshottes croft, containing 1 1/2 acre, also in the field called
the commen feald 5 acres of land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard,
lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, &c., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said John after the
surrender of the same John. And now in the aforesaid court the said John
surrendered the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the
lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage,
&c., with appurtenances to the said John Terrye, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said John seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said John Terrye, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 5s.
3d., and for a certain rent called Rye silver, 10d., and the other burdens and
services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord
for a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, his
best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said John shall
give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said
indentures, 6s. 8d., and not more. And the said John gave to the lord as a
fine for such entrance thereupon had, 6s. 8d., and for a heriot, a bull of a
brynded colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
JOHN TERRY - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came the same John, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage and garden with curtilage adjoining containing half an
acre of land, a croft called Leapers Pydell containing half an acre, and a
grove of wood called Lepers grove containing 1 1/2 acre of wood, with
appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid cottage, garden, curtilage, lands,
tenements, closes, woods, etc., the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said John after the surrender of the aforesaid John. And now
in the aforesaid court the said John surrendered the said cottage, &c., with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the said cottage, &c., with appurtenances to the said John
Terrye, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
((Page 306)) And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said John
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the aforesaid cottage, garden, lands, tenements, closes, etc., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances to the said John Terry, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., specified. Paying therefor yearly to
the said Dean, &c., 5s. 5d., and the other burdens and services therefor due
by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord for a heriot, nothing,
because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
aforesaid John shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the
form of the said indentures, 6s. 8d., and not more. And the said John gave to
the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 6s. 8d., and for a heriot,
nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
GEORGE BEREWE - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came George Berewe, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, the toft of a messuage, and a virgate of land called Chaundler's,
with appurtenances in Yateley; viz., a close adjoining a certain meadow called
Colesgrove meade containing 2 acres, another close called Brodecrofte
containing 3 acres, another close called the Barne feald containing 9 acres, a
marsh called Chaundler's meade containing 18 acres of meadow, a close called
West croft containing 5 acres, another close called Furcye croft containing 5
acres of land, a close called Litle Dunge's containing 2 1/2 acres, five
closes lying together called Great Dunge's, containing 27 acres of land, a
parcel of land near Dawe's well, containing 3 roods of land, and a parcel near
Churche croft, containing half an acre. Which aforesaid toft, lands,
tenements, closes, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the
lord granted to the said George Berewe after the surrender of Richard
Creswell. And now in the aforesaid court the said George Berewe surrendered
the aforesaid toft, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the said toft, &c., with
appurtenances to the aforesaid George Berewe, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said John seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the said toft, lands, tenements, etc., all
and singular the premises with appurtenances to the said George Berewe, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 10s. 1d., and the other, &c.,
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in like
manner the heirs ((Page 307)) and assigns of the aforesaid George shall give to
the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures,
10s., and not more. And the same George gave to the lord as a fine for such
entrance thereupon had, 10s., and for a heriot, a horse of a grey colour.
Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
WILLIAM WISDOME - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came William Wisdome, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a toft of a cottage with appurtenances in Yateley. Which
aforesaid toft the lord granted to the said William Wisdome after ((*BLANK*)).
And now in the aforesaid court the said William surrendered the said toft with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid toft with appurtenances to the said William
Wisdome, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said manor in
the aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by
his steward granted to the same William seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid toft of the
said cottage with appurtenances to the said William Wisdome, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly
to the said Dean, &c., 8d., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give
to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said
indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns of the said William shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the said indentures, 6d., and not more. And
the said William gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had,
6d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special
grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was
admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 19b.)) THOMAS CAWETT - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Thomas Cawett, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a moor (unam moeram) called Cowlease with a meadow
adjoining, called Cowlease mead containing between them 12 acres of land and
meadow; another meadow called Bradford's with a grove of wood adjoining
containing between them 8 acres of meadow and wood, lying on the east side of
the tenement of John Alexander, which Edward Cawet lately purchased as of the
capital tenement of John Slehurst, with appurtenances in Yateley. Which
aforesaid moor, land, tenements, closes, etc., all and singular the premises
with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Thomas after ((Page 308)) the
surrender of John Cawett, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the said
Thomas Cawett surrendered the said moor, &c., with appurtenances into the
hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said
moor, &c., with appurtenances to the aforesaid Thomas Cawett, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord
by his steward granted to the said Thomas seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid moor, &c., to
the aforesaid Thomas Cawett, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom,
&c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 8d., and the
other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas shall give to the lord as
a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 2s. 6d.,
and not more. And the said Thomas gave to the lord as a fine for such
entrance thereupon had, 2s. 6d., and for a heriot, a cow of a brynded colour.
Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
WILLIAM ELYOTT - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came William Elyott, who holds in like manner, half a virgate of land,
with appurtenances in Yateley, called White's lande; viz., six closes lying
together containing between them 20 acres of land lying on each side of a
certain road called a Lane; a close called Three men's croft containing an
acre, a marsh called Whites more and a meadow called Whites meade, containing
3 acres of meadow and land. Which aforesaid lands, tenements, closes, etc.,
all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said
William after the death of William Elyott, his father. And now in the
aforesaid court the said William Elyott surrendered the aforesaid lands, &c.,
with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the aforesaid lands, &c., with appurtenances to the said
William, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said William seizin of
all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
aforesaid lands, &c., with appurtenances to the said William Elyott, his heirs
and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor
yearly to the said Dean, &c., 5s. 4d., and the other, &c., indentures. And he
shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of
the said indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the ((Page 309)) aforesaid William Eliott shall give as a fine when
it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 13s. 4d., and not more.
And the said William Elyott gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 13s. 4d., and for a heriot, a cow of a black colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN CAWETT - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came John Cawett, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage and curtilage, with appurtenances in Yateley. Which
aforesaid cottage and curtilage with appurtenances the lord granted to the
said John after the death of Thomas Cawett, his father. And now in the
aforesaid court the said John Cawett surrendered the aforesaid cottage and
curtilage with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention
that the lord should regrant the aforesaid cottage and curtilage with
appurtenances to the said John Cawett, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 6d.,
and the other burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures. And
he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of
the said indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 2s., and not
more. And the said John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 2s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord
of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
THOMAS ASLOTT - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Thomas Aslott, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage and garden adjoining the north side of the churchyard
(cemiterii) there, with appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid cottage and
garden with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Thomas after the death
of John Aslott, his father. And now in the court aforesaid the said Thomas
surrendered the said cottage and garden with appurtenances into the hands of
the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said cottage and
garden with appurtenances to the said Thomas Aslott, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Thomas
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the said cottage ((Page 310)) and garden with appurtenances to the said
Thomas Aslott, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 4d., and all, &c.,
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, nothing. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns of the said Thomas shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the said indentures, two capons, and not more.
And the said Thomas gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon
had, the said capons, and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the
lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the
lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
THOMAS SMYTHE - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Thomas Smith, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a piece of land near the Milponde, containing an acre, with
appurtenances in Yateley. Which aforesaid parcel of land with appurtenances
the lord granted to the said Thomas, after the death of Richard Smyth, his
father. And now in the aforesaid court the said Thomas surrendered the said
parcel of land with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the
intention that the lord should regrant the said parcel of land with
appurtenances to the said Thomas Smythe, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Thomas seizin of all
and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the said
parcel of land with appurtenances to the said Thomas, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the
said Dean, &c., 2d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the
said indentures. And he shall give to the lord for a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not
heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas shall
give as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures,
6d., and not more. And the said Thomas gave to the lord as a fine, &c., and
did fealty, and was admitted tenant thereof.
THE CHURCH-WARDENS THERE - For a cottage there, they pay yearly to the
aforesaid lord, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, 4d., and as a fine
and heriot, nothing.
CERTEIN SILVER AND GARDEN MONEY - And the aforesaid tithing, pays to the
lord yearly at the aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, for cert money, 13s
4d., and towards the enclosing of the lord's garden at Crondall yearly, at the
aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, 6d.
((Page 311))
WARRANT PENCE - RICHARD GEALE, RICHARD HAULE, ALICE LAUDE, THOMAS ASLOTT,
MONSON LANE, AND ELIZABETH AP RICHARDES, give to the lord yearly, on the Feast
of St. Michael the Archangel, for a certain rent commonly called Warrant mony,
6d., viz., each of them, one penny.
SUM TOTAL OF THE RENTS arising from the aforesaid Tithing of Yateley,
£17. 5s. 5 1/2d.
((m. 20.)) THE TITHING OF HAWLEY.
PARCEL OF THE HUNDRED AND MANOR OF CRONDAL.
((29 March, 1568. - 10 Elizabeth.))
JOHN WATTES. - To the view of frank-pledge with the hundred and court of
the manor, there held on the 29th March, in the 10th year of the reign of
Elizabeth, by the grace of God Queen of England, France, and Ireland, defender
of the faith, etc., came John Wattes, who holds of the lord of this manor
according to the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, two
virgates of land, and divers lands and tenements held of the aforesaid John by
hallemot, with appurtenances in Hawley; viz., a close called le Kechin's-
fealde, another close called le Marle croft, and another close called le Barne
croft, containing between them with a parcel of wood adjoining, 24 acres of
land and wood; another close called Impryck's, two other closes called le
Vynes, containing between them 20 acres of land and wood; another close called
le Breache, a close near Wyndmill post botome, and another close called Litle
Marle croft, containing between them 11 acres; a parcel of meadow and wood
called Halfed containing 3 acres, a parcel of marsh and heath containing 14
acres, a parcel of land called Swalshott meade containing with a certain close
called Thrott more 11 acres of meadow and pasture; a parcel of land near
Toppers well greane, called a Cotage, containing half a rood of land. Also a
free fishery with appurtenances in Hawley. Also the toft of a messuage and a
fardel of land, lately a parcel of the hallemot lands of Stephen Wattes, held
by hallemot of the aforesaid John Wattes; viz., six closes with a grove of
wood containing 15 acres, a meadow called Longe meade containing 4 acres,
another close called Litle farme place containing an acre of land. Also the
toft of a messuage with a barn built upon it, and a fardel of land with
appurtenances; parcel of the land of Robert Wattes, held by hallemot of the
aforesaid John Wattes; viz., an orchard, a close called Barne croft, with
another croft adjoining to it, containing between them 7 acres of land; a
close called Buttes, and another called Varne place containing 9 acres of
land, and a meadow called Hethers meade containing 2 1/2 acres. Also a
messuage, garden, and a fardel of land with appurtenances called ((Page 312))
Collear's; parcel of the land of Thomas Thaire, held by Hallemot of the
aforesaid John Wattes; viz., four crofts adjoining the said messuage
containing between them 15 acres of land; a meadow with a grove of wood
adjoining, containing between them 2 acres of land and wood. Also the toft of
a messuage, called the howse by the well; a garden, orchard, and a fardel of
land with appurtenances; parcel of the land of the aforesaid Thomas Thayre,
held by hallemot of the aforesaid John Wattes; viz., a grove of wood with two
crofts adjoining the said messuage, containing between them 7 acres of land
and wood; four other crofts, called Norwood's, containing 14 acres of land; a
meadow and a grove of wood adjoining the said crofts, containing between them
5 acres of land and wood. Which aforesaid messuage, gardens, orchard, lands,
tenements, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said John Wattes, after the surrender of
Robert Horne. And now in the aforesaid court the said John Wattes surrendered
the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said John Wattes, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the said manor in certain indentures between the Dean and Chapter,
&c., specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to
the said John seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To
have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., specified and declared. Paying
therefor yearly, &c., 30s. 6d., and all other, &c., indentures. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of the said indentures when
it happens, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
said John shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form
of the said indentures, 26s. 8d., and not more. And the said John gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 26s. 8d., and for a heriot, a
horse of a baye colour. Which said fine and heriot the lord of his special
grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was
admitted tenant thereof.
TENANTS BY HALEMOTE.
ROBERT WATTES, for the toft of a messuage, and the fardel of land
aforesaid, held of the said John Wattes by Hallemot; pays yearly to the
said John Wattes, his heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal
portions, five shillings and three pence, a cock and a hen, and a day's
customary work to mow the grass of the said John, and two day's work to
reap the corn of the said John in the autumn, and the other burdens and
services therefor due and accustomed. Paying also to the said Dean and
Chapter, ((Page 313)) and their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it
happens, his best animal. And in like manner, the heirs and assigns of
the said Robert Wattes shall give to the said John Wattes, his heirs and
assigns, as a fine when it falls, 10s., and not more.
THOMAS THEYRE. - For the messuage and fardel of land aforesaid,
called Collear's, held of the aforesaid John by hallemot; pays yearly to
the said John Wattes, &c., 5s. 3d., a cock and a hen, a day's work at
mowing, and two day's customary work in reaping the corn of the said John
in the autumn of each year, and all other burdens and services therefor
due and accustomed. Paying also to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, his best animal. And
in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas shall give to the
said John, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it falls, 20s., and not
more.
THE SAME THOMAS, for the toft of the messuage called the howse by
the well, and the fardel of land aforesaid, held of the said John Wattes,
by hallemot; pays yearly to the said John Wattes, &c., 5s. 3d., a cock and
a hen, and one day's customary work at mowing, and two days customary work
at reaping the corn of the said John in the autumn of each year, and the
other burdens and services therefor due and accustomed. Paying also to
the Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it
falls, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
said Thomas shall give to the said John Wattes as a fine when it falls,
13s. 4d., and not more.
THE SAME JOHN WATTES gives in like manner for the messuage and
fardel of land aforesaid, late a parcel of the land of the aforesaid
Stephen Wattes, formerly held of the aforesaid capital messuage; and for
two virgates of land, late Robert Horne's, by hallemot, and now in the
hands of the aforesaid John Wattes, - to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, only his best animal as a heriot, when it falls.
JOHN WATTES. - To the same court there held on the day and year above named,
came the same John Wattes, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the said manor, a messuage, garden, and orchard, and half a virgate of land
with appurtenances, and a parcel of land called Algates, containing 7 acres of
land, with appurtenances in Hawley; viz., a close called Anny's Lande, another
close called Long croft, three other closes called Square closes, containing
between them 12 acres of land ; another close called Byrchett's, a close
called Great Watinge, another, Little Watinge croft, and another called Le
Vyne, ((Page 314)) containing between them 10 1/2 acres of land; a parcel of
land near Wyndemille hill post, containing 6 acres; a meadow called Well mead,
and another meadow called Pynnock's meade, containing between them 5 acres of
laud. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all
and singular the premises with appurtenances, the lord granted to the said
John, after the surrender of the aforesaid Robert Horne. And now in the said
court the aforesaid John surrendered the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said John
Wattes, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said John seizin of all
and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the said
messuage, &c., to the said John Wattes, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c.,
9s. 5d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the said
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the said John shall give to the lord as a fine
when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 13s. 4d., and not
more. And the said John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 13s. 4d., and for a heriot, a cow of a red colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
MEMORANDUM, - that the said John Wattes, in consideration of the said
services, must finde his said tenaunts by hallemot, one convenient bulle and
boare; and give unto eache of them and their wyves yearlie, a convenient
dynner.
((m. 20b.)) THOMAS CAWETT. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Thomas Cawett, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage with curtilage, garden, and orchard, near
Titchenbridge; and also a curtilage containing by estimation 2 acres of land,
a meadow called Midlemead containing 3 acres of meadow, another meadow called
Home meade containing 2 acres of meadow, with appurtenances in Hawley. Which
aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Thomas, after the surrender of John Cawett, his father.
And now in the same court the said Thomas Cawett surrendered the aforesaid
messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all and ((Page 315)) singular
the premises with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention
that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances
to the said Thomas Cawett, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of
the manor in the aforesaid indentures expressed and declared. And upon this
the lord by his steward granted to the said Thomas seizin of all and singular
the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the said messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances to the said Thomas Cawett, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom, &c., declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c.,
6s. 2d., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, nothing,
because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
said Thomas shall give as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 6s. 8d., and not more. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid Thomas gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 6s. 8d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the
lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the
lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
OTHO POLWHELE. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Otho Polwhele, and he asked from the lord of this manor, a marsh
of the waste ground of the lord, called Wythicke's moore, containing 16 acres
of land, as ditched and enclosed; being in the hands of the lord, with
appurtenances in Hawley. The lord by his steward granted to him seizin of the
aforesaid marsh with appurtenances. To have and to hold the said marsh with
appurtenances to the aforesaid Otho Polwhele, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean,
&c., 12d., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, nothing,
because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
aforesaid Otho shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the
form of the said indentures, 2s., and not more. And the same Otho gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 2s., and for a heriot,
nothing. And he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
INCLOSING OF GARDEN. - The said tithing gives to the lord yearly towards
inclosing the lord's garden at Crondal, to be paid at the aforesaid feasts, by
equal portions, 3d.
CERT MONEY. - The said tithing gives in like manner at the aforesaid
feasts, by equal portions, 8s. ((for cert silver)).
((Page 316))
NICHOLAS WATTES. - To the same court there held on the day and year
before named, came Nicholas Wattes, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, two virgates of land called
Southaye, and divers other parcels of land called Forrep lande, with
appurtenances in Hawley; viz., a close called North crofte containing 6 acres
of land, a close called West close, two closes called Cappers crofte
containing between them 13 acres; a close called Kytchen's, a close called
South crofte containing between them 10 acres of land; a close called
Burchett's containing in itself 6 acres of meadow and wood; a close called
Nutshall, a close called Longe crofte, a close called Culleper's containing
between them 11 acres; a close called Foster's Crofte, a close called Tamas
crofte, a close called Wheat crofte containing 4 acres of land; a parcel of
land called Newe more containing 4 acres of land; a marsh called Havock more
containing 1 1/2 acre; three closes called Juelle's containing between them 28
acres, a grove of wood called Brode crofte containing 2 acres of meadow, a
close called Illepitt's, a close called Ryche crofte, a close called Ivers
Gaston containing 6 acres, a marsh containing 12 acres, two meadows adjoining
the said marsh, one of which is called Segemore meade, and the other West
meade with a grove of wood adjoining the said meadows called Westmeade,
containing between them 8 acres of land and meadow; another meadow called
Tappers meade, another meadow called Deape meade containing between them 5
acres; a meadow called Chappen meade, and another meadow called North meade
containing between them 13 acres of meadow; a parcel of pasture called Horse
lease containing 2 acres; a grove of wood called North grove, a grove of wood
called Chappen grove, and a grove of wood called Hanyen containing between
them 12 acres of wood, and a cottage parcel of the said two virgates of land.
And also a fardel of land with appurtenances in Hawley, parcel of the land of
John Wattes held of the said Nicholas by hallemot; viz., a close with a marsh
called Westherne containing 6 acres, a meadow called Sege mead with a marsh
adjoining containing between them 3 acres of meadow, a close called Riche
crofte containing an acre. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said Nicholas, after the death of Robert
Wattes, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the said Nicholas
surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of
the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said messuage,
&c., with appurtenances to the said Nicholas, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said Nicholas seizin of all and singular the premises with
((Page 317)) appurtenances. To have and to hold the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Nicholas, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c.,
40s., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best
animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Nicholas shall
give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said
indentures, 33s. 4d., and not more. And the same Nicholas gave to the lord as
a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 33s. 4d., and for a heriot, a cow of a
browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
JOHN WATTES, for the fardel of land aforesaid, held of the said
Nicholas; pays therefor to the said Nicholas, his heirs and assigns, at
the aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, 4s., and a day's work in the
autumn at reaping and binding an acre of wheat or oats, and the other
burdens and services therefor due and accustomed, and one cock and a hen.
And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said John shall give to
the said Nicholas, and his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it falls,
5s., and not more; and moreover, they shall give to the said Dean and
Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, his
best animal.
((m. 21.)) JAMES HOBSON. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came James Hobson, who holds of the lord of this manor according
to the custom of this manor, a capital messuage called the Haule place, a
garden, orchard, and four virgates of land, with appurtenances in Hawley;
viz., three crofts adjoining the said messuages, containing between them 7
acres of land, an acre of wood adjoining the said closes, a grove of wood
called Gaston containing 5 acres, a croft adjoining the said wood and a croft
called the More, containing between them 4 acres of land, a close called le
Westfeald containing 7 acres, a close called le Hill containing 6 acres, a
grove of wood adjoining the said close containing an acre, a close called the
Hatchefeald containing 8 acres, a close called the Netherfeald containing 4
acres, a marsh called le Biggens containing 18 acres of marsh, a close called
the Litle Earshe containing 6 acres, divers closes called the Heath landes
containing 20 acres, a grove of wood called Horningley Grove containing 4
acres of wood, a meadow called Horningley meade containing 13 acres of meadow,
a meadow called Wydemeade with a parcel of wood adjoining, containing between
them 8 acres of land, a meadow ((Page 318)) called Ridgemeade containing 9
acres, a close called Collears-Worth containing 7 acres, a field called the
Great Worth containing 16 acres of land. And also a messuage, garden,
orchard, and a virgate of land, with appurtenances in Haulley; viz., three
crofts adjoining the said messuage, containing between them 7 acres of land,
two other crofts called the Worth closes, containing between them 8 acres, a
close with a certain paddock of land called the West close containing 5 acres,
a croft called Cartar's close containing 2 acres, a meadow called Spiritt
meade containing 3 acres, and another close called Downe mead containing 3
acres of meadow; parcels of the Hallemot lands of Robert Baker, held of the
aforesaid James Hobson in right of the aforesaid capital messuage by Hallemot,
according to the custom of the manor. And also another messuage, garden,
orchard, and two virgates of land, with appurtenances in Hawley ; viz., a
marsh and three closes adjoining to the said messuage, containing 12 acres of
land, another close called Voure close containing 4 acres, a meadow called
East meade containing 7 acres of meadow, and a meadow called Downe mead
containing 3 acres; parcels of the land of Richard Wattes, held in like manner
of the aforesaid James Hobson by hallemot. And also another messuage, two
gardens, an orchard, and half a virgate of land, with appurtenances in Hawley;
viz., a close with a meadow adjoining and the gardens and orchard aforesaid,
containing between them 5 acres, another close called Worth croft containing 4
acres, a small meadow called the Litle mead containing 1 1/2 acre of meadow,
another close called the Heather feald containing 4 acres, and a marsh called
Gaston's more containing 4 acres of land and marsh; parcels of the land of
Thomas Hunt, held in like manner of the aforesaid James by hallemot. And also
three closes called Voxe's, containing between them 11 acres of land, three
other closes called High croftes containing 9 acres of land, and a grove of
wood called Horningley containing 3 acres of wood; parcels of the land of
Richard Shonck, held in like manner of the aforesaid James Hobson by hallemot.
Which aforesaid capital messuage, gardens, orchard, lands, tenements, woods,
underwoods, closes, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the
lord granted to the same James, after the death of Thomas Hobson, his father.
And now in the same court the aforesaid James Hobson surrendered the aforesaid
messuage, gardens, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said James Hobson, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted
to the said James seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances.
To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the
((Page 319)) said James Hobson, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom,
&c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 56s. 9d.,
and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot
when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal.
And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid James shall give to
the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures,
43s. 4d., and not more. And the said James gave to the lord as a fine for
such entrance thereupon had, 43s. 4d., and for a heriot, a horse of a greye
colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
TENANTS BY HALEMOT.
ROBERT BAKER, aforesaid, for the messuage, garden, orchard, and
virgate of land before named, held of the same James Hobson, by hallemot;
pays yearly to the said James Hobson, his heirs and assigns, at the
aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, 11s. 2d., and a day's work in the
autumn, also the other burdens and services therefor due and accustomed.
And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Robert shall
give to the said James Hobson, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it
falls, 11s. 2d., and not more. And moreover, the aforesaid Robert shall
give to the said Dean and Chapter, and to their successors and assigns, as
a heriot when it happens, his best animal.
RICHARD WATTES, aforesaid, for the messuage, garden, orchard, and
half virgate of land above mentioned, held of the aforesaid James Hobson,
by Hallemot; pays yearly in a similar manner to the aforesaid James, his
heirs and assigns, &c., 7s. 11d., and a day's work in the autumn, also the
other burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And
in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Richard shall give
to the said James, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it falls, 7s.
11d., and not more. And moreover, the aforesaid Richard shall give to the
said Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it
happens, his best animal.
THOMAS HUNT, aforesaid, for the messuage, and half virgate of land,
held of the aforesaid James Hobson, by hallemot; pays yearly to the
aforesaid James Hobson, his heirs and assigns, &c., 6s. 11d., and a day's
work in the autumn, also the other burdens and services therefor due and
accustomed. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
Thomas shall give to the said James Hobson, his heirs and assigns, as a
fine when it falls, 6s. 11d., ((Page 320)) and not more. And moreover, the
aforesaid Richard shall give to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, his best animal.
RICHARD SHONCK aforesaid, for the lands and closes before-mentioned,
held of the said James Hobson by hallemot; pay yearly to the aforesaid
James Hobson, his heirs and assigns, &c. 2s. 4d., and the other burdens
and services thereupon due and accustomed. And in like manner to the
heirs and assigns of the said Richard Shonck shall give to the said James
Hobson, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it falls, 2s. 4d., and not
more. And moreover, the aforesaid Richard Shonck shall give to the said
Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it
happens, a capon.
MEMORANDUM, - that the said James Hobson, in consideration of the
customes and services aforesaid, must fynde from yeare to yeare for ever, one
convenyent Bulle and Boare, to go and be with the kyne and swyne of the said
tenauntes by hallemote; and gyve unto eache of his said tenauntes by
hallemote, and unto everye of their wyves, one convenyent dynner lykewies,
once in the yeare, yearlye.
((m. 21b.)) ROBERT WATTES. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Robert Wattes, who holds of the lord of the manor according
to the custom of the manor, five separate crofts called Batte's Iveley, and
another close called Knappe Iveley, containing between them 14 acres of land
parcels of the land called Forreplands; and also a grove of wood in a certain
wood there, called Sowth woodes, containing 4 acres of wood, with
appurtenances in Hawley. Which aforesaid wood, lands, tenements, closes,
crofts, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Robert, after the death of Henry Wattes, his father. And
now in the aforesaid court the said Robert surrendered the aforesaid crofts,
closes, woods, underwoods, &c., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord.
should regrant the aforesaid crofts, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Robert, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Robert seizin of all
and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
aforesaid crofts, &c., with appurtenances to the said Robert, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly
to the said Dean, &c., 3s. 1d., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said
indentures, nothing, ((Page 321)) because it is not heriotable. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the said Robert shall give as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the said indentures, 5s., and not more. And
the said Robert gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had,
5s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special
grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was
admitted tenant thereof.
ROBERT WATTES. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Robert Wattes, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage and garden, with a croft adjoining containing 2 acres of
land, and also another close called Theyres croft containing 4 acres of land,
with appurtenances in Hawley. Which said cottage, garden, crofts, land,
tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the same Robert, after the surrender of a certain John Wattes, son
and heir of Stephen ((Wattes)), deceased. And now in the aforesaid court the
said Robert surrendered the aforesaid cottage, crofts, closes, lands,
tenements, &c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances into the
hands of the lord with the intention that the lord should regrant the
aforesaid cottage, garden, lands, and tenements, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances to the said Robert, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said Robert seizin of all and singular the premises
with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid cottage, garden,
crofts, closes, &c., all and singular the premises with appurtenances, to the
said Robert, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 2s. 2 1/2d., and the
other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens, according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is
not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Robert
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 3s. 4d., and not more. And the said Robert gave to the lord
as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 3s. 4d., and for a heriot, nothing.
Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him,
and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN WATTES, JUNIOR. - To the same court there held on the day year above
named, came John Wattes, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, the toft of a messuage, a garden, orchard, and half a virgate of
land, with appurtenances in Hawley; viz., a close adjoining to the said
messuage containing 4 acres of land, a grove of wood called Home grove
containing an acre of wood, a meadow ((Page 322)) called Gaston's meade,
containing 5 acres; six closes lying together, one of which is called
Bovehouse, another, Nutchalles, another Heath crofte, the fourth, Lee shepe
crofte, the fifth and sixth, Hiegates, with the grove adjoining, called
Hiegates coppes, containing between them by estimation 25 acres of land,
meadow, pasture, and wood; one close called Home more, containing 7 acres of
marsh, one other marsh called White more, containing 5 acres of marsh, and
another meadow called Southmede, containing 2 acres. Which aforesaid
messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, meadow, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the same John Wattes, after the death of Agnes Wattes, his mother.
And now in the aforesaid court the said John surrendered the aforesaid
messuage, &c., etc., all and singular with appurtenances into the hands of the
lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage,
&c., with appurtenances, to the said John Wattes, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said John seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., the premises
with appurtenances, to the said John Wattes, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom, &c., aforesaid specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said
Dean, &c., 11s., and the other &c. indentures aforesaid. And he shall give to
the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the aforesaid
indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
said John Wattes shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to
the form of the aforesaid indentures, 10s., and not more. And the said John
gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 10s., and for an
heriot, an ox of a redd colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of
his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
GEORGE WATTES. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came George Wattes, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the said manor, a parcel of land called Halford's containing two acres, with
appurtenances in Hawley. Which aforesaid parcel of land with appurtenances
the lord granted to the said George, after the surrender of Stephen Wattes,
deceased. And now in the aforesaid court the said George Wattes surrendered
the said parcel of land with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the said parcel of land with
appurtenances to the said George Wattes, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted
to the said George, seizin of all and singular the ((Page 323)) premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid parcel of land with
appurtenances to the said George, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 2d.,
and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as heriot
according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, nothing, because it is not
heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid George
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 4d., and not more. And the said George gave to the lord as a
fine for such entrance thereupon had, 4d. and for a heriot, nothing. Which
aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him. And
he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 22.)) HENRY HEATHER. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Henry Heather, who holds of the lord of this manor according
to the custom of the manor, two closes called Crabracke, containing between
them 4 acres of land; a parcel of land called Byrchettes containing 2 acres; a
marsh containing 4 1/2 acres, and a parcel of land and meadow containing 7
acres, with appurtenances in Hawley. Which aforesaid croft, close, lands,
tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Henry, after the surrender of William Heather, his father.
And now in the aforesaid court the said Henry surrendered the aforesaid
crofts, closes, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid crofts, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Henry, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said manor, &c.,
and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Henry
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the aforesaid croft, close, lands, tenements, &c., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances to the said Henry Heather, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the
said Dean, &c., 4s., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the
lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures,
nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the said Henry shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls
according to the form of the said indentures, 3s., and not more. And the same
Henry gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 3s., and for
a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
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ROBERT WATTES. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Robert Wattes, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a parcel of meadow within Le More there, called Le Fleate Longe
more and Luchett, containing 18 acres of meadow, with appurtenances in Hawley.
Which aforesaid parcel of meadow the lord granted to the said Robert, after
the death of Robert Wattes, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the
said Robert Wattes surrendered the aforesaid parcel of land with appurtenances
into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant
the aforesaid meadow with appurtenances to the said Robert, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord
by his steward granted to the said Robert seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid land and
meadow with appurtenances to the said Robert Wattes, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the
aforesaid Dean, &c., 6s. 5d., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said
indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
said Robert shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the
form of the aforesaid indentures, 5s., and not more. And the said Robert gave
to the said lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 5s., and for a
heriot, a cow of a redd colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of
his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
ALICE STEADEMAN. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Alice Steademan, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Hawley; viz., a close called Knappe reade close containing 4
acres of land, a close called Former croft containing 2 acres of land, a close
called Brode croft containing 4 acres of land, a close called Burchettes
containing an acre, also another close called Burchettes, another close called
Midle croft, and another close called Longe croft, containing between them 7
acres of land; another close called Longe croft, and another close called
Shepherdes' croft, containing between them 7 acres of land; a marsh called
Forince more, containing 10 acres of land; a grove of wood and a meadow,
containing between them 14 acres of woodland and meadow. Which aforesaid
messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc.,
all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the same
Alice, after the surrender of Johanna, her mother. And now in the aforesaid
court the said Alice surrendered the ((Page 325)) aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Alice, her heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And
upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Alice seizin of all and
singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid
messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Alice, her heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the
said Dean, &c., 9s. 5d., and the other, &c., indentures. And she shall give to
the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the aforesaid
indentures, her best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
aforesaid Alice shall give to the lord as a fine for entrance thereupon, when
it shall fall according to the form of the said indentures, 30s., and not
more. And the same Alice gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 30s., and for a heriot, an ox of a browne colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
her, and she did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
WILLIAM CAWETT. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came William Cawett, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Hawley ; viz., a meadow called Home meade, a meadow called
Pyckewell meade, and a meadow called Pyckwell plott, containing between them 8
1/2 acres ; another meadow called Le yonder meade containing 1 1/2 acre, a
close called Toppes' containing 7 1/2 acres; another meadow near Toppes well
containing a rood, a close called Faullinge hatche containing 9 acres, a close
called Le Barrs close containing 6 acres of land, a close called Le Wiscrofte
containing 2 1/2 acres, four closes called Le Reades containing between them
24 acres of land; a grove of wood called Le north grove, containing 4 acres;
three other closes called Le North grove closes containing between them 4
acres, and a close with a wood adjoining called Brodeford containing 6 acres
of land and wood. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said William, after the surrender of
John Cawett, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the said William
surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of
the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid
messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances to the said William, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by ((Page
326)) his steward granted to the said William seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage,
garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, &c., with appurtenances to the said
William Cawett, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 17s., and the other,
&c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid William shall give to the lord
as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 3s. 6d.,
and not more. And the same William gave to the lord for such entrance
thereupon had, 3s. 6d., and for a heriot, a horse of a grey colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 22 b.)) ELIZABETH FYNCHE. - To the same court there held on the day and
year above named, came Elizabeth Fynche, who holds in like manner according to
the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of land
called Palmers, with appurtenances in Hawley; viz., a close called Highe
crofte, containing 3 acres of land; another close called Middle crofte,
containing 2 acres; a close called Longe crofte, containing 4 acres; a close
called Le West crofte, containing 2 acres; a close called Palmer's crofte,
containing one acre; two crofts of land with a small meadow and a wood
adjoining, called Juells, containing between them 10 acres of land, wood, and
meadow; a parcel of underwood, called Burchetts, containing 2 1/2 acres of
underwood; a marsh containing 8 acres of land ; a little meadow called Beale
meade, containing 3 acres; and a little meadow with a grove adjoining called
Honciettes, containing between them 3 acres of land. Which aforesaid
messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc.,
all and singular the premises with appurtenances, the lord granted to the said
Elizabeth, after the death of Agnes Goringe, her kinswoman. And now in the
same court the aforesaid Elizabeth surrendered the aforesaid messuage, garden,
orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention
that the lord should regrant the said messuage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, etc., all and singular the premises, with appurtenances, to the
said Elizabeth, her heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Elizabeth
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Elizabeth,
her heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., ((Page 327)) and declared.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 10s. 0 1/2d., and the other,
&c., indentures. And she shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, her best animal. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the said Elizabeth shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 9s. and not
more. And the same Elizabeth gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 9s. and for a heriot, a horse of a browne baye colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
her. And she did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHANNA GOODALL. - To the same court held there on the day and year above
named, came Johanna Goodall, now the wife of wife of John Hencock, who holds
in like manner according to the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden,
orchard, and half a yardland, with appurtenances in Hawley ; viz., four closes
adjoining to the said messuage, containing between them 15 acres of land; a
close called Helves, containing 8 acres of land; a close called Le Farme
place, containing 3 acres of land ; a close called Le Buttes, containing 4
acres ; a close called Gastons, containing 6 acres of land ; a little meadow
called Gaston's meade, containing 3 acres. Which aforesaid messuage, garden,
orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Johanna Goodall,
after the death of John Goodall, her brother. And now in the same court the
said Johanna surrendered the aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, etc., all and singular the premises, with appurtenances, into the
hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said
messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Johanna, her heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said Johanna seizin of all and singular the premises
with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, garden,
orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances to the said Johanna, her heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the
said Dean, &c., 6s. 9d., and the other, &c., indentures. And she shall give
to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said
indentures, her best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
aforesaid Johanna shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls, 15s., and
not more. And the same Johanna gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 15s., and for a heriot, a heifer of a redde colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
her, and she did fealty, and was admitted tenant thereof.
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JOHN BAKER. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came John Baker, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a marsh called Neslades and another meadow or marsh called
Pondethed more; a purpresture close, called Owte Readen; a close called
Burchettes, and another close called Hatchcroft; a marsh called Shivalshottes
more, a close called Swalshottes close, a meadow called Toppers meade, and
another close called Highecroft, containing between them 21 acres of land,
meadow, and marsh, with appurtenances, in Hawley. Which aforesaid separate
parcels of land, meadow, and marsh, with appurtenances, the lord granted to
the said John, after ((the death)) of ((*blank*)). And now in the aforesaid court
the said John surrendered the aforesaid separate lands, meadows, marshes, and
tenements, with appurtenances, into the hands of the lord, with the intention
that the lord should regrant the aforesaid lands, meadows, closes, tenements,
etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances to the said John Baker,
his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon
this the lord by his steward granted to the said John seizin of all and
singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid
crofts, closes, lands, meadows, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises
with appurtenances to the said John, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 4s.
3 1/2d., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, nothing,
because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
said John shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form
of the said indentures, 20d., and not more. And the same John gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 20d., and for a heriot,
nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned, and he
did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
THOMAS THEYRE.-To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Thomas Theyre, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage with a curtilage adjoining, containing in length 30
perches of land and in width 16 perches of land, upon the lord's heath; also a
close called Naker, containing 5 acres of land, with appurtenances in Hawley.
Which aforesaid cottage, curtilage, land, tenements, closes, etc., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Thomas,
after the death of Johanna Theire, his mother. And now in the aforesaid court
the said Thomas Theyre surrendered the aforesaid cottage, curtilage, &c.,
premises into the hands of the lord, with the intention ((Page 329)) that the
lord should regrant the said cottage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Thomas Theyre, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Thomas
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the said cottage, garden, lands, tenements, &c., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances to the said Thomas Theire, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 9d., and the other, &c., indentures.
And be shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the
form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas shall give to the lord as
a fine according to the form of the said indentures, 2s. 6d., and not more.
And the same Thomas gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon
had, 2s. 6d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 23)). JOHN CAWETT. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came John Cawett, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, three crofts frise, containing between them ((*blank*))
acres, with appurtenances in Hawley. Which aforesaid crofts with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said John, after the death of Thomas
Cawett, his father. And now in the said court the aforesaid John Cawett
surrendered the said crofts with appurtenances into the hands of the lord,
with the intention that the lord should regrant the said crofts with
appurtenances to the said John, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to
the same John seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To
have and to hold the said crofts with appurtenances to the said John Cawett,
his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 8d., and all other, &c., indentures.
And he shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of the said
indentures when it happens, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said John shall give as a fine when
it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 2s., and not more. And
the same John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 2s.,
and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
JOHN WATTES. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came John Wattes, who holds in like manner according ((Page 330)) to the
custom of the manor, a meadow containing 7 acres of land and meadow, with
appurtenances in Hawley. Which aforesaid meadow with appurtenances, the lord
granted to the said John, after the death of Stephen Wattes, his father. And
now in the said court the said John Wattes surrendered the said meadow with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the said meadow with appurtenances to the said John Wattes, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this
the lord by his steward granted to the said John seizin of all and singular
the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the said meadow with
appurtenances to the said John Wattes, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor in the said indentures expressed and declared. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 11s. 8d., and the other, &c.,
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not
heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said John shall
give to the lord as a fine when it falls, 33s., and not more. And the same
John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 33s., and for
a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
SUM TOTAL OF THE RENTs arising from the aforesaid tithing of Hawley, #11.
19s. 6 1/2d.
((m. 24.)) THE TITHING OF ALDRISSHOTT.
PARCEL OF THE HUNDRED AND MANOR OF CRONDAL.
((29 March, 1568.- 10 Elizabeth.))
JOHN FAUNTELEROY. - To the view of frank-pledge with the hundred and
court of the manor there held on the 29 day of March, in the tenth year of the
reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God Queen of England, France, and Ireland,
defender of the faith, &c., came John Faunteleroy, who holds in like manner
according to the custom of the said manor, a capital messuage, garden,
orchard, and two virgates of land with appurtenances in Alrishott, viz., a
close called Le Churche close containing 4 acres of land, a grove of wood
called Le Home grove containing 4 acres of wood; a close called Litle Appelton
containing 2 acres, a close adjoining the said orchard containing with the
aforesaid orchard 2 acres of land, a meadow with a parcel of land near the
common road there containing between them 5 1/2 acres of land, a meadow with a
parcel of wood adjoining called Downe meade containing 4 acres, another meadow
called Dummers meade containing 2 acres of meadow; ((Page 331)) two crofts
called Hiecroftes containing between them 10 acres of land, a pightel at the
end of the same croft containing half an acre of land, a close lying near Le
Clarckes Lane ende containing 2 1/2 acres, a grove of wood called Roughe grove
containing 5 acres; a parcel of land near the aforesaid grove called Apleton
containing 3 acres, a close called Le Merche feald containing 12 acres of
land, a close near the heath there, called Le Heath crofte containing 10 acres
of land and heath. And also a messuage called Skeltins, a garden, orchard,
and half a virgate of land with appurtenances in Aldrisshott; parcel of the
land of Agnes Dayre late daughter and heir of John Betterton, deceased, held
of the aforesaid John Fanteleroye by hallemot, viz., three closes with a yard
adjoining the said messuage, containing between them 10 acres of land; another
close called The Nue feald containing 4 acres of land, a parcel of wood called
Owles holes containing an acre of wood, a meadow called Le Northe meade
containing 2 acres of meadow; the half part of another meadow containing 1 1/2
acre, and another parcel of wood containing 2 acres of wood. And also another
meadow; parcel of the land of William Hardinge, held in like manner of the
aforesaid John Faunteleroye by hallemot, containing 4 acres. And also another
messuage, garden, orchard, and 13 acres of land, with appurtenances in
Aldrisshott; parcel of the land of Ralph Woodiche, held in like manner of the
aforesaid John Faunteleroy by hallemot. And also another messuage, garden,
orchard and 7 1/2 acres of land; parcel of the land of Thomas Seymande, held
in like manner of the aforesaid John Faunteleroy by hallemot. And also
another messuage, garden, orchard, and 3 1/2 acres of land; parcel of the land
of William Seyman, held in like manner of the aforesaid John Faunteleroy by
hallemot. And also another messuage, garden, orchard, and 3 1/2 acres of
land; parcel of the land of Agnes, late daughter and heir of John Bonner,
deceased, held in like manner of the aforesaid John Faunteleroye by hallemot.
And also 2 1/2 acres of land; parcel of the land of John Exold, senior, held
in like manner of the aforesaid John Faunteleroye by hallemot. Which
aforesaid messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said John, after the surrender of Johanna Faunteleroy, his
mother. And now in the aforesaid court the said John Faunteleroy surrendered
the aforesaid messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances into the
hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
aforesaid messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods, etc.,
all and singular the premises with appurtenances to the aforesaid John
Faunteleroye, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said manor
in ((Page 332)) certain indentures made between the Dean and Chapter of the
Church of the Holy Trinity in Winchester, lord of the aforesaid manor, of the
one part, and John White, knight, Giles Powlett, gentleman, John Wattes, and
John Craynston and others, tenants of the same manor, of the other part,
specified and declared. And upon this the lord granted to the said ((John))
Faunteleroy seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To
have and to hold the aforesaid messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements,
closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances to the said John Faunteleroy, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom of the aforesaid manor in the said indentures specified and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, at the Feasts of the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary
and Saint Michael the Archangel, by equal portions, 26s. 9 1/2d., and the
other burdens and services due for the same by the aforesaid indentures. And
he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of
the said indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid John shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls
according to the form of the said indentures, 53s. 4d., and not more. And the
said John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 53s.
4d., and for a heriot, a horse of a grey colour. Which aforesaid fine and
heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
TENANTS BY HALLEMOTE.
AGNES DAYRE, daughter of John Betterton aforesaid, for her messuage
and lands, held of the said John Faunteleroy by hallemot; pays therefor
yearly at the aforesaid feasts, to the said John Faunteleroy, his heirs
and assigns, by equal portions, 9s. 6d., and the other burdens and
services therefor due and accustomed. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid Agnes shall give to the said John Fauntleroy, his
heirs and assigns, as a fine when it falls, 15s., and not more; and to the
aforesaid Dean and Chapter, and their successors, as a heriot when it
happens, her best animal.
RALPH WOODICHE, for his lands, held in like manner by hallemote pays
yearly at the aforesaid feasts, to the said John Faunteleroy his heirs and
assigns, by equal portions, 9s., and the other burdens and services
therefor due and accustomed. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of
the aforesaid Ralph shall give to the same John Faunteleroye, his heirs
and assigns, as a fine when it falls, ((Page 333)) 13s. 4d., and not more;
and to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a
heriot when it happens, his best animal.
THOMAS SEYMAN, for the messuage and lands aforesaid, held in like
manner by hallemote; pays therefor yearly to the aforesaid John
Faunteleroy, his heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal
portions, 8s., and the other burdens and services therefor due and
accustomed. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
Thomas shall give to the said John Faunteleroy, his heirs and assigns, as
a fine when it falls, 6s. 8d., and not more; and to the aforesaid Dean and
Chapter, their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, his
best pig.
WILLIAM HARDINGE, for the aforesaid meadow, in like manner held by
hallemote; pays there for yearly at the aforesaid feasts, to the said John
Faunteleroye, his heirs and assigns, by equal portions, 3s., and the other
burdens and services therefor due and accustomed. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns of the said William shall give to the said John
Faunteleroye, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it falls, 3s., and not
more; and to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns,
as a heriot when it happens, his best capon.
WILLIAM SEYMAN, for the messuage and lands aforesaid, held in like
manner by hallemot; pays yearly at the aforesaid feasts, to the said John
Faunteleroye, his heirs and assigns, by equal portions, 3s. 4d., and the
other burdens and services therefor due and accustomed. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the said William shall give to the
aforesaid John Faunteleroye, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it
falls, 5s., and not more; and to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, his best sheep.
JOHN EXOLDE, SENIOR, for his aforesaid lands, held in like manner by
hallemot; pays yearly to the said John Faunteleroye, his heirs and
assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, 12d., and the other
burdens and services therefor due and accustomed. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John Exolde shall give to the said John
Faunteleroye, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it falls, 3s., and not
more; and to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns,
as a heriot when it happens, a capon.
AGNES SAWER, late daughter and nearest heir of John Bonner,
deceased, for her lands aforesaid, held in like manner by hallemot; pays
yearly to the said John Faunteleroye, his heirs and assigns, at the
aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, 8s. 6d., also the other ((Page 334))
burdens and services therefor due and accustomed. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Agnes Sawer shall give to the said John
Faunteleroye, his heirs and assigns, as a fine when it falls, 6s., and not
more; and moreover, they shall give to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter,
their successors and assigns, as a heriot when it happens, a sheep.
((m. 24b.)) SIMON WHEALER. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Simon Whealer, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., a close called Churche veare containing 3
1/2 acres, a close called Fosters veare containing 3 1/2 acres of land; a
close called The barne crofte containing 2 acres, a close called Le Lelle
feald containing 1 1/2 acre, a close called Grymmes Lyche containing 6 acres
of land, a close called Goers mershe containing 2 acres, a marsh near Coxe
more lane ende containing 3 1/2 acres, a meadow called Rushe more containing 2
acres, a meadow called Downe meade containing 3 acres, a close called Le twoo
okes containing 5 acres, and a close called Widmans bushe containing 4 acres.
Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Simon, after the death of ((*blank*)) Whealer, his father.
And now in the same court the aforesaid Simon Whealer surrendered the said
messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the
intention that the lord should regrant the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Simon, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to
the said Simon seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To
have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., to the said Simon Whealer, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 16s. 9d., and the other, &c.,
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the said Simon shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 8s., and not
more. And the said Simon gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 8s., and for a heriot, a cow of a redde colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN LAGGE. - To the same court there held, on the day and year above
named, came John Lagge, who holds in like manner according to ((Page 335)) the
custom of the said manor, a messuage, garden, and orchard, containing between
them an acre of land, and a virgate of land, with appurtenances in Alreshott;
viz., a meadow called By meade, containing an acre; two closes called The
crofte at the hatche, and Le midle crofte, containing between them 3 acres of
land; a close called The grove crofte, with a small grove of wood adjoining,
containing between them 3 acres; a close called Clympens, containing 2 acres;
another close called The furlonge close, containing 7 acres; a close called
The rayles, containing 3 acres; another close called Delman's dytche,
containing 7 acres; a meadow with a marsh adjoining called Dedbroke,
containing between them six acres of land and meadow ; and also divers other
parcels of land, meadow and pasture, viz., a close called Labsculle,
containing 3 1/2 acres; a close called Mabbes, containing an acre; a parcel of
land lying near Mabbes gate; containing a rood of land; and a close called
Heathe read, containing 3 acres of land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden,
orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances, the lord granted to the said John, after the
surrender of Richard Lagge, his father. And now in the same court the
aforesaid John surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances,
into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant
the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances, to the said John Lagge, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this
the lord by his steward granted to the said John seizin of all and singular
the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage,
&c., with appurtenances to the said John Lagge, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the
said Dean, &c., 17s. 0 3/4d., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said
indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
aforesaid John shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the
form of the said indentures, viz., for the messuage and the virgate of land
aforesaid, 13s. 4d., and for the land called Labsculle aforesaid, 3s. 4d., and
not more. And the same John gave as a fine for such entrance thereupon had,
viz., for the messuage aforesaid, 13s. 4d., and for Labsculle aforesaid, 3s.
4d., and for a heriot, a cow of a browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and
heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
ROSE BOYLETT, WIFE OF JOHN BOYLETT. - To the same court there held on the
day and year above named, came Rose Boylett, late daughter and nearest heir of
John Monger, deceased, and now the wife ((Page 336)) of John Boylett, who holds
in like manner according to the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden,
orchard, and half a virgate of land, with appurtenances, and divers other
lands formerly John Wythier's, in Alreshott, viz., a close called Woodacre,
containing 6 acres of land and wood; two other closes whereof one is called Le
West croft, and the other Woodhille, containing between them 4 acres of land;
another close called Pillebridge, containing 4 acres; a meadow called Gascons,
containing 1 1/2 acres; a meadow with a grove adjoining called Sheat meade,
containing 2 1/2 acres; a close called Northecroft, with a pightel adjoining
containing between them 4 acres; two other closes, whereof one is called Great
Bromalls, the other, Little Bromalls, containing 4 1/2 acres of land; a field
called ((Great)) fealde, containing 7 acres; a close called Haylandes,
containing 3 acres; two closes called Sheape Reades, containing 9 acres; two
other (duo alia) marshes, one of which is called Maylares, and the other
Th'old howse more, containing between them 6 acres. Which aforesaid messuage,
garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the same Rose,
after the death of the aforesaid John Monger, her father. And now in the
aforesaid court the said Rose Boylett surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances, into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the same messuage, &c., with appurtenances, to the said
Rose Boylett, her heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Rose
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances, to the said Rose, her
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid
indentures specified and declared. Paying therefor to the said Dean, &c.,
10s. 4 1/2d. and the other, &c., indentures. And she shall give to the lord
as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, her
best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Rose
Boylett shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls, according to the form
of the said indentures, 9s. 2d., and not more. And the same Rose gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 9s. 2d., and for a heriot a
young bull of a redde colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to her, and she did fealty to the lord and
was tenant thereof.
((m. 25.)) KATHERINE, NOW WIFE OF JOHN COWPER. - To the same court there held
on the day and year above named, came Katherine, now wife of John Cowper, late
daughter and nearest heir of Richard Aslott deceased, who holds in like manner
according to the custom of the ((Page 337)) manor, a messuage, garden, orchard,
and half a virgate of land called Bromhalls. Also another messuage, garden,
orchard, and another half virgate of land called Pylecroft, with appurtenances
in Alreshott; viz., a close called Bromehams containing 10 acres of land,
another close called Longe reade containing 10 acres, another close called
Pylecroft with a small grove adjoining containing between them 4 acres of land
and underwood; two meadows one of which is called Sowth meade and the other
Ashebridge with a small grove adjoining, containing between them 11 acres of
land; a close called Drapers crofte containing 4 acres of land, a curtilage
with a meadow adjoining the said messuage called Pyle crofte containing
between them 6 acres of meadow and pasture; a meadow called Gaston's meade
with a small parcel of land adjoining to the same containing between them 2
acres of land and meadow; a marsh with a meadow adjoining called Sheape more
and Sheape meade containing between them 3 acres of meadow and marsh; another
close called The Nue feald containing 2 acres, a close called Sheap rede
adjoining the said close called Nue feald, containing 4 acres; another close
called Birchettes containing 5 acres of land, another marsh with a meadow
adjoining called Rudnolls containing 8 acres of land, and one acre of land on
Claversden. Also a messuage, garden, and 6 acres of land belonging to the
said messuage; parcel of the land of Thomas Collys, held of the aforesaid
Katherine by hallemot. Also another messuage, a curtilage, and 4 acres of
land belonging to the said messuage; parcel of the land of John Bartholomewe,
in like manner held of the aforesaid Katherine by hallimot. Also a cottage
with a curtilage adjoining; a parcel of the land of the said John
Bartholomewe, held in like manner of the aforesaid Katherine by hallemot. And
also another cottage with a curtilage, and a close adjoining containing 2
acres of land; parcel of the land of Alice Ashelott, held in like manner of
the aforesaid Katherine by hallemot. Which aforesaid messuages, gardens,
orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances, the lord granted to the same Katherine, after
the death of the aforesaid Richard Aslott, her father. And now in the
aforesaid court the said Katherine surrendered the aforesaid messuages, &c.,
with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the aforesaid messuages, &c., with appurtenances to the
said Katherine, her heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Katherine
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the aforesaid messuages, &c., with appurtenances to the said Katherine,
her heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said manor in the ((Page
338)) aforesaid indentures specified and declared. Paying therefor yearly to
the said Dean, &c., 22s. 11 1/2d., and also the other burdens and services
therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And she shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, her
two best animals. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
Katherine shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form
of the said indentures, viz., for the messuage and close called Bromehalls,
20s., and for the messuage and croft aforesaid called Pyle crofte, 13s. 4d.,
and not more. And the same Katherine gave to the lord as a fine for such
entrance thereupon had, viz., for Bromehams aforesaid, 20s., and for Pylecroft
aforesaid, 13s. 4d., and for the separate heriots, two oxen of a redde colour.
Which aforesaid fine and heriots the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to her, and she did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
TENANTS BY HALLEMOTE.
THOMAS COLLYS aforesaid, for the messuage and land before named,
held of the aforesaid Katherine by hallemot; pays yearly to the said
Katherine, her heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal
portions, 3s. 4d., and the other burdens and services therefor due and
accustomed. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
Thomas shall give to the said Katherine, her heirs and assigns, as a fine
when it falls, 3s. 4d., and not more. And moreover, the aforesaid Thomas
Collys, his heirs and assigns, shall give to the said Dean and Chapter,
their successors and assigns, lords of the aforesaid manor, as a heriot
when it happens, his best animal.
JOHN BARTILMEWE aforesaid, for the messuage and land before named,
held of the aforesaid Katherine by hallemot; pays yearly to the said
Katherine, her heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal
portions, 2s., and the other burdens and services therefor due and
accustomed. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
John shall give to the said Katherine, her heirs and assigns, as a fine
when it falls, 4s., and not more. And moreover, the said John Bartilmewe,
his heirs and assigns, shall give to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, lords of the aforesaid manor, as a heriot when it
happens, one of his best sheep.
THE SAME JOHN, for his aforesaid cottage and land, held in like
manner of the aforesaid Katherine by hallemot; pays yearly to the said
Katherine, her heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal
portions, 2s. 2d., and the other burdens and services therefor ((Page 339))
due and accustomed. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said
John shall give to the aforesaid Katherine, her heirs and assigns, as a
fine when it falls, 2s. 2d., and not more. And moreover, the aforesaid
John, his heirs and assigns, shall give to the said Dean and Chapter,
their successors and assigns, lords of the aforesaid manor, as a heriot
when it happens, his best capon.
ALICE ASHELOTT, for the cottage and close aforesaid, held in like
manner of the aforesaid Katherine by hallemot; pays yearly to the said
Katherine, her heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal
portions, 8s., and the other burdens and services therefor due and
accustomed. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Alice
shall give to the aforesaid Katherine, her heirs and assigns, as a fine
when it falls, 8s., and not more. And moreover, the aforesaid Alice, her
heirs and assigns, shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens, her
best Capon.
WILLIAM WHEALER. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came William Whealer, who holds of the lord of this manor according to
the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of land,
with appurtenances; and also a toft of a messuage, and half a virgate of land,
with appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., a grove of wood called Home grove
containing 2 1/2 acres, a close called North croft containing 3 acres of land,
a field called Cargate feald containing 8 acres of land, a field called Lye
containing 5 1/2 acres, a close called Le Heathcroft containing 4 acres, a
parcel of heath called Hopcoxe containing 1 1/2 acre, a field with a grove
called ((Le Ryve)) containing 5 acres, a parcel of meadow called le Gille
containing 2 acres, a close called Turner's croft containing 4 acres of land,
two crofts called More croftes containing between them 4 acres of land, a
meadow called More mead containing 6 acres, another close called Longe crofte
containing 5 acres, another close called Hiegate containing 4 1/2 acres, and a
grove of wood called Uscams containing 1 1/2 acre. Which aforesaid messuage,
toft, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, woods, underwoods, closes, etc., all
and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said
William Whealer, after the death of Robert Whealer, his father. And now in
the aforesaid court the said William surrendered the aforesaid messuage,
garden, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention
that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, garden, &c., with
appurtenances to the said William Whealer, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted
to the said William seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, garden, &c., with
appurtenances to the said ((Page 340)) William Whealer, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the
said Dean, &c., 21s. 9d., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give
to the lord for a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said
indentures, his two best animals. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of
the said William shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to
the form of the said indentures, 26s. 8d., and not more. And the same William
Whealer gave to the lord for such entrance thereupon had, 26s. 8d., and for a
heriot, two oxen of a redde colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord
of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 256.)) WILLIAM APARK. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came William Aparke, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of land, and
also a cottage and a fardel of land, with appurtenances in Alreshott, viz., a
close called Bulberye, containing 5 1/2 acres of land; another close called
Streatcroft, containing 2 acres; another close called The wheat landes,
containing 3 acres of land; another close called Le Bromefeald, containing 4
acres; another close called Le West close, containing 8 acres; a meadow called
Le North mead, containing 4 acres of meadow; another meadow called Le Downe
mead, ((containing)) 4 acres of meadow; a garden on the east side of a certain
road called Allard's lane, containing a rood of land; two closes called The
westende, containing 5 acres of land; another garden containing half an acre
of land, another close called The twoo okes, containing 1 1/2 acre. Also
another cottage, with curtilage and garden adjoining; parcel of the land of
William Whealer, held of the aforesaid William Aparke, by hallemot. And also
another cottage, with curtilage, and garden adjoining; parcel of the land of
John Eade, held of the aforesaid William Aparke, by hallemot. Which aforesaid
messuage, cottages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said William, after the death of ((*blank*)) Aparke, his father.
And now in the aforesaid court the said William Aparke surrendered the
aforesaid messuages, gardens, &c., with appurtenances, into the hands of the
lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said messuages, &c.,
with appurtenances, to the aforesaid William Apark, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said William seizin of all and singular the premises
with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuages, &c., with
appurtenances, to the said William ((Page 341)) Aparke, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 18s. 5 1/2d., and
the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said William Aparke shall give to the
lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures,
viz., for the messuage, and virgate of land aforesaid, 40s., and for the
fardel of land aforesaid, 2s. 8d., and not more. And the same William Apark
gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 42s. 8d., and for
a heriot, a cow of a black colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord
of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
TENANTS BY HALLEMOT.
WILLIAM WHEALER, aforesaid, for the cottage and land above named,
held of the aforesaid William Aparke, by hallemot; pays therefor yearly to
the said William Aparke, his heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts,
by equal portions, 3s., and the other burdens and services therefor due
and accustomed. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
William Whealer shall give to the said William Aparke, his heirs and
assigns, as a fine when it falls, 3s., and not more. And moreover, the
heirs and assigns of the aforesaid William Whealer shall give to the lord
of the said manor as a heriot when it happens, his best capon.
JOHN EADE, before named, for the cottage and land above mentioned,
held of the aforesaid William Aparke, by hallemot; pays therefor yearly to
the said William Aparke, his heirs and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts,
by equal portions, 12d., and the other burdens and services therefor due
and accustomed. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid
John Eade shall give to the said William Aparke, his heirs and assigns, as
a fine when it falls, 2s. 4d., and not more. And moreover, the aforesaid
John Eade, his heirs and assigns, shall give to the lord of the said manor
as a heriot when it happens, his best capon.
WILLIAM WHEALER. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came William Whealer, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a cottage with a curtilage, and garden adjoining, called
Ganders, with appurtenances in Alreshott. Which aforesaid cottage, garden, and
curtilage, the lord granted to the said William, after the surrender of John
Goodall. And now in the aforesaid court the said William surrendered the
aforesaid cottage, ((Page 342)) garden, and curtilage, with appurtenances, into
the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
aforesaid cottage, garden, and curtilage, with appurtenances, to the said
William Whealer, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said
manor, in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this the
lord by his steward granted to the said William seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid cottage,
garden, and curtilage, with appurtenances to the aforesaid William Whealer,
his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 1 1/2d., and the other, &c.,
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form
of the said indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid William shall give to the lord
as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 5s., and
not more. And the same William gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 5s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord
of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
ELIZABETH HUETT. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Elizabeth Hewett, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a cottage, garden, and orchard containing half an acre of land,
also two closes containing between them 4 acres of land, called Curlinge's,
with appurtenances in Alreshott. Which aforesaid cottage, garden, orchard,
land, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the
lord granted to the said Elizabeth, after the death of Robert Hewett, her
father, deceased. And now in the aforesaid court the said Elizabeth
surrendered the aforesaid cottage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of
the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said cottage,
&c., with appurtenances to the said Elizabeth, her heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Elizabeth
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the aforesaid cottage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Elizabeth, her
heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 22d., and the other, &c., indentures.
And she shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of the
aforesaid indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the said Elizabeth shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, 7s., and
not more. And the said ((Page 343)) Elizabeth gave to the lord as a fine for
such entrance thereupon had, 7s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid
fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to her, and she did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof. Saving the right of Agnes
Hewett, widow, late the wife of the aforesaid Robert Hewett, during her
widowhood, according to the form of the aforesaid indentures.
ROBERT THOMPSON. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Robert Tompson, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a meadow called Gye's meade containing 3 acres, a marsh called
Gye's more containing 2 acres of land and marsh, with appurtenances in
Alreshott. Which aforesaid meadow and marsh with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Robert, after the surrender of Nicholas Searle. And now
in the aforesaid court the said Robert surrendered the aforesaid meadow and
marsh with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that
the lord should regrant the aforesaid meadow and marsh with appurtenances to
the said Robert Tompson, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the
said manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this
the lord by his steward granted to the said Robert seizin of all and singular
the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid meadow and
marsh with appurtenances to the said Robert Tompson, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the
said Dean, &c., 3s. 6d., and the other, &c., indentures. And he shall give to
the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said
indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns of the said Robert shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the said indentures, 5s. 2d., and not more.
And the same Robert gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon
had, 5s. 2d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 26)). ALEXANDER TAYLOR. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Alexander Taylor, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land,
with appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., three closes with a small grove
adjoining to the said messuage containing between them 10 acres of land,
another close called Le Westcroft containing 3 acres of land, a close called
Le Nue fealde containing 5 acres of land, a meadow called Le north mead
containing 3 acres, and a close called The heath croft containing 4 acres of
land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, and tenements, closes,
((Page 344)) woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said Alexander, after the surrender of
John Ketlowe. And now in the same Court the said Alexander surrendered the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Alexander, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to
the said Alexander seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances.
To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the
said Alexander, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &e., and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 8s. 5 1/2d., and the
other burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said
indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
said Alexander shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the
form of the said indentures, 6s. 4d., and not more. And the said Alexander
gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 6s. 4d., and for a
heriot a cow of a black colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of
his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN EXOLL, SENIOR. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came John Exoll, senior, who holds in like manner according to
the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of land,
with appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., four closes lying together near the
aforesaid messuage, called Nether landes, containing between them 10 acres ;
two other closes called Bromalls containing between them 8 acres of land, a
close called Busshe close containing 4 acres of land; in the field there,
called Woodacre an acre of land; in the field there, called Gallowe hill 2
acres of land; a close called Fyefeald reade containing 1 1/2 acre of land, a
meadow called Downe mead with a garden, containing 4 acres of meadow; a meadow
called Owlde howse meade containing 5 acres, a meadow called Northe mead
containing 6 acres of land and meadow, another orchard called ((*blank*))
containing an acre of land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said John Exoll, senior, after the
surrender of Alice Hunte. And now in the aforesaid court the said John Exoll,
senior, surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the
hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
aforesaid ((Page 345)) messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said John Exoll,
his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said manor in the
aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said John seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., to the said
John Exoll, senr., his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said
manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared. Paying therefor
yearly to the said Dean, &c., 16s. 5 1/2d., and the other, &c., indentures.
And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the
form of the aforesaid indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns of the said John shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, 10s., and not more.
And the said John Exoll gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon
had, 10s., and for a heriot, a bull of a browne colour. Which aforesaid fine
and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he
did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
THOMAS WRIGHT. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Thomas Wright, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
tile manor, a cotseth {1. Cotess, in Aldershot copy. Cotseth land, or
Cothseth land, is defined as land held by a cottager: a cottage or farm with
some land belonging to it. The original reads unum cotestum terrae.} land,
also the toft of a messuage, and a fardel of land, with appurtenances in
Alreshott; viz., a close called Le wheat close containing 2 acres of land, a
croft called Filps croft and Filps garden containing 3 acres; a close called
Hogges croft containing 3 1/2 acres, a close called Ashe croft containing 2
acres, and a close called Rawnde croft; another ((called)) Grove croft and
Hogges Wastell croft, and twoo rowes of copps, containing between them 4 acres
of land; another close called Highe feald containing 8 acres of land, a close
called Prye croft and another called Longe Reade, containing between them with
a small paddock adjoining 4 acres of land; a meadow called Dudbrooke meade
containing 6 acres of land, and a marsh adjoining containing 6 acres of meadow
and marsh. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements,
closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said Thomas, after the death of John
Wright, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the said Thomas Wright
surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of
the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid
messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Thomas Wright, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this ((Page 346))
the lord by his steward granted to the said Thomas seizin of all and singular
the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage,
&c., with appurtenances to the said Thomas Wright, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said
Dean, &c., 11s. 9d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the
aforesaid indentures. And he shall give to the lord for a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas shall give to the lord as
a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 6s. 8d.,
and not more And the said Thomas gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 6s. 8d., and for a heriot, a cow of a black colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof, Saving
the right of Alice Wright, widow, and relict, of the aforesaid John Wright,
deceased, during her widowhood, according to the form of the aforesaid
indentures.
JOHN MOORE. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came John Moore, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage with a garden adjoining, in Alreshott. Which aforesaid
cottage, garden, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the
lord granted to the said John, after the surrender of Robert Goodall, And now
in the aforesaid court the said John Moore surrendered the aforesaid cottage,
garden, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances into the hands
of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said cottage,
garden, orchard, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances. And
upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said John Moore seizin of all
and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
aforesaid cottage, &c., to the said John Moore, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the Dean, &c., 9 1/2d., and the other
burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of the said indentures,
nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid John Moore shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the said indentures, 20d., and not more. And
the same John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had,
20d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special
grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was
admitted tenant thereof.
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((m. 26b.)) ROBERT MYLLES. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Robert Mylles, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., a close called Le Hille containing 9 acres
of land, a close called Le furlonge containing 3 1/2 acres of land, a close
called Le heath close containing 5 acres of land, a close called Le west close
containing 4 acres of land, a close called Netherlandes containing 3 acres of
land and wood, another close called Le Beary feald containing 2 1/2 acres of
land, another close called Le Washe fourde containing 2 acres, a meadow called
Downe mead containing 3 acres of land, a close called The Smythes containing 5
acres of land, also in the common field there 1 1/2 acre. Which aforesaid
messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc.,
all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said
Robert, after the death of William At Mille, his father, deceased. And now in
the aforesaid court the said Robert surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the
said Robert, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Robert
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Robert Mylles, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 13s. 7 1/2 d., and the other, &c.,
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the said Robert shall give as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, 8s., and not more.
And the said Robert gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon
had, 8s., and for a heriot, a cow of a black colour. Which aforesaid fine and
heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
ROBERT MYLLES. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Robert Mylles, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., a small croft with the aforesaid orchard,
containing between them 1 1/2 acre; a close called Hiefealde containing 6
acres, a close called Hiegates containing 4 acres of land, two other closes
called The Longe croftes containing between them 5 1/2 acres, another close
called Reycroft containing 3 acres ((Page 348)) of land and meadow, a close
called Uscomes containing 5 acres of land a meadow near Tongeham Bridge
containing an acre, and a meadow called Longe croft containing 4 acres of
meadow. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes,
woods, under woods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the
lord granted to the said Robert, after the death of William Mylles, his
father, And now in the aforesaid court the said Robert surrendered the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Robert Milles, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted
to the said Robert seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances.
To have and to hold the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Robert Mylles his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 8s. 6 1/2d., and the
other burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he
shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of
the said indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the said Robert shall give to the lord as a fine when falls
according to the form of the said indentures, 8s., and not more. And the said
Robert gave to the lord as a fine for such thereupon had, 8s., and for a
heriot, a cow of a browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of
his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN EXOLL, JUNIOR, - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came John Exoll, junior, who holds in like manner according to
the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of
land, with appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., three closes called Billes
containing 9 acres of land, another close called West feald, containing 4
acres of land; also a parcel of land near Sheap-gate, between the land of John
Exoll, senior, and a certain close called Woodacre, containing an acre of
land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes,
woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the
lord granted to the said John, after the surrender of William Exoll, his
father. And now in the aforesaid court he surrendered the aforesaid premises
with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the
said John Exoll, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said ((Page
349)) John seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have
and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said John
Exoll, junior, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 6s., and the other
burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of the said indentures, his
best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said John shall
give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said
indentures, 5s., and not more. And the said John gave to the lord as a fine
for such entrance thereupon had, 5s., and for a heriot, an ox of a black
colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
JOHN EXOLL. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came John Exoll, junior, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, another messuage, and a fardel of land, with
appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., two closes with a paddock lying together
called Foster's, containing between them 4 acres of land; a parcel of land
near Cranmore lane ende containing half an acre of land, and another close
called West feald containing 6 acres of land. Which aforesaid messuage,
garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said John
Exoll, junior, after the surrender of William Exoll, his father, And now in
the aforesaid court the said John Exoll, junior, surrendered the aforesaid
messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the
intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said John Exoll, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to
the said John seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To
have and to hold the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said John
Exoll, junior, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 4s. 2d., and the
other burdens and services therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And he
shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of
the aforesaid indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable, And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 6s., and not
more. And the same John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 6s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord
of his ((Page 350)) special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty
to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 27.)) ROBERT CAWETT. - To the same Court there held on the day and year
above named, came Robert Cawett, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of laud, also
the tofts of two other messuages, and two separate fardels of land, with
appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., a grove of wood containing 10 acres of land
and wood called Cranmore; three other closes called Cranmore closes,
containing between them 10 acres of land; divers other closes called Little
Cranmore closes, containing between them 8 acres of land; two meadows called
Northmeades, containing between them 3 acres of meadow; a close called Heath
close, containing 6 acres; three other crofts called Marshe peace, containing
between them ((*blank*)); another close called Garrettes feald, containing 9
acres of land; a close called Denne acre, containing 2 acres; a close called
Stony close, containing 6 acres of land; a close called Hatchine Grove,
containing 2 acres of land; two other closes called Higates, containing
between them 4 acres of land; a close called James crofte, containing 2 acres
of land; a crofte called Barne crofte, containing an acre of land; a grove of
wood, called Home grove, containing 8 acres of land and wood; a meadow called
Home mead, containing 4 acres of meadow; and a close called West close,
containing 4 acres of land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, tofts,
lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Robert, after the
death of ((*blank*)) Cawett, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the
Robert surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances, into the
hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord regrant the aforesaid
messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Robert Cawett, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord
by his steward granted to the said Robert seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the said messuage, garden,
orchard, lands, &c., with appurtenances, to the said Robert, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly
to the said Dean &c., 6s. 8 1/2d., and the other burdens and services therefor
due by the aforesaid indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot
when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, his two best
animals. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Robert Cawett
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, viz., for the messuage, and virgate of land aforesaid, 13s.
4d., and for the aforesaid tofts, 6s. 8d., and not more. ((Page 351)) And the
said Robert gave to the lord for a fine for such entrance thereupon had, viz.,
for the aforesaid messuage, and virgate of land, 13s. 4d., and for the
aforesaid tofts, 6s. 8d., and for a heriot, two cows of a redde colour. Which
said fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him,
and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
ELIZABETH TURNER alias BARTHOLOMEWE. - To the same court there held on
the day and year above named, came Elizabeth, now the wife of John Turner,
alias Bartholomew, who holds in like manner according to the custom of the
manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a fardel of land, with appurtenances,
in Alreshott ; viz., three closes, two of which are called Bylles, and the
other Longe close, containing between them 7 acres of land; and two other
closes called Aylewardes, containing between them 4 acres of land. Which
aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, etc., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said
Elizabeth, after the surrender of Robert Goodall. And now in the aforesaid
court the said Elizabeth surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c,, with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Elizabeth, her heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the same Elizabeth seizin of
all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances, to the said Elizabeth, her heirs
and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor
yearly to the said Dean, &c., 5s. 4d., and the other burdens and services
therefor due by the aforesaid indentures. And she shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, nothing,
because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
said Elizabeth shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the
form of the said indentures, 6s. 8d., and not more. And the said Elizabeth
gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 6s. 8d., and for a
heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned
and regave to her, and she did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant
thereof.
JOHN BRABOURN. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came John Brabourn, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., a close called Nuefeald, containing 4 acres;
two closes called Clarke's, containing 5 acres; a meadow called North mead,
containing 4 acres of meadow; ((Page 352)) and three closes called Reignolde's,
Containing between them 9 acres. Also another messuage with a garden
adjoining, and another half virgate of land, with appurtenances in Alreshott,
called Heath culles, viz., three closes with an orchard adjoining the said
messuage, containing between them 10 acres of land; another close adjoining
the said three closes called Nuefeald, containing 12 acres of land; and
another dose called Heath culles, containing 14 acres of land, Which
aforesaid messuages, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises, with appurtenances, the lord
granted to the said John, after the surrender of Henry Brabourne. And now in
the aforesaid court the said John Brabourn surrendered the said messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances, into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the said messuages, &c., with appurtenances, to the said
John Brabourne, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said John
Brabourne seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have
and to hold the aforesaid messuages, &c., with appurtenances, to the said John
Brabourne, his, heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 15s. 6d., and the other burdens
and services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give to the
lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures,
his two best animals. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
aforesaid John shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the
form of the said indentures, viz., for the messuage called Clarke's, 8s. 8d.,
and for the messuage called Heathculles, 9s., and not more. And the said John
Brabourne gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, viz.,
for the aforesaid messuage called Clarke's, 8s. 8d.; and for the messuage
called Heathculles, 9s.; and for the heriot, two cows of a redd colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 27b.)) RICHARD GOODYER. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Richard Goodyer, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land,
with appurtenances in Alreshott, called Uscams; viz., a close called Uscams
containing 5 acres of land, a field called Hiefeald containing 4 acres of
land, a close called Hiegates containing 3 1/2 acres, another parcel of land
lying in Hygates containing an acre of meadow, a close called Ashebridge
containing an acre of meadow, a meadow called Ashebridge containing 2 acres of
meadow, a close called Wood hills containing an acre, and a parcel of heath
((Page 353)) containing half an acre. Which aforesaid messuage, garden,
orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Richard, after
the death of ((*blank*)) Goodyer, his father, And now in the aforesaid court
the said Richard surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances
into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant
the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the aforesaid Richard
Goodyer, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Richard seizin of
all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Richard Goodyer, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 8s. 8 1/2d., and the other burdens and
services therefor due by the said indentures, And he shall give to the lord
as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, his
best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Richard
Goodyer shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form
of the said indentures, 5s. 2d., and not more. And the same Richard gave to
the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 5s. 2d., and for a heriot,
an ox of a browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
ROBERT LAGGE. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Robert Lagge, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage, garden, orchard, and a fardel of land with appurtenances
in Alreshott; viz., a close called Barne croft containing an acre, a pightel
inclosed near the common called Cranmore Lane containing a rood of land,
another close called Longe reades containing 3 acres, a small meadow called
Downe meade containing an acre, a grove of wood called Longe reades containing
an acre, and another close called Le Highefeald containing 3 acres of land.
Which aforesaid cottage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Robert Lagge, after the death of ((*blank*)) Lagge, his
father. And now in the aforesaid court the said Robert surrendered the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Robert Lagge, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted
to the said Robert seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances.
To have and to hold# ((Page 354)) the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Robert, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 4s.
3d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures.
And he shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of the said
indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And the heirs and assigns
of the said Robert shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to
the form of the said indentures, 5s. 6d., and not more. And the said Robert
gave as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 5s. 6d., and as a heriot,
nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
Saving the right of Johanna Lagge, widow, during her widowhood, according to
the form of the aforesaid indentures.
RICHARD LAGGE. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Richard Lagge, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a vacant parcel of land of the waste soil of the lord, containing 2
acres, one of which is called Oulde howse and the other Dudbroke, with
appurtenances in Alreshott. Which aforesaid vacant parcel of land, the lord,
by the consent of all the tenants there, granted to the said Richard, to
construct and build anew there a competent dwelling house. And now in the
aforesaid court the said Richard Lagge surrendered the aforesaid parcel of
land with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that
the lord should regrant the said parcel of vacant land to the said Richard,
his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the said manor in the
aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his
steward granted to the said Richard seizin of all and singular the premises
with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid parcel of land with
appurtenances to the said Richard Lagge, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c.,
6d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures.
And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens, nothing, because it
is not heriotable, An4 the heirs and assigns of the said Richard shall give
to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said
indentures, 12d., and not more. And the said Richard gave to the lord as a
fine for such entrance thereupon had, 12d., and for a heriot, nothing. Which
aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and
he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
RICHARD BACHIN, {1. This is an unusual form of the name, notwithstanding
the many variations of orthography it underwent at the hands of parish clerks
and other penmen during the 16th and 17th centuries, In the Indentures, he
appears as "Richard Bagen" (page 159), and his name is so given in several
earlier entries, relating to him as a copyholder of lands in the parishes of
Ashe, Wrecklesham, Frensham, and Bentley. His uncle, "Robert Bagen," died in
1552, and the Court Roll of the Bailiwick of Farnham records at the court held
on 7th June, 1553, his admission as a tenant to a copyhold, the payment of a
heriot valued at 12s. and a fine of 6s. 8d. "Richard Bagin" is named as one
of the churchwardens of Aldershot in 1595. There are many entries of the name
in the Aldershot Registers, one of the latest being, - "Richard Baigent was
buried July 16th, 1764."} - To the same court there held on the day and ((Page
355)) year above named, came Richard Bachin, who holds in like manner according
to the custom of the manor, a cottage with a curtilage adjoining, containing
half an acre of land, with appurtenances in Alreshott. Which aforesaid
cottage and cartilage with appurtenances, the lord granted to the said
Richard, after the death of Robert Bachin, his uncle. And now in the
aforesaid court the said Richard Bachin surrendered the aforesaid cottage and
curtilage with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention
that the lord should regrant the aforesaid cottage and curtilage with
appurtenances to the said Richard Bachin, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Richard seizin of
all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
aforesaid messuage, garden, and curtilage, with appurtenances to the said
Richard, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 1 1/2d., and the other burdens
and services therefor due by the said indentures. And, he shall give to the
lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures,
nothing, because it is not heriotable. And the said Richard Bachin, his heirs
and assigns, shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the
form of the said indentures, 3s. 4d., and not more. And the said Richard gave
to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 3s. 4d., and for a
heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 28.)) ROBERT WHITE. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Robert White, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate and a half of
land, with appurtenances in Alreshott; viz., three closes called Aylewarde's
containing between them 11 acres of land, a parcel of land near the barn there
called a parrock containing a rood of land, a close called Le churche close
containing 2 1/2 acres of land, a close called The twoo okes containing 5
acres, a close called The carte gate containing 6 1/2 acres of land, a parcel
of wood called Marshe parrock containing an acre of wood, another close called
Burchett containing ((Page 356)) 8 acres of land, a close called Grymmes Lyche
containing 2 1/2 acres of land, another close called Long croft containing 3
acres, another close called Litle Praye containing 2 1/2 acres, three meadows
called Labbescome containing between them 10 acres of land and meadow, another
meadow called Dedbroke containing with an adjoining marsh 5 1/2 acres, and
another parcel of land lying near Claversdean containing 1 1/2 acre. Which
aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said Robert, after the surrender of John White, knight, his
father. And now in the aforesaid court the said Robert White surrendered the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with
the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Robert White, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted
to the said Robert seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances.
To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the
said Robert White, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 23s., and the other
burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures And he shall give to
the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the aforesaid
indentures, his two best animals. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of
the said Robert shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to
the form of the said indentures, 21s., and not more. And the said Robert gave
to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 21s., and for a heriot,
two oxen of a browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof. Saving the right of John White, knight, for the
term of his life, reserved to him by the aforesaid surrender.
JOHN WHITE, KNIGHT. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came John White, knight, who holds in like manner according to
the custom of the manor, a meadow called Pryse meade containing 1 1/2 acre of
land with appurtenances in Alreshott. Which aforesaid meadow with
appurtenances, the lord granted to the said John White after the surrender of
((*blank*)) Goodall And now in the aforesaid court the said John White, knight,
surrendered the aforesaid meadow with appurtenances into the hands of the
lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid meadow
with appurtenances to the said John White, knight, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures ((Page 357))
specified and declared, Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 8d.,
and the other burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures. And
he shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of the said
indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns of the said John White shall give to the lord as a fine when
it falls, 2s., and not more. And the same John gave to the lord as a fine for
such entrance thereupon had, 2s., and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid
fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN WATTES, - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came John Wattes, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a cottage, garden, orchard, and five crofts lying together,
containing between them 14 acres of land, with appurtenances in Alreshott.
Which aforesaid cottage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to the said John, after the surrender of Robert Horne. And now in the
aforesaid court the said John Wattes surrendered the aforesaid cottage, &c.,
with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the aforesaid cottage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
John Wattes, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said John
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the aforesaid cottage, &c., with appurtenances to the said John, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 5s. 4d., and the other burdens and
services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as
a heriot when it happens according to the form of the aforesaid indentures,
nothing. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John
Wattes shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of
the said indentures, 6s. 8d., and not more. And the said John gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 6s. 8d., and for a heriot,
nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
RALPH WODACHE. - To the same court there held On the day and year above
named, came Ralph Wodache, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a small close called Le parke containing half an acre of land, with
appurtenances in Aldreshott. Which aforesaid close, the lord granted to the
said Ralph, after the death of ((*blank*)) Woodache, his father. And now in the
aforesaid ((Page 358)) court the said Ralph Woodache surrendered the said close
with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord should regrant the said close with appurtenances to the said Ralph, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid
indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said Ralph seizin of the said close with appurtenances. To
have and to hold the aforesaid close with appurtenances to the aforesaid Ralph
Woodache, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 7 1/2d., and the other burdens
and services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give to the
lord as a heriot according to the form of the said indentures, nothing,
because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
said Ralph shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the
form of the said indentures, 7 1/2d., and not more. And the said Ralph gave
to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 7 1/2d., and for a
heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace pardoned
and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant
thereof.
CERT ((MONEY)). - And the aforesaid tithing shall give for cert ((money)), at
the aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, 10s.
FREEHOLDER. - JOHN WHITE, KNIGHT, holds freely of the lord by charter,
divers lands and tenements, with appurtenances in Alreshott, and pays therefor
yearly, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, 19s. 8d.; suit of court,
and relief.
THE SAME JOHN, holds in like manner, divers other lands and tenements;
heretofore parcels of the lands, tenements, and possessions of the late
Monastery of Waverley, lately dissolved; and pays yearly
to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, 4s. 4d.; suit of court, and relief.
CLOSURE OF GARDEN. - AND the aforesaid tithing shall give to the lord,
towards the enclosing of the garden at Crondal, on the aforesaid feasts, by
equal portions, 4d.
After this entry, there is a vacant space, sufficient for five lines of
writing, with four faint lines ruled upon it. The sum total could have been
entered here, instead of on the dorse of the skin; consequently, it looks as
if the space was left for the insertion of an entry. At this place in the
Aldershot copy occurs:-
((MEMORANDUM. - That there is a parcel of lande caulled Claversden,
containing by estimation 12 1/2 acres, and one croft caulled the Clarkes croft
((Page 359)) containing by estimation 2 1/2 acres; which severall parcells have
bene taken owt of all the severall yarde landes within the said Tythinge; and
by th'assent of the Lord of this mannor and hundred, and of the tenauntes
within the same mannor and hundred, have bene allwayes past remembrance of
man, lymitted and appoynted to the maintenaunce and fyndinge of a clarcke,
within the parishe churche of Aldershott for the tyme beinge; for which the
said parishe clarcke doth pay yearelye, unto the lorde of this mannor, by
eaven portions at the feasts aforesaid, fourpence.)) {1. This is an evident,
but coeval addition to the lines with which the skin originally ended. It was
in all probability inserted at the holding of the Court, in the presence of
the Aldershot tenants; and agreed upon by all the parties to these indentures
and schedules, though the clerk neglected to insert it in the Cathedral copy.
The sum total of the Aldershot rents is the same in both copies.}
((m. 28 b.)) SUM TOTAL OF THE RENTS arising from the aforesaid tithing of
Alreshott, #16. 14s. 5d.
((m. 29.)) THE TITHING OF LONGE SUTTON
PARCEL OF THE MANOR AND HUNDRED OF CRONDAL.
((29 March, 1568. - 10 Elizabeth.))
JOHN CRAYNSTON. - To the view of frank-pledge with the hundred and court
of the manor there held on 29th March, in the tenth year of the reign of
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France, and Ireland,
defender of the faith, etc., came John Crainston, who holds of the lord of
this manor according to the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard,
and a virgate of land, with appurtenances in Longe Sutton; viz,, a close on
the south side of the said messuage, containing in itself with the garden and
orchard aforesaid, 2 acres of land; a close called Lymmer feald containing 9
acres of land, two other closes called The wheat Earshes and Ponde close
containing between them 10 acres, another croft called Butter croft containing
three acres, a parcel of wood with a close adjoining containing 12 acres of
land and wood, two other closes called The Brode fealdes containing 14 acres
of land, and another close called The barne fealde containing 12 acres of
land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all
and singular the premises with appurtenances, the lord granted to the said
John, after the surrender of Edward Owde. And now in the aforesaid court the
said John surrendered the aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands,
tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances into the
hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances, to the said John, his heirs and assigns,
according to the custom of the manor, in certain ((Page 360)) indentures made
between the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity,
Winchester, lord of the said manor of the one part; and John White, knight;
Giles Powlett, gentleman; John Wattes, and the aforesaid John Craynston and
others, tenants of the same manor of the other part, specified and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said John Craynston
seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to
hold the aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances to the said John Craynston, his heirs
and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures
specified, paying therefor yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, at the Feasts of the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary,
and of Saint Michael the Archangel, by equal portions, 11s. 8d. And moreover,
paying therefor yearly to the farmer of Longe Sutton for the customary working
days due to the said farmer yearly, on the Sunday nearest after the Feast of
Saint Laurence, 5s., and also the other burdens and services therefor due by
the aforesaid indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said John shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 13s. 6d., and
not more. And the said John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 13s. 6d., and for a heriot, an ox of a browne colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot, the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave
to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHN PORTER, SENIOR. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came John Porter, who holds according to the custom of the manor,
a messuage, garden, and orchard, called Marwen's, and a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Longe Sutton; viz., a meadow called Marwen's meade containing
2 acres, a meadow called Materfast containing half an acre, and in the field
there, called Welle feald 19 acres of land; also in the field there, called
Strowde fealde 10 acres; and in the field there, called Stryckledeane 10 1/2
acres; and in a field there, called Buckwade 2 acres; and in the field there,
called Dympett 4 acres; and in the field there, called Ashe furlonge 7 1/2
acres of land lately Byfleate's; also seven crofts called Nutcroftes
containing 30 acres of land and pasture, a meadow called Nutcrofte's
containing an acre, a wood called Landwoods containing 6 acres, and a wood
called Nutcroft containing 2 acres of land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden,
orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said John after the
((Page 361)) death of ((*blank*)) Porter, his father. And now in the aforesaid
court the said John surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
John Porter, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in
the aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by
his steward granted to the said John seizin of all and singular the premises.
To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, garden, lands, tenements, etc.,
all and singular the premises with appurtenances to the said John, his heirs
and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures
specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 15s. And moreover,
paying therefor yearly to the farmer of Longe Sutton for the customary working
days due to the farmer there, yearly, on the Sunday nearest after the Feast of
Saint Laurence, 5s., also paying therefor to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts for the said lands, lately
Byfleate's, 2s. 2d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the
said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in like
manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid John shall give to the lord as a
fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 20s., and not
more. And the said John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 20s., and for a heriot, a horse of a graye colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
ROBERT PORTER. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Robert Porter, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land with
appurtenances, called Williams'; and also the toft of another messuage, and a
virgate of land with appurtenances, in Longe Sutton, called Ellens, and the
toft of a messuage, called Mablyns, with appurtenances, viz., a close called
Reycroft containing 4 acres, another close called Ucroft containing an acre,
another close called Mablishe containing 1 1/2 acre, another croft called Le
Barnecroft containing 3 acres, another close called Ellens containing 2 acres,
another close called Shortters with a cottage adjoining, containing 1 1/2
acres; another close called Yerdes containing 7 acres; also in the field
called Pryors feald 9 1/2 acres of land, and in the field called Le Midlefeald
18 acres of land, and in the field called The great Haylie, 17 acres; a parcel
of wood lying in the east of the demesne wood, called Close wood, containing 3
acres of land and wood, and also ((another parcel)) on the south and west part
of ((Page 362)) the demesne wood, called Hanwood, containing an acre. Which
aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods,
underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord
granted to. the said Robert, after the death of Thomas Porter, his father,
deceased. And now in the aforesaid court, the said Robert surrendered the
said messuage, &e., with appurtenances, into the hands of the lord, with the
intention that the lord should re-grant the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances, to the aforesaid Robert, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted
to the said Robert seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances.
To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the
said Robert Porter, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and
declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 33s. 0 1/2d., and
also the other burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures. And
he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of
the said indentures, his three best animals. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the said Robert Porter shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the indentures, 3s. 6d. for Williams', and 22d.
for Mablins, and not more. And the said Robert Porter gave to the lord as a
fine for such entrance thereupon had, 3s. 6d. for Williams', and 22d. for
Mablins; and for a heriot, three oxen of a redd colour. Which aforesaid fine
and heriot the lord of special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 29b.)) STEPHEN PORTER. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came Stephen Porter, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage commonly called Somers, a garden, orchard, and
a virgate of land, with appurtenances in Longe Sutton; viz., in the field,
there called Le barne feald, 14 acres of land; in the field there, called Le
Nether fealde, 12 acres of land; a close commonly called Le hedpeace
containing 6 acres, a croft called Fernecroft containing 4 acres of land,
another close called Le Westfeald containing 16 acres of land, and a wood
called Le Sole containing 8 acres of land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden,
orchard, lands, tenements, woods, closes, etc., all and singular the premises
with appurtenances, the lord granted to the said Stephen after the death of
Thomas Porter, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the said Stephen
surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of
the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said messuage,
&c., with appurtenances to the said Stephen, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward ((Page
363)) granted to the said Stephen seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Stephen, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified. Paying therefor
yearly to the said Dean, &c., 19s. 9d., and the other burdens and services
therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as an
heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best
animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Stephen
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 13s. 4d., and not more. And the said Stephen gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 13s. 4d., and for a heriot, an
ox of a black colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special
grace pardoned and regave to him, and he was admitted tenant thereof. Saving
the right of Alice Porter, widow, late wife of Thomas Porter, deceased, during
her widowhood, according to the form of the said indentures.
STEPHEN PORTER. - To the aforesaid court there held on the day and year
above named, came the same Stephen, who holds in like manner according to the
custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and two virgates of land,
called Widowes garden, with appurtenances in Longe Sutton; viz., a close
called Whitehill containing 14 acres of land, another close called Flatfeald
containing 3 acres, another close called Benefeald containing 16 acres,
another close called Lytlefeald containing 14 acres, two other closes called
Le North feald containing between them 18 acres, two other closes called
Hammes containing 5 acres of land, another close called Widowes croft
containing 6 acres of land, a wood called Hammes grove containing 7 acres of
land and wood, and a small meadow called Dymperk containing half an acre of
meadow. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes,
woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances the
lord granted to the said Stephen, after the death of the aforesaid Thomas
Porter, his father, deceased. And now in the same court the aforesaid Stephen
surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of
the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said messuage,
&c., with appurtenances to the said Stephen, his heirs and assigns, according
to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said Stephen seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Stephen, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 22s.
8d., ((Page 364)) and the other burdens and services therefor due by the said
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot according to the form of
the said indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid Stephen shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the said indentures, 14s. 4d., and not more.
And the said Stephen gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon
had, 14s. 4d., and for a heriot, a horse of a grey colour. Which aforesaid
fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and
he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
WILLIAM HARDING. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came William Hardinge, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Longe Sutton; viz., a parcel of meadow containing an acre of
land, a close called The four acres containing 4 acres, another close called
The Wood close containing 2 acres of land, another close containing 4 acres of
land, another parcel of land called The Lee containing 10 acres of land,
another close called The brode close containing 8 acres of land, and a parcel
of wood containing 2 1/2 acres of land and wood. Which aforesaid messuage,
garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said William,
after the death of Robert Harding, his father. And now in the same court the
aforesaid William Hardinge surrendered the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the
lord_should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the
said William Hardinge, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c.,
specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 6s. 9d., and the
other burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall
give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the
aforesaid indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid William shall give to the lord as a fine when it
falls according to the form of the said indentures, 4s., and not more. And
the said William gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had,
4s., and for a heriot, a cow of a redd colour. Which aforesaid fine and
heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 30.)) JOHN PORTER, JUNIOR. - To the same court there held on the day and
year above named, came John Porter, junior, son and nearest heir of William
Porter, deceased, who holds in like manner according to the custom of the
manor, a messuage, two orchards, a garden, and half ((Page 365)) a virgate of
land, with appurtenances in Longe Sutton; viz., a meadow adjoining the said
messuage containing 2 acres of meadow, a close called Sterrye containing 2 1/2
acres of land, and also in the field called Welle feald 10 acres of land; in
the field there, called Strowde feald 6 1/2 acres of land; in the field there,
called Strickledeane 5 acres of land; in the field there, called Buckwade an
acre; in the field there, called Dympett 1 1/2 acre; in the field there,
called Ashe-furlonge 3 acres and a rood, formerly Byfleate's; a wood called
Readen containing 4 acres of land and wood, another wood called Sturte wood
containing 1 1/2 acre of land and wood, and three other closes called Readen
containing 6 1/2 acres of land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchards,
lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said John, after the death
of William Porter, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the said John
Porter surrendered the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands
of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid
messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said John Porter, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord
by his steward granted to the said John seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said John Porter, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., for
the messuage, and half virgate of land aforesaid, 6s. 6d., and for the land
formerly Byfleate's, 12d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by
the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the aforesaid indentures, his best animal.
And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said John shall give to the
lord as a fine according to the form of the said indentures, 6s. 8d., and not
more. And the same John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance
thereupon had, 6s. 8d., and for a heriot, a cow of a redde colour. Which
aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to
him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof. Saving
the right of Johanna Porter, widow, late wife of the aforesaid William Porter,
deceased, during her widowhood, according to the form of the said indentures.
EDWARD STYLEMAN. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Edward Styleman, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a fardel of land, formerly
Porter's ; and another messuage, garden, orchard, and another fardel of land,
formerly Sherwin's, with appurtenances in Longe Sutton; viz., a meadow called
Sherwin's containing ((Page 366)) 1 1/2 acre, also in the field called Le
Wellfeald 10 acres, in the field called Stryckledean 5 acres, in the field
called Buckwade one acre, in the field called Le Strowdefeald 4 1/2 acres, in
the field called Dympett 2 acres, in the field called Ashefurlonge 4 1/2 acres
of land, late Byfleate's; two woods called Readens containing 3 1/2 acres, two
other closes adjoining the said wood containing 2 1/2 acres of land, two other
closes called Redins containing 6 acres, a wood called Sturte wood containing
half an acre of land, and two other closes, purprestures, called Thorne closes
containing 3 1/2 acres of land. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard,
lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the
premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Edward Styleman,
after the surrender of Thomas Styleman, his father. And now in the aforesaid
court the said Edward Styleman surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord
should regrant the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Edward
Styleman, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Edward Styleman
seizin of all and singular ((the premises)) with their appurtenances. To have
and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Edward
Styleman, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the
aforesaid indentures specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c.,
viz., for the messuage and fardel aforesaid, 4s.; for Le Thorne croftes
aforesaid, nothing, because it is charged in Swanthrop; and for the lands late
Byfleate's, 16d., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the said
indentures. Paying moreover, for the aforesaid messuages, and fardels of
land, yearly to the farmer of Longe Sutton for the time being, for certain
customary working days due to the said farmer yearly, on the Sunday nearest
after the Feast of Saint Laurence, 2s. 6d. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best
animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Edward
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 11s., and not more. And the said Edward gave to the lord as
a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 11s., and for a heriot a cow of a
browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
WILLIAM HUNTE. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came William Hunte, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a messuage, two orchards, two gardens, and a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Longe Sutton; ((Page 367)) viz., two closes adjoining the said
messuage containing between them 4 1/2 acres of land, in the field there
called Le Welle feald 20 acres of land; in the field there, called Dympett 3
acres; in the field there, called Strowde feald 10 acres of land; in the field
there, called Buckwade 2 acres of land. Also in the field there, called
Strickledean 10 acres of land; in the field there, called Ashe furlonge 7
acres of land, formerly Byfleate's; also a wood called Strowde wood containing
8 acres of land, a close called Pyckett containing 3 1/2 acres, a meadow
called greane meade containing half an acre, five closes called Gascons
((containing)) 15 1/2 acres of land, and a grove of wood called Gaston
containing 1 1/2 acre. Which aforesaid messuage, gardens, orchards, lands,
tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said William Hunte, after the death of
((*blank*)) Hunte, his father. And now in the aforesaid court the said William
Hunte surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the
hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said William Hunte, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid
indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said William seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said William Hunte, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified. Paying
therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 8s., for the messuage and virgate of
land, aforesaid; and for the lands late Byfleate's, 2s. 2d., and the other
burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures. Paying moreover,
for the messuage and virgate of land yearly to the farmer of Longe Sutton for
the time being, for certain customary working days due to the said farmer
yearly, on the Sunday nearest after the Feast of Saint Laurence, 5s. And he
shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of
the aforesaid indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid William Hunte shall give to the lord as a fine when
it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 6s. 10d., and not more.
And the said William gave to the lord for such entrance thereupon had, 6s.
10d., and for a heriot, a cow of a redde colour. Which aforesaid fine and
heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did
fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 30b.)) JOHN TERRYE. - To the same court there held on the day and year
above named, came John Terry, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a cottage with a curtilage ((Page 368)) adjoining, containing an
acre, with appurtenances in Longe Sutton. Which aforesaid cottage with the
aforesaid curtilage and appurtenances, the lord granted to the said John after
the surrender of Richard Terry. And now in the aforesaid court the said John
Terry surrendered the aforesaid Cottage and curtilage with appurtenances into
the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the
said cottage and curtilage with appurtenances to the aforesaid John Terry, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid
indentures specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward
granted to the said John seizin of all and singular the premises with
appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid cottage and curtilage with
appurtenances to the said John Terry, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and
assigns, at the aforesaid feasts by equal portions, 16d., and the other
burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give
to the lord as a heriot when, it happens according to the form of the said
indentures, nothing, because it is not heriotable. And in like manner the
heirs and assigns, of the aforesaid John shall give to the lord as a fine when
it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 2s., and not more. And
the same John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 2s.,
and for a heriot, nothing. Which aforesaid fine the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
THE WARDENS OF THE CHURCH of Sutton aforesaid, for a cottage commonly
called Le clarke's house, pay yearly to the said Dean and Chapter, their
successors and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, 8d., and
for a fine and heriot, nothing.
CERTEIN SILVER. - And the aforesaid tithing gives to the said and
Chapter, their successors and assigns, at the aforesaid feasts, equal
portions, 6s. yearly, for cert ((money)).
SUM TOTAL OF THE RENTS arising from the aforesaid tithing of Longe
Sutton, #7. 11s. 6 1/2d.
Out of which there is yearly paid to the farmer there, for the aforesaid
((customary)) working days, 17s. 6d.
And so there remains in the clear, yearly to be paid to the aforesaid
Dean and Chapter, #6. 14s. 0 1/2d.{1. This sum is wrongly entered, as #6. 19s.
0 1/2d. in the original. The total given Long Sutton and Sutton Warblington,
on page 375. shows a discrepancy somewhere.}
((Page 369))
((m. 31.)) THE MANOR OF SUTTON WARBLYNGTON.
((20 March, 1567-8. - 10 Elizabeth))
ROBERT TERRYE. - To the view of frank-pledge with the hundred and court
of the manor there held on the 20th day of March, in the tenth year of the
reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God Queen of England, France, and Ireland,
defender of the faith, etc., came Robert Terrye, who holds in like manner
according to the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a
virgate and a half of land, with appurtenances in Sutton Warblington; viz.,
four closes containing 6 acres of land, a parcel of land called German's
containing an acre, also the toft of a messuage containing an acre of land; a
close in the field there, called Crowche feald containing 7 acres of land;
another close lying in the field there, called Cany downe containing 4 acres
of land; and in the field there, called Le West feald 6 acres; also in Crowche
feald aforesaid, 8 1/2 acres; and in the field there, called Le Sowth feald 18
acres of land also in the field there, called Cany downe aforesaid, 2 acres
and a rood of land; in the field there, called Le corne downe 10 acres; and in
the field there, called Le newe downe near Veney hedge 4 acres of land; also
in a wood there, called Stepen wood 10 acres of wood. Which aforesaid
messuages, gardens, orchard, lands, tenements, woods, underwoods, etc., all
and singular the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said
Robert, after the surrender of John Thomys. And now in the aforesaid Court
the said Robert surrendered the aforesaid messuages, &c., with appurtenances
into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant
the aforesaid messuages, &c., with appurtenances to the said Robert, his heirs
and assigns, according to the custom of the said manor in certain indentures
between the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity,
Winchester, lord of the aforesaid manor of the one part; and John White,
knight; Giles Powlett, gentleman; John Watteys, John Crainston and others,
tenants of the same manor, of the other part; made, specified and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Robert seizin of all
and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
aforesaid messuages, orchard, garden, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Robert, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the
aforesaid indentures specified and declared. Paying therefor yearly to the
aforesaid Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, at the Feasts of the
Annunciation of the Blessed Mary and of Saint Michael the Archangel, by equal
portions, 28s., and the other burdens and services therefor due by the said
indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens
according to the form of the ((Page 370)) aforesaid indentures, his best animal.
And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Robert shall give to
the lord as a fine when it falls, 6s. 8d., and not more. And the same Robert
gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 6s. 8d. And for a
heriot, a cow of a redd colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of
his special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord
and was admitted tenant thereof.
STEPHEN TERRYE. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Stephen Terry, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and a virgate of land, with
appurtenances in Sutton Warblington; viz., certain closes adjoining the said
messuage containing between them 7 acres, another close called Le Haylie close
containing 3 acres, a close in the south field near Easter's hedge containing
3 acres, a close in Le hooke containing 3 acres, in the west field 11 acres,
in the south field 9 acres, in the field called Canny downe 2 acres, in the
field called Sutton's downe 5 acres, and in the field called Le Nue downe 2
acres, near Le mylle wey. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, closes,
lands, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances, the
lord granted to the said Stephen, after the surrender of Thomas Whealer. And
now in the aforesaid court the said Stephen surrendered the aforesaid
messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the
intention that the lord should regrant the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the aforesaid Stephen, his heirs and assigns, according to
the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared.
And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Stephen seizin of
all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Stephen Terry, his
heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor
yearly to the said Dean, &c., 16s., and the other burdens and services
therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a
heriot, when it happens according to the form of the indentures, his best
animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Stephen shall
give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
aforesaid indentures, 3s. 4d., and not more. And the said Stephen gave to the
lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 3s. 4d., and for a heriot, a
cow of a browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
JOHANNA WHEALER. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Johanna Whealer, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a messuage, garden, ((Page 371)) orchard, a virgate and a half of
land, and 10 acres of wood, with appurtenances in Sutton Warblington; viz., a
close adjoining the said messuage containing 1 1/2 acre, two closes called Le
berry containing 7 acres of land; in the field there, called Le Crowchefeald
14 1/2 acres of land; in the field there, called Le Westfeald 4 acres; in the
field there, called Le Southfeald 16 acres of land; in the field there, called
le corne Downe 3 acres; in the field there, called Ley Downe 3 acres; also in
the wood there, called Stephen's wood 10 acres. Which aforesaid messuage,
garden, orchard, lands, tenements, closes, woods, underwoods, etc., all and
singular the premises with appurtenances, the lord granted to the said
Johanna, after the surrender of Edward Owde. And now in the aforesaid court
the said Johanna surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances
into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant
the said messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the aforesaid Johanna, her heirs
and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the
lord by his steward granted to the said Johnna seizin of all and singular the
premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c.,
with appurtenances to the said Johanna, her heirs and assigns, according to
the custom of the manor in the said indentures specified. Paying therefor
yearly to the said Dean, &c., 20s., and the other burdens and services
therefor due by the said indentures. And she shall give to the lord as a
heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, her best
animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the aforesaid Johanna
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form of the
said indentures, 7s. 2d., and not more. And the said Johanna gave to the lord
as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 7s. 2d., and for a heriot, a cow of
a black colour. Which said fine and heriot the lord of his special grace
pardoned and regave to her, and she did fealty to the lord and was admitted
tenant thereof.
ALICE OWDE. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Alice Owde, who holds of the lord of this manor according to the
custom of the manor aforesaid, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate
of land, with appurtenances in Sutton Warblington; viz., a meadow adjoining
the said messuage containing an acre; also in the field there, called Le West
feald 7 acres; in the field there, called Le South feald 4 acres of land; in
the field there, called Cany Downe 4 1/2 acres of land; in the field there,
called Le corne Downe 5 1/2 acres of land; and in the field there, called Ley
Downe 1 1/2 acre. Which aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements,
etc., all and singular the premises with appurtenances, the lord granted to
the ((Page 372)) said Alice, after the surrender of John Trigge, her father.
And now in the same Court the aforesaid Alice surrendered the aforesaid
messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord, with the
intention that the lord should regrant the aforesaid messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Alice, her heirs and assigns, according to the
custom, &c., and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to
the said Alice seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To
have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Alice, her heirs and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the said
indentures specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 8s. And
she shall give to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the
custom, &c., specified, her best animal. And in like manner the heirs and
assigns of the aforesaid Alice shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls
according to the form of the said indentures, 10s., and not more. And the
said Alice gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 10s.,
and for a heriot, an ox of a white garled colour. Which said fine and heriot
the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to her, and she did fealty
to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
((m. 31b.)) JOHN EGYLL. - To the same court there held on 20th March, 10
Elizabeth, came John Egill, who holds of the lord of this manor according to
the custom of the manor, a messuage, garden, orchard, and half a virgate of
land belonging to the said messuage; also the toft of a messuage, and of a
fardel of land, with appurtenances in Sutton Warblington; viz., the garden and
orchard aforesaid containing an acre, two crofts called Bellams containing 2
acres, two other crofts called Le home close containing 2 acres, another close
called Le hoke containing 2 acres, also in the field called Le hooke 4 acres
of land, and in the field called Cany Downe 5 1/2 acres, and in the field
called Le Corne Downe 6 1/2 acres, and in the field called Ley Downe 2 acres,
and in the field called Le Sowth feald 8 acres, and in the field called Le
West feald, 12 acres of land. Which aforesaid messuage, toft, garden,
orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances, the lord granted to the said John, after the death of Simon
Archer, his kinsman. And now in the aforesaid court the said John surrendered
the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the lord,
with the intention that the lord should regrant the said messuage, &c., with
appurtenances to the aforesaid John, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor in certain between the Dean &c., and declared. And upon
this the lord by his steward granted to the said John seizin of all and
singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the aforesaid
messuage, &c., ((Page 373)) with appurtenances to the said John, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom of the said manor in the aforesaid indentures
specified. Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 20s., and the other
burdens and services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give
to the lord as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said
indentures, his best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the
said John shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the form
of the said indentures, viz., for the messuage, and half virgate of land, 5s.;
and for the toft, and fardel of land, 3s. 4d., and not more. And the same
John gave to the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, viz., for the
messuage, and land aforesaid, 5s.; and for the toft, and fardel of land, 3s.
4d., and for a heriot, a cow of a black colour. Which aforesaid separate
fines ((and heriot)) the lord of his special grace pardoned and regave to him,
and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
RICHARD TOMMYS. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Richard Tommys, who holds in like manner according to the custom
of the manor, a messuage, garden, and orchard, containing between them 1 1/2
acre, and half a virgate of land, with appurtenances in Sutton Warblington;
viz., a close called Le Mare close containing 2 acres of land; in the field
there, called Le West feald 5 acres of land; in the field there, called Le
Sowth feald 5 1/2 acres; in the field there, called Le hoke an acre; in the
field there, called Canydene 2 acres; in the field there, called Le Corne
Downe 3 acres; and in the field there called Ley Downe an acre. Which
aforesaid messuage, garden, orchard, lands, tenements, etc., all and singular
the premises with appurtenances the lord granted to the said Richard, after
the surrender of George Tommys, his father. And now in the aforesaid court
the said Richard surrendered the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances
into the hands of the lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant
the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said Richard, his heirs
and assigns, according to the custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures
specified and declared. And upon this the lord by his steward granted to the
said Richard seizin of all and singular the premises with appurtenances. To
have and to hold the aforesaid messuage, &c., with appurtenances to the said
Richard, his heirs and assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared.
Paying therefor yearly to the said Dean, &c., 8s., and the other burdens and
services therefor due by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord
as a heriot when it happens according to the form of the said indentures, his
best animal. And in like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Richard
shall give to the lord as a fine when it falls according to the ((Page 374))
form of the said indentures, 5s., and not more. And the said Richard gave to
the lord as a fine for such entrance thereupon had, 5s., and for a heriot, a
cow of a browne colour. Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his
special grace pardoned and regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and
was admitted tenant thereof.
STEPHEN TERRYE. - To the same court there held on the day and year above
named, came Stephen Terry, who holds in like manner according to the custom of
the manor, a toft of a messuage, and two hides of land, formerly Byflete's;
with appurtenances in Sutton Warblington; viz., in the field called Le commen
hide 12 acres of land, a close near Le sheape howse lying in the field called
Le Inner hide containing 20 acres, another close called Le brode close
containing 24 acres of land, a close called Le heathe close containing 16
acres, a close called Russhe furlonge containing 7 acres of land, another
close called Russhe furlonge containing 8 acres of land, and another close
called Russhe furlonge containing 9 acres of land. Which aforesaid toft,
lands, tenements, closes, etc., all and singular the premises with
appurtenances the lord granted to the said Stephen, after the surrender of
Richard Terry. And now in the same court the aforesaid Stephen Terry
surrendered the aforesaid toft, &c., with appurtenances into the hands of the
lord, with the intention that the lord should regrant the said toft, &c., with
appurtenances to the said Stephen, his heirs and assigns, according to the
custom of the manor in the aforesaid indentures specified and declared. And
upon this the lord by his steward granted to the said Stephen seizin of all
and singular the premises with appurtenances. To have and to hold the
aforesaid toft, &c., with appurtenanCes to the said Stephen, his heirs and
assigns, according to the custom, &c., and declared. Paying therefor yearly
to the said Dean, &c., 20s., and the other burdens and services therefor due
by the said indentures. And he shall give to the lord as a heriot when it
happens according to the form of the said indentures, his best animal. And in
like manner the heirs and assigns of the said Stephen shall give to the lord
as a fine when it falls according to the form of the said indentures, 26s.
8d., and not more. And the same Stephen gave to the lord as a fine for such
entrance thereupon had, 26s. 8d., and for a heriot, an ox of a redd colour.
Which aforesaid fine and heriot the lord of his special grace pardoned and
regave to him, and he did fealty to the lord and was admitted tenant thereof.
FREEHOLDER. - THOMAS COWPER holds freely by charter; a messuage, and a
virgate of land, with appurtenances in Sutton Warblington: paying therefor
yearly, to the said Dean and Chapter, their successors and assigns, on the
aforesaid feasts, by equal portions, 11s., heriot, and relief when they fall.
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RENTS REPAID. - RENTS repaid yearly to the farmer of Sutton Warblington,
issuing out of the assize rents within the tithings of Swanthrope,
Dippenhulle, Crokeham, Yateley, Hawley, and Alreshott, as appears in each of
the aforesaid tithings separately, 39s. 4d.
SUM TOTAL OF THE RENTS arising from the tithing of Sutton Warblington,
#8. 10s. 4d.
SUM TOTAL of the Manor of Crondall, #103. 2s. 8 3/4d.; whereof RENTS of
the freeholders, as well as of customary tenants, #97. 17s. 8 3/4d.; CERT
money there, 65s. 8d.; Sutton silver, 39s. 4d. Total, #103. 2s. 8 3/4d.
SUM TOTAL of the hundred of Crondall, with the manor of Sutton
Warblington, beyond the rents of the demesne lands of the aforesaid Manors,
#118. 7s. 1 1/4d., beyond the 17s. 6d. yearly paid to the farmer of Sutton for
customary working days. Whereof Rents, as well of the free, as of the
customary tenants, of the manor of Crondall, #97. 17s. 8 3/4d.; Cert ((money))
there, 65s. 8d.; Sutton Silver, 39s. 4d.; Rents, as well of the free, as of
the customary tenants, of Sutton Warblington and Longe Sutton, #14. 18s. 4
1/2d.; Cert ((money)) there, 6s. Total, #118. 7s. 1 1/4d., beyond the 17s. 6d.
yearly paid to the farmer of Sutton aforesaid, for the customary working days.
A SUMMARY OF THE SCHEDULES.
The following summary has been drawn up, in lieu of the marginal
references of the names of the tenants, rents, fines, and heriots, given upon
the membranes of the original, opposite their respective entries.
THE NAMES OF THE TENANTS, WITH THE AMOUNTS OF YEARLY RENT, FINES, AND HERIOTS.
(1) THE TITHING OF CRONDAL.
(29 March, 1568, 10 Elizabeth.)
The tenants whose names are marked with an * had to give their best
animal as a heriot. When more than one * is given, the heriot was a
corresponding number of best animals. The ether tenants held their lands
heriot free.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
John Grover 3s. 8 1/2d. 2s. 2d.
John Grover Thomas Deane, surrendered by 4d. 6d.
William Deane * Thomas Deane, his father, deceased 9s. 9d. 20d.
John Greane Robert Greane, his father, deceased 12d. 12d.
William Dawry and Purnella his wife William Trigge, Sen., surrendered to the said Purnella 17s. 1d. 8s. 2d.
James Wattys and Alice his wife William Trigge, her father, surrendered 6s. 1 1/2d. 5s.
John Bromeham * Thomas Bromeham, his father, deceased 9s. 2d. 6s.
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Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
John Bromeham * Ditto 9s. 3d. 2s
Robert Deane * John Deane, his father, deceased 12s 4d. 2s. 4d.
William Seyward ((*blank*)) Seyward, his father, deceased 2s. 2s.
Robert Hooker and Johanna his wife Robert Wiese, her father, surrendered 5s. 1 1/2d. 2s. 4d.
Thomas Grover John Grover, his father, surrendered 4d. 3s 4d.
Richard Grover John Grover, his brother, surrendered 4d. 20d.
William Pearle John Deane and William Bayley, surrendered 4s. 8d. 2s
Thomas Cawett and Blanche his wife * John Heather, her father, deceased 10s. 7 1/2d. 5s.
Gilbert Deyn John Browne, surrendered 10d. 20d.
Thomas Deane Alice Gardiner, surrendered 16d. 16d.
John Baker * William Trigge, surrendered 9s. 3d. 8s.
Thomas Deane John Adeane, his brother, surrendered 8d. 16d.
Anthony Porter John Porter, his father, deceased 2d. 6d.
Richard Eade The lord 4d. 8d.
Hugh Welshe * 6s. 2d. 20s. 6d.
Richard Gifforde * ((*blank*)) Gifford, his father, deceased 10s. 2d. 6s. 8d.
Richard Grover The lord 6d. 12d.
William Cawett John Cawett, his father, surrendered 4d. 3s. 4d.
Robert Quinbye 6d.
Giles Powlett 8d.
John Kynge 5d.
William Davye 22d.
The Vicar 2d.
William Cawett 4d.
Anthony Porter 12d. quit rent
Certein Silver 4s.
For the enclosure of the Lord's garden 2d.
William Cawett * * John Cawett, his father, surrendered 29s. 3d. 16d.
John Austen John Cawett, surrendered 3s. 6s. 8d.
Sum total of the rents arising from the aforesaid Tithing (yearly), #8. 9s. 7d.
(2) THE TITHING OF DIPPENHALL
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
Robert Quinbye *** John Quynby his father, deceased 40s. 21s. 2d.
The same Robert 9s. 6 1/2d. 2s
Thomas Vicarye * ((*blank*)) Vicarye, his father deceased 11s. 10 1/2d. 4s. 6d.
Izabella Wiese * Johanna Wiese, her mother, deceased 14s. 6d. 3s. 4d.
Alice Barnarde Robert Wiese, her father, surrendered 8d. 20d.
Nicholas Bennyfold * { Agnes Bennyfold, widow, his mother, surrendered 15s. 3d. 3s. 4d.
John Trigge ** On his own forfeiture thereof 20s. 7 1/2d. 17s. 8d.
William Cawett * John Cawett, his father, surrendered 10s. 8d. 6s. Hugh Welshe 12d.
Coheirs of Gifford Freehold of ((*blank*)) Gifford, deceased 26s. 8d. Suit of Court, relief and heriot.
John Fanteleroy For 5 yardlands, parcel of his freehold 33s. 1 1/2d. Suit of Court, relief and heriot.
John Fanteleroy Henry Eyles, Peter Thorne, and Henry Aparke 24s. 6d. Held for a term of years.
For Certein Silver 10s.
The Ladie Powlett For a wood called "Garstone" 12d Held for a term of years.
John Bromeham 2d.
Customary Work. - John Trigge to reap, bind, and shock 2 1/2 acres of wheat, and to find a person to weed for 8 hours. 2d.
For the enclosure of Crondal garden, belonging to the lord 2d.
Sum total of the yearly rents arising from the aforesaid Tithing, #11. 1s. 9d.
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(3) THE TITHING OF SWANTHROPE.
Tenants Previons Tenants Rent Fine
Gile Powlett *** George Powlett, knight, his father, surrendered by 28s. 9d. 3#. 6s. 8d.
Henry Froste * John Froste, his father, surrendered 7s. 2 1/2d. 3s. 6d.
John Froste * Rose Froste, his mother, deceased 5s. 4d. 7s.
Alice, wife of Andrew Ryver William Cawett, her father, surrendered 17s. 2 1/2d. 30s.
James Hunt * Isabella Baker, surrendered 13s. 10 1/2d. 6s.
John Kynge *** John Kinge, his father, deceased 33s. 7d. 37s.
Richard Moore * Agnes Moore, widow, deceased 6s. 10 1/2d. 17s.
Edward Styleman Thomas Styleman, his father, surrendered 3s. 3 1/2d.
William Davye * Richard Davye, his father, deceased 11s. 10 1/2d. 2s. 8d.
Robert Baker Richard Kember, surrendered 18s. 10 1/2d. 6s. 8d.
George Travys Elinor Poulton, widow, deceased 22s. 8 1/2d. 7s. 6d.
John Poffeley * John Poffeley, his father, deceased 14s. 8d. 7s. 6d.
Alice Wattes 12d.
Alice, wife of Andrew Ryver 5s. 7 1/2d.
George Gifford, Freeholder 5s.
Garden enclosure, The Tithing 3d.
Cert Money, The Tithing 7s.
Customary Work. - Henry Frost and John Poffeley to reap, bind, and shock 2 1/2 acres of wheat each at Crondal, and to weed for a day. Richard Moore to reap, bind, and shock 1 1/4 acre at Crondal, and to weed for half a day.
Sum total of rents arising from the aforesaid Tithing, #10. 3s. 1 1/2d.
(4) THE TITHING OF CROKEHAM.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
Richard Somer ** John Somer 17s. 8d. 18s. 8d.
Alice, late daughter of William Sone, deceased, now wife of Robert Eyres* Edward Sone, surrendered 27s. 3 1/2d. 6s. 8d.
Elizabeth Clark * Agnes Clarke, her mother, deceased 12s. 2d. 5s.
Andrew Ryver * William Cawett, surrendered 2s. 10d. 20s.
John Sone * John Sone, his father, deceased 22s. 11 1/2d. 6s. 8d.
The same John Sone * John Sone, his father, deceased 16s. 3s. 4d.
Richard Cawett * William Cawett, his father, surrendered 9s. 10d. 5s. 2d.
John Terry, junior * Alice Terry, his mother, deceased 12s. 1d. 5s. 4d.
Thomas Froste, junior ** Henry Froste, his father, deceased 15s. 4d.
Richard Terry * Robert Terry, his father, deceased 21s. 4s.
The same Richard Terry * Robert Terry, his father, deceased 10s. 9d. 4s. 9d.
John Terry of Fildegate * John Terry, his father, surrendered 21s. 0 1/2d. 7s.
Edward Walker * Izabella Walker, his mother, surrendered 4s. 5d. 10s.
William Dearing ** William Dearinge, his father, deceased 19s. 4d. 17s.
Alice Dearing, now wife of John Grover, of Hitches * Thomas Dearinge, her father, deceased 18s. 6d. 13s. 8d.
Elizabeth Owde, now the wife of George Nashe** Richard Owde, her father, deceased 35s. 11d. 13s. 8d.
John Palmer * Juliana, his mother, deceased 16s. 4 1/2d. 8s.
Beatrice Netter, now the wife of John Terry, of Fildegate * Thomas Terry, surrendered 7s. 7 1/2d. 6s. 8d.
Thomas Terry * Thomas Terry, surrendered 21s. 8d. 13s. 6d.
Priscella Terry * Abraham Terry, her brother, deceased 16s. 5 1/2d. 8s.
William Sone * William Wynter, surrendered 8s. 4d. 6s. 8d.
William Sone * William Wynter, surrendered 4s. 5d. 6s. 8d.
The same William Sone William Wynter, surrendered 4s. 4d. 3s. 4d.
Andrew Terry and Johanna his wife* Richard Woodhache, surrendered 11s. 5d. 5s. 4d.
Andrew Terry Mark Terry, his brother, surrendered 6s. 4d. 20d.
The same Andrew Terry Mark Terry, his brother, surrendered 6s. 6d. 2s. 4d.
John Goodyer * Edward Goodyer, his father, deceased 35s. 6 1/4d. 8s. 1d.
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John Woodiche Andrew Terry, surrendered 2d. Two capons
Thomas Froste, senior Robert Froste, his father, surrendered 7s. 1d. 2s. 4d.
Thomas Cawett * William Cawett, his father, deceased 18s. 4d. 3s. 6d.
John Trigge 3d.
John Cawett* Richard Cawett, his father, surrendered 7s. 4d. 5s. 4d.
Robert Dearinge William Dearing, his father, surrendered 8s. 7 1/2d. 2s. 8d.
Giles Powlett George Powlett, knight, his father, surrendered by 9s. 7 1/2d.
Richard Ansell * William Wynter, surrendered 20s. 3d. 7s.
John Kynge John Kinge, his father, deceased 10 1/2d.
Thomas Vicarye ((*blank*)) Vicarye, his father, deceased 8 1/2d.
Henry Froste John Froste, his father, surrendered 6s. 8 1/2d.
Hugh Welshe 2s. 0 1/2d.
John Bromeham ((*blank*)) Bromeham, his father, deceased 2s. 4d.
John Mansey The lord 8d. 8d.
John Terry The lord 3d. 3d.
Richard Moore * William Cawett, surrendered 2s. 10d. 20s.
Johanna Cawett, widow * John Cawett, her husband, deceased 7s. 1d. 2s. 10d.
Henry Cawett 2s. 0 1/4d. 16d.
Richard Gifforde ** ((*blank*)) surrendered 14s. 33s. 4d.
Certein Silver, The Tithing 13s. 4d.
Garden Money, The Tithing (For enclosing the lord's garden at Crondal) 7d.
Freeholders. - John Welden 4s.
Laurence Jonson 3d.
John Terrye 1d.
Stephen Terrye 13s. 4d.
Agnes Sone 3d.
Lot Land. - John Goodyer, Elizabeth Nashe, and Richard Somer, to have six dole plots of hay, in the lord's meadow.
Customary Work. - John Terry, Priscilla Terry, Johan Cawett, John Terry, and John Sone, to reap, bind, and shock yearly 2 1/2 acres of wheat in the fields of Crondal; and each of these to find a fit person to weed in the fields of Crondal for 8 hours
each.
Priscilla Terry to reap, bind, and shock 1 1/4 acre of wheat in Redd Field; and in like manner John Walker, Elizabeth Clark, and Richard Terrye; Richard Somer the same service to the extent of 2 1/2 acres; and John Goodyer to the extent of 5 acres in the
same field.
Sum total of the rent arising from the aforesaid Tithing, #27. 8s. 10 1/4d.
(5) THE TITHING OF YATELEY.
(29 March, 1568, 10 Elizabeth).
The Hallemote tenants whose names are marked ^, had to give a capon as a heriot. Their best capon, if marked ^b. And a hen, instead of a capon, when ! is given.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
Richard Allen * William Allen, his father, deceased 45s. 0 1/2d. 13#. 6s. 8d.
His Hallemote Tenants:- Rent Fine Rent to D. & C.
Richard Creswell * 2 1/2d.
Thomas Smythe * 4s. and four days customary work and a roost cock and hen. 40s. 2 1/2d.
Richard Hawle * 4s. 4d. and four days customary work and a cock and hen. 20s. 2 1/2d.
Alice Piper * 4s. 6d. a cock and hen and five days customary work. 15s. 2 1/2d.
Alice Piper 6d. and one day's customary work. 5s. 2 1/2d. Heriot, 6d.
Alice Piper 4d. 4d. 2 1/2d. Heriot, 2d.
Stephen Terry * 6s 8d. 26s. 8d. 4 1/2d.
Johanna Westen 22d. 33s. 4d 2 1/2d. Heriot, 20d.
Thomasyn Savyn 20d. and four days customary work. 10s. 2 1/2d. Heriot, 6s.
Thomas Aslott * 2s. 8d. and three days customary work and a cock and hen. 38s. 2 1/2d.
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Thomas Pytt 16d. and a day's customary work yearly 10s. 2 1/2d. Heriot 20d.
John Clark ^ 10d. and a day's customary work yearly 5s. 2 1/2d
Andrew Smythe ^ 6d. and a day's customary work yearly 4s. 2 1/2d.
John Wattys ^ 9d. and a day's customary work yearly 5s. 4d. 2 1/2d.
John Cawett ! 1d. and a day's customary work yearly 5s. 2 1/2d.
William Ayleward ! 3d. and a day's customary work yearly 5s. 2 1/2d.
William Smythe ^ 13 1/2d. and a day's customary work yearly 6s. 8d. 2 1/2d.
Elizabeth ap Richardes 6d. and a day's customary work yearly 6s. 8d. 2 1/2d.
John Bolstone ^ 6d. and a day's customary work yearly 5s. 2 1/2d.
Robert Good * ^ 6d. and a day's customary work yearly 10s. 2 1/2d.
Richard Whyte * 2s 4d. 10s. 2 1/2d.
John Asturte 4d. 10s. 2 1/2d. Heriot, a pig.
Thomas Asturte 12d. 6s. 2 1/2d. Heriot, a sheep.
Andrew Smythe * George Woodcock, surrendered 5s. 4d. 2s.
Andrew Smythe 20d. 20d.
Thomasina, wife of William Smyth** Robert Catche, her father, deceased 12s. 11s. 2d.
William Smythe John and Alexander Sturte, surrendered 1 1/2d. 8d.
Richard White Richard White, his father, surrendered 2s. 10 1/2d. 4s. 4d.
John Asturte John Catche, surrendered 1d. 12d.
Robert May John Ruges, surrendered 21d. 6s. 8d.
Robert May William Ruges, surrendered 3 1/2d. 12d.
John Asturte * John Asturte, his father, surrendered 10s. 10s
Martin Shonck * William Shonck, his father, surrendered 7 4 1/2d. 10s.
William Wisdome Isabella, daughter and heir of Richard Wisdome, deceased, surrendered 2s. 10 1/2d. 7s. 6d.
Thomas Ridges John Aslot, surrendered 4 1/2d. 3s.
Laurence Thaire William Ridge, surrendered 4 1/2d. 2s.
Johanna Asturte Robert Asturte, her uncle, deceased 5d. 2s.
Matilda, wife of John Clarke, daughter and heir of Richard May ** Andrew May, her grandfather, deceased 15s. 11d. 10s.
Her Hallemote Tenants:- Rent Fine Rent to D. & C.
John Asturte ^ 12d. and a day's customary work yearly 5s. 2 1/2d.
Robert Sage ^ 4d. and a day's customary work yearly 5s. 2 1/2d.
Richard May ^ a day's customary work yearly 6s. 8d. 2 1/2d.
William Their ^ a day's customary work yearly 6s. 8d. 2 1/2d.
Laurence Wattes John Wattes, eldest son and heir of Stephen Wattes, and father of the said Laurence, surrendered 3 1/2d. 12d.
James Hobson Thomas Hobson, his father, deceased 14s. 9d. 23s. 4d.
His Hallemote Tenants:- Rent Fine Rent to D. & C.
Johanna Bolsham ^ 14d. 20d. 4d.
William Dawe 17d. 6s. 8d. 2 1/2d. Heriot, his best pig.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
Stephen Terry * William Terrye 9s. 7s. 6d.
Johanna Bolsham, wife of Thomas Asturte ((*blank*)) Bolsham, her father, deceased 2s. 1d. 3s. 4d.
Rent Fine Rent to D. & C.
She holds also by Hallemote of Matilda Sone ^ 7d. 12d. 2 1/2d.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
Richard Clark * Richard Clark, his grandfather surrendered 6s. 8d. 7s. 6d.
His Hallemote Tenants:- Rent Fine Rent to D. & C.
Thomasina Savin 2s. 2s. 2 1/2d. Heriot, her best pig.
Clement Wastell 4d. 12d. 2 1/2d. Heriot, 6d.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
Richard Clark * Richard Clark, his. grandfather surrendered 6s. 3d. 10s. 8d.
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Richard Clark Richard Clark, his grandfather, surrendered 4d. 16d.
John Alexander * Edward Alexander, his father, deceased 14s. 2d. 33s. 8d.
His Hallemote Tenant:- Rent Fine Rent to D. & C.
William Smyth ^ 18d. 2s. 2 1/2d.
Thomas Asturte * John Asturte, his father, surrendered 7s. 2d. 9s.
Thomas Asturte John Asturt, his father, surrendered 2s. 1d. 3s. 2d.
Thomas Asturte Thomas Pitte, surrendered 1d. 16d.
Richard Ruges * Thomas Ruges, his father, surrendered 5s. 2d. 10s.
His Hallemote Tenants:- Rent Fine Rent to D. & C.
Richard Geale ^ 10d. 2s. 6d. 2 1/2d.
Idem ^ 3d. A capon. 0 1/2d.
John Geale ! 3 1/2d. A capon. 0 1/2d.
William Wysdom ! 4d. A capon. 0 1/2d.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
Richard Ruges * Roger Dawe, surrendered 5s. 3d. 13s. 4d.
William Sellande ((*blank*)) Sealande, his father, deceased 5s. 0 1/2d. 6s. 8d.
Thomas Wastell * William Ruges, surrendered 6s. 9d. 12s.
William Geale Nicholas Geale, surrendered 20d. 14d.
John Geale Roger Dawe, surrendered 8d. 12d.
John Geale John Cookes, surrendered 18d. 2s.
Thomas Catche William Catche, his father, surrendered 20 1/2d. 2s.
Richard Catche Edward Catche, his brother, deceased 14d. 2s.
Edward May Andrew May, his father, surrendered 14d. 20s.
James Catche * Robert Catche, his brother, deceased 7s. 4d. 10s.
John Goodinge * ((*blank*)) Goodinge, his father, deceased 15s. 2d. 20s.
Richard Geale * Nicholas Geale, his father, surrendered 20s. 2d. 23s. 4d.
Ditto* Ditto 10s. 6s. 8d.
Ditto* Ditto 10s. 10d. 7s.
Ditto* Ditto 5s. 4d. 8s. 2d.
Ditto* Ditto 5s. 2d. 9s.
Ditto* Ditto 5s. 2d. 9s.
Robert Mylwaye, alias Pears ** William Mylwaye, alias Pears, his father deceased 13s. 5d. 46s. 8d.
Matilda Sone ((*blank*))Sone, her father, deceased 23d. 5s.
John Terrye * The same John Terrye, surrendered 6s. 1d. 6s. 8d.
John Terry Ditto 5s. 4d. 6s. 8d.
George Berewe * Richard Cresswell 10s. 1d. 10s.
William Wisdome 8d. 6d.
Thomas Cawett * John Cawett, his father, surrendered 8d. 2s. 6d.
William Elyott * William Elyott, his father, deceased 5s. 4d. 13s. 4d.
John Cawett Thomas Cawett, his father, deceased 6d. 2s.
Thomas Aslott John Aslott, his father, deceased 4d. Two Capons
Thomas Smythe Richard Smythe, his father, deceased 2d. 6d.
The Churchwardens 4d.
Certein Silver (13s. 4d.) and garden money (6d.) 13s 10d.
Warrant Pence. - Richard Geale, Richard Hawle, Alice Laude, Thomas Aslott, Monson Lane, and Elisabeth ap Richards, - 1d each 6d.
Sum total of rents arising from the Tithing of Yateley, #17. 5s. 5 1/2d.
(6) THE TITHING OF HAWLEY.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
John Wattes * Robert Horne, surrendered 30s. 6d. 26s. 8d.
His Hallemote Tenants:- Rent Fine
Robert Wattes 5s. 3d. 10s.
Thomas Theyre * 5s. 3d. 20s.
Thomas Theyre * 5s. 3d. 13s. 4d.
John Wattes * ((*blank*))
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Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
John Wattes * Robert Horne, surrendered 9s. 5d. 13s. 4d.
Also to find his Hallemot tenants a bull and a boar; and to give them and their wives yearly, a dinner.
Thomas Cawett John Cawett, his father, surrendered 6s. 2d. 6s. 8d.
Otho Polwhele The lord 12d. 2s.
Enclosing garden at Crondal, 3d.; Cert money, 8s 8s. 8d.
Nicholas Wattes * Robert Wattes, his father, deceased 40s. 33s. 4d.
His Tenant:- Rent Fine
John Wattes * 4s and a day's work. 5s.
James Hobson * Thomas Hobson, his father, deceased 56s. 9d. 43s. 4d.
His Tenants by Hallemote:- Rent Fine
Robert Baker* 11s. 2d. and a day's work. 11s. 2d.
Richard Wattes * 7s. 11d, and a day's work. 11s 2d.
Thomas Hunt * 6s 11d. and a day's work. 6s. 11d.
Richard Shonck ^ 2s. 4d. 2s 4d.
And to find his said Hallemote tenants a bull and a boar; and to give them and their wives yearly, a dinner.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
Robert Wattes Henry Wattes, his father, deceased 3s. 1d. 5s
Robert Wattes John, son and heir of Stephen Wattes, deceased 2s. 2 1/2d. 3s 4d.
John Wattes, junior * Agnes Wattes, his mother, deceased 11s. 10s.
George Wattes Stephen Wattes, deceased 2d. 4d.
Henry Heather William Heather, his father, deceased 4s. 3s.
Robert Wattes * Robert Wattes, his father, deceased 6s. 5d. 5s.
Alice Steademan Johanna, her mother, surrendered 9s. 5d. 30s.
William Cawett * John Cawett, his father, surrendered 17s. 3s 6d.
Elizabeth Fynche * Agnes Goringe. her kinswoman, decd. 10s 0 1/2d. 9s.
Johanna Goodall * John Goodall, her brother, deceased 6s. 9d.
John Baker 4s. 3 1/2d.
Thomas Theyre Johanna Theyre, his mother, deceased 9d. 2s. 6d.
John Cawett Thomas Cawett, his father, deceased 8d. 2s.
John Wattes 11s. 8d. 32s.
Sum total of the rents of the Tithing of Hawley, #11. 19s. 6 1/2d.
(7) THE TITHING OF ALDERSHOT.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
John Faunteleroy * Johanna Faunteleroy, his mother, surrendered. 26s. 9 1/2d. 53s. 4d.
His Hallemote Tenants:- Rent Fine
Agnes Dayre * 9s. 6d. 15s.
Ralph Wodiche * 9s. 13s. 4d.
Thomas Seyman 8s. 6s 8d. Heriot, his best pig.
William Hardinge ^b 3s. 3s.
William Seyman 3s. 4d. 5s. Heriot, his best sheep.
John Exold, senior ^ 12d. 3s.
Agnes Sawer 8s. 6d. 6s. Heriot, a sheep.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
Simon Whealer * ((*blank*)) Whealer, his father, deceased 16s. 9d. 8s.
John Lagge * Richard Lagge, his father, surrendered 17s. 0 3/4d. 16s. 8d.
Rose Boylett, wife of John Boylett, daughter and nearest heir of John Monger, deceased * John Monger her father, deceased 10s. 4 1/2d. 9s. 2d.
Katherine, wife of John Cowper ** Richard Aslott, her father, deceased 22s. 11 3/4d. 33s. 4d.
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Her Hallemote Tenants:- Rent Fine
Thomas Collys * 3s. 4d. 3s. 4d.
John Bartilmewe 2s. 4s. Heriot, his best sheep
The same John ^b 2s. 2d. 2s. 2d.
Alice Ashelott ^b 8s. 8s.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
William Whealer** Robert Whealer, his father, deceased 21s. 9d. 26s. 8d.
William Aparke * ((*blank*)) Aparke, his father, deceased 18s. 5 1/2d. 42s. 8d.
His Hallemote Tenants:- Rent Fine
William Whealer ^b 3s. 3s.
John Eadet ^b 12d. 2s 4d.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
William Whealer John Goodall, surrendered 1 1/2d. 5s.
Elizabeth Huett Robert Huett, her father, deceased 3s. 6d. 7s.
Robert Thompson Nicholas Searle, surrendered 3s. 6d. 5s. 2d.
Alexander Taylor * John Ketlowe, surrendered 8s. 5 1/2d. 6s. 4d.
John Exoll, senior * Alice Hunt, surrendered 16s 5 1/2d. 10s.
Thomas Wright * John Wright, his father, deceased 11s. 9d. 6s. 8d.
John Moore Robert Goodall, surrendered 9 1/2d. 20d.
Robert Mylles * William At Mille, his father, deceased 13s. 7 1/2d. 8s.
Robert Mylles * William Mylles, his father, deceased 8s 6 1/2d. 8s.
John Exoll, junior* William Exoll, his father, surrendered 6s. 5s.
John Exoll, junior William Exoll, his father, surrendered 4s. 2d. 6s.
Robert Cawett** ((*blank*)) Cawett, his father, deceased 26s. 8 1/2d. 20s.
Elizabeth Turner, alias Bartholomewe Robert Goodall, surrendered 5s. 4d. 6s. 8d.
John Brabourn Henry Brabourne, surrendered 15s. 6d. 17s. 8d.
Richard Goodyer ((*blank*)) Goodyer, his father, deceased 8s. 8 1/2d. 5s. 2d.
Robert Lagge ((*blank*)) Lagge, his father, deceased 4s. 3d. 5s. 6d.
Richard Lagge The lord 6d. 12d.
Richard Bachin Robert Bachin, his uncle, deceased 1 1/2d. 3s 4d.
Robert White ** John White, knight. his father, surrendered. 23s. 21s.
John White, knight ((*blank*)) Goodall, surrendered 8d. 2s.
John Wattes Robert Horne, surrendered 5s. 4d. 6s. 8d.
Ralph Wodache ((*blank*)) Wodache, his father, deceased 7 1/2d. 7 1/2d.
Cert Money, The Tithing 10s.
Freeholder. - John White, knight, for divers lands held by cbarter 19s 8d. Suit of court, and relief
Also for divers other lands, &c.,lately belonging to Waverley Abbey 4s. 4d. Suit of court and relief.
The tithing for enclosure of the lord's garden at Crondal 4d.
The parish clerk, for the "clark's croft" of 2 1/2 acres 4d.
Sum total of the rents arising from the aforesaid Tithing, #16. 14s. 5d.
(8) THE TITHING OF LONG SUTTON.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
John Craynston * Edward Owde, surrendered 16s. 8d. 13s. 4d.
John Porter, senior * ((*blank*)) Porter, his father, deceased 22s. 6d. 20s.
Robert Porter *** Thomas Porter, his father, deceased 33s. 0 1/2d. 5s. 4d.
Stephen Porter * Thomas Porter, his father, deceased 11s. 9d. 13s. 4d.
The same Stephen Porter * Thomas Porter, his father, deceased 22s. 8d. 14s. 4d.
William Harding * Robert Harding, his father, deceased 6s. 9d. 4s.
John Porter, junior,* son and heir William Porter, his father, deceased 7s. 6d. 6s. 8d.
Edward Styleman * Thomas Styleman, his father, surrendered 7s. 10d. 11s.
William Hunte * ((*blank*)) Hunt, his father, deceased 15s. 2d. 6s. 10d.
John Terrye Richard Terry, surrendered 16d. 2s.
The Churchwardens for Le Clarke's howse 8d.
Certein Silver 6s.
Sum total of the rents arising from the Tithing of Long Sutton, #7. 11s. 6 1/2d.
Out of which there is paid yearly to the farmer there, for certain customary working days, 57s. 6d., and so there remains in the clear, yearly to be paid to the aforesaid Dean and Chapter, #6. 14s. 0 1/2d.
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(9) THE MANOR OF SUTTON WARBLINGTON.
Tenants Previous Tenants Rent Fine
Robert Terrye * John Thomys, surrendered 28s. 6s. 8d.
Stephen Terrye * Thomas Whealer, surrendered 16s. 3s. 4d.
Johanna Whealer * Edward Owde, surrendered 20s. 7s. 2d.
Alice Owde * John Trigge, her father, deceased 8s. 10s.
John Egyll * Simon Archer, his kinsman, deceased 20s. 8s. 4d.
Richard Tommys * George Tommys, his father, surrendered 8s. 5s.
Stephen Terrye * Richard Terry, surrendered 20s. 26s. 8d.
Freeholder. - Thomas Cowper, for land held by charter 11s. Relief and heriot.
Rents repaid yearly to the farmer of Sutton Warblington, issuing out of the assise rents with in the tithings of Swanthrope, Dippenhall, Crokeham, Yateley, Hawley. and Aldershot as appears in each of the aforesaid tithings separately, 29s. 4d.
Sum total of the rents arising from the Tithing of Sutton Warblington, #8. 10s. 4d.
Sum total of the manor of Crondal, #103. 2s. 8 3/4d.
Whereof:- Rents of freeholders as well as customary tenants, #97' 17s. 8 3/4d. Cert money there, 65s. 8d. Sutton silver, 39s. 4d.
Total, #103. 2s. 8 3/4d.
Sum total of the hundred of Crondal with the manor of Sutton Warblington, beyond the rents of the demesne lands of the aforesaid manors, #118. 7s. 1 1/4d., besides the 17s. 6d. yearly paid to the farmer of Sutton, for the customary working days.